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John H Folsom

Birth
Machias, Washington County, Maine, USA
Death
24 May 1894 (aged 81)
Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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Spouse: Angelica M Pion
Married: 14 Apr 1840 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

John H. Folsom, brother of W.G.C. Folsom, was born in Machias, Maine, Dec. 27, 1813. He was engaged during his youth in clerking. In 1835 he made a voyage as supercargo of a vessel to the Congo coast. In 1836 he came to Michigan, and in 1837 to Prairie du Chien, where he has since continuously resided. He was married in 1839 to Angelica Pion, who died in 1878, leaving no children. He has a very retentive memory, and is quoted as an authority in the local history of Prairie du Chien. The writer is indebted to him for many particulars referring to the early history of that city."

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Spouse: Angelica M Pion
Married: 14 Apr 1840 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

John H. Folsom, brother of W.G.C. Folsom, was born in Machias, Maine, Dec. 27, 1813. He was engaged during his youth in clerking. In 1835 he made a voyage as supercargo of a vessel to the Congo coast. In 1836 he came to Michigan, and in 1837 to Prairie du Chien, where he has since continuously resided. He was married in 1839 to Angelica Pion, who died in 1878, leaving no children. He has a very retentive memory, and is quoted as an authority in the local history of Prairie du Chien. The writer is indebted to him for many particulars referring to the early history of that city."

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  • Created by: Mark Goebel
  • Added: Mar 17, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177460893/john_h-folsom: accessed ), memorial page for John H Folsom (27 Dec 1812–24 May 1894), Find a Grave Memorial ID 177460893, citing Saint Gabriel Cemetery, Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Mark Goebel (contributor 48218627).