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THOMAS VORE, farmer and miller; P. O. West Milton; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., in the year 1819; he is a son of Joseph and Rebecca Vore, who were born in Pennsylvania, in which State they were married and resided until 1824 or 1825, when they removed to this county, in which they made a permanent home until their decease; he died in 1826, when in middle-age; she survived her husband a few years, and died at 40 years of age; they were parents of nine children, six of whom are living, viz., Joseph, Isaac, William, Elizabeth, Thomas and Peter. The deceased are Mary A., Rebecca and Susan A. Our subject was reared on a farm, on which he labored until he was 18 years of age, at which time he engaged in carpentering and cabinet-making, which trades he followed till 1843, when he was married to Susanna Fouts; to them have been born eight children, of whom three are living, viz., Sarah E., now Mrs. Edwin Eby; Thomas A. and Elmer E.; the deceased are Alvin E., Harriet R., Mary J., William H. and John C. After his marriage, he engaged in farming on the east side of the river, working on rented land for six years, making enough in the meantime to purchase 81 acres of land, and, about this time his wife came in possession of 81 acres more, from her father’s estate; he afterward purchased 165 acres, which made a very large and remunerative farm. Desiring a different field in which to operate, he exchanged 180 acres of his land for a fine mill property, situated a little south of Milton, which he still owns, but is operated by different parties; his home farm is in excellent condition and finely improved; he informs us 7 acres of his wheat of the crop of 1879 yielded fifty bushels per acre; he began life empty-handed, and, aside from the 81 acres inherited, the property is the fruit of his own labor. Mrs. V.’s parents, Henry and Elizabeth Fouts, were among the early settlers; her father was born in South Carolina, and came to this county in 1803; her mother was born here, and was a daughter of Fred Yount, who will receive a mention in this work; they were parents of five children, two of whom are living, viz., Aaron and Mrs. V.; the deceased are Milly, John C. and one in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Vore are exemplary members of the Christian Church, with which they have been connected for a number of years. He has been Trustee and School Director in the township for a number of years. On his home place is located a limekiln, in which is burned a good quality of lime.