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from history book of Lincoln Twp, Mongomery Co, IA
William Cozad came in 1854 from OH as a boy of 12 yrs with his uncle Robert Davis. He walked all the way, taking 47 days for the trip. At that time there were 6 families in the twp, George W Gordon, W W Hines, Wesley Hall, Robert Davis, Wm Soward & John Stafford. After serving in the Civil War he was married in 1865 & owned land in southwest quarter of section 8. which is now owned by his grandson of the same name. In 1903 he was elected county supervisor.
COZAD, WILLIAM, farmer, section 8, P. O. Red Oak; owns 160 acres of land. Mr. Cozad was born August 11, 1843, in Vinton Co, OH. When about 12 years of age he moved with his uncle Robert Davis, to Montgomery Co, IA, his parents both being dead. Here he grew to manhood. In July 1861, he enlisted in Company K., 4th regiment IA infantry, & served 4 years. This regiment participated in 38 battles among which were Pea Ridge, AR March 6, 7, & 8, 1862; Chickasaw Bayou, MI, Dec 27, 28, & 29, 1862; AR Post, Jan 11, 1863; Jackson, MI, May 14, 1863; siege of Vicksburg, ending July 4, 1863; siege of Jackson, July 10th to 17th, 1863; Lookout Mountain, Nov 24, 1863; Mission Ridge, Ringold, GA; Dallas, Georgia; Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain; Atlanta; Ezra Chapel; Jonesborough; Lovejoy Station; & through with Sherman on his March to the Sea. Mr. Cozad was with his company in every battle they were in except one, & was never wounded. After the close of the war he returned to his home & has been engaged in farming ever since. He owns a very fine farm 4 miles south of Red Oak, in a high state of cultivation, & has by the help of his estimable wife made for himself a comfortable home. He was married Nov 26, 1865, to Mary E. Hewitt, of Montgomery Co. They have 4 children living: Charles W., Joseph W., Olive L., & Minnie A. One dead.
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1843 - Yes, date unknown
