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Born 1838, Allegheny County
From The History of Union County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, towns ... military record; (1883), History of Union County, Ohio; its people, industries and institutions (1915)
DAVID MOSS, farmer, P. 0. Plain City, only son of John and Dorcas Moss, wis born in Allegheny County, Penn., August 7, 1838. In 18-53, he accompanied his parents to Union County, where he grew to manhood. His education he received in the select schools of Frankfort. The spring of 1875, he L cated on the farm he now occupies. He owns a valuable farm of 200 acres, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. The leading pursuit of his occupation is keeping Spanish merino sheep, in which he does rather an extensive business. He hs a flock of from 300 to 400 head, and has been successful. April 8, 1873, he was married to Margaret Neill, daughter of Samuel and Mary Neill. Mrs. Moss was born in Washington County, Penn., January 13, 1835. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Politically, Mr. Moss is Republican.
As printed in The History of Union County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, towns ... military record; (1883). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
DAVID MOSS.
For more than sixty years David Moss has been a resident of Jerome township, Union county, Ohio, having come to this county at the age of fifteen from his native state of Pennsylvania. He has been a life-long farmer, although he has nowr been retired from active work for several years. He belongs to that class of pioneer farmers who have lived through at least three generations of farming experiences.
David Moss, the son of John and Dorothy (Huston) Moss, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, August 7, 1838. His parents moved to western Pennsvlvania some time after his birth and about 1853 removed to Union county, Ohio, and located in Jerome township. There were three children born to John Moss and wife, and all of them are still living: David, with whom this narrative deals; Amanda, the widow of W. B. Herriott, deceased, who now lives in Decatur, Illinois, with her daughter, and Margaret A., the wife of Dr. James Merryman, of Columbus, Ohio.
David Moss received most of his education in the schools of his native state where he lived until he was fifteen years of age. At that age he came with his parents to Union county, Ohio, and he has lived in Jerome township continuously since that time. His parents lived here until their death, his father dying in 1893 "d li* mother in 1898. Mr. Moss remained at home until his marriage in 1873 and then liegen farming for himself in Jerome township. He added to his land holdings from time to time until he had one of the best farms in the township, although he has sold most of his land and now retains only thirty-seven acres of his original farm.
Mr. Moss was married in June, 1873, to Margaret Neill, a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Pennypacker) Neill, natives of Pennsylvania, and now deceased.
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MR. AM) MRS. D.WII) MUSS tion, yet he has always contributed.generously of his means to its support. Mr. Moss is one of the oldest pioneers of his township and has endeared himself to a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the county.
A man of influence in his community and a highly respected citizen of this county all his life, the late John L. Fox occupied a prominent place in the history of Union county, Ohio, for more than half a century. He always stood for good citizenship, and belonged to that group of sterling citizens who are known for their upright lives, strong common sense and high ideals of citizenship. He was descended from (german ancestors and was an industrious and thrifty- man who pro\ ided well for his family. He always sc> lived that he well merited the high esteem in which he \\as universally held by all classes.
The late John L. Fox was born in Paris township. Union county, Ohio, July 3, 1858, and died in the township where he was born, January lo, 1904. He was the son of.Andrew and Susan ( Kuhlnian ) Fox, natives of Bavaria, Germany.
John L. Fox was educated in the public schools at Marysville, learning- English first and later attending a Gernian school in this county. After leaving school he ren-gained at home until his marriage and then began renting land and saving his money- in order to purchase a farn-i of his own. 'within a few years he was able to buy the farm on which his widow is now living. on the Woodstock and Marysville road about three miles west of Marysville. He was a progressive farmer and ranked among the most enterprising agriculturists of his community.
Mr. Fox was married October 26, 1882. to Anna W. "Barbara" Greenbaum, the daughter of Andrew and Barbara ( Reichenberger ) Greenl)aum. Mrs. Fox's father was born in Bavaria, Germany, and was a prominent German citizen of Union county. Eight children were born to Mr. and Irs. Greenbaum, George, John, Anna Andrew. Jr., Gootlieg, Anna C., Lena and Eenora..Ml of these children are still living with the exception of Andrew, Jr., and Lenora.
Mr. Fox and his wife reared a family of eight children: Ruth, deceased: Lily, who married Charles Nical and has four children, Gerhart, Herman, Emma and Ann C.; Louis, the wife of Matthew Mader and the mother
6g8 of four children, Lewis, Liicile. Christine and IMartha; Rhetta, the wife of
Bhmierschine: Flora, the wife of Walter Rausch, and the mother of one daughter, Leona, and two sons, Frank and Andrew, who are operating the old home farm for their mother.
Mr. Fox was a Democrat in politics and was always interested in the success of his party. He served on the school board of Paris township and in this capacity fa\ored every measure which he felt would benefit the schools of his township. The whole family are loyal members of the Lutheran church and are interested in its welfare and generous contributors to its support. Mr. Fox was always actively interested in civic matters, and was prominent in all movements looking toward the betterment of his community in all lines, material, moral and educational. Because of his genial disposition, high integrity- and many qualities of character, he was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, and left a name which will be honored by his friends and cherished by his children and his children's children.
As printed in History of Union County, Ohio; its people, industries and institutions (1915). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
Named in this biography: John Moss (b. 1806)
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