JOHN W. ARDINGER, of the firm of Ardinger & Cress, proprietors of the Greenfield Roller Mill, was born at Williamsport, Washington county, Md., Dec. 31, 1937. He is a son of Charles and Jane (Shook) Ardinger, natives of Virginia, who were married in that state in 1836, and removed to Maryland soon after, where they still reside. John's father was a miller, and from him, he also learned the trade. He grew to manhood in his native state, and received a good common school education. Mr. Ardinger was a practical miller before coming to Greenfield, Ill., in Feb., 1876, when he went in partnership with William H. Cress, purchased the flouring mill, and has since continued in that business. Mr. Ardinger was married in Maryland, Nov. 20, 1857, to Susan E. Albert, born in Washington county, Md., Oct. 13, 1840. Her parents were also natives of that state. Mr. and Mrs. Ardinger have been blessed with a family of eight children - Mary J., John W. Jr., George L., Susan E., Fannie E., Charles, Winnie and James Garfield. Mr. Ardinger is a member of the Greenfield lodge of I.O.O.F., and is one of that city's enterprising, intelligent citizens, who by industry, close attention and good management, has met with merited success in business.