Simon H. Darst 1845-1928

Simon H. Darst (1845-1928), the son of Jacob Darst (1821-1909), like his father served during the Cival War ... the following was also published in the 1884 Illustrated History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

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GOSHEN TOWNSHIP

Simon H. Darst, merchant, Blake's Mills, P.O. New Philadelphia, was born July 3, 1845, in that town, then called Lockport, and is a son of Jacob Darst. He was brought up and received his education in his native town.

He enlisted December 12, 1861, in Company C, Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Army of Tennessee. He took part in the battles of Iuka, Corinth and Jackson, all in Mississippi, the siege of Vicksburg, and the battle of Mission Ridge. In the last battle, our subject was taken prisoner, and was confined at Belle Island four months, at Andersonville seven months, and Florence, S.C., four months. Being paroled, he received a furlough home for thirty days, after which he returned to the seat of war, and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio (his time having expired), April 20, 1865.

After his return, he worked on the canal until 1872, when he entered into partnership with Frederick Graff as merchant in Blake's Mills, where he has remained ever since. He was united in marriage, in 1870, with Mary J. Plotts, of Uhrichsville, Ohio. To this union one child has been born - Harry.

Our subject is a member of the order of Knights of Pythias. In politics, he is a Democrat.