Francis, T. M.

FRANCIS, CUMMINGS

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/18/2012 at 13:43:06

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

FRANCIS, T.M. - Bear Creek Twp - pg 832. Brooklyn. Was born in Greenup county, Kentucky, September 9, 1828. His father, William Francis, was an agriculturalist. The family removed to Ohio when T.M. was quite young, where they resided for a number of years, after which they came to Illinois, residing in that State for about fifteen years, engaged in agricultural pursuits, etc. T.M. came to Iowa in 1864, locating in Poweshiek county. He first resided two years in Bear Creek township, after which he removed to Malcom township, remaining there until 1875, when he returned to Bear Creek township, locating in Brooklyn. He was married in 1857, to Miss M.F. Cummings, of Massachusetts. Himself and wife are closely identified with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Francis is a member of the A.O.U.W. During his sojourn in Brooklyn he has been engaged in various pursuits. At present he is agent for Messrs. Stirling & Talbott, lumber dealers. His father, William Francis, died in Illinois, in 1855. His mother is still living and a resident of Bear Creek township.