ISBN: 1230404651

[EAN: 9781230404653], Neubuch, [PU: TheClassics.us], P. A. MULLENS,SUBJECTS, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 20 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.0in.This historic book ma… Plus…

[EAN: 9781230404653], Neubuch, [PU: TheClassics.us], P. A. MULLENS,SUBJECTS, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 20 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.0in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: . . . EDWARD CREIGHTON. James Creighton, a native of County Monaghan, Ireland, came to America in 1805. Six years later, in Philadelphia, in St. Marys Church, he was married to Bridget Hughes, a native of County Armagh, Ireland. After a year spent in Pittsburg, Mr. Creighton moved to Belmont County, Ohio, in 1813, where he engaged in farming. Subsequently, in 1830, he moved to Licking County, in the same state, where he died on March 5th, 1842. The little known about this hardy pioneer warrants the assertion, that he was a man of robust physique and strong character, which left its impress upon his children. A poor immigrant, he toiled arduously for the support of his large family--in season and out of season. For, the produce of the farm being insufficient to maintain him, he was obliged to work on the construction of the pikeroads, when he should have been taking much-needed rest. He had not the means to give his children an education in the sense in which the word is now received, for education in those days was at a premium; but he early imbued them with solid principles of justice and taught them lessons of practical value--the necessity of caring for themselves--the necessity of earnestness in lifes battle, and the worth of self-reliance and determination. Living in the midst of people who despised his race and hated his religion, while he asked no favors, he would suffer no insults; and when injustice was done to him or his, he demanded and usually obtained ample satisfaction. The lives of his children are the best testimony to the example and teachings of this strongminded pioneer; but they also reflect the character of his estimable spouse. Mrs. Creighton was a worthy companion and a genuine helpmeet to her husband through the long. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN.<