Duffus, George

DUFFUS, BENZIE

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Date: 11/16/2012 at 14:44:52

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 777

DUFFUS, GEORGE--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 11, P.O. Malcom. Born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, March 19, 1826; was there raised and educated. Came to America in 1871, locating in Poweshiek county, where he has since resided, engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married December 26, 1847, to Miss Jane Benzie, of Scotland. By this union they have had seven children: Jane Ann, William, Margaret, Jessie (deceased), Mary, George, James. Mrs. Duffus died June 20, 1873. Mr. Duffus is among the enterprising and progressive agriculturalists of Pleasant township. He is an industrious farmer and promises in the near future to be numbered among the solid ones of the county.