John G. Vergon
John G. Vergon, a prominent and influential citizen of Troy Township, a member of the Board of Education, a large land-owner and a successful farmer and sheep grower, was born in Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, July 10, 1865, and is a son of Frederick P. and Catherine (Jones) Vergon.
The father of Mr. Vergon was born in the eastern part of France, and the mother in Virginia. She belongs to the old and aristocratic Jackson family, from which came the great Confederate officer, known as "Stonewall" Jackson. Frederick P. Vergon is one of the most highly respected aged residents of Delaware County. He was about three years of age when he was brought to America by his parents, who came directly to Delaware County and settled in Delaware Township, where, in the course of time, he acquired valuable tracts of land. He was the original owner of Greenwood Park, which he developed and kept up for the city of Delaware, for a number of years, at last selling his interests when he could no longer devote his time to its care and further improvement. He retains fifty acres of land which he devotes mainly to growing choice winter apples. He has been a leading authority on horticulture, for many years, and has been called all over the State to give lectures on this subject, before horticultural organizations. He is a valued member of the William Street Methodist Episcopal Church, at Delaware. He has resided in Delaware Township ever since 1836. His surviving children are the following: Frederick L., and Elizabeth, both residing in Delaware Township; Hattie. who married Edwin A. Smith, who is president of the Ohio Northern University at Ada, Ohio; John G.; James C, residing in Delaware Township; Annie, wdio married George Warner, residing at Warren, Ohio; and Mary M.
John G. Vergon has been identified with the interests of Delaware Township all his life. He obtained an excellent common school education and has taken part in the township's pleasant social life, been interested in its public affairs and has contributed his substantial influence to further development and public improvements. He served some five years during young manhood, as a member of Company K, Fourteenth Regiment, Ohio National Guard, at Delaware. Mr. Vergon is numbered with the prosperous agriculturists of Troy Township, successfully raising the grains of this climate and growing many sheep.
Mr. Vergon married Emma E. Troutman. who is a daughter of Jonathan and Angeline Troutman, the former of whom is deceased. Mrs. Troutman resides with her daughter. The Troutmans were among the early settlers of Troy Township and Mrs. Troutman can recall many interesting pioneer experiences. Mr. and Mrs. Vergon have two daughters, Marie and Catherine. Mrs. Vergon is a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, at Delaware, while Mr. Vergon and his daughters belong to the William Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
Like his father, Mr. Vergom is a Republican. He is serving his first term as a member of the Board of Education of Troy Township, and his advice and good judgment gives material assistance to his co-workers.
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