My Genealogy Hound

JOHN STROHM is descended from an old family of Cumberland county, and was born in that county, near Shippensburg, Dec. 26, 1858. He is the third son of Philip and Catherine (Noaker) Strohm, who are mentioned elsewhere.

Mr. Strohm grew up on a farm and received his education in the local district schools, which he attended during the winter season, and a private school which he attended later on. Returning to the home place, he remained until his twenty-first year, at which time he began farming on his own account. Not long after his marriage he settled on what is known as the McLean farm, in Southampton township, near Shippensburg, where he had his home until recently. The place comprises 142 acres of excellent land, on which Mr. Strohm made numerous improvements during his ownership, increasing its value yearly. He kept the place well stocked, and the buildings, which include a good dwelling, bank barn, and substantial outbuildings, are all in good order. His equipment consists of the latest and most improved machinery, and his intelligent methods and systematic industry have told well, bringing him more than average success.

In 1903 he purchased of George Stuart 125 acres in Southampton township, the old Brittan farm, which is one of the finely improved farms of this part of Cumberland county. He moved to this place in the spring of 1904, and has begun extensive improvements on the same.

Mr. Strohm was married, in 1881, to Miss Laura Caruthers, who was born near Oakville, Cumberland county, daughter of George and Catherine Caruthers, and spent her early life in her native place. Mr. and Mrs. Strohm have had two children, Flora E. and Lulu M, both of whom are at home. Mr. Strohm is interested in everything that pertains to the general welfare, and has aided in the local civil administration in the capacity of tax collector and member of the school board, serving three years in the former incumbency and six in the latter. His political affiliation is with the Democratic party.