Salmon Moses
One of the prominent oId families of Delaware County was established in Liberty Township as early as 1817, by Salmon Moses, who came to the Western Reserve from Connecticut in that year and secured land which has never since been out of his family, it now being owned by his granddaughter, who is the wife of James Jewett, a prominent citizen of Liberty Township.
Salmon Moses was born in Connecticut, in 1793 and died in Delaware County, Ohio, in 1869, aged 76 years. In early manhood he married Ophelia Case, also of Connecticut, and they had five children, two of whom were born in that State. The four to survive childhood were: Flavel, who died in 1906, aged 91 years, who married Elizabeth Duncan; Dorcas, who married Ebenezer Pike, and died in Liberty Township; Flora, unmarried, who died in 1899, and Russell Bigelow, who was the father of Mrs. James Jewett.
Salmon Moses bought first a tract of 116 acres, in Liberty Township, after reaching Delaware County, on winch he erected a log cabin, of the pioneer type, and proceeded to clear up his land, developing a productive farm and adding to its extent. Hie lived out his life on this farm, taking a part in the early township government, and lending his influence, and giving his advice in matters of public moment.
Russell Bigelow Moses was born in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, April 1, 1822, and died April 21, 1888. In 1849 he was married to Aly Gregg, who died in 1877. She was a daughter of William and Sarah (Withrow) Gregg. The Greggs came to Delaware County in 1836, from Washington County, Pennsylvania. Their children were: Henry, Jane, Eliza, Aly, James, Sampson, Israel, Hannah, Sarah, Elmina, William Harrison and Ahygia Newton. Three members of the Gregg family still survive. Russell B. Moses and wife had but one child—Helen—who was married, in 1892, to James Jewett. Mrs. Jewett has spent her whole life, with the exception of three years, on her present farm.
Salmon Moses was one of the men who organized the first Methodist Episcopal Church which formed the nucleus of the Powell Church. The first building was a log one and Mr. Moses often entertained the early preachers. His son, Russell B., was equally active in church affairs and also took a prominent part in township matters. He was a Republican in his political views and served in local offices.
20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908