Biography of Philip D. Ginder, page 986.  History of De Kalb County, 
Indiana.  Inter-State Publishing Company, Chicago, 1885.

Philip D. Ginder, farmer and stock-raiser, section 27, Wilmington Township, 
was born in Ashland County, Ohio, March 7, 1846, a son of Jacob Ginder, who 
settled on section 27 in 1854, and now lives across the street from his 
first settlement, on section 22.  He was reared a farmer and has always 
followed that vocation.  He lives on apart of the land entered by his 
father, and in connection with his own cultivates his father’s farm.  He 
owns forty acres of valuable land.  His residence is a fine two-story brick, 
the main part 18x28 feet, with a one-story L 24x26 feet.  He has the finest 
barn in the township. It is 36x62 feet in size, and eighteen feet high.  Mr. 
Ginder was married in January, 1871, to Sarah C. Swaidner, daughter of John 
Swaidner, of Hicksville, Ohio.  To them were born two children; but one, 
Mary A., is living.  Sarah is deceased.  Mrs. Ginder died Sept. 4, 1873, and 
April 16, 1874, Mr. Ginder married Martha McDannell, daughter of David 
McDannell.  To them have been born five children, but three of whom are 
living---Jacob L., Inez B. and Zantha A.  Ida and an infant daughter are 
deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Ginder are member of the United Brethren church.

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