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SAMUEL PARENT, farmer; P. O. German. Mr. Parent is another of the early settlers and prominent citizens of German Township he was born Oct. 23, 1818, about one mile east of the present site of Palestine; he is the son of Samuel Parent, Sr., whose biography is given under I. D. Parent’s sketch. Our subject was raised a farmer, which has been his life occupation; he remained under the parental roof till his majority; his early education, as concerned books, was about what the pioneer boys usually received. At the age of 21, he commenced life on his own account; he then moved on the farm, where he now resides, which he has placed under the best of modern improvements by his industry and good management. Mr. Parent was married to Miss Mary Coble in 1840; she was a descendant of early pioneers of this county, and a native of German Township. Mrs. Parent departed this life Aug. 20, 1879; she was a noble, Christian woman, an affectionate wife, a loving mother, and a useful citizen, and died lamented by all who knew her. Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Parent, five of whom have been called to “that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns.” Much mental anguish has fallen to the lot of Mr. Parent to endure; six different times has the messenger of death knocked at his door and claimed a victim, having robbed him of a loving wife and five children. Mr. Parent has a benevolent heart, as his many acts of charity and humanity bear testimony; he is an active member of the Christian (New Light) Church, and his life is an exemplary one.