OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS - Marion Co., Ohio

Biographies

† Source:
Portrait & Biographical Records
of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio
Containing Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent
and Representative Citizens of the Counties
Together with Biographies and Portraits of all the Presidents
of the United States
Chicago:
Chapman Publishing Co.
1895

AMOS TAYLOR, one of the best, most intelligent and scientific farmers of Marion County, is the gentleman whose sketch is now under consideration. His home farm, which is located on section 16, Salt Rock Township, comprises four hundred and seventy acres. On this, besides' raising the usual amount of grain, he breeds fine stock, including Durham cattle, Poland-China hogs and French sheep.
     A native of this county, our subject was born in the township where he is at present residing, Dec. 16, 1836. He was the fourth in order of birth in a family of six children born to William and Elizabeth (Davis) Taylor. Ann, the eldest of the household, is a resident of this county; John died when twenty-one years of age; Davis makes his home in Marion County; Amos was the next-born; Eliza died at the age of sixteen years; and Harriet is single, and makes her home in Marion.
     William Taylor was born in Virginia, but was taken to Ross. County, this state, by his parents when an infant of two weeks. He remained at home until attaining his majority, when he came to Marion County and entered land in Salt Rock Township. He made many valuable improvements on the land, and lived upon it until his decease, which occurred at the age of fifty-eight years. He was one of the pioneers of this section, and was honored and respected for his upright and honorable life. After the formation of the Republican party he joined its ranks and was thereafter interested in its success. He held about all of the township offices, and in an early day was elected Land Appraiser of Marion County. He was not a member of any church organization, but in his every-day life practiced the precepts of the Golden Rule. On his death he left to his family a large and valuable estate, which he accumulated entirely through his own efforts. His parents were born in England, and on making the journey to America located in Virginia.
     Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor came to this county with her parents when quite young. Her father, Elisha Davis, was therefore one of the old settlers of Marion County, and was a solid business man, respected and admired by his friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Taylor died at the age of forty-two years.
     Amos, of this sketch, received a common-school education, and upon reaching his majority began for himself by renting a farm, which he carried on for four years. He then formed a partnership with his father-in-law, and for another four years was engaged in farming and dealing in stock. At the expiration of that time he purchased a farm in Wyandot County, just a quarter of a mile north of his present farm, and containing about two hundred acres. Later, however, he took possession of his present estate, of which he has been the owner since 1859.
     Mr. Taylor was married in Marion County to Miss Sarah N. Martin, daughter of Robert Martin, who had the distinction of being one of the earliest settlers of Marion County. To them has been born a family of seven children, namely: Louisa, residing at home and engaged in teaching school in the vicinity; Elizabeth, the wife of James L. Bender, a farmer in this township; Cora, also teaching school in the home district; Kate, the wife of Ozias Washburn, a prosperous farmer of this township, whose sketch the reader may find on another page of this book; Ann, at home with her parents; Hortense, who died at the age of eight years; and Harpster, the youngest, at home and assisting in carrying on the farm.
     In his political views Mr. Taylor is a stanch Republican. He has been Township Trustee, Supervisor and School Director for many years. Like his father before him, he is not connected with any church. He has ever borne his part in the upbuilding and developing of the county’s best interests, and is a prominent and influential citizen, highly respected throughout the community, where he has a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
†Source: Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 384

WILLIAM M. TRACY, one of the enterprising young journalists of Marion County, is editor and publisher of the Larue Weekly News, a bright and well conducted paper. He became the sole proprietor of the newspaper plant in September, 1892, and placed on a firm financial basis. The circulation of the paper is growing at a flattering rate and the books show an actual subscription list of eight hundred. The News is devoted to the welfare of this community, and spares no efforts in the advancement of its interests.
     The father of our subject was Hiram Tracy, who was born and passed his entire life in the Buckeye State. By occupation he was a farmer in Union County, and died on his homestead when in his forty-ninth year. His parents were natives of New York State, and his grandparents were born in Scotland. His father, who attained the extreme old age of one hundred and one years, was in the Patriot army during the War of 1812. The wife of Hiram Tracy bore the maiden name of Martha Graves. Her father was born in Ireland, and her mother was a native of Ohio, but of Scotch extraction. Mrs. Tracy died at her home in Richwood at the age of fifty-five years.
     The second in a family of five children, William M. Tracy was born Feb. 8, 1866, in Richwood, Union County, this state. He remained at home with his mother after his father's death until he was nearly grown, and received a very good grammar and high school education. He early manifested an inclination for a journalistic career and learned the details of the business Going to Findlay, Ohio, he worked as a journeyman printer for some time, after which he went to Marion and was employed on the Mirror for three years. On the expiration of that period he bought a fourth interest in the business and was associated therewith until the fall of 1892, since which time, as previously stated, he has given his entire attention to the management of the News.
     Mr. Tracy uses his right of franchise in favor of the Democratic party, and has taken quite an active part in county politics, though his paper is conducted on neutral lines. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to both the subordinate lodge and the encampment of Marion. He is also associated with Larue Lodge No. 463, F. & A. M., and with Walter Scott Lodge No. 214, K. of P. Religiously he is a believer in the Methodist Episcopal denomination and is a strong member of the local church.
     Nov. 25, 1891, Mr. Tracy was united in marriage with Miss Eunice Hedges, who was born and grew to womanhood in Union County, Ohio. The young couple are very popular in social and church circles and enjoy the friendship of all who have the pleasure of their acquaintance.
†Source: Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 123

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