Notes for: Alonzo MARSH

Alonzo Marsh in 1880 census was a farmer living in Marion, Waushara, Wisconsin. born at Anson, Somerset Co, Maine remained with his parents until he was twenty-one, removing to Waushara Co, Wisconsin. Soon after coming to Wisconsin, Nov 26th, he enlisted in the eight Wisconsin Light Artillery, serving under Gen Rosecrans in engagements. He was sergeant of his company, and was mustered out in Feb 1865. Returning from the army he engaged in farming for three years, when he made a trip to Kansas; there losing his first wife, and after a year's stay he returned to Wisconsin. He came to Clay Co, Iowa in 1884, and purchased his farm on the S.E. guarter section 24, Spencer twp. Married his second
wife in 1869. Mr Marsh is among the energetic and prosperous farmers of the county, devoting much of his time to stock raising.