John W. Gitchell
I just found the following information, maybe it will be helpful to someone:
Marriage Records
Book C, Page 258:
JOHN W. GITCHELL, Iowa, Age 24 yrs., Born: Maine. Father: Charles V. --. Mother: Hannah Merrit.
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