John F. Myers

As printed in 1884

JOHN F. MYERS, Jr., was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, October 15. 1844. He is a son of Michael and Susan (McClain) Myers, the former a native of Hancock and the latter of Pickaway County. The parents settled ill this county in 1846. Our subject was educated in the common schools and enlisted in the war in May, 1863, joining Company A, One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regiment Ohio National Guard, Capt. Regan commanding company; Col. Hunt commanding regiment. He participated in the skirmishes at Berryville and Monocacy Junction, and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio. He resided on the farm of his wife's parents till 1882, when he purchased his present farm of 110 acres, paying for the same $100 per acre. He has a desirable location, makes a specialty of rearing good stock, and is one of the model farmers of the county. He was married September 13, 1868, to Frances Hale, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Donor) Hale. Their children are Harry E., born July 24, 1869; James B., October 26, 1872; William F., January 17, 1875; Elizabeth E. and Mary E. (twins), born February 17, 1878; Ralph E., September 11, 1876; George F., October 29, 1879. The latter two are deceased — Ralpk E. dying August 21, 1877, and George F., September 14, 1880. Mrs. Myers was born in Cumberland County, Penn., October 27, 1846; died March 16, 1882. Mr. Myers is a member of the Church of God, the G. A. R., and a Democrat in politics.

As printed in The history of Wyandot county, Ohio, containing a history of the county: its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc.; (1884). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.