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Orin Burke Bissell
Madison County
O. B. BISSELL
Born on the 14th of December, 1829, and as he grew older assisted his father more and more in the conduct of his dairy farm, becoming an expert cheese maker. He resided near Aurora, Ohio, until 1856, and then removed with his wife to Madison county. He entered government land and the family home was at first a log cabin. Mr. Bissell had one of the largest residences in the county and was an extensive landowner, holding title to over one thousand acres. He raised a great deal of stock in addition to the cultivation of his fields and in all that he did employed the most advanced methods. He was among the first to buy improved farm machinery. His holdings were situated in Jackson and Penn townships. His political allegiance was given to the republican party and he held various local offices. In 1874, he represented his district in the state legislature, proving an able and conscientious lawmaker. His first wife was Miss Caroline Lattin. To them were born eight children.
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