Ohio Genealogical Society
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Montgomery County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society |
Personal Sketch
Basil Ewry, Van Buren [Township]Basil Ewry, son of John and Elizabeth Ewry, was born November 20, 1812, in this place; he was reared a farmer. His advantages for education were only fair; by application, and a tenacity of purpose, his intellectual attainments are above mediocrity. November 8, 1838, Mr. Ewry married Miss Magdalene Swigard; two children were born, viz., William and David. Mrs. Ewry died March 18, 1843. He was again married, to Miss Elizabeth Swigard, who was born April 16, 1816; the result of this marriage was ten children, viz., Henry H., John G., Benjamin F., Albert R., Oliver P., Isaac W., Charles O., two infants, and Mary E. In 1845, he purchased the farm where his family now lives. He began life under poor circumstances, but became well off. He was a Republican in politics, and a member of the German Reformed Church. April 5, 1864, Basil Ewry died, leaving a large family, who are acting well their part in life's great drama. Mr. Ewry met his death by a vicious horse; the animal kicked him three times, from the effects of which he died four days afterwards. His widow is living on the old homestead, surrounded by a large and thriving family. The subject of this sketch was Elder to his church for many years, and it can be truly said of Elder Ewry that, when he died, the community lost a good citizen.
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