Source:-
History of Fayette County, Ohio & State of Ohio
By R. S. Dills -
Publ. Odell & Meyer Publishers, Dayton, Ohio
1881

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Paint Twp. - THOMAS LARRIMER.    Thomas Larrimer, farmer, was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Sept. 7, 1802, where he spent thirty years of his life.  He was united in marriage with Miss Mary, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Bryson, of the same county and state.  In the fall of 1832, he removed, with his father's famly, to Ohio, and settled in Bloomingburg.  His family consisted of four sons and five daughters:  John, Andrew B., James G., David K., Eliza B., Sarah A., Jane P., Margaret M., and Melissa.  All lived to have families.  Jane P. married Roland N. Trimble; in 1860 they moved to Missouri, and settled in Johnson County, where Mrs. Trimble died, in 1877.  Eliza married Morgan Hays, of Fayette County, Mar. 19, 1833, and died in October, 1879.  Sarah A. married S. W. Thornton, Melissa married W. S. Ball, and both removed to Nebraska, settling on adjoining farms.  Margaret M. married R. A. Walles and resides in Kansas.  James G. married Miss Eliza J. Haymaker and lives in South Charleston.  David K. married Miss Sarah Saxton, and lives in Washington.  John married Miss E. A. Edwards, and resides in this township.  Andrew B. died in the service of his country, June 13, 1863.  He was a member of the First Ohio Cavalry, and went out in 1862.  David K. volunteered in Company H, 7th Iowa, July 10, 1861, and continued in some part of the service until September, 1865.  He was wounded in a fight at Belont, Missouri, in consequence of which he receives a pension.      Our subject has been a member of the board of county infirmary directors for nearly fifteen yeas, and has filled the office with ability and satisfaction to the citizens of the county.      His father was born in Little York, Pennsylvania, and his mother in New Jersey.  Their family consisted of five sons and one daughter.  The daughter died in 1846.      Mrs. Thomas Larrimer died, Sept. 14, 1877.  She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for over fifty years.  Mr. Larrimer is a member of the same denomination.  He is a Republican, and a strong temperance man, and has been a useful member in society. * Source:  History of Fayette County, Ohio & State of Ohio - By R. S. Dills - Publ. Odell & Meyer Publishers, Dayton, Ohio - 1881 - Page 1007

WILLIAM M. LEACH.   This subject is the second son of William B. and Mary (Monroe) Leach, of Virginia.  On his mother's side, he is related to James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.  His grandfather, Colonel William Monroe, after whom our subject was named, served with distinction in the Revolutionary War.  Mr. Leach's father served in the war of 1812.      Our subject was born in Frederick County, Virginia, June 9, 1825, and at ten years of age came to Ohio with his father's family.  They settled on what is now the land of O. W. Loofbourrow, near Mount Sterling.  His father's family were Edgar B., William M., Sarah A., John N., George T., Henry C., Mary C., and Benjamin F.      Our subject was married, Mar. 18, 1847, to Clarissa J., daughter of Adoniram and Roxana Bostwick, of Madison County.  She was born July 29, 1827.  Her father's children were Sally, Clarissa J., William, Caroline, Eliza Ann, Benjamin F. and Otho W. (twins), and Celesta.      They have had eight children born to them: Asher B., born Aug. 31, 1848, died Apr. 15, 1854; Adoniram B., born Oct. 5, 1849, married Myrtle Parker, and lives in Kansas; Mary F., born Nov. 26, 1851, married Cary Haines, and lives in Millville, Ohio; Finley born Oct. 27, 1854, died in infancy; Mabel G., born Sept. 24, 1857, married William H. Peasly, Jan. 29, 1874, died Oct. 7, 1875; Thurman B., born July 9, 1861, died Mar. 16, 1862; Viola, born May 23, 1872, died June 19, 1872; Burl born Aug. 31, 1875, died in September, 1875.      Ralph Peasly, son of W. H. and Mabel (Leach) Peasly, lives with his grandparents since his mother's death, which occurred when Ralph was but seven months old.      The Bostwicks were originally from Vermont.  Adonriam the father of Mr. Leach, was one of the early settlers of this township, and settled near Yankeetown.  He now lives in Pike County.  His father, William Bostwick, came to Ohio, with a large family, in 1808, or 1810.  His children were Adonriam, Sarah, Joseph, Frederick, William, Lucy Ann, Oliver, and Adley.  Adoniram, Sarah, Oliver, and Adley were long residents of this county. * Source:  History of Fayette County, Ohio & State of Ohio - By R. S. Dills - Publ. Odell & Meyer Publishers, Dayton, Ohio - 1881 - Page 954

Perry Twp. - HARRISON LIMES.  Harmon Limes, the grandfather of this subject, was an Englishman, and his wife, Nancy Campbell, was a native of Ireland.  They were married in England, and coming to America, before the revolution, settled in Maryland.  They had four children: William, Henry, Harmon, jr., and Margaret.  William, the oldest the family, was born Oct. 2, 1778.  He married Atha Doster, of Virginia, and became a resident of this state in 1810  Their children were: Henry, Harmon, Harriet, Harvey, Hester, Harrison, Huldah, Henrietta, and Heresa.      Harrison Limes is the fourth son and sixth children of William and Athalia (Doster) Limes, and was born July 20, 1816.  He was meagerly educated in the common schools of the pioneer days of his time;  but they application has added to his scanty store of book knowledge much valuable learning, which classes him among the intelligent men of his township.  He is married, April 7, 1841, to Eliza, first daughter of Mathew and Hannah (Kinley) Aber, of Highland County, this state; she was born Dec. 15, 1823.  The fruits of their union have been four sons and three daughters:  William H., born Feb. 16, 1842; Harvey E. E., born May 20, 1843; Harriet Ann, born Aug. 14, 1845; Charles W., born Sept. 17, 1850; Hannah R., born Jan. 9, 1849; Winfield S., born Jan. 22, 1855; Atha Eliza J., born Nov. 22, 1860.      Mr. Limes has served Perry Township as clerk for several successive years, and is at present serving as justice of the peace, on his fourth term of three years each.  His reputation as a magistrate is an excellent one.  He practices veterinary surgery extensively throughout the country. * Source:  History of Fayette County, Ohio & State of Ohio - By R. S. Dills - Publ. Odell & Meyer Publishers, Dayton, Ohio - 1881 - Page 813

Marion Twp. - AMOR LLOYD was born, Oct. 10, 1811, and remained on the farm until after his marriage, when he removed on land now owned by Aden Thompson.  He married Rosa Ann, daughter of Francis Tulleys, of Ross County, who bore him eight children; two died in infancy; Ann Elizabeth died Jan. 11, 1847; Permelia married Isaac Vincent, and departed this life, Oct. 5, 1876.  Those living are:  John Milton, who resides in Sebastapol; Lissa married Joseph Watts, and removed to Mt. Auburn, Illinois; Delia and Bell reside with their mother, on the old homestead.      Mr. Lloyd, while living on the Aden Thompson farm, operated a tannery in addition to farming, and was engaged in the business for several years.  He attended church regularly, and was considered a true Christian, and an honest man.  He held the office of justice of the peace for fifteen years, and refused to serve when elected for the sixteenth year.  He went to Missouri to purchase a farm, where he was taken ill, and soon after arriving home, Nov. 25, 1857, he died.  His heirs removed to the old home, where they still live, and practice his many virtues.  They manage the farm, and raise grain and stock.  The deceased daughters were interested in education, and taught school. * Source:  History of Fayette County, Ohio & State of Ohio - By R. S. Dills - Publ. Odell & Meyer Publishers, Dayton, Ohio - 1881 - Page 907

Marion Twp. - NATHAN LOUDERMAN, son of Henry Louderman, of whom mention is made elsewhere, was born in 1833, in this county, where he has since resided.  He was married, Nov. 15, 1854, to Elizabeth Britton, who bore him one child, Mary Alice, still living.  Mrs. Louderman died, Feb. 11, 1856, and on the 9th of September, 1857, Mr. Louderman married Margaret Large, daughter of David and Mary Large, by whom he has had two children: Charles and Jesse.  His daughter is a consistent member of the Christian Church.      Politically, he is a Democrat; is township trustee, and has held the office for a period of eight years, except in 1880.  He owns one hundred and seventy-three acres of land, between the Bloomingburg and Washington pike, about one mile from New Holland.  His farm is well improved, and he raises grain and stock. * Source:  History of Fayette County, Ohio & State of Ohio - By R. S. Dills - Publ. Odell & Meyer Publishers, Dayton, Ohio - 1881 - Page 907

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