Madison [Township]

Among Madison's young and enterprising men may be placed the name of Major Kuns, a native of this town, who was born March 19, 1837. His grandfather, Jacob, was one of the earliest pioneers, coming here in the year 1804, from Pennsylvania.

Our subject's father was also born here, February 8, 1815. His mother was born in Woodstock, Virginia, April 15, 1813. They had four children, three of whom lived to see manhood, of whom J. T. is the eldest. The Major is possessed of good practical knowledge. His time has chiefly been devoted to farm-labor; however, six years of his life were passed in mercantile pursuits. On the 13th day of May 1858, he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Ann Olinger, who was born August 30, 1836. She is a daughter of Judge Olinger, of Jefferson Township. Five children were born, three boys and two girls, viz, Sarah M., Jesse P., Agnes A., George J., and Clarence D. In politics, Major Kuns is a Democrat. He has held several offices of trust in the Township, of which he is a worthy and respected citizen. He was Township Clerk, Trustee, and Justice of the Peace. At present he is President of the School Board. During the terrific Rebellion he was chosen Major of the 3d Regiment of Montgomery County Militia, receiving his commission from Governor Todd. He is at present a member of the Madison Grange, No. 206, and is Secretary of the same. He is living on the old homestead where his father has passed many a weary day. Major Kuns owns some one hundred and ninety-nine acres of land five miles north-west of Dayton, on the Dayton and Lexington Road. He is still a young man, being thirty-seven years old; and he still bids fair for years of usefulness.