Marion Strope
Marion Strope, farmer, son of William Strope, whose biography appears in another part of this work, was born March 6, 1847, in this township, and in the house he now occupies. November 17, 1871, he was married to Missouri Cartright, who has borne him two children: Henry Veal, and Cora Ellen, both living. Mrs. Strope is an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of New Holland. He is a member of New Holland Lodge No. 392, F. & A. M., and at present holds the office of Junior Warden. During the rebellion he went with Company I, 150th O. N. G., and with the regiment was stationed at various points; served as a private. He is a Republican. Is serving the third successive term as trustee of this township.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County