Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 3 Jul 2005

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JONATHAN J. NULL, farmer; P. O., Springboro; born on the place where his son, H. E. Null, now lives, Oct. 13 1828; is a son of Henry and Anna Mary (Gebhart) Null, he a native of Virginia and she of Montgomery Co., Ohio. The grandfather was Charles Null who, it is believed, was a native of Virginia, and who with his family emigrated to Ohio and located on the place where our subject now lives, in 1800. This tract of land, it is believed, he entered from the Government, and here he opened out right in the woods, erected his log-cabin with split puncheon floor, and began in true pioneer style, and here he spent the balance of his life. Mr. Null was a very active business man, whose character and integrity were beyond reproach. From time to time, he entered and purchased more land till he became owner of about 600 acres of land, and was one of the most active and prominent among the early settlers, and withal was a devoted Christian man and a member of the Reformed Church for many years. Henry, the father of our subject, was but 4 years of age when his father's family settled in this then wilderness of a country, and here grew to manhood fully inured to pioneer life; was married and became the father of five children, four sons and one daughter; three now survive Jonathan J., David S. and Benjamin J. Mr. Null located on Section 12, where Elijah Null now lives, and spent his entire life there; he died April 19, 1880, aged 84 years; his wife died March 16, 1860, aged 52 years and 7 months. Mr. Null was a man of more than ordinary physical endurance, of great moral and Christian worth, and while he did so much of early pioneer work in transforming from the wilderness these now beautiful farms with comforts and conveniences, he also did much by his moral and Christian life to promote the growth of piety and pure moral sentiment throughout the community; unpretentious in his habits, never holding or seeking office - his whole life was one of very exemplary character, and won the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was a pillar in the Reformed Church, and a Deacon in the same for many years, and died in the triumph of a living faith. The subject of this sketch was raised and grew to manhood on his father's farm; was married March 7, 1852, to Catharine M. Brehm, who was born in Pennyslvania [sic] Sept 15, 1832; is a daughter of Henry and Mary Brehm, natives of Pennsylvania. By this union they have three children - Henry Elijah; Howard Wesley, born April 1, 1859; and Clara Luella, born Jan. 7, 1863. Mr. Null after his marriage settled on the farm where he now lives and has since resided. In character and integrity of life, Mr. Null is much like his father, and is also a. devoted member and Christian worker in the church his father loved and served so long, and has served as Deacon and Elder in the same. Mr. Null was the executor of his father's estate, and settled up all his affairs amicably and with satisfaction to all. He is a kind neighbor, enjoys life well and is one of Warren County's best and most worthy citizens.