Bazil D. Talbott was the son of Rev. Charles W. and Eliza (McMunn) Talbott, who settled in this county in 1855. The reverend gentleman was born in the state of Pennsylvania on September 28, 1791. He came to this county in 1855, and lived to the age of eighty-three years, his death occurring October 22, 1874.
He was pastor of the Methodist church, and he was married to Eliza McMunn on April 13, 1817. He served under General Buchanan in the war of 1812. Bazil D. Talbott was married in this county on October 25, 1858, to Sarah E. Lambert, who is a native of Lawrence County, born August 22, 1841.
Elias Lambert, the father of Mrs. Talbott, was born in this county on October 22, 1802. Her grandfather, Jonathan Lambert, was one of the first settlers of this county and served in the war of 1812. Elizabeth Powell, the mother of Mrs. Talbott, was born in the county of Greenup, Kentucky, on March 3, 1809, and died May 13, 1862. Elias Lambert died on July 14, 1855. The subject of this sketch was born in Washington County, Ohio, on August 26, 1830.
The following comprise his children:
- Charles E., born December 9, 1859, resides at home;
- William D., December 12, 1861, resides at home;
- Mary E., May 23, 1867, resides at home;
- Edgar C., November 13, 1869, resides at home;
- Susan G., October 30, 1874, died July 27, 1875;
- Harry E., December 16, 1879, died January 27, 1880;
- Lizzie B., May 3, 1881, resides at home.
Mr. Talbott resides in Perry township, where he is engaged in farming. His address is Sheridan Coal Works, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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