John Walters
John Walters, farmer, P.O. Big Plain, was born February 18, 1841, in Ross County, this State. He is the son of Levi and Sarah (Riley) Walters. In his seventh year he lost his father, and the family then moved into Pickaway County. May 26, 1861. He enlisted in Company B, Thirteenth Ohio Infantry, and followed the fortunes of that regiment until July, 1864. sharing in the engagements of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga and Mission Ridge. He then returned to Pickaway County, where, in October 11, 1865, he was married to Miss Mary E. Robison, daughter of Thomas Robison. The family now consists of five children, viz.: Effie Florence, Thomas F., Carrie, Sarah A., Daisy Ellen. He first located near Antioch. in this county, in 1872, residing there some two years, then returned to Pickaway County, and finally in 1878, moved back to this county He now rents the Wilson farm, in Oak Run Township, which consist about 1,200 acres. In politics, he is a Republican.
From History of Madison County - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]