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THOS. H. GRIEB, farmer and stock-raiser, section 6, post-office Carthage. The subject of this sketch is a native of the Keystone State, born in Bucks county, Dec. 21, 1822. His parents moved to Clinton county when he was but an infant, where he was reared and received the advantages of a good business education. At the age of twenty-one he engaged at the mercantile business at Tylersville, Pa., also operated a grist and flouring mill, and managed a farm, and was successful financially. In 1868 he made a trip to southwest Missouri, and being so favorably impressed with the prospects here that on his return he disposed of his entire interests there and became a resident of Jasper county the following year. He purchased a tract of land and with true Pennsylvania thrift proceeded to make improvements. He has succeeded in making one of the finest farms in the county. He has built a fine commodious farm residence, monster barn, etc. The homestead consists of 320 acres, beautifully situated. Magnificent groves of native timber afford shade and shelter and lend beauty and variety to the landscape. Mr. Grieb was married in his native state, Dec. 2, 1855, to Miss Mary A. Royer, also a native of Pennsylvania. She died in Jasper county, March 14, 1875, leaving four daughters and five sons: Minerva, wife of Gibson Horton, Rachel E., Alfred C., Anson A., Thomas V., Sada A., Edgar R., Arie, and Loren. Mr. Grieb is justly considered one of Jasper county’s most important citizens. His landed interests consists of 820 acres. He has ever taken an active interest in public affairs and that which pertains to the public good.