Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Bevis, Joseph C. 1860 - 
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Author: John C Hover, et.al.

    Joseph C. Bevis. The financial institutions of a city or county are a fair
index of its commercial character and strength, through the successive stages of
its history. They are the centers around which all the movements of trade
gravitate and by which they are regulated. Like the thermometer, which feels the
most delicate touches of the fingers of the air, they are sensitive to every
variation of the commercial atmosphere. They are the medium through which flow
the streams that must keep up healthy business circulation, hence the importance
of confidence in the men who are the directors of our financial institutions.
Prominent among such men in this county is Joseph C. Bevis, who was born in
Colerain township, Hamilton county, Ohio, October 26, 1860, a son of Samuel and
Elizabeth (McHenry) Bevis. Samuel Bevis was born in Colerain township, and
followed the agricultural business here for many years, later removing to Crosby
township, where he engaged in farming until his death. Joseph Bevis was educated
in the public schools of New Haven, Crosby township, and after finishing his
studies, assisted his father on the farm until nearly thirty years old. In 1890
he came to Harrison, Ohio, and engaged in the hardware business. He also went
into partnership with his brother, C. D. Bevis, and they engaged in the
automobile business. Later Mr. Bevis became president of the First National Bank
of Harrison which office he holds at the present time. Politically, Mr. Bevis is
a stanch upholder of the Democratic party but never cared for the eminence of
office. He is a member of the City Council, and was township treasurer for a
number of years. He is also a member of the school board and has held this
office several terms. Fraternally, Mr. Bevis is a valued member of the Knights
of Pythias lodge. Mr. Bevis married (first) October, 1891, Miss Jennie Small, a
daughter of John Small, of Harrison, Ohio, and to this union was born one son,
Forest H., who resides in Harrison, Ohio. Mrs. Bevis died in July, 1893. Mr.
Bevis married (second) February 5, 1905, Miss Helen Norton, a daughter of Martin
and Catherine Norton, of Piqua, Ohio. To this union have been born a son and a
daughter: Joseph C., Jr., and Mary Norton, both of whom are at home. In
conclusion it may be said that while the career of Mr. Bevis may not differ
materially from many others, yet there are elements in his character which have
been essential to success. Hard, resolute, persevering industry, purity of
purpose, integrity, civic pride and a genial nature, his life in a large measure
has been an exemplification and a belief in the brotherhood of mankind.

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