JOHN VINTON DAGANHARDT John Vinton Daganhardt, lawyer and author, is one of the most scholarly members of the Piqua bar, and has become well and favorably known in literary fields, in the domain of jurisprudence and in civic affairs. Mr. Daganhardt was born near Piqua, December 10, 1881, a son of Henry F. and Malinda (Bixler) Daganhardt, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Pennsylvania. His father was for many years a well-to-do farmer of Miami county and also operated a sorghum mill. James H. and Harold V., sons of August Daganhardt, a brother of John V., served in the army during the World war. , After attending the country schools and the Piqua High School, John V. Daganhardt pursued a course in the Ohio State University, from which he was duly graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws and at once commenced practice at Piqua, where he has since attained a position of recognized importance in his profession. He was elected and served for some time as a justice of the peace, and has taken an active part in politics. Mr. Daganhardt is the author of a number of poems which have been published in various newspapers and periodicals in this country. These include the following titles: "My Dog," "The Flag of the Future...... Pumpkin Pie," "Grand New Army," and "Where Lilies Bloom for You, Mother Mine." One of his best-known poems, "There's an Old Home in Ohio," was set to music and has had a wide sale throughout the country. It is as follows: There's an old home in Ohio The same old moon's a shining There's a tender recollection There's a pleasing retrospection Mr. Daganhardt is past president of the Cosmopolitan Club and has several other connections, professional and social. Return to the Biography Index Copyright © 1999 by Computerized Heritage
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