Herman H. KAMPING, merchant, Dillsborough, is a native of Germany, born August 14, 1840.  His parents, John H. and Margaret E. (ORTHMANN) KAMPING, were born natives of Germany, where they resided until death.  They were the parents of five children, of whom our subject was the youngest..  He, when about fifteen years of age, turned his attentions to the tailor's trade, which he completed and has engaged in more or less since.  In 1864 he immigrated to the United States, landing in October of that year at New York City, and a few days later came to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he remained until the following spring, at which time he came to Dillsborough, where he has since resided.  IN 1868 he opened a general mercantile store, which he has since continued, and also does merchant tailoring.  He married at Cincinnati, Ohio, October 8, 1868, Emma E. STRUVE, by whom he has born to him seven children, viz;  Anna M.E., William H., Henry H., Amelia M., Lula I., Emma S.,  and one infant daughter who is not yet named.

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Frederick W. KASSEBAUM, marble dealer, Aurora, was born in Hanover, Germany, October 29, 1843. His parents, Frederick W. and Mary E. (PRASSEN) KASSEBAUM were  natives of Hanover, Germany, the father was born August 25, 1809, and the mother February 23, 1811.  The former was a landscape gardener.  The family immigrated to America in 1845, locating in Cincinnati, Ohio.  In 1850 they moved to Switzerland COunty, Ind., and followed farming up to 1858, thence to Indianapolis, where the father is now leading a retired life; the mother died July 8, 1856.  In the fall of 1856 Mr. KASSEBAUM commenced his trade in Cincinnati, Ohio.  After learning the same he worked journey work in Vevay, Ind., up to July 4, 1861, at which time he enlisted in Company A, Third Regiment Indiana Cavalry, serving twenty months as private.  He was wounded near Portville, Md., in the shoulder and head.  In 1863 he went to Indianapolis and worked for Ware & co., with which firm he remained until January 1865, when he located in Switzerland County, engaging in the marble business, continuing for eleven years, after which he sold out and moved to Indianapolis and engaged in the grocery business.  In 1879 he came to Aurora and began business in this city.  He was married, October 29, 1866 to Miss Martha H. VANDEVIER, who was born in  Switzerland County, February 18, 1849.  Eight children have been born to the marriage, namely: John L., Anna E., Carrie J., Mary B., Earnest Albert F., Jessie and Fred W.   Mr KASSEBAUM was deputy collector of internal revenue for six months.  He is president of the school board.  He belongs to the I.O.O. F. and encampment, K. of H., G.A. R. and Aurora Lodge No. 51 F. & A. M.  His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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John Philip KASTNER baker and ice dealer, Aurora, was born in Bavaria, November 19, 1819, where he received a common school education.  His father, Godfrey, was born in Bavaria in 1790 and died in 1860; his mother, Savilla MILLER, was born in the same province in 1795 and died in 1865.  John Philip Came to America in 1839 and worked in Cincinnati, Ohio, for four years.  He then came to Aurora and engaged in the grocery and baker business with a brother.  In 1846 he sold out and went to Germany, returned in 1847 and worked for his brother.  He was married March 15, 1848, to Miss Mary HUCKERY, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1834.  Unto them have been given eight children: Dorthea, Mary, Andy, Louisa, Matilda, Igena, Gustave and Edward.  Mr. KASTNER started in the ice business in 1854, and is the oldest business man of German extraction in the city.  He was school trustee in 1864, and is a member of the Pioneer Society of Cincinnati, Ohio.  His wife and daughter are members of the Catholic Church.

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Samuel M. KENNEDY, farmer, Manchester Township, born in Franklin County, Penn., July 6, 1813, is a a son of John and Elizabeth (MC MATH) KENNEDY, he, a native of South Carolina and she of Pennsylvania.  Mr. John KENNEDY had one brother, William, who was in the battle of Tippecanoe and many others, and at the close of that war enlisted in the regular army in which he served through life.  He also had one sister, Eleanor, who married William Mackey, and lived and died in Franklin County, Penn.  Mr. John KENNEDY came to Pennsylvania, when a young man, married and resided there till 1839, when he immigrated with his family to Indiana and settled in Dearborn County on land now owned by James Mc Mullen in Section 32 , Manchester Township, where he died in the summer of 1850, aged seventy-two years.  His wife died in 1848, aged sixty-four years.  They had ten children: John, Margaret, Eliza, Mary, Samuel M., William, Robert, Nancy, James and Catharine, of whom five now survived: Eliza, now widow Bair, residing in Pennsylvania, with her son ; Samuel  M.; Robert, now a resident of Illinois; Nancy, wife of James McMULLEN, and James.  Mr. Samuel M. KENNEDY grew to manhood in his native state.  In 1840 he came to this county, where in 1842, he married Miss Harriet ELLINGWOOD, by whom he had three children, Elizabeth, wife of Sylvanus PALMER, now a resident of Burlington, Ky.,  Nancy, now widow PRATT, holding a position in the Soldiers' Orphan Home at Knightstown, Ind., and John B., a teacher in the High School at Batesville, Ind., also a partner in the Coffin Manufactory of the same place.  Mrs. KENNEDY died in 1846.  March 4, 1849, Mr. KENNEDY married for his second wife, Margaret BARTON, a daughter of William and Jane BARTON, natives of Ireland, who settled in Dearborn County in 1818.  By this union they have three children; William, Harriet and Samuel.  Mr. KENNEDY has now been a resident of this county forty-five years, owns a good farm of 100 acres with good buildings and improvements, constituting a pleasant farmer's home.  He was elected county surveyor in 1852, since which he has served several terms by re-election.  And of him in this capacity it is said that he seldom made an error, being one of the most correct surveyors the county ever had.  He has served as clerk and trustee of his township besides filling other minor offices, and is recognized as one of the best citizens of Manchester Township.

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Walter KERR, farmer, Hogan Township, was born in Gilford County, N.C., April 23, 1799, and received no education save what he gathered up in life himself.  His father, William, was born in North Carolina, June 2, 1756; hi mother, Elizabeth, in Ireland in 1757.  They were married in 1784.  The mother died in 1814, and the father moved to this county in 1816 with his children.  He was in the Revolutionary War.  All through life he was a farmer,  He and his wife were members of teh Presbyterian Church.  He died January 1, 1843.  Mr. Walter KERR was married September 13, 1821, to Miss Elizabeth RUSSELL, who was born on Licking River, in Campbell County, Ky., June 14, 1803.  Ten children were born to them: Mary A., Minerva, Mahlon B., Catharine, Rachel, Nancy J., Elizabeth, William, Charles and David.  In 1861 Charles enlisted in Company K, Eighteenth Indiana Volunteers as a private soldier, and died at Vicksburg in July 1864, from sickness and exposure.  Mr. KERR was constable from 1834 to 1836 and deputy sheriff from 1836 to 1840.  He flat-boated for twenty years and speculated in hay, oats, corn, cattle, hogs, apples and potatoes and was on the "McGregor" when it blew up February 22, 1830.  He had an arm broken, was blown into the river, and saved his life by clinging to broken fragments of the boat.  He improved his farm, educated his children, and did all the work himself, and has lived in his present house since 1840.  He was a Democrat up to Buchanan's time, but since a Republican.  He was a member of the Know-nothing, and S. of  T. lodges; joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when thirty-nine years old; was class leader for many years, and has filled other responsible positions in the church.  His amiable helpmeet goes hand in hand with him  in every undertaking.  She has also been an active member in the Methodist Episcopal Church for years.

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James and Aaron KERR, farmers, reside in Hogan Township.  They are  natives of Dearborn County, Ind.  James was born May 14, 1837; Aaron, May 16, 1833, and both are well educated.  Their father was born in North Carolina , November 29, 1795; their mother, Sarah (PETERS) KERR, in Dearborn County, Ind., June 9, 1802.  They were married September 10, 1820, and raised eight children.  The father came to this county in 1816 and followed farming all his life.  the mother and her people were driven twice by the Indians into the block-house, near Spidells, which was their only secure refuge.  The father died September 29, 1874; the mother died August 25, 1884.  The old pioneer couple endured the hardships and privations incident to frontier life from choice, that their children might enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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H.G. KIDD, the jovial dealer in stoves, tinware and home-furnishing goods, Lawrenceburgh, was born in Cincinnati in 1839, and resided there till six years of age.  His father died about 1843, and the family subsequently resided in several different localities.  He learned the tinner's trade about 1855 at St. Mary's, Ohio, where he resided about eight years, and after that time was engaged in various towns - Covington, Louisville, Lima, Ohio; Evansville, Ind., and others -- till 1860 when he located in Lawrenceburgh, working four years with a Mr. Sheldon.  In 1864 he began business for himself, and has since continued as sole proprietor of the establishment.  His store-room at No. 73 High Street is well filled with a full line of goods valued at $3,500 to $4,000 and his patronage is in keeping with the inducements offered by his complete stock and close attention to business.  Mr. KIDD was married, in 1862, to Maggie T. HOTER, who came to Dearborn County with her parents in 1847.  Her father was a cooper by trade, and conducted that business for a time in Lawrenceburgh, but his shops were destroyed by floods.  He subsequently entered the war, and is now at Dayton.  Her mother passed away in 1860.  Mr. KIDD is a member of the I.O.O. F., G. T., K. of L., Methodist Episcopal Church, and a good fellow on general principles. <P"> "HISTORY OF DEARBORN AND OHIO COUNTIES, INDIANA-1885"

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Thomas KILNER, farmer, resides in Hogan Township, and owns the old homestead in Section 33.  He is a native of Massachusetts, and was born in Boston, July 19, 1825.  His parents, Thomas and Marion (THORN)KILNER, were born in England.  His father was an actor and after his arrival in this country, traveled through the East, and played with Booth, Forrest, and other celebrated characters.  He was on the stage when Forrest made his first appearance.  He retired from the stage, in 1825, and in 1839 located upon eighty acres of land in Section 33, Hogan Township, Ind., and raised a family of thirteen children, two of  whom survive -- Thomas, and a sister, Mrs. Marion E. SQUIBB, widow of Edmond SQUIBB (deceased).  His father was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; mother, a Baptist.  Thomas farmed and taught school up to 1862, at which time he enlisted in Company E, Sixteenth Indiana Infantry, under Col. Lucas.  August 30, 1862, he lost a leg, and was discharged on account thereof in October 1862, and returned home, a cripple for life.  In a short time after his arrival at home he was elected township trustee, and in 1865 was elected county treasurer and served two terms with honor to himself, and entire satisfaction to his constituents.  He was married to Miss Mary E. ARMSTRONG, a native of Delaware, and by this union six children were born: Edmund, J. William, Arthur F., Edwin, Mary E. and Ada May.  SInce his wife's death Mr. KILNER has been endeavoring to keep his children together, and educate them for usefulness in life.  Mr. KILNER is a leading and active citizen, and is highly respected by all who know him.

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Warren KINCAID, retired, Dillsborough, one of the old and highly esteemed pioneers of Dearborn County, was born in Greene County, N.Y., June 12,1804.  His parents were Samuel and Marion (STEWART) KINCAID, natives of New York, the former born in 1768; the latter in 1775.  After their marriage they settled in Greene County, and remained until 1808, in which year they immigrated to Ashtabula County, Ohio, and from thence, in 1817, to Dearborn County, Ind., where Mrs. K died in 1855.  He subsequently made his home  with his son, Warren, in Ripley County, where he died in 1865.  They were among the first settlers of Dearborn County.  They were both members of the Baptist Church, and were highly respected by all who knew them.  They were the parents of eleven children, viz.: Didamah, ALexander, Anna, Elizabeth, Warren, Amanda, George, Samuel, William, Maria and Stewart.  Warren, our subject, came with his parents to this county in 1817, and has ever since resided in this and RIpley County.  He was married at Lawrenceburgh, Ind., August 7, 1827, to Lucinda, daughter of Joshua and Hannah (SWEET) PECK.  She was a native of New York, where she was born, June 9, 1811.  After his marriage he first settled at Lawrenceburgh and engaged in boating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, and also farming part of the time.  In 1839 he purchased a farm in Ripley County, where he moved and turned his attention wholly to farming until 1867, in which year he sold his farm and moved to Dillsborough, Ind., where he has since resided and enjoyed a retired life.  He lost his wife January 2, 1879.  She was the tender mother of ten children, viz.:  William V.; George, deceased; Amanda, deceased; Hannah; Lewis, deceased; Susan W.; Hellen T.; Mary, deceased; Oscar, deceased; and Anna T.  Mr. KINCAID has done much hard labor in his time, and in his early days was subjected to all the trials and hardships incident to pioneer life.

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Frederick KLEINHANS, foreman of the Lawrenceburgh Furniture Factory, is a native of Germany, born in 1835.  He spent his early years in his native country, where he was educated and learned the trade of carriage manufacturer.  In 1856 he immigrated to the United States, and located at once in Lawrenceburgh, where, for six years, he followed the business of mill-wrighting, after which he began work at the furniture trade which he has since continued.  Mr. KLEINHANS was married in 1859, to Miss Martha EKIL, who came from Germany to this country in 1858.  They have seven children living: Mina, Anna Rosa, Tillie, Freddie, Hermann, and Charley.  Louise is deceased.  Mr. KLEINHANS is an industrious worker, and well qualified no doubt for the discharge of the duties devolving upon him in his position.

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Herman KLEPPER, the leading merchant tailor of Lawrenceburgh, is a native of Germany, born May 29, 1841.  He grew to maturity in his native country, learned his trade there, and was there engaged in its pursuit til 1864, when he immigrated to the United States, locating at Lawrenceburgh, but subsequently spending three years in Cincinnati.  He began business in 1868, and has since continued, meeting with fair success.  The firm was originally Cook & KLEPPER, but was dissolved as such in April 1876, since which time Mr. KLEPPER has been sole proprietor of the establishment.  He is located at No. 84 High Street, and carries a fine line of goods valued at about $5,000, consisting of fine cloths, gent's furnishings, hats, caps, etc., enjoying a well merited trade.  Mr. KLEPPER was married to Rebecca HARTRE, who is also a native of Germany, and by whom he has four children:  Ella, Henry, Carl and George.  He is a member of the Druid's society, and is highly esteemed as a citizen.

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Leonard KLINGELHOFFER, carpenter, contractor and architect, Aurora, shop, corner of George and Morrison Streets, is a native of Dearborn County, Ind., born on King's Ridge, August 12, 1850, where he received a common school education.  His parents, Charles and Barbara (KINSHIRE) KLINGELHOFFER, were born near Hamburg, Germany, and came to America in 1834, locating in Arkansas, thence to Cincinnati, Ohio.  IN 1847 they settled in Lawrenceburgh, and followed farming up to 1852, at which time they located in Aurora, and the father led a retired life up to his death.  Leonard came to Aurora, in 1864, and followed carpentering up to 1875, at which time he branched out for himself, and has been successful in all his undertakings.  He was married, November 9, 1871, to Miss Emma CAMPFIELD, who was born in Dearborn County, October 14, 1852.  To them have been born three children Jessie, Maggie and Lida.  Mr. KLINGELHOFFER is a member of the following secret organizations: Druids, I.O. O. F., K.P. and K. of  H.  His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Cornelius KLUMP, blacksmith, New Alsace, was born in Jackson Township, September 29, 1836, son of Morris and Catherine (GEPHARD) KLUMP who were natives of Germany; the former born in 1803, the latter in 1813.  they were married at Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1833, and moved to Dearborn County in 1835.  They were the parents of eleven children, viz.:  Elizabeth, Catherine, Michael, Helena, John, Lewis, Josephine, Clara, and two which died in infancy.  Cornelius, our subject, the next to the eldest member of the family, learned the blacksmith trade with his father, which trade he has since followed.  He was married at New Alsace, in January, 1860, to Margaret NITERS, by whom he has had born to him seven children, viz.: Frank, Lewis, Mary, Catherine, Rosie, John and Michael.

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John B. KNEEVEN, farmer, Kelso Township, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, November 22, 1841.  His parents, John H. and Susanna KNEEVEN, were both natives of Hnover, Germany, the former born October 22, 1804, the latter, Paril 2, 1808.  They were married at Cincinnati, Ohio. February 1840, and resided in Hamilton County five years, when they moved to Dearborn County, Ind., and purchased and settled on the same farm where our subject now lives and where the father died March 12, 1881, the mother still surviving.  They were the parents of four children, viz.: Mary, Margaret, Benjamin O. and John B., our subject, the second member of the family.  He was married October 17, 1865, to Thrase KLANKA, who was born in Hanover, Germany May 13, 1840.  They have had eight children, namely: Herman (deceased), Mary, Martin, Carry, Albert (deceased), Henry, Benjamin (deceased) and Catherine.  Mr. KNEEVEN and family are members of the Catholic Church.

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John C. KNIGHT, iron worker, Aurora, was born in London, England, January 28, 1837, where his educational advantages were very limited.  His parents, Charles and Sarah (ROSETTER) KNIGHT were drowned when John was but a mere child, and he possesses no trace of their genealogy.  Mr. KNIGHT started out as a sailor when very young, and during his boyhood days visited China, East India and other foreign countries.  He finally landed in America in 1856 at port of New Orleans, thence he went to New York, where he enlisted in the navy on the United States frigate "Niagara" which was engaged in laying United States telegraph, remaining nine months. e next went on the Paraguay expedition under Admiral Shubrick on United States ship "Caldeonia," and was absent nine months.  He then enlisted in th nave for three years, on the United States frigate "Sabine," spent over two years on the Gulf station.  In February, 1862, he shipped again at Boston on the United States steamer "San Jacinta," Gulf squadron.  In fifteen months he was sent to New York, disabled, and was sent to hospital and discharged.  One year after he passed an examination and went into gunboat service under Porter and served until the close of the war; after which he located in Newport, Ky., where he remained until 1876, when he came to Aurora, and secured work in the rolling-mill.  Mr. KNIGHT was married, October 17, 11864, to Miss Sarah BODEN, daughter of Major BODEN, of Kentucky; she was born June 7, 1844.  By this marriage six children have been born, namely: Blanche, Charles W., Marion, Jane, Willie and Alta.  Mr. KNIGHT belongs to Chosen Friends Lodge No. 13, I. O. O. F. and the G.A.R.

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R. T. KNOWLES, cooper, Dillsborough, was born at Chesterville, Dearborn Co., Ind., March 31, 1838.  His parents were William and Henrietta (MOORE) KNOWLES, natives of Sussex County, Del., father born  August 23, 1804, the mother died October 12, 1814.  They were married in Sussex County, October 24, 1832, and from thence immigrated to Dearborn County, Ind, in 1835, where he resided until 1873, in which year he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he died March 29, 1873.  His widow still survives and lives among her children.  They were the parents of twelve children, namely:  William (deceased); Daniel E.; Robert T.; William F., deceased; Sarah J., deceased; Amanda, deceased; Emeline, deceased; Isabelle, deceased; Leucretia, deceased; Luck, deceased; Martha W. and Charley.  He was previously married to a sister of his last wife and had by her four children, viz.: Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine and David.  R.R., our subject, when about fifteen years of age, began the cooper trade, and has engaged in the same principally since.  He enlisted in September, 1861, in Company F, Thirty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, and served until August, 1862, when he was discharged on account of disability and returned home.  He was married at Dillsborough, in 1859 to a Miss HICKMAN, by whom he had one child, Albert V.   November 12, 1870, he was again married to Phebe OSBORN, why whom he had one child, Walter L.  In December, 1883, he opened up a cooper shop at Dillsborough, which he is at present carrying on quite extensively.

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Valentine J. KOEHLER, Lawrenceburgh, book-keeper and cashier, was born in Munchberg, kingdom of Bavaria, July 23, 1842, of parents Carl G. and Barbara (HUTH) KOEHLER.  The father held may positions of honor and trust, among which was the captaincy of land-wehr in Munchberg.  He was business man, the proprietor of a soap and candle factory.  Valentine J. received a collegiate education, after which he served an apprenticeship of three years in the mercantile business in his native city.  He immigrated to this country in 1860, landing at New York in April of that year, and in a few days came to join friends and acquaintances in Aurora Ind.  Shortly after his arrival in Dearborn County he began clerking for John Hornberger, who was in the grocery business and an extensive contractor, engaged in filling up the streets of the city of Lawrenceburgh.  In August, 1861, Mr. KOEHLER enlisted as a private in Company D, Thirty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteers.  He was subsequently promoted to sergeant, quartermaster-sergeant of the regiment, second lieutenant of Company A, Thirty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteers, first lieutenant and aid-de-camp to Gen. August Willich, in the Department of the Cumberland, having served in all three years and three months, and having participated in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and other engagements in which the Army of the Cumberland took part.  On the 22d of May, 1864, Capt. KOEHLER received a slight wound in the head, and was hit with a spent ball on the right side of the collar bone, he was also wounded in front of Atlanta on the 22d of July, 1864, by the explosion of a shell which killed his horse from under him, and by which the Captain sustained a broken leg.  Capt. KOEHLER was tendered the lieutenant-colonelcy of his regiment, but declined it.  He was honorably discharged in November, 1864, and for a period of five years was engaged in business in Knoxville, Tenn.  He then returned to Lawrenceburgh and from 1869 to 1875 he was employed in the United States revenue service.  In 1875 he resigned his position and accepted a position in the distillery of John H. Gaff & Co. of Lawrenceburgh, and remained in that company's employ until February, 1878, when he became connected in a like capacity with the distillery of James W. Gaff & Co., which firm, in 1880, merged into the Mill Creek Distilling Company, of Cincinnati, and with which he is now employed as cashier and book-keeper.  Capt. KOEHLER retains his residence at Lawrenceburgh, where he is  a citizen of influence and high standing.  In 1866 he was married to Miss M. Louise HORNBERGER, a daughter of  JOhn HORNBERGER and a native of Lawrenceburgh, born on the same day of the month and year as was her husband -- July 23, 1842.  Three children have been born to the marriage:  John H., Carl R. and Louisa.  Capt KOEHLER cast his first vote for President Lincoln and has since voted the Republican ticket.

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Louis KOHLERMANN, proprietor of livery and feed stable and undertaker, Lawrenceburgh, is a native of Germany, born in 1823.  His father was steward tothe emporer of Hess Darmstadt in whose employ his life was chiefly spent, following his sovereign in the wars of Hungary.  Mr. KOHLERMANN grew to maturity in his native country, where he was educated and at the age of fifteen learned the brass turner's trade.  He prusued this vocation till twenty-one years of age, in Germany; he then immigrated to American and for eleven year followed the same occupation with Cornelius Becker & Co., of Philadelphia, then the largest chandelier manufacturing establishment in the United States.  Mr. KOHLERMAN then removed to Putnam County, Ohio, where he resided two years, when he removed to Lawrenceburgh about 1858.  He was employed atcommon labor til 1865, when he began the livery business, admitting his son as partner in 1884.  Mr. KOHLERMANN was marred in Philadelphia about 1845 to Miss Elizabeth REXROTH, a native of Germany and who immigrated to Trinidad, S. A., from which place she afterward came north.  They have four children living: Charles, Rudolph, Mary and Emma.  The family has the esteem of a large circle of friends.

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Bernard KUNE, farmer, Kelso Township, a native of Hanover, Germany, born December 30, 1823.  His parents, Theodore and Mary (THEDERS) KUNE, were also natives of Hanover, where they married and form whence, in 1849, they immigrated to the United States, landing at New Orleans, and from thence came to Cincinnati, Ohio, and in March , 1852, to Dearborn County, where they both died in 1859.  Bernard, our subject, one of six children born to them, immigrated to the United States in 1846.  He first landed at Galveston, Tex., and from thence, about two weeks later, came to New Orleans, La.  From there he came to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was united in marriage, January 6, 1850, to Dora M., daughter of John B. and Annie M.C. (BUSCH) FANGMANN; she was born in Oldenburgh, Germany, September 30, 1830.  In March, 1852, Mr. KUNE moved to Dearborn County, Ind., and settled on his present farm, which he had purchased in 1851, and where he has since resided.  Mrs. K. departed this life January 30, 1870 and in February, 1871, Mr. KUNE married Annie MARTIN (widow of Frank MARTIN), daughter of Bernard and Magdalena (KOCH) KRAMER.  She was born in Hanover, Germany, July 11, 1822.  Mr. KUNE and family, consisting of six living children, viz.: Frank, Christena, Louisa, John, Philemena, and Joseph, are members of the Catholic Church.

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Thomas KYLE, of Dearborn County, was the son of John KYLE, a Revolutionary soldier, who served under Gen. Washington, and assisted in storming the British redoubts at Yorktown, and witnessed the surrender of Gen. Cornwallis.  He died August 31, 1845, aged eighty-nine years.  He was born near Winchester, Va., March 24, 1785, where he spent the early part of his life.  In the year 1809 he, together with his father and a company of friends, started to the then far off West.  In their rude country wagons they embarked on their long journey, crossing the mountains coming to Pittsburgh; thence to Cincinnati, and from there through an unbroken forest to Vincennes, on the Wabash.  So great were the perils from the Indians, that Gen. Harrison advised the party to return to Kentucky, and to protect them sent seventy-five armed men.  They reached Kentucky in safety.  But Mr. KYLE chose to cast his lot with the pale face, and joined Gen. Harrison's command as a soldier, and took part in the battle of Tippecanoe, November 7, 1811, where he had three horses killed after the treaty of peace with Tecumseh, at Vincennes.  He returned in the following year to Dearborn County, and entered a section of land in Town 6, Range 2 west, in a dense and unbroken forest.  He immediately set to work to clear a farm.  In the year 1815 he married Elizabeth KERNEY, of Kentucky.  There were born to them two sons and four daughters.  They began the hardships of a pioneer life with but a few neighbors to enjoy their friendship or hospitality.  The nights were made hideous by the howling of wolves; wild game abounded in plenty and furnished the new emigrants plenty of meat.  Bread stuff was scarce and mills far back in Ohio.  They raised their family to man and womanhood, and gave each as good an education as possible in those times.  About the year 1849 consumption made its appearance in the family, unbidden by any hereditary tendencies, and, strange to say, in the short pace of six years, they had passed to that far off country.  Thus, in old age, he and his beloved wife were left to enjoy the comforts of a snug little fortune, which they, by industry had accumulated.  On the 14th day of October, 1858, his beloved wife died, leaving him alone.  Two years after he married Mrs. Mary BURKDOLL, a lady of refinement, with whom he lived pleasantly until his death, which occurred on the old homestead, January 6, 1861, aged seventy-five years, ten months and twelve days.  His eldest son, John, was married to Margaret HARRISON, July 30, 1842.  He bought a farm near the old homestead, and settled on it.  He was a man universally beloved by all who knew him, taking an active interest in the improvement of society, especially public schools.  His education was limited to the branches taught in the public schools, which created in him a great desire for a higher education for his children.  Honest and industrious, he had accumulated considerable property.  Four sons were born to them, namely: T.M., W.H., L.B and J.J., the youngest dying in infancy.  L.B., the next youngest was afflicted in early life from disease of the hip joint and was compelled to go on crutches through life.  He gained a good education and was thoroughly active to whatever interested society, but disease blighted his prospects.  He died April 10, 1879.  John suffered like his brother and sisters from that blighting consumption, although everything in the way of medicine and travel could do availed nothing, and at the early age of thirty-six years he closed his eventful life.  William KYLE, his second son, was born in Manchester Township, April 2, 1821, and was married to Melissa MILBURN on the 28th of August, 1844.  One daughter was the result of this marriage.  The daughter died before she arrived at the age of twenty-one.  He departed this life on the 6th of January, 1850.  Margaret, his eldest daughter was united in marriage with Thomas HARRISON, September 8, 1844.  Two daughters were born to them.  She died on the same day as her brother William, and side by side they were consigned to their last resting place in the family cemetery.  Rebecca, his second daughter was married to George MENTAL.  Four children constituted their family -- two sons and two daughters.  She died from consumption on the 30th of April , 1854.  Jane and Elizabeth, although full of life and promise, fell early victims to the consumption, the former dying at the age of  thirty-three, the latter at the age of thirty.  Dr. T. M. KYLE, the eldest son of John and Margaret KYLE, was born in Manchester Township on the 30th of April, 1842.  Although deprived of the benefits of a father's advice at the age of twelve years, his dutiful mother thoroughly mastered her situation, and that of her family gave early character to the life of her son.  He was kind and dutiful, assisting his mother in carrying on the interest of the farm.  He, in early life manifested great desire for knowledge, attending the district schools during the winter until fifteen years of age, when he entered college for three years.  He made rapid advancement in all the branches of science.  He taught two terms in the public schools of the township. But his early live for the science of medicine made it possible for him to enter as a student the office of Dr. Chamberlain.  He read with him but a few months, and went to Cincinnati, entered the Ohio Medical College as a matriculant during the session of 1864-65.  During the next year he engaged in the drug business at Vincennes; but in the autumn entered the Miami Medical College, where he took two courses, and graduated in that institution; moved to Manchester; bought the property of his preceptor, and began the practice of his chosen profession, in the sight of where he spent his childhood days.  He was married to Miss Anna JOHNSON,youngest daughter of Hon. J.D. JOHNSON, of Sparta, September 27, 1866.  Miss JOHNSON was a young lady of refinement and culture, and added great promise to the Doctor's success.  Her father had served the people of this county in the Legislature, and was a member of the constitutional convention who framed our present constitution.  H was a gentleman of influence, and took great interest in the success of his children.  The Doctor has built up a large and lucrative practice.  He takes great delight in the practice of surgery, and makes a specialty of treatment of all forms of malignant diseases and tumors.  He has performed some of the most difficult operations, one in particular which he claims is the first of the kind on record.  He is a member of the Dearborn County Medical Society, Indiana State Society, Mitchell District Society, American Association of the United States.  He is in no way inclined to office seeking, but rather follow his chosen profession.  He, like all his ancestors, is Democratic.l He is a strong believer in the doctrines taught by the Methodist Church, an ardent lover of  Free Masonry, and thrice elected Master.  Besides his active professional duties he has time to devoted to the  Sabbath-school work.  Four children bless their home: John J., Maggie F., Jennie M. and Claudia B.  John J. born May 27, 1868, is a young man of fine promise and is on his fourth and last year in college. The girls are bright, and bid fair to be useful.  They are great lovers of home.  The Doctor and his good wife try to make their home so attractive that their children prefer it to the homes of others.  W.H. KYLE, second son of John KYLE, was born in Manchester Township, August 28, 1845.  He received his education in the common schools.  He attended commercial college at Indianapolis, and graduated in the year 1863.  He was married to Miss Serena JAQUITH, May 19, 1867.  He immediately engaged in trade with the South, shipping hay and produce, which was the chief export from Dearborn County.  He continued in that business until 1879, when he was elected county treasurer, which position he filled for two terms.  During his administration the county debt was funded, and an exact amount of the indebtedness of the county was ascertained.  And when his time had expired the county papers joined in saying that William KYLE had filled the office to the entire satisfaction of the people of the county.  After his term of office he removed to his native township, and is engaged in agriculture and stock raising.  He has three sons and four daughters.  Frankie, the eldest son, is taking  a commercial course at Lebanon, Ohio, from which he expects to graduate at the close of the college year.

"HISTORY OF DEARBORN AND OHIO COUNTIES, INDIANA-1885"

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