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living to an advanced age. One of their sons, Josiah, was killed during the battle of Chickamauga, while fighting for the cause of the Union.
Josiah G. Allen was reared on his father's farm in Vigo county and in Daviess county. He attended the district schools and the public schools of Washington, and then taught in the district schools for four years. Subse- quently he read law for two years in the office of Judge Ogdon, and was admitted to the bar in 1886. Mr. Allen and M. S. Hastings have been in partnership since the former's admission to the bar, a period of nearly thirty years. In 1896 E. E. Hastings was admitted to the firm and since January, 1913, Mr. Allen's son, A. W. Allen, who was graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, has also been a member of this firm.
On March 13, 1888, Josiah G. Allen was married to Sallie A. Wright, a daughter of Roderick and Ann (McJunken) Wright, and to this union three children have been born, Arthur W., Nell and Josiah G., Jr. Arthur W. married Willoughby Stamper. Nell, who was graduated from Franklin College and taught in the Washington high school for two years, married Lyle Constable, and lives on a farm near Goodland, Illinois. Josiah G., Jr., is in charge of a plantation in southern Arkansas. He spent two years in the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical School and two years in the agri- cultural department of the University of Illinois.
Mrs. Allen was born on a farm in Washington township, this county, her parents, both of whom are now deceased, having also been natives of this county, members of pioneer families. They were the parents of four children, Marion, William C. W., Sallie A. and Laura S., the latter of whom is a missionary in India, where she has been stationed for the past eighteen years. Roderick Wright's father, a North Carolinan, married Sarah Haw- kins, also a native of that state, and came to Daviess county in 1808, and lived for a time in the blockhouse near the present town of Maysville. They spent the rest of their lives in that neighborhood, both living to very advanced ages. They were the parents of four children, John, Roderick, Joseph and Nancy. Mrs. Allen's maternal grandfather was Harvey McJunken, a native of Mississippi, a lawyer, who came to Daviess county from Kentucky and died here when about twenty-six years old. His widow, who was a native of North Carolina, lived to an advanced age.
For years Josiah G. Allen has been prominently identified with the Republican party in Indiana. He served as a representative from this dis- trict in the Indiana General Assembly, sessions of 1893-95, and occupied
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the important position of chairman of the committee on ways and means of the House of Representatives. Mr. Allen was a school trustee in Washing- ton for six years, being a member of the board when the contract was let for the erection of the fine new high school building. He is now president of the Hospital Association. Mr. Allen is a member of Pythagorean Lodge No. 118, Knights of Pythias, at Washington, with which he has been prom- inently associated for the past twenty-eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Allen are members of the First Baptist church at Washington, and he is a trustee of this church and has been superintendent of the Sunday school for more than twenty years.
STEPHEN E. MYERS.
One of the distinctive functions of this publication is to take recognition of those citizens of the commonwealth of Daviess who stand eminently repre- sentative of their respective spheres of endeavor, in which connection there is absolute propriety in according to Stephen E. Myers, of the law firm of Mattingly & Myers, recognition for his enviable standing in the legal pro- fession. Mr. Myers is numbered among the leading members of the bar of Daviess county, and has also been influential in the political and civic life of the county of his birth. Like so many young men of the present genera- tion, who are "making good" in the world, Stephen E. Myers was reared on the farm, and there it was that he laid the foundation for a career that has already been marked with a large measure of success.
Stephen E. Myers was born in Bogard township, Daviess county, Au- gust 1, 1883, the son of Daniel I. and Ada J. (Williams) Myers, natives of Indiana, who were the parents of six children, namely: Stephen E., of Washington; Alva E., deceased; Pearl, wife of William Lester, of Steele township; Vernie Grace, a school teacher, and Nelson and Earnest, who live at home.
Daniel I. Myers, a well-known farmer of Bogard township, is now serving the people of his community efficiently as township trustee. He was reared in Bogard and Steele townships, and owns a farm of one hundred and fifty acres in Bogard township, where the family was reared. Mr. Myers belongs to the United Brethren church and Mrs. Myers to the Methodist church.
The paternal grandfather of Stephen E. Myers was Elijah Myers, an
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early settler of Steele township, this county, whose original log cabin stood until about three years ago. He lived to be past eighty years old, but his wife, who was an Eaton, died while still a comparatively young woman. They had several children, Frank P., Daniel I., Elijah W., James, Joseph and Arilda. Elijah Myers was the son of Daniel Myers, whose father was killed in the Revolutionary War. Elijah Myers was twice married, his second wife having been Clarinda Carp, and to this union four children were born, Wilson B., Anna Bush, Stella and Ollie. The maternal grandparents of Mr. Myers were Joseph and Eliza J. (Peachee) Williams, the latter a native of Ken- tucky and now living at the age of ninety-six years at Alva, Oklahoma. They were the parents of six children, Ada J., Rosa, Rachel, Matilda, Lewis and Stephen, the latter of whom was killed in the Civil War.
Stephen E. Myers was reared on his father's farm in Bogard township, attended the district schools and later was graduated from Washington Col- lege. He also attended the Indiana State Normal at Terre Haute for two years, and was two years at the Indiana State University at Bloomington. Meanwhile he had been teaching in the district schools of this county, hav- ing begun this important form of public service when sixteen years of age, and taught for six years. He then took up the study of law in Washing- ton and was admitted to the bar in 1905. He practiced alone until 1908, in which year he formed a partnership with Mr. Mattingly, under the firm name of Mattingly & Myers, which firm has continued very successfully since that time, with offices at Washington, the county seat.
On June 2, 1909, Stephen E. Myers was married to Bessie R. Allen, who was born in Washington township, this county, the daughter of Ham- let and Rebecca (Hyatt) Allen, natives of Indiana, the latter of whom is dead, but the former of whom is still living in Washington. They were the parents of two children, both daughters, Bessie Reed and Helen Hyatt. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Myers were Johnson and Mary J. (Stanford) Allen, natives of Mason county, Kentucky, and pioneers of Daviess county, Indiana. Rebecca Hyatt was the daughter of Thomas Hyatt.
Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Myers is a Mason and is a member of Washington chapter No. 92, Royal Arch Masons, and of Washington council No. 67, Royal and Select Masters. He also is a member of the Washington Lodge of Odd Fellows and of the Modern Woodmen of America. Politically, he is a Republican. No lawyer in Daviess county has accomplished more in the same length of time than has Stephen E. Myers, and few men are more deserving the confidence and esteem of the public than he.
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WILLIAM. H. SWINDA.
Clearly defined purpose and consecutive effort in the affairs of life will inevitably result in the attaining of a due measure of success, but in following out the career of one who has attained success by his own efforts there comes into view the intrinsic individuality which made such accom- plishment possible, and thus there is granted an objective incentive and inspiration, while at the same time there is enkindled a feeling of respect and admiration. The qualities which have made Mr. Swinda one of the promi- nent and successful men of Elmore township, Daviess county, have also brought him the esteem of his fellow citizens, for his career has been one of well-directed energy, strong determination and honorable methods.
William H. Swinda was born on September 17, 1863, in Clay county, Indiana, and is the son of Harmon and Barbara (Smith) Swinda, both natives of Germany, but who came to this country with their respective par- ents at the ages of eighteen and sixteen, respectively. Their first place of settlement was on a farm near Columbus, Ohio; afterward, in 1858, they came to Clay county, where he engaged in the grocery business, in the town of Staunton, and conducted the store until the time of his retirement, twenty years later. He was twice married, the first time to Miss Snore, by whom the following children were born: Henry, who lives in Terre Haute; Mollie, deceased, wife of Christopher Robinstein, of Ohio; the second marriage was to Barbara Smith, and she gave birth to the following named children: W. H., the subject of this sketch; Mamie, the wife of John Shinner, of Riley; Elizabeth, the wife of John Bolin, Cleveland; Anna, wife of Fred Morgan, of Brazil; Catherine, who married Charles Ashburger, of Riley, and John.
William H. Swinda received his education in the public schools in Staunton, Clay county, and began his career as a coal miner in the neigh- boring coal fields, where he remained in that work for eight years, then, in 1893, he bought forty acres of land, to which he added ninety acres more in Elmore township, Daviess county, and now farms a total of four hundred acres. On his own land he has erected all of the buildings and, in 1903, he built the first barn. In 1908, he erected his home and built a second barn in 1910. These barns are models of their kind and are said to be the finest in this part of the country. Mr. Swinda makes it his business to carry on general farming, but gives particular attention to the breeding of horses, and is the owner of blooded Percheron stock and a high grade of jack stallion. Among his buildings is one used especially for breeding purposes and an American-bred mare that he owns carried off a premium as as champion
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breeder, and second prize in the open class. Besides horses, he gives con- siderable attention to Rhode Island Red chickens, and is a large breeder of Poland China hogs.
Mr. Swinda takes a deep interest in progressive farming and is ever studying improved methods for farming and breeding. His farm is in an. ideal location and everything is kept up to the best possible advantage around the place, and the casual observer quickly comes to the conclusion that the owner is a man of careful management and successful as an agriculturist. and stock raiser.
William H. Swinda was twice married, the first time to Ella Ringo, who died without having given birth to any children; his second wife is Jennie S. Taylor, daughter of Samuel and Mattie (O'Dell) Taylor, farmers. in Daviess county. No children have been born to their union, but they are rearing Ethel, an adopted child.
Mr. Swinda is a stanch believer in the principles of the Republican party and has always given his support to that organization. He is a mem- ber of the Methodist church. Personally, he is a man of broad sympathies. and takes an abiding interest in the welfare of those about him, and, because of his genial disposition and high character, enjoys a large popularity in the- community where he has spent so many years.
WILLIAM WESLEY BARNETT.
One of the influential citizens of Washington, this county, William. Wesley Barnett, is ranged with the leading business men and representative citizens, a man of excellent endowment and unright character, who has been a valued factor in local affairs for years. Mr. Barnett, a veteran of the Civil War, now proprietor of a livery and automobile garage business, has. ever commanded the confidence and esteem of the people of Daviess county, having ever been loyal to the progress of the community, and ever vigilant in his efforts to promote the common interests along material, moral and civic lines.
William W. Barnett was born on July 9, 1842, near Rockport, in Spen- cer county, Indiana, the son of James M. and Harriet (Myers) Barnett, who lived near Rockport nearly all their lives, James M. Barnett living to- be eighty-six years of age and his wife, who survived him, to be eighty-five. Both were active members of the Methodist church. They were the parents.
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of nine children: John F., deceased; William W., of Washington; Walker, deceased; Jacob O'Connell, deceased; George, of near Rockport, Indiana; Sally, the wife of Louis Snyder, who lives on the old homestead near Rock- port; Minerva, the widow of John Taylor, of St. Louis, Missouri, and Han- nah Belle, who is unmarried and lives in St. Louis. James M. Barnett was the son of John and Sarah (McNealy) Barnett, natives of Virginia and pioneers in Spencer county, Indiana. John Barnett was a farmer and was prominent in the politics of Spencer county, having at one time held an important county office. He died of cholera about 1853, and his widow lived to be eighty-nine years old. They were the parents of eight children, New- ton N., James M., Othnell A., Friend, Narcissa, Sallie, Leafy and Nancy Minerva. Mr. Barnett's maternal grandparents were Jacob Myers and wife, early settlers in Spencer county, who were the parents of six children, John, William, Hannah, Christina, Mahala and Harriet.
William W. Barnett was reared on his father's farm in Spencer county and attended the district schools, supplementing this schooling by a course in the college at Rockport, Indiana. In 1861 Mr. Barnett enlisted in Com- pany F, First Indiana Cavalry, for service during the Civil War. This com- pany was assigned to the Twenty-eighth Regiment, and Mr. Barnett served valiantly for three years in the Union army, at the end of which trying service he suffered a physical breakdown. With that he abandoned his intention to study law and began farming. He had saved about six hundred dollars, and this was used to get a start on the farm. He bought a small tract of thirty-six acres, upon which he built a house, and there he lived from 1868 to 1880, in which latter year he sold the place and purchased a livery stable at Rockport, which he operated until 1891, when he came to this county, locating in Washington, where he went into the livery business on Fifth street. He later rented a large barn at the corner of Third and Van . Trees streets, which he still operates, in connection with which he also conducts an automobile garage and a transfer line, and has been very successful in business, a success that is not a matter of accident, but which has come to him as a consequence of his industry and good management and unexcelled patience.
On December 19, 1865, William W. Barnett was married to Mary M. Shackleford, daughter of John D. and Elizabeth (Snyder) Shackleford, to which union have been born Harry, Samuel L., George S., Walter S. and Stella C. Harry died at the age of four years. Samuel married Claude Wright and they have two children, Mary Louise and Bernard. George S. married Cora Stull and has three children, Bruce, Verne and Max. Walter
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S. married Kate Boltman. Stella C. married Benjamin Clawson and has two children. Mrs. Mary M. Barnett died in 1901, at the age of fifty-four years. She was born in Spencer county, near Rockport. Her father was born at Rising Sun, Indiana, and her mother in Spencer county. They were the parents of three children, Anna, Mary M. and George Washing- ton. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Barnett were Washington Shack- leford and wife, who were the parents of two sons, John and Redman. Her maternal grandparents were Willis Synder and wife, whose children were Enoch, William, Elizabeth, Moravia and Willis.
In July, 1912, William W. Barnett married, secondly, Mrs. Mary A. Cressy, widow of Oscar Cressy and the daughter of Henry and Jennie (Harris) Mosier, who was born in Owen county, Indiana. Her father was a native of North Carolina and her mother a native of Owen county. The latter died in Owen county when her daughter, Mary, was a small child. Henry Mosier died in 1910 at the age of eighty-four years. Mrs. Barnett had two sisters, Emma and Ettie. Henry Mosier was married three times. By the first marriage, there were two sons, Perry and Philander. By the last marriage there was one child, Frecina. To Mrs. Barnett's first mar- riage there was born a son, Fred Everett, who is a piano tuner at Indian- apolis. He married Lilly Grafe and has two children, Ruth Elizabeth and Crystal Thelma.
Mrs. Barnett is a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Barnett is a Republican and a member of Grant post, Grand Army of the Republic, and also of Pythagorean lodge, Knights of Pythias.
DR. ERNEST HOLLINGSWORTH.
Dr. Ernest Hollingsworth, a well-known physician and surgeon of Washington, this county, is fairly entitled to representation among the pro- gressive and enterprising citizens of this county. He is devoted to his pro- fession and takes a warm interest in the general welfare of the community.
Ernest Hollingsworth was born in Edwardsport, Knox county, Indiana, on January 4, 1876, the son of William K. and Sarah L. (Azbell) Hollings- worth, both natives of Indiana, who were the parents of seven children who lived to maturity, namely: Jennie, of Edwardsport; William, of Edwards- port; Kitty, the widow of J. W. Hedrick, of Dugger, Indiana; Charles C.,
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of Indianapolis; Frank a telegrapher; Amy, the wife of John Atkinson, of Dugger, and Ernest, the subject of this sketch.
William K. Hollingsworth was reared in Edwardsport, Indiana, and followed wagon-making in his young manhood. Later he was a merchant in Edwardsport and was trustee of the township for a time. He later fol- lowed farming for two years, at the end of which time he resumed the mercantile business, and was thus engaged until he retired, his death occur- ring in 1908, he then being seventy-four years of age. His widow, now seventy-five years of age, is a member of the Christian church. William K. Hollingsworth was a Mason and was master of the lodge in Edwards- port for more than twenty years. Politically, he was a Democrat. His parents were natives of Georgia. Seven Hollingsworth cousins came to Daviess and Knox counties, Indiana, in an early day, and one of them was killed on White river by an Indian. The father of William K. Hollings- worth located in Knox county and died there at the age of about fifty years. His widow, who was a Keith, lived to be ninety years old and died in this county. They were the parents of two sons and two daughters, William K., Kitty, Jane and Thomas, the latter of whom was a soldier in an Indiana regiment during the Civil War. Sarah L. (Azbell) Hollings- worth was the daughter of William and Mary (Azbell) Azbell, natives of Kentucky and early settlers in Knox county, Indiana, where they died, he at the age of fifty and she at the age of eighty-nine. They were the parents of four children, Sarah C., Charles C., John and Nettie.
Ernest Hollingsworth was reared in Edwardsport and attended the pub- lic schools of that place. He later entered the University of Louisville and was graduated from the medical department of that institution in 1898. He began practicing his profession in Edwardsport, and in 1901 came to this county, locating in Washington, and has practiced there since that time.
On November 27, 1902, Dr. Ernest Hollingsworth was married to Ida M. Nimnicht, who was born in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Frank L. and Lucetta (Macy) Nimnicht, to which union one daughter, Lucile E., has been born. Mrs. Hollingsworth's father, who was born in Germany, died in Washington, this county, in March, 1914. His widow is still living. They were the parents of six children, Charles F., Louis H., Ida M., Laura, Christopher and Edward. Frank L. Nimnicht's parents were early settlers in Edwards county, Illinois, where both died well ad- vanced in years. They were the parents of eight children, Frank, Ernestine, Anna, Minnie, Augustus, August, William and Herman. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Hollingsworth also were natives of Germany and died
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in Edwards county, Illinois. They were the parents of three children, Lydia, Lucetta and Tillie.
Dr. Ernest Hollingsworth is a member of the Daviess County Medical. Society and of the Indiana State Medical Association, and is also secretary of the/local board of health. He and his wife are members of the Chris- tian church, and he is a member of Charity Lodge No. 30, Free and Accepted Masons.
GEORGE RIESTER.
The gentleman whose life history is herewith briefly outlined has lived to good purpose and achieved a much greater degree of success than falls to the lot of the ordinary individual. By a straightforward and commend- able course he has made his way to a responsible position in the world, win- ning the esteem of his fellow citizens and earning the reputation of an enter- prising man of affairs.
George Riester was born on June 18, 1864, in Dubois county, Indiana, the son of Stephen and Caroline (Ehler) Riester, both natives of Germany, born in 1814 and 1827, respectively. His father's parents lived and died in Germany, but his mother's parents immigrated to this country and set- tled first in the state of Ohio, later coming to Daviess county, going hence- to Dubois county, Indiana, where they spent their last days. Grandfather Ehler was an extensive road contractor and builder and at one time was engaged in the construction of a canal near Sandy Hook, this county. He was the father of seven children, Mary, Reka, Mena, Frederick, Phillip, Theresa and Caroline.
Stephen Riester came to the United States from Germany about the year 1843 and settled in Dubois county, this state, where he married, after- wards going to Louisville, Kentucky, where he remained a year, at the end of which time he returned to Dubois county, where he remained until 1887, in which year he came to this country, and here he spent the rest of his life, his death occurring in 1901. He was a shoemaker by trade but fol- lowed farming in Dubois county and met with considerable success in agri- cultural pursuits. He was a stanch supporter of the Democratic party and a member of the Catholic church. He and his wife (the latter died in 1899) were the parents of the following children: Phillip, Preston (de- ceased), Stephen (deceased), Henry (deceased), Peter, Andrew, Thomas:
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(deceased), John (deceased), George, William, Barbara (deceased), and Jacob (deceased).
George Riester lived on his father's farm in his youth and received his early education in the parochial schools, also attending the public schools. When about twenty-two years of age he went to Oakland City, in Gibson county, this state, where he remained during a summer season, and in 1886 came to Daviess county, and engaged in the manufacture of brick at Wash- ington. Later, he also engaged in the gravel-road contracting business and is thus now engaged.
On October 10, 1885, George Riester was married to Helen Benget, who was born on August 18, 1865, in Dubois county, this state, a daughter of Xavier and Magdaline (Haas) Benget. Xavier Benget was born in Germany in 1832 and came to this country when quite a young man, first settling in Dubois county, where he married Magdaline Haas, who was born in that county on September 21, 1841. To their union were born, Kate, Phillip, Helen, John and Jacob (deceased). Grandfather Haas was a farmer who lived on his farm in Dubois county for thirty years. He died in Washington, this county, in 1905 and his widow, who still survives him, is living in that city. Mrs. Riester's maternal grandparents were both natives of Germany and immigrated to this country in an early day, settling. in Dubois county, where the grandfather died a comparatively young man and his widow survived and lived to the age of ninety-three years.
To George and Helen (Benget) Riester the following children have been born: Barbara, Tillie, Albert, Minnie, Hattie (deceased), Anna, Charles (deceased), Leo and Bernard. Mr. and Mrs. Riester are members of the Catholic church and their children have been reared in that faith.
Phillip Riester, elder brother of the subject of this sketch, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and received his early education in the public schools- there, then, when quite a young man, engaged in the brick business with his brother and is now retired from active business. At one time he was work- ing in the coal mines of southern Indiana. Possessing considerable thrift and industry he began buying real estate in Washington, where he is the owner of several houses and lots. He was married on November 16, 1873, to Frances Shuble, who was born in Dubois county, Indiana, a daughter of Nathan and Columbia (Slettenogden) Shuble, both natives of Germany, who came to this country and they settled in Dubois county, this state, where Nathan Shuble died, his widow dying in Washington, this county. To Phillip Riester and wife were born the following children: Caroline, Hattie, Stephen, Minnie (deceased), Lucy, Frank (deceased), George, Ella,
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Oster (deceased), and Bessie. The mother of these children died on August 2, 1913, the husband and father surviving. Phillip Riester is an ardent supporter of the Democratic party and a member of the Catholic church. He has been a resident of Washington since May 10, 1873, and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him.
George Riester has taken time to give particular attention to the wel- fare of the people of his community, in addition to his regular business, and is a member of the city council. He was first elected to this office, on the Democratic ticket, in 1909, and having been re-elected will continue in office until 1917. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Woodmen of the World, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Fra- ternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose. He has a large circle of warm friends and is regarded as a man of sterling worth.
RAYMOND ENGELHART.
Enterprise and industry are the essential elements to success in any degree, and these qualities coupled with well-directed energy are bound to produce the desired results. Among the men of Daviess county who have attained to a definite degree of success in agricultural pursuits is the man whose name appears above and whose career has been one of honorable methods. He is worthy of the esteem of his fellow men and deserving of recognition in a work of this character.
Raymond Engelhart was born in Jasper, Dubois county, Indiana, on June 10, 1885, the son of Paul and Margaretta (Behlein) Engelhart. Paul Englehart who was born in 1846, was raised in Dubois county and received his early education in the public schools of Jasper, that county. During his youth he was employed as a farm hand but at a later date purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, which he owned and farmed until about the year 1894, when he sold the same and moved to Daviess county, where he bought two hundred and forty acres of land, in Steele township, raised his family and spent the remainder of his life there, his death occur- ring in the year 1911. His wife died some years previously, in the year 1889. She also was a native of Dubois county, having been born near Jasper in that county. To their union were born the following children : Theresa, who is now the wife of Bert Harpstrite; Elizabeth, who married Joseph Wichman; Anthony, who married Anna Wilz, and Raymond, the
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subject of this review. The family professed belief in the Catholic faith. and were regular attendants of St. Mary's church of Washington, Indiana. Politically, the father was a member of the Democratic party. He was well thought of by all who knew him and bore the reputation of being abso- lutely honest and trustworthy. He was kind and gentle in his nature and thoroughly devoted to his family.
Raymond Engelhart remained with his parents in early youth and received his education in the schools of Jasper and also at Washington, this. county. In the former town he attended school two years and in the latter about one year. He started farming when quite young, renting until 1911, in which year he acquired possession of the one hundred and sixty acres. on which he now resides and continue to farm. In addition to cultivating the soil. Mr. Englehart operates a thrashing outfit in season and by this means has made a great many acquaintances and friends throughout this section. Since moving to the present farm he has made a great many modern improvements, including the erection of a first class silo and which he finds quite profitable for the feeding of stock. The old home has been remodeled and is commodious, comfortable and substantial. Besides giving his attention to general crop raising, Mr. Engelhart devotes considerable time to the care of live stock and has had a good deal of success in this line.
On June 13, 1909, Raymond Englehart married Frieda Blessinger, daughter of John and Helen (Eckstein) Blessinger, to which union one child has been born, Harvey H., who was born on June 13, 1910.
Mr. Engelhart is a man who does not take much active interest in political affairs, but is recognized as a man of sound judgment and perfectly in accord with progressive principles that tend to the material advancement of mankind in general. He and his wife are members of the Catholic church and are regular attendants of St. Mary's church in Washington. Mr. Engelhart is a man who attends strictly to his own affairs and takes a deep interest in his possessions. He is ever watchful for modern methods that prove to be an improvement over older ways, always ready to give thorough consideration to all meritorious inventions intended to promote efficiency on the farm, and possesses the respect and esteem of his fellow
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