Elizabeth (Fidler) Thornbrurgh

FIDLER, THORNBRURGH

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson (email)
Date: 10/14/2004 at 00:18:43

Elizabeth Thornbrugh, Scott twp., farming, Sec. 7; P.O. Winterset; widow of James, who was born in Ohio, October 1, 1812, but was raised in Putnam county, Indiana; Mrs. Thornbrug's maiden names was Fidler; she was born in Nelson county, Kentucky, October 22, 1813, but was also raised in Putnam county, Indiana, where she was married to Mr. Thornbrugh on September 13, 1835; in September, 1846, they came to this county and were among the first settlers; the year following, they settled on the farm they now occupy, and have lived there ever since; Mr. Thornbrugh died December 12, 1851; there are three sons now living: Lemuel, James C. and Charles; the home farm contains 120 acres.

Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1879"