Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - Thompson T. Kilbury
THOMPSON T. KILBURY
Thompson T. Kilbury, a farmer near Plain City, was
born in Madison County, Ohio, June 6, 1830. His parents, Thomas and
Martha (Finch) Kilbury, were natives of Vermont. His father and parents
removed to Madison County, Ohio, at an early day, and were among the
first pioneers of Canaan Township. Mr. Kilbury, the father of our
subject, took a contract of opening up and making the road from New
California to Bellepoint. Thompson was reared and brought up in his
native place, and received his training in the common schools. He
assisted his father in clearing up the home farm and remained on it
till 1853, when he married. He rented lands till 1860, when he
purchased 151 1/2 acres in Jerome Township. It contained no
improvements save a log cabin, which was erected by Frederick Sager,
one of the oldest pioneers of the county. The building is now used as a
stable. March 24, 1853, Mr. Kilbury was married to Miss Darthula,
daughter of Amos Perkins. Mrs. Kilbury was born in Columbiana County,
Ohio, December 30, 1835. They have had seven children, viz.: Elmore S.,
born February 12, 1854; Amanda, September 26, 1855, wives of Edgar
Powell; Amylase M., March 15, 1858; Ulysses G., July 9, 1867; Emma S.,
November 3, 1868; Clark R., April 20, 1871, and Thomas E., February 18,
1873, Mr. and Mrs. Kilbury are connected with the Methodist Episcopal
Church. He is identified with the I. O. of O. F., and in politics is a
Republican. He served as a member of the Board of Township Trustees
nine years, and in other local offices. During the war he recruited an
independent cavalry company. He declined the Captaincy and was given
the rank of First Lieutenant. The company finally disbanded and
enlisted in the three years' term of service. Mr. Kilbury subsequently
became a member of the home militia. Mr. Kilbury owns a valuable farm
on the Big Darby, and is engaged in the pursuits of farming.