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Centennial History of Coshocton Co., Ohio by William J. Bahmer Volume II, 1909, pp. 232-233 William L. Marquand

Biography of William L. Marquand from the Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio by William J. Bahmer, Volume II, 1909, pp. 232-233.

William L. Marquand owns and operates a well improved farm of three hundred and thirty-five acres in Virginia township, which stands as a monument to this thrift and enterprise. He is a native son of this township, born January 26, 1841, on the farm which is today his home. His father, Charles Marquand, was born on the Isle of Guernsey, France, and came to America with his parents when a lad of eight years, their residence here dating from the early part of the eighteenth century. The mother, who was born the maiden name of Elizabeth Downing, was a native a Delaware.

William Marquand is one of a family of nine children, of whom five still survive. He was reared on the home farm, early becoming familiar with all the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist, while during the winter months he pursed his studies in the district schools. His advantages in this direction, however were somewhat meager. At the time of the Civil war he offered his services to the government, enlisting in July, 1862, as a member of Company F, Ninety-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving under General Sherman. He took part in many of the hard fought engagements of the war and also in the Atlanta campaign. During three years� service he was never wounded but was ill in the hospital for six weeks. He was mustered out in June, 1865, at Nashville, Tennessee, having made a most creditable military record.

When his services were no longer needed at the front, Mr. Marquand returned to his home in Coshocton county and resumed agricultural pursuits, which has been his occupation to the present time. He now has three hundred and thirty-five acres of well improved and valuable land, situated in Virginia township, and is engaged in general farming and stock-raising, both branches of his business proving a profitable source of revenue to him.

Mr. Marquand was married September 12, 1867, the lady of his choice being Miss Elizabeth Kreider, a daughter of George and Martha (Cave) Kreider. Four children grace this union: Della, now the wife of Beal A. Adams, a farmer of Tuscarawas township; Jay; Eura; and Ward.

Mr. Marquand is a republican in his political views and affiliations and takes a deep and active interest in public affairs. He served as trustee of Virginia township for three years and for one term was land appraiser, while for several years he has acted as school director. He is a progressive and prosperous citizen, active in every movement calculated to advance the best interests of the community. There is no blot or stain of dishonor upon his name and this can be said after a long business and public life.

Contributed by:
Lynette Edsall

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