Justus Ketchum

Justus was born on May 20th, 1778 in Clarksburgh,Berkshire County,Massachuetts.¹   Justus' mother was Elizabeth Smith. He had four brothers and a sister, named Joshua, Epenetus , Jr., David, Samuel and Elizabeth.  He was the third youngest of the six children.  He died at the age of 79 on October 29th, 1857 in Middlefield,Geauga County,Ohio.¹ 

‌Justus and Lucy were married in a religious ceremony.¹