John T. Chenoweth

As printed in 1882

DR. JOHN T. CHENOWETH, John T. Chenoweth was born near Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, on the 16th of November, 1833. His father, Thomas F. Chenoweth, was a native of Ross County, Ohio, and removed with his parents to Darke County, Ohio, when about six years of age. He grew to manhood there, and was married to Miss Christina Thomas, in Preble County, Ohio. He still resides on the farm, where he began married life, having attained the age of seventy-three years. He has always been a prominent and highly respected citizen of his county, and has been called upon to occupy local offices at various times. He served continuously for thirty years as Justice of the Peace, retiring finally on account of

His son, John, was reared on the home farm, and at an early age learned to perform his share of the labor incident to farm life. During I the winter he attended school, and at the age of eighteen years, he adopted the vocation of school-teaching, which he continued for about seven years. When twenty years of age, he began the study of medicine in the office of. Dr. Z. M. Lansdown, at Greenville, remaining under his instruc- I tions for two years. Subsequently he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and continued his studies with Dr. C. H. Cleveland. He first graduated in medic! le from the Eclectic Medieal Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, and afterward from the Medical College, of Ohio, in the same city. He began the practice of his profession in March, 1860, at Huntsville, Randolph Co., ltd., remaining there for a period of three and a half years. At the end of that time he removed to Williamsburg, Wayne Co., Ind., where he enjoy'il a successful practice, extending over a period of twelve years. In 187r>, lie located at Winchester, and has been one of the successful practilionors of this town ever since. He is a member of the State Medical Suciety, and was one of the organizers of the Delaware District Medical

Society, and the Randolph County Medical Society, and is immer of both, lie has beea y of tl

; public ment of this county, and has contributed liberally to enterprises inaugurated for the advancement of the county's interests. In politics, he has affiliated with the Republican party since the early days of its existence. He voted for John C. Fremont for President in 1856, and has since been an active worker for the success of his party. But his devotion to his profession has prevented his acceptance of numerous public positions that have been tendered him from time to time.

He was made a Mason in Acacia Lodge, No. 242, at Washington Wayne Co., Ind., in December, 1867, and on the 5th of February, 1868, received the Master Mason's degree in the same lodge. In January 1873, he wEthdrew from that lodge to take part in the organization of the lodge at Williamsburg, and in 1875 transferred his membership to Winchester Lodge, No. 56, of which he is still an active member. He is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has received the degrees of the subordinate lodge.

On the 4th of January, 1857, Dr. Chenoweth was united in marriage with Miss Hannah V., daughter of Josiah Miller, Esq., a prominent and highly respected citizen of Darke County, Ohio. By this union they are the parents of three children, named, respectively. Forrest A., Ethel May and Martha, all of whom are now living.

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, Y.. in 1841, where he continued to Madison County, Ind.

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As printed in History of Randolph County, Indiana with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers : to which are appended maps of its several townships (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.