Re: John Hopkin VINTON b.1835 Cardiff, Wales
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Re: John Hopkin VINTON b.1835 Cardiff, Wales
John Vinton 11/21/01
Hello John,
I am researching my father's line and Found this and ancestry.com "Locality: Jackson Township Name: H. E. Vinton
A History of Linn County, Iowa, containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of its Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Lare Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the Northwest, History of Iowa, Map of Linn County, Constitution of the United States, Miscellaneous Matters, &c.
Biographical Directoryfarmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Nugent's Grove; owns 130 acres, worth $3,250; was born in Wales March 24, 1839; came to America the same year with parents, they settling in Pennsylvania, where they lived eight years, then moved to Fond du Lac Co., Wis., and, in 1870, Mr. V. moved to this county, settling where he now resides. Married Miss Elizabeth Meiklejohn May 25, 1864; she was born in Washington Co., N. Y., Jan. 1, 1847. Their children are Cora M., Mary, Jennie J., John H. and Margaret L. Is a Democrat and Congregationalist. "
There is also a John Vinton and found this "Locality: Jackson Township Name: John Vinton
A History of Linn County, Iowa, containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of its Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Lare Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the Northwest, History of Iowa, Map of Linn County, Constitution of the United States, Miscellaneous Matters, &c. Biographical Directoryfarmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Nugent's Grove; owns 240 acres, worth $6,000; was born in Wales Dec. 25, 1819; came to America in 1837, settling in Pennsylvania, where he lived nine years, then moved to Fond du Lac Co., Wis., where he remained till 1874, and moved to this county, settling where he now lives. Married Harriet Coller Nov. 25, 1854; she is a native of Dutchess Co., N. Y.; their children are George D., Mary A., Adelbert J., Frederick H., Harriet, Carrie B., William T. and Eva V. Is a Republican and Methodist."
This is so much of a similarity.I am trying to find a link.I first thought that John was his father, but Hopkins is not listed as a child.Can you assistance me in this linkage.Thank you in advance for your insight.
Lisa
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