Joshua Develvis
Joshua Develvis, Postmaster, Tawawa, Ohio, a son of Henry and Matilda Develvis, was born in Warren County, Ohio, April 15, 1839. He received a common school education. In 1848 he came to Shelby County with his father and located near New Palestine, where his father died in 1851. In 1853 young Develvis went to Miami County, remained a few years or until 1858, when he returned to Shelby County and located in Orange Township, remained about ten years, until 1868, when he moved out of the township. He lived in several different places until March, 1876, when he moved to New Palestine and engaged in the mercantile business, dealing in groceries, provisions, boots, shoes, etc. etc., which he has since been conducting successfully. In March, 1878, he received the appointment of post-master, which position he is now filling. January 1, 1865, he married Miss Martha Nagle, of Greene County, Ohio, daughter of George and Jane Nagle, by whom he has two children, one son and one daughter.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883