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HARVEY KLEPINGER, farmer; P. O. Potsdam; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in the year 1842; is a son of John and Elizabeth Klepinger; he was born in the State of Pennsylvania, she in Maryland. They emigrated to and settled in Montgomery Co., in which they now live. He was born in the year 1802, she about 1810. They were parents of nine children, all living, viz., Amos, Franklin, Newton, Matilda, H. A., Samuel, Harvey, John and Oliver. Harvey was reared on the farm, on which he labored until he obtained his majority, after which he began life on his own responsibility and engaged in farming. He was a member of Co. K 179th O. V. I., serving till the close of the war; discharged in 1865. In 1870 he was married to Sarah J. Hyer, by whom he has had four children, viz., Hattie M., William A., Dora B. and Rollin. In 1872, he moved to the place where he now resides. He owns 80 acres of land, which is all in fine condition, and well improved. His education was received in the district schools, in which he fitted himself to discharge the duties which attach to life. His estimable wife is a member of the German Baptist Church, and is a daughter of Moses and Rebecca (Stoner) Hyer, who reside in Montgomery Co. They are the parents of four children three of whom are living, viz., Amos, Sarah J. and Susanna; Willis, deceased. His wife was born in 1850.