Biography of Augustus H. Hains
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Augustus H. Hains
Company C
1843-After 1882



AUGUSTUS H. HAINS, Auditor of Clinton County, Wilmington, was born on Anderson's Fork, near New Burlington, in Greene County, Ohio, August 23,1843. His father, William F. Hains, was a native of Virginia, and of German ancestry. He came to Ohio about 1828, and was a farmer till his death in May, 1867. Mr. Hains' mother was Jane Babb, a native of this county. She departed this life in 1847.

When our subject was eleven years of age, his father removed to Fayette County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He attended the district schools, and, in 1862, enlisted in Company C, Sixtieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, re-enlisting in Company K, Eighth Ohio Cavalry, and serving till the close of the rebellion. During his time of service, Mr. Hains suffered severely from rheumatism.

After the war, he attended the National Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, where he remained one year. In April, 1866, he removed to Wilmington, where he has since resided. Mr. Hains has always been an ardent Republican, and for two years served as Treasurer of Wilmington. In 1875, he was nominated and subsequently elected to his present position. He has since been twice re-elected, each time by large majorities.

Mr. Hains is one of the most enterprising spirits of Wilmington in a business, social and religious manner. He is well known throughout the county, and bears the good will and esteem of the better class of citizens. He is a member of Wilmington Lodge and Chapter (Masonic), and was formerly a member of the Presbyterian Church. After coming to Wilmington, he united with the M. E. denomination, in which body he has proven a valued member. He is Superintendent of the Sunday school and leader of the church choir. Mr. Hains was married, January 1, 1867, to Nannie Johnson, of Troy, Miami Co., Ohio. They have three children - Adds, Raymond and William F. Mrs. Hains is also a member of the M. E. Church.

The History of Clinton County, Ohio. Chicago, Illinois: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882, pages 865.


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