Biographical Sketch of G. W. Guilford

G.W. Guilford, proprietor of meat market, was born in Orleans County, Vt.. 1843; moved to Tama County, Ia., in 1860. He enlisted in 1861 in the 10th Ia. Vol. Inft., and served fur years and two months; was in twenty-seven engagements; was wounded at the battle of Champion Hill, Miss.; was at the siege of Corinth and New Madrid, at the battle of Missouri Ridge and wounded twice. Was with Sherman in the march to the sea; discharged in 1865. Came to Harrison County in 1867; resided in Dunlap thirteen years; while there, was a member of the city council four years. Has lived in Logan two years; is now a member of the city council of that place. He married Mrs. Campbell, of Harlan, Ia. They have two sons and three daughters. He is a member of the G.A.R. post at this place.


Surnames:
Guilford,

Topics:
Biography,

Locations:
Harrison County IA,

Collection:
History of Western Iowa: Its Settlement and Growth. Sioux City: Western Publishing Company. 1882.

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