John L. Persinger
John L. Persinger, farmer, Milledgeville, a son of David Persinger, of this county, was born July 22, 1837. Was married, March 14, 1861, to Jane Peebles, daughter of Andrew and Helen Peebles. Ten children are the result of this union, five sons and five daughters. Two of the sons are deceased. Mr. Persinger has a farm of nine hundred and eighty-seven acres, well improved, situated one mile south of Milledgeville, where he lives, and seven hundred and ninety-five acres in the southwestern part of the township ; also four hundred acres in Concord Township, formerly owned by Governor Trimble. He is one of the largest real estate owners in the county, a public spirited man, who contributes largely to the support of churches, schools, railroads, and general public improvements. Was a director of the Dayton & Southeastern Railroad four years, and contributed liberally to the building of it. He deals largely in cattle and hogs; also has some sheep. Has at present more than two hundred head of cattle. He is a highly respected citizen, and has many friends.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County