JOHN M. SCHEIDERER

    John M. Scheiderer, a farmer, was born in Bavaria, Germany, December 24, 1814.  His parents, John and Elizabeth Scheiderer, were also natives of Bavaria.  Our subject is the oldest of seven children.  In 1836, he came to America, and spent seven years working near Columbus, Ohio, at a salary of $12 per month.  At the end of this time, he had saved $600, and in 1843, purchased seventy acres in Darby Township, for which be paid $4 an acre.  His purchase was located in woods, and he had to clear a site for a house, which he erected of logs.  In 1865, he built a brick residence at a cost of $1,000.   His farm now contains 175 acres, and is well improved.  At one time he owned over 800 acres in Darby Township, which he divided among his children, leaving him a homestead of 175 acres.  He was married April 1, 1843, to Eva Schroll, a daughter of Milford Schroll, who was born in Bavaria on December 18, 1818.  Often children born to them, eight are living, viz.: Casper G., John P., Peter, Magdalena, wife of George Renner; Christopher ; Barbara, wife of J. G. Nicol ; John G. and George P. George and John M. are deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Scheiderer are members of the Lutheran Church.  Mr. S. is a Democrat.  He was Trustee of Darby Township six years.