Source: Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio
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Born 1 May 1783 in Maryland.
Parents moved to Pennsylvania, then to what is now Fairfield Co., Ohio while it was still a Territory.
Married Pirees Bell c.1800 and came to Delaware Co., purchasing 1,400 acres.
According to Biographical Record of Delaware County, Ohio, among the first settlers of Genoa Township.
First wife died 1823 leaving five children.
Married second wife Phebe Sebring 1824.
Had seven children, five surviving.
Died 22 Jan 1864 in his 81st year.
Prominent member of the Genoa Presbyterian Church.
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