Thomas Minniear
Mr. Minniear was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1804. On the 11th day of April, 1811, he was brought to Shelby County by his parents, William and Elizabeth Minniear, who settled in Orange Township, where young Minniear grew to manhood. On the 26th day of August, 1830, he married Miss Lydia, daughter of Edward and Margaret John. They settled in Orange Township, this county, remained a short time, then moved on a farm in Loramie Township, this county. They lived in Loramie Township until 1855 or 6, when they purchased and moved on the farm in Green Township, section 20, where they are now living. They reared a family of five children, viz.: William, Denitia, Margaret E., Mary C., and Thomas C. Margaret is deceased; the other four are married and are now living in Green Township.
History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883