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JOHN W. BONNER, Foreman Boyd Manufacturing Company, Levanna. The subject of this sketch was born near Trenton, N. J.. in 1830. Is a son of J. W. and Ducilla (Lyda) Bonner, both natives of that State. His parents moved to the West in 1838, and settled in Coshocton County, Ohio; he was a farmer by occupation, and resided in that county until 1843, when he moved to Indiana, where he died the following year. John W. was raised on a farm, and secured what education he could from such advantages. When twenty years of age, he became engaged in the mill business, which he has followed for thirty years. He came to Brown County in January, 1880, and soon after became connected with the extensive concern at Levanna, widely known as the Boyd Manufacturing Company, where he has, by his vast experience and acquired taste, prosecuted his services with a zeal that has given him a qualified position. He is a stockholder of the concern, and, at present, fills the position of foreman in the mill. He was married, in 1856, to Miss Sarah M. Payne, a native of Knox County. This union has been blessed with one child, Isaac N., born in March, 1858. Isaac Newton is a carpenter by profession, and is a resident of West Virginia. He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Murphy, a native of that State. One child, christened after his grandfather, John W. Mr. B. has been a member of the Blue Lodge and Chapter of Masons for twenty-two years, and besides being a worthy citizen, is highly valued in the firm which he represents.