James G. Dunlap
James G. Dunlap, farmer, son of Robert Dunlap, was born January 14, 1833, in Ross County, near Kingston. He spent most of his life in Pickaway County, and settled on his present farm nine years ago, where he has since lived.
In February, 1872, he was married to Mrs. McRea, nee Nancy McDill. She had previously been married to Charles McRea, by wliom she had one son, George, now living. She is a member of the Christian Church, and an exemplary Christian.
At the breaking out of the rebellion, Mr. Dunlap enlisted in Company G, 2d O. V. I. (three months), and re-enlisted in the 114th O. V. I., in the spring of 1862, remaining in the service till the close of the war. He enlisted as a private, was promoted to orderly sergeant, then to first lieutenant, and after the fall of Vicksburg was commissioned captain of Company E, in which latter position he continued till the close of the war. He was also on Gen. C. C. Andrews' staff, in the commissary department. He participated in a number of dangerous conflicts, such as Champion Hill, all through the seige of Vicksburg, and came out unhurt.
He occupies two hundred and eighty-four acres of land on the New Holland and Bloomingburg pike, and farms to grain and stock. He owns the "Dr. May" property, at New Holland.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County