He was one of the early residents of Trenton Township, Delaware County, Ohio, whose virtue, industry and Christian character left their imprint on the society of that locality, now noted for the independent integrity of its inhabitants. He emigrated to Ohio from New Jersey in 1835 with his family. Before his emigration he carried on the business of a tanner and currier, his partner in that occupation being Alvin P. Condit, a younger brother. He had been successful in his native State, and on his arrival in Ohio entered a large tract of land and occupied, with his family, a cabin previously erected on his purchase. "Grit" was the prevailing element of character displayed by the early settlers of Trenton Township, and by it Jotham added to his farm, from time to time, until it embraced fifteen hundred acres. He erected a sawmill near his home, which he operated thirty years, and afterwards, until his death, was extensively engaged in raising cattle and sheep. He embraced religion while yet in New Jersey, and after his removal to Ohio was a useful member of the Trenton church. He died of pneumonia.8
Served in Capt. Stephen D. Day’s Co., New Jersey military during the War of 1812 and received two bounty land warrants in Ohio.2394,2390