Adkins J. Morton (b. 1835)

MORTON, HATHAWAY

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/15/2005 at 13:49:15

Morton, Adkins J., farmer; Section 4; PO Windsor; born Aug. 14, 1835 in Rutland Co., Vermont; in 1866, came to Fayette Co., Iowa; same year, settled on his present farm; owns ninety-two acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Sarah L. Hathaway, Jan 1, 1862; she was born Jan 12, 1840 in Franklin Co., New Your; have four children --- Sarah Z., Clark A., Alice E. and Welcome E. Enlisted in Co. C, 1st Vermont Heavy Artillery; served fourteen months and was discharged for disabiltiy; was in the second battle of Spottsylvania, Laurel Hill and others. Are members of the Baptist Church of Eden.

Page 698 "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Windsor Township