Ross County Obituaries

Creighton, Mary Ann, daughter of Hon. Wm. Creighton, Jr., of Chillicothe, Ohio, died 7 Oct) [National Intelligencer Nov. 1, 1830 - Contributed by Kim Torp]

Taylor, William, aged 86, died 24 May near Bainbridge, Ohio. He was a native of Monmouth Co., N.J. and leaves 14 children, 124 grandchildren, and 75 great-grandchildren. [From: National Intelligencer Nov. 1, 1830 -Contributed by Kim Torp]

Samuel Moore died at the residence of his son-in-law, Henry Miller, in Clearcreek Township, Fairfield County. on 12th inst., aged 91 years and 9 month's. He was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in April 1802. He was united in marriage in 1821 to Miss Margery Glass, who was also born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in June 1796, and died November 12, 1893, just two months preceeding her husband's death, aged 97 years and 6 months.
They emigrated to America and settled in Philadelphia, PA, in the year 1853. Three years later they moved to Hocking County, Ohio, where they moved to Colerain township, Ross county, O (Ohio). Here they continued to reside on their farm near Hallsville, until two years ago, when they were taken to Stoutsville where they might brave the care of their only daughter, Mrs. Henry Miller. To this couple were born eight children, six of whom are living, Viz: Edward, James, and William in Kansas; Matthew in Ross, County, O.; David and Mrs. Henry Miller near Stoutsville, Fairfield County. (1894 Jan. 12th.

Submitted by: Kyle M. Condon (Family Member)

Mathew Moore is a native of the Emerald Isle, of Scotch-Irish descent, born June 11, 1838, son of Samuel and Margy Glass, both natives of that same place. The Moore family emigrated to America in 1853, sailing from Londonderry, and landing in Philadelphia after a ocean voyage of seven weeks, during which time they experienced one very sever storm. From Philadelphia they came west to Ohio, and have since made their home in Ross County.

Mathew Moore is the fourth born in their family. For three years Mathew attended school in Philadelphia and during the day worked in a woolen factory. After coming to Ohio he engaged in farming and continued to live with his parents until a few years ago. For some time after coming here he worked out by the day and month. Mr. Moore was married in 1882 to Miss Sallie Rouse, a native of Hocking County, and daughter of John and Jane rouse, her parents also being farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have no children. Mr. Moore affiliates with Democratic party and has filled various local offices

ROSS COUNTY, OHIO

Mrs. Henry Miller (Jane Moore) died at her home in Stoutsville Sunday morning at three o'clock. Her death was due to pneumonia she had been a suffer for several years with paralysis. About a week ago she contracted the illness which was the cause of her death.

The deceased was born in Ireland April 17, 1844(5) she was the daughter of Samuel and Margery (Glass) Moore. She came to this country with her parents when she was eight years of age and located in Ross County, near Hallsville.

She is survived by her husband Henry Miller, and seven children. They are: Mrs. Emanuel Hutchins,of Amanda, Mrs. Edward Balthazer of Stoutsville, Mrs. Jacob Warner of Amanda, Harley Miller and Mrs. Samuel Gray of Columbus, Matt Miller and Miss Margaret Miller of Stoutsville. The funeral service were held Tuesday afternoon at the Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Ruthford officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill at Stoutsville

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