John Botkin
John Botkin, deceased, was born in Virginia in November, 1798, and came to Ohio with his father when a small boy, and settled in Warren County, where young Botkin grew to manhood. He married Miss Elizabeth Locker, then of Clarke County, Ohio. In 1827 or 1828 Mr. and Mrs. Botkin came to Shelby County, and settled in section 18, Green Township, where they passed the remainder of their days. Mrs. Botkin died in 1862. Mr. Botkin died December 10, 1875. They reared a family of nine children, viz., Sarah, Eliza, Nancy, Lydia, Elizabeth, Amos, Emeline, Jemima. and Mary E. Sarah and Nancy are now dead. Mr. Botkin filled the office of treasurer of Green Township for several years, and also township trustee for a few years.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883