John W. Zedeker
John W. Zedeker, P. O. Swander’s Crossing.
Was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, February 18, 1836. On the 2d day of August, 1860, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Samuel and Catharine Brandenburg, born in Montgomery County, Ohio, July 25, 1837, and came to this county with her parents in 1840, who settled in Jackson Township. Mr. and Mrs. Zedeker settled in Montgomery County, remained until September 22, 1875, when they came to Shelby County, and settled on the farm where they now reside. He owns a farm of 147 acres. They have two children, Oliver C. and George W.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883