MIAMI COUNTY OHIO - BIO: DEWEESE, Asa W. (published 1896)
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While I was looking for info on an aunt in Fulton Co. IN, I found this:

"ASA W. DEWEESE, who was born in Miami County, Ohio, in 1826, is descended
from sturdy ancestry, from rock-ribbed Wales, the family being foudned in
Maryland. His grandfather, James Deweese, was born in Virginia, and emigrating
to Pennsylvania, there married Elizabeth Whitlock. By trade he was a
blacksmith. The father of our subject was born in Pennsylvania, in 1804, and,
going down the Ohio river, settled in Fairfield County, that state. He married
Amy Blue, daughter of Michael Blue, and she is now living in Peru, Ind., at
the age of eighty- eight. Their children are: Asa W., Lucinda, widow of H.
Bryan; Isabel, widow of William Bryan; Nancy, widow of Oliver Longstreet;
Michael, deceased; Elizabeth, wife of A. Marrs; James L., of Peru, Ind.;
Louisa, wife of B. Burton; Diodema, wife of Daniel Gordon; Clarinda, wife of
Mat Jones; and Susanna, wife of George Rouch. Asa W. Deweese was reared and
educated in Shelby County, Ohio, and in 1854, with an ax and rifle upon his
shoulder strted for Fulton County, Ind. He secured a farm in the forest near
the town of Fulton, where for two years he labored faithfully, preparing a
home for his future bride. He was married May 29, 1856, to Emeline Russell
whom he at once brought to the new farm, and who died two years later. Mr.
Deweese was again married Jan. 1, 1863, his second union being with Mary A.,
daughter of Burriss H. Butler. Her father was born in Georgia, in 1806, was
reared near Richmond, Ind., and came to Fulton County in 1841. Mr. and Mrs.
Deweese have two children - Emily B., wife of Charles Martin, of Marion,
Indiana; and Charles B., who is living at the old homestead owned by his
father. This is one of the finest farms of the county, made so by the earnest
labors of Asa W. Deweese, who is recognized as one of the most progressive and
energetic agriculturists of Fulton County. In his political views he is a
democrat, and has not failed to vote at a democratic primary or election for
forty-three years. He has twice served as county commissioner, receiving a
largely increased majority at his second election, which was a high
testimonial of his faithful performance of duty during his first term. He
retired from office in 1895, as he had entered it, with the confidence and
good will of all."


"Pictorial History of America, The Fulton County Edition" by Elia Peattie -
published in 1896