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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
Memorial Record of the Counties of Delaware, Union and
Morrow, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co.
1895
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MRS. MINERVA KINIKIN
is a representative of one of the most prominent pioneer families of
Delaware county, and the eldest child of John and Elizabeth
Edwards, who in a very early day located in this community.
Soon they were recognized as leading citizens and were prominently
identified with the social and business interests of the community.
At the time of their marriage Mr. Edwards had a capital of
only $25. In the midst of the forest he erected a log cabin
and with characteristic energy began to clear the land and develop a
farm. He was ably assisted by his wife, who proved to him an
able helpmeet, and as the result of his industry, economy,
perseverance and good management he became one of the wealthiest men
in the county. For many years he was also one of its most
extensive stock dealers and in that line of business became widely
known throughout the West. He was a fine looking man, in
manner was pleasant and genial, and wherever he went he made
friends. He was devoted to his family, whose happiness and
welfare ever lay near his heart, and his home relations were of a
most pleasant character. In politics he was a Republican, and
both he and his wife were faithful Christian people, their
membership being with the Methodist Episcopal Church. His
death occurred in 1894, and Mrs. Edwards was called to her
final rest Mar. 7, 1864.
Their daughter, Minerva, was born in Harlem
township, Delaware county. She was their eldest child and
became not only her father's companion, but his counsellor as well,
and looked after many of his business interests, for his education
was quite limited. Their was a rare affection between them and
they were almost inseparable. She often traveled with him on
his stock buying trips and together they journeyed over much of the
West.
When a young lady of twenty-three, Miss Edwards
became the wife of Daniel Henry Kinikin, who is a native of
Licking county, Ohio, but is of English descent. He acquired
an excellent education and graduated from Granville College.
In 1861 he joined the Union army and was assigned to Company C,
Seventy-sixth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers. After two years of
faithful service he became mentally and physically disabled and has
not yet recovered from his infirmities. He was a member of the
Christian Church and took an active part in church work.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Kinikin were born nine
children, five sons and four daughters, namely: Elizabeth, Ellen,
John, Jane, Sherman and Sarah Ann, all of whom are yet
living; Eli, Henry and an infant now deceased. She is
the owner of a beautiful farm of eighty-eight acres in Harlem
township, highly improved with all modern accessories and
conveniences, and also some desirable property in this vicinity.
She is possessed of most excellent business and executive ability,
is a lady of culture and refinement who moves in the best circles of
society and has many friends.
 Source: Memorial Record of the Counties of Delaware, Union and Morrow,
Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co. 1895 - Page
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DAVID H. KYLE,
another one of the prosperous farmers of Radnor township, Delaware
county, Ohio, was born November 17, 1844. on the farm on which he
now lives, and which his grandfather, Hugh Kyle, settled
about 1802.
Hugh Kyle was a native of Pennsylvania, and was one of
the earliest pioneers of this township, he having come here when it
was an unbroken wilderness. His wife’s maiden name was Sarah
McCarthy, and at the time of their removal here they had one
child, Polly. His mother, the great-grandmother of our
subject, came with them, and she was the first person buried in the
Radnor cemetery, her tombstone bearing the date of 1807. Four other
children were born to them in their frontier home: James, David,
Betsy and Sarah, ––all of whom are deceased. Both he and
his wife lived to an advanced age, and both were members of the
Presbyterian Church.
James Kyle, the father of David H., was born
December 26, 1806; was reared on the old home place and passed his
whole life here. He married Elizabeth Boyd, whose parents
were among the pioneers of the county. The Kyles were
Scotch-Irish and the Boyds were of German origin. James
Kyle was the second male child born in the township. He was
chosen by his fellow citizens to fill various local offices, the
duties of which he performed with the strictest fidelity and to the
entire satisfaction of all concerned. He and his wife were members
of the Baptist Church at Radnor. She died November 8, 1873, and he
passed to his reward May 3, 1879. They were the parents of twelve
children, nine of whom are yet living. Three of the sons fought for
the Union during the civil war: Elias, Hugh and James B.,
the last named being killed while in the service. Elias is
now engaged in farming in Union county, this State, and Hugh
is farming in Kansas.
David H. Kyle grew up on his father’s farm, and when he
reached manhood purchased a farm near Richwood, Union county, where
he lived four years. At the end of that time he sold out, returned
to the scenes of his childhood and purchased the rest of the old
homestead, he already being the owner of one-half of it. This is an
excellent farm, and comprises 161 acres.
March 21, 1871, Mr. Kyle married Elizabeth Griffiths,
daughter of David R. Griffiths, a native of Wales, who came
to America in 1833, and became identified with the farming interests
of Radnor township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Kyle’s only
child, David J., born January 26, 1878, died November 24,
1888, aged ten years, nine months and twenty-eight days.
He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, and in
politics he is a Republican. He has served in various township
offices.
Source: Memorial
Record of the Counties of Delaware, Union and Morrow, Ohio; Chicago:
The Lewis Publishing Co., 1895, pp. 137-138
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