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Jesse Brogan

Birth	:	11 Feb 1821 Campbell County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	15 Sep 1907 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harker Cemetery, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4789009, -90.9602966
Plot	:	Block J, Lot 2
Description	:	Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 192 JESSE BROGAN, one of the pioneers of Muscatine County, Iowa, was born in Campbell County, Ky., on the 11th of February 1821, and is a son of John and Margaret (Dunlap) Brogan, the former born in 1785, in Pennsylvania, and the latter born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1793. Their union was celebrated June 9, 1812, and they afterward located in Hamilton County, Ohio, where thy resided until their removal to Campbell (now Kenton) County, Ohio, where they resided for several years. To them were born the following children:... Read More	Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 192 JESSE BROGAN, one of the pioneers of Muscatine County, Iowa, was born in Campbell County, Ky., on the 11th of February 1821, and is a son of John and Margaret (Dunlap) Brogan, the former born in 1785, in Pennsylvania, and the latter born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1793. Their union was celebrated June 9, 1812, and they afterward located in Hamilton County, Ohio, where thy resided until their removal to Campbell (now Kenton) County, Ohio, where they resided for several years. To them were born the following children: James, born April 10, 1813, died in Kentucky; Eliza, born Feb. 17, 1815, wedded Simeon Tibbatts, and after his death married Thomas Gilman, and died in Ohio, in January, 1840; John, born April 23, 1817, died in Cincinnati, Ohio; Jesse of this sketch; William, born June 20, 1823, died in Kentucky while young; Henry, born Aug. 20, 1825, died in infancy; Mary, born June 18, 1826, died in infancy; Joseph and Wesley, twins, born Sept. 20, 1833, the former now living in Muscatine, the latter in Franklin County, Iowa; Hannah, born Dec.28, 1838, is the wife of Abraham Carroll, a resident of What Cheer, this State. In 1843 John Brogan, who was a soldier in the War of 1812, left Kentucky, and emigrated to Muscatine County, Iowa, locating in Sweetland Township, where he entered land and developed a farm. Politically, he was a Democrat. His death occurred in 1852, and Mrs. Brogan died in May 1851. They were both lifelong members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, taking an active interest in the work of that denomination, and aiding largely in the advancement of the cause. The education of our subject was received in a subscription school, which was taught in an old log cabin built by his father and a Mr. Richardson. The seats were made of slabs, the floor of puncheons, and a huge fireplace filled one end of the room. In 1843 he emigrated to Iowa, in which State he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hill, who was born April 10, 1819, and is a daughter of Isaac Hill, of Ohio, who came to this country in 1850. By their union six children were born, four of whom are yet living: Franklin P., born Nov. 3, 1852, died Feb.9, 1858; Josephine M., born March 5, 1854, is the wife of George Lefever, of Sweetland Township; Mary M., born Dec. 31, 1855, wedded J. W. Ransom, of Wichita, Kan.; George H., born May 8, 1857, married Maggie Winnemore, and resides in Sweetland Township; Samuel G., born July 11, 1861, married Rose Eaton, of Sweetland Township. and one child died in infancy. The death of Mrs. Brogan occurred on the 5th of June 1883. She was a sincere Christian, A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was highly respected by all who knew her. Mr. Brogan was again married, June 11, 1884, his second union being with Miss Julia Webber, who was born in Pennsylvania in January 1843, and is a daughter of John Webber. Mr. Brogan was taught the political sentiments of the Democratic party, which he supported until 1874, when believing that the principles of the Greenback party were right, he became one of its number, and has continued to vote with that party since. For many years he has been a member of the Methodist Church, has assisted in building two houses of worship, and has done all in his power to advance the cause of his Master. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace in Sweetland Township for many years and is held in high esteem by all who know him. He is the owner of eighty acres of farmland. Since becoming a resident of Muscatine County he has seen its wild prairies transformed into beautiful farms and has done his part toward aiding in the growth and development of the community.

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Jesse Brogan's memorial is located at: Harker Cemetery, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Jesse Brogan death?
Jesse Brogan death on 15 Sep 1907 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4789009
Longitude: -90.9602966

Family Members:

Parent

John Brogan

(1785 - 1854)

Margaret Dunlap Brogan

(1793 - 1851)

Spouse

Elizabeth Hill Brogan

(1819 - 1883)

Julia Theresa Weber Brogan

(1843 - 1929)

Siblings

Joseph O. Brogan

(1833 - 1921)

Children

Franklin P. Brogan

(1852 - 1858)

Infant Brogan

(1855 - 1855)

George Hill Brogan

(1858 - 1930)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4789009, -90.9602966

2. Krell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4664001, -90.9328003

3. Gilbert Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5222015, -90.9291992

6. Fairport Cemetery
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7. Bloomington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4778000, -91.0394500

8. Dodge Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4750298, -90.8723681

9. Patterson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5022000, -90.8760000

10. Nye Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4648552, -90.8677444

11. Doran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5591000, -90.9683000

12. Essex Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3974100, -90.9650900

13. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4244385, -91.0430603

14. Parr Cemetery
Montpelier Township, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5189018, -90.8569031

15. Illinois City Cemetery
Illinois City, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4008400, -90.8973000

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4253006, -91.0633011

17. Memorial Park Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4432983, -91.0777969

18. Greenwood Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4192009, -91.0678024

19. Johnson Cemetery
Wilton, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5666530, -91.0279590

20. Wildasin Cemetery
Wilton, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5668983, -91.0282974

21. Muscatine County Home Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4340880, -91.0889780

22. Klein Cemetery
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5311012, -91.0841980

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Wilton, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5778008, -91.0278015

24. Montpelier Cemetery
Montpelier, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4636002, -90.8091965