John Cunning Loughry
John Cunning Loughry was the son of John Loughry and Elizabeth (Cunning) Loughry. born at Circleville, on May 2, 1831, When he was nine months of age, his father removed to Rockville, Adams County, where he spent his subsequent life. In the forties, he attended Carey's Academy at Cincinnati. Afterward, he engaged in steamboating. owning and commanding the steamer "Jefferson," in 1852. In the Fall of 1855. he assumed his father's business. He was married to Miss Sallie Brown, daughter of Captain Wash Brown, in November, 1857. They took up their residence at the present homestead in Rockville, where he resided until his death on the ninth of October, 1894. He united with the Sandy Springs Presbyterian Church. September 20, 1873. He was a trustee of the church for many years, and was an elder in 1887. From 1891. until his death he was Superintendent of the Sunday School of Sandy Springs Church.
In his political views, he was a Democrat, but never sought or held any public office or took any part in politics.
He was a good neighbor, an ideal gentleman, generous, gentle, hospitable, and refined. He was a constant and generous friend, and in his passing away the community lost a man faithful to every duty.
From "History of Adams County, Ohio from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time"- by Nelson W. Evans and Emmons B. Stivers - West Union, Ohio - Published by E. B. Stivers - 1900