Bio of Humphrey, Ira J. (b.1826) Wabasha Co., MN
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Humphrey, Ira J., was born in Steuben county, New York, October 25, 1826,
his parents being William and Hannah (Harris) Humphrey, the former a
native of New York State and the latter of Virginia. He received a
common-school education. July 15, 1849, he espoused Mary A. Randall, a
native of Orange county, New York, then in her twentieth year. Her
parents, William and Anna (Davenport) Randall, were both born in the same
state. Mr. Humphrey continued to reside at the old home until 1854, when
he removed to Illinois; from here he went to Vernon county, Wisconsin, and
again to Tunnel City, Wisconsin, where he kept hotel, and Mrs. Humphrey
opened a millinery store. In 1861 they came to Highland, and took up the
eighty acres on section 20, where they still reside. Mr. Humphrey served
eighteen months in the 1st Minn. bat., which was with Sherman in his
famous march to the sea. Mr. Humphrey is an excellent farmer, and
indifferent politician and a genial man. Mrs. Humphrey has established a
local reputation as a prophetess. This worthy couple have been blessed
with three sons, James, Milo and Charles, now residents of Brown county,
Dakota.