Jonathan C. LaBaw 1
- Born: 14 Apr 1838, , Fountain, IN
- Marriage (1): Christina Brown on 14 Nov 1848 in , Fountain, IN 1
- Died: 17 Sep 1906, , Fountain, IN at age 68
- Buried: Veedersburg: Rockfield Cemetery, Fountain, IN 2
FamilySearch ID: K4LW-WP2.
Noted events in his life were:
1. Book: History of Fountain County, 1881. 1
J. C. La Baw, farmer, Veedersburg, is a son of Benjamin and Phoebe (Crane) La Baw. The former is a native of Warren county, Ohio, born in 1803 and is the son of David D. La Baw. Benjamin remained in Ohio till 1827, when he emigrated to Fountain county. His wife was also a native of Ohio and daughter of Jonathan Crane, one of Fountain county's pioneers. Phoebe, wife of Benjamin, died in 1848 aged forty-two years, leaving ten children, seven of whom are yet living. T. C., Simon B., John, Lewis, Elijah, Jenny and Sarah. He was married a second time to Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Asa Smith, an early pioneer of Fountain county. She died, leaving seven children, three of whom are now living: Alonzo, Ellen and Alice. He was married a third time to Eliza E. Airhart, by whom he had two children, both deceased. Benjamin La Baw settled in Shawnee township where he died in 1868. He was a very highly respected citizen whose kindness will be long remembered by many of the citizens of Fountain county. His son, J. C. La Baw, now lives in Van Buren township. He was married November 14, 1848, to Christina Brown, daughter of Jacob and Susan Brown. J. C. La Baw by this marriage has eight children, six living: Benjamin, Mary A., Susan R., Cora L., Jacob, Louellen, Josiah and the last not named. J. C. was born in 1838 his wife in 1840, both of Fountain county. He has a fine farm of 186 acres, all under fence and fairly stocked. He received his education in the log school house while sitting upon rude seats made of rails. He is a Mason of Veedersburg Lodge No 491. He and his wife are members of the New Light Christian church at Osborn's chapel.
2. Residence: in 1881 in Van Buren Township, Fountain, IN. 1
Jonathan married Christina Brown, daughter of Jacob Brown and Susannah Beeker, on 14 Nov 1848 in , Fountain, IN.1 (Christina Brown was born on 13 May 1840 in Shawnee Township, Fountain, IN,2 died on 11 Apr 1901 in , Fountain, IN 2 and was buried in 1901 in Veedersburg: Rockfield Cemetery, Fountain, IN 2.)
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