WOODRING, P

WOODRING - FAGUE

Posted By: Mary E Boyer <mebgen@yahoo.com>
Date: 2/15/2007 at 12:56:50

P WOODRING
(1883 History of Bremer County - pages 1201-1202)

P. WOODRING was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in 1844. He was the son of Peter and Elizabeth WOODRING. The former died in 1858 and the latter in 1856. When Peter was six years old his parents moved to Stephenson County, Illinois, where he lived until 1861, when he enlisted in the Thirty-seventh Illinois Volunteers, remaining until the close of the war in 1866. When he returned from the army he went to Waverly and worked for WOODRING Brothers until the fall of 1868. Then he went to Plainfield, where he went into the business for himself, but remained only a short time. In the spring of 1869, he went to Clarksville, Butler County, where he remained one year, and then returned again to work for WOODRING Bros., in Waverly. There he remained until 1876, when he came to Sumner and engaged in business, meeting with good success. He purchased the furniture store from S. T. Todd, and erected a large and commodious building in 1880, measuring 32 x 36, and is two stories high. He is a practical cabinet maker, and thoroughly understands his business in all its branches. In addition to general furniture, he carries a large stock of school furniture, organs, sewing machines and clocks. He is also undertaker for the town, and deals in tombstones and monuments. He is connected by telephone with WOODRING Bros., of Waverly. Mr. WOODRING spends a portion of his time on the road. He has the respect of all, and has built up a large, and ever-increasing business. He is a member of the United Brethren in Christ, and is licensed to preach. He married May 18, 1868, Miss Mary J. FAGUE, a native of Woodford County, Illinois. They have seven children, Clara E., Albert J., Amy L., Lila A., Ada S., Gertie P., and Henry E. They have lost one, Marietta, at the age of one year and five months.

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