Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Tebbs, Adrian Hillman 1881 - 
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    Adrian Hillman Tebbs. The student of history cannot carry his investigations
far into the annals of Hamilton county without learning of the pronounced part
the Tebbs family has played in its growth and upbuilding. Adrian Hillman Tebbs
was born in Harrison, Ohio, May 8, 1881, a son of James W. and Emma (Hillman)
Tebbs. James W. Tebbs was born in Harrison township and was educated in its
public schools, later taking a course of study in the Oyler College, near
Harrison, Ohio. After completing his studies he engaged in the agricultural
business, at which he continued until 1870, when he engaged in business with his
brothers, at which he continued until his death, which occurred June 30, 1918.
He was a member of the Christian church, and a stanch Prohibitionist in
politics. He married Emma Hillman, a daughter of George F. and Effie (Clark)
Hillman, and to them were born nine children: Louisa, who is the wife of William
Keating, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Elma, wife of Jerome Zimmerman, of Cincinnati,
Ohio; Adrian H., who is the subject of this, review; Paul, who resides in
Harrisburg, Pa.; Frances, who is the wife of L. E. Connerley, of Seymour, Ind.;
Len and Lon, twins, who reside in Manville, Wyo.; Belle, who is the wife of
Howard Lowe, of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; Willis W., who resides in Harrison, Ohio.
Adrian H. Tebbs was educated in the public schools of his native town and later
took up a course of study in the Ohio Mechanics Institute, of Cincinnati, later
entering the Bartletts' Business College. After laying aside his textbooks, he
entered the Tebbs Merchandise Company, of Harrison, Ohio, of which he is now
secretary and treasurer. Politically, Mr. Tebbs is a stanch Democrat, and has
been clerk and treasurer of the West Harrison Corporation for several years.
Fraternally, he is a valued member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and
the various Masonic bodies. He is also secretary of the Harrison Welfare
Association, of Harrison, which office he has held for five years. In religious
affiliations, he and his family are members of the Christian church, of which he
is an elder. He and his family are active in all its affairs, whether business,
social or charitable. Mr. Tebbs married, June I, 1902, Miss Mina Penny, a
daughter of Richard and Sarah (Hoyt) Penny, of Harrison, Ohio. Mrs. Tebbs is a
lady of true refinement and culture, and is popular throughout the highest
social circles of Harrison. Mr. Tebbs has always taken an active interest in
everything pertaining to the public good. While he has won splendid success in
business, his career has at all times been characterized by honorable
straightforward dealings and he stands today, as one of the leading, respected,
and worthy citizens of Hamilton county.

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