Horn, G. H.

HORN, JONES

Posted By: Doretta Pimlott Cowman
Date: 10/28/2012 at 13:32:09

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

Page 945, 946

HORN, G. H. -- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P.O. Malcom. Was born in Erie county, New York, January 17, 1835, where he lived for ten years; he then moved with his parents to Putnam county, where he was raised and educated. He came to this State in 1855, settling in Marion county, where he resided till 1871, when he came to his present location. He was married, in 1854, to Miss Catharine Jones, a native of Ohio. They have seven children living: Joseph W., John G., Martin L., Mattie J., George P., Rebecca Ann and Maggie F. In 1861 Mr. Horn enlisted in company E., Fourteenth Iowa volunteers. He was in some of the severest battles of the war; viz, Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Pilot Hill and Ft. Deverte. He was mustered out in December, 1864, and returned to his home in Marion county. His life has been spent in farming. He now owns 240 acres of fine land, 160 of which are in Nebraska. He has 120 acres under cultivation, with comfortable buildings surrounded by a grove and orchard.