Biography of J. H. Harrod
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1039
J. H. HARROD (deceased) was born in Madison County, Ohio, December 5, 1815, and was a son of Samuel and Mary Harrod; the former was born September 28, 1776, and the latter October 4, 1790. They were married in Greene County, Ohio, December 20, 1810. He died February 7, 1857, and his wife November 21, 1866. Our subject was united in marriage with Ellen Hughes, Febraury 14, 1850; she was born in Delaware County, Ohio, January 14, 1826. To this union have bene born five children — William, Augusta, Charles G., Samuel L. and Mary E. Mr. Harrod was engaged in farming and trading stock through life. When he was married he owned 180 acres of land, and he afterward added to it until at the time of his death, September 13, 1874, he owned nearly seven hundred acres of well-improved land. He acquired a common school education, and was a member of the I.O.O.F. fraternity. He was a good citizen, loved and respected by the community in which he lived.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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