Harry E. Kimmel

As printed in 1909

HARRY E. KIMMEL.

Harry E. Kimmel, a well known farmer and stock raiser of Miami township, operates his father’s farm about one mile south of Alexanderville. He and his brother also own about ninety-one acres of fine farm land in Mad River township, on the Kemp road, which is accounted very valuable. November 17, 1865, was the day upon which Harry E. Kimmel first opened his eyes to great the day, in Jefferson township, near where the new schoolhouse now stands. His paternal grandfather, Lewis Kimmel, came from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and was among the first to settle in Montgomery county. The latter wedded Miss Mary Niswonger and their son Joseph Kimmel, the father of Llarry E. Kimmel, was born in Jefferson township. He became well known as a farmer, stock raiser and dealer. Some years ago he left the farm, and, removing to the city of Dayton, is now engaged in the stock business at that place. He resides at 925 North Broadway and though well advanced in years is still active in the pursuit of his calling. In the years of his early manhood he married Miss Amanda Kemp, and to them were born two sons, C. L. and Harry E.

The latter received his fundamental education in the public schools of West Carrollton, and his substantial preparation for life on the farm under the guidance of his parents. During his school life he assumed his share of the responsibilities of the home place and took an active interest in the business side of the work. In 1878, when his father commenced dealing in horses, Mr. Kimmel was but a young boy, and so might be said to have grown up with that part of the business. The farming and the stock raising have been conducted together, and when with advancing years the father decided to relinquish part of his cares, the younger man remained on the home farm to manage it and to take charge of

HARRY E. KIMMEL such horses as might be sent from the city for care. His interests in farming are increased through his participation with his brother C. L. Kimmel, in the conduct of the fine farm in Mad River township.

Though a man who gives his best time and energy to his work, Mr. Kimmel has many interests of a social nature that keep him in full touch with the world of men. He is a member of the Miamisburg lodge of the Knights of Pythias. His allegiance in matters of religion is given to the Methodist Episcopal church of West Carrollton, in the work of which he takes an active interest. A man of ability and capable of any amount of hard work, Mr. Kimmel has advanced steadily in the calling to which he those to devote himself. His efforts have been generously recompensed in the past and the outlook for the future appears bright.

As printed in History of the city of Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio (1909). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.