PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM
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Edward W. KISER enjoys an extended acquaintance
throughout Clark County, particularly in Moorefield Township, where he was born
May 15, 1850. He is a man of sterling integrity, whose word is considered
as good as his bond, and who manifests the interest which all intelligent men
should take in the material, intellectual and moral good of the community.
He owns and occupies on hundred and sixty acres of land on section 33, the
estate being carefully and intelligently tilled and bearing adequate
improvements. A comparatively young man, Mr. KISER is succeeding in worldly
affairs, and is able to surround his family with all the comforts of life,
besides making provision for his declining years.
Mr. KISER is descended from old Virginia families, being the son of
Michael M. and Sarah (WISE) KISER, of the Old Dominion. His father was
born in Rockingham County near the close of the last century, and reared to
manhood in his native State, where he was married. He emigrated to Ohio in
all probability in the '20's, settling on the farm now occupied by our subject.
The land of which he took possession was not cleared, and he placed it in a
tillable condition, doing much of the labor which belongs to pioneer life. He
put up a log house, in which his family was sheltered for many years, the
structure being enlarged and improved some years after it was built. In it
he passed away July 4, 1869, his wife surviving him until 1874. The
hospitality of the couple was well known, and the honesty and liberality
which characterized the husband gained him the respect of all who enjoyed his
acquaintance. His industry and perseverance were rewarded by the
accumulation of an estate valued at about $12,000. During the Civil War he
was a member of the Home Guards at Bellefontaine, in which town he resided for
three years. The balance of the time, during which he was a citizen of
Ohio, he spent on the farm. His political adherence was given to the
Republican party. He was the father of a large family, of whom the only
survivors are: Mary A., Mrs. BAKER, a widow, whose home is in Illinois; and he
of whom we write.
Edward KISER received his early instruction in the public and select schools of
this county, and acquired a good practical education therein, although he had
not the opportunity of attending the higher institutions of learning. He has
been a life-long farmer, and is successfully pursuing his chosen calling.
In politics, he is a stanch Republican. He is now serving as School
Director in his district, performing the duties of that office in a satisfactory
manner.
The marriage of Mr. Kiser and Mrs. Mary C. BRANDLE took place September 15, 1
1875, and has been blessed by the birth of four children, who were named
respectively: William, Elva, Bessie and Charles. Mrs. Kiser is a daughter
of Landron and Margaret BUMCROTS, now of this county but formerly of Virginia.
Her first husband was John BRANDLE, of the county, to whom she bore two
children-Ada, the wife of Robert WILSON, and Emma, wife of James MORSE, both
living in Springfield.
3 MAR 2002
transcribed by Tina
Hursh
Coordinator Clark
County, OH Biographies