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History of Morrow County and Ohio
Containing a brief History of the State of Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time,
embracing its topography, geological, physical and climatic features; its agricultural, stock-growing,
railroad interests, etc.; a History of Morrow County, giving an account of its
aboriginal inhabitants, early settlement by the whites, pioneer incidents,
its growth, its improvements, organization of the county, its
judicial and political history, its business and indus-
tries, churches, schools, etc.; Biographical
Sketches, Portraits of some of
the Early Settlers and
Prominent Men,
etc., etc.
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Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers.
186 Dearborn Street
1880

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Canaan Twp. –
WM. FEIGLEY, retired farmer; Caledonia; stands prominent among the early settlers of this locality; he was born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 2, 1811, and is the fourth of a family of eight children, born to William and Susanna (Bumgardiner) Feigley, both natives of Washington Co., Md. William remained in his native county until he was 20 years of age, when, in company with others, he walked to the vicinity of his present place, and, forming a favorable opinion of the county, he returned to Maryland, where, on becoming, of age, he voted for Gen. Jackson, and came into possession of his interest in his father’s estate, and the same fall he came West, and entered 160 acres of land in the present township of Canaan, Morrow Co., and cleared the same.  Aug. 8, 1833, he married Miss Lucinda, daughter of Isaac and Lanor (Washer) Dewitt, of New Jersey. She was born in Sussex Co., N. J., April 16, 1814, and came West with her parents, in 1816. They entered forty acres on Owl Creek, near Salem Church, in this county, and in 1818 they entered eighty acres where the tile factory now stands, west of Mt. Gilead; here she lived until her marriage, after which Mr. Feigley built a round log cabin, of one room, containing a bed, table, four splint-bottom chairs, and a cupboard, all transformed from the raw material by the assistance of an ax, and all were located in the midst of the forests, whose nights were made hideous by the howling wolves; but, despite these disadvantages, a small crop of corn and potatoes were soon under way. He lived on the place for twenty-one years, when he bought 125 acres at $26 per acre, and lived on the same for seventeen years; he then went to Galion, and lived there for twenty-two months, when he returned to Canaan Tp., and settled on his present place, building his present residence, and has lived in the same ever since. Of a family of sixteen children, seven are living, viz: Isaac, Samuel, Mary, David, Lanor, Elizabeth and Lucinda; all are married and doing well. Among those who now rest in the silent tomb, is Daniel, who, at his country's call, enlisted in the 64th O. V. I and served until his death at Corinth; also John, who was a yardmaster on the B. & I. R. R., and met with an accident while in the discharge of his duty, which resulted in his death; the others died, surrounded by kind friends, midst the peaceful scenes of the home fireside.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 724-725

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  Troy Twp. -
WILLIAM A. FERGUSON, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., Shaucks; the youngest and only surviving member of a family of seven children, was born July 30, 1858, in Morrow Co., Ohio.  His father, William R. Ferguson, familiarly known as "'Squire Ferguson," was born and raised in Cumberland Co., Pa., and his mother, Mary M. (Morrow) Ferguson, was born and raised in Franklin Co., Pa.  His father was a farmer, and came to this State in 1845, settling on the farm on which his son now lives; this he cleared and improved as fast as possible, and for some time before his death, was one of the leading men in the county, being a successful wool-grower and dealer; he died in the spring of 1874.  William received a good education, and when 18, commenced traveling; he visited various places in the East, and went through the Western States and territories to recuperate his failing health. e taught music for some time in Utah and returned to his native State, substantially benefited by his travels.  He was married Sept. 9, 1879, to Emma J., daughter of Henry L. and Leah Shauck, who was born Jan. 6, 1860, in Richland Co.  He owns a large farm, good buildings and improvements, and has as fine grades of sheep as can be found in the county.  He has so far been identified with the Republican party.
Source:  History of Morrow County and Ohio - Publ. Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880
 

Chester Twp. –
W. A. FISH, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born June 4, 1836, in Congress Tp.; his father, Henry, was born March 6, 1801, and his mother, Mary A. Fish, was born Nov., 13, 1816, both in Virginia. They came to Ohio about 1830, and settled in Congress Tp.; they there raised nine children, and never paid out ten cents for doctor bills. Mr. Fish attended school in a log school-house; but the greater part of his life was spent working on the farm; he learned the blacksmith’s trade in Galion, with Samuel Dunnis; he got hurt while shoeing a horse, after which he quit the business. He was married in 1860, to Rachel, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Williams) Karr; her parents were from Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio at an early day; they had ten children. Mr. Fish settled, after marriage, near Williamsport; subsequently he transferred to the employ of J. J. Cover & Co., of Johnsville; he followed teaming for twelve years; he then, in the spring of 1879, went to Chesterville. They had six children; three died when young; those living are -- Henry M., born Aug. 7, 1862, Isa B., born Feb. 28, 1866, Mattie F., June 11, 1876. He is a member of Chester Tp. Lodge No. 204, I. O. O. F., in which he has held all offices; he is now N. G.  He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. He votes the Democratic ticket.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 599-600
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  Lincoln Twp. –
WASHINGTON FLEMING, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born in what is now Morrow Co., March 27, 1827; son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Wyan) Fleming, who came from Pennsylvania to Ohio about the year 1816. Their family consisted of seven children, two of whom are now dead. Washington remained with his parents until of age, living in Peru Tp. until fifteen years of age, and in various parts of Delaware Co., finally moving to Morrow Co.; the first year after his majority, he worked for his father, for which he received $8.50 per month; he was married Nov. 15, 1849, to Miss R. A. Minter. Her parents were early settlers of Delaware Co. Her father was a native of Kentucky, and mother of Pennsylvania. Mr. Fleming’s father gave him 80 acres of land, in Lincoln Tp., to which he added twenty acres more; the most of this land he cleared and improved; he now owns 170 acres; on this farm he has expended over $1,600 in drainage, of which he is now reaping the benefit of surer and increased crops. They have no children of their own, but have an adopted daughter, Flora A., and have also partially raised several others. The family are members of the U. B. Church. He is a Republican.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 763-764
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Congress Twp. –
MRS. SARAH E. FINLEY
, Mt. Gilead; was born in Gilead Tp., April 28, 1834; the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Truax) Nellans. The Nellans are from the Emerald Isle, and her father being one of the number who settled in this county at an early time, and lived one season in the woods, until he could build a cabin; the Indians and the wolves were their companions. His place of settlement was in Gilead Tp., where Newton Winget resides; here he remained until his death, which occurred June 18, 1860.  Mrs. Finley is the ninth of a family of ten children; but three of them are now living. Her mother died April 17, 1879.  Mrs. Finley was married March 14, 1858, to Lewis Finley, who was born Sept. 11, 1827, in Pennsylvania, and came West when small. After their marriage they located where she now resides; the farm lies in both townships, and consists of 150 acres. Mr. Finley died of consumption, Feb. 17, 1874; during his life he was engaged in stock trading, as well as farming, which he carried on successfully; he was a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and was ever ready to do his duty.  Mr. Finley was twice married, first to Orinda Luce, by whom he had one child, Alice V., now Mrs. Howard Galleher; by his last marriage two children were born to them -- Orinda Delphine, born Aug. 22, 1861, and Fred. Rishtine, June 9, 1866. The family are members of the Baptist Church.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp.
685-686
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Congress Twp. –
HENRY FISH
, farmer; P. O., Andrews; is among the early arrivals in this township, and was born in Loudoun Co., Va., March 6, 1801; he is a son of Robert and Betsey Fish, both born in Maryland, and after marriage they moved to Virginia, where Henry was born; at the age of 26 he was still with his father, afterwards he learned the miller’s vocation, serving four years in that business; at 30 years of age, in September, he was married to Mary Ann Burson, of Loudoun Co., Va.; the same fall, they moved to this State, and stopped two years in Knox Co., Middlebury Tp.; they made the trip in a one-horse vehicle; about the spring of 1834 they moved to this township, and bought fifty acres of land, upon which he now resides; not a stick was cut upon the premises, and he was in debt $150 for the land, and not the sign of a horse to work with; but went to work with a resolution to “do or die,” and built a small cabin; he cut the under-brush out of a small patch of ground near the cabin, and stuck in a little corn, and thus he toiled on, and from this small beginning finally acquired his present home and 173 acres of land; they have had nine children; eight are living; they raised the entire family, and never paid out five dollars for doctor’s bill; the order of the family as born, are as follows -- Robert H., William, Albert (in Knox Co.), Abner, deceased, Sarah, now Mrs. D. Brewer, Amos, and Catharine at home, John in Perry Tp., the youngest being Margaret, now Mrs. John Biddle.  Mr. Fish is a member of the United Brethren denomination; Mr. Fish is one of the few old landmarks now remaining in the township, having now nearly served his fourscore years; over half of the time has been spent in this township, and he is one of its time-honored citizens.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p.
686
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North Bloomfield Twp. –
JOHN FLOWERS, farmer; P. O. Galion; was born Oct. 10, 1831, in Richland Co., Ohio, and was the sixth in a family of twelve children; his father, William Flowers, was a native of Lancaster Co., Penn., but emigrated to this State in 1830, and settled on Government land in Richland Co., and never regretted the change; his death occurred in 1878. Mr. Flowers’ mother was Frances (Liter) Flowers, and was from Perry Co., Penn.  Upon arriving at manhood, John started out in the world to make his fortune, with no capital but industry and a determination to succeed. What he has accomplished is known to all; he owns 129 acres of land, on which is one of the finest stone quarries in Central Ohio. Mr. Flowers has been Justice of the Peace, and held other township and local offices, and is a good auctioneer, does an extensive business, and is an energetic an influential man. He was married Aug. 22, 1852, to Rebecca, a daughter of Henry and Rebecca Hassler. She was born Feb. 3, 1830, in Wayne Co., Ohio. They have had six children, five are now living -- Celia, Andrew J., Sarah E., William H., and Frances. The two oldest are married, and located near their old home.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 624.
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  Harmony Twp. -
JACOB FOGLE, farmer; P. O.., Chesterville; was born Aug. 2, 1832, on the farm where he now lives; his father, George, was born in Kentucky, and mother, Mary Sellers, in Maryland; they were married in Muskingum Co., Ohio, and came to Harmony Tp. In 1832, and made their settlement on the farm where the subject now lives, and improved 123 acres; they had two children- John and Jacob.  The mother died Jan. 26, 1877, and the father in October, 1868.  Jacob attended school some, and worked on his father’s farm, early learning the principles of farm labor; he was married Jan. 5, 1853, by Rev. Zachariah Thomas, to Mary, daughter, of Joseph and Matilda (Burns) Morris; her father was born in Wales, and came to Chester Tp., this county, when a mere boy; her mother was a native of Columbiana Co., and also emigrated here when young.  Mr. and Mrs. Morris had three children that grew up – Mary A., Zelpha and David (deceased).  Mrs. Fogle was born Aug. 15, 1835, in this county; they settled at their marriage on the old homestead of his father, where he has since remained; his wife inherited 76 acres, and he 123 acres, all well improved, on which he makes a specialty of stock-raising, in which he is successful.  His marriage blessed him with several children – William, born June 29, 1855, and married Ettie Powell; Alice, born Sept. 10, 1857, married Charles E. Frits; Charles P., born April 13, 1859; Fred L., born Nov. 6, 1861; Morris, born June 13, 1865; infant, Aug. 12, 1863, died Nov. 28, 1863; George A., born Jan. 4, 1870.  Mr. Fogle hired a substitute volunteer for the war, and also paid a portion of the amount to clear the township draft; he is now serving his fourth term as Township Trustee, and has been identified with the Democratic party, and has represented that body as Delegate to County and State Conventions; he takes deep interest in any township or county enterprise.
Source #1:  History of Morrow County and Ohio - Publ. Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 - Page 706
  JACOB FOUST, with a large family, came to what is now Ohio from Pennsylvania as early as 1799. Upon his arrival at the Ohio River, he found it so swollen by rains that he was forced to camp until it subsided. Crossing near Wheeling and plunging into the forest, he started in the direction of Zanesville, at which place he arrived after countless trials, and quartered his family in a blacksmith-shop.
     In a short time, he moved to Ross County, where he remained until the spring of 1807, when he came up to the forks of the Whetstone, and squatted on land belonging to the Campbell heirs. He immediately put up a cabin, and then set to work clearing his land, gaining material assistance from his four stalwart sons. The first season, they cleared some five or six acres and planted it with corn.  Everything grew finely, and there promised to be a large yield, but the squirrels and raccoons which had gotten such a high appreciation of corn from the destruction of the crop of Nathaniel Wyatt, came down in great numbers and destroyed the entire growth.  All his family are now dead. The following story illustrative of pioneer life was told by Foust to Judge Powell many years ago. Soon after he had settled and raised his cabin, his wife was taken with a severe attack of chills and fever, and from that cause, she became dyspeptic. They had an abundance of cornbread in the house, but this, she said, did not, agree with her. She told her husband that what she needed was some wheat bread. Foust knew there was no flour within fifty or sixty miles, but from devotion to his wife, he determined to overcome all obstacles, and get the desired article. He took a bag of wheat on his back, went to Zanesville to get it ground, and then brought it back to his wife.
Page 521
Several of the old pioneers that came and settled in this township had been in the war of the Revolution. Capt. Wilcox bas been mentioned previously as having rained his title in that struggle. The Wyatts, Brundiges, Coles, Reeds, Drakes, Trindle, Hannaman, Dix, Sharp, Hinton, FOUST and White, are some of the names of those that participated in the 1812 war.
(Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio Containing a Brief History of the State of Ohio from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time (186 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill, O. L. Baskin & Company, Historical Publishers, 1880 - Page 516 -
Contributed by Judith Anne (Weeks) Ancell jancell@spro.net from family records.
  WILLIAM P. FOUST, son of John and Dorcas (Place) Foust, was born in Delaware, now Morrow County, Ohio, March 13, 1827.  During the boyhood of our subject, he attended the usual schools at Westfield, Ohio, and remained on the home farm until grown to manhood.
     He was married, in Mount Gilead, Ohio, November 14, 1850, to Miss Amy Payne.
     Our subject followed farming and the huckstering business as well as carpentering for many years; he was also enrolling officer in Westfield Township during the war, having been, on account of ill-health, rejected for active service for which he volunteered.
     He now began the practice of dentistry, having extracted teeth with his father when but fourteen years old. After receiving instructions in plate work from Mr. Thomas, of Morrow County, he exercised his art at various points until, in the spring of 1882, he came to Montpelier and began business with his son, Morgan, in a very proper manner, and they are successful.
     Mr. and Mrs. Foust have had six children-Morgan, Milton, Mary, Minnie, Minerva (deceased) and Bird. Mrs. Foust is the daughter of Austin and Lucinda (Lyons) Payne, natives of Vermont and now residing in Sunbury, Delaware Co., this State, the father being about ninety-three years of age and still quite strong and active.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio Containing a Brief History of the State of Ohio from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time (186 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill, O. L. Baskin & Company, Historical Publishers, 1880 - Page 641 -
Contributed by Judith Anne (Weeks) Ancell jancell@spro.net from family records.
  WILSON FOUST, farmer and stockraiser; P. O., Westfield; the only son of Abraham and Almira Foust, was born Apr. 7, 1821, near Winsor's Corner, in Delaware Co.; his father was born Apr. 7, 1796, and came to Ohio when a small boy, and settled first in Pickaway Co., and later in Delaware Co., and settled in this township, as noted in the history of the same.  He married Mrs. Almira Cone, and raised a family of four children, all of whom are now settled in this vicinity.  When Wilson was a small boy, his father moved to the farm where he now lives, with limited advantages for an education, most of which was secured in one term; at the age of 18 he went to learn the carpenters' trade, at which he worked some eight or ten years, in the meantime spending three years in Indiana.  On his return he married Miss Ellen Claypool, Oct. 14, 1850, leaving the same day for Iowa, with his wife; he remained there two years, during which time was born, Warren M., Oct. 28, 1851, who now resides in Wyoming Territory; on their return to Ohio, two other children were born, Bruce B., Feb. 22, 1852, also now in Wyoming Territory, and Mary E., Oct. 16, 1854.  He purchased the farm where he now resides, about this time consisting of 62 acres.  Soon afterward his first wife died, and he married Miss Lucy A. Durkee, from which union there were six children, of whom four are living - O. K., born Nov. 8, 1861; Flora L., Nov. 19, 1863; Harriet A., Nov. 20, 1865; Kelly O. K., Oct. 3, 1868.  In addition to the home farm, he has by careful management accumulated considerable property, including a piece of land of 25 acres, of rich bottom on the Whetstone River; another piece of 32 acres, a farm of 84 acres, and another of 20 acres in Marion Co.  He gives especial attention to breeding cattle, keeping good grades, and has a fine flock of sheep.  He is a member of the Westfield Lodge I. O. O. F., and Ashley Lodge of Free Masons.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio - Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 - Page 638
  Canaan Twp. -
HORACE L. FRANCIS, farming; P. O., Three Locusts; born December 10th, 1849, in Claridon Tp., Marion Co., Ohio, the seventh child born to A. P. Francis and Alvira Townly his wife; who were born, raised and married in Tompkins Co., New York, and emigrated West, locating in Caledonia, Marion Co., about the year 1835, where he engaged in merchandising for several years.  Subsequently he engaged in farming, buying 200 acres in the north part of Canaan Tp., Sec. 4, where he lived until his death, which took place in 1868, at the age of 65; his wife survived him three years.  Horace was married Jan. 1, 1870, to Mary C. Smith, who was born in this township Jan'y 3, 1853, a daughter of Jefferson and Catharine (Hines) Smith, who was a native of Old Virginia, now settled in Gilead Tp.  After Horace was married, they lived one year in Indianapolis, and engaged in railroading; 1872, he located on a part of the (last purchased) home farm, having sixty acres.  They have had two children - Charley, born March 20, 1871, died Sept. 20, 1872; Sept. 20, 1872; Stella, born July 3, 1872.  Mrs. Francis' grandmother is of the Fritzman family, who came from Germany.
Source:  History of Morrow County and Ohio - Publ. Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880
  Washington Twp. –
JOHN T. FRATER
, Iberia; was born in Belmont Co., O., Apr. 19, 1848; his parents were originally from the north of England, of Scotch extraction.  His mother only is now living -- the present wife of Mr. Allen McNealMr. Frater first came to Iberia in 1869, for the purpose of attending school at the “Ohio Central” College, located at that place.  He soon afterward settled in this town; and first engaged as clerk for E. J. Crane, and afterwards on his own responsibility, in the grocery and provision business.  In the fall of 1874 he married Miss Julia Meyers Mr. Frater has twice held the office of Town Clerk, and twice that of County Assessor.  In politics he is a Republican, active in furthering the interests of his party, and faithful in the discharge of the offices with which he has been identified.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 746
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  Franklin Twp. –
WILLIAM FREDERICK, farmer and wool grower; P. O., Chesterville; son of William and Rachel (Turner) Frederick, was born in Morris Co., New Jersey, February 21, 1827. His parents came in August, 1837, with a family of four sons, leaving one son, Thomas in New Jersey. They settled on the present place of over 100 acres. They had five sons – Thomas, Absalom, William, James and David. The father died in September, 1866, and the mother in July, 1876. William attended school three terms in New Jersey, and divided his time between the school and farm here until his seventeenth year, when he was apprenticed to learn the double trade of mason and plasterer. He was actively engaged at his trade in different localities from 1844 to 1855, when he retired to the old homestead which he had purchased about 1850. Mr. Frederick first gave his attention to the raising of' horses, for a few years, but soon became interested in the breeding of fine wool sheep. Began his flock with five Spanish Merinos, from the flock of Jacob Houser, in about 1864. Has since added animals of fine blood and strong constitution, at different times, until he has a flock of ninety fine animals. Although Mr. Frederick had limited advantages for education in youth, he has been a constant reader of the best literature, until he is well informed on many subjects. He takes a deep interest in the school work, and has been chosen Trustee of his Township. He was married to Mary A. Davis, December 16, 1850. Three children were born to them -- Weller, Mary E. and Lydia J. His wife, Mary A. Frederick, died November 16, 1863. His son Weller died February 14, 1864. In August, 1864, subject married Emily Shaw, a daughter of David Shaw (see biography of Newton Shaw). Of this marriage five children have been born, James M., Luella, Anna, Alfred and David R.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 780
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  Harmony Twp. -
HENRY FRITS, farmer; P. O., Chestserville; was born Mar. 7, 1829, in Franklin Co., Ohio; son of John and Elizabeth Frits; his younger days were spent in school, and clearing the forests; his life has been one of usefulness.  He was married in 1852, to Rhoda, daughter of Nicodemus and Anna Chilcoat; she was born in 1832.  They settled after marriage, on the land now owned by John Cook  and Charles Jaggers.  In 1854 he bought his present farm of 51 acres, of his brother George; they have improved the same, and now enjoy 120 acres of fine land, attained entirely by their own labors.  They had three children – Lavina, born Nov. 20, 1853; married Clinton Acker; Charles, born May 21, 1858, married Alice Fogle; William.  He paid out about $500 for this township, to clear a draft, made during the civil war; he has been identified with the Democratic party since he became a voter.  Takes interest in all enterprises, is an industrious and accommodating farmer.
Source #1:  History of Morrow County and Ohio - Publ. Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 - Page 706
  Congress Twp. –
ROBERT FULTON
, farmer; P. O., Mt. Gilead; was born May 2, 1841, on the farm he now owns, located in the southwest corner of the township; is the youngest of the family, composed of seven children -- five living; his father, James, married Margaret Stogdale, who was a native of Washington Co., Pa., he being a native of Green Co., same state; they were married in the Keystone state, and emigrated to Richland Co. (now Morrow) about the year 1825, and entered 160 acres of land, now owned by Stephen and Samuel Fulton, of Gilead Tp.; here he settled and cleared up the farm, and afterwards moved one mile east and purchased the land now owned by Robert; here he remained until his death, which occurred the Centennial year; his wife died in 1861.  Robert was raised a farmer; at the age of 21 he was married to Hannah E. Fox, May 28, 1862; she was born in September, 1841, in Northumberland Co., Pa., and came west about the year 1858; she was a daughter of William and Hannah (Campbell) Fox.  Since their marriage they have remained on the homestead; they have six children -- Ida B., Mary Z., Austin M., Charles C., William J. and John R. Himself and lady are members of the Baptist Church; his father was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He has 153 acres of land, which he is now farming with success.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p.
686
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Gilead Twp. –
SAMUEL FULTON
, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., Mt. Gilead; was born on his present place, two and one-half miles northeast of Mt. Gilead, June 15, 1829, and has always lived in this vicinity. When about 7 years of age, his people moved to a farm, about a mile east of the present place, where he lived until he was 20 years old, working on the farm and in his father’s saw-mill.  Feb. 28, 1850, he married Miss Esther W. Hathaway, who was born in Franklin Tp., Knox, now Morrow Co.  After his marriage, he came to his present place, which now contains 160 acres. They have one child -- Albert R., who married Miss Mary Rogers.  She was born in New York. They had three children; two are now living – Ernest C. and Marshal G.; they are living on part of the present place. Mr. Fulton assessed Congress Tp. for two years, while it was part of Richland Co. His parents, James and Margaret (Stockdale) Fulton, were natives of Greene and Washington Co’s., Pa.  They married in the latter county, and moved to Richland, now Morrow Co., Ohio, about 1825, and lived in this vicinity until their deaths.  Of their eight children six are living -- William, in California; James, in Mt. Gilead; Samuel, on the old homestead; Mary, now Mrs. Cyphers, in Kansas; Stephen, adjoining the old homestead; Robert, in this vicinity. The family came West with two teams, one four and one two-horse team. They settled here and lived in wagons until they could build a log cabin; they did their marketing at Zanesville, and shared in the early pioneer time in general with others.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 533
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