Ohio Biographies

James Vannate

James Vannate was born in New Jersey in 1811, and settled in this county in 1850. In 1830 he married Elizabeth Johnson, of New Jersey, and has reared two children, named Mary E. and Elizabeth. Mr. V. first settled on section 25 on woodland, where he built the first frame house in the section. His home became the place of meeting of the first religious societies in the neighborhood.

 

From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883

 

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