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The following is a list of events of the year 1847 in Iowa .
Josiah Bushnell Grinnell was a U.S. Congressman from Iowa's 4th congressional district, an ordained Congregational minister, radical abolitionist, founder of Grinnell, Iowa and benefactor of Grinnell College.
Charles Thomas Jackson was an American physician and scientist who was active in medicine, chemistry, mineralogy, and geology.
Albert H. Wheeler was an American life-sciences professor and politician in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He became the city's first African-American mayor, serving in the office from 1975 to 1978.
Thomas Orral Humphrey was an American silent film actor and director. He starred in 46 films between 1914 and 1929 and is credited for directing four films. His younger sister was actress Ola Humphrey.
Fern Aline Waller, known as Aline Towne, was an American film and television actress, best remembered for her lead roles in 1950s Republic serials, such as Radar Men from the Moon.
Lucien Lester Ainsworth was a one-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district in northeastern Iowa.
Kate Bruce Bryant was an American actress of the silent era, famed for her screen portrayals of mothers. She appeared in more than 280 films between 1908 and 1931.
Daniel Lysons (1762–1834) was an English antiquarian and topographer, who published, amongst other works, the four-volume Environs of London (1792–96). He collaborated on several antiquarian works with his younger brother Samuel Lysons (1763–1819).
Hercules Christiaan van Heerden, commonly known as Harry van Heerden, was a South African farmer and politician.
Delf Norona of West Virginia, was an archaeologist, historian, and student of philately who wrote on subjects of Mound Builders, in particular the Grave Creek Mound of West Virginia, and postal history, including postal history of the state of West Virginia.
John Scott was an American politician, businessman, lawyer, and soldier.
John Buckner, LL.D. (1734–1824) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Church of England as the Bishop of Chichester from 1797 to 1824.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Iowa refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Iowa. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.87% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, less than 1% of Iowans self-identify themselves most closely with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 13th largest denomination in Iowa.
John Fitchett Marsh was an English solicitor, official and antiquary.
Steve Darrell was an American actor, also known as Stevan Darrell or Steven Darrell.
The Ven. Charles Webber, MA (1762–1848) was Archdeacon of Chichester from 1808 until his death.
Joel Whitman was an American carpenter and Republican politician. He served two years as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Iowa County.
Russell J. Crane was an American college football player and coach and boxer. He was a prominent guard for coach Robert Zuppke's Illinois Fighting Illini, captain in 1929.
Greeley Webster Whitford was a lawyer from Indiana State. After serving as Denver Assistant City Attorney and District Attorney from 1895 to 1896, he was appointed United States Attorney for Colorado by President William McKinley, and later served as an associate justice and chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court.
Daniel de Marbelle (1818-1903) was an American gospel songwriter, soldier, musician, and early circus clown who wrote When They Ring Those Golden Bells.
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