Interim Content
Kilbourne, Edward
Biography
22 Jan. 1814–3 Feb. 1878. Merchant, land speculator, gas manufacturer, railroad operator. Born at Marlborough, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of David Kilbourn(e) and Lydia Welles. Moved to Lee Co., Iowa Territory, by 1839. In partnership with his brother David, established a general store, 1839, at Montrose, Lee Co. Married Caroline Amelia Foote, 26 July 1843, at Lake Co., Ohio. Lived at Keokuk, Lee Co., by 1850. Died at Keokuk.
Links
papers
- History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842]
- Times and Seasons, 1 July 1842
- Account of Meeting, 15 July 1842
- Affidavit, 29 November 1841
- History Draft [1 July–31 December 1842]
- Journal, December 1841–December 1842
- Letter from Calvin A. Warren, 13 July 1842
- Letter to Thomas Carlin, 24 June 1842
- Letterbook 2
- Minutes, 22 July 1842, as Published in Times and Seasons
- Gender
- Male
- Alternate Names
Kilbourn, Edward