Among the farmers of Union Township, David S. Rench is one of the most earnest, hardworking and enterprising. He was born in Blackford Co, IN, September 25, 1864, the son of John and Elizabeth (nee Studebaker) Rench, who were both of German extraction. John Rench and his wife moved from Pennsylvania to Miami Co, OH, and purchased eighty acres of land, and after living there several years sold out and came to Blackford Co, IN, living there until 1873. Selling out again, they came to Delaware Co, IN, and purchased forty acres, which were situated near Shideler, at which farm they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Rench had a family of ten children: Mary, wife of Elsworth Galbraith; Abraham, a farmer; David; Sarah, wife of Louis Holliday; Emma, John, a farmer; Henry, a farmer; Bertha; Hattie, deceased; and Joseph. David S. Rench remained at home, assisting his father on the farm, until April 24, 1889, when he married Miss Sarah Haynes, the daughter of John and Catharine (Ashenfelter) Haynes, the former of English and the latter of German extraction. John Haynes was born and reared in Indiana, while his wife was born and reared in Ohio. After their marriage, they settled in Union township, where they now reside. They had four children, whose names are: Sarah; William, deceased; Flora A.; and Anna P. The father of these children is a very honest, industrious, influential and highly respected citizen. He served as supervisor for several terms, and is a member of the order of Red Men, and he and his wife are members of the Christian church.

Mr. and Mrs. David S. Rench have been blessed with two children, Lulie and William M. Mr. Rench resides on his grandfather's farm, which consists of 160 acres. He is an honest and hardworking man, and is highly respected in Union township. He is a faithful member of the Dunkard Church, and Mrs. Rench of the Christian Disciples church at Eaton, and both show the sincerity of their faith in their conduct.

Portrait & Biographical Record Delaware County, Indiana