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(Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Chicago:
Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884)
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G. W. NOEL, farmer, was born Apr.
26, 1825, in Pike County, Ohio, and was reared on his
father's farm. His parents, Abraham g. and Mary
Noel, were natives of Pennsylvania, of Dutch
descent. He attended teh public schools during the
winter till he was eighteen years old; and at the age of
twenty-one began boating on the Ohio Canal and Ohio
River. He was Captain of the Scioto and Oregon
boats fifteen eyars, since which he has followed farming
pursuits. He was married Mar. 3, 1853, to Mary
J., daughter of Benjamin and Mary Coffman,
who were natives of Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent.
Ten children were sent to bless this union, of whom only
four survive - Sarah J., wife of John T. Adams;
Louisa Frances, C. Eddie and Olive Gertrude.
Mr. Noel has served as township officer a number of
terms, and held the office of Land Appraiser for twenty
years. He is an active member of the United
Brethren church. |
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ISAAC G. NOEL, farmer, near
Coopersville, Ohio, was born July 30, 1819, in Scioto
County, Ohio, and is a son of Abraham and Mary Noel,
natives of Virginia, of German descent, who emigrated to
Ohio in a very early day. When a young man
Isaac G. worked at the tanner's trade three years,
and also worked on the Ohio River and Canal about twelve
years. In his younger days he was a great
sportsman, and has killed many wild animals which used
to abound in the country. He was married Marc. 24,
1844, to Minerva, daughter of James and Nancy
Wallis, who were of Irish descent. They have
five children - Melinda, Mary J., wife of
Daniel Wilson; James, Margaret and John. As
the result of his industry Mr. Noel owns 600
acres of land, where he now resides. He also owns
two pieces of land in Scioto County and a farm in
Missouri, and is one of the leading farmers of Pike
County. He also owns a number of hogs, sheep and
cattle of a fine grade. In his political views he
has always affiliated with the Republican party.
He is a member of the United Brethren church. |
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