Mercer, A.

MERCER, LOWE

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Date: 11/29/2008 at 16:33:37

MERCER, A.
Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Galesburg; owns 290 acres of land, valued at $7,500; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1830; moved with his parents to Perry Co., Ohio, in 1839, where he remained until 1864, and moved to this county, settling in this township; he moved to his present farm in 1871; his principal products are corn and hay, with considerable stock raising. Married Sarah J. LOWE in Perry Co., Ohio., June 9, 1853; she is a native of Hocking Co., Ohio; their children are William E. and Minerva, and one deceased - Ida, who died when 4 years old. ~ Elk Creek Township Biographies "The History of Jasper County" (Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878)