C. H. Crawford
C.H. Crawford is a prominent farmer and stock raiser of Prairie Township, and a native of Holmes County, born February 28, 1835, a son of Ezra and Anna (Croco) Crawford, who were among the pioneers of Holmes County, coming here in 1829. His mother died in 1839, and thus when about five years old he was deprived of the care that is so essential to childhood. He was reared in his native county, remaining with his father till manhood, and in the latter's old age was privileged, in some measure, to return the care and attention he had received in his early life. His father died in 1875, aged seventy-five years. Our subject has made good use of the lessons learned on his father's farm in his youth, and has now a valuable one of his own, all under cultivation, with good building improvements. His residence is a substantial stone building, and the other adjuncts are commodious and convenient. His farm, which contains 156 acres of fertile land, is located in the best part of Prairie Township, convenient to markets, and is especially adapted to general farming. July 29, 1862, Mr. Crawford enlisted in the defense of his country, was assigned to Company A, One Hundred and Second Ohio Infantry, and served till he was wounded, September 24, 1864, by a gunshot, the ball entering the leg just below the knee joint and lodging in the instep, having been with his company all that time without missing a single roll call or turn of duty, and never having to report or be reported at sick call. After remaining some time in the hospital he was mustered out June 8, 1865. He was married in 1861 to Sarah A. Neiswander, a native of Holmes County, born in 1838. They have had a family of nine children, six of whom are living: Arthur, Helen, Nora, Elmer, Ella and Mervin. In politics Mr. Crawford is a Republican, taking an active interest in the government of the country he fought to defend.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889