STEPHEN J. P ACKER, farmer ;P. 0. Urbana ;was born in Midway, Clark Co., Ohio, Oct. 7, 1833 ;his parents, Moses and Sarah Packer, came from Pennsylvania about 1830, and located in the above-named county, where they remained until 1838 when they moved to Mad River Township, Champaign Co. Moses Packer departed this life July 17, 1843 ; his wife is still living, and is now Mrs. Michael Nichols, of Concord Township, Champaign Co. The subject of this sketch worked by the month on farms at different places till 21 years of age, when he rented a farm and commenced farming for himself. He is an industrious, enterprising man. His only fortune to begin with was health and energy. In about 1864, he purchased 80 acres of land in Sec. 2 of Concord Township, and, since that time, at intervals, has made purchases, till at present he owns 194 acres, all improved, except about 12 acres. He engages in stock-raising sufficient to consume the produce of his lands. Has served as Township Trustee two terms. In 1854, March 2, he married Mary Miller, daughter of Samuel Miller, who is mentioned in the sketch of Wallace Downs ;Nov. 10, 1835, is the date of her birth. The fruits of their marriage are four children ;of these three are living, viz. : Joram D., born Feb. 4, 1855; Mary Corinna, born Dec. 6, 1864 ;Stephen Leroy, born Feb. 6, 1872.