Daniel Rinehart
Daniel Rinehart, farmer, P. O., Union. His father, Jacob, was a native of Virginia, and came to Ohio in 1815, and settled in Preble County, near Winchester. He was united in marriage with Susanna Brown. They were the parents of nine children, of whom four sons and three daughters are now living, viz: Enoch, John, Daniel, Elizabeth, Fannie, Susanna and Mary. Mrs. Rinehart departed this life in 1854, and Mr. Rinehart soon followed. They were both members of the German Baptist Church. Daniel, the subject of this sketch, was born in Virginia, August, 1812. He obtained an ordinary education, and at the age of 23 years he commenced life for himself by renting a piece of land and giving his attention to agricultural pursuits, which he continued three years, paying his rent by giving a share of the products. In 1839 he celebrated his marriage with Esther Brandenbaugh, daughter of Henry Brandenbaugh. They had ten children, of whom six are now living, viz: Jacob, John, Henry, Noah, Sarah and Hannah. Mr. Rinehart continued farming, renting land of his brother, remaining four years, and purchased a farm, containing 104 acres, and has since added by hard labor and industry and the assistance of his good wife, 50 acres, making in all 154 acres, all under a high state of cultivation, and has added many material improvements, and they are now enjoying the comforts and luxuries of life, earned by many years of toil. They are both worthy members of the German Baptist Church, and the children have been co-workers with the parents in the cause of religion.
From History of Montgomery County, Ohio, W. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1882
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