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W. D. KIMMEL is a noted horseman and trainer of horses of Elkville, near which place he was born September 13, 1862. His parents, David and Susan Kimmel, are numbered among the honored pioneers of this locality. On the old homestead the subject of this sketch grew to manhood. While yet a lad he often surprised his neighbors by his superior horsemanship. He has been a lover of the noble steed from early boyhood. He studied their habits and what was best adapted to their welfare.

Considering the animals which Mr. Kimmel has had under his training, it is easy to see that he may well be classed with the best amateurs of the turf. He was the first man to breed a standard bred horse in Jackson County; that is, starting with a common breed of horses, he inbred until the offspring was eligible to registration and was accepted and registered by the “American Trotting Register” as a standard trotting animal. He was the first man to introduce in this county the blood of “Nutwood” No. 600, record 2:18 3/4, and the greatest living sire, the sire of “Manager,” 2:06 3/4, and one hundred and eight other standard performers, through his grandson, “Brockman,” No. 18382, which he bought from the Montgomery Stock Farm, of E. W. Barker, St. Bethlehem, Tenn., in 1892. He is sired by “Sylvan” No. 3667, record 2:27 1/4; son of “Nutwood,” first dam “Cliquot” by “Nutbourne” No. 1399, full brother to “Nutwood,” and son of “Miss Russell,” dam of “Maud S.” 2:08 3/4, etc.

In 1884, Mr. Kimmel was united in marriage with Miss Mattie Schwartz, a daughter of Edward Schwartz. To them has been born a family of four children: Maude, deceased; Mercie, Lucy and Ned. They reside in Elkville, where they have a pleasant home and are well known people.