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JOHN W. EYLER, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle. Henry Eyler, father of our subject, was born September 25, 1801, in Adams County, Ohio. In 1825, he married Mary Miller, by whom he had nine children, of whom six are still living, viz.: Joseph M., John W., Carrie C., Henry B., Hugh L. and Latha J. About the year 1834, he moved to Brown County, and settled in Eagle Township, near Fincastle, where he remained till, perhaps, 1865, when he moved to Jackson Township, north of Carlisle Village, where he remained until his death in August, 1869. He had served as Trustee of Eagle Township, was a member of the Christian Church, and his death was a source of regret to all who knew him. John W. Eyler, our subject, was born September 2, 1832, in New Market Township, Highland County; he was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. In May, 1854, he married Nancy McVey, daughter of Solomon McVey (deceased). To them have been born three children, two of whom are still living — Emma J. and Rachel E. (married to Dr. Baird of Fincastle). In the autumn of 1871, he moved to the northern portion of Jackson Township, where he still resides. He served as Trustee of Jackson Township in 1881, and was re-elected in 1882. He is of a pleasant and agreeable disposition, and has the spirit of a true gentleman. He is the owner of 100 acres of land, pleasantly located, and in a good state of cultivation.