Yousse, John

YOUSSE, GEHR

Posted By: Lori J. Mentzel
Date: 7/30/2013 at 15:38:15

JOHN YOUSSE, farmer: Sec. 4; P.O. Monticello; owns 160 acres; born in Ohio in 1843; came to Jones Co. in 1857 with his parents. Wife's maiden name was Welde Gear, a native of Ohio also; they were married in 1873; have had four children, three of whom are living—Walter, Allie and Ray; Abraham, deceased. Mr. Yousse has a fine farm well improved. He and his wife and two of the children are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Y. is a Republican.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 700

Note: His wife’s name was Mary Alwilda Gehr. Son Abraham’s gravestone says he died 1881