Charles A. Studebaker, who is numbered among the progressive and substantial agriculturists of Miami county, is the owner of a valuable and highly-improved property lying in Bethel township. Mr. Studebaker was born in this township, November 29, 1872, a son of Henry and Katherine (Senseman) Studebaker, and on both sides belongs to families which have been favorably known in Miami county for many years. He is one of a family of six children born to his parents, of whom five children are living. Mr. Studebaker received his education in the Bethel township district school and was reared on the home farm. He had no inclination for any other vocation than that of farming, which he has followed throughout his career, and at this time is the operator of a tract of 211 acres, on which are located modern buildings, including a comfortable and commodious home, the other improvements being proportionately up-to- date. The management and operation of a farm of this size naturally entails a great deal of work and attention, but Mr. Studebaker has found time to take an active and helpful part in civic affairs. A stanch friend of education, he was president of the board of education for two years and was one of the pioneers in the fight for a centralized school building in Bethel township. With other intelligent and public-spirited men he succeeded in gaining this object, and the centralized school building in Bethel township is now considered one of the best schools in Miami county. Mr. Studebaker also served efficiently as assessor for one and one-half years. During the war period he was particularly active, serving on committees in the West Charlestown school district and contributing liberally to the various movements. Mr. Studebaker married, December 25, 1899, Louisa, daughter of George and Sarah Alice (Boor) Hershberger, of Loysburg, Pa., and to this union there have been born six children: Meriam Faith, Clara Naomi, David Emmert, Josephine Helen, Robert Henry and Geneva Rose.