Harrison County Iowa Genealogy

HISTORY OF HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA, 1891
BIOGRAPHIES
Page 466
MARTIN KINNE

Martin KINNE came to Harrison County in the spring of 1870, and settled on his present(1891) farm on section 17, of Douglas Township. It was wild land at the time, there being no improvements but a small house. The farm now(1891) consists of 160 acres of well-tilled land. Martin was born in Windham County, Conn., November 4, 1818. He spent his early years as most youths did at that time in the Free-Stone State, helping his parents and attending the common-schools.

He married Miss Sarah THOMPSON, January 1, 1844. They are the parents of nine children -- Charles E., Emma C., Hannah E., Elizabeth A., William E., Ella A., an infant, Albert M., Sarah A. Of these children Hannah E., Elizabeth and Albert are deceased.

After Mr. and Mrs. KINNE were married they removed to a farm where they remained until they came to Harrison County, Iowa.
Mrs. KINNE was born in New London County, Conn., February 19, 1823, and removed to Windham County, where she remained until the time of her marriage. She died in Douglas Township, Harrison County, November 28, 1890.   Politically Mr. KINNE is identified with the Democratic party and in religious matters he is a believer in Christianity.

Return to 1891 Biographical K Surnames Index

Back to 1891 Biographies Index