German [Township]

Among the business men of Montgomery County, prominently stands the name of Mr. David Rohrer. Although comparatively a young man, he has achieved the reputation of being thorough in business. He is the son of Christian and Margaret Rohrer, of German Township, and was born November 10, 1835. His educational advantages were limited; he did not attend school after he was seventeen years of age. Our subject, when twenty-two, entered into partnership with his father in the distillery business; this distillery had the capacity of turning out two barrels per day; but they were successful, and young Rohrer, being of an enterprising turn, determined to engage in business on a larger scale, consequently he and his father dissolved partnership, and in 1863 the younger member of the late firm purchased the property, and erected the distillery in which he is at present doing business.

By strict integrity, and the manufacture of a superior article of spirits, Mr. Rohrer's brands soon acquired an enviable reputation from the Atlantic to the Pacitic coasts. February 1, 1865, Mr. Rohrer married Ada V., daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Rohrer, of Germantown; five children were born, all of whom are living; they have a pleasant and happy home, a view of which may be seen in this Atlas. Mr. Rohrer has an interest in several mills, besides being quite a large land-holder in the West. He has the confidence and esteem of all his neighbors, and enjoys the reputation of being a strictly honest man.

Mr. Rohrer has ever been found ready and willing to assist in all benevolent enterprises; and they who are needy never appeal to his kind heart in vain. He employs a large force of men, who respect him sincerely and obey him with pleasure. Transacting an extensive business, yet thee is no descord, and everything within the precincts of his influence indicate that a master-mind directs them.