Pound, Seth

SETH POUND, farmer, P.O. Lincolnville, was born in Erie County, N.Y., October 17, 1832; son of Joseph and Rachel Pound, who were early settlers of that county, the former of whom died there in 1867; the latter resides on the old family homestead, aged seventy-nine years. Of their twelve children, ten are now living. Our subject has been twice married; on first occasion June 1, 1852, to Maria Cox, who died June 2, 1856, leaving one son— John. Mr. Pound then married, January 16, 1859, Elizabeth Cox, and by this union has one daughter— Mrs. Dora Loomis. He settled in Bloomfield Township, this county, in 1862, and by industry and good management has built up a comfortable farm property. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church, of which he is a Trustee and class leader. In 1863, while in camp at Pittsburgh and on his way to the seat of war, Mr. Pound met with an accident, whereby he lost a part of two fingers of the right hand, which resulted in his being honorably discharged from the service. He has been a life-long Republican.