WILLIAM GINTHER, farmer; P. O. New Holland; born in Prussia, Germany, Sept. 15, 1827; emigrated to America and landed in Baltimore July 7, 1842: he then located in Ross Co., Ohio, and followed farming until 1866, when he located upon his present place in Mason Co., and purchased 160 acres of land; he now owns 280 of good improved land, with two good sets of farm buildings. He arrived in America without means, and has, by his own hard labor and correct business habits, accumulated all of the above property, and now stands among the large landholders and successful farmers of the county. He has been twice married; his first wife was Christina Ginther; married in Ohio Feb. 2, 1851; she died Oct. 31, 1874, leaving five children:  Christina, Richard, Matilda, Reinhart and Josie. His marriage with Caroline Stouder was celebrated Nov. 7, 1875; she was born in Ross Co., Ohio, April 4, 1850; they have two children by this union, Katie and George. Mr. Ginther is School Director in the district in which he lives.



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