Christian Herr
Christian Herr, farmer; P. O. Iamton. Samuel Herr, the father of our subject, was a native of ----------, Cumberland Co., Pa., and possessed a common school education, and in early manhood learned the tanning trade, which he followed successfully until he purchased 80 acres of land, and then turned his attention to his farm. He was married to Miss Frances Long, daughter of Abraham Long, a native of Pennsylvania. They were the parents of ten children, six of whom are now living, viz: Mary, Sarah, Eliza, Samuel, John and Christopher. In 1830 Mr. Herr disposed of his farm and came to Ohio, and settled temporarily in Chambersburgh, Butler Township, Montgomery Co. He purchased a farm near Harrisburgh, Randolph Township, where he remained until his death, in 1868. Christian, the subject of this sketch, was born Feb. 12, 1830, in Lebanon Co., Pa. He obtained a common school education, and assisted his father until he was 21 years of age, when he commenced life for himself by renting land of his father on shares, and had remarkable success, soon being able to purchase 133 acres of his father. In 1857 he took for wife Caroline Sheets, daughter of Henry Sheets, Mrs. Herr living only 15 months after her marriage. Mr. Herr married for his second wife Julia Huffer. They were the parents of four children, viz: Susan, Mary E., Charles E., and John C. Mr. Herr is a member of the Brethren in Christ, and Mrs. Herr is a consistent member of the German Baptist Church, and both are taking a deep interest in the cause of religion.
From The History of Montgomery County, Ohio, W.H. Beers & Co., 1882