William F. Rusk, farmer; P. O. Troy; was born in Warren County, Ohio, July, 1820, and is a son of James and Sarah (French) Rusk; he was born in Ireland, coming to this country when about 17 years of age; she was born in Pennsylvania, emigrating to Ohio with her parents when a child. They were the parents of ten children, of whom six are now living, viz., Mary, Eleanor, William F., David, Sara, and Daniel. Mr. Rusk lived with his father until twenty-four years of age. September 16, 1843, he was united in marriage with Mary J. Anderson, daughter of James L. and Elizabeth Anderson, who were bon in New Jersey, and came to Ohio at quite an early day, about 1815; by this union, they have had nine children, of whom five are now living, viz., William Franklin, Lettie, Walter Scott, Edwin N., and Luella L. Mr. Rusk came to Miami County about thirty years ago and located near West Charleston, where they remained about five years; thence to Shelby County, living there about six years; removing to Miami County, in Springcreek Township, where they resided five years, finally going to Staunton Township, upon the farm on which he now resides, having now been here about sixteen years. He has a good farm of 87 acres, with fine buildings, constituting a very pleasant home. During the War of Rebellion, Mr. Rusk furnished two sons for the country's defense, James A. and John N., and both were sacrificed upon the alter of liberty, never reaching their home and friends again. Mr. Rusk is a member of the Christian Church, with his membership dating back for twenty years.