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GREENE COUNTY
BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCHES

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP JACKSON TOWNSHIP STOCKTON TOWNSHIP

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP  BEECH CREEK TOWNSHIP FAIRPLAY TOWNSHIP CASS TOWNSHIP

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP WRIGHT TOWNSHIP

GRANT TOWNSHIP CENTER TOWNSHIP SMITH TOWNSHIP

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.

JOHN D. ALEXANDER, State's Attorney for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, was born in Bloomington, Ind., February 6, 1839, and came with his parents, William and Martha L. (Dunn) Alexander, to Greene County in 1843, where he was raised to manhood. William Alexander was a physician, which profession engaged his attention until his retirement from active life in 1867, after which he removed from the eastern part of the county to Bloomfield, where he died in 18'74 aged seventy-seven years. His widow died in 1883, aged eighty-seven years. Both were natives of Kentucky, but their parents were from the Old Dominion. John D., after receiving the benefits to be derived from the common schools, entered the classical course of the State -University. graduating in 1861. August 18, 1862, he enlisted as private in Company E, Ninety-seventh Indiana Volunteers, and on the company's organization was appointed Orderly Sergeant. In February, 1863, he was advanced to Second Lieutenant, and December 15, 1864, was promoted to the Captaincy of Company D, Ninety-seventh Regiment. In April, 1865, Gen. Logan appointed him Acting Assistant Inspector General of the Second Brigade, First Division, Fifteenth Army Corps, which remained his official duties until being mustered out of service June 9, 1865. Capt. Alexander was a participant in the battles of Vicksburg, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Griswoldville, Ga., Savannah, Columbia and Bentonville. After the war, he took a six months' course at the Law Department of the Michigan State 'University, subsequently practicing his profession one year at Bedford, and the remainder of the time being engaged in a like pursuit at Bloomfield. In 1880, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, and in 1882 re-elected to this position, the State Legislature of 1882-83 changing the circuit to the Fourteenth. Capt. Alexander is a Republican in politics, and at present is a member of the law firm of Alexander & Letsinger.

S. W. AXTELL, Superintendent of the schools of Greene County, is one of three surviving children in a family of five born to George R. and Amanda (Farnham) Axtell, appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere in this work. The genealogy of this family is traced back in England as early as 1535, to one John Akstyle, a member of a religious order in Hertfordshire. Thomas Axtell, baptized at Berkhamstead, England, January 26, 1619, was undoubtedly the progenitor of the name in the
United States. The following are the names of the heads of the different families in a direct line of descent from the Axtell last mentioned, together with their 'respective births: Henry, born in 1641; Daniel, 1673; Thomas, 1727; Thomas, 1750; Thomas, 1797; George R., May 10, 1825. The last on this list is the father of the subject of this memoir, and is a prosperous farmer of Beech Creek Township. S. W. Axtell was born in Knox County, Ohio, June 17, 1850, and when six years old removed with his parents to Greene County, Ind., locating in Beech Creek Township, where he was raised, and largely educated. After attending the best schools afforded in the county, he entered the State University the term of 1871-72, and in July, 1874, graduated from the law department of that institution. The same month of his graduation, he located for the practice of his profession in Bloomfield, and has ever since resided here, being at present a member of the well-known legal firm of Pickens, Axtell & Moffett. For several years Mr. Axtell has been at work perfecting a complete set of abstracts of title for lands in Greene County, and is now prepared to furnish anything in his line. He is a Democrat, and in 1876 was elected County Superintendent, which position he has ever since held, making one of the best Superintendents the county ever had. Through many obstacles and against the advice of older heads, he undertook the system of grading the schools of the county, and has made it a flattering success. In a like manner, he was successful in. perfecting the graduation system, which he claims is not a fabric woven in the loom of fancy, but a complete system of common-sense plans. Mr. Axtell, at one time, was the candidate of his party for State's Attorney, but owing to a Republican majority in -the district, suffered defeat. His marriage with Miss Mary J. Gray was solemnized February 16, 1861, and by her is the father of this family: Aden F., deceased, G. W., Ilie M., Casper B., Edna M. and Nita Vera. The parents are members of the Christian Church.

G. W. BEARD, editor of the Bloomfield News, is a native of the Hoosier State, born December 28, 1836, in Harrison County. He was one of six sons and two daughters born to the marriage of Jesse Beard and Charlotte Bullock, who were natives respectively of Virginia and Georgia, and of Irish-Scotch descent. G. W. was raised in his native, county to manhood, receiving the greater part of his education from the common schools, and when about sixteen years old was apprenticed to the printer's trade on the Western Argus, of Corydon. For eight years, he was employed on the mechanical part of this periodical, then became editor and proprietor, continuing as such until the breaking-out of the rebellion. August 22, 1861, he enrolled his name as a private in Company B, Third Indiana Cavalry, and was an active participant in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness and numerous other engagements, amounting in all to 120. May 11, 1864, while on Sheridan's raid to Richmond, he received a severe grape-shot wound in the left hip. September 7, 1864, he was honorably discharged from the service, wearing, as a mark of honor, a Sergeant's chevron. For one season, Mr. Beard farmed in Lawrence County; then engaged in mercantile business in Greene County, which he continued until 1874, afterward farming five years or thereabouts. Since 1879, he has resided in Bloomfield, engaged in journalism. Miss Angie Broaddus became his wife on the 8th of February, 1864, and to their union have been born six children—Lena, Broaddus, Jennie, Stannard, Daisy and Georgia. The mother is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr
Beard is one of the prominent Republicans of the county, and through the News is doing valuable work for his party. He issues a bright, attractive paper weekly, filled with able editorials and spicy local news, which is fast becoming the weekly visitor of all the better families of Greene County.

EVAN A. BONHAM, Sheriff of Greene County and a native of Wright Township, was born June 10, 1852, and is a son of David Bonham, appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere in this work. After receiving a preliminary education in his native township, Evan A. 'attended the seminary at Sullivan one year, then, in company with a brother, William A., took an extended trip through the West and Southwest. In 1871, he entered Judsonian University, in White County, Ark., his brother the same year purchasing forty acres of land there for the purpose of embarking in fruit-raising. William A. is yet residing there, and operates a farm of 170 acres, 110 of which are devoted exclusively to fruit raising. In 1872, Evan A. returned to Greene County and embarked in saw-milling and farming in Wright and Stockton Townships. In 18'74 and a part of 1875, he was an attendant at Franklin College, but in 1876 was a student at the Newbury Normal School, where he prepared for the teacher's profession. The latter occupation served to engage his attention for six years, and during Mr. Bonham's pedagogical career, he met with deserved success. April 27, 1871, he was married to Miss Winnie E. Hicks, a native of Iowa, and a teacher of five years' experience in Greene County, and one son has blessed their union—Leon J., born October 28, 1881. Mr. Bonham is a Republican in politics, a member of the Baptist Church—as is also Mrs. Bonham—and is one of the best Sheriffs ever Greene County had. He was elected to this office in 1882, and is filling its requirements to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.

DAVID BUTCHER, deceased, ex-Treasurer of Greene County, was one of eight children born to Richard and Rebecca (Boruff) Butcher. His father dying when he was eleven years old, the burden in caring for the family fell on his shoulders, and at this critical period he embarked in his struggle for a home and an honored name. He was enabled to secure only a limited schooling, but by diligence in after years secured a good, practical education. On leaving the farm, he went to Bloomington, there learning wagon-making, and in 1850 married Carrie Finley, who bore him two children, only one—David F.—yet living. In 1854, the mother died, after which Mr. Butcher moved to Sullivan and worked at his trade until his removal to Bloomfield in 1856. At this place, he embarked in the drug trade, at which ho continued until he sold out to enter upon the4luties of County Treasurer, to which position he had been duly elected, 'awl after one term of two years he was re-elected, serving in all four years. Mr. Butcher was an honest citizen, an obliging neighbor. and a loving husband and father. He was well. known and universally respected for his many sterling qualities, his pureness of heart and simplicity of manners. Ho was twice married, his widow having been Mina V. Hopkins, a native of Ireland, by whom he was the father of three children—John V. (deceased), Stella and Cora. Mr., Butcher was a member of the Christian Church and the Masonic fraternity, and a Democrat in polities.

SAMUEL R. CAVINS was born in Green County, Ky., in .1702. Before he was of age, he went to Vincennes, and remained there several years. While at Vincennes, he went on a hunting excursion (about the year 1813) up White River, and the party landed in Greene County, just above the mouth of `Richland Creek, near the old Indian graveyard. After that he returned to Kentucky. In 1814, he entered the army as a substitute, and served under Gen. Jackson, at the battle of New Orleans. In 1822, he returned to Indiana again, and settled in Monroe County, near Harmony. In 1825, he moved to Lawrence County, near Springville. He moved to Greene County in 182'7, and settled on Indian Creek, near Owensburg. In the year 1833, he settled on a farm in Richland Township, adjoining the farm of David Heaton. In 1835, he moved to Bloomfield, and resided there until his death, which was in 1864. In 1828, he was elected Associate Judge of the Circuit Court, and held the office until 1834, when he resigned. He was Assessor for the east side of White River for the year 1831. In 1835, he was elected Clerk, and entered upon the duties of the office in 1835, and held. the office continuously until 1855. He raised nine children to be grown, and had several to die in infancy. He was well known throughout the county for his hospitality and liberality, and especially remembered for the numerous instances .'n which he befriended the poor. Though well advanced in years at the tawe of the last war; there was no man in the county, of any age more active or loyal. He was Draft Commissioner, and was so energetic that more than once was in imminent danger of serious personal injury. His portrait will be found in this volume.

COL. ADEN G. CAVINS was born in Lawrence County, Ind., October 24, 1827, and is a son of Samuel R. Cavins. He received in youth only such schooling as was obtainable at that early day, and his literary education was completed with three years' instruction at Asbury University. He afterward read law, and graduated from the Law Department of the State University in 1840. He then practiced his profession in Bloomfield until 1858, when he removed to Nebraska City, Neb., remaining there two years, and representing his locality in the Lower House of the Legislature. In 1861, he returned to Greene County, the same year recruiting a company for the Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned Captain of Company E in November of the same year. Capt. Cavins was with Pope on his expedition to New Madrid in the spring of 1862, and after the evacuation of Island No. 10 went with his regiment to Pittsburg Landing, and was present at the siege of Corinth. For distinguished services, Gov. Morton in 1862 commissioned him Major of the Ninety-seventh Indiana Volunteers, and while at Holly Springs in December of the same year, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of his regiment. After participating in the siege of Vicksburg, he was in the engagement at Jackson, Miss., where his horse was killed by a cannon ball from the enemy. Col. Cavins was actively engaged at, Mission Ridge, from whence his command moved to the relief of Burnside at Knoxville, which was one of the hardest campaigns of the rebellion. Succeeding this, he was an active participant in the battles of Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, and June 15, 1864, his command captured 700 of the enemy, including a large part of the Thirty-first Alabama Regiment, with field and staff officers. He led his regiment at Kenesaw Mountain. and at Atlanta his command again gained renown by capturing the Fifth Confederate Tennessee Regiment, which killed the gallant McPherson. Col. Cavins was also in the engagements at Ezra Chapel, on the right of Atlanta and Jonesboro. He remained in command of the Ninety-seventh from Goldsboro until its arrival at Washington City, where he was mustered out as Colonel. Since that time, he has b6Sn actively engaged in the practice of law at Bloomfield, standing second to none at the bar of Greene County. He is a stanch Republican, and in 1880 was Presidential Elector for the Second Congressional District. In 1851, he was married to Julia Taylor, who died in 1854, leaving two sons, only one (Edward) yet living. To his second marriage, with Matilda Livingston, eight children have been born—William L., Hugh L., Josephine, Lelia, Aden L., Francis L., Margaret, and Lee (deceased). Mrs. Cavins is a daughter of Hugh L. Livingston, a pioneer lawyer of Indiana, who was descended from an old and honored family.

COL. E. H. C. CAVINS, a native of Greene County, Ind., was born in Jackson Township April 16, 1832, and was raised to manhood in Bloomfield, where he acquired his early education. He afterward took.
two years' course at Asbury University, then read law with his brother, den G., and in 1853 graduated from the Law Department of the State University. He then began the practice of law in Bloomfield, and in 1858 served as a member of the State Legislature. In the spring of 1861, he recruited Company D; was mustered into service as Captain of this company, which went out as a part of the Fourteenth Indiana Volunteers. They were first under McClellan and Rosecrans in West Virginia, but in 1862 were with Gen. Shields in the Shenandoah Valley campaign and the battle of Winchester. They were then transferred to the Army of the Potomac, and became a part of the Second. Army Corps, which covered the retreat from the Peninsula and from second Bull Run. In August, 1862, Capt. Cavins was advanced to Major of the Fourteenth, and the fall of this year participated in the battle of Antietam, where he was wounded in the left hand, and shortly after which he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He commanded his regiment at Fredericksburg, and from the official reports the dead from the Fourteenth laid nearest the enemy's works. Chancellorsville and Gettysburg were the next important battles in which Col. Cavins was engaged, succeeded by Mórton's. Ford, where he commanded two regiments and where his horse was shot under him. Shortly after this, he returned to Indiana to recruit his regiment, and on reporting for duty at Washington was assigned command of a provisional brigade, detached from the Army of the Potomac, of which he continued in command during the remainder of his term of service, which culminated in the battle of Cold Harbor. In 1864, he was commissioned Colonel, and June 20, 1864, received his final discharge. He was then made Adjutant General for the Southern Division of the State, under Gen. Hughes, and served as such during the remainder of the war. During the rebellion, Col. Cavins participated in over fifty pitched battles and skirmishes. Since then, he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession at Bloomfield, where he has attained a prominent position at the bar of Greene County. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, a Republican, and a Royal Arch Mason. To his marriage with Miss Ann M. Downing, solemnized October 23, 1855, four children have been born—Samuel R., Carrie Belle, Ida L. and Susie F. The mother was born in March, 1836, in Greene County, and is a daughter of the old pioneer, Alexander Downing.

JOHN J. CLIFFT, a native of Kentucky, born February 22, 1837, is one of seven children, born to Thomas and Melinda (Jones), Clifft, natives respectively of Tennessee and Kentucky, and maternally of Dutch descent. The family removed to Monroe County, Ind., in 1838, and settled near the Greene County line, making these two counties their home until the death of Thomas Clifft, in the latter county, May 18, 1861, aged fifty-nine years. His widow afterward married a Mr. Clark, and died in Illinois in about 1874. John J. Clifft was raised a farmer; receiving but limited advantages, and on attaining his majority started in life for himself. During the holidays of 1861 and 1862, he enlisted as a private in Company B, Sixtieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, the first battle of his company being Munfordville, where the greater part of the. Sixtieth Regiment was captured by Gen. Morgan's command. At the time of this battle, Mr. Clifft was sick at the Louisville hospital with typhoid fever and consequently escaped capture. He was an active participant in the battle of Walnut Hills before the siege of Vicksburg, and all through this remarkable siege, being wounded June 3, 1863, in the left shoulder, from the effects.of which he is yet a sufferer. He was next in the engagement at Grand Coteau Prairie, where he received his second wound, which was much more severe than the former one, it being through the right shoulder and side, leaving a gaping and terribly lacerated wound. Not receiving immediate attention and being unable to help himself, his wound attracted flies in abundance, and erelong it was swarming with maggots. For about four weeks he was in the hospital; then, although not really able to do so, rejoined his regiment and remained in active service until his discharge in April, 1865. After the war, he farmed and worked at the stone-mason's trade in Greene County until July, 1883, when he came to Mineral City, and in partnership with R. Haywood started a general store which they have since continued. Mr. Clifft is a member of the National party, the I. O. 0. F.; and was married in 1867, to Rhoda Arm Minks, by whom he is the father of six children: Mary E., Ida M.(deceased), Nora A., William L., James W. and Thursia J.
 

DR. S. C. CRAVENS, the oldest established physician of Bloomfield, was born in Jefferson County, Ind., January 3, 1839, and is descended from English and Irish ancestors, his parents being John C. and Nancy M. Cravens. His early education was obtained at Hanover, and in 1861 came to Greene County and began teaching school in Daviess County, at the same time devoting his spare hours to the study of medicine. In 1863, he continued these studies under the direction of Dr. J. N. Conley, and the session of 1863 and 1864 attended Rush Medical College at Chicago, after which he was associated in the practice of his profession with his preceptor. The term of 1865 and 1866, he returned to Rush College and graduated, and for one year, beginning in February, 1869, he was in partnership with Dr. Gray. In 1870, he took a course of instruction at Long Island College Hospital, New York, receiving the ad eundem degree, and has ever since been intimately connected with the medical history of Greene County. For a time, he was associated with his brother, Dr. T. A. Cravens, but in 1881 this connection was severed, and the same year our subject took a post-graduate course at Rush; since then he has been practicing in partnership with Dr. Rankin, and this firm ranks among the first practitioners of the county. Dr. Cravens is an enterprising and esteemed citizen, and is connected With some of the leading organizations of Bloomfield. He was married to Mary L. Routt, in 1866, and they are the parents of four living children.

R. E. EVELEIGH, Postmaster and druggist, is a native of Bloomfield, born August 31, 1848. After attending the public schools of hisnative town, he entered the scientific course of the State University in 1867, graduating in 1869. For a period, he was employed in clerking, but in October, 1-875, he embarked in business on his own responsibility in Bloomfield, with a stock of drugs and books valued at about $1,000. He has ever since continued this line of business, and owing to his increase in trade has been enabled to establish one of the most successful mercantile houses in Bloomfield. At present, his stock consists of upward of $5,000 worth of drugs and books, and his annual sales will reach about $15,000. Mr. Eveleigh is a member of the fraternity of Odd Follows, is a Republican in politics, and in October, 1875, was appointed Postmaster at Bloomfield, a position he yet occupies.

A. J. FAUCETT was born in Orange County, N. C., October 31, 1816, and when eighteen years old removed with his parents, George and Elizabeth (Killion) Faucett, to Orange County, Ind., where the parents continued to reside until their respective deaths. Family tradition hath it that the name came originally from England,.but at the battle of the Boyne they became residents of Ireland, whence William Fausett (who spelled the family name with an " s "),.grandfather of A. J., emigrated to North Carolina during the eighteenth century. Being strongly opposed to slavery, led to the removal of the family of George Faucett to Indiana. A. J. Faucett received but little educational or other advantages, and his youthful days were passed bn a farm. November 1, 1838, he married Almira D. FelloWs, a daughter of Col. Levi Fellows, who settled in Greene County in 1819. In 1839, he and wife removed to the farm on which Mr. Faucett uow resides, and building a small frame house, began clearing and farming. When rebellion was threatening to overthrow our country in 1861, he assisted raising Company E, Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in which he became a private, and with which he remained until being honorably discharged at Goldsboro, N. C., in April, 1865. He was a participant in some of the hardest campaigns and most hotly contested battles of the rebellion, among the latter being New Madrid, Island No. 10, Corinth, Vicksburg, Mission Ridge, Savannah, Columbia and Bentonville, besides numerous minor skirmishes and engagements. He was commissioned First Lieutenant of Company E on the 6th of September, 1863, and owing to the Captain's resignation the fall of 1864, he commanded the company until the close of the war. Since then, Mr. Faucett has been engaged in farming and milling in Greene County. To his marriage was born this family: George W. (was a volunteer of Company D, Fourteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry; was wounded at the Wilderness, and died of this wound at Fredericksburg, Va.), Levi J., Theodore, Austin D., Mary J., Caroline E., Celestia, Hattie and Schuyler. Of the above, all are dead except Levi J. and Celestia. The mother died October 7, 1869. Mr. Faucett is a Master Mason, a Republican, and is the owner of 308 acres of good land in Richland Township.

LEVI J. FAUCETT, a progressive and self-made man of Greene County, was born in the township where he now resides July 27, 1843, and is a son of A. J. Fawcett. After receiving his preliminary education in the common schools, he completed his schooling with a three years' collegiate course. In 1869. he became his father's partner in saw milling; having purchased the old water saw and grist mill owned by Col. Fellows. In five years, this partnership was dissolved, Levi J. continuing two years longer, when, owing to injury to the property occasioned by high water be removed to Mineral City, where he erected an excellent steam saw mill, and for years conducted the largest lumber business of any mill in the county. In 1883, he removed his mill fixtures one-half mile west of Mineral City, where he has a new and commodious building built in the shape of a "T," the main building being 28x60 feet, and the other 28x72. The engine` room attached is 12x30 feet, in which is a 50-horsepower engine and boiler of the most improved kind. Besides his double circular saw, which has a capacity of 10,000 feet per day, he has five smaller rotary saws. This is, without exception, the best and most handily arranged saw mill in Greene County, giving employment to about fifteen men, and causing an annual trade of $10,000 to be transacted. Besides this property, Mr. Fancett owns 200 acres of land in Richland Township, and a part of the tract of land entered by his grandfather, Col. Levi Fellows. To his marriage with Susan V. Ashton October 25, 1871, six children have been born—Joseph A., Charles W., John M. (deceased), Wendell, Frank and Hattie A. (deceased). Mr. Faucett served six months in the late war as a private in Company C, One Hundred and Forty seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted in February, 1865, and was discharged the following July. In politics, he is a Republican, and be and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM HAINS, a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, was born January 16, 1842, and is the next youngest of seven children born to Daniel and Sarah (Foster) Hains. His father was a native of the "Keystone State," and a farmer by occupation, both of whom are now dead. William Hains was raised on his parents' farm, received but a common schooling in his youth, and August 15, 1862, enlisted as a private in the ranks of Company H, Ninety-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. If ever soldier deserved praise and honor for gallant and meritorious services, William Hains should not be forgotten in this respect. After leaving Camp Zanesville in October, 1862, his regiment started on the Cumberland campaign, their first important battle being at Stone Eiver. Succeeding this, Mr. Haim was a participant in the engagements of Murfreesboro to Tullahoma, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Resaca, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, besides various smaller battles; 8 o'clock P. M., on the 17th of June, 1864, after the rebel rifle pits bad been taken at Kenesaw Mountain, he was shot by a minie ball between the shoulder and elbow of the left arm, and after fourteen hours' waiting, his arm was amputated near the shoulder joint. His brother, Samuel -Haim, was wounded in the right elbow at this same battle. This effectually put an end to his further military career, and resulted in his discharge December 17, 1884. Mr. Haim returned to Ohio, farmed three years and was married May 5, 1865, to Mary J. Markley. They removed to Greene County, Ind., in 1868, and farmed until 1876, when they came to Bloomfield and embarked in merchandising. In two years, Mr. Hains sold out and operated a dray until the fall of 1883, when he established himself in the restaurant business, which he has since successfully continued. He is a stanch Republican, owns eighty acres of land in Taylor Township, besides town property; he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and parents of three children—Mary M., Agnes and Asbury.

J. J. HARDY, proprietor of the National House, was born in Brown County, Ky., February 6, 1823, and is one of five children born to Benjamin F. and Amy (Pedigo) Hardy. Benjamin F. was a native of Paris,France, and a Lieutentant in the British Army during the war of 1812. He was wounded at New Orleans, and at this battle succeeded in deserting and joining the American troops. He was a blacksmith by trade, and after the war settled in Barren County, Ky., where he married our subject's mother, who was a native of Virginia. In 1830, while returning from a neighbor's to whom he had sold a farm for $3,000, he was murdered and robbed. His widow and children moved to Mooresville, Ind., in 1832, in a four-horse wagon, afterward removing to Lawrence County, where Mrs. Hardy died in 1865. At ten years of age, J. J. Hardy began life's battle for himself. Until seventeen years old, he was clerking in Springville, after which he learned blacksmithing, and in 1844 settled at Point Commerce, where he remained two years working at his trade. In 1845, he married Frances M. Gainey, and in 1848 went io Bedford and worked at carriage and wagon making until 1862. In August of this year, he helped recruit Company G, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, of which he was made Commissary Sergeant. Mr. Hardy saw much hard service during the late war, and is credited with being a fearless soldier and a prudent officer. He was in the battles of Shelbyville, Alpine, Summerville, Chickamauga, Jonesboro, Chattanooga, Franklin and Nashville, besides numerous skirmishes and engagements. In September, 1864, he was examined by the Military Board and was commissioned Lieutenant of the Fifteenth United States Colored Troops by the President. Shortly after this, he took command of 200 independent scouts, and continued in command until being mustered out of service April 7, 1866, as brevet Major. Maj. Hardy was three times wounded, the worst of these being at Cedar Hill, Tenn., where he was shot through the neck, from the effects of which he is yet a sufferer. After the war, he embarked in the livery business at Bedford, but in July, 1868, came to Bloomfield, where he has since resided. In 18'74, he started in the livery business here, and two years later built his present stable. In 1881, he erected the National House, of which he is the present popular proprietor. By his first wife he was the father of one daughter—Laura E. In 1868, he was married to Mrs. Julia A. (Ferguson) Milam, to which, union is born one daughter--Jennie E. Mrs. Hardy was the widow of ex-County Clerk, John I. Milam, by whom she had four children, only one yet living—Mrs. Nettie Beaty.

JOHN L. HARREL, County "Auditor, was born in Richland Township, Greene County, Ind., February 8, 1842, and is one of three children born to James and Emily J. (Harrah) Harrel. Being left an orphan when a small boy, John L., lived with an aunt in Putnam County until he arrived to years of maturity. He became a private in Company D, Fiftieth Indiana Volunteers, on the 3d of October. 1861, and his first year's military experience consisted largely in doing guard duty. He was sick at Louisville at the time of his regiment's capture at Munfordville on the 17th of September, 1862, but he rejoined this exchanged regiment at Indianapolis in time to participate in the campaign along the M. & 0. R. R., and. the battle' at Parker's Cross Roads with Gen. Forrest. After guarding the M. & 0., and M. & C. Railways for a time. they were transferred to the department of the Arkansas, subsequently joining Gen. Steele in the campaign against and capture of Little Rock. Succeeding this, they were employed at guard duty near Lewisburg until March, 1864; then rejoined Steele, who, in conjunction with Gen. Banks, moved against Shreveport. On this expedition, Mr. Harrel was a participant in the engagements at Terre Noire Creek, Little Missouri, Prairie De Halese, Poison Springs and the–capture of Camden. Owing to Banks' defeat, they re. treated to Little Rock, and at the battle of Saline River Mr. Harrel was wounded in the left foot and taken prisoner. He remained in confinement at Tyler, Texas, until February 26,. 1865, when he was exchanged, and April 16, 1865, was mustered out of service. From this time until he assumed the duties of County Auditor, Mr. Harrel engaged in farming in his native township. He was elected in 1878, and in 1882 re-elected, and has proven an honest and efficient official. In 1866, his marriage with Margaret Williams was solemnized, and one son—James Elmer--has blessed their union. Mr. Harrel is a Republican, and owns a farm of 100 acres in Richland Township.

DANIEL B. HATFIELD, grocer, was born in Jackson Township, Greene County, Ind., May 1, 1838. His father, Mordica Hatfield, was a native of Campbell County. Tenn., born November 17, 1818, and was descended from Irish ancestors. Ale Hatfield, father of Mordica, together with his family, removed to Indiana in 1831, and was induced to locate in Greene County by reason of fine water facilities and an abundance of wild game. They settled in Jackson Township and occupied their time largely in hunting, becoming justly celebrated as hunters. In about 1844, Ale Hatfield died. Mordica married Millie Richardson when seventeen years old, and fourteen children blessed this union, all of whom were raised to maturity, Ten of these were daughters, six being twins, and the entire family are now married. The sons of Ale Hatfield, not receiving any schooling, were unable to read or write, but they all became honored and respected citizens, as have also their children. Mordica Hatfield was an ordained preacher of the Baptist Church for over twenty-five years. He died September 14, 1869, followed by his widow April 8, 1875. D. B. Hatfield was raised and educated in his native township. November 17, 1859, he married Miss Rachel Burcham, who died May 15, 1873, leaving four children, the following three—Wesley M., Laura E. and Serepta M.—yet living, and John L., deceased. Mr. Hatfield enlisted August 16, 1862, in Company G, Ninety-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, served three years, during the war participating in all the battles from Buzzard's Roost to Atlanta, at the latter place being wounded by a minie ball in the right thigh. After recovering from this wound, he was transferred to Rock Island, and detailed on guard duty where he remained until discharged July 16, 1865. He then came home, farmed four years, and in 1870 entered upon the duties of County Recorder, having been elected the preceding year. After serving four years he was re-elected, serving in all eight years. For two years he practiced law but since that time has been engaged in merchandising. He married his first wife's sister. Violet Burcham, October 1, 1873, to which union three children were born—Onias, Daniel B. and Mary V., all deceased. The mother died March 24, 1878. Mr. Hatfield married Marie H. Alexander June 9, 1878, by whom he is the father of two sons—Thomas R. and Alexander H. He is a Democrat, a member of. the F. & A. M., and a non-affiliating member of the I. 0. 0. F.

D. M. HILDEBRAND, a native of the "Keystone State," was born in the year 1824, a son of Michael and Christina (Harsh) Hildebrand. His early years were passed in assisting his parents on the home farm and attending subscription schools, such as were common at that period.' In 1845, his union with Miss Margaret Keys was solemnized, and the following named of the seven children born to them are yet living: Henry vir Ira A, James Br.' Mc., Louella and Carrie E. Mr. Hildebrand came to Greene County, Ind„ in 1882, purchased the farm of Dr. H. V. Nor-yell, in Richland Township, and has since resided here, where he has won the respect and esteem of his fellow-men. His eldest son purchased the Richland Flouring Mills on Richland Creek, and is now producing an excellent quality of flour, which meets the approbation of those who patronize the mill. Although but a recent corner to Greene County, Mr. Hildebrand is taking an active part in the welfare of his adopted county. In politics, he is Democratic, and both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HENRY C. HILL (deceased), son of John and Jane (Johnson) Hill, was born in Greene County, Ind., December 13, 1834, and was always a resident of his native county. He received a liberal literary education, read law with William Mack, now of Terre Haute, and after his graduation from the. Law Department of the State University in 1859, formed a partnership with his preceptor and embarked in the practice of his profession. He was a man of keen discernment, possessed of superior qualifications for his profession, but in the midst of a successful career was compelled to relinquish active pursuits by reason of ill-health, which culminated in his death May 4, 1865. Mr. Hill was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a Democrat, and for some time held the office of County School Examiner. His father migrated from North Carolina to Greene County at an early day, and became one of our early pioneers. June 25, 1861, witnessed the marriage of Henry C. Hill and Miss Emma Ritter. Mrs. Hill is yet living in Greene County, where she was born, raised and has always resided.

MARION HINDMAN (deceased.) was born in Dubois County, Ind., October 20, 1840, the eldest of six children born to John B. and Maria (McDonald) Hindman,who were of Irish extraction. When a small boy, he came with his parents to Greene County, where he received a fair education. He began reading medicine, but on the news of the fall of Sumter relinquished his previous intentions, and October 12, 1861, enlisted in Company I, Forty-first Indiana Reg. (Cay.) He was a faithful and fearless soldier, and a participant in some of the hardest campaigns of the late war. He was honorably 'discharged October 4, 1864, then returned to Greene County and embarked in the drug trade at Newberry; afterward the dry goods business; but in 1875 sold out and began dealing in stock. He was married, July 4, 1867, to Miss Margaret E. Slinkard, two children being the blessing of their union—Laura A. and Frank M. Mr. Hindman was a man of push and energy, as well as one of the county's most valued citizens. He assisted liberally in the advancement of all laudable public measures, and by industry had accumulated a comfortable income. Although a member of no church, he was a Christian in the fullest sense of the word and his death, November 5, 1878, was universally regretted. Mrs. Hindman moved to Bloomfield with her children in 1879, where she has since resided.
T. D. HUFF, one of the oldest established merchants of Bloomfield, was born in Washington County, Ind., March 14, 1817, and is a son of Stephen and Elizabeth Huff, natives respectively of West Virginia and Kentucky. He received but a common education, taught school for some time, and when twenty-two years old began mercantile life in Martinsburg, which he continued until 1864. In February of that year,he openeu general store on the northeast corner of the square in Bloomfield, with a $3,000 stock of goods, but in 1868 he removed to the north side, where he continued selling goods until his removal to his present location in 1878. In 1877, he began the erection of his brick business block, which was completed the year following at a cost of $5, 500. Mr. Huff has been one of the most successful and reliable merchants ever in Bloomfield, and by his own energy and industry has accumulated a corafortable fortune. He owns one dry goods store, one grocery and provision store, and a two-thirds interest in the hardware store of Huff & Rankin in Bloomfield. His capital invested in merchandising in the town amounts to $20,000. and he yearly transacts a business of about $65,000. Mr. Huff is a Republican, and to his marriage with Caroline Andrews, which was consummated in September, 1850, five children have been born. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HARVEY W. LETSINGER, son of Lewis P. and Margaret (Thorlton) Letsinger, was born in Wright Township, Greene Co., Ind., May 24, 1849. His parents were natives of Tennessee and emigrated North to Indiana at a very early period in the history of the Hoosier State, iodating first in Clay County, but afterward removing to Wright Township, this county, where Mr. Letsinger died in February, 1878. On first coming to this locality, the country was yet in its infancy,. and Mr. Letsinger obtained his land by entering it from the Government. Being a pioneer and inured to the hardships of pioneer life, he would leave his sons to look after the farm at home while he would take contracts for clearing, and with the proceeds derived from his labors invest in more land, so that he became one of the large land owners of the township. Hunting was his favorite pastime, and during his leisure hours would spend the time with his gun, and rarely return without abundant proof of his skill as a marksman. He was a leading spirit in the Methodist Church, and although a man of quiet and retiring disposition, was decisive in his views on all the leading topics of the day. He first became a member of the Whig party in politics, but in 1856 joined the Republicans, with whom he ever afterward worked in harmony. Six of his sons went to battle with the right during the rebellion, three of whom found. soldiers' graves in Southern soil, two dying of wounds and one of disease. Three sons-in-law fought for their country's flag in this war, and two never fully recovered from its effects but have joined those on their final march. Harvey W. Letsinger is the youngest of this family, numbering in all thirteen children, seven of whom are yet living. He is of German-Irish descent; was raised on the home farm, secured an academical education, and for seven terms was engaged in teaching school. The fall of 1873, he entered the Law Department of the State University, graduating in 1875, and in March of the succeeding year associating himself in partnership in the practice of his profession with Capt. J. D. Alexander. In politics, Mr. Letsinger is a Republican and has served as Deputy County Treasurer and Assistant State's Attorney. Miss Mary Cushman became his wife December 24, 1879, and they are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the parents of one son—Reed A.

HOWARD R. LOWDER, M. D., was born in Lawrence County, Ind., February 14, 1845. He is a son of Milton Lowder, and grandson of Ralph Lowder, the latter locating in Lawrence County in 1814, when their nearest neighbor lived ten, miles away, and where the former's birth occurred in 1819. Milton married Anna Storm, who was born in Greene County in 1818, whose father served the colonies eight years in their struggle for independence, and both the Lowder and Storm families are among the earliest pioneers of Southern Indiana. Howard R. Lowder is one of the successful physicians of Greene County. At an early age, he entered the State University, but did not complete the Sophomore year until 1868. August 25, 1861, being then only sixteen years old, he enlisted in Company F, Forty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry; served nearly three years as a private, but on the re-organization of the regiment was made First Sergeant, and November 19, 1864, was promoted to First Lieutenant and Adjutant. He served in this capacity until being mustered out of service June 16, 1865. He was an active factor in the battles of New Madrid, Ruddle's Point, surrender of Memphis, Fort Pemberton, Helena, Missouri River and Jenkins' Ferry. In 1871, be began the study of medicine, teaching school during the time to defray expenses. Previous to his graduation from the Indiana Medical College in February, 1875, Dr. Lowder practiced at Harrodsburg and Parke. In 1875, he located in Bloomfield, where he has the confidence and esteem of the citizens. April 6, 1865, he married Miss F. J. Kissell, and to them four children have been born, only two yet living. Dr. Lowder is a Republican and a Royal Arch Mason.

JOHN MILLER, JR. , a native of Lebanon County, Penn., and one of the present Commissioners of Greene County was born October 10, 1830. The year succeeding his birth, his parents, John and Elnora (Imboden) Miller, moved to Wayne County, Ohio, where he was reared and educated. John Miller, Sr., pursued his trade of blacksmith after going to the Buckeye State, and also farmed to some extent, having purchased a tract of land from his limited means. In order to obtain more land at a low price, he and family removed to Indiana in 1850, purchasing 240 acres in Richland Township, Greene County, paying for the same $2,000. Mrs. Miller died October 3, 1865, and Mr. Miller married for his second wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Barton) Osborn, with whom he lives, a retired life near Bloomfield. John Miller, Jr., is one of the following-named children: Henry, Maria, John, Catharine, Elizabeth, Leah, Caroline, David and Polly. At twenty-two years of age, he began doing for himself, and September 23, 1852, Miss Sarah R. Miller became his wife. Their union has been fruitful in the birth of thirteen children---2Samuel H. (deceased), David N., John P. and Jacob M. (twins, deceased), William C. P., Hannah E., Tabitha E., Mary Belle, Oliver P., Susan M., an infant that died unnamed, Daisy D. and -Ethlene W. Two of the above are married, namely, Daniel N. to Florence R. Mattox, and Hannah E. to Henry Switz. Mrs. Miller is a native of Cumberland County, Penn., born March 15, 1832, a daughter of Rev. Samuel N. and Hannah (Phillips) Miller, who became residents of Greene County in 1850. John Miller, Jr., is one of the leading and substantial men of the county. He began life a poor boy, and by hard work, economy and good management has secured a competency. He owns a large and valuable farm of 645 acres, and besides carrying on farming in its various branches, deals largely in stock. In politics, he advocates the principles of the Republican party, and as a member of this organization was elected one of the Commissioners of the county in 1882. He and wife are members of the Church of God.

WILLIAM M. MOSS, editor and proprietor of the.Blooratield Perriocrat, is a native of this county, born in Stockton Township March 22,1852. His grandfather, Aquilla Moss, was a native of the Old Dominion, but removed,,to Kentucky at an early day; from there to Ohio, and later to Washington County, Ind. In 1827, he removed to Greene County, where he ever afterward resided; he served in the war between the United States and Mexico; was the father of ten sons and two daughters, one son being Daniel H. Moss, father of William M.Daniel H., was married to Mary A. Mayfield, and two of their four chilciren are now living; William M: Moss, was raised in his native township and completed his literary schooling with two years' study at Farmersburg, in Ascension Seminary He afterward graduated at the Normal and Commercial Institute in Sullivan, and when nineteen years old began doing for himself. For ten years, beginning in 1870, he followed school teaching, and from 1876 to 1880 was Principal of Excelsior Seminary, in Vigo County. In June, 1880, he purchased the Bloomfield Democrat, and has since conducted one of the best county papers in Southern Indiana. Mr. Moss is a member of the F. & A. M., the K. of H., and in politics is an unswerving Democrat. He was married to Miss Hannah C., Scott, a native of Vermillion County, August 24, 1876, and they are parents of four children--Claude S. and Clyde, living; and Ada Blanche and Tardette, deceased.

T. C. MURRAY, manufacturer and dealer in boots and shoes, was born in Louisville, Ky., June 22, 1854, and is one of only two children living, in a family of ten, born to Dennis and Margaret (Coughlan) Mur- ray. His parents were natives respectively of Counties' Wexford and Cork, Ireland; were married at Manchester, England, in 1842, and four years after this event set sail for the United States. Mrs. Murray died in 187'7, but Mr. Murray has since re-married and resides at Bloomfield, working at shoe-making. T. C. Murray removed with his parents to Bloomington, Ind.. when two years old, and from there to Brown County, in 1857. He received only ordinary schooling advantages in youth, and when yet a boy learned the boot and shoe business of his father. He came with the . family to Bloomfield in 1874, and on the 11th of June, 1876, the nuptial ceremony of his union with Miss Matilda Doyle, was solemnized. Mrs. Murray bore her husband a family of four children—Sadie, Mary E., Dennis E. (deceased), and J. W.—but being afflicted with consumption bore her sufferings uncomplainingly, and finally gave up this life for the better one in the year 1883. Mr. Murray is among the enterprising young men of Bloomfield, and by strict attention to business and doing first-class work, has an established trade which requires his entire attention, and which he justly merits. In politics, he advocates the principles of the national Democratic party, and he is the present V. G. of Bloomfield Lodge, No. 457, I. 0. 0. F. He is a member of the Christian Church as was also Mrs. Murray.

HENRY T. NEAL, ex-Treasurer of Greene County, is a native of Clay County, Ind., born December 5, 1843, and is a son of Mahlon and Mary A. (Love) Neal, natives respectively of Ohio and Pennsylvania, and of Irish descent. The family settled in Clay County, Ind., in about 1838, where Mahlon Neal is yet living. His wife, after bearing and raising eleven children to years of maturity, died June, 1878, and he married Nancy Shepherd for his last wife, and this lady bore him two children. Henry T. Neal was raised on the old homestead in Ma native county, where 'he received such advantages as only were obtainable at that day. August 12, 1862, he became a private in Company K, Eighty fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged May 28, 1865, with A Sergeant's chevrons. Mr. Neal's first military service was in Kentucky, but from here they were transferred to Nashville, Tenn., afterward participating in the battle of Fort Donnelson. After assisting in the errection of the forts on the river at Franklin Mr Neal was at the battle of the Thompson's Station, Tenn., where with the whole of Coburn's brigade, be was captured by Van Dorn's command. From Columbia, the prisoners were taken to Shelbyville, where for some time their rations were entirely corn. They were then paroled, sent to Tullahoma, thence to Chattanooga and Knoxville, at the latter place being shown the gallows erected for the followers of Brownlow. From here they were sent via Lynchburg and Danville to Libby Prison, where for about forty days Mr. Neal passed through all the horrors of Southern prison life during the war. He was exchanged at City Point and taken to Parole Camp at Camp Chase, where he remained until being allowed to rejoin his regiment. He was principally employed doing guard duty along the N. & C. R. R., until March, 1864, when he joined Sherman's army at Chattanooga, and participated in all its important battles and movements, including the march to the sea, the campaigi through the Carolinas, and the Grand Review at Washington. Since then, Mr. Neal has been engaged in various business call.. ings, his present occupation being buying grain and looking after his mining interests. In 1879, he entered the County Treasurer's office as Principal, having been elected the preceding fall, and in 1880 was reelected, serving four years in all. He is a Republican, a member of the F. & A M., and was married, in 1868, to Sarah E. Wboley, by whom he is the father of two children=-Elmer E. and Ella.

AMOS D. NEIDIGH, a native of the " Buckeye State," was born in 1850, and came with his parents, Peter and Rebecca (Deven) Neidigh, to Greene County, Ind., in 1852. He was here raised to manhood, received but an ordinary education, and when fifteen years old embarked. on life's voyage for himself. For a time he was engaged in stock-driving, but having a strong inclination for mechanical pursuits he learned blacksmithing, and has principally been engaged in engineering, blacksmithing and farming. He is one of the stirring men of his township, is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and F. & A. M., owns 160 acres of land in the county and is the present Real Estate Appraiser and Assessor of Richland Township. In politics, he advocates Republican measures; and was married to Miss Laura Simpson in 1877, by whom he is the father of three children—Oscar D., Freeling H. and Claudius S. Mr. Neidigh's mother died in about 1865, and his father in about 1879.

DR. HORACE V. NORVELL was born in Lawrence County, Ind., July 20, 1839, and is a son of Dr. R. G. and Amanda H. Norvell. Receiving a common school education in his youth, he became a resident of Bloomfield when eighteen years old, and this has been his place of residence, largely, ever since. In 1861, he served as Deputy County Treasurer, afterward engaging in merchandising for some time. He read medicine and attended lectures at the Ohio Medical College, after which he practiced his profession in Bloomfield for a number of years. In 1869, he received the appointment of United States Examining Surgeon for Greene County, but previous to this was elected Chairman of the Democratic County Central Committee. In the latter position, he has served various times, and in 1878 was elected a member of the Democratic State Central Committee. Dr. Norvell has taken an active part in all matters of public interest, especially in political matters. In 1874, be was elected by a good majority Treasurer of the county, and two years later he was re-elected with a majority of 698 votes, which, in a Republican county, reflects much on Dr. Norvell's personal popularity. During the session of the State Legislature of 1882-83, he was made a Director of the Southern Prison of the State, and is yet serving as such. In politics, he is a stanch Democrat, is a member of several leading secret orders; and October 25, 1871, he was married to Miss Emma, daughter of Dr. W. C. Smydth, of Worthington, to which union three sons have been born--Ralph N., Max W. and Horace R.

GEORGE W. OSBON, a son of Asa and Parmelia (Lockwood) Osbon,and one of three living 'children in a family of eight, was born on the present site of Mineral City, Ind., August 15, 1830. The family settled in Greene County in about 1825, but later removed to Tippecanoe County, and while making that their residence the father and four daughters died. The mother, with the remainder of the family, then returned to Greene County, married Adam Stropes, and died in about 1873. George W. Osbon began learning the carpenter's trade when eighteen years old, serving a three years' apprenticeship. In July, 1850, Mary, daughter of Thomas Patterson, became his wife, and to them eight children have been born, only Thomas P., Virginia B., Emmett L., Mary, John A. and Frank, yet living. November 20, 1861, Mr. Osbon became a private in Company E, Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, but shortly afterward was made Fifth Duty Sergeant, and at New Madrid was advanced to First Sergeant; NovemberZ 1862, he was discharged by reason of promotion to Second Lieutenant, but not receiving his commission until February 5, 1863, his name was not on the pay-roll, and for three months he not only served without pay, but furnished his own rations. He was promoted to the Captaincy of his company in August, 1863, serving as such until July, 1864, when, owing to illness in his family, resigned and returned home. Capt. Osbon saw much hard service in the late war, being a participant in the engagements of New Madrid, Island No. 10, siege and battle of Corinth, Port Gibson, Magnolia, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hills, reduction of Vicksburg and Mission Ridge. In February, he returned home on veteran furlough, but rejoined his command at Huntsville the succeeding April, and was employed doing guard duty until his return home. Since the war, he has farmed, worked at his trade, conducted a provision store, and since 18'74 has served in the capacity of Justice of the Peace. Besides administering to the duties of his office, Capt. Osbon is actively engaged in a general loan and insurance business, representing nine of the leading insurance companies known. In January, 1883, his partnership with S. B. Graham was formed, which has since continued successfully under the firm name of Osbon & Graham. Capt. Osbon is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a Republican in politics, and in 1878 was admitted a member of the Greene County bar.

W. D. RITTER, son of Moses and grandson of J ames Ritter, was born at Newberry, in Cass Township, Greer County, Ind., April 7, 1827. Moses Ritter was a native of. North Carolina, and through his antipathy of slavery migrated to Indiana in 1817, and for five years lived in Washington County. For the same reason, the family of John 0' Neal left South Carolina, and coming to Indiana settled in Washington County, where first Moses Ritter met Achsah O'Neal, who became his wife in 1819. In about 1822, these two families came to the vicinity of where Newberry now i6; Mr. O'Neal entering the land on which the village now stands, and which he laid out and named in honor of Newberry District, from whence he came in South Carolina. Mr. Ritter located in Daviess County, some four miles south of the Greene County line, afterward moving to Newberry, and from there to Bloomfield. Violet Ritter, the widowed mother of Moses, together with the remainder of the Ritter family, came to Greene County in 1822, and made this her home the remainder of her days. These two families became intimately connected with the early history of Greene County, which could not properly be written without saying much concerning them. John O'Neal was an old-fashioned Quaker preacher, and Baber's history of the county says this concerning him: " His house was the home for all the Indians and preachers, and was made the stopping place for the olden time Judges, lawyers, preachers, prophets, disciples, Jews and Gentiles." Baber also says this of Moses Ritter: "He lived in Greene. County many years, and filled numerous offices of trust. It is said that 'an honest man is the noblest work of God;' he entirely filled that measure." W. D. Ritter has never known any home other than in Greene County. His early life and advantages were similar to that of the average boy of that early period. Since the organization of the Republican party, he has been identified with it, but previous to 1856 was a Whig, as was also his father. He has served Richland Township eleven years as Trustee, and is universally acknowledged as one of the best read men in the county. In 1859, he married Mrs. Caroline (Sanford) Tebbutt, who was born in Middlesex, England, December 26, 1831. They own 200 acres of land near Bloomfield, and are the parents of this family: Levi, Grant, Helen, Emma; Anna and William.

E. E. ROSE was born in Washington County, Tenn., May 25, 1825. John and Mary Rose, his parents, were natives of South Carolina and Tennessee respectively, and of Scotch lineage. In 1232, the family removed to Indiana, and engaged in farming in Clay County. E. E. Rose was raised on this farm, and in conjunction with the duties of a farmer boy, attended the district schools, afterward taking an academic course at Bowling Green. When twenty years old, he became a disciple of Blackstone in the office of his brother, Allan T. Rose, but after a few months gave this up for the time. He enlisted as a private for the Mexican war in May, 1846, in Company C, Second Indiana Volunteers, his brigade commander being Gen. Lane, and his corps commander Gen. Taylor. He was a participant in the battle of Buena Vista, and was discharged with a Sergeant's chevrons in July, 1847. He began the study of medicine, but in 1848 was admitted to practice law, and the same year joined the Methodist Episcopal Church and immediately began preparing for the ministry. In 1850, he was ordained, and subsequently followed the dictates of his conscience by preaching the Gospel at various places for a number of years. In 1860, he located in Bloomfield, and for the second time embarked in the practice of law, at the same time editing and publishing the Greene County Times. In June, 1861, he became Captain of Battery C, First Indiana Heavy Artillery, and serving as such was in the engagements of Teche, Donaldsonville and Port Hudson. In 1868, he was a Presidential elector, and also a member of the Electoral College, where he cast his vote for Gen. Grant. Capt. Rose is a member of the National party, and the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities. He was married to Ellen Elliot August 19, 1847, and five of their seven children are yet living. As an attorney, Capt. Rose ranks among the first, and is in partnership with his son-in-law, Emerson Short.

M. H. SHRYER, a pioneer of Greene County, is a native of _Mary_ land, born in 1816. He is a son of John Shryer, and his grandfather was a native of Germany, and the progenitor of that name in America. When thirteen years old, M. H. left home, and for several years resided in West Virginia. In 1832, he came to Jeffersonville, Ind., from thence going South, and in 1836 returning to Indiana, locating in Bloomfield and opening a general store. Owing to the financial failures and hard times of 1837, Mr. Shryer failed in business, but through the timely aid of Mr. Taylor and Andrew Downing, he was enabled in time to pay all his debts. He was employed at various occupations for some time, and a noticeable feature in his life was in 1837, when he hauled dirt on the streets of Bloomfield for 37i cents per day. In 1848, in partnership with Mr. Downing, he built the old Richland furnace, and their product was first conveyed abroad from New Albany on flat-boats. They afterward built a steamboat, and in the management of this Mr. Shryer obtained the title of " Captain," by which he is generally known. In 1853, he severed his connection with his benefactor, Mr. Downing, and embarked in merchandising at Worthington, continuing five years, and in 1858 selling out and removing to Bloomfield, where he has since resided. Mr. Shryer is one of the progressive men of Greene County, and has done as much to advance the interests of Bloomfield as any other one man. He was one of the charter members of the bank of which he now has a controlling interest, and besides this is largely interested in other town and country property. He is a representative type of what a poor boy becomes through difficulties, and with no aid to rely upon but his willing hands and an unblemished reputation. Be is ji Republican, a member pf the Presbyterian Church, and has been four times married. First, in 1836, to Elizabeth M. Hoff. man, who died in 1838. To his second marriage, with Mary Ann Eveleigh, which was solemnized the winter of 1838, six children were born, four of whom are yet alive: In 1851, he married Martha M. Cressy, and two of their four children are yet living. This lady died in 1879, and in 1881 he was married to Mary E. Maxwell, his present wife.

OSCAR W. SHRYER, a native of the county of which he is yet a resident, and a son of Marcus H. and Mary A. (Eveleigh) Shryer, appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere herein, was born April 15, 1847. His early education was obtained in the best schools of Greene County, but subsequently, beginning in 1863, he attended Hanover College for three years. In 1868; he entered the Law Department of the State University at Bloomington, graduating with the degree of L.L. B. in 1869. For about two years after this, Mr. Shryer was associated in the practice of his profession with Col. Aden G. Cavins, at Bloomfield, but on the expiration of this time he took a trip to the Pacific Coast, and for a time was employed in the capacity of reporter at Stockton on the Independent, subsequently editing the Evening Herald, both daily journals. In 1873, he returned to Bloomfield, Ind., and immediately began serving as cashier of the Bloomfield Bank. In 1876, he began the publication of the Bloomfield News, which he continued two years, but in 1878, became an equal owner of the re-organized Bloomfield Bank, and has ever since been engaged in banking with marked success. Arabelle IT Cressy became his wife on the 28th of October, 1873, and their union has been blessed with two children—Frank W., born February 19, 1871, and George C., born March 26, 1880. The parents are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Shryer is a member of the Blue Lodge in Masonry, in which order he has served as W. M. several times, and has also represented his lodge in the Grand Lodge. He is a Republican in politics, and is connected with all public improvements of the day.

HENRY S. SLINKARD, grocer, was born near Newberry, in this county, August 11, 1828, and is one of the three surviving children in a family of seven born to Moses and Mary (Skomp—sometimes spelled Scomp) Slinkard. He is a grandson of John Slinkard, the pioneer, and for further family history relating to his father and grandfather see the biographical department of Cass Township. Henry S. Slinkard first began going to school at ten years old, in the same log cabin where he was born. After his father's death, he began for himself, and June 5, 1849, he and Margaret E. Wesner were married, Eight children blessed their union, but all wore called to their final home except one son— Samuel E. Mr. Slinkard's business life has been somewhat diversified, and consists principally in farming, keeping hotel in Bloomfield, serving two years as Sheriff of the county, aiding in the construction of the B. & B. Railroad and merchandising. He enlisted February 7, 1864, in Company B, Fortieth Regiment, served through the engagements of Hatcher's Run, Weldon Railroad, Petersburg, High Bridge, Farmville and at the surrender of Gen. Lee. At Petersburg, he received a slight wound in the head. Mr. Slinkard, affiliated with the Democratic party until 1874, since when his influence and support has gone with the Nationals. In Masonry, he has ascended to the Royal Arch degree. He is also a member of the I. 0. 0. F., K. of P. and other benevolent organizations. Mrs. Slinkard is a member of the Lutheran Church, as is also her husband, and is a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Killion) Wesner. Mr. Slinkard, at present, is the proprietor of the "Old Wrinkle Grocery," where he conducts a good trade.

S. STALCUP, Trustee of Richland Township, and a prosperous merchant of Bloomfield, first began in business for himself in Bloomfield in April, 1869, with an invoiced stock of drugs of about $500 value. He has ever since conducted this business in the same room where he first began, but from a diminutive stock of goods, his increasing trade has enabled him to add a full line of clocks, watches and jewelry in 1877, which amounts to $1,500, while he carries a $3,500 stock of drugs. In both branches, his annual trade reaches $13,000. In every sense of the word, Mr. Stalcup is self-made, as the following sketch indicates: He was born in Highland Township January 24, 1843, and is a son of Bennett Stalcup. Being raised in the country, he only received limited educational advantages, and July 4, 1861, ran away from home and enlisted as a private in Company C, First Indiana Heavy Artillery. After leaving camp at Baltimore, he, with the company, rendezvoused on Ship Island, afterward moving under Gen. Butler against Forts Jackson and Philippi, and from thence to New Orleans. He was next engaged in the battle of Baton Rouge, siege of Port Hudson and then back to Now Orleans, via Baton Rouge. During the remainder of the war, Mr. Stalely was, engaged in guard and fort duty, the only deviation from this being the Van Slyke, one of the pioneers of Greene County, to which marriage four children have been born— Henry V., Mary, Frankie, and one that died in infancy unnamed. Mr. Stropes is one of the liberal public men of Bloomfield, and is a member of the Masonic brotherhood, in which he has advanced to the Royal Arch degree. In political matter, the Stropes family have differed considerably. Adam Stropes, the father of the subject of this memoir, was a Whig, and one of the early County Commissioners; J. B. was a Democrat, and for four years was Treasurer of the county; J. L. is a Republican, and was the nominee of his party at one time for County Sheriff; W. P. served for four years as a Democratic Auditor, and E. R. was elected County Treasurer in 1882 on the Democratic ticket, taking charge of the office in the fall of 1883. The family throughout has been very popular, and be it recorded to their credit that the name has never been tainted with a dishonorable act.

GEORGE P. STONE was born in Barren County, Ky., March 8, 1842, a son of Stanford and Margaret (Smith) Stone, who were natives of Maine where they were reared, married and resided until 1841, when they moved to Kentucky, making that State their home until their respective deaths. Stanford Stone was a Methodist minister and a man of education, refinement and purity of life and character He was a zealous worker iii the cause of Christianity, and at the time of his death in 1858 was a Presiding Elder in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife died in 1862. They were the parents of three children, one of whom—Jasper served his country in the late war; was Second Lieutenant in Company C, Thirty-seventh Kentucky Mounted Infantry, and was killed near Tompkinsville, Ky., in 1864. A daughter named Lucretia is the wife of J. T. Hartley, and resides in Liverpool, Eng. The only surviving son is the subject of this, memoir. He was raised as are most itinerant preacher's sons, and was a student at. Transylvania College when the war broke out. Like his brother, he espoused the Union cause, and in 1861 became a member of the Ninth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, participating in the battles of Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Nashville and a number of lesser engagements. He was slightly wounded several times, and was almost constantly in active service until his retirement from the army. By reason of meritorious conduct, he was given a Captain's commission of Company C, Thirty-seventh Kentucky Volunteers about a year after his enlistment, and his official conduct as an officer of the Union army was such as to reflect credit and honor upon himself and company. After the war, he read law in his native State, was admitted to practice, and in 1867 located in Brazil, Ind., practicing his profession in the courts of Clay and adjoining counties. In 1879, he located at Worthington, but the winter of 1883 moved to Bloomfield, which has since been his home. As a counselor and advocate, Mr. Stone is among the first in Greene County and is eminently successful in his profession. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the Masonic, K. of P. and K. of H. fraternities. His marriage with Miss Lucy J. Larr was solemnized October 15, 1868, and William B., Lillian and Edwin H., are their children. Mrs. Stone was born at Dresden, Ohio, in June, 1844.

W. W. TEMPLETON was born in Xenia, Ohio, July 28, 1836, and is a son of William and Ruth (Beethe) Templeton. William Templeton was three times married, his first wife bearing three children; his second two and his third wife, who yet lives, four children. He was of Irish descent, settled in Greene County and engaged in farming in Richland time he was a participant in the siege of Mobile. From Third Sergeant he was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, and the spring of 1.865 was commissioned Second' Lieutenant. From the close of the war until he embarked in hilliness for himself, he was principally engaged in clerking. Mr. Stalcup is a Republican, and admitted member of the I. 0. 0. F., F. & A. M., K. of P. fraternities. In 1869, he was married to Maggie Stropes, who died in 1872, leaving one son—John B. In 1875, he was united in wedlock to his present wife, Alice Henderson, by whom he is the father of two children—Claudius and Ethel.

L. H. STALCUP, a leading merchant of Bloomfield, and son of Bennett and Lydia (Pagett) Stalcup, of Highland Township, was born in Greene County, Ind., January 31, 1847. He was raised on his parents' farm, receiving only an ordinary education, and in 1869 came to Bloomfield a poor boy. For three years, he was employed as clerk in the dry goods store of W. W. Gainey, but in 1873, with what little means he bad and with a good credit, he purchased the Homer dry goods store for $3,300. Possessing all the requirements of a successful merchant, Mr. Stalcup has made his business a success in every particular. He now carries an average stock of about $9, 000, and his average annual sales will reach $27,000. His success in business is due to a courteous treatment and honorable dealings with all people, regardless of age and social position. Mr. Stalcup was married to Miss Blanche Osborn in 1874, and they have two children—Minnie and Pearl.

IV. P. STROPES, deceased, and one of the prominent men of his day, was born in Parke County, Ind., March 21, 1832, and was a son of Adam and 'Penlope Stropes. In his fifteenth year, he entered the United States service as waiter-boy to his father, who was First Lieutenant in Company E, Second Indiana Volunteers. In 1856, he embarked in merchandising in Bloomfield on his own responsibility, and for thirteen years continued this without interruption. In 1867, he was the Democratic candidate for County Auditor, but was defeated by forty-two votes. In 18'73, he became editor and proprietor of the Bloomfield Democrat, and for a number of years conducted this periodical with entire success. In 1874, he was again the Democratic nominee for Auditor, and after a hotly contested canvass was elected by a majority of 115 votes. He was a candidate for re-election in 1878, but suffered defeat by a small majority. Mr. Stropes was an honorable and upright official and citizen, an able editor and a man who enjoyed the respect of his fellow-men, regardless of religious or political faith. He was a stanch Democrat, and a member of the Masonic fraternity. To his marriage with Miss Sarah E. Talbott in 1856, a family of eight children were born. Mr. Stropes departed this life June 9, 1883.

E. R. STROPES, a member of one of the oldest and most honored families of Greene County, and the present County Treasurer, was born in Richland Township May 22, 1836. He is the youngest of four sons and one daughter of Adam and Penlope (Lockwood) Stropes, and has always made his home in Greene County. When eighteen years old, he began teaming from the old Richland Furnace, which he continued two years; then began clerking in the dry goods store of his two brothers at Bloomfield. On the election of J. B. Stropes as an official of the county, E. R. assumed the partnership vacated by his brother, and has since been almost constantly identified with the business interests of Bloomfield. November 5, 1863, he was married to Miss Maggie, daughter of Henry Township until his death March 28, 1878. W. W. Templeton is the only survivor of his fathers second marriage. His early life was passed upon the home farm, and at eighteen 'years of age began doing for himself. July 6, 1861, he became a private in Company C, Twenty-first Indiana Heavy Artillery. His first military experience being with Butler around the coast, rendezvousing on Ship Island; thence up the river to New Orleans, running the fire from Forts Jackson and Philippi, and next partici. paling in the campaign against and reduction of Baton Rouge. After their return to New Orleans, they were transferred to what is now Morgan City, and were the cause of the destruction of the rebel gunboat Cotton." Port Hudson was their next important engagement, next participating in the expedition against Fort Monroe and Mobile. He remained on garrison duty at Fort Morgan until his discharge, January, 1866. Mr. Templeton was promoted from the ranks to First Sergeant, then to Second Lieutenant and finally to First Lieutenant. Since the war, be has been engaged almost constantly in saw-milling, and in 1878 erected his mill at Bloomfield, where he is doing a good business. He operates a double circular saw with a forty-horse power engine which has a capacity of 10,000 feet per day. Mr. Templeton is a Freemason, a republican and a member of the Christian Church. To his marriage with L. A. Rosecrans, May 22; 186'7, eight children have been born, five of whom are yet living.

THOMAS R. WILLIAMS, an unpretentious, but honored citizen of Bloomfield, is a native of Fulton County, Ohio, where he was born in 1826. He came with his parents, Elisha and Hannah (Harrison) Williams, to Greene County, Ind., in 1855, where afterward both parents died. Thomas R. was raised to manhood on the farm of his father, his educational advantages being such as were accorded in the country schools of that day. He served a two years' apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, and the greater part of his life has been passed in working with lumber. In partnership with his eldest son, he erected his planing and saw mill near the depot in 1881, and they are doing a good business in manufacturing house-furnishing goods, and in dressing lumber. Besides machinery expressly for planing work, they have a double circular saw driven by a twenty-horse-power engine. Mr. Williams is a Republican, has served as Township Assessor six years, and is a member of the Blue Lodge in Masonry. In 1853, he was married to Mary Moyer , and eight children have blessed their union—Elisha M., Horace G., Sadie A., Mary E., Frank M., Cora E., Thomas and Hoyt H.



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WILLIAM C. ANDREWS is a native of Essex County, N. Y., his birth occurring April 4, 1812. His father, George H. Andrews, was also a native of the Empire State, was of English descent and was married to Nancy McKenzie. For many years Mr. Andrews commanded a vessel on Lake Champlain, and in this way obtained the title of " Capt. Andrews." In 1819, he and family removed to Franklin County, Ohio, where he engaged in farming, and where he passed the greater par:, of his divining years in peace and contentment. William C. Andrews, at the age of twelve years, entered a store at Worthington, Ohio, as clerk, remaining there until 1837; and for the two succeeding years was employed in a like capacity at Gambier. In 1839, in company with Dayton Topping, he came to Greene County, Ind., and began merchandising at Point Commerce, but subsequently became associated with C. J. Barrackman in a like business. In 1849, he platted and laid out Worthington, and the spring of 1850. moved to this place and opened a general store—the f rat in Worthington. Until the close of the late war, Mr. Andrews was almost .constantly engaged in mercantile pursuits, but since then has dealt in real estate and transacted a general law, collecting and insurance business. On the 19th. of August, 1840, he was married to Eunice G. Topping, who was born in Franklin County, Ohio, in 1812. To this union were born Newton, Katharine R. and Mary L. The mother died April 30, 1852, and May 4, 1858, Mr. Andrews married his second wife—Josephine Stalcup. This lady was born in Greene County, Ind., September 19, 1835, and by Mr. Andrews is the mother of three children—Grace, William C. and Maria L. For over twenty-five years,Mr. 'Andrews has served as Justice of the Peace, and although not a radical partisan, has always firmly believed in the principles of the Whig and Republican parties. Mr. Andrews is one of the oldest and best known men in northern Greene County, and all who know him unite in pronouncing him a man among men. He is a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity, and the Protestant Epigcopal Church.

THOMAS AYDELOTTE, M. D., a son of James R. and Amelia A. (List) Aydelotte, who were natives respectively of Delaware and Ohio, was born August 18, 1838, in Montgomery County, Ind., whither his parents had removed from Ohio in 1837. His father became a resident of the Buckeye State when a small lad, and was there married. His mother dying in Montgomery County, Ind., in 1842, his father soon afterward moved to Clinton County, and at the time of the building of the Wabash & Erie Canal, took large contracts and continued aiding in the work until the canal's completion. He then moved to Gibson County where he continued to reside until his death in 1876.. He was twice married, by his first wife being the father of five children and by his second, who was formerly Cynthia A. Hollingsworth, eight children. Dr. Aydelotte was raised a farmer, wa4 but commonly educated and at twenty-four years of age, began the study of medicine at Princeton. He attended two courses of lectures at the Chicago Medical College, and in 1864 located at Carlisle, Ind., for the practice of his profession, where he remained nearly three years, then, after practicing at Princeton a short time, he came to Greene County. For about six years,he was located at Newberry, after which he came to Worthington, where he has since remained in active practice, a part of the time as partner with Dr. L. P. Mullinnix. He has here built up-a large and successful practice and has the entire confidence and respect of the community. In politics, he is Democratic and is a member of the Masonic and K. of H. orders. He was married in 1861, to Miss Ella Kennett, who died after bearing two children, both now deceased. Miss Donna Arnold became his second wife, on the 30th of November, 1870, and by her he is the father of three children—Joseph G., James W. and George.

TAYLOR BROTHERS. George R. Taylor, the father, was born in New Hampshire in 1796, and at manhood came to Orange County, Ind.,where, for a time, he taught school winters and boated summers, and where, in 1828, he married Miss Mary Clark, who was born in Vermont in 1808. The following year, he located in Scaffold Prairie, Greene Colin. ty, where he lived about twenty-two years, moving then to Worthington, where, except two years, he resided until his death. While on Scaffold Prairie, he farmed, dealt in stock, kept a country store, was the first Postmaster in Smith Township (his commission bearing President Jackson's name), was an Old-Line Whig and a popular man and politician; served as Justice of the Peace, owned a store in Fairplay while on the prairie, and one at Point Commerce after the canal was finished; was a Methodist, his house being.a resort for early circuit-riders, and a place of worship; was a merchant at Worthington from 1856 to the close of the war, when he retired. He was an excellent mau,broad, liberal, genuine, noted for sobriety, honesty and industry, and died in 1876, full'of years and honors, followed by his wife in 1878. Eight of their six sons and six daughters are now living. Calvin S. Taylor was born in Smith Township in 1832, was reared on a farm, with limited education, and, in 1854, went overland to California, starting March 5 and reaching San Jose September 1. Here he remained until 1863, farming and dealing in stock; then returned to Greene Count3; attended school at Greencastle; then began merchandising in Worthington with his brother Merritt, and is yet thus engaged, besides conducting a farm and dealing in stock. He is a Republican, and a member of the Episcopal Church. He married Miss Annie E. Topping in 1865; they have two children—Mary L. and Frank D. The brothers' store building was built in 1876. They have a large stock and a profitable business. Merritt C. Taylor, born in Smith Township in 1836; was also reared on a farm, remaining at work there and in the store until 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, as Second Lieutenant. He was at the surrender of Island No. 10, at the siege and battle of Cori Nth, and in lesser engagements, and, in 1864, resigned his commission in the Fifty-ninth, and with S. L. Bryan raised Company A, One Hundred and Fifteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned First Lieutenant, serving as such until March, 1865, and part of the time as Captain de facto. After his return, he entered in business with his brother, and is yet thus engaged. His marriage with Emily Topping occurred in 1865; they have two children— George D. and William T. Mr. Taylor is a Republican. Dayton Topping was a native of New England, born in 1802, and moved as a child to Ohio. In 1824, he married Miss Margaret Douglas, and in 1840 moved to Greene County, Ind., entering the mercantile business at Point Commerce. Two years later, he moved to Terre Haute, but, in 1850, returned and began keeping the famous old " Franklin House," at Worthington. He conducted the house ten years; was a prominent canal man and canal collector; was an Old-Line Whig, and an uncompromising Union man during the war; was a member of the Episcopal Church; was a Mason. He was a man of unusual capacity, and died in 1865, followed by his wife in 1881. They had eight children; four of the daughters are yet living. His son, Melville D., raised a company at Terre Haute, became its Captain, was promoted Lieutenant Colonel of the Seventy-first Regiment, and was killed near Richmond, Ky., in 1862, his death being widely lamented.

GEORGE G. DYER was born in Putnam County, Ind., October 20, 1851, and is a son of John G. and Hannah E. (Croce) Dyer, who were natives respectively,of Ashe County, N. C., and Bourbon County,,Ky. John G. came to Owen County, Ind., when a lad, but in later years moved to Putnam County, where his parents died. He read medicine for a time, but afterward engaged in farming, wagon-making and carpentering, and at one time was Superintendent of the bridge department for a railroad company. He afterward engaged in the marble trade, and, in 1870, came to Worthington, where he died in 1874. His widow yet survives him, and by him has nine children. George G. passed his youthful days upon a farm, and secured a fair education. From early boyhood he manifested great liking and aptitude for mechanical pursuits, and when about fourteen years old began working at watch-repairing, marble cutting, and metal and wood engraving. He was in the marble business in Worthington from 1869 to 1880, and also worked at engraving and silver smithing. Since then he has been engaged in the jewelry business. and is doing well. He was married, in 1871, to Miss Emma Allison, and they have four children—Daisy, Elsie, John and Charles. Mrs. Dyer was born in Johnson County, Ind., in 1851. Mr. Dyer is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, the Masonic and K. of P. fraternities. He is one of the best engravers on stone, wood or metals in Indiana.

SAMUEL FOLSOM, deceased, was born in the town of Groton, N. H., August 4, 1801. He remained upon a farm, assisting his parents, until February of 1819, when he went to Boston, Mass., and thence in a short time to Florida and Mississippi. He remained in the South until 1827, when he took boat at Natchez, Miss., for the upper country, not knowing where be would stop. On board the boat, he fell in company with Capt. John Johnson, Daniel Harris and Stephen L. Bigger, of, Owen County, Ind. They gave him such a favorable account of the country they lived in that he determined to accompany them home. This he did, and after a short time located on the farm now owned by John Ritter, in Owen County, purchasing the land of Capt. Johnson. Here he remained a number of years. In 1850, he came to Greene County, Ind., and located on the farm now owned by Mark Hayes, in Eel River Township, where he remained some seven years, and then moved to Fair.- play Township, where he lived several years, when he came to Worthington and located to avoid the cares and hardships incident to farm life. Here he passed the remainder of his days, dying October 22, 1877. When quite a young man, he connected himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a self-made man, inheriting only the priceless legacy of a good name and a robust constitution. His battle against poverty was successful, as he secured a handsome competency. Ho was industrious. honest, philanthropic, an upright Christian, true to all of life's obligations. He served as Justice of the Peace some ten years; also was Commissioner of Owen County a number of years. He was one of the pioneer Whigs and Abolitionists, and in later life a Republican. , He was twice married, his first wife being Hannah Nelson, to whom he was married in 1828. She died in 1846. By this union there was one child, viz., Emily. There were five children his wife had when he married her, by a former marriage. These he reared as his own, and all in a manner reflecting great credit on himself and wife. He was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Davis September 25, 1848. She was born near London, England, September 5, 1814, and when a small child her parents emigrated to the United States, and after living in New York City some time, they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and lived there and in that vicinity the remainder of their days. By Mr. Folsom's marriage with Miss Davis, there were no children.

RUFUS GASKILL was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, August 14, 1837, tone of five children born to Thomas and Lucinda (Duling) Gaskill, he a native of New York, who removed to the Buckeye State with his parents when three years old; she a native of Virginia. They were married June 28, 1836. In 1846, they settled in Owen County, and in 1861 came to Greene County. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Gaskill died March 17, 1881. Our subject received but an ordinary education, being engaged from childhood at work upon the farm, and has followed farming all his life. He owns 235 acres of good land, all improved, and raises some stock. December 23, 1860, he married Mary E. Wood, who has borne him two children—Ludilla 0., born November 26, 1862, and John A., bore November 8, 1866. Mrs. Gaskill was born November 10, 1844, in Owen County, Ind.,• one of three children born to David A. and Elizabeth (Leach) Wood, pioneers of Indiana. Her parents died when she was quite young. Subject and family are all- members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a Republican in politics.

ISRAEL GLOVER, a very progressive farmer of Jefferson Township, is a native of Jefferson County, Ohio. born December 24, 1827, one of fifteen children born to Joel and Elizabeth (Shannon) Glover, natives of Ohio, he being. born April 1, 1808, and she April 4, 1808, both still living. Subject received but a limited education, and was married, November 15, 1849, to Sarah Moore, of Jefferson County, Ohio, and six children have blessed the union, three of whom are now living—Mary E., born February 6, 1851; Sarah L., January 23, 1861: Ada G., September 2, 1868. Mrs. Glover died September 13, 1877. January 6, 1880, he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth (Inman) Crance. In 1854, Mr. Glover settled in Highland Township, Greene County, where he lived six years, and then moved to Jefferson Township, where he now lives, and where he owns 187 acres of good land, which is highly improved and under good cultivation. He was Justice of the Peace in Highland Township. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a Republican. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Worthington.

SAMUEL BALDWIN HARRAH, merchant, Worthington, was born in Fleming County, Ky., January 14, 1816, a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Baldwin) Harrah, who were natives respectively of Virginia and Maryland, and of Irish descent. Originally, the name was O'Hara, but owing to the servitude of the Irish people as British subjects, and not wishing to have any connection whatever with Great Britain, the progenitor of the name in this country—his advent being just at the close of the Revolution--changed it to Harrah. The parents of S. B. Harrah were married in Virginia, and soon afterward removed to Kentucky, carrying their entire earthly effects to their new home on pack-horses. They resided in that State until 1825, when they came to Greene County, Ind., locating on "Nine Mile Prairie," where they ever afterward made their home. Being poor people, they were compelled to endure many of the hardships and privations of pioneer life. They were intelligent and highly respected people, and reared a family of children in a creditable manner for that early day. S. B. Harrah, subject of this biography, was reared upon a farm, deriving his education from the old-fashioned log schoolhouse. His first business venture was buying mules and driving them South for sale when he was twenty-three years old. This enterprise did not prove profitable, so Mr. Harrah, in 1844, found employment as a clerk at Point Commerce, at which he continued until 1850, wh4n be embarked in a general mercantile business on his own responsibility. In 1856, he came to Worthington, and became associated with M. H. Shryer in merchandising, with whom he continued a number of years. Since 1869, be has conducted the leading hardware and implement store of Worthington. Mr. Harrah is one of Worthington's oldest and best citizens. His influence and support have ever been ha in the advance. meat of all moral, educational and progressive matters, and while he was a firm advocate of Whig principles previous to 1856, and as equally an ardent Republican since that time, he has never aspired for any political honors. November 22, 1842, he was united in marriage with Mrs. A. M. S. Hempsted (whose maiden name was Scott), who was born in Union County, Ohio, August 3, 1817. Mr. and Mrs. Harrah are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and to their union have been born six children, named—Myra, Lessie, William, Anna, and two that died in infancy. Mrs. Harrah had a daughter by her first marriage, Alma, now Mrs. C. N. . Shaw, who is Mr. Harrah's partner in business. Mrs. H. is a teacher of fourteen years' experience in Indiana, and is a lady of education, refinement and great social and moral worth.
 

HON. A. S. B ELMS, Worthington, was born in Wayne Township, Belmont Co., Ohio, August 13, 1846, and when eight years old moved with his father to Brown County, Ind., where his early years were passed, the summer months on a farm and during the winter months attending public school. On the 4th day of August, 1862, while yet a mere boy, his youthful blood was fired by the spirit of patriotism, and he enlisted in the United States service, and was mustered on the )th of the same month as a member of Company I, Sixty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry. From this time until the close of the war, he was in active service, participating in all the battles of his regiment from and including Buzzard's Roost to the fall of Atlanta, also participating in the Hood campaign and siege of Nashville, and the campaign in the Carolinas from the gulf to the fall of Raleigh and close of the war. He returned home to Brown County, Ind , in the fall of 1865, and was elected Justice of the Peace for Jackson Township, serving from 1875 to 1879. He was Postmaster at Bean Blossom six years, and also served as Postmaster at Nashville one term. In January, 1880, he moved to Worthington, where he has since resided, identified with the best interests of Greene County. Until January 1, 1883, he was editor and proprietor of the Worthington Times, and for two years, ending January 1, 1883, was Worthington's Postmaster. He resigned this last position to take his seat in the Lower House of the State Legislature, having been duly elected to this responsibility by the majority of intelligent voters of Greene County.

LAFAYETTE JESSUP was born in this county December 13, 1836. His father, Caleb Jessup, was a native of Surry County, N. C., where he was reared to manhood and married a Miss Clark, also a native of North Carolina. This lady died after a few years, and was the mother of two children. His second wife was Miss Rachel Clark, a sister to the first. This lady bore him nine children, one of whom, Verlin Jessup, became well known to the people of Greene County. Caleb Jessup and family, with several of his brothers and John Sanders and family, came to In diana, and in,1818 located in Eel River Township. Here Caleb Jessup always remained engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married three times, his last wife being Miss Margaret Huey, who bore him seven children., one of whom, Lafayette, is the subject of this sketch. He was the father of eighteen children by his three wives. He held to the religious tenets of the Friends or Quaker Church, and was noted for his strong anti-slavery views, kindness of heart and nobility of soul. Few if any of the early settlers' of Greene County were better known or more highly respected. Lafayette Jessup (subject) was reared upon a farm, receiving such education as the common schools of that day afforded. His father died when he .was but seven years of age, and when he was about twenty he began for himself as a farmer, a business he has been very successful at. He began with limited means, but by economy and hard work has accumulated considerable property, now owning 280 acres of land which is highly improved and well stocked.  He also owns property in Worthington. He was married to Miss Lydia A. Heaton in 1857, She was born in 1838, and died in 1868. From that union four children were born—Isaac, Edward, Maria and James. Mr. Jessup again married, in 1874, Miss Harriet E. Miller, who was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1844. By this union there is a son, viz., William. Mr. Jessup is a Republican, but has never aspired to- any political prominence. He takes an interest in all moral, educational or other enterprises that go to build up the community in which he lives, or benefit the condition of his fellow-man. He is a practical farmer and one of the county's best citizens.

MESSER LITTLEJOHN was born in Miami Co., Ohio, July 23, 1815, son of Henry and Sarah A. (Dunkin) Littlejohn, both natives of. South Carolina, where they were partly reared. The Littlejohns moved from South Carolina to Pulaski Co., Ky., in about 1798, where they made their home until, the death of Charles Littlejohn, the grandfather of our subject, which occurred about 1819. The grandmother came to this, county in about 1820. and for most part lived in this county ever afterward, dying at the advanced age of ninety-six years. Henry Littlejohn lived upon his father's farm in Kentucky until he reached his majority, when he went to Miami Co., Ohio, and there was married to Miss Dunkin. They lived in Miami Co. until the fall of 1818, when they came with their family to what is now Eel River Township, Greene Co. They came in wagons, Mr. Littlejohn hiring men to bring his household goods to the head-waters of White River, where they left him and went back. He proceeded to dig out six canoes, and putting his goods' and family in these, floated down White River until he came to Eel River, when he unloaded his goods and proceeded to make a home for himself on the present site of Point Commerce. He made some improvement on a lease he had taken, and after living in Eel River Township seven' years he moved to Jefferson Township, Owen County, building a grist and saw mill on Lick Creek. Here he lived until his death, dying in 1859. His wife died in 1856. He was an Old-Line Whig, and a strong anti-slavery men. He assisted to build block-houses to protect the settlers in war of 1812. He held the office of Justice of the Peace some sixteen years, and was a man well known and highly respected. (See Baber's History.) Subject raised on farm; common education; helped on farm and in mill. He was married to Miss Sarah Dunkin in 1837, August 28. She born in Miami County, Ohio, August 24, 1815. She died September 25, 1845. From this marriage three children, viz.: Mary, Isaac M. and Amos W. These two sons ire in the late war, Isaac M. dying in his country's service. Mr. Littlejohn was married to Polly Fiscus February 15, 1846. She was born in Indiana April 16, 1824, and died February 5, 1883. From this union there were eleven children, viz.: Harriet, Nathan, Delona, Henry C., Jacob W., Sarah E., Ezra F., Lydia E., Cairy, Mahlon, Nancy E. Subject, after his first marriage, began milling and farming, which he followed until 1860, when he sold out mill and followed farming until the present. He has worked as a millwright a great deal during his lifetime. He has always worked hard and has made some property. He lived in Owen. County until 1867, when he purchased a farm near Jasonville, in Greene County, which he now owns-124 acres. Always a Whig and Republican; member of Christian Church; never held office; is in favor of all improvements and all laudable enterprises.

WILLIAM McCLAREN, one of the principal farmers of Jefferson Township, is a native of Venango County, Penn., and was born August 29, 1833, one of nine children born to Rankin ana Margaret (Bunnell) McClaren, who were among the earliest settlers of Greene County. Rankin McClaren was a farmer,. and died bore about 1851. Our subject was reared to farming, and has followed it with success. April 19, 1857, he married Elizabeth Dyar, and to the union , were born nine children—Laura E., born. March Q, 1859; Huldah M., February 19, 1862; Nancy G., May 3, 1864; Samuel W., July 8, 1866; George 0., July 29, 1868; Llewella, August 24, 1870; Grace, September 17, 1872; Lessie, December 23, 1875; William R., July 3, 1881. Mr. McClaren and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Oak Grove. He owns 490 acres of excellent land, well improved, and devotes most of his -attention to stock-raising. He is a Democrat and usually takes a lively interest in public affairs.

ROBERT McCONNELL, one of the farmers of Jefferson Township, Greene Co., Ind., is a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, and was born June 27, 18.26. He is one of nine children of Robert and Mary (Baker) McConnell, who settled with their families in Owen County, Ind., in the year 1842, where they lived the balance of their lives. Our subject received a common school education in the schools of his time. Throughout life, farming has been his chief occupation, although while a young man he worked for sole time at the cooper's trade. Margaret J. Johnson became his wife April 3, 1851. She is a native of Owen County, and one of the family of David and Frances (McDaniel) Johnson, and her birth occurred July 31, 1831. Mr. McConnell now owns 190 acres of good farming land, well improved and under good cultivation and he raises considerable stock. They are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Oak Grove, near where they live, and always do their share to support that and all other praiseworthy causes of their community. They have been members of that congregation for thirty-five years, about twenty of which Mr. McConnell has been a steward. As a Republican, he takes a lively interest in .the public affairs of the county in which he is an esteemed citizen.

SAMUEL MILLER was born in Surry County, N. C., March 15, 1811. His father, Frederick Miller, was born in Pennsylvania February 26, 1783, of German parents. His ;mother was Welsh, but whether born in this country is not known. His father, while a young man, went to North Carolina, married, and settled in Surry County, where he engaged in farming until he moved with his family to Indiana in 1830, stopping first at Salem, Washington County. The subject of this sketch procured work in the cotton factory at that place, where he worked until the following spring, when he moved with his parents to this county, settling in Eel River Township on the farm known as the Alex Watson farm. For a few years he worked as a farm hand and day laborer, receiving wages $5 to $8 per month, until he had accumulated sufficient money to enter his first land, which he did by walking to Vincennes in 1837, and entering the northwest forty acres of Section 10. Received his patent under the seal and signature of President Van Buren. Soon after this, he built a log house on the same and moved his father's family to it. Some two years later, IA made a second trip to Vincennes, and entered the southwest forty acres of Section 3. In 1835, he built his first flatboat, and sold it to two brothers, Joe and Jerry Raridon, from whom it is said he never received a cent. For a number of years, flat-boating. was his principal business during the spring, oftentimes going as far as New Orleans. His last trip was made in 1847. In 1843, the Allisons having bought a set of wool carding machinery, he learned the business of carding wool, and ran the machinery for them two seasons. The next season he bought them out and continued the business himself. In 1845 or 1846, the grist and saw mill was built on Eel River by Daniel G. Ingersol and James Jessup, and in 1848 he procured water-power of them to run his carding machinery. In the early spring of that year, he put up a building adjoining the mill, and moved his machinery to it. This business he carried on until 1851. In 1855, be added to his business on the same premises the machinery necessary to manufacture wool into cloth, which was successfully carried on until the close of the late war in 1865. In 1858, he bought the school lands adjoining the mill seat—Lots 3 and 4, Section 16. Improved and farmed them until 1864, when he built a large, comfortable dwelling on the south line of said lands, near the mills, his home during life, and now the homestead of his widow and youngest son and family. In April, 1838, he married Sarah Newsom, daughter of James B. Newsom, a soldier of the war of 1812, who came to this settlement the same year he did. Of this union were born five children, three boys and two girls. Only two of the children are now living—James E., born May 3, 1841, and Frederick N., born October 20, 1850. He died June 19, 1873; sixty-two years of age. Politically, a Republican; previously Whig and strong Union. Religious faith, Methodist.

J. E. MILLER, a native of the county in which he now resides, was born May 3, 1841, and is one in a family of five children born to Samuel and Sarah (Newsom) Miller, appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere in this work. His early years were passed in his father's grist and woolen mills and in going to school, and after attaining his majority he took charge of the woolen mill at Point Commerce. In 1865, he became a partner of W. C. Andrews in merchandising, continuing seven years; but in 1871 he had the woolen factory at Point Commerce removed to Worthington, where he now carries on an extensive business in manufacturing, carding, spinning, buying wool, grain, seeds, etc., and transacting by far the largest cash business of any man in Worthington. Mr.
Miller is one of the stanch business men of the place, and to his energy and forethought the town is largely indebted for its prosperity and just reputation as a live business point. In politics, he is a Republican" 1following in the footsteps of his father, who was first a Whig and afterward -- a Republican. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and the Masonic brotherhood;7is a genial and intelligent gentleman, and an esteemed citizen. On the 10th of May, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Katharine R. Andrews, who was born in Franklin County, Ohio, July 15, 1842, a daughter of W. C. Andrews, whose biography precedes this.

L. P. MULLINNIX, M. D., Worthington. The parents of the subject of this sketch, David and Eleanor (Hurst) Mullinnix, were natives respectively of North Carolina and Tennessee, and his grandfather, Greenbury Mullinnix,was a pioneer of Indiana, locating in Washington County in 1816, and after living there two years moving to Putnam County, where he passed ,the greater part of his remaining years. David Mullinnix and wife were married in Putnam County, this State, where they made their home until 1856, when they moved to Effingham County, Ill. In 1865, Mr. Mullinnix returned to Indiana, his wife having died. the year before, and he has since made it his home. Dr. L. P. Mullinnix is one in a family of nine children, and his birth occurred in Putnam County, Ind., June 5, 1839.When he was 20 years old he began the study of medicine. On the breaking-out of the war, he enlisted in Company G, Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and, after serving out his term of enlistment, he again volunteered his services, and was made a member of Company G, Sixty-second Illinois Volunteers, serving as such until the close of the war. He was in a number of hard-fought battles, among them being Belmont, Fort Donelson and Pittsburg Landing. After his return home, he completed his medical studies, graduating from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Indianapolis. He began the practice of his profession in Greene County, and being a close student of pathology and a successful practitioner, he has not only gained a lucrative practice, but is recognized as one of the ablest physicians the county affords. He has been a life long Democrat in politics. and is a recognized leader of his party in northern Greene County. He is a Mason, a member of the Knights of Pythias and Knights of Honor, and he and wife belong to the Protestant Episcopal Church. October 15, 1870, he married Miss Jennie Inman, who was born June 15, 1850. One son—Maston Parke—is the result of their union.

GEORGE RAETH was born in Bedford, Lawrence Co., Ind., April 17, 1845, son of Joseph and Margaret (Paoth) Raeth, both natives of Germany. They both came to the United States when young and were married in Lawrence County. Father was a baker and followed that and mercantile pursuits in Bedford. Father is dead; mother lives in Bedford and is married to Joseph Hircher. Mr. Raeth was the only child born to his parents. His father and also his step-father were in wars in their native country. Subject received a common education. When twenty, began working at carpenter's trade. In 1865, subject enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. Then he began working at his trade, which he followed three years; then went at blacksmithing and wagon-making, which he followed some time, and thereafter working at carpentering a short time. In 1873, he came to Worthington, Ind., and began in a bakery; began in a small way and has made what he now has. Has done it by hard work and economy, and is a self-made man. He is now doing a general grocery business, in connection with which he runs a first-class bakery. He has built up a good trade, which is steadily increasing. Rd has always voted with the Republican party. Has been a member of the Town Council and held other offices. Belongs to A. 0. U. W., K. of H. and K6, of P. Married Miss Catharine Bowman, June 11, 1871. She was born in Morgan County, Ill., July 29, 1853. Frone this union, two children, viz., Leetus and Charles A. Subject and wife are members of the Christian Church. Has always favored good schools and all needed reforms and worthy public enterprises as far as his means would permit. Leetus was born in Martin County, Ind., near Harrison, March 11, 1872; Charles A. was born in Worthington, Ind., May 8, 1877. Pleas Bowman and wife, Clarissa Williams, the parents of Mrs. Raeth, were natives of Indiana, the Bowmans settling in Lawrence and the Williamses in Washington County, Incl., in a very early day, and were well knowh to the early settlers of those counties. To Pleas Bowman and wife were born a family of three children. They moved to Morgan County, Ill., soon after their marriage, and remained there some years, when they returned to Indiana and there passed the remainder of their days. They were good and highly respected people.

CHARLES G. SANDERS was born in Greene County, Ind. Feb-
ruary 1, 1841, son of John and Mary A, (Jessup) Sanders. The father was a native of North Carolina, and the mother of the same State. John Sanders, father of John, subject's father, was a native of North Carolina, who came with his family to Greene County, Ind., in about 1819. The mother's father, Caleb Jessup, also came from North Caroline about the same year, both families settling in Eel River Township, where they reared large families, and where they ever afterward resided. They endured many hardships and privations, and were highly respected by all who knew them. Subject's parents married in Eel River Township, and they had eleven children, four of whom are now living. Both parents are dead. The father died in 1860, and the mother in 1880. Subject was reared upon a farm, and had a common school education. In 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served three years. He was at the siege of Corinth, the battles of Corinth, Jackson, Champion Hills, the charge on Vicksburg on May 22, 1863, and siege of Vicksburg, and in a number of lesser engagements. After his term of enlistment was out, he returned home, and for some six years was engaged in farming. He then began, in the livery business in Worthington, in which business he remained about eight years, and then engaged in mercantile pursuits, in which he has since remained. He keeps a general stock of groceries, and is doing a good and steadily increasing business. He married Miss Mary J. Dickey September 7, 1870. She was born in Webster County, Ky., in 1853. From this union, one daughter—Katie M.—was born. Subject is a Republican, and a member of the G. A. R. He favors good schools, and all enterprises that tend to build up the community in which he lives or benefits his fellow-man.

GODFREY SURYER was born March 25, 1827, in Hamburg on the Rhine, Prussia. He is the son of Jasper B. and Matilda (Koehnen) Schroer (the original name of Shryer was Schroer, but after the family came to this country the name was changed to Shryer), both native Prussians, where they resided, the father being a coal and lumber dealer, having a barge on the River Rhine. On the 16th of April, 1849, they embarked at Rotterdam, Holland, for the United States, arriving in B°9; ton June 1_7 following. There were in the family ten Children, eight of whom came with the parents to this country. In a few weeks after their arrival at Boston the family came to Indiana to visit friends and look for a home. Soon were ter they arrived in Indiana, at Columbus, several of the family were taken sick with the cholera, and the father and several members of the family died. The surviving members of the family, with the exception of one sister, who was married, settled in Greene County, where they have since resided. Our subject at the time of the family's coming to United States was in the Prussian Army, and the rebellion of 1849 having broken out and not liking to fight his friends and neighbors, and against his principles, he deserted and accompanied the family to this country. He bad received a good education, and was engaged in mercantile pursuits while in his native country. After coming to Greene County, he, in the year 1850, visited Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, but not liking it in those States he returned to Indiana, and embarked in mercantile pursuits at Indianapolis, where he remained a short time, and then came to Worthington, which had just started, and embarked in mercantile pursuits. He was in this business continuously until 1869, when he sold out and has since been in the real estate, insurance and business of a legal character. He was united in marriage with Miss Hannah Sheepers March 28, 1851. She was born at Wesel on the Rhine April 24, 1825. From this union nine children, viz.:. George H. Emily, Otto, Tillie, Henry W., Emma, Mollie E., G. William and Louisa May. Five of these children are dead. Mr. Shryer is a thorough business man, and has by his energy and perseverance accumulated a goodly share of this world's goods. He has been Notary Public for a number of years, and has held positions of honor and trust. He is a Democrat in politics, but in local elections he is very conservative voting for whom he considers the best man. He has twice visited the Old World since living at Worthington, in 1861 and in 1873, the last time being appointed by Gov. Hendricks as Assistant Commissioner to the Vienna Exposition. He is not a member of any church organization, but is ever ready to contribute to all moral, educational and other enterprises that tend to build up the country in which he lives, or benefit his fellowman. He is one of the county's best and most prominent citizens. His object in leaving Indianapolis and coming to Worthington was that at the last-named place the hunting and fishing were good, and he was very fond and very successful at these sports. He is an Odd Fellow, and the oldest member of the order in Greene County, and has been a member of the Grand Lodge and Encampment since 1856.

M. V. B. SMITH, Worthington, a native Hoosier, was born August 4. 1844 in Fountain County. Henry Smith, father of M. V. B., was a native of the Buckeye State, as was also his wife, whose maiden name was Smith. They V1ere married in Greene County, this State, having removed here with their respective parent§ when children. but shortly after their marriage they removed to Fountain County, 'here they made their residence sixteen years. They then returned to Greene County, where they passed the remainder of their days, Mr. Smith dying in 1859, and his wife some years previous. They were the parents of ten children, and were hard-working and industrious people, commanding the respect of all who knew them. M. V. B. Smith was raised upon a farm, secured a fair education, and in 1862 he became a volunteer for the preservation of the Union. He served his country faithfully and with credit to himself until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged as Orderly Sergeant, although he was a commissioned Second Lieutenant. His commission not having reached him, he was discharged as Orderly Sergeant as stated above. He was.= active participant in the battles of Richmond, Buzzard's Roost, Dalton, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Big Shanty, the Atlanta campaign, Nashville and Franklin, and is spoken of in the highest praise by his comrades. Since the war, he has been engaged in farming, carpentering and merchandising. Mr. Smith is one of the enterprising men of Greene County; is a Democrat in politics, although not radically so as regards local politics; is a member of the G. A. R. and K. of P. fraternities. To his marriage with Miss Arabell Barker, which occurred in 1870, this family has been born: Eliza, Nellie, Frederick, David and Charles.

DR.' W. B. SQUIRE, Worthington, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, January 17, 1830, a son of Samuel and Jane (Stilwell) Squire, who were natives respectively of Vermont and West Virginia. Both sides of the family are of English extraction, their advent in America dating previous to the Revolutionary war. The Stilwells first settled on, Staten Island and the Squires in Vermont. Members of each family served in the early Indian wars, and also in both wars with Great Britain. In 1813, Bradley Squire removed with his family from Vermont to Coshocton County, Ohio, where he embarked in agricultural pursuits and passed the remainder of his days. This man was the father of Samuel Squire, and grandfather of Dr. W. B. Squire, of Worthingtôn. Samuel Squire was a farmer throughout life, and to him and wife were born four sons and four daughters.. Both he and wife are now dead. W. B. Squire was raised on a farm, his early years being passed in the common schools, and at the age of sixteen years he began his career as a public instructor. When eighteen years old, he began the study of medicine, and in February, 1856, graduated from the Cincinnati School of Medicine. In the meantime (1855), he had come to Greene County, Ind., located where Jasonville now is, and, laying out that village, named it in honor of Jason Rodgers, a merchant of the place. In July, 1861, he helped recruit what afterward became Company F, Thirty-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry, but after serving about seven months he was compelled to resign his commission on account of illness. In 1863, he re-enlisted, and was made Surgeon of the Fourteenth Regiment, which position he held until the close of the war. He had moved to Worthington in 1862, and on his return from the army began the practice of medicine, at which he has ever since continued to a greater or less extent. In 1871, he embarked in the drug trade, and in addition to this he opened a dry goods store in 187'7, and in both branches of trade is doing a first-class business. Dr. Squire and Miss Rebecca J. Thrasher were married in 1852, and four children blessed them--Azubia J., Samuel F., E. Byrd and Ida May The mother was a native of Clark County, Ohio, and her death occurred in Greene County, Ind., in 1871. Mrs. Hattie A. Walker became Mrs. Dr. Squire in 1872, and Ethel L. is the only child burn to this union. Mrs. Squire was born at New tonville, Mass., in 1841. Dr. Squire has always voted the Whig and Republican tickets, but has never aspired to any political prominence, preferring to confine his entire attention to private business matters. He is a Mason and a K. of P., and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN H. TRENT, one of the best farmers of Jefferson Township, is a native of what was formerly Eel River Township, Greene County, Ind., born February 2, 1833, one of six children born to Josiah and Margaret (Crabtree) Trent who were among the earliest settlers of Greene County, they coming from Virginia. In early life, Mr. Trent, our subject, was put to hard work and kept at that most of his life . His advantages or an education were limited, but he is giving his children all the opportunities in that direction that lie in his power. He says the only trade be learned was to grub, maul rails and chop wood. January 28, 1859, be married Parmelia Galletly, and six children have blessed the union— James W., May 11, 1861; Alice, November 26, 1862; Calvin G., April 23, 1867; Minnie B., November 11, 1869; Eva D., November 20, 1874; Billy P., March 6, 1877. Mr. Trent owns 240 acres of land under a high state of cultivation, and raises considerable stock. He is a Democrat, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Oak Grove.

WILLIAM WILKINS, banker, Worthington, the only survivor and on in a family of two children, is a native of Rhenish Prussia, born ktober 30, 1830. His grandfather was a veterinary surgeon of note in the old country, and his parents, William and Mary (Wusthoff) Wilkins, who were natives respectively of Hanover and Rhenish Prussia, were descendants of an esteemed and honored family. His fattier served his' country with credit in the Prussian Army against Napoleon the First. Until twelve years of age, our subject attended the common schools of his native country, subsequently attending academy four years, and for about four years longer was employed as an instructor in a graded school. Succeeding this, he attended a teachers' training school at Moers two years, and in 1853 he bade farewell to his native land-and emigrated to the United States. He remained in the city of New York about a year. and six months in New Jersey when he came to Indianapolis, Ind., and year; there to Worthington the fall of 1854, which has since been his home. For two years he was employed by Godfrey Shryer as a clerk, after which he began merchandising on his own responsibility, and continued with success until 1875. In that year he became a stockholder in the Worthington Bank, and three years later was elected President, a position he now holds. Mr. Wilkins is one of Worthington's self-made and influential citizens, is independent on all subjects,, preferring to rely on his own judgment of right and wrong to catering to the isms and dogmas ,of churches, political parties or corporations October 28, 1855, his marriage occurred with Miss Augusta Voigt, who was born in Saxony, Prussia, April 3. 1834. Their children are Emma L., Willie, Alma, Mamie, Lizzie and Dora.

GEORGE WILLS was born in Abthorpe, Northamptonshire, England, April 14, 1843, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Watts) Wills, both natives of England. Thomas Wills was a brewer in his native country. He came with his family to America in 1848, and located near Akron, Ohio, where he followed gardening until 1860, when he moved to Hillsboro, Ohio, where he was engaged in a like business. The mother died in 1865, and the father in 1867. They were parents of two sons, George and William, the latter dying at Hillsboro, as did the parents. George learned the pottery business at Akron, and was working at this in Hillsboro when the war broke out. He enlisted in Company D, Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, served three years, and was in the battles of Rich Mountain, Stone River, and numerous lesser engagements. After being honorably discharged, he worked at his trade for a time in Springfield, Ohio, Saline County, Mo., and Brazil, Ind. In 1870, he came to Worthington, and finding excellent material for his trade, erected a building and embarked in the pottery business, at which he has since continued with gratifying success. Mr. Wills, by his long experience in the btisiness, has perfected his trade to such an extent that he has all he can attend to. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Alice Baker, who was born in Parke County, Ind., in 1849. Two children have been born to them, Kate and Garfield. Mr. Wills is a Republican, a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and is one of the enterprising and go-ahead men of Greene County.



JACKSON TOWNSHIP.


JOHN R. ALLEN, a descendant from one of the pioneer families of of Greene County, was born October 21, 1841, and is a son of Andrew and Polly Ann (Rumley) Allen, natives respectively of Tennessee and Indiana, who settled in Greene County in 1838. John R. assisted his father in a saw mill until 1860, and on the breaking-out of the rebellion enlisted in Company D, Fourteenth Indiana Volunteers, participating in the battles of Winchester, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Antietam, being wounded at the last-named place. After being in Germantown hospital two months, he rejoined his old regiment, and was engaged in the battle of Cold Harbor, and on his term of service expiring, returned to Indianapolis, remaining there one year; then came back to Greene County, where he has since resided. For two years he was engaged in farming and stock-raising, then embarked in the lumber and milling business. For five years, beginning in 1876, he kept hotel and livery stable in Bloomfield, since when he bas been engaged in saw-milling in Owensburg. This mill has a capacity of 8,000 feet per day, and the greatest portion of his lumber is shipped to Eastern markets. Mr. Allen possesses a farm of eighty acres in White River bottom near Bloomfield, besides other valuable real estate in the county. His marriage with Anna A. Cased was celebrated in 1865, and seven children have blessed this union—Leonidas, Eliza, Edward, Lola, Ida, Franklin and Ethel.

JOHN BEATY, farmer and stock-dealer, was born in Greene County, Ind., January 18, 1830, and is the fourth child of James and Margarette (Hardin) Beaty, both natives of Kentucky, and among the first. settlers in Greene County. They moved here in 1821, where our subject lived on a farm with his father until he was twenty-one years old, when he married Louisa Morrow, who was born February 5, 1833. Their marriage occurred January 2, 1851, and was productive of six children—Marshall, Luther, Nettie (deceased), Ella, Noah and Edith. While on the farm, he engaged extensively in agricultural pursuits and stock-raising, and in this way made a comfortable start in life. He remained on the farm until 1859, when he moved to Owensburg, and engaged in the dry goods business, in which he continued until 1861, when at the call for three years' troops to serve in the war; he raised a company (Company H, Thirty-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry), of which he was elected Captain, and proceeded to Terre Haute, where he went into camp for a short time. Then going to the front, our subject was engaged in the first fight at Fort Donolson, succeeded by the battles of Pittsburg Landing and Corinth. At the last place he was wounded, after which he resigned his position, resignation taking place in November, 1862, first enduring the hardships of a march across Tennessee. and Kentucky. After returning from the war, he again engaged in farming, and also in the dry goods business in Owensburg. In this he continued about three years; then moved to his farm, where he remained seven years; then again came to town and engaged in the hardware business. Mr. Beaty is well surrounded with the comforts of life, and besides a neat residence on the main street of the town, he owns other valuable property. He owns 1,000 acres of good land, and has been identified with the growth of the town since reaching manhood. He is a member of the Republican party, has served his township as Trustee, and he and wife are connected with the Christian Church.

NOAH BROWN, merchant, was born July 28, 1834, and is a son of John and Rachel (Hatfield) Brown, both natives of Virginia, born respectively, in 1811 and 1810. They settled in Greene County in 1831. Noah Brown remained at home until his mother's death in 1853, when he went to live with his grandparents. He received the educational advantages of the common schools of that day, and at the age of sixteeh began clerking, at which he was engaged until the breaking-out of the war. Enlisted in the service when twenty-seven years old, joining Company H, Thirty-first Indiana Volunteers, of which he was elected Second Lieutenant, afterward Captain. He was in the engagements of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Mission Ridge. Stone River and Chickamauga. Capt. Brown was wounded in the arm at Kenesaw Mountain, and was sent to the hospital at Lookout Mountain. December 12, 1864, be received a furlough for twenty days, returning at the expiration of that time and serving with his company until the fall of Atlanta. He then returned home and engaged in the dry goods and grocery business, in which he is yet employed. Mr. Brown owns 263 acres of well-improved land, the greater part of which is in pasture, and devoted to stock-raising. He has officiated as Justice of the Peace and Trustee of hie township several years, having held the latter position seven. years. In politics, Mr. Brown is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church. He has been twice married, first to Sarah Brannon, May 8, 1856, by whom he is the father of seven children—John W. , Charlotte M., Nora, Rachel (deceased), Mary C., Schuyler and one unnamed. March 29, 1877, he married Charlotte Shanklin, and to this union four children have been born—Taunt, Abe, Charles A. (deceased), and an infant (deceased).

CHARLES GRAHAM, insurance agent and farmer, was born April 13, 1839, and is the sixth child born to Samuel and Polly (Killgore) Graham, natives of Ohio and Tennessee respectively. Samuel Graham came from Daviess County, Ind., to Greene County in 1838, where be held the office of the Justice of the Peace for twenty-four years in Jackson Township. Charles came with his father from Daviess County, and remained at home until the begining of the war, when, at the first call for troops to put down the rebellion, he was one of seven who were the first in the town of Owensburg to enlist. He held the office of Sergeant, in Thirty-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company H; was in the first attack on Fort Donelson; was at the siege of Atlanta, and served as Private Orderly under Maj. Gen. Stanley at the fall of Atlanta. In April, 1864, he returned home from the war, where he had performed many gallant services for his country. One remarkable incident was the meeting of three brothers with whom he dined on the Resaca battle-field. After the war, Mr. Graham engaged in farming, and for a number of years, in connection with this, has acted as agent for the American Insurance Company of Chicago, and the Continental of New York, in which capacity he has been very successful. He owns 120 acres of land .near Owensburg, mostly in blue grass pasture, and on this he raises considerable fine stock. His advantages for an early education were limited to only such as were afforded by the primitive schools. He is a self-made man of the day, all he is worth has been gained by his own energy and industry. Mr. Graham was married to Catharine E. Wharton, of Owensburg, in 1866, and to them have been born three children—Lettie, Ella and Willie. He is a Republican, belongs to the I. 0. 0. F., and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.

SAMUEL HAYWOOD, physician and druggist, was born August 4, 1857, and is the youngest son of Charles and Jane (Shelton) Haywood, who were natives respectively of Tennessee and Ohio. They came to Greene County, Ind., in.1843, and entered land here when the country was wild and sparsely settled. Samuel lived with his parents on the farm, assisting his father, at the same time attending the common schools during the winter months, until he was sixteen years old, when be began teaching, and attending the graded schools at Bloomfield. The school term of 1875-76, he attended Hanover College and taught. the following winter, but the spring of 1877 began the study of medicine. He attended the Medical College of Indiana at Indianapolis, and received his diploma from that institution in 1882, but began the practice of his profession at KoJeen the year before. He now has a well-established practice, besides a fine stock of drugs, and in both branches is doing a creditable annual business. Dr. Haywood belongs to the Masonic fraternity, and in politics is a Republican.

JAMES G. HERT, merchant, is a native of Owensburg, his birth occurring October 27, 1849. His father, William Hert, was born in Barren County, Ky., September 24, 1825; came to Indiana at four years of age, and was apprenticed to the blacksmith's trade the day he was seventeen years of age, which occupation he followed until 1856; then engaged in mercantile pursuits, which he followed until his death, which occurred September 26, 1875. The subject of this sketch attended the common schools until sixteen years of age; then began teaching, which he continued until he reached the age of twenty years; then embarked in the dry goods business with his father, under the firm nacre of Hert & Son, which was continued until the death of his father. He then assumed and conducted the business under the firm name of James G. Hert & Co., which is one of Owensburg's most successful business houses. They carry a stock of about $4,000 and have an annual sale of from $15,000 to $20,000. Besides town property, James G. owns 160 acres of land adjoining Owensburg, well watered and timbered and in high state of cultivation. The farm is the first one ever entered in the vicinity, and the patent, now in owner's possession, is signed by Andrew Jackson. He also owns other lands, and in addition to his mercantile business takes considerable interest in live stock, being the pioneer in introducing the famous breed of " Holstein " cattle in Indiana. Mr. Hert was married in January, 1881, to Margaret Short, who owns by inheritance a fine farm of 160 acres on Indian Creek, being the first tract of land ever entered in the township. is both an Odd Fellow and Mason, and was commissioned Postmaster, cadet President Hayes' administration, in which official position he is serving. Both he and wife are members of the Christian Church. Hert may properly be called one of Greene County's most enterprising and esteemed citizens, and is a radical " Hoosier," believing Indiana to be the best State in the Union. In politics, he is a Republican.

JAMES M. RECORDS, eldest son of James and Sarah (Wilson) Records, was born February 10, 1827, in Boone County, Ky., and removed with his parents to Greene County, Ind., the spring of 1840, which has since been his home. James Records, Sr., was a prominent man in Kentucky during his time, having served as Colonel of State militia and Justice of the Peace, also serving in the latter capacity in Greene County. He also operated the first tobacco shop ever in this county. James M. lived with his parents on the farm until twenty-two years old, and June 28, 1849, married Alvira C. Dobbins, to their union being born nine children—Sarah F. (deceased), James Byron, William M., Walter S. (deceased), Almeda J., Anna B., Benjamin Butler, and two that died unnamed. Mr. Records is one of Greene County's best citizens and farmers. He has 260 acres of good land, upon which he has the largest orchard in the county, consisting of 1,000 apple and 2,000 peach trees, all of which were set out and cared for by his own labors. The farm is beautified by substantial buildings, and serves to produce large quantities of tobacco, which is marketed principally at Terre Haute, La Fayette and Louisville. Mr. Records is a Republican, has served as Treasurer of the Board of Township Trustees, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

LEMUEL B. SEXSON was born in Kentucky in the year 1824, and is a son of Joel and Abigail (Davis) Season, who removed to Monroe County, Ind., in 1828, and located near the Greene County line. In 1830, the family settled in Center Township, of the last-named county, where they continued to reside many years. Joel Season took a very active part in the progress and development of Greene County, and his name and familiar chirography are found on various valuable public documents at the court house in Bloomfield. Lemuel B. Season is one of the county's best farmers. His early manhood was passed on the farm of his parents and teaming to Louisville, but since attaining his majority he has been engaged in farming, dealing in stock, and operating what is known as the Season Flouring Mills on Indian Creek. He has been three times married, and is the father of eleven children, seven of whom are yet living. In 1849, he was married to his first wife, Miss Mary M. Alexander, who died in 1866. In 1867, his marriage with Miss Nan. Leonard was solemnized, but this lady died in 1868, bearing one son, who died shortly after his mother's death. His marriage in 1869 with Miss Kate Leonard has been fruitful in the birth of three children, one being dead. In politics, Mr. Sexson is independent, voting for the best man, and not the party. For a number of years, he served as Trustee of Jackson Township. At present, he owns 740 acres of good land in the county„ besides having given 120 acres to those of his children who are doing for themselves.

JOSEPH E. WALTON, of Koleen, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 5, 1844, and is the son of Hiram and Elizabeth (Eakin) Walton, who were born in the same county September 20, 1807, and January 17, 1810, respectively. Joseph remained with his father and followed the cooper's trade until he was in his eighteenth year. August 22, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was in the batt1,4of South Mountain, Antietam, Jackson and Mission Ridge. Was in the Atlanta campaign till he was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain, and then taken to the hospital at Marietta, Ga., where he remained six months. After his recovery, he rejoined his regiment, participating in the march to the sea, and remained with it until the close of the war, being at the surrender of G6n. J. 'E. Johnston, and afterward participating in the grand review at Washington. At the close of the war, he returned to Ohio, and remained one year, but in 1866 went, to Allen County, Ind., where he was engaged in teaching during the winter and working in timber during the summer. This he followed until 1870, when he was married to Martha A. Nesbitt, of Allen County, who was born in Stark County, Ohio, October 10, 1850, and by whom he is the father of three children—George (deceased), Mary E. and Laura J. Mrs. Walton died March 22, 1878, and in January, 1879, Mr. Walton married Mary J. Parsons, of Du Bois County, Ind., and to their union one child has been born, Emerson. Mr. Walton left Allen County in 1876, and went to Van Wert County, Ohio, and for a short time edited the Convoy Mirror, after which he taught school in Convoy. He moved to Du Bois County, Ind., and remained there until the spring of 1880, when he moved to Koleen, Greene County, and here has charge of the Reformed Methodist Church. Hai been Postmaster, Notary Public, Justice of the Peace (which office he now holds), freight and express agent, telephone operator; was admitted to the bar in 1883; is pension agent, and is Deputy Prosecutor. Mr. Walton is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are connected with the Reformed Methodist Church.

DR. NOAH, W. WILLIAMS was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, August 1, 1826; is one of seven children born to Noah and Achsah (Renolds) Williams, and is of Welsh descent. When thirteen years old, he began learning the tailor's trade, which he followed until he became of age. In 1847, be came to Scotland, Greene County, Ind., and there followed' tailoring two years, then began the study of medicine with Dr. Dagly, after which he practiced his profession with Dr. Dozier in Bloomfield. Dr. Williams was married July 20, 1853, to Mary Jane Barker, who was born in Greene County, February 5, 1832, the daughter of Obed T. Barker, who was an early and prominent citizen of the county. They Pre the parents of eight children—Sarah, Joanna, Mary A., Martha R., William M., Harry E., James M. and Frank H. Dr. Williams moved to Owensburg in 1853, where be has since remained in the practice of his profession. In 1854-55, he attended lectures at Miami Medical College, after which he returned to Owensburg and resumed his practice. Dr. Williams has been identified with the best interests of the county since his residence here. During President Grant's administration he was appointed United States Gauger for the Seventh Congressional District, and in 1882 was appointed United States Examining Surgeon for pensions, which office he still holds. He was one of the Directors of the company which constructed the Bedford & Bloomfield Railroad. In 1873, be became engaged in the milling business, and at present owns an interest in the flouring mill at Owensburg. In politics, Dr. Williams is a Republican, a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and wife are mew' bers of the Christian Church.


STOCKTON TOWNSHIP.

ALEXANDER BEASLEY, a substantial farmer and stock-raiser, of Stockton Township, was born near Nashville, Tenn., in 1810, and is a eon of Ephraim Beasley, and grandson of Richard and Elizabeth (McGinnis) Beasley, who were natives of North Carolina and Virginia respectively. Ephraim Beasley was a pioneer of the Hoosier State, his first settlement being made in Harrison County, but later in Lawrence County. Alexander Beasley was the second born in the following-named. family: Richard, Alexander, Mary, Rebecca, Jesse, Daniel, Ephraim, William, John, Rachel and Elizabeth. He began the battle of life a poor boy, as did also his father before him. Was raised upon his father's farm to hard work, and in 1828 was united in marriage with Frances Fender, who was born in Ashe County, N. C., in May, 1811, the youngest child of Nimrod and Sarah (Sumers) Fender, who were natives of the Old Dominion. The children horn to their union are Ephraim. John. Solomon, Thomas, Isaac, Alexander, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary A., Cynthia J., Francis M. and Martha E. The mother, a lady in every respect, and an invalid for many years, died September 6, 1882, an honored member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Beasley is one of the county's substantial citizens; is an enterprising farmer, and a highly esteemed friend and neighbor.

GEORGE W. ELLIS was born in Greene County, Ind., in 1841, and is the twelfth of the following family born to William and Martha (Robertson) Ellis, who were among the pioneers of this county: Elizabeth, James, Winnie, John, Margaret, Sarah, William, Joel, Robert, Martha, Mary. George W., Stephen, Lucy, Rebecca, Nancy and Rhoda. William Ellis, father of the subject of this sketch, was born October 14, 1803, in Tennessee; was married to Martha Robertson, who was born in Georgia, July 13, 1805, a daughter of Stephen and Winnie Robertson, and three years after his marriage emigrated to Brown County;- Ind. In about 1833, they settled in Greene County, where Mr. Ellis took a prominent part in public affairs, and where he died, September 20, 1878, preceded his wife ten years. George W. Ellis is one of the leading men of Stockton Township. He was raised on his father's farm, secured a fair education, and in 1860 was joined in marriage with Miss Mary J., daughter of George B. and Margaret (Rector) Denton, who were early settlers in Greene County from Virginia, also early settlers of Jasper County, Lid., and to their marriage have been born this family: John W., Nancy E., Sarah M., Martha, Mollie (3., George T., Joseph R., Andy M., May, Daisy V. and Winnie B. Mrs. Ellis is one of the following family, and the parents reside in Kansas: Mary J., John W., Thomas J., Joseph A., Charity E., Charles W., Margaret A., Alice C., Christina F. and Statira.

HON. ANDREW HUMPHREYS, who for so many years has been the most prominent politician in Greene County, and the confessed leader of the local Democracy, was born in Anderson County, Tenn., on the 20th of March, 1821. His parents early moved to Putnam County, Ind., where he was reared to manhood, receiving but a limited education at the district schools. In 1840, his marriage with Miss Eliza Johnson, daughter of Jonah Johnsoft, of Ohio, occurred, and two years later he moved to Greene County, where his parents had preceded him, and where they lived until their respective deaths—the mother in 1861, and the father in 1863. Upon his arrival in the new county, Mr. Humphreys commenced working at his trade—blacksmithing—but a year later took his first step in the long political career which has given him a State and even National reputation. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1843, and re-elected in 1846, serving until 1849. He had scarcely reached the county ere he began the study of law, and the perusal of the works of the hest minds of past centuries, for he was aspiring, energetic, self-poised and confident, and felt that he had abilities for greater fields of usefulness than his shop afforded. In the time from 1842 to 1849, his experience of men and parties ripened, his mind expanded under rigid self-instruction, and he was fully fitted for his illustrious political career. In 1849, he was nominated for the Legislature by the Democracy against Marcus H. Shryer, the most prominent Whig at that time in the county, and to the surprise of many was elected' by 130 majority. He was renominated in 1850 against Edward Beasley, and again carried the election by 129 majority. In 1851, he defeated R. H. Rousseau, a very popular, able and brilliant man, by 190 majority. In 1852, he defeated Major Livingston for the State Senate by thirty-eight majority. In 1854, he was elected Representative over Mr. Throop by 600 majority, and in 1856 defeated Edward Beasley for the same position by a majority of 32. In 1859, President Buchanan appointed him Indian Agent of the Territory of Utah, which position he held with the highest credit until September, 1861, when he resigned. During a portion of this time, he was Assistant United States Marshal of Utah Territory, which he resigned in June, 1860. In 1867, he suffered his first and last defeat. He was candidate for the Legislature, but was defeated by Thomas R. Mason by ninety votes. The majority against the remainder of the ticket was in the hundreds. In 1864, he retired Mr. Mason for the State Senate in the • district composed of the counties of Greene and Daviess by 562 votes. His majority in his own county was 351. In 1876, he resigned his seat in the Senate and was elected to Congress to fill the unexpired term of Gov. Williams. He was nominated in 1878 for Senator against his protest, and defeated J. R. Baxter by fifty-four majority, and at this session was made Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, a merited acknowledgment of his leadership in the House.

WILSON HUMPHREY, a native of Gallia County, Ohio, was born December 13, 1818. At the age of six years, he removed with his parents to Monroe County, Ind., and from there to Greene County on the White River, and finally to where he now resides in 1831. In 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Turner who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 183'7, a daughter of William and Martha (King) Turner who were natives respectively, of Pennsylvania and Ireland. The children born to this union are William F., George E., Wilson T., Dora A., Clement V., T. M., Charles E. and Annie V. Mr. Humphrey is not only one one of the well known and highly esteemed of the old settlers of Greene County, but is also one of the well-to-do men of Stockton Too: ship. In 1863 and 1865, he was elected Township Trustee, and in 1871 and 1880 he was elected one of the County Commissioners. His father William Humphrey, was born in Henry County, W. Va., in 1784, and _died January 14, 1854. He removed to Ohio when but a lad, and was there married to Clarissa Lotz, who was born in 1787, and died in the year 1872. The children born to William Humphrey and wife were Sarah, Madison, Wilson, Ansel, Jared, Annie and Margaret. The mother of 3irs. Clarissa Humphrey was a sister of Hon. Clement L. Vallandigham, an eminent lawyer, statesman and editor of Ohio, whose history is familiar to all well posted citizens of the United States.

REV. LABAN MOSS, son of Rev. Aquilla Moss, appropriate mention of whom is made in the biography of William G. Moss, is a native of the county in which he still resides, his birth occurring irr 1830. He was reared and educated in his native county, his early advantages being only such as the pioneer times of that early day afforded. When a young man he employed many lof his spare hours in hunting and in time he became quite celebrated in the skillful use of the gun. It is claimed that he has killed more deer than any man in Stockton Township and at one time he performed the rare act of killing two deer at one shot. September 2, 1850, his marriage with Miss. Rhoda Rector was solemized, and the same fall of this event he located on his present place, where he owns an excellent farm of 290 acres, on which is one of the best orchards in Greene County. To him and wife this family of children have been born: Sarah E., Aquilla (deceased), William a, Mary J., Joseph M., Brunette, Delilah J., Keziah P., Laban J. and Allen J. The mother was born September 27, 1832, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (McBride) Rector, who were among the pioneers of Lawrence County, Ind., but now residents of Sullivan County. Mr. Moss is one of Stockton Township's best citizens. He has the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbors and considers with pride the fact that he has never been sued in his life and never had occasion to sue but one man.

WILLIAM G. MOSS, SR., was born November 19, 1822, in Washington County, Ind., and is the fourth son in a family of fourteen children born to Aquilla and Sarah (Harrah) Moss, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Kentucky. Aquilla Moss was bound out to a wheelwright by the name of William Dunlap when but a small lad, and by Mr. Dunlap he was raised to manhood, and with him he came to Kentucky- when that State was yet in its infancy. He married in that State, and shortly after that event moved to Warren County, Ohio, where he lived about six years, and where his three oldest sons were born. From there he moved to the Hoosier State, locating first in Washington County, where three more children were added to their family. In 1827, he removed to Greene County and settled on "Nine Mile Prairie" in Stockton Township where he passed the greater part of his remaining years. In 1822, while in Washington County, he experienced Christianity, and shortly afterward was licensed to preach in the interests of the Regular Baptist Church. He became known over the entire community as one of the pioneer preachers of. Southern Indiana and very likely, during his lifetime, he married the majority of couples in Greene and neighboring counties. His wife, who was one of those true backwoods housewives, and who bravely aided her husband in such duties as were common at that early day, died in 1858, and in 1864 Mr. Moss died. Both are sleeping side by side in the family burying ground on the old homestead. William G. Moss was raised largely in Greene County, and it has been his home mostly through life. His schooling was limited to three months during the year by walking three miles through the snow to the old-fashioned log schoolhouse, with stick and. mud chimney, puncheon for seat and a great big fire-place and greased paper for windows. In 1841, he was united in marriage with Jeannette Rector, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (McBride) Rector, who were natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina, and came to Greene County_ in 1841. Previous to 1856, he filled various local political positions, but in that year he was elected Sheriff of Greene County, re-elected in 1858, and in 1860' was elected to represent his county in the Lower Branch of the State Legislature. He served in the regular and special session of that term, but in 1864 was elected the third time as County Sheriff. Mr. Moss has always followed farming, but in conjunction with this has been engaged in other labors. He and wife have had born to them a family of ten children, as follows: Joseph, Sarah M., Nathaniel (deceased), Stephen, Barney S., Rebecca A., Andrew M. (deceased),' Charles M. (deceased), Mary E. and Julia R. The mother was born March 3, 1824, in Lawrence County, Ind. Mr. Moss is an old-time honored Democrat in politics, is a member of the Blue Lodge in Masonry, and Mrs. Moss belongs to the Regular Baptist Church. The name Moss came from Scotland originally, but that was previous to the Revolutionary war.

DAVID L. OSBORN, a native of the township and county where he yet resides, was born in the year 1830, and is .one in the following family born to William H. and Rhoda Osborn, who were among the earliest of Greene County's pioneers: Amanda J., Elizabeth, David L., Ira M., Mary R., Wines W., Typhenia, John M. and two that died in infancy. William H. Osborn was born in Greenbrier County, 'Va., where he was left fatherless when a small boy. About the year 1812, he accompanied his mother to Kentucky, traveling the entire distance on horseback. In 1819, the family removed to Monroe County, Ind., and afterward to Owen County. A few years later, the family settled on " Nine 1VIile Prairie," in Greene County, which at that time was a very early period in the history of that locality. He became quite widely known as one of the  early farmers and merchants of Stockton Township, and was honored and esteemed for the honorable and upright life he lived. David L. Osborn, subject of this memoir, was the fii ,t Township Trustee under the present system of management, and is the present incumbent of that office in Stockton Township. In October. 1851, he was united in marriage with Miss Esther Ann, daughter of William Buck, who was a native of ,England. Mrs. Osborn was born near Amboy, N. Y., in 1832, and by Mr. Osborn is the mother of this family: Alice D. (now Mrs. W. F. Cornelius), Ira M., Mary P. (now Mrs. D. E. Humphrey), Hannah E. and William S.

DR. B. A. ROSE, of Linton, was born in Brown County, Ind. , in the year 1849, and is a son of Capt. E. E. Rose, a prominent attorney of Bloomfield, appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere in this volume. He remained in his native county until ten years old, when he came to Bloomfield with his parents, and began working on the mechanical part, of the Times, of which his father was editor. After attending the pub- lic schools of Bloomfield, he entered Asbury University, completed the Freshman course, and from 1869 until 1872, read medicine in the office or Dr. Cravens, a distinguished physician of Bloomfield. In the latter year, he embarked in the practice of his profession at Lyons, this col,l.n- ty, and in 1875, graduated ,with honors from the University of Lows" We. In 1878, he located at Linton, where, by his success in his profession, he has acquired a large and lucrative practice.Dr. Rose wasjoined in marriage,1876, with Eva J., daughter of Dr. J. G. Arnold,of Lyons, and by her is the father of one son—Claude.

DR. E. T. SHERWOOD, Linton, was born August 1, 1859, in Greene County, Ind., where he was educated in the common schools until twenty-one years of age, when he began reading medicine under Dr. B. A. Rose. In 1880, he entered Missouri Medical College, from which institution he graduated in 1882, shortly after this locating in Linton for the practice of his profession. As a young physician, Dr. Sherwood has been very successful, and being a careful student and a close observer, he will undoubtedly obtain a. high rank in his profession. In 1882, he was United in marriage with Miss Hattie E. Price, daughter of L. M. Price, of Stockton Township. Dr. William F. Sherwood, father of the subject of this sketch, was one of the oldest and most successful physicians in Greene County. He was born April 13, 1824, in Washington County, Ind., the third child of Daniel and Delilah (Copeland) Sherwood, who were natives of North Carolina and Kentucky respectively. He was married, November 24, 1853, to Catharine Ingersoll, daughter of Peter and Typhena Ingersoll, by whom he became the father of this family: Charles, Benjamin, Elmer, John, Harry, William and Typhena, the latter dying March 16, 1873. The Copeland family settled in Washington County, Ind., on the night preceding the battle of Tippecanoe in 1811.

DAVID SHIELDS, one of the successful and thoroughgoing farmers of Stockton Township, is a native of Lawrence County, Ind., his birth occurring in the year 1831. He was reared and educated in his native county, and there was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Box, who was also born in Lawrence County in 1838, a daughter of William and Jennie Box, and one of the following-named children: Mary, Thomas, Joseph, Ellen and Fannie. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Shields have been born this family: Arista R., Marshall B. (deceased), Thomas, Isis M. (deceased), John B., Ida May, Jennie V. and Dollie E. Mr. Shields moved to Stockton Township, this county, in 1855, and settled upon the old Pool place, where he yet resides, the owner of one of the best farms in the county. His father, Jacob Shields, was a native of Green County, Ky., born in 1799, of Irish and German descent. He came to Lawrence County, Ind., when a young man, entered land in Pleasant Township, and was there married to Jane Williams, who was born in North Carolina in 1804, and who is still living. She was a daughter of Vinson and Sallie (Carter) Williams, who were among the early pioneers of Lawrence County, this State. By Jacob Shields, she became the mother of five children, as follows: John, Vinson, Harvey, David and Sarah A. Mr. Shields died in Lawrence County in 1874, an honored and esteemed citizen.

JAMES STORY, one of the most successful farmers of Stockton Township, is a native of Fleming County, Ky., where he was born in the year 1826. When six years old, he came with his parents, Lewis and Annie (McGhea) Story, to Greene County, Ind., where the former died the spring of 1870, preceded by the latter in 1862. They were natives respectively of Virginia and Pennsylvania, of Irish descent, and parents of these children: Mary, Matilda, Sarah, George W., Elizabeth, Ruth Ann, James, Amanda, Margaret J., Martha, Elijah, Oliver, Lewis, John, Rebecca and William. James Story and Charlotte C., third child of Rev. Martin and Phoebe (Hinkle) Hail, were married, Mrs. Story being a member of the following family of children: Florence, Clara, Lucretia, Stephen, Marion, John, Phebe, Martin W. and Mary S. Rev. Martin Hail, father of Mrs. Story, is one of the oldest living settlers of Stockton Township. He was born in Virginia in 1799, and when twenty-one years of age came to Greene County, Ind. In 1826, he was united in marriage with Miss Phoebe Hinkle, daughter of Nathan and Rebecca Hinkle, who were among the early pioneers of Washington County, Ind. Mr. Hail was an early Baptist preacher of this locality, and his father, Richard Hail, came from Virginia to Greene County in 1824, where he died in 1836. James Story, subject of this sketch, is a member of the Methodist EpisCopal Church, owns a fine farm of 253 acres, and he and wife are parents of this family: Rebecca E., Wesley M., Charlotte C.; Margaret, Lovicey, Martha T., John T., Araminta A. and Hiram H.

DR. J. TERHUNE. Among the early settlers of Greene County, Ind., was David Terhune, who was born March 24, 1818, in Fleming County, Ky., where he was reared to manhood. In 1844, he came to this. county, whither his parents had preceded him the year before, and located in Wright Township where he purchased forty acres of land of  Milton Moss, erected a cabin and the next year married Sallie Neals. This lady was also a native of Kentucky, born in 1820. Her parents removed to Illinois at an early day, where they both died in 1832, of cholera, leaving her to be reared by an. uncle. Mr. Terhune began life in Greene County, a comparatively poor man, but from the beginning he was remarkably successful in the acquisition of this world's goods. He at one time owned about 400 acres of choice land, besides having given each of his children a start of $1,300. He was Ian honored and esteemed citizen, and died March 3, 1880, preceded by his wife in 1868, and both are buried in the family burying ground on Nine Mile Prairie. Their children are Dr. J. ; Thomas J., Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial District of Indiana; Mary J., deceased; Nancy A.., deceased; James, a resident of Smith Township; Margaret, deceased; W. D., a resident of Kan sas; and J. B., a resident of Indiana. Dr. J. Terhune was born it Greene County, Ind., in 1846; was educated at Newberry and Asbury Universities, and for twelve years was a public school teacher. He owns two good farms in Stockton Township. and is largely interested in stock-raising. His marriage with Miss Maggie A., daughter of Isaac and Pattie (Harbutt) Mull, of Kentucky, was solemnized in 1871.

J. W. WOLFORD, merchant and farmer, has been identified with the history of Greene County since 1859. He was born November 20, 1837, in Coshocton County, Ohio, where he was raised to manhood until twenty years old, when he came to Indiana, and for two years was a resident of Martin County. He then came to Greene County and located at Linton, where for a time he worked as a journeyman wheelwright, but afterward conducted the business on his own responsibility until 1865, when he went to Carbondale, Ind., and began farming and carpentering. In 1875, he began merchandising at Linton, where he owns a good store, and near which he owns a well-stocked farm. On first coming to Greene County, he was a poor boy, 50 cents being the' sum' total of his cash account. By industry and good management, he has secured a comfortable income and established a reputation as an honorable, upright citizen. In May, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha E. Lund, a daughter of Thomas Lund (deceased), who was a native of England and of the early pioneers of Stockton Township. Four sons and two - daughters have blessed their union, named Edwin L., Thomas L., William F., David Elmer,. C. A. and Laura J. Mr. Wolford's father was ,- John Wolford, of Pennsylvania, and his mother was Nancy Ann Musgrove, of Virginia. They came to Greene County, Ind., in 1859, where they died in 1876 and 1875 respectively.

J. N. YAKEY, senior member of the mercantile firm of Yakey & Law, Linton, was born in 1844 in Guernsey County, Ohio, where he was reared and educated, and which he continued making his home until twenty-four years of age. July 14, 1862, he tendered his services to his State as a private soldier in Company K, One Hundred and Twenty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, then organizing at Zanesville. Although but a lad at the time of his enlistment, he was appointed First Sergeant, and owing to a faithful discharge of the duties assigned him, was promoted to the Second Lieutenancy of Company E, of the same regiment, and thus assigned, first to the Third Army Corps, but subsequently to the Sixth Corps, under Gen. Sedgwick. He never wavered in the immediate discharge of such duties as devolved upon him, and throughout his military career was a brave officer and an efficient soldier. He was an active participant in the battles of Monocacy Junction, Thoroughfare Gap, Brandy Station, Mine Run, Bristow Station, Centerville, Fisher's Hill, Petersburg and the surrender of Lee's army at Appomattox_ At the battle of the Wilderness, he received a severe wound, and was captured by the enemy; being wounded, he was not guarded very carefully, and taking advantage of this fact he and four comrades made their escape, and, after innumerable hardships, reached the Union lines and became the heroes of the hour. Mr. Yakev is one of the well-to-do men of Stockton Township. In 1867, Miss Carrie Johnson became his wife, and to them have been born Cora R., William J., Lora 0. and Ella.



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WILLIAM C. BENNETT, nurseryman and farmer, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1844, and is one of five living children in a family of seven born to Macabus and Eleanor (Wishard) Bennett. His father dying in 1853, Mrs. Bennett, with the remainder of the family, removed to Greene County, Ind., in 1851, and here William C. was principally raised and educated. At sixteen years of age, he began for himself, and his labors have met with deserved success. He now owns 420 acres of land and one of the best nurseries in Indiana. His stock is of the best, and is carefully selected. It consists of the best and hardiest varieties of trees, which, being grown in the soil of Greene County, renders the stock much more desirable for people living in Southern Indiana than that furnished by foreign nurseries. Mr. Bennett is one of the reliable men of the county, and is universally respected as an honorable citizen. He married Miss Jennie B. Phillips in 1877, and three children have been born to them—Effie A., Angie L. and Cora M.
 

SAMUEL BLACKMORE, a well-to-do citizen of Scotland, is a native of the " Buckeye State," born in 1829. He was liberally educated in them common schools, was raised on a farm, and when eighteen years old started on life's voyage as a steamboat land on the Ohio River. At the end of three years; he left the water, and in 1850 clime to Greene County, Ind., where he has since resided. For thirty-three years, he has been a resident of Taylor Township, and by a life of industry and good management has accumulated considerable property. Besides owning valuable property in Scotland, where he is established in merchandising, he owns 320 acres of good farming and grazing land in Taylor Township, and 620 acres in Kansas. Mr. Blackmore is one of the reliable men of the county; is a Democrat in politics, and was married in 1851 to Miss Matilda Mackall, by whom he is the father of nine children—Thomas D.,' Benoni W., Caroline V.,. George F., John M.,1 Charles S., Napoleon B., Samuel F. and Cora E. Fora sketch of his parents, see the biography of Mr. Blackmore's three brothers.

GEORGE W., CHARLES and -JAMES BLACKMORE, sons of Benoni and Eleanor (Mackall) Blackmore, are among the most prosperous citizens of Greene County, and are pleasantly situated in Taylor Township, where they own 2,300 acres of excellent land, on which they are engaged extensively in farming and stock-raising. They came with their parents to Greene County in 1850, where the father died in 1870, followed by his widow five years later. They were the parents of ten children, seven yet living, and one (Samuel) is appropriately mentioned elsewhere in this work. The three brothers whose names form the subject of this notice all live together on their large farm. James is the only one married, his wife being Miss Margaret E. Geddes.) Their nuptials were celebrated in 1861, and to their union six children have been born —Charles A., Elizabeth J., George D., Samuel, Ella J. and Carrie E.

CAPT. WILLIAM BOUGH, a veteran of the Mexican war and the rebellion, was born in Bath County, Ky., November 14, 1823, and is a son of Frederick and Rebecca (Season) Bough, who settled in Highland Township, Greene County, Ind., in 1827. Frederick Bough was a farmer, and died in 1876, but his widow yet survives him,_ and resides near Scotland at eighty years of age. From the time he was twenty-one years old, William Bough has been doing for himself, and in this time has accumulated land to the amount of over 200 acres. On this he resides, and his attention is largely occupied in rearing blooded horses and cattle, besides looking after his large farm. His military experience was in joining Company E, Second Indiana Volunteers, in June, 1846, and participating in the battles of Buena Vista, where he was severely wounded through the right shoulder by a musket ball, and a part of the engagement at Monterey. In 1861, he helped recruit Company 0, Twenty-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry, but from the ranks was commissioned First Lieutenant on the 29th of July of the same year. He was in the battles of Baton Rouge and Port Hudson; and a remarkable exploit of his was in the spring of 1862, when he was put in command of twelve men, and detailed to guard a railroad bridge not far from New Orleans. With two men he crossed a bayou to an island on a reconnoitering expedition, and discovered over a score of rebels encamped in a canebrake guarding two dismounted pieces of artillery. It being dark, and these three men being armed with breech-loading carbines, they made a dash on the elle* my through the underbrush, yelling, shooting and re-loading, and making such a noise that they were evidently mistaken for a full-fledged company. The rebels fled in dismay, white the victors hurried the captured pieces back to where the remainder of the detachment was stationed. These two guns were six-pounder Spanish pieces, and were the identical ones Mr. Bough helped capture at Monterey in 1840. He was ordered to confiscate mules to draw these pieces, which, on being properly manned, was placed in command as a light artillery which received the appellation of the "Jackass Battery." The winter of 1863-64, Mr. Bough re-enlisted, was veteranized, and December 9, 1863, was commissioned Captain of his company. He served through the battles of Mobile and the Spanish Fort, at the latter being in command of four 64-pounder howitzers: Besides the above-mentioned engagements in which he was an active participant, Capt. ,Bough saw much other hard service which space prevents publishing, but among which was his capture with twelve men of the blockade runner " Fox," or properly known as the." Hartford." He remained in the service until January 10, 1866, when he was discharged at Indianapolis, in command of the regiment. Capt. Bough is an old wheel-horse of the Republican party, and is one of the county's best citizens. He was married, March 29, 1844, to Mary Ann Hoffman, who 'died February 2, 1881, without issue. Although no children were born to them, they reared and educated several orphan children, to whom they were the same as parents.

DR. WILLIAM H. BURKE, Scotland, was born in Martinsville, Morgan County, Ind., January 4, 1851. By the removal of his parents, William H. and Martha (Dayhuff) Burke, to Putnam County, he was here largely raised. William H. Burke, Sr., was an attorney, and practiced his profession largely in Greene and Putnam Counties, until his death at Bloomfield. Dr. Burke began the practice of medicine at the age of twenty-two years, with Dr. A. J. Dunnington, of Cloverdale, and March 4, 1881, graduated from the Fort Wayne College of Medicine. In 18'78, he became a resident of Greene County, and is now located at Scotland, where he has acquired a lucrative practice and where he and family are universally respected. Aside from his profession, Dr. Burke received but ordinary schooling advantages. As was his father, he is a Republican in politics. To his marriage with Miss Flora A., daughter of Dr. H, G. and Rhoda Dyer, of Cloverdale, one child has been born—Elfleda, born October 1, 1875, in Owen County.

DANIEL M. BYNUM was born in Cass Township, Greene County, Ind., December 30, 1846. His father, John V. Bynum, was a native of North Carolina, and came with his• parents to Greene County, Ind., in 1818, he at that time being only four years old. He was raised in a manner comparative with those early times, and in about 1841 married Rebecca O'Neil. to which union nine children were born, five of whom yet live. The father died August 5, 187(3, but Mrs. Bynum is now living on the old homestead. David M. Bynum received only a common schooling, and until twenty years old assisted his parents on the home farm. May 25, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Lois E. Gilbert, a native of Ohio, and by her is the father of six children, only these—Haddie M., Mina 0. and Huldah—yet living. Mr. Bynum is one of the progressive men of Greene County, as well as one of its substantial citizens. He is a member of the I. 0. O. F., is a Democrat, and owns a. fine farm of 400 acres where he now resides, in Taylor Township. In 1876, he was selected by his party as the nominee for County Sheriff, and, although the county is Republican, was elected by a majority of twenty-two votes. In 1878, ho was re-elected by a majority of 231 ballots,

LINCOLN CHANEY, son of Samuel and Keziah (Flater) Chaney, and grandson of Thomas and Nancy (Frye) Chaney, was born in Greene County, Ind., in 1861. His father settled in Greene County in 1845, and he and his wife were the parents of twelve children. They are yet living on the old homestead, and are among the best citizens of Richland Township. Lincoln Chaney was raised on the farm of his parents, received a fair education when a boy, and by persistent pluck and industry has established himself as one of the promising young men of the county. He began as a merchant at Mineral City in 1872, with a capital of $250. By judicious investments, he has from time to time increased his stock as ilia means would allow, until he at present is worth about $1,500. Besides having a good general store, Mr. Chaney is engaged in mining and the sale of coal. He is a Republican in politics, and a young man destined to make his mark.

ANDREW J. DICKEY, a native of Ohio, was born in 1826, and is a son of Wilson S. and Elizabeth (Riley) Dickey, who settled in Greene County in 1852, and where his father died seven years later. His mother yet lives in the " Buckeye State," and she is a daughter of Nancy Riley, who was a long resident of this county, but who moved back to Ohio in 1880, where she died a few weeks later at the advanced age of one hundred and two years. Andrew J. Dickey began working at blacksmithing and engineering when twenty years old, but for the past thirty-one years he has resided three miles east of Scotland, where he is operating one of the successful flouring mills of the county. He secured only an ordinary schooling in youth, but by self-study has become one of the well-posted men of Taylor Township. He was married in 1850 to Miss Margaret J. Logan, by whom he is the father of two children—Elza R. and Lillie J. He married his second and present wife, Miss Louisa Crush, in 1864, and eight children have Crowned their union, only the following named yet living : Francis A., Cynthia E., John H., Ida, Clara E., Samuel T. and Emma M.

LEVI F. FELLOWS was born in Greene County in 1850, and is a son of John D. and Celestia Fellows, and grandson of Col. Levi Fellows, who entered the land where our subject now resides in 1819, and who will be remembered by the pioneers as one of the county's oldest and most prominent men. John D. Fellows was only three months old when his parents settled in Greene County, consequently he was raised and brought up with the county from its infancy. Levi F., at the age of eighteen, embarked in mercantile pursuits at Worthington. continuing the same ten years. Since then he has been engaged in farming and stock-dealing, and at present owns 110 acres of good land. His early education was obtained in the common schools, and in 1873 he was married to Miss L. A. Forbes, to their union being born two children— John R. and Don Carlos. Four generations of the Fellows family have resided in Greene County, and they have become widely known for their upright dealings, intelligence and enterprise. Levi F. is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in general is a fair representative of his family.

JAMES FERGUSON, a native of " Bonny Scotland," was born in 1819, and when four years old his parents, William and Christina (Cullen) Ferguson, left the land of his birth, crossed the Atlantic to New York, and became residents of the United States. He received only a common school education, and early in life worked in woolen mills for a number of years, but since coming to Greene County, Ind., in 1850, he has been engaged in farming. Mr. Ferguson married Miss Margaret . Baker in 1847, and ten children have been the fruit of their union—Barbara A., William B., James C., John, Benjamin F., Catharine, Christina, Mary E., George W. and Ida. He is an enterprising and industrious citizen, owns a good farm of 180 acres, is a Republican in politics, and has served his township two +^' 's each as Justice of the Peace and Trustee.

DANIEL T. GEDDES was born in Ohio, in 1836, and came with his parents, Samuel and Jane (Herbert), Geddes, to Greene County, Ind., in 1851, where his father died in 1875, and his mother in 1874. Daniel T. was raised on the farm of his parents, was fairly educated in the district schools, and when twenty-three years old engaged in farming and stock-dealing on his own responsibility. He is a Democrat in politics. a member of the A., F. & A. M., is the owner of 120 acres of good land, and is one of the substantial citizens of the county. He was united in marriage with Miss Margaret A. Skomp, in 1859, and seven children have been born to them, the ones here named yet living: Laura B., Samuel H. and M. F. The mother is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DR. JOHN W. HANNAN, a native of the Buckeye State, was born December 4, 1842, and was raised in Gallipolis. He is a son of Thomas D. and Rachel (Riley) Hannan, and since 1865 has been a resident of Greene County. He received but a moderate schooling in youth, learned and worked at the harness•maker's trade for some time, but afterward studied medicine and graduated from the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati. In 1868, he began the practice of his profession, and is now located in Scotland, Greene County, where by success and industry he is known as one of the best practitioners in the county. Dr. Hannan is a Republican in politics, as was also his father. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Elizabeth J. Crook, and six children have resulted from this union—Minnie B., Nellie G., Effie V., Junius H., John W. and Clara L. Mrs. Hannan is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JAMES H. HANNA, Justice of the Peace and attorney at law, was born in Jefferson County, Ind.., in 1845. His parents, Alexander A. and Rachel (Matthews) Hanna, were married in 1842, came to Greene County, Ind., some twelve years later, and were the parents of six children, all living . but one. James H. was raised a fanner, and on the breaking-out of the rebellion volunteered his services in the cause of his country, and was honorably discharged for disability at the end of two years and eight months. He was a member of Company E, Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was a valiant participant in the battles of New Madrid, Island No. 10, Iuka, Corinth, Jackson and through the siege of Vicksburg, where, owing to the hardships of the siege, health failed, and was the cause of his discharge. Since the war, he has been extensively engaged in school teaching and other educational matters. Mr. Hanna is a Republican and was united in marriage with Miss Emma V. Smith in 1874.

CHRISTIAN HASLER, a progressive and prosperous farmer, is a native of Switzerland, born in the year 1821. Together with his parents, Peter and Elizabeth (Kalb) Hasler, who crossed the Atlantic in 1845, and, being poor, started West, where land was cheap, with the determination of . building for himself a home. August 1, 1845, he located in Taylor Township, Greene County, Ind., where he has since continued to reside. His mother died in 4.865, and his father in 1876. Christian began for himself, a poor boy, and the characteristic traits of German people consisting of industry and frugality, has been a marked feature in his life. By the hardest of labor, he has secured a well-stocked farm of 580 acres, besides being free from debt, and with money loaned out to less fortunate neighbors. Mr. Hasler is a Democrat in politics, and while living in his native country served four years in the regular army. He has been twice married, by his first wife, Sarah Stone, being the father of three children—Margaret, Henry and Elizabeth. He married for his second wife, Margaret Feutz, in 1851. ,

JOSEPH L. KEITH, Assessor of Taylor Township, was born in Knox County, Ohio in 1854, and is a son of Warren C. and Elizabeth (Chambers) Keith. He received a fair education in the common schools, and at twenty years of age began doing for himself. In 1877, he became a resident of Greene County and located in Taylor Township, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1880, he was elected Assessor of his township, and as such served one full term. By the resignation of Mr. Dickey, who was the Assessor for 1883, the County Auditor appointed Mr. Keith to fill this vacancy, and in this capacity he is now serving. He was married to Mrs. Cora Moore, widow of James Moore, in 1877, and two children have blessed their union—Annie G. and W. W. Mr. Keith is a member of the Baptist Church, a Republican and one of the enterprising and progressive men of Taylor Township.

MRS. NANCY A. LESTER, widow of Peter S. Lester, is a native of Ohio, but removed with her parents to Greene County, Ind., in. 1841, she at that time being an infant. She was raised to hard work, as were the majority of children in those days, and in 1858 was united in marriage with Peter S.. Lester, whose birth occurred in Greene County in 1839, and whose life was blended with its history from his birth until the time of his death in 1869. He was an industrious and economical citizen, and universally respected by all who knew him. He and wife were parents of six children, the following being alive—Lizzie M., Joseph W., Charles S., Maggie M. and Mary. Mrs. Lester and family reside comfortably and happily on the old homestead in Taylor Township which consists of 200 acres of fine farming and grazing land. She is, as was her husband a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN MACKALL, farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Ohio, his birth occurring in 1822, and he is one of fourteen children, eleven et living, born to Thomas and Sarah (Foster) Mackall, who were married in 1818. John Mackall was raised on a farm, in youth securing only such education as the district schools of that day afforded. On attaining his majority, he began for himself, and in 1858 came to Greene County, Ind., where he now owns a good farm of 390 acres. He began life a _4 poor boy and by diligence, hard work and good management has secured a competency. His marriage with Miss Ellen Dawson was solemnized in 1864, and two of the four children born- to their union are still living—Sarah E. and Thomas. Mr. Mackall is one of the wide-awake and progressive citizens of Taylor Township. In politics, he is a Democrat, 88 was also his father, who departed this life in about 1875, preceded by his wife about three years.

SAMUEL McELROY, an old and well-known. citizen of Taylor Township, was born in the " Keystone State" in 1822, was raised on a farm, and when twenty-three years old began doing for himself, a poor boy. In 1845, he came to Greene County, Ind., and with the exception of four years while he was engaged In merchandising in Scotland, under the firm name of Haig & McElroy, he has. been employed in farming and raising stock. By a life of hard work and prudential economy, Mr. McElroy has secured property in real estate amounting to 862 acres of good land. Re is a Republican in politics; and was married in 1844 to Miss Martha Stewart, by whom he was the father of eight children, four of whom are living—Matthew S., Mary L., Samuel C. and Lucy. The parents are members of the United Presbyterian Church, and Mr. McElroy is a son of Matthew and Eleanor (McConnell) McElroy, who were the parents of ten children, seven of whom are yet living.

WILLIAM L. MORTLAND, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, was born September 18, 1851, and is a son of John and Ann A. (Archer) Mortland, with whom he removed to Illinois in 1854, and from there to Greene County, Ind., some ten years later. John Mortland was twice married, six children, four yet living, being born to his first marriage, and to his second marriage with Miss Lucinda Wilson, none. William L. Mortland was raised on the farm of his parents, and during his youthful days secured a fair education. At the age of twenty years, he embarked on life's voyage on his own responsibility, and since then has been paddling his own canoe with the average success of mankind. His marriage with Miss Mollie S. McElroy was solemnized March 28, 1872, and four children have blessed their union--Martha Alice, Lizzie F., Anna B. and Samuel A.

ISAAC NICHOLSON, Trustee of Taylor Township, was born noar Scotland, in Daviess County, Ind., in 1850, and is a son of Levi N. and Rhoda (Carpenter) Nicholson. Levi N. Nicholson was a native of Greene County, Ind., and was here raised to manhood. He was a soldier in the Mexican war, a Republican, and an honored citizen of the county. Isaac obtained only a common school education, and when twenty years of age began doing for himself. For the past twelve years he has been working at blacksmithing, and is also serving his first term as Township Trustee. A. tie of votes resulted in he and his opponent "drawing numbers," and, fortunately for Mr. Nicholson, his was the number that entitled him to his office. He was married when twenty-four years of age to Miss Mary E. Akin, who died, leaving one daughter --Norah E. To his second marriage with Miss Margaret Hasler, three children have been born—Rebecca 3., Elpha M. and John R.

JOSHUA M. OGDEN, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1839, and is a son of Benjamin B., a widely-known physician of Ohio, and Mary A. (Malin) Ogden. While a young man, Joshua M. was engaged in book-keeping and clerking, but in 1861 he came to Greene County, Ind., and in 1862 enlisted as a private in Company A, -Ninety-Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. After serving about six months, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant, from that to First Lieutenant, and ultimately promoted to the Captaincy of his company. Capt. Ogden was .a brave and efficient soldier, serving faithfully until the close of the rebellion. Since then, be has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and at present owns 320 acres of fine farming and grazing land. He is a member of the Masonic brotherhood, a Republican, and was married to Miss Rebecca J. Blackmore in 1866, who died leaving three children—George B., Dawson B. and Benjamin M. His second wife was Miss Margaret Ledgerwood, to their union being born Mary, Grace and Nathaniel Ogden.

DR. WILLIAM A. O'NEALL, Scotland, was born in Ohio in 1830, and came with his parents to Greene County, Ind., in 1846. His father, Abijah O'Neall, is yet living, and resides in Daviess County, but his mother, who was Miss Elizabeth Ennis, died in 1862. After his twenty-first year, William A. taught school and worked at the carpenter's trade until 1861, since when he . has been chiefly engaged in the study and practice of medicine in Greene County. His literary education was completed at Asbury University, and his professional preceptor was Dr. James Dagley. Dr. O'Neall has been a member of the Masonic fraternity; is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church. He was married in 1866 to Miss Rebecca Short, and the two children born to them both died in infancy.

JOHN H. SUMMERVILLE, one of the few remaining of our early pioneers, was born in Jeffersonville, Ind., in 1819. His parents, William and Jane (Haig) Summerville, were both natives of Scotland, and the year 1818 witnessed their marriage and removal across the Atlantic to this country. They were the parents of two children, and died respectively in 1821 and 1851. From the time he was four years old, John H. has been a resident of Greene County, and here be received his education in the log schoolhouse of that day, was raised on a farm to chop wood, maul rails, clear land, farm, and in fact do as did the majority of the pioneers of this locality. When eighteen years old, he started out for himself, and by a life of arduous toil has secured a comfortable home. His marriage with Miss Miranda T. Crook was solemnized in 1856, and their fireside has been cheered by seven children, five of whom are yet living—William W., Elizabeth, Martha A., David and Mary C. Mr. Summerville has made this life a success, and is regarded as a man among his fellow-men. He is a Democrat, and although not an aspirant for political honors, has officiated in various positions of local honor and trust.

WILLIAM WOODS, a well-to-do druggist of Scotland, is a native of Richland County, Ohio, but when four years of age moved with his parents to Ashland County, where he was raised and educated. He is a son of John and Martha (Hughes) Woods, and with these parents removed to Carroll County, Ind., in 1864, and two years later to Greene County, where John Woods died March 23, 1883. Mrs. Woods is yet living, and resides on the old place near Scotland. William Woods was raised a farmer, secured a fair education, and has followed saw milling largely through life. At present he is engaged in merchandising, and by an up right system in doing business, has a well established trade. He was married, October 17, 1867, to Miss Mary Ingles, and they are the parents of four children, only three—Martha E., William A. and John G.—yet living. The mother is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

OWEN T. WRIGHT, whose birth occurred in Kentucky in 1842, is one of three surviving children in a family of four born to the marriage of Rev. Abraham and Ellen (Gardner) Wright, which was consummated in 1841. At eleven years of age, he was cast upon the world to battle for himself, and with but few exceptions has been engaged in farming. June '7, 1861, he became a private in Company D, Fourteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and at the Wilderness was captured, and for a time was incarcerated in Andersonville and Florence Prisons. While being transferred in box-cars from one prison to another, he and companions managed to secure a crowbar, tore up the flooring of the car, so that when the train stopped for water they made their escape into the swamp. For soar days they traveled through the swamps, and then Mr. Wright was stricken down with a malignant fever. When their pursuers were about to discover their hiding place, Mr, Wright was moved .in the night to a house, but here left, and was recaptured, taken to Lumberton, N. C. where he was left to die or recover as the case might be. Shortly after this, Sherman's advance cavalry discovered him, removed him to the federal lines, from here to Goldsboro, then to the coast, and from thence to Fortress Monroe. Mr. Wright was a fearless and valued soldier, and was twice promoted for bravery, once by his Captain. At the battle of Fredricksburg, after the color-bearer and guards had been shot down, Mr. Wright seized the emblem of liberty and bore it aloft through a leaden hailstorm. Since the war, he has resided in Greene County, where he is widely known and respected. He is a member of the F. & A. 314 a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1866, the marriage of Owen T. Wright and Miss Julia A. O'Donald was solemnized, and to them these children have been born: Florence J., Cora A.., Nancy E., Bertha F. and one deceased


BEECH CREEK TOWNSHIP.


AARON ARTHUR, one of the enterprising men of Beech Creek Township, is the son of John and Annie (Watkins) Arthur, and was born in Greene County December 11, 1841. His father was a native of Kentucky, and his mother of Tennessee. They emigrated to Greene County, Ind., at an early day, and engaged in farming, but after a time moved to Moultrie County, Ill., and remained about two years; then returned to this county, where they resided until their respective deaths. Aaron Arthur is one in a family of nine children. He was married January 16, 1861, to Miss Margaret Ann Crockett, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Crockett, and to this union have been born seven children—William, Elizabeth, Charley, Benjamin, Annie, John and David. Mr. Arthur is a stanch Democrat, and he and his wife are members of the Christian Church. He has always taken an active interest in the advancement of education and all the public improvements of the day. He owns a fine farm of 280 acres, and confines his occupation to farming and stock-raising.

NEHEMIAH ARTHUR, a twin brother of Aaron Arthur, who is elsewhere mentioned in this work, is a native of Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Ind., where he now lives. He was born December 11, 1841, one of the family of John and Anna (Watkins) Arthur. His schooling was limited to the country schools where he has been reared. On October 15, 1861, he married Margaret E. Burks, and to this union nine children have been born—Mary A., William W. (deceased), John F., Joel R., (Mena, Anna L., Martin L., Aeon L. and 'Amanda A. In the first part of life, Mr. Arthur was a farmer, and in fact has always been such, although he has been in the saw-mill business ever since the fall of 1871,with the exception of the year 1879. He now owns 298 acres of good farming land, well improved. Both Mr. and Mrs. Arthur are members of the Christian Church, while he is a Democrat in politics. They are of the best people, and highly respected as citizens in the community where they live.

JOHN W. ARTHUR., one in a family of eleven children born to John and Anna M. (Watkins) Arthur, is a native of the township and county where he now resides, his birth occurring December 16, 1850. When sixteen years old, he moved with his parents to Illinois, where he received the greater part of his education, but after living there two years the family returned to Greene County. During his early life, Mr, Arthur worked at farming, but in 1872, in company with two brothers, Aaron and Nehemiah, he engaged in saw milling, at which he has since continued, although he owns a good farm of 120 acres, the greater part of which is under cultivation. The spring of 1884, he expects to move to Tennessee and cake the lumber business his exclusive occupation. Mr. Arthur has been one of Beech Creek Township's best citizens, favoring the advancement of all laudable public enterprises. His marriage with Charity Cornelius was solemnized July 27, 1872, and himself and wife are highly esteemed as neighbors and friends. Mr. Arthur is a Democrat in politics.

HIRAM D. ARTHUR, one of Beech Creek's prominent young men, was born in the township, where he at present resides, December 25, 1856, and is one of eleven children born to John and Anna M. (Watkins) Arthur. He received the greater part of his schooling in his native county, and up to eighteen years of age worked at farming. In 1874, he began in the saw mill and lumbering business, and this has been his chief occupation ever since, although, he owns a well improved and fairly stocked farm of 105 acres. Mr. Arthur deserves much credit for his success, as he began doing for himself a poor boy, and by energy and industry has accumulated valuable property. On the 17th of August, 1876, Elizabeth Livingston became Mrs. Hiram D. Arthur, and to this union two children have been born, named James W. and Rosa E. In politics, 11Sr. Arthur casts his influence in favor of the Democratic party and as a member of this organization he favors reform in every respect. During the spring of 1884, ho expects to locate in Tennessee where, in company with a brother, he intends continuing the lumber business.

GEORGE R. AXTELL, one of the foremost citizens of Beech Creek Township, was born May 10, 1825, in Washington County, Penn. He is one of five children of Thomas and Mary (Weir) Axtell, and his genealogy is traced elsewhere in this work. In 1832, with his parents, he located in Knox County, Ohio, where, with the exception of two years in Noble County, he lived until 1856, when he settled in Greene County, Ind., on the same farm where he now lives. Amanda Farnham became his wife November 5, 1846, and by her he is the father, of five children—Samuel W., Bryan C., Mary W., Georgiana and Edna J., all living but the last. Mr. Axtell received a common school education in the Ohio schools, and while a young man began the tanning business, which he followed until he came to Greene County. Since that time he has been exclusively a farmer, and now owns 165 acres of good land, well improved and cultivated. On December. 12, 1880, his wife Amanda, died, and again, on January 8, 1882, he married Sarah R. Ogg, of the same township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Solsberry, and a Republican in politics. He has held several minor township officers and sharesthe esteem of all who know him.

JOHN A. BALDRIDGE, a farmer of Beech Creek Township, is one of two children of David and Mary B. (Stewart) Baldridge, and is a native of Athens County,. Ohio. His father, having exhausted his means in acquiring an education in medicine, died and left our subject while quite young to the care of a mother. During his younger years Mr. Baldridge lived at intervals in Morgan, Noble and Washington Counties, Ohio, and was engaged in farming in the summer, and in the winter attending the country schools where he received a common school education. He was born September 27, 1843, and on November 20, 1863, he enlisted in Company D, Ninety-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but was afterward transferred to Company C, Thirty-first Regiment of Veteran Volunteers, from which he received an honorable discharge July 20, 1865. He was engaged in the battles of Resaca and Bentonville, and marched with Sherman to the sea. In May, 1806, he located in Greene County, where he has followed farming ever since. His nuptials with Georgianna kxtell were celebrated December 5, 1868, and to their union two children have been born, named Harry W. and David H. Both Mr. and Mrs. Baldridge are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Solsberry, in which organization they are leading spirits. He is a Republican in politics. His farm consists of 210 acres, well improved and cultivated. This he has acquired by industrious exertion and honest dealing.

F. H. BRYAN, son of Edward Bryan, was born in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Ind., October 24, 1844. His father was a native of Orange County, Ind., born in 1819, and a son of Edward Bryan, Sr., who came from South Carolina to Lost River in Orange County about the time Indiana was admitted into the Union. The family is of Irish descent, but the wife of Edward Bryan, Jr., Malinda Bullock, to whom he was married in Greene County, in 1842, was of English and Welsh descent, and was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Gaston) Bullock, both of these families settling in Greene County at a very early period in its history. Edward Bryan, Sr., together with his family, removed to Greene County in 1822, and settled in Beech Creek Township. They engaged in farming and clearing until Edward, Sr.'s death, in about 1846. Edward, Jr., lived on the farm until 1853, when he moved to Bloomfield, where for one season he engaged in merchandising, but the fall of 1853 removed to Solsberry and continued a like business with success for eight years. He died of consumption August 6, 1861, leaving a widow--who died of the same disease two years later—and three children: F. H., E. C. and John E. F. H. took charge of the family left in his charge by the death of his parents until their respective marriage. He thus began doing for himself at the age of sixteen years, and in youth obtained only a common school education. On the death of his father, he purchased his store, and the greater part of his life has since been devoted to merchandising in Solsberry. He was married in 1873 to Miss A. F. Gibbons, and by her is the father of three children—Edward, Mabel and Fay. Mr. Bryan is a member of both Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities, and is a Republican in politics, Mrs. Bryan was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, November 11, 1850, and came to Greene County with her parents, Joseph and Margaret (Shaw) Gibbons, in November, 1865. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Bryan held the office of Postmaster at Solsberry for three years. He owns about 450 acres of land in Beech Creek, Center and Highland Townships.

VANDAL H. CASNER, farmer and stock-raiser, is a native of the Old Dominion, his birth occurring June 19, 1830, in Randolph County, and is one in a family of six children born to George and Margaret (Yeager) Casner. He received his education from the old fashioned subscription schools, selected farming as his vocation through life, and February 16, 1851, was married to. Mrs. Barbara L. (Johnson) Barnes. In May, .1855, he came to Greene County, Ind., locating in Beech Creek Township, where he has ever since resided, with the exception of eleven years, when he made his home in Center Township. September 29, 1864, he became a member of Company B, Fifty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and after participating in the engagements of Franklin and Nashville, and various minor engagements, he was honorably discharged July 15, 1865. Mr. Casner is one of the progressive and substantial men of Beech Creek Township, beginning life with no substantial means, and by good management and industry accumulating 300 acres of good land. In politics, he is independent, voting for men and not party measures, rejecting the wrong and adopting the right. He and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are the parents of this family: Solomon, George, Eliza R., Byron V., Lincoln R., Grant 0., Ida M. and Edith E., all living.

T. R. COOK, Solsberry, was born December 8, 1822, in Washington County, Penn., but his parents, Jacob and Phebe (McCollum) Cook, removing to Ohio in 1832, he was largely educated in Athens County. He began for himself when eighteen years old, and a year later went to the cabinet-maker's trade. While at the latter occupation, he removed to Guernsey County, Ohio, where in 1843 he was married to Harriet T. Gibbens, who was born March 17, 1825, and a daughter of Peter and Barbara (White) Gibbens. From cabinet-making, Mr. Cook gradually took up carpentering, which has been his occupation chiefly through life. In 1859, he moved to Greene County, Ind., and August 20, 1862, became a member of Company A, Ninety-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry.. On the organization of the company, he became First Sergeant, but was discharged for promotion to First Lieutenant December 16, 1862, his commission bearing date December•11, 1862. By reason of the Captain's illness, Mr. Cook commanded his company for a number of months. He contracted typhoid fever at La Grange, Tenn., and for three months was unable for duty, but afterward was afflicted with sore eyes and camp fever, which rendered him entirely unfit for further military work. He resigned March 30, 1864, and was honorably discharged. For the past eight years, he has served as Postmaster at Solsberry, and Justice of the Peace, the latter being his present calling. Mr. Cook is one of the county's ablest citizens; is a stanch Republican, a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and his wife are parents of this family: Elizabeth C., born July 4, 1845 (now Mrs. John Mullen); Peter M., April 17, 1847 (practicing medicine in Solsberry); Margaret E., August 2i, 1849 (Mrs. C. W. Keys); Edward S., April 17, 1851; Charles H., September 1, 1853, died March 20, 1857; William F., October 11, 1857, John F., August. 6, 1859, died February 10, 1863; Benjamin B., JO' g, 1865, and Birdie, February 11, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are 'members .of the Methodist Episcopal and Congregational Churches respectively, and are highly esteemed people.


JAMES CRAWFORD, a prosperous farmer of Beech Creek Township, is a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, born February 16, 1828. To his parents, Thomas and Jane (McClure) Crawford, were born this family: William B., Joann, James, Thomas, Mary J., Margaret, Martha, Amanda, Nancy and Sarah. Six of these are all that now live. The parents were honest and industrious people, natives of Pennsylvania, and both are now dead. James Crawford came to Greene County, Ind., the spring of 1853, and engaged in farming in Beech Creek Township, where he has ever since resided. In 1865, he became associated with Dr. J. P. McIntosh in mercantile pursuits, and after the retirement of Dr. McIntosh some eight years later, assumed the proprietorship of the entire business, which he continued some ten years longer. Mr. Crawford has been a careful and prudent business man, and by good management and industry has accumulated considerable property, consisting largely of farms, business property, etc. His marriage with Miss Nancy Collide was solemnized June 21, 1850, in his native county, and although no children have been born to them, they have completed their home circle by rearing and educating three children from the neighborhood. Mr. Crawford is a Democrat, a member of the Masonic brotherhood; has served four years as Postmaster and a number of terms as Township Trustee, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. During the late civil war, ho held the position of Sergeant, and afterward Second Lieutenant, and while doing military duty his actions were governed by the sense of honor and patriotism as when a civilian.

ABRAM DILLEY, a farmer of Beech Creek Township, is a native of Guernsey County. Ohio, where he was born March 25, 1828, one of twelve children, of whom Ephraim and Rachel E. (Henry) Dilley were the parents. Mr. Dilley received such education as could be acquired in the primitive schools alad through paper windows of his time. At the age of fifteen years, he began the blacksmith trade, which business he continued for about fifteen years. On July 2, 1848, Maria J. Yakey, of the same county, became his wife, and they are the parents of these children: Leroy H., Judson S. (deceased), George W., Sarah L., Lucy L. (deceased), Solomon Y. (deceased), Albert L., Rachael and Maria F. In September, 1865, he located in Greene County on the place where he now lives. Since coming to this county, he worked at his trade about five years, and the balance of the time he has been farming. He now owns a splendid farm of 258 acres, well improved and cultivated. Of the 185 acres that are cleared, Mr. Dilley has cleared 100, which indicates his industry without other example. As members of the Baptist Church at Newark, they are among the best citizens in the county. Mr. Dilley Is a thorough Democrat in politics, and stands high among his neighbors for strict integrity.

DAVID JACKSON DRAKE, a merchant and Deputy Postmaster of Newark, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, December 20, 1823, and is the son of George and Rachel (Johnson) Drake, natives of Ohio, in which State they lived until their respective deaths. They were the parents of three children--Elizabeth (wife of Waterman Benner), David and Dennis (deceased). Our subject came to this State in 1866, and settled on a farm in this county, where he remained one year, then removed to Newark where he has since resided, and engaged in mercantile business. In 1881, he became Deputy for Postmaster Joseph G. Smith, and has since held that position. August 27, 1847, his marriage with Miss Mary E. Dotson, of Monroe County, Ohio, was solemnized, and to them have been. born seven children—James W., George D., John (do.. ceased), Seward, Clarence (deceased), Emma (Mrs. David D. Lyons) and Albert L. Mr. Drake is a Republican in politics, and he and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been successful in business, owns a good farm of forty acres of well-improved land adjoining Newark, and at'fine business property in the town. Mr. Drake is an old and honored citizen of Greene County, and he and family are respected by all who know them.

GEORGE EDWARDS, one of the oldest settlers in Greene County, and a resident of Beech Creek Township, was born in Surry County, N. C., March 3, 1811'. His parents were William and Delilah (Burch) Edwards, who bore a family of seven children, with which they came to Greene County in May, 1822. George Edwards, the subject of this sketch, received but little education, and that from the subscription schools kept in the log houses of those frontier days. In his starting out for himself, Mr. Edwards had the common misfortune of the day and place—that of being poor. By his wife, whose maiden name was Laodicea Burch, he is the father of eleven children—James, Sarah, Nancy, Martha, William H., Delilah J., George L., Samuel H., Mary E., Susan R. and Paris F. Their marriage was solemnized December 22, 1831. By hard work and economical living, Mr. Edwards has obtained a, large competence, now owning about 700 acres of as good land as is in Beech Creek Township, besides a great amount he has given his children. His is probably the best improved farm in his township. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church at Hebron, and are universally respected.

WILFORD HICKAM,- M. D., Newark, was born in Owen County, Ind., December 25, 1856, one of eleven children in the family of E. and M. (Bray) Hickam. He received a thorough ordinary education in the public schools of his native county. and at nineteen years of age began teaching school, which profession he followed four consecutive years. He then began the study of medicine with Dr. Schell, of Spencer, with whom he remained until the fall of 1880, when he entered the Medical Department of Butler University, from which institution he graduated March 1, 1883. Dr. Rickam then located for the practice of medicine at Newark, where he has won flattering success in his profession, both in the treatment of cases and in acquiring a lucrative practice. He is one of the lively, wide-awake men of Newark, progressive in his views on all subjects, is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity. Dr. Hickam met with a serious and distressing accident June 26, 1864, which was the loss of his left limb at the junction of the middle and upper thirds of the femur, leaving him a cripple for life.

DR. JOHN KUTCH, Solsberry, was born in Richland Township, Greene County, Ind., November 15, 1841, and is a son of A. L. Kutch. He was raised on the home farm until seventeen years old, when he was apprenticed to learn blacksmithing at Bloomington. He served at this until he enlisted in the Ninth Indiana Light Artillery, and was mustered into the service on his twentieth birthday. His battery was ordered to Fort Donelson, but the battle terminating before their arrival, they went into camp at Cairo. He was an active participant in the battle of Corinth, in which his battery was warmly engaged. In 1863, they joined Grant's expedition against Vicksburg, but here the Ninth Artillery were sent to Fort- Hindman, Tenn. From here they went to Vicksburg the fall of 1863, and later to Meridian, en route participating in a severe engagement at Queen's Hill. They then returned to Vicksburg, and from thence joined Banks' command on the Atchafalaya Bayou, and from here captured Fort Drusa on Red River. They then went to Alexandria, and there were engaged in a battle on Gov. Moore's farm. Re-embarking on Red River, they participated in a number of engagements along its shore, and after being engaged in the battle of Pleasant Hill returned to Memphis for recruits. After the battle of Guntown, they were ordered to check Kirby Smith, who vas threatening St. Louis, and while here followed up the. retreating rebels and engaged their force on Blue River. They were next in the battle of Nashville; then followed Hood's retreating army to Pulaski; then went to Westport. having then served six months over the time for which they had enlisted. They here embarked on the steamer "Eclipse," and while near Johnsonville during a fog on the night of February 27, 1865, the steamer blew up, and thirty -two of the sixty-eight men of the Ninth Artillery were killed outright, and, with the exception of six, the remainder were wounded. Among the latter was Dr. Kutch, who was scalded over the face and head, and struck in the back with a brick from the boiler. Owing to this injury, Dr. Kutch was unfitted for his trade, and consequently began the study of medicine the winter of 1874, and in-1.878-79 graduated from the Medical College of Indiana at Butler University. For a short time, he practiced his profession at Bloomfield; then located in Solsberry, where he has acquired a lucrative practice. He is a Republican, and was married on his twenty-fourth birthday to Mary E. Danely, by whom he is the father of three children—011ie, Maggie and Alford. Dr. Kutch was in thirteen battles and engagements while out in the late war, and was honorably discharged in March, 1865.

OSCAR McDONALD, a merchant of Newark, was born in Shelby County, Ky., October 15, 1827, and is the son of Francis and Mary (Carroll) McDonald, who were natives of Kentucky and Maryland respectively. While in Kentucky, they were engaged in farming. Coming to Indiana in 1834, they settled in Greene County, and embarked in a like pursuit. They were the parents of four children—Sarah (Mrs. Jacob McIntosh), James, Elizabeth (Mrs. David Smith), and Oscar, who came with his parents to Indiana, and remained with them until his marriage with Miss C. Hoke, in 1852. He continued farming for sixteen years, when he moved to Newark and engaged in the boot and shoe trade, which he continued about three years; then, with Joseph G. Smith, became interested in harness and mercantile business, which lasted some four years. Since then, he has been in mercantile pursuits alone. Mr. McDonald has several times held the office of Trustee for Highland Township. He and wife are members of the Christian Church, and Mr. McDonald is deeply interested in the advancement of all public enterprises. In politics, he votes for the best man, regardless of political party, faith -or creed.'

HENRY H. McHALEY, one of the well-known citizens of Greene County, is a native of Beech Creek Township, where he now lives. He was born January 24, 1841, one of seven children of William and Lucinda K. (Rice) McHaley, who settled in Greene County at an early date. Henry H. McHaley received but a limited education and in the log cabin schools of early days. His principal business through life has been farming, although he has engaged considerably in mercantile affairs. From 1869 to 1873, he did a general merchandise trade at McVille, and a short time at Newark, Ind., but his health failing, he quit that and paid his exclusive attention to farming. On December 16, 1858, his marriage with Letitia Hudson was solemnized, and to this union five children have been born—Oliver S., Lucinda C., Mary A., William H. and John- A., all living. Mr. McHaley began life for himself with no property, and has been fortunate enough to acquire 157 acres of well. improved farming land. As a Republican, he was elected Justice of the Peace for his township in 1872, and has held that office ever since. In December, 1881, he was appointed Postmaster, at MQ,Ville, Ind., which position he now holds. In December, 1883, he again commenced doing a general merchandise business, with a stock' of $1,200, and is having a good trade. Mr. and Mrs. McHaley are members of the Christian Church, and are prominent in the charities of their neighborhood. Mr. McHaley is a member of the fraternity of I. 0. 0. F., which order he has represented in Grand Lodge.


JACOB P. McINTOSH, a native of Marion County, Ind., was born November 17, 1835, and is the fourth in a family of ten children, of whom William J. and Sarah (Negley) McIntosh were the parents. He became a resident of Greene County when two years of age by the removal of the family, and has ever since been a resident of Greene County. He was raised on the farm of his father, and owing to Mr. McIntosh's limited means, secured but a common education. In 1857, he was married to Miss Nancy Kelley, and since his graduation from the Eclectic Medical College at Cincinnati, in 1868, has pursued his chosen profession. Although a man of no great pretensions, yet Dr. McIntosh is gifted with an unusual degree of practical wisdom, which ranks him among the prominent men of Indiana. He began his career in the world with but little education, and no means by which he could obtain one. By close application be in after years secured a thorough knowledge of all the lower branches, together with some of the sciences, and by industry has obtained a goodly share of this world's goods. Besides the practice of medicine, he has been engaged in mercantile pursuits in various parts of the county, and in 1877 published his work entitled " Information for the People.' In politics, he has ever been a firm and outspoken Democrat, always contributing largely to the success of his party in the county. He was a member of the Democratic State Conventions of 1F76 and 1880, and in 1874 and 1878 was the nominee of his county for State Representative, and was defeated each time. In 1880, be was elected Joint Representative from Greene, Knox and Sullivan Counties, and through' the acceptable manner by which he served in this office, he was elected State Senator from this Senatorial district. Dr. McIntosh has proven a wise and acceptable legislator, and is the author of several popular laws. He is now a resident of Beech Creek Township, whore he is the owner of valuable property. Himself and wife are parents of six children: Martin F., Mary K. (Mrs. J. L. Wood), Nathaniel and three that died in infancy.

MARTIN F. McINTOSH, a son of Hon. Jacob P. McIntosh, of whom appropriate mention is herein elsewhere made, was born in Highland Township, Greene Co., Ind., July 6, 1858. He received a common school education in the schools of his county and has been mostly engaged in the mercantile business all his life. Until April 1, 1879, he was in the employ of his father at Newark, Owl Prairie and Linton. At that date, he began for himself in the grocery business at Newark, but in May following his father went into partnership with him and they then added a stock of drugs, in .which manner they continued until July, 1881, when his brother-in law, Mr. J. F. Wood, came into the firm and it has since been known as J. P. McIntosh & eons. They carry a stock worth about $4,500, each owning one-third interest. On July 27, 1879, his nuptials with Miss Della Frame were celebrated, and they are the parents of two children—Jacob P. Jr., and one that died in infancy. He is a stanch Democrat, and has been delegate in two Congressional Conventions. He has done considerable newspaper writing, and takes an active interest in all public affairs, and is a rising young man who is looked upon with promise.

GEORGE W. NASH, one of ten children born to Obediah and Nancy (Edwards) Nash, is a native of the township, county and State where he now resides, his birth occurring August 15, 1839. His parents were among the first to brave the hardships and inconvenience of pioneer life in Greene County, their advent dating back to 1822. His education was obtained at the primitive log schoolhouse, and when about eleven years of age he was cast upon his own resources by the death of his parents. Until twenty-one years of age, he was engaged in farming, but July 8, 1861, he volunteered his services for the suppression of the rebellion, and was assigned to Company C, Twenty-first Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry. At the end of two and a half years, he was discharged, then re-enlisted in the First Indiana Heavy Artillery from which he received his final discharge August 23, 1865. Mr. Nash was a brave and efficient soldier and took part in the battles of Port Hudson, Baton Rouge, Cedar Grove, Donaldsonville, 'New Orleans and the Spanish Fort. February 1, 1866, he married Fidelia Gaston, who has presented him with two sons—William 0. and John D. The parents are highly respected people of their locality, and are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Nash is one of the progressive farmers of his township, owns a good farm of 156 acres adjoining the village of Newark, and as a Republican in politics has always favored the advancement of all laudable public enterprises.

ISAAC PHILPOT, a native of Belmont County, Ohio, was born November 16, 1824, and is one in the following-named children of William and Ruth (Hults) Phi1pot, who were natives respectively of Ireland and Ohio—William, George, Shepherd, Isaac, John H., Samuel, Eliza, Eleanor, Maria, Matilda and Sarah Ann. Previous to leaving Ohio, Mr. Philpot held the commission of Second Lieutenant in the State militia of Noble County, and where, also, he was twice married, his first wife being Miss Ann Rebecca Gibson, and his last and present wife Miss Eliza ilson. To his first marriage, three children were born —Robert Heath, John William and Martha Matilda; and by his present wife he is the father of two children—Frank L. and Annie Rebecca. In 1866, Mr. Philpot became a resident of Beech Creek Township, Greene Co., Ind., and since that time it has always been his home. He was actively engaged in farming until 1881, when he took charge of the mill at Newark for one year; then returned to the farm and again took charge of the mill in 1883. He is one of the prosperous citizens of the county, owns a good farm of 123 acres. is a Republican in politics, and himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DAVID SCHARB, undertaker and dealer in furniture, is the son of Obed and Catherine (Miller) Scharb, natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Indiana in about 1851, and settled in Greene County on a farm, where they remained until Obed Scharb*s death in 1874. To them were born three children—:Sarah (Mrs. Edward Pennell), David and Joseph M. David Scharb was born in Wayne County, Ohio, March 1, 1845, and came with his parents to Indiana and remained with them until the breaking-out of the late rebellion, when he enlisted in Company E, Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. A. G. Cavins, and remained in the service until 1865, when he was honorably discharged. He was a brave and gallant soldier, and participated in some of the severest campaigns and hardest fought battles of the war. November 12, 1867, he married Miss Mary Taylor, and to them were born three children—William Sherman, E. Algon; and one that died in infancy unnamed. The mother died September 1, 1881, since when Mr. Scharb has married Mrs. Angeline (Smith) Pickerd, the widow of Isaac Pickerd. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church and a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity. Mr. Scharb established himself as an undertaker and furniture dealer at Newark in 1879, and has since continued successful in business.

HENRY SHIELDS, a resident of Beech Creek Township, is the oldest of three children, of whom William and Bersheba (Festler) Shields were the parents. He was born in Meigs County, Ohio, April 1, 1822, whence he went with his parents to Washington County, Penn., in May, 1826. They remained in that State about *six years, when they removed to what is now Noble County, Ohio. His education is limited, and was all acquired in the primitive log schoolhouses of that day. On August 22, 1844. he was united in matrimony to Minerva D. Gilkerson, and of the ten children that have been born to them only these five are now living: Andrew J., George H., James H., Sarah E. and Dora B. In April, 1865, Mr. and Mrs. Shields moved with their family to Greene County, Ind., where they have ever since lived. Mr. Shields has successfully followed farming all his life, and now owns a splendid farm of 197 acres, and engages in buying and selling stock. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shields belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Solsberry, and are foremost in all laudable enterprises of their community. His politics are Republican,• and he takes an active interest in public affairs. All who know him are enthusiastic in his praise as a moral and upright citizen

ANDREW JACKSON SHIELDS, merchant of Newark, was born in Noble County, Ohio, September 9. 1857, and is a son of Henry and Minerva Delong (Gilkerson) Shields, who were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ohio. They came to Indiana in April, 1865, and settled on a farm in Beech Creek Township, where they still reside. They are the parents of ten children, only five— Andrew Jackson, George H., James H., Sarah E. (wife of William Torrence) and Dora B.—yet living. Andrew Jackson came with his parents to Indiana, and remained with them until his marriage with Miss Louisa M. Frame, a daughter of Jacob and Martha Frame, who reside at Solsberry. He then engaged in farming until 1870, when he entered the State University at Bloomington and remained three years. During his life he has taught twelve years of public school. In the spring of 1S83, he formed a partnership with J. B. Young, at Newark, in the general mercantile business, at which he is still engaged. He is a stanch Republican in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while his wife is connected with the Congregational Church. Mr. and Mrs. Shields are the parents of one son—Oscar Raymond. During the extra session of the State Legislature in 1881, Mr. Shields was Enrolling Clerk in the Lower House, which position he filled with commendable praise.

EDWARD THOMPSON, farmer of Beech Creek Township, is a native of Ireland, where he was born County Antrim July 5, 1834. His parents, Gilbert and Nancy (Quiery) Thompson, bore a family of seven children. Our subject received a common school education, and followed farming until the year 1851, when he left his native land, and located in London, England, there engaging in the business of engineering for four years. At the end of that time he came to America, landing in New York in 1855. Soon after this, he came to Indiana, and followed railroading for a time, and engineering at Greencastle until 1860, when he moved to Wayne County, Ill., where he owned and operated a circular saw mill. From there he came to Greene County in May, 1862, where he has ever since lived. His marriage with Sally M. (Junkin), of Monroe County, Ind., was solemnized December 24, 1863. Together they have raised a family of five children—David G., Elizabeth C., Agnes 0., James E. and Catherine J. Since his settlement in Greene County, Mr. Thompson was engaged in grist milling until March, 1863. He is now devoting his attention entirely to farming, and owns a good farm of 162 acres. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and supports all the benevolent institutions of his community with both his influence and means. As a Republican, he takes a lively interest in public affairs, and his reputation for honesty and morality is above reproach.

EBENEZER F. TORRENCE, of Solsberry, Ind., was born in what is now Noble County, Ohio, September 5, 1826. Joseph and Mary (McCrary) Torrence, his parents, bore a family of eleven children. The education of our subject was limited to that of the common schools. Eliza Hannum became his wife November 25, 1848, and by her he is the father of six children—Mary J., William J., Sarah E., Parker F., George H., all living, and Eliza E., deceased. At the age of eighteen years, he began the carpenter's trade, which he followed about five years. In the fall of 1849, he moved to Jasper County, Mo., where he lived until June, 1852, when he located in Greene County, Ind. Since he left Ohio, Mr. Torrence has been farming with good success, as his large, well-improved farm of 300 acres clearly shows. On November 20, 1864, he was grieved by the loss of his wife. Again on August 29, 1865, he was married to Mrs. Sarah E. (Larue) Catron, who is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Solsberry. Mr. Torrence, though formerly a member of that church for thirty-three years, now belongs to the Congregational Church at the same place. The reason for his changing was his conviction against the morality of " secret oath-bound societies," which the Methodist Episcopal Church indorses, while the Congregational Church at Solsberry forbids all such societies as wrong. During the slavery agitation, Mr. Torrence took strong grounds against that great evil, and was active in working for its downfall. He is now an earnest worker for the causes of Prohibition and Woman's Suffrage. In sentiment, he is an American in politics, and takes active interest in the public affairs of the day.


ISAAC WATKINS, one of seven children born to Benjamin and Hannah (Jones) Watkins a native of Johnson County, Ind., his birth is occurring February 3, 1835.His limited education was secured at the old-fashioned log schoolhouse of that early day, and although he has worked at the carpenter's trade some, his general occupation through life has been farming and stock-raising. About the age of nine years, he came to Greene County with his parents, and since that time has always made Greene County his home. November 27, 1855, he was united in marriage with Mary A. Livingston, and to them have been born eight children; of these six are yet living—John W., Laura E., Peter F., George F., James I. and Noah A. Mr. Watkins began for himself with but little or no means at his command, and a well-improved farm of ninety-five acres shows with what success he has managed his business. September 29, 1864, he entered Company B, Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry, but the rebellion soon afterward ending, he was honorably discharged July 10, 1865. He served his country with fidelity, and was an active participant in the battles of Franklin and Nashville. In politics, Mr. Watkins is a member of the National party, is an enterprising citizen and a man respected by all who know him.

JOHN FREELAND WOOD, a merchant of Newark, Ind., is a native of Sullivan County, and was born January 8, 1845. Lacy and Jane (Reneau) Wood are his parents, who bore a family of -fourteen children. Mr. Wood received a good education, graduating from the Southwestern Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, August 15, 1867, when he received the degree of Bachelor of Science. After this he engaged in teaching school thirty-seven months, part of the time in the town of Sullivan, Ind. On February 18, 1865, he enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Forty ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, but the war ending soon after, he was honorably discharged September 27, 1865. In the spring of 1872, he began the merchandise business at Pleasantville, in the firm of Parks, Wood & Co., but in the fall of 1873 the firm became L. R. & J. F. Wood. In this manner, it remained until the spring of 1875, when he went into the same business at Linton, which he followed for about two years before he went into partnership with J. P. McIntosh. In the fall of 1878, in partnership with his brother, he began business at Newberry, Ind. This he continued until July 8, 1881, when he became one of the firm of J. P. McIntosh & Sons, at Newark,. where he has ever since been. On August 1, 1876, he was married to Mary H. McIntosh, by whom he is the father of two children, Bessie M. and Orion L. In the winter of 1877 and 1878, he attended lectures at the Eclectic Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio. He was formerly a member of the fraternity of Odd Fellows, although he now holds a withdrawal card. Mrs. Wood was born November 17, 1859, and is a daughter of J. P. McIntosh. Mr. Wood is firm in advocating the principles of the Republican party.

JACOB BROWN YOUNG, a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, was born December 17, 1855. His father died and left him, at the age of eight years, in the care of his mother, who afterward married William V. Ferguson. In the year 1864, he came with the family of James Crawford to Greene County, Ind., settling in Beech Creek Township, which has ever since been his home, and where he is well known and himself and family universally respected. Mr. Young received a good education in the schools of this county, but not being satisfied with the benefits derived from the common schools, he embarked in school teaching, and in this way, and by other hard work, accumulated sufficient means to enter the State University at Bloomington. He remained at this institution four years, and besides being a hard student was one of the leading spirits of the Phi Kappa Pi fraternity. In August, 1878, be became associated with James Crawford in the general merchandise business at Newark, which continued a few years, when A. J. Shields purchased Mr. Crawford's interest. The firm now carries a well-assorted stock of goods valued at about $4,500, and are doing the leading business of the town. March 17, 1880, Miss Kate Kelsey, of Owen County, this State, became Mrs. Jacob Brown Young, and the union has been blessed with one daughter—Grace Edwards. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Young is one of the county's self-made men, beginning life's battle a poor boy and by upright dealings acquiring a competence. He is a Democrat, and member of the subordinate lodge of Odd Fellowship, in which fraternity he has filled nearly every office two times, once representing his lodge in the Grand Lodge of the State.



FAIRPLAY TOWNSHIP.


JOHN H. BOVENSCHEN, farmer and stock-raiser, was born on the River Rhine, Germany, near Freamarhen, in the year 1824. He learned the carpenter's trade with his father, for whom he worked until twenty-four years old, and in 1848 embarked for America. After a tempestuous voyage of fifty-six days, he arrived in the United States in safety, and coming to Greene County, Ind., purchased eighty acres of land in Stockton Township, which he began farming and improving. In 1851, he purchased 120 acres, where he now resides in Fairplay Township, which is one of the best farms in the county, and on which he has erected a house that is a credit to the township and himself as well. He now owns in all 300 acres of land, which he has earned entirely by his own ewer tions. In 1856, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Moss, daughter of Rev. Aquilla and Sallie (Harrah) Moss, by whom he is the father of four children—Stephen Aquilla, John W., deceased, Elijah and Joseph Milton. Both of Mr. Bovenschen's parents died in the old country They were parents of four children named Catharine (deceased), J. H., Charlotte (Mrs. Switz) and Hannah.

JOHN H. BULLERMEN was born in the year 1819 at Moors, Prussia, where his parents were influential citizens and possessed of considerable means. He was early sent to school and by continuous application succeeded in gaining an academic education, after which, he engaged in farming until his twentieth year, when, he served 'three years as a member of the Eighth Hussars, subsequently serving for a time in the provisional army. A dissatisfaction engendered by the Revolution of 1848, and other causes, resulted in the banding together of a large number of relatives, with the avowed purpose of seeking homes in the freedom of the United States; and accordingly on the 18th of April of that year, they bade farewell to friends, relatives and fatherland, took passage on board the ship Libra, of Rotterdam, for the El Dorado of their anticipations whither Mr. Bullermen's father-in-law, Mr. Shryer, had preceded them the year previous, to locate a place where the little colony might settle, live and prosper together. Mr. Shryer performed his mission faithfully, but died soon afterward from the effects of cholera, as did many others of the party. The colony of relatives were fifty-six days upon the ocean, during which time they endured twenty-six days of stormy weather, and to add to their sufferings, cholera visited them, carrying away nearly one-half their number, among them, being a child of the subject of this sketch. Mr. Bullermen and Matilda Shryer, the fifth child of J. B and Matilda (Konen) Shryer, were united in marriage in 1845, and to them fourteen children have been born, only two—Henry and Elizabeth—yet living, and those reside with their parents.

J. H. DAUBENSPECK, a successful farmer of Fairplay Township, was born in the year 1833, near Moers, Prussia, where he was raised on 0, farm, his education being obtained at the high school and college of his native town. Until thirty-three years of age, ho was engaged in agricultural pursuits on his father's farm, but in 1866 he embarked for the United States with the purpose of making him a home in a new and free country. He first located in Grant Township, Greene County, Ind., but after a residence there of two and a half years he purchased the farm in Fairplay Township, where he now resides. Mr. Daubenspeck is one of the well known and highly esteemed men of his township, and although coming to this country with little or no knowledge of American institutions he has, by application, become thoroughly versed in local public affairs, and besides having served his township as Assessor, was, in 1882, elected Trustee. He was married in November, 18'70, to Anna Sabilla Molls, who was also a native of the Rhine country, born in 1848, a daughter of Henry and Louisa (Kremer) Molls. Mrs. Daubenspeck emigrated to this country a short time after Mr. Daubenspeck, and to their union this family has been born: Agnes, Willie, Henry, Diedrich (deceased) and Gerhard.

THOMAS J. EAST was born in Monroe County, Ind., in 1844, and when only one year old his parents removed to Greene County, where he was raised upon a farm, receiving his early education from the common -schools, subsequently attending the Bloomfield Seminary and Bartlet Commercial College of Cincinnati, graduating from the last-named institution in 1865. For two terms, he was employed as school teacher in Center Township, this county, and for three years served as Assistant Recorder of the county. He then located at Lyons, where he embarked in merchandising, and acted as agent for the Indianapolis & Vincennes Railroad for some time, afterward buying and shipping stock. In 1866, Miss Sue L., the only surviving daughter of James and America E. (Ferguson) Van Slyke, became his wife, and to them have been born five children—James J., Cora A., Nettie, Edgar P. and Roscoe T. Thomas P. East, the father of Thomas J., was of English origin, his birth occurring in North Carolina in 1814. He came to Monroe County, Ind., with his parents in about 1830, where he was married to Sarah Carmichael, who was born in the year 1815, a daughter of Richard and Mary (Graves) Carmichael. Mr. East became prominent in the affairs of Greene County after his removal here in 1845, and at one time was selected as Probate Judge, but, owing to the change into the Common Pleas Court, was debarred serving in this capacity. He was employed in stock-buying and banking for many years, and by his upright conduct and generous ways secured a large circle of warm friends. He died in this county in 1872.

GEORGE GILLETT, one of the prosperous and progressive men of Fairplay Township, was born January 8, 1827, in Otsego County, N. Y. When eight years old, his parents removed to Jefferson County, Ind., where he was-reared, to manhood upon a farm, and from there he came to Greene County in 1855. His union with Miss Louisa Travice was solemnized in 1860, and to them have been born this family: Charles, Willard, Calvin, Emma, Carcus, Cora, Fannie, and one that died in infancy unnamed. Mrs. Gillett is a member of the family of James and Harriet (Brown) Travice, who were from the State of Mississippi. Mr. Gillett's father, William Gillett, was a native of Vermont, where he was born in the year 1801. He was raised in Otsego County, N. Y., where he married Miss Fannie Ferris, who was a daughter of Leonard and Catharine (Stonements) Ferris. William Gillett and wife continued to reside in New York State until 1835, during which time three sons were born to them, named George, William (deceased) and Alonzo. After their removal to Indiana, five more children were born to them, as follows: Alzina, Martha, Calvin, Cordelia and Mary. The father died January 9, 1864, and his widow married John Chambers. She died in 1869.

J. W. INGERSOLL, a native of the county in which he continues to reside, was born in 1847, and is one of the following-named members of the family of Peter and Typhenia (Wines) Ingersoll: Catharine Sherwood, J. W., Phebe Baker, Mary Hunt, IL C. (deceased), Lizzie (deceased), and two that died in infancy. Lizzie became the wife of James Starnes, and died at her home in Kansas. her remains were brought to Indiana, and interred in the cemetery at Worthington, where also rests the remains of her father. Peter Ingersoll was born April 2, 1805, in New York State, and at an early day came with his parents to Greene County, Ind., where he was married to Typhenia Wines, who was born May 9, 1809, a daughter of Leonard Wines. He died October-9, 1876, preceded by his wife, May 12, 1852. The latter rests in peace by the side of her two first-born in the village cemetery at Dixon. Both parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. J. W. Ingersoll passed his boyhood days upon his father's farm, and when seventeen years old volunteered his services for the suppression of the rebellion in Company F, One Hundred and Forty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served with his regiment through several engagements and long marches through Georgia, and was mustered out of the service at Terre Haute, Ind., in 1865. His eldest brother, H. C., who died July 16, 1866, of disease contracted in the service, was a member of the One Hundred and Fifteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and his death left a daughter, who is living with our subject. J. W. Ingersoll and Mary J. Dixon were married in 1869, and to them have been horn two children—D. A. and H. P. Mrs. Ingersoll was born in 1849, a daughter of Daniel a and Mary J. (Walker) Dixon, who are among the first settlers of Greene County.

ABSALOM LUKENBILL, a native Hoosier, was born in Washington County in 1812, and when five years old removed with his parents to Owen County, Ind., where he was raised, and subsequently married to a Miss Thomas, who was born in Pulaski County, Ky., in 1824, a daughter of Elias Thomas, who came to Indiana in about 1826. This lady died January 13, 1883, leaving to survive her one daughter, Jeretta, now Mrs. Joseph Vail, who resides with her father at present, together with her two children—Bessie J. and Otis. David Lukenbill, father of Absalom, was the second son of Henry and Mary Lukenbill, who were natives of North Carolina, and German descent. He came to Indiana as early as 1806, but returned to his native State, and was there married in about 1810, and then returned to the home he had selected in Washington County, Ind. From this place, lie moved to Owen County, and from there to Iowa, where he died in 1853, leaving seven sons and one daughter by his first marriage, and two sons and three daughters by his second. When Absalom Lukenbill and his father settled in Owen County, this State, everything was in a wild and uncivilized condition. Indians and wild game of numerous kinds were in abundance, while their nearest white neighbors were miles distant. Here, the subject of this sketch was reared to manhood, working at farming. By working around, he had earned $400 to begin married life with, and since that time he has increased that amount materially. In 1866, he came to Greene, where he has since resided. He is a member of the Christian Church and an influential citizen.

NELSON SINCLAIR, farmer and tile manufacturer, is a native of Wayne County, Ky., and is descended from an old and honored Scottish family, which traces its ancestry far back into the history of the United Kingdoms. Both his maternal and paternal grandparents were among the early settlers of the Old Dominion, which was the birthplace of his parents, from whence they removed to Kentucky at an early day. When a small boy, Nelson was taken by his parents to Breckinridge County, Ky., and from there to Orange County, Ind., where after a residence of eighteen years his father died. The widow them removed to Greene County, Ind., induced so to do by a daughter who had married and preceded them. Nelson Sinclair is one of the following-named family of children: Patsy, Nelson, Joseph, Isaac, Nancy (deceased), Fannie, and Mrs. Shelton, of Howard County, this State. He was joined in marriage in 1848 with Miss Elizabeth Tarter, a native of Pulaski County, Ky., and a daughter of John and Nancy (Lawrence) Tarter, and to their union the following children were born: Ellen (deceased), Jane Wyley, Carrie J., Martha, Francis M., Albert (deceased), Edward, William D., and Lovell H. , who was named in honor of Gen. L. H. Rousseau, a distinguished soldier of the Mexican war and the rebellion. Mr. Sinclair was the first, to engage in the manufacture of tile in Fairplay Township, and at this he is yet employed, and is also operating a farm, in both branches of business making a success. Ho is a substantial and much esteemed citizen.

CHARLES SHEPHERD was born in Greene County, Ind., in the year 1842, and is the third child in a family of Seven born to William and Martha (Bradford) Shepherd, who were natives of Kentucky. He was reared to manhood upon his father's farm, educated in the common schools of the neighborhood, and was joined in marriage in 1865 with Miss Mary Hicks, daughter of Rev. W. C. and Winnie (Alford) Hicks, who were from Tennessee. Mr. Shepherd is a well-to do farmer, a good citizen and neighbor, and he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and parents of six children—Ida M., Loretta, William (who was named for his grandfather), Myrthe, Oscar and Mary. William Shepherd, father of the subject of this sketch, was widely and favorably known in Greene County, where he settled at a very early day. He was born in Kentucky January 7, 1814, and his wife, who was formerly Martha Bradford, was born in the same State in 1815. They died respectively in the years 1860 and 1881, and were the parents of Thomas H., Margaret, Charles, Leander, William and Andrew. Mrs. Charles Shepherd's father, the Rev. W. C. Hicks, was among the pioneers of Greene County, Ind., and his memory will long be cherished by the early members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member and pastor. It was through his influence that the Hicks Church was built, and after its erection was named in his honor. Mr. Hicks was a native of Tennessee, born in 1810, and his death occurred in Greene County in 1878. He was twice married, his first wife, Winnie Alford, bearing him nine children, and his last wife, Sarah J., nine more, making him the father of eighteen children.

DANIEL F. SHRYER (deceased) was born in Monroe County, Ind., July 16, 1830, and when a young man came to Greene County, locating in Fairplay Township, where he became very successful in the acquisition of property, and in meriting the confidence and obtaining the warm friendship of his fellow-citizens. In the year 1858, he was joined in marriage with Miss Mary A. Inman, who was born February 19, 1839, a daughter of Robert and Rhoda (Wines) Inman. Their union was blessed with three children, named Linnie, who was born January 29, 1859, and lives with her husband, E. 0. Shripps, on a part of the old homestead; Harriet, born May 26, 1860, died in 1861; and Lewis I. Daniel F. Shryer died in Greene County, Ind., May 8, 1879, and his wife .lay 1 of the same year. Lewis I. Shryer, their only son, was born February 26, 1863, and for a wife selected Miss Sarah Louisa Glover, by whom he is the father of one daughter—Lora Lerota. The mother is a daughter of Israel and Sarah (Moore) Glover, who were natives of Ohio. and old settlers of Greene County, Ind. Mr. Shryer and wife reside on a portion of the old homestead, and are among the best citizens of Fairplay Township.

M. WILSON, son of Thomas and Ann (Dobbs) Wilson, is a native of Northamptonshire, England, his birth occurring in 1821. He was early put to the tailor's trade by his father, serving a five years' apprenticeship with Luke Richards, at Ridgestock. He was joined in marriage with Miss Frances Parsons, of the same shire as himself, and to them have been born five children, named Watson, Rolland (deceased), Harvey, Rolland, and Sarah, who is the wife of Wesley I. Williams, of Monroe County, Ind. The subject of this notice came to the United States in' 1855, and settled at Worthington, Ind., but subsequently removed to Bloomfield, where he continued to reside until the breaking-out of the late civil war. In 1862, himself and oldest son enlisted in the Seventy-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battle at Richmond, Ky., where their regiment was so badly cut to pieces as to necessitate its conversion into what afterward became known as the Sixth Cavalry, commanded by Col. Biddle. Both father and son performed effective service for their adopted country in its struggle to maintain the Union. The former was captured at Richmond in 1862 by Morgan's forces, but was paroled upon the field. Watson Wilson was captured while on one of Stoneman's raids in Georgia, and for seven months was incarcerated at Andersonville, where he suffered all the horrors of Southern prison life during the war. After his release in 1865, and while on his way home, he died at Columbus, Ohio, from, the .affects of his barbarous treatment in the South. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are members of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and are among Fairplay Township's best citizens.


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URIAH CHRISTENBERRY, a native of Taylor Township, Greene Co., Ind., was born August 18, 1833, and is one of thirteen children of Hiram and Lucy (Baker) Christenberry, who were among the pioneers of Greene County. Excepting a few years, Mr. Christenberry has always made his home in the county where he now resides, and here he received his schooling from the primitive log cabin of that day. His marriage with Lucinda Wegner was solemnized December 11, 1856, and on the 22d of April, 1860, he was left a widower with one child, Lucinda, now living. He married his second wife, Mrs. Suaney (Porter) Grove, September 8, 1864, and to this union seven children have been born—Lillie Belle, John F., Thomas J., Emilie K, Minnie M., Walter C. and Lulu A. Mr. Christenberry has followed farming mostly through life, and besides this he was connected in the drug trade at Newberry for about eight years. He owns a good farm of 200 acres, nicely improved and under good cultivation. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is one of the progressive and best citizens of the county. In youth, he received the sobriquet of "Tom," and by this name he is as much known as by the name he was christened.

ANDREW J. COX, stock-dealer, Newberry, was born in Monroe County, Ind., February 27, 1849, and is a son of Isaac and Charion (Brummet) Cox, both of whom were natives of Tennessee. Isaac Cox came to Indiana previous to his marriage, settled in Monroe County, where he filled various positions of honor and trust, and engaged in farming and stock-dealing. He was an old Jackson Democrat in politics, and he and wife were intelligent and esteemed citizens and the parents of seventeen children. He departed this life in November, 1874, but his widow still survives him and lives on the old place in Monroe County. Andrew J. was reared upon the home farm, and until sixteen years old attended the common schools. He then attended the State University at Bloomington two years, after which he entered the Bryant & Stratton Business College at Louisville, Ky., graduating in 1869. The fall of this year he came to Greene County and for about four years taught school at Newberry and Scotland. June 16, 1875, Miss Sadie Shoemaker became his wife. This lady was born at Newberry, a daughter of Daniel and Susanna Shoemaker, who were among the early and well known settlers of the county. She died February 28, 1879. Since the death of his wife, Mr. Cox has made his home at Newberry, his time being employed in buying stock over Greene and adjoining counties. He is an excellent judge of stock, and is one of the county's best business men. As a Democrat in politics, he is outspoken in his views, and at one time was the candidate of his party for County Auditor, suffering defeat only by four votes, which fully attests his popularity. He is a member of the F. & A. M. and the K. of P. fraternities; is a jovial companion, frank and generous in disposition, and is a man possessed of more than average literary attainments.

F. M. GILBERT, a native of Williams County, Ohio, was born August 17, 1848, and in October, 1865, removed with his father to Greene County, Ind., which has since been his home. To his parents, Eli B. and Ann .(Calvin) Gilbert, two children were born--F. M., and Lois, now Mrs. D. M. Bynum. The mother died September 27, 1864, and to the father's marriage with Phoebe Boys, the following children were born: Ida, Lee, Effie, Wade H. and one that died in infancy. Eli B. Gilbert was a farmer, an honored and esteemed citizen, whose death on the 8th of January, 1881, was universally regretted by all who knew him. F. M. Gilbert attended the district schools in youth, was raised on a farm and on attaining majority began doing for himself. He completed his schooling by attending business college at Warrenton, Mo., and Lexington, Ky., anti embarked in merchandising at Lyons in 1872, with D. M. Bynum as a partner. At the end of eighteen months, he sold out, but in September, 1875, again began merchandising at Lyons. In March, 1876, James Carpenter became his partner, and at the end of about four years the successor of the firm, by reason of Mr. Gilbert's selling out and engaging in the grain trade. Ho then sold out, came to Newberry, where he operates a general store, carrying about $4, 500 worth of goods, and transacts an average annual trade of $11,000. Mr. Gilbert is a Democrat and an earnest advocate of the temperance cause. He was married, February 23, 1870, to Carrie Alkire, by whom he is the father of three children—Armor, Cline and Ethel. The parents are members of the Christian Church and among Newberry'; best citizens.

DANIEL HENSHAW, deceased, was of Southern birth, born December 16, 1826. The death of his father when he was an infant left him to the care of his mother, who removed with him to Greene County, Ind., in 1828, and afterward married William Bynum. Daniel Henshaw married Anna Dellinger for his first wife, but she and the three children born to them are now dead. He was married to Susanna (Slinkard) Shoemaker in December, 1860, and in 1861 became a member of Company C, Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and died of disease at Farmington, Tenn., July 3, 1862. Mrs. Henshaw was the daughter of Frederick Slinkard. She was born in Greene County July 1, 1827; was married to Daniel Shoemaker in August, 1848, by whom she had five children, only two—Catharine E. and Fredrick S.—yet living. Mr. Shoemaker died February 5, 1859, and by her last husband, Mrs. Henshaw was the mother of two children—Anna (Mrs. David Nugent) being the only survivor. Mrs. Henshaw has been a member of the Lutheran Church since sixteen years old, and resides at Newberry, within sight of her birthplace. Although sorely afflicted by the death of many of her nearest and dearest relatives, she has submitted to the decrees of the All-wise Creator without murmuring, and is a firm believer in His works.

REASON C. HILBURN, one of the oldest and most successful teachers in Greene County, was born January 1, 1833, in South Carolina, and when nearly three years old, his parents moved to Indiana and settled in Taylor Township, this county. Here the subject of this sketch was reared, his educational and other advantages being only such as were common at that early day. By economy, he was afterward enabled to attend Asbury University for about three years, after which he embarked on his career as a school teacher, which profession he has since followed with marked success. For upward of fifteen years he had charge of the schools of Newberry, ,but in 1871 his services were recognized by the authorities, and he received the appointment of County Superintendent. lie served in this capacity until the fall of 1876, and in 1880 he was again elected to this position, serving one year longer. Prof. Hilburn deserves no small amount of credit for the part he has taken in the advancement of educational matters in Greene County, and to his energy and forethought the county is largely indebted for the numerous good school buildings which are now an honor to it. With the exception of two terms in Owen County, and five terms in Daviess County, Prof. Hilburn has always plied his vocation in Greene County, and among its educators he ranks second to none. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ann, daughter of Andrew Slinkard, deceased, on the 21st-of April, 1858, and although five children have been born to them, only one son--Willie Andiers yet living, Prof.Hilburn is an unswerving Democrat in politics, and he and wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

DR. E. W. HILBURN, the youngest but one of a large family of children, was born in Taylor Township, this county, December 31, 1837, a son of Reason and Rebecca (Elmore) Hilburn, who emigrated from South Carolina to Greene County, Ind., in 1835. Tbey first located in Taylor Township, where Mr. Hilburn engaged in farming, but he afterward carried on a store, in partnership with Cary O'Neal, in the neighborhood of where Alexander Neff now resides in Newberry. He died at his home in Taylor Township in July, 1844, but his widow survived him many years, finally dying at the home of Dr. Hilburn in Newberry, in December, 1872. Of the children born to them, five are now living, three in Greene County, one in Knox County, and one in Webster County, Iowa. E. W. Hilburn lived with his parents until eighteen years old, 'when he began school at Asbury University, remaining there about six months, then for six months longer attending the State University. He confined his studies at these two places to the branches on sciences and that which seemed to be of the most practical value. After leaving college, he taught public school nine terms, then began the study of medicine with Dr. J. H. Dagley, with whom he remained four years. He then attended a course of lectures at Chicago, succeeding which he practiced for a time in Owen and Knox Counties, and in 1871 graduated from the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati. In 1865, he located in Newberry, which has since been his home, and where he has achieved flattering success in his profession. For the past eight years, he has also been engaged in a profitable merchandising business-. Dr. Hilburn is one of the influential Democrats of Cass Township, and although a seeker after no political favors, is now serving his second term as Township Trustee, during his first term having built the present brick school edifice. He is the present Master of Newberry Lodge, No. 166, F. & A. M., and himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The marriage of Millie Trueblood with Dr. Hilburn occurred in 1869, and their union has been blessed with two children, only one—Alice C.—yet living.

JOHN W. JOHNSON, teacher, Newberry, was born near Solsberry, in Center Township, Greene County, Ind., May 20, 1854, and is one of eight children, all living, born to Warren and Nancy (Baker) Johnson, who were natives respectively of Kentucky and Tennessee, and of English descent. Both the Johnson and Baker families were among the pioneers of Greene County, the last named first settling in Rush County on coming to the Hoosier State. Warren Johnson was a farmer by occupation, a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He always took an active interest in matters pertaining to the welfare of his community, and for a number of years was a Justice in his township.
He moved to Daviess County in about 1860, and from there to Cass Township, Greene-County, a number of years later, where be died September 7, 1881. His widow continues to survive him, and resides on the old homestead. John W. Johnson was raised largely in his native county, where he acquired the most of his education by private study. At twenty years of age, he began for himself, and the winter of 1875-76 taught his first term of public school. Since that time Mr. Johnson has turned his attention almost exclusively to teaching and farming. As a public instructor, he has proven a success in every sense of the word, as his twelve terms of successful teaching fully determines. He is a Democrat, is the present Assessor of his township, is a member of the Blue Lodge in Masonry, and is the owner of 100 acres of good land.

WILLIAM H. KILLIAN was born February 1, 1837, in Daviess County, Ind. He is one of five children born to Wiley and Rosanna (Wesner) Killian. On the 7th of September, 1856, he was married to Mary J. Slinkard, of Greene County, Ind. Later the same year, Mr. Killian settled in Greene County, where he has lived in Cass Township ever since. He has followed farming mostly and with good success. In 1871, he began doing a general merchandise business at Newberry, and for about five years did a prosperous trade, but the panic of 1873, and high water of 1875, proved rather too heavy adverse financial tides to be withstood, and he then abandoned merchandising. Since then, fortune has better favored him, and he is again paying attention to farming and to running a saw mill, which he owns in partnership with his son. Mr. Killian is a member of the Lutheran Church and Sunday School, and is the main support of these institutions at Newberry. Mr. and Mrs. Killian have a family of eight children—Waldren D., Laura C., Rosanna S., Maggie S., Martha J., Gracie L., Edith V. and Louis H. For years Mr. Killian has taken an active part in all matters pertaining to his township, and has been its Trustee for three years, and is at present a Justice of the Peace.

DANIEL MILLER, dealer in drugs, groceries and notions, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 29, 1839, and is one of ten children, six yet living, born to Michael and Margaret (Harrigan) Miller, the former being born in Germany and the latter of Irish descent. Daniel was raised on his parent's farm, received a common school education, and the fall of 1859, went to Wayne County, Ohio, where he followed threshing until the spring of 1860, when he went to Summit County, continuing a like business in conjunction with farming. In 1862, Miss Diana Kepler became his wife, and four years later he and wife came to Greene County, Ind., which has since been their home. Mr. Miller first purchased a farm in Cass Township, upon which he resided until 1872; then removed to Newberry with the expectation of retiring from active work, but shortly afterward he was induced to be a partner with Uriah Christenberry in merchandising. He is now alone in the business, carries a full line of goods and commands a good trade. Since being a resident of Greene County, Mr. Miller has united with his neighbors in the support of all matters of a beneficial nature to his town, township or county, and for sixteen years he has been honored as the Justice of the Peace for Cass Township. He was first elected the spring of 1868, every vote cast in the township being in his favor, except the one he polled for his opponent. He is yet serving in that capacity, and is an old-fashioned Democrat in politics. He and wife have had born to them three children, but all died in infancy.

HENRY C. OWEN, SR. Postmaster, and proprietor of the Owen House, Newberry, was born in Madison County, Ky., October 15, 1814, a son of William and Sally (Crook) Owen, with whom he came to Lawrence County, Ind., in 1819, where he was principally raised. In 1832, he went to Henry County to learn carpentering, and two years later married Frances Jones. In 1836, he returned to Lawrence County, but in 1839 located in Scotland, Greene County, where he remained ten years; then removed to Newberry, where, with the exception of five years, he has since resided. His wife dying in March, 1866, he took for his second wife Mrs. Catharine E. (Slinkard) Landers, in February, .1867. By his first wife, he was the father.of ten children, all living but four. To his present marriage three have been born, but only one lives. Mrs. Owen is a daughter of Fredrick Slinkard, and the widow of John Landers, who died at New Madrid during the rebellion. By her first husband she has one living daughter. Mr. Owen is a Royal Arch Mason, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1838, and is a Republican in politics, formerly a Whig. He had been at Scotland only two months, when he was elected Justice of the Peace, serving as such five years. From 1840 to 1848, he was Postmaster at Scotland, and for four years, beginning in 1848, ho was County Assessor. In 1860, he was commissioned Postmaster at Newberry, but resigned on his removal to Bloomfield to occupy the office of County Treasurer. He was re-elected in 1868, served four years in all, and lived in Bloomfield almost five years to the day. Since January, 1874, he has been Postmaster at Newberry, where he is also conducting one of the best country hotels in. Indiana. He is an upright citizen, with many warm and steadfast friends.

DR. J. A. SIMS, a native of Greene County, Ind., and a successful physician at Newberry, was born in Beech Creek Township, July 23, 1850, and is one of six living children in a family of nine born to Alston and Martha A. (Wilson) Sims. Alston Sims was born in Monroe County, Ind., in about 1817, a son of Alexander and Barbara Ann Sims, who were natives respectively of Virginia and Tennessee. These grandparents of Dr. Sims emigrated to Monroe County, Ind., a year previous to the admission of the State into the Union, but afterward moved to Beech Creek Township, this county, where they finally died. Alston and Anderson Sims entered land in Beech Creek Township at an early day, and were the first of their family to endure the hardships of pioneer life in Greene County. The former married his wife in Owen County, and resided at their home in this county until the fall of 1883, when they sold out and moved to Jack County, Tex., which is at present their home. J. A. Sims was raised in a similar way, as were the majority of the boys at that day. At the age of seventeen years, he began teaching school. and for thirteen terms of five months each pursued this vocation with gratifying success. On the 19th of October, 1873, Miss Alice Rice became his wife, and this same year he began the study of medicine. In 1875, he moved to Newark, and while pursuing his studies under the advisement of Dr. M. L. Holt, he taught the village school two terms, then took a course of lectures at the Medical College of Indiana, and the spring of 1878 began practicing at Newark as an equal partner of his .preceptor. The fall of 1878, he returned to his old alma mater, graduating in 1879. In July of the last-named year, Dr. Sims located in Newberry, where he has since practiced his profession with good success he is a member of Odd Fellows' fraternity; is a Democrat in politics; himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, and the parents of two children—Carrie, born October 19, 1874, and Lenna, born September 3, 1882.

SLINKARD FAMILY. There is no greater pleasure for the hand and pen of the historian or biographer to perform than in recording the notable events in the lives of the first settlers of a locality, tracing their steps from homes of ease and comfort in the East to dangers and hardships among the unbroken forests of the West. In this sketch, the writer desired to give a more complete biography, but, owing to a failure to secure data promised by members of the family, he was compelled to do as best he could under existing circumstances. The family is of German origin, and ancestors of the name were closely related to the nobility of the old country. They emigrated to America when Great Britain yet held sway over the colonies, and early found homes in the Carolinas. Later generations of the family took decided grounds against human slavery, and this was one of the principal reasons that led John Slinkard and wife, Catharine, together with their family, to come to Indiana in 1817. They settled first in Knox County, but in the spring of 1818 removed to what is now Cass Township, Greene County, where members of the family have ever since resided. John and Catharine were parents of the following-named children: Andrew, Frederick, Moses, Henry, John, Daniel, Mary, Susanna and Catharine. Of these, all are now dead except Catharine, who resides in Missouri, at an advanced age. Andrew was born in Lincoln County, N. C., in February, 1794; was married to Mary Wesner. by whom he became the father of twelve children, five yet living, one in Knox County, one in Montgomery County, and the remainder in Greene County: Of the latter. Andrew B. lives southwest of Newberry, and is the father of John F., ex-Clerk of Greene County. Andrew, Sr., died in January, 1868, and his widow in December, 1870. Frederick was born in February, 1796; married Catharine Skomp, who bore him thirteen children, all dead but one son, Samuel, and four daughters. He was a prominent man of his day, and his death, which occurred in April, 1860, was widely mourned, as was also the death of his widow in August, 1875. Moses was born in April, 1802, and died in November, 1848. He married Mary Skomp in February, 1828, who died in 1839, leaving a large family of children, three of whom yet live, whose names are Henry S., an ex-Sheriff of the county; Samuel W. and Mrs. Susan Neal. Moses married for his second wife Rebecca Wesner, and of the five children born to this union only Moses V. and Mrs. Margaret Hindman are now living. Henry, the fourth son of the old pioneer, John Slinkard, became well known by the surrounding neighborhood. His daughter. Eliza, married William D. Shields, and their descendants are living in the southern part of Cass Township. The Slinkard family throughout have been one of the best ever to honor Greene County as their home. As a rule, they have been industrious, honest and law-abiding people, and their influence has ever been felt in the advancement of all enterprises of a beneficial character. Five generations have lived within the borders of Greene County, and being of a prolific nature, the majority of the citizens of Cass Township are in some way connected with the family.

JOHN F. SLINKARD, grqat-grandson of John Slinkard, the old pioneer of Greene County, was born near Newberry, in Cass Township, November 16, 1849, and is a son of Andrew B. and Sarah (O'Neal) Slinkard. He was raised on a farm until sixteen years old, and in early years received his. learning from the common schools. In 1868, he completed a course of instruction from the Vincennes Commercial College, and for the succeeding ten years was in partnership with his father at Newberry, in mercantile pursuits. In 1878, he received the nomination of his party for the County Clerkship, and after a sharp contest in which he had a Republican majority to overcome, he was duly elected. He served in this 'capacity four years, but since then has been engaged in farming in his native township. Mr. Slinkard is an Odd Fellow, and like the majority of his name a warm Democrat in politics. January 1, 1873, Miss Caroline, daughter of Aaron and Nellie Williamson, became his wife. To their union this family has been born: Oscar P., Annetta. E., Nellie W., Harry K., Cyrus L. and one as yet unnamed. Mr. Slinkard is one of the prominent men of southern Greene County, and both he and family are universally esteemed.

J. W. WALKER was born in Beech Creek Township, Greene Co., Ind., September 18, 1856, and is the only son of Edward IV. and Mary D. Walker. He is of English and Irish descent. His father being a farmer of limited means, was unable to do much for him, either in the way of giving him an educational or a financial start in life. He was permitted, however, to attend the district school until he was sixteen. At that age, he obtained from Prof. R. C. Hilburn, an eighteen months' license to teach. One year prior to this time, he received the most severe shock of his life—his father and mother separated--and he was subjected to the taunts of a heartless world. For a few months the future to him seemed starless. But possessing a strong will, a bright intellect, a commendable ambition, he made a vigorous effort to secure an education. His progress was so rapid that at the age of seventeen he began his first school. By teaching, he earned the means of support to further pursue his studies. In this way he has become one of the most efficient and popular teachers in Greene County. He was a student in the Solsberry High School for two terms, Prof. R. A. Ogg, a graduate of the State University, being his instructor. The next school he attended was the Northern Indiana Normal. He spent two years there, graduating in 1878. In the summer of the next year, he was employed by County Superintendent S. W. Axtell to assist Profs. Ogg and Menges in the Bloomfield Normal. Since that time, he has taught at various places with a high degree of success. He was at Newberry for three years, in the meantime conducting two summer normals. He was employed by Dr. E. W. Hilburn as Principal of the Newberry High School, at a salary of $10 per month more than was ever given any other teacher of Cass Township. In 1888, he and Prof. W. B. McKee had control of the summer term of the Bloomfield Normal. At this time, he and Prof. Frame are associate Principals of the same school. In March, 1881, be was married to Miss Lora Glidden, who had charge of the Second Intermediate Department of the Worthington Schools. They now have two children. In politics, he is a positive Democrat. In the spring of 1880, he was initiated into the Worthington Lodge, No. 137, I. 0. 0. F. He is not a member of any church, but believes in the common brotherhood of mankind, and in practicing the broad principles of humanity and Christianity as found in the golden rule. Thus far his career is a fair demonstration of what can be accomplished by energy, enterprise and a stern determination to succeed ia the face of all difficulties.



STAFFORD TOWNSHIP.


DAVID DELAY was born February 9, 1826, in Guilford County, N. C., and is one of nine children born to Alexander and Rachael (Carroll) Delay, who settled in Lawrence County, Ind., in November, 1827, where they lived about six years. From there they came to Greene County locating in Stafford Township, where they have since lived. David Delay received his education, as he says, " on the wing" in the primitive schools of his first days. He was wedded to Mary Garrett on the 16th day of March, 1353, and nine children in all have been born to them, only three—Albert, Cora A.I., and Mollie B.—now living. Mr. Delay is a farmer and a success, now owning 200 acres of land where he lives, under a good state of cultivation. In 1882, Mr. Delay was the Republican candidate for County Treasurer, and has been Assessor of his township for several years. He is a Member of the Odd Fellows fraternity and belongs to the Encampment at Pleasantville. He also is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is one of the men of use to society and esteemed by all its members.

JOSIAH ELLIS, an enterprising farmer of Stafford Township, was born in Sullivan County, Ind., October 27, 1844. He is one of twelve children of whom John W. and Sarah (Ching) Ellis are the parents. Our subject received a common school education, such as the advantages of his times and circumstances afforded. While a young man, he was engaged in the hotel business at Carlisle with his father, although his principal occupation has been farming, and that, since April. 1869, he has carried on in Greene County, where he now lives. On February 1, 1872, he was united in wedlock to Florence Beck, but on September 30 following, he was called upon to mourn her loss in death. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pleasantville, Ind., and supports all laudable enterprises of his community. His farm consists of 170 acres of good land well cultivated and improved. He is the present Assessor of his township, and as a Democrat, is always interested in public affairs. An upright and hard working citizen, Mr. Ellis enjoys the high respect of all who know him.

JOHN FITZGERALD,born September 22, 1848, in the City of New York, is one of two sons born to Martin and Agnes (Wilson) Fitzgerald. In 1850, with his parents, he settled in Warrick County, Ind., and lived there until 1871. when he came to Greene County, where he has since resided. He traces his descent from Lord Edward Fitzgerald, the famous Irish agitator of 1798. He received a good education from the high schools 9f his county and began teaching in Warrick County, which he continued in Greene County, teaching in all five terms. On September 5, 1875, he was united in matrimony to Sarah Hagaman, of Greene County, by whom he is the father of four children, only two of whom, Maud and Myrtle, are now living. During the years of 1873 and 1874, he read medicine with Dr. Aydelotte now at Worthington. After his marriage, he farmed until September, 1881, when he began doing a retail drug and grocery business at Marco, carrying a stock of goods worth about $2,000. Besides this, he carries on farming, and, taken all in all, is one of the enterprising citizens of Stafford Township.. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and never fails to do his part to aid the charitable institutions of his neighborhood.

JOHN FRENCH, a resident of Stafford Township, is a native of Orange County, Ind., where he was born May 24, 1848. He is one of a family of nine children born to James and Eliza (Allen) French, who moved to Knox County with their family in 1863. While in that county, John French learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at it until he came to Greene County in March, 1871. From his marriage with Louisa C. Douthit, of Sullivan County, which occurred January 7, 1872, three children have been born, named George K, Laura A. and Florence A. Soon after his marriage, he began farming on the place where he now lives, and in that occupation has been quite fortunate, as 120 acres in Greene and 80 acres in Knox County abundantly prove. About ninety acres are well improved and cultivated. He is a member of the Bethel Baptist Church where he resides, and his part is never wanting in matters of public charity. His politics is Democratic, and as such was elected Trustee of his township, and held that office two years, giving complete satisfaction. An industrious and upright citizen, he is eminently a self-made man.

WILLIAM A. HARBIN is one of eight children of James and Mary (McDonald) Harbin, and a native of Iredell County,: N. C., where ho was born July 26, 1831. Mr. Harbin is of Scotch origin. In 1846, he came to Sullivan County with his father's family, where they lived about four years, and whence they came to Greene County. On February 18, 1855, Miss Louisa Hinkle became his wife, and from their union seven children have been born, of whom Florence C., Emery D., John K., William C. and James C. are yet living. Mr. Harbin has been a farmer through life, and as such has been a success, now owning 330 acres of land, 270 of which are cleared and highly cultivated, making one of the finest farms in Stafford Township. He is a member of both the Subordinate Lodge and Encampment of I. 0. 0. F. at Pleasantville, and has been both Noble Grand and Chief Patriarch in that order. Besides this, he is an influential member in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a free giver to the needy institutions around him. Among his donations is one of $50 to Asbury University. More of such men is all our county needs to make it one of the best in Indiana.


WILLIAM HILL, a native of Greene County, Incl., is the only child of John and Phoebe (Gallion) Hill, and was born in Richland Township September 2, 1828. He received a common school education from primitive schools of his day. On March 11, 1857, he was joined in wedlock to Donna M. Halstead, who has borne him a family of three sons, all living--John E., Winfield S. and Henry C. During most of his life, Mr. Hill has engaged in farming, and with good success, as is shown by a good farm of 200 acres in Stafford Township, well-improved and under a good state of cultivation and well stocked. He is a member of the Baptist Church near where he lives. A. Republican in politics, he has held several minor township offices, and usually donates freely to the charities of his community. He is one of the hard-working and progressive men of Greene County, who is appreciated by all his neighbors.

WILLIAM HUNTER, of Marco, Ind., a native of England, where he was born in Yorkshire July 17, 1844, is one of seven children of John and Elizabeth (Wardell) Hunter. With his father's family, he came to America in August. 1853, and settled in Pickaway County. Ohio, where they lived until 1861, when they came to Greene County, and have been in Stafford Township ever since. On October 3, 1880, he was married to Mrs. Drusilla (Jamison) Stafford, by whom he is the father of two children—William and Joseph Franklin. Mr. Hunter is a brick-mason by trade, but since September, 1876, he has been in the saw and flouring mill business, in partnership with his brother, at Marco, and is among the most flourishing millers in the county, and together they own 200 acres of land in Stafford Township, besides the mill and other property in Marco. He is a member of the Blue Lodge in Masonry, and one of the substantial men of Stafford Township. What he owns has been acquired by hard and earnest labor in Greene County, where he is duly appreciated by his neighbors and friends.

WILLIAM A. JACKSON, who is one of the well-to-do farmers of Stafford Township, Greene County, Ind., was born in Washington County, Ky., January 23, 1835. In the fall of 1839, he located with his father's family in Sullivan County. John T. and Mary (Pirtle) Jackson, his parents, were among the early settlers in that county where they
reared a family of seven children. His school days were few,
and spent in the log schoolhouses of that time. On January 3, 1858, he married Eliza McClung, and to them seven children have been born —Nancy E., John W., Susanna P., Logan A., Hattie J., Minnie I. and Eliza M., all living, In March, 1858, he settled in Greene County, where he lived in Stockton Township until 1867, when he located in
Stafford, and  has lived on the present farm ever since. He enlisted in Company I, Ninety-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry in July, 1862, and served in the late war until its close, when he received an honorable discharge June 9, 1865. The following are the principal battles in which he was engaged, as shown by his discharge: Vicksburg, Jackson, Mission Ridge, Dalton, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahoochie River, Decatur, Atlanta, Jondsboro, Lovejoy, Little River, Griswoldville, Savannah, Columbia, Bentonville and Raleigh. Mr. Jackson began doing for himself .without anything, and has been fortunate in gaining this world's
goods, as his fine farm in Stafford Township abundantly testifies. On September 6, 1879, his wife died, and again the 7th of October, 1883, he married Miss Mary 0. Loudon, of Greene County, who is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Jackson belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Republican, and says he proposes to stand by the old party, whose principles he earnestly advocates in his community, where he is eminently esteemed.

FRANKLIN P. JARRELL, merchant at Marco, Ind., is a native of Greene County, where he was born December 13, 1852, one of three children born to James and Elizabeth (Thomas) Jarrell, who were among the pioneers of Greene County. Frank, the subject of this sketch, received a common school education from the country schools of his county, and in early life followed farming for his mother, his father having died, leaving him at the age of nine years to her care. In September, 1870, he was married to Miss L. A. Wilson, who died in January, 1872. In February, 1874, he began doing a general merchandise business at Marco, and on September 17 of the same year, he was united in matrimony to Lucy A. Vickery, of Greene County, and to them have been born two children James 0. and Eugene P., only Eugene living. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., at Pleasantville, Ind., and has been Noble Grand in that order. His politics is Democratic, and he always-takes active interest in public affairs, and in 1880 was candidate for State Representative, and was defeated by but a small majority. In May, 1883, he was admitted to the bar in the Greene Circuit Court, and has practiced more or less for ten years before the Justice of the Peace. He is doing a thriving trade at Marco, and is the leading merchant there, where he enjoys the confidence and high opinion of all its citizens.

DANIEL W. RAY, of Marco, Ind., is a native of Shelby County, Ind., where he was born August 5, 1846. His parents, Jesse and M. (Allison) Ray, were among the pioneers of that county, and bore a family of eight children. Daniel W. Ray received a common school education, and afterward studied medicine with Dr. Platt, of Shelbyville, but this he abandoned for other business until 1860, when he began the study of telegraphy in the same town. On September 9, 1870, he took charge of the railroad business at Marco, and since that time has filled that position. Miss Anna B. Ferguson, of Greene County, became his wife January 26, 1874, and by her he is the father of three children—Minnie B., Jesse 0. and Pearl, and all living but the first, For about one year, Mr. Ray was in the general merchandise business at Marco, Ind., in company with Mr. Isaac Weaver. For thirteen years, he has not missed a day from his office as agent of the Indianapolis & Vincennes Railroad, a record unsurpassed by any. He is a member of both the Subordinate Lodge and Encampment in the fraternity of Odd Fellows, in which order he has been Noble Grand. As a Democrat, he takes a lively interest in the politics of his community.

GEORGE W. SIMS, deceased, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, December 6, 1840, and is one of thirteen children born to Elkana and Nancy (Ford) Sims. He acquired a common school education in his native county, and engaged in the grocery business at Groveport, Ohio,  when a young man. His nuptials with Malinda J. Maddux, of Fayette County, Ohio, were celebrated September 22, 1861, and together they raised a family of four children—Tillie A., Asenath J., Nancy B. and Thomas E., all living but the last. Mr. Sims came to Indiana and settled in Grant County in April, 1862, where he lived until August, 1865; whence he came to Greene County, at Linton. Soon afterward, he settled in Stafford Township and followed mostly the business of farming, though at intervals was engaged in threshing. His political proclivities were Democratic, and he took great interest in public affairs, holding several township offices. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and his death, which occurred May 12, 1877, was cause for great regret among neighbors and friends. In his will, all the property was given to his wife, who still survives him and conducts the business of the farm in connection with a hotel at Marco, Ind., in all of which she is greatly successful.

BENJAMIN STAFFORD, the earliest settler now living in Stafford Township, was born in Jefferson County, Ky., May 31, 1809, and is the only one of eleven children now living born to Benjamin and Eva (Caress) Stafford. In 1818, Benjamin, the subject of this sketch, came to Greene County, although it was then a part of Sullivan County, with his brother Jesse. The following year, his father came to the same place, having entered land here the year before, and it was for him that Stafford Township was named. Mr. Stafford received but a limited education, such as the log schoolhouses of that primitive day afforded. On his birthday, 1832, his marriage with Martha Ball, of Greene County, was solemnized, and to their union five children were born, only one of whom, Berlin, is now living. In 1844, his wife Martha died, and again in October, 1846, he was married to Nancy A. Page, by whom he is the father *f eight children, but five now living, named Martha A., Noah, Amanda, Presley and Henry. Mr. Stafford has been a most successful farmer all his life, and he now owns 260 acres of well-improved farming land. Of late years, he has paid much attention to raising stock, and during the war engaged in raising mules. He is a Democrat in politics, and has held the office of Trustee with the best of satisfaction. As a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he is foremost in aiding the benevolent causes in his community, with both his influence and means. Throughout his life, he has been an industrious and upright citizen, and enjoys the high regard of all who know him, and now as life's sun goes slowly down, he reposes in the calm contentment that no cloud obscures its setting.


HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP.


SIMON BLAND, Township Trustee, was born on the fartu he now owns, December 27, 1823, a son of Francis and Elizabeth (L angley) Bland, who were natives respectively of North and South Carolina. These parents were married in Kentucky, from there moving to Orange County, Ind., shortly after it was admitted into the sisterhood of States, and from thence removing to Greene County, Ind., in November, 1821, locating on Section 28 in Highland Township. They raised five daughters and one son, and were the parents of another son that died in infancy. The father died in December, 1833, and the mother in August, 1861. Simon Bland has always made his home on the same farm where lie was born, receiving his early education from the primitive log schoolhouse of that day. May 18, 1851, he was united in marriage with Rachel Mock, who died June 29, 1871, after bearing a family of eight children, whose names are Mourning E., Margaret, William H., Ferdinand (deceased), Nancy A. (deceased), Granville H. (deceased), Mary S. (deceased) and David F. On the 3d of August, 1873, Mr. Bland was married to his present wife, who was Mrs. Lucinda (Danely) Owen, daughter of Ira and Olive (Jessup) Danely, and widow of Armstead Owen, both father and husband being pioneers of Greene County. Mrs. Bland owns 102 acres of river bottom land in Highland Township, is a member of the Baptist Church, and by her first husband is the mother of three children: Sarah J., Mary E. and Hugh A. Mr. Bland is one of the substantial and prominent men of northern Greene County. In politics, he is a time-honored Democrat, and for sixteen years has served as Trustee of his township, being first elected in 1852. He is the owner of 574 acres of good land, 140 acres being in Owen County.

HENRY BOOZE, a native of Knox County, Ohio, and one of the leading stock-raisers of Highland Township, was born at Mount Vernon in 1832, and is one of ten living children in a family of twelve born to Jacob and Anna (Slusser) Booze, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. During the Revolutionary war, our subject's grandfather was pressed into the service with a six-horse team, but for the loss of his horses he never received any recompense. After the war, he sold what property he had, and started West to find a home, but when ready to purchase he found his continental money had so depreciated in value as to be comparatively worthless. Jacob Booze was a house joiner by trade, but in later years followed farming. He is yet living, and resides in Allen. County, Ohio, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. He was three times married, by his first wife being the father of three children, and by his second—the mother of Henry--nine children, all living but two. Henry Booze was raised a farmer, secured a fair education in youth, and when twenty-six years old left home, and a year later came to Greene County, Ind., and established a saw mill near Soisberry, in Center Township. At the end of six years, he sold out and started West with the purpose of seeing something of the country. He secured a position as telegraph line repairer over the Union Pacific road between Omaha and the mountains, and, in connection with a brother, worked at this for seven months, during which time he crossed the plains six times. He then returned to Greene County, Ind., and for seven years was a partrrer of F. H. Bryan, at Solsberry, in merchandising. In 1871, he wedded Mrs. Lizzie (Isenhower) Axtell, and in 1873 moved to his present place in Highland Township, where he owns a well-stocked farm of 200 acres, upon which he has erected a comfortable brick dwelling—the best in the township. Mr. Booze confines his attention largely to sheep-raising, which he has demonstrated to be one of the leading sue cessful industries for those not owning farths on the bottom of White River. He takes an active interest in the advancement of all laudable public enterprises; is a Democrat in politics; and he and wife are parents of two sons—Leonard and Walter. Mrs. Booze was born in Monroe County, Ind., in 1836, a daughter of George and Sarah (Caffee) Isenhower. She was married in December, 1865, to Joseph Axtell, who died in January, 1870.

JACOB BUCHER, a resident of Highland Township, was born January 30, 1840, in Ashland County, Ohio. With his parents, John and Eda A. (Winkler) Bucher, who bore a family of ten children, he came to Greene County in 1857, and located in Highland Township, where he has ever since made his home. His schooling was somewhat limited, and alternated with months of hard labor upon a farm. On November 15, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, Fifty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served in the late war until its close, when he received an honorable discharge March 22, 1865. Mr. Bucher was actively engaged in the following battles: New Madrid, Corinth, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and was on the march from there to Savannah, thence to the battles of Beaufort and Wilmington. On December 24, 1865, he was united in wedlock to Mary C. Stalcup, and together they are the parents of eight children—George B., Arabella, John, Walter A. and Willard G. (deceased twins), Edward P., Jacob G. and Blanche. During most of his life, Mr. Bucher has followed farming, and with good success, as his large farm of 200 acres, well improved and cultivated, amply testifies. He is a Democrat in politics, and an upright, industrious citizen, whom to know is to respect and esteem.

JOHN H. DIXSON was born in Preble County, Ohio, March 10, 1820, and is the only survivor of eleven children, born to Eli and Rebecca (Hart) Dixson. When but six months old, his parents removed with him to what is now Greene County, Ind., where they encountered all the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, and where John H. was reared, educated and has always resided. Eli Dixson became widely known as the owner of some of the best horses in the State, and he was never more at home than on the back of one of his racers with a pack of hounds following up the trail of some bear or fox. He and wife made many friends, and after living as honored and respective people to old ages, they died in the religious belief of the Quakers. John H. Dixson received his early schooling from the old fashioned log schoolhouse where "lickin' and larnin' " were deemed as essential for the advancement of the pupil as " larnin' " without the " lickin' ." To start on, his father gave him eighty acres of unimproved land, and this he has since increased to over 800 acres by hard work and good management. This is situated in White River bottom, and consists of the best soil of Greene County. In December, 1840, John H. Dixson and Elizabeth Stalcup were united in marriage, and to this union the following named were born: Rebecca, Margaret, Solomon, James (deceased), William; Stephen and Polly (deceased). The mother died in August, 1860, and in April, 1877, Mr. Dixson married Mrs. Electa (Beach) Hoagland, his present wife. Mr. Dixson is one of the whole-souled, genial and hospitable men of his township. Like his father before him, he is a great admirer of horse flesh, and be it also said that he also keeps the best horses in his locality. He is now on the shady side of life, and is nearing the alloted period of man's existence, which is hoped by his numerous friends, that he will greatly outlive. In politics, he was first a Whig, but since 1856 has cast his influence and support with the Republican party. Although a member of no religions organization, he is inclined to the faith of his parents—Friends--in which sobriety, peace and industry are the chief factors.

REV. SAMUEL N. MILLER, deceased, was born in Cumberland County, Penn., in February, 1810, a son of John and Anna (Neidigh) Miller, who were also natives of the Keystone State, and directly descended from German ancestors. The family removed to Wayne County, Ohio, at an early day, where John Miller died. His widow afterward came to Indiana where she died. Samuel N. was married in about 183S, to Hannah Phillips and in about 1850, came to Greene County, Ind., locating on Section 26, in Highland Township, where their son, William H., now resides. Mr. Miller was an ordained minister of the Church of God, and ho confined his attention almost exclusively to ministerial labors in Greene and neighboring counties, until his death in May, 1872. Mrs. Miller died in March, 1877. They were the parents of eight children, all of whom lived to be married and the parents of a family, and only one is now dead. With the exception of two that live in Wayne County, Iowa, all live in Greene County, Ind. William H. Miller, one of the above children, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, January 31, 1848; came with his parents to where he at present resides, and here he was raised and educated. At nineteen years of age, he began working at the carpenter's trade, but two years later embarked in farming, which has since been his occupation. November 15, 1874, Miss Ella, Knox became his wife, and by her he is the father of four children—Thaddeus, Claude, Burton and Bernice. Mrs. Miller was born at Quincy, Owen County, Ind., in July, 1857, and is a daughter of Isaac and Nancy (Sanders) Knox. Mr. Miller is a Republican in politics, an intelligent and enterprising citizen, and is the owner of the old Miller homestead, which consists of 120 acres of good land.

WILSON M. OWEN, who was born in Greene County, Ind., March 22, 1825, is one of five children of Josiah and Polly (Phillips) Owen, who were among the earliest pioneers to Greene County. His education is meager, and was gained amid the disadvantages of frontier life in log schoolhouses. Lucinda Miller, a native of Shelby County, Ky., whence she came to Greene County in 1842, became his wife February 22, 1847, and to their union five children have been born—Thomas J., Nancy E., David A., Benjamin T. and Joseph A., all living. Mr. Owen began life a poor boy, and by hard work and honest dealing has acquired a farm of 129 acres, of which ninety acres are under a good state of cultivation. In politics, he says he was born and raised a Democrat, and expects to die as one. As a hard worker and honest dealer, he maintains a high reputation among his neighbors. Mrs. Owen is one of a family of fifteen children, of whom Thompson and Mary (Ubank) Miller were the parents. She is a member of the Baptist Church at Concord. Together, they are enjoying the evening of life surrounded by its comforts, and sharing the good will and opinion of all around them.

THOMAS C. OWEN, farmer and stock-raiser., was born in Highland Township, this county, January 25, 1852, and is the oldest son in a family of seven children, five of whom are yet living, born to John G. and Margaret (Mock) Owen. John G. Owen was the first white child born in Greene County, his birth occurring in Highland Township August 8, 1818. His parents, John H. and Susanna (Elrod) Owen, came from North Carolina to near Paoli, Ind., in 1S17, and from there to the birthplace of John G. shortly before he was born. He selected farming for his occupation, as did his father before him, and although a man of but limited education, he became sufficiently versed in public affairs to fill the office of County Commissioner to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. He married Margaret Mock October 9, 1845, and they lived happily together until his death April 19, 1876. Mr. Owen was a man universally respected and beloved by all who knew him, and whose purity of character and benevolence was the pride of his family and neighbors. Thomas C. Owen is one of the progressive men of his township. He was married November 10, 1875, to Miss Josephine Stalcup, who was born near where she now resides, September 22, 1855, a daughter of George B. Stalcup, appropriate mention of whom is made in the sketch devoted to the Stalcup family. To Thomas C. Owen and wife two daughters--Maud and Mary—have been born. Mr. Owen is a Republican in politics, a member of the K. of P. fraternity, and is the owner of a good farm of 250 acres.

THOMAS PICKARD was born in Chatham County, N. C., March 1, 1812, but when sixteen years old removed with his parents, Henry and Nancy (Petty) Pickard, to Smith County, Tenn. In 1831, he came to Greene County, Ind., and settled in Highland Township, which at that time was a wild and unsettled country. Until his marriage with Lucretia Johnson in 1834, he made his home with his parents, but since then has been doing for himself. Although he began life a poor boy, by industry and economy, and with the aid of a loyal and loving wife, he struggled along with the adversities of life until be accumulated a competency. The 300 acres he secured, he has deeded to his children, although it is under his control until his death. His wife, who was in every sense of the word a helpmeet, was motherly in her regard for the friendless, and possessed of many of the virtues that were characteristic to our pioneer women. She died September 25, 1873, and lies sleeping in the family burying ground. By Mr. Pickard the was the mother of five sons and five daughters, all of whom were raised to years of maturity, and seven of whom are yet living. These children were: Josephus, Emily J., James, Isaac, Thomas 3., Bluford, Mary, Lucretia, Ellen and Hester Ann. Mr. Pickard is one of the few remaining of our old pioneers; has been a lifelong Democrat is a member of the Christian Church, and has liberally contributed from his means in the support of all laudable public enterprises. Now, as the evening, of his life is drawing toward its close, he can cast a retrospective look backward over his past life—a life fruitful of years of sowing and reaping, of want and plenty, and toil and privations—and with his more than threescore and ten years has no regrets for the past, but plenty of hopes for the future. He has gained many friends and few enemies, and it is earnestly hoped that he will continue to live many years in the full enjoyment of a well-spent life.

STALCUP FAMILY. Among the early pioneers of northern Greene County, none became more widely known than the Stalcups. Isaac Stalcup was the progenitor of that name and his advent within the county's present boundaries, was some time during the year 1817, his location being on Section 26, Township 8, Range 4 west. He was a native of North Carolina, and he and wife are said to have been the parents of twenty-one children. James Stalcup, deceased, who became widely known in the early history of the township, was a son of Isaac, and was born August 22, 1786, in the same county as his father. While in Tennessee in 1812, he married Margaret Marlin, and in 1819 came to Greene County, this State (or what was then Greene County), and settled first near the present site of Worthington, but afterward removed to Highland Township, where, by his honorable conduct and neighborly ways, he acquired many warm and steadfast friends. He was a hard working and economical citizen and a credit to the township. He died in 1872, followed by his widow a year later. They were the parents of this family: George, Catharine, Isaac, Elizabeth, Rebecca, William B. H., Maria L. and Elvira J. Of these, the following named are deceased: George, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Maria L. George B. Stalcup, of the above, and the oldest child in the family, was born March 6, 1814, in Tennessee; came with his parents to Indiana; was married, in August, 1834, to Mary Buckner, who was born June 6, 1813, in North Carolina, and came with her parents to Greene County when yet a small child. Of the fourteen children born to them, only two daughters are the survivors. These are Mary (Mrs. Jacob Bucher) and Josephine (Mrs. Thomas C. Owen). George B. Stalcup died October 31, 1880, and his widow November 12, 1883. Catharine, or " Aunt Katy," as she is more familiarly known, is the second born in the family of James Stalcup. She is a native of Tennessee, her birth occurring January 26, 1816. She was married to John Jones, a native of South Carolina, March 26, 1835, by whom she had two children, only one—Mrs. Margaret Howe, of Worthington—be- ing the only survivor. Mr. Jones died December8, 1838, and two years later his widow became Mrs. Benjamin C. Ballard. Four years later, she was again left a widow with two children by her second husband, as follows: John J. and Ellen (Mrs. D. H. Wylie). Mrs. Ballard deserves no small amount of credit for the success she has made in life. She was widowed both times with heavy burdens to be borne, with small children to care for, and pecuniary embarrassments to overcome, but under these discouraging features she went to work with determination, and this is the result: Besides rearing and amply educating her own children, she has extended the hand of charity liberally to other children in a like manner. She and son own upward of 900 acres of some of Greene County's best land, and they are considered among the best of Highland Township's citizens. William B. H. Stalcup, the, sixth born of the children of James Stalcup, is a native of the township and county where he now resides, his birth occurring April 6, 1828. His marriage with Susan R. Ballard was solemnized in 1848. and two children were the result of this union—Benjamin and one that died in infancy unnamed. The mother was born in Shelby County, Ky., July 5, 1831. Benjamin Stalcup was born September 5, 1849, and October 5, 1870, Miss Ella R. Osborn became his wife. Bertha C. is their only living offspring. Benjamin has been a teacher in the schools of Greene County for a number of terms, and besides being well informed on the leading topics of the day, he is enterprising and one of the county's promising young men. The Stalcup family are descended from Swiss ancestors but for many generations they have been residents of the United States. As a class of people they have devoted the greater part of their lives to farming and with but few exceptions they have always lived on the frontier, where their strength and skill as frontiersmen have served them with homes, even rude though it may have been. In politics, as in religious matters, they are independent, each individual member adhering to his own views, and they are universally capable of supporting their ideas with sound logic and reasoning. For further particulars of the Stalcup family refer to the historical department.

REUBEN SMITH, a well-to-do farmer, living on Section 17, was in Spencer County, Ky., August 1, 1823, and is a son of Morgan born and Elizabeth (Jeems) Smith, with whom he removed to Floyd County, when about two years old, where he was raised to seventeen years Ind., of age. His mother dying in about 1840, his father remarried and to Missouri, after which Reuben returned to his native State, moved to where he married Eliza Roberts, on November 19, 1843. In November, 184'7, he and family moved to Greene County, Ind., and purchasing pre-empted land on Section 21, in Highland Township, eighty acres of  there located and engaged in farming. In November, 1864, they moved to where they now live, which has since been their home. Mr. Smith is an industrious citizen, and by hard work and economy he and wife have goodly share of this world's goods. At one time he
accumulated a owned two hundred and fifty acres of land, but of this he now only owns ninety acres, having given the remainder to his children. For nine months and six days Mr. Smith served his country in the late war as a member of Company A, Twenty-fifth Indiana Infantry. He joined at Atlanta, and with him marched to the sea, thence to Sherman's army the Carolinas and finally participated in the grand review at Washington. He was discharged at Indianapolis in July, 1865. His grandfather, Reuben Smith, was a commissioned officer in the Revolutionary war, and during that sanguinary struggle fought over the same ground as did our subject in the rebellion. Mr. Smith is a Republican and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church, Mrs. Smith having belonged to that denomination for over forty-one years. Nine children have been the fruit of their union, whose names are: John W., (deceased), two that died in infancy unnamed, Mary E: (deceased). Nimrod C., James C., Irene L., jerinie and Armstead (deceased). The mother is a native of Jefferson County-, Ky., born February 12, 1821, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Lane) Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are among the first families of their township.


WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.


ARCH AIRMAN, Trustee of Washington Township, is a native Hoosier, born in Daviess County in 1836, a son of Hugh and Ada (Williams) Aikman. Hugh Aikrnan was born in Daviess County, Ind., in the year 1812, and is said to be the first male white child born on the West Fork of White River. His wife was born in the same county in 1814, and their early life was passed amidst the Indians, wild animals, and in participating in the discomforts of pioneer life. Arch Aikman was raised on a farm, and when twenty years old began working at the house carpenter and joiner's trade on his own responsibility. In 1870, he embarked in undertaking at Lyons, which has since been his occupation. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Plummer, his first wife, in 1858, and three children were the result of their union—William, Effie and Ada. The mother died in 1877, and for his present wife Mr. Aikman selected Savillia Edwards, by whom he is the father of three children—Lillie, Grace and Arch. Mr. Aikman is a member of the Odd Fellows brotherhood, and he and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1880, he was first elected Township Trustee, and in 1882 was re-elected.

ROBERT A. J. BENEFIEL, M. D., is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, where he was born September 22, 1829, the youngest of eleven children of Robert and Mary (White) Benefiel. With his parents he settled in Knox County, Ind., where he lived until 1848, when he joined the regular army, Company B, Third Regiment. United States Cavalry, but the Mexican war, for which he enlisted, ending soon after, he received his discharge July 10, 1848. Returning to Indiana, he settled at Carlisle, in Sullivan County, where he read medicine for a time, and in 1853 graduated at the Ohio Medical College. In November, 1853, he was married to Sarah P. Johnson, of Knox County, by whom he is the father of ten children, five now living: Jacob W., Caleb W., Robert M.. Thomas B. and Leona L. In November, 1854, he located at Scotland, and has lived in Greene County ever since. On December 19, 1871, his wife died, and on April 8, 1880, he was again married, to Mrs. Mary J. (Hawkins) Hagaman, who bore him two children—Lulu B. and Alpha 0. His last wife died September 3, 1883. Dr. Benefiel is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Marco, and of the Blue Lodge in Masonry. Having been in the practice of medicine for over thirty years, he has been very successful, and looks with satisfaction upon his past record.

JAMES CARPENTER, a prosperous merchant at Lyons, and a descendent of one of the pioneer families of Greene County, was born in the township where be yet resides in 1844. He is one of three surviving children in a family of nine born to John and Mahala (Simmons) Carpenter, both of whom were natives of Indiana and who located in Greene County as early as 1826, participating in all the hardships and inconveniences of pioneer life. John Carpenter departed this life in 1861, and his widow in 1874. James passed his youth and early manhood on the home farm and attending the public schools. He began clerking, after farming for himself for some time, but in 1876 embarked in merchandising at Lyons with F. M. Gilbert as partner. At the end of about four years, he became the firm's successor. At present he has a partner, and they carry a well-assorted stock amounting to over $5,000. Besides his interest in this property, Mr.. Carpenter owns forty acres of land and several town lots in Lyons. He is a Democrat in political sentiment and is one of the county's best citizens. In 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Allie Hornbeck.

JAMES P. DENTON. Among those who volunteered their services from Greene County in the suppression of the rebellion, and bravely fought and valiantly suffered for their country's cause, was he whose name forms the subject for this notice. Born in the year 1841 in Indiana, his early life was passed on his parents' farm, and when twenty years old became a member of Company B, Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. After being in the engagements at Winchester, Antietam, Cedar Mountain, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Resaca, he received a severe wound in the hand at Dallas, Ga., resulting in the loss of four fingers, and leaving him a cripple for life. For this disability he is drawing $24 per month pension. After serving in the war three and one-half years, he was discharged by reason of disability, since when he has been engaged in farming and clerking. Mr. Denton is one of six children, three yet living, born to Nicholas T. and Anna (Smiley) Denton. He was liberally educated in the common schools, and in 1872 was married to Miss Mary Dagley, to which union two children were horn, but none living. He and wife are members of the Christian Church, and are among the best people of Lyons.

ISAAC HALSTEAD, an ex-hotel keeper at Lyons, but at present retired from active pursuits, was born in the State of New York in the year 1811, and is one of two surviving children in a family of eight, born to A. and M. M. Halstead, who were also natives of New York. His father was a Democrat in politics, and an honorable and upright citizen. He died in 1860, preceded by his wife two years. Isaac Halstead learned the tanner's trade of his father, but his life has been passed in various pursuits, among which is farming, working at his trade, milling, merchandising and keeping hotel. In 1858, he located in Newberry, where for two years he carried on merchandising with a reasonable degree of success. He is now living a retired life in Lyons, where he owns property to the value of $3,000. Miss Elizabeth M. Terwilliger became his wife in 1833, and four of their ten children are yet living—Martha E., David N.. Sarah C. and Abraham M. Mr. and Mrs. Halstead are members of long standing in the Christian Church, and as the shades of the sunset of life fall on their heads, they can look backward over a life of usefulness, without remorse or regret.

REV. JAMES B. HAMILTON, a well-known man in Greene County, was born October 16, 1820, in Washington County, Ind. His parents, Archibald and Susannah (Bridges) Hamilton, were natives of North Carolina; were married in 1808, became the parents of five children, three of whom are yet living, and in 1811 became residents of the county where the subject of this sketch was born. James B. was raised on a farm, and in 1840 was wedded to Miss Elizabeth W. Rice, a native of Kentucky, who died in 1854, the mother of five children —Emmons R., Cyrus N., Elisio. Asbury, Mollie and Susannah. All are living, and the oldest, since 1873, has been in Washington Territory. Mr. Hamilton married Miss Euphrasia Stuckey in 1855, and by her is the father of two children—Ida M. and Elizabeth A. Early in life, Mr. Hamilton experienced religion, and believing that many souls were yet to be saved, he applied, and was admitted a member of the Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference. He has pursued his ministerial labors in various portions of the State, and at present his location is at Edwardsport and Oaktosvn. While at Linton, Greene County, during a portion of the late war, and being a man of pronounced Union sentiments, he was unmercifully assailed by rebel sympathizers, and threatened violence of numerous kinds. Notwithstanding these troubles, he continued his labors as honestly and conscientiously as before. For a time he was out in the service, as Chaplain of the Thirty-first Indiana Volunteers. In politics, Mr. Hamilton is a Republican, and in Masonry has passed through the different degrees, until at present he is a Sir Knight of the Commandery at Louisville. He owns a good farm of 200 acres in Washington Township, this county, and where known is universally respected.

JOHN A. HAWKINS, farmer and stock-raiser, was born near where be now resides, in Washington Township, October 1.5, 1848, and is one of four living children in a family of eight born to Jonathan and Elizabeth (Aikman) Hawkins, who came from Daviess County to Greene County, Ind., in 1847, where they died in about 1871 and 1878 respectively, members of long standing in the Methodist Episcopal Church. John A. Hawkins was reared in his native county, receiving in youth but a common school education, and on attaining his majority began doing for himself. He selected farming as his vocation through life, as did his father before him, and is the present owner of 123 acres of good farming and grazing land. In 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Casey, who was born in Tennessee, May 25, 1849, a daughter of Dempsy and Dicy Casey, and by her is the father of three daughters, named Ida Belle, Dicy Elizabeth and Louisa. Mr. Hawkins is an enterprising and progressive citizen, a Republican in politics, and himself and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DR. JOSEPH MULLANE, a successful physician of Greene County, is a native of the city of New York, born in the year 1855. His father was a native of Ireland, but crossed the Atlantic to the United States in about 1840, and began working at the cabinet trade. He was married at Cincinnati to Ellen Sullivan, by Archbishop Purcell, and to them four children were born, all living but one. Mr. Mullane was a man in every sense of the word, and loyal to the cause of his adopted country. In 1861, he volunteered his services to aid in the suppression of the rebellion, and was captured, incarcerated in Andersonville Prison, where, after enduring the agony and sufferings of Southern prison life for a time, expired, as it were, upon the altar of his country. Dr. Joseph Mullane became a resident of Indiana in 1865. and when sixteen years old began reading medicine with Dr. Short, of Springville. He attended one term of lectures at the Miami Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, and one term at the Central Medical College, Indianapolis, Ind., graduating from the last-named institution in 1881. Since 1877, he has been practicing his profession, and at Lyons he has secured a lucratfive practice. Dr. Mullane is a progressive citizen, a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity and the Christian Church.

JAMES H. QUILLIN, one of six surviving children in a family of thirteen, was born in Greene County, Ind., in the year 1843, and is a son of William and Nancy (Stone) Quillin, natives respectively of Kentucky and Indiana. He aided his parents on the borne farm until seventeen years old, and in May, 1861, enlisted in Company D, Fourteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in which he served as private until March 23, 1862, when he became disabled by a gunshot wound through his leg. He was discharged by reason of disability, but in September, 1863, after recovery, he re-enlisted, becoming a member of Battery C, Second Indiana Artillery. In this he served until the war was virtually ended, but for six months after its close was detained on garrison duty at Fort Morgan, in Alabama. Mr. Quillin saw much hard service during the late war, and was a participant in the battle of Winchester, siege of the Spanish Fort, and the capture of Mobile. He was wedded to Miss J. Waggoner, in 1868, who died in June, 1873, leaving four children—Samuel, Rachel, Nancy and Noah V. In 1875, he married his present wife, and they are among the first families of Washington Township. For the past two and one-half years, Mr. Quillin has conducted a successful drug trade at Lyons. His stock is carefully selected, and in value amounts to abOut $2,000. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and in politics a Democrat from principle, the remainder of his family being Republicans.

FRANKLIN RAMSEY, of Washington Township, was born January 26, 1839, in Columbiana County, Ohio, and is one of four children of Samuel and Margaret A. (Orr) Ramsey. Franklin Ramsey came to Greene County, Ind., in March, 1854, with his father's family, and settled in Stafford Township, where he received a common school education, such as the log schoolhouse of that day afforded. He enlisted for the late war, in Company C, of the Twenty-first Regiment Indiana Infantry, where he served over four years, and received an honorable discharge January 22, 1866. He was engaged in the following battles: Baton Rouge, Port Hudson and Spanish Fort and others. Since the war, Mr. Ramsey has engaged in farming, and for seven years bought grain at Marco. He moved to Washington Township in November, 1830, and has lived there ever since. In September, 1880, he was married to Mrs. Eliza J. (Denny) West, by whom he is the father of one son, Frank. As a Democrat in politics, he has been Trustee of Stafford Township, and in 1882 was the candidate for his party for County Clerk. He ran much ahead of his ticket, only failing of election by seventeen votes. He is a member of both the Subordinate Lodge and Encampment of I. 0. 0. F. at Worthington. He owns 320 acres of land in Washington Township, and 180 acres in Knox County, Ind., and is one of the progressive and enterprising citizens of Greene County.

BENJAMIN F. REID, one of the best and most successful farmers of Washington Township, was born in Greene County, Ohio, May 1, 1.824,and is a son of John and Sallie W. (Sterrett) Reid, who were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, and of Scotch-Irish descent. John Reid was among the first settlers of Greene County, Ohio, and general occupation through life was farming and working at the carpenter's trade. He died in November, 1871, followed by his widow in April, 1876. Benjamin F. was reared and educated in his native county, the first thirty years of his life being passed in aiding his parents on the home_f arm. He rented the old homestead upon which_ he resided, engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1875, when he removed to Indiana and located on his present place in Greene County. At the present, he owns 480 acres of fine farming and grazing land, upon which he has comfortable and commodious buildings, which reflect not only credit upon himself but on- the township as well. Mr. Reid has never aspired for political honors, although be is well posted on all the leading political issues of the day. In politics, he is a Republican, but previous to the organization of that party, his influence and support were cast in favor of the Whig party. Miss Elizabeth Harbeson became his wife on the 28th of December, 1853, and to them six children have been born—Addison Y., Anna Belle, Frank H. and Joanna L., living, and John William and Eva F. (deceased). Mrs. Reid is a daughter of. William and Mary (McMillan) Harbeson, who were natives respectively of Chester District, S. C., and Ireland, the latter coming to the United States when sixteen years old. Mr. Reid and family are members of the Presbyterian Church, and are among the best citizens of Greene County.

J. A. M. ROSS. Among the pioneer families of Indiana was that of Hugh S. and Sarah (Miller) Ross, who removed from Kentucky, their native State, to Indiana previous to the Territory being admitted into the sisterhood of States. Hugh S. Ross served his country faithfully in the war of 1812, and on his removal from Kentucky settled on Clarke's grant or what is now Clarke County, Ind. J. A. M. Ross was born in Jefferson County, Ind., in the year 1818, and when five years old came with his parents to Greene County, where he has ever since resided. He began farming for himself when twenty-three years old, but afterward engaged in school teaching, which profession he followed for thirty years with the best of success. One of the important epochs connected with his life and one that will seem incredible to the rising generation, was his paying for forty acres of good land in Stafford Township with the proceeds derived from the sale of coon skins captured in two months. Mr. Ross is one of the few remaining of our old pioneers and is universally respected. He owns valuable property in Greene County and a substantial brick residence in Lyons. He was married in 1841 to Miss Charlotte Hail, who came with her parents from Virginia to Greene County, Ind., in 1828. Eight children have blessed their union, only the following named 'yet living: George T., John M., Charles H., Sarah E. and Irene. In politics, Mr. Ross is a Democrat, as was also his father before him, and for the past forty-five years he and wife have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SIMEON SMITH, a native Hoosier, was born in Jackson County March 16, 1839, and is one of twelve children, six yet living, born to Henry G. and Eliza M. (Settles) Smith, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. In about 1835, the family came to Indiana from the Blue Grass State, and located where Henry G. yet resides in Jackson County. From this place he moved to Salem in 1842, making that his home fourteen years, after which he returned to his old home where he has since resided and where his wife died in January, 1873. Mr. Smith is an old steamboat engineer, having served in that capacity on the Ohio River four years, but his principal occupation through life has been farming. Simeon Smith was raised a farmer, in his earlier years. having secured an academic education. At twenty-one years of age, he began doing for himself, and in 1863 came to Greene County, Ind., locating in Washing. ton Township. He subsequently moved to Newberry, thence back to the farm, thence to Washington, thence to Bloomfield and lastly to where he now resides. Mr. Smith is one of the successful farmers and stock-raisers of Greene County; is the owner of a well-improved and well-stocked farm of a total of 558 acres, and in politics is a Democrat. In March, 1863. Miss Matilda Carr became his wife,' Mrs. Smith being born in Lawrence County, Ind., June 5, 1840, the daughter of George W. and Elizabeth (Brown) Carr, who were natives respectively of Indiana and Kentucky.


WRIGHT TOWNSHIP.


DR. W. H. H. ASBURY, son of W. D. and Elizabeth (Bowman) Asbury, is a native of Kentucky, as were also his parents, his birth occuring August 5, 1840, in Fleming County. When nine years old, he removed with his parents to Sullivan County, Ind., where he was reared and educated, his schooling being finished at Farmersburg Seminary. He was employed in school teaching for about three years, afterward going to Centerville, Vigo County, and beginning the study of medicine under the tuition of Dr. Hollingsworth. In 1868, lie took a course of lectures at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, but did not graduate until attending a second course in 1875. Dr. Asbury is one of Greene County's best physicians, and previous to his location at Jasonville, in 1876, he carried on a good practice, at. different times,. in Centerville, Freedom, Sandborn and Middletown. While at Freedom, his marriage, on the 1st of September, 1870, with Miss Ludie Landrum, was solemnized, and to this union have been born three children—Maud L., Pearl and Lulu. Mrs. Asbury was born in Owen County, Ind., July 22, 1850, a daughter of R. B. and S. J. Landrum, who were natives respectively of Virginia and Indiana. Dr. Asbury is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and although a Democrat in politics is inclined in his belief to the doctrines of the National Greenback party.

GEORGE BAUGHMAN, son of Jacob and Margaret M. (Houser) Baughman, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, July 6, 1833. His parents were natives of Maryland and Virginia respectively, but removed to Coshocton County, Ohio, at an early day, where they became known as one of the best and wealthiest families of that portion of the country. Jacob Baughman departed this life in March, 1876, but his widow still survives him and resides in Coshocton County. George Baughman was raised a farmer, in youth securing a fair education. In 1854, he moved west to the Hoosier State and settled in Greene County on his present place in Wright Township, giving $1.25 and $2.50 per acre for a quarter-section. He immediately began improving this property, and as his means increased, would add to what he already had, so that by economy and industry, he now Owns a valuable farm of 440 acres. He is one of the best citizens Wright Township ever had, and his influence has been greatly felt in the advancement of educational and religious matters of the community. He has taught school in the neighborhood for a number of terms, and from his own individual means contributed largely in the erection of the Now Lebanon Church, which is both a blessing and an ornament to the township. In 1803, he became a private in Company A, One Hundred and Fifteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving as such eight months, when he was changed to Company B, Fifty-third Indiana Volunteers, being finally discharged at Louisville, Ky., July 21, 1805. Mr. Baughman was married, May 5, 1855, to Miss Emily Larr; who was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, June 25, 1832, a daughter of David and Nancy (Miller) Larr, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Virginia. Mrs. Baughman came with her parents to Greene County, Ind., when thirteen years old, and by Mr. Baughman is the mother of eight living children—Miriam M., William E., Matilda N., Mary D., George A., Jacob, Emma S., and David, and one deceased, Margaret E. Mr. Baughman is one of the representatives of what a poor boy can do under adverse circumstances. On his arrival, he had only one horse—blind—sent to him from Ohio by his father, and 5 cents in money. The latter was used to defray postage on a letter to his old mother, and for this, if no other reason, Mr. Baughman is rewarded with prosperity for his filial devOtion.

JOHN BLEDSOE is a son of David and Elizabeth (Groves) Bledsoe, both of whom were natives of North Carolina, from whence they removed to Eastern Tennessee at an early day, and from there to Greene County, Ind., in 1837, where Mr. Bledsoe died in August, 1877. John Bledsoe is a native of East Tennessee, where he was born June 5, 1820, and iE of Dutch and Scottish descent. When seventeen years of age, he came with his parents to Indiana, shortly after which he located a "claim," and began improving. In 1861, he erected a mill, and this he yet operates in conjunction with farming. Mr. Bledsoe is one of the progressive men of his locality, is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a Democrat in politics. In 1810, he was elected Constable of his township, serving as such five years, the succeeding two years holding the office of District Trustee. In 1856, he was elected Justice of the Peace, in which capacity he served until the winter of 1857-58, when he was elected Doorkeeper in the House of Representatives. Mr. Bledsoe has been twice married, his first wife being Nancy Eveans, to whom be was married in Greene County in April, 1830. Mrs. Bledsoe was a member of the family of Walter and Rachel (Jones) Eveans, who were natives of Tennessee. She became the mother of nine children, whose names are William, Mary, Sallie, Isaac W., Elizabeth, David H., Rebecca A., Rachel C. and James A. The mother died August 1, 1877, and- May 28, 1879, Mr. Bledsoe and Mrs. Lyda M. -Watkins were married, in Sullivan County. Mrs. Bledsoe was born on the 14th of September, 1837, and both husband and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

MARTIN BONHAM, a native of Harrison County, Ohio, was born October 8, 1818, a son of David and Tacy (Phillips) Bonham, who were natives of the Old Dominion, and early pioneers of the Buckeye State. Martin is the sixth born in a family of ten children, and when yet a small lad, was taken to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, by his parents, where he was raised, and where, by dint of considerable self-application, he secured a good elementary education. When eighteen years of age, he began life's battle on his own responsibility, and choosing farming, has always made that his vocation. In 1832, be became a resident of G:eene County, and purchasing 160 acres of land, where he now resides, began improving it. He began life with but little or no means at his command, but by industry and frugality secured an estate of 600 acres. This Mr. Bonham has decreased somewhat by his liberality with his children, but he yet retains a good farm, which is underlaid and surrounded with large fields of coal of a superior quality. November 5, 1840, he was married to Elizabeth Hiller, who was born in Jefferson County, Penn., July 9, 1821, a daughter of Peter and Mary (Milliken) Hiller. Eight children have blessed their union, as follows: Mary S., Martin H., Samuel, David P., William J., Margaret A., Eliza J. and Rebecca G. Mr. Bonham is one of Greene County's early pioneers, and where he has lived so long and become so widely known, he is universally liked and respected.

ANDREW CAMPBELL was born May 4, 1806, in Whitley County, Ky., and is a son of William and Mary (Gilless) Campbell, both of whom were natives of the Old Dominion. When only a small lad, Andrew, together with his parents, immigrated to Clark County, Ind., but about four years later removed to Lawrence County, where Andrew received the greater portion of his schooling. July 22, 1824, he was united ip marriage with Isabella Daugherty, who was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in the year 1806, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Tanner) Daugherty. Mr. Campbell and family came to Greene County in 1846, and, purchasing an unimproved tract of land, located upon it and engaged in farming and stock-raising. This property he sold in 1882, and, removing to Jasonville, embarked in the drug business, at which he is at present engaged. After a long life of usefulness, Mrs. Campbell died, after blessing her husband with a family of twelve children—James, William, Andrew M., John, Mary E., George W., Ever-most J.. Dellacour, Betsy, Hannah, Sarah L. and Alzira. Mr. Campbell married Mrs. Margarette Bonham October 18, 1874, in Greene County, for his second wife, and they are among the leading people in Wright Township. Mrs. Campbell was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, November 17, 1817. Mr. Campbell is a Jackson Democrat in politics, and a member of the Baptist Church.

JAMES GIBSON,. a progressive farmer of Wright Township. was born in Lancaster County, Penn., November 13, 1817. His parents, Alexander and Nancy (Thompson) Gibson, were natives of the Emerald Isle, but emigrated to the United States about 1813, settling near Harrisburg, Penn., where they worked at the weaver's trade, having pursued this vocation in their native country. In 1820, they removed to Coshocto' County, Ohio, where Mr. Gibson died in September, 1871. James Gibson was largely reared and educated in Ohio, where he was married on the 2d of November, 1837, to Miss Thorsa Hayse, daughter of Jeremiah and Nancy (Norris) Hayse, who removed from Virginia to Coshocton County, Ohio, at an early period in the history of that country. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson are the parents of an interesting family of thirteen children— John, Alexander, Nancy J., Delia M., William, Elizabeth E.. Mahala C., Mary A., Harvey W., Margaret J., James L., Sarah M. and George F. Mr. Gibson is one of the prominent Republicans of Wright Township.

REV. JOSEPH T. HANNA, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hammers) Hanna, is a native of Greene County, Penn., born February 7, 1811. When nine years old, his parents removed to Jackson County, Ind., where his father died in 1834. In Jackson County, the subject of this sketch was reared to manhood's estate, and, being endowed with a bright mind, he early espoused the cause of Christianity, and in 1836 was ordained a minister of the Gospel, his first cliarge being at Gilgal Baptist Church, in Lawrence County. In 1849, he came to Greene County, and, purchasing property in Wright Township, has ever since made it his home. For forty-eight years, he has been preaching Christianity throughout Greene and neighboring counties, and besides this has looked after his farming interests, and for ten years taught public school. On his first location in the county, or shortly thereafter, he obtained possession of 500 acres of land, but he has since decreased this by giving to his children, until he now owns but 260 acres. On the 19th of May, 1831, he was joined in marriage with Lucy Mitchell, who was born in Ashe County, N. C., June 27, 1814, a daughter of Levi and Celia (Davis) Mitchell. To this union have been born the following family: Ambrose, Levi, Jesse, Elizabeth, Lemuel and Doctor, living; and Isaac, Rebecca J., Celia, Abram and one unnamed, deceased. Mr. Hanna is one of the prominent men of northwestern Greene County, and is always identified with the progress of his community. He takes an active interest in educational matters, and besides affording his own children proper advantages for a good schoolinfi, he has partially educated five others.

DR. EPHRAIM MORGAN, the second in a family of nine.children, is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, his birth occurring September 22, 1826. He was reared in his native county, and after receiving the benefits to be derived from the neighborhood schools, completed his literary studies at the Ohio Farmers' College in 1845, after which he began the study of medicine at Cleves, under the advisement of Dr. A. G. Collier. In 1847, he entered the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati, graduating from that institution in the spring of 1850. He then opened an office at Cleves, remaining there until 1853, when he came to Sullivan County, Ind., where for about eight years he conducted a very large and successful practice. In 1861, he located on his present farm, which consists of 200 acres of excellent land, where, in conjunction. with farming, he has followed his chosen profession, although during the past few years he has not confined his labors so exclusively to medicine as heretofore. His marriage with Miss Margaret E. Spencer was celebrated in Bartholomew County, Ind., in 1853, Mrs. Morgan having been born in Clinton County, Ohio, in May, 1837, a daughter of John R. and Mary (Hinxton) Spencer, both of whom were natives of the Buckeye State. One son, Edgar A., and one daughter, Alice, have blessed their union, the latter dying in infancy. Dr. Morgan is one of the leading citizens of Wright Township, is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Lewis Morgan, his father, was born at Bainbridge, Mass., in September, 1790, and was of Puritanic ancestors. In about 1810, he came to Hamilton County, Ohio, and for a long time was mail carrier between Cincinnati and Dayton. In 1853, he settled in Curry Township, Sullivan Co., Ind., where he remained engaged in farming until his death in October, 1882. She who became his wife and the mother of Dr. Morgan was Sarah J. Wright, who was a native of Eastern Maryland, and who died in Sullivan County, Ind., in July, 1883.

C. M. D. PARKS, the youngest of three children born to Charles and Nancy (Richcreek) Parks, is a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, born August 2, 1827. His father was a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, and his mother of Loudoun County, Va. ; they were married in the Buckeye State, and their three children were Andrew, Thomas and Charles M. D. The mother being left a widow, she was married to John. Gordon in 1839, and by him had one son—George W. Mrs. Gordon died in Greene County, Ind., in 1869. The father of the subject of this sketch dying when he was but a small boy, he was taken by his grandfather, Thomas Richcreek, who raised and educated him and taught him the cabinet trade.. In 1856, he started West for the purpose of bettering his circumstances, and coming to Greene County settled on his present place, which now consists of 200 acres of excellent farming land. On first coming to the county, he worked at his trade, and in time erected a cabinet and blacksmith shop on his property. Being tasty and thoroughgoing in his work, Mr. Parks has added to his place until it is now among the best farms in the township. In politics, he is a stanch Republican, and during the war was an ardent supporter of President Lincoln's administration, for which he was vigorously denounced and threatened with dire vengeance by rebel sympathizers. Notwithstanding all these murderous innuendoes, he continued encouraging enlistment, and upholding the cause of freedom and equal rights to all until the ratification of peace. He has steadily declined all political honors, preferring to remain at home with his family. He was married in his native county, November 2, 1848, to Mary E. Richcreek, a daughter of David W. and Dorcas E. (Wasson) Richcreek, and to them have been born this family: Almedia J., Hannah C., Miranda E., James P., William L., Mary L., Charles F. and Lewis A., living; and Nancy D., Eliza C. and one unnamed, deceased. This family is among the best in the county, and one of the most accomplished, all being good musicians and possessed of more than ordinary intelligence. Surrounded with all these comforts, home is indeed a blessing to Mr. Parks.

JAMES P. PARKS, eldest son of C. M. D. and Mary E. (Richcreek) Parks, was born in Greene County, Ind., February 10, 1861, and was reared on the farm of his parents. His early schooling was obtained in the country near his home, but subsequently he attended the graded schools of Sullivan, the business school at Bloomfield, the Lebanon Normal and Business College, and finally the Sullivan Normal School, finishing in June, 1883. He is now engaged in teaching his second term of school, and although young in years he has shown an ability in his profession which ranks him among the able educators of his county. He is bright and genial in his ways, a hard student, and one of the public-spirited and enterprising young men of his township.

JOEL PHILBERT, farmer, was born in Washington County, Ind., November 24, 1825, a son of Luke and Nancy (Lane) Philbert, who were natives of Kentucky, where they were reared, married and resided a number of years. They came to Washington County, this State, at an early day, but after a few years moved to Owen County, where they passed the remainder of their days engaged in agricultural pursuits. Joel Philbert was reared on the farm of his parents, his youthful years being passed in the pioneer pursuits which fell to the lot of the sons of early settlers. While in Owen County, he was married to Miss Ruth Bowen, and previous to the rebellion removed to Greene County, where he engaged in farming, and from where, in August, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, Ninety-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. lie served his country with fidelity, participating in the battles of Jackson, Mission Ridge, all through the Atlanta campaign, with Sherman on his memorable march to
the sea, and was finally discharged in Jane, 1865.. After the war he returned to his home in Greene County, where he-has since resided, and where his wife died July 12, 1876, after bearing a family of six children, as follows: Charles L., James B., George F., Florence M. and two that died in infancy. July 18, 1877, Mr. Philbert married for his second and present wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Haney who was born in Ohio in the year 1833. The greater portion of Mr. Philbert's life has been passed in farming, although previous to the late war he made ten trips to New Orleans on flat-boats with grain, produce, etc. He began life a poor boy, and although not a man of great wealth, yet he has, by hard work
and frugality, secured a good farm of 180 acres. In politics, he is a Democrat, although liberal in his views on all things. He is deeply interested all matters of public welfare, and is one of the county's well-known and useful citizens.

SANDERS PIGG, son of James and Mary (Neeley) Pigg, of North Carolina and Virginia respectively, was born in White County, Tenn., May 13, 1813, but owing to the removal of his parents to McMinn County, he was reared to manhood in the last-named county. Six months was the sum total of his schooling advantages, but so well did lie improve this time that he learned to read and write readily and transact any ordinary business. Having considerable skill in the use of tools, he learned the carpenter's trade, and made that his occupation many years. Together with his parents, he removed to Sullivan County, Ind., in 1829, remaining with his father until twenty-one years of age, when ho located a " claim " in Wright Township, Greene County, but a year later exchanged this property for a farm owned by a brother-in-law, W. Gamble. This he has cleared and improved, and now owns a fine farm of 314 acres. In 1870, he erected his present brick dwelling, a building that reflects not only credit upon himself but his township as well. In this county, on the 16th of October, 1832, he was married to Miss Hannah Gamble, who was born in White County, Tenn., in about the year 1818, the fifth child born to the union of Martin and Susan (Shadden) Gamble, both of whom were natives of the Old Dominion. To them eleven children have been born—Mary E., James, Morgan G., Wiley H., Susanna, Andrew J., John H., Eliza E., Elizabeth A., William C. and Emma. The last three named are deceased. Mr. Pigg is a member of the Christian Church, a Democrat, and one of the few remaining of our old pioneers. On first coming to Indiana, it was a new country, filled with wild animals and game of various kinds, and so new was the country and so thick the game that Mr. Pigg.has seen as many as eighty-seven deer in one drove.

JAMES WRIGHT. Among the pioneers of what is now the State of Indiana, and among the first white settlers of Greene County, was Rev. Richard Wright, father of he whose name heads this sketch, and, figuratively speaking, the father of Wright Township. He was born June 15, 1783, in Randolph County, N. C., where his wife (Elizabeth Hughes) was also born June 15, 1783. They emigrated to Clarke County, Ind., as early as 1807, and engaged in farming. During the war of 1812, Mr, Wright enlisted, and was out during the entire service, being slightly wounded while working on Fort Harrison, and being under the command of Col. Thompson when the renowned Indian Chief, Tecumseh, was killed. After the war a few years, lie moved to Washington County. but two years later removed to Monroe County, where he was engaged in blacksmithing a short time. In March, 1826, he settled in old Smith Township, Greene County, and in 1838 wrote the petition for the organization of Wright Township; secured signers for this petition, and carried it before the March term of the court, where it was granted. This same year he was made Justice of the Peace, also acting as Trustee for the Sixteenth Section, which he surveyed and put upon the market. In November, 1843, be was accidentally killed by a gunshot. James Wright was born in Monroe County, this State, May 5, 1825, but when an infant was brought by his parents to Greene County, which has always been his home. He received only such education in youth as the common schools of that early day afforded, and in early years learned the blacksmith trade, which he still follows in conjunction with farming. He owns eighty acres of land south of Jasonville, is a member of the Christian Church, and a Democrat in politics. In 1858, he was elected Trustee of the township, serving as such three years, and in 1862 was re-elected, continuing. until 1866. While serving in this capacity, Mr. Wright organized the popular Congressional, road and school districts. For the past fourteen years, he has acted as agent for various machine companies, both as local and traveling salesman. He was married, October 29, 1845, to Delia J. Ellixson, who was born July 24, 1829, a daughter of Jeremiah and Wineford (Gilstrap) Ellixson, both of whom were natives of Washington County, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Wright are parents of six living children—James W., Zelpha E., Mary E., Nancy E., Alice E. and John M.; and six deceased—Francis M., Wineford J., George W., Ezekial H., Delila M., and one unnamed.


GRANT TOWNSHIP.


DAVID OSBORN HARRAH, an early settler of Greene County, Ind., is descended from an old Irish family, who were amongst the first pioneers of the great Commonwealth of Virginia, which was the place of his own birth in 1807, and that of his father, Robert Harrah, in 1781. According to family tradition, the maternal grandparents of Mr. Harrah, in coming to America, experienced hardships and privations unparalleled. The party, consisting of the two parents and a small babe, took passage on board a sailing ship, which, on account of continuous and adverse storms, was driven from her course, and drifted about on unknown waters for weeks, during which time the supplies of the vessel had become exceedingly short, and all on board despaired of ever again seeing land. During this extremity, the husband gave his rations to his wife, while himself and babe derived nourishment from the wife and mother's breast. David 0. Harrah, when a small lad, removed with his parents to Kentucky, where he was reared upon his father's plantation, and derived the rudiments of his education from the neighboring schools. After living in Fleming and Montgomery Counties for a number of years they came to Greene County, Ind., in November, 1825, and entered a tract of land near the Harrah Chapel, which was named in honor of the family, and near where David 0. Harrah owns a well-improved farm. He was married in 1833 to Miss Rebecca Words, who died in 1875. Robert Harrah, father of our subject, was married in Virginia, July 8, 1806, to Elizabeth Baldwin, who was born in one of the New England States in the year 1777.

THOMAS GRACE, Trustee of Grant Township, was born in Washington County, Ind., in the year 1825, a son of Jesse and Catharine (Gilbrith) Grace, who were natives of North Carolina and Virginia respectively, and among the old and esteemed residents of Washington County. He was reared to manhood upon his father's farm, secured a common school education in youth, and in 1845 went to Jackson County, this State, where, in the year 1853, he was united in marriage with Miss Parmelia Yancey, a native of Jackson County, and a daughter of Andrew J. and Sallie (Critslow) Yancey, who were from the Old Dominion. The fall of 1860, Mr. Grace and family removed to Greene County, where they are well known and universally respected. Mr. Grace is, in every sense of the word, a self-made man. He began life's battle a poor boy, with nothing to depend upon but his own energy and ability, and he now owns a good farm of 560 acres, and for ten years has been honored with the office of Township Trustee, which position he has filled with entire satisfaction, and which he still holds. He is one of the prominent and progressive men of Greene County, is a genial companion, a neighborly neighbor, and a good husband and father. Himself and wife are parents of this family: Sarah C. (deceased), Albert H. (deceased), Casselda, Spencer, J. L., Daniel V., Lillie D., and one that died in infancy untamed

ALBERT A. HALL, one of the well to-do men of Grant Township, was born in the year 1851 in Kentucky, and is the only issue to the union of Alexander and Elizabeth (Dowden) Hall, who were natives of Scotland and Kentucky respectively; the latter dying in 1867 and the former in 1872. Albert A. passed his youthful years in assisting his parents on the home farm, but at the age of fifteen he started out in the world to battle with the realities of life on his own responsibility. In 1872, he came to Indiana, and in 1878, together with Samuel Harden, he embarked at saw-milling, at which the firm of Hall & Harden are doing a profitable business. Besides owning valuable mill fixtures worth about $1,800, the firm possess eighty acres of land in Grant Township. Mr. Hall is one of the progressive and successful men of Greene County, is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and a Democrat in politics, as was also his father before him.

W. C. HINEBROOK, farmer and stock-raiser, is a native of Germany, his birth occurring in the year 1837. His father, William Hinebrook, was also a native of Germany, born in 1801, and was married in his native country to Louisa Neal, by whom he became the father of the following named: T. W., Mary, Charles, W. C., Louisa, Lewis, John M., and Sarah J. When a small boy, W. C., together with his parents, emigrated to America, and coming to Indiana, found a home near Bloomfield, in Greene County, where they engaged in agricultural pursuits. Miss Sarah Beach, daughter of John Beach, became the wife of W. G. Hinebrook in 1867, and together they have lived happily where they now reside for a number of years, and are the parents of four children—John Newton, Louisa Ann, William Henry and David (deceased). In 1861, when rebellion was threatening to overthrow our Government, Mr. Hine-brook joined Company E, Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was with his regiment through the battles of New Madrid, Spanish Fort, and numerous other engagements, and in 1861 was sent with a detachment to guard prisoners at Rock Island. He was honorably discharged in February, 1865, after which he returned home to Greene County, where he has since resided.

D. E. HUMPHREYS, the only son of Hon. John Humphreys, who is a distinguished attorney of Sullivan and an ex-official of Greene County, is a native of the county where he yet resides, his birth occurring in the year 1856, He was married in 1876 to Miss Mary P., the second daughter of D. L. and Ann (Buck) Osborn, who were among the early settlers of Greene County, and by her is the father of three children—Bessie, Jennie Ann, and one as yet unnamed. Mr. Humphreys is one of the prominent young men of western Greene County, is a Democrat in politics, and a successful farmer and stock-raiser.

PETER SCHULTZE, a native of Germany, was born near Moors in the year 1826. He was reared to manhood's estate in the land of his nativity, where he obtained a collegiate education, and afterward embarked in the manufacture and sale of goods With the tide of immigration that was fast draining Europe of its freedom-loving people, he drifted to the United States in 1848, and, escaping the ravages of cholera of that year, located in Greene County, Ind., where he purchased a large tract of land and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Since being a resident of this county he has endeavored to merit the honor conferred upon him as an American citizen by upholding the institutions of his adopted country, and supporting them to the best of his ability. He took an active part in the organization of the first fair of Greene County, of which he was he first assistant Secretary, and since 1872 has almost continually served in the capacity of Secretary. He selected Miss P. Barton for his wife in 1850, and to their union three children were born—Elizabeth C., Mary Ann and one that died in infancy. Mr. Schultze is one of Grant Township's best and most energetic citizens.

JOHN S. SIMONS, deceased, was one of the early preachers of Greene County, Ind., where he. was born, raised and educated. He was the eldest son of Samuel end Cynthia (Price) Simons, the former being one of the early Commissioners of Greene County. John S. Simons early experienced Christianity, and during his ministerial labors accomplished much good. He volunteered his services for the preservation of the Union as a private in Company D, Fourteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in May, 1861, and was mustered into service June 7 of the same year. For valuable services rendered he was promoted Second Lieutenant, then First Lieutenant, and finally to the Captaincy of the same company June 11, 1863. in 1861, he was engaged in the Western Virginia campaign. After this he participated in the battles of Winchester (first fight), Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and was mortally wounded at the battle of Spnttsylvania Court House in May, 1864, his death occurring on the 15th of May, 1864. He was in about fifty engagements, great and small, and his Colonel said of him that he was one of the most efficient and gallant Captains in battle he ever knew. To the marriage of John S. Simons and Mary A., daughter of William and Louisa (Neal) Hinebrook, was born and reared this family: Charles P., Sarah E., Samuel F., Lewis 141•, John N., James S., and two that died in infancy. The mother departed this life in 1876.

JOHN SWITZ, SR., one of the prominent German residents of Switz City, was born at Hoch Emerich, Rhine, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany, in March, 1816, and is a son of John and Sibilla (Kueppers) Switz. He was liberally educated in the schools of his native country, and while a young man worked as a farm laborer, and at the weaver's trade. In February, 1846, he was married to Charlotte Bovenschen, who was born at Bergheim-on-the-Rhine, in August, 1819, and together they embarked at Antwerp, Belgium, in 1849, for the purpose of finding homes in the United States. They disembarked at New Orleans, La., from thence coming to Greene County, Ind., Mr. Switz purchasing a large tract of land in Grant and Fairplay Townships, which had been put upon the market as " canal land." This property is situated where he now resides on the present site of Switz City, which was surveyed and platted in 1870, and named in his honor. Mr. Switz is the owner of over 200 acres of good land, and in connection with farming keeps a first-class hotel. In politics he is Democratic, and is the father of three sons and one daughter, named John, Harmon, Henry and Mary.





CENTER TOWNSHIP.



JOHN W. BINGHAM, senior member of the firm of Bingham & Holtsclaw, dealers in general merchandise, was born in the township and county where he now resides in the year 1857, and is a son of Edmund and Eliza (Olinger) Bingham, who were natives of the Old Dominion, from whence they removed to Indiana at an early date. John W. passed his early years on the farm of his parents, but when about the age of eighteen years began teaching school which he continued upward of six years. Since then he has been engaged in farming and merchandising, in the latter vocation transacting a lucrative business. His nuptials with Miss Hester A. Holtsclaw were celebrated in 1877, and to their union three children have been born—Flossie E. (deceased), Howard C. and Flossie E. Mr. Bingham is one of the progressive and prominent young men of our county, and where most intimately known, is best liked.

THOMAS BOGARD, Trustee of Center Township and a descendant from one of the first families to settle in what is now Greene County, was born in the county, where he yet resides, in the year 1823,'and is one of two surviving children in a family of seven born to Cornelius and Jane (Benham) Bogard, who were natives of Ohio and Virginia respectively. His early years were passed in assisting his parents on the home farm, but on attaining his twenty-second year commenced farming for himself, which has since been his occupation. By industry he has secured a good farm of 200 acres, and also sixteen town lots in the village of Hobbieville, upon one having erected one of the finest dwellings in the township. Mr. Bogard was married to Miss Mary O'Neal, his first wife, in 1843, and one son—William—of the four children born to them, is yet living. He married Miss Lucinda James, his present wife, in 1862. Mr. Bogard is, as was his father before him, a Democrat in politics; is a member of the F. ,& A. M., and both he and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

MOSES CROCKETT, County Commissioner, was born July 15,1830. in Owen County, Ind., and is one of nine children born to James and Louisa (Oley) Crockett, who settled in Owen County at a very early day, but subsequently removed to this county. Moses Crockett received only limited educational advantages in youth, and his general occupation through life has been farming. At the time he began doing for himself, he had little or no means, but ambition, the chief characteristic of an American, propelled him forward, and by years of hard toil and economy he has acquired 225 acres of good land, the greater part of which is under cultivation and well stocked. His marriage with Margaret M. Johnson was solemnized January 2, 1851, and six children have been born to them, named James T., Nancy L. (deceased), Mary E., Daniel W., Stephen A. (deceased), and Angeline. In politics, Mr. Crockett is a Democrat, and in 1880, as the candidate of his party for the office of County Commissioner, was elected, although having a Republican majority to overcome. Again, in 1882, he was elected to this office by a largely increased majority, which reached 253 votes, and this, of itself, is sufficient indication of Mr. Crockett's standing among his neighbors and fellow-citizens.

MICHAEL DECKARD. druggist and distiller, was born in the yea-1832, in Monroe County, Incl., whither his parents had removed in 1818 He is one of two children born to Michael and Christena (Hellenburg) Deckard, and being the son of pioneers witnessed many hardships incident to pioneer life in which his parents were engaged. On attaining his majority, he embarked on life's voyage on his own responsibility, and since then has been engaged largely in mercantile pursuits. .His marriage. with Miss Catharine Hilton was solemnized in 1857, and in 1861 he became a private in the late war, serving through the battles of Resaca, Stone River and Kenesaw Mountain, and being finally discharged as Corporal at the end of three years. At the present writing (1883), he is located at Jonesboro (Hobbieville P. 0.), where he carries on the drug trade and manufactures about 2,000 gallons of pure peach and apple brandy yearly. Mr. Deckard is a thoroughgoing business man, a Democrat in politics, and the father of six children, only two—Blassie E. and Rosie E.—yet living.

ALEXANDER HARDEN, a progressive and public-spirited citizen of his township, is a native of Monroe County, Ind., his birth occurring in the year 1837. He is a son of William and Elizabeth (Regains) Harden, who removed from Tennessee, where they were born, to Indiana- in 1834. Alexander passed his youth and early manhood in assisting his parents on the home farm, and on the 6th of September, 1861, volunteered his service in the cause of his country. He was a member of Company G, Thirty-first Indiana Volunteers, and at Pittsburg Landing, became disabled, which resulted in his discharge December 6, 1862. Since that time he has been employed in farming and prosecuting pension claims for disabled soldiers. By industry, he has secured a farm of 105k acres, while his success as a prosecutor of pension claims has procured him a large and constantly increasing patronage. Mr. Harden is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masonic fraternity and a member the Methodist Episcopal Church. His marriage with Miss Mary E. Bennet was solemnized in 1863, and they are among the best of Greene County's citizens.

CAPT. J. T. OLIPHANT, one of the prominent men of Greene County, is a native of Monroe County, Ind., born in the year 1833, a son of Lawson and Ruth (Pennington) Oliphant. His parents were born in North Carolina, but removed to Indiana in about 1826, where Mr. Oliphant died in 1882. His widow yet survives him, and resides on the old homestead near Hobbieville, at an advanced age. J. T. Oliphant was raised a farmer, beginning for himself when twenty-one years old. In 1862, he volunteered his services in his country's .behalf, as a member of Company E, Ninety-seventh Volunteers. He was elected First Lieutenant by his company, and afterward promoted to its Captaincy, serving as such until severely wounded by a gunshot at Kenesaw Mountain. This effectually put an end to further military duties on his part, and resulted in his honorable discharge. He was an active participant in numerous hotly contested engagements, among which was the siege of Vicksburg. In 1867, he was elected Recorder of Greene County, and after serving one term of four years, engaged in merchandising, which he continued until a recent date, since when he has turned his attention to farming and stock-dealing. Mr. Oliphant is a Republican in polities, a member of the Blue Lodge in Masonry, and owns a valuable farm of 465 acres. In 1854, he was united in wedlock with Miss Mary M. Alexander; and their union has been blessed with seven children, all but one yet living; their names are Elizabeth, Williamson L., Francis M., Dowell, Mary and Bertha. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

CAPT. A. F. PHILLIPS was born in Monroe County, Ind., in 1831, and is the only son and survivor in a family of two children born to Joseph and Elizabeth (King) Phillips, natives respectively of Florida and Kentucky, who settled in the county where our subject was born in 1819. When five years old, A. F. Phillips was left fatherless, and when but a small lad he was cast upon the world to do for himself, consequently receiving only limited educational advantages. He was engaged in farming until enlistment as a private, August 15, 1862, in Company C, Ninety-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Shortly after entering the service, he was made Orderly Sergeant, then, by reason of his promptness in the discharge of duties, was promoted First Lieutenant April 20, 1864, and advanced to the Captaincy of his company July 4, 1864. Capt. Phillips was a fearless soldier, participating in the engagements of Jackson, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, Knoxville, Resaca and finally in the campaign against Atlanta, where he was severely wounded from the effects of which he is yet a sufferer, and which procured him an honorable discharge from the service April 12, 1865. Since the .close of the war, Capt. Phillips has been engaged in farming and merchandising, but at present is living retired in the village of Cincinnati. His marriage with Kate Fulk was solemnized in the year 1849, and the following named of their seven children are yet living—Jane, Martin, Joseph, John A. and Emma.

JOSEPH B. VANMETER, a native Hoosier, was born in Greene County in 1852, and is the eldest of four children born to the union of Nathaniel and Catharine (Razor) Vanmeter, who were natives of Kentucky, removing to Indiana in about 1843. He was raised on a farm until sixteen years of age, when he began learning the blacksmith's trade, which was his occupation until 1883. In this year he embarked in the drag and grocery trade at Cincinnati, and although yet new in the business is rapidly acquiring a comfortable traffic. He is possessed of energy and determination, and these qualities, coupled with honesty and a desire to please, will undoubtedly make him one of the county's most reliable and successful men. Miss Agnes Martindale became his wife in the year 1874, and three of their five children are yet. living—Fleming, Nancy and Cary J. Mr. Vanmeter is a Democrat in politics; Mrs. Van-meter belongs to the Baptist Church.

RICHARD W. YOHO was born in the Buckeye State in the year 1854, and is a son of Samuel and Jane (Cain) Yoho. His mother dying the same year of his birth, Richard W. came with his father to the Hoosier State in 1866, which has since been his home. He aided his father on the farm during his youthful years, and when twenty years of age began for himself. For five years he pursued the avocation of a pedagogue, and the succeeding four years farmed and dealt in stock. Since 1879, he has been engaged in merchandising at Cincinnati, where he has built up a successful trade and where he carries a general line of goods amounting in value to about $3,500. By his honorable dealings and genial ways, Mr. Yoho has not only established a good trade but has gained numerous warm and steadfast friends. In politics, he is a Republican; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1880, and is also a Notary Public. In 1874, he married Miss Mary E. Carmichael, and their union has been blessed with three children—O. C., Gertie C. and Ada E.


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P. A. BUSKIRK, son of Alfred and Letitia (Dayhoff ) Buskirk, is a native of Greene County, Ind., born March 12, 1824. His parents were natives of Spencer County, Ky., where they were raised, married and from whence they removed to Indiana in 1823, first settling in Highland Township, but afterward removing to Smith Township, Greene County, where Mr. Buskirk operated a pottery kiln for a number of years. He died in Highland Township in 1829, and in 1835 his widow married Joseph Myers, with whom she removed to Bullitt County, Ky., where she died in 1845. P. A. Buskirk went with his mother to Kentucky, but when eighteen years old returned to his native county, living with an uncle until 1848. He then began farming on Scaffold Prairie, Smith Township, where he now owns a good farm of 150 acres, well stocked and well improved. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, Seventy-first Indiana Volunteers, but shortly after entering the service he was transferred to the Sixth Cavalry. At the battle of Richmond, Ky., he was captured, paroled and some time later his parole expired while he was at Terre Haute, Ind., after which he again engaged in active service and was a second time captured in Kentucky. After being exchanged and his parole expiring, he was again sent into Kentucky and from thence to Tennessee, then again back to Kentucky. He next was engaged in the Georgia campaign and then, on the 15th and 16th of December, 1864, was engaged in the battle at Nashville against Hood's forces. He also actively participated in the battle of Pulaski, Tenn., but June 21, 1865, ended his military career on that date, receiving an honorable discharge. Since the war, he has been engaged in farming on his place in Greene County. His marriage with Nancy Elgan was consummated April 9, 1848, and Alfred D. was their only child. The mother was born June 22, 1824, in Indiana, and died December 22, 1850. For his second wife, Mr. Buskirk married Martha Godfrey, who was born May 14, 1825, a daughter of ,Elijah and Theodosia (Clark) Godfrey, To this union have been born six children—Lucy S., Joseph M., Frederick L., Raleigh M., Phebe K. and R. Belle. The two last named are dead. Mr. Buskirk is a stanch Republican in politic's, and is the oldest native of Greene County living in Smith Township.

BENJAMIN F. CONANT, one of the principal farmers of Smith Township, is a native of the county and township where he lives, and where he was raised. He was born October 20, 1849, one of eight children born to Cyrus W. and Nancy (Dayhoff) Conant, who were among the very earliest settlers in Greene County, he being one of the most prominent citizens of Greene County, and for many years a minister in the Congregational Church. He commenced life a poor man, but when he died he was well blessed with earthly goods, although he had made it a rule to give one-tenth of his income to the church. Ire is a direct descendant of Roger Conant, one of the pilgrims who came over in the Mayflower. Our subject received a good common school education in the country schools of his time, and went to the Farmersburg Graded School. During most of his life he has been a farmer, although he has worked at the carpenter's trade considerably. He has been very successful as a farmer for the past thirteen years, shipping a large amount of grain and stock. He was married to Miss Josie Noble, daughter of Oliver and Mary (Dayhoff) Noble. He is a Republican, and takes an active interest in all public affairs.

GEORGE W. DAYHOFF, farmer, P. 0. Worthington. Among the early pioneers of Greene County, Ind., was Elias Dayhoff, who was born December 1, 1799, in the State of Kentucky. In 1826, Mary Thomas became his wife, and in 1827 he and wife emigrated to this county, and settled in Smith Township, where Mr. Dayhoff entered 160 acres of Government land. He continued adding to this until at one time he owned about 1,000 acres. His first wife dying in 1832, he married Eleanor H. Goodale in 1834, and together they lived happily many years. Mr. Dayhoff took a very active part in all the public doings of the day, having served as Township Trustee and Justice of the Peace, besides being the candidate of his party—Republican--for the State 'Legislature in 1862. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a man honored and esteemed for his private worth and purity of heart. He died April 13, 1883, having lived a life of over eighty-three years of usefulness. George W. Dayhoff, subject of this sketch, was born in the month of May, 1835, the eldest of his father's second marriage. He was raised and educated in Greene County, and August 8. 1862, enlisted in his country's cause in Company H, Seventy-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served through the battles of Richmond and Nashville, besides several lesser engagements, and was a brave and efficient soldier. January 5; 1863, he married Mary A. Johnston, who died September 12, 1875, after bearing a family of six children, four of whom are yet living. For his second wife, Mr. Dayhoff married Mary E. Page, of Worthington. Mr. Dayhoff is one of the well-to-do farmers of Smith Township, owning eighty acres of good land. He cast his first vote for John C. Fremont in 1856, and since then has been a Republican in politics.

RUFUS DAYHOFF, farmer, P. 0. Worthington, was born March 26, 1838, the third son of Elias and Eleanor H. (Goodale) Dayhoff, appropriate mention of whom is made in the biography of George W. Dayhoff. Rufus was raised a farmer, secured a fair education from the public schools of that day, and May.26, 1873, he was united in marriage with Mary E. Anderson. After living some over three years in Smith Township, engaged in farming after his marriage, Mr. Dayhoff, in 1877, moved to Wilson County, Tex., subsequently removing to near San Antonio, in Barr County. After being a resident of the Lone Star State upward of five years, he returned to his former home in Indiana, where he now resides, the owner of forty acres near the old homestead. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he and family are well and favorably known throughout the township.

RICE ELGAN, farmer, P. 0. Worthington, was born at Washington, Ind., January 16, 1820. His father, John Elgan, was a native of Kentucky, his birth occurring in about the year 1800, and when nineteen years old he was united in wedlock with Sally Pounds, who was the mother of the subject of this sketch. Mrs. Elgan dying in about 1826, Mr. Elgan married Abigail Archer about a year later, and in 1832 he and family removed to Greene County, Ind., where he continued to reside the remainder of his years, his death occurring in 1868. Rice Elgan is one of the foremost men of his township as well as one of its best farmers and citizens. He is the eldest of fourteen children, and such being the case received only limited schooling advantages, as his aid was required at home in helping to care for younger members of the family. In May, 1839, Mary Ellsworth became his wife, and to their union nine children have been born, only four of whom are yet living. Is a Democrat in politics; Mr. Elgan has served his township with credit as Assessor. He owns a fine farm of 270 acres, and is an esteemed member of the Christian Church.

ADAM MILLER. Samuel Miller, the father or the subject of this sketch, was born in Somerset County, Penn., March 3, 1799, and was principally raised in Westmoreland County. He was a shoe-maker by trade, but the latter part of his life was passed in farming. In the year 1822, he married his first wife, Miss Easter, but this lady dying he was a second time married, in Coshocton County, Ohio, July 4, 1833, to Anna Richey, who was a native of Switzerland. born May 18, 1809, and came with her parents to America when seven years old. Mr. Miller removed with his family to Owen County, Ind., in 1853, where he died an honored and esteemed citizen in 1874. Adam Miller is a son by his father's second marriage, his birth occurring in Coshocton County, Ohio, July 8, 1834, and is the eldest of ten children. At four years of age, he was taken by his parents to Holmes County, Ohio, and from there to Indiana in 1853, where he entered forty acres of canal land. In 1864, he disposed of his property and came to his present place in Greene County, where, by diligence and economy, he has secured a valuable farm of 400 acres which he has improved as well as any farm in Smith Township. Early in 1865, he enlisted as a private in Company F, One Hundred and Forty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, was detailed on garrison duty at Decatur, Ala., was mustered out of service at Nashville, Tenn., and finally discharged at Indianapolis. He was married in Owen County, February 14, 1856, to Sarah A., daughter of Oliver and Delilah (Middleton, Hubbell. who were natives respectively of Ohio and North Carolina. Mrs. Miller was born in Owen County, Ind., September 14, 1834, and to her union with Mr. Miller, nine children have been born—Marion, Madison, zlarilda and Julia, living, and Manda, Marina, Anna A., Samuel O.. and Delilah, deceased. Mr. Miller is one of the practical and progressive men of his township, and for the past seventeen years has been a member of the Christian Church. For four years he has been an ordained elder in this religious denomination, and for over a year he has served as pastor at Winter's Chapel.

OLIVER NOBLE, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, and one of the substantial men of Greene County, was born August 11, 1837, and is a son of A. C. and Barbara (Joseph) Noble, who were born respectively September 11, 1812, and February 1, 1810, both in Jefferson County, Ohio. Oliver was raised and educated his native county, making his home with his parents until 1858, when he came to Greene County, Ind., and located on his present place in Smith Township, where he has since resided, engaged in farming and working at the carpenter's trade. July 28, 1863, he was mustered into the United States service as private in Company A, One Hundred and Fifteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry; served his country with fidelity through numerous engagements and important campaigns; was transferred to Company K, One Hundred and Forty-ninth Infantry, on the 14th of February, 1865, and was honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn., September 27, 1865. February 15, 1859, he was married in Greene County to Miss Mary Dayhoff, who was born in Carroll County, Ohio, February 2, 1828, a daughter of Abram and Lydia (Joseph) Dayhoff, who were among the pioneers of this locality. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Noble, one daughter—Josephine—has been born. Mr. Noble is one of the enterprising men of his neighbor. hood; is a Republican and a member of the G. A. R. and the Presbyterian Church.

COL. ISRAEL STOUGH, a native of York County, Penn., was born January 28, 1829, a son of Charles and Catharine (Lauck) Stough, both of whom were born in York County, Penn., the former January 4, 1800, and the latter November 15, 1815. Charles Stough followed the carpenter's trade for about fifty-four years; was married in his native county in August, 1828, and there his wife died May 1'7, 18'70 He is now living in Greene County, Ind., at the advanced age of eighty-four years. Israel Stough, at the age of fourteen years, began serving an apprenticeship at the tailor's trade in his native county, and when nineteen, he started out as a journeyman tailor. For two years he was engaged in business for himself it Brookville, Ind., but in 1852, went to Bucyrus, Ohio, where for a short time he worked at his trade, afterward disposing of his stock and operating a photograph gallery, both in Bucyrus and Gallion, Ohio. Having accumulated some means, he sold out at the end of a year, and feeling the need of a better education, entered Wittenburg College at Springfield, Ohio, where he remained two years. In 1856 and 1857, he was employed as traveling salesman for Hykes & Co., horticulturists, of Dayton, Ohio, his location being in Mississippi. He afterward traveled in a like business through Virginia, for a Rochester, N. Y., company, and through Kentucky for Hooker, Farley & Co. Succeeding this, he was engaged in farming near Springfield, Ohio, until he helped recruit Company F, of the Forty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of which be was selected Captain. He served in this capacity until September 23, 1863, when he was discharged for disability arising from the effects of typhoid fever. May 11, 1861, he was commissioned Colonel of the One Hundred and Fifty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and for a time was stationed at Paw Paw,, W. Va. Col. Stough was a participant in the engagements at Laurel Point, on the South Branch of the Potomac, Hancock, Md., and Old Town. He was mustered out of the service at Camp Douglass, Ohio, September 9, 1864, and the Same year located in Gibson County, Ind., where he followed agricultural pursuits two years.. He then moved to Patoka, where he worked as a millwright and, at engineering until his removal to Owens- burg, Greene County, in 1870, where for three years he was engaged in milling. He then went to Bloomfield and erected the steam mills at that place, which he operated until 1879, when he sold out and leased the mills at Lyons. In 1881, b. purchased his present place, where he has since resided. Col. Stough is a Republican in politics, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and F. & A. M., and K. of P. fraternities. He was married at Brookville, Ind., June 3, 1851, to Mary C. Campbell, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 19, 1832. Mrs. Stough's parents were John and Mary (Kemble) Campbell, the former born June 17, 1790, died October 13, 1863; the latter born in 1805, and died May 27, 1854. Col. Stough and wife are parents of this family: Charles P., Ida K., Allie M., Nettie L. and David L., living, and Anna E., Dora C., Cora F., John F. and Jennie B., deceased.

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This information is the research of many people across the United States and may contain errors. It is presented as the best information to date. Like all of those whose work I have incorporated herein, my research is a work in progress and subject to change without notice. A special thanks to Marlene Ricci of CA, Dwayne Meyer of CA, Jacqueline Bean of TX, Debbie Dick of IN, Milus Miller of IL, Carol Hendricks Miller of IN, Clarence Miller of IN, and Harold Glen Miller of IN. There are numerous others too; many of which are unknown, but their findings and stories are still much appreciated. Much of this would not have been possible with out their information. Also this website includes historical facts gathered from Washington County History, Indiana History, Rowan County and Salisbury North Carolina Historical sources and other US Historical sources.

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