J. J. Mix, farmer and lumberman, Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., September 5, 1833, and is a son of James and Catherine (Overturf) Mix. His paternal grandfather was Amos Mix, who settled in Gibson township in 1814, and his maternal grandfather, Andrew Overturf, settled in Gibson township in 1804. J. J. Mix was reared in Gibson township, where he has always resided, and has followed lumbering as an occupation for many years. In 1860 he married Mary M. Buchheit, of St. Mary's, Penn., by whom he has eight children living: Mary, Mrs. George W. Billing; Katie E., Mrs. Andrew J. Dent; George A., John, Henry, Laura, Charles and Fred. Mrs. Mary M. Mix was born September 29, 1838, in Alsace, France, and is a daughter of Francis X. and Catherine (Dresler) Buccheit. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Mix were George and Elizabeth (Rinenagel) Dresler, and her parents came from France to St. Mary's in June, 1840. Mr. Mix has held several of the offices in his township. In politics he is a Republican.

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