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Source:  History of Gallia County
Publ: 1882 - H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo

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Raccoon Twp. -
GEORGE W. EAGLE, Senior - is a farmer and stock-raiser of Raccoon township.  He is a native of this county, born December 15, 1821.  His father, Henry Eagle, was born in Greenbrier county, West Virginia, in 1787, and came to this county in 1813, locating on the farm where the subject of this sketch now lives.  He was married in this county to Elenor Lewis in October, 1817.  They were parents of four boys and two girls.  Two of the boys live in this county, two are deceased, and the two girls live in Illinois.  He died July 30, 1842, in his fifty-sixth year, and his wife died July 3, 1869.  George W., was married in this county December 31, 1845, to Leantha Glenn, who is a native of Gallia county, born August 8, 1830.  She is the daughter of Hugh T. and Seneth (Pruit) Glenn.  Her father died January 1862, and her mother still resides in this county.  Mrs. Eagle had three brothers in the late war.  Gilbert W.  Glenn and Meridith P. Glenn were members of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  They were both taken prisoners at Harper's Ferry, and shortly after being exchanged they got their discharge.  George W. Glenn enlisted in 1864 in the 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served to the close of the war.  The children of Mr. and Mrs. Eagle are:  Marietta (Cole), born April 27, 1847, resides in this county; William H., January 5, 1849, resides in this county;  Permilla E., December 24, 1852, died November 22, 1864; John F.,  June 11, 1855, resides in Gallia county, Ohio; Hortense (Welker) July 15, 1858, resides in Gallia county; Sarah, October 8, 1862, resides at home; Luella, March 11, 1866, resides at home; Adalate, December 18, 1867, resides at home; George W., junior, July 13, 1870, resides at home.  The address of Mr. Eagle is Vinton, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 5
Raccoon Twp. -
WILLIAM CLENDENIN EAGLE - is the son of George and Susanna (Williams) Eagle, settlers of this county in 1813.  His father died July 4, 1869, having been born in Greenbrier county, Virginia, October 15, 1789.  His mother, Susanna, was also born in the same county July 20, 1788, and died July 23, 1864.  William C. Eagle, the subject of this sketch, was born in Gallia county November 24, 1830.  His first marriage was to Anna Jones, which took place in this county October 4, 1865.  She was daughter of Evan and Ann (James) Jones, and was born November 9, 1840, and died June 30, 1875.  She was the mother of two children:  Elmer E., born August 14, 1866, died August 21, 1867; and Ajestia, March 4, 1868.  Mr. Eagle was married to Flora E. Williams, in this county, June 11, 1878.  She was born in Wapello county, Iowa, October 31, 1856.  She is the other of Ethel, born April 18, 1882.  Mr. Eagle is at present school director in this township, and has held the same office for two years.  He is also trustee of the Rio Grande College.  He is engaged in farming in Raccoon township.  His address is Rio Grande, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 5
Huntington Twp. -
WILLIAM H. EAGLE, Junior - and Elizabeth M. Allen were married in Ross county, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1871, and are both natives of Gallia county.  He was born Jan. 5, 1849, and his wife Mar. 9, 1849.  They have two children, namely, Jessie Bernice, born Nov. 20, 1872 and Wilbertia, Nov. 23, 1875.  The parents of the subject of this sketch are George W. and Leantha (Glenn) Eagle, who are both natives of Gallia county, and who still reside here.  William and Ellen (Dupra) Allen, both of whom are deceased, were the parents of Mrs. Eagle.  Farming is the occupation of Mr. Eagle, and his farm is located in Huntington township.  His postoffice address is Vinton, Gallia county, Ohio.

Walnut Twp. –
HIRAM W. EAKINS
– son of Joseph S. and Alcy J. (McDaniel) Eakins, was born in this county Feb. 18, 1843.  He was united in marriage with Naomi Griffith, in Lawrence county, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1869.  They have two children: Nina M., born Oct. 31, 1869; Maud R., Oct. 24, 1872.  She is the daughter of John O. and Amy (McCartney) Griffith, and was born in Scioto county, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1851.  John O. Griffith was born in 1823, and Amy Griffith in 1826.  Joseph S. Eakins, the father of Hiram Eakins, occupies probably the oldest farm in the township.  He is one of the pioneer settlers, and has acted in important part in developing the resources of the township.  Hiram Eakins is a farmer in Walnut township.  His address is McDaniels, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  24

Walnut Twp. –
WILLIAM L. EAKINS
and Minerva Gates were married in this township Oct. 20, 1868.  They have had three children: Ida B., born May 24, 1870; Bertie W., July 26, 1874; Earl J., May 5, 1882, died July 20, 1882.  Mr. Eakins was born in Walnut township, Nov. 2, 1845, his parents, Joseph S. and Alcy J. (McDaniel) Eakins, settling here in 1841.  His wife was born in this township Feb. 3, 1848.  Her parents are David M., and Mahala B. (Armstrong) Gates, who settled here in 1816.  Mr. Eakins gains a livelihood by farming  and stock-raising.  Address, McDaniels, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  24

Clay Twp. -
NATHAN EARWOOD - son of Ephraim and Laodicea (Williams) Earwood, was born in Gallia county, Dec. 18, 1818.  He is a farmer and stockdealer in Clay township, Gallia county, Ohio.  Apr. 23, 1844, in  Lawrence county, he married Ida, daughter of Andrew and Hannah (Rankins) Blankinship.  She was born in Lawrence county, May 15, 1826.  Twelve children were born to them: Ampuda, born Mar. 8, 1847, lives in Gallia county; Mary J., Jun. 23, 1848, lives in Gallia county; Laodicea, Dec. 13, 1851, died Jan. 25, 1862; Edward, Oct. 18, 1852, lives in Gallia county; Aldernise, Mar. 6, 1854, died Aug. 7, 1861; Albert, Jul. 3, 1856, deceased; William P., Apr. 24, 1858, dead; Levicy, Jul. 2, 1860; d. Jun. 9, 1874; Timothy, Oct. 9, 1862, at home; Lawsom, May 12, 1865, died Sep., 1877; Emit, Nov. 17, 1867, died Sep. 1877; Seamore, Dec. 10, 1869, died Sept. 1877.  He had one son, Ampuda, who served three years in the 7th O. V. C..  He was in several very severe battles, and wounded in the battle of Atlanta, Georgia, and lost an eye in the service.  His parents were among the first settlers in the county, and were compelled to endure all the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, such as grinding their own meal and packing their salt a distance of sixty-five miles, from the Kanawha.  Panthers, bears, squirrels, coon, deer and turkey were plenty, and were very annoying.  In remember when there were but two wagons in the township, and hauling was done on sleds or packing on horses.  Postoffice address, Thivener, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  27
Guyan Twp. -
HARTWELL C. EASTHAM - was born in Lawrence county, Kentucky, Nov. 2, 1847, and settled in Gallia county in 1879.  He is a son of Robert Eastham, who resides at Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and Julia (Roberts) Eastham, who died Oct. 26, 1866.  Mr. Eastham is engaged in farming in Guyan township.  He was married to Rachel Knight in Lawrence county, Ohio, July 15, 1873.  She was born in that county July 15, 1856.  They have three children, namely: Myrta M., born Nov. 23, 1874; William R., Nov. 28, 1876; Mary F., Nov. 3, 1881.  The parents of Mrs. Eastham are William Knight who resides at Millersport, Ohio, and Rachel (Miller) Knight, who died July 25, 1856.  The postoffice address of Mr. Eastham is Crown City, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 19

Green Twp. -
JOHN W. ECKER – was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, Mar. 23, 1852.  He first settled in this county in 1855.  His parents were Henry and Caroline (Weihe) Ecker.  His father was born in Hanover, Germany, Dec. 14, 1822, and his mother was born in Prussia, Dec. 22, 1827.  They also settled in Gallia county in 1855.  The subject of this sketch was married to Emma C. Waddell, on the 19th day of Nov., 1879, by Reverend T. H. Monroe.  Mrs. Ecker, was born in this county Mar. 17, 1860.  They have one child, Charles Albert, born Sept. 6, 1881.  Mrs. Ecker’s parents were James P. R. and Harriet (Lovett) Waddell, who settled in Gallia county in 1825.  Her mother was born May 16, 1835, and her father, Mar. 13, 1825.  Her father died Dec. 3, 1877.  Mr. Ecker has held the office of township clerk for one year.  He is a farmer and stock-raiser by profession, with postoffice address at Gallipolis, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  38

Green Twp. -
HENRY ECKER – is one of the residents of Greene township, without mention of whom this record would be incomplete.  He was born in Hanover, Germany, on the 14th day of Dec, 1822, and first settled in Gallia county in 1855.  His parents were Conrad and Dorothea (Nordhausen) Ecker.  They settled in the county in 1854.  His father was born Sept. 9, 1797.  His mother’s birthplace was Kirchspiel, Amt Hoga.  The subject of this sketch was married at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1847, to Caroline Weihe, who was born in Prussia, Dec. 22, 1827.  This marriage was productive of four children, as below:  William, born May 27, 1848, died Jan. 12, 1851; John W., Mar. 25, 1850, still resides in Gallia county, Ohio; Eliza C., Feb. 9, 1855, and Charles L., Sept. 7, 1856.  The parents of Mrs. Ecker were John C. and Sophia (Myers) Weihe, who were born in Scharenburg Sippi, and died in Stadt Hagen.  Mr. Ecker has held the office of township treasurer for three terms.  He is a farmer by profession, with postoffice address at Gallipolis, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  38

Gallipolis Twp. -
WILLIAM H. C. ECKER - was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1849, and came to Gallia county in 1853.  He was educated at Gallia Academy, Gallipolis, Ohio, and graduated in 1873.  He then entered the Cincinnati Law College and was graduated and admitted to the bar in April, 1874, when he located in this city permanently.  He taught school during the winter season from 1869 to 1871.  He was elected prosecuting attorney of Gallia county in 1881, for the term of three years, and he still holds the position.  Mr. Ecker was married in Santa Clara county, city of San Jose, California, Mar. 17, 1878 to Alberta S. Montgomery, who was born in Macon county, Illinois.  The parents of Mr. Ecker are John D. and Wilhemine Ecker. His father still resides in Gallia county, and his mother died in 1857.  Mr. Ecker is a daughter of George B. and Rachel Montgomery, who reside in San Jose, California.  Mr. Ecker's postoffice address is Gallipolis, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  42
Huntington Twp. -
FRANCIS M. EDMISTON - was born in Huntington township, May 29, 1837.  He is a son of William and Margaret (McGhee) Edmiston.  His father was born in 1808, and came to this county in 1810.  His mother was born in 1818.  Mr. Edmiston was married June 3, 1869, to Catherine Cherington, who was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1845.  She is a daughter of John M. and Lydia (Waddell) Cherington.  her father and mother were both born in 1821, and still reside in this county.  The children of Mr. and Mrs. Edmiston are: William Eddie, born Apr. 25, 1870; Virginia Margaret, Aug. 23, 1872; Elbert E., Feb. 9, 1874; Mira M., Aug. 24, 1875; Lydia Ellen, May 12, 1879.  Mr. Edmiston served as trustee from 1872 for nine years.  He was a soldier in the late war, enlisting, Aug., 1862, in the Independent Company of Trumbull Guards, and was discharged July 2, 1865.  He is a resident of the township of Huntington, where he is engaged in farming.  His postoffice address is Vinton, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 9
Guyan Twp. -
ROBERT EDWARD - and Nancy Hobbs were married at Gallipolis, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1851.  He is a native of Blackmass, Scotland, born Feb. 8, 1816, and coming to this county with his parents in 1838.  His wife was born in Gallia county Apr. 15, 1832.  She is a daughter of Elisha and Elizabeth (Lane) parents of Mr. Edward are William and Mareon (Kier) Edward.  The children of Mr. and Mrs. Edward are as follows:  William, born Feb. 14, 1852, died June 17, 1855; Mary E., Oct. 5, 1854, died Nov. 30, 1854; James, Dec. 17, 1856, resides in Guyan township; Sarah (Rose), June 14, 1858, resides at home; Arnetta, Aug. 3, 1860, died Aug. 3, 1862.  Mr. Edward filled the office of township trustee for five years, and school director four years.  Mr. Edward has a farm which he is engaged in tilling, located in Guyan township.  His postoffice address is Crown City, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page
19
Greenfield Twp. -
EVAN EDWARDS - was born in Wales, in Feb. 1836, and came to Gallia county in 1839.  He is a son of Edward A. and Magdalene (Edwards) Edwards, who also came to this county in 1839.  Mr. Edwards was married to Talitha Shelton, in Greenfield township, Jan. 13, 1870.  She is a daughter of John and Katharine (Mosbarger ) Shelton, both of whom are deceased, and was born in this township Jan. 11, 1841.  The following are the children: John S., born Mar. 27, 1871; Edward S., Sept. 30, 1872; Katharine Ellen, Mar. 28, 1874; Annie Violie, Jan. 13, 1876; Charles Albert, Jul. 8, 1879; William Tecumseh, Dec. 6, 1881; they all reside at home.  Mr. Edwards served his country in the late war, having been a member of Company C, 56th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving four years six months and seven days, and is now residing on his farm, which is located in Greenfield township, hale and hearty.  His postoffice address is Gallia Furnace, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 35
Greenfield Twp. -
JOHN  E. EDWARDS - a resident of Greenfield township, came to this county in 1855.  He was born in Cardigan, Wales, Oct. 21, 1829, and married in Perry township, Gallia County, Ohio, July 7, 1854.  His wife, Mary Jones, daughter of Jenkins and Catherine (Richards) Jones, was born in Cardigan, Wales, in January, 1835.  Their children are eleven in number, as follows:  Margaret Ann, born Feb. 7, 1855, resides in this township; Isaac, Dec. 14, 1856, resides at Golden City, Colorado; Catherine Ellen, Oct. 30, 1858, resides in Jackson, Jackson county, Ohio; Mary Jane, Nov. 12, 1860; Thomas, Mar. 25, 1863; Maria Belle, Sep. 4, 1865; Dinah Elizabeth, Dec. 8, 1867; Sarah Emma, Dec. 18, 1869; Evan, Dec. 3, 1871; Emma Florence, June 27, 1874; John, Dec. 5, 1877; the eight last named live at home.  Mr. Edwards' father was Evan T. Edwards, born Nov. 12, 1792, died Dec. 12, 1881; his mother was Margaret (Jones) Edwards, who died in 1865.  Mrs. Edwards' father died in December, 1867, and her mother in 1865.  Mr. Edwards has served as township trustee and supervisor for a number of years, and his present occupation is farming.  His postoffice address is Gallia Furnace, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 35
Huntington Twp. -
RICHARD D. EDWARDS - was born in Wales, England, Dec. 12, 1836.  He is a son of David and Hannah (Evans) Edwards, the former of whom is deceased.  Mr. Edwards and Sarah H. Macomber were married in Gallia county Dec. 19, 1861.  She was born in Vinton county, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1843.  They have the following children:  Hannah N., born Dec. 10, 1862, resides in Ewington; Lindsay A., Apr. 25, 1864; Calphurnia A., May 18, 1866; William D., Mar. 8, 1868; Sarah B., Sep. 22, 1869; David B., May 3, 1872, deceased; Richard C., Sept. 27, 1873; Otho E., May 20, 1876; Elizabeth H., Sept. 29, 1878.  The parents of Mrs. Edwards are Lindsay A. and Calphurnia (Holcomb) Macomber.  Her father came to this county in 1852, and her mother is deceased.  Mr. Edwards has filled the office of supervisor, trustee and assessor.  Mr. Edwards enlisted in the 173d Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Sep. 13, 1864.  He was sergeant of Company I.  He received his honorable discharge at Nashville, Tennessee, on the 26th of June, 1865.  He came to this county in 1838, settling in Ewington, where he is at present engaged in building and contracting.  His postoffice address is Ewington, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 9
Guyan Twp. -
THOMAS IRVIN ELLIOTT - and his wife, Mary R. Harbour, born both natives of Gallia county.  He was born Feb. 20, 1855, and his wife Dec. 2, 1855.  They were married in this county Sept. 27, 1877.  The parents of Mr. Elliott are Jacob and Catherine (Iron) Elliott settlers of this county in 1820.  The parents of Mrs. Elliott are Richard and Clarinda (Stover) Harbour, who came to this county in 1824.  The parents of Mrs. Elliott are Richard and Clarinda (Stover) Harbour, who came to this county in 1824.  The children of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are:  Clarinda C., born Oct. 28, 1878; Lecta F., Feb. 9, 1880, died Sept. 19, 1881; Charlotta F., Sept. 17, 1881.  Mr. Elliott had three brothers in the war of 1861.   William H. and Ancel Elliott served three years, and James A. Elliott served one year.  Mr. Elliott's farm is located in Guyan township.  His postoffice address is Crown City, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 19
Guyan Twp. -
ASA ENSLEY - was born in Belmont county, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1824, and died in this county Step. 7, 1881.  He was a son of George and Mary (Clinniman) Ensley. Clarinda A., daughter of Asa and Aseneth (Davis) Wellons,  became the wife of Mr. Ensley, in Belmont county, Feb. 26, 1846.  She was born in the same county Aug. 2, 1828.  Their children are: Mary F., born Jan. 17, 1847, resides in Belmont county; Laura I., June 4, 1849, resides in the same county; Ann Amanda (Dailey), Dec. 8, 1851, resides in this county, as do all the remainder; Addison F., Sept. 17, 1854; George L., Sept. 27, 1857; Florence J., Feb. 28, 1860; Charles E., Oct. 14, 1863; James A. W., July 18, 1865.  Mr. Endsley came to this county in 1878, and at the time of his death was engaged in farming in Guyan township, which his wife still manages.  Her address is Crown City, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 19
Gallipolis Twp. -
WILLIAM S. ENTSMINGER - is a native of the county of Gallia, where he was born Oct. 26, 1836.  His parents were John L. and Sophia (Sawyers) Entsminger.  His father is deceased, and his mother was born in this County in 1806.  William S. was married in Gallia County, Feb. 20, 1877, to Agnes M. Lyons, who was born in Meigs county, Ohio, Sept. 28, 1846.  The parents of Mrs. Entsminger were John H. and Margaret (Martin) Lyons, both of whom are deceased.  Mr. Entsminger is a dealer in pictures, frames, mouldings, etc., and also agent for the Domestic and New Home sewing machines, his store being located on Second street, where the public square, Gallipolis, Ohio, when he should be addressed.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  42
Raccoon Twp. -
DAVID MILTON EVANS - was born in Gallipolis in 1843.  He commenced business in February, 1873.  On the 17th of March following the great fire occurred in Centreville, by which his dwelling and store were burned, but he saved a portion of his stock.  He rebuilt in a few years, and has been in business ever since, keeping a general country store, and dealing in all kinds of country produce.  He was appointed postmaster of Thurman in 1876, and still holds the office; he is also treasurer of the village of Centreville.  He was married in Centreville September 22, 1874, to Amelia, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Evans) Jones, who was born in Pittsburgh, September 8, 1848.  They have the following children: Daniel Gilbert, born October 20, 1874, died June 22, 1876; Edward, April 10, 1877; Charlotte, February 14, 1879; Margaret, March 26, 1881.  Mr. Evans had a brother in the late war, named John H. Evans.  He enlisted in 1862, in the 56th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served to the close of the war.  Two brothers of Mrs. Evans also served in the war.  Thomas J. Jones was a member of the 56th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and John S. Jones, in the 179th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  The father of Mr. Evans died in February, 1873.  Mr. Evans should be addressed at Thurman, Gallia county, Ohio
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 5
Greenfield Twp. -
REV. WILLIAM R. EVANS - was born in Gallia county, Jan. 24, 1845.  He is a son of John R. and Eleanor (Williams) Evans, settlers of this county in 1842.  His father was born in 1806 and his mother in 1805.  In William's eighteenth year he attended two terms of school at Ewington academy, and one term at Lebanon, Ohio, the following year, at the Southwestern Normal School.  He taught school in the regular districts in this and adjoining counties during the winter seasons for twelve years.  He is now minister of the Welsh Presbyterian church.  Mr. Evans was married to his first wife, Mary A. Jones, Feb. 13, 1873.  She was born in 1849, and died in 1873.  She is the mother of one child, John R., born Nov. 29, 1873.  The present wife of Mr. Evans is Margaret Ann Edwards, who was born in Cincinnati, Feb. 7, 1855.  They were married in this township Mar. 4, 1875.  The following are their children: Mary Jane, born Nov. 29, 1875; Evan W., Dec. 12, 1877; Rowland Hill, Jan. 2, 1880; Everett J., Feb. 1, 1882.  Mr. Evans was elected township clerk for four years and filled the office by appointment for one year.  He was also assessor one year and enumerator of the census in 1880.  He has been a minister of the gospel since 1877.  The parents of Mrs. Evans are John and Mary (Jones) Edwards, settlers of this county in 1856.  His father was born in 1829 and her mother in 1835.  The address of Mr. Evans is Gallia Furnace, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 35
Springfield Twp. -
GEORGE B. EWING—was born in Gallia county, August 17,1829. He took part in the late civil strife, enlisting August 16, 1863, in the 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was taken sick at Nashville, Tennessee, and died in the hospital, January 12, 1864, leaving a wife and four children to mourn his loss. His brother, Joseph H., enlisted in Company B, 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 11, 1861, was taken sick and died in the hospital at Summersville, West Virginia, December 12, 1861, at the age of twenty-one years, six months and two days. Mrs. Ewing's brother, George, also served in the war, enlisting in 1862 in Company L, of the 7th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, for three years. He was captured in the- latter part of 1863, and confined in Andersonville prison about seven months. He was then taken to Libby prison, Richmond, Virginia, where he died in 1864 of starvation. Mr. Ewing's father, Abraham M. Ewing, came to this county, in 1810, from Bath county, Virginia village of Ewington in this county. It is said he built the first hewed log house in the county, also built the first stone eh Ewing homestead, near Ewington. He came to this county, also built the first stone chimney.  The house yet stands on the old Ewing homestead, near Ewington.  His mother, Elizabeth (Bowman) Ewing, came to this county in 1816, from Shenandoah county, Virginia, and settled near the town of Vinton, on Raccoon creek. She was married to his father October 31, 1828. Mr. Ewing's wife, Lucinda H., daughter of Nathan and Sarah (May) Shields, was born in this county May 16, 1827, and was married to him in Evergreen, Gallia county, December 27, 1856. She has had four children, namely: John H., born October 27, 1857, lives in Evergreen, Gallia county; Frank E., March 16, 1859, died April 4, 1882; Rufus A., February 14, 1861, died Feb. 15, 1882; Sallie H., Mar. 4, 1864, at home.  Her oldest son, John H., is township clerk, having been elected in the April election in 1881 and 1882.  Mr. Ewing was a carpenter and joiner.  Address of J. H. Ewing is Evergreen, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 2

 

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