J. F. Wheatley

    J. F. Wheatley, one of the leading citizens of Jackson Township, is a native of Indiana, born in Bartholomew County, September 20, 1856, a son of Ezekiel and Mary (Cone) Wheatley, formerly residents of Butler County, Ohio. His father being a farmer, was reared to the same avocation, his youth being passed in working on the home farm in Bartholomew County.

    He is now living on one of the best farms in Jackson Township, and is the owner of forty acres in his own name, and an undivided half of a tract of 200 acres, known as the old Fagg Farm, having been entered from the Government at an early date by John Fagg.

    Mr. Wheatley has been twice married. He was first untied in marriage March 15, 1877, to Miss Ella Drybread, who was a daughter of Henry C. and Margaret (Deming) Drybread. She died in March, 1881, leaving at her death two children named Daisy and Minnie May. For his second wife Mr. Wheatley married Miss Lillie E. Armstrong, a daughter of A. M. Armstrong, a prominent citizen of Jackson Township. To this union two children have been born, named, Mabel and Ezekiel.

    Mr. Wheatley's residence is a one and a half story building, built in modern style, is both comfortable and convenient. In connection with his general farming he devotes some attention to stock-raising, in which he is meeting with good success. Politically he affiliates with the Republican Party.