O'HAIR, James E. M.
Source: Atlas of Putnam County, Indiana. Chicago: J. H. Beers, 1879.
"Monroe Township. " --O'HAIR, JAMES E. M., P. O. Greencastle, Farmer (retired), Section 21; was born in Montgomery County, Ky., June 5, 1804; son of Michael and Elizabeth TRIBBET - O'HAIR; settled in this county in 1829. He was married March 5, 1825, in Montgomery County, Ky., to Margaret MONTGOMERY; again, September 15, 1852, in this county, to Pamelia LOCKRIDGE; children's names, by first wife - W. A., J. E., G. M., J. T., Eliza (deceased), Bascom, Sarah, Simpson, Celina, S. G., Leroy (deceased), by his second wife; R. L. and Maggie.
Source: Indianapolis News Sat 22 Jan 1881 p 2
The other day Capt. JEM O’Hair, of Brick Chapel, in overhauling some old papers, discovered his first tax receipt, given him in Kentucky in 1826. At that time the captain’s worldly possessions consisted of a mare and cold valued at $75 on which he paid a tax of five cents. He has accumulated a large and valuable property since that time and is one of the most substantial and respected citizens of Putnam County as are also his numerous children – Greencastle Banner.
Source: Daily Greencastle Banner & Times, 31 May 1894 p 2
A feature of the parade was the part of Capt. JEM O’Hair. He marched in the procession from the GAR Hall to both cemeteries and back. His age being 90 years makes his effort a remarkable one. – kbz
Source: Greencastle Star Press 23 Feb 1895 p 8
Capt. J.E. M. O’Hair sold six poplar trees, growing on his farm north of this city to Barnaby Bros a few days ago for $250, a good round sum for six trees but they are large ones. – kbz