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HANNIBAL SCOVELL, manufacturer and dealer in apiarian supplies, was born in Galena, Delaware County, Ohio, and reared in Steuben County, Ind., where he was identified with carpentering and farming industry until 1861, when he enlisted in Company A, Forty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and after an active service of sixteen months, was discharged on account of wounds received at Pittsburg Landing, and pensioned. In 1867, he located here and was principally identified with the mercantile business until 1874, when he engaged in raising bees exclusively, and has successfully carried it on since. In 1879, he formed the present partnership of H. Scovell and T. P. Anderson under the firm name of Scovell & Anderson, for the prosecution of the business on a more extensive scale, and has very successfully conducted it since. In November, 1876, he married Miss Leah Elder, a native of Indiana. They have a family of three sons— Harlan B., Leslie E., and Wilsie E. Mr. Scovell has always worked actively for the development of the social and industrial life of Columbus. He was one of the original owners of the town site and was active in the organization of the town.