Henry Colwell

Henry Colwell, the only son of Thomas now living in Stark county, was born in Ross county, Ohio, in 1813. He was married when he came to this county. In this township he has resided since 1837. He has served as supervisor of the township three terms; has been a member of the Agricultural Society almost since its organization, and the president of the Society many years, being the present incumbent. His son Miles was a member of Company C, One hundred and twelfth Illinois Volunteer Infantry; enlisted in 1862; served three years as a private soldier. Mr. Colwell has been twice married, first to Miss Elizabeth Dawson, of Hocking county, Ohio, who bore him six children, namely: George, John, Alcinda, Miles, Mary Jane and Martha, all living. Mrs. Colwell died in 1847, aged thirty-three years. His second wife, Miss Clarinda Eby, he married in Stark county. They are the parents of thirteen children, namely: Eliza, deceased; Angeline, Marvin, Sarah, Day, Bunn, Clarinda, Douglas, Emmett, Louisa, deceased, Jennie, Sallie, and Allie. Mrs. C, died in 1880, aged fifty-one years. Mr. C. has been a staunch Democrat in political belief during his life-time.