Uri M. Stiles
Three brothers by the name of Stiles came from England to America as early as 1750. One of them located in New Hampshire, one went to the Carolinas, and one to New Jersey. The direct ancestors of Uri M. settled in New Hampshire. It was here that Asel Stiles, the father of the above, was born in 1783, and lived there until manhood, at which time he went to New York State, where he married Urana Johnston in 1805. In 1813 they removed to Ohio, and located in Greene County, where they lived until 1832, when they removed to Logan County. Their family at that time consisted of father, mother, and eight children. It was here that Uri was brought when but a few months old. Here he lived, and was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood. He remained with his parents while they lived. His father died in 1859; his mother in 1862. On December 24, 1862, he married Rachel A. Wilkinson, and the following year settled in Perry Township, on the same section settled on by the grandfather of Mrs. Stiles in 1818. Mr. Stiles remained on this place until 1878, when he removed to his new home in Pemberton, where he has built a fine brick dwelling, one of the best in the township. Mrs. Stiles died January 14, 1881, leaving two children, viz., Ann U., born 1868, and Stella M., born 1877.
There are but few who have had more ancestors who have taken an important part in the freedom of our country from the British yoke than did the ancestors of Mr. Stiles. His grandfather Stiles served five years in the army of the Revolution. His grandfather Johnston, together with seven of his brothers, also served throughout the war. One of them was killed at the battle of Bennington. They were present at the surrender of Burgoyne. Also Mr. Johnston was by the side of Gen. Washington when the news was brought to him of Benedict Arnold’s treason.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883