oseph Baskins, a pioneer of Bremer county, emigrated with his father, Abner B. Baskins, to this county, June 22, 1852. They located on what is now know as Baskins' creek (the creek deriving its name from them). There the father entered some land, which he improved, and continued to live upon until his death, which occured in 1864. The journey from Ohio here, was made by team. Dubuque was the nearest trading post. Game, such as bear, deer, wild turkeys, wolves, etc., was in great abundance. Joseph was born in Rockland County, Ohio, on the 27th day of February, 1834. In 1861 he married Miss Phoebe Miner, who was born in Fulton county, Illinois, Dec. 6,1938. They have 2 children-Miner and Maggie.(source: Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa History • History of Bremer County • Washington Township)
oseph Baskins, a pioneer of Bremer county, emigrated with his father, Abner B. Baskins, to this county, June 22, 1852. They located on what is now know as Baskins' creek (the creek deriving its name from them). There the father entered some land, which he improved, and continued to live upon until his death, which occured in 1864. The journey from Ohio here, was made by team. Dubuque was the nearest trading post. Game, such as bear, deer, wild turkeys, wolves, etc., was in great abundance. Joseph was born in Rockland County, Ohio, on the 27th day of February, 1834. In 1861 he married Miss Phoebe Miner, who was born in Fulton county, Illinois, Dec. 6,1938. They have 2 children-Miner and Maggie.(source: Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa History • History of Bremer County • Washington Township)
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