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 OSES H. LUCE became a resident of this county in February, 1860, and is one of its most enterprising citizens. He is located in East Oakland Township on sec. 33, where he has seventy acres of valuable land, and all the improvements which indicate the intelligent and progressive agriculturist. Although his life, perhaps, has not been distinguished by any thrilling experience, he is one of those men necessary to the well-being of any community, who form its bone and sinew, and without whom the fabric of society would become disjointed and lacking in its most essential points. Our subject is a native of the Buckeye State, first opening his eyes to the light in Darke County, in September, 1819. His parents, Moses and Catherine (Perry) Luce, were natives respectively of Virginia and South Carolina. Moses Luce, Sr., was born in 1785, served as Captain in the War of 1812 for about three months, and afterward settled in Ohio at an early period in its history. He came to this county after his marriage, and to Oakland Township in 1837, where his death took place the following year. He was a man of deep piety, and occupied the pulpit of the Baptist Church as a preacher for about sixteen years, and was also an Elder in the same. His wife, Catherine, was born in 1788, and died ’in Indiana, Sept. 12, 1844. Their children were Elizabeth, Dorcas A., John, Sarah, Phebe, Silas; Catherine, Sophia, Moses H., William, Robert and Benjamin. They all lived to become men and women, and four at this date (July 19, 1887), are still surviving. The subject of our sketch spent his boyhood and youth under the parental roof, receiving careful training from his excellent parents, and an ordinary education in the common schools. Upon starting out in life on his own account, he was married to Miss Sarah J., daughter of Thornton and Collie (Pace) Lansdown, their wedding taking place in Edgar County, Feb. 8, 1844. Mrs. Luce was born in Tennessee, May 23, 1823. Her parents were devoted members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and reared a large family of children. Of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Luce there was born but one child, a girl, who died in infancy. The parental feeling has been strong within them, and in the absence of children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. L. have performed the offices of protector and guardian to four orphan children whom they raised as their own, and gave all the advantages within their power. Mr. L. has been connected with the Baptist Church for a period of thirty-six years, during which he has officiated as Deacon, and occupied other prominent positions among the brethren. He is a gentleman of excellent judgment, and one whose opinions are generally respected. Politically he is a Jacksonian Democrat, and believes that the stanch old principles, strictly followed, are better than any modern ones which could be introduced. Mrs. Luce united with the Baptist Church at home in May, 1866, and in all respects is the worthy companion of her husband, encouraging him in his efforts, and proving a true helpmeet, as they journey along the changing pathway of life. |
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