George T. Descent

DESCENT, BROWN

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Date: 4/20/2005 at 23:04:56

DESCENT, George T., prop'r of the Descent House, corner Elm and Walnut streets, opposite Public Square; born in Canada Jan. 19, 1824; came to West Union in October, 1860; engaged in farming until 1872; in 1875 he built the Descent House, an elegant three story brick hotel. Married Sophronia Brown; she was born in Steuben Co., N. Y. Mr. Descent has five children by a former marriage.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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