John Markley
John Markley, son of Jacob and Catherine Markley, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, January 27, 1843, and came to Shelby County with his father in 1858. On October 28, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, 66th O. V. I., and served his country faithfully until December 22, 1864, when he was honorably discharged from the service. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was engaged in the battles of Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, and several other hard contested battles. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Port Republic, June 9, 1862, and served two months in Lynchburg, Virginia, and one month at Bell island prison. On the 13th day of September, 1862, he was paroled and sent back to the Union lines. In 1868 he came to Turtle Creek Township, where, on the 14th day of September, 1873, he married Miss Bathilda C., daughter of John N. and Mary R. Slaybaugh, born in Shelby County, Ohio, August 15, 1854. Mr. and Mrs. John Markley settled on the farm in section 12, Turtle Creek Township, on which they have since resided. They have a family of two children, daughters.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883