COREY, John N. 1843-1912

COREY, RUBEY

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Date: 11/21/2003 at 23:59:23

"1879 History of Jefferson County"
Page 571

COREY, John N., farmer, Sec. 33 Walnut Township; P.O. Germanville; born in Sweden in 1843; came to Des Moines County with his parents in 1852. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Co. C, 4th Iowa Vol. Cavalry; served until Aug. 24, 1865; was in a number of engagements, the principal ones being the battle of Jackson, siege of Vicksburg, Guntown, Tupelo, Selma, Columbus. Mr. COREY married Miss Sarah C. RUBEY; she was born in Lee Co., this state; have three children - - Alice B., Melvin H. and Alonzo B.