Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 8 December 2004

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H. J. GREATHOUSE, blacksmith, Lebanon, was born in Highland Co., Ohio, Sept 1, 1822; he is the son of Jesse and Mary (Ross) Greathouse, natives of Virginia, of German descent. He received his education in Warren County, in a rude log schoolhouse; he was reared on the farm, and there remained until 24 years of age, when he commenced learning blacksmithing in Lebanon, at which he has since been engaged. In 1862, he opened a smithy at the head of Mulberry street, where he is still engaged in business, having now commenced the manufacture and sale of farm implements. He was married in 1849 to Matilda M. Banta, a native of Warren County, by whom he has had ten children, seven boys and three girls, all now living. He had two brothers in the war of the rebellion. He is a Republican in politics, and for three years has served as Township Trustee. He commenced life penniless, and by honest toil has placed himself in comfortable circumstances. He is a live, hard-working man, who by his honesty and integrity has gained a prominent place in the esteem of this people. He and his wife are Cumberland Presbyterians.