THE STAMBAUGH FAMILY MEMORIAL

JOHN B. STAMBAUGH 1856 - 1942
John B. Stambaugh arrived in Hardin County in 1888 and after many difficult years won the struggle to establish a successful farm on the Scioto Marsh. He later became a Hardin County Commissioner, then State Representative for the area as well as the chairman of the building committee to erect the County Courthouse.

JENNINGS M. STAMBAUGH 1896- 1982
Jennings, after serving in WWI returned to Hardin County to manage the Stambaugh Farms. Unlike his father, Jennings shunned the political spotlight. His family and the farm were his loves, while he quietly supported many local projects and people.
Both his sons elected to return to Hardin County after serving several years overseas in WWll.

JOHN J. STAMBAUGH 1919- 1988
John, a graduate of Ohio University, managed the Stambaugh Farms from then until his death. He was a “man of the land” and it was with great pride and joy that he was able to enlarge and modernize. A loving family man he demanded anonymity for the many charities he supported.

RICHARD E. (DICK) STAMBAUGH 1920-
Dick, a graduate of Pratte Institute in Interior Design, also came home to Hardin County. He established a furniture factory in an unneeded onion storage in McGuffey where he first made custom solid wood tables, then furniture systems tables specified by architects His tables can be found in many public buildings throughout the United States. He is now retired.