Davis, H.I.

DAVIS, TRIMBLE

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1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

Page 942

DAVIS, H.I.--Farmer, section 25, P.O. Malcom. Was born in Chenango county, New York, February 19, 1840, and when twelve years of age removed with his parents to Bureau county, Illinois, where he attended school. He engaged in farming until August, 1862, when he enlisted in company K, Ninety-third Illlinois volunteers, and served until the twenty-third of June, 1865, when he was mustered out. He participated in the Vicksburg campaign, and was in the battle of Mission Ridge; and in 1863 was in Sherman's corps, serving through that campaign. After his discharge he returned to Illinois, and in the spring of 1866 came to this county. He is now the owner of five hundred and sixty acres of improved land, his buildings being surrounded by shade trees. In October, 1879, he was elected County Superintendent, and has filled that office to the satisfaction of all. His marriage was in Bureau county, Illinois, December 20, 1866, to Miss Emily E. Trimble. They have six children: Dwight E., Harry L., Darline, Mark G., Glenn T. and Edith.