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Surname: Cavin
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John Cavin bn.Prince Edward Co. Va 1788 inlisted as a soldier in war of
1812 After that struggle he went to Tenn. where he married Miss Judith
Mann who was also from Va.(?) She was born in 1790... They remained in
Tenn. until 1834 then relocated to McDonough Co.Ill. Two years later They
moved to the Territory of Wisconsin, making thier home in Harrisburg Township,
Van Buren Co. They had 8 children ..
Irena.... m.Manswit Leffler
Lucinda....m. Harry Alexander
Andrew J.. Died in the Mexican war
Margaret A...m. Sturdivant of Bonaparte (?)
Melvina..m..James Harrington of California
John ...Lives in Mahaska Co., Iowa
Julinda. m. William Saddler
Matilda m. Moses Smith of Van Buren Co
John was a farmer . He was a member of the Baptist Church. Nine years after
he arrived in Van Burin Co. He died his wife survived him until 1861.
From Portrait And Biographical Album Of Jefferson and Van Buren
Counties,
Iowa 1890