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J. J. WINBIGLER, teacher, Versailles, Ohio. Samuel Winbigler, the father of J. J., was born in Maryland, near Frederick City, January, 1817; emigrated to Montgomery Co., Ohio, in the year 1831; remaining there till the year 1844, when he moved to Darke Co., where he resided till his death, which occurred May 4, 1875; Anna M. Weaver, his wife, was born in Montgomery Co., near Miamisburg, Feb. 13, 1821; is still living, being 68 years old; her mother, Susan Weaver, whose maiden name was Gephart, was born in Berks Co., Penn., October, 1795; and is still living at the advanced age of 84. Elizabeth, her mother, who departed this life in 1864, was 95 years and 7 days old; had at the time of her death, 90 grandchildren living, 310 great grandchildren, and 28 of the fourth generation. J. J. Winbigler, the subject of this sketch was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, on the 25th day of May, 1839; lived with his parents till he was 21 years old, working on the farm during the summer season, and attending the district school in the winter. He also attended a select school six months at Jaysville, and three months at Beamsville, obtaining a good common-school education. In 1862, he enlisted in the 88th O. V. I. Co. D, for three years, performing garrison duty was mustered out of duty on the 3d day of July, 1865; returned home and taught school for a period of two years, after which he bought an interest in a saw-mill, which he operated for about 3 years; sold out and has since followed his profession, teaching during the fall and winter months, and canvassing in the summer. Mr. Winbigler has many warm friends, and is highly esteemed by all who know him; has never been a political aspirant, although he has had his full share of township offices; was Township Clerk of York for two terms, and one term as Assessor; was elected Assessor of Wayne Township in the spring of 1879; is a firm Democrat. Was united in marriage to Miss Susan A. Lyons on the 2d day of October, 1865; four children were the fruits of this union, of whom three are living, viz.: John S., was born on the 29th day of May, 1867; Armenia J., born on the 9th day of December, 1868; Harry F., born on the 21st day of November, 1873; Willie L., born on the 19th day of September, 1869; died on the 17th day of September 1870.