MAYGINNES BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri
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MAYGINNES, Joseph - b: 1830 Donegal, Westmoreland Co, PA
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 817
residence: Springfield Twp

Joseph Mayginnes was born October 10, 1830, in Donegal, Westmoreland County, 
Pennsylvania, where also his father, A. Mayginnes, was born January 31, 1799 He 
was a farmer by occupation. His mother, whose maiden name was Jane Garvin, 
came originally from Berks County, Pennsylvania. They were married in 1818, and 
to them were born eleven children. The senior Mayginnes died November 4, 1864, 
in Shelby County, Ohio. The subject of this sketch received his education in 
Shelby County in the common schools, and at the age of nineteen he left for 
Madison County, Ohio, in February. 1850, where he was engaged in working as a 
farm laborer. In October of the same year he started for Henry County, Missouri, 
remaining for six months, or more, and making his home with an older brother for 
the time. After looking about for a suitable location, he finally decided to return 
to Ohio. He was occupied in railroading for four years. He was married September 
3, 1853, to Miss Sarah E. Fisher, of Covington, Miami County, Ohio. By this union 
there were ten daughters, all of whom are living. In September, 1856, Mr. M. 
settled in Darke County, Ohio, and resumed the occupation of farming eight years, 
when selling out he removed to Johnson County, Kansas. At the expiration of five 
came to Henry County, Missouri, locating in Springfield Township. He owns 213 
acres on section 11. He is enthusiastic in regard to school matters, and takes 
great interest in the advancement of education. Mr. Mayginnes and his wife, with 
five of his daughters, are members of the Christian Church, at Hayden's Grove. His 
political views are Democratic.

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