Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 22 June 2005

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HARRISON KIRBY, farmer; P. O. Dodds; born on the old Kirby farm, in Clear Creek Township, Dec. 6, 1836; is a son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Kirby, natives of New Jersey, and were among the early settlers of this county, locating here about 1813, and here resided till their death. Harrison was married, Oct. 1, 1860, to Rachel, a daughter of Arthur and Sarah Venable, natives of New Jersey. Rachel was born in Warren County Dec. 19, 1840; by her Mr. Kirby has had four children. two now survive - Ura Alice and Moses E. His wife died in October, 1876. On Feb. 7, 1878, he married for his second wife Elizabeth A., daughter of David and Sarah (Spraight) Wills, natives of Warren Co., Ohio. The grandfather was James Wills, a native of New Jersey, but who emigrated to Ohio and settled in Warren County prior to 1800, being one of the early pioneers. David Wills died in January, 1875, aged 75 years; he was the father of five children, four now survive - Unity, Elizabeth, Hannah Jane and James B. Mr. Wills was twice married; by his first wife he had one son, who is now living - William, married Hannah Venable, by whom he had six children, five now living - Hannah, Unity, Charles, Ada and Myrtle. His wife died in June, 1880. James B. Wills, youngest son of David and Sarah Wills, married Florence Crane, by whom he has three children - Mattie Mary, David L. and Joseph Walter. Mr. Kirby, after his marriage, located on the old home place, where he lived five years; thence located on the place where he now lives and has since resided. Mr. Kirby has made farming his business, and like most of the Kirby family, has never held or sought office, but they are among the "well-to-do” and substantial farmers of Clear Creek Township, are kind and accommodating neighbors, and among our county's best citizens.