J. C. KANNEY, grocer, Green Spring, was born in Reed Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, February 12, 1855, son of Jacob and Mary (Reiner) Kanney, of Seneca County, Ohio, who were early settlers in the county and are still living in Reed Township. They are the parents of eleven children: Alford, Charles, Katie, John, Francis (deceased), Anthony (deceased), Jacob (deceased), Elydeth (deceased), Francis 2d, Anthony 2d and Michael. Until he arrived at the age of twelve years the life of our subject was passed upon a farm. After receiving a common school education he commenced clerking in West Lodi, and in 1871 came to Green Spring. In April, 1881, he embarked in the grocery business, and by close attention to business and the courteous manner in which he attends to the wants of his many customers, he has gained a leading and successful trade. He is an active F. & A. M.; politically a stanch Republican; is the present treasurer of the corporation. Mr. Kanney was married, October 21, 4 8 71. to Miss Ella Burton, daughter of C. S. Burton.


Trancribed by Bonnie Walsh.
WARNER, BEERS & CO., 1886
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, Part IV, p.704-705
ADAMS TOWNSHIP