Grier, James H.

GRIER, AUSTON

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Date: 11/20/2012 at 21:30:00

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP

Page 754-5

GRIER, JAMES H.--Section 35, P.O. Verona. Was born May 13, 1849, in Coshocton county, Ohio, where he lived until fifteen, when he immigrated with his father (Thomas Grier) to this county. He worked on the family estate until June of 1874, when he settled on 202 acres in sections 27 and 34, remaining until March, 1880, when he moved to his present place. He married July 9, 1873, Miraett Auston, of Deep River township, who was born in DeKalb county, Illinois, August 7, 1852. Their offspring are: Lena Belle (born January 2, 1876), Ina May (born May 23, 1877) and Albert Even (born May 22, 1880). He has taken to raise his deceased brother's youngest son, Albert B. (born in Hardin county, Iowa November 1, 1862), for whom he is also guardian. Mr. Grier owns a farm of 240 acres, well stocked, in fine condition, having upon it all the modern conveniences.