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Born 1864, Springfield Township
From 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908)
JOHN GERMAN, owner of a fine farm of one hundred and eighty-two acres, situated about seven miles northwest of Springfield on the Clark and Miami Pike, has been a resident of German Township since the spring of 1897, having purchased the land in the fall of 1896. He was born September 22, 1864, in Springfield Township, Clark County, Ohio, and is a son of Peter and Margaret (Geron) German.
Peter German was born and reared in Germany and at the age of sixteen came to America with his brother Balse. They first located in Pittsburg, where they remained for one year, then came to Clark
Couiit.y, Ohio, and worked for some time ou a farm, subsequently buying a farm of ninety-four acres in Springfield Township on the National Pike, where Peter German and his wife both passed the remainder of their days. The latter, in maidenhood Margaret Geron, was also a native of Germany who came to this country after reaching womanhood.
John German was reared in Springfield Township and has always followed farming, also operating a dairy until he came to his present farm. Here he has been engaged in general agriculture since 1897 and also sells milk to the Pure Milk Company of Spring-field, keeping about sixteen cows. He is also extensively engaged in raising horses, making a specialty of the Belgian breed, and is a member of the Christianburg Horse Protective Association. Mr. German has made numerous improvements on his farm, having erected a fine seven-room frame house in the fall of 1902. He has also made an addition to his barn, which is now 114 by 36 feet in dimensions.
Mr. German was married in 1888 to Mollie Ellinger, who died three years later, leaving no children. His second marriage was with Mary Rader, a daughter of Philip Rader, and to them have been born five children — Henry, Margaret, Balse, Minnie and Helen. Mr. German belongs to the Knights of Pythias at Springfield.
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.
Named in this biography: Peter German
Their biographies name John German: Adam German
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