Washington [Township]

Joseph B. Kindle was born on the 10th day of February, 1816, in Burlington County, N. J. His parents were William Kindle and Hope Wilkins. They were both natives of New Jersey, and farmers by occupation. At the age of twenty, Joseph, with an education acquired by his own exertions, began life as a blacksmith, in Waynesville, Ohio. This occupation he has steadily followed ever since. In the spring of 1836 he visited Montgomery County, but did not settle permanently till 1842, in Washington Township. During his residence in Washington Township, he has always been known as a man of integrity and usefulness. He has been elected Magistrate for twenty-one years. He has also held other offices of a township character. He is now (1874) Master of the Washington Grange of Patrons of Husbandry, also Overseer of the County Council. He was married on the 28th of March, 1839, to Margaret Sheehan, a native of Pennsylvania. She died in September, 1850, having had five children. On the 18th day of November, 1852, he was married to Julia A. Thomas, a native of Ohio, and a daughter of Edward and Abigail Thomas, whose family name was Benham, a name that figures prominently in the early history of this State. The Squire is a Republican of liberal views. In society he is affiable and attentive, is a man of mild but determined manner, and is much respected for his public spirit and integrity.