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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:
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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.
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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 -
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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 -
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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:
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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:
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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 McNeal. Mr. 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.
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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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