Notes for James Nelson McGohan

Notes for James Nelson McGohan

!US Census 1860 (17 July) Iowa, Des Moines Co., Pleasant Grove, Danville PO, Roll M653_319, Page 156, House No. 1107, Lines 3-7: James McGohan (b. 1824 - 36 - in KY - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $3000 + $700) married to Minerva (b. 1828 - 32 - in MO). Children listed (born in IA) are: Martha (dau b. 1851 - 9); John (son b. 1854 - 6); and William (son b.1859 - 1)

!US Census 1870 (23 June) Iowa, Des Moines Co., Danville, Middletown PO, Roll M593_388, Page 459, House No. 118, Lines 29-37: James N. McGohan (b. 1826 - 44 - in KY - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $7500 + $1870) married to Manerva A. (b. 1827 - 43 - in MO). Children listed (born in IA) are: Martha Jane (dau b. 1851 - 19); Wm. Henry (son b. 1858 - 12 - Occ: Farm Laborer); Franklin T. (son b. 1860 - 10 - Occ: Farm Laborer); Lydia Emma (dau b. 1863 - 7); Charlie (son b. 1866 - 4); and Sarah J. (dau b. 1869 - 1). ALSO LISTED is: David Barton (b. 1835 - 35 - in OH - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $1000 + $500)

!Records of S. Lee McGohan and Mrs. Verda E. (McGohan) Grindon - He had a meager education. On December 25, 1845, He bid his friends and relatives adieu, mounted his prize posession, a good horse, and started West with only $25.75 in cash. He would stop for a few days whenever work could be secured. On March 2, 1846, he reached his destination, Burlington, Iowa, with $27.00 in his purse. He was the last one to make the trip across the Mississippi ice bridge that Spring. People stood on the river's bank, watching, fearful that the horse and rider would break through at every step.