Bio of Fifield, Ira A. (b.1835) Wabasha Co., MN
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Fifield, Ira A., farmer and fruit-grower, Mazeppa. Among the earliest
residents of Mazeppa was the father of this subject, Joseph Fifield, now
residing in Lyon county, this state. Mary Nicholls married Joseph Fifield,
and gave birth to a son on November 4, 1835, and that son grew to be the
substantial citizen of whom this page shall now speak. Ira A. Fifield
became a citizen of Mazeppa in June, 1856, coming here with his father. He
made claim to one hundred and twenty acres of land on section 29, where he
now dwells. His estate at present includes over two hundred acres, to
which he has cleared and tills eighty. He pays a good deal of attention to
the growth of small fruits, and does considerable trade in supplying
others with choice plants. He had never taken any part in public affairs,
but has always adhered to the republican party. Has no faith in religion.
Beginning with nothing save his hands, he has become independent by his
own labor and the faithful assistance of his helpmeet. The latter, Emma,
born Ruber, was espoused by Mr. Fifield in 1867. Her father is among the
foremost citizens of the adjoining town of Oronoco, Olmsted county. Mr.
Fifield served from January 28 to September, 1865, in Co. G, 1st Minn.
Heavy Art., being stationed at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Children have been
given to him and christened as follows: Nellie L., October 18, 1868; Clara
May, April 25, 1870; Ella Grace, December 11, 1871; Celia Ann, December
17, 1873; George F., October 10, 1875; James S., June 30, 1877; Charles
E., June 27, 1879; Abram W., June 3, 1883.
Revolutionary War