Levi P. Brandon
Levi P. Brandon was born in Darke County, Ohio, in 1840. He is a son of Vincent G. and Lydia Brandon, of Versailles, Ohio. In 1861 he enlisted as a private in Company E, 40th O. V. I., and was promoted to sergeant. He was with his regiment all through its service of three years, except three months while sick in the hospital. In 1864, soon after returning from the army, he married Margaret Weaver. They have born to them seven children, Alonzo A., Orwell D., Ida J., Jennie A., Stephen G., Manly A., and Mary B. In 1879 Mr. Brandon came to Newport and engaged in the cabinet business, at which he is engaged at the present time. He also is clerk of his township.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883