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Pioneer Days in Waterloo Reminiscences of Elizabeth Fancher
Elizabeth Faucher recalls early Waterloo settler life from spring 1853 onward. She portrays meeting her future husband Nelson Fancher, building a cabin, running Waterloo’s first store, and their pioneer wedding. The narrative covers harsh winters, Civil War impacts, community life, and eventual move to Waterloo for better schooling and livelihood.
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Isaac
Isase
Elizabeth
Iest
Fancher
Nelson
Cedar Valley
Father
Dubuque
Smarl
Ned
Waterloo
Mr. Fancher
California
Cal- Mornin
Panama
West Waterloo
Joe
Hanna
Capwell
West Side
Kent
Ohio
East Waterton
Jonathan Pratt
Cedar Falls
Iowa
W. Ingham
Tama County
John
Maria Aldrich
Farley
Isxay
Ands
Mother's
Elkrun
Independence
Dess
Tnvern
Marly
May Harrison
Phifer
Daisy Deane
Shady
Reacher
Jon Illis
John Glover
Louise
Wicheth
Brother John
Nebra
Thaber
Tanac
Willam
William
Tve
Lincoln
George Ellis
Fancher & Son
Pioneer Gaye
Ashland Ave
River For