Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Thorpe, John Edward 1853 - 
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    John Edward Thorpe. Among the well-known public officials, of Hamilton
county, is numbered John Edward Thorpe, Norwood's highly respected and prominent
city clerk. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 23, 1853, a son of Francis H.
and Mary Anne (Manifold) Thorpe. Ezekiel Thorpe, the paternal grandfather of our
subject, was a native of Maryland, and settled in Cincinnati in 1806, where he
engaged in the building business. Francis H. Thorpe, father of subject, was born
in Cincinnati, in 1816, and here received his early education. He was a
book-binder by trade, and his demise occurred on March 29, 1879. In politics, he
was a Republican, but never cared for the honors of office. He and his family
were affiliated with the Methodist church, and all were active in its affairs.
John Edward Thorpe, whose name is the caption of this review, received his early
education in the public schools of Cincinnati, and after finishing his studies,
entered the business world as a salesman. Later he engaged in the clothing
business and merchant tailoring for himself, at which he continued for over
thirty-five years. In 1914, he became connected with the city government of
Norwood, and in November, 1919, was appointed city clerk, which position he
fills at the present time. Fraternally, Mr. Thorpe is a Mason, and in politics
is a stanch supporter of the Republican party. In religious affiliations, he is
a consistent member of the Methodist church. On the 29th day of September, Mr.
Thorpe was united in marriage to Miss Mary Anna Dale, who was born in Columbus,
a daughter of James and Sarah E. (Baughman) Dale, well-known residents of
Cincinnati. To this union have been born three children, who are as follows:
James Henry, Edward Dale, and Marie.

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