David Chrisman
David Chrisman, deceased, was born in Virginia Feb. 28, 1792. He migrated to Ohio with his father and located in Hamilton County, where he married Miss Leanah Stoneshaffer. In 1844 Mr. and Mrs. Chrisman came to Shelby County and settled on section 13, where they made improvements and passed the remainder of their days. Mr. Chrisman died July 24, 1866. His companion survived him until Dec. 5, 1870. They reared a family of ten children, viz., Martha A., Alfred, Emeline, Mary A., Eliza, Anna M., Rosanna, Sarah M., Harriet, and David A., four of whom are now dead—Emeline, Sarah M., Martha A., and Anna M.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883