Hudson Gartley
Recorder Gartley, a son of John Gartley, is a native of Shelby County, and was born August 3, 1854. He remained at the home of his parents until he had attained his nineteenth year, when he went to Lebanon, Ohio, and entered upon the study of civil engineering. At the close of one year’s study he returned home, and engaged in surveying, school teaching, and farming. In November, 1880, he married Miss Lavina, daughter of A. Whitner, of Loramie Township. In the spring of 1880 he received the nomination for the recordership of Shelby County on the Democratic ticket, and was elected in the following October. He is now the candidate for re-election, which is equivalent to the incumbency another term. Mr. and Mrs. Gartley have one child, named John A., born in March, 1882.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883