James Amos

AMOS, BROWN

Posted By: Greta Thompson (email)
Date: 5/8/2006 at 21:34:03

Sec 3 P O Red Rock. Was born March 16th, 1822, in Highland county, Ohio, where he remained with his parents till 1848, when he came to Marion county, Iowa, and remained until 1851, when he returned to his old home in Ohio and returned to Marion county in 1857. He owns a farm of 540 acres on which is situated a barn and house, both of which denote comfort and prosperity. He was married to Miss Martha A Brown, of Highland county, Ohio, August 24th, 1848. She was born November 6th, 1829. They have six children living: Narcissus, J B, Forrest, H J, Laura and A H. They have four deceased. Mr. Amos served one year in the Mexican War.

History of Marion County, 1881, p. 746