John M. Bull
John M. Bull, the eldest son of Nathan Bull, was born in Barclay County, Va., in 1806. When eight years of age he came with his parents to Greene County, Ohio. Here, in 1828, he married Miss Eliza Littler, of Highland County, Ohio. In 1832 he brought his wife and two children to the wilds of Shelby County and settled in the woods. They reared a family of five children, viz., Sarah B., Francis L., Rachel J., Julietta, and Ellen. Mr. Bull lived to improve his farm and make it one of the best improved places in the township. He took pride in having his place in a good state of repair. A number of years ago be commenced the cultivation of ornamental trees, of which he had his beautiful farm nearly surrounded. He and his wife were among the pioneer members of the M. E. Church at Orange Chapel, and were members of the first class organized, and retained their membership in the same society as long as they lived. Mrs. Bull died December 20, 1862. Mr. Bull died December 2, 1881, leaving the homestead to his two youngest daughters. He died as he had lived, respected by all who knew him.
History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883