Irvine, David
farmer; PO Oelwein; born in Down Co., Ireland, May 6, 1829; came to
Adelaide, Middlesex Co., Canada in 1856; then to Lampton Co., Canada, and
finally located in this county in 1876. He married Miss Esther Thompson in
1855; she was born in Down Co., Ireland, July 12, 1831; they have seven
children --- Ann E., born November 9, 1857; Lilley L., born August 16,
1859; Mary J., born May 15, 1862; William Jno., born December 10, 1863;
Robert Jas., born March 17, 1865; Isabella C., born April 9, 1867; David,
born July 21, 1869. Mr. Irvine and family are members of the Presbyterian
Church. He is the oldest brother of seven, all of whom are residents of
this county; he held several public offices of trust in Canada, including
Trustee of the School Board for five years, and Road Commissioner three
terms. He owns 120 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre.
Page 650, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Typed by Dorothy Gosse
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