Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - David Moss

DAVID MOSS

David Moss, a farmer near Plain City, only son of John and Dorcas Moss was born in Allegheny County, Penn., August 7, 1838. In 1853, he accompanied his parents to Union County, where he grew to manhood. His education he received in the select schools of Frankfort. The spring of 1875, he located on the farm be now occupies. He owns a valuable farm of 200 acres, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. The leading pursuit of his occupation is keeping Spanish merino sheep in which he does rather an extensive business. He has a flock of from 300 to 400 head, and has been successful. April 8, 1873, he was married to Margaret Neill, daughter of Samuel and Mary Neill, Mrs. Moss was born in Washington County, Penn., January 13, 1835. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Politically, Mr. Moss is Republican.