J. S. VANATTA, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in New Jersey Oct. 7, 1827, and is a son of Elias and Nancy Vanatta, who were both natives of New Jersey, the former born in March, 1803.  Our subject was very young when his mother died, and after her death his father was again united in marriage with Elizabeth Huffman, who was a native of New Jersey.  They are both living.  Our subject was united in marriage, Apr. 15, 1869, with Dianthia Rosencrantz, who died Dec. 27, 1878.  He was next united in marriage with Jane E. Atherton, who was born in Licking County Aug. 26, 1833.  They were married Oct. 27, 1880.  He has been engaged in farming through life, and now owns 110½ acres of land, with splendid improvements.  He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church.
Source: History Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 692