George Buswell
George Buswell, farmer. P. O. West Jefferson, is a native of England and a son of Thomas and Catharine Buswell, both natives of England, the former bring by occupation a farmer. They both died in their native country. Their family consisted of eight children, of whom George, the fourth was born September 21, 1820. He was brought up to agricultural pursuits, which he has always followed. His home was in his native country until April 18, 1855, when he embarked for the United States; landed at Jefferson, Madison Co., Ohio, on June 19, of the same year. He worked as a farm-hand about two and one-half years, and then leased seve acres from Edwin Roberts, which he worked four years. Two years later he became a land-owner, and now has a farm of 336 acres. He was married, August 25, 1861, to Nancy Toops. To this union has been given family of six children. Mr. Buswell is always interested in all improvements of the county, and in the welfare of the community in which he resides.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]