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Martha Jane Nelson; Farmer; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa

Martha Jane Nelson; Farmer; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa

Title

Martha Jane Nelson; Farmer; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa

Description

Martha Jane Nelson was the only daughter of revered farmer and pioneer, Daniel Nelson, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. Martha Jane endured many of the same hardships as her mother and father when first coming to Iowa in 1844, helping with chores associated with the farm and house. This is a picture of her, circa 1870.

Creator

Mahaska County Historical Society

Source

Historical Archives

Publisher

Mahaska County Historical Society

Date

1870?
2008-08-05

Rights

www.nelsonpioneer.org

Format

still image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

Mahaska County Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll7,92