Canaan Twp. -
EDWARD S. JACKSON, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born Feb. 23, 1849, in Canaan Tp.; he is the youngest of a family of ten children, who were born to Henry and Lydia (Long) Jackson. Henry Jackson is of Irish birth and parentage, born in Rockingham Co., Va., and came west in 1829. His wife, Lydia Long, was born in Maryland, in 1806; after they came to this county they entered forty acres in Gilead Tp., and remained two years; they then sold out and entered eighty acres, on what is now the McKeene farm; they remained there two years, then traded for forty acres, one and one-fourth miles north of Denmark, and resided on the same about fifteen years. He departed this life March 17, 1869, on the place where Israel now lives; his wife two years previous, Jan. 6, 1867. Edward was married at the age of 25, to Hannah Richardson, born in this township, in 1854, daughter of John and Mary A. Richardson. Since his marriage he has resided on the Jackson homestead.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 730
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JOHN HICKLEN JACKSON, M. D., has been engaged in the practice of medicine at Edison, Ohio, for over ten years, and is well known throughout this section of the country. Of his life, we present the following brief sketch:
     James Jackson, the Doctor's father, was born in what is now West Virginia, in the year 1819, son of Isaac Jackson, also a native of the Old Dominion, both having Quaker birthrights. This family of Jacksons are of English and Scotch-Irish descent and are related to the distinguished "Stonewall" Jackson. James Jackson was first married, in Crawford county, Ohio, to Miss Rebecca Kirk, who died, leaving one son, George E., now a resident of Gilead township, Morrow county. For his second wife he married, in Columbiana county, this State, Mrs. Mary A. (Oliphant) Hicklen, a widow of John Hicklen and daughter of Ephraim Oliphant, a native of Virginia and a pioneer of Columbiana county, Ohio, he being a famous hunter in early days. She was born in Ohio in 1826, and by her first husband had one daughter, Sarah A., who is now the wife of F. C. Stanley, of Edison. James Jackson and his wife came to Morrow county twenty-seven years ago and settled on a farm two miles south of Mount Gilead, where they resided until 1887, at that time removing to Edison, and here they have since lived retired. They have two children, the subject of this sketch and J. Alvin, a druggist at the corner of Sixth and Main streets, Columbus Ohio. The parents are prominent and active members in the Quaker Church, and in politics he is a Prohibitionist.
     Dr. Jackson was born on his father's farm on the Tiffin road, three miles north of Bucyrus, in Crawford county, Ohio, November 15, 1857, and was ten years old when he moved to this county. He attended school at Mount Gilead and Damascus, and at Cardington, this county, began the study of medicine under the instructions of Dr. Watson. Then he spent one summer in the office of Dr. Case, of Mount Gilead, and for two years he attended the Homoepathic College in Cincinnati, and served as assistant visiting physician for the Dispensary at Cincinnati. He entered upon the practice of his profession at New Lexington, Ohio, and while there his health broke down, after which he was out of practice for a year. In 1883 he located at Edison, where he has built up a fine practice and where he has the confidence of all who know him, being highly respected both as a physician and a citizen.
     Dr. Jackson was married in 1887 to Miss Jessie Miles, daughter of James G. Miles, a merchant of Edison, and sister of J. R. Miles, one of the most prominent Odd Fellows of Ohio. Mrs. Jackson was born at Chesterville, Ohio, and is a graduate of the Mount Gilead high school. She was for four or five years a teacher in the Mount Gilead schools. The Doctor and his wife have two children: Charles Salo and Warren Milton, aged respectively six and three years.
     Fraternally Dr. Jackson is a member of the Knights of Pythias at Edison and the Mystic Circle at Cardington, and is Past Chancellor Commander of the former. Politically he is a Republican, is Central Committeeman, and has for some years been an active worker in the ranks of his party. Mrs. Jackson is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Memorial Record of the Counties of Delaware, Union & Morrow, Ohio; Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co., 1895, pp. 440-441
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AMOS J. JAGO. —Through his own persistency and well directed efforts Amos J. Jago has gradually worked his way upward in the business world until at the present time, in 1911, he is one of the trusted employes of The Dr. N. Tucker Asthma Specific Remedy Company which is conducted by Dr. N. Tucker, of Mt. Gilead.
     Mr. Jago is a native son of Mt. Gilead, Morrow county, Ohio, where his birth occurred on the 9th of June, 1875. He is a son of George and Sarah E. (Cooper) Jago, both of whom are now deceased. The Cooper family was founded in Ohio by William Cooper, grandfather of the subject of this review, who came to this state as early as the year 1826. He was a wheelwright by trade and he erected the Buckeye grist mill, which he owned and operated for a number of years. George Jago was identified with the dry goods business during the major part of his active career and he was summoned to the life eternal in 1898, his cherished and devoted wife having passed away in 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Jago became the parents of two children, of whom Amos was the first in order of birth. When eight years of age Amos accompanied his parents on their removal from Mt. Gilead to Delaware, in the county of the same name, Ohio, where the family home was maintained until 1887, in which year removal was made to the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. To the public schools of Delaware and Cincinnati Mr. Jago, of this sketch, is indebted for his preliminary educational training, which discipline was later supplemented by a commercial course in the Michael Business College, at Delaware, Ohio. After completing his business course he was proffered and accepted a clerical position in the office of Dr. N. Tucker, at Mt. Gilead, Morrow county, Ohio, and in this establishment he has been employed for the past seventeen years. After thoroughly familiarizing himself with the business he was advanced steadily from one position of trust to another. He is a man of marked executive capacity and is known throughout the county as a man of sterling integrity and fair and honorable methods.
     On June 1, 1907, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Jago to Miss Mary E. Vining, of Marengo, Ohio, where she was born and educated, being graduated in the high school at that place. To this union has been born one child, Mary E., whose birth occurred on the 29th of February, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Jago are devout members of the Presbyterian church at Mt. Gilead.
     Mr. Jago is a stalwart supporter of the Republican party in his political proclivities and although he has never manifested aught of ambition for the honors or emoluments of public office of any description he is loyal and public spirited in all matters tending to advance the general welfare of the community. Fraternally he has passed through the circle of York Rite Masonry, holding membership in Mt. Gilead Lodge, No. 206, Free and Accepted Masons; Mt. Gilead Chapter, No. 59,- Royal Arch Masons; Marion Council, No. 22, Royal and Select Masters; and Marion Commandery, No. 36, Knights Templars.  In the Royal Arch Masons he is secretary of the local chapter. Although still a young man Mr. Jago has gained a noteworthy success in the business world of this section of Morrow county. He has through his own exertions attained an honorable position and marked prestige among the representative business men of Mt. Gilead and with signal consistency it may be said that he is the architect of his own fortunes and one whose success amply justifies the application of the somewhat hackneyed but most expressive title – a self made man.
Source:  History of Morrow County, Ohio by A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Chicago-New York: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1911 – pp. 588-590
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Perry Twp. –
ABEL JAMES, farmer; P. O., Andrews; is the second son of Henry W. and Hannah (Jones) James; he was born in Chester Tp., of this county, Sept. 8, 1819.  He was eight years old when his father removed to the woods of Congress Tp., where he was engaged in clearing.  He went to subscription school but a short time, his services being required at home for the support of a large family.  At 21 he went to South Bloomfield Tp., where he cleared land for three crops on the same, and at the expiration of three years he married Rebecca McClain, March 23, 1843.  He then returned to his father’s, taking charge of the farm for six years.  He next removed to Wright Tp., Ottawa Co., Mich.  Here he owned 83 acres in the green woods.  He cleared 37 acres of his own land, and slashed 53 acres into windrows for others; his skill and endurance enabled him to split six hundred rails in a day.  He was here nine years and four months, and in the meantime his wife died, leaving him with four little children.  Archibald, born Oct. 2, 1844, married Lovina Furston, and was in the army three years and wounded in the Battle of the Wilderness; he now lives in Muskegon Co., Michigan; Charity J., born Jan. 2, 1846, now Mrs. Levi Myers, and lives in Northern Michigan; Adelbert J., born June 27, 1850; Mary, April 3, 1855, died when nine months old.  He united in marriage with Eliza McClain, June 16, 1855.  She is a daughter of John Harris, of South Bloomfield Tp., and widow of the late Evan McClain.  Of this marriage two daughters were born -- Rebecca, July 6, 1857; Hannah R., Oct 24, 1859, died at the age of five years and twenty-two days.  Mr. James returned to this township in September, 1858, and during the same month he purchased the home place, where he has lived ever since.  He united with the Free Will Baptist Church about 1852, but withdrew from that church, and with others formed a Regular Baptist Church while in Michigan.  He is now a member the Harmony Baptist Church.  His father, Henry W. James, was born in September, 1781, in Pemrockshire, South Wales; his father died when he was six years old, and he went to live with an uncle by the name of Henry David, where he was employed in carting coal and lime until his eighteenth year.  In Sept., 1799, he took shipping for America.  The ship was carried by a head wind far to the south, and prolonged their voyage to nine weeks and three days.  They landed at Philadelphia, where he engaged in sawing and dressing marble for some time; from there he went to New York, and tarrying but a short time in the city, he went to Steubenville New York, and there learned the double trade of miller, and millwright.  He remained here about eight years, and owned a small farm.  His brother, Elder David James, who had emigrated some fifteen months before Henry, lived here, and they both concluded to emigrate to Pennsylvania.  They settled in Alexandria Co., where Henry found employment with a wealthy miller, by the name of Lowry.  He united in marriage with Miss Hannah Jones, Oct. 30, 1807.  She was born in Cardiganshire, South Wales in December 1788.  She came over in 1801, after a journey on the ocean of six weeks and three days, and the family settled in Alexandria Co., Pa.  After marriage, Mr. James remained in the mill until 1811, except for a short period in 1809, when he and a relative, by the name of Elder John D. Thomas, set out on foot for Ohio.  They journeyed across the mountains and swam the Ohio river, and entered land in Chester Tp.  While they were thus wandering in the wilderness of Knox Co., strange and sad events were transpiring at home.  Before setting out Mr. James had moved his family, and household goods in the house of Mr. Thomas, where the two ladies lived together.  One Sabbath they made preparations for going to church, carefully securing the smouldering embers in the fire-place, as they supposed; but on their return from church, the house was in flames, and everything was lost, including over three hundred dollars in silver, for which Mr. James had sold his land in New York; all that remained was sixty dollars, which he had loaned, As the silver could not be found in the ashes, it is supposed that the house was robbed, then burned to conceal the crime.  On his return, Mr. James labored in Pennsylvania, until the fall of 1811; when he, with his wife and two little girls, set out for Ohio, with an ox team.  They landed at Licking Co., O. in September, where his brother, Elder David James, had preceded him some months; they remained here two and a half years; while here the Indians became very troublesome, and at one time fired at his cabin in the night, and he returned their fire, aiming where he saw the flash of their guns, while his wife guarded the door with a large knife, and the Indians finally dispersed; he served in the war of 1812, under General Meigs, he and six others being detailed as scouts; they captured two hostile Indians, which were sent as prisoners to Delaware, O.  At one time during this campaign, the soldiers’ rations were reduced to one pint of meal to three men, and Mr. James came home nearly starved, and his wife was obliged to give him food in small quantities at first; during his absence the wife often took her little ones and hid out to avoid the scalping-knife of the savages.  After the war, probably about the spring of 1814, he removed forty miles west, to the fifty acres of land which he had entered in 1809, in what was then Chester Tp., Knox Co., O.; hardly had surrounded his little family with a few of the necessaries of life, when the devouring element swept away all again.  It was in 1815, when he lived in a log cabin whose “bat and clay” chimney was built up but a short distance, and to prevent fire from blowing across the floor, it was covered each night with boards; on this particular morning he had gone to a log rolling, while the mother had gone to a neighbor’s with her babe, leaving four little girls, the oldest being six, at home; by some means the clap-boards had not been removed, and when the children built a fire, they caught and communicated a blaze to the roof; the youngest child was sleeping on the bed, and the other three heard the roaring of the flames and were bewildered, not knowing what to do; they were leaving when they suddenly remembered their little sister; the flames were creeping around the bed, when they went in and dragged her, sleeping, from the bed, out of the door, just as the roof fell in with a crash; they went to the woods, sobbing and frightened; they hid, and the little one, not conscious of her great danger, went to sleep again near the foot of a large tree; in the meantime, the news of the fire was borne to the men at the log-rolling, and the distracted father, wild with grief at not finding his little ones, would have rushed into the flames, saying, “Let me find my children’s bones,” but they restrained him, and diligent search was made, and there was great rejoicing when the little wanderers were found.  Men came seven miles to raise them a cabin, and in three weeks they had another house, and received many contributions from the large-hearted settlers of that day.  He attended ten log rollings with his ox team on ten succeeding days.  In every community in that early day, some means of grinding their grain was the most pressing need; hence, his services as millwright were sought far and near.  In the absence of any other material., he used the common country stone or “Nigger Head” for burrs, which required great labor and patience to dress them.  He built or repaired many of the earliest mills in the country, among which may be mentioned Joseph Coles of Delaware Co., Judge Young near Lucerne, Kesslers of Marion Co., and the Waterford Mills; also many others in Knox and Richland counties.  He rented his farm and was away from his family most of his time.  He purchased two lots in Mt. Gilead, and erected the first frame ever built in that place about 1824; he moved his family there in April 1825, and took charge of Mr. Eustick’s mill for two years.  He then removed to the new land in Congress Tp., where he lived until March 1836, when he moved to the present place of eighty acres, where he lived out the remainder of his days.  He was a stone mason and brick-layer, and built many chimneys in this country.  In constructing mills he was often required to work in the water, and this, with the many other hardships he underwent, began to manifest itself in broken health during the last thirty years of his life, in which he suffered very much.  He and his faithful wife were both consistent and devoted members of the Regular Baptist Church during their lives.  He united with the church in Wales at sixteen.  He served the church as deacon for thirty-one years, to the full satisfaction of all.  The companion of his joys and griefs, departed this life Sept. 20, 1855, and he passed away in the triumphs of a living faith July 2, 1864, at the ripe old age of eighty-three.  On his death bed he said: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”  Twelve children were born to them, but two, Henry and John died young, while ten grew up to manhood and womanhood -- Frances, widow of Hiram A. Hilliard, and resides in Harmony Tp.; Mary, widow of Thomas J. Hilliard, now resides in Ottawa Co., Mich.; Rachel, from whom this sketch was obtained, was born in Licking Co. O., Nov. 19, 1811.  She lived in her father’s family until his death, caring for him in his declining years.  She has always had delicate health, and her father secured her a life interest in the homestead, where she now lives, with her brother Abel.  In her fifteenth year she was received into the Bryn Zion Baptist Church, by her uncle David James.  She had been previously carried to the water for baptism, and even amid her infirmities, rejoiced in a Savior’s love.  The church met at her father’s in Mt. Gilead, on account of her ill health, and five candidates received the right hand of fellowship.  Phebe, wife of James M. Hilliard of Knox Co.; Anna, now Mrs. Nelson Smith, of Knox Co., O.  David now resides in Ottawa Co. Mich.  Abel, subject of this sketch; Abigail, widow of John Parks, and lives in Crawford Co. O.; Samuel, (see sketch, among those of Franklin Township); Daniel T. farmer, of Congress Tp.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 814-816
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Congress Twp. –
DANIEL JAMES, farmer; P. O., Andrews. The James family are natives of Wales, of whom James is a near relative; his father, Henry, his mother also, whose maiden name was Hannah Jones, emigrated from that country to Pennsylvania many years ago, and after several years residence there, drifted to the West, locating in this county, where they remained until their death. Daniel was born in this township, April 25, 1830; is the youngest of a family of twelve; he did not leave home until he attained near his 26th year; about this time he formed a matrimonial alliance with Marinda Fiddler, of this county, daughter of Thomas Fiddler, their marriage occurring Oct., 1855.  When he married he had nothing; his stock in store was a willingness to work, and to adapt himself to circumstances, hoping by this course to some time place himself in better condition; he began first by renting, which he continued for some time; afterwards purchased some land, making several changes and removals, finally locating permanently on the land he now owns, having 160 acres in all. He has six children -- Louis R., Marcus N., Hannah J., Clarke W., Clinton E., and Barton W.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 690
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Chester Twp. –
DAVIS E. JAMES, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born in 1837, and is the son of Edmond and Esther (Griffith) James, while young he attended school, and performed his duties on the farm. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. 46 “G,” 85th O. V. I., and in a few days received an appointment in the quartermaster’s department as commissary sergeant; he was discharged in Nov. 1864; he then engaged to the Wilson Sewing Machine Co. for some time, also in selling a history of the Civil Rebellion, in both of which avocations he was successful. He entered into a matrimonial alliance Nov. 1, 1866, with Gem, daughter of Emness and Elizabeth (Evans) Salisbury; she was one of eight children, and was born in 1846; they settled, after marriage, on the present farm of 114 acres, purchased from the Emness Salisbury heirs; he is a member of Chester Lodge, No. 204, I. O. O. F., in which he has held all offices; for two years he was representative of the Grand Lodge, and was once a member of the Encampment at Cardington. He and his wife are members of Chester Baptist church, in which he has held office of clerk, and been superintendent of the Sabbath School. He is an active Republican.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 603
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Chester Twp. –
E. R. JAMES, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Nov. 10, 1814, in Licking Co., this State; his parents, Edmond and Esther (Griffith) James, were natives of Wales, and emigrated to Licking Co. when young. The father was one of five children -- Edmond, Thomas, James, Joseph and Eliza. The mother one of seven children -- Mary, Ann, William, Hannah, John and Catharine. This parental union was celebrated Jan. 28, 1814, by ’Squire John Philips. They remained in Licking Co. about one year, and then settled in Chester Tp., in a log cabin 18x18 feet; here they toiled to prepare homes for those of the world’s riper years to enjoy.  January 2, 1850, the father was stricken from life’s roll on earth, and gathered into life eternal, leaving behind the companion of his joys and sorrows, with whom he had shared for over thirty-six years. He was the father of eleven children -- infant dead, E. R., William, Mary, Ann, Thomas, David, Joseph, Davis E., John H. and Benjamin. The mother is still living, and bids fair for many more years of usefulness.  E. R. attended school but little, but during his younger days he took advantage of every opportunity, and became, in due time, an efficient school-master. On April 27, 1837, he chose a companion in the person of Phoebe, a daughter of Joel and Mary (Potts) Bockover; her parents emigrated to Ohio in 1831, and had two daughters -- Phoebe and Susan. Her father was married prior, to a Miss Kymer, by whom he had -- George, John, Esther, Mary, Peter, Henry, Elizabeth and Jonathan. Both of her parents were active members of the Baptist church. The wife of our subject was born Aug. 11, 1819; she settled with her husband, subsequently, on the present farm, they buying at the time fifty acres of John Booher, which was entered by Ayers. They have, by industry and frugality added; and the family now possess 140 acres of well improved land.  E. R. James hauled wheat from this farm to Cleveland to secure the means to liquidate his indebtedness for his first forty acres of this farm.  His children are Flora A., graduated at Granville, O., College, in 1862, and has taught seven terms of school; Wesley K., cattle dealer, now of Kansas; infant, deceased; Lewis J., graduated at the O. W. U., at Delaware, O., in 1868, and has taught school at Chesterville, Sparta, Waterford, Cardington, Iberia, and enlisted in Company F., 136th O. N. G. His brother Wesley enlisted in Company G., 85th O. V. I., and served in the battles of Corinth and Sherman’s raids.  Mr. James served a full share of those small offices where it is all labor and really no pay -- such as trustee, clerk, and was once elected justice of the peace, but he did not take up his commission. His early political career was with the free soilers, but as “time rolled on,” they began to develop, and at the beginning of the war he joined the Republican party, in which he takes a very active interest, having represented the township many times as a delegate. He and his son, Lewis J., are members of Chester Lodge No. 238, F. and A. M.  He was secretary of the old Washingtonian temperance movement for eight years. He is one of the three voters in his minor district, whose endorsements were for the R. R. in this part of the county. Himself and family are members of the Baptist church, at Chesterville.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 604-605
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Lincoln Twp. –
F. M. JAMES, farmer; P. O., Bennington; was born in Virginia, Feb. 6, 1823; son of David and Charlotte James; the father was a native of Virginia, and the mother of Maryland; they came to Morrow Co. in 1836, where they resided until their death -- the father May 24, 1858, and the mother Sept. 19, 1869. Mr. James’ youth was spent at home, and at the age of 19 he went to learn the wagon-makers’ trade -- a business he followed for about ten years, after which he purchased a farm in Lincoln Tp., and has been following farming and stock-growing since. He was married about 1844, to Miss Anna Barnard, whose parents were natives of Vermont, and came to Ohio about 1836, and are both living. From their marriage they have three children -- Elizabeth, George B. and Edmund. Mr. James owns a farm of 100 acres, most of which he cleared and improved; he has resided in Lincoln Tp., about thirty-one years; previous to coming here he lived in Peru Tp. twelve years, making 43 years in the county; being but a wilderness at the time of settlement, they have seen it improved to its present civilized condition. Mrs. James is a daughter of Edmund and Laura Barnard; she is the eldest of a family of seven children. Mr. and Mrs. James are members of the M. E. Church.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 766
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REV. L. W. JAMES, who resides on a farm in Lincoln township, Morrow county, Ohio, is one of the venerable citizens of the county.  He was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, December 25, 1812, and is of Dutch origin.  His grandfather, Jonathan James, was born and passed his life in Loudoun county, Virginia, dying there at the age of sixty-five years, and David James, the father of L. W., was also a native of that county.  David James married Charlotte Bradfield, a native of Maryland and a daughter of James Bradfield, of that State.  Mr. Bradfield died in Loudoun county, Virginia, at the age of sixty-eight years.  After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. James settled near his old home and resided on a farm at that place until 1835.  That year they came to Delaware county, Ohio, now Morrow county, and located on a farm where they spent the residue of their lives, he being eighty-three years of age at the time of death, and she eighty-four.  She was reared in the Quaker Church and he was a Methodist; both were devoted Christians and were people who were held in the highest esteem by all who knew them.  In politics he was in early life identified with the Whigs and later gave his support to the Republican party.  He and his wife were the parents of ten children, five sons and five daughters, namely: Vashti, wife of S. T. Cunard; Olive, wife of Isaac Nichols, died at the age of eighty-three years; Mrs. Mary B. Nichols, Galion, Ohio; Mrs. Elmira Wood, deceased; Mrs. Elizabeth Banker, Mount Gilead, Ohio; Elwood, deceased; L. W., the subject of this article; T. L.: Marion, a farmer of Lincoln township, this county; and Benton, also a farmer of Lincoln township.
     L. W. James received his first schooling in his native county.  He came with his parents to Ohio, and for a time went to one of the primitive log school-houses of Delaware county; after which he was for three years a student in the Norwalk high school, Dr. Thompson, afterward Bishop, being at that time principal of the Norwalk schools.  After completing his studies, Mr. James was ordained as a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  The first year of his work was as an evangelist.  Then he had charges at Sidney and in Hardin county.  After his marriage, which occurred in 1843, he had a charge at Geneva, Sunbury, and other points, and in 1844 he moved to Nashville, Ohio.  From 1845 until 1847 he was stationed at Melmore, and from 1847 to 1848 at Woodbury.  In 1848 he bought his present farm, and here he has since resided, carrying on agricultural pursuits and also giving much of his time to the work of the ministry, he having since that date been a local preacher.  In his political affiliations Mr. James has always been a Republican.
     Mr. James was married September 28, 1843, to Martha Joy, a native of Delaware county, Ohio, and a daughter of Wilder and Martha (Smith) Joy.  Her parents were early settlers of Delaware county, where they resided on a farm for many years and where they passed away; her father, born June 21, 1789, died at the age of seventy years; her mother, born September 19. 1788, died at the age of sixty-eight.  Mr. and Mrs. James have had four children, viz.: Martha, deceased; A. W., of Mount Gilead; Edward M., a prominent farmer of this county, married Ollie Smith and has two children, Lockwith and Nellie; and Olivia, wife of Christian Stooenover, has one son, Roy.
Memorial Record of the Counties of Delaware, Union & Morrow, Ohio; Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co., 1895, pp. 485-486
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LENO R. JAMES, a teacher in the schools of Franklin township, Morrow county, Ohio, belongs to one of the representative families of the county. He was born February 18, 1888; received his early education in the district schools, and pursued his advanced studies in the Ohio Northern University. During the past three years he has been engaged in teaching, and at this writing is employed in the People's district.
     Mr. James is a son of R. B. and Anna Selma James. R. B. James was born in Franklin township December 28, 1855, a son of Samuel and Ellen (Crothers) James. Samuel in early manhood was a carpenter, but spent the most of his life as a farmer, and is now living retired in Cardington, Ohio. His wife died in 1887.  Anna Selma James, mother of Leno R., was born November 23, 1863, a daughter of Abednigo Pittman, a pioneer of Morrow county, who died here in 1885, at the age of eighty-two years. Her mother, Effie Slack Pittman, second wife of Abednigo, died in 1872, at the age of sixty-six years. R. B. James and wife have three sons: Clifton, born in 1886, is engaged in farming in Perry, township. He married, March 7, 1909, Miss Roby Rinehart, and they have children, Leona and Fleetwoods. The subject of this sketch is the second in order of birth, and the youngest, Noble, was born September 12, 1894.
     The Jameses for the most part have been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and R. B. James is not an exception. His first farm, which he purchased in 1885, was two miles east of his present farm, where he has a commodious and attractive residence, and fifty-one acres of land well-stocked with fine horses and cattle.
     The James family are members of the Waterford Disciple church.
Source:  History of Morrow County, Ohio by A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Chicago-New York: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1911 – p. 552
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Franklin Twp. –
SAMUEL JAMES, carpenter and farmer; P. O., Pulaskiville. Among the worthy self-made men of Franklin, stands the gentleman whose name heads this sketch; he is the third son of Henry W. and Hannah (Jones) James, born in what is now Gilead Tp., March 1, 1828. At seventeen he went to Mt. Vernon to learn the carpenters’ trade, serving an apprenticeship of four years; he has worked at his trade principally in this county since that time; he united in marriage with Miss Ellen Carrothers, May 11, 1851. This union has been blessed with four sons and two daughters, Maggie J., born Feb. 21, 1852, died May 18, 1873; James C., born Oct. 26, 1853; Robert B., born Dec. 28, 1855; John W., born Aug. 3, 1858; Sarah A., born June 2, 1862; Samuel Ellsworth, born June 20, 1864. After marriage Mr. James lived three years on the farm of his father-in-law, then purchased thirty acres in this township of Wesley Martin for something over six hundred dollars, going in debt for a large portion; they worked early and late until the home was theirs. They sold this about 1865, and after renting some two years they purchased his present home of fifty acres in 1867, on which he erected a substantial frame residence in 1872. His farm is well improved and embraces a fine sugar camp, and valuable farming lands under good cultivation.  Mr. James had few advantages in early life for education, but making the most of what came to him, he has solved the problems of life as they were presented, doing much to repair early loss; he began life with no capital but stout hands and daring purposes, and has by force of will attained a handsome property, and reared a family such as any father might be proud to own. The wife and mother of his children has aided much by her wise counsels to form and fashion their character; she still presides over the home where taste and neatness adorns, with pictures, music, and literature crowned with hospitality make it worthy of that sacred name.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 786
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SAMUEL E. JAMES. ––An effetive [sic] exponent of the agricultural industry in his native county and a citizen to whom is accorded that popular approbation which is the accurate metewand of character, Mr James merits consideration in this work as one of the progressive farmers and stock-growers of Gilead township, where he is the owner of a well improved farm of eighty-one acres eligibly located two and one-half miles northwest of Mount Gilead, the metropolis and judicial center of the county.
     Samuel E. James was born in Franklin township, this county, on the 20th of June, 1864, and is a son of Samuel and Ellen (Crothers) James, both of whom were likewise born in Ohio, where the respective families were founded in the pioneer days.  Samuel James was a son of Henry James, who emigrated from Wales to America when a young man and who passed the closing years of his life in Morrow county, Ohio, where he was long identified with agricultural pursuits.  The mother of the subject of this review was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, and was a daughter of James Crothers, who was born in Ireland and who became a prosperous farmer in Ohio.  Samuel James was born on his father’s farm in Franklin township, Morrow county, and here he was reared and educated under the conditions and influences of the pioneer epoch in the history of the old Buckeye commonwealth.  He was a man of strong character and marked energy and he eventually became one of the successful farmers and influential citizens of Franklin township, where he continues to reside at the present time.  His wife was summoned to the life eternal at the age of sixty-three years, and their six children, four sons and two daughters, are living.  The father is a stanch Democrat in his political adherence.
     Samuel E. James, whose name initiates this review, gained his early experience in connection with the work of the homestead farm and he duly availed himself of the advantages of the district schools, which he continued to attend at varying intervals until he had attained to his legal majority.  He continued to be associated with the work and management of the home farm until he was sixteen years of age, when he showed his youthful independence and ambition by securing work by the month on a neighboring farm.  He continued to be thus engaged, as a valued and trusted employe, for a period of about twenty-seven years, and in the meanwhile he carefully saved his earnings, with the definite purpose of eventually engaging in agricultural pursuits upon his own responsibility.  In 1899 he purchased a farm of seventy-one acres in Harmony township, and there he continued his well directed labors until 1908, when he sold the property and bought his present attractive homestead of eighty-one acres in Gilead township.  He took up his residence on this place in the spring of 1909, and his energy and progressive ideas are shown in the unmistakable thrift and prosperity in evidence in all departments of his farming enterprise, which includes diversified agriculture and the raising of excellent grades of live stock.  Mr. James is a stalwart in the camp of the Republican party and he holds membership in the First Baptist church of Mount Gilead.  Mr. James is a bachelor and remains, so far as can be-discerned, “heart-whole and fancy free.”
Source:  History of Morrow County, Ohio by A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Chicago-New York: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1911 – pp. 767-768
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ALBERT L. JEFFREY. ––Widely and favorably known as a prosperous business man of Marengo, Albert L. Jeffrey is numbered among the citizens of good repute in Morrow county, where his life has thus far been spent.  As proprietor of a saw mill and a lumber yard, he is carrying on a substantial and profitable business and is an important factor in the promotion of the industrial interests of this part of the state.  A native of Morrow county, he was; born September 14, 1866, in the village of Iberia, Washington township, being a son of F. M. and Adelaide (Myers) Jeffrey.
     On leaving the district school, in which he gleaned his early education, Albert L. Jeffrey began work in his father’s saw mill, remaining thus employed until attaining his majority.  Starting then in life for himself, he was engaged in the hardwood business at Harmony township, Morrow county, until 1894, when he located in Marengo.  Buying the Marengo Lumber Yard, he at once began to enlarge its business, and soon after added a saw mill to its equipments, also opening a handle factory, which he has since disposed of.  In the management of his mill and yard, Mr. Jeffrey has met with satisfactory success, handling lumber and building materials of all kinds on an extensive scale.
     On November 3, 1895, Mr. Jeffrey was united in marriage with Lillian Gordon, a daughter of G. W. Gordon, and their only child, Sylvia Jeffrey, is now a pupil in the Marengo High School.  Although a stanch Republican in politics, Mr. Jeffrey has never been an aspirant for public office, his business demanding his time and attention.
Source:  History of Morrow County, Ohio by A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Chicago-New York: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1911 – p. 823
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PROFESSOR BYRAN T. JINKINS —We look with keenest delight on the work of the sculptor, who with skilled hands moulds from the unsightly piece of clay a work of art. Should we not give far greater honor to him who can take the youthful, untrained mind and character, disciplining them to his will and giving them strength, until their youthful possessor, going out into the busy avenues of life, commands the confidence and admiration of his fellows? Such an artist is the subject of the sketch. Professor Byran T. Jinkins, born February 24, 1855, a son of David and Tryphena Young (Beers) Jinkins, of Morrow county. David was the son of Thomas and Ann (Davis) Jinkins, natives of Wales, who emigrated to the Welsh Hills of Licking county at a very early date. David in his day was a very successful minister of the gospel, his kindness and popularity causing him frequently to be called upon to officiate at funerals and weddings in addition to his regular appointments. He officiated at over two hundred funerals and he never refused a request of this nature, showing equal willingness in all his ministrations at times of sorrow, no matter what the denomination or the circumstances. He also solemnized over eighty marriages. He and his brother made the first wagon used on their father's farm, the wheels being made of logs, and this rude conveyance was driven to the mill by ox team. Byran was named after his grandfather, Byran Beers, who was so pleased that he gave his namesake fifty dollars in gold. Byran was the fourth in a family of six children, equally divided as to sons and daughters and whose names. were Laura, Zilpha, Bronson, Byran, William and Elma.
     Professor Jinkins was reared and educated at his birthplace and upon coming to man’s estate married Maria J. Evans, their union being solemnized June 16, 1886. Mrs. Jinkins was the daughter of Benjaimn and Hannah P. (Howard) Evans, natives of Chester township. These worthy people were members of the Baptist church, in which the father held the office of deacon for a number of years. He was a man of remarkable industry, and in addition to doing the work on his large farm he was identified with many important interests. He built one of the finest residences in the county, modern in appointment and artistically frescoed interiorly. This stately abode, erected upon the highest point on the farm and surrounded by great shade trees, makes a charming and picturesque place of residence. Mr. Evans was one of the martyrs of the Civil war. When President Lincoln called for volunteers, he was advised by friends not to go, as he was needed at home, having in addition to his family the care of his mother. Some one suggested his hiring a substitute, but he replied : “I am no better than any other man.” Bidding his family farewell he went to the front, enlisting in the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. While stationed at Fort Alexandria, near Washington D. C., Mr. Evans contracted typhoid fever and died in 1865, at the age of thirty-nine years, thus ending a brave and unselfish life, offered upon the altar of his country that the Union might be preserved. His widow married William Howard, of Chester township, and two children were born: Alpa and Minnie, the former marrying Martha Carpenter, of Shelbyville, Kentucky; and the latter, Leslie Sears, of. Bloomfield, Ohio.
     The children of Benjamin and Hannah Evans were as follows: Moses P., who became cashier of the bank at Valley Falls, Kansas, and died in 1879; Ella E., who married Bronson Jinkins, a brother of Professor B. T. Jinkins, and died in 1889; and E. Kate, who married A. L. Ferris, of Paxton, Illinois. The latter was a member of the Baptist church and for years was Sunday School superintendent. She was a talented woman and wrote considerable poetry. Some years after her marriage she lost her eye sight, but continued interested in the study of music, in which she was quite skillful. Maria, wife of the professor, received her elementary education in the district school, then attended the high school at Chesterville, then at Mt. Gilead and was graduated from Shepardson's College at Granville, Ohio, in 1879. She taught the Washington school for a term, but impaired health necessitated the discontinuance of this and she assisted her mother in the home duties. At the time of her wedding to Professor Jinkins the old home witnessed a merry gathering, and of the happy occasion the well preserved wedding gown of blue satin and brocaded roses is a rare souvenir.
     To revert to the history of Professor Jinkins’ family, it is noted that his father, Elder David Jinkins, was born in the Welsh Hills settlement near Granville, Ohio, March 7, 1824, and died in Sparta, Wednesday morning, December 3, 1890. He was blind for several years at the close of his life. His last words were, after calling in the undertaker and making all arrangements for his funeral: 

“Bright angels guard me in this gloom,
They're 'round my bed, they're in my room.”

     He married Tryphena Young Beers, daughter of Byram and Elizabeth Beers, and to this union were born six children, namely: Laura, who died in infancy; Zilpha (Ball), Bronson, Byram, William and Elma (Salisbury). But two of the family are now living—Byram and William.
     David Jinkins was converted at the age of sixteen years and joined the Chester Baptist church, beginning to preach in 1860. He united with the Mt. Pisgah Primitive Baptist church May 18, 1867, and was ordained as a minister of the same July 26, 1867, and he continued in the ministry for twenty years, eventually losing his sight from overwork on the farm. After the death of his first wife he married Lovina Shaw and purchased property in Sparta, where he lived until his death. The Jinkins country home was noted for its hospitality and none in need of food or lodging was ever turned away.
     The parents of David Jinkins came from North Wales and landed in New York with only a half dollar. Their names were Thomas and Ann Jinkins, and they at first settled near Granville, Ohio, and united with the Welsh Hills Baptist church. Afterward they removed to Harmony township, Morrow county. There were seven children born to their union: David and Thomas, both Baptist ministers, now buried in the Chester cemetery; William, buried in Osceola, Iowa ; John, buried at Lacona, Iowa ; Margaret (Peterson) buried in the Chester cemetery ; Mary Ann (Ulery) living in Cardington; and Sylvester, living in Chesterville.
     Thomas Jinkins was born November 26, 1792, in Radnorshire, South Wales. He entered the English army in 1810 and served until 1817, and was at the battle of Waterloo. One of his sons once asked him why he was not sent to America in 1812 to fight the American army, and his answer was that they would have deserted to the American army.
     Ann Jinkins was born June 19, 1802, in Montgomeryshire, North Wales, was converted when seventeen years of age and was baptized on her nineteenth birthday, in the Severn river, near Lanidee. Upon coming to America she united with the Welsh Hills church in Licking county and she was afterwards a member of the Chester, Harmony and Chesterville churches.  She died in Chesterville at the home of her son Sylvester. She was married to Thomas Jinkins in the Parish church, Llanidlos, December 1, 1820. They came to America in 1821 and settled near Newark, Ohio. They afterwards entered land in Delaware, now Morrow county in 1830. To this union was born seven children, Thomas, John, ,William, William, Sylvester, Mary Ann and Margaret. Thomas Jinkins died February 14, 1871, at his home in Harmony township. Ann Davis Jinkins died April 15, 1891, at her home in Chesterville. Thomas Jinkins was promoted to ensign for bravery at Waterloo.
     Like all youths the Jinkins boys of former generations enjoyed an occasional prank. Near their home in Harmony township lived a country veterinary surgeon, one Hiram Hilliard, who had a strain of Indian blood in his veins. At one time Hiram had set the following day to mow a certain meadow adjoining the Jinkins farm and had engaged hands for the work. But it occurred to David, John, William and Thomas to cut the hay the evening before, knowing full well that it would enrage the “cow doctor.” Accordingly they got their scythes in readiness and spent most of the night cutting hay. The next morning Hilliard started to arrange for the hay cutting, when to his surprise he found the hay all down. Suspicious of the right quarter, he sought the Jinkins home and engaged in conversation with the old gentleman.
     Hilliard— “Where are your boys, Jinkins?”
     Jinkins— “They are not up yet.”
     Hilliard, (with fire in his eyes)— “Where were they last night?”
     Jinkins— “How do I know! You tell me where they are every night?”
     Getting no satisfaction, the doctor went home to finish his haying.
     At another time the Jinkins boys with other Harmony youths went out on Hallowe'en, and inasmuch as it would be a new experience to John Lewis and his wife, who from their native Wales could have little idea how the night was celebrated in America, they did not neglect to visit them in their rounds. The Lewises lived in a small house on lands now owned by William Baker and also near the home of B. T. Jinkins, the former now using the old house for a barn or shed. It happened that the Lewises had that day sold a horse and had money in the house. The boys had gone five miles from home for this attention, but that was nothing, as most of the travel was on foot in those days and long distances were traversed without much thought. It was late at night when the Lewises heard an awful racket and cabbages, turnips and the like were hurled against the doors and sides of the house, which was on the middle of a large field. The husband did not get out of bed, but Mrs. Lewis asked their business and the reply came in Welsh; then one of the crowd said something to her in German
     Mrs. Lewis “You seem to be here from all countries.”
     The Crowd— “Yes, all nations are represented in this band.”
     At this point there was a lull in the cabbage throwing and the boys heard the following short dialogue from within.
     Mrs. Lewis— “John, ‘tis give them the money and spare our lives!”
     John— “’Tis give me my breeches and I'll give ‘em money!”
     The Hallowe’eners well knew what that meant and were soon scrambling over fences hurrying for Harmony township.
     Professor Jinkins, son of David and Tryphena Jinkins, was born in Harmony township February 24, 1855, on the place now owned by William George, near the Harmony church.  Soon afterward his parents removed to the farm now owned by his brother William Jinkins in Chester township, in southeastern Morrow county. In this place he began his early career in school work, his first term being under Mathias Ewart, of the Ewart Brothers of Iowa. The school house was on the home place, for in an early day, when the board of education was casting about for a school site, Rev. Mr. Jinkins donated one, which has given to his children and now his grandchildren easy access to school. Here Byram had such excellent instructors as Mrs. Abigail (Barnes) Sprague, J. W. Evans, Esq., Mrs. Lena (Howard) Searls and others. Here the children from the families of the Meads, the McVeys, the Harrises, the Shoewalters, the Howards, the Beerses, the Thomases, the Jinkinses, and so forth, filled the little old school house and were a merry bevy seated around the room. It must be remembered that a seat started at the northeast corner of the building and extended along the sides around the room to the southeast corner, taking up a part of the east side in fact. Desks of beech lumber were made and put up to this long seat with spaces between for the pupils to enter; these desks were huge affairs some six feet long. In course of time young Byram was sent to the Chesterville schools and there he had as classmate the boy who was afterward to be world-renowned as preacher and lecturer, Frank W. Gunsaulus, now president of the Armour Institute of Chicago. Subsequently Byram attended the Sparta school in which Judge L. K. Powell was the principal teacher. Through Judge Powell he was influenced to attend college at Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio. However, it occurred to his father, David, that he ought to teach a few terms in the country schools before going to college, and so he hired him out to teach his home school, Bethel, for a term of ,three months. His salary was to be forty dollars for the time, or thirteen and a third dollars per month, and he was to board himself. He remembers that this, the first money he ever earned, looked like a fortune to him.
     But after teaching in the Washington district, the Salem district and Bethel again, it was decided that he should enter college. Accordingly he was bundled up one cold winter morning, and arrayed in a part of two extra suits of clothes that would not go into the suit case, and getting astride of a large horse with the suit case on the pommel of the saddle in front of him, he headed for Centerburg, where he was to take the Cleveland Akron & Columbus Railroad for Westerville, the seat of Otterbein University, the leading school of the United Brethren denomination. As he recalls it now, he started about the middle of one of the courses and he took what studies he thought would be pleasant and practical, for he did not think he would ever graduate. He attended the spring and fall of 1875 and came home to teach in the winter, and he continued this for three years, teaching in the winter to secure the needed funds for his college expenses. He saw he could make little headway by missing so much, and he finally persuaded his father to furnish the funds to complete the classical course, with its four years of Greek and Latin. In fact, in the seven years he took about everything taught at the college, from a review of the common branches on through. He was graduated in 1883, with the degree of A. B., and in 1887 Otterbein University conferred upon him the degree of A. M. His class had twenty-one members, the largest in the thirty-five years of the history of the college.
     Professor Jinkins was superintendent of the schools of Galena, Delaware county, in 1833-4 and then went to his home town of Sparta, where he was superintendent for eight years, and under his tuition twenty-five bright young people were graduated. He was superintendent of the Johnstown schools from 1892 to 1897 and there thirty-seven were graduated under him. It was his constant aim to develop his pupils in all possible ways and to aid the town and community in which he was located. It was in Johnstown that he inaugurated a series of Demorest contests and several of his pupils won silver medals. In a spirited contest in an adjoining neighborhood Miss Ethel Pratt, now Mrs. Frank Simpson, won a beautiful gold medal. Under him the idea of annual banquets and class meetings came into being there and these have ever since been held. It was while he was in the Johnstown school that one of the great whiskey fights of Ohio began. As it was believed that an illicit sale of liquor was being carried on, an anti-saloon league detective was employed and with the assistance of the Kiblers of Newark, one Joseph Friddle, druggist, was arrested. A three days hard fought battle resulted in the defeat of the prosecution by a jury disagreement. Judge Hunter of Newark, was attorney for the defense. Detective, lawyer and jury fees made this pretty expensive for the eight or ten of the prosecution; then by the defense damage suits were begun against them, amounting to nearly thirty thousand dollars, Professor Jinkins and his wife, who was president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, being sued for six thousand five hundred dollars and interest. However, the prosecution shortly after withdrew these suits. It was at this time that the fight against he liquor traffic in old Licking county had its beginning.
     During this trial a member of the board of education, who was a great friend of Professor Jinkins and one of his stanch supporters, came to the high school door one morning and calling the Professor outside, said to him, “Now we are more than friends and as a friend I want to say to you that you must quit taking any part in this fight here or your name will be Dennis.” After a moments thought the Professor replied, “Well, I recognize that this whole community, drinking men and all, pay my salary but the fight is on and every one will be compelled to take a stand and I think I shall say that you may count me with the temperance people.” With a smile the other man replied, “All right, Professor, we shall know where to find you,” and he hurried down stairs. Several years afterward Professor Jinkins was passing through Johnstown when this friend, who was very near death’s door, learned of his presence in the village, and although his doctor had forbidden him any visitors, yet he requested: “Let him in. I want to see him.” And they had a very cordial little visit.
     Professor Jinkins removed to the farm and remained there five years, looking after repairs and resting up for six years. Then the people of "Quakerdom," near the old Harkness Academy, employed him to superintend a two room school at ninety dollars a month, and he was here one year and one pupil graduated. He severed this association to become superintendent of the Pleasantville schools, a fine brick and stone building heated by gas, requiring two large furnaces. While here he made friendships that will last as long as life. He remained here four years, graduating twenty-five pupils, who are doing excellent work in various fields, a large proportion being teachers in graded schools and even principals. He had had charge of the destinies of the Pleasantville schools but a short time when they were advanced to first grade. Here he again began the Demorest contests, and seven silver medals, a gold and a grand gold medal, all went to his pupils. Miss Faye N. Daubenmire of the class of 1908 won the last two medals. This lady a great friend of the Jinkinses and a frequent visitor at their home, was killed in a frightful railroad wreck at Middletown, Ohio July 4, 1910, while on her way to Cincinnati to study elocution. This was a great shock to Professor and Mrs. Jinkins, who for some years had been assisting Miss Daubenmire in her excellent work. It was in the spring of 1908 that Professor Jinkins, after graduating a fine class of seventeen, removed with his wife to their farm near Chesterville, where they now reside. Professor and Mrs. Jinkins had one of their pleasantest experiences in attending the Jamestown Exposition as guests of the National Editorial Association. The editor's boat was the one of escort to President Roosevelt on President’s day and in Music Hall the President made a speech to the editors alone. They were given free passes to everything on the grounds and were feted by different cities and organizations. The valuable school work of Professor Jinkins is thus ended and he and his estimable wife are now superintending their farm in Chester township, Morrow county, the homestead being known as “Oak Hill.”
     Although Mr. and Mrs. Jinkins never had children of their own, yet they have aided several relatives and friends in securing an education and getting positions. They have been married twenty-five years, and seventeen years of that time, in addition to helping others, they cared for a niece, Jennie Edith Jinkins, an invalid and a great charge. They receive many letters now thanking them for this work.
Source:  History of Morrow County, Ohio by A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Chicago-New York: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1911 – pp. 540-546
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Harmony Twp. -
WILLIAM JONES, farmer, Mt. Gilead; was born Nov. 21, 1831, in South Wales, and is a son of John and Eliza (Watkins) Jones; both were born in Wales and came to Knox Co. in 1837. They have had 12 children, six of whom are living: William, John F., Abram, Henry G., Catharine J. and James M. His parents were Baptists. Mr. Jones was married March 9, 1856, to Mary, daughter of Benjamin and Lavina (Richey) Kelly, both of whom were born in Pa. and came to Ohio in 1845, and finally settling on the farm now owned by William. They have eight children: Rebecca, Ann, Moses, Mary, Sarah, Lavina, Hannah, and Susannah. Mr. Jones has had seven children by this marriage: Catharine J., Benjamin, Mary E., Levina R., Charles W., Eleanor and Cora E. The father was justice of the peace twelve years in succession, and he held office in church. He is a member of Chester Lodge No. 28, A. F. & A. M.; has always been a strong temperance man; takes an active part in paying off the township drafts for the last civil rebellion; he votes the Democratic ticket; he represented said party to county and state conventions; he and wife are members of the Baptist Church at Brimzion [Bryn Zion].
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 708-709
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AARON JULIAN, a prominent farmer of Peru township, Morrow county, is a son of John and Margaret (Hedge) Julian. The mother was a native of Virginia, and a daughter of Aaron Hedge.  The grandfather of our subject, John Julian, was of Welsh descent.  John Julian, Jr., came to Ohio in 1800, locating in the woods twelve miles east of Circleville, Pickaway county, and lived for a time in a sugar camp.  He married for his first wife Allie Hedge, and their children are all now deceased.  In 1835 he removed to Peru township, Morrow county, locating on the farm now owned by our subject.  He bought 100 acres, of which he cleared thirty-five acres.  Mr. and Mrs. Julian had nine children, four now living: Aaron, our subject; Sarah, now Mrs. Baughman, of Union county, Ohio, and has two children; Samuel, of Delaware county; and Margaret, a widow, resides in Madison county.  The father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and was a Democrat in his political views.
     Aaron Julian, the subject of this sketch, was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, August 4, 1822, but received his education in Peru township.  He began work for himself by farming on rented land in this township for five years, after which he bought eighty acres of land here, but afterward moved to West Liberty, next returned to his old home farm, and in 1870 came to his present farm of 217 acres.  His place is under a fine state of cultivation, and he is engaged in general farming.  In political matters Mr. Julian is a life-long Democrat, and has voted fifty-one times, never having missed an election.  He has served as Justice of the Peace, as Township Trustee, and for the past forty years has held the position of School Director.
     In 1854 Mr. Julian was united in marriage with Lucinda Hancock, and they have had five children, three now living, viz.: Willis C., who married Carrie Steward, and resides in Peru township; Edgar married Dora Daston, and lives with his father, and Lillian, wife of Frank Steward, of this township.  Mrs. Julian was reared in the Quaker faith.
Memorial Record of the Counties of Delaware, Union & Morrow, Ohio; Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co., 1895, pp. 402-403
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