John Platt
John Platt, deceased, was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey, April 15, 1807, where he grew to manhood. In 1831 he moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, remained two years, then, in 1833, he came to Shelby County, and located in Green Township, on section 29, where he made improvements, and passed the remainder of his life. He died August 19, 1880, aged seventy-three years, four months, and four days. On the 6th day of March, 1834, he married Miss Dorcas Tuttle; who was born in Clarke County, Ohio, October 7.1817, and was brought to Shelby County by her parents, Thaddeus and Mary Tuttle, in 1818. Mr. and Mrs. Platt moved on his land in Green Township, where she is now residing. They reared two children, Thomas T. and Mary M. Mr. Platt was a citizen highly esteemed, possessing the confidence and respect of all his neighbors. He was a kind and indulgent parent and an affectionate husband, and greatly beloved by his family. He had been a member of the M. E. Church for forty years.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883