Ohio Genealogical Society
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Montgomery County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society |
Personal Sketch
Philip Rike, Van Buren [Township]Philip Rike, son of ___ Rike, was born in Frederick County, Md. His grandfather came from Germany, and settled in Maryland. Young Philip was reared a farmer, and was early taught the value of time and money. He removed to Van Buren Township, Montgomery County, Ohio in 1812. In 1813, he settled on the farm now owned by his son John W. He married Miss Anna Mary Creger; the result of this union was six children, viz., John W., Daniel, Henry, Adam, Catharine, and Philip. In politics, Mr. Rike was a Jacksonian Democrat; he was a member of the Lutheran Church. He departed this life in February, 1828; his wife followed him May 1, 1836. His son John W. was born in this town, November 11, 1816; he was reared a farmer, which occupation he still continues. His advantages for an eduction were limited.May 9, 1839, he married Miss Sarah Arnold, of this County, who was born January 18, 1814. Result of this union, one child, viz.: David Hamilton, born April 13, 1840. Mr. Rike is a Republican, and for some years has, with his wife, been a member of the United Brethren. Mr. David Hamilton Rike is the generous donor of this sketch. He was married September 10, 1861, to Miss Sarah E. Marshall; of this union three children have been born, viz., Ella J., William M., and Eva B. Mr. Rike is now living on a part of the old farm which was bought by his grandfather. In politics he is a Republican, and for some years has, with his wife, been a member of the United Brethren. He has held the position of Steward in said Church, and is also one of its Trustees.
This biographical presentation to the memory of his honored sire will, we are certain, in after-years, return to the donor with four-fold preciousness. The slab or cenotaph may hold his father's name and age for years; but time will surely play havoc with it, as it does with the humble cot and towered castle; however, this sketch, brief as it is, will be perused when other modes to preserve the memory of the dead and gone shall have crumbled away or disappeared beneath the accumulated mould of hoary years.
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