DOBBS, Joel - Putnam

JOEL DOBBS, farmer and stock-raiser, Mill Creek Township, was born in this county April 16, 1837, son of Hugh H. and Lucy A. Dobbs, of Putnam County. He has been reared and educated in this county, and has always been engaged in farming and stock-raising, which he is still continuing in a successful manner. He was married August 19, 1860, to Eliza C. Keller, daughter of Lewis and Susan Keller, pioneers of Putnam County. Their children are as follows--Charles A., Franklin A, George A., Lucius A., Oscar A. and Otto O. Florentine and an infant are deceased. Mr. Dobbs owns 473 acres of land and resides on section 31, Mill Creek Township. He received $1,500 from his father's estate, and the rest of his property he has made himself. He has cleared up several farms, and has done a great deal of pioneer work. He is energetic and persevering, and has been successful in business. Himself and wife are members of the regular Predestinarian Baptist church. In politics he is a Democrat, but never seeks or accepts official positions, though frequently urged to do so.