Ohio Genealogical Society
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Montgomery County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society |
Personal Sketch
Jacob V. Prugh, Van Buren [Township]The subject of the present sketch was born August 3, 1831. His earlier years were passed upon a farm, and, like all farmer boys of his age and time, his educational privileges were limited to the common school. By study and devotion to mental discipline, his mind has become exceedingly well-cultured. When Mr. Prugh was twenty-two years old, he purchased the farm he at present owns, and by his own exertions, in conjunction with an exemplary regard for tasteful appearances, he has made those attractive and useful improvements on his place of which a capital view may be seen on another page. [referring to another page in L. H. Everts 1873 Combination Atlas Map] December 27, 1855, and at the age of twenty-four, he united himself in marriage with Miss Nancy E. Brelsford, born March 26, 1836, and a daughter of Ezra Brelsford, Washington Township. Of this union seven children was the result, viz., Ida Belle, born March 21, 1858; Kate A., born December 30, 1859, died July 14, 1864; Rilla J., born September 24, 1862; Anna M., born March 14, 1865; Minnie E., born March 22, 1868; Herbert H., born December 14, 1872; and an infant, who at the time of writing has not received its baptismal name, born November 19, 1874.
Mr. Prugh has been the recipient of various offices, all of which he has discharged to the satisfaction of his supporters. He and his esteemed wife are members of the Reformed Church. In politics a Republican; besides being a warm advocate of good schools, he is a temperance man. Mr. Prugh is a dealer in fine stock.
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