Price, W. H.

PRICE, THOMAS

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/21/2012 at 09:19:06

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

PRICE, W.H.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 847. Carpenter and builder. Was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, May 24, 1839. Was there raised until he attained the age of twelve years. Came to Iowa with his parents in 1851. His father, J.K., locating at Davenport, where his family resided four years. After which W.H. came to Brooklyn, where he has since resided. Mr. Price tendered his services to his country in 1861, enlisting September 14, in company E, Fourth Iowa cavalry, participating in many of the notable events of the war, among which were Vicksburg, Helena and others. Was honorably discharged, August 27, 1865. He was married May 24, 1866, to Miss E.C. Thomas, of Brooklyn. By this union they have five children: A.A., Charlie C., Harry W., Blanche B. and Sadie M. Mr. Price is a member of the A.F. and A.M, also the I.O.O.F., and the B.V.U. He is one of the pioneer mechanics of Brooklyn.