Almon Hitchcock
Almon Hitchcock, the subject of this sketch, was born in Burlington, Connecticut, July 10, 1804. Before arriving at his majority his father’s family moved to Shoreham, Vt., and subsequently to West Haven, Rutland County, in that State. In February, 1826, he married Emily R. Barber, and be came one of the largest stock farmers in that portion of the county. Five children were born there, of whom three are now living: Mrs. A. B. Cole, of St. Louis, Mo; Mrs. Rev. J. G. Armstrong, of Richmond, Va.; and A. B. C. Hitchcock, of Sidney. In the spring of 1861 he with his family moved to Sidney, where he resided until his death May 2, 1883. His wife died August 22, 1877. In politics he was a Republican, in religion a Presbyterian.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883