ROBERT F. WOTRING, a blacksmith of North Whitehall Township, was born in that district, March 16, 1870. He learned the trade of a blacksmith at the age of twenty years and has followed it ever since. He was associated with Lewis Frantz and on Dec. 11. 1898, erected his present shop, which is situated on the main road from Neffs to Ballietsville and where he is located for twenty-two years. He resides near Neffs. He is a Democrat in politics and served as constable for nine years. He is a member of the Reformed church at Unionville, where he holds the office of deacon and since 1912 holds the office of treasurer. He is also a member of I.O.O.F. and Jordan Lodge No. 192, and passed through all the chairs.

In October, 1894, he was married to Ida T. Bittner, daughter of Aaron and Louisa (Friebolin) Bittner. They had a daughter, Florence G., who died in her twelfth year.