Biography of Nelson Tway
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 985
NELSON TWAY, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Jefferson Township, Madison County, January 29, 1836. He is the son of Samuel and Nancy (Hurst) Tway, natives of Ohio, of English descent. His grandparents were natives of New Jersey and Maryland. Our subject received his education in Indiana, where his father resided for a time. He chose farming for an occupation, and has devoted his life to it. In 1862 he enlisted in the Seventh Ohio Volunteers and served until the close of the war, participating in all the engagements his regiment was in. He was married in 1861 to Miss Fulzell a daughter of Reuben Fulzell, of Marysville, Ohio. They have four children, viz., Mary, Charles, Reuben and Harry. Mrs. Tway is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Tway is a Republican in politics, and has served his district in the
capacity of School Director.
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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
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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