Bio of Lont, Elijah Wabasha Co., MN
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Lont, Elijah, (deceased) was one of the pioneers of Mazeppa, and died in
the village March 15, 1878. He was born in Root, Montgomery county, New
York. About 1842 he moved to Madison county, where he married Martha A.
Conick. She preceded him to the other shore several years, departing May
4, 1873. Both were Spiritualists, and firm in their faith to the last. Mr.
Lont was a farmer, and a man of sterling integrity. His whole life was a
temperance lecture, and he died regretted by all. He became a citizen of
Mazeppa in the fall of 1855, and passed the remainder of his days here.
Two children survive him, Stephen O., and Electa, wife of Evander
Skillman.