Daniel Dean

Daniel Dean was born October 20, 1766, in Village of Tubermore, Ulster Province, Ireland, and died January 24, 1843, in Caesars Creek, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 76. He was the son of George Roger Dean of Tubermore, County Londonderry, Ireland, and Mary Campbell of County Londonderry, Ireland.

Elizabeth Jeanette Steele was born April 19, 1768, in Augusta, Augusta Co., VA, and died November 28, 1841, in New Jasper Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 73. She was the daughter of Daniel Dean of Tubermore, County Londonderry, Ireland, and Elizabeth Jennet Steele of Augusta, Augusta Co., VA.

Not unlike many other families, we trace the record of the Deans through trials, vicissitudes and poverty back across the sea to the Province of Ulster, Ireland and to the wilds of the Highlands of Scotland, a country rich in the production of liberty loving men and women. Many such dared to leave their native country, crossed the story Atlantic and cast their lot in the wilds of America, infested by hostile enemies and accompanied by privation and discouragements of almost every description. Only the bold spirits, like Daniel Dean, who had the courage to fight for their rights, as a rule survived the ordeal.

To such we owe the credit of having made America a safe place in which to live. Amid the pioneer work of conquering and surmounting difficulties of seeming impossibilities, Daniel Dean began his career in this country.

The ancestors of the Dean family were strictly of the Coventer faith. Daniel Dean, one with whose history we are familiar and who resided and died not more than a mile from this place, was born in the village of Tubermore in the Province of Ulster, Ireland, October 20, 1766. He immigrated to America in the year 1784 at the age of 18 years. His father, G. R. Dean and his two uncles, James and David, were soldiers in the Revolutionary War. He sent back to Ireland for his mother in the year 1790. He was a weaver by trade, prospering well in his trade. He resided for a time in Pennsylvania, then immigrated to Virginia where he was married to Miss Jannett Steele, a Scotch-Irish girl, of Augusta County, Virginia. The young couple immigrated to Kentucky near Mount Sterling where he was engaged in milling for many years, becoming quite well off in that business. He had a family of eleven children, but falling out with the institution of slavery, he determined to immigrate to Ohio, locating in Greene County in the year 1812 on Caesar's Creek where he purchased 2,000 acres of land -- this farm being a part of the same tract.

The names of his eleven children are as follows: Robert Dean, who was a soldier in the war of 1812 and who married Elizabeth Campbell; Mary C. married James Moore; Jannett S. married Hugh Campbell; Elizabeth married James Campbell; Margaret married John Bickett; William married Catherine Shook and was a soldier in the Mexican War; James married Elizabeth Pendray; Joseph married Hannah Boggs; Anna married Walter Parry; Daniel married Jane Campbell; and Julia married James Hopping. All settled down and lived in Greene County, except two -- James and Elizabeth -- who immigrated to Indiana and resided near Muncie, that state. Of these eleven children, they averaged eleven children each. They have since grown into a great multitude.

During the Civil War, 36 enlisted in the Union Army, most of them serving three years and over and out of the 36 who enlisted, 35 returned alive. Dean Perry lost a leg at the battle of Perrysville, Ky. Three of the others were slightly wounded, and James Moore died with disease at Wartrall, Tennessee and of the 36, ten are yet alive.

Of this large family of near 500, more than three-fourths are members of the Christian Church, and 90 percent are total abstainers from the use of intoxicating drink.

This reunion is the centennial anniversary of the immigration of the ancestor Daniel Dean and his family from Kentucky to Ohio. They landed in this county in September, 1812, and camped on the banks of a small stream near the site which afterward became the Dean Cemetery. Eating their first breakfast on a large flat rock, about 20 feet in circumference and perhaps two feet in thickness, which served very well for a table. This rock still remains as a relic and a monument to the memory of our ancestors.

The early history of the immigration of Daniel Dean to Ohio is so intimately associated with his brother-in-law Henry Barnes, who also immigrated from Kentucky near the same time, that we thought it would be well to give a part of his history which is so closely connected with Daniel as to make this sketch more interesting when taken together.

Daniel Dean first came to Ohio in 1808 with Henry Barnes, as did Joshua and Caleb, spying out the land. It was upon this visit that Daniel purchased this 2,000 acres of land, but soon became involved in a suit over the title which cost him $1,500 to perfect his title, which he did not succeed in doing for about three years thereafter, which delayed his removal to this County.

Henry Barnes, being an excellent mechanic, and so became a useful associate and friend of Daniel and their mutual friendship was never betrayed by either, but continued a strong support to each other during life. Barnes came to this County in 1808 with Daniel and located in Xenia, which then had only a few houses. He owned about one-fourth of the present site of the City. He built many houses in Xenia assisted by Daniel Dean, Dean furnishing the timber while Barnes did the work. Parts of some of the buildings yet remain that they built. Barnes was a strong man in other respects - he was a man of some education - was a surveyor. He was a man of General Jackson's type. He was a member of a company of Indian Hunters in Kentucky, and had been engaged in many Indian hunts in Kentucky. On his immigrating to Ohio his military character was soon recognized, and he was placed as Captain over a company of militia at his new home, and this State being full of treacherous Indians one can well see that such a man as Captain Barnes would be considered a very valuable citizen. Barnes continued to reside in Xenia until his death. He was a member of the M. E. Church, and a Christian man. He had seven children. Henry, who was during the Civil War Sheriff of Greene County and also the Treasurer of Greene County two terms; Dean, John, Andrew, Mrs. Hannah Buckles and Mrs. Eliza J. Clemans and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, all of which families married and had large families -- valuable members of society.

To show the determination of the mother, wife of Captain Barnes, there was an emergency which required her presence back in Kentucky. She mounted her horse with her little child less than a year old, and rode back to Kentucky alone, a distance of 150 miles, back to her old home.

When Daniel Dean came to Ohio he brought with him four wagons - two four-horse teams and two two-horse teams. One of these teams belonged to Captain Barnes. On their way to Cincinnati a stray dog came to them, and as they had no dog he was encouraged to remain, which turned out to be a very valuable asset to the family. Many interesting stories were told of the value of this dog and one of Daniel's horses whose name was Jolly. They gave the name of Range to the dog. A story was told of the dog that after they had passed through Cincinnati, which was a very small village, and took the trail or road toward Greene County, and after they had gone about 15 miles, night came on and they were compelled to camp in the wood. Much fear was entertained of the Indians. At about midnight Range began to raise the alarm of the approach of an enemy. There were four men who had guns. All arose and remained up until daylight. It was supposed that the dog had in fact discovered Indians approaching attempting to steal their horses. After the arrival of the family, and for two or three days thereafter, Range was heard baying something a few hundred yards from camp not far from what is now the family cemetery. James and William took their rifles and went to see what Range had found. On reaching the point, they saw Range baying a bear. It was up on its hind feet challenging Range to a fisticuff which Range declined to accept and while in this posture, William shot him and this bear meat was relished by the family much to the credit of Range.

Another story is told of Captain Barnes and Daniel. A month or so after reaching Ohio they started out to find some friends who settled near the present site of Clifton, both riding horseback; Daniel riding Jolly a noble horse, and the dog Range following after them. On finding this settlement they were cordially received, and their company being genial and entertaining they were induced to remain with them a little too long. On starting home they had not gone far when a cloud came up and they were enveloped in darkness, and soon became bewildered and lost. Not knowing what direction to take, they finally decided to let Jolly have the reins, trusting to his instinct to take them to the camp, Range still following behind. As soon as Jolly was given the reins, he turned about and Captain Barnes objected saying he knew Jolly was going in the wrong direction. But Daniel insisted that Jolly's judgment had been good on other occasions and he could trust him. Jolly set out in a fast walk. It began to storm and thunder furiously. After they had gone quite a distance at about midnight they missed Range, and after a while they heard him barking. He did not like a storm, and during such times he would come to the door of the camp and bark until he was admitted. As soon as Jolly heard the dog bark he started out in a lope and soon reached camp. Grandma, fearing that they were lost, would not let Range in so that he would continue to bark and thereby assist the lost men to find the camp. Jolly went direct to camp and did not betray the trust placed in him.

Daniel Dean was a member of the Associate Presbyterian Church from early life. His wife Mrs. Jannett Dean was a member of the first Missionary Society organized in Greene County. Daniel Dean was an ardent abolitionist; he hated the institution of slavery and enjoyed the distinction of being the first member of that church who was ever arraigned before the session of the church for denouncing his minister for praying for the institution of slavery in which he gained a signal victory, and that same church still exists and prospers and is to be congratulated on being the first church in Greene County to hold a temperance meeting, all members attending, which resulted in a resolution that all members of that church thereafter refrain from the use of intoxicating liquor except in sheep washing and harvest time. This is amusing now, but the great benefit to the temperance cause as a result of that meeting cannot be estimated.

Daniel Dean died in 1842 at the age of 77 years. He was a man of worth, a respected citizen of his community and an upright Christian gentleman. His remains rest in the Dean Cemetery, by the side of his wife Jannett. A suitable monument marks the spot. He was a very liberal man in his dealings with his neighbors, exacting but what was right and just. In his will, which is on record in the Probate Court of this county, he requested that no suit should ever be brought against any person indebted to his estate, and this was fully carried out by his executors, John Bickett and Walter Parry, his two sons-in-law.

THE XENIA GAZETTE
FRIDAY - AUGUST 20, 1880
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY
SURNAMES: DEAN, STEELE, MOORE, CAMPBELL, BICKETT, PERRY, HOPPING

THE DEAN PICNIC

The DEAN picnic held on Friday last in the beautiful grove of Mr. D.S. DEAN, adjoining the DEAN Cemetery, was a splendid affair. The weather was highly favorable and a goodly number of the DEAN connection with their friends were present to enjoy the occasion. This connection has now become quite numerous, though the older members of the family have all passed away with a solitary exception: Mr. Joseph DEAN alone remains. Though now well in his seventy-sixth year, possesses much of the uprishliness of youth. He and his wife have already pursued lifes journey together for nearly 54 years, and are seemenly good for many years to come.

Daniel DEAN, the great proginta of the DEAN family was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to this country about the year 1748 when about 19 years of age. He found his way to Bath County, Ky., and soon established himself in business, being engaged in farming and milling. Having become well established in business he wooed and won Miss Jennet STEELE, with whom he was united in marriage about the year 1790. In 1812 having purchased a tract of 1800 acres of land on the waters of Caesars Creek, he emigrated to Greene County. He subsequently added to his former purchase so that he was able to settle his family around him. At this time, or shortly afterwards, his family consisted of himself, wife, mother, and 11 children from whence has sprung the numerous DEAN connection. In memory the writer of this is carried back some 40 years when his numerous family were comfortably settled around the old homestead occupying farms of their own.

Of the DEANS there were Robert, William, James, Daniel, and Joseph. Of the daughters; Mrs. James MOORE, Mrs. Hugh CAMPBELL, Mrs. James CAMPBELL, Mrs. John BICKETT, Mrs. Walter PERRY, and Mrs. James HOPPING. Mr. DEAN at the time alluded to is remembered as a sprightly old man; and rather communicative, many personal reminiscences might be related. I will only mention one for the benefit of that much abused class of persons, mothers-in-law. Mr. DEANS mother and sister soon followed him to this country, and became his house keepers. As a good condition to the agreement of his marriage, his father-in-law required him to build a separate house for his mother and sister, which condition was completed with, but the house was never occupied. His mother, whose maiden name was Mary CAMPBELL, was born about the year 1740, and continued to dwell under his roof till the day of her death in August 1826. Much has been said in praise of this mother and it cannot be doubted that much of Mr. DEANS success in life was due to his mother. She now sleeps in DEAN Cemetery and it was proposed to erect over her remains on the occasion of the late picnic, a fine granite monument to her memory. Unfortunately the necessary arrangements could not be made in time, but will be sometime in the near future. The DEAN Cemetery occupies an elevated piece of ground and contains three-fourths of an acre of land. It is surrounded by a heavy stone wall laid in mortar and apparently of a durability to last hundreds of years. There is but a single entrance through an iron gate. May the DEAN picnic be continued.

The Dean Family Farm, listed since 1994 as an historic site on the National Register of Historic Places, has its origins with the immigration of Daniel Dean, a native of Tobermore, Ulster, Ireland, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1784 when he was aged 18, according to Dean family histories.

The National Register and an Ohio Historic Inventory, dated 11 October 1974, list the historic site at 199 N. Ballard Road, Xenia, as having five buildings dating from the 1820s on 157 acres along Caesar's Creek in Greene County, Ohio.

Daniel Dean, born Oct. 20, 1766, in Ulster, Ireland was a son of George Roger Dean, which DAR archival records list as a Pennsylvania sergeant and militiaman in the 1770s, along with his elder brothers, James and David Dean. A weaver by trade, Daniel Dean lived briefly in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia before meeting and marrying Jennett "Jenny" Steele, a Scots-Irish girl of Augusta County, Virginia. The couple relocated near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, where Dean built a house for them and another for his sister and mother whom he brought from Ireland to Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1790. Daniel and Jennett had the first of their 11 children in Kentucky. But when Ohio became a free state in 1803, Dean, an ardent abolitionist, scouted out the new lands north of the Ohio River with his brother-in-law, Henry Barnes, whose son later would become Greene County's sheriff (1862-65) and treasurer (1868-71). Shortly thereafter, Dean bought 2,000 acres on Caesar's Creek near the settlement of Xenia, but he had to spend years litigating to perfect his title. Once the title was secure, Dean, Barnes and their families relocated to Greene County in September 1812. They began a lucrative business in which Dean harvested trees and cut and milled their lumber, which Barnes then used to build homes near Jamestown and Xenia, Ohio. Dean, descended from Covenanters, was a Presbyterian Church stalwart. At least 36 of his 111 progeny enlisted and served honorably in the Union Army during the Civil War. Dean, who died at age 77 in 1842, is buried alongside his wife, Jennett, in the Dean Family Cemetery. The farm, still privately owned, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Greene County (Ohio) Public Library archives feature maps --- from 1855, 1874 and 1896 --- that depict the original acreage as divided among Daniel Dean's heirs Joseph, William,, John, Levi, D.S. Dean and others. Those lands lie along the Jamestown Turnpike, now U.S. Highway 35

Father: Roger DEAN b: in Of, Tubermore, Londonderry, Ireland
Mother: Mrs. Mary DEAN b: Abt 1739 in Of, Tubermore, Londonderry, Ireland

Marriage 1 Janet STEELE b: in , Augusta, Virginia. Married: 1791

THE CEDARVILLE HERALD
FRIDAY- APRIL 9, 1909
CEDARVILLE, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

DEATH OF LEVI B. DEAN

Levi B. Dean died at his home in Xenia Saturday afternoon after a long illness. Some time ago pneumonia developed which greatly weakened his condition. The deceased came from one of the pioneer families of the county. Mr. Dean was married to Miss Mary Spencer in 1858, only last August celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. She with eight sons survive, this being the first death in the family. The sons are James Riley Dean of Springfield, H. C., John W., Thomas A., Attorney Frank H. Dean, Walter L. Dean, and Joseph A. Dean, of the firm Johnson & Dean of this city. Mr. Dean himself was the last of his parents family. His two brothers John and David having preceded him in death many years. When 18 years of age, Mr. Dean united with the Associate Reformed, now The First United Presbyterian congregation in Xenia. The funeral was held Tuesday
from the late home.

When Daniel Dean, son of George Roger Dean and Mary Campbell Dean, born in Tubermore, County of Londonderry, Province of Ulster, Ireland, was 18 years old he emigrated to America, landing in Philadelphia, without money or friends. He was a weaver by trade and by his industry, economy and natural shrewdness became fairly well to do before many years. He lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia until about 1788, when he emigrated to Kentucky, settling in the Winchester-Mt. Sterling area, where he engaged in milling, becoming quite well off in that business.

In 1790, six years after coming to America, Daniel sent back to Ireland for his mother and sister. He was to meet them at Wilmington, N.C., pay their passage and bring them to his home. He failed to receive notice of their arrival until the time had nearly expired for their redemption, and they would have been sent back in servitude until their passage was paid. By almost superhuman exertion, he succeeded in reaching the port just in time to prevent this, having walked and run 50 miles the last night of his journey.

In 1791, Daniel married Miss Jannett Steele, a Scotch-Irish girl from Augusta County, Virginia. (Scotch-Irish does not designate Irish ancestry; it means the Scottish people who fled from Scotland to Ireland during the time of the religious persecution --- Helen Bickett Fiegel.) Daniel built a separate house for the express accommodation of his mother and sister, but it was never occupied by them, they and Daniel and Jannett having lived together in peace and harmony in the same house for many years.

Having a family of eleven children and being unwilling to rear them under the influence of slavery, Daniel and Jannett purchased a tract of 2,000 acres of land on the waters of Caesar's Creek, Greene County, Ohio, and moved there in 1812. In 1807-08 Daniel and his brother-in-law, Henry Barnes, went to Greene County to look for property to buy, and Daniel became involved in a suit over the title to the property he chose, which cost him $1,500 to perfect, and this delayed his removal from Kentucky until 1812. Henry Barnes located in Xenia in 1808, “where he owned about 1/4 of the present (1912) site of the city.”

Daniel Dean was an ardent abolitionist; he hated slavery and enjoyed the distinction of being the first member of his church who was ever arraigned before the session of the church for denouncing his minister for praying for the institution of slavery, "That was also the first church in Greene County to hold a temperance meeting, all members attending, which resulted in a resolution that all members of that church thereafter refrain from the use of intoxicating beverages, except in sheep washing and harvest time. This is amusing now (1912), but the great benefit to the temperance cause as a result of that meeting cannot he overestimated."

Daniel Dean was very liberal in his dealings with others and provided in his will that no suit should ever be brought against any person indebted to his estate. This was carried out by his executors, John Bickett and Walter Parry, two of his sons-in-law. He settled upon each of his sons a farm of 150 acres and each of his daughters 100 acres or the cash equivalent. At his death his estate was worth $14,000 in cash. He was quite benevolent, and his charities were abundant. He frequently visited his numerous descendants and bestowed gifts upon them. He spent much time in a study of the Scriptures and its commentaries, his favorite being Matthew Henry.

Daniel and Jannett Dean had eleven children, five boys and six girls. All married, and they averaged eleven children each.

In September 1888, a political gathering was held on the Dean farm, a pole was raised and a flag five yards long and two and a half yards wide, the handiwork of Mrs. J. N. Dean, was run up.

On August 8, 1912, the 100th anniversary of the coming to Ohio of Daniel and Jannett Dean was celebrated by a picnic held on the farm of the Dean sisters, part of the original tract. More than 300 were in attendance. In 1974 an effort was being made to have the Charles Dean farm (referred to as such in 1912 and also in 1974) designated a historic site.

Jannett Dean died November 28, 1841, aged 72 years. Daniel Dean died January 24, 1843, aged 76 years. Both are buried in the Dean Cemetery.

Information from the Dean History compiled by Blanche C. Liggett in August 1935, from relatives, newspaper clippings and papers read at the Dean Centennial picnic in 1912. This History is at the Greene County Library in Xenia, Ohio.

Dr. Willis Warren Dean has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery at Sioux City since June, 1899, and enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the skilled and successful representatives of the profession in northwestern Iowa. His birth occurred on the 3d of October, 1872, his parents being Lewis Henry and Phanetta (Haines) Dean, the former born in Greene county, Ohio, March 5, 1838. They were married at Cedarville, Ohio, on the 5th of November, 1861, and became the parents of nine children, namely: Lura M., Florence A., Lida G.; Irene and Corinee, twins; Willis Warren; Joseph C.; Clara E.; and Frank A.

The Deans pride themselves upon their Saxon descent. "Dene of Dene in the forest of Dene" and "Dene of Deneland" are family designations centuries old. Two of the first settlers of Taunton, Massachusetts, were John and Walter Deane, from near Taunton or Taunton Deane, Somersetshire, England, a stronghold of the Deanes. Before their arrival, however, Stephen Deane had reached these shores, a passenger on the Fortune, in 1621. The American family of colonial days always spelled the name with the final "e."

Daniel Dean, great-grandfather of Dr. Willis W. Dean, was born in the village of Tubermore in the province of Ulster, Ireland, October 20, 1766. He emigrated to America, landing in Philadelphia in the year 1784, at the age of eighteen years. His father, George R. Dean, and his two uncles, James and David, were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. Daniel Dean was a weaver by trade. He resided for a time in Pennsylvania, then immigrated to Virginia, where he met and was married to Miss Janett Steele, a Scotch-Irish girl of Augusta county, Virginia. The young couple immigrated to Kentucky and located near Mount Sterling, where Daniel Dean was engaged in the milling business for many years. Falling out with the institution of slavery, he determined to immigrate to Ohio, locating in Greene county in 1812 on Caesar Creek, New Jasper township, where he purchased two thousand acres of land. His death occurred in Greene county, Ohio, January 24, 1842.

Joseph Dean, one of the eleven children of Daniel and Janett (Steele) Dean and the paternal grandfather of Dr. Willis W. Dean, was born December 31, 1804, and passed away September 14, 1883. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Hannah Boggs, was born February 25, 1809, and died March 7, 1888. Their children were eleven in number, as follows: Washington Dean, who was born August 10, 1827, and died November 19, 1852; Julia Anne (Dean) Struthers, who was born April 27, 1829, and died October 11, 1865; Daniel Milton Dean, who was born May 19, 1831, and died December 1, 1912; Louisa Dean, who was born October 16, 1833, and died August 4, 1836; Willis Dean, who was born November 10, 1835, and died June 30, 1838; Lewis Henry Dean (father of Dr. Willis W. Dean), who was born March 5, 1838, and died February 14, 1917; Anna Lavina (Dean) Oldham, who was born February 16, 1840, and died December 24, 1923; Joseph Newton Dean, who was born August 22, 1842, and died January 18, 1913; Eliza Jane (Dean) Rensick, who was born August 9, 1844, and did April 28, 1881; Mary Campbell (Dean) Wright, who was born August 9, 1847, and is also deceased; and Samuel Steele Dean, who was born April 17, 1850, and died January 11, 1925.

Willis Warren Dean, whose name introduces this review, acquired his early education in a country school in Pawnee county, Nebraska, and subsequently pursued a course of study in the Pawnee City Academy at Pawnee City, Nebraska. Following his graduation from the latter institution he taught school near Summerfield, Kansas, for one year. Having determined upon the practice of medicine as a life work, he matriculated in the medical department of the University of Nebraska in the fall of 1892 and was graduated there from in June, 1895, with the degree of M. D. His initial experience in the field of his chosen profession was gained at Stromsburg, Nebraska, where he remained until the fall of 1898 and where he was surgeon for the St. Joseph & Grand Island and the Union Pacific railways. While located at Stromsburg, Nebraska, he as instrumental in organizing and was one of the incorprators of the Nebraska Mutual Life Insurance Company, having its head office at that place. Disposing of his interests there in the fall of 1898, Dr. Dean went to Chicago and registered with the postgraduate school, doing laboratory work under Klebs in addition to taking the general postgraduate course. Since June, 1899, or for a period of nearly twenty-eight years, he has been engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery at Sioux City, Iowa. He has devoted his attention principally to general surgery but has also built up a gratifying patronage as a general medical practitioner, being widely recognized as a physician and surgeon of pronounced skill and broad professional knowledge. During his residence in Sioux City, Dr. Dean has been a continuous and active member of the Woodbury County Medical Society, the Iowa State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He was one of the early members of the Sioux Valley Medical Society, embracing a membership of northwestern Iowa, northeastern Nebraska, eastern South Dakota and southern Minnesota. For many years he has been the chief medical examiner for the Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company, covering the Sioux City territory. Dr. Dean has made extensive investments in farm lands, improving and operating various tracts in the states of South Dakota, Nebraska and Washington, and is also interested in Sioux City property.

In politics Dr. Dean styles himself a western democrat. He cast his first ballot for William Jennings Bryan for congress in the first Nebraska district as candidate for reelection. He has been a candidate on the Woodbury county ticket for coroner, leading his name to complete the ticket but not making an active campaign. He served as Sioux City police surgeon from 1900 until 1906, has been surgeon for various corporations and has occupied the presidency of the United States Pension Board at Sioux City from 1914 to the present time. Dr. Dean has been active in various public enterprises, at one time being a member of the house committee of the Chamber of Commerce, a stockholder in the Interstate Fair Association, a director in the Fairway Manufacturing Company, etc. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the First Presbyterian church, while fraternally he is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. His name is also on the membership rolls of the Riverside Boat Club, the Commercial Club and the Cosmopolitan Luncheon Club.

24. Mitchell, Robert Armstrong (2) ; b. at Clark's run, August 29, 1815. Was named for and baptized by Rev. Robert Armstrong. m. Dec. 17, 1839, Margaret Ann (widow of John McLean), Campbell, of the Daniel Dean neighborhood, about two miles north of New Jasper, Greene Co., O. The first home of the young couple was a cabin on the west part of his father's farm on the north bank of Clark's run. In about five years they bought for a little cash and much credit the 100 acre place on the Old Federal road, about one mile east from its junction with the Xenia and Jamestown turnpike. This they sold in 183 and moved to the James Andrew farm, five miles north of Xenia, which they had purchased. Moved to Xenia in 189, where Margaret died November 21, 1861. By hard work and rigid economy, they succeeded in acquiring a moderate competence. Seceder and United Presbyterian. After removal to Nebraska he united with the Presbyterian church. In 1862, he again moved to his farm, and Aug. 12, of that year, married Mrs. Eliza J. Stipp, a very amiable woman, who died July 20, 1867. In the fall of 1868, he married Miss Wary Daugherty, a school teacher, who died Jan. 20, 1878. In February, 1880, he married Miss Martha A. Gaunt. About 1887, moved to Platsmouth, Neb., and died in Omaha, June 19, 1896, where his widow yet resides. The last decade of his life was much distressed by mental and physical suffering. Three years before his death he was stricken with paralysis, which made him entirely helpless. He was a strong abolitionist, republican. His remains were brought to Xenia, O., by his son, Harry, and interred in the family lot, Xenia cemetery.

Children by first marriage:-127 James; 128 Elizabeth J; 129 Martha A.; 130 Hugh C.; 131 Julia M.; 132 Arvilah M ; 133 Margaretta I.; 134 Adah L.; 135 Katie Belle.

Children by second marriage :-136 Harry L. and 137 Carrie M. (twins); 138 Clara.

Margaret Dean was born April 19, 1799, in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY, and died July 11, 1846, in Greene Co., OH, at age 47. She was the daughter of Daniel Dean of Tubermore, County Londonderry, Ireland, and Elizabeth Jannet Steele of Augusta, Augusta Co., VA.

RECORD OF THE DEAN FAMILY