History of Warren County, Iowa, containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, & etc., by Union Historical Company, Des Moines, IA, 1879, p.727
David D. Cummings, farmer, Sec. 13, Greenfield Township; born in Owen county, Indiana, January 22, 1823, and was raised on a farm, and lived there till April, 1849, when he came to this county; he first came from Indiana on horseback and was thirteen days on the road; he entered from the government 670 acres of land and still owns 200; has about 12 acres of apple orchard, and a large variety of small fruits; he married Miss Priscilla Mug, Sept. 1, 1843, a native of Kentucky, but was raised in Owen county, Ohio; they have raised four sons and five daughters, Benjamin L., Genevra (now Mrs. Harrison Bramhall), Isabella (now Mrs. Emerson Bramhall), Charles P., Samuel A., Louisa (now Mrs. William Pearl), Sarah (now Mrs. Benjamin a. Brown). David and Priscilla lost one son, Thomas, who died when two years old. On Aug. 5, 1861, he enlisted in Co. B, Tenth Iowa Infantry, and was mustered out in October, 1865, at Davenport; was engaged in the battles of Farmington, Iuka, and at the battle of Corinth, was wounded through the thigh, and was off duty seven months. He was also in numerous skirmishes.
[David D. Cummings died Jan 25,1882 in Greenfield Township and was buried in Scotch Ridge Cemetery. His wife, Priscilla (1825-1903) is buried with him.] |
