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DAVID CRABILL. The Crabill family is well represented in Springfield Township, Clark County, several brothers of the name having their homes there. None are more worthy of representation in this volume than the one whose name introduces this sketch, and who is the second child of the late Thomas V. Crabill and his respected wife, he was born in Champaign County, Ill., March 14, 1836, and was about a year old when his father returned to Clark County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and has since resided. He has always followed agricultural pursuits and a visitor to his home would at once conclude that the owner thoroughly understands his calling. The farm consists of one hundred and sixty-nine acres, carefully and intelligently tilled, well fenced, and supplied with adequate and substantial buildings of various kinds, the dwelling being particularly attractive.

The marriage of Mr. Crabill took place at the bride’s home in Green Township, December 2, 1862, his companion being Miss Nancy C. Rock. She was born in the city of Springfield June 17, 1840, and possesses many virtues and graces of mind and heart. Her parents were Thomas R. and Leah (Kelly) Rock. She has borne her husband two children — Emma J. and Thomas V. The daughter is the wife of Albert T. Garlough and the mother of one son, David C. The second child of our subject is a graduate of Wittenberg College, Springfield, in the class of 1890.

Being public-spirited and liberal minded, Mr. Crabill takes a deep interest in educational affairs and in the political outlook of the country, as well as in all movements which are made for the good of the county. He has held the office of School Director for a long term of years and for three years has been a member of the Republican Central Committee for Springfield Township. The Republican party has no stancher supporter than he is and has been since he began to vote. Mrs. Crabill and her two children belong to the Second Lutheran Church.