Josiah Knoop, farmer; P. O. Casstown. He was born in Lost Creek Township, Miami County, and is a son of Daniel H. and Cassie (Jackson) Knoop, whose history and biography are fully written in the sketch of Daniel H. Knoop, contained in this work. Josiah resided with his father till about thirty-three years of age. On Nov. 28, 1878, he was united in marriage with Martha Fuller, daughter of James C. Fuller, who was born and raised in Clark County, Ohio. After his marriage, Mr. Knoop settled on the farm where he now resides; here he has a beautiful location, being only a short distance from Casstown, convenient to church, school, post office, etc. Mr. Knoop has served in the office of Township Trustee; he is a member of the Lutheran Church, having been connected with it sixteen years.