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History of Mount Vernon, (Linn County) IowaOur database does not include an historic photo for Mount Vernon, (Linn County) Iowa, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:R. Smyth a Farmer near Mt Vernon R. Smyth, a farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Mt. Vernon; born in Tyrone Co., Ireland, in 1814; he left Ireland April 24, 1834, and came to America, settling in Pennsylvania, where he remained until his removal to this county in 1840; owns 390 acres of land. Has held the offices of Postmaster, Town Clerk, Town Trustee, and was elected to the Territorial Legislature of 1843-4; he was also elected to the first General Assembly of the State of Iowa in 1846, and in 1867 was elected to the State Senate and served four years; he was appointed a Paymaster in the U. S. service in 1861, and remained in the service until July, 1866. He married Miss Margaret Moffit in 1846; she was born in Ireland; has four children--Lizzie, Anna, William and John; lost four. |
Iowa Facts: Linn County Facts: Seat: Cedar RapidsEstablished: 1837 Formed from: Wisconsin Territory
Mount Vernon is situated 268 meters above sea level. |
