BRIGNON, FRANK

BRIGNON, HUMBERT

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes
Date: 4/13/2013 at 11:27:48

The 1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

Washington Township

Page 788

BRIGNON, FRANK--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 34, P.O. Searsboro. Was born March 10, 1834, in Lovgana, France, and was there educated and raised to manhood, and in 1854 he immigrated to this country and settle in La Salle county, Illinois, and engaged in milling, which trade he learned in his native country. He was married in March, 1862, to Miss Angeline Humbert. Their family consists of five children: Adeline, Ella, Mary, Frank and Ernest. In 1867 he moved to Mill Grove, of this county, where he remained until 1874, when he moved to his present location. Mr. Brignon, after he landed on the American shore, had but $20, and he now enjoys the comforts of a valuable farm of 453 acres, all under good cultivation. He is closely identified with the growth and interest of this county and always keeps pace with its progress.