Nathan Disbrow (also known as William Nathan Disbrow) was the son of Jacob C. Disbrow and Anna Jolley. Nathan married Mary on May 7, 1840 in Williams Co. Ohio. Nathan Disbrow is among my earliest ancestors to arrive in Williams Co. Ohio, settling in Superior twp. in 1839.
From 'County of Williams, Ohio' (Goodspeed & Blanchard, 1882). Pages 745 and 746:
"NATHAN DISBROW was born in Fayette, Seneca Co., N.Y., February 24, 1813, and is one of six children born to Jacob and Anna (Jolley) Disbrow. The early portion of Nathan's life was passed on the farm, consequently he received but a meager education. His parents moved to Allegany County, N.Y., and thence to Canada, where our subject remained until 1838, when he went to Huron County, N.Y., then came to Williams County, where he purchased land and removed to Superior Township in 1839. In 1840, he disposed of this land and removed to that which he now occupies. There were then no improvements, and he was obliged to clear a space to build a cabin 16X16, in which he lived a number of years. The forest was filled with wild beasts, whose howlings could be heard nearly all night; these animals preyed upon their sheep. It took two days to reach the mill, and their nearest post office was Pulaski. He was married, May 7, 1840, to Mary Leach, who came to this county in 1839. Their family has numbered seven, three of whom survive - Jacob, William and Minerva. Mr. and Mrs. Disbrow have been members of the Baptist Church for more than forty years. Mrs. Disbrow tells how she crossed the St. Joseph River, the only gangway being a fallen tree, by watching the movements of a coon. Many early settlers will appreciate this."
From 'County of Williams, Ohio' (Goodspeed & Blanchard, 1882). Pages 745 and 746:
"NATHAN DISBROW was born in Fayette, Seneca Co., N.Y., February 24, 1813, and is one of six children born to Jacob and Anna (Jolley) Disbrow. The early portion of Nathan's life was passed on the farm, consequently he received but a meager education. His parents moved to Allegany County, N.Y., and thence to Canada, where our subject remained until 1838, when he went to Huron County, N.Y., then came to Williams County, where he purchased land and removed to Superior Township in 1839. In 1840, he disposed of this land and removed to that which he now occupies. There were then no improvements, and he was obliged to clear a space to build a cabin 16X16, in which he lived a number of years. The forest was filled with wild beasts, whose howlings could be heard nearly all night; these animals preyed upon their sheep. It took two days to reach the mill, and their nearest post office was Pulaski. He was married, May 7, 1840, to Mary Leach, who came to this county in 1839. Their family has numbered seven, three of whom survive - Jacob, William and Minerva. Mr. and Mrs. Disbrow have been members of the Baptist Church for more than forty years. Mrs. Disbrow tells how she crossed the St. Joseph River, the only gangway being a fallen tree, by watching the movements of a coon. Many early settlers will appreciate this."
Nathan Disbrow (also known as William Nathan Disbrow) was the son of Jacob C. Disbrow and Anna Jolley. Nathan married Mary on May 7, 1840 in Williams Co. Ohio. Nathan Disbrow is among my earliest ancestors to arrive in Williams Co. Ohio, settling in Superior twp. in 1839.
From 'County of Williams, Ohio' (Goodspeed & Blanchard, 1882). Pages 745 and 746:
"NATHAN DISBROW was born in Fayette, Seneca Co., N.Y., February 24, 1813, and is one of six children born to Jacob and Anna (Jolley) Disbrow. The early portion of Nathan's life was passed on the farm, consequently he received but a meager education. His parents moved to Allegany County, N.Y., and thence to Canada, where our subject remained until 1838, when he went to Huron County, N.Y., then came to Williams County, where he purchased land and removed to Superior Township in 1839. In 1840, he disposed of this land and removed to that which he now occupies. There were then no improvements, and he was obliged to clear a space to build a cabin 16X16, in which he lived a number of years. The forest was filled with wild beasts, whose howlings could be heard nearly all night; these animals preyed upon their sheep. It took two days to reach the mill, and their nearest post office was Pulaski. He was married, May 7, 1840, to Mary Leach, who came to this county in 1839. Their family has numbered seven, three of whom survive - Jacob, William and Minerva. Mr. and Mrs. Disbrow have been members of the Baptist Church for more than forty years. Mrs. Disbrow tells how she crossed the St. Joseph River, the only gangway being a fallen tree, by watching the movements of a coon. Many early settlers will appreciate this."
From 'County of Williams, Ohio' (Goodspeed & Blanchard, 1882). Pages 745 and 746:
"NATHAN DISBROW was born in Fayette, Seneca Co., N.Y., February 24, 1813, and is one of six children born to Jacob and Anna (Jolley) Disbrow. The early portion of Nathan's life was passed on the farm, consequently he received but a meager education. His parents moved to Allegany County, N.Y., and thence to Canada, where our subject remained until 1838, when he went to Huron County, N.Y., then came to Williams County, where he purchased land and removed to Superior Township in 1839. In 1840, he disposed of this land and removed to that which he now occupies. There were then no improvements, and he was obliged to clear a space to build a cabin 16X16, in which he lived a number of years. The forest was filled with wild beasts, whose howlings could be heard nearly all night; these animals preyed upon their sheep. It took two days to reach the mill, and their nearest post office was Pulaski. He was married, May 7, 1840, to Mary Leach, who came to this county in 1839. Their family has numbered seven, three of whom survive - Jacob, William and Minerva. Mr. and Mrs. Disbrow have been members of the Baptist Church for more than forty years. Mrs. Disbrow tells how she crossed the St. Joseph River, the only gangway being a fallen tree, by watching the movements of a coon. Many early settlers will appreciate this."
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