Fayette County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1885 (part 4 of 7)

ROBERT HOLLAND, farmer and ex-County Commissioner, Waterloo Township, is the fifth child and fourth son of Robert Holland, Sr., born where he now lives, November 26, 1829. His boyhood was passed in the manner usual to youth in a new country, receiving in the common schools a practical education. Upon attaining his majority he began life on his own account, selecting farming as his avocation. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Eda, daughter of Henry McMullen, and who, after three years of happiness, was called to another life, dyiug July 5, 1864, when in the bloom of youth, aged twenty-eight years, throe months and eleven days. Mr. Holland was elected a member of the Board of County Commissioners in 1863, to serve three years. He has also served out an uncomi:)leted term to which he was appointed. He has executive ability of a high order, and takes rank with the intelligent, influential men of the county. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace in 1884. He is an uncompromising Republican, having always voted with that party upon all leading questions. His farm consists of 207 acres of excellent land, highly improved.

WILLIAM A. HOLLAND, County Commissioner and farmer, Waterloo Township, was born on the old homestead in the year 1833, and is the fifth son and seventh child of Robert Holland. By close application to study in the common schools he qual ified himself to teach, which for ten consecutive winters he successfully did in country schools. In 1859 he was married to Mary A., daughter of John Scholl, after which he located on his present farm and has prospered. To this union five children have been born: Alice N., James F., John W., (Charles E. and Edie B. In 1872 Mr. Holland was elected to the Board of County Commissioners, with which he has since been identified. His well-balanced mind, always deliberate in actions, makes him an almost indispensable acquisition to the Board of the county, where his judgment is regarded sound. The township he has assessed once: has been Clerk of the Board of Trustees two terms. Although originally a Democrat, he now votes the straight Republican ticket. His farm comjarises 480 acres of well-improved and highly cultivated land.

JOHN HONEAS, farmer, Jennings Township, was born in Berks County, Penn., August 10, 1811. He spent his early life in bis native State and when a grown man removed to Miamisburg, Ohio. After living there a short time he continued his journey to Fayette County, where he found employment as teamster. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Simpson, Sr. , the first settler on Simpson's Creek, and settled near where he now lives. Eight children were born to this union, four of whom are now living: William H. H., Thomas D., John and James. The deceased are : Peter, Sarah E. , Mary and Elizabeth. In 1861 Mr. Honeas enlisted in Company K, Fifty-seventh Ind. V. I. , but was soon after transferred lo Company I. He fought at Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing, Perry ville, Ky. , and on other battle-fields of less note. After serving two years and two months he was honorably discharged on account of disability. His son Peter was a member of the same company and regiment. Thomas, another son, was in Company D, same regiment, and a third son, William H. H., volunteered in 1861, in the Second Ind. C, serving his time. All were good soldiers. Mr. Honeas owns a farm of fifty acres improved land. He cast his first vote with the Democratic party, but since the days of Van Buren he has affiliated with the Whigs and subsequently with the Republicans. Mr. Honeas has been connected with the Evangelical Church since he was seventeen years of age, and has lived the life of a consistent Christian.

JOHN HUBBELL, farmer, Waterloo Township, was born in Butler County, Ohio, in 1814. He is a son of John and Barbara (Varner) Hubbell, the former born in New Jersey, a son of John and Mary (Robinson) Hubbell, natives of New England, who moved to Pennsylvania when their son John was eight years old. Here they lived twelve years, after which the family, except John, removed to Ohio, and settled in Butler County. The son remained in Pennsylvania one year, engaged in cutting cord wood, after which be walked the entire distance in midwinter, to rejoin his parents in Ohio, where he was soon after married. In 1817 he removed and settled in Waterloo Township, Fayette County, Ind. He bought 160 acres of land, all in the woods, for which he paid f 600. Here he lived the balance of his life. Although laboring under many disadvantages, he succeeded in getting together considerable property. He was a pious man, holding membership in the New Light

Church, known as the Christian Church. Strongly built physically, ho endured the hardships encountered in the woods with an ease few could equal. Ten children were born to him, three now living: John, Jane Lyons and Rebecca Remington. Those deceased are Mary, Hannah, Sarah, Leonard, Elizabeth, Abijah and Ann. He died September 22, 1867, aged ninety-two years, ten months and eight days. His wife died April 21, 1859, aged eighty years. John Hubbell, the grandfather of our subject, was a Revolutionary soldier. He settled in Jennings Township, Fayette County, Ind., where he lived many years. He and his wife were members of the New Light Church and consistent Christians. They removed to Henry County, Ind., where they died. Their eight children were John, Daniel, Isaac, Abijah, Samuel, Rachel, Sarah and Fanny. John, the subject of this sketch, was married to Elizabeth A. Chenault, October 10, 1833. After this event they began housekeeping with a few pots and scant homemade furniture in a small log-cabin on his father's farm. Here they lived five years. Our subject has worked for $5 per month and 25 cents per day. He cropped with his father and in the five years made enough to buy 160 acres of land for which he paid $300. Besides this he bought stock and tools. He now owns 240 acres of good land. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell, six of whom are now living: Cynthia T., Abner B., Madison E., Elizabeth A., Martha C, John E. The deceased are Mary M., Barbara E., Indiana, Franklin and Christa Add. Abner Chenault, father of Mrs. Hubbell, was born in North Carolina, and was a son of William and Susan (Walker) Chenault. He married Mary Ferguson, and in 1812 they settled in Union County, Ind. Indians at that time surrounded them and they frequently sought protection in the fort. They were Baptists in religious belief. They were parents of twelve children, two now living: Elizabeth A. and Susan. The deceased are: Judy, Hannah, William, Jane, Polly, Ada and four unnamed. Mr. Chenault died May 23, 1851, aged seventy- eight years, four months and twenty days. His wife died July 18, 1849, aged seventy-three years, three months and twelve days, and was buried in Springerville Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Fayette Co., Ind., where are also laid the remains of the parents of the subject of this sketch.

HON. MATTHEW R. HULL (deceased) was born in Taylor County, Va., December 1, 1809. His father, Jacob Hull, was of Qerman extraction, born July 4, 1776, in the city of Philadelphia, at an hour when the bell of Independence was ringing out a nation's freedom. Our subject came to Fayette County, Ind., in 1828, and for a period made his home at the house of an uncle, Matthew Robinson, for whom he was named. He received such educational advantages as were then afibrded to ordinary farmers' children, and for a time was engaged in teaching in the county. He early learned the saddlery trade, which he followed at different points in the county. On the 29th of November, 1832, he was married to Miss Sarah A. Hanson, of this county, and to them were born: Oscar H., Justinian H, John W. , Jane H., Matthew R., Jr., and Mahala A. (deceased). Mrs. Hull died Octeber 5, 1855. She was a Wesleyan Methodist, and a good Christian woman. In 1832 Mr. Hull, in connection with C. B. Smith, started in Connersville the Indiana Sentinel, which after one year Mr. Hull published for several years himself. He subsequently published papers in Ohio, all of which are mentioned as having spirited editorials, and being true to the principles published. " He was a terse and vigorous writer, and was never afraid of opposition. The truth as he understood it was sure to come, let it fall where it would. " He was a man of more than ordinary talents, and but for his instability he would have gone into the National Congress. He always occupied ground in advance of most men of his day in all matters of reform. He was an Abolitionist when it cost something to speak in favor of the colored man. He was a temperance reformer whea there was no popularity in the movement. These facts are mentioned in palliation of his instability. When the masses came to his views he would move forward and still occupy ground far in advance. He was a generous man; he never saw the day when the last meal would not have been divided with the needy. In religion he was a humanitarian." Mr. Hull, in 1839, was chosen a Representative from this county, in the State Legislature, having for his colleague Samuel W. Parker. He took great interest in matters pertaining to agriculture, and was instrumental in improving the stock of the county. His death occurred July 12, 1875; his widow still survives. In later life Matthew R. Hull was identified with the Democratic party. John W., the third son, is a resident of the county, living at Alquina, at which village be was born, July 23, 1839. In 1863 he married Maria, daughter of John J. Burk, and to this union have been born nine childi'en, eight of whom are now living.

L. S. HUNT, merchant, Fayetteville, Orange Township, was born in Rush County, Ind., January 24, 1838. His parents, A. W. and Margaret (Stephen) Hunt, were natives of New Jersey and Ohio, respectively. A. W. Hunt was a son of Jonathan and Jane (Smith) Hunt, who in 1816 moved to the State of Indiana, settling near Brookville, on the banks of the Whitewater River, and subsequently moved to Rush County, where they remained until their death. They were the parents of eight children: Elizabeth, Abijah W., Sarah, Harrison, Samuel, Morgan, Caroline and Eliza. A. W., the father of our subject, was next to the eldest, born February 8, 1807, and came with his parents to Indiana in 1816. He was married in Rush County, to Margaret Stephen, a native of Ohio, born in 1812. After their marriage they settled in Rush County, where Mr. Hunt still remains, his wife having died in 1864. Their children, twelve in number, were Jane, Mary, John, Levi S., Ann, America, Caroline, Eliza, Amanda, Entis, Franklin and Leonis. L. S., our subject, was married in Fayette County, Ind., November 19, 1863, to Matilda, born in this county November 15, 1843, daughter of Silas H.and Martha S. (Dickens) Stone. To this union three children were born: Riley, Geston P. and Lemoine C After marriage Mr. Hunt settled in Rush County, where he engaged in farming until 1868, when he moved to Fayetteville, and opened a store, where he has since conducted an extensive mercantile business. He is a wide awake business man, a member of the Chris tian Church.

JONATHAN HUSSEY, farmer, Posey Township, was born in Guilford County, N. C, July 20, 1812; son of John and Mary (Thornburgh) Hussey, natives of Guilford County, N. C, and of English and Irish descent; former a son of John and Mary (Jessup) Hussey. The j^arents of our subject were united in marriage in Guilford County, N. C. , where tliey remained until the father's death, which occurred in 1816. The widow subsequently married Robert Pitman, and moved with him to Fayette County, Ind., in the fall of 1833. They afterward moved to Wayne County, where she died in 1864. She was the mother of six children: Jonathan, Henry and Joseph by Mr. Hussey, and John H. , Milton and Mary by Mr. Pitman. Jonathan, our subject, the eldest in the family, came with his mother to this county in 1833, where he was married, March 11, 1841, to Louisa, daughter of John and Rachel (Beard) Fraizer, and born in this county December 2, 1824. She died September 23,' 1880. After his marriage he settled on the farm which he had purchased previously, and on which he has since resided. He owns 240 acres of fine land in this county, and also a farm in Madison County. To Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hussey were born ten children: Blias, John (deceased), Henry, Jesse (deceased), Eunice, LindJey, Rachel, Elwood, Mary J. and Sarah O. Mr. Hussey was brought up a member of the Society of Friends, but since his early life he has not been prominently identified with them, although he clings to the tenets of their faith. In early life he voted with the Whigs, afterward with the Free Soilers, and since

HENRY HUSSEY, farmer, Posey Township, is a son of Jonathan and Louisa Hussey, the Husseys being an old and well-respected family of Posey Township, Fayette Co., Ind. (see sketch of Jonathan Hussey). The subject of this sketch was born in this county March 2, 1845, and was married in Wayne County, September 27, 1871, to Victoria V., daughter of Veniah and Sarah (Rood) Murray, and born in Rush County, Ind., September 11, 1848. Their family numbered five children; Jesse H. , Murray B. (deceased), John A. (deceased), Sarah and Eunice. After his marriage Mr. Hussey settled in Posey Township, this county, where he remained until 1879, at which time he moved to Wayne County and settled on the farm where he now lives. He owns 132 acres of land in Wayne County, and 113 in Fayette County.

LINDLEY HUSSEY, farmer, Posey Township, son of Jonathan and Louisa Hussey, of this township (see slietch of Jonathan Hussey), was born in Fayette County, Ind., March 30, 1850. He was united in marriage in Wayne County, Ind., September 25, 1880, with Mary A., daughter of Daniel and Anna M. (Snow) Wbiteley, of Wayne County, of which she is a native, born February 2, 1861, and their family numbers two children: Louisa M. and William S. After marriage Mr. Hussey settled on the farm where ho at jiresent resides. He owns eighty acres of tine land, well-improved.

JEFFERSON H. JEMISON, farmer, Jackson Township, is a native of this county and township, born June 23, 1819. His father, John Jemison, was born in Mason County, Ky., in 1800, died July 17, 1851; his mother, Cynthia (Coe) Jemison, was born in Loudoun County, Va., in 1796, died May 23, 1874. They came to this county in 1815, and Mr. Jemison carried on farming and tanning. Our subject received a common school education. He was married, May 12, 1842, to Miss Anchor Sutton, who was born in Fayette County, Ind., February 7, 1823, daughter of Absalom Sutton. The four children born to this union were Cynthia J., Meredith H. , John A., born January 11, 1847, died December 7, 1851, and Elijah A., born March 1, 1851, died February 8,' 1852. Mr. Jemison owns 160 acres of land on Section 20. He has followed farming and raising stock all his life. He served as Supervisor of Roads and as School Director for several years. Mr. Jemison is a stout, robust man for his years, and has bright prospects of attaining a good old age.

business in Nulltown - place of residence on Section 13, 244 acres - is a native of JacksoD Township, Fayette County, born June 21, 1830. Owing to the newness of the country and limited facilities in his boyhood days, he received only a common school education. His father, John Jemison, was born in Mason County, Ky., in 1800; died July 17, 1851. His mother, Cynthia (Coe) Jemison, was born in Loudoun County, Va., in 1796; died May 23, 1874. They came to Indiana in 1815. Samuel P. Jemison was married March 10, 1852, to Miss Margaret Salyer, a native of this county, born December 2, 1832. By this union four children were born: Clarissa A., Cynthia E., Charles W. and Sarah J. Mr. Jemison was elected County Commissioner in the fall of 1876, and re-elected in the fall of 1880. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., also a member of Nulltown Grange, No. 1883; a consistent member of the Universalist Church. He is an active, energetic citizen, and successful in all his enterprises.

CYRUS JEFFREY, farmer, Fairview Township, was born in Fayette County, Ind., April 19, 1848. His parents, Ephraim and Jane (Thompson) Jeffrey, were natives of New York and Kentucky, respectively. They were married in this county, and afterward settled finally on the farm where our subject now resides, and there they died, the former July 7, 1883. the latter December 30, 1882. Their children were Hiram N., William, Fanny and Cyrus. Our subject, who is next to the eldest iu the family, was married in Rush County, Ind., September 25, 1873, to Olive A., daughter of William and Mary (Wiles) Moffitt, and born in this county, August 28, 1853, one of nine children: Thomas, Martha, Elmira, Emeline, Albertine, Margaret, Olive A., William and Morton. To our subject and wife were born live children: Lulie M., William E., Edwin W., Mamie J. and Lonnie C. After marriage Mr. Jelfrey settled on a farm owned by his father in this township, Section 11, and in 1884 moved on the farm where he now resides.

SAMUEL JOBE (deceased), late of Waterloo Township, was born in Ireland in 1805. In 1831 he immigrated to America, locating in Butler County, Ohio. He was married, March 24, 1835, to Emma, daughter of Obadiah and Hannah Welliver, and a native of Butler County, Ohio, born April 3, 1815. The same year they settled where Mrs. Jobe now resides. Mr. Jobe lirst bought forty acres of land, for which he paid $12.50 per acre. He had little money, but by the brave assistance rendered by his helping wife he succeeded, and at his death owned 172 acres of good land. He died May 2, 1875. Our subject was a member of the Presbyterian Church, to which he was devotedly attached. He was a hardworking, industrious man, and had the respect of all who knew him. To him and his wife were born eleven children, five of whom are now living: Mary, Matthew, Hannah, Isaac and John. The deceased are Elizabeth, Samuel J., Margaret E. , Obadiah W., Joseph D. and Martha.

TAYLOR JOHN, farmer, Connersville Township, is a native of Kentucky, son of Jonathan John, a notice of whom is given in the history of the township proper, and was born in 1808. He came to Indiana in 1816, and has for sixty-eight years endured the toils and trials incident to pioneer and farming life. Mr. John labored on the farm with his parents till twenty-five years of age, obtaining but a limited education in the crude schools of those days held in log schoolhouses with paper windows. He was married in 1835 to Eliza Wolf, also a native of Kentucky, daughter of Henry and Mary Wolf, who removed to this county about 1819, and died here. By this marriage there were seven children: Benjamin, William H., Jonathan, Marshall, Mary, Hannah and Susan. Hannah is deceased. Benjamin and Jonathan enlisted in the late war of the Rebellion, in which the latter contracted disease from exposure, from which he died. Benjamin never returned and is now supposed to be also among the dead. At his father's death, in 1838, Mr. John inherited his present farm of eighty acres from the latler's estate, and on this farm he has since resided, following the pursuit of agriculture. He is one of the oldest settlers of Fayette County, the interests of which he has labored for sixty-eight years to sustain, and one of the few who lent the vigor of their young lives for the county's development.

GREENUP JOHN, farmer, Connersville Township, was born in Kentucky, June 10, 1810. He is a son of Jonathan John, a notice of whom is given in the township history proper. He came to this township with his parents in 1816, and has since resided here. In January, 1836, he married Jeannette, daughter of James and Sallie Bowers, and with this estimable wife he shared the fortunes of life till her death in June, 1874. In 1836 Mr. John purchased 120 acres of land which by hard labor he has cultivated and improved and on which he still lives. He has two children living: Wesley and Edward. The deceased are Mahala and Henry. Mr. John is one of the oldest settlers of the county, and his life has been one of toil. He has always been a farmer, a man highly esteemed in his community as a man of honor and integrity.

JAMES W. JOHNSON, farmer, Columbia Township, is a native of Schoharie County, N. Y., born May 9, 1851, son of Cornelius and Jane (Robinson) Johnson, natives of New York, the former of whom was born May 4, 1824, and the latter June 28, 1827. They were married about the year 1843, in Schoharie County, and there, in 1856, moved to this county, where they remained until their death. Cornelius Johnson died September G, 1877, and his wife July 31, 1869. Their children are Delanea, Celestia and James W., the youngest. Our subject was married ia this county, December 28, 1870, to Naomi J. Perkins, born in this county, September 24, 1849, daughter of James H. and Frances (Morrow) Perkins, who were the parents of ten children: Charles H., Naomi J., Delora A., Sarah A., Amanda E., Louisa B., Ida M., Lewis T., Glendora, and one that died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Johnson have five children: Celestia C, Perry L., Frances and Francenia (twins) and James F. After marriage our subject rented a farm in this township, where he remained until 1872, when he purchased and moved on one of his own. In 1879 he settled on his present farm, owning in all 464 acres of fine land.

L. H. JONAS, farmer. Orange Township, was born in Fayette County, Ind., September 17, 1838, one of eight children born to Daniel and Matilda L. (Pool) Jonas, former of whom was born in Tennessee in 1801, and the latter in Virginia in 1810. They v?ere married in Virginia, and from there, in 1834, moved to this county, settling in Columbia Township, where they remained until their death, Mr. Jonas dying January, 1867, his widow in September, 1869. Their children were: Jacob M., Mary E., Liburn H., Susan A., John K., William A., Martha J. and James A. L. H., our subject, enlisted August 20, 1862, in Company G, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, and served until June 16, 1865, when he was discharged. During his service he participated in several hardfought battles and skirmishes. He was captured July, 1864, at Macon, Ga., while on the Stoneman raid, and was confined in Andersonville and other prisons about nine months. After his discharge he returned to Fayette County, Ind., and was here married, October 26, 1865, to Nancy J., born in this county, March 20, 1846, daughter of Edmond and Sarah (Matney) Stevens, and to this union were born three children: Laura A, born December 22, 1866; Amanda, born April 26, 1868, and William C, born July 26, 1874. After his marriage our subject settled first in Columbia Township, and in December, 1866, moved on the farm where he has since resided. He owns eighty acres of fine land well-improved. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas are members of the United Brethren Church.

WILLIAM C. JONES (deceased) late of Waterloo Township, was born in Maryland, February 2, 1806. He was left an orphan at an early age, thrown entirely upon his own resources. In 1821, alone, be started for the West, walking the greater part of the distance, and located in Fayette County, Ind. He worked by the month on a farm several years, after which he learned the blacksmith trade at Blooming Grove, and then opened for himself a shop in Waterloo. For three years he followed his trade, laying up enough money to buy a small home, which brought him forty acres of laud, and he then combined farming with blacksmithing. After this he bought 1 10 acres, which became the homestead now owned by H. L. Jones, his son. Here he lived during the balance of his natiural life. He was a self-made man in every sense of the word. By his untiring energy, indomitable will and great decision of character he overcame the obstacles of life and acquired the distinction of becomincr a leading and influential citizen. He was an upright, honest man, and all who knew him respected him for his many excellent traits of character. He married Mary Williams, who bore him eight chil dren : Lucinda, H. L., J. B., Emma, Rebecca, J. K., Eliza and Sarah. Mr. Jones was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he was connected the greater portion of his life. He was one of the organizing members of the Robinson Chapel, and the contractor of the church building erected in 1845. His wife was a member of the same church, and like her husband took an active part, which only ended with her life. Mr. Jones died August?, 1881; his widow January 7, 1882, aged seventy- four years.

H. L. JONES, farmer, Waterloo Township, is the second child and eldest son of William C. Jones, and was born in this township, February 8, 1831. His boyhood was passed on the farm, and in the common schools he obtained a practical education. February 2, 1851, he married Catherine, born in Fayette County, 1831, daughter of Benjamin and Hannah (Fell) Stephensjof Wayne County, Ind. To Mi-, and Mrs. Jones eight children have been born, four of whom are now living, viz. : Emma H., wife of Charles H. Bailey; Leora R. , wife of Dr. J. A. Sutclifife; Anna L., wife of H. T. Krebs, and Alice O. The deceased were named Chandas G., Isaac B., IdaH. and Augusta H. Mr. Jones and his estimable wife are exemplary members of the Methodist Church - Robinson Chapel - with which they have been connected a long time, evincing in their daily walks and acts the true spirit of Christians. He owns 480 acres of excellent land richly improved.

J. B. JONES, farmer, Waterloo Township, is the third child and second son of William C. Jones, and born in this township January 17, 1833. He was reared to farm pursuits, and in the district schools obtained a practical education. He was married to Hannah T. 'feaif*!'-, who has borne him ten children, nine of whom are now living: Laura I., William E., J. B. Jr., Cora H., Omer L., Sarah A., Elmer E. , Orville K., Lillie. Horace G., the second child and eldest son, is deceased. Mr. Jones is one of the most enterprising farmers of Fayette County. He has no superior as a financier, and his growth in wealth is healthily developed. He is the largest landholder in the township, if not in the county. He and his estimable wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which they have belonged several years.

THOMAS JONES, farmer, Orange Township, was born in Bracken County, Ky., October 16, 1811. His parents, William and Lucinda (Ginn) Jones, were natives of Culpeper County, Va. ; the former born in 1792, and the latter in 1793. They were married in Bracken County, Ky., where they remained until 1816, when they moved to this county, settling first on the banks of the Whitewater River, but subsequently purchased a farm and moved to Columbia Township, after which they moved into Connersville Township, where they remained until their death. Mr. Jones was among the first settlers of Fayette County, and well understood the hardships and privations of pioneer life. He died December 21, 1871, his wife having preceded him May 9, 1862. Their children were as follows: Jonathan, Eliza, Theophilus, Mary, George W., Nancy, Ezekisl, Susan, James T., Margaret A. and Thomas. Our subject, who is next to the eldest in the family, came with his parents to this county in 1816, where he was married November 17, 1831, to Matilda, daughter of William and Mary A. (Tyner) Martin, who was born in this county, October 1, 1813. She died October 2, 1848. To this union were born nine children: Mary A. (deceased), George W., Richard, Lucinda, Mary A. (deceased), Malinda, Eliza J., Elizabeth and Nancy M. After his marriage Mr. Jones first rented land for three years, and then purchased and moved on the farm where he has since resided. He was again married in this county, August 12, 1849, on second occasion to Auis, daughter of James and Anna (Martin) Trousler, and who was born in this county, February 10, 1821. To this union were born seven children: Martin M., Alice E., Jonathan (deceased), Huldah, Adis, William T. and an infant daughter (deceased).

IRA L. KELLOGG, machinist, Posey Township, was born in Posey Township, this county, October 3, 1843. He was reared on a farm and received a good common school education. In 1871 he engaged in the saw-mill business at Bentonville, for five years; then farmed for two years and in 1878 he went to Kansas and farmed there. In 1880 he returned to Indiana and engaged with the Dorsey Reaper Company. Mr. Kellogg was united in marriage, August 22, 1865, with Miss Myra E. Harland, who was born in Connersville Township, this county, October 13, 1845, and their union has been blessed with three children: Autha, born July 8, 1866, died April 27, 1868; Altha E., and Clarence H.

SAMUEL J. KEMMER, farmer, Posey Township, was born in Bracken County, Ky., in 1823; son of John Kemmer, who was a son of Nicholas and Sarah (Pholer) Kemmer. Nicholas was born in Germany and emigrated to this country previous to the Revolutionary war, when eighteen years old. He was one of the band of men disguised as Indiana who boarded the English vessels lying in Boston Harbor and threw overboard the tea that had been refused a landing. He served during the war that followed, doing his adopted country signal service. He was at Yorktown when Gen. Cornwallis surrendered, and saw the two Generals in conversation after the capitulation. After the close of the war he settled in Lancaster County, Penn., where he married, after which event he removed to Kentucky, and in 1833 settled in Posey Township, where he died in 1839. He had eight children, two of whom are now living: Daniel and Samuel. John Kemmer was married in 1820 to Sarah Overturf, and their children were: Mary Ann, Matilda Jane, Samuel J., Melvina, Sarah, Mehetabel, Sanford, Harvey and Lewis. In 1831 Mr. Kemmer left Kentucky and settled in Posey Township, where he died August 29, 1864. He was rather above the average of men - a favorite with his fellows, unostentatious in manner, honest in his dealings, and withal an excellent citizen - a kind and affectionate husband and father. His widow was born in Kentucky, in 1802. She is yet living, vigorous in mind and body. The subject of this sketch is a lover of good books, and has the best farmer's library in the county. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Subordinate and Encampment. He owns 275 acres of land, all under cultivation and well improved, one of the best farms in Posey Township. Samuel J. Kemmer has been twice married, the first time, January 13, 1849, to Elizabeth Campbell, by whom he had five children: Sarah J., Luzena A., Elizabeth E., Mary F. and Emma F. Mrs. Kemmer died July 4, 1860. His second marriage was with Julia A. Shaw, in 1862. He votes with the Republican party.

SANFORD KEMMER, farmer, Posey Township, is the seventh child of John and Sarah (Overturf) Kemmer, of whom mention is made in the sketch of Samuel J. Kemmer. He was born in 1832, where he now lives with his aged mother.

in the sketch of Samuel J. Kemmer. He was born in this county and township November 13, 1839, and was here married April 14, 1861, to Sarah J., daughter of Levi and Susan Ayers, of this township, and born in this county March 31, 1837. They have two children - Virginia and Claronettie. After his marriage Mr. Kemmer settled on his brother's farm in Posey Township, Fayette County, where he remained about nine years, and thence moved on an adjoining farm and remained aboiat fourteen years. In 1875 he purchased his present farm, and in 1883 erected a fine house, where he has since resided.

DANIEL KERSCHNER, farmer and inventor, Harrison Township, was born in Harrison Township, Fayette County, Ind. , July 24, 1846, a son of Daniel Kerschner, who was born in Berks County, Penn., and emigrated to Indiana in 1833. He died August 23, 1860. Our subject acquired a common school education. He was married December 18, 1873, to Miss Ella R. Scofield, also of Fayette County, Ind., who bore him four children: Irene (died September 23, 1875), Daniel F., Clara M. and Ina L. Mr. Kerschner has been engaged in farming nearly all his life. He is an inventive genius and has produced two useful patents, viz., horse corn drill and corn cultivator.

DANIEL KLINE (deceased), late of Waterloo Township, was born in Chester County, Penn., about the year 1791; son of Isaac Kline, who was descended from German stock. The subject of this sketch was reared in Pennsylvania, where he was married to Catherine Weichey. When two children - Isaac and Henry - had been born to them, they removed, in 1825, by team and wagon, to Waterloo Township, this county, where Mr. Kline purchased the quarter section now owned by his son Benjamin, and after that eight children were born to them: Mary, John, Abraham and Benjamin (twins), Daniel, Samuel, William and John. Here our subject lived many years and prospered, having added enough to the scant means he brought to make himself independent of the ordinary demands of the world. He died in Huntington County, Ind., May 27, 1873. He was an exemplary member of the German Baptist Church, though previously he held membership in the Christian Church, of which his wife was a devoted member. She died October 6, 1862, aged sixty-two years. Benjamin Kline is the only representative of the family in Fayette County; born January 1, 1834. He was reared on the farm where he was born and on which he has always lived. He now owns the old homestead, which is complete in its original condition.

MATT. T. LAIR, farmer, Jennings Township, was born on the old homestead in Fayette County, in 1832, son of William Lair, who was born in Rockingham County, Va. , July 7, 1784. When the latter was but a child his father, Matthias Lair, also a Virginian, and a soldier in the Revolutionary war, settled in what is now Harrison County, Ky., where he died. William' Lair was first married in Kentucky to Rachel, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Bell. His second wife, Emily Bell, born in the year 1804, was a sister of his first wife, and the mother of his children, twelve in number, viz. : Samuel (deceased), Sarah (deceased), Joseph, Rachel, Matthias, Harriet (deceased), Adeline. Charles, Osa (deceased), Sophia, John and Jennie. Mr. Lair served in the war of 1812-15, and was in the battle of the Thames, Canada, and after the tight saw the lifeless body of the famous Indian chief, Tecumseh. Before going into service he had followed boating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and their tributaries, making frequent trips to New Orleans, returning on foot through a wilderness where the houses were frequently many miles apart. Once, in the early history of steam navigation, he attempted an up- trip in a steamboat, but its progress was so slow he abandoned it and took to the woods on foot, and beat the vessel to Louisville. After the close of the war of 1812 he removed to Indiana, then a Territory, and settled where S. H. Helvie, his son-in-law, now lives, entering at the time 160 acres of land, upon which the rest of his natural life was passed. When he began in life he had only sufficient moans to secure his land, but being industrious and a good manager, he steadily increased his accumulations, which at his death aggregated $35,- 000. Though small in stature, he was symmetrically built, muscular, and capable of enduring, with but little fatigue, the heavy burdens that devolved upon him. Politically he was a Whig of strong anti -slavery principles. Before leaving Kentucky he gave freedom to two slaves. He held the office of Township Trustee for several years. He died October 7, 1870; his widow March 11, 1881. The subject of this sketch was reared to farming pursuits, and attended the district schools during the winter season, obtaining a common yet practical education. He has been three times married; first to Martha Ross, who bore him one child - Edna. By his second wife, Rebecca D. Ferguson, he had four children: Georgia (deceased, aged three years), Charles, Rozzie and Emma Kate. He married for his third and last wife Ella Sparks - no issue. He is a worthy member of Warren Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., at Connersville. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., Subordinate and Encampment. His farm comprises 160 acres, and is well improved. Politically he is a stanch Republican, and an efficient, worker in the ranks of the party. CHARLES W. LAIR, farmer, Jennings Township, is the third son and ninth child of William Lair

(see above sketch). He was born on the old homestead, November 25, 1838. During the late v^ar of the Rebellion our subject enlisted, August 12, 1862, in Company K, Sixty-ninth Ind. V. I., which v?as sent at once to the front; and, on the 13th of the same month, was engaged in the battle of Richmond, Ky. , where he was taken prisoner. Two days later (during which time he was without food) he was paroled and returned home. He was exchanged the following December, and again took his place in the ranks at Memphis, Tenn. His regiment then moved to Vicksburg, thence to Arkansas Post, where it assisted in the battle fought there, and returning, participated in the siege of Vicksbiu'g; then took part in the fight at Jackson, Miss. ; thence went to Texas, w£a New Orleans, where it joined Gen. Banks' expedition that proceeded up the Red River to Brownsville, La. From that point a running fight was made back to the banks of the Mississippi River, and from there they went to Pensacola, Fla. , by water, and from that place proceeded on foot to Fort Blakely, carrying seven days' rations. (They were twenty-one days out, and during that time built sixty-live miles of corduroy road, arriving at their destination in time to take part in the battle, whic'n was the last of the war.) From there they proceeded to Selma, and thence to Mobile. At Arkansas Post Mr. Lair was detailed Wagon-master, in which capacity he served until discharged at Mobile, Ala. Upon his return to civil life he began work where he left off at time of his enlistment. He was married, February 15, 1866, to Sarah E. Zimmerman, by whom he has had seven children, five of whom are now living: Effie B., William J., Charles G., Mary E. and Rudolph A. The deceased are: Delia and Bessie A. Mr. Lair has a farm of 120 acres. He votes with the Republican party.

SAMUEL LAMBERSON, farmer, Posey Township, was born in Bracken County, Ky., April 28, 1823, son of Thoroughgood and Christena (Thomas) Lamberson, who, in the fall of 1831, settled in this township. By his first wife Thoroughgood Lamberson had five childi-en: John, Samuel, Henry (de. ceased) William and Thomas. Mrs. Lamberson died in 1849, aged fifty-five years, and Mr. Lamberson married, for his second wife, Mrs. Mary Dailey. He died in 1873, aged nearly eighty years. Our subject was married, in 1852, to Demaris, daughter of James Overturf, of Brown County, Ohio, and to them have been born nine children, eight of whom are now living: Benjamin, Anna, Christena, Laura, Jennie, Joseph, George and Cora. Jacob is deceased. For several years after his marriage Mr. Lamberson lived in this township; then went to his native county, and in 1859 returned and settled on his present farm. He owns 430 acres of fine land, upon which are excellent improvements. He is one of the selfmade men of the county, having started in life with a capital of 62| cents, which amount, though insignificant, was the nucleus of his now splendid jiroperty.

CLAYTON LAMBERT, (deceased) late of Waterloo Township, was born in Warren County, Ohio, October 9, 1802, son of Josiah and Lucy Lambert, the former a native of Berkeley County, Va. , the latter of New Jersey. The family located at Columbia on the Ohio River when the State was a Territory, and subsequently removed to Warren County. The subject of this sketch was married in 1821, to Rhoda Lee, by whom he had eleven children, three of whom are now living : James H., H. D. L. and W. B. Lucinda, Josiah, Lousia, John W., Mary J., Sarah A. ,Dorenda and Valinda are deceased. Mrs. Lambert died September 22, 1850, and Mr. Lambert was married, on second occasion, December 15, 1851, to Rachel Pearce, who died without issue. May 20, 1877. In 1882 he came to this county, locating on his farm, which comprised 160 acres at his death, which his father entered. He died December 20, 1884, aged eighty two years, two months and eleven days. He was one of the original members of the Robinson Chapel Methodist Church, with which he had been connected over fifty years. To church work he was devoted, always taking an active part which he sustained with true Christian valor. Through life he was blessed with good health, and had met with success, his accumulations aggregating many thousand dollars. He was raised a Whig, but during the later years of his life voted with the Democratic party. William B., his youngest son and only child at home, was married June 9, 1870, to Mary J., daughter of William Henry, and by this union are two children : Nannie L. and Jessie H.

WILLIAM C. LAMBERT, farmer, Harrison Township, was born in Wayne County, Ind., March 21, 1845; son of William and Jane (Holliday) Lambert, natives of Ohio, the former born May 17, 1800, the latter May 30, 1801. They were married May 11, 1820, and moved to Wayne County, Ind., in 1827, and to this county in 1854, where William Lambert died November 30, 1874. Our subject acquired a common school education. He was married May 8, 1873, to Miss Mary E. Lucas, who was born in Washington County, Ind., January 15, 1844. To this union were born: Lewis C, Inie M., Walter R., Jessy T. and William B. Mr. Lambert is a quiet citizen, pursuing the even tenor of his way, not seeking the emoluments arising from office.

ALBERT LAYSON (deceased) was born in Paris, Bourbon Co., Ky., March 14, 1816. He was fifteen years old when his parents, John and Sydney (Mauk)

Layson, moved to this county, settling in Waterloo Township in 1831, where they lived and died. Of their four children three are now living: Mary, wife of Daniel Burris; Catherine, wife of William Burris; Harvey, who resides in Union County, Ind. ; Albert is deceased. Mrs. Layson died in 1854, aged sixty-foui' years. She was a true Christian and an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal ' Church. John Layson died in 1861, aged seventysix years. Our subject obtained a practical education in the common schools. He was married August 20, 1840, to Miss A. E., daughter of James and Elizabeth Perry. Five children were born to them, all now living: Martha J., Mary M., Perry M., Elizabeth E. and Russell H. Albert Layson was a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he joined early in life, and which he served with devotion till the close of his earthly pilgrimage. He passed into life eternal March 23, 1880. James Perry, father of Mrs. Albert Layson, died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, in 1829. His widow removed to Waterloo Township with her family in 1836. She had five children: Anna E., widow of our subject; Corrilla J., wife of Harvey Layson; Russell B., who died leaving a widow, Eliza A. (Rider) Perry, and four children, viz., Leonidas H., Cortes R., Jaines H. and William A.; Malinda and Henry B. died in infancy. Mrs. Perry died in 1855, aged fiftynine years.

JOHN LEONBERGER, farmer, Posey Township, was born in Germany, December 14, 1833, son of Matthias and Elizabeth (Myers) Leonberger, also natives of Germany, born, the former in 1801, the latter in 1803. They were married in their native country, and there lived and died, the parents of five children: John, Regie, Frederick, Augusta and Caroline. Our subject, who is the eldest of the family, emigrated in 1851 to New York City, where he remained but a few days, however, and thence came to Sandusky, Ohio, and there lived about one year; then went to Milwaukee, Wis., and from there to New Orleans, remaining one winter. He then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked op a steamboat on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers about one year; thence went to Butler County, Ohio, and worked on a farm. He was there married, in 1856, to Elizabeth Metz, by whom he had a family of four children: Christena, Henry, Margaret and Frank B. In 1866 our subject moved to this county, purchasing and moving on a part of the farm where he has since resided. He owns, at present time, 133 acres of fine land. He started in life a poor boy, and has achieved success.

July 2, 1811, daughter of Abraham and E. (Fife) Baker, natives of Maryland and Kentucky, respectively, and who married in the latter State and came thence in 1823 to this county, where they remained the balance of their lives. Their children were: David, John, Harrison, Mahala, Nancy, Ellen, Daniel and Eliza. Our subject was united in marriage, in this county, August 15, 1833, with John G. Lewis, born in Washington County, Va., April 20, 1811, son of John and Caroline Lewis. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis settled in Fairview Township, this county, where they afterward resided. Their children are as follows: Lovina, Caroline M., David, William and Daniel. In 1847 Mr. Lewis purchased and moved on the farm, where he died January 4, 1872, and where his widow now resides. He was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Christian Church for several years.

DANIEL LEWIS, farmer, Fairview Township, was born in Fayette County, Ind., December 5, 1845; son of John G. and Eliza (Baker) Lewis, both born in 1811, the foi-mei- in Washington County, Va., the latter in Bourbon County, Ky. They were married in this county, after which they moved to Rush County, but subsequently returned to this county, where Mr. Lewis died January 4, 1872. His widow still survives. Their children are: Lovina, Caroline M., David, William and Daniel. Our subject, the youngest of the family, was married in this county, September 23, 1874, to Fannie Jeffrey, a native of Fayette County, Ind., born July 25, 1853, and daughter of Ephraim and Jane Jeffrey. Mrs. Lewis died March 21, 1884, without issue.

E. H. LINK, merchant, Fairview Township, was born in Washington County, Tenn., July 30, 1829, son of John and Barbara (Hansbarger) Link, the former born in Pennsylvania in 1777, and the latter in Virginia in 1780. They were married in Virginia and from there moved to Washington County, Tenn., and subsequently to Greene County, Tenn., where Mr. Link died in 1852 ; bis widow died in this county in 1875. John Link had been twice married, and was the father of ten children: Sarah, Thomas, Ephraim, Margaret, Henry, Harvey, John, Peter, Emeline, and Emanuel H. Our subject, the youngest in the family, was married in Preble County, Ohio, June 7, 1859, to Sophronia, daughter of John and Jemima (Shidner) Holderman, and who was born in Preble County, Ohio, July 5, 1835. To this xinion were born nine children, viz : Alma, Lewis, John, Marietta, Oscar, Lee, Edward, Fanny and Kate. Mr. Link, in 1875, purchased and moved on the farm where he has since resided.

first settlers of this county ; he was born in Kentucky, and was the son of Elisha and Elizabeth (Ellison) Lockhart, who were natives of Pennsylvania. His parents moved to Kentucky in an early day, and there reared a family. In 1812 Moses Lockhart moved to this county and found little else than forests, wild animals and Indians. He entered land on which his only surviving daughter, Nancy, now lives, and where he himself resided till his death, in 1832, at the age of forty years. He was married in 1809, to Elizabeth Reed, a native of Ohio, and a daughter of John Reed, who were among the first settlers of this county; the fruits of this marriage were twelve children: Thomas, Robert, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Elisha, Nancy, Ellison, Rawlston, John, Moses, Mary J. and Moses, Jr., all now deceased but Nancy and John. The mother died in 1876. Mr. Lockhart was a man of excellent character, a devoted member of the Christian Church, and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was among the first to begin the development of this county, and as such is entitled to a high place io its history. His daughter Nancy now has charge of the old homestead, where she has spent her entire life, and which will at the end probably measure her sojomn here from the cradle to the grave. Her only brother, John Lockhart, resides in this township, and they are now the sole representatives of the original Lockhart family in the county.

MRS. HANNAH (CAMPBELL) LUDLOW, Harrison Township, widow of Samuel B. Ludlow, was born in Seneca County, N. Y., November 27, 1798. She received a common school education; was married February 13, 1817, to Samuel B. Ludlow, who was born in the same county. May 12, 1797, and there received a common school education. He chopped wood at 37 cents per day to buy his wedding suit. They moved to this township in 1821. Mr. Ludlow had walked from New York to Indiana in 1819, and selected land for his future home, but it not being in the market, he walked back to New York, returning in 1821, when he sent to Brookville and purchased the land where he lived until 1857, when he removed to the farm where he died. When he arrived at his future home he had only 25 cents with which he purchased a bushel of corn, and this, by means of a horse he borrowed, he took to the mill. Such was the beginning of the life-work of this good man. To Mr. and Mrs. Ludlow were born twelve children: William, Francis H. (died February 26, 1848), Harriet, Jane, Hampton, Wealthy, Nancy, John, Annie, Emily, James and George G. Mr. Ludlow died July 30, 1879, leaving a widow and a large family of children to mourn his loss.

Ind. He was united in marriage January 7, 1875, with Miss Lucy E. Wymore, a native of Kentucky. He was for three years a member of Company H Thirty-sixth Regiment, Ind. V. I., and for two years of his term of service was unable to talk. He participated in the battles of Chickamauga (where he was slightly wounded). Stone River and many others. Since his return home Mr. Ludlow has regained his speech, but his health has been only partially restored. He is a member of the G. A. R. ; a quiet, peaceable citizen.

OTHO McCARTY, farmer, Columbia Township, was born in Fayette County, Ind., August 4, 1819, son of Owen and Alice (Rice) McCarty, natives of Ireland, the former born in County Limerick in 1757, latter in County Tyrone in 1782. Owen McCarty, about the year 1804, immigrated to Newfoundland, where he engaged in fishing until 1806, when he came to the United States, settling near Hagerstown, Md., where, in 1814, he married Alice Rice. After their marriage oiu- subject's parents settled at Hagerstown, where they remained until 1S19, and they then moved to Fayette County, Ind., remaining for a short time at first in Jennings Township, afterward settling in Columbia Township, where they resided until their death. In 1828 Owen McCarty paid a visit to Hagerstown, and was there taken sick. He died in November of that year. His widow died in this county in December, 1871. Their children were as follows: William, John (deceased), Catherine and Otho, next to the eldest. Our subject was married in this county in 1842, to' Nancy, daughter of William and Lucinda (Ginn) Jones, and settled on a farm in Columbia Township, which he had previously purchased and lived on. In 1849 he moved on his father's old farm, where his wife died, July 9, 1848. Their family numbered three children: Louisa (deceased), Susan (deceased) and John W. Our subject was again married February 5, 1856, on this occasion to Bridget E. , daughter of Thomas and Mary (Greene) Kane, and born in County Clare, Ireland, January 6, 1831, of which county both her parents were natives; the father born in 1796, the mother in 1812. They were married in 1830, and immigrated to Fayette County, Ind., in 1854, where he died in 1868. His widow is now living in Columbia Township, this county. Their childi-en were: Bridget E., John, Mary, Catherine, Ellen, Andrew, Ellen D., Henry F., Ann, Margaret and one deceased in infancy. To the union of our subject with Bridget E. Kane were born the following children: Mary E., Alice C, William E. , Louisa A. (deceased), Ann A. and Joseph O. Mr. McCarty and family are well respected by all who know them, and are looked upon as energetic and well-to-do farmers. They are members of the

JOHN W. McCARTY, farmer, Columbia Township, is a son of Otho and Nancy McCarty, and was born in this county, November 11, 1845. He was first married at Connersville, October 15, 1869, to Ellen, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Greene) Kane, and to this union was born one daughter - Nancy U. Mr. McCarty died April 14, 1873, and our subject then married, in Liberty, Ind., April 28, 1875, Joannah, daughter of Jeremiah and Mary (Curn) Breen. To this union were born four children: Mary E., Nora T., Clara L. and Daniel L. After his first marriage Mr. McCarty settled on one of his father's farms, and in the fall of 1873 he purchased his present farm, to which he moved the following spring, and here he has since remained. He owns 160 acres of land. He and his family are members of the Roman Catholic Church.

E. D. McCONNELL, farmer, Fairview Township, was born in Brown County, Ohio, February 19, 1802. His parents, Thomas and Marj' (Downing) McConnell, were natives of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, respectively. Thomas McConnell was a son of Arthur McConnell, a native of Ireland, who there married Elizabeth Wilson, and who, previous to the Revolutionary war, emigrated to the United States, settling in western Pennsylvania, whore he remained until death. He was the father of nine children: Sarah, Susan, Mai'garet, Mary, George, Arthur, James, John and Thomas. The father of our subject was born in Pennsylvania, November 4, 1772, and when a young man moved to Mason County, Ky., where he and Mary Downing were united in wedlock. She was born in Pennsylvania, October 7, 1779, and was one of fourteen children born to John and Susan (Ellis) Downing. Some time after their marriage our subject's parents moved to Brown County, Ohio, where the father entered land, and remained until death. The mother died November 5, 1832, and the father subsequently married Elizabeth Downing, a sister of his first wife, and who is still living. Thomas McConnell died April 26, 1865. He was a Captain in the war of 1812; was the father of thirteen children: John, Susanna, Ellis D., James W., Nathan B., Thomas E., Elizabeth, Rachel, Mary, Amos, Milford, Nancy, and one unnamed (deceased). Our subject, the third child in the family, was married in Brown County, Ohio, August 21, 1823, to Nancy, daughter of James and Hannah (Allforet) Hodkins, born near Lexington, Fayette County, Ky., Septembers, 1803, and by this union twelve children were born: Oliver P., James W., Thomas M., Jesse H., Julia A., Nathan, Indiana, Mary Ann, Susan, John P., William H., and an infant unnamed. After their marriage our subject and wife settled in Brown County, Ohio, and in 1825 moved to Fayette County, Ind., settling on the farm where he now lives. Mrs. E. D. McConnell died May 30, 1882. Our subject has always taken an active interest in religious matters, having been identified with the Christian Church for forty years. In polities he is a Republican. He cast his first Presidential vote for Henry Clay, voting the Whig ticket without change until the organization of the Republican party, since when he has ever been an uncompromising and zealous supporter of Republican principles. He started in life a poor boy, but by industry, close application to business, and a judicious use of his time, he has accomplished at least one of the great objects of life, having secured a good home and living in the full enjoyment of every comfort.

JAMES W. McCONNELL, farmer, Fairview Township, son of Thomas and Mary (Downing) McConnell, was born in Brown County, Ohio, January 19, 1804, and was there married March 9, 1826, to Martha, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (St. Clair) Burton, and born in Columbiana County, Ohio, May 17, 1804. After their marriage they settled in Brown County, Ohio, and in 1828 moved to Fayette County, Ind., settling on the farm where they have since resided. Their children are as follows: Amanda M., Mary, Elizabeth, America, Jefferson O., Martha, James M., Nancy. Mr. McConnell has for years been an active member of the Christian Church; in politics he is a Republican. He is one of the few pioneers left to recite to us the tale of privations of pioneer life in the by-gone days of nearly three-quarters of a century.

ROBERT McCRORY, farmer, Fairview Township, was born in Fayette County, Ind., November 6, 1841, oneof the twelve children of William and Melissa(Iles) McCrory, natives of Ireland and Kentucky respectively. William McCrory was a son of John Mc- Crory, a native of Ireland, where the latter married Lillie Aken, and in 1812 emigrated with his wife to the United States, remaining first in Pennsylvania, whence in 1819 they moved to Fayette County, Ind., where they resided until their death. The mother died October 23, 1843, the father July 30, 1868. They were parents of five children: Robert, Samuel, Margaret, Jane and William. The father of our subject was born in Ireland in 1804, and was brought to this country by his parents when about eight years of age. He also came with them to this county in 1819, and was here united in marriage with Melissa Isles, afterward settling on a farm in Connersville Township, where he died in 1875. His widow is now living on the same farm. Their children were as follows: Lillie, Samuel, Robert, Hester, John, Sarah, Margaret,

Perry, Mary, America, Martha and Salina. Robert, our subjeut, was married in this county, October 28, 1873, to Catherine E., daughter of Robert and Salina M. (Saxon) McCrory, natives of Ireland and Georgia respectively. In 1879 they settled on the farm where they have since resided. Id August, 1864, Mr. Mc- Crory enlisted and served three months.

WILLIAM McGRAW (deceased), late of Waterloo Township, was born in Franklin County, Penn., October 8, 1787. His parents moved to near Georgetown, Ky. , when he was three months old, and lived there ten years; then removed to Clermont County, Ohio, where the parents died. Our subject then went to Lebanon, Warren Co., Ohio, where he lived till 1811, then came to Fayette County, Ind. (at that time a Territory), and here he stayed a short time, but the Indians being hostile, he returned to Ohio. After serving in the war of 1812 he came back and purchased land in Fayette County. Here he married Martha Higgins, and lived many years. His wife died in the township, August 30, 1858, aged fiftynine years, two months, after which he moved to Hancock County, Ind., where he died May 0, 1871, aged eighty- three years, six months and eighteen days. Both were members of the Methodist Church. They were parents of eleven children, six of whom are now living: Rachel, Margaret, Martha, John, Robert, and Francis, Robert being the only one of the family now living in this county. The deceased are: James A., Hannah, William, Nancy and Mary. Robert Mc- Graw was born on the old homestead in 1838. He was married to Sarah Ann, daughter of Jacob Troxell, and lived in Fayette County ten years, after which he located in Howard County, Ind., where he lived six years, and then returned to Waterloo Township. He has had eight children, seven of whom are now living: Charley, Edwin, Alvah, Joseph, Jacob O. , John^ Robert E. William is deceased.

SAMUEL McKEE, farmer. Orange Township, was born in Brown County, Ohio, July 2, 1818. His parents, John and Anna (Piatt) McKee, were natives of Kentucky and Pennsylvania respectively, and of Scotch-Irish descent. John McKee was born in Kentucky, June 14, 1789, and his wife, Ann McKee, was born in Pennsylvania, October 28, 1781. They were married in Kentucky, February 14, 1809. In 1817 they moved from Kentucky, settling in Brown County, Ohio, but becoming dissatisfied they, with their family, consisting of five children, viz. : David, Mary A., Henry P., John and Samuel (our subject), moved to Indiana in 1821, settling in Rush County. After removing from Ohio, Robert and James were born, making seven children in all. They lived continuously on one farm for forty-three years. The mother died December 10, 1862, aged eighty- one years; the father died September 4, 1864, aged seventy-five years. Samuel McKee came to Rush County in 1821. There ho was married in 1840 to Charlotte Stewart, who bore him one child - Mary A. - and died in 1842. Our subject subsequently married Fanny, daughter of Joseph and Martha Puntenney, by whom he had three children, viz.: Joseph, Fanny S., and one that died in infancy. After his first marriage Mr. McKee settled in Vienna, now Glen wood, where he resided until 1858. In 1866 he removed to the farm where he has since resided. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.

DANIEL McKONN, farmer, Jackson Township, is a native of Scotland, born in Glasgow, March 19, 1840. His parents, Daniel and Mary (Donely) Mc- Konn, were also born in Scotland, and came to America in 1826, locating in Philadelphia, where they died. Our subject received a limited education, and after the death of his parents came to Indiana in 1870. He has followed agricultural pursuits all his life, and his farm consists of 160 acres on Section 18. He was married May 28, 1882, to Mrs. Emma Dobenhyer, a native of Harrison, Ohio, born December 29, 1851, and who had at the time of her marriage with our subject seven children: Lottie, Paul, Nellie, Charles, William, Harry and Pearl. To Mr. and Mrs. McKonn has been born one daughter - Bessie. Our subject is an industrious, quiet citizen, and a good neighbor, his religion being based upon the principle of doing unto others as he would they should do unto him.

ALFRED MANLOVE, farmer, Posey Township, was born on the old homestead in the year 1840, and is a son of Jesse Manlove, said to be the second white child born in Posey Township (April 3, 1815). Jesse was a son of William Manlove, a native of one of the Carolinas, who settled in this township in 1812, where he lived all his days. Five children were born to him: Jesse, Absalom, William, Cynthia and Phoebe. Mrs. Manlove, after her husband's death, married James McConkey, by whom she had three children: Eli, Thomas and Sophronia. Jesse Manlove was twice married. His second wife, Lana A., daughter of Boswell Colvin, was the mother of his children, eleven in number: F. M., Alfred, Levi, Jane, William A., Lydia A., John H., Absalom, Prudence E., Jesse and Sarah C. Jesse Manlove died March 20, 1880, his widow October 25, 1881. He was a selfmade man, making but 50 cents per day when he began life. He was a member of the Baptist Church. The subject of this sketch was married to Hettie R. Rea, who has borne him two children: Osman R. and Cora L. He is at present Trustee of Posey Township.

Township, is perhaps the oldest person of her sex now living; in the county, having been born in Huntingdon County, Penn., May 24, 1795. Her parents, Hugh and Margaret (Buchanan) Morrison, were natives of Ireland and Maryland respectively. They resided several years in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and came from the latter State to Brookville,Ind., about 1809, moving to this county about five years later, but returning to Brookville in about eighteen months thereafter. In 1820 Mr. Morrison died, and his widow then took up her residence with her daughter in this county, where she died in 1833. Mrs. Marshall spent the first twenty-one years of her life with her parents. She was married, March 27, 1817, to James F. Marshall, who was born in Washington County, Va., March 27, 1785. He came to this State in 1814, and located in this township, where ho resided until his death in 1852. He was always a farmer, very industrious, and did much to develop this then unbroken forest. He was a man of strong constitution, firm convictions, and an unswerving Democrat in politics. He first purchased 400 acres of land, and subsequently dealt quite extensively in real estate. After her marriage Mrs. Marshall moved at once to this locality, and about two years later to the farm on which she has resided up to the present time, a period of nearly sixty-five years. She is the mother of ten children, six of whom are now living, viz. : Kobert, Andrew, Esther, James D., William and Sarah J. The deceased are Sarah J., Isabel, Hugh and Joseph. The last-mentioned was a Captain in the Regular Army, and died at Fort Rice, Dak. T. , September 15, 1867. Mrs. Marshall is one of the few who are still left to see the seat of their early toil and trials teeming with the fruits of improved industry and civilization. The Indians, whom she was accustomed to see in large numbers, have gone to seek homes in the forests of the West, and their old hunting grounds are transformed into fields of waving grain. Mrs. Marshall is a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is well preserved in body and mind, and her memory will be ever kindly cherished by all who know her.

JAMES D. MARSHALL, Connersville Township, son of James F. and Margaret Marshall, was born in 1830, on the farm where he now resides. He here grew to manhood, and in 1876 was married to Frances Rohe, a native of Fayette County, and daughter of Andrew Rohe. She died childless in April, 1882. Mr. Marshall and his sister, Sarah J., are now taking care of their mother, who depends upon them for support, and Mr. Marshall has charge of the undivided estate of eighty-two acres, on which he conducts a general and very successful farming business.

GEORGE MARTIN, farmer, Connersville Township, is another of the substantial farmers of Fayette County who have carved homes from the hard rocks of circumstance. He was born in Franklin County, Ind. , in 1817, and is a son of George Martin, Sr., who came from Soilth Carolina in 1808. His mother, Mrs. Jane (^Smith) Martin, was a native of Old Virginia. Our subject grew to fourteen years of age in his native county. He then moved with his parents to this county, where they resided twenty-eight years, and then moved to Wabash County, where the mother died about 1867, the father in 1871. At the age of twenty-two Mr. Martin began operations on his own resources. He was married, in 1839, to Elizabeth Hamilton, who was born and reared in this county, daughter of George Hamilton, one of the first settlers of this locality. After his marriage he rented land one year and then purchased eighty acres of his father. About ten years later he sold out and moved to Wabash County, where he purchased 320 acres, which he sold six months afterward. In March, 1851, he piirchased his present farm of 168 acres, on which he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have six children living: Rebecca A. (now Mrs. Springer), Nancy J. (now Mrs. Scott), Francis M. , George M., Mary A. (now Mrs. Sharp) and Charles M. The deceased are: Oliver, Silas M. , Helen C. and Elizabeth. Mi-. Martin has always devoted his attention to farming and stock raising, and by industry and economy has obtained a handsome competency, although having lost heavily by securities for friends. He is a Republican of the old Whig persuasion, and is held in high esteem as a citizen.

GEORGE M. MARTIN, Connersville Township, one of the enterprising young farmers of this county, was born in Connersville Township, this county, March 4, 1853. He is a son of George Martin, whose sketch appears above, and with whom our subject spent his early days on the farm in this township, receiving his education in the district schools. After his twentieth year Mr. Martin began operations on the "Iron Highway ' ' as brakeman, and was subsequently promoted to conductor of a supply train, continuing in this occupation three years. He was married, October 5, 1877, to Ida M. Frybarger, who was born on the farm where they now reside July 12, 1856. Her parents were Martin and Mahala (Wilson) Frybarger, natives of Connersville and Franklin Counties respectively. Her father was born August 22, 1826, her mother December 10, 1827, and they were married May 9, 1849. They had three children : Wm. Watt, born September 6, 1851, died April 9, 1882; Eva G., born January 29, 1854, died June 10, 1875, and Ida M. Mr. Frybarger died May 20, 1860, and Mrs. Frybarger married H. L. Weth- erald, July 17, 1883. Mrs. Martin's father was a merchant, and did quite an extensive business, his father being a banker of considerable influence. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have two children: Mary Lelia and Eva Gracie, the former born July 22, 1878, the latter September 26, 1880. After his marriage Mr. Martin moved to the farm on which he resides, a part of which he purchased and a part inherited by Mrs. Martin. Here he has since been successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising. He is a progressive farmer and highly esteemed as a citizen.

HON. MINOR MEEKER (deceased), late of Harrison Township. This prominent pioneer settler and citizen of distinction was a native of Orange County, N. Y. , born July 5, 1 795, and at the age of two years was left in the world without parents. When ten years old he went to Seneca County, same State; in his eighteenth year he was drafted into the United States' service, and in the fall of 1813 shouldered his gun and marched to Niagara under the command of Col. Swift, an officer who had served in the Revolutionary war. Young Meeker was honorably discharged after three months' service, when he went to Steuben County, and there learned the tanning business, with Allen Boardman. After completing his trade he was for a period engaged as pilot on boats in the lumber trade between Elmira, N. Y., and Harrisburg, Penn., the distance being 150 miles, which he walked on return trips, and at one time made the journey in three days. In 1819, in company with Elder Minor Thomas and others, Mr. Meeker started for the West, going by way of Olean on the Allegany River, thence by flat-boat, to a point some five miles above Cincinnati, Ohio, where they remained until July, when they made their way to Fayette County, Ind., and here Mr. Meeker located permanently. Our subject acted as pilot on the voyage, which was of nine days' length. On his arrival in Connersville he engaged in the tanning business for a time for a Mr. Rees. January 15, 1820, he was married to Rachel, daughter of Elder Minor Thomas, and born in Tompkins County, N. Y., April 21, 1799. To this marriage were born in this county, Marcella and Chester C, the former October 28, 1823, the latter July 27, 1828. After his marriage Mr. Meeker for a time resided on the farm with his father-in-law; subsequently he purchased eighty acres of land on Will- .iams Creek, in Harrison Township, on which he reared a cabin home, and where he lived the rest of his days. He died May 10, 18G5; his widow died March 1, 1881. Besides being occupied as a farmer, Mr. Meeker operated a tan-yard on his place for a time, and with it conducted a boot and shoe business. For many years he was engaged extensively in the pork trade, in connection with several large firms operating in that line in Connersville. He was for a time one of the directors of the old Canal Company, and always took an active part in all the early public improvements of the county. He was elected to and served three terms in the State Legislature, and two terms in the Senate. He was never defeated for ofiice. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Williams Creek. Chester C, son of our subject, is an affable and courteous gentleman, one of the substantial citizens of the county. His first wife was Susan A. Budd, whom he man-ied in 1851; she died in 1852. In 1856 he next married Ann J. Johnson, and to this union have been born six children.

JAMES M. MILNER, farmer, Connersville Township, is a native of this county, still residing on the farm where he was born January 10, 1830. His parents, John and Nancy (Miranda) Milner, were married in 1806 and came to this locality when it was yet a wilderness, inhabited only by savages and wild beasts. There were eleven children in the family, all of whom grew to maturity, five now living: William; Jemima, wife of Matthew Harlan; Malinda, vpife of Achilles Backhouse; Nancy, wife of Samuel Backhouse, and James M., who is the youngest of the family. The father purchased 328 acres of land, and died on the farm now owned by his son James M , March 22, 1856; his widow survived till February 6, 1873. James M. Milner resided here with his parents till twenty-one years of age. He was married April 14, 1850, to Melissa A. Stoops, daughter of Robert Stoops, of Franklin County, and six children were born to this union: Martha, Nancy, George, Mary, Charles and Walter. Martha and Mary are deceased. The mother also passed away August 8, 1882. After his marriage Mr. Milner continued his operations on the farm of which his father gave him a deed of sixty acres, and to which, still later, he added his mother's interest. He now has 114 acres of valuable land. He has been generally successful, but has met with some reverses. Our subject is a Democrat and strong in the faith of his party. Death has broken the family band, and this has forever saddened what would otherwise be a happy family.

JOSEPH MINOR, farmer, Connersville Township, is a native of Connersville Township, this county, born on the farm where he now resides, July 29, 1821, son of Joseph Minor, a native of Pennsylvania, and Rebecca (Smith) Minor, a native of Kentucky. His parents moved to Mr. Minor's present farm as early as 1812, and the family has since been one of the thriftiest in this county. There were seven children, six of whom are now living: Alexander, Joseph Noah, Samuel, Frank J. and Rebecca. A daughter, Ann, is deceased. The father died in April, 1858; the mother on Christmas Day, 1875. Our subject resided on the farm with his parents till their death, when he inherited the homestead of 160 acres and on this farm he has since been engaged in dealing in and raising stock, and in general agriculture. He has done considerable shipping and has always been alive to every interest for the general development of his farm as well as the county's resources. About 1875-77 he became a member of the firm of Smith, Minor & McCormick, and assisted in establishing a fertilizing factory, purchasing the interest of the other members later, and assuming full control, which he yet retains. In 1880, in company with Samuel Doll, of Centreville, Mr. Minor erected a large ice house on the west fork of the Whitewater River, and has since given some attention to the ice business. He was married in 1861 to Sarah Jackman, a native of Adams County, Ohio, and daughter of Hiram Jackman. Mr. and Mrs. Minor are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are highly esteemed as citizens and neighbors.

ANDREW MOFFITT, farmer, Fairview Township, was born in Cumberland County, Penn., September 15, 1809. His parents, natives of Ireland, immigrated to the United States previous to the Revolutionary war, settling in Cumberland County, Penn., where the father died. The mother subsequently moved, with her family, to Ohio, and in 1822 came to Fayette County, Ind., settling on the farm where our subject now lives, and where she remained until her death. Her family was as follows: Thomas, Robert, Jane, John, Margaret, William and Andrew. Our subject, who is next to the youngest in the family, left Pennsylvania in 1821, and came to Ohio on foot; shortly afterward he walked through to this county, reaching here in May, 1822. He worked at different occupations, and when about nineteen years of age was employed by one of his neighbors at 25 cents per day, until he had $6.50 in cash. He then walked to Cincinnati (in company with John Scott and Sam McCory), where he took a steam- boat to Maysville, Ky., and there hired oat on a keel-boat belonging to Armstrong, Grant & Co., at 50 cents per day, working for them about nine months and saving $100 of his wages. He then came home and entered eighty acres of land in Fairview Township, at 11.25 per acre. The following spring Mr. Moffitt went to Charleston, Va. , and worked six summers in the salt works, between the Kanawha Licks and the mouth of the Cumberland River. He then returned home, and March 30, 1830, married Miss Athaliah, eldest daughter of John and Nancy Rees, and who was born in Greene County, Penn., June 28, 1816. To this union were born ten children: John R. , Nancy J., Amanda, Alvira, Hiram, Lovica, Alice, Sardena, Greenberry and one that died in infancy. Mr. Moffitt, after marriage, rented a farm, raised one crop and in that fall moved to Connersville, Ind., and engaged in the manufacture of linseed oil for about six months. He subsequently moved on a farm where he resided over a year; then bought eighty acres of land from John Rees, where he resided about two years; then purchased and moved on the farm where he now lives. He lost his wife by death February 20, 1879. Mr. Mofiitt has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly forty years; has been identified with the interests of the county, filling a number of its minor oflSces. Though he himself received but a limited education, he has ever been interested in educational matters. He, like most of the hardy yeomen of the Western country, began life a poor boy, but by hard work and economy he has accumulated considerable estate, and is a respected citizen. He cast his first vote for Adams and voted with the Whig party until its dissolution, and since with the Republicans.

JOHN R. MOFFITT, farmer, Fairview Township, was born in Fayette County, Ind. , August 4, 1836, the eldest of ten children born to Andrew and Athaliah (Rees) Moffitt, whose sketch appears above. Our subject attended Fairview Academy, Rush County, Ind., where he acquired a thorough education, and afterward engaged in teaching school for some time. He was married at Aberdeen, Brown Co., Ohio, May 28, 1860, to Minerva, daughter of Hiram and Harriet (Wallace) Banister, and born in this county March 17, 1843. To this union were born the followingnamed children: Alva P., Le Roy D., Hiram C. and Richard G. After marriage Mr. Moffitt settled on the farm where he has since resided.

WILLIAM A. MONTGOMERY (deceased), late of Waterloo Township, was born in Connersville Township, this county, August 10, 1833, and is a son of William and Rebecca Montgomery. He enlisted in 1861 in the Twenty-first Indiana Battery, and died at Lexington, Ky., in January, 1862. He was married to Huldah, daughter of Lewis Monger, September 5, 1852, and to this union four children were born, two now living: James R. and Frank. William C. and Lewis are deceased. Lewis Monger, father of Mrs. Montgomery, was born in Virgiaia, in 1803, a son of George and Frances Monger, of Virginia, who settled here in 1833. They had nine children: Lewis, Mary (wife of Jonas Fiant) and David, now living; and John, Daniel, Adam, Margaret, Elizabeth and Ann, deceased. Mr. Monger died in 1845, his wife in 1839. Lewis Monger married Mary A. Reeder, and in 1827 they settled in Waterloo Township. Both have been members of the Christian Church fifty- six years. They have had eleven children, nine of whom are now living: George, L. K.,

ANSON MOOR, farmer, Orange Township, was born in Franklin County, Ind., August 23, 1818; son of Artemus and Jane (More) Moor, natives of New York and Pennsylvania respectively. They were married in Franklin County, Ind., and in 1823 moved to Rush County, settling near Rushville, where she died. They had a family of four children: Anson, Chester, Mary J. and Artemus. Artemus Moor subsequently went to Boone County, Ind., and lived with his daughter until his death. Our subject was married in Fayette County, Ind., March 12, 1840, to Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth McNiel, latter born in Fayette County, Ind., November 2, 1821. After their marriage they settled in Rush County, Ind., and in 1852 moved to this county, and settled on the farm where he now lives. Mr. Moor owns at present a fine farm of 210 acres, which he has greatly improved. He lost his wife by death, October 8, 1868, and was again married in this county, October 14, 1869, to Mrs. Lucinda Wright, widow of William Wright. He had born to him six children: Elizabeth J. (deceased), Chester E., Samantha F. (deceased), Israel C. (deceased), and Harvey W., by first wife, and Bertha by second wife. Mr. Moor was elected Township Trustee in 1878, which office he held four years.

C. E. MOOR, druggist, Orange Township, was born in Rush County, Ind., October 26, 1843. He is next to the eldest of five children born to Anson and Mary Ann (McNiel) Moor, whose sketch appears above. He was married in Fayette County, January 28, 1868, to Mary F., daughter of Spelford and Mary (Mason) Mount, born in Fayette County, Ind., February 2, 1850, and to this union was born one child - Luella. Mrs. Moor died May 15, 1877. After marriage Mr. Moor settled in Orange Township, and engaged in farming until 1877, when he moved to Fayetteville, and began the business in which he has since been engaged. He is an upright young man and does a good business. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

DANIEL W. MOORE, farmer and stock-dealer, Jackson Township, was born in Jackson Township, this county, January 23, 1840, son of Anderson and Isabelle (Gordon) Moore, natives of Indiana, the former born in Fayette County, November 20, 1816; the latter born in Franklin County, March 9, 1820, died November 9, 1859. They were members of the Methodist Church. Daniel W. was married, March 14, 1863, to Miss Caroline Ross, who was born October 18, 1839, and died September 29, 1865. He was married on second occasion, September 20, 1866, to

Miss Caroline Beckett, who was born December 7, 1844, and to them have been born five children: Nora B. , Joseph, Emma, Lafayette and Alice. Mr. Moore resides on Section 22, and possesses 332 acres of choice land. He was Township Trustee from 1878 to 1882; also served as Road Supervisor for years. He is a member of Fayette County Protection Society, and is a F. &. A. M. He and his estimable wife are adherents of the Methodist Episcopal Church.