Oscar A. Peters
Oscar A. Peters, residing on a fine farm of 83 acres one mile west of the village of Ashley, is a prosperous farmer and one of the substantial citizens of the community. He was born October 23, 1857, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and is a son of Abram and Isabel (Kinmore) Peters.
Abram Peters was burn in Fairfield County, Ohio, and was a son of Daniel Peters, who came to Fairfield County from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Abram was a blacksmith and followed his trade with success until he moved to Delaware County in 1859. He first located on the W. C. Durkee farm in Oxlord Township and afterward purchased a tract of fifty acres in the same township. Here he lived and farmed until his death. He was joined in marriage with Isabel Kinmore, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and was a daughter of Adam Kinmore. a native of Ireland, who upon coming to the United States located in Pickaway County at a very early period. This union was blessed with the following children: Salema, wife of Dr. J. E. Herriott, of Union County, Ohio; Belle R., wife of W. M. Stephens, of Ashley; May S., who died unmarried; Oscar A., subject of this sketch; and Charles I., who died of injuries received in a street car accident in Chicago.
Oscar A. Peters was two years old when his parents came to this township, and here he has resided continuously since. He attended the public schools and lived on the home place until 1893, when he purchased a tract of 83 acres west of Ashley, which comprises the farm on which he now lives. It was then only partly cleared, Mr. Peters clearing fully half of it and tilling the entire place. He has made all the improvements, erecting a barn and other necessary outbuildings and remodeling the house. He has followed general farming and has been very active in raising sheep, cattle and hogs. Enterprising and public-spirited, he has made a success of his work, and enjoys the goodwill and esteem of his fellow-citizens to a marked degree.
April 1, 1883, Mr. Oscar A. Peters was joined in marriage with Miss Zana Foust, who was born in Westfield Township, Morrow County. She is a daughter of Wilson and Lucy (Durkee) Foust, and a granddaughter of Abram Foust, who was one of the pioneers of Weslield Township, having come from Pennsylvania early in the Nineteenth century. Wilson Foust has been a life long resident of Westfield Township, where he now lives at the advanced age of 87 years. His wife is past 73 years, and both are active minded and in good bodily health. They became parents of the following children: Warren, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Bruce, who lives near Buffalo, N. Y.; Ella (Barber), of Westfield; Rev. O. K. Foust, of Westfield; Zana, now Mrs. O. A. Peters; Myra (High), of Westfield; and K. K., of Westfield. Mr. and Mrs. Peters have one daughter, Lola, wife of Arthur Boyer, and a granddaughter. Natella Boyer.
20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908