Abraham Enlow
by KAYLA LAWRY
1. BIRTH DATE : 1726
2. Where they came from : Baltimore, Maryland
3. THEY SETTLED IN McGuffey SCHOOL DISTRICT IN : As early as 1775
4. MOTHER AND FATHER:Hendricks "Henry" Enloes Mary Deason
5. WIFE: Jemima Elliot
6. FAMILY MEMBERS THAT DID SOMETHING IMPORTANT :Elliott Enlow and his brother Henry were instrumental in founding what was formerly called Enlow's Chapel, and now known as the Stony Point M. E. Church, of which he was for many years one of the most effective workers and liberal supporters. In politics he was an active Democrat, but never could be induced to accept any official position. His brother Henry was for many years a justice of the peace, and enjoyed a favorable reputation in the community.John M. Enlow passed his early life on the farm where he was born, and was reared to agricultural pursuits, receiving a common-school education. On November 7, 1877, he was married to Lizzie E., daughter of John W. Hill. He remained on the home farm on which his great-grandfather had located until 1888, when he came to Claysville, and in 1891 purchased his present stock of furniture and an undertaking establishment. The firm are Enlow & Noble. They do all kinds of cabinet work and embalm in the best and most approved manner, making a success of their business, as they are both energetic men.
7. DEATH DATE : 1808
8. TOWN SHIP : East Finely
9. CHILDREN: Seven sons and Three daughters: two sons whose names are unknown,Elliott,William,Michael,Luke,Henry, Mrs.Rachel St. Clair,Mrs. Jemima Hill and Mrs.Mary Post
10. INTERESTING STORIES: Was among the first settlers in East Finley township Legend is that Abraham Enlow is actually the father of Abraham Lincoln. Lincolns mother used to stay with the Enlows then she became mysteriously pregnant so the Enlows sent her away to live in another household calming that the father every one thinks is Lincolns father is his father and not Abraham Enlow.
11. IMPACT ON THE FUTURE : Possibly the father of Abe Lincoln the 16th president of the united states and his son Abraham freeing the slaves when he became president he also led the union to victory during the civil war in 1861
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