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JESSE SWISHER, retired; P. O. New Madison; was born in Preble Co., Ohio, March 2, 1807; his father, William Swisher, was a native of Pennsylvania, but came to Preble Co. at an early day; Jesse remained at home during his minority, having very little opportunity to attend school; when about 23 years of age, he purchased a quarter-section of land in Preble Co. Was united in mar iage with Rachael Paddock June 2, 1831; she was also born in Preble Co.; they commenced life together on his farm, where they continued to reside until 1838; they removed to Union Co., Ind., where he purchased a farm on the Whitewater; here they remained about twelve years, then returned to Preble Co., Ohio, and purchased about 900 acres of land, and went into stock-raising on a large scale; this he continued till 1867, when he sold out and removed to New Madison, and engaged in the dry-goods business, at the same time buying grain and hogs, which he continued until 1875, when he retired, his son, Robert Swisher, being his successor. Mr. Swisher, while a very active citizen, has also been a very quiet, unassuming man, a good manager, and quite successful, whether as a farmer, stock-raiser, or merchant. Has raised a large family, and started each liberally, and is still in possession of abundant means for himself. Mr. and Mrs. Swisher are the parents of ten children, all of whom lived to grow to manhood and womanhood; eight of them are still living, viz., Henry, Robert, William, Samuel, Minerva, now Mrs. McQuinney, of Preble Co.; Cyntha, now Mrs. George Scarce; Sarah E., now Mrs. Templeton, of Preble Co.; Samantha, now Mrs. L. R. Kelly, of Richmond, Ind., and Angeline, now Mrs. William Carney, of Shelby Co., Ind.; the names of the deceased are Annie (Swisher) McQuinney and William.