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DAVID WILSON, farmer, P. O. New Harmony, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, January 9, 1826; he is a son of Reuben and Lida Wilson. Reuben was born in Vermont in 1796, and Lida in New York some time afterward. They were married in Vermont, and emigrated to Ohio, where they remained until their death. The father of our subject died in 1849, and the mother, 1859. David Wilson was united in marriage with Lucinda Winter January 18, 1849. Soon after he engaged in farming for himself as a renter, thus he continued until he bought twenty-five acres of land, but that did not seem to suit him, so he sold, and bought twenty-five acres where he now resides, and has since added until he owns fifty-eight acres, which is in a high state of cultivation. He acquired a common School Education, and has been Township Assessor of Pike Township, also a member of the Board of Education. Mr. Wilson was twice married. His second marriage was celebrated August 14, 1877. He is the father of twelve children, viz.: Malinda, John, George, Elizabeth, Reuben, Jane, William, Nettie, Lida, Charles, Louella and Ora D. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Methodist Church.