George W. Valentine
George W. Valentine, a native of Pickaway County, born in Circleville October 6, 1844, is a farmer of much enterprise and practical experience, and has a substantially improved, ably-managed farm in Washington Township that is classed among the best in this region. Our subject is the fifth of the eleven children, eight of whom are living, of Israel and Caroline (Stout) Valentine, of whom mention is made in another part of this work. He was born and reared on a farm, and obtained his education in the district school. He remained at the home of his parents, within the corporate limits of Circleville, until he attained his majority, and in 1865 began farming on his father's farm in Circleville Township.
In the fall of 1887, Mr. Valentine purchased the farm that he now occupies in Washington Township. It comprises one hundred and six acres of land of surpassing fertility, which is under the best of tillage, the methods best adapted to the soil being employed in its cultivation, and a fine set of buildings adorn the place, including a handsome and conveniently arranged frame residence. The land is well drained, having over two miles of tile, and it is admirably adapted to general farming purposes, to which our subject devotes it. He has it well stocked with all kinds of stock of good grades, and from that source has a good income. Mr. Valentine is a thoroughly good man, whom his neighbors trust and respect very highly for his many virtues of head and heart. He takes an intelligent interest in political affairs, and gives his fealty to the Democratic party. Religiously, both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church, for whose support they do much.
Mr. Valentine was married in 1865 to Miss Sarah Jane Stout, a native of Washington Township, and a daughter of Jeremiah and Caroline (Sitler) Stout. Her parents were Pennsylvanians, but they left their native State and came to Ohio prior to their marriage. He became a prosperous farmer, and is living in this county. His wife died May 15, 1890. Eight of their ten children are living. Mr. and Mrs. Valentine have been blessed in their marriage, which is an exnmple of a true wedded life, by the birth of three children, whom they have named Florence, Edson F. and Turney W., respectively.
From PORTRAIT & BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF FAYETTE, PICKAWAY AND MADISON COUNTIES, OHIO - Chapman Bros. [Chicago, 1892]