Elijah Edman
Elijah Edman, a retired citizen of Lima and an honored veteran of the Civil War, war formerly a prominent farmer of Shawnee township, and still retains possession of his well-improved farm of 196 acres there. Mr. Edman as born November 7, 1827, in Licking County, Ohio.
He was educated in his native county and grew to young manhood a practical farmer. In 1853 he came to Allen County and followed farming until 1861, when he enlisted for the 100-day service in the Union Army, under Captain Titus, in the 151st Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf. His first term of enlistment was spent mainly in the forts around Washington, on guard duty, after which he returned home for a few months; but in the spring of 1862 he reenlisted, entering the 192nd Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf. During this enlistment he saw much hardship as a soldier, participating in the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley; but during the whole period he was fearless in the discharge of duty and was honorably discharged after making a record for fidelity and bravery. He is one of the valued members of Mart Armstrong Post, No. 202, G. A. R., at Lima. He draws a pension of $12 per month.
Until 1888 Mr. Edman continued his agricultural operations. His fine farm in Shawnee township had been cleared through his own industry and during his many years' residence upon it he continued its improvement. Since coming to Lima, he has lived retired from active participation in business affairs. His pleasant home is situated at No. 706 East High street.
On November 28, 1853, Mr. Edman was married to Martha Jane Wagner, and many years of happy wedded life were afforded them before the death of Mrs. Edman of January 11, 1906. This recent bereavement has saddened a hitherto unbroken family circle. These children were born to them: Wilson, of Portland, Indiana; Marion, of Auglaize County, Ohio; Charles and Amos, of Hume, Allen County; Emma, wife of Louis Neff, of Lima; Martin, of Lima; Grant, of Waynesboro, Virginia; and Ida, wife of Grant McKay, of Lima.