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Logan County,
Ohio
BIOGRAPHIES
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
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BENJAMIN
EASTON, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Dec. 4,
1836, in this township; he is the fifth child and fourth
son of John Easton. Began renting land of
his father before he attained his majority, and before
he attained his 21st eyar he was married to Susannah
Leas, who was a daughter of Daniel and Eleanor (Dunston)
Leas. She died Aug. 10, 1873. She was
the mother of nine children, of whom are - John,
Charlotte E., Lillian T., Rosa F., Nancy A., Eva C.,
Lola D. and Benjamin. Dec. 26, 1874 was
married to his present wife, Mrs. Mary A. Roberts,
she was a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Vannacka)
Lewis, from Virginia, and same to this county in
1835. Mrs. Easton was born 1832, Sept. 2,
in Frederick Co., Va. Here grandfather, George
Vannacka, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war as
well as the war of 1812, and lived to the age of 93, and
her great-grandfather, John Lewis, survived to
the great age of 110. Mrs. Easton was
married Nov. 21, 1853, to Samuel Roberts, he died
Feb. 20, 1861. Of the two children born, but one
is living - Smith R., born My 14, 1856.
Sine February, 1875, Mr. Easton has resided on
his present farm, located on the Jerusalem pike, two and
a half miles east from Bellefontaine, where he has 122
acres of land, which he has adorned with good buildings
and greatly improved the tone and character of the land
since his occupancy.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 750) |
JAMES EASTON, farmer; P. O.,
Bellefontaine, was born April 3, 1835, on the farm,
where William Easton now resides; is the third
son and fourth child of John and Charlotte Easton.
At the age of 21, he began farming for himself, renting
land of his father for four years, then bought 75 acres,
Jan. 1, 1860; he was married to Guillian Tittsworth,
who was born in this township in 1849, and is a daughter
of William and Sarah Dunston, who were from
Virginia. Has three children - Clara B.,
born Nov. 15, 1862; Charlotte Emma, July 10,
1864; Sarah Alice, May 1, 1869. He and wife
are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
James was out in Co. I., 132nd O. N. G., and
served three months. Has 108 acres of land and
resides three miles east of Bellefontaine, in Jefferson
twp.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 750) |
JOEL EASTON,
farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Aug. 12, 1843, on
the farm now owned by his brother, William.
At the age of 19, he was among the number who
volunteered their services in the defense of his
country, and for three years did he brave the dangers
and hardships incident to a protracted campaign.
Co. C., 45 O. V. I., was the command to which he was
attached. He returned home at the close of the
war, having escaped the diseases of camp and the
mutilations of the battle field, and is ever grateful to
the Giver of all good for his preservation. Soon
after his return home, Aug. 17, 1865, he was married to
Mary E. Elliott, born in this township, April 10,
1846, and is a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater)
Elliott, now of Union Co., O. Sine his marriage he
has resided on the farm he now owns, situated two miles
north of Zanesfield; has two children - Ida M.,
born March 23, 1867, and Finley B., Dec. 29,
1874; he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
also his wife and daughter. He is one of the
leaders of his class.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 750) |
JOHN W.
EASTON, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield; was born Jan. 20,
1832, in this township. He is the third of a
family of six children, born to John and Charlotte
(Plummer) Easton. The Eastons are all
farmers and are settled in the same neighborhood,
several of them adjoining lands, and are thrifty and
prosperous. At the age of 22, John was
married to Harriet Elliott, who was born in Stark
Co., Dec. 16, 1835, and is a daughter of Joseph and
Mary (Slater) Elliott, who were natives of
Pennsylvania. After John was married he
rented land for three years on his father's farm; then
located on the farm he now owns, and has now 222 acres
of land. Three children have blessed this union
with Harriet Elliott, but one living -
Marietta, born Oct. 19, 1862; Abram and
Joseph, deceased when young; Joseph A. was
born Dec. 12, 1857, died March 3, 1861; Abram,
born August, 1855, died April 2, 1861. He and
family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He served in Co. I, O. N. G., 132nd regiment.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 749) |
Richland Twp.
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JAMES K. ELDER, farmer; P. O.,
Huntsville; is one of the prominent and rising young
farmers of Richland Township, and is a son of Robert
J. and Martha (Keers) Elder. He was born Apr.
27, 1846, in McArthur Twp., and has always been a
resident of this county. His father's a son of
Abraham Elder, Sr., mentioned elsewhere in this
work, and was born at Somerset, Perry Co., in 1818.
When 10 years of age he came to this county with his
parents. He was born Apr. 27, 1846, in McArthur
Twp., and has always been a resident of this county.
His father's a son of Abraham Elder, Sr.,
mentioned elsewhere in this work, and was born at
Somerset, Perry Co., in 1818. When 10 years of age
he came to this county with his parents. He was
reared to and has always followed agricultural pursuits,
and his only capital when he commenced in life was
willing hands and a determination to succeed. The
results show for themselves, as he now owns two good
farms, the product of his own industry and good
management, besides other possessions that make him
comfortable for life. Mr. Elder lost his
only daughter - Mary E., Feb. 7, 1876. She
was a gifted and much esteemed young lady, and her
premature death, undoubtedly hastened the departure of
her feeble mother, who died the following March.
Mr. Elder resided at Huntsville at the time of
this double affliction, but now lives alternately with
his two sons. James K. worked out by the
month in early life, but for a number of years has been
farming for himself. He has already secured a
pleasant little farm, and is one of the largest and most
successful grain growers of the township. He was
married Jan. 19, 1871, to Anna C., daughter of
John W. and Elizabeth Dyche. She was born Sept. 13,
1853, in Morgan Co., now West Virginia. Her
parents lived here a short time, but are now in Kansas.
Three children have blessed this union - Mary L.,
James K. and Robert F. Both he and his
wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Elder has always been a stalwart member of
the Republican party, and takes an active interest in
their proceedings. He is a gentleman of decided
worth, and whose purity and integrity of character are
above reproach.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 801) |
ABRAHAM ELLIOTT,
(Jefferson Twp.) farmer; P. O. New Jerusalem; was born
Jan. 21, 1828, in Stark Co., O. His father's name
was Isaac, and was thrice married, Abraham
being the fruit of the last union. His wife was a
Mrs. Dwyer, whose maiden name was Rebecca
Greer, and was a native of Maryland; he, of
Pennsylvania. At the age of 19 he launched out for
himself; began work by the month on a farm, giving his
father one-half of his earnings. At the age of 22,
April 10, 1850, he was married to Mary Wickersham,
was was born 1826, in Columbiana Co., O., and is a
daughter of Joseph and Margaret Wickersham.
For five years after their marriage he lived on the farm
now owned by Esquire Slonecker, when he purchased
26 acres and was engaged in farming. For several
years he was engaged in stock trading, and while the war
was in progress he purchased a large number of horses
for the government, and all along his life, from the
first, has been successful; has about 300 acres of land,
upon which is located the much visited "Jerusalem
Falls," which has become quite noted as a place of
resort to visit the falls and its romantic surroundings.
Has five children - Asa, Emer, Emily, Agnes and
Oliver. He has some very desirable property
in Rice Co., Kan., amounting to 320 acres, 150 of which
is in cultivation. Mr. Elliott's home farm
is situated about one-half of a mile east of New
Jerusalem, on the pike extension.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 751) |
BENJAMIN
ELLIOTT (Liberty Twp.), hardware; West Liberty;
was born Feb. 4, 1825, in Chester Co., Penn. His
father, John, was born Nov. 2, 1795, and died
Sept. 8, 1828, in the same county, as was also his
mother, Mary Brogan Elliott, her birthday being
Feb. 28, 1796; she died Mar. 22, 1831. The father
died when Benjamin was three years old, and
in two years the mother, too, "followed that beckoning
hand to the shore: of that cold, dark river, leaving
five children to fight life's battle alone - Mifflin,
born Feb. 6, 1815; Wilson, April 14, 1817;
Hannah, Sept. 7, 1819; Eliza, June 17, 1822;
Benjamin and Sarah died Apr. 26, 1828.
Benjamin lived with his uncle, Daniel Elliott,
for two years, and then made a home with George
Hoopes until 16 years old; during this time he took
advantage of the cabin schools; he began then to learn
the carpenter's trade with Charles Sloane, with
whom he continued for three eyras, getting board and
clothing for his labor, and two weeks during harvest,
transferring thence to the employ of James B. Gibson
for one year, at the expiration of which he worked at
the same for John Davis, a brother-in-law; at the
age of 21 he went to work at his trade at Mingo with his
uncle, William Elliott, for eighteen months; he
then, in company with Jab Salkeld, took a steamer
at Cincinnati, O., after having worked at that place a
short time. They landed first at Vicksburg, and
worked a short time at carpentering, and thence to
Natchez, Miss., and there witnessed the reception of
Gens. Taylor and Quitman, who were just
returning from the Mexican war; they then went to New
Orleans, and in a short time took ship for Galveston,
Texas, where they stopped but a short time, and, finding
business dull, they soon sailed for Port Lavaco, which
then contained about thirty log houses but they did not
unload their baggage, but returned to New Orleans, and
thence to Natchez, where they resumed their trade,
afterward engaging at Vicksburg; from there they
transferred to Greenville, Miss., where they worked
until the spring of 1849; they then took steamer for St.
Louis, Mo., there engaging a short time, and then
returned to Ohio, finally stopping at Urbana, where our
subject continued his trade, making his home with
William Thomas, in Logan Co. He soon after
sought a companion in the person of Rebecca Wierman,
the marriage taking place May 27, 1852. Her
parents, John and Jane Moorehead Wierman, were
natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Champaign Co., O.,
in 1835. They had nine children, of whom six
survive. Mr. Elliott farmed for some time
in Champaign Co. after his marriage, and then went to
Kansas, but in six months returned to West Liberty, and
engaged at carpentering, which he continued until 1868,
when he abandoned it, and his since devoted his
attention to his partnership business with Enos
Baldwin. His marriage blessed him with six children
- Addie, Willis, Eva, Nellie, Maud and
Benjamin. Himself and wife are members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of West Liberty. When
Mr. Elliott was 21 years old he started to Ohio,
taking the cars at Penningtonville, Penn., and at
Holliday's Ferry took a stage, and about midnight they
run into a big snow-drift, and the passengers were
compelled to wade the deep snow to a tavern a mile off.
In teh morning the state came up and they started on for
Pittsburg. There he took a steamboat for
Cincinnati, O., and from there took a stage for Dayton.
The next morning after arriving, he started on foot for
Mingo Valley, a distance of fifty miles. At the
end of the second day he landed at his Uncle William
Elliott's, with a $5 gold piece. It is the
privilege of but few to witness the varied scenes that
have made up the life of Benjamin Elliott.
The disadvantages of his youth made him energetic and a
close thinker, of vigorous frame and an active,
investigating turn of mind. His varied experiences
have been treasured up for future profit. He has
always been active, and is honored for his unwavering
adhesion to principle, and for his zeal and liberality
in the promotion of all worthy objects.
Benjamin's father was one of seven children -
Mary, born May 13, 1795; Martha, June, 16,
1797; Daniel, Jan. 15, 1795; Benjamin, May
16, 1802; Ann, Dec. 13, 1804, and Robert,
Feb. 1, 1807.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 708) |
Bokes Creek
Twp. -
H. H. ELLIOTT, farmer; P. O.,
Rushylvania; was born Nov. 29, 1837, in Stark Co., Ohio;
he is the son of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Elliott,
who were natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Stark Co.
when young, where they were married, and reared five
children: they all moved to Logan Co. in 1839.
H. H. lived with his parents until of age, and was
engaged in farm pursuits. His marriage was
celebrated Aug. 17, 1865, with Nancy, daughter of
Moses Bell; she was born in this county June 29,
1843. They are members of the Congregation of
Friends at Zanesfield. They have four children -
Lena V., Carrie B., Lucy E. and Murtie M.,
and one deceased, William L. Mr. Elliott
enlisted in the late rebellion Aug. 11, 18652, in Co. H,
96th O. V. I., and participated in many severe conflicts
during his three years' service, of which we mention the
following: Arkansas Post, Chickasaw Bayou, Port Gibson,
Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hills, Black River, Siege of
Vicksburg, Jackson (again), Grand Coteau, Fort Gaines,
Fort Morgan, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakely and capture of
Mobile: Throughout the campaign, in all these
engagements, he was singularly fortunate, as he never
received a scratch, with the exception of a slight
bruise (but not sufficient to cut) by a piece of shell;
and being of a strong and hardy constitution, he was not
sick a single day, and never took three doses of
medicine during his three years' service; the war being
closed, he got an honorable discharge, and returned home
July 27, 1865. They own a well-improved farm of
100 acres, with good buildings, all of which he has made
by his own economy and industry.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 660) |
JOHN
J. ELLIOTT, (Jefferson Twp.) farmer; P. O.
Zanesfield, was born April 20 1809, in Washington Co.,
Penn.; his parents were Joseph and Elizabeth (John)
Elliott. She was a native of Pennsylvania, he
of Ireland. They moved to Stark Co., O., 1810,
where John J. was raised. His father run a
mill and carried on a farm, and was quite a successful
man. At the age of 22 John was united by
marriage to Mary S. Stanley, who was born July,
1812, in Columbiana Co., this State, and was a daughter
of Garland and Sarah (Purdon) Stanley, both
natives of Virginia. In 1841 Mr. and Mrs.
Elliott located in Jefferson Twp., where he had
purchased 100 acres, which he improved. He had
learned the carpenter's trade, and he plied hits
vocation quite successfully for several years in
connection with his farming, finally adding to his first
purchase 75 acres more. Three children have been
born to them, but two are living - Garland, born
Dec. 18, 1832, and married Matilda Dunlap, a
native of Ohio; he died May 8, 1874. She and four
children live in this township on the property he left.
James, born Aug. 8, 1835, and married Caroline
East, a native of Indiana; they live in Cass Co.,
Mich.; Joseph, born Aug. 11, 1837, married Ann
Lemmont, a native of Maryland; they live on their
farm adjoining the homestead. June 28, 1879,
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott celebrated their golden
wedding, having worn the matrimonial yoke pleasantly for
one-half a century. Four hundred and eighty-five
guests were among the number of congratulate this
venerable couple. Mrs. Elliott has for
twenty-five years been an acknowledged minister of the
gospel, according to the rules of the Quaker Church, and
has traveled over 100,000 miles, visiting twenty-seven
States, and has attended all the yearly meetings on the
Continent, except North Carolina, and has been a guest
at the White House during Gen. Grant's
administration; in short, she has been instrumental in
doing much good, and doubtless will have many stars in
her crown in the day of her rejoicing. This
honorable couple are spending the evening of their life
on the home farm in peace and quiet, enjoying the esteem
and love of their many friends.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 750) |
THOMAS
ELLIOTT, (Jefferson Twp.) farmer; P. O.
Zanesfield; is a grandson of Isaac Elliott, whose
son, Isaac, Jr., was likewise the father of
Thomas (whose name heads this sketch). Isaac,
Jr., was born in York Co., Penn., June 13, 1787, and
emigrated with his parents to Stark Co., O., in 1816.
Here Thomas was born, Jan. 3, 1826, and came to
Logan Co., in 1839 with his parents, who settled on a
piece of land near Jerusalem, which had been formerly
occupied by Simon Kenton. Thomas was raised
to farming. By steady attention to his books he
was enabled to obtain an education sufficient to enable
him to teach. Commencing at 17, he taught several
terms; afterwards clerked in a store some times.
At the age of 26 he was married (May 27, 1851) to
Caroline Brown, who was born in this township, June
11, 1830; she was a daughter of Zaccheus and Hannah
(Marmon) Brown. After marriage located on a
part of the homestead farm, where they lived until 1859;
then moved to their present place of residence; have
four children living- Thomas E., Isaac D., Zaccheus
O. and Anna V. Has 147 acres of land.
Isaac Elliott, the father of Thomas, died April
4, 1859; his wife was Rebecca Greer, born in
Maryland, June 23, 1791, and died June 18, 1857.
The Elliott family are members of Friends.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 752) |
Richland
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PRESTON O. ELLIS, retired
merchant; Belle Centre, is the oldest of a family of
twelve children, and was born July 31, 1822, in Greene
Co., O.; his father, Samuel Ellis, was born in
the year 1800 in what is now West Virginia, and when 9
years old accompanied his parents to this State, where
his father bought 1500 acres of military land, being one
of the first settlers of Greene Co. He has never
left the county of his adoption, but was there married
to Elizabeth Oglesbee, who was also born in
Virginia, in the year 1802, and came to this State at an
early day. He has always lived on the old
homestead, which has grown dear to him as it has slowly
but surely changed from its primitive state to a
beautiful and highly cultivated farm. His earthly
companion departed this life more than forty years ago,
but he is still living in the full possession of all his
faculties; was united in wedlock Feb. 3, 1844, to
Lucy A., daughter of Hiram and Henrietta (Crow)
Dakin; she was born Dec. 28, 1824, in Clinton
Co., O. They lived successively in Greene,
Clinton, Warren and Franklin Co's., but most of the time
in Warren, and for perhaps sixteen years he has engaged
in lumbering, and previous to that was a farmer.
In 1866 he bought a farm of 700 acres east of Belle
Centre, partly in Hardin and partly in this county.
It was a large forest and on that he ran a saw-mill for
two years, when he moved to Belle Centre and engaged in
the mercantile business which he followed ten years with
fair success; he now superintends the 300 acres of land,
which he yet retains, and is a contractor on pikes.
By his marriage four children have been born - Mary
E., Elizabeth A., Lewis M., and Edwin F.
All are married. He has held the offices of
Treasurer, Mayor and Councilman, and has been Republican
since the organization of that party.
(Source:
History of Logan County and Ohio - Chicago: O. L.
Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn
Street. - 1880 - Page 801) |
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JOSEPH
ELY, SR. (Jefferson Twp.) farmer; P. O. New
Jerusalem; born Sept. 14, 1805, in Harford Co., Md.; his
parents were Joseph Ann (Jones) Ely; the former
was born in Berks Co., Penn., Mar. 17, 1757; his
father's name was Thomas. Ann Jones was
born in York Co., Pa., Mar. 7, 1772; nine children were
born to them. Thomas being the sixth; he
came to Belmont Co., this State in 1831 and followed the
carpenter's trade for several years. In October,
1842, he came to Logan Co., locating in the northeastern
part of the township, where he rented land for several
years, then purchased 100 acres where he now resides,
which has been his constant abiding-place since.
Mr. Ely has been twice married. At the age
of 23 he was married to Ann P. Lemmon, born Dec.
29, 1806 and was a daughter of James and Ann Lemmon;
she died Aug. 30, 1848, leaving eight children -
Joseph, Ann M., Isaac, John, James, Rebecca, Hulda
and Drusilla; all of them are now scattered in
different parts of the country. June 30, 1850, was
married to his present wife, Phebe Henry, born in
November, 1819, in Jefferson Twp.; she was a daughter of
William and Nancy (Stephenson) Henry; he was born in
Culpepper Co., Va.; she was a native of Kentucky. After
Mr. and Mrs. Henry were married they resided in
Zanesfield for several years, and moved to Monroe Tp.
about en years before his death. Nine children
have crowned the union of Mr. and Mrs. Ely,
of whom are - William H., born April 14, 1851;
Elma J., Mar. 1, 1853, now Mrs. A. Arbegast;
Thomas C. Oct. 10, 1861; the deceased are -
Albert B., Amanda and infant. Mr.
and Mrs. Ely are both members of the Missionary
Baptist Church; he has been for thirty years a worker in
the cause.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 751) |
G.
W. EMERSON (Lake Twp.), attorney-at-aw;
Bellefontaine. Among the successful attorneys of
the Logan Co. Bar, we may mention the above-named
gentleman, who was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Dec. 19,
1849, and is the son of Moses Emerson, one of the
oldest settlers of Logan Co., a farmer and a strong
temperance advocate. Our subject graduated from
the Hillsdale College, in the classical course, in 1870.
He then engaged in teaching school and in surveying
Government land in the West. He read law in the
office of West, Walker & Kennedy; in 1875, was
admitted to the bar, and in 1876 he commenced the
practice of his chosen profession, entering into
partnership with E. H. HOWENSTINE, which
continued up to 1877, since which time Mr. Emerson
has been alone in the practice of law. In 1877, he
was elected to the office of Prosecuting Attorney of
Logan Co., and re-elected in 1879; this office he has
filled with acknowledged ability.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 597) |
Richland Twp.
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LEWIS T. EMERY, farmer; P. O., New
Richland; is one of hte most promising and energetic
young farmers of this township, and was born Dec. 11,
1850, i Lancaster Co., Pa. His father, James
Emery, was born in that county and married Eliza
A. Eagle, a native of Chester Co. Farming has
been his only occupation, and in March, 1854, he moved
to this county, settling in Harrison TWp., where he
lived until 1878, and has since been in Bellefontaine.
He owns several farms in this county, which are
conducted by his sons. His wife died Sept. 20,
1867, and he has since married Mary J. Arrowsmith.
Lewis graduated at Eastman's Business College
March 22, 1872, and refused several business positions
for the more congenial pursuit of farming.
Lewis was married Oct. 7, 1875 to Columbia A.,
daughter of Jacob and Eliza (Laney) Horn.
She was born Aug. 11, 1856, in this county. Their
union has been blessed with one child, Nellie E.,
born Aug. 25, 1879. He and his brother own the
farm on which he lives, and this he manages as well as
the farm adjoining which belongs to his father. He
and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and
he also belongs to the Knights of Pythias,
Independent Order of Red Men, Commercial Council and
Patrons of Husbandry. He has always been a
Republican.
(Source:
History of Logan County and Ohio - Chicago: O. L.
Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn
Street. - 1880 - Page 800) |
CHARLES
E. EVANS (Zane Township), farmer; P. O. North
Lewisburg; was born in Franklin County, Ohio, March 26,
1839; his parents, Isaac Evans and Mehala (Gray)
Evans, were natives of Maryland; he remained on the
farm until he was sixteen years of age, when his father
having died at the advanced age of eighty-seen, he came
to Logan county, and immediately went to work for ten
dollars a month; a year or two after coming to this
county, he began to learn the tinner's trade at Quincy,
working at the same some time in DeGraff; in 1858,
having served his apprenticeship, he opened a shop in
Lewisburg, and by prudence and economy he was able to
add to his stock, until he had a fine store and an
excellent line of hardware; he continued in this
business until 1878, when not being able to withstand
the strong influence of his earlier training, he traded
his stock for the farm upon which he now resides,
however, he worked at his trade and remained with his
successor for some time. In the spring of 1880, he
moved on his farm, and is at presently busily engaged in
its improvement. On Sept. 19, 1862, he married
Miss Frances J. Underwood, a native of Ohio, born
May 29, 1844; from this union there were eight children
- Sarah Etta, Amos, Emma, Catherine, Leroy, Fannie,
Henry and Edna; of these, Amos, Emma
and Catherine are dead. The subject of this
sketch served in the 132nd O. V. I., and did garrison
duty at Bermuda Hundred, and also participated in the
siege before Petersburg. All he is, and all that
he possessed, comes from his own individual exertions.
A careful business man - he has done much to promote the
interests of his community.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 632) |
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