C. W. Eby

As printed in 1882

C. W. EBY, farmer, P. O. Vandalia, born in Lancaster County, Penn., April 18, 1841; he received his education at the State Normal School, Millersville, Penn., finishing his education in the summer of 1861. He remained at home with his father until he arrived at his majority, when he removed to Ohio, locating near Little York, April, 1862, at which place he taught his first school, 1862-63. During the next five years, he taught in Vandalia. Districts No. 8 and 9. His first purchase was ten acres of land, at a cost of 8950. By industry and economy, acre after acre has been added, until now the home consists of seventy acres, all in a fine state of cultivation, with good substantial buildings; total valuation about $8,000. In the meantime, he has been largely interested in educational matters, teaching in District No. 2, eight years. Has been Township Superintendent of Schools four years, and has been a member of the United Brethren Church for twenty-two years. He married Miss Fanny, youngest daughter of Rev. John Winger, of Little York, March 17, 1864. Three children have been born to them — Almira, Clara M. and Anna Mary. Mr. Eby never sought any office whatever, but has lived a quiet, retired life, and is a man respected by a wide circle of friends.

As printed in The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county; (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.