William C. Grimm

GRIMM, PLETSCHER, SPADT

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Date: 2/29/2008 at 10:18:46

1878 Cedar Co. History, Rochester twp, pg 724. Grimm, Wm C, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Rochester. Born in Pickaway co., OH in 1833, came to Iowa in 1866. Married Elizabeth Pletscher in 1857, she was born in Pickaway co., OH in 1831, have one child- Mausuetus, born in 1858. Mr. G. enlisted in 1862, in the 31st I.V.I., and was discharged in 1865; was in all the battles that regiment participated in. Rents his farm of Michael Pletscher, his father-in-law, who owns 160 acres of land valued at $40 per acre. Came to Iowa in 1852, he married Susana Spadt in 1826. She was born in Fairfield co., OH in 1806. Mr. P. was born in Center co., Penn in 1802. Have 4 children- Anna, Elizabeth, Amos, and Isaac. Are members of the Lutheran Church.