Emily (Barker) Gantt (abt. 1837 - 1913)

Born about 8 Jan 1837 in England [uncertain]

Wife of Stephen H. Gantt — married 1859 in Hilliar Twp, Knox Co, OH

Died 22 Feb 1913 at about age 76 in Knox, Ohio, United States

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Biography

"The subject of this short sketch (Stephen H. Gantt) remained at home until he was about twenty-two years of age. In 1840 he came to where he now resides, and which was some time before his parents came. There was no improvement, woods covered the land, and Mr. Gantt was compelled to do like the early pioneers, build his cabin first for a habitation, and then clear the land of the "giant oaks." He remained in his cabin for about twelve years, enjoying his life as well as ever he did, happy and contented with the result of his labor. He then built his present substantial and comfortable dwelling. He started in life poor, but by industry he has made for himself a competence. He is an intelligent and careful farmer, and an estimable citizen, and has the confidence, respect and esteem of the community. He is social in his manners, and hospitable to strangers.

Mr. Gantt has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Eliza Loveridge, to whom he was married May 14, 1840. They had a family of six children, three of whom are living, viz: Martha, married to Elmer Burgoon, farmer, and resides in Hilliar township; Cynthia, married to Henry Motley, farmer, Hilliar township, and Mary Jane, married to Charles Sager, farmer, in Union county, Ohio. Two children died in infancy. Mahlon died when about sixteen years of age.

Mrs. Gantt died May 19, 1858. He was afterwards married to Miss Emily Barker. As a result of this marriage they have a family of four children, viz: Lucy Ellie, married to Charles Corwin, and resides in Morrow county, Ohio; Orlin, Flora Elsie and Alvah live at home."^[1]

Emily's birthplace and location from 1880 census.

Sources

1. ↑ History of Knox Co, by N.N. Hill, Jr. 1881, p. 669.

• WikiTree profile Barker-1025 created through the import of Moody-Howell_2011-06-05.ged on Jun 11, 2011 by Robert Moody. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Robert and others.

• Author: Informant: Husband; C. W. Barker Title: Death Certificate - OH - Bessie M. [Gantt] Barker Publication: Name: State of Ohio - File #51535;

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31647068/emily-gantt

History of Knox Co, by N.N. Hill 1881. p669 1880 census Hilliar Twp, Knox Co, OH

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Sara Patton for creating WikiTree profile Barker-2708 through the import of watkins-littleton-kerrihard.ged on Mar 9, 2013.