The Back Rhodes of Our Genealogy
We hope you find your missing links among ours
By Gibson Lamb Cranmer, Brant & Fuller
Published by Brant & Fuller, 1891
Frank De Rhodes is one of seven (one still born) children born to John and
Mary A. (Fisher) De Rhodes, the others being: David, Elizabeth, Martin, who
died in the service of his country during the war of the Rebellion; Samuel F.
and William. Martin De Rhodes, the grandfather of these children, came from
Hagerstown, Md., to Fairfield township, at an early date, and later he removed
to Hancock county, where he was also a pioneer farmer. John was the eldest
child. He was a carpenter and cabinet-maker by trade. He also left his native
town and removed to Salem township, where he died. Frank, the principal of this
mention, was reared in Salem township, receiving his education in the common
schools. Following in the footsteps of his father, he learned the carpenter's
trade, and worked at it for five years. In 1865 he entered the drug business,
locating in Salem township, and in 1876 removed to Salem, where he has since
resided, and conducted a large and growing drug store. His establishment is one
of the best in the county, and has gained a reputation for reliability and fair
dealing. Mr. De Rhodes married Julia A. Baird, in 1872; they have two children,
Mabel and William A. Mrs. De Rhodes is a daughter of John and Ellen Baird, of
Sharpsburg, Penn. Mr. De Rhodes is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a firm
supporter of the republican party's policy.
