Silcott, George W.

SILCOTT

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Date: 7/9/2021 at 20:58:54

History of Warren County, Iowa; Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns & Etc., by Union Historical Company, 1879, p.689

SILCOTT, GEORGE W., farmer, East Washington Township, Sec. 12; P. O. Indianola; was born in Adams county, Ohio, November 3, 1840; when eleven years old his parents removed to Park county, Indiana, remaining there two years, then came to this county, and has since made it his home; on the 8th day of May, 1861; he enlisted in Co. G, Third Iowa Cavalry, and was with the regiment at the battle of Shiloh, where he was severely wounded, and was honorably discharged October 29, 1862; in July, 1864, he enlisted in the one hundred day service, and served his time out; on his return he engaged in his former occupation as a farmer; he owns 40 acres improved land; he was married December 5, 1865, to Miss Anna A. Shaver, born in Ohio, and raised in this State; they have four children living: Lucinda E., Lillie M., James W., and Amy E., three deceased, Rose, Hattie and Willie.