Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Roudebush, Francis B. 1875 - 
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    Francis B. Roudebush. The pursuits of scientific agriculture and
stock-raising have occupied the attention and energies of many men of sterling
abilities in the past; but it is doubtful if there has been a time in history
when these vocations have been developed to such a degree of efficiency as now,
consequently demanding more and more the superintendence and management of men
of more than ordinary ability and intelligence. In the Miami valley, of Ohio,
agriculture is something more than an occupation, it is more like a profession
and in its high standards and great accomplishments, the best energies of men of
sound capability are reflected. Of the individuals who have been responsible, in
part, for this great growth, is Francis B. Roudebush, well-known agriculturist
of Hamilton county. He was born in Harrison township, Hamilton county, Ohio,
December 23, 1875, a son of Hamman Hirsh and Emeline (Simonson) Roudebush.
Hamman H. Roudebush, father of our subject, was born near Gettysburg, in the
house where General Meade camped during his campaigns At the age of four years
he came, with his parents, to Dearborn county, Indiana, where they located. He
received his education in the district schools of this township, and after
finishing his studies, began teaching school. He continued at this for some time
and then engaged in the dry-goods business, conducting a store at Harrison,
Ohio. He continued in this for some years and later engaged in the agricultural
business in Harrison township, continuing at this the remainder of his life.
Fraternally, Mr. Roudebush was a valued member of the Grange, and for a short
time was its state lecturer. In politics he was a Democrat, but never cared for
office and in religious affiliations, he was a member of the Christian church.
Mr. and Mrs. Roudebush were the parents of nine children: Mary, who is the wife
of John Cochran, of Glendale, Ohio; Sarah, who is the wife of Charles Gwaltney,
of Harrison township; Catherine, Albert H., Edward Z., Clarence C., all of whom
reside in Harrison township; Harry J., who resides in Crosby township; Leroy,
who is deceased; Theresa, who is the wife of C. O. Haddock, of Harrison, Ohio
and Francis B., who is the subject of this review. Francis B. Roudebush received
his education in the public schools of Harrison and was graduated from the
Harrison High School with the class of 1894. After finishing school he assisted
his father on the homestead farm until the latter's death which occurred in
1914. He then bought a farm of 204 acres of the finest land in Miami valley,
where he is at present engaged in general farming. In politics, Mr. Roudebush is
a stanch supporter of the Democratic party, but in local affairs votes for the
men and measure which he thinks are for the best interests of all the people
Religiously, he is a member of the Christian church of which he is a deacon. He
has also been Elder for a number of years. Fraternally, Mr. Roudebush is a
valued member of the various Masonic bodies and the Grange. He married, March
28, 1906, Miss May Lyon Markland, a daughter of Thomas J. and Malinda (Flowers)
Markland, of Saylor Park, Ohio, the former born in Greenville, Darke county,
Ohio. They reside in Lockland, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Roudebush were born four
children, as follows: Harriet E., Catherine S., Hamman H., and Markland E.,
twins. In closing, we may add that Mr. Roudebush is a man of excellent traits of
character and is held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends and
acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Roudebush possess splendid musical talent and are
educating their children in music.

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