Frank C. Vannorsdall
The career of Frank C. Vannorsdall has been a strenuous and varied one, entitling him to honorable mention among the representative citizens of his day and generation. Born in this county, as was his father before him, he has been identified with its growth and development for more than half a century. As a business man, as a farmer and as a private citizen, he has met his every duty fairly and squarely and earned a reputation for honest dealing which commends him to his fellow citizens.
Frank C. Vannorsdall, the son of James and Susanna (Horney) Vannorsdall, was born March 27, 1861, in Jefferson township, where he has always made his home. His father was born in this township September 10, 1831, and is still living, as is his mother. James R. Vannorsdall and Susanna Horney were married September 4, 1853. and were the parents of twelve children, Mrs. Clarelda J. Ritenour, Mrs. Lucy A. Fults, Garrett O., Frank C, Mary M., James H., Forrest A., Mrs. Lily Straley, Effie F., Ernest E., Herbert and Mrs. Flora Williams. Four of these children, Mary M., James H., Forrest A. and Effie E., are deceased. James R. Vannorsdall was one of the pioneer settlers of this county and was actively interested in the affairs of his township for many years. When a young man he taught four terms of school and later served for several consecutive terms as trustee of Jefferson township. As a farmer and as a business man he has been very successful and is now classed among the substantial farmers of his township.
Frank C. Vaunorsdall was educated at Pleasant View, and remained at home until he reached his majority, when he married and began renting land from his father. He lived on a part of his father's farm for thirteen years, after which time he moved to Jeffersonville and engaged in the meat business for a time, after which he became interested in the livery business, now having the only livery stable in Jeffersonville. In connection with his livery stable he handles implements of all kinds, as well as vehicles. He is also the owner of a fine farm of two hundred acres in this township near Jeffersonville, which he rents to responsible tenants, although he maintains careful supervision over his farm. He is recognized as a man of good business ability and by his courteous treatment of his customers and his reputation for square dealing has built up a large trade in Jefifersonville and this section of the county.
Mr. Vannorsdall was married October 31, 1883, to Cora Brewer, the daughter of David and Martha J. (Shelly) Brewer. He and his wife are both loyal and consistent members of the Methodist Protestant church, in whose welfare they are deeply interested, and to the support of which they are liberal contributors. Fraternally, Mr. Vannorsdall belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
From History of Fayette County Ohio - Her People, Industries and Institutions by Frank M. Allen (1914, R. F. Bowen & Company, Inc.)