James D. Dickerson
James D. Dickerson was born in Auglaize County, Ohio, Nov. 9, 1840. He is a son of Henry and Elizabeth Dickerson. In May, 1862, he moved to Miami County, Ohio, and located for a short time in Newberry Township. In Aug. 1862, he enlisted in Company I, 110th O. V. I. and entered the army in defence of his country. He served faithfully until March, 1864, when he was honorably discharged from the service on account of physical disability, and returned to Miami County. On the 20th of Sept. 1866, he married Miss Anna E. Templeton, of Miami County, who was born June 6, 1842, daughter of David and Eliza Templeton. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson remained in Miami County until Jan. 8, 1873, when they came to Shelby County and moved on the farm on which he now resides. His companion died Sept. 4, 1877, leaving him with three children, viz., Sally, Thurman T., and Etoila M. On the 3d of Oct. 1878, he married Miss Mary Harrope, who was born in Loramie Township, this county, Feb. 19, 1843, daughter of William and Mary Harrope.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883