E. E. PEARSON, auditor of Miami County, Ohio, and a representative citizen of Troy, which has been his home for a quarter of a century, was born in July, 1864, in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, and is a son of Horatio Pearson. Few of the older citizens of Miami County are better known than is the venerable father of Mr. Pearson who lives retired on his farm in Union Township, where he was born in 1836. For seven years he was auditor of Miami County and for many years was a successful teacher. In many sections he was the pioneer teacher and all over the county may be found those who, in their youth, were instructed by him and still recall him with feelings of respect.

E. E. Pearson remained on the home farm until he was nineteen years of age and then came to Troy, becoming at that age deputy auditor and serving continuously in that capacity for nineteen years. In November, 1901, he was first elected county auditor; he was reelected in 1904, and his present term expires in October, 1909. He is interested in various business enterprises in the county and ever since reaching manhood, has taken an active part in politics. He is one of the most popular officials that Miami County has ever had.

In March, 1885, Mr. Pearson was married to Miss Coquese Wilmington, of Terre Haute, Indiana, and they have one daughter, Ruth, who resides at home. Mr. Pearson is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Elks and the Troy Club.