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HISTORY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO (1881) W. H. BEERS & CO.
Page 873 (Rush Township)
AMOS UNDERWOOD, general variety store, North Lewisburg; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio in 1823. He is a son of Joseph and Frances UNDERWOOD, who were probably born in New Jersey, and in an early day settled in Pennsylvania, and,
still later, located in the above county in Ohio, where they lived many years.
They removed to Stark Co., Ohio, where they now reside at advanced ages. Our subject labored in the mill till 15 years of age, at which time he went on the farm and remained three years; he then learned the gunsmith trade, which he did not follow long. He next learned the mason's trade in West Liberty, and afterward became partner to his boss, with whom he remained nine years, and then went to Whiteside Co., Ill., and ran a ferry on Rock River for eight months. He returned to Quincy, Ohio, and again resumed his trade (mason), but afterward came to North Lewisburg, and erected many of the fine brick structures which stand as monuments to his skill. After several years' of labor in North Lewisburg, he went to Michigan, where he enjoyed himself in hunting and recruiting his strength for several months, then returned to North Lewisburg, and engaged in his present business. He carries full stock, consisting of most everything usually found in any retail house.
In 1840, he was married to SARAH ROSSELL. They have three children - FRANCES S. J., JOSEPH R. C. and JOHN R. A. Mrs. Underwood was born the same day, month and year as her husband, viz., April 5, 1823. He is a member of the Disciple Church, his wife of the Christians, though both were reared Quakers. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, belonging to the Chapter and Blue Lodge. He is one of the charter members in the home lodge.
There is another reference on pg 576 having to do with "Star Chapter No. 126, Royal Arch Masons, -- Warrant granted to W. H. Wagstaff, Amos U
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