Edward Peasley
The subject of this sketch was born in Boston, Mass., August 2, 1823. He is the son of Aaron M. and Louis (Woodward) Peasley, of that state. Aaron Peasley came to Ohio about the year 1826, and was for years a skillful engraver and die-sinker of Dayton, Ohio. Before coming west, he invented a reed attachment to organs, and some valuable improvements in calico printing. He died in Dayton, Ohio, April 6, 1836. His children were Albert, William, Theodore, Edward A., and Angeline.
Our subject was married, July 30, 1873, to Margaret Pliley, of Ross County. During the war of the rebellion, Mr. Peasley served on the side of the Union, enlisting September 2, 1861, in the fifteenth regiment of United States troops, and spent much of his term of service on recruiting duty at Buffalo, New York, Reading, Pennsylvania, and other points. He was with his commander at the memorable battle of Mission Ridge, November 1863, at which place he was seriously wounded in his left arm, from the effects of which he is permanently disabled. He, however, served to the end of his term, and was honorably discharged. He afterwards reenlisted as a substitute in Company K, 65th O. V. I., serving the latter part of his term in Company D, Veteran Reserve Corps. He was in the service four years, during which time he served in many positions of trust and responsibility.
Mr. Peasley's ingenuity and inventive genius are prominent features of his character. He learned the trade of a blackstnith in his minority, and afterwards the profession of dentistry. In the last named profession, he excels in practical skill, and has given sixteen years to its practice in this and adjoining counties.
Mr. Peasley gives much time and thought to mechanical experiments, as a result of which he has perfected a farm gate of rare merit, and a cant-hook, which possesses many valuable points. Since 1867, he has been selling goods in Waterloo, with some success. His family consists of himself and wife.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County