J. J. Slusher, farmer, P. O., Malta Bend. Was born in Lafayette county, near Dover, July 9, 1850. He received his education chiefly at the Dover high school; Edward and William White, principals. Was reared on his father’s farm, one of the largest and best improved in that county. In 1872, Mr. Slusher came to this county, locating near Gilham’s landing, where he now resides. September 15, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Sallie Miller, daughter of J. T. Miller, of this county, formerly of Ohio. They have no children living. The subject of our sketch is the son of Henry Slusher, and early settler of Lafayette county. Mr. Slusher deals quite extensively in stock.
