Elizabeth and John bought the Family Grocery Store in Kirkersville and were there until Ruth’s death. I have no further record of her except, there is a Power of Attorney given to A. L. Simmons on 19-Feb-1879 to act in her behalf in her absence. Recorded in Vol 118-page 173 on 26-Feb-1881.

1850 Federal Census (Ohio, Licking, Harison, 28): James Stone 59 M Farmer 6000 Virginia; Ruth Stone 55 F born in Virginia; Samuel Stone 22 M Farmer Ohio; Rebecca Stone 18 F Ohio; Elizabeth Stone 14 F Ohio; Thomas MUrphy 29 M Profession Miller born Ohio; Elizabeth attended school that year.

1860 Federal Census (Ohio, Licking, Harison, 34):  James Stone, 68, M, Miller, born Virginia, Ruth Stone, 65, F, House Keeper, born Virginia, Elizabeth Stone, 22, F, House Keeping, b Ohio; Saml Stone, 33, M, Miller, Ohio; Alice 4 F Ohio, Catharine OCain 21, F, House Keeping Ohio. Last entry on page. Next page is new family. No sign of younger child, Albert of Emily and Samuel.