Monument for Crissa Johnson Maynard and Moses Maynard Jr.
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The Maynard lot in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Worthington, Ohio is pictured here. The monument of Crissa and Moses Maynard Jr. is shown. Crissa Maynard was the sister of early prominent businessman, Orange Johnson. She migrated from Connecticut to Worthington, Ohio with her brother in 1814. Their parents were William Johnson (b. 1759, d. 1816) and Mary Knox Johnson. Crissa married Moses Maynard Jr. (b. 1792, d. 1862). Moses Maynard Jr., son of Moses Maynard Sr. (b. 1755, d. 1834) migrated to Ohio from Massachusetts. He was a veteran of the War of 1812. The Maynards farmed the area south of Worthington now known as the Village of Riverlea in the 19th century. The monument is believed to have been erected in 1862.
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Monument for Crissa Johnson Maynard and Moses Maynard Jr. from the collections of the Worthington Historical Society (WHS) may be used for educational purposes as long as it is not altered in any way and proper credit is given: "Courtesy of the Worthington Historical Society, Worthington, OH." Prior written permission of the WHS is required for any other use of Monument for Crissa Johnson Maynard and Moses Maynard Jr.. Contact WHS at info@worthingtonhistory.org to request permission.
