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BURTON M. LOWMAN. Probably no man of his years in Clark County, is filling a more responsible position than that held by the young gentleman above named, or is better qualified by education and character. He is assistant Cashier and book-keeper of the New Carlisle Bank, an institution that carries on an excellent banking business and demands in its working force men of tact and ability.

Mr. Lowman was born in Pike Township, one and a half mile north of New Carlisle, November 19, 1865, and is the oldest child of Lewis I. and Harriet (Stafford) Lowman. His father is a native of the same township as himself, while his mother was born in Bethel Township, Miami County. They now reside in New Carlisle. The other members of the family circle are: Hattie M., Joe M. and Garrett M.

Burton M. Lowman was reared on his father’s farm, receiving his fundamental education in the common schools and subsequently spending three years in attendance at Wittenberg College in Springfield. After coming out of the college he entered the Post-office at New Carlisle, but in 1887, entered the New Carlisle Bank as book-keeper, clerk, etc. He has now reached the position mentioned above and will undoubtedly push his way still farther upward, as he possesses great energy and is a thorough business man. He possesses the pleasing manners that combined with good character, give popularity, a proof that he is a prime favorite being found in the fact that in April, 1890, in a strongly Republican township, he was elected Township Clerk by a large majority, although running on the Democratic ticket.

An important step in the life of Mr. Lowman was his choice of a companion and his marriage to her August 15, 1887. The bride. Miss Bertha Smith of New Carlisle, is an educated and refined young woman, who in addition to her social qualities is capable of wisely guiding the household affairs, and possesses a noble Christian character. She is a daughter of William H. and Louisa (Davenport) Smith, of New Carlisle, was educated in the High School of that place, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church at New Carlisle. Her happy union has resulted in the birth of one son — Howard I.

Mr. Lowman finds a slight outlet for his social and benevolent characteristics in the meetings of the Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons, and the public gatherings in which they indulge. He belongs to the Methodist Episopal Church at Springfield, and is looked upon as one of those to whom church membership is more than an empty name.