Personal Sketch

George S. Gebhart, German [Township]

George S. was the ninth child. In the year 1839, July 7, he entered into the matrimonial state, by taking to wife Magdalene, daughter of John and Julia Gephart, of Miami Township. The result of this union was fifteen children, eleven of whom are still living. On account of his father's death, which event happened when the subject of our sketch was a mere child, his opportunities for learning were slender. He was obliged to rely on his own exertions for a living, and, for the fabulous sum of six and a quarter cents per day, he commenced work and life's hard battle. By untiring industry and economy, Mr. Gebhart has obtained his broad acres and convenient and handsome houses. He indeed owns one of the best farms in the County. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and takes a strong interest in the cause of religion and education. He is a liberal donor to the Lutheran Academy that is to be erected in Germantown. He is widely and favorably known by a large circle of friends, and one in whom all have implicit confidences.

He has been a member of the Democratic party from the time he cast his first vote. He commenced life in a log cabin. That cabin still stands, and serves as a landmark to exhibit the contrast of the present time and the days of yore. May we all profit by his good and Christian example.