John Killen
Monona Twp.

John Killen was born in Monona Township, Clayton County, Ia., on Dec. 20, 1852, and was a son of Robert and Margaret (Conolly) Killen. He was reared on his father's farm, and received a liberal education. In 1879 he was married to Lizzie, a daughter of John Bener. She was born in Germany, March 1, 1857. By this union there is one child, Jessie L., born May 18, 1881. Mr. Killen is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of the A.O.U.W., being one of the charter members.

source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1046