Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - Thomas J. Gill

THOMAS J. GILL

    Thomas J. Gill, of the firm of Gill & Brother, blacksmiths, was born in Richwood, Ohio, June 22, 1853, and received his education in the Richwood graded schools.  He learned the trade of blacksmithing, and is now considered a thorough master of his trade in all its branches.  He is an active member of the above firm, and lends his aid in making it one of the most successful and enterprising firms of the village.  He is a Republican in politics, and a prominent member of the Prudential Order of America.  On December 18, 1879, he married Christiana Cheney, a native of Union County, of English descent, and a daughter of Thomas Cheney.  This union has been blessed with one child-Abbie Alva, born March 23, 1881.  Mrs. Gill is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.