Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 4 November 2005

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JERVIS J. HATTON, farmer; P. O. Harveysburg; born in Warren Co. Oct. 19, 1827; is a son of Edward and Rachel Hatton, whose history and that of their ancestors is given in sketch of Dr. George Hatton. The subject of this sketch was raised and grew to manhood on the farm adjoining the one where he now lives, which is still owned by his father. Mr. Hatton was married Nov. 26, 1856, to Samantha, daughter of John C. and Jane (Cadwallader) Anderson, he a native of New Jersey and she of Ohio; he was born Oct. 4, 1808; she was born May 3, 1814. Mr. Anderson was a son of Samuel Anderson, who, with his family, emigrated to Ohio and settled in Clermont Co. in 1818, where he lived and died. Mr. John C. Anderson married and settled in Warren Co., where he followed his trade, that of mason and brick-layer, in connection with farming, through life; he died in December, 1879, aged 71 years. The maternal grandfather, Jonah Cadwallader, was a native of Virginia, but become one of the early settlers of Ohio and here resided until his death, in July, 1879, aged about 89 years. Mr. Anderson and wife had twelve children, eleven now survive—Samantha, Priscilla, Ann Eliza, Jonah, Jerome, Aquilla, Mary, Albert, Emily, Edwin and Ellen. Mr. Hatton and wife have two children—Clara Jane, born July 8, 1858 (now Mrs. Bonneville, of Waynesville), and Horace Edwin, born Jan. 19, 1865. Mr. Hatton was a carpenter by trade, but has followed farming as his leading business; he first located in Harlan Township, where he resided about six years; in 1864, he bought and located upon the place where he now lives and has since resided. Mr. H. has a large and good farm and is one of the prominent farmers of Massie Township; he takes a great interest in education and has served several years as School Director, and is an excellent neighbor and worthy citizen.