John Loar

John Loar - son of Yoast and Mary (Smith) Loar, was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, January 11, 1811. His wife, Mehetabel Moore, was born in Greene county, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1822, and their marriage took place in the same county, September 29, 1836. She is a daughter of Thomas and Eleanor (Bonnell) Moore. Her children are: Charlotte, born August 28, 1837, resides in Nebraska; Thomas N., March 19, 1840; Eleanor M., November 19, 1842; John W., October 25, 1844; the last three are residents of this county; Narcissa A. M., March 19, 1847, resides in Delaware county; Mehetabel, August 25, 1849, deceased; George, February 12, 1852, Isaac R., March 30, 1856; William, June 28, 1861, deceased. Mr. Loar settled in Paulding county in 1852; was Township Trustee in 1863, and has held a Supervisorship for eight years at different terms. His son, Thomas N., enlisted in Company C, 68th Ohio, November 15, 1861; was in the battles of Ft. Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, Iuka, Pocahontas, and was discharged October 17, 1862; also his son, John W., served in the 38th Ohio, enlisting in 1863 and was discharged at the end of the war. Mr. Loar's business is general farming, and his postoffice address is Paulding, Paulding county, Ohio.