Cunning, M. S.

CUNNING, NEWKIRK

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/18/2012 at 13:27:08

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

CUNNING, M.S. - Bear Creek Twp - pg 829. Carpenter and builder, Brooklyn. Was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, September 7, 1834, was there raised, educated and learned the trade he now pursues; came to Poweshiek county, in 1857, locating in Brooklyn, where he has since resided. In 1863 he enlisted in company E, Fourth Iowa cavalry, participating in many of the prominent engagements of the war, among which were: Big Blue, Columbus, Georgia and others; was wounded at the Big Blue engagement; was honorably discharged, August 23, 1865, and returned to his home in Brooklyn. He was married in 1860 to Miss Matilda Newkirk, of Brooklyn, formerly of Pennsylvania. By this union they have seven children: Henry, Charlie, Mamie, Eugene, Reene, Sadie, and an infant. Mr. Cunning is an Odd Fellow, and a member of the B.V.U. He is one of the pioneer carpenters of the town, being a first-class workman, and well and popularly known.