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| Philer Loop, farmer and lumberman, sec 19, Deerfield Tp., was born in Pennsylvania Dec. 16, 1828. His parents, R. and Mary A. (Dikeman) Loop, were also natives of the Keystone State, where they passed their entire lives. At the age of 36 Mr. Loop came to Newaygo County and was engaged two years in lumbering, and was in the employ of Nelson Higbee as a farm manager 11 years. On the termination of his service in that capacity he bought 160 acres of land, with 100 under tillage. The additional purchase of 80 acres adjoining has given him a farm of 240 acres, a fine place and under skilled management. Mr. Loop was married in the State of New York, July 23, 1853, to Emmeline M., daughter of James and Betsey (Loop) Drake. The parents of Mrs.Loop were native of New York, who removed to Pennsylvania in 1857, where they have since continued to reside. Mrs. Loop was born in New York July 12, 1837, and lived with her parents until she was married. Only one of three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Loop survive, Enoch A., born March 8, 1875, Guy A., born Feb.27, 1878, and died, July 28, 1880. Another child died in infancy. Mr. Loop is an adherent of the Democratic Party. |