DONNAN, JOHN

DONNAN, MORRISSON

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes
Date: 4/13/2013 at 11:43:35

The 1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

Washington Township

Page 789

DONNAN, JOHN--Farmer and stock-raiser, P.O. Ewart. Was born in County Down, Ireland, December 2, 1813, was there raised and educated. His father, James Donnan, was engaged in agricultural pursuits in that country. The subject of this sketch came to this country in 1849, locating in Rock Island county, Illinois, where he resided, engaging in farming and other pursuits, until 1870. Mr. Donnan was one of the pioneers in Rock Island county. In connection with farming he opened a brick-yard and operated it with a considerable degree of success. He came to Poweshiek county in 1870 and located where he now resides; his domain consists of six hundred and eighty acres, four hundred and eighty of which are improved and well-stocked. His vineyard is large and productive, and will compare formably with any in the township. He was married November 5, 1858, to Miss Jane Morrisson, of County Down, Ireland; by this union they have had ten children, nine of whom are living: John, Mary Jane, Susanna, Robert, William, Dave (deceased), Lizzie, Dave (the second), Samuel, Anne. Himself and family are closely identified with the Presbyterian Church of Ewart, and are among its liberal patrons and supporters.