David N. Prince
David N. Prince, Farmer; P. O. Allens, Miami County, Ohio.
Mr. Prince, son of William and Sarah Prince, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, July 25, 1831, where he spent his boyhood days. May 5, 1859, he married Miss Mary Jones, of Champaign County, daughter of William H. and Rachel Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Prince settled in their native county, remained until March 13, 1865, when they came to Shelby County and settled in Green Township, where they are now residing. They have a family of five children, three sons and two daughters. He filled the ofiice of treasurer for Green Township one year. September 15, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, 42d O. V. I., as a private, and served as such one year; then, Oct. 19, 1862, he was commissioned First Lieutenant. and on the 1st day of January, 1863, he was promoted to the oflice of Captain of Company 1, 42d O. V. I., until Dec. 2, 1864, when he was mustered out of the service.
History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883