Holland J. House (b. 1842)

HOUSE, HIGGINS

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/26/2005 at 22:59:50

House, Holland J., farmer, Section 10; PO Waucoma; born in Madison Co., New York in 1842; married Amelia Higgins in 1862 and same year enlisted in 176th N.Y.V., Co A, nine months men; participated in battle of Brasher City, and taken prisoner at New Orleans and paroled; served over one year and was discharged. Came to this county in 1866 and settled on his present estate of 100 acres, valued at $25 per acre. They have six children --- Addie E., Bertie F., Lynne H., Carroll H., Ashton H., and Maude A. Are members of the Congregational Church. Is School Director and held office of Master and Overseer of the Grange two years.

Page 628, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Eden Township