Jason G. Moon

As printed in 1882

JASON G. MOON, farmer, P. 0. Westboro, for many years one of Clinton County’s most successful teachers, was born in Jefferson Township December 18, 1837. He is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hockett) Moon, natives of Sevier County, Tenn. They came to this county in 1809 with the noted “ Moon Colony.” At the early age of twelve years, our subject ornbarkod on “ life’s voyage alone.” He found 'work with a farraor at a salary of $7 per month, and finally, at a river age, was advanced to $15 per month. In August, 1856, ho engaged in teaching by taking up the Sycamore School. In order to hotter fit himself for his chosen profession, in 1859 he attended eno term in tho Lobanon Normal. Ho then resumed teaching, which ho has since followed with fine success. Among his self-acquirements was algebra, geometry and surveying; tho latter he followed considerably. Ho was Deputy County Surveyor eno term under Hiram E. Moon. Ho served as Clork of Jofferson Township for six years. April 6, 1861, he was married to Miss Lydia E. Cravens, daughter of John and Elizabeth Cravens. Mrs. Moon was born in Highland County, Ohio, February 9, 1843. Mr. Moon and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Moon in politics is an advocate of Republicanism. He owns a well-improved farm of 1171 acres, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising to some extent.

As printed in The history of Clinton County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, cities, towns, etc.; general and local statistics; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.