Ashland County OhArchives Biographies.....John Delmer Deyarmon June 14 1847 - 
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Author: History of Ashland County, Ohio by A. J. Baughman

John Delmer Deyarmon, a native of Loudonville, Ohio, where he has spent nearly his 
whole life, has figured prominently in the commercial and political cirlces of the 
community. He was born June 14, 1847, a son of Christian S. and Caroline Eliza
(Harris) 
Deyarmen, the former a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, born November 3, 1820,
and 
the latter a native of New Hampshire, born October 14, 1820. The father, when about

twenty-one years of age, removed with his parents from their native home to Wooster,

Ohio, and shortly afterward he came to Loudonville, where his remaining days were 
spent, his death occurring here when he was seventy-eight years of age. His wife
arrived 
with her parents in Ohio when she was eighteen years of age and survived her
husbland 
six years, passing away at the age of eighty-five. He was a cabinetmaker by trade
and 
followed this profession in early life. Subsequently he became interested in 
merchandising with his son, while his last years were spent in agricultural
pursuits. 
During his life here he became very active in political affairs and served as a
member of 
the city council. His fellowmen, showing thier appreciation of his ability and
worth, 
elected him as mayor of Loudonville, which position he filled for two terms. In the
family 
of Christian Deyarmon were six children, namely: Mary Alice, the deceased wife of
Rev. 
Philip Kelser; John Delmer; Joseph A., deceased; Zoe, the widow of A. Leopold of 
Pittsburg; Jessie, the widow of Dr. E. H. Pocock, of Hayesville; and Kate A., also
residing 
in Loudonville.
John Delmer Deyarmon, whose name introduces this review, attended the public 
schools of this city until seventeen years of age, when he entered the grain
business with 
his father, continuing in this line until about 1868. In 1871 he established himself
in the 
dry-goods business in Lakeville, which he continued for ten years, at first in
connection 
with his father but later alone in the enterprise. Upon returning to Loudonville he
was 
appointed postmaster of the city under President Harrison, and filled that office
for five 
years. Since December, 1903, he has occupied the position of superintendent of the 
water and light departments and clerk of public affairs, the duties of which office
he is 
performing with promptnes and ability, while his methods are receiving the
endorsement 
of his fellow citizens.
On the 14th of October, 1880, Mr. Deyarmon was united in marriage to Theressa Delia

Yarnell, a native of Wayne county, Ohio, and the daughter of David and Mary Yarnell.

Unto this union was born one son, Harry Christian, who also makes him home in 
Loudonville. He married Bessie M. Keller, and they have one son, John Keller.
A republican in politics, Mr. Deyarmon is a stalwart champion of the principles of
that 
party and exerts his power to extend its influence in the community. He is a
public-
spirited citizen and while serving as a member of the city council lent his
cooperation to 
all measures that had for their object the progress and upbuilding of the city.  A
life-long 
resident of this community, he has made many friends who entertain for him the
warmest 
regard, while his public career has been such as to inspire the confidence and trust
of all 
with whom he has come in contact.

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