Gilbert L. Roscoe was born October 7, 1844, on the home place. Attending school and working on the farm occupied his time until 1862, when he joined the National Guards. In 1864 his command was ordered to Washington, D.C., and he was stationed at Fairfax, Va., until the fall of that year, when he returned home. On March 17, 1869, he married Hattie P. Brady, who was born at Mecklenburgh, N.Y., September 2, 1848, daughter of David J. and Parinelia (Franklin) Brady. To this marriage the following named children were born: Franklin B., Mary E., Lew W. and Johanna, all residing at home. For some time after marriage the young people resided on the home place, then moved to Lorain, Ohio, where they remained until 1872, when they returned to the homestead, and have since been engaged in general farm work and stock growing. Mr. Roscoe is a natural mechanic, and has done trade work for himself, such as repairing machinery, buildings, etc. In politics, he is Republican; has represented his party in county conventions, and served in various township offices. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church, in which he has held office.
~Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Huron and Lorain, Ohio, Vol. I
~Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Huron and Lorain, Ohio, Vol. I
Gilbert L. Roscoe was born October 7, 1844, on the home place. Attending school and working on the farm occupied his time until 1862, when he joined the National Guards. In 1864 his command was ordered to Washington, D.C., and he was stationed at Fairfax, Va., until the fall of that year, when he returned home. On March 17, 1869, he married Hattie P. Brady, who was born at Mecklenburgh, N.Y., September 2, 1848, daughter of David J. and Parinelia (Franklin) Brady. To this marriage the following named children were born: Franklin B., Mary E., Lew W. and Johanna, all residing at home. For some time after marriage the young people resided on the home place, then moved to Lorain, Ohio, where they remained until 1872, when they returned to the homestead, and have since been engaged in general farm work and stock growing. Mr. Roscoe is a natural mechanic, and has done trade work for himself, such as repairing machinery, buildings, etc. In politics, he is Republican; has represented his party in county conventions, and served in various township offices. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church, in which he has held office.
~Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Huron and Lorain, Ohio, Vol. I
~Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Huron and Lorain, Ohio, Vol. I
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