LaBAW-J.C. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

J. C. La Baw, farmer, Veedersburg, is a son of Benjamin E. and Phoebe (Crane) LaBaw. The former is a native of Warren county, Ohio, born in 1803, and is the son of David D. LaBaw. Benjamin remained in Ohio until 1827, when he emigrated to Fountain county. His wife was also a native of Ohio, and daughter of Jonathan Crane, one of Fountain county's pioneers. Phoebe, wife of Benjamin, died in 1848, aged forty-two years, leaving ten children, seven of whom are yet living: T. C., Simon B., John, Lewis, Elijah, Jenny, and Sarah. He was married a second time, to Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Asa Smith, an early pioneer of Fountain county. She died, leaving seven children, three of whom arc now living: Alonzo, Ellen, and Alice. He was married a third time, to Eliza E. Airhart, by whom he had two children, both deceased. Benjamin LaBaw settled in Shawnee township, where he died in 1868. He was a very highly respected citizen, whose kindness will be long remembered by many of the citizens of Fountain county. His son, J. C. LaBaw, now lives in Van Buren township. He was married November 14, 1848, to Christina Brown, daughter of Jacob and Susan Brown. J. C. LaBaw by this marriage has eight children, six living: Benjamin, Mary A., Susan R., Cora L., Jacob, Louellen, Josiah, and the last not named. J. C. was born in 1838, his wife in 1840, both of Fountain county. He has a fine farm of 186 acres, all under fence and fairly stocked. He received his education in the log school-house, while sitting upon rude seats made of rails. He is a Mason, of Veedersburg Lodge, No. 491. He and his wife are members of the New Light Christian Church, at Osborn's chapel.