Stutt, John

STUTT, HARMS

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 7/30/2013 at 12:18:20

JOHN STUTT, farmer, Wayne Twp., Sec. 15; P.O. Monticello; born in Germany in 1838; came to this country in 1858, and to Jones Co. in 1865. His wife's maiden name was Mary Hanns, a native of Germany; they were married in 1866; have five children—Henry, John, Herman, Meta and Edward. Mr. Stutt owns 160 acres of land. He was a soldier in the war of the rebellion, in the 34th Ill. V.I., Company D; enlisted in 1861, and was discharged in 1862; re-enlisted in the Marine Brigade, and was discharged in 1864; was in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Vicksburg, etc. All the family are Lutherans; Mr. Stutt is a Republican.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 635.

Note: Wife's maiden name is Harms.