George D. Borden
Anthony Borden settled in Greene County, Ohio, near Bellbrook, about the year 1803. He was a native of New Jersey. His children were Thomas, Enoch, Wesley, Asher, Margaret, and Sarah.
Enoch, the father of this subject, was a tailor by trade. His wife, Ellen Stoby, was a native of Scotland. Mr. Borden died in August, 1875; his wife died in September, 1879. They were the parents of seven sons and five daughters: Margaret, William, George D., Andrew, James, Mary Jane, Ann Amelia, Louisa, Christopher and John (twins), and Ida. William married Martha Ann Binegar; is a teacher, and lives in Green Township. Andrew married Amanda Mooney, and lives at Ada, Hardin County. John married Fanny A. Puckett. Ida married Russell Fishback.
George D. Borden, the subject of this sketch, was born in Greene County, Ohio, November 19, 1844, and is a farmer by occupation. He was brought up to farm labor; and availing himself of common school advantages, attained a fair education. He enlisted in Company G, 73d O. V. I, October 11, 1861, and shared in all the eventful battles and campaigns of that regiment, first in the Army of the Potomac, and afterward under Sherman, in his eventful campaigns. He was mustered out with his regiment, at Louisville, Kentucky, July 20, 1865, having made a proud record as a soldier of the Republic. The Borden family have resided in New Martinsburg since February 2, 1854.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County