Tiffany, Palmer C., 1809-
Tiffany with his wife and father-in-law, Pennel Cheney, migrated to Iowa from Massachusetts, settling in Mount Pleasant in 1838. Tiffany opened a tavern, was engaged in the jewelry business, and served as justice of the peace and postmaster. He was one of the early trustees of Iowa Wesleyan College.
From the description of Overland journey from Mount Pleasant, Iowa to California, experiences at the mines, and the voyage home by the Isthmus / by P. C. Tiffany, 1849-1851. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126438
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| creatorOf | Tiffany, Palmer C., 1809-. Overland journey from Mount Pleasant, Iowa to California, experiences at the mines, and the voyage home by the Isthmus / by P. C. Tiffany, 1849-1851. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| referencedIn | Hill, Jasper Smith, 1832-1858. Overland letters, 1849-1852. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library |
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| associatedWith | Grantham, John Posey, 1812-1887. | person |
| associatedWith | Hill, Jasper Smith, 1832-1858. | person |
| associatedWith | Saunders, Presley. | person |
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