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MISS ADALINE STOUT. John Stout, the progenitor of the family of that name in Springfield and adjacent townships in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, was a native of Germany, who was educated in that country, and at an early age emigrated to the United States, settling with a brother and sister near the city of Philadelphia. He was a farmer by occupation. He died in 1815. He married, and among the children of Mr. and Mrs. Stout, was George (grandfather).

George Stout was a native of Upper Dublin township, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, to which his father removed soon after coming to this country. The son was educated in the Upper Dublin schools, and after leaving school engaged in the occupation of farming, which he followed very successfully through life. He was married twice. By his first wife he had two daughters. By his second wife he had the following children: Jonathan, John, George, Malachi, Charles, Nathan, Rachel and Maria.

Jonathan (father) was born on the homestead in Upper Dublin township, March 10, 1805. He obtained his education in neighborhood schools, and then engaged in farming, which he pursued all his life. He died in January, 1888. In politics he was a Democrat, and served as school director for several terms. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was an upright citizen, and was highly esteemed by the community in which he lived. He and his family attended the Reformed church. Mr. Stout married Mary Henk, daughter of John Y. Henk, a farmer of Upper Dublin township, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. She died in 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Stout had the following children: Jesse, born in 1831; Elizabeth, 1833; Francis, 1836; Angeline, 1839; Adaline, 1843; Anna, 1845; Alfred, 1847; William, 1851; Charles, 1853. Miss Adaline Stout resides with her brother Francis, in Springfield. She is well known for her deeds of kindness and her Christian spirit.