Lafayette Strope
Lafayette Strope, tanner, is a son of William Strope, and was born in this township, March 17, 1845, where has since lived. He was married, August 5, 1863, to Ann, daughter of Richard Bates, who bore him one child, Dora, and died in November, 1864, a consistent member of the Christian Church. In April, 1868, he married Essa, daughter of Hezekiah Brown. This union resulted in six children: Charles, Nancy, Clara, Mary E., William, and Inez. Mrs. Strope is a member of the New Holland Christian Church.
Mr. Strope is a member of New Holland Lodge, F. & A. M. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, 90th 0. V. I., and was with the regiment until the battle of Murfreesboro, when he came home on a sick furlough, remained about three weeks, then returned and served till March, 1863, when he received an honorable discharge. He is a Republican, and has served as school director of his district about ten years.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County