Newton Co., IN Biography Newton County, Washington Township. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. GEORGE L. LOWE, son of Enoch and Susan S. (Nash) Lowe, was born in the state of Maine on June 27, 1826. His father and mother were also natives of Maine, the former born on June 26, 1786, the latter on July 10, 1788. The father was a farmer, and also engaged in the lumber trade. Our subject attended school until he was eighteen, then worked on the farm in the summer, and in the lumber business in the winter season, until he was twenty-one years of age. At this age eh embarked in the lumber trade for himself, and was engaged in it continuously for eighteen years. On August 15, 1847, he married Christina Ingersoll, who was born in Maine, August 4, 1827. Seven children were born to this union--Susie (deceased), Agnes (deceased), George E., Charles (deceased), Emma B., Myrtie R. and Allie M. Mr. Lowe remained in his native State until the year 1870, when he sold out and came to Washington Township, Newton County, and purchased a farm in Section l, and commenced again the life of a farmer. His wife died October 7, 1877; she was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On October 7, 1879, he married Minerva A. Smithyman, the widow of Benjamin Roadruck. She had two grown sons. His grandfather, John Lowe, was a soldier in the Revolution, and fought at the battles of Bunker Hill and Princeton. Our subject is a general farmer, and raises some stock; he is also a brick-maker and stone mason, having served his time at these trades in his native State. His wife is a member of the M.E. Church. Up to 1880, he was a Republican in politics, but since then a Greenbacker. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com