Joseph M. Gaston

Joseph M. Gaston - came to this county in 1848, at the age of twelve, with his parents, Abraham V. and Lydia (Metzger) Gaston, his birth having taken place in Northampton county, Pennsylvania, October 23, 1836. Margaret Collins, who became his wife in this county, November 30, 1864, was born in Defiance county, May 10, 1842; daughter of John and Harriet (Murphy) Collins. They removed from Defiance county in 1849. Mr. Gaston was a member of the 16th Illinois Volunteer Infantry; was in the service four years, one month and seventeen days; took part in many hard battles. He had two brothers in the army; one died of disease contracted in service; the other, George, is now living in Nebraska. Mr. Gaston returned to his home and friends without a single wound. He is in the livery business in Paulding, Paulding county, Ohio.