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WILSON KENDALL, farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge. Jesse and Mary C. Kendall, parents of our subject, settled in the southern portion of Jackson Township, Brown County, Ohio, about the year 1828 or 1829. They were the parents of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, viz., Wilson, Nelson, William, Samuel, Merrill, Delanah A., Hester J. and Phoebe M. Jesse had served as Trustee for Jackson Township. In 1861, he moved to Locust Grove, Adams County; in his youth he learned the trade of tanning, which he followed for a number of years. He was a man of reliable integrity and unblemished character; in his transactions with his fellow-men he always was strictly honorable. He died May 19, 1880; his wife, in June, 1863. Wilson Kendall, our subject, was born January 4, 1826, in Adams County, near Winchester; was reared to man’s estate on a farm, and received but a limited education. In March, 1848, he married Elizabeth Marshall, daughter of John Marshall, whose sketch appears in this work. By this union there was an issue of nine children, seven of whom are still living, viz., William C., Albert, John, Mary C., Jane M., Alice B. and Ida M. She died January 31, 1873. He was again married, in December, 1875; this time to Margaret McNown. This union has been blessed with one child — Jessie C. Mr. Kendall is of an agreeable disposition, affable and courteous, and in all respects a true gentleman. His wife is a lady of taste and culture, and takes pleasure in making her home pleasant and inviting to visitors as well as the members of her own family. He is the owner of 117 acres of land, in a fine state of cultivation, and located in the eastern portion of this township. He is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of this township.