MAJ. JOSEPH K. MARLAY came to Nebraska, in June, 1871, and engaged in the drug business at Lincoln, continuing until June, 1876. In 1877, he became Deputy Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings; is in that position now. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, June 9, 1823; he lived in Ohio until he came to Nebraska.

He assisted in raising Company A, Sixtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in February, 1862, and entered the service as Major of that regiment. Served until the spring of 1863, and was then appointed by President Lincoln, Provost Marshal of the Sixth Ohio Congressional District, headquarters at Hillsboro; continued in that office until it was abolished in September, 1865.

He was married in Hillsboro, September, 1858, to Mary E. McReynolds, a native of Kentucky. They have seven children, Ella T., George W., Fannie McR., Paul H., Walter M., Carlton C. and Florence. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Cutler, William G. History of the State of Nebraska: Lancaster County. Chicago, Illinois: The Western Historical Company, A. T. Andreas, Proprietor, 1882.

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