Son of Samuel Messenger, Sr. and Maria Jackson. Dec. 2, 1847 married Margaret Hays, daughter of James Hayes.
From the 1881 "History of Keokuk County, Iowa": Salmon Messenger, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Auora: born 9-6-1821 In West Virginia, where he was raised a farmer and dealer in cooperage; he removed to this county in 1865, and settled where he now resides; owns 642 acres of choice land which he manages himself; he also raises and feeds graded stock altogether; his farm is under cultivation and finely improved; he has a barn 76 x 40 feet, besides granaries, cattle sheds, etc.; Mr. Messenger commenced life without capital and is indebted to no one save himself for the handsome property which he now owns and which he gained by energy, perseverance, etc.; December 2, 1847, he married Miss Margaret Hayes, a native of Hardy County, Va. They have seven children living and have lost two.
From the 1881 "History of Keokuk County, Iowa": Salmon Messenger, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Auora: born 9-6-1821 In West Virginia, where he was raised a farmer and dealer in cooperage; he removed to this county in 1865, and settled where he now resides; owns 642 acres of choice land which he manages himself; he also raises and feeds graded stock altogether; his farm is under cultivation and finely improved; he has a barn 76 x 40 feet, besides granaries, cattle sheds, etc.; Mr. Messenger commenced life without capital and is indebted to no one save himself for the handsome property which he now owns and which he gained by energy, perseverance, etc.; December 2, 1847, he married Miss Margaret Hayes, a native of Hardy County, Va. They have seven children living and have lost two.
Son of Samuel Messenger, Sr. and Maria Jackson. Dec. 2, 1847 married Margaret Hays, daughter of James Hayes.
From the 1881 "History of Keokuk County, Iowa": Salmon Messenger, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Auora: born 9-6-1821 In West Virginia, where he was raised a farmer and dealer in cooperage; he removed to this county in 1865, and settled where he now resides; owns 642 acres of choice land which he manages himself; he also raises and feeds graded stock altogether; his farm is under cultivation and finely improved; he has a barn 76 x 40 feet, besides granaries, cattle sheds, etc.; Mr. Messenger commenced life without capital and is indebted to no one save himself for the handsome property which he now owns and which he gained by energy, perseverance, etc.; December 2, 1847, he married Miss Margaret Hayes, a native of Hardy County, Va. They have seven children living and have lost two.
From the 1881 "History of Keokuk County, Iowa": Salmon Messenger, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Auora: born 9-6-1821 In West Virginia, where he was raised a farmer and dealer in cooperage; he removed to this county in 1865, and settled where he now resides; owns 642 acres of choice land which he manages himself; he also raises and feeds graded stock altogether; his farm is under cultivation and finely improved; he has a barn 76 x 40 feet, besides granaries, cattle sheds, etc.; Mr. Messenger commenced life without capital and is indebted to no one save himself for the handsome property which he now owns and which he gained by energy, perseverance, etc.; December 2, 1847, he married Miss Margaret Hayes, a native of Hardy County, Va. They have seven children living and have lost two.
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The photo for Salmon Messenger b. 1821, died 1898 is incorrect, That is a picture of Solomon "Salmon" Peachay Messenger b. 18 Jul 1888 , died 1 May 1952. I have not yet checked for a picture of Salmon peachay on this site, but you can find it on ancestry.com with his correct information. I had wanted to copy this information, but I don't want it with the wrong information. Thanks Mary Eick
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