Falkinbergh, Job

FALKINBERGH, MCVEY

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/7/2012 at 08:41:16

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

FALKINBERGH, JOB - Jackson Twp. - pg 648. Stock-dealer, section 5, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in Ohio, May 13, 1830, and there reached his majority. While young he learned the blacksmith trade, and May 15, 1853, came to this county, engaged in working at his trade, and continued the same until August, 1878, at which time he commenced farming. He now owns a farm of over 360 acres, improved. On the 27th of March, 1858, Miss Eliza J. McVey became his wife. They were married in Montezuma, and have three children living: Hannah A., Fred A., and Frank E. Have buried four: Mary, Josie, Irbin, and one unnamed.