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About John Saylor
John Saylor was born in Pickaway County, Ohio on October 21, 1829. His parents were Micah Saylor and Elizabeth Hillery Monnett. John with his parents came to Hardin County in 1851, settling near Kenton, Ohio.
John Saylor gained his education from the common schools and from the Hillsboro Academy, which he attended in the winter of 1849 and 1850.
Micah Saylor deeded 160 acres of land to John in 1851. John made subsequent purchases of 440 acres. On this land John erected a large, commodious brick dwelling, occupying it in December of 1882. He is engaged in raising stock, dealing mostly in cattle.
On November 13, 1856, john was united in marriage to Sarah E. Benton. Sarah was the daughter of Elias and Elizabeth Benton. Her father settled in Pickaway County, Ohio in 1817.
John and Sarah had five children; Almira B., Oscar M., Oraella E., Elias T., and Myrna L.
John was nominated as a Representative of the Legislature on the Republican ticket, but was defeated by eighty-eight votes for John Haley. His nomination had been entirely unsolicited, the selection being the choice of the people.
John and his family were all connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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John Saylor's Timeline
| 1829 |
February 21, 1829
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Pickaway, Ohio, United States
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| 1909 |
1909
Age 79
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