J. V. Giffin, farmer; P. O. Covington. J. V. Giffin, a son of S. B. Giffin, whose biography appears in this work, was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Jan. 22, 1831 ; when 16 years of age, he learned the trade of a wagon-maker, and has worked at the business for over thirty years; in 1852, he moved to Logansport, Ind., lived there nine years, then removed to Miami Co., Ohio; he has been engaged in farming for the last three years; has a small farm about one mile southwest of Covington, and also a residence in Covington. He married Miss Annie N., a daughter of Joseph Young, March 10, 1858. They had five children; Samuel J., Schuyler O., Ida May, Mattie B. and George E. Mr. Giffin has served as Mayor of Covington for three years and seven months.

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