JAMES A. TRIMBLE. Although he has not yet completed the ascent of the sunny side of the hill of life, this gentleman has risen to a position of considerable prominence in Curran Township, being one of those who reach out beyond the walls of their own home in advancing the public weal. Having determined to pursue the calling of a farmer, he has been energetic in prosecuting his work, ever ready to take advantage of new ideas which, after due consideration, promise to be beneficial. He is now located on section 26, and is operating one hundred and fifty acres of good land, dividing his attention between general farming and stock raising.

Mr. Trimble was born in Curran Township July 27, 1846, reared on a farm and educated in the district schools. His parents, George and Lydia (Shumate) Trimble, are represented in this volume and to their sketch we refer the reader for the ancestral history. Our subject began his personal career when he reached his majority, by renting land from his father. He carried out the theoretical knowledge which he had gained and made good use of the practical experience which had befallen him as an inmate of his father's household, reaping a due reward for his labors. In the fall of 1870, he located where he is now residing.

The bride of Mr. Trimble was Miss Mary A. Barbre, a daughter of William Barbre, whose history may be found on another page in this ALBUM. She was born in Curran Township, was well educated in the public schools, and under careful home training developed graces of character and acquired a knowledge of household affairs which make her a pleasing and capable companion. The marriage rites of Mr. and Mrs. Trimble were solemnized October 13, 1870. Their home is brightened by the presence of an interesting group of children, named respectively: Lucy Jane, Thomas Oscar, George William and Martha Alice.

During the past six years Mr. Trimble has been serving as School Director, and he now holds the position of Township School Trustee. To him is due the organization of the Farmers' Mutual Benefit Association, in Curran. He engaged a speaker and set the time for a meeting, which resulted in the founding of a lodge, of which he is now treasurer. He also belongs to the Anti-Horse-Thief Association, with headquarters in Chatham. In fact he is interested in whatever is brought before the public as advantageous, particularly to the agricultural class. His political adherence is given to the Democratic party, and his religious belief is that expounded in the Christian Church.