Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Tebbs, John Francis 1845 - 
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    John Francis Tebbs. John Francis Tebbs is classed not only among Hamilton
county's pioneer business men, but also among the public spirited citizens, for,
while he has controlled quite extensive business interests, bringing him
handsome profits as the result of his capable management and correct business
principles, he has always been alive to the needs of his city or county. A
native son, his entire life has been spent where he has been so long and
favorably known. He was born in Harrison, Ohio, December 1, 1845, a son of Alvin
Grant and Maria (Synder) Tebbs. J. F. Tebbs' paternal grandfather was Major
Warren Tebbs, a veteran of the Indian wars. He was a native of Prince Edward
county, Virginia and came to Harrison township, where he engaged in business. He
died at Williamsport, Warren county, Indiana. Alvin Grant Tebbs, son of Major
Warren Tebbs, father of our subject, was born in Harrison, Ohio, in 1816. He
received his education in the public schools of his native township, and later
entered the Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio. After completing his education,
he engaged in the agricultural business, for five or six years, and then taught
school until 1856, the year he passed away, November 19. John Francis Tebbs,
whose name is the caption of this article, obtained his education in the public
schools of Harrison, Ohio, and later in Oyler's College of Harrison, Ohio. After
leaving school, he learned the miller's trade, which he followed until 1864. He
then accepted a position in a general store, where he acted as salesman, and
remained here for six years. In 1870 he, in partnership with his brothers,
Warren and Grant Tebbs, went in business for himself, operating under the firm
name of The Tebbs Bros. This continued until 1913, when the firm was
incorporated and was known as The Tebbs Merchandise Company, with John F. Tebbs
as president. This continued until 1918. At that time L. L. Schoenling was
elected president, and Hillman Tebbs secretary and treasurer. Mr. Tebbs has
given up his active business life and has practically retired, although still
looking after his different business interests. Politically, Mr. Tebbs is a
Democrat, but in local affairs votes for the men and measures for which he
thinks are for the best interests of all the people. He was a member of the
school board for twenty years, and has also been a member of the city council
for two years. In religious affiliations, he is a member of the Christian
church, of which he is advisory deacon, and has been a member of the Sunday
school for sixty-five years. Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows. On the 23rd day of April, 1868, Mr. Tebbs was united in
marriage with Miss Sallie K. Keen, a daughter of Wesley and Maria (Bonham) Keen,
of Harrison, Ohio. She was born in Harrison, Ohio, and educated in its public
schools. Later she attended the Oyler College of Harrison, Ohio, and was one of
its most brilliant and popular students. She is a lady of true refinement and
culture, and is held in the highest esteem throughout the community. To Mr. and
Mrs. Tebbs were born five children: John S., deceased; Bertha, who is the wife
of James B. Dair, and resides in Dayton, Ohio; Arthur Roy, and Ray, twins. Ray
died in infancy. Arthur Roy resides in New York City; and Jeanette, who resides
in Cincinnati, Ohio. In closing it may be said, that for over half a century,
Mr. Tebbs has not only witnessed, but assisted in the growth and development of
Hamilton county. Self-made, his success and prosperity has come entirely as the
well-merited reward of earnest labor and his example should serve as a source of
encouragement and inspiration to the generations to come.

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