JOHN P. SCHEIDERER

    John P.Scheiderer, a farmer, was born in Darby Township, Union County, in 1845, and is the second son of John M. and Eva (Schroll) Schiderer.  They were married at Columbus, Ohio.  He emigrated to the United States at an early day, and after stopping in Columbus two years, selected his home in this township, where be yet resides.  The subject of this sketch was married May 4, 1871, to Miss Elizabeth Mader, daughter of George Mader of this county.  She is a native of this county.  To this union five children were born, three boys and two girls, of whom four are living, two boys and two girls, viz.: Andrew, Casper, Barbara and Mary.  He and his family are connected with the Lutheran Church or this township.  He moved upon his present estate in 1871, after marriage, which he purchased of his father, consisting of 156 acres, which is among the most improved and valuable land of this township.