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    ALVAH W. DeWEESE

    Alvah W. DeWeese, a well-known member of the profession of law at Piqua, Ohio, was born March 13, 1873, at Piqua, a son of Henry G. and Lucy A. (Esty) DeWeese. The father was a farmer and conducted a stone quarry, being one of the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of his community. Alvah W. DeWeese attended the public, graded, and high schools of Troy, following which he was sent to the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. Later he pursued his legal studies at the Cincinnati Law School, and in 1895 began to practice his profession at Troy, in partnership with Capt. Elihu Williams. Subsequently he formed an association with A.R. Byrkrett, and maintained two offices, one at Troy and one at Piqua. When he discontinued these associations, he retained his office at Piqua, where he carries on a general practice. He has risen to a high place in his profession and is accounted one of the thorough, competent and learned lawyers of the county, where he has been identified with a number of important cases. While a resident of Troy Mr. DeWeese acted as associate of the Buckeye, a noted sheet of its time, the prominence of which was greatly enhanced by his editorial work. In addition to being prominent in professional circles, Mr. DeWeese is one of the leading fraternalists of Piqua and past exalted ruler of the Elks, of which lodge he has also been secretary for five years. He is a well-known Odd Fellow and Mason, also, and has numerous friends in these orders throughout the country. His religious affiliation is with the Episcopal church. Mr. DeWeese married Grace, daughter of Frank and Dell (DeWeese) Doren, of Pekin, Ill. DeWeese Doren, a brother, of Mrs. DeWeese, served with the United States Artillery during the great war, in France, and was wounded the night before the signing of the Armistice. Robert Doren, another brother, was likewise with the American Expeditionary Forces. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. DeWeese: Alvah, Jr., James, Robert and Richard. Alvah, Jr., early became interested in the matter of war saving stamps, of which he sold $13,000 worth up to December 15, 1919, thereby winning a medal.

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