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ANDREW DODDS, farmer, P.O. Round Head, was born in Union County,Ohio, April 25, 1846; he is a son of Thomas and Mary Dodds, natives of Pennsylvania. His parents migrated to Ohio, located in Union County, and subsequently moved to Hardin County, where they spent the remainder of their days. Mr. Dodds died in 1866, and Mrs. Dodds in 1850. The former was engaged in farming during his life. Our subject started out in life as a farmer and stock-dealer ; has been generally successful, and owns 155 acres of land. He was married, December 12, 1876, to Elizabeth A. Hatfield. She was born June 27, 1854, and is a daughter of Nelson and Susan Hatfield, deceased, the former died July 11, 1881, and the latter on June 18, of the same year. Mr. Dodds is a member of the I. O. O. F., and he and his wife are a pleasant, affable couple.

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WILLIAM H. HATFIELD, farmer, P. O. Belle Centre, was born in Maryland September 12, 1812. He is a son of John and Mary A. Hatfield, who migrated to Ohio and located in Jefferson County, thence moved to Carroll County, and subsequently came to Hardin County, where they finally settled. Mr. Hatfield died in 1855, and his wife in 1864. Our subject settled on the home farm, where he and his family are residing. He is a farmer, and has accumulated 186 acres of land, which he has cleared of timber, and which is now under a good state of cultivation. In April, 1838, he was united in marriage to Catharine Hites, born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 10, 1818, and a daughter of .John and Elizabeth Hites. Mrs. Hatfield belongs to the Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield have been blessed with six children, three living-George W., Amanda and Catharine. The deceased are Barbara A., Henry H. and Minerva.

SAMUEL HATFIELD, farmer, P. O. Belle Center, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., July 1, 1820, and is a son of John and Mary Hatfield. His parents were both natives of Maryland, and moved to Ohio, settling in Jefferson County. They subsequently moved to Carroll County, remaining there for some years, and then pressed forward to Hardin County, where they spent the remainder of their days. Mr. Hatfield died in 1855, his widow in 1864. Our subject was twice married-the last time in 1846, to Nancy Steward, who was born in 1821, and died June 4, 1851 ; subsequently, on July 20, 1853, he married Mary A., daughter of John and Jane Watson. She was born in Allen County, Ohio, April 9, 1837. Her father departed this life in 1853, her mother in 1848. Our subject is the father of seven children, of whom the three surviving are Solon, Olive J. (wife of Hunter Grice) and Ulysses S. The deceased are Francis M., Mellicca, Ethelda E. and Abraham L. Mr. Hatfield came to Hardin County in about 1839, and settled in McDonald Township, where he and his family reside. He has been engaged in farming, and owns ninety-five acres of improved land. He is well known by the neighboring residents, and is respected by all.

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GEORGE HITES, farmer, P. O. Belle Centre, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, July 14, 1815, and is a son of John and Elizabeth Hites. His parents were natives of Virginia and migrated to Ohio at an early day. They first lived in Jefferson County, and afterward moved to Carroll County, where they remained for some years, then pressed forward to Hardin County, where they finally settled Mrs. Hites died in 1840, and Mr. Hites subsequently married Margaret Hubbard with whom he lived until his death, which occurred December 6, 1876. His widow resides with her son, Benjamin, on the homestead in McDonald Township. Mr. Hites, Sr., was in the war of 1812, and his widow is drawing a pension. George Hites, our subject, was united in marriage, in 1837, to Elizabeth Hatfield, born in Maryland March 20, 1815, and a daughter of John and Mary A. Hatfield. Her parents were both natives of Maryland, and moved to Ohio, locating in Hardin County. Her father died in 1855, and her mother in 1864. Our subject follows farming, and owns 120 acres of land, where he resides. He has filled the office of Township Trustee and School Director, and he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Hites have been blessed with six children, only two living-William and Alfred. The four deceased are Mary E., Katie A., Nancy J. and George. William, the eldest, served three years in the late war, and on his return home was married to Caroline Spencer January 28, 1866. Alfred married Alice Wollard.

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BENJAMIN M. HITES, farmer, P. O. Round Head, was born in McDonald Township, Hardin County, Ohio. August 10, 1842. He is a son of John and Margaret Hites, the latter of whom was the second wife of his father. His mother was a native of Ohio. His father emigrated from his native State, Viginia and located in Hardin County, Ohio, where he died December 6, 1876, His widow still lives, and is residing with our subject. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, October 29, 1868, to Margaret McGinnis, born in Ross County, Ohio, March 8, 1850, and a daughter of John and Catharine McGinnis, both deceased. This marriage resulted in four children, three living, viz.: Jenneatte, Sarah E. and Thomas P. Mr. and Mrs. Hites are members of the Christian Church. He has been a lifelong farmer, and owns the homestead consisting of sixty acres of improved land, where he is now residing. He has filled the office of School Director for one term.

EMANUEL HITES, farmer, P. O. Round Head, was born May 20, 1844, on the farm where Benjamin M. Hites resides, in McDonald Township, Hardin County. Ohio. He is a son of John and Margaret Hites, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Ohio. Mr. Hites died December 6, 1876, his widow, who survives him, is living with her son Benjamin. Our subject was united in marriage, December 6, 1866, to Isabella, daughter of Andrew and Mary Reed. She is a native of Ireland, born December 28, 1843. Her father departed this life October 6, 1867 ; his widow still survives him. Mr. and Mrs. Hites are the parents of four children, viz.: Mary B., John N, Alice E. and Maggie J. Mrs. Hites is a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hites has always followed farming, and is the owner of sixty-two and a half acres of improved land.

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