Josiah Harper
Josiah Harper, son of John and Mary Harper, was born in this township, March 11, 1821, and has since remained a resident of the county. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Roosy, daughter of Jacob Roosy, in June 1843. She died in 1879, aged fifty-five years. He has served ten years as township trustee, the last being the year 1876. He is a member of the United Brethren church and is considered one of its best supporters. During the last few years he has been employed in farming, but previous to that time worked at the blacksmith's trade.
From History of Hamilton County, Ohio, Henry & Kate Ford, L. A. Williams & Co., Publishers, 1881