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JOHN W. SHOUPP, farmer; P. O. Troy. John W. Shoupp is a descendant of one of the worthy families of this county; he is of German origin, was born in Pennsylvania July 13, 1846, and was the son of Henry and Elizabeth Shoupp; they immigrated from Pennsylvania in 1850, and settled in Montgomery Co.; in 1852, they moved into Miami Co., near the line, and lived there five years; they disposed of their property and came to Concord Township; the farm was purchased upon which John W. now resides; they had four children, of whom two sons and one daughter were born in Pennsylvania; the second daughter, Annie E., was born in this county; the death of the father, Henry, occurred Feb. 16, 1869; he was a most worthy man, and his death was deeply deplored; Mrs. Shoupp afterward married Tobias Barnhart, but died Sept. 13, 1879. The engagement of John W. Shoupp and Miss Susie Wilson terminated in marriage Oct. 29, 1868; two children now brighten their home— William Alberta and Ida May; Ida was born Sept. 29, 1870 and William the same date, 1872; one other daughter, Mary, was born Aug. 5, 1869, dying July 24, 1870. John W. purchased the farm of his mother, who held it in her own right; the residence is a comfortable one, the improvements being of a substantial character. This couple are happily mated, are both social and well-informed people; Mrs. S. excels in the culinary line, and the edibles furnished by her skillful hand are fit for a king; they are both members of the Christian Church, and are universally respected by all who know them. Politically, he votes the Democratic ticket “ straight.”