History of Greene County, Pennsylvania

W. B. ORNDOFF, farmer and stock-raiser, Oak Forest, Penn., one of the substantial and industrious farmers of Center Township, was born in this county, January 15, 1837. He is a son of William and Salome (Wisecarver) Orndoff, who departed this life in 1885. William B. was united in marriage, September 12, 1868, with Mary E. Scott, who was born in Greene County, September 22, 1844. She is a daughter of John and Charlotte Scott (nee Mason), both natives of this county and residents of Jackson Township. Mr. and Mrs. Orndoff are the parents of five children—Bertha, Orvil D., Judson H., John D. and Hersey. Mr. Orndoff has been engaged in farming for many years, and owns 338 acres of land in Center Township. In politics he is a Republican, and has served on the school board in his township.

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Samuel P. Bates

Nelson, Rishforth & Co., Chicago. 1888

Transcribed by Annette Bame Peebles

The Greene County, Pennsylvania Biographies Project – http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~arkbios/Greene/index.html.

Date of Transcription: 12 June 2007