Jonas Taplin, b.1849, 1910 Biography

TAPLIN, TUCKER, HALL, BRUHN, BUCHANAN, REPP

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JONAS TAPLIN.
Jonas Taplin built a nice home in Miles, which he has occupied since 1900, and in this village he is engaged in building operations. Born in Oxfordshire, England, June 16, 1849, he is a son of John and Hannah (Tucker) Taplin, who have always made their home in that country. The son was reared under the parental roof and acquired his education in the country schools. He was a shepherd in his native country, being thus employed for a number of years, but in 1880, believing that he might better provide for himself and family in the new world, he crossed the Atlantic to the United States, and upon reaching American shores, at once made his way to Miles, in Jackson county. He spent two years at farm labor, after which he rented land in Iowa township, which he cultivated for three years. On the expiration of that period he removed to Clinton county, where for fourteen years he operated land as a renter. In 1900, however, he returned to Jackson county and located in Miles, where he erected a nice home, which he occupies. Since establishing his residence in this village he has been engaged in building operations and his skill in this direction makes his services in good demand.
Mr. Taplin was married prior to his emigration to this country, the lady of his choice being Miss Sarah Hall, whom he wedded on the 10th of July, 1875. Mrs. Taplin was likewise born in Oxfordshire, a daughter of James Hall of that place. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Taplin has been blessed with three children, two daughters and a son, as follows: Amy, the wife of Otto Bruhn, a resident of Alberta, Canada; Leonard, who wedded Miss Eva Buchanan, their home being in Montana; and Edith, the wife of Frank Repp, a resident of Miles.
Mr. Taplin's study of the political questions and issues of the day has led him to give his support to the republican party, while fraternally he is connected with Lodge No. 572, I.O.O.F., at Miles, and has filled some of the chairs in that order. He and his wife attend the Congregational church. Though born across the water, Mr. Taplin is thoroughly American in thought and feeling and in his adopted country has found the freedom and opportunity he sought, and today occupies a place among the respected and honored citizens of Jackson county. - 1910 History of Jackson County, Vol. 2, pgs. 477-478.