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J. D. DEWEESE, farmer; P. O. Troy. J. D. Deweese was born in Staunton Township, May 5, 1823; he was the eldest son of Thomas and Ruth Deweese, to whom were born seven children; of this family, three of the boys, and one girl are yet living. Samuel Deweese was his first teacher and Mr. Bates the next; Gen. Webb was also a pedagogue in those days, and wielded the birch with great dignity. The education young Deweese received was a very good one, considering the advantages he had. He was married to Miss Martha L. Ruth on the 27th of June, 1844, by Rev. Stephenson. Miss Ruth was born on the 15th of September, 1822, in Lancaster Co., Penn., and resided there until a short time before her marriage. They spent no time “seeing the sights” and spending money that could in those times be used to such good advantage in other ways, but at once commenced housekeeping on the old home farm, where Mr. Deweese was born. Oct. 2, 1845, William T. was born; Matthias. D. was born Dec. 18, 1847; he died March 13, 1870, after a lingering illness; Andrew G., the third son, was born Jan. 9, and now lives near Sedalia, Mo. He wedded Miss Clara Counts, of Staunton Township, Jan. 28, 1874. Harry L. was born Sept. 27, 1852, and is now living with his brother Andrew on their farm, near Sedalia, Mo. On the 12th day of September, 1859, little Ruth E. first saw the light; the joy of the parents knew no bounds, but in two short years she was laid beneath the sod, and the soft September winds sang their gentle requiem over her grave; her demise occurred Sept. 22, 1861. Mr. Deweese purchased his present home in 1859; before his removal thither, he erected the finest residence between Troy and Piqua, on the old Piqua Pike; the view from this residence is the equal of any in this neighborhood, and overlooks the city of Troy, the Miami River and canal, as well as the magnificent Infirmary Building, which is a credit to Miami Co. The farm, of 117 acres, is in a high state of cultivation. They removed to this farm Dec. 17, 1873, and its nearness to Troy renders it convenient to trade, church privileges, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Deweese are both members of the Episcopal Church, and have lived in accordance with its rules for the past thirty-six years. They are surrounded by comforts, and their old age will surely be one of happiness and plenty.