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A. J. STIVERS, banker, Ripley, is a son of Robert and Jane (Meharry) Stivers. His maternal relatives were among the respected families of Virginia, who subsequently settled in Pennsylvania, where Robert was born. He moved to the West at an early day, and located in Adams County, where he was married. He was among those of the early pioneers of that county, and resided there until his death, which occurred in 1855. The subject of this sketch was born on the homestead in 1818. His early educational advantages were limited, and, when he had attained his majority, moved to Ripley and began the labor of life with nothing but his energies and ambition for capital. He secured a position with A. Leggett, a prominent merchant of that day, as a clerk, which proved to be the foundation stone of his success. After a service of some years, he was admitted a partner, and the firm of Leggett & Stivers did a large business in pork and general stock. In the fall of 1847, he was called to fill the position as Teller of the Farmers’ Branch of the State Bank of Ohio, in which institution he has since been an officer. His election to the position of Cashier, in 1877, he respectfully declined, feeling its duties too great. Mr. S. has for years been largely engaged in the trade of leaf tobacco, flour and pork, and his success is due to his tireless industry and unquailing purpose, making every opportunity useful. He was united in marriage to Miss Harriet N. daughter of John McLain, in 1845. She died in 1851. His present wife, Mrs. Kate Stivers, was a daughter of John T. Maddox, an early pioneer of Adams County. To this union two children have been born — John R. and Frank A., both residing at home. Mr. Stivers is a strong advocate of temperance, and has filled offices of trust. Politically, he is an adherent of Republican principles, and a descendant of the Old-Line Whigs.