Joshua Mahan

From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County

Joshua Mahan, county commissioner, was born in Boss County, Ohio, December 18, 1836, and a son of Joshua and Sophia Mahan. His father is a native of Virginia, and his mother of Maryland. They came to this state about the year 1813, with a family of three children, one son and two daughters.

The subject of our sketch was married, September, 1858, to Miss Margaret Plyley, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Plyley, of Ross County. They have a family of five children: John C., Spencer, Mary B., Rosco L., Dilla May, and three who died in infancy.

He is a member of Bloomingburg Lodge, No. 449, F. A. M., and also a Granger. He received his education in Ross County, where his youth was spent. He was elected county commissioner last fall two years ago, and still fills that office. He has one of the many fine farms in Madison Township, and is one of the best and most enterprising farmers in the county. He is a very social, pleasant man, and one who is well qualified to fill the responsible position he now holds.
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