Is one of the pioneers of Delaware Township. He is the son of Reuben and Anna Strong, and elder brother of Alfred B. Strong. He was born September 10,1806, in Greene County, Ohio, and was reared on a farm. He acquired a common-school education in his native county, and, as he grew to manhood, adopted the pursuit of farming, at which he has ever since been engaged, with marked success. He has accumulated a large estate, and is recognized as one of the leading farmers of his township.
November 18,1834, he married Miss Clarissa Rohrbaugh, and, in the following December, settled in Delaware County, Indiana. Delaware Township was then almost an absolute wilderness, and the fine farm which he now cultivates has been cleared and improved by himself. He has been prominently identified with many of the public improvements of the township and county, and is an enterprising, wide-awake man. He has never been an aspirant for office, and, with the exception of two years as Trustee of the township, has held no public positions. For over forty years, Mr. Strong and wife have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and their religion is exemplified in their daily lives. They are upright and honest, and are honored and esteemed by all who know them. They are the parents of six children, namely: Solomon R., Elizabeth A., Samuel M., Martha C., Abarrilla J. and Mary M. (Page 244)
Alfred B. Strong, son of Reuben and Ann Strong, was born February 9, 1817, in Greene County, Ohio. His father was a native of Vermont, and was one among the earliest settlers of the county in which our subject was born. Alfred was reared on a farm, and acquired a fair English education by attending the common schools of that county. At the age of seventeen years (in April, 1834), he came to Delaware County, Indian; and settled near the village of Albany, in Delaware Township, where, by a life of industry, he has accumulated a large estate. The inclinations of his early life led him to adopt the vocation of farming, and in this pursuit he has attained all one could desire-success.
On the 20th day of May, 1841 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Shearon, who was born April 14,1824, in Guernsey County, Ohio. Six children blessed this union, namely: Reuben T., Nancy J., John H., George R., James A. and Laura-of which number, one, John H., is now deceased. On the 8th day of January, 1873, the loving wife and mother was called from earth by death, leaving a void in the home circle that can never be filled. For a period of forty-four years, Mr. Strong has been an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is now one of the Trustees of the church. In politics, he is a stanch Republican, but has never been ambitious for political preferment, and has never held public offices. In all enterprises for the advancement of education and the public good, he takes a leading part. A genial, whole-souled man, he is just the person to attract friends, and such has ever been his experience. He is honored and loved by all who know him. (Page 244)
Son of David and Eve Ann Woolverton, was born October 20, 1815, at
Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio. 1820, he removed to Preble County, in the same State, where he grew to manhood. March 13, 1834, he was united in marriage, in that county, to Miss. Abigail Keever, and, in October following, came to Delaware County, Indiana, where he has ever since made his home. Accustomed from childhood to the duties of farming, he chose that pursuit as his occupation in life, and that he has made it a great success is a self-evident fact. Through the trials, privations and hardships of pioneer life, he ever maintained a stout heart, and the labors of those early days bore rich fruit in later years, and his worldly wealth accumulated by degrees, until it amounted to a competence, placing him and his family above the possibility of want. On the 10th day of August 1863, the golden thread of a happy married life was severed by the death of the wife, and three daughters-Catherine, Eva A. and Sarah-were left to mourn the loss of a mother.
March 11, 1864, Mr. Woolverton was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Vanarsdell, whose father was one of the earliest settlers of Delaware County, and whose brother, Isaac, was probably the first white child born in this county. Three children have blessed his second marriage, namely: Dorie, David and H. Abner. Mr. Woolverton united with the Christian Church at an early age, and, for more than thirty-five years, has served as an Elder of that denomination. In politics, he is an uncompromising Republican. A gentleman of sterling qualities, a good neighbor, an indulgent father and kind husband, he has gained many warm personal friends. (Page 244)