JOEL EASTON, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Aug. 12, 1843, on the farm now owned by his brother, William. At the age of 19, he was among the number who volunteered their services in the defense of his country, and for three years did he brave the dangers and hardships incident to a protracted campaign. Co. C., 45 O. V. I., was the command to which he was attached. He returned home at the close of the war, having escaped the diseases of camp and the mutilations of the battle-field, and is ever grateful to the Giver of all good for his preservation, Soon after his return home, Aug. 17, 1865, he was married to Mary E. Elliott, born in this township, April 10, 1846, and is a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Elliott, now of Union Co., O. Since his marriage he has resided on the farm he now own, situated two miles north of Zanesfield; has two children-Ida M., born March 23, 1867, and Finley B., Dec. 29, 1874; he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, also his wife and daughter. He is one of the leaders of his class. (From History of Logan County and Ohio, O.l Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, 1880)
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JOEL EASTON, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Aug. 12, 1843, on the farm now owned by his brother, William. At the age of 19, he was among the number who volunteered their services in the defense of his country, and for three years did he brave the dangers and hardships incident to a protracted campaign. Co. C., 45 O. V. I., was the command to which he was attached. He returned home at the close of the war, having escaped the diseases of camp and the mutilations of the battle-field, and is ever grateful to the Giver of all good for his preservation, Soon after his return home, Aug. 17, 1865, he was married to Mary E. Elliott, born in this township, April 10, 1846, and is a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Elliott, now of Union Co., O. Since his marriage he has resided on the farm he now own, situated two miles north of Zanesfield; has two children-Ida M., born March 23, 1867, and Finley B., Dec. 29, 1874; he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, also his wife and daughter. He is one of the leaders of his class. (From History of Logan County and Ohio, O.l Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, 1880)
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