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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