John Vandervort

As printed in 1882

JOHN VANDERVORT, deceased, was born June 2, 1813, in Warren County; was the son of Jonah and Elizabeth Vandervort. He was reared to manhood on a farm; received a good English education, tho acquirement of which enabled him to teach school, which ho did for several years, both before and after his marriage. On October 20, 1842, ho married Miss Martha E. Riley, born November 29, 1824, and daughter of Richard and Sarah Riley. To thorn have boon born eight children, viz., Sarah E. (married Joseph Cashman), Mary E., Amanda (married Alphctm King), Ella (married Samuel II. Trovillo), Preston, Charles. Emerson and John. Directly after their marriage they removed to a farm about three miles soul best of Ilnrveysburg, where they lived about seven years; then removed to a farm about eno and one-halt miles north-, east of New Antioch, where they remained about fifteen years. They then located about two miles southwest of Cuba Village, where they lived several years; while living hero, Mr. Vandervort died, December 17, 1865. He was a kind and loving father, and an indulgent husband. He was successful in business during life, for when he died he was worth about $15,000. A few years after his death the remainder of the family removed to Wilmington, where they lived about five years. Thoy then removed to tho western portion of Chester Township, Clinton County, where they still reside; this removal occurred in September, 1881. Mrs. Vandervort has in her possession 122 acres of land, and is a member of the M. E. Church.

As printed in The history of Clinton County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, cities, towns, etc.; general and local statistics; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.