Gilmour Danskin, 1881 bio

DANSKIN

Posted By: Kaye Sanchez (email)
Date: 11/2/2004 at 07:32:17

History of Iowa Co. IA. page 650:
Danskin, Gilmour-Farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 9, PO-Marengo. Was born August 4, 1819 in Cumbernauld, Scotland and in 1829 his parents came to Canada. There, he engaged in farming until 1852, when they came to the US and settled where the subject of this sketch now lives, and owns 580 acres of improved land, well-stocked with good graded Short-Horns. Mr Danskin's mother died in Canada, in 1843 and his father died in this country in Feb 1860, aged 83 years; he being widely known and respected, his loss was felt by many. The subject of this sketch, enjoyed but limited opportunities for an education. By his natural abilities, honest and industrious habits, he has amassed a fine property. He was married June 21, 1847 in Canada to Miss Jeanette Barr, born in Scotland, Sep 11, 1821. From this union there are two children: Elizabeth born 7 April 1848, died in 1850 and George W. born 4 July 1851.
According to Eugene Danskin, Marengo, IA.-1988 Gilmore, his Great Grandfather, went from Huntingdon, Canada on the St. Lawrence, to Lake Ontario by boat, to Lake Erie, to Chicago, IL, then, by train to Muscatine, IA and by stage coach to Marengo, IA.
Death Rec. Vol 1, 1880-1902, page 127
Danskin, Gilmore; farmer, died 20 Aug 1898, married, born-Scotland. Died at Marengo Twsp. Marengo, Iowa Co IA of paralysis. Buried: Ladora Cemetery, Ladora, IA.