Biography of G. W. Prugh
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1007
G. W. PRUGH, farmer, P. O. West Jefferson, is a grandson of George W. Prugh, who emigrated from Maryland to Deer Creek, in Somerford Township, Madison County, Ohio, in 1812, where he and wife both died. Of their eight children, Samuel, the father of George W., was the second, and from one year old, lived in Madison County, where he now resides. Of his thirteen children, George W. is the fifth, and a brother to S. M. Prugh, County Auditor. George W. is a native of Somerford Township, where he was born in 1842. He matured on his father's farm, and has through life followed agricultural pursuits, save three years spent in the late war. He enlisted, in 1862, in Company B., Ninety-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Richmond, Ky., Jackson, Miss., Vicksburg, siege of Jackson, and many others, and lastly, in the battle of Guntown, Miss., or, as historically known, Brice's Cross Road, where he was captured, and subsequently lived six months in the Andersonville Prison, and three months in other rebel prisons. He was one of the few fortunate ones who lived and returned home uninjured at the close of the war. He was married, in 1869, to Martha A. Heffley, and has two children – Addie and Charley. Mr. Prugh is one of the well-to-do farmers of Jefferson Township, and has 110 acres of well-improved land.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
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or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
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Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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