The following biographical sketch is written of one who has arisen by his own efforts from humble environments to be one of the wealthiest and most prominent and respected citizens of Delaware County IN.

He was born in Delaware County Township and county, a son of William J. F. and Mary M. (Pendroy) Krohn. (Author note: Was published, as frequently encountered, spelled PENDRY, and a biography of his brother spelled it Mary Pendri, but the marriage record itself as handwritten is spelled Pendroy). The father having been born in North Germany May 10,1805, a son of William Krohn, of Germany also.

William J. F. Krohn came to America about the time he was old enough to enter the militia, but remained only a short time when he returned to his native country and there finished his education. He was a man of fine education, conversing in five different languages. He married Mary Pendroy, who was born in Greene County Ohio, and to this marriage the following family of children were born.

The father (William J.F. Krohn) of this family passed out of life May 9, 1868, and the mother (Mary Mariah Pendroy) in 1847. She was a Quaker in her religious belief, and he was a member of the German Reformed Church. He was a Democrat in his political convictions until the late war, when he became a Douglas man, but later in life a Republican. His profession was that of a veterinary surgeon and in pursuit of it he traveled through 4 kingdoms. His memory of people and of places, as well as events, was wonderful and he was a most entertaining companion.

William F. Krohn was reared in the village of Albany, and early displayed business talent, from the age of 8 years taking care of himself. He engaged in driving cattle and did work often by the day and, and 1867 he and his brother John entered into a real estate transaction which proved the nucleus of his fortune.

Together, they purchased five lots in the town of Albany, and when the price advanced and became more valuable, they sold it, purchasing five acres of J. S. Fudge, himself a good businessman, paying one hundred dollars per acre, and sold this later to an advance of 20 percent. Buying then, close by, a tract of 80 acres, which from time they added to until now they own 726 acres, all of which is valuable land. In connection with their other interests they have been successful in stock raising, and now are considered very responsible and wealthy members of the community.

Until the marriage of the others, Miss Henrietta kept house and lived with them, but now she is presiding good genius in the home of the subject. She is one of the valued and efficient workers in the Methodist church. In his politics Mr. Krohn votes with the Republican Party.