Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 30 May 2003

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JOHN M. HATFIELD, deceased; was born in Turtle Creek Township Warren Co., Ohio, May 16, 1818. He was a son of John and Elizabeth (Banta) Hatfield; he a native of New Jersey, and she of Kentucky. Our subject made farming his life occupation and followed it with good success until his death, which occurred in 1867. He left at his death a good farm of 147 acres, upon which his widow now lives. He was married to Mary Banta in 1840, and had born to him four children, viz.: Peter D., who served in the Heavy Artillery in the late rebellion, and after the war married and settled down on his mother’s place; Melissa C., wife of Mr. Drake; George D., who is also married and farming in Warren County; and Lena, who is living at home with her mother. Mr. Hatfield was a member of the Republican party. And always gave its measures his hearty support. He stood very high in the estimation of the people who deeply deplored his loss.”