As the name indicates, Mr. Rehmert is of German birth. He was born near Reandel, Germany, on the 5th of February, 1848, and is the younger of two children, whose parents were John H. and Sophia (Domes) Rehmert. The father was twice married, his first union being with Miss Hutteson, by whom he had three children: William; Mary, widow of Frank Troupe, and Caroline, widow of Henry Martin. In the Fatherland John H. Rehmert was engaged in the manufacture of knives, but after coming to America followed the blacksmith's trade. In 1853 he bade adieu to friends and native country and with his family took passage on a sailing vessel, which, after a voyage of seven weeks, dropped anchor in the harbor of New York. He thence made his way to Dayton, and after a few days spent in that city came to Staunton township, Miami county, where he resided until called to his final rest.

Mr. Rehmert, whose name introduces this review, was reared on the home farm and since the early age of eight years has made his own way in the world. He began working for his board and clothing, and during the winter season for two years was allowed the privilege of attending school. On the expiration of that period he was given five dollars per month in compensation for his services. He continued to work as a farm hand until 1863, when he began farming on his own account, operating rented land for two years. In connection with his brothers, William and Henry, he then purchased a farm of one hundred and one acres, the purchase price being eleven thousand six hundred dollars. Together they carried on business there until 1872, when Fred Rehmert moved to Washington township and related a farm for six years. He then came to the place where he has since lived, having one hundred and thirty-nine acres of rich land on section 2, Staunton township. He carries on general farming and tobacco growing, having from five to seven acres planted to tobacco. He also buys and sells cattle, and in the various branches of his business has met with a creditable degree of success.

In I872 Mr. Rehmert was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Myers, who was born in Troy, and their union has been blessed with two children: Charles, who assists in the operation of the home farm, and Minnie, the wife of John Martin. The son was married, in February, 1900, to Lena Lampman, daughter of Christopher and Lena Lampman, of Alcony, Elizabeth township. In 1897 Mr. Rehmert was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who died on the 13th of June, of that year, at the age of forty-two years, her birth having occurred on the 4th of July, 1855. On the 27th of September, 1898, he was again married, Miss Lizzie Kropp becoming his wife. She was born in Geiselberg, Bavaria, Germany, September 23, 1864. She was the daughter of Adam and Mary (Heckman) Kropp, who left their native land April 9, 1871, and came direct to Troy, Miami county, arriving there May 9, 1871. Mr., and Mrs. Kropp are still living in Concord township, two and one-half miles west of Troy. In politics Mr. Rehmert is Republican and keeps well informed on the issues of the day, so that he is capable of supporting his opinions by intelligent argument. He has served as road supervisor and for about eight years acted as superintendent of about four miles of the Dayton & Carlisle pike. In religious belief he is a Lutheran, and at all times gives his support to those measures which are calculated to promote advancement along material, social, intellectual and moral lines. He is himself a self-educated and self-made man and whatever he has achieved in life is due to his own well-directed efforts. He has won a creditable position as a leading and reliable agriculturist of Staunton township, and his home stands as a monument to his thrift and enterprise.