Johnston P. Bradford is a lineal descendant of one of the old pioneers of this County. His grandfather John removed to this State in the year 1800, and settled at Cincinnati. After a residence of two years, he removed to this Township, and located where George D. lives. His father, Allen, was born December 12, 1809, on the farm where he lived and died, which latter event occurred October 25,1866. Johnston P. is the eldest son of a family of six children, the names of whom were Rachel J., David A., George D., Mary E., Richard and Johnston P.; all grew to be men and women, -- Rachel J. is dead. Johnston P. was born November 20, 1832, and always worked on a farm. He is a gentleman possessed of a good share of information in literature and in the practical knowledge of the world. He married Martha J. Lehman, who was born March 1, 1839; the nuptials were performed December 16, 1858; result of this union, four children, viz., Allen L., Jennie B., Harry J., Effie E. Mr. Bradford is the owner of one hundred and five acres of good land on the Dayton and Wilmington Pike, three miles from the court-house. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Dayton. In politics, a Republican. A beautiful view of Mr. Bradford's residence may be seen on another page. [referring to another page in L. H. Everts 1875 Combination Atlas Map]