Seventh Generation

535. Thomas Cory^1,26 was born on 29 Mar 1810 in Tuscarawas Co, OH. He died on 28 May 1856 in Crawford Co, OH. Thomas Cory, son of Aaron, was a native of Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, and was born in 1810. When 9 years old, he, together with his parents, moved to Richland Co., Ohio. He married Esther Brown, and to them were born the following family Mary E., Thomas C., James E., Robert W., Hugh M., Sarah E., and Susan N. Mary is the wife of James Morrow, and lives in Auburn Township; Thomas C. resides in Kansas, his wife was Leona Comstock: James E. and Hugh M. are both single and reside in their native township: Robert W. is a prominent citizen in Lykens Township, and is the husband of Abigail Purky: Sarah is the wife of Henry C. Martin, and resides in Montgomery Co., Kan., and Susan is the wife of John Morrow, whose biography accompanies this work. As far back as can be traced, we find the Cory family to he one of more than ordinary intelligence and enterprise. We first notice Aaron Cory, who, braving the wilds of an unexplored wilderness, emigrated to the interior of Ohio when it was but a Territory, in 1814-15, he settled in Wayne and Richland Cos. Thomas Cory imbibed much of his father's energy of character and upright and honorable dealings with his neighbors. He was an influential man and had the respect and confidence of his fellow-men, He was deeply beloved by his family and, when he died which event occurred in 1856 - his death was greatly deplored by the neighborhood, and especially by his devoted wife and family. His wife died during the spring, of 1865. The children of Thomas and Esther (Brown) Cory are all living and all are prominent and respected citizens in their respective localities.

Thomas Cory and Esther G Brown were married on 5 Apr 1835 in Waynesburg, Crawford Co, OH. Esther G Brown¹ (daughter of James Brown and Mary Getting) was born on 22 Mar 1808 in Nescopeck, Luzerne Co, PA. She died on 11 Mar 1866 in New Washington, Crawford Co, OH. Thomas Cory and Esther G Brown had the following children:

+1265	i.	Mary Elizabeth Cory.
+1266	ii.	Thomas Cantwell Cory.
1267	iii.	Hon. James Enos Cory1,26 was born on 1 Sep 1840 in New Washington, Crawford Co, OH. He died in 1923 in Crawford Co, OH. BIOGRAPHY HON. JAMES E. CORY, carpenter and joiner: is a native of Cranberry Township, and was born in September 1840. He is a son of Thomas and Esther (Brown) Cory and grandson of Aaron and Elizabeth (McGuire) Cory, who came to Cranberry Township in 1826. James E. Cory was reared on his father's farm in Cranberry Township, when he received a good education. During the fall of 1879, the people of Crawford Co., recognizing his ability, selected him to represent them in their State Legislature, which he did to the credit of his county. Mr. Cory is also a member of the Board of County Examiners and has been for the past four years. According to custom. Mr. Cory will at least represent the people of Crawford Co., at Columbus another term, as he gave excellent satisfaction while there before. Mr. Cory is single and makes his home in New Washington. He is a successful carpenter and an intelligent gentleman. James attended an old log cabin school house, common in those days. After completing his schooling he became a teacher. He worked on the farm or as a carpenter during his off times and vacations. He was a member of the Crawford Co school examiners for five years, resigning in 1880. In 1879 he was elected to represent Crawford Co. in the State Legislature, re-elected in 1881. He was the author of several legislative enactments. For several years he dealt in oil and gas lands and leases in western Ohio and eastern Indiana. In 1895 organized a co-operative printing company, of which he was chosen president. he published "The News", the first morning news paper in Marion, Indiana. James was and is one of the first and foremost respected Cory family historians. We all, to this day, use and refer to his findings. A lot of the information in this book is from his unpublished manuscript, that is on file in the Mormon Church Archives.
+1268	iv.	Robert Wilson Cory.
+1269	v.	Hugh McGuire Cory.
+1270	vi.	Sarah Eleanor Cory.
+1271	vii.	Susan Naomi Cory.