Shelby L. Zaring, a farmer and citizen of White River Township, was born in this township, July 24, 1866, and is the son John S. and Jemima J. Zaring, whose sketches appear above. He was raised on a farm and received a fair common school education graduating from the graded school of White River Township. He remained under the parental roof up to the age of twenty-one, and December 11, 1887, was united in marriage with Clara E. Stone, daughter of Calvin S. and Amanda C. (Varner) Stone. Her father was born in Switzerland County, Ind., July 2, 1847, and died here October 28, 1875. The mother was born in Ohio in 1846. Mrs. Zaring is their oldest child, and was born in Pleasant Township, this county, June 21, 1871. After Mr. Zaring’s marriage, he settled down in life, and took up the occupation of farming. Mr. Zaring is a progressive man. Mrs. Zaring is a member of the United Brethren Church. In politics, he is a democrat.