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Montgomery County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society |
Personal Sketch
Squire Davis Waymire, Butler[Township]This gentleman was born in Randolph County, North Carolina, February 8, 1802. He came with his father's family to Ohio, in the year 1805; at that time he was not quite four years old. His father settled on the Troy Road, Butler Township. He lived and died there. His death occurred half a century ago. The subject of our sketch had very meagre advantages to procure an education; however, he has by reading and reflection acquired a good share of practical knowledge.Mr. Waymire, on the 10th of February, 1831, united himself in the bonds of marriage with Miss Mary Pearson. The result of this happy union was four children, one girl and three boys; the girl died when not quite four weeks old; the boys are still alive, and live near the old homestead. Squire Waymire's wife was born in the year 1808, on the road between here and South Caolina. When the Squire came here all was a dense wilderness. He bought the half of a section, and commenced the battle of life in earnest. By industry and frugality he has accunmulated a large property, and has given his sons an honorable "start" in the world. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1831, and served some forty years. He resigned twice, but was re-elected.
He was intrigued with the important office of County Commissioner nine years, and gave general satisfaction. He was also Township Clerk some forty years. Squire Waymire is a man who has always been held in the highest esteem of his acquaintances. He is of German descent on his father's side; his mother was of English extraction. He will be seventy-three years old in February, 1875, but he is still rosy-cheeked, and yet possesses his intellect unimpaired. He has resided on his present farm nearly forty years. A fine view of Squire Waymire and his three brothers may be seen in this Atlas. [Referring to another page in Everts 1875 Combination Atlas Map.]
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