John Finan

John Finan - settled in this county in 1848, where he is engaged in farming. Mr. Finan was born in the county of Sligo, Ireland, December 23, 1804, and was married to Ellen Moran, July 10, 1837. Mrs. Finan was also born in Sligo, Ireland. They have the following children: James, born August 28, 1838, died March 10, 1873; Rodger, January 27, 1840; John, April 28, 1842, died October 18, 1871; Edward, October 25, 1844; Peter, July 27, 1847; Mary, May 12, 1849; Michael, November 1, 1851; Infant baby, December 5, 1853, died same day; Thomas, January 15, 1856. Mr. Finan’s first four sons were born in Ireland; his fifth, Peter, was born on the ocean near the mouth of the St. Lawrence river, and the balance in this country. His son, Edward, served in the war of the Rebellion in the hundred day service. Mr. Finan’s parents were Rodger Finan and Eleanor (Calloway) Finan; the former died in 1837, the latter in 1844. Mrs. Finan’s parents were Manus Moran and Eleanor (Hunt) Moran, both deceased; the former in 1838, and the latter in 1849. Mr. Finan has held the office of Supervisor for eight terms. His address is McGill, Paulding county, Ohio.