He was a Farmer in sections 25 (part of Paterson) of Union Township, Madison County, Iowa. Born in Ireland, Nov 1, 1831, came to USA in 1847, and settled in Vermont, from there he went to Buffalo, remained for two years, then to Chicago, and lived there two years, then moved to Madison County Iowa in 1858. He owned 220 acres in Madison County. He held the office of School director. 612 613

Came to Boston. 614,615
1847 Ship Boston616

1856 Living Chicago, Illinois because Robert was born there.

1870 Living Union Tsp, Madison County, Iowa, age 38.
Thomas Weis living with them. 67

1870 Iowa Agriculture Census. 617

1880 Living Union Tsp, Madison County, Iowa. 618

1880 Iowa Agriculture Census619

1885 Living Union Tsp, Madison County, Iowa. 51 50 64