Ira J. Garinger
Ira J. Garinger, farmer, is a son of David Garinger, who was born in this state, and whose parents were natives of Germany. He was married to Cyrene, daughter of James Yeoman, the result being nine children: Sarah, Angeline, Amanda, Albert, Samantha, Oce, Benton, Stephen, and our subject, who was born in this township, January 1, 1848, was reared on the farm, and obtained a common school education.
He was married, December 18, 1863, to Lucy, daughter of John Smith, of Highland Comity, who bore him four children: Lutilla, Bertie, Ready Florence, and Levi—all living at home, and attending school.
Mrs. Garinger is a member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church, and an exemplary Christian. Mr. Garinger was raised on the farm he now occupies, which is located on the old Indian trace road, two and one-half miles west of Good Hope. He at present owns four hundred and six acres, in an excellent state of cultivation, and farms to both grain and stock successfully.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County