Biography of John H. Finley
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1065
JOHN H. FINLEY, farmer, P.O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born December 29, 1812, in Rockbridge County, Va., where, in February, 1837, he married Martha A. Ruff, daughter of John and Martha Ruff. To them were born nine children, five of whom are now living, viz.: William A., David W., Horace T., Martha M. and Winfield S.; the names of the deceased are as follows: John F., Amanda M., Matilda V. and Samuel W. Mrs. Finley was born July 28, 1817, in Lexington, Va., and departed this life December 20, 1873. About the year 1849, with his wife and children, Mr. Finley came to Madison County, Ohio, and settled in the northeastern portion of Monroe Township. He has served as Clerk of Monroe Township many years, is a member of the Christian Union Church, and the owner of 280 acres of land. Winfield S. Finley, one of the sons of our subject, was born October 5, 1858, in Monroe Township, Madison County, and received a good English education. On August 11, 1880, he married Miss Jennie Heath, daughter of James and Melinda Heath. They have one child — Emery. Mr. Finley resides on his father's homestead, the location of which has been given in this sketch.
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