Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 2 November 2005

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WILLIAM H. CLEAVER, farmer, P.O. Harveysburg; born in Warren Co, Aug. 18, 1830, is a son of Peter and Sarah Cleaver, whose history and that of their ancestors is written in sketch of John D. Cleaver. The subject of this sketch was only two years of age when his father died; then he was cared for by his mother and older brothers till his majority. He was married Jan. 12,1853, to Martha A., daughter of John and Sarah Reason; by her he had two children—Sarah Bell (deceased) and Mary Elizabeth, born March 16, 1857; his wife died March 20, 1857, aged 24 years. On April 15, 1863, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sears, whose history is given in sketch of John Sears. Mary was born July 8, 1838. By this union they have had five children—Martha A., born Oct. 11, 1865; Anna C., born Dec. 2, 1867; Lutie A., born Nov. 18, 1868 (deceased); Willie E., born July 22, 1871 (deceased), and Warren M., born Aug. 3, 1872. Mr. Cleaver after his marriage located on the farm where he now lives and has since resided, a period of twenty-eight years. Mr. Cleaver is one of the substantial farmers of Massie Township; a man of integrity, a kind neighbor and a good citizen: has been Township Trustee four years.