ZERAH LINDSLEY
ZERAH LINSLY
Zerah Linsly, a retired farmer, was born in Vermont August 8, 1808; he is a, son of Simeon arid Rutilla (Benedick) Linsly, natives of Vermont, of English descent. His father was a Revolutionary soldier, and a farmer by occupation. Our subject received an ordinary education, and in 1820, came to Ohio with his parents, settling in Delaware County. In 1828, he came to Union County, where be has spent the remainder of his life. In 1828, he married Miss Parmela Waters, by whom he had six children, three boys and three girls, five of whom are living, all married and well to do. Mrs. Linsly died in 1864, and in 1878 Mr Linsly married Mrs. Phebe (Rose) Beem, a widow lady, who had ten children by her first husband. Mr. and Mrs, Linsly are members of the Christian Church, and Mr. Linsly has been a Deacon in the church over half a century. He is a Democrat, in politics, and during his residence in Delaware County served as Assessor and Justice of the Peace. He has retired from active life and is spending his remaining years in peace and comfort at his home in Richwood.