Luke Doty Balcom (1804 - 1884)

Born 1804 in Bennington, Vermont, United States

Descendants

Died 1884 at about age 80 in Gambier, Knox, Ohio, United States

Biography

From Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania:

Luke Doty Balcom, who appears to have been one of the many descendants of Henry Balcom, the immigrant, was born in Bennington, Vermont, in the year 1804, and died in 1884. He was reared in North Adams, Massachusetts, where he attended school and received an excellent education. Developing great talent along mechanical lines, he devoted himself to woodworking at the conclusion of his studies, and became an expert carpenter, cabinet-maker, wagon-maker, and millwright. He devoted much time to travel in later years, spending much time abroad and having the distinction of having circled the globe. His later years were passed in Licking and Knox counties, Ohio. He belonged to the Disciples' church, and was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons. His wife was a Miss Cynthia Horr, born at Worthing, Ohio, November 21, 1819, and now deceased. She was a daughter of Major Horr, who was also a physician, and who fought in the War of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Balcom had six children: Nancy Elizabeth, Alonzo Milton, Julia, Cynthia Amelia. Silas Bland, and Otis, the latter being mentioned further.

Sources

• Jordan, John W. Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (Lewis Historical Pub. Co., New York, 1915, Vol. 3, 1320-1322)
• Find A Grave: Memorial #184817973