Carroll County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1916 (part 11 of 12)

Mr. and Mrs. Downham are attentive members of the Universalist church, and his membership with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows has resulted in a large number of good, substantial friends.

The most desirable history of a community is that which deals with the lives of its people, especially those who have forged to the front and who have come to be well known for their, success as business men and citizens. Orlando McDonald, a well-known farmer of Carroll county, who occupies a fine residence in Delphi, has achieved a splendid success in life, especially in agriculture. Mr. McDonald is a native of Jasper county, Indiana, having been born near Medarysville on January 22, 185?. He is the son of Andrew and Mary Emeline (Haines) McDonald. Andrew Mc¬ Donald was bom at Bellefontaine, Ohio, on April 14, 1832, the son of James McDonald, who was a native of the Buckeye state and the father of six children, William, James, Andrew, Elizabeth, Mary Ann and Rachel. James McDonald and his wife removed to Jasper county, Indiana, in pio¬ neer times and settled on a farm, where they lived for many years. He died at Monticello, Indiana. His first wife died early in life, and he after¬ ward married a widow, Mrs. Babcock, and to this second union were born five children.

Mary Emeline Haines was born in New Jersey on February 14, 1832, and came west with her parents to Ohio, where she married Andrew Mc¬ Donald. To this union were born nine children, six of whom are living: Heroine, who died in infancy; Orlando, the immediate subject of this review ;- Lovancha, the twin sister of Orlando, who became the wife of Huston Felleroff, died at the age of fifty-two years, leaving her husband and one daughter, Mamie ; Clara, bom on April 7, 1859, first married James Prough, and after his death, was married to Theodore Hooker, of Colburn, and they have one son, Clarence; Emery, born on July 12, 1862, lives at Colburn, Indiana, and has one daughter, Mrs. Eva McDonald; Almeda, the wife of Joseph Earnest, of Monroe, Indiana, is the mother of two children, Eva and Paul; Adda is the wife of Simon Jones, of Franklin, Indiana, and has one son, Merit ; Harry, who was born in Carroll county, lives in Frank¬ fort, where he is a policeman and had two children, one deceased, and one child, a twin of Emery, died in infancy.

Andrew McDonald and family removed from Jasper county to Tippe¬ canoe county, Indiana, where for many years he found employment as a cabinet-maker. He followed his trade, while his sons operated the home farm. After living in Tippecanoe county for a time the family removed to Carroll county, where he continued working at his trade, and also engaged in some contract building. Subsequently, he returned to Tippecanoe county, where his death occurred. He was a soldier in the Civil War, having enlisted in a Delphi regiment during the latter part of the struggle and serving until the close of the war. Andrew McDonald died on April 19, 1879, having survived his wife about five years, the latter's death occurring on May 28, 1874. Both were earnest and devoted members of the Christian church.

Orlando McDonald received a common-school education and lived at home with his parents while they lived. He continued to reside on the home farm until December 25, 1884, when he was married to Mary Ann Petitgean, a daughter of Nicholas and Catherine (Buck) Petitgean, the former of whom was a native of Calais, France, who came to the United States when nineteen years old and settled near Dayton, in Tippecanoe county, Indiana. Mrs. Catherine (Buck) Petitgean was a native of Ohio, and was married to Nicholas Petitgean in Tippecanoe county, and to this union were born nine children; three daughters are living: Mary Ann, the wife of Mr. McDonald; Doris, who became the wife of Leon Riser, of San Antonio, Texas, and Delia, the wife of Doctor Carney, of Delphi. Nicholas Petit-

Mr. and Mrs. Orlando McDonald are the parents of two children, one of whom died in infancy. Marie is the wife of Paul Million, who lives on the old homestead and operates the farm of his father-in-law, Mr. McDon¬ ald, the latter owning one hundred and sixty acres of fine farming land in Deer Creek township, in section 8, north of Delphi. Mr. McDonald retired from active farm life some years ago, and now lives in a beautiful home in Delphi. Mr. McDonald has other financial interests, and is a stockholder in the Citizens Bank of Delphi.

A stanch Republican in politics, Mr. McDonald is serving as a member of the advisory board of Deer Creek township. Fraternally, he belongs to Lodge No. 80, Knights of Pythias, of Delphi. Mrs. McDonald is a devout member of the Catholic church.

Henry Landes

Henry Landes, a successful farmer of Carrollton township, this county, who owns one hundred and twenty-seven acres of land situated five and one-half miles east of Flora, is a native of the township where he now lives, having been born on March 6, 1851.

Mr. Landes' father, Felix Landes, whose wife was Eleanor Quinn, was born near Zanesville, Ohio. The parents of Felix Landes, Fred and Mary (Thomas) Landes, were natives of Rockingham county, Virginia, where they grew to manhood and womanhood and where they were mar¬ ried. Subsequently, they emigrated to Muskingum county, Ohio, and there lived until 1838. when they emigrated to Indiana and settled in Carrollton township, Carroll county. There they purchased a large tract of land and spent the remainder of their lives. They were members of the Dunkard church. Fred Landes was identified with the Whig party. His son, Felix, who was one of ten children, was nineteen years old when the family emi¬ grated to Carroll county, Indiana. He grew up in Carrollton township and received a common-school education. He was married to Eleanor Quinn, a native of Butler county, Ohio, who came to Indiana in 1837. Mrs. Elea¬ nor Landes had received her education in the public schools of Butler .county. She bore her. husband nine children, three of whom, Frederick, Henry and John E., are living. Frederick is a farmer in Carrollton town-

Henry Landes, who occupies the farm upon which his father lived for many years, was reared on the farm and educated in the district schools. He attended school until eighteen years old, but remained at home with his parents until his father's death, in 1877. His mother died in 1890.

On September 20, 1879, Henry Landes was married to Kizzie Blue, a native of Carrollton township, born on February 21, 1856, the daughter of John W. and Margaret (Moudy) Blue, the former of whom was bom in Clinton county, Indiana, and the latter in Ohio. John W. Blue came to Indiana and first settled near Delphi, where he was married to Margaret Moudy. He was the son of Uriah Blue, a native of Virginia, who settled first in Ohio, later in Indiana and still later in Illinois. Late in life he returned to Indiana, and here spent his last years. Mrs. Kizzie (Blue) Landes was reared in Carrollton township and received a common-school education in the public schools of this township. To her and her husband have been born one son, Manford W., who was born on March 22, 1880. He is a graduate of the common schools and married Laura Robinson. They have one child, Max, and live on the home farm.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Landes are members of the Presbyterian church at Wheeling. A Republican in politics, Mr. Landes has been active in poli¬ tics all of his life, especially in local township and county politics. He is a man whose voice and influence carry great weight in the councils of his party.

Charles H. Douglas

Men who begin life without the aid of powerful friends or wealthy relatives and who succeed deserve the very greatest credit. To this class belongs Charles H. Douglas, a well-known farmer of Burlington township, who owns eighty acres of land situated two miles south and two miles west of Burlington, in Burlington township, this county.

Charles H. Douglas was born at Lewiston,' Fulton county, Illinois, April 3, 1857, and is the son of Newton Monroe and Sarah (Harrison) Douglas, the latter the daughter of Charles Harrison, a pioneer lawyer and an officer in the Black Hawk War. Charles Harrison traveled along the Michigan road from Indianapolis to the Michigan line, explaining to the settlers their rights in buying and selling the land which they had entered from the government. Newton Monroe and Sarah (Harrison) Douglas grew up in Franklin county, Ohio, near Columbus. After their marriage, they came to Indiana in 1854 and located near Decatur, Indiana, where they lived for one or two years. Newton M. Douglas was a minister in the Methodist church and, on account of his profession, lived in many different places. His wife died in Carroll county, Indiana, and, after her death, he went to Illinois, where he died. Both are buried at the Ball Hill cemetery. They were the parents of six children, of whom five are now living, as follow: Frank, a farmer in Burlington township; Charles, the subject of this sketch; Joseph, a retired farmer of Frankfort, Indiana; James, a farmer in Michigan, and Mary, who is married and lives in the state of Iowa.

Charles H. Douglas was reared in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. He was educated in the common schools of Indiana and Ohio and, having begun to work on the farm at the early age of eight years, had little time to attend school. About the time he reached his majority he was working for David Grobaugh.

On October 9, 1879, Charles H. Douglas was married to Frances M. James, the daughter of E. B. James, and a native of Butler county, Ohio. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, who had very little money, first rented and then purchased forty acres of land in Burlington township, where they lived for some years. Subsequently, they sold out and moved to Frankfort, Indiana, in order that they might educate their children. After living in Frankfort for fifteen years, until 1910, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas came back to the farm where they now live. While living at Frankfort, Mr. Douglas engaged in buying and shipping live stock.

Charles H. and Frances M. (James) Douglas have been the parents of five sons, namely: E. J., born on October 8, 1880, a graduate of the Frank¬ fort high school, is employed by the Clover Leaf Railroad Company at Frankfort; Roscoe, born on July 28, 1882, who is unmarried and at home, is well known as a breeder, trainer and owner of light harness and race horses; Vern, born on January 20, 1884, #a graduate of the common schools, is a conductor and resides in Chicago, Illinois; Monroe, born on June 24, 1886, a graduate of the common school, is an engineer at Chicago Heights, and James, born on Oct9ber 21, 1897, who is also a graduate of the com¬ mon school, lives at home.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas are well-known citizens, honored and respected in the community where they live and where they have a host of friends. Mr. Douglas votes the Democratic ticket. The farm they now live on was owned by Elias B. James, where he resided more than fifty years prior to his death, having obtained his. deed from the government.

Everett E. Smiley

Particular interest is attached to the study of the life of Everett E. Smiley, because of the fact that he has attained his present enviable position and prosperity by reason of innate efficiency and estimable personal charac¬ teristics. When others slept, he worked; when others played, he planned, and it was through practical industry, wisely and persistently applied that he wrested success from possible failure, and prominence from what might have been to others obscurity. Everett E. Smiley, a well-known farmer and stock raiser of this county, was born in Decatur county, live miles south¬ west of Greensburg, Indiana, on April 8, 1874. He makes a specialty of raising purebred Holstein-Freisians, stock and dairy products, and with his family lives on his farm of sixty acres, two and one-half miles northwest of Wheeling, on the Morgan Pike.

Mr. Smiley is the son of H. K. and Sarilda (Robbins) Smiley. H. K. Smiley was born on a farm near Oxford, Ohio, and moved to Decatur county, Indiana, with his parents when he was only a child. His father was William Smiley, a well-known resident of Decatur county, where H. K. Smiley and his wife spent the rest of their lives. Sarilda Robbins was born in Decatur county, being a daughter of John E. Robbins, Sr., also a native of Decatur county. He was the son of William Robbins, who was born in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia and was one of the earliest pioneer settlers in Decatur county, for he went there when it was a wilderness. John E. Robbins, Sr., was at the time of his death president of the Third National Bank of Greensburg, Indiana, and was one of the wealthiest men of his county. He and his wife were the parents of nine children, all of whom are living near Greensburg with the exception of one, who is a resi¬ dent of Indianapolis.

H. K. and Sarilda Smiley spent their childhood and youth in Decatur county, where they were married and where H. K. Smiley died on January 8, 1915. After his retirement he lived until about 1900 in Greensburg, where his widow still lives. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom are alive. These children are as follow: Minnie, the wife of Londa Wright, a farmer of Westport, Indiana; Cassius C., of Indianapolis; Ever¬ ett E., subject of this biography; Myrtle O. and Hershall H., both of Indianapolis; Daisy married Addison McGee, of Greensburg; Robin Z., of Cincinnati.

place on February 27, 1895, his bride being Myrtle Gartin, daughter of Ed M. and Alice (Bruce) Gartin, who were born and brought up in Decatur -county. It was in that county that Mr. and Mrs. Smiley were married and rented property until their removal to Carroll county, in the fall of 1909. Since that time they have lived on what is known as part of the Jacob Silvers farm, which they bought in the fall of 1908. They are the parents of five children, these being Arnold D., who is a graduate of the Flora high school and lives at home; L. Gretchen, who is in the fourth year of high school; Ruth Alice, who died on May 6, 1900; Lorin M., who is in the -eight year of the graded schools, and Edwin E., who is in his third year of school.

Mr. and Mrs. Smiley are prominent members of the Baptist church at Sharon. Mr. Smiley has always cast his vote with the Republican party. He is a man of pleasing personality, gentle disposition and generous impulses, and his conduct has been guided always by the strong principles which were inculcated by the fireside of his good and upright parents. He is a respected citizen, and both he and his wife welcome many friends at their beautiful home.

William H. Draper

Prominent in the agricultural life of Democrat township, where he has made a very large success of farming, owning now five hundred and ninetyone acres of land, all of which he has accumulated by dint of his own per¬ sonal efforts, William H. Draper is a well-known and highly-respected citi¬ zen. He lives on a farm of two hundred and fifty-one acres at the edge of Cutler, in Democrat township, the farm he purchased some years ago while in partnership with his brother, John J.

Mr. Draper is a native of Clinton county, Indiana, born near Michigan Town, December 11, 1857. He is the son of Stephen and Mary Jane (Floyd) Draper, the former of whom was the son of Jerry and Nancy Anne Draper, and was born in the state of Ohio. The Drapers are of Irish descent.

Mary Jane Floyd, daughter of John and Nancy Anne Floyd, who are of Dutch descent, came with her parents from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and was married to Stephen Draper in that state. One child was born to them in Ohio. Nancy Anne. Later they moved to Iowa and there a second child was born, Sarah Katherine. Subsequently they moved to Indiana. At one time Stephen Draper owned eighty acres of land in Miami county. To Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Draper were born seven children, of whom three, Mrs. Sarah Jackson, Mrs. Harriett Ruse and Charles I., are deceased. The living children are Nancy Anne, who is the wife of John Shonk, of Democrat township; John J., ,who is a well-known and prosperous farmer of Demo¬ crat township; William H., who is the subject of this sketch, and Ellen, who is the wife of Oscar Ransopher, of Clinton county.

After having lived at home with his parents until twenty-one years old, William H. Draper started in life for himself. Without influential friends or resources, he began working by the month at fifteen dollars a month and continued work until twenty-six years old, or until he was mar¬ ried.

William H. Draper was married on June 26, 1883, t° Ida Adams, daughter of Warren Adams, a prominent citizen of Democrat township, and the owner of the Adams mill. To this union two children were born, Bertha B., the wife of Morris Ayres, of Monroe township, and William V., at home. Mrs. Ida Draper died on March 27, 1887. The father kept the children together, and on March 2, 1890, was married to Mary Elizabeth Clem, daughter of Paul and Catherine Clem.

Paul Clem was born in Koenigsbach, Germany, on March 13, 1828, and his wife was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, on November 1, 1829. They came to America and settled in Pennsylvania in 1853 and were mar¬ ried on March 14, 1854. To them were born seven children. Mary Eliza¬ beth, wife of William H. Draper, was born in Pennsylvania and came with her parents to Indiana in 1865.

To Mr. and Mrs. William H. Draper were born four children, of whom two are living and two are deceased. Bruce and Ruth, twins, are at home. Basil Elwood died on August 4, 1894, at the age of three years, and Radiance Alena died on November 30, 1915. being twenty-two years old.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Draper operated the James Ayres farm for two years. Then, in partnership with his brother, John J., Mr. Draper purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land in Democrat township. Subsequently they increased the area of this farm to two hundred and forty acres, then bought an additional two hundred and forty acres, where William H. Draper now lives. William H. and John J. Draper were in partnership for about eighteen years and enjoyed a large success in farming and stock raising during that period. Mr. and

William H. Draper votes the Democratic ticket, but takes no very great interest in politics, having given his whole life to the vocation of farming. His career is a very excellent example of what a man may accomplish if he centers his energies on a given course of action and sticks to it, avoiding all diversions and unmoved by all other attractions.

Peter Julien

Peter Julien, a pioneer resident of Carroll county and a retired farmer of Monroe township, is a native of Warren county, Ohio, bom on Septem¬ ber io, 1837.

Mr. Julien is the son of Abel and Rachel (Banta) Julien, the former of whom was born in South Carolina and who moved to Ohio at an early date. He was a farmer by occupation and was also engaged in driving prairie schooners. In 1843 the family moved to Indiana and in that year, when Peter Julien was only six years old, his mother died. The father had previously made the journey to Indiana and had entered eighty acres of land in Madison township, Carroll county.

Abel and Rachel (Banta) Julien had nine children, Mary, David, Eli, Daniel, Henry, Ellis, Peter, Albert and William, of whom Peter, the subject of this sketch, is the only one now living. After the death of his first wife, Abel Julien was married a second time, and to this second marriage there was bom one child, Jessie.

When fifteen years old, Peter Julien left home and began to work on neighboring farms. He worked out by the month for different farmers in the neighborhood. On August 28, 1859, Peter Julien was married to Eliza¬ beth Bard. They lived on forty acres of land west of Bringhurst, where Mrs. Elizabeth Julien died on August 2, 1867. To this union were born four children, two of whom died in infancy, Mrs. H. H., who lives in Howard county, near Kokomo, and a son. whose whereabouts is unknown. From 1868 to 1877 Mr. Julien followed the carpenter's trade. Mr. Julien lived in Delphi until 1873, when he moved to Frankfort, where he lived for two years. He then returned to Delphi and finally settled one mile south¬ west of Bringhurst, where he lived for one year. The Julien family then moved to a farm two miles east of Radnor, where they lived for four years.

They then purchased a farm three miles west of Flora, where they lived until March, 1914, when they moved to Flora. Mr. Julien owns one hun¬ dred and sixty acres of land, which is rented.

On September 22, 1870, Peter Julien was married, at Delphi, to Amanda Overley, the daughter of H. H. and Rebecca (Greathouse) Overley, the former of whom emigrated from Ross county, Ohio, with his par¬ ents in October, 1830, when he was twelve years old. They settled on the Wabash river, where they spent one winter and then entered land in Tippe¬ canoe township, Carroll county, Indiana, near Sheets mill. David Overley, the father, died there in 1842. Rebecca Greathouse, at the time of her marriage to H. FI. Overley, was living in Lafayette. After their marriage, they settled in Tippecanoe township and lived there for two years. They then moved to Illinois in the fall of 1844. In the spring of 1845 they returned to Indiana and settled on the Monticello road, in Tippecanoe and Jefferson townships. In the spring of 1849 they moved to the prairie near Delphi, and in the spring of 1853 to a farm one mile north of Pittsburg. There Mrs. Rebecca Overley died in 1853. Her husband then moved to a farm two miles north of Pittsburg, in the spring of 1854, and there he lived until 1865, when he sold out and moved to White county, settling five miles east of Monticello, where he died in March, 1872.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Julien have been the parents of four children, two of whom are now living; Harry Burton and Wilbur D. are deceased; Ren C., who. lives in Delphi, and Maud, the wife of Walter Ayres, who lives south of Flora on a farm.

Francis M. Joyce

The office of biographer is not to express a man's opinion of himself, nor to indulge in fulsome praise. But rather is it his task to present the facts of a man's life, and these should speak for themselves. If a man possesses admirable qualities, this will be evident in the record of his life, and in the consensus of opinion of his friends, neighbors and fellow citi¬ zens. In the following biography it will be the effort of the writer to give those facts which will indicate that the person whom they describe has lived a truly useful and honorable life, a life characterized by a well-defined purpose and the moral strength to execute this purpose. Francis M. Joyce, a prominent farmer and stock raiser of this county, was born in Butler county, Ohio, on December 12, 1847. He lives on his farm of sixty acres, called the "Green Leaf Farm," and owns in addition the sixty acres adjoin¬ ing it.

The parents of Mr. Joyce are David and Sarah (Sedam) Joyce. David Joyce, who was a well-known and influential man in his day, was also a native of Butler county, Ohio, being the son of William Joyce, who came to Ohio from Pennsylvania at an early date, when he was still a boy. During the French and Indian War, although he was a mere boy, he served as a packhorse man. He lived and died in Butler county. David Joyce grew to manhood on his father's farm and was married in Ohio. He continued to live on the farm for six or eight years after his marriage. When Francis Joyce was a lad of four years he came with his parents to Indiana, and their wagons were first unloaded about ten miles from Columbus. There the father engaged in farming for a period of three or four years. They then lived near Kokomo for a year. This was followed by a residence on the farm where Francis Joyce now lives, where his father and mother died. This farm of one hundred and sixty acres was entered by Tom Cohee, and David Joyce bought eighty acres of it when it was a wilderness of under¬ brush, timber and water. Francis Joyce remembers having seen on this land herds of wild hogs and deer.

Mr. and Mrs. David Joyce became the parents of fourteen children, six of whom grew to maturity and three of whom are now living. The first born was Sarah Jane, who married John B. Stevens, of Washington township. The next daughter. Elsie, who is deceased, was the wife of A. McCain, of Logansport. Francis M. was the first son and the third child born. Margaret, who is deceased, was the second wife of A. McCain, of Logansport. David lives at home, and Effie, who never married and whose whereabouts is unknown. David Joyce, the father, was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Francis M. Joyce attended the district school, and when he grew to manhood bought the family farm from the heirs. On March 8, 1883, he was married to Emma Melinda Brown, daughter of William J. Brown, of Washington township. To him and his wife have been born three children, these being William, who lives on the farm: Chester, who married Cath¬ erine Caldwell, daughter of J. Morgan Caldwell, and Ina, who lives at home.

Mr. Joyce is a prominent member of the Baptist church. He votes the Republican ticket. Because of his adherence to the principles of honor and integrity in all of his business transactions; because he is interested in the better things of life, and because he has given the weight of his influence to these affairs, Francis M. Joyce is a man who enjoys popular confidence and well-merited esteem.

Elias C. Patty

Elias C. Patty, the present capable, efficient and widely-admired trus¬ tee of Burlington township, Carroll county, Indiana, who is also a prosper¬ ous farmer, was born in Democrat towmship, this county, March 16, 1885. Mr. Patty is the son of W. A. and Salina (James) Patty. They were the parents of two children, Elias C. and Pearl. The latter is a graduate of the common schools and . lives at home with her parents. Mr. Patty was one year old when his parents moved from Democrat township to Burlington township. He was educated in the common schools of the latter township and later was graduated from the common schools and the Burlington high school. Mr. Patty finished the high school course in 1902 and afterward taught school for three years. Later he attended the Marion Normal Col¬ lege, at Marion, Indiana, and was graduated from the commercial depart¬ ment.

On October 10, 1912, Elias C. Patty was married to Fannie Foust, also a graduate of the common schools and the daughter of J. W. Foust, of Rockfield. To them have been born one son, Robert F., born on October 28, 1913.

Not only is Elias C. Patty one of the best-informed men living in Burlington township, but he is a man who has always borne his share of the public responsibility. He has given his unqualified support to all public enterprises and movements. As a former teacher, he is naturally interested in the educational progress of the township, but his interest does not stop with educational affairs. He takes a commendable pride in all civic matters which reflect the superior interest of the people of this township.

Not only is Mr. Patty a successful farmer, but he is also interested in banking and is at present one of the directors of the Burlington State Bank, a prosperous institution which enjoys a large patronage in this section of

Carroll county. Nominated by the Democratic party, Mr. Patty was elected to the office of township trustee in 1914 and is the youngest trustee in Carroll county. In fact, he is one of the youngest trustees in the state of Indiana. His election to this important office before he had reached the age of thirty years is a most striking tribute to the universal esteem in which he is held by the people of Burlington township. Nevertheless, he is quiet and unassuming, wholly unaffected in his manners and devoid of all pretentions.

Col. Adelbert Bernard Crampton

Col. Adelbert B. Crampton, governor of the national home for dis¬ abled volunteer soldiers near the city of Marion, in Grant county, this state, for many years actively and honorably connected with the newspaper pro¬ fession at Delphi, this county, editor of the Carroll County Citizen-Times, who now occupies the distinguished position of dean of the Indiana news¬ paper fraternity, being the oldest newspaper editor in point of continuous service in the Hoosier state, is a native son of Indiana, a fact to which he ever has pointed with pride. He was bom in the city of Elkhart, in the northern part of the state, March 8, 1843, son of Henry and Sally Ann (Keltner) Crampton. natives, respectively, of Vermont and Pennsylvania, the former of whom was the son of Ezekial Crampton, a Vermonter, of Scottish parentage, a soldier of the War of 1812, whose father was a sol¬ dier in the patriot army during the Revolutionary War, and the latter of whom was the daughter of John Keltner, a Dunkard preacher, of Pennsylvania-Dutch stock, several of whose sons also were ministers of the same simple faith.

Henry Crampton moved from Lockport, New York, to Elkhart, Indi¬ ana, in the middle thirties of the last century, and in the latter place was engaged in bridge- and boat-building, being the owner of several boats that plied the waters of the St. Joseph river between Elkhart and St. Joseph, Michigan, in the days before the construction of the old Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana railroad, now the Lake Shore road, put a stop to the once thriving river traffic. He was made foreman of carpenters in the employ of the above railroad company and in that capacity constructed the first locomotive turn-table ever built in Chicago. The surviving children of Henry and Sally Ann (Keltner) Crampton are William H. Crampton. of Streator, Illinois; Mrs. Mary A. Olmstead, of Carthage, Missouri, and

Adelbert B. Crampton left school at the age of eleven years to learn the printer's trade and never thereafter entered a school room as a student; but in the universal schooling of the print-shop, "the poor man's college," acquired a variety of learning and a breadth of understanding which for many years have caused him to be known as one of the best-informed men in Indiana. He began his apprenticeship in the office of the Elkhart Herald in the spring of 1854, he then being eleven years of age, and served there for three years, becoming an adept printer, swift, accurate and intelligent. He then worked for awhile in the office of the St. Joseph Valley Register, Schuyler Colfax, editor, and in the office of the Goshen Democrat, Robert Lowry, editor, after which he moved the plant of the Elkhart Herald to Three Rivers, Michigan, and assisted in the publication of the Three Rivers Herald, the first newspaper published in that city. In the meantime Mr. Crampton had been developing a forceful, fluent and entertaining style as a writer of terse, expressive newspaper English and was becoming widely known among the younger newspaper men of northern Indiana. In Septem¬ ber, 1861, he responded to the nation's call to arms, enlisting as a private in Company A, Forty-eighth Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served valiantly with that regiment until the close of the war. Mr. Cramp¬ ton was a fine figure of a soldier, his more than six feet of height, his singularly erect bearing and graceful carriage distinguishing him above most of his comrades from a physical point of view, and he was straightway elected color-bearer of the regiment. He presently was promoted to the rank of orderly sergeant of Company A and not long thereafter was advanced to the rank of first lieutenant of that same company, which was his rank when he received his honorable discharge, a veteran soldier, when the regiment was mustered out on July 15, 1865, the war then being over.

Lieutenant Crampton's knowledge of printer's ways and his ability as an editor obtained for him several commissions to interesting special service during the war and he became one of the best-known men in the army to which his regiment was attached. After the fall of Vicksburg, in the accomplishment of which signal victory the Forty-eighth Indiana had par¬ ticipated conspicuously, Lieutenant Crampton was detailed by General Grant to take charge of the office of the Vicksburg Citizen, as printer to the army, and it was while thus engaged that he issued the famous wall-paper edition of the Citizen , which made a tremendous "hit" with the army and which rarely fails to receive mention, even to this day, whenever survivors of that army get together and begin exchanging reminiscences of the war times. Lieu¬ tenant Crampton left Vicksburg with his regiment and after the battles of Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain went with the regiment to Hunts¬ ville, Alabama, and while the regiment was stationed there was detailed by General Sherman to conduct the office of the North Alabamian at that place, as a government printing office.

Upon the close of his military experience Lieutenant Crampton returned to Indiana, locating in July, 1865, at Logansport, where he entered the service of the Logansport Journal , Col. Thomas H. Bringhurst, editor. Later he went to Wabash, where for awhile he was connected with the office of the Wabash Plain Dealer , Samuel Hibben, editor, after which he returned to Logansport and took service with the Logansport Pharos , Samuel A. Hall, editor, and remained with that paper, through several changes of ownership, until January, 1879, at which time he bought the Delphi Times . at Delphi, this county, and established his permanent home here. In 1892 Mr. Crampton founded the Ccvrroll County Citizen , which, in 1900, he con¬ solidated with the Times, under the name of the Carroll County Citizen - Times , of which paper he ever since has been editor, as well as president of the company which publishes the same.

Mr. Crampton ever has been an ardent Democrat and during the cam¬ paign in which Joseph E. McDonald was chairman of the Indiana state Democratic committee he bought the Winatnac Democrat at Winamac, this state, in the interests of harmony and during that campaign conducted both papers. In 1901 Mr. Crampton was also part owner and editor of the White County Democrat , at Monticello, in the neighboring county of White, and has for many years occupied a high place in the councils of the Demo¬ cratic party in this state, having been long recognized, also, as one of the ablest editorial exponents of the principles of that party in Indiana. No man in Hoosier newspaper circles occupies a higher place in the esteem of his confreres than does "Del" Crampton and all delight to honor him as the dean of the profession in this state, he now holding the distinguished position of being the oldest newspaper editor in point of continuous service in Indiana. Colonel Crampton is a former president of the Northern Indi¬ ana Editorial Association, former president of the Indiana State Democratic Editorial Association and for six years rendered valuable service as a mem¬ ber of the executive committee of the National Editorial Association.

From the days of his youth Colonel Crampton has given a good citizen's attention to the political affairs of his state and nation and for many years has been active in civic affairs, ever an ardent exponent of the principles of good government. During his residence in Logansport he was elected a member of the city council for three terms, serving from 1873 to 1879, resigning his seat in that body upon his removal to Delphi in the latter year. While in Logansport he also served for six years as chairman of the Cass county Democratic central committee, and for six years was a member of the Indiana Democratic state central committee, two years under Eb. Henderson's chairmanship; two years under the chairmanship of Joseph E. McDonald and two years under the chairmanship of William E. English, and during the first Cleveland administration served very acceptably to the patrons of that office as postmaster at Delphi.

On June 1, 1915. the appointment coming without previous knowl¬ edge or request of Mr. Crampton or any of his friends and thus being based, supposedly, wholly upon merit. Mr. Crampton was commissioned colonel and was appointed by the national board of managers to the important and highly responsible position of governor of the national home for disabled volunteer soldiers near Marion, this state, and has since then been perform¬ ing the duties of that position, making his home at the governor's house at the home.

In addition to his life-long activity in the newspaper business Colonel Crampton has been active in various other forms of enterprise. Besides being president and stockholder of the Citizen Printing Company at Delphi and editor of the Carroll County Citizen-Times , he is a stockholder in the following concerns: Citizens National Bank of Delphi, this county; Carroll County Loan and Trust Company, Delphi; Rockfield Bank at Rockfield, this county; State Bank of Burrows, at Burrows, this county; Farm¬ ers and Merchants Bank of Logansport at Logansport, this state; Farmers State Bank of Camden, at Camden this county; Camden Grain Elevator and Supply Company, at Camden; Carroll County Loan, Trust and Sav¬ ings Company, of Flora, this county; Peoples Life Insurance Company, Frankfort, Indiana, and the State Savings and Trust Company at Indi¬ anapolis.

On September 5, 1856, at Logansport, Indiana, Adelbert B. Crampton was united in marriage to Lovisa Emmaline Alford, who was born at Meadville, Pennsylvania, daughter of Dr. Loyal A. and Elizabeth (Butler) Alford, prominent and highly respected residents of Logansport. The former was a native of New Hampshire and the latter of Pennsylvania, both long since deceased, and they were the parents of four children, Corrington L., Annette Cecelia, Mindwell and Lovisa, the latter of whom is now the only survivor. Doctor Alford was a scholarly gentleman of rare intellectual attainments.

possessed the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, in addition to his degree as Doctor of Medicine; was a member of numerous learned societies, includ¬ ing the Society of Science, Letters and Art, of London, England, and was the author of several books which attracted wide attention in scholastic circles. To Adelbert B. and Lovisa E. (Alford) Crampton four children were born, as follow: Adelbert B., who died at the age of seven years; Mrs. Lovisa E. Caulkins, Ph. G., a widow, mother of two children, Tom and Debetha, born, respectively in 1905 and 1902; Mrs. Alindwell Wilson, B. S., A. M., one of the best-known newspaper women in Indiana, who now is acting editor of the Carroll County Citizen-Times, and Charles C. Crampton, Ph. G.. M. D., late president of the Association of Surgeons of the Monon Railroad Company.

In his religious persuasion, Colonel Crampton is a Baptist of the Dunkard faith, the faith in which he was reared, but is not now actively affiliated with any church organization. He is past commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, department of Indiana; past commander of Boothroyd Post Xo. 31, Grand Army of the Republic, at Delphi; honorary member of the United Spanish War Veterans and companion of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Colonel Crampton is a Freemason, his membership in that ancient order including connection with the chapter. Royal Arch Masons; the council. Royal and Select Masters, and the Knights Templar. He also is an active member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Knights of Pythias, his connection with the latter order including mem¬ bership in the uniform rank, and in the affairs of all these fraternal organ¬ izations he takes a warm interest.

Claiming its share of prominence in this age of science, the medical profession is one of the most interesting before the public today, since it sooner or later, interests every human individual. One of the successful representatives of this profession is Dr. David A. McCleary, of Deer Creek, Carroll county.

David A. McCleary was born on August 18, 1856, in Dearborn county, Indiana, and is a son of Samuel and Naomi (Schaff) McCleary. From the time he was nine years of age he was a studious pupil in the public schools, and later in the high school at Camden, during which time he con¬ tinued to work on the farm during the summer seasons, and then took up the work of teaching, which covered a period of twelve winter seasons and four summers. Making up his mind to follow a medical career, he entered the University of Michigan, taking the medical and literary courses, after which he attended Rush Medical College at Chicago, graduating in the class of 1883, and immediately established himself at Deer Creek, where he has since been a successful practitioner. Politically, Doctor McCleary (is a stanch believer in the policies of the Republican party, while his religious views are with the Lutheran church, with which he has been offically associ¬ ated. Fraternally, he belongs to the Carroll County Medical Society, the State Medical College, and the Eleventh District Medical Society, also the Maccabees at Deer Creek.

Samuel McCleary, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in County Clare, Ireland, and was a son of David McCleary. His wife was Naomi Schaff. He entered the Civil War in the Eighty-third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, going out in 1862, and returning in 1864, dying a short time afterward. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCleary were the parents of three children, David A.; William, who died at the age of thirteen years, and Isabell A. died when thirteen years old; Samuel McCleary died on December 28, 1865.

David McCleary, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Ireland, where he lived and died. His sons, David, William and James, all came to the United States at an early date, landing at Baltimore, Maryland. David settled in Butler county, Ohio, and James and William went to Canada and Pittsburgh, respectively.

Dr. David A. McCleary, was united in marriage on September 26, 1891, with Emma C. Grant, daughter of John M. and Catherine (Spangler) Grant. She was born on June 10, 1864, at Burlington, Indiana. To Doc¬ tor McCleary and his wife, five children have been born: Ormond, who died aged thirteen months; John, a graduate of the Muncie high school; Mary, who is at home; Mabel, eleven years of age, and Edith, an infant.

John M. Grant, father of Mrs. Emma C. McCleary, was born in But¬ ler county, Ohio, where he grew to maturity, and lived until his marriage, in 1847, to Catherine Spangler, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Spangler. Mr. Grant identified himself with the Methodist Episcopal church at Pleas¬ ant Valley, and officiated in several of the church offices. He organized the Sunday school, and was its superintendent for a number of years. His death occurred on February 16, 1910, in his eighty-sixth year. Mr. and Mrs. Grant were the parents of nine children, seven of whom grew to maturity: Amandus; Sarah E., who became the wife of Ransom Casady, of Greensburg, Indiana; Mary E., who died aged seven years; Lydia J., who was married to Andrew Harris, of Burlington township; Margaret T., who died when six and a half years old; "JU(Jge John, who died on January 26, 1913; Martha C., was married to William Ross, and lives at Advance, Indiana; Daniel P. lives in Chicago, and Emma C. John M. Grant was a prominent man of Burlington township, where he owned seventeen hun¬ dred acres of land at one time, and was considered one of the wealthiest residents of his community.

Doctor McCleary, in his thirty-three years of active work at Deer Creek, has built up an extensive and lucrative practice, and is considered one of the most skillful surgeons in his district.

Charles E. Cochran

Charles E. Cochran is a well-known citizen of Flora, the proprietor of the Flora Saw-mill Company, the owner of several properties in Flora and sixty-three acres of land in Monroe township. He was born in Monroe township on September 21, 1866.

Mr. Cochran is the son of Sanford and Catherine (Voorhees) Coch¬ ran. The former was bom in Indiana and the latter in Ohio. Sanford Cochran emigrated to Oregon in 1884 and was engaged in farming up until the time of his death. He was accidentally shot while hunting in the moun¬ tains. Sanford and Catherine (Voorhees) Cochran had four sons, namely: Charles E., the subject of this sketch; Jesse, who is a barber at Holly, Oregon, and the father of six children; Marcellus, a druggist at Cottage Grove, Oregon; and Albert, who is in the bicycle business at Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Charles E. Cochran was eighteen years old when he accompanied his parents to the state of Oregon. During his youth he worked out and gave his earnings to his parents, and in consequence his early education was neglected. He supplemented his meager advantages he enjoyed by home study, and is today a well-informed man and citizen. Mr. Cochran gave his earnings to his parents until twenty-four years old. He remained in Oregon until 1889, when he returned to Flora, Indiana. At this time he was married to Laura Montgomery, of Carroll county, and, after his mar¬ riage, took his wife to Oregon, where for a short time he was engaged in the lumber business. He owned a portable saw-mill and worked up the

, lumber which he bought into posts and shingles. After four years he returned to Flora, Indiana, where for some time he was employed in the mill owned by his uncle. Mrs. Cochran died in 1895, leaving one son, Everett. He is a graduate of the Flora high school and the University of Illinois at Champaign. He is engaged in the lumber business and is now employed by his uncle at Logansport, Indiana. Everett Cochran is mar¬ ried but has no children.

Charles E. Cochran was married the second time, April 30, 1903, to Elizabeth Shock, who was born and reared in Carroll county. Mr. Coch¬ ran is the daughter of Daniel Shock.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cochran are members of the Christian church and he is a deacon in the church. Fraternally, he is a member of Fountain City Lodge No. 280, Knights of Pythias. During late years he has been identified in politics with the Prohibition party. Although he is aggressive in business, personally he is quiet and unassuming and a man who is very well liked by all of the people who live in Flora and vicinity.

Uriah W. Blue

It is not the purpose of biography to voice a man's modest estimate of himself and his accomplishments, but rather to present the verdict of a man's neighbors and fellows as to his life work and character. In this respect it may be said that Uriah W. Blue, of Carroll county, is a man who has been twice honored bv an election to a responsible office in this county and who worthily discharged the duties of the office, leaving it with the good will of the public and the consciousness that his duties had been well performed. He is a progressive, broad-minded and successful farmer and stock dealer.

Uriah W. Blue was born on August 26, 1855, in Carrollton township, Carroll county, Indiana. He is the son of Michael and Susan (Mabbitt) Blue, the former of whom was born in Illinois. Michael Blue's father was Uriah Blue, Sr., a native of Virginia, who came with his family to Indiana and who after remaining here for a short time emigrated to Illinois. Later the family came back to Carroll county and located on a farm in Carrollton township, about 1844. Having entered a quarter section of land, he lived on this farm until his death. Michael Blue was reared in Indiana and was educated in the common schools. Although an active and enthusiastic

Democrat and a leader in the councils of his party in Carrollton township, he never became a candidate for any office. He was an honorable and upright citizen and well-known throughout the county. Of the eight chil¬ dren born to Michael and Susan (Mabbitt) Blue, two died in infancy and five are now living. Elbert F. died on November 27, 1914; John A. is a retired farmer of Flora; Uriah \V. is the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth is the wife of Walter Brown, of Monroe township; Malinda is the wife of Uriah Jordan, of Flora, who is a retired farmer; Van C. is a farmer in Carrollton township.

Like most of the young men of his day and generation, Uriah W. Blue was reared on a farm. He was educated in the public schools of Carroll¬ ton township and remained with his father until he had reached his majority. As a matter of fact, he lived at home and rented land of his father until he was twenty-five years old.

On October 26, 1880, Uriah W. Blue was married to Lydia A. Lesh, of Monroe township. Mrs. Blue is the daughter of Christian Lesh and was reared on a farm and educated in the public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Blue have had two children, Lilly and Rosa F. Lilly is a graduate of the common schools and the wife of O. A. Wilter. Rosa F. is a graduate of the common schools and the wife of B. B. Lesh, of Delphi.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Blue rented land for three years and then purchased a farm of forty acres. Still later they added eighty acres They sold this farm and purchased one hundred and sixty acres. Besides this land in Carroll county, Mr. Blue owns a section of land in Dallas county, Texas.

In 1904, Mr. Blue removed to Flora. He built a residence on East Main street and was engaged in the elevator and milling business until his nomination and election as sheriff of Carroll county in 1908. He was re-elected in 1910 and served altogether a term of four years. At the close of his term of office, he moved back to Flora where he engaged in the live stock business and in farming.

Uriah W. Blue is prominent in Masonic circles and is a member of the Knights Templar and the Shrine. He is a member of Fountain City Lodge No. 280, Knights of Pythias and is past chancellor in the lodge. He is also a member of the uniform rank, Knights of Pythias, at Delphi. Today he is regarded as one of the hustling citizens of Flora and vicinity and one of the men who are doing so much in behalf of the development of this great section. He has a host of friends not only in Carroll county but also in adjoining counties.

John U. Shanks

The fact that John U. Shanks has filled with honor and credit many public offices, and that he is the trusted president of the Farmers State Bank, of Camden, is evidence that his record has been a clean one and his char¬ acter above reproach. In private as well as in public life this gentleman has lived not only so as to reflect credit upon himself and his early training, but so as to be an inspiration to others. Education has meant to him not a means of earning a livelihood, but a means of attaining the culture which recognizes also civic responsibility. Mr. Shanks, who is the owner of five hundred acres of valuable land in Carrollton township, is a native of Cass county, Indiana, having been born in Deer Creek township on May 7, 1858. He is the son of Henry and Mary (Blue) Shanks.

Henry Shanks was born and reared in Troy, Ohio. His wife, Mary Blue, was a native of Illinois, being the daughter of Uriah and Fanny Blue, both natives of Virginia. Henry and Mary were married in Indiana and lived in Cass county until John U. was seven years of age. They then came to Carroll county and lived near Clymers Station for six months, returning to Cass county, where they lived for many years, finally return¬ ing to Carroll county, where they spent the remainder of their lives.

John U. Shanks received a common-school education and remained at home until his twenty-fifth year, but about two months before* his mar¬ riage, rented the old Elam Segraves farm of one hundred and seven acres in Carrollton township. By hard work, saving and fortunate trading, Mr. Shanks had accumulated twelve hundred dollars, which he invested in cat¬ tle and stock, and it was this money that gave him his first start.

On August 19, 1883, John M. Shanks was married to Amy A. Mc- Closkey, the daughter of John and Jane McCloskey, natives of Butler county, Ohio. The month following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Shanks moved to the Segraves farm and the next year Mr. Shanks bought a life lease from the widow of Elam Segraves. He and his wife remained there until fall and then moved into their log house, which had only one window and a shed and kitchen and log smoke house. It was surrounded by woods, the fences were in a dilapidated condition and as for a stable, it had none at all. Such was the problem the young farmer tackled, but out of it he made the fine estate that he owns today. As a result of these improvements he was in debt for two years, but with a stout heart went to work, paid his debts and bought thirteen acres of land, which was a part of the original

Two years later Mr. Shanks bought forty acres more and located onehalf mile west of the one hundred and twenty acres. Subsequently, he sold forty acres, and bought forty acres adjoining the tract of one hundred and twenty acres which he already controlled. He then had one piece of property consisting of one hundred and sixty acres. He then built a barn of forty by sixty feet on the one hundred and seven acres which he had only leased, constructing this barn of his own timber. He then bought out the heirs of the Segraves estate and put the farm in good condition, using modern methods. He again went in debt to the extent of three thousand dollars when he bought an additional eighty acres from a neighbor at a cost of thirty-five hundred dollars. This debt was paid in the course of two or three years, and he added twenty acres to the two hundred and forty acres which he already owned, and soon afterwards purchased sixty acres more. He remodeled the brick house and built a newr barn, at the same time becoming owner of eighty acres of land in Cass county. It was by these methods of strenuous work and speculation and trading that he accu¬ mulated the fortune which he now possesses. He says that it was his theory to handle young colts and cattle and thus make the money which was to clear him of indebtedness.

When business success was assured, Mr. Shanks began the accumula¬ tion of bank stock and when he had secured sufficient stock in the Farmers State Bank of Camden, he was elected a director and served as such until his election to the presidency of the bank in 1915. At present he holds large interests in this institution, as well as having stock in the Farmers Elevator Company. Recently, he and his wife have bought a beautiful and commodious home on Main street in Camden, and here they delight to wel¬ come their friends.

To Mr. and Mrs. Shanks have been born five children, Opal, Ora, Belva, Margaret and John A. Opal married Henry Croghan and lives on her father's farm in Carrollton township. She is a graduate of the local high school and taught school for five years after attending school at Otterbein University at Westerville, Ohio, from which she graduated in 1914 in the same class with her husband. She is a talented musician. Ora is the wife of Garfield C. Todd, wrho lives on the home place. She graduated from the high school, attended the state normal and, like her sister, is a talented musician. Belva married Roy Hunter and lives on a farm in Carrollton township. Her education has been similar to that of her sister, Ora. Mar¬ garet graduated from the high school, attended Indiana University, taught school three terms and studied music at DePauw University. John A. graduated from high school, attended Purdue University and is now assist¬ ant cashier of the Farmers State Bank.

Politically, Mr. Shanks is a Democrat and has served as township trustee for six years, begining in 1909, and also as road supervisor, having filled both offices efficiently and entirely satisfactorily. Fraternally, Mr. Shanks belongs to Camden Lodge No. 21 1, Free and Accepted Masons, and to the Knights of Pythias at Young America. Mr. Shanks, as well as his wife, has been sincerely interested in the work of the United Brethren church, and at one time Mr. Shanks was the superintendent of the Sunday school, and has been for twelve years one of its popular teachers. He was also on the building committee of the church.

In Mr. Shanks' success he has been ably assisted by his good wife, and credit is duly given her for the rearing of a family of children who are a credit to the name.

Frank Lesh

Among the well-known residents of Flora is Frank Lesh, a native of Carroll county, Indiana, and the son of the late Christian and Nancy (Flora) Lesh. The maternal grandfather, John Flora, assisted in the organization of the town of Flora, and it was for him that the town was named.

The late Christian Lesh was a native of Preble county, Ohio, and the son of John Lesh, who was born in Virginia, and who, after coming to the Buckeye state from Virginia, settled in Preble county. Later in life he sold his farm in Preble county, Ohio, and removed to Miami county, Indiana, where he purchased a farm and where he lived the remainder of his life. Reared on a farm in Preble county, Ohio, at the age of twentyone years, Christian Lesh came to Indiana and located in Howard county, where he was married, February 5, 1852, to Nancy Flora. She was born in Carroll county, Indiana, on November 29, 1833, and is the daughter of John and Sarah (Harter) Flora. John Flora was bom in Virginia and came to Ohio after reaching maturity. There he was married to Sarah Harter, a native of the Buckeye state. With his young bride, John Flora emigrated to Carroll county, entering a quarter section of land, which he cleared and built his cabin in the woods opposite the present site of the Methodist Episcopal church. Personally, he was a most liberal man, and it was he who donated the land upon which the town, Flora, was estab¬ lished. He died in his seventy-third year, after rearing a family of nine children. Only two of them are now living, namely: Jonas is a resident of Flora; Nancy is the widow of Christian Lesh. John Flora was a mem¬ ber of the Church of the Brethren and a deacon in the church at the time of his death. His daughter, Nancy (Flora) Lesh, was reared on the home¬ stead farm and educated in the log school house. After living in the original log cabin for many years, it was replaced by a more substantial building. Christian Lesh died on July 29, 1883. By his wife, Nancy Flora, there were eight children born, namely: John is a farmer in Idaho; Sarah is the wife of Will Myer, of Carroll county; Lydia is the wife of Uriah W. Blue, of Flora; Rebecca was the wife of Riley Montgomery, but is now deceased; Mary married Frank Landers; Frank is unmarried and lives at home, being a farmer by occupation; Amanda married Albert Niccum; Joseph H., who is unmarried, is a resident of Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Christian Lesh, the mother of these children, is a member of the Church of the Brethren.

Inasmuch as the coming of the Lesh family and the Flora family dates back to pioneer times, the present generation of the family is well known in Carroll county. Without exception, the various members of the family have been industrious and God-fearing men and women, who have well performed their every duty in life.

Isaac N. Haslet

Isaac N. Haslet, a well-known farmer of Democrat township, who served a term of five years as assessor of the township and who has been prominent in Democrat township politics and in the fraternal circles of this community all his life, owns a farm of eighty acres two and one-half miles from Lexington, Carroll county, Indiana, in Democrat township.

Mr. Haslet is a pioneer resident of Democrat township, having been bom in Carroll county, Indiana, on July 8, 1842. He is a son of William and Mary (Stewart) Haslet, the former of whom was born in Butler county, Ohio, and who, after his marriage, emigrated to Carroll county,

Indiana, in 1834, settling in section 7 of Democrat township, where he entered one hundred and sixty acres of land. He lived in this township the balance of his life. He became a prominent citizen of his community, being keenly interested in local politics, and was also active in church affairs, being a member of the Presbyterian church. His wife, Mary Stewart, was also a native of Butler county, Ohio. They were the parents of the fol¬ lowing children: James, deceased, was a resident of this county, living on a farm west of Flora; William, deceased, lived in Democrat township; John, of Democrat township, deceased; Robert, deceased, lived in this township, but subsequently moved to Lagrange county, Indiana, where his death occurred; Isaac N., the subject of this review; Joseph, living on a farm in Oklahoma, and two children, Isabelle and Mary Elizabeth, deceased.

The mother of these children died in the fifties. Then William Haslet married Rachel Stewart, sister of Mary, and to this union were bom Fiette, wife of Doctor Sigler, deceased; Phebe, wife of John Crecraft; Hannah, deceased, wife of M. Whitesell; Martha, Sarah and Samuel, now deceased. The father of these children died on May 1, 1866.

Isaac N. Haslet lived at home until he reached the age of twenty-four years, and on April 17, 1868, was married to Mary Starkey, the daughter of William Starkey, of Clay township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Haslet were the parents of five children, two of whom are deceased, Jasper S. and William Wallace. The living children are as follow : James, a resident of Warren .county, Indiana; Josephine, the wife of Forrest Armstrong; Ida Mary, the wife of Andrew Miller, a farmer of Clay township. The mother of these children died in 1878, and on June 16, 1881, Mr. Haslet was married to Mrs. Elizabeth (Howard) Flynn, the daughter of John Howard, of Kentucky. To this union have been born three children: Estella, the wife of William Shaffer; Bessie, the wife of M. Black, of Frankfort, Indiana, and Howard, who served in the regular army up to December 4, 1915. Mrs. Haslet had two daughters by her first marriage, Nellie, wife of George Long, of Frankfort, and Daisy, wife of E. Kingery, of Sedalia.

Fraternally, Mr. Haslet is a member of Sedalia Lodge No. 508, Free and Accepted Masons. Mrs. Haslet is a member of Eastern Star Lodge of Sedalia. Politically, he is a Democrat, and takes an active interest in all local public affairs, and whatever measure having for its object the better¬ ment and improvement of the community, has a loyal and stanch supporter in Mr. Haslet, who has resided on the farm where he still lives for fortythree years.

Delmar D. Clark

Delmar D. Clark is a successful farmer of Jefferson township. He is a native of the Hoosier state, bom in Hancock county, Indiana, on October 19, 1879.

Mr. Clark's parents were James B. and Theresa (Barrett) Clark, both of whom were born in Hancock county, Indiana. They had seven children, six or whom are living, namely: George A. is a resident of Hancock county; James E. lives in Idaville, White county; Mary F. is the wife of Charles Gallinger, of near Monticello, White county, Indiana; Charles N. lives in Jefferson township; Frank D. lives in Hancock county; Clarence died at the age of two years; Delmar is the subject of this sketch.

Mr. Clark's parents removed to Tippecanoe township, Carroll county, Indiana, on November 27, 1887, and were engaged in farming. Before his marriage, James B. Clark was a carpenter. He removed from Tippecanoe township to Jefferson township in 1892 and settled on a farm of one hun¬ dred acres, which he purchased at the time. He remained there for a short time and then sold out and lived with his children until his death, May 14, 1909. Theresa (Barrett) Clark, the mother, died on March 18, 1881. After her death, her husband was married the second time to Catherine Jane (Walker), who died on July 4, 1900. Mrs. Theresa (Barrett) Clark was a member of the Methodist Protestant church. Mrs. Catherine Jane (Walker) Clark was a member of the Christian church. James B. Clark, himself, belonged to the Methodist Protestant church and was a great worker in the church. He was a Democrat in politics.

Delmar D. Clark was educated in the common schools of the Hoosier state. He was graduated from the common schools in 1898 and thereafter attended the high school at Yeoman for two years and finally two years at Monticello.

On October 28, 1900, Delmar D. Clark was married to Maple Austin, daughter of George and Mary Elizabeth (Bishopp) Austin, the former born in Tippecanoe county and the latter in Burnettsville, White county. They were married in Carroll county and . farmed there until their death. Mrs. Clark's father died on June 2, 1905. Her mother is also deceased.

Mr. and Mrs. Delmar D. Clark have had two children, one of whom died in infancy. Mereditv Burdme was born on July 13, 1906. Mrs. Maple (Austin) Clark died on November 19, 1907, and on September 5, 1908. Mr. Clark was married, secondly, to Alverta Stedman, a daughter of Nathan and Laura (Wilson) Stedman. To this second marriage there has been born one daughter, Laura Irene. She was born on August 2, 1910, and died on September 10, 1912.

Mr. Clark owns sixty-six acres of land in sections 22 and 23 of Jeffer¬ son township. He raises purebred Duroc-Jersey hogs and a very high grade of other live stock.

Mr. Clark votes the Democratic ticket. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clark are members of the Methodist Protestant church. His first wife was also a member of the Methodist Protestant church.

John A. Pullen

It is always pleasant and profitable to contemplate the career of a man who has won a definite measure of success in life and whose career has been such as to command the honor and respect of his neighbors and fellow citizens. Such a man is John A. Pullen, a prosperous farmer living on route No. 1, out of Cutler, Indiana, in Democrat township, and the pro¬ prietor of a good farm of one hundred and twenty-seven acres.

Mr. Pullen was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, on April 1, 1862, the son of J. W. and Harriett H. (Hall) Pullen. His father was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, and his mother also. They grew up in that county and spent their entire lives there. Of their twelve children, only four are now living: William L., who is an ex-sheriff of Carroll county; Anna V., the wife of William Glenn; Sarah, the wife of W. Shorter; and John A., the subject of this sketch.

John A. Pullen, like his brothers and sisters, grew up on the farm in Rockbridge county, Virginia. When he was twenty-two years old, he emigrated to Indiana, locating in Carroll county on May 1, 1884. When he arrived in the Hoosier state, Mr. Pullen had just ten dollars. He worked one summer by the month and then rented land from George W. Shunklins for nine years.

On March 3, 1894, Mr. Pullen was married to Mr. Shunklins' daugh¬ ter, Alice V. Shunklins, who was educated in the common schools and reared on her father's farm in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Pullen have been the parents of six children, five of whom are now living: Mary H., bom on February 16, 1896, graduated from the common schools in 1912, and is now a student in the high school and also a teacher of music; Bert

S., March 20, 1899, who is at home; Charles L., July 21, 1901, who is a graduate of the common schools, having finished the course in 1915; Mir¬ iam G., August 16, 1904, who is a student in the sixth grade of the common schools, and Olive V., January 27, 1907. The mother of these children died on October 6, 1910. She was a most affectionate wife and a kind and loving mother, whose loss has been keenly felt in the household, which was so near and dear to her.

Mrs. Pullen was a devout member of the Presbyterian church and, throughout her life, was an ardent worker in the church. Her husband is also a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Pullen is a member of Cutler Lodge No. 571, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He votes the Republican ticket, but has never taken any considerable part in politics. He is an upright man, an industrious and skillful farmer, a splendid neigh¬ bor and popular in the community where he lives.

Biography brings to light many hidden treasures of mind, character and courage, well calculated to arouse the pride of posterity. It is a source of regret that people are not more familiar with the history of the repre¬ sentative men of a community, in the ranks of whom may be found farm¬ ers, mechanics, teachers, lawyers, physicians and bankers. Carroll county has been the home and the scene of the labors of many men, who have not only led lives which should serve as a lesson and inspiration to those who follow them on the stage of life's activities, but who have also been of commendable service in special, avenues of usefulness. Dr. John N. Sigler, a well-known retired physician and surgeon of Democrat township, has been one of the useful workers to relieve human suffering. He is a man of well-rounded character, sincere, devoted and loyal. Personally, he has been affable with all classes of people and has stood ready at all times to lend aid to all laudable measures and enterprises.

Dr. John N. Sigler is a native of Madison county, Indiana, born on July 26, 1849. He is the proprietor of Coorod farm, a tract of one hundred and thirty-six acres situated two miles south and one mile east of Cutler, Indiana. Doctor Sigler's parents were Daniel and Elizabeth (Shank) Sig¬ ler, the former of whom was bom in 1800, in Rockingham county, Vir¬ ginia, and who came to Indiana in 1833, locating in Madison county.

Before leaving Virginia, he had married Elizabeth Shank, who was also born in Rockingham county. After coming to Indiana, they entered one hundred and sixty acres of land eight miles north of Anderson. They cleared away a spot and erected a log cabin and remained on the farm until Daniel Sigler's death, in 1861, but the log cabin had, in the meantime, been replaced by one of hewn logs. Daniel Sigler was a member of the Lutheran church, a Democrat in politics and had served his party and the people of his county as a member of the board of county commissioners. In fact, he was active in politics throughout his life. His wife died in 1903. To them were bom eight children, of whom four are now living: Doctor Daniel, a physician at Elwood, Indiana, who is also a large landowner and dealer in high-grade stock; A. J., a retired farmer of near Elwood, Madison county; Marcus H., a farmer in Madison county, located six miles north of Andreson, and Dr. John N., the subject of this sketch.

Reared on the farm in Madison county, Indiana, and brought up in the healthful, wholesome environment of rural life, John N. Sigler received the rudiments of an education in the public schools. Later he attended the high school* at Anderson, became a teacher and taught school for two terms. For a few years he worked on the farm in Jasper county, Indiana. In 1875 he entered the Miami Medical College at Cincinnati and, after a full course of four years, was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. After his graduation, he located at Sedalia, Clinton county, Indiana, and practiced there until 1909, when he retired to his farm in Democrat township, Carroll county. Here he now resides.

Bv his marriage to Florence F. Haslet, who was born in Carroll county, Indiana, and who is the daughter of William and Rachel Haslet, four chil¬ dren have been born, Dr. G. W., E. T., Gertrude and Clay. Dr. G. W. graduated from the common schools and spent three years at the Northern Indiana Normal School at Valparaiso, then entering Indiana Medical Col¬ lege, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He is a practicing physician at Highmore, South Dakota. E. T. is a grad¬ uate of the common schools and a farmer in Tippecanoe county, Indiana. Gertrude is a graduate of the common schools and the wife of Pratt Har¬ ness, of Clinton county. Clay, who is unmarried, is a farmer and operates his father's home farm.

A Democrat in politics, Dr. John N. Sigler has been active in local and county politics, and has served as a member of the county central com¬ mittee of Democrat township. Although he has never aspired to office, he has always been active in behalf of his friends, and is popular among the rank and file, not only of his own party, but of all parties ih Carroll county. He is a member of Clinton Lodge No. 54, Free and Accepted Masons, at Frankfort, Indiana, and is past master of Sedalia Lodge No. 408, of which he is now a member. Dr. John N. Sigler is a plain, unassuming gentle¬ man, straightforward in all of his relations with his fellow men and hon¬ ored by everyone.

Ross Brown

Few of the younger farmers living in Democrat township, Carroll county, Indiana, are better known or more highly respected in this town¬ ship than Ross Brown, who lives on route No. 1 out of Cutler, Indiana, and who is a native of Democrat township, having been born on the farm where he now lives.

Mr. Brown was born on March 12, 1881. His parents were George S. and Anna L. (Barrett) Brown, the former of whom was born in Bur¬ lington township on August 8, 1845, and who died on September 18, 1901, and the latter of whom was born on May 7, 1856, and who is still living. The late George S. Brown was first married to Lucinda Randalls, who bore him one child, Lottie Brown. By his second marriage to Anna L. Barrett, three children were born, two of whom are now living, Edna B., and Ross, the subject of this sketch. The former is the wife of W. E. Shaffer, of Democrat township. Mrs. George S. Brown, after the death of her hus¬ band, was married to Charles Sheets; they now live in Madison township. The late George S. Brown was a prominent member of the Masonic frater¬ nity and, in fact, was active in all worthy public movements in the com¬ munity where he spent most of his life.

Ross Brown was reared on the farm and educated in the district schools of the township where he now lives. He lived at home with his parents until he was twenty-one years old and was married, Decmeber 3, 1903, to Bertha Lynch, a native of Deer Creek township, Carroll county, Indiana, and a graduate of the common schools. Mrs. Brown spent two years in the high school. She was born on February 6, 1882, the daughter of Isaac and Frances Lynch. The former was born in Deer Creek town¬ ship on December 28, 1840, and died on September 24, 1913. The latter was bom on February 18, 1845. an<l ,s st^ living. They had eleven chil¬ dren. seven of whom are as follow : Flora married George Wear and they now live in Elkhart, Indiana; William married Bertha Thomas, and lives in Terre Haute, Indiana; Ida married William Myers, and lives in Carroll county; Albert is unmarried; Dortha is the wife of Bert Shanklin, of Frankfort, Indiana; Bertha is the wife of Mr. Brown; Bernice is unmarried.

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Brown have had five children, four of whom are now living, Francis, Harold, Ruth and Robert. Francis was born on December 11, 1904; Harold, February 22, 1907; Ruth, March 24, 1910, and Robert, October 13, 1912.

Fraternally, Mr. Brown is a member of Wild Cat Lodge No. 3x1, Free and Accepted Masons. He is also a member of Cutler Lodge No. 571, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In the Odd Fellows lodge he is a past noble grand and a member of the grand lodge of Indiana. Politically, he is identified with the Republican party. He is quiet, unassuming and a man of cordial and friendly manners and an honorable citizen in the community where he resides and where he has spent all his life.

Albert A. Newer

There is a certain interest associated with a stock-raiser not found with any other class of farmer, possibly because of the individual history of each animal, especially those of the registered grades, to which Mr. Newer has devoted considerable attention and expense, including thorough¬ bred Hereford cattle and western sheep. His progressive capacity, how¬ ever, has not been limited to his farming interests, as his activities have reached out toward the advancement of his township in regard to its trans¬ portation facilities, as well as in other useful directions.

Albert A. Newer, farmer and stcok-raiser, Camden, Carroll county, was born on August 12, 1872, across the road from where he now lives, and is a son of James C. and Phoebe A. (Campbell) Newer. He grew up on the farm, and was educated at the district schools, from which he grad¬ uated. After his marriage, Mr. Newer started for himself in agricultural pursuits, and became greatly interested in the breeding of a high-grade of thoroughbred Hereford cattle. Selling out his herd of cattle, Mr. Newer then directed his attention to the buying and shipping of western lambs, in which business he has also been financially successful. His splendid farm, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, is located on route No. 2, Cam¬ den, Indiana, and is known as the "West Sonora Stock Farm," and lies about eight miles south of Logansport, Indiana. In addition to his other interests, Mr. Newer has been engaged in the farm implement business for the past several years. Politically, he is a Democrat, but has never been actively interested in politics, his attention having been directed toward the commercial advancement of his township, rather than in a political way. His interest in the promotion of interurban lines, as well as in other direc¬ tions for the betterment of his county, has been of eminent value. Mr. Newer is a member of Zion Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, at Camden, Indiana, and Morse Lodge No. 477, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he is past grand, and a member of the grand lodge. He is a stock¬ holder in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank at Logansport, Indiana.

James Newer, father of Albert A., was born in 1838, in Franklin county, Indiana, and his wife, Phoebe A. (Campbell) Newer, was born in 1840, in Washington township, and is now a resident of Logansport, Indiana. James Newer died in September, 1912. This union was blest with eight children, six of whom were living in 1915 - Perry, Bruce, George, Minnie, Albert A. and Lutie F. Bruce Newer is a merchant at Logansport; George Newer is a farmer, and resides at Logansport, Indiana; Minnie Newer became the wife of Dennis Brown, of Burlington township; Lutie F. Newer was married to James Thompson, of Logansport. James Newer moved to Deer Creek, where he became engaged in the general mer¬ chandise business, which he followed for ten years, and then returned to the old farm, where he spent the remainder of his life. He began with sixty acres, and at the time of his death owned eight hundred and eight acres. Politically, he was a Democrat, while his religious membership was with the Presbyterian church, in which he was a great worker, and was trustee of Washington township, and also held the office of justice of the peace. Mr. Newer was a well-educated man and taught school in his earlier days.

Albert A. Newer was united in marriage in December, 1893, with Susanna Groninger, daughter of John Groninger. She was born in April, 1873, in Carroll county, Indiana, and received her education at the public schools. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Newer settled on the farm where they now reside. They have three children - Pauline, who is a grad¬ uate of the Deer Creek high school, after which she taught school for a time, and is now a student at the Muncie Normal School: Clarence Newer, now in his seventeenth year, is through the third year of high school at Deer Creek, and Urban Newer, aged six years, is the youngest of the family.

Mr. Newer is a gentleman commanding the respect of all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance, and occupies a position of high esteem throughout the township in which he makes his home.

Isaac Sherman Wilson

Among the well-to-do farmers of Democrat township, Carroll county, Indiana, whose family in Carroll county dates back to pioneer times, is Isaac Sherman Wilson, a farmer by occupation, who lives on route No. i out of Cutler, Indiana, and who is the proprietor of a part of the old Wil¬ son homestead, a tract comprising forty acres of land situated three and one-half miles northwest of Cutler.

Mr. Wilson was born on January 26, 1869, in Democrat township and is the son of Thomas and Margaret (Morrow) Wilson. Thomas Wilson's father, who owned the land in Marion county, Indiana, upon which a part of the city of Indianapolis is now situated, sold out in Marion county and came to Carroll county, were he purchased a quarter section of land, upon a part of which his grandson now lives.

The late Thomas Wilson grew up in Carroll county, Indiana, and here spent practically all his life. By his marriage to Margaret Morrow, there were born a number of children, three of whom are now living, as follow: James W., John A. and Isaac Sherman. James W. is a farmer in Madison township; John A. is a farmer in Democrat township; Isaac Sherman Wilson is the subject of this sketch.

Reared upon the old homestead farm and educated in district school No. 5, known as the Brush school, Isaac Sherman Wilson attended school in the winter and worked on the farm during the summer months. His father died when he was ten years old and, at this tender age, he was left with considerable responsibility.

When Mr. Wilson had reached maturity, he was married to Minnie Draper, the daughter of David and Anna (Hill) Draper, who was born in Ohio. Mrs. Wilson's parents moved to Carroll county, Indiana, when she was only twelve years old. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have had six children, Jesse L., Leo, Inez, Warren, Josie and Sherman, Jr. Jesse L. is a graduate of the common schools, is unmarried, and lives at home. Leo is also a graduate of the common schools. Inez, Warren, Josie and Sherman, Jr., live at home with their parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and family are devoted members of the Meth¬ odist church. Mr. Wilson is one of the trustees of the church. He is iden¬ tified with the Democratic party in Democrat township and is at present a member of the township advisory board, having been elected as a Demo¬ crat.

John A. Wilson, another living son of Thomas and Margaret (Mor¬ row) Wilson, who owns one hundred and twenty-nine acres of land on route No. 1, out of Cutler, Indiana, about thre miles from Cutler, on the Burlington pike, was born on the farm adjoining the one upon which he now lives on June 20, 1863. His father was the son of John Wilson and his mother the daughter of Alexander Morrow, who came to Indiana from Ohio in pioneer times. About four years after the death of her husband, Mrs. Catherine (Morrow) Wilson removed to Flora, where she has lived ever since.

John A. Wilson remained at home until his marriage to Ada F. Kelsey, the daughter of George and Maria Kelsey. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wilson have had six children, five of whom are now living, namely: Raymond died at the age of three years; Nellie, who is a graduate of the Cutler high school, lives at home; Orville, who is a graduate of the Cutler high school, also lives at home ; Paul, Dale and Walter are attending school.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are members of the Mount Olive Methodist Episcopal church. He is a trustee in the church. Mr. Wilson votes the Democratic ticket.

Hon. James L. Johnson

There are in every community men who, by reason of their superior ability and force of character, rise above the heads of the masses and win, not only the popular esteem but the repeated endorsement of their fellow citizens. Guided by a persevering and ambitious spirit, a virtue which never fails, such men make their presence felt. The vigor of their strong personality serves as a stimulus and incentive to the rising generations about them. To this energetic and enterprising class the Hon. James L. Johnson, former member of the Indiana Legislature and former superintendent of the Carroll county schools, undoubtedly belongs. He is a man who has never been seized with the roaming spirit, which has led many of Carroll county's young men into other fields of endeavor and into other states, where they have sought their fortunes. Mr. Johnson has devoted his life to the larger welfare of Carroll county and, in this respect, has enjoyed a remarkable success.

A native of Burlington township, Carroll county, Indiana, James L. Johnson was born on July 4, 1849, and is the son of Robert and Emily (Gwinn) Johnson. The former was the son of William and Emily (Tay¬ lor) Johnson. William Johnson was bom in Virginia and lived in that state until his death. Robert Johnson was reared to manhood in the Old Dominion state and, after emigrating to Indiana, in 1839, settled on Wild Cat creek in Burlington township, three miles west of Burlington, where he spent the remainder of his life. Among the best citizens of the community, he stood six feet, two and one-half inches tall and was proportionately strong for his height. He was a man whose integrity and honor were never questioned, a devout member of the Methodist church and strictly temperate in all of his habits. Robert Johnson, by his first marriage, had eleven chil¬ dren, and by his second marriage, four, and by his third, one.

Born and reared on the banks of Wild Cat creek, James L. Johnson received his education in the public schools of Burlington township. After¬ ward he taught for many years in the common schools of Carroll county. In 1869, when he was twenty years old, he entered Asbury (now DePauw) University, at Greencastle, Indiana, where he pursued a classical course, but was compelled to leave college, having been elected as a member of the lower house of the Indiana General Assembly. Mr. Johnson served in the Indiana General Assembly during the sessions of 1875, 1877 and 1891. Prior to the last session of the Legislature in which he served, he had served as superintendent of the Carroll county schools. He was first elected in 1884, and in 1888 was re-elected, serving altogether two terms, a total of six years.

For more than a quarter of a century James L. Johnson has been well known in the ninth congressional district as one of the foremost orators and campaigners of the Democratic party. Active in politics all of his life, he has been decidedly liberal in local affairs and he has borne his share of the burdens of party organizations and party management, and to him has been due a large share of the credit for the successes of the Democratic party in this county and district. For a great many years he has served as president of the tri-county old settlers' association.

When still a young man, Mr. Johnson was married to Kate Keller, a native of Union county, Indiana, and to them have been born two children, B. C. and Nettie B., both of whom are graduates of the common schools. The former is now a resident of Frankfort, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Johnson are members of the Methodist church and both are active in the work of the church and the Sunday school.

Sylvester Guckien

To the Emerald Isle much credit is due for its share in contributing to the good citizenship of America, and upon whole loyalty we could depend in emergencies. Our adopted citizens from that country have always been ready and willing to serve when the public demanded. To no country is due more praise for the able manner in whish they have adapted themselves to new conditions in a strange land.

Sylvester Guckien, farmer at Camden, Indiana, was born on May 7, 1859, on the farm where he now lives, in Washington township, Carroll county. He is a son of Sylvester and Catherine (McGreevy) Guckien. He grew to young manhood on his father's farm, and obtained his education at the public schools. He attended school during the winters and helped his father with the farm work in the summer months, until he was seventeen years of age, after which he continued to follow farming. He has been very suc¬ cessful at this occupation, having acquired a tract of two hundred acres of fine farm land. Politically, Mr. Guckien has always given his stanch sup¬ port to the Democratic party, in which he has been an active worker, and has shown a progressive spirit and a deep interest in those things which stood for the advancement of the welfare of his township, especially on the subject of good roads. His personal interest on the farm has been directed to the breeding of registered Hereford cattle.

Sylvester and Catherine (McGreevy) Guckien, his parents, were born in Ireland, the former coming to the United States at the age of fourteen years, and the latter at a much younger age. Both settled in Butler county, Ohio, where they were married, and came to Carroll county, Indiana, in 1850, remaining in Washington township until their death. Mr. Guckien was industrious, thrifty and energetic, and was the owner of four hundred acres of good farm land at his demise. He was a Democrat, and was always prominent in local politics, showing a progressive interest in his township. Mr. and Mrs. Guckien were the parents of ten children, eight of whom were living in 1915 - William, Michael, Sylvester, Cornelius, Winifred, Catherine, Mary and Ellen.

On October 10, 1893, Sylvester Guckien was united in marriage to Mary E. Hayes, who was bom at Hamilton, Ohio, May 12, 1869, daughter of William and Anna Hayes, and who was educated in the schools of that city and at St. Mary's Academy. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Guckien settled on jthe farm where they now reside and where they are very pleasantly and comfortably situated. They have six children, Adrienne, Hayes, Will¬ iam, Daniel. Charles and Eleanor. Their eldest daughter, Adrienne, is unusually bright, having attended Indiana University, after which she was engaged as a teacher in the Deer Creek high school and enjoys the dis¬ tinguished honor of being the youngest high school teacher in the state of Indiana. She is regarded as a tetfeher of much ability and is prominent in state-wide educational affairs. Hayes Guckien, the eldest son, is also a very promising student and attends the Deer Creek high school. William and Daniel Guckien also are students in the high school, while the younger chil¬ dren, Charles and Eleanor, are still pupils of the grade school^.

Mr. and Mrs. Guckien occupy a warm place in the hearts of the people of the community in which they reside and their interesting family is a credit and an honor to them, as well as to their home township.

John G. Lohrman

John G. Lohrman, a well-to-do farmer of Democrat township, Carroll county, Indiana, who left Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of eighteen years without a cent and who, by prolonged industry and careful management, has accumulated two hundred and thirty acres of land in Carroll and Clin¬ ton counties, Indiana, is a self-made man from any point of view. He takes a deep and abiding interest in everything which pertains to the material advancement of the community where he lives, and is rated as one of its progressive citizens. Mr. Lohrman commands the high respect of his neighbors and fellow citizens, and this respect is a compliment to his intelli¬ gence, to his broadmindedness and his generous, charitable view of life.