Daniel A. Babcock, a Civil War Veteran, was born in Richmond, New Hampshire, July 29, 1837, and passed away June 15, 1906 at Ida Grove, Iowa. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Cedar Falls, Iowa. He suffered from Bright's Disease and heart trouble.
While a boy, his parents moved from New Hampshire to Swanton Falls, Vermont. Here he resided until 1855 when they moved to Butler County, Iowa.
When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in Co. K at Cedar Falls, serving 3 years and participating in many of the most severe engagements of the war. After receiving his discharge, he located in Cedar Falls, and from there he went to Missouri Valley.
In June 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Cornaelia Miller of Cedar Falls, and 2 years later they came to Ida Grove, Iowa, where they have continued to reside, over 30 years. Mr. Babcock engaged in the hardware business in the "old town" before the advent of the railroad.
After the coming of the railroad, he moved his stock into a building on the site where the Pioneer office now stands and remained in that business several years.
When selling out, he established the first exclusive grocery store in the city. He continued in the grocery business until sometime during the 1880s and then retired from active business life having secured a competency, and enjoyed a quiet home life since then.
Survivors include his wife, and one brother. His parents and sister passed away before him.∼May be buried in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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While a boy, his parents moved from New Hampshire to Swanton Falls, Vermont. Here he resided until 1855 when they moved to Butler County, Iowa.
When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in Co. K at Cedar Falls, serving 3 years and participating in many of the most severe engagements of the war. After receiving his discharge, he located in Cedar Falls, and from there he went to Missouri Valley.
In June 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Cornaelia Miller of Cedar Falls, and 2 years later they came to Ida Grove, Iowa, where they have continued to reside, over 30 years. Mr. Babcock engaged in the hardware business in the "old town" before the advent of the railroad.
After the coming of the railroad, he moved his stock into a building on the site where the Pioneer office now stands and remained in that business several years.
When selling out, he established the first exclusive grocery store in the city. He continued in the grocery business until sometime during the 1880s and then retired from active business life having secured a competency, and enjoyed a quiet home life since then.
Survivors include his wife, and one brother. His parents and sister passed away before him.∼May be buried in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Civil War Veteran
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Daniel A. Babcock, a Civil War Veteran, was born in Richmond, New Hampshire, July 29, 1837, and passed away June 15, 1906 at Ida Grove, Iowa. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Cedar Falls, Iowa. He suffered from Bright's Disease and heart trouble.
While a boy, his parents moved from New Hampshire to Swanton Falls, Vermont. Here he resided until 1855 when they moved to Butler County, Iowa.
When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in Co. K at Cedar Falls, serving 3 years and participating in many of the most severe engagements of the war. After receiving his discharge, he located in Cedar Falls, and from there he went to Missouri Valley.
In June 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Cornaelia Miller of Cedar Falls, and 2 years later they came to Ida Grove, Iowa, where they have continued to reside, over 30 years. Mr. Babcock engaged in the hardware business in the "old town" before the advent of the railroad.
After the coming of the railroad, he moved his stock into a building on the site where the Pioneer office now stands and remained in that business several years.
When selling out, he established the first exclusive grocery store in the city. He continued in the grocery business until sometime during the 1880s and then retired from active business life having secured a competency, and enjoyed a quiet home life since then.
Survivors include his wife, and one brother. His parents and sister passed away before him.∼May be buried in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Civil War Veteran
unmarked
While a boy, his parents moved from New Hampshire to Swanton Falls, Vermont. Here he resided until 1855 when they moved to Butler County, Iowa.
When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in Co. K at Cedar Falls, serving 3 years and participating in many of the most severe engagements of the war. After receiving his discharge, he located in Cedar Falls, and from there he went to Missouri Valley.
In June 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Cornaelia Miller of Cedar Falls, and 2 years later they came to Ida Grove, Iowa, where they have continued to reside, over 30 years. Mr. Babcock engaged in the hardware business in the "old town" before the advent of the railroad.
After the coming of the railroad, he moved his stock into a building on the site where the Pioneer office now stands and remained in that business several years.
When selling out, he established the first exclusive grocery store in the city. He continued in the grocery business until sometime during the 1880s and then retired from active business life having secured a competency, and enjoyed a quiet home life since then.
Survivors include his wife, and one brother. His parents and sister passed away before him.∼May be buried in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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