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Isaac Loos No history of Coshocton county would be complete without mention of the Loos family, for through more than three-quarters of a century the farm upon which our subject now resides has been owned by them. It was here that Isaac Loos was born October 6, 1830, the only living child of John and Catherine (Hager) Loos, both of whom are natives of Pennsylvania. His boyhood and youth were spent under the prenatal roof, and through the summer months he assisted in the work of the field, early becoming familiar with the arduous task of tilling the soil until crops were harvested in the late autumn. He acquired his education in a little log cabin schoolhouse with the puncheon floor and primitive furnishings, and the methods of instruction were very crude as compared with those of the present day. When twenty-five years of age he began farming for himself on a part of his father's land, and he still owns thirty acres of the old homestead which is now being operated by his son. For years he continued active in the work of the farm bringing his fields under a high state of cultivation and adding various important improvements to the place. But, now, at the age of seventy-eight years he is living retired, enjoying that rest which should always crown a long period of faithful and well directed labor. Mr. Loos was married in 1853 to Miss Sarah Magness who was born in Linton township, November 11, 1833, a daughter of George and Mary (Evans) Magness, who were natives of Pennsylvania. The father was a soldier of the war of 1812 and, being wounded in battle, his leg was amputated at the knee. Notwithstanding this handicap in a business career, he came to Coshocton at an early day and met with good success in his undertakings. As he prospered from year to year he added to his holdings, until he became the owner of an extensive and valuable tract of land. Unto him and his wife were born a daughter and son, the latter being a Fielding, a resident of California. The daughter is Mrs. Loos, who is now a most estimable old lady and one whom it is a pleasure to meet. Hers is an interesting history, for in her life there has been performed a remarkable cure. She was at one time a great sufferer from nervous trouble, and, in fact, her nerves were in such condition that she could not stand to hear anyone chop wood in the yard, while the crowing of a rooster near the house would cause her to scream, nor could she endure to have anyone walk in the house with their shoes on. She was cured by faith, through her prayers to and belief in God, and her cure was instantaneous. Again she experienced a remarkable recovery from physical ailment. Two years ago she fell and broke her limb in three places and is now entirely well. She is one to whom the name mother seems a fitting title, owing to the care and kindliness which mark her management of the household. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Loos there were born four children: Miss Alice Gardner, who is now living in Newark, Ohio; Fielding, of Coshocton; Samuel, at home; and Clayton, also of Coshocton. Both Mr. and Mrs. Loos are members of the Methodist Protestant church and are consistent church people, whose well spent lives have won for them high regard. He has always voted with the republican party, but has never sought nor desired office, preferring to give his attention to his business affairs. He has led a useful and active life, and now is one of the most respected among the venerable citizens of the community.
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