Son of John & Lavina (Burnside) Moon..Husband of Anna Grace Pennington.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
ASA B. MOON, farmer, Section 14, Township 19, Range 10, P. O. Emporia, was born September 30, 1834, in Hamilton County, Ind. He received a common school education, and engaged in farming in his native county until he came to Kansas in the spring of 1858. Located on the Cottonwood River in Pike Township. Pre-empted 160 acres of land, which he sold about three years later. In the spring of 1859, he bought an unimproved farm of sixty acres in Pike Township, five and a half miles west of Emporia, which he has since improved by the erection of a dwelling house and necessary farm buildings. Planted an orchard of about 100 apple and 150 peach trees, besides smaller fruits. Corn and oats constitute his principal crops. He also raises some cattle and hogs. Mr. Moon has held the office of Treasurer of Pike Township one year, and Clerk of the Township School Board about five years. He is a member of the Society of Friends. When he came to Pike Township he had only $2.50 in gold, and as the household goods of the family were delayed about three months in transit, they were obliged to live around among neighbors, and submit to some privations before getting settled in their new home. He has never regretted coming to the State, however, and has made good progress since he got established here. He married Miss Ann P. Pennington, of Hamilton County, Ind., April 9, 1857, by which marriage he has had seven children, of whom Emma, Luther J., Dora, Alva L., Arthur and Frank P. are living. Mr. Moon served as Township Clerk one term.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
ASA B. MOON, farmer, Section 14, Township 19, Range 10, P. O. Emporia, was born September 30, 1834, in Hamilton County, Ind. He received a common school education, and engaged in farming in his native county until he came to Kansas in the spring of 1858. Located on the Cottonwood River in Pike Township. Pre-empted 160 acres of land, which he sold about three years later. In the spring of 1859, he bought an unimproved farm of sixty acres in Pike Township, five and a half miles west of Emporia, which he has since improved by the erection of a dwelling house and necessary farm buildings. Planted an orchard of about 100 apple and 150 peach trees, besides smaller fruits. Corn and oats constitute his principal crops. He also raises some cattle and hogs. Mr. Moon has held the office of Treasurer of Pike Township one year, and Clerk of the Township School Board about five years. He is a member of the Society of Friends. When he came to Pike Township he had only $2.50 in gold, and as the household goods of the family were delayed about three months in transit, they were obliged to live around among neighbors, and submit to some privations before getting settled in their new home. He has never regretted coming to the State, however, and has made good progress since he got established here. He married Miss Ann P. Pennington, of Hamilton County, Ind., April 9, 1857, by which marriage he has had seven children, of whom Emma, Luther J., Dora, Alva L., Arthur and Frank P. are living. Mr. Moon served as Township Clerk one term.
Son of John & Lavina (Burnside) Moon..Husband of Anna Grace Pennington.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
ASA B. MOON, farmer, Section 14, Township 19, Range 10, P. O. Emporia, was born September 30, 1834, in Hamilton County, Ind. He received a common school education, and engaged in farming in his native county until he came to Kansas in the spring of 1858. Located on the Cottonwood River in Pike Township. Pre-empted 160 acres of land, which he sold about three years later. In the spring of 1859, he bought an unimproved farm of sixty acres in Pike Township, five and a half miles west of Emporia, which he has since improved by the erection of a dwelling house and necessary farm buildings. Planted an orchard of about 100 apple and 150 peach trees, besides smaller fruits. Corn and oats constitute his principal crops. He also raises some cattle and hogs. Mr. Moon has held the office of Treasurer of Pike Township one year, and Clerk of the Township School Board about five years. He is a member of the Society of Friends. When he came to Pike Township he had only $2.50 in gold, and as the household goods of the family were delayed about three months in transit, they were obliged to live around among neighbors, and submit to some privations before getting settled in their new home. He has never regretted coming to the State, however, and has made good progress since he got established here. He married Miss Ann P. Pennington, of Hamilton County, Ind., April 9, 1857, by which marriage he has had seven children, of whom Emma, Luther J., Dora, Alva L., Arthur and Frank P. are living. Mr. Moon served as Township Clerk one term.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
ASA B. MOON, farmer, Section 14, Township 19, Range 10, P. O. Emporia, was born September 30, 1834, in Hamilton County, Ind. He received a common school education, and engaged in farming in his native county until he came to Kansas in the spring of 1858. Located on the Cottonwood River in Pike Township. Pre-empted 160 acres of land, which he sold about three years later. In the spring of 1859, he bought an unimproved farm of sixty acres in Pike Township, five and a half miles west of Emporia, which he has since improved by the erection of a dwelling house and necessary farm buildings. Planted an orchard of about 100 apple and 150 peach trees, besides smaller fruits. Corn and oats constitute his principal crops. He also raises some cattle and hogs. Mr. Moon has held the office of Treasurer of Pike Township one year, and Clerk of the Township School Board about five years. He is a member of the Society of Friends. When he came to Pike Township he had only $2.50 in gold, and as the household goods of the family were delayed about three months in transit, they were obliged to live around among neighbors, and submit to some privations before getting settled in their new home. He has never regretted coming to the State, however, and has made good progress since he got established here. He married Miss Ann P. Pennington, of Hamilton County, Ind., April 9, 1857, by which marriage he has had seven children, of whom Emma, Luther J., Dora, Alva L., Arthur and Frank P. are living. Mr. Moon served as Township Clerk one term.
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