Gantt, Stephen H., Hilliar township, farmer, born in Loudoun county, Virginia, February 16, 1818. His ancestors were Virginians. His father had been a soldier in the War of 1812, and served for some time in Norfold, Virginia. In 1835 the parents, Samuel and Mary Gantt, nee Andres, came to Ohio, and settled in Morris township, were they remainded about seven years, then came to Hilliar township, and settled near where their son Stephen now resides, and where they spent their lives, being respected and honored citizens. They had a family of eight children, six of whom are living. The subject of this short sketch remained at home until he was about 22 years of age. In 1840 he came to where he now resides, and which was some time before his parents came. There were no improvement, woods covered the land, and Mr. Gantt was compelled to do like the early pioneers, build his cabin first for a habitation, and then clear the land of the "giant oaks". He remained in his cabin for about 20 years, enjoying his life as well as ever he did, happy and contented with the result of his labor. He then built his present substantial and comfortable dwelling. He started in life poor, but by industry he has made for himself a competence.
Gantt was married twice his first wife was Eliza Loveridge, to whom he was married May 14, 1840. They had a family of 6 children in which 3 are still living 2 died in infancy and Mahlon died when is was about 16 years of age. Mrs. Gantt died May 19, 1858. He was afterwards married to Emily Barker. As a result of this marriage they have a family of 4 children.
Gantt, Stephen H., Hilliar township, farmer, born in Loudoun county, Virginia, February 16, 1818. His ancestors were Virginians. His father had been a soldier in the War of 1812, and served for some time in Norfold, Virginia. In 1835 the parents, Samuel and Mary Gantt, nee Andres, came to Ohio, and settled in Morris township, were they remainded about seven years, then came to Hilliar township, and settled near where their son Stephen now resides, and where they spent their lives, being respected and honored citizens. They had a family of eight children, six of whom are living. The subject of this short sketch remained at home until he was about 22 years of age. In 1840 he came to where he now resides, and which was some time before his parents came. There were no improvement, woods covered the land, and Mr. Gantt was compelled to do like the early pioneers, build his cabin first for a habitation, and then clear the land of the "giant oaks". He remained in his cabin for about 20 years, enjoying his life as well as ever he did, happy and contented with the result of his labor. He then built his present substantial and comfortable dwelling. He started in life poor, but by industry he has made for himself a competence.
Gantt was married twice his first wife was Eliza Loveridge, to whom he was married May 14, 1840. They had a family of 6 children in which 3 are still living 2 died in infancy and Mahlon died when is was about 16 years of age. Mrs. Gantt died May 19, 1858. He was afterwards married to Emily Barker. As a result of this marriage they have a family of 4 children.
Family Members
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John A. Gantt
1808–1856
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Edmund R. Gantt
1809–1866
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Agatha Gantt
1811–1836
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Elizabeth Gantt Davis
1813–1883
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Daniel Gantt
1816–1817
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Rachel A. Gantt Haldeman
1820–1911
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Benjamin Franklin Gantt
1823–1861
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Lewis Gantt
1823–1893
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Townsend Filnore Gantt
1827–1905
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Joshua Leroy Gantt
1827–1883
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Mary Ann Gantt Williams
1830–1899
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Marlon L. Gantt
1842–1859
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Martha Gantt Burgoon
1846–1892
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Cynthia Gantt Mortley
1848–1890
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Sarah E Gantt
1853–1853
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Alvah Gantt
1855–1855
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Mary Jane Gantt Sager
1857–1881
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Lucy Ella "Ellie" Gantt Corwin
1860–1891
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Dr Samuel Orlin Gantt
1861–1944
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Elsa F Gantt Potter
1863–1941
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Alva R. Gantt
1866–1931
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Bessie Mae Gantt Barker
1881–1937
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