Stephen F. Dawson, who follows farming on a finely improved tract of

land comprising three hundred and twenty-five acres, situated in

Franklin twonship, occupies one of the finest country homes in the

Muskingum valley. He is a native son of Coshocton county, born

November 29, 1856, in Virginia township, a son of Moses and Sarah

(Wright) Dawosn, who were likewise natives of this county, where the

father engaged in general agricultural pursuits.

Stephen F. Dawson acquired his education in the district schools near

his father's home, attending these during the winter months, while

in the summer seasons he assisted in the cultivation and care of the

crops. When he began life on his own account he engaged in farming

near the old homestead property and in 1883 purchased the farm on which

he now makes his home. This tract iswell improved with substantial

outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock, while the home is

one of the most beautiful of modern residences in the entire Muskingum

valley. Mr. Dawson gives his time and attention to general farming

and in his work is meeting with unbounded success.

Mr. Dawosn established a home of his own when, on the 31st of October,

1870, he led to the marriage altar Miss Alice Miller, a daughter of

Charles and Margaret (Miller) Miller. She has proved to her husband

a faithful companion and helpmate and by her marriage has become the

mother of four children: Charles; Lina, now the wife of William

Ehrich, associate editor of the Zanesville Times-Recorder; Grace;

and Earl.

Mr. Dawson is a democrat in his political views and affiliations and

he takes a very active interest in public affairs. In November, 1891,

he was elected treasurer of Coshocton county and through reelection

served four years. He then served for one year as deputy county

treasurer and during this term resided in Coshocton. He has also

filled the office of township trustee, justice of the peace and has

served on the Conesville district school board. His record in public

service has been one of unremitting and tireless toil nad has been

in the interest of the people. His religious fait is indicated by his

membership in the Christian church. He is numbered among the leading,

influential and honored citizens of Coshocton county. In every official

capacity in which he has served he has been faithful in the trust

reposed in him and this is the best recommendation any man can have for

future reference.

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