Abraham Holycross, it is believed, was a native of Champaign County, Ohio, and a son of Howell Holycross, a native of Virginia. He married Hester Dunlap, and settled on the east bank of the Darby, in Allen Township, about 1833, and remained a resident of this township till his death.  The following were his children: Pearson, Beamer, Robert, Lucinda, Tabitha, Nancy and Martha.  Mr. Holycross was a good, kind neighbor and a respected citizen.