Moses Findley
Moses Findley was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, February 8, 1822, a son of David and Alice (Elliott) Findley, both natives of County Donegal, Ireland. When David was eight years old his father, George Findley, came with his family to America, and settled in Jefferson County, Ohio, where David grew to manhood, married, and died.
Moses Findley remained in his native county till 1847, when he came to Holmes County, and settled in Hardy Township. He was without means when starting in life for himself, and his father being dead he was obliged to rely wholly on his own resources. Possessed, however, of a liberal supply of energy and pluck, he was not dismayed at the prospect of hard work, but with the determination that surmounts all obstacles he went bravely forward, and his success is witnessed by a visit to his beautiful home. He is now numbered among the wealthy citizens of the township, owning about 500 acres of fine farming land. But he has retired from active labor, and now resides in the town of Millersburgh, where he is one of the most influential and highly respected of its citizens. Mr. Findley was married in 1847 to Miss Esther, daughter of James and Annie Francis, and they have had eight children, five of whom are living: James F., Seville E., William P., John R., and Ettie J. Mr. Findley and his family are members of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889