EDWARD SCOFIELD BUDD
(deceased) was born in Sharon February 1, 1809, and was a son of
William and Drucilla Budd. He grew up and married, December 29, 1829,
Mary Willson, a native of Brookfield, Ohio, born December 3, 1814. Soon
after marriage they removed to Hickory Township, and in 1841 to
Brookfield, Ohio. In 1857 they went to Edina, Knox Co., Mo., returning
to Sharon in 1863. On the breaking out of the Rebellion Mr. Budd raised
an independent regiment of volunteer cavalry for service as militia in
the State of Missouri, which he commanded until early in 1863, when
sickness compelled him to retire from active duty. After his return to
Sharon be remained there until his death, which occurred October 21,
1886. His widow is still a resident of the borough. While living in
Trumbull County, Ohio, Mr. Budd served as justice of the peace nine
years, and one term as sheriff. He also served as justice of the peace
in Sharon one term. Politically he was a Republican, and a member of
the Baptist Church, to which denomination his widow also belongs. They
were the parents of the following children: James D., William, Jane
(deceased), Mary A. (deceased), Edward W., Eliza (deceased), Samuel
(deceased), Warren (deceased), John, Sarah E. and Benjamin F.
Source: History of Mercer County, 1888, page 711 |
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