Note: For his second wife John H. Sheets married Sarah E. Niday, first cousin to Francis Taylor Niday. Taylor Niday's wife Elizabeth T. was the daughter of John H. "Curly John" & Jane Fowler Sheets. They were married by James E. Caldwell. Vol 3-378.
Note: John H. Sheets, No. 1--is a native of this county, born June 14, 1824. His father, William Sheets, was born 1795, and died March 7, 1871, aged 76 years. Elizabeth (Henry) Sheets, his mother, was born in 1793, and died March 2, 1864, aged 71 years. they came to this county in 1806.
The first wife of Mr. Sheets was Jane, daughter of Elijah and Jane (Bogan) Fowler, who was born July 18, 1824, and died June 19, 1871. She is the mother of the following children...They are all residents of Gallia county.
The father of Mr. Sheets came to this county when there were no roads, schools, churches or mills. Everything was done by hand. Game was very plentiful, and he killed a few bear in this township.
Sarah E. Niday became the wife of Mr. Sheets in this township July 4, 1872. She was born in this county January 21, 1833. Her parents are Jacob and Unes (Colwell) Niday, settlers of this county in 1827. Mrs. Sheets is the mother of two children...
Mr. Sheets has been trustee of this township for four years. Mr. Sheet's son, William F., served one year in the war of 1861. Mr. Sheets is a farmer, his farm being located in Guyan township. His address is Saundersville, Gallia county, Ohio