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GEORGE P. NISWONGER, farmer; P. O. Troy. George P. Niswonger was born in Preble Co., Ohio, June 25, 1845; his father, John Niswonger, being a native of Ohio, and his wife, Lydia Rhinehart, of Virginia; their marriage was celebrated in 1838, and they were the parents of eight children—William, Amanda, John M., David A., George P. (was born June 25, 1845), next came Joseph E., Christian S., and Melinda A., born Oct. 8, 1852; she is the wife of Franklin Slack, and mother of three children, John, Ida and Lydia. George and Melinda are the only children now living of the numerous family of John and Lydia Niswonger. George married Miss Margaret Clawson, Feb. 4, 1875; they are the parents of two bright little girls— Lydia J. and Clara E. The old folks reside with them, and the old gentleman is a jolly Democrat of the Jacksonian type, and his son has the principles of the party deeply instilled in his nature. During the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy, under command of Admiral Porter, of the Mississippi Squadron. He participated in several bloody engagements, was never wounded while on duty, and was honorably discharged in December, 1864. As a farmer he is very successful. The family library is large and well read. This family is highly respected, and lives in good style on a farm near Troy.