Dr. Blackleach
Dr. Blackleach, a native of Warren County, succeeded Dr. Wood in 1828. He practiced his profession in Venice many years. In 1839 he was succeeded by Dr. Prather. During his residence several itinerants paid Venice short visits; but their names and histories cannot be obtained. The doctor was tall, spare-built, stoop-shouldered, and had very sunken eyes. He was very quiet, but was remarkable for a vein of dry humor. He held almost undisputed sway for many years, removing to Lebanon, Ohio, in 1839, where he continued to live until his death. His daughter still survives him there.
From A History and Biographical Cyclopædia of Butler County Ohio, With Illustrations and Sketches of its Representative Men and Pioneers, Western Biographical Publishing Company, Cincinnati Ohio, 1882.