V. D. Stayman
V. D. Stayman, a well-known retired citizen of Delaware, who has been identified with the express business at this point for over 40 years and has been a resident here since September, 1845, was born in 1837, at Frederick, Maryland, and is a son of George F. Stayman.
The late George F. Stayman came to Delaware County in 1845 and founded the Loco Foco, which was the first Democratic paper established here. He conducted it until 1865, when he sold out the plant, and in 1847 it became the Standard and now is the Journal-Herald. Mr. Stayman published the Clark County Democrat, for several years and then went into the hotel business at Springfield and later at Piqua. He then removed to Columbus, where he died in 1888.
One of the earliest and best schools which V. D. Stayman attended, was his father's printing office, in which he was setting type when but eight years old. He remained connected with printing and newspaper work until 1858, when he became connected with the express business, first with the United States Express Company and later with the American Express Company, being the agent for the latter at Delaware for about 40 years. Since 1903 he has lived retired from active business.
In 1868. Mr. Stayman was married to; Sarah S. Lamb, who died in 1904. She was a daughter of Henry Lamb, who was one of the first white children born in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Stayman had one son, Guyton, who is a resident of Indianapolis. Indiana, where he is engaged in an insurance business. On January 2, 1908, Mr. Stayman took for his second wife, Miss Nellie F. Pratt, a native of Delaware, Ohio, and formerly librarian of the City Library.
During all his active years. Mr. Stayman was more or less concerned in politics and has always taken a great interest in public affairs. Fraternally he belongs to the Elks and the Odd Fellows. He is a member of the vestry of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908