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SPAULDING, GEORGE W.,   farmer, P. O. Cisne, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, September 20, 1827, a son of William and Mary Spaulding, both of whom were natives of Maryland. The father was a cooper by trade, but in later years engaged in farming pursuits. He was a son of Daniel Spaulding, who served seven years in the Revolutionary war. The parents of our subject were blessed with twelve children, of whom five are now living--Mary Sutton, George W., Joseph, Henry and Aaron. The two latter were members of the Thirty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in the late war.

Our subject was engaged principally at carpentering in Ohio, until coming to Wayne County in 1864, having previously purchased some land here. His present farm consists of 232 acres. He engages in general., farming. but gives special attention to the making of hay crops.

Mr. Spaulding married Lydia Gates, a daughter of Valentine Gates, who was an old settler in Ohio. Subject end wife are the parents of eleven children, of whom there are nine living—David L., Mary E., Marilda, William, Ollie B., George A., Dillon G., Linnie and Harper.

Mr. Spaulding is the present Supervisor of Bedford Township, and has filled other offices in the township. He and wife are members of the Methodist Church, andin political affairs he casts his vote for the Republican party.