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SAMUEL EMRICK, retired farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. New Castine; was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Jan. 17, 1818, and lived in Preble Co. during his minority; he is the son of Jacob Emrick. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Coonrod Emrick, April 19, 1845; after their marriage, they remained in Preble Co. until August, 1867, when he purchased and they removed to the farm in Sec. 33, Butler Township, where they now reside; the spring following his removal, he was elected Township Treasurer, and has continued to hold that office ever since; he is now a member of the Board of Directors of the County Infirmary; his home consists of 180 acres of well-improved land, with good buildings, and, although not an old resident, he is a substantial and respected citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Emrick are worthy members of the Lutheran Church, of forty years’ standing, and useful members of society. They are the parents of eight children, only two of whom are living, viz.: Matilda, now Mrs. Geo. Bidlow, and Ananias, both residents of Butler Township.