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History of Susquehanna County PennsylvaniaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Susquehanna County Pennsylvania, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biography of Cyrus C. Carpenter Cyrus C. Carpenter, governor of Iowa, was born in Susquehanna county, Pa., in 1829. He attended a district school and apprenticed himself to a tailor. He later removed to Iowa, where he engaged in surveying government lands, and was teacher of the first school at Fort Dodge, Iowa. He then became land agent, and was elected a representative in the state legislature in 1858. He served as commissary of subsistence in the Civil war, and attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He was elected register of the state land office in 1866 and 1868 and was governor of Iowa, 1872-76. He died at Fort Dodge, May 29, 1898. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Pennsylvania Facts: Susquehanna County Facts: Seat: MontroseEstablished: 1810 Formed from: Luzerne
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