B. W. Finch

FINCH, BUTLER

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Date: 4/22/2005 at 00:09:21

FINCH, B. W., of the firm of Finch and Butler, grocers, Elm Street, opposite Public Square; born in Niles, Mich., March 1st, 1831; removed to Jefferson Co. Wis. in Aug. 1845; came to Westfield Township, Fayette Co., Iowa, in 1857; came to West Union in 1872. He enlisted Aug. 11, 1862, in Co. G, 38th I. V. I.; he was in all the battles and skirmishes the regiment participated in; mustered out Sept. 4, 1865. Mr. Finch was School Treasurer four years; was School Director also. He married Mary E. Butler Oct. 31, 1861; she was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, Feb. 15, 1842. They have had five children, one son died in infancy; the living are Gilbert B., William H., Margaret E. and Ella G.

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