JOHN F. CASHDOLLAR was born in Cranberry township, now Adams township, Butler county, January 19, 1835, and was reared and educated in his native township. He was married December 16, 1858, to Catherine BEERS, a daughter of James BEERS, of Adams township. They are the parents of eleven children, as follows: Jane, wife of Frederick McNEAL; Samuel J., deceased; Margaret E., wife of John B. HILL; James M.; William O., deceased; Elizabeth B., wife of Harvey MILLER; Robert F., deceased; Charles A.; Albert C.; David R., and Walter F. Mr. CASHDOLLAR and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church, in which he is a trustee. In politics, he is a Democrat; was elected county auditor in 1878, and filled that office for three years. He takes and active interest in educational matters, and has served as school director.