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History of Wayne Co Ohio by Douglass 1878 page 589
Henry Lash wasborn in NJ, 2-11-1801 in Sussex Co near Newton the county seat. His father was a farmer of German descent with whom he remained until the attainment of his majority. Henry married Miss Nancy Craven of PA. Henry worked with his father for three years following his marriage. He moved west settling first in Paint Twp, about two and a half miles from Mt Eaton with his wife and two small children. Henry's father David Lash purchased a quarter
section prior to Henry move to Ohio. In the spring 1825 Henry arrived to find it destitute of every evidence of civilization, save a log shanty, which he had partly built the fall before. The cabin 18x18 of round logs, clap board roof, split log floor one window and one door. David moved Henry all the way from Sussex with a bureau, bed, ect and driving two cows. His father returned to NJ. Henry cleared 10 acres, and for several years could not pay his property taxes of $2.50 and send homr to his father for the money. He had 7 children all but one still living. Mr Lash though past 77 years is still in good health. HIs first wife died and he remarried Lucinda Dorland on Sept 25, 1872.
West Lawn Cemetery Paint Twp
Henry S Lash died 1-29-1882 80-11-18
Nancy (w/o)Henry died 9-1-1870 62-9-28
William N died 5-5-1884 74-2-28
Henry's will names sons David, James, William, John, Henry, dau Eliz Haverstock (Jac) and Sarah Jane Haverstock (Calvin)
By the dates Phebe is probable the grand daughter of Henry.
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