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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb Feb. 20, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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SAM MOON

	Among the agriculturists of western Stevens county, those who have 
industriously and assiduously labored for the good of the country and the
opening up of homes, it is right that we should mention the gentleman whose
name initiates this paragraph. He dwells six miles from Scotia upon land 
secured through the homestead right and devotes his attention to raising hay
and stock. The premises are well improved, with residence, substantial 
outbuildings and so forth, and the thrift of the owner is manifest.
	Sam Moon was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on October 10, 1856, the son of
George H. and Mary Jane (Winslow) Moon, natives of Ohio and descendants from
titled ancestors of Scotch blood. In early days they settled in Eau Claire 
county, Wisconsin, whence they journeyed in 1889 to Deer Valley, Washington,
where they now reside. They are the parents of seven children named as 
follows: George, deceased Samuel, Emma, Henry, Frank, Wallace and Horace.
During the summer months of his youthful days, our subject engaged in 
assisting his father, while the winter months of those years were spent in
gaining his educational training from the schools of Eau Claire county and 
other places where the family lived. He remained with his parents until 
nineteen, then inaugurated independent action, his first venture being well 
digging. So successful was he in this industry that he continued it for 
several years. Then eight years were spent in handling rock for building 
purposes. After this he was occupied as section foreman on the railroad and
in 1890 he came to Washington and located on a piece of land which he 
afterward found to be railroad land. He abandoned it and located on his 
present place in 1892. Since then Mr. Moon has continued here and is one of 
the good substantial citizens.
	In 1878 Mr. Moon married Miss Sarah, daughter of John and Mary 
(Sentry) Bugbee, natives of America. and Switzerland, respectively, and now
deceased. They were early settlers of Wisconsin and remained in that state 
until their demise, having been the parents of six children, Sarah, John, 
George, Anna, Jacob and Allen. To Mr. and Mrs. Moon have been born seven 
children, named as follows: Martha Iverson, John, Roy, Lowel, Mary, Flavia 
and Leonard. Mr. Moon is a Republican, and an active one. He has been school 
director ever since the district has been organized and is always interested 
in the welfare and progress of the community and the development of 
educational facilities.