Biography of Herman D. Boozer, pages 606/607/608. History of DeKalb County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 1914. Among the enterprising and successful business men of DeKalb county, non stands higher in the esteem of his fellow citizens than the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. Persistent industry, well- drained effort and sound business judgement have been the concomitants which have contributed to the success that has crowned his labors, and his sterling integrity and up right life have gained for him universal respect. Herman D. Boozer was born on December 2, 1862, in Richland county, Ohio, the son of James A. and Marsella (Barnett) Boozer. James A. Boozer was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in 1833, the son of Henry and Mary (McEwan) Boozer, and Henry Boozer, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1798, was the son of German emigrant. Mary McEwan was born in Pennsylvania in 1800. James A. Boozer came to Ohio at the age of eleven years with his parents in 1844, living in Richland county where he grew to manhood, and in February, 1862, married Marsella Barnett, who also was born in Richland county, the daughter of David and Mary (Stewart) Barnett, her father of Irish descent, her mother’s maiden name being Lattimer. In April, 1866, James A. Boozer moved to Waterloo, Indiana, where he engaged in the agricultural implement business for two years, but in the big fire which occurred at that time, he stock was destroyed. He then went into the general mercantile business in partnership with O. T. Clark, but two years later Mr. Clark sold his interest to Mr. Blattner, and the firm of Boozer & Blattner was in existence until 1873 when they were put out of business by the severe financial panic of that year. Mr. Boozer then again engaged in the agricultural implement business and was also agent for the Buckeye Harvester company until his death, which occurred in September, 1888. He was and earnest member of the Presbyterian church and a man of splendid qualities of character, His widow survived him about twenty years, her death occurring in 1908, her latter years having been spent in the home of her son, Herman. These parents had three children, the subject of this sketch being the first in order of birth, the others being Henry, who was born in 1866 and died in October, 1907, leaving a wife and a son, Ralph, whose a graduate of the mechanical engineering department of Purdue University, and Hugh H. Boozer, who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Herman D. Boozer was reared at Waterloo and until his father’s death assisted him in the implement business. He that went on the road as salesman for the Buckeye Harvester Company, remaining in that capacity until January, 1903. In the fall of the previous year he had been elected auditor of DeKalb county, and the first of the year entered upon his official duties, holding the office until January 1, 1907, and retiring from his office with the commendation and approval of all who knew him. He had resided during this official life on his farm on the southeast edge of Waterloo, and he has remained there continuously since. He has one hundred and thirteen and a fraction acres of splendid land, which has been maintained at the highest standard of cultivation and the farm is further attractive because of he splendid residence and other up-to-date improvements. In January, 1889, Mr. Boozer was married to Mary E. Beard, who was born in Franklin township, this county, the daughter of Jefferson Beard, who was born between Canton and Massillon, Ohio, on August 25, 1834, a son of John and Elizabeth Beard. Jefferson Beard owned a farm near Taylor’s Corners at the time of his second marriage, and a year and a half later he bought the Mooney farm adjoining and later sold his first farm. Since his death, in 1906, the widow lives in Waterloo. Mr. Beard was a life long farmer, was township assessor for several terms and also justice of the peace. To his first marriage, which was to a Miss Richey, were born three children: Mary, wife of the immediate subject of this sketch; Ella, wife of Commodore Hammond, and May, deceased. By his second marriage, which was with Samantha Kelly there were three children, George, Edson and Bertha. Mr. Beard died on December 15, 1906. Mr. Beard’s second wife, Samantha (Kelly) Beard, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, in 1849, and came to DeKalb county with her parents when but six years of age, being reared near Taylor’s Corners. In 1868 she was married to Mr. Beard, and of their children it may be stated that George married Ella Sangster, and lives at Taylor’s Corners. They have two daughters, Esther and Ethel; Edson lives on the old home farm, and married Hilda Clark, and they have a daughter, Ruth; Bertha is the wife of Bert Heffelfinger, and lives at Fort Bliss, near El Paso, Texas. They have two children, Robert and Audrey Mary. To Mr. and Mrs. Boozer has been born a son, James J., the date of whose birth was December 24, 1891, and who is now engaged in electrical work at Fort Wayne having made an extensive and exhaustive study of electricity at home. Mr. Boozer is an earnest supporter of the Democratic party and has rendered efficient service as a member of the executive committee of his part. He stands for right principles in everything and is a strong advocate of temperance and for all movements that promise to be of benefit to his community in any way. Thrifty, progressive, industrious and a good manager, he is not only achieving material success in his business affairs, but has also gained that which is of more value, the regard and esteem of his fellow citizens. No movement of the advancement of the community but receives his hearty endorsement, and, keen-sighted and sagacious, his advice is considered valuable in all affairs affecting the public. Submitted by: Arlene Goodwin Auburn, Indiana Agoodwin@ctlnet.com