ALBERT KNOOP, a representative of one of the oldest and most substantial families of Miami County, owns 216 acres of land in one body, fifty-five of which lies in Elizabeth Township and the remainder in Lost Creek Township. Mr. Knoop was born on this farm. in December, 1849, and is a son of Daniel H. and Cassie (Jackson) Knoop.

Daniel Knoop was born in Pennsylvania and was a son of Jacob Knoop, the latter of whom died in that state. Daniel came to Ohio prior to his marriage, in company with his mother, and they settled on the farm which is now owned by Albert Knoop. The mother of the latter was born on the old Jackson farm in Elizabeth Township, one which has been in the family for over 100 years and on which the Jacksons celebrated recently a centennial anniversary. Daniel and Cassie Knoop had five children, namely: Henry, residing at Casstown; Josiah, who died in 1904; George, who died in 1862; William, who died in 1901; and Albert.

Albert Knoop has spent his whole life on the old home farm, which is endeared to him as no other place ever could be. He has taken pleasure in developing the different resources of the property and in adding to its comforts and conveniences. In 1902 he erected his large frame residence, standing in the limits of Casstown, house about one-eight of a mile south of Casstown. He engages in general farming and stockraising.

On February 18, 1880, Mr. Knoop was married to Miss Mary Jane Stewart, a daughter of William Stewart, and they have had four children, namely: Wilbur, who died aged four years; and Walter, Lauren and Albert K.