DeFORD, John

DEFORD, ELLISON, LAYTON

Posted By: Larry Shoger (email)
Date: 12/26/2008 at 18:34:56

John DeFord settled on section 18, in Douglas township, Mitchell county, in 1855. His parents were Thomas and Mary (Ellison) DeFord. He was born in Ohio, March 5, 1832. In 1837, the family emigrated to Carroll Co., Ind. In 1850, they moved to Green Co., Wis. John remained at home until coming to Iowa. He pre-empted eighty acres and has since purchased 215 acres. He was married to Eliza J. Layton, a native of Illinois, Dec. 27, 1852. They have six children - Matthew H., Clara J., May, Lizzie, Mary L. and Mertie V. He has taken a prominent part in the politics of the township, and has held offices of trust.
Taken from History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, 1884.