ISAAC CRUMRINE (deceased). Isaac Crumrine was born in Darke County. Ohio. June 20, 1830, oldest, son of John and Catharine Crumrine, natives of Pennsylvania and of German origin. Attended the common school, receiving a fair education. When old enough, he assisted his father in a blacksmith shop four or five years, acquiring a knowledge of the trade. In 1852, came with his parents to Wabash County, and located on the Mississinewa River, where Mr. Crumrine, Sr., built a grist mill, the Somerset Mills, and also conducted a saw mill at home until 1860, when he was united in marriage, April 19, to Miss Elizabeth Keith, born in Darke County, Ohio. November 2, 1840. Mr. and Mrs. C. then removed to Grant County, where they resided four years, returning again to Wabash County and purchasing the homestead farm, where he lived until his death. It is well improved and contains 140 acres. Mr. C. has seen many changes, had some start in life, but his success was principally due to his untiring industry and foresight as a business man. Mr. and Mrs. C. were the parents of five sons, married, as follows: Alonzo, Seymore Milo, Monroe and Wellman. Mrs. C. is a member of the German Baptist Church, Mr. Crumrine died May 30, 1883.
