The Rohrer Family of Miami County, Ohio

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John H. Rohrer b. 1858

John H. Rohrer ⚭ Rosamond Benham

childrenCharles Rohrer · Harry Rohrer · Elizabeth Rohrer · Robert Rohrer

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Born Dec 25, 1858 in the house that became his home.
Graduated Tippecanoe City public schools 1879.
Assistant bookkeeper at Tippecanoe City wheel works ~1881, then returned to homestead.
Extensive land-owner and farmer, ~190 acres sec 22 Monroe twp plus additional tracts.
Republican, served on county board of agriculture (re-elected 1897).
Prominent Mason (Tippecanoe Lodge No. 174, Coleman Commandery No. 17).
Married Rosamond Benham April 7, 1886.
Son Charles (b.
Apr 18, 1887) drowned Mar 29, 1890 aged 3.
Harry b.
Sep 12, 1890.
Elizabeth b.
May 27, 1892.
Robert b.
Nov 16, 1895.

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John H. Rohrer b. 1858

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