Biographical Sketch of
SKETCH:
Source: History of
S. J. Clarke Publishing
Company;
Sanford P. Maring has been identified with the growth and
development of Exline for many years and his work has been a force in
advancement, since he has steadily promoted and built up enterprises which
directly affect growth, by furthering commercial, industrial and financial
activity. Since the organization of the Bradley Savings Bank in 1905 he has
been its cashier and has attained a place of prominence and influence in local
banking circles.
He is a native son of the county, born in
Sanford P. Maring was reared at home and at an early age
acquired familiarity with the best methods of farm operation. He aided his
father with the work of the fields until his marriage, which occurred in 1880,
in which year he and his wife commenced their domestic life upon the Maring
homestead, which the subject of this review rented from his father. He later
purchased one hundred and eighty acres and still owns this property, upon which
he has erected a fine residence, a good barn and convenient outbuildings and
installed the necessary farm equipment. The property is made especially
valuable on account of the rich deposits of coal with which a part of it is
underlaid. The Iowa Block Coal Company has sunk a shaft upon the land and has
touched a rich vein from which for the past eight or ten years they have taken
out large quantities of fine coal.
After he had lived upon his farm for some time Mr. Maring
became interested in the town of
He has built and sold several fine residences and has eight
dwellings rented to tenants, owning besides valuable residence and business
property. When the Bradley Savings Bank was organized in 1905 Mr. Maring was
one of the leading figures in the promotion of the enterprise, of which he was
made manager and cashier. He is thoroughly conversant with the banking business
in principle and in detail and his capable control of the Bradley Savings Bank
is manifested in its growing prosperity It is one of the reliable financial
institutions in this part of the state and conducts all kinds of banking
business.
Mr. Maring has been twice married. On October 10, 1880, he
wedded Miss Ella Hollenbeck, a native of
Mr.
Maring gives his political allegiance to the Democratic party, with which he
has been affiliated since casting his first vote. He has been elected to a
number of important local positions of trust and honor, in all of which he has
served capably and conscientiously, bending his energies to the promotion of
projects which affect the public growth. He is a member of Exline Lodge, No.
726, I.O.O.F., and he and his wife belong to the Rebekahs. Both are members of
the Christian Church and are well known in the community, their home being the
center of a charming circle of friends. Mr. Maring gives his influence and aid
to progressive public measures and is a stanch supporter of the business,
social and political institutions of the community which he has done so much to
upbuild.
Provided by Betty Latta Kitchen
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