7. | Homer Eachus (2.Lydia2, 1.Hannah1) was born on 23 Nov 1821 in Edgmont, Pennsylvania, America; died on 27 Jul 1893 in Westtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania.; was buried in 1893 in Cumberland Cemetery, Media, Delaware.. Other Events:
- Baptism: Chester MM, Chester County, Pa
- Baptism: 1850, Edgmont
Notes:
Cincinnati MM 21 Aug 1845 Homer Jr received cert from Chester MM dated 1845. Will Filed 1893 Westtown,
homer died of Dropsy, 6 months
Homer Eachus son of Homer and Lydia M (Green) Eachus, received his education in the public schools of his native place, and at Josiah Hoopes Academy, in West Chester. After leaving school he engaged in the produce business in Cinncinatti, Ohio, where he remained three years, Upon his return to Delaware county he became a farmer, and in 1876, purchased a farm in Westtown township, Chester County, which he cultivated untill 1885, when he relinquished the management of the estate to his sons. Politically he was a Natiional Democrat, and was once nominated for county commissioner of Delaware county, but on account of the large Republican majority was defeated at the polls. He was a man much respected and trusted by his neighbours, and for twenty-one years served as president of the school board of his township. For a number of years he was connected with the farmers Insurance Company of Chester County.
Census Listings;
1850 Edgmont, Delaware, Pennsylvania, age 29. Farmer.
1880 Westtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Head, age 58 Farmer
Homer married Lydia Baker on 7 Oct 1848 in Edgemont. Lydia (daughter of Anthony Baker and Hannah Williamson) was born on 12 Apr 1824 in Edgmont, Pennsylvania, America; died on 29 Dec 1909 in Westtown, Chester County.; was buried in 1909 in Cumberland Cemetery, Media, Delaware.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. William Louis Eachus
was born on 14 Aug 1849 in Edgmont, Delaware, Pennsylvania, U.S.A; died on 2 Feb 1927 in Newton Square, Delaware County. Pa; was buried in 1927 in Cumberland Cemetery. Media, Delaware..
- 26. Hannah Mary Eachus
was born on 6 Dec 1850 in Edgemont, Delaware Co, Pa, USA; died on 2 Jul 1886 in Delaware, Pennsylvania; was buried in 1888 in Cumberland Cemetery, Media, Delaware,.
- 27. Lydia Elizabeth (Lizzie) Eachus
was born on 21 Nov 1852 in (in/of) Chester County, Pa. USA; died on 27 Mar 1887; was buried in Cumberland Cemetery, Media, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
- 28. Mahala E Eachus
was born on 15 Jan 1855 in Thornbury, Delaware Co, Pa; died in 1934 in Lynn, Randolph County, Indiana, USA; was buried in 1934 in Cumberland, Media, Delaware,.
- 29. Margaret M Eachus
was born on 15 Sep 1857 in Thornbury, Delaware Co; died on 26 Oct 1857.
- 30. Sarah Anna Eachus
was born on 31 Aug 1858 in Edgemont, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, U.S.; died in 1922 in Media, Delaware Couny, Pennsylvania. U.S.; was buried in 1922 in Cumberland Cemetery, Media, Delaware, U.S..
- 31. Antony Walter Eachus
was born on 28 Apr 1860 in Edgemont, Delaware Co, Pa; died on 20 May 1860.
- 32. Edward B Eachus
was born on 18 Mar 1862 in Edgmont, Delaware County, Pennsylvania USA; died on 28 Oct 1894 in Westtown, Pa; was buried in 1894 in Cumberland Cemetery, Media, Delaware.
- 33. George Washington Eachus
was born on 9 Apr 1865 in (in/of) Chester County, Pa. USA; died on 9 Sep 1865.
- 34. Emma J Eachus
was born on 6 Nov 1866 in Edgmont, Delware County, Pa. USA; died on 2 Oct 1898 in Delaware; was buried in 1898 in Cumberland Cemetery, Media, Delaware.
- 35. Elwin J Eachus
was born on 1 May 1868 in (in/of) Chester County, Pa. USA; died on 30 Oct 1868.
- 36. Selina Cox (Lena) Eachus
was born on 9 Mar 1870 in Cheyney, Delaware, Pennsylvania. USA; died on 19 Sep 1948 in Media, Delaware; was buried in 1948 in Bethlehem, United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thornton, Delaware.
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