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J. W. APPLE, retired farmer, Versailles, Ohio; was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, April 22, 1825. John Apple, the father of J. W., was one of the old pioneers of Montgomery County, born in the year 1800—emigrated from Pennsylvania. J. W. lived with his parents on the farm, attending school during the winter season, and, working on the farm during the summer, obtained a good common-school education, and at the age of 20 was united in marriage to Miss Elvina Miller, in Montgomery County, April 10, 1845. Left his parental roof, and, with his good wife, moved into the woods, built a log cabin, and commenced to clear a farm—did not have a cent of money, and was in debt $100—has by his hard labor, economy, strict temperate habits, and the help of his industrious wife, accumulated a handsome fortune. Mr. Apple has passed through the many struggles, incidents and dangers so common to the pioneer of the great West, has many warm friends, and is beloved by all who know him, has taken an active part in religion, and is, with his amiable wife a member of the Lutheran Church—has had his full share of township offices, viz., Township Trustee one year, Land Appraiser one year, and served one term as Assessor, School Director, etc. Mr. Apple followed farming for a period of about thirty years, after which he moved to Versailles, where he now resides. Ten children were the fruits of their union, viz., Sarah A., born July 4, 1846 (deceased); John W., born April 28, 1848; Jacob A., born Oct. 31, 1850; Maria D., born Oct. 25, 1852; Mary L., born Aug. 20, 1854; Leroy C, born Dec. 5, 1856; Uriah V., born April 12, 1859 (deceased); Henry J., Feb. 16, 1862 (deceased); Ida E., born June 3, 1865; Martha J., born Oct. 13, 1867 (deceased).