Daft, W. H.

DAFT, BREMIN

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Date: 12/4/2008 at 11:05:18

DAFT, W. H.
Farmer, Breeder, and Shipper of Poland-China Hogs; Sec. 22; P. O. Prairie City; born in England in 1842; emigrated to America in1847, and to Jasper Co. in 1868; has 160 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Ann BREMIN in 1865; she was born in England in 1839. They have four children - Clifton C., Clara M., Luctun and Stella. Republican. Held the Office of Secretary of School Board five years, and Justice of the Peace six years. Enlisted in 47th Illinois V. I. in 1865; took part in battles at Vicksburg, Corinth, Island No. 10 and skirmishes of lesser note; mustered out in 1864, at Washington, D. C.
Note: Transcriber's note: The original in from which this transcription is taken lists 1865 as the enlistment date, and an EARLIER date of 1864 as the date for being mustered out. ~ "Washington Township Biographies," The History of Jasper County, Iowa, (Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878)