James H. Wooddell
James H. Wooddell, son of Lesley and Lucinda Wooddell, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Aug. 5,1852. He came to Shelby County with his parents in Oct. 1862, and located on a farm near Botkins, where he spent his minority. In September, 1880, he came to Anna, where he engaged in dealing in buggies and wagons, which business he has since been conducting. In June, 1881, he became the successor of Lewis Applegate, in the firm of Mede &. Applegate, dealers in agricultural implements, and the firm name was then changed to Mede & Wooddell. who are now conducting the business. In Sept. 1881, Messrs. Mede & Wooddell erected their present building, in which they carry on their business of dealing in agricultural implements; they also conduct a livery and feed stable.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883