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JOHN HARRISON, physician, Covington. Among the professional men of Covington, none are more worthy of special mention than Dr. Harrison; he was born in Montgomery Co. in 1821; when 15 years of age, went to Middletown, taking an academic course, after which he engaged in mercantile pursuits; in 1841, he began to read medicine; in 1842, his father, Isaac Harrison, died, leaving him dependent on his own resources, but, being determined to pursue his studies, he resorted to different means of raising funds, sometimes teaching, at others clerking, and ran a woolen-mill, during night time, one year, sandwiching his studies with his work; finally, by a little help from his brother-in-law, he was enabled to finish his professional studies, and graduated at the Ohio Medical College in 1844; commenced practice in Tippecanoe the same year; came to Covington in 1846, where he has continued practice ever since; during his residence here, he has also contributed to the business interests of Covington, having been associated with Mr. Routson in 1858, when the business now conducted by A. Routson & Son was inaugurated; in the spring of 1869, he, in company with J. B. Latchford, established a drug store, from which, in 1872, Mr. Latchford retired; L. S. Harrison, son of Dr. Harrison, took charge, and continued the business until 1876, when the son, who was a graduate of pharmacy, desiring a larger place, and the Doctor having his time entirely occupied in taking care of his large practice, they sold out; Dr. Harrison is now one of the oldest practicing physicians in Miami Co., and a leading and influential citizen; his office is located at the corner of High and Ullery streets, and is a part of his large, substantial residence. He was married Jan. 19, 1849, to Miss H. M. Dunham, of Piqua; they have had five children— three sons and two daughters—of whom the first-born died in infancy, three are residents of this county, and one of Terre Haute, Ind.