Dennis Stephens

As printed in 1915

DENNIS STEPHENS.

Dennis Stephens, who now owns a good farm of one hundred and fifty-five acres in Liberty township, and who is prominent in the educational affairs of Clinton county, was born on April 10. 18GS, in Greene county. Ohio, the son of Lewis A. and Catherine < McDorinan) Stephens, the former of whom was born in 1844. In Highland county. Ohio, and the latter in Clinton county, the daughter of Rlsdon and Tacy McDorman. natives of Virginia, who settled lu Clinton county after their marriage, and here owned a small farm. They were members of the Methodist Protestant church.

The paternal grandparents of Mr. Stephens were residents of Highland county. Ohio. John Stephens, the paternal grandfather, was born in Highland county, and lived in that county all his life. He was a large landholder, owning approximately five hundred acres, altogether. By his first wife he had seven children. Lewis A.. Casper, Curren, John, Elizabeth. Julia and Mary. By his second wife there were two children, William and Charles. The great-grandfather was John Stephens, a native of Virginia, who came on horseback to Ohio and located in Highland county, where he owned a large tract of land. He had five sons.

The late Lewis A. Stephens was educated in the common schools, and served valiantly as a I'nion soldier during the Civil War. a member of Coiniainy M. Twelfth Ohio Cavalry, serving two years and eight months. Later he became active in public affairs In this county and was a prominent member in the Friends church. He died on June 30. 1880, and his widow survived him until June 12, 1804. They were the parents of seven children, of whom Nellie died at the age of eighteen, Clarence at the nge of seven and Roscoe at the age of eighteen months. The living children are W. O.. Dennis, the subject of thin sketch. VI vie and Webster, all of whom are married except W. O. Vlvle. who Is a resident of Xenia. Ohio, married Harry Hlgglns, and had one child, Edward Lewis.

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John B. Wical is a successful farmer and public-spirited man of affairs of Wilson township, this county, who was born on April 0, 1S*>0, in Mercer county. Ohio, the son of Jonah and Periuella (Hendersony Wical, the former of whom was born In (Jreeue county.' Ohio, and the latter In Mercer county, the daughter of Busbrod Henderson, who was a farmer in that county.

The paternal grandpa rent* of Jobu B. Wical were George and Hattie (Ogdon) Wical. natives of Greene county, Ohio, but who lived near the Clinton county line. George and Hattie (Ogdeti) Wical were pioneer farmers of this section. They had eight children. John, Jonah. Michael, Jane, Ann, Emily. Isaliel and Eliza.

Jonah Wical received a common school education and fanned seventy-five acres of land in Wilson township. He and his wife are still living. They are the parents of nine children, of whom John B. is the eldest, the others being Mary, William. Clem, Peter, Elizabeth. 8. Milton and Hilton (twins) and Charlotta.

John B. Wical was educated in the common schools and has always been engaged in farming. He owns one hundred and forty-two acres of land and has a farm which presents a splendid appearance. On December 24, 1KX4. he was married to Ella Spears, the daughter of S. C. Spears, a farmer of this county, to which union have been born three children, Grover. Frank and Thurman. Grover. who lives In Reesvllle, married Ora Wilson. Frank, a resident of Clinton county, married Clam Morris. Tburiuan Is unmarried and lives at home with his parents.

John B. Wical is a member of the Wilson township school board and. for many years, has taken an active part in the educational affairs of Wilson township. He is widely known In that township and is one of its most highly respected citizens.

Laurence Good Wright, one of the most successful young farmers In Green township, this county, bas been well prepared for agriculture, having been graduated from the agricultural department of Ohio State University in 1011.

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The late James M. Wright was the son of Thomas MeClain and Sarah Ann (Woodmansee) Wright, who were pioneers In Highland county. Thomas McClaln Wright was a soldier in the Civil War and died during the service In 1864. at Raymond. Mlssiss-

As printed in History of Clinton County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions (1915). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.