JAMES L. FISH

    James L. Fish, a farmer, was born November 6, 1847, in Mill Creek Township, Union County, Ohio.  His parents are Cornelius E. and Elizabeth R. Fish.  He was reared to manhood on a farm and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school.  On November 16, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Susan McElroy, who was born April 3, 1845. in Ireland.  She is a daughter of William McElroy (deceased) and Elizabeth McElroy.  When a child, with her parents she came to America, and by way of New York came to Union County, this State.  Their union has been blessed with three children - Washtella, born November 6, 1873; Carrie E., born January 10, 1876; and Chauncey C., born March 25, 1881.  Mr. Fish is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and the owner of 100 acres of land.  He resides in the southern portion of Jackson Township.