Jonathan Niswanger
Jonathan Niswanger, son of the above named William, was born in Greene County, Ohio, July 13, 1832, and was brought to Shelby County by his parents when a small child, where he passed his minority days. May 17, 1857, he married Miss Samantha Bodle, born Jan. 15, 1830, daughter of William and Mary Bodle. Mr. and Mrs. Niswanger have resided in Shelby County since their marriage, excepting about two years, during which time they were in Miami County, Ohio, and Madison County, lndiana. They have five children, two sons and three daughters. He served three years in the war of 1861. He enlisted in Company K, 20th O. V. 1., Aug. 28, 1862, and was discharged at Washington May 30, 1865.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883