Jonathan Carmean
JONATHAN CARMEAN. farmer: P. O. Bucyrus; son of Maj. Matthew and Rachel (Long) Carmean; was born Dec. 6, 1834, in what is now Dallas Township. Crawford Co.. Ohio. Until he reached his majority, he remained on his father's farm. receiving, in the meantime. an average school education. For two years after becoming of age, he worked his father's farm. carefully saving his earnings. In December 1857. he was married to Miss Sarah J. Goodman of Ross Co.. Ohio. and by her had five children. all of whom are living. as follows Alonzo, Dilla, lrvin, Eva B. and Arizona. Mr. Carmean is sufficiently public minded to take a deep interest in the welfare and prosperity of his county. He is the present owner of 493 acres of fine farming and grazing land 69 acres of the latter being timber. Upon his farm are comfortable and commodious buildings. Since 1860. Mr. Carmean has dealt quite extensively in sheep, cattle and hogs. He at present owns and keeps on his farm 800 head of fine sheep. His property is so situated as to afford Mr. Carmean a handsome revenue. He is a stanch Republican politically and has been so since the organization of that party: is a member of Grange No. 705 in n Bucyrus and merits and has gained the respect and confidence of his follow-citizens.
From History of Crawford County and Ohio, Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1881