Biography of James Guy
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1066
JAMES GUY, farmer, P.O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born July 17, 1825, in Madison County, Ohio; his parents were James and Mary Guy, who were among the early settlers of Madison County. He was reared to a man's estate on a farm, and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. In December, 1845, he married Miss Adelia J. Williams, born August 8, 1826, and daughter of Ralston and Martha Williams. To them have been born five children, viz.: Clara A., born September 17, 1847, died September 11, 1849; Sylvia J., born October 9, 1849; Alice E., born August 12, 1852; Lewis A., born April 14, 1857; and Francis M., born July 26, 1863. Mr. Guy has served as Trustee of Monroe Township, also as Treasurer. He is the owner of 480 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation, and upon which are erected fine and substantial buildings. His residence, located in the western portion of Monroe Township, is one of the best and most commodious in the township.
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