Joseph T. Barkalow
Joseph T. Barkalow, a son of Wm. P. Barkalow, and brother of John Barkalow, was born in Warren County, Ohio, in 1817, lived with his father until 21 years of age, when, in 1839, he married Abba De Nise, who was born in Butler County, O., in 1821. By this union they had three children, viz., Eleanor, Mary, and Eliza; the last two only now living. In 1842 Mr. B. moved to Shelby County and located on section 22, Orange Township: they lived here two years, then returned to Warren County and remained about four years, then returned to his former home in Orange Township, where he lived until 1872, when he retired from the farm and moved to Kirkwood, where he and his wife live in a comfortable home with a competence for their remaining days. They are now living in the enjoyment of plenty, having spent a life of hard toil. It is to be hoped that their last days may be their happiest.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883