John C. Kite and Mary E. Gholson were united in marriage on February 4, 1859, in Lawrence County. They are both natives of this county, his birth taking place November 27, 1832, and hers December 28, 1838.
They have two children:
- Stella B. (Snyder), born October 8, 1859, resides in Lawrence county;
- Gertrude I., September 2, 1868, resides at home.
Mr. Kite’s parents, James B. and Catherine (Kenney) Kite, came to this county in 1820. Mr. Kite has held the office of school director for six years, from 1874 to 1880; he is also a supervisor and land appraiser of Fayette Township.
John C. served in the late war, a member of the 189th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving to the close of the war. His brother, Joshua, enlisted in 1861 in the 2nd Virginia Volunteer Infantry. He served three years and was a participant in thirteen battles, all in Virginia.
The parents of Mrs. Kite are William and Sarah (Wolf) Gholson. Mr. Kite is engaged in farming in Fayette Township. His post office address is Russell’s Place, Lawrence county, Ohio.
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