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PHILIP MUNDHENK, farmer; P. O. Arcanum; was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, July 19, 1816; he is a son of Lewis and Mary Mundhenk, and a brother of Daniel, whose sketch appears here; also a brother of Mrs. Marshall, in whose sketch proper mention is made of his parents; he resided in his native county with his parents until his marriage, which was celebrated with Mary A. King May 11, 1848; she was a daughter of John and Elizabeth King, who were among the early settlers of Darke Co.; he settled in Darke Co. in 1848, and on the place where he now resides in 1853; he first purchased 160 acres of land, covered with a dense forest, which has entirely disappeared from view, and in its stead highly cultivated fields, rich and productive; a fine barn and a large brick residence which he has erected, at a cost of $3,000, mark the place where a few years ago the handiwork of nature reposed in all its grandeur; he has since added to the original purchase, and now owns 260 acres of fine land, all in a high state of cultivation. In August, 1878, he was rendered houseless by the devouring flames. Eight children have been given to their union, viz.: Lewis R., born Feb. 28, 1849; John, March 9, 1851; Elizabeth R., Feb. 16, 1853; Martha J., Jan. 28, 1855; Dora C., March 22, 1857; Philip A., July 6, 1861; Charles F., Jan. 12, 1867; Albert D., Jan. 30, 1870, and departed this life March 15, 1872.