Harrison County Iowa Genealogy

HISTORY OF HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA, 1891
BIOGRAPHIES
Page 946
JOHN W. BROWNRIGG

John W. BROWNRIGG (deceased) was born in Morgan County, Ohio, February 26, 1825, and was married in Nobel County, Ohio, June 10, 1847, to Miss Sarepta J. MARQUIS, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (TIMBERLAKE) MARQUIS.

Of this marriage union nine children were born � William J., Mary E., Samuel, Leila A., Henry L., Sarah Leona, Charles E., Francis M., Eleanor, Marion, John and Luellen. The deceased are Mary E., Samuel, Henry L., Francis M. and Eleanor.

The family came to Harrison County in May, 1860, and located near Parrish City, on the river, and Mr. BROWNRIGG kept the ferry which crossed over to DeSoto, Neb. He also took a homestead on the river which, however, all washed away soon after he got his deed. He died in Harrison County, December 28, 1881.

His wife was born in Harrison County, Ohio, February 15, 1832, and remained at home until her marriage. She now makes it her home with her son-in-law, John DICKINSON.

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