Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Bonham, Charles Tebbs 1878 - 
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    Charles Tebbs Bonham. Shrewd business capacity, special adaptiveness to his
vocation, appreciation of his calling's many advantages and a firm belief in his
own ability to succeed, have placed Charles Tebbs Bonham among the leading
promoters of agriculture and stock raising in the Whitewater vicinity of
Hamilton county. From the fertile soil of this locality, his hands have brought
forth ample means and his present status among his fellow-citizens is that of a
financially strong and morally high farmer. Mr. Bonham was born in Dearborn
county, Indiana, July 10, 1878, a son of John Hughes and Sarah (Hargitt) Bonham,
both natives of Dearborn county, Indiana. Mr. John H. Bonham engaged in the
agricultural business throughout his life and both he and Mrs. Bonham are now
living retired in Dearborn county, Indiana. He is a Democrat in politics and
takes great interest in political affairs. He is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church and is accounted one of its most charitable members. Mr. and
Mrs. Bonham were the parents of five children and they are as follows: Mary, who
is the wife of John Siefferman, of Dearborn county, Indiana; Charles T.; Nora,
who is the wife of Floyd Jackson, of Dearborn county; John, who resides in
Whitewater township, Hamilton county, Ohio, and Alta, who is the wife of Charles
Thomas, of Butler county, Ohio. Charles Tebbs Bonham obtained his early
education in the local schools of Dearborn county, Indiana and upon the
completion of his studies, returned home and assisted in the agricultural
operations of his father's farm. He continued in this until 1903, when he rented
one of his father's farms, and engaged in business for himself. After continuing
in this for nine years he purchased a farm in Whitewater township, which he sold
some time later. He then purchased his present fine farm of 125 acres, where he
is now engaged in general farming. Mr. Bonham also makes a specialty in raising
high grade Jersey cattle for which he has more than local fame. Politically, Mr.
Bonham is a stanch Democrat, but never cared for the eminence of office,
prefering to devote hrs time to his home and business. He is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church; his wife of the Christian church, and all are active
in the affairs of both. On October 12, 1903, Mr. Bonham was united in marriage
with Miss Mary Bodle, a daughter of John and Bell (Henry) Bodle, well-known
agriculturists of Dearborn county, Indiana. Mr. Bodle is now living retired with
his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bonham. To this union have been born
two children: Howard Eugene, and Olive Irene, both living at home. In concluding
this review of Mr. Bonham's life, will say that he is a man of the highest
integrity, and one who is known throughout the community for his charity,
fairness, and capability.

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