DAVID DELLINGER was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 1, 1814, and is one of four children born to David and Susannah (Graham) Dellinger, whose names were Harrison, Polly, David and Lewis; David alone remaining. The father of our subject was a native of Virginia; was a farmer and wagon-maker, and died in Fairfield County, Ohio. In March, 1855, David moved from Ohio to his present residence. On January 1, 1840, he was married to Barbara A. Warner, by whom he had seven children- Mary, Lewis, Thomas, William, Eivira, Emily and David, two of whom, William and Elvira, are deceased. Mr. Dellinger lost his wife in June, 1872. He now resides seven miles west of. Reynolds, on a farm of 560 acres, 440 of which are under cultivation; It is rolling, fertile and well-watered land. Mr. Dellinger gives attention to raising cattle, sheep and hogs, deriving a larger revenue there from than from general farming. He is an early settler, a successful farmer, and a valued citizen.

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