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JOHN C. HENDERSON, farmer, and proprietor
of a saw-mill; P. O. Potsdam; born in Brown Co., Ohio, July 22,
1837; is a son of Jonathan and Nancy (Carroll) Henderson.
His father was born in Pennsylvania, his mother in Adams Co., this
State, in which they were married. They had nine children, six
of whom are living, viz., Andrew, Joseph, William, Michael. John
C. and Elizabeth. His father departed this life in
1865, aged 72 years. His mother is living at the age of 77
years. Mr. Henderson was brought up on the farm in
Brown Co., where his boyhood days were spent, having the advantage
of such schools as the country in his day afforded; he remained with
his parents until he attained his 24th year, at which time he
connected with the army, serving in the capacity of Wagonmaster for
twenty-three months, when he was obliged to abandon his work on
account of failing health. In 1864, he was married to
Elizabeth Markly, by whom he has had five children, three of
whom are living, viz., Callie, Emma and Johnny,
and two dying in infancy. Mrs. Henderson is a
daughter of Adam Bobbs, and sister to Dr.
Bobbs, whose sketch appears in this work. Mrs.
Henderson had been previously married to Joseph Markly,
and to them three children were born, two of whom are living, viz.,
Victoria, and Joseph, William, deceased.
Mr. Henderson, after his marriage, removed to Hamilton
Co., in which he resided one year, then went to Darke Co., where he
lived five years, and operated a saw-mill in connection with
farming, and while there, served as Trustee two years. In
1877, he located in this township, on fifty-seven acres of land,
which is all in a good state of cultivation, and has excellent
buildings erected thereon, all neat and tasty. He owns a steam
saw-mill near his home place, also another in Twin Township, Darke
Co., to both of which he gives his own supervision, manufacturing
such lumber as the public needs, and in a workmanlike manner.
He has also held the office of Trustee in this township for two
years. He, and his estimable wife, are members of the United
Brethren Church, and are every-day, energetic Christian people,
taking much interest in promoting the Christian standard. His
daughter, Miss Callie, is also a member of the same
church.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
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