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Herbert French willed his home and all of his grounds to the City of Cincinnati for park purposes.   Now known as French Park, it constitutes the second-largest park in the Cincinnati Park system.  He was a very kind and generous person who, actively and financially, supported many educational, musical, and other civic and philanthropic organizations.  His beautiful home, built on a high point overlooking the creek that flows through the property, is now the centerpiece of the Park.  He loved animals and built a dog cemetery on the bank of the creek.

Roy G. Elliott is an important name to remember in the history of the creation and organization of the Village.  Amberley's first Mayor, Elliott lived on Ridge Road.    He was president of Gibson Greetings, Inc., the card company formerly located on Section Road in Amberley.  A friendly man and a good neighbor, he was active in civic affairs.  He raised prize horses, which he entered in competitions.

Charles Bird, another member of the founding Committee, served without compensation as the first Chief of Amberley's Police/Fire Department. 

Roland Rodgers, the first Clerk of Amberley, operated the Rodgers Fruit Farm at Ridge and Galbraith Roads, where the Adath Israel Synagogue is now located

Delaney Martin operated the Aracoma Horse Farm on a large tract of land on the north side of Section Road -west of Ridge Road- where he maintained riding stables, an oval track, and riding trails in the wooded part of the farm. Riding lessons were available.