William W. Cecil
William W. Cecil, deceased, was born in Pulaski County, Virginia, October 8, 1786. On the 19th day of September, 1808, he married Miss Anna C. Wygal, of same county, born September 24, 1787. In the fall of 1812, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil came to Ohio and located in Clarke County, remaining one winter, or until in the spring of 1813, when they came to Shelby County, and settled on section 17, Washington Township, on which he resided until 1862, when he left his farm and moved to Piqua, Miami County, where he died September 12, 1865. He was married three times. His first wife died April 8, 1830, leaving him with a family of nine children, viz., Bryan S., Purlina, Rhoda, Mary E., Boston, Virginia, Ellen, Reuben, and De Witt C. Only three of the number are now living, viz., Bryan S., Rhoda, and Boston. July 13, 1833, he married Mrs. Lydia Mellinger, née Carey, by whom he had two children, John M., and Anna. Mrs. Cecil died August 1, 1838. He then married Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens, November 15, 1840, who was born February 27, 1794, and died August 3,1856. Mr. Cecil was one of the first associate judges of Shelby County, when the court was held at Hardin. He was elected commissioner of Shelby County in 1833, and served one term. He was elected justice of the peace soon after his settlement in Washington Township. His son, Boston Cecil, now resides in Turtle Creek Township.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883