ROTH, FRANCIS E.

ROTH, KIMBALL, NELSON

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Date: 9/21/2004 at 12:55:51

Biography reproduced from page 465 of the History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa published in 1884:

Francis E. Roth was born in Bureau Co., Ill., Jan. 22, 1862. He lived in that county until 1865, when he removed to Du Page county. He lived in that county for thirteen years, when he removed to Iowa, locating on section 20, where he owns a quarter section of land. He has a good house, with pleasant surroundings. He was married June 6, 1883, to Estella, daughter of Sumner and Louise (Kimball) Nelson. Mr. Roth’s parents live in Hinsdale, Ill. Politically Mr. Roth favors the greenbackers.

(Transcriber’s Note: Roth’s farm was located in Cresco Township.)