DEAL, Charles
Source: Norton, Kansas Champion Thu 22 March 1894 p 1
“Norton County early history …” – Charles Deal came to Long Branch from jewell County in 1873. He was born in Pullman (sic – Putnam) County, Indiana Sept 23, 1828. He was married in Harrison County, Iowa May 18, 1854. Mrs. Deal was born at Mount Vernon, Ohio May 10, 1833. Mr. Deal volunteered in Co A, 29 Iowa Infantry and served 3 years. After coming here and taking his land he returned to Jewell County to bring his family but was taken sick and died October 23, 1873 in Jewell County. In the spring of 1874 Mrs. Deal came here with her family of small children and has remained here ever since. She raised six children, 3 boys and 3 girls. They are all living except the second daughter who married R. F. Hudsonpillar (see also his bio)