NOBLE COUNTY OHIO - BIO: G. C. Van Fosen (1887)

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Transcribed by Deb Murray.

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G. C. Van Fosen was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1838, and came to Noble
County in 1843. In 1858 he married Miss Sarah, daughter of Joseph Foreshey.
They have eight children: Martha (Slack), George B., Joseph, Amanda (Crum),
Willard, Charles, Samuel and Silas. Mr. Van Fosen is a worthy member of the
Masonic and Odd Fellows' organizations, and a successful farmer.

History of Noble County, Ohio Published by 
L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887
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