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SAMUEL KNICK, farmer; P. O. Alcony; born in Miami Co. Dec. 9, 1832; is a son of William and Rachel (Armstrong) Knick, natives of Virginia, who came to this county among the early settlers; they were the parents of nine children, six now living, viz., William, James, George, Isaac, Samuel and Thomas; Mr. Knick, the father, was in the war of 1812, and, after his death, his widow drew a pension; he died Dec. 14, 1848, aged 56 years, 2 months and 7 days; she died Oct. 3, 1864, aged 71 years and 7 months. Our subject was 16 years of age at the time of his father’s death, after which he worked by the month till about 23 years of age. Oct. 18, 1855, he was united in marriage with Mary Elizabeth, born Feb. 27, 1835, a daughter of David and Catharine Ann Strock, natives of Pennsylvania; they were the parents of nine children; seven are living, viz., Oliver, Mary Elizabeth, Jacob, John, David, George and Addison. Mr. Knick has had six children, viz., Melissa, born Aug. 25, 1856; Emma J., Oct. 31, 1858; Frank, May 18, 1862; Charles, Dec. 18, 1865; Ella, May 9, 1873; and Ida, Sept. 12, 1877. After their marriage, Mr. Knick located on the farm where the Orphans’ Home is now located; remained about two years, then bought and located upon the farm where they now reside; they have a fine farm of 140 acres, and good improvements. Mr. Knick is a Democrat, and has been Township Trustee for four years; he and wife are members of the Christian Church, he having been a member for fourteen years, and she for thirty years.