History of Davis co., Iowa - 1882
FENTON, JOEL, one among the pioneers of Davis county, was born April 4, 1810 , in Fleming county, Kentucky . When ten years old, his father, Caleb Fenton, removed to Missouri, in Boone county, where they lived for twenty years; he was raised a farmer, and educated in the subscription schools. In the spring of 1840 he came to Davis county, settling on his present farm. In 1850 he went to California, overland; was there some two months, and on account of sickness had to return home, coming by way of the city of Mexico, Vera Cruz, New Orleans and St. Louis, arriving home in February 1851. He was married November 23, 1830 , to Miss Lucy March, of Boone county, Missouri , formerly of Kentucky . Their union has been blessed with eight children, five living, Francis M., Mary E., James F., Caleb E., Allie Jane, now Mrs. Dr. Shelton , and three deceased, Columbus, Joel and William H., who was killed at the battle of Shiloh . Mr. Fenton is located on a fine farm of 300 acres, well improved. He is a worthy member of the Baptist Church , and a greenbacker in politics. He has lived to see his boys become successful business men, and his daughters respected by all who know them. The writer of this is under many obligations to him for valuable information, and for his kind hospitality. His postoffice is Bloomfield.
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FENTON, JOEL, one among the pioneers of Davis county, was born April 4, 1810 , in Fleming county, Kentucky . When ten years old, his father, Caleb Fenton, removed to Missouri, in Boone county, where they lived for twenty years; he was raised a farmer, and educated in the subscription schools. In the spring of 1840 he came to Davis county, settling on his present farm. In 1850 he went to California, overland; was there some two months, and on account of sickness had to return home, coming by way of the city of Mexico, Vera Cruz, New Orleans and St. Louis, arriving home in February 1851. He was married November 23, 1830 , to Miss Lucy March, of Boone county, Missouri , formerly of Kentucky . Their union has been blessed with eight children, five living, Francis M., Mary E., James F., Caleb E., Allie Jane, now Mrs. Dr. Shelton , and three deceased, Columbus, Joel and William H., who was killed at the battle of Shiloh . Mr. Fenton is located on a fine farm of 300 acres, well improved. He is a worthy member of the Baptist Church , and a greenbacker in politics. He has lived to see his boys become successful business men, and his daughters respected by all who know them. The writer of this is under many obligations to him for valuable information, and for his kind hospitality. His postoffice is Bloomfield.
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History of Davis co., Iowa - 1882
FENTON, JOEL, one among the pioneers of Davis county, was born April 4, 1810 , in Fleming county, Kentucky . When ten years old, his father, Caleb Fenton, removed to Missouri, in Boone county, where they lived for twenty years; he was raised a farmer, and educated in the subscription schools. In the spring of 1840 he came to Davis county, settling on his present farm. In 1850 he went to California, overland; was there some two months, and on account of sickness had to return home, coming by way of the city of Mexico, Vera Cruz, New Orleans and St. Louis, arriving home in February 1851. He was married November 23, 1830 , to Miss Lucy March, of Boone county, Missouri , formerly of Kentucky . Their union has been blessed with eight children, five living, Francis M., Mary E., James F., Caleb E., Allie Jane, now Mrs. Dr. Shelton , and three deceased, Columbus, Joel and William H., who was killed at the battle of Shiloh . Mr. Fenton is located on a fine farm of 300 acres, well improved. He is a worthy member of the Baptist Church , and a greenbacker in politics. He has lived to see his boys become successful business men, and his daughters respected by all who know them. The writer of this is under many obligations to him for valuable information, and for his kind hospitality. His postoffice is Bloomfield.
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comments - h/o Lucy
FENTON, JOEL, one among the pioneers of Davis county, was born April 4, 1810 , in Fleming county, Kentucky . When ten years old, his father, Caleb Fenton, removed to Missouri, in Boone county, where they lived for twenty years; he was raised a farmer, and educated in the subscription schools. In the spring of 1840 he came to Davis county, settling on his present farm. In 1850 he went to California, overland; was there some two months, and on account of sickness had to return home, coming by way of the city of Mexico, Vera Cruz, New Orleans and St. Louis, arriving home in February 1851. He was married November 23, 1830 , to Miss Lucy March, of Boone county, Missouri , formerly of Kentucky . Their union has been blessed with eight children, five living, Francis M., Mary E., James F., Caleb E., Allie Jane, now Mrs. Dr. Shelton , and three deceased, Columbus, Joel and William H., who was killed at the battle of Shiloh . Mr. Fenton is located on a fine farm of 300 acres, well improved. He is a worthy member of the Baptist Church , and a greenbacker in politics. He has lived to see his boys become successful business men, and his daughters respected by all who know them. The writer of this is under many obligations to him for valuable information, and for his kind hospitality. His postoffice is Bloomfield.
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