CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
WILLIAM H. CLINE (deceased) was born in Marion February 20, 1828. His father, Abraham Cline. was among the first settlers of Marion, a tanner by trade, living there until his decease, about 1853. at the age of thirty-five years. His wife. Nancy (Moore) Cline, died only a few days prior. The subject of this memoir resided with his uncle, Henry Cline, in Delaware County, Ohio, until be was wedded. January 25, 1850, to Rachel Darst, a daughter of William and Rebecca (Moyer) Darst.
Five of their six children grew to maturity — Priscilla J., born May 10. 1851; Jerome N. (see sketch); Caroline M., September 2, 1856; and Martha E., July 8, 1859. Laura J., born October 1, 1861, died December 20, 1862. Mrs. Cline was born in Fairlield County, Ohio, February 13, 1829.
Our subject enlisted in his country's defense May 10, 1861, in Company H, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He fought at Rich Mountain, July 12, 1861, and at Beverly, Va., the next day. He was taken sick at Washington, and after lingering three months with chronic diarrhea and knowing death was imminent, wrote to his wife, their circumstances being moderate, not to be to the expense of bringing his remains home. His death occurred at Camp Chase, Ohio, October 17, 1862, and his body was buried in the National Cemetery at Washington.
Their six children were left to the care of his widow. He bequeathed also his farm of 149 acres. Mrs. Cline has reared and educated the children in a worthy manner. She also receives a pension of $8 per month, and holds a membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Claridon.
The History of Marion County, Ohio, 1883
CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
WILLIAM H. CLINE (deceased) was born in Marion February 20, 1828. His father, Abraham Cline. was among the first settlers of Marion, a tanner by trade, living there until his decease, about 1853. at the age of thirty-five years. His wife. Nancy (Moore) Cline, died only a few days prior. The subject of this memoir resided with his uncle, Henry Cline, in Delaware County, Ohio, until be was wedded. January 25, 1850, to Rachel Darst, a daughter of William and Rebecca (Moyer) Darst.
Five of their six children grew to maturity — Priscilla J., born May 10. 1851; Jerome N. (see sketch); Caroline M., September 2, 1856; and Martha E., July 8, 1859. Laura J., born October 1, 1861, died December 20, 1862. Mrs. Cline was born in Fairlield County, Ohio, February 13, 1829.
Our subject enlisted in his country's defense May 10, 1861, in Company H, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He fought at Rich Mountain, July 12, 1861, and at Beverly, Va., the next day. He was taken sick at Washington, and after lingering three months with chronic diarrhea and knowing death was imminent, wrote to his wife, their circumstances being moderate, not to be to the expense of bringing his remains home. His death occurred at Camp Chase, Ohio, October 17, 1862, and his body was buried in the National Cemetery at Washington.
Their six children were left to the care of his widow. He bequeathed also his farm of 149 acres. Mrs. Cline has reared and educated the children in a worthy manner. She also receives a pension of $8 per month, and holds a membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Claridon.
The History of Marion County, Ohio, 1883
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