Rich - Isaac
Source: H.W. Beckwith History (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 214
Isaac
RICH, farmer, Crawfordsville, was born in Randolph County, NC in 1812. In 1816
he went with his parents to Warren County, Ohio and lived there until 1834,
when he settled in Montgomery County. He was once JP two years. He was married
in 1833 to Emelia HALL. She died Aug 8, 1880, and was a member of the Methodist
Church. They have two children, James and Nancy. The latter was married to
Samuel IRWIN. He was a Republican and a Methodist and died in 1872, leaving
four children: John, Isaac, Mary, Maggie. Mr. Isaac Rich has 225 acres of land
and has given each of his children 80 acres. He is a Methodist, a strong
Republican and a much respected old gentleman. kbz