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Wotf Creek, in Montgomery Co., in 1810 ; she ilreil Ang. 23, 184C. In an early nay, Absalom Mast had command of a Light Horse Company, of which he was Lapt&in. Be was a good horseman and a lover of the equine race. He died at the residence of his son, Asher C., Dec. 15, 1877. Our subject was reared on the form, laboring for his father till his 21st year, when he opened a hotel in West Milton, which he conducted for ten years, after which he dealt extensively in stock, and was also proprietor of a livery stable. In 1859, he abandoned these pursuits a turned his attention to the lightning-rod business,1 and since 1870 has given is lull attention to this business. J uly 7, 1847, he was married to Sarah, daughter v. .kenng. They have four children, Josephine (now Mrs. Will H.

Passage source: The History of Miami County, Ohio, published 1880.

WELLER B. COX, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; born in Darke Co. Aug. 6, 1840 ; is the son of Henry Cox, born in 1802, and Anna (Long) Cox, born in 1810, and both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Cox, Sr., removed to Missouri in 1843 or 1844, and departed this life in Miami Co., aged 60 years ; Mrs. Cox is still living at the advanced age of 70 years. They were the parents of nine children, of whom ^ five are still living, viz., Joseph, Harb D., Alice, W. B. and Minerva ; the deceased ' are Elizabeth, Peleg, Sarah J. and Elizabeth E. Our subject was reared on the farm, which he assisted his father in cultivating until he was 19 years of age. In 1859, he was united in marriage with Louisa M., a daughter of Lloyd N. and Sarah N. Conaway, born March 16, 1842 ; her father was a native of Maryland, and was born in 1815 ; he came to Ohio alone, when 16 years of age ; he departed this life in Miami Co., aged 26 years. Her mother, Sarah N. (Aldrich) Conaway, was born in Rhode Island in 1818, and removed to Darke Co. with her parents in 1830 ; they are living where they settled fifty years ago, at a ripe old age. Mrs. Cox's mother departed this life in Miami Co., in 1871. Her second marriage was celebrated with Joseph Coppock, and to their union three children were given, viz., Amanda J. and Albert A. (twins), the latter deceased, and Francis. After our subject's marriage, he engaged in farming in Franklin Township, Darke Co., for two years ; then moved to the place where he now resides, in 1861 ; he has 75 acres of choice farming land, all in a good state of cultivation, and his buildings are of more than ordinary character, which, in connection with the beautiful grounds and shrubbery, makes the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cox a pretty and most desirable place. He is a member of the Board of Agriculture in the county, and has filled the office of Supervisor for two terms. He and his wife have been connected with the Christian Church for nine years, and are exemplary Christian people. They are the parents of two children, viz., Ada Belle, born May 6, 1860 ; Llo}'d, born Oct. 26, 1861. His daughter was married to Frank Huffman, Aug. 8, 1878 ; they have one child, viz., Nelson B.

Passage source: The History of Miami County, Ohio : Containing a History of the County; Its Cities, Towns, Etc.; General and Local Statistics; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; History of the Northwest Territory; History of Ohio; Map of Miami County; Constitution of the United States; Miscellaneous Matters, Etc., Etc, published 1880.

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