Bone, Thomas

BONE, BEASON

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 3/31/2010 at 05:31:01

History of Poweshiek County Iowa 1880
Union Township
Page 699

BONE, THOMAS--Farmer, residing in Union township, P.O. Montezuma. Born in Greene county, Ohio, February 11, 1832. In the fall of 1851 became a resident of this county. Married to Miss Rachel Beason of Union township March 25, 1852. Names of children are as follows: Amanda Adaline (born July 30, 1853), Joseph V. (born February 6, 1856), William C. (born July 12, 1858), Mary J. (born April 11, 1860), Rodilla (born February 18, 1862), Clara E. (born May 12, 1866), Samuel M. (born June 8, 1868), Ida S. (born February 16, 1870). He entered the Union army August 14, 1862, enlisting in company I, Thirty-fifth regiment Iowa volunteer infantry. Was in the battle at Jackson, Mississippi, and then at the Siege of Vicksburg. Shortly after the surrender of Vicksburg, he was taken prisoner at Jackson, July 14, 1863, and suffered in prisons of Libby and Belle Isle for seventy-three days. Being paroled, he returned to his regiment and was wounded at the battle of Tupelo, making the amputation of his arm necessary. He was honorably discharged February 6, 1865, having willingly sacrificed a limb for his country. His farm contains 165 acres, with excellent improvements. He is a good farmer and worthy citizen.