SLAGLE, Christian W. - Sketch and History

SLAGLE, ALISON, MCKEMEY, ACHESON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/20/2006 at 15:32:02

"Portrait & Biographical Album of Jefferson & Van Buren Counties", pub. 1890, Page 636

Sketch of Christian W. SLAGLE.

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"Iowa Historical Record", Vols. I, II, and III, 1885-1887, published by State Historical Society, Iowa City; Pages 529-543, by James F. Wilson.

".... Christian W. SLAGLE, born Washington, Pa., 17 Nov. 1821, eldest son of Jacob and Martha (ALISON) (McKEMEY) SLAGLE.... graduated from Washington College in the class of 1840... determined to cast his fortunes with the people of the then Territory of Iowa. George ACHESON was to be his companion. The two young men arrived in Fairfield on April 23, 1843... The firm of "SLAGLE & ACHESON" continued for 38 years... Mr. SLAGLE was an untiring worker in the establishment and development of the public library and museum.... From the date of his settlement here the history of both Fairfield and Jefferson County abounds in mention of the name of Christian W. SLAGLE....."

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.