Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 19 Aug 2005

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JOHN P. GRANDIN, deceased. Among the enterprising and thrifty farmers of Warren Co., was the gentleman whose name we present at the head of this sketch. He was born in Cincinnati March 31, 1825, and was a son of Phillip Grandin, who was among the first settlers in Cincinnati. He was a dealer in real estate, and was also interested in steamboating, and was part owner of the first steamer that plied on the river from that point. He was a native of New Jersey, and descended from French ancestors. The early life of our subject was passed in the city of Cincinnati, and when 9 years old his parents removed to Walnut Hills, near the above place, where his father owned a farm, on which he grew to manhood. The rudiments of his education were received in the city schools, which was afterward developed in Princeton College, from which institution he graduated. June 29, 1848, he was married to Mary J. Reading, of New Jersey, who bore him six children, five of whom are living, viz: Robert H., Anna, Phillip, John and Alice. William deceased. In 1857 Mr. G. purchased 167 acres of land in survey 2,956, this township, on which he settled and lived till his death, which occurred Nov. 8, 1876. He was successful in his business operations, and his accumulations resulted in a handsome property, of which a considerable is located in Cincinnati. The home he beautified and left to the enjoyment and comfort of his family is indicative of judgment and taste. Mrs. Grandin was born in New Jersey in 1825, and is of English descent.