Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Dair, Charles Edward 1852 - 1913 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com October 14, 2005, 7:41 am Author: John C Hover, et.al. Charles Edward Dair. While the life record of men who have attained eminence in state and nation, they sometimes serve to awe rather than to inspire to emulation, the readers who peruse their history. It is known that but few can attain distinction in statescraft or in military circles, but the field of business is limitless and it is possible for any to gain success therein and win an honorable name. This, Charles E. Dair did and it should serve to inspire others, for his example is well worthy of emulation. He was born in Harrison, Ohio, September 14, 1852, a son of James and Charlotte (Briggs) Dair. His education was received in the public schools in his native town and also of Cincinnati, and after finishing his studies, he accepted a position as clerk in Lawrenceburg, Ind., with Tibbs Bros., where he remained for some time. Later he returned to Harrison, where he engaged, with his father, in the distilling business, until the latter's death, when he continued for some time alone. Mr. Dair took over the Dearborn mills in Harrison, in partnership with his brother. William, and continued in this up to the time of his death, which occurred March 17, 1913. Mr. Dair was also president of the First National Bank of Harrison, which position he held for several years. Politically, Mr. Dair was a stanch Republican and took an active part in the politics of his township and county and he was county treasurer for several terms. Mr. Dair married (first) 1871, Miss Ada Rittenhaus, a daughter of Jonathan and Jane ( Angevine) Rittenhaus, the latter of whom died in 1899. He married (second), September 26, 1901, Miss Sue Schroyer, a daughter of John M. and Sarah (Angevine) Schroyer. Mrs. Dair was born in Harrison, Ohio, and was educated in its public schools. She is a shrewd business woman and a lady of true culture and refinement. She is popular throughout the highest social circles of her community, and is loved by her many friends. In conclusion, it may be said that Mr. Dair's life was one of earnest toil, carefully directed by sound judgment. He realized that there was no royal road to wealth and upon the sure and safe foundation of earnest and indefatigable labor he builded his prosperty. In all his dealings, he was straightforward and honorable and he left to his family, not only a large estate, but also the priceless heritage of an unclouded record. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hamilton/bios/dair186gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/ohfiles/ File size: 3.0 Kb