Lawrence P. Roney. In the field of realty dealing, one of Piqua's citizens who has achieved success is Lawrence P. Roney. Mr. Roney has passed his life in Miami county, having been born at Troy, in April, 1882, a son of L. R. and Marietta (Pence) Roney, and a nephew of the noted Henry B. Roney, the musician and theatrical man, who has toured the country for a number of years with the attraction known as the Roney boys. Silas Roney, the grandfather of Lawrence P., was a captain of Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil war and after a distinguished career as a soldier won recognition and position in civil life. The Pence family originated in the vicinity of St. Paris, Ohio, the maternal grandfather of Mr. Roney being Amos Pence, a well-known citizen of Champaign county, where the Pence family was prominently known for many years. L. R. and Marietta Roney Were the parents of four children: Lawrence P., William, Bernard and Loretta. The last named is now the wife of Harry Brading, of Evansville, Ind. Lawrence P. Roney was educated in the public schools of Troy, Ohio, after leaving which he became identified with the wall paper business. From early manhood he had evidenced an attraction to the real estate business, and upon coming to Piqua, in 1918, established himself in business as an operator in and handler of realty. He has already figured prominently in some large and important transactions, and is known as an alert and wide awake dealer, possessing a keen knowledge of values and evidencing marked integrity in his dealings. He belongs to several civic and social bodies, including the Cosmopolitan Club, and while his residence here has been comparatively of short duration, he has already entered fully into the active life of the enterprising city.