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    1. Rootsweb Strikes it Rich: We find Eliza and son, Darius Varney Buxton-
    2. Buxton, Eliza (nee Varney) Nov 2 1803 to 23 Sept 1873 (HART) mother of Darius, wife (widow) of Daniel Buxton, who came to Gallia County 1822, started milling business at Kyger, OH. (They were from Chittenden Co., Westford, VT.) In about 1835, Daniel was killed in an accident and Eliza married second Jacob Hart in Meigs Co., OH. Buxton, Darius Varney 12 Sept 1830- 11 April 1890 came to Mason co 1870 built four-story mill and dam on 13 Mile Creek at Waterloo in 1872, the first dam built straight across the creek, it was soon washed away by the swift waters. Darius built a second dam, which was curved, the stones being wedged one against the other. This dam remains in place today, 100 years later. Children of Darius Varney Buxton and Sarah Samantha Bradbury were Disa, Perry, Mary Agnes, Charles, Wilfred, Walter and Arthur Varney. Thanks to Merry Ann Pierson and also Nan Clay for these rich discoveries!!! Donald L. Armstrong [email protected] (Don Armstrong) 119 West Todd Street Frankfort, KY 40601-2825 (502) 227-4297

    05/11/2001 03:17:21