J. E. Herriott, a physician, Jerome, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, September 17, 1849.  He is a son of Ebenezer C. and Elnora Herriott, the former a native of Mercer County, Penn., and the latter of Harrison County, Ohio.  Ebenezer Herriott came to the county with his parents, Samuel and Mary T. Herriott, in 1834.  They were natives of New Jersey, and of Scotch descent, and died in Jerome Township.  In 1848, Ebenezer removed to Delaware County, where he lived till 1856, and returned to Union County.  He died August 19, 1871; his wife's death occurred August 19, 1861.  Our subject is the eldest of seven children.  He received his literary education in the Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware, and in 1870 began reading medicine with Dr. James Cutler, of Richwood.  He attended the Starling Medical College of Columbus, and subsequently the Medical College of Cincinnati, from which institution he graduated in March, 1872.  He came to Jerome Post Office, and entered upon the practice of his profession, which he has successfully followed.  September 27, 1871, he was married to Saliema, daughter of Abraham and Bell Peters.  Two children-Guersant P. and Gertrude May, were born to this union.  Dr. Herriott has by close attention to his calling established a large practice.  He and wife are associated as members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.