Adam German

As printed in 1908

ADAM GERMAN, who comes of a prominent old family of Springfield Township, Clark County. Ohio, has a fine farm of ninety-two and a half acres, the old German home place, ju.st off the National Pike about four "miles from the city of Springfield. He was born on his present farm September 14, 1868, and is a son of Peter and Margaret (Germ) German. His father died in 1890, while Mrs. German survived till 1895. They were pioneer residents here and were most highly respected by a large circle of friends throughout this community. A son, John German, may be foimd mentioned elsewhere in this work.

Adam German was reared on the home farm and obtained his educational training in the public schools of his home community. He has always followed general farming and stock-raising, and has one of the best appointed and equipped places in the township. He farms according to the most modern and approved methods, and success has attended his efforts on every hand. Mr. German was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Catherine Greiser, who was also born and reared in Clark Coimty, Ohio, and who is a daughter of George Greiser. Three children were born to bless their home, namely: Effie, Lena, and Edna. Mrs. German died April 13, 1908, after an operation for appendicitis. Mr. German takes an earnest interest in local politics and all that affects the welfare of his home community, and is at present a member of Spring-field Township school board. Fraternally he belongs to the Knights of Pythias.

As printed in 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.