Bio of Gearey Henry R. (b.1845) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Gearey Henry R., son of Hamilton B. and Harriet (Macy) Gearey, was born in
the city of Hudson, State of New York, on March 18, 1845. When six years
old his parents removed to Pompey, in the same state. Here the subject of
this sketch spent his youth and received a common-school education, which
was supplemented by a term or two in the Manlius Academy. He was married
July 3, 1864, to Achsah J., daughter of Ephriam E. and Jerusha (Weston)
Brown, a native of Pompey, then in here twentieth year. Four years later
Mr. Gearey disposed of his property in Pompey, came to Highland, and
bought the place which he still owns, one hundred and sixty acres of
section 17. He has been prominent in township and county affairs from the
first. At present is one of the county commissioners for Wabasha county,
being elected on the democratic ticket; has been township clerk four
terms, assessor two years, and a supervisor one year. In state and
national politics is a democrat, in local affairs, independent; is a
member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Gearey is the father of four
children, viz: George H., born July 4, 1866; James E., October 28, 1868;
Susa A., December 3, 1870; Arthur B., November 12, 1872. Mr. Gearey is one
of the most enterprising and prosperous farmers in Highland.
War of Rebellion (Civil War)