Talbott, B. M.

TALBOTT, ASHTON

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/23/2012 at 07:51:43

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

TALBOTT, B.M.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 852. Banker, Brooklyn. Was born in Holmes county, Ohio, October 23, 1843. His father, John J., was of Scotch lineage and his mother of English descent. In 1846 he came to Poweshiek county with his parents, his father being the first settler in Bear Creek township. B.M. has been a resident since that time, with the exception of his term in the service. John J. Talbott died February 20, 1849. August 14, 1862, Mr. Talbott tendered his services to the cause, enlisting in company H, Twenty-eighth Iowa volunteer infantry, participating in many of the notable engagements of the late war, among which were Champion’s Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, and others. January 15, 1863, at Vicksburg, he received a severe wound on the left breast and arm, which incapacitated him for duty for a time. Was honorably discharged November 7, 1864, at Rock Island, Illinois, after which he returned to his home in Brooklyn. Was married, May 12, 1866, to Miss Sarah J. Ashton. By their union they have five children: Albert B., Charlie D., Eddie H., Effie E., Lena E. In 1866 he established a land office in connection with being notary public, which agency he operated for a number of years. He has a partner in the banking business, Mr. Sterling, and the transactions of their house will compare favorably with any in the county. Mr. Talbott is an Odd Fellow and a member of the Brooklyn Veteran Union. Himself and family are members of the M.E. Church, and are among its liberal patrons and supporters.