John Knox

KNOX, PENNAY, THOMPSON, CALLISON, CRAIN

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 4/27/2005 at 17:06:16

KNOX, John, farmer, Sec. 21; born April 1, 1816, in Ireland; in 1843 came to Albany, N. Y.; in 1845 came to Newark, N. J.; in 1849 came to Greene Co., Wis.; in 1850 came to West Union; owns 120 acres of land valued at $30 per acre. Married Jane Pennay Nov. 1, 1836; she was born Aug. 3, 1816, in Ireland; have six children - Isabella, now Mrs. Thompson; John A.; Eliza J., now Mrs. Callison; Mary, now Mrs. Crain; James R. and Joseph R. Are members of the Presbyterian Church; have been members since they were 16 years old. Has been School Director and Road Supervisor, &c.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
Pages 586 - 587