Joseph Root (biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler


JOSEPH ROOT, tinner, was born in Miami County, Ohio in 1839.  In 1844, he removed to Montgomery County and lived there and in Darke County until 1853, from thence to Wabash County, Ind., where he remained until 1861, where he enlisted in the Eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving over four years.  In 1863, he was veteranized, serving in the Western Division; was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Vicksburg and Champion Hill.  After coming out of the army, he returned to Wabash County, and learned the tinner's trade.  In 1871, he emigrated to Kansas and located in Howard County, and took a claim on Section 22, Township 31, Range 11.  After living in this State five years, he came to Elk Falls, and the following year put up a tinshop and has followed the business since.  He was married in 1866, in Darke County, Ohio, to Miss Amelia Nowlin.  They have two sons--William and Phares.  He is a member of Rollins Post, No. 26, Grand Army of the Republic.

Note:  Joseph is buried in the Elk Falls Cemetery.  Below is a picture of his stone that is typical of the Civil War Veterans, giving only their name, rank, and the Infantry, with no vital dates.