Biographical and genealogical history of the state of Delaware, Vol. II, Part 25

Author: Runk, J.M. & Co
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chambersburg, Pa.
Number of Pages: 1500

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James HI. Deputy was educated in the pub-

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lie schools of Cedar Creek hundred, and has spent his whole life on the homestead. He is a scientific farmer and fruit grower, thorough- ly acquainted with all the improvements both in methods and agricultural machinery. Hle .is one of the most successful farmers of Cedar Creek hundred, and owns the homestead on which he resides, a fertile farm of 200 acres, situated four miles southeast of Milford, Del. Mr. Deputy also owns two other farms, mak- ing in all 405 acres. Of this land 47 acres are planted in orchards of choice peaches. The quantity and quality of the fruit bear testi- mony to Mr. Deputy's intelligent and unceas- ing care, and to his thorough knowledge of his business. ITe has also established a large and profitable dairy. Mr. Deputy is a Democrat. HIe is well known and highly esteeme;l in the community, and has been for many years a member of the board of school commissioners and clerk of the district.

James Henry Deputy was married, March 1, 1860, to Ann M., daughter of Beniah Sharp, of Cedar Creek hundred. They have one daughter, Mary E. (Mrs. Frederick Ben- nett), of Cedar Creek hundred. Mrs. Ann M. Deputy died January 3, 1870. Mr. Deputy was married April 30, 1874, to his second wife, Sallie, daughter of William Lof- land, of Cedar Creek hundred. Their chil- dren are: I. Harry M., born January 18, 1876; II. Willard F., born April 28, 1877; III. James L., born July 8, 1888. Mrs. Sallie Deputy died July 8, 1888. Mr. Deputy was married, November 10, 1896, to his third wife, Mary E., daughter of William Lofland, and sister of his second wife. Mrs. Deputy is a member of the M. E. church.

GEORGE II. TEAS, P. O. Milford, Sus- sex county, Del., son of John and Merey B (Hallowell) Teas, was born at Milford, Sus- sex county, Del., January 16, 1851.

Charly Teas, grandfather of George H Teas, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Novem- her 27, 1773. He was married to Mary Gib- son of Upper Greenwich, N. J., May 17, 1798. Charles Teas removed to Wayne county, Ind., in 1818, where he and his wife died of cholera in the time of the epidemic of that dread dis- case in the autumn of 1832. John Teas, manufacturer and farmer, son of Charles and Mary (Gibson) Teas, was born near Wilming- ton, Del., October 21, 1814. He was educat-

ed in the public schools of Wayne county, Ind., and, on attaining his majority, returned to Delaware, and began business as a pump manufacturer, at Milford. In 1853 Mr. Teas turned his attention to the cultivation of the soil. He purchased a farm four miles south- east of Milford, where he spent the remainder of his life. John Teas was married to Merey B., daughter of Thomas Hallowell, of Mont- gomery county, Pa., January 30, 1843. Their children are: 1. Lydia, died in infancy; IL. George HI. Mrs. Teas died at her home near Milford, January 13, 1886; Mr. Teas died November 21, 1889.

George II. Teas was educated in the pub- lie schools of Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex county, Del. After teaching in the schools of the county for five orsix years, Mr. Teas began farming on the homestead, which he now owns. Mr. Teas is a Prohibitionist. He is in- terested in all that concerns the welfare of the county, but pays special attention to improv- ing its educational facilities, and for twelve years has been clerk of the board of school commissioners. George Hallowell Teas was married, December 22, 1875, to Sarah Emily, daughter of Isaac Cirwithen, of Cedar Creek hundred. Their children are: I. Edward; II. Nellie; III. Annie S .; IV. Charles; V. Mary E .; VI. Isaac J. Mrs. Teas died July 19, 1896, aged forty years, and nine months. Mr. Teas is a member of the M. E. church.

JOIIN BURTON PRETTYMAN, P. O. Argo, Sussex county, Del., son of Joshua and Elizabeth (Donovan) Prettyman, was born in Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex county, Del., October 26, 1846.

Joshua Prettyman, farmer, was also a na- tive of Cedar Creek hundred. His whole life was spent on his farm in his native hundred. Joshua Prettyman was married to Elizabeth Donovan. Their children are: I. John B .; IT. Eliza J., deceased; III. William, deceased; IV. William J., farmer of Cedar Creek hun- dred; V. Lewis, a farmer of Cedar Creek; VI. George H., of Milford; VII. Thomas W., of Milford; VIIT. Nathan L., of Milford. Mr. Joshua Prettyman died at his home in Sussex county; his wife also is deceased.

John B. Prettyman attended the public schools of his native hundred when he could be spared from the farm. Until he was twen- ty seven he remained at home working on the

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farm, trading and fishing. In 1873 Mr. Pret- . vina C. (Robinson) Ellegood, was born at Bridgeville, Del., March 23, 1848.

tyman began farming for himself, renting land in Cedar Creek hundred. Three years af- terwards he bought his present home, a farm of SO acres, situated six and a half miles south- east of Milford, Del., to which he removed in 1878. Mr. Prettyman improved and cultivat- ed his land until 1890, when he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, D. IL. Argo. In 1892 he sold his interest to his part- ner, and opened his present store, where he is doing a profitable business. In 1897 Mr. Prettyman was appointed postmaster; he is prompt and accurate in the discharge of his official duties.

John Burton Prettyman was married in January, 1873, to Sarah C., daughter of Jo- seph Argo. Their children are: 1. Linda A .; 11. Henry L. Mr. Prettyman, his wife and family are members of the M. E. church.

FRANCIS E. SANSON, P. O. Lincoln, Sussex county, Del., son of Jolin S. and Emma R. (Deemer) Sanson, was born in Philadel- phia, Pa.

Mr. Sanson's father, John S. Sanson, son of John S. Sanson, a wharf builder of Philadel- phia, Pa., was born in Philadelphia, and be- came an architect. He also owned an iron foundry. He was married to Emma R. Deemer, of Philadelphia, who died February 10, 1892, aged seventy-one. Mr. Sanson is living with his son, Francis E. Sanson.

Francis E. Sanson was educated in the pub- lic schools of New York City, and the College of the City of New York. He read medicine in New York City under H. L. Horton, M. D., and graduated from the medical depart- ment of the University of New York in the class of 1884. After practicing for some time in New York City, Dr. Sanson removed to Delaware and settled in Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex county. Mr. Sanson is a skilful phy- sician and surgeon and has built up an exten- sive and profitable practice. His courtesy and affability have won for him the respect and confidence of the entire community. Dr. San- son is interested in political affairs, but is not a partisan and votes independently. Ile is a member of loka Tribe, No. 35, I. O. R. M.

JOSHUA A. ELLEGOOD, Ellendale, Sussex county, Del., son of William and La-

Mr. Ellegood's great-grandfather, John Ellegood was a native of Maryland. His son, William Ellegood, was born in Delaware, where he was a successful farmer and land owner. He was highly esteemed in the. com- munity, and served for one term as sheriff of Sussex county, Del. Mr. Ellegood died at his home in Sussex county. His son, William Ellegood, father of Joshua A. Ellegood, was born in Delaware, in 1810. He was a farmer and speculator, and resided at Georgetown, Del. Mr. Ellegood was well-known and re- spected in the state and was prominent in the affairs of the lower counties. For a number of years he held the office of clerk of the peace in Sussex county. He died at his home in Sus- sex county, in 1878, aged sixty-nine; his wife, Lavina C. (Robinson) Ellegood, died in 1873, aged fifty-seven.

Joshua 1. Ellegood was educated at the Georgetown Academy, Georgetown, Del., and remained at home, working with his father on the homestead, until he was twenty-four. He studied telegraphy, and seenred a position as operator at Perth Amboy, N. J. Eighteen months afterwards he entered the office of the Western Union Company, at Lewes, Del, and was finally transferred to Ellendale, Del. After three years of efficient service, Mr. Elle- good resigned his position as operator and opened a general store. Six years later he sold his store, and engaged as traveling agent for a wholesale drug house. He was a success- ful salesman and remained in the employ of the firm for ten years. In 1891 Mr. Elle- good was appointed justice of the peace and notary public. His official duties were dis- charged so promptly and efficiently that he was re-appointed in March, 1898. Mr. Elle- good is a successful business man; his farm of 75 acres, and his various town properties are well selected and in excellent condition. Joshua A. Ellegood is a member of the firm of Reed & Ellegood, one of the largest fruit firms in Delaware; also head of the firm of Ellegood & Son, wholesale dealers in poultry, eggs, etc. He is a Democrat, actively interest- ed not only in political affairs, but in all the concerns of the district. He has been a school commissioner for many years, and takes a prominent part in the business of the board; he was an active delegate to the Constitutional

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Convention in 1896 and '97. Mr. Ellegood is a member of Ioka Tribe, No. 35, I. O. R. M .; of Ellendale Council, No. 32, Jr. O. U. A. M .; and of Endeavor Lodge, No. 17, A. F. and A. M.

Joshua 1. Ellegood was married, April 10, 1874, to Mary E., daughter of Benjamin Phil- lips, of Lewes, Del. Their children are: I. George B., in the employ of the P., W. & B. R. R., at Clayton, Del., born February 27, 1875; II. Robert E., born February 9, 1881. Mr. Ellegood is a local preacher of the M. E. church. He is steward and trustee of the church in Ellendale, and an efficient worker in the Sunday-school, of which he is superin- tendent.

BENJAMIN E. JESTER, Ellendale, Sus- sex county, Del., son of Major and Mary (Deputy) Jester, was born in Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex county, Del., July 1, 1827.

Major Jester, farmer and teacher, was a na- tive of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and was married to Mary Deputy. Their children are: I. William, deceased; II. Major W., do- ceased; III. Solomon, deceased; IV. Benja- min E .; V. Rachel, widow of Absalom Hill, resides in Milford, Del .; VI. Elizabeth, de- ceased: VII. James, deceased: VITI. Syl- vester, deceased; IX. Samuel, deceased. Ma- jor Jester died at his home in Cedar Creek hundred: his wife died April 27, 1857.

Benjamin E. Jester's educational opportu- nities were very limited. He remained at home, assisting in the cultivation of the home- stead, until he attained his majority. For one year he hired as a farm laborer in New Castle county, Del .: afterwards he returned to the hometsead and worked there for four years. In 1853, he and his brother, Solomon Jester, rented a farm, but at the end of the year dis- solved their partnership. After renting again for a year, Mr. Jester bought a farm four miles south of Milford, Del., which he im- proved and cultivated for twelve years. In 1866 Mr. Jester sold his farm and after rent- ing land for one year, purchased a lot in Ellen- dale, Del., on which he built a comfortable home, and opened a general store, where he built up a profitable business. In July, 1897, Mr. Jester retired from active life. He has been very successful in business and has in- vested his money in real estate. He owns three farms: one of 100 acres near Ellendale; one

of 44 acres in Nanticoke hundred, Sussex county, Del .; and a small farm at New Mar- ket. Ile also owns several building lots, and two valuable houses and lots in Ellendale.

Benjamin E. Jester was married, November 27, 1851, to Rachel D., daughter of Jeremiah Webb, of Cedar Creek hundred. Their chil- dren are: 1. Ann E., married D. HI. Reed, a merchant at Ellendale, Del .; II. Mary C., married S. E. Reed, manufacturer, Ellendale; III. Sarah E., married E. F. Whitney, a farmer of Cedar Creek hundred; IV. Emma II. Mrs. Jester died May 11, 1897, aged six- ty-three.

BRADBURY MORGAN, P. O. Lincoln, Sussex county, Del., son of Uriah T. and Eli- za (Wallace) Morgan, was born in Nanticoke hundred, Sussex county, Del., February 1, 1846.

Mr. Morgan's grandfather, Benjamin Mor- gan, farmer and house carpenter, was born in Sussex county, Del., where he devoted his life to the cultivation of the soil. " He lived to celebrate his ninety-seventh birthday. ITis son, Uriah T. Morgan, father of Bradbury Morgan, was born in Seaford, Sussex county, Del., December 8, 1806. Mr. Morgan learn- ed carpentry, but afterwards turned his atten- tion to husbandry. He was a life-long Demo- erat, actively interesed in the affairs of the county. U'riah T. Morgan was married to Eliza Wallace. Their children are: I. William W., deceased; II. Benjamin, a farmer of Nan- ticoke hundred, Sussex county, Del .; III. Mary E. (Mrs. James Shepherd), of Cedar Creek hundred; IV. Uriah T., ship builder, ( amden, N. J .; V. Francis M .; VI. Bethel; VII. Bradbury; VIII. Alice (Mrs. Henry Marvel), of Milford, Del .; IX. Roderick, de- ceased. Mrs. Morgan died in 1855. Mr. Mor- gan died at his home in Sussex county, De- comber 8, 1886.

Bradbury Morgan was educated in the pub- lic schools of Cedar Creek hundred. He re- mained at home working on the homestead and learning practical farming under his father's careful supervision. When he was twenty-two he left home, and after working for two years as a farm laborer, began farm- ing on his own account. For twenty-six years Mr. Morgan cultivated rented land. Indus- try, frugality and good judgment brought him financial success. In February, 1895, he pur-

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chased his present home, a farm of 50 acres situated a-half mile southwest of Lincoln, Del. Ile has greatly improved his property, which is now in excellent condition. In 1897 Mr. Morgan rebuilt his home, making it a model farm house.

Bradbury Morgan was married to Rachel A., daughter of William R. and Sarah A. (Cloverdale) Hickman, of Cedar Creek hun- dred. Their children are: I. Eliza J. (Mrs. Nathaniel Coverdale), of Cedar Creek hun- dred; II. Sarah 1 .; III. Joseph II .; IV. Evelyn E .; V. Aaron M .; VI. William B .; VII. Hubbard; VIII. Rachel A. Mr. Mor- gan and his wife are members of the M. E. church.

JAMES BAYARD DEPUTY, P. O. Lin- coln, Sussex county, Del., son of Solomon and Eliza J. (Sharp) Deputy, was born on the homestead in Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex county, Del., March 15, 1831.

Mr. Deputy's great-grandfather was Eunus Deputy, who took up land in Delaware, which he cultivated until the time of his death. His children are: I. Jeremiah; II. Sylvester; III. Mary; IV. Hester; V. Rachel; VI. Solomon. Ilis eldest son, Jeremiah Deputy, was born in Sussex county, and in 1777 purchased the homestead on which his grandson, James Bay- ard Deputy, now resides. He devoted his time to improving this property, on which he spent the remainder of his life. Jeremiah Deputy was married to Jemima Fatman. Their chil- drenare: I. Jemima; II. Hester: III. Solomon. Jeremiah Deputy died at his home in Sussex county, May 18, 1845, aged sixty-eight; his widow died September 25, 1855, aged seven- ty-four. Solomon Deputy, their youngest son, was born in Sussex county, Del., September 8, 1808. He inherited the homestead, and devoted all his energies to its cultivation and improvement. Solomon Deputy was married to Eliza J., daughter of Job Sharp. They have one child, James Bayard. Solomon De- puty died at his home in Sussex county in 1832; his wife died in 1831.

James Bayard Deputy was educated in the public schools of Cedar Creek hundred. He has spent his whole life on the homestead, a farm of 200 acres, situated three miles south- west of Lincoln, Del. Mr. Deputy is a sei- entifie farmer, progressive and enterprising, and has paid great attention to raising choice

fruits. By careful study and experiment he has discovered the varieties best adapted to the soil and climate, and is well repaid for all the trouble and expense. He has now 5,000 peach trees, all in excellent condition, and yielding large crops. Besides the homestead, Mr. De- puty owns two other farms in Cedar Creek hundred, one of 200 acres and one of 90 acres, of arable land, well' improved and under care- ful cultivation. His good judgment and in- telligence are well-known and appreciated by his fellow-citizens, who have called upon him to serve as elerk of the board of school com- missioners and as commissioner of roads.

James Bayard Deputy was married, June 1, 1853, to Nancy, daughter of John Nutter, of Cedar Creek hundred. Their children are: I. Solomon, a farmer of Cedar Creek hundred; II. Jeremiah W., a farmer of Cedar Creek hundred; III. Eliza J. (Mrs. D. H. Reed), of Ellendale, Del .; IV. Wilbert B., a farmer, of Cedar Creek hundred; V. Annie B. (Mrs. Charles Gere), of Cedar Creek hundred; VI. John J .; VII. Mary E., died aged nineteen.

GEORGE HENRY JOHNSON, Lincoln, Sussex county, Del., son of Alexander and Sarah (Macklin) Johnson, was born in Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex county, Del., May 4, 1839.

Mr. Johnson's grandfather, Alexander Jolison, who was a native of Delaware, had five sons: I. Samuel; II. David; III. Alex- ander, 2; IV. Joshua; V. Benjamin. Alex- ander Johnson, 2, farmer and wheelwright, was born in Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex county, Del., March 16, 1807. He was mar- ried to Sarah Macklin. Their children are: I. George H .; II. Benjamin, a farmer in Cedar Creek hundred; III. Alexander, a farmer, in Kent county, Del .; IV. Mark J., died aged twenty-one; V. William C., a blacksmith in Cedar Creek hundred. Alex- ander Johnson died at his home in Sussex county, Del., April 6, 1886; his wife died October 31, 1879, aged sixty-two.

George Heury Johnson received a good education in the schools of Cedar Creek hun- dred, and at eighteen learned carpentry. After working at his trade for fifteen years, Mr. Johnson abandoned it and became a black- sinith and wheelwright. He found employ- ment for five years, the last two years at Slaughter's Neck. In 1880 he removed to

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Lincoln, Del., and opened an establishment of his own. His promptness and skill soon brought him custom; his forge is never idle, and his business is large and lucrative. He is a progressive business man, and besides his work in the smithy, owns and manages a fruit and truck farm. Mr. Johnson is a Republi- can, actively interested in all the affairs of the county, and has served on the board of school directors for his district.

George Henry Johnson was married March 10, 1864, to Sarah T., daughter of George Le Compt, of Cedar Creek hundred. Their children are: I. Laura (Mrs. John Carter), of Wilmington, Del .; II. Adeline (Mrs. W. F. Webb), of Milford, Del .; III. Sarah C., deceased; IV. George B., salesman, Milwau- kee, Wis .; V. Richard, telegraph operator, Wilmington, Del .; VI. Blanche D .; VII. Mark G .; VIII. Nellie B. Mr. Johnson and his wife are members of the M. E. cuhrch.

ISAAC EUGENE SOUTHARD, P. O. Lincoln, Sussex county, Del., son of Stephen S. and Sarah (Shields) Sonthard, was born at Wilmington, New Castle county, Del., Sep- tember 12, 1845.

Isaac E. Southard received his education at Theodore Hyatt's Military Academy in Wilmington. He studied pharmacy with II. R. Bringhurst, and in 1863 opened a drug store on the corner of Front and West streets, Wilmington. In 1865 Mr. Southard sold his store and removed to the south, but soon re- turned to the north, and after working for some time in Philadelphia, Pa., settled at Lin- coln, Del., where he engaged in mercantile pursuits. Two years afterward he purchased his present home, a farm of eighty-seven acres, and turned his attention to husbandry. Mr. Sonthard is an enterprising and scientific farmer, and is very successful in raising choice fruit. He has studied the needs of different varieties, and by planting only those to which his soil is especially adapted has scenred alumdant crops without sacrificing quality to quantity. During the War of the Rebellion, Mr. Southard fought in defense of his coun- try, enlisting in Company D, Seventh Dela- ware Vohmteer Infantry, for a term of thirty days. He is a Republican, actively interested in local affairs, and a member of the G. A. R.

Isaac E. Southard was married, September 29, 1868, to Phebe, daughter of Amos Carter,

of Wilmington, Del. Their children are: I. Charles A., died aged three years; II. Sarah (Mrs. William R. Risler), of Lincoln, Del .; III. Henry (., of Lincoln; IV. Isaac E., Jr., telegraph operator for the P., W. & B. R. R., at Stanton, Del. Mrs. Sonthard died October 30, 1896, aged forty-seven.

GEORGE HENRY CONDIFF, P. O. Milford, Sussex county, Del., son of Griffin and Mary ( Harris) Condiff, was born in Vir- ginia, October 2, 1853.

Griffin HI. Condiff was born in Virginia in 1810. Ile devoted his attention to agricul- ture, and has spent his whole life on the farm on which he now resides. Griffin II. Condiff was married three times. His first wife was Mary Harris. Their children are: I. Henry, deceased; II. George II .; III. Emma (Mrs. William Reynolds), of Philadelphia, Pa .; IV. Ida (Mrs. Sanders Smith), of Philadelphia, Pa .; V. Ada (Mrs. Henry Berdymyer), of Philadelphia. Mrs. Mary (Harris) Condiff died in 1868.

George Henry Condiff never attended school even for one day. When he was only eleven years old, he shipped as cook on a sail- ing vessel, and being a bright, active lad, soon learned to make himself useful in all parts of the vessel. Thirty-one years of his life were spent on the ocean. After serving as a cook for five years he sailed before the mast, and three years afterwards bought a half interest in a vessel and became captain. During the years at sea the place which he called home was Camden, N. J., where he still owns several houses. In April, 1895, Captain Condiff sold his interest in the vessel which he commanded, abandoned a sailor's life, and removing to Delaware, purchased his present home, a fer- tile farm of 55 acres, situated two and a half miles south of Milford. Mr. Condiff is a sue- cessful farmer and has improved his property by planting orchards of fine fruit trees; large crops of choice fruit amply reward him for the care and money invested. Mr. Comdiff is interested in political affairs, but is not a partisan, and votes independently. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

George Henry Condiff was married, March 2, 1×74, to Amanda M., daughter of John Neill, of Philadelphia, Pa. Their children are: I. George H., Jr. farmer. Chester count-

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ty, Pa .; II. Blanche M .; III. Darlington; IV. Dora; V. Verna. Mr. Condiff, his wife and family are members of the M. E. church.

EPHRAIM JEFFERSON, P. O. Milford, Sussex county, Del., son of Elihu and Eliza .1. (Ennis) Jefferson, was born at Leipsic, Kent county, Del., January 3, 1844.

Ephraim Jefferson's grandfather, John Jeff- erson, was a native of Delaware. His son, Elilm Jefferson, father of Ephraim Jefferson, was born in Kent county, Del., February 28, 1811. Mr. Jefferson was a wheelwright, and also owned and cultivated a farm in his native state. Elihu Jefferson was married to Eliza A. Ennis. Their children are: I. Rebecca 1., died in infancy; II. John P., died in infancy; III. Samuel E., deceased; IV. Susan E. ( Mrs. Richard Cooper), of Little Creek hundred, Kent county, Del .; V. Ephraim; VI. Letitia R. (Mrs. James D. Boggs), of Dover, Del .; VII. Emily R., widow of Isaac Ferris, of Smyrna, Del .; VIII. John P., farmer, resides near Cheswold, Kent county, Del .; IX. Joseph R., farmer, Smyrna, Del .; X. Elihu, deceased; XI. Sarah, deceased. Elihu Jefferson died January 20, 1895; his wife died August 12, 1885.

Ephraim Jefferson was educated in the pub- lic schools of his native state. In August, 1862, at the age of eighteen, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Delaware Volunteer In- fantry, and served until the close of the war. He took part in many battles, among them those of Cold Harbor and Petersburg, and was inustored out of service at Arlington Heights in June, 1865. Returning to Delaware, Mr. Jefferson rented a farm in Kent county, but after cultivating it for three years removed to Wilmington, Del., where he was in the em- ploy of Pusey, Jones & Company. After leaving Wilmington, he worked as a farm laborer, and at the end of eighteen months ho- gan traveling with a confectioner's wagon, selling through the State. This enterprise was successful, and at the end of eight years Mr. Jefferson was able to open a bakery at Middletown, Del. Two years afterwards, Sep- tomber 1, 1881, he purchased his present home, a farm of 112 acres, situated three and one half miles southwest of Milford, Del. Mr. Jefferson is an able and successful business man, interested in all the affairs of the coun-

ty, and has served one term on the board of school commissioners of Sussex county.

Ephraim Jefferson was married, November 22, 1866, to Mary S., daughter of Jacob M. Ilill, of Kent county, Del. Their children are: I. Elihn E .; II. India L .; III. Anna L. (Mrs. Walter Harrison), of Scranton, Pa. Mr. Jefferson and his wife are members of the Lincoln M. E. church.

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Biographical and genealogical history of the state of Delaware, Vol. II, Part 25

Author: Runk, J.M. & Co Publication date: 1899 Publisher: Chambersburg, Pa. Number of Pages: 1500

Author: Runk, J.M. & Co
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chambersburg, Pa.
Number of Pages: 1500