JOHN GAHAGAN SENOUR, M.D., was born in Troy, Ohio, July 4, 1855, and died April 21, 1904. His father, William Senour, was a native of Kentucky; his mother, Clara Maria Gahagan, a native of Troy. They were united in marriage in 1854. Two children-John Gahagan and Lillie Mahala-were born to this union. The latter married Mr. Frank Edwards, of Chicago, in 1879, and they resided there until her death, winch occurred in 1884.

In 1865 Dr. Senour's mother was married to Mr. Frank L. Horter, who died in 1888. Mother Horter died in 1901. He was of pioneer stock and a man beloved by all the members of the family.

Dr. Senour acquired his preliminary education in the Troy schools, after which, in 1873, lie entered the drug store of Dr. Horace Coleman. He commenced the study of medicine two years later -under Dr. Joseph Green, of Troy. Having secured a good fundamental knowledge of medicine, he attended the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, and was subsequently graduated from the Bellevue Medical College at New York City. He at once returned to Troy, purchased the home and office of Dr. Green, corner of Franklin and Walnut Streets, with whom he had studied, and commenced the practice of medicine, April 18, 1879.

On December 11, 1879, the Doctor was united in marriage with Miss Sadie L. Ross, daughter of John Wilson and Frances Elizabeth Ross at the family residence, corner of Franklin and Walnut Streets. To them two daughters were born-Lillie Mahala and Laura Beall. The former's span of life was brief, as she passed away at the early age of fifteen years when in the dawn of lovely womanhood. Of a quick, responsive mind and sweet, lovable disposition, she was a prime favorite with all, old and young alike, and her untimely departure cast a gloom over many hearts. Her memory lingers yet, like a precious fragrance that shall long abide, and those in whose hearts it is enshrined feel, with the poet, that:

Dr. Senour was ever a close and thorough student in his profession and worked his way upwards to a commanding position in the front ranks of the medical fraternity. His efforts were blessed with success. In politics be was a Democrat, and he was elect ed coroner in 1884. In all Iife's relations he commanded the esteem and confidence of his fellow men.

Dr. Senour's mother, Clara Maria Gahagan, was a granddaughter of William Gahagan, who entered the land (now comprising the east half of Troy, from the public square to the Bradford Bridge) the original deed of which was signed by James Madison. The site of Troy at that time was known as Staunton. He came through the place; forded the river. The Indians shot his horse from under him, but as he was unharmed, and having dispatches of importance in his possession, he walked all the way to Cincinnati. After fulfilling his commission he returned and purchased the land where he was so meciifully spared. He had three sons-Solomon, William and John. Clara Maria was, the daughter of John Gahagan, from whom Dr. Senour was named.

P. Brechbill, who died in 1898. He was a prominent groceryman of Troy. She has a daughter, Frances P., who is the wif e of John K. De Freese, assistant cashier of the Troy National Bank.

Ella Ross was married in 1876 to Dr. W. Tenney, now of Cincinnati, Ohio. She has three children-Wilson Ross, well renown in the newspaper world; Charles, promising young lawyer, now in the Philippines; and Helen.

Sadie was married in 1879 to Dr. John Gahagan Senour, by whom she has had two children-Lillie Mahala and Laura Beall.

Howard is single and resides in Montana.

The subject of this sketch was an old Democrat and a man of sturdy virtues. Although not a member of the Presbyterian Church, he was one of its most ardent supporters, working untiringly for the good of the church in every possible way. He was both a Mason and an Odd Fellow. His loyalty to Troy was evident in a marked degree;.never failing to stand for the business interests of the different mercantile enterprises, expressing himself at all times to the effect that loyalty in patronizing home trade and allowing home merchants to make the profit by ordering through them, was certainly the most substantial way to show one's loyalty to one's home town.