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Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 18 Aug 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Hamilton Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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E. D. FOSS, farmer, P. O., Maineville, was born in Maine in the year 1816. He was reared in his native State, in which he lived till 1834, when, alone, he came to Warren Co., and settled in this township, where he was married to Mary A., daughter of Samuel Cain, Dec. 29, 1842, to whom have been born five children, viz: Warren F., Marcena L., Henry M., Emma M. and Albert E. Mr. Foss has, since he has been a resident of the county, engaged in farming. He owns 75 acres of excellent land, which is in a high state of cultivation, and comfortably improved. Mrs. Foss was born in the county in 1822. Her father, Samuel Cain, was born in Phillips, Me., in 1796, in which he lived tin about 1817, when he came to this township and purchased land, where his descendents now live. A few years after he returned to Maine and brought his parents, Samuel and Anna |
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Cain, to his new home. Both were permanent settlers, and were farmers by occupation and prominent members of the Baptist Church. Samuel Jr. was identified with many of the minor local offices, and was a successful farmer and an honored citizen. He was married to Hannah, daughter of Samuel Church, a native of Maine, who settled here in 1816. To them were born four children, three living, viz: Mary A., Henry K. and Almeda. Ephriam, deceased Jan. 10, 1873. Samuel Sr. died in Dec. 1834, at an advanced age. His wife survived him, and died upwards of 80 years of age. Three children of his came to Warren Co., viz: Sallie, John and Samuel, all deceased but the former, who now lives in Illinois. Samuel Jr. died Sept. 18, 1872. His death was caused by his team running away and throwing him under the wagon, from which he received injuries that proved fatal. His wife died April 19, 1872, aged 78 years. Samuel Church died in April, 1843, aged about 73 years. His wife died in 1856 at the age of 84 years. With them came to Ohio four children, viz: Beth, Hannah, James and Sarah. |
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