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JOHN S. SIMON, merchant, Versailles. George S. Simon, the father of John S., came to this country at a very early day, and settled at Versailles in the year 1839, where he has continued to reside ever since. John S., the subject of this sketch, was born in Versailles, Ohio, July 27, 1847; assisted his father in the store when but a very small boy, in fact, was brought up behind the counter; attended the village school during the winter season, in which he obtained a good common-school education; clerked for his father in the store for seventeen years, applying himself very closely to business. After this the entire stock was transferred to him, when he commenced business for himself, continuing up to the present time, and he has, by his strictly temperate habits and industry, accumulated quite a large fortune. He carries a very large stock of gents’ furnishing goods and ready-made clothing. He was united in marriage to Miss Amanda J. Brush, in Versailles, April 15, 1867, who was born in Lockington, Shelby Co., Ohio, July 2, 1850. Two children are the fruits of this union, viz.: G. W. Harry, born Oct. 14, 1867; Maggie F., Jan. 31, 1875. Mr. Simon has never been a political aspirant, although he has held many offices of trust; he was elected Township Clerk when only 22 years of age, serving three years with much credit to himself; was elected Justice of the Peace October, 1874, re-elected in 1877, being the youngest Justice of the Peace ever elected in Versailles; was elected Mayor in the spring of 1879; which office he now holds; he has also been a member of the School Board for six years. Mr. Simon has many warm friends, and is esteemed by all who know him.