GEORGE W. HANDLEY

    This venerable citizen of Jackman Township was born June 14, 1814, in Loudoun County, Va.  He is a son of Daniel and Annie Handley, and when about five years of age, his father died.  When twelve years old, with his mother and several other members of the family, he came to Licking County, Ohio.  From his youth up he has devoted his attention to farming, and received but a rudimentary education.  On December 8, 1836, in Perry County, he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Bugh, who was born July 1, 1818.  She was a daughter of Israel and Amelia Bugh, early settlers of Perry County.  To them have been born ten children, seven of whom are now living, viz.: John T., Eliza J., Melinda C., Amelia A., Martha E., George V. and Martin.  The names of the deceased are Mary F., David E. and William H.,  In the spring of 1876, with his family, from Licking County, Mr. Handley came to Claibourne Township, this county, and located in said township until the spring of 1882, when he came to Jackson Township, where he now resides.  He is the owner of 113 acres of land in a high state of cultivation.