Fayette County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1885 (part 5 of 7)

EDMUND K. MUNGER (deceased) was born in Rutland County, Vt., September 13. 1790; is the third child of Gen. Edmund and Eunice (Kellogg) Munger, who were born in Connecticut, the former September 30, 1763, and the latter August 13, 1767. They were married December 5, 1785, and located at Washington, Conn., where they resided but a few years; went thence to Rutland County, Vt., where they remained until in the spring of 1798, when they came to Belpre, Washington County, Ohio. He purchased a tract of land in Montgomery County, and in the spring of 1799 he descended the Ohio River in a flat-boat, landing at Cincinnati, and thence went to his land in Montgomery County, reaching their final destination in May, and at once proceeded to the work of clearing away the forest. His first house consisted of some bark placed over them by the side of a big log, where they lived until he, with the aid of a few others, erected a little log hut, which in those days was thought to be a very fine house. He was a hard-working, energetic man, and became wealthy. Gen. Munger was of Puritan extraction. He being one of the first settlers of the county, well understood the disadvantages and inconveniences of pioneer life. Gen. Munger and his wife were devoted and exemplary members of the Presbyterian Church. He took an active and prominent part in matters of religion and in all the public interests of the community in which he lived. He was for a time a member of the State Legislature. He was commissioned a Brigadier-General during the war of 1812-14, having raised a command, which he disciplined, and was afterward superceded by Gen. Hull, much to the disgust of the troops, who were afterward surrendered to the British at Detroit. Gen. Munger resided on his farm in Montgomery County until his death, which occurred April 14, 1850. He was then a stout man for his advanced age, and would probably have lasted several years longer had not his death been hastened by a fall from a ladder in his barn. His widow survived him a number of years, and died January 8, 1868, at the remarkable age of one hundred years and nearly five months. Twelve children were born to them, three now living: Reuben, Festus E. and Isaac N. The deceased were named: War- ren, Truman, Edmund K., Minerva, Elisur, Festus, Eunice, Sarah and Milton. Warren, the eldest, was born February 28, 1787, at Washington, Conn. He resided with his parents until 1811, when he re turned to his native State, where, at Litchfield, he attended law school. After graduating at the law school he returned to Ohio and began the practice of the law, and subsequently became Prosecuting Attorney for Miami County. This, with the office of Recorder for Montgomery County from 1813 to 1831, was the measure of his official appointment of a public character. In 1840 he quit the law practice and removed to his farm, where he died in 1877. He was twice married. His first wife died, leaving one child, named Louisa. He was married the second time, November 22, 1821, to Elizabeth Shoup, who bore him six children, named - Elizabeth, Sophia, Alice, Edmund G., Warren and Hattie. Warren Hunger, Jr., is at this time in the practice of law at Dayton, Ohio. Alice Munger was married to W. F. Gebhart, who at one time was proprietor of the foundry and a large stove and tinware house in Connersville, Fayette Co., Ind. Mr. Gebhart went from Connersville to Dayton, Ohio, where he died a few years since, and where his widow now resides. Truman, the second child of Edmund and Eunice (Kellogg) Munger, was born January 19, 1789. He lived with his parents until he attained his majority, when he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Catharine (Byron) Cole. He first settled in Montgomery County, Ohio. In 1821, at Brookville, Ind., he purchased a tract of land in Section 19, in Posey Township, and immediately settled upon it. Here he resided until about 1840, when "he sold his farm to Temple Beeson, who immediately came to it. Mr. Munger went thence to the Wilson Jones farm, in Wayne County, where he resided but a short time, when he went thence to his farm near Petersburg, Menard County, 111., where he lived until he became too old and feeble to attend to the duties of the farm; then he sold out and removed to Mason County, 111., upon a farm belonging to his son-inlaw, William Legg, who married his only child and daughter, Malinda. His wife died August 20, 1863, in the seventy-first year of her age, after which he resided with his daughter until 1866, when he was married the second time, to Alma Maltbee, of Miami County, Ohio, after which he went to Prairie City 111., where he died May 18, ]876, in the eighty-eighth year of hie age. Mr. Munger and his first wife were devoted members of the Christian Church, and their upright deportment commanded the confidence and esteem of all. Minerva, the fourth child of Edmund and Eunice (Kellogg) Munger, was born in Vermont, November 5, 1792, and died April 26, 1874. She married ex- Judge Amos Irvin, and they located upon a farm near Centreville, Ohio, where they reared a family of seven children, named - Edmund M. , William, Warren, Isaac N., Clarissa, Rachel and Perry W. Ex Judge Irvin died at Piqua, Ohio. Reuben Munger was born in Vermont, October 30, 1794. He was married to Laura Harris, of Ohio, who bore him several children. One son (John) died of consumption at New Orleans, La., while on a tour for the benefit of his health. One son, Edmund H, was for several years Judge of the Circuit Court for the District in which Lebanon, Ohio, is situated. He is now located at Xenia, Ohio, and is one of the most prominent lawyers at the bar. Reuben, by his assiduity, perseverance and frugality, connected with the business of carpentering and farming, has become very wealthy. His wife died a few years ago, since which time he has lived with his son at Xenia, Ohio. Elisur and Festus, the sixth and seventh children of Gen. Edmund and Eunice (Kellogg) Munger, died in infancy. Eunice, their eighth child, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, February 10, 1801; was married to W'illiam McCann, of Ohio, who, in 1820, at Brookville, Ind., purchased a tract of land in Section 18, Posey Township, Fayette County, and immediately settled upon it. He for a time, in connection with the industry of his farm, was engaged in the business of making brick. About the year 1825 he sold his farm to Elihu Kellogg, who immediately settled upon it. Mr. McCann went thence to Rush County, and settled upon thy farm upon which Horace Elwell now resides, located east of Raleigh, in said county. His wife died in 1841. He married a second wife and removed to Iowa, near Iowa City, where he died soon after. Elihu Kellogg resided upon his farm in Posey Township until he died. He was a brother of Gen. Hunger's wife. Sarah, the ninth child of Gen. Edmund and Eunice (Kellogg) Munger, was born March 15, 1803, and died September 12, 1883. She was married to Elim Irvin, of Ohio, who was born November 17, 1801, and died October 1, 1841. They first settled in Indiana upon a tract of land in Rush County. The south half of the town of Raleigh has since been laid out and built upon the farm where they lived and died. Elim is a brother to ex-Judge Amos Irvin. Festus E., being the tenth child of Gen. Edmund and Eunice (Kellogg) Munger, was born April 11, 1805. He was married to Sarah Harris, who bore him six children. They settled near Dayton, Ohio. Their children were named Harris, Felix, Timothy, Lyman, Alvin and Laura. Three of the boys, Timothy, Lyman and Alvin, went into the Union Army at the commencement of the late civil war in 1861. One of them had an inside view of Libby. One survived seventeen months in Ander- sonville and other Rebel prisons. Mr. Munger's wife died several years ago. He is at this time residing in Dayton, Ohio, with a second wife. Milton, the eleventh child, was born October 5, 1807, and was married to Miss Malinda Maltbee, of Ohio. He at one time lived upon a farm near Greenville; went thence to a farm in Miami County; thence to Piqua, Ohio, where he died in 1874, and where his widow now resides. They reared a small family of children. One son - William - enlisted in the Unioi} Army at the beginning of the late war, went out to battle but never returned. His parents could never learn what became of him, which to them was a sad and sorrowful trial. Isaac N., the twelfth child of Gen. Ed mund and Eunice (Kellogg) Munger, was born August 12, 1812; was married to Elizabeth Bellville, of Ohio, December 8, 1834, who bore him several children. Mr. Munger is a very affable, kind and exemplary, urbane gentloman of high culture. His vocation has been on the farm mainly, but at times he has taught vocal music. He has retired to Piqua, Ohio. Ed. mund K. Munger, the subject of our sketch, moved with his parents from Vermont to Ohio when a small boy. He lived at his parental home until his marriage, which occurred December 17, 1812, with Miss Mary, daughter of Samuel and Catharine (Bryon) Cole, who was born in Virginia October 15, 1794, and came with her parents to Montgomery County, Ohio, at an early date. After Mr. Munger's marriage he settled in Montgomery County. He went into the war that followed, receiving a brevet appointment, but his services not being required he was honorably discharged. At Brookville, ia the spring of 1821, he bought 200 acres of land in Section 19, Posey Township, Fayette Co., Ind., and in October of the same year he settled upon it, with no timber amiss except that which had been cut for the purpose of erecting his cabin. In 1838 he built a brick dwelling near by his cabin in which he lived until his death, which occurred June 10, 1872. His wife died September 9, 1853. They had twelve children, seven of whom are now living: Norman, Margaret, Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary, Lazarus and Edmund. The deceased are - Eunice, Truman, Martha, Louisa and one unnamed. Politically Mr. Munger was a Whig and a Republican from 1850. Temperate in his habits, moral, a respector of religion, but never a professor' kind and unassuming in manner, he had the love and confidence of all. Mrs. Munger was a devoted member of the Baptist Chitrch, and an exemplary Christian. Eunice, daughter of Edmund K. and Mary (Cole) Munger, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, February 24, 1814. She came to Posey Township with her parents when a little past seven years of age. She was a member of the Baptist Church since

1832, and was unmarried; died February 5, 1884. Norman Munger was born August 27, 1815. He came to the township with his parents in 1821, and lived with them until his marriage, which occurred March 11, 1847, with Ann T., daughter of Harley Benson, of Rush County, Ind., after which he settled upon the old William McCann farm, near Raleigh, in Rush County; went thence to the John McCarty farm in Harrison Township, Fayette County; thence to Wayne County, Ind., where he now resides upon the Harrison Shortridge farm, a part of which he owns. Norman is not a professor of religion, but his wife is a devoted member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Munger has been an invalid for four or five years. They had two children: Martha A., who died in infancy, and Mary Jane, who is married to George Kelsey, and with whom she lives in the home of her parents. Mr. Munger was a Whig prior to 1856, since which time he has been a Republican. Margaret, the third child of Edmund K. and Mary (Cole) Munger, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, June 12, 1817. She came to Posey Township with her parents, and lived with them until February 4, 1841, when she was united in marriage with William Manlove, who was born in this county January 19, 1815, and was the first white child born in Posey Township (see sketch of George and Iilary (Caldwell) Manlove). They settled in Posey Township where they remained permanently. He died January 24, 1883. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Manlove were: Oliver, George E., John L., Emery and Mary L. Oliver died July 29, 1882, leaving a widow, two little daughters and an infant son. Mrs. Manlove joined the Baptist Church in 1832, and has since adhered to the same faith. She owns 280 acres of good land finely situated. Mr. Manlove was a respector but not a professor of religion. He owned, previous to his death, 800 acres of land. Truman, the fourth child of Edmund K. and Mary (Cole) Munger, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, December 14, 1818. He lived at his parental home until he was married, which occurred May 20, 1847, to Catharine L., daughter of John and Mahala Hood of Rush County, Ind. He settled in Henry County near Lewisville, sold his farm and went thence to Rush County, Ind., where he remained until his decease, which occurred January 17, 1857. He was a good farmer and an active, energetic business man, a good and kind neighbor, and was much esteemed by all. Elizabeth, fifth child and daughter of Edmund K. and Mary (Cole) Munger, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, May 4, 1821, and was married July 25, 1847, to Samuel S. Ewing, of Ohio. They settled in Wayne County, but ere long came to Posey I Township. Mr. Ewing being a carpenter, constructed many substantial frame buildings while in the township. They went from this township to Madison County, thence to Wabash County, Ind. , where they live upon a farm of 160 acres of good land. Mr. Ewing held the office of County Surveyor of Wabash for a number of years. Mrs. Ewing is a member of the Christian Church, and was at one time considered an excellent vocalist. Samuel Munger was born March 6, 1824, and lived with his parents until he was of lawful age, after which he worked a part of the time as an employee of his brother-in-law, S. S. Ewing, at the carpentering business. He was married September 29, 1858, to Susan Case, who was born in Luzerne County, Penn., after which he settled in Mason County, 111., near Natrona, where they now live on a farm of 166 acres of good land. They had seven children, named Oella C, Edmund E. , Ida M., Francis C. and Florence. Deceased are - Lazarus W. and one unnamed Mr. Munger and his wife are devoted and exemplary members of the Christian Church, and take an active part in matters of religion and the Sunday-school interest. Martha Munger was born April 6, 1827, and lived at the old parental home until March 16, 1865, when she was united in marriage with M. B. Vandegrift, after which they located in Wabash County, Ind., where she remained until her death, which occurred March 6, 1880. She left three children: Edmund, Emma and Homer. Mary Munger was born April 30, 1829, and was married March 22, 1866, to William T. Hensley, who at that time was a resident of Fayette County, and who at one time held the office of County Commissioner. They first located in Connersville, this county, but subsequently removed to Madison County, Ind., near Pendleton, where they now reside. They have three children: Charley, Lula A. and Willie. Lazarus Munger was born September 11, 1831, and was married September 10, 1866, to Savannah, daughter of Linville and Elizabeth M. (Loder) Ferguson. The former is a native of North Carolina, and the latter of this county. Savannah was born February 8, 1843. She resided at her parental home until she was married, having in the interim received a common school and academical education. Three chi Idren have been born to their union: Lorena M., Warren H. and Helen E. Mr. Munger owns a farm of 281 acres of the best land in the township, under a high state of cultivation. He has not sought for positions in offices of public trust, but assessed the township in 1861 and 1862, and has represented his party a plurality of times as a delegate to county, district and State conventions. He is a Republican in politics. He and his brother, E., have for many years been engaged in the business of breeding fine stock in connection with farming, under the firm name of L. & E. Munger, their herds consisting of Shorthorn cattle and Poland- China hogs. Edmund Munger was born September 24, 1833, and has' resided in the township since the date of his birth. He is a pronounced expert as a judge of fine stock. He is a Republican in politics, and is unmarried. Louisa Munger was borii May 31, 1836, and died June 1, 1843. She was a bright little gem of exceeding fair promise.

JESSE MURPHY, Fairview Township, of the fii'm of Murphy & Gavin, dealers in dry goods and notions, groceries, hardware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, and grain, Glenwood, Ind., was born in this county, November 13, 1836, son of Jesse and Charlotte (Woodruff) Murphy. Jesse Murphy, Sr., was a son of James Murphy, a native of Kentucky, who was born in 1783, and in 1803 emigrated to Butler County, Ohio, where he was married to Eunice Seward, a native of Ohio, born in 1784. They resided in Butler County, Ohio, until 1836, at which time they moved to Rush County, Ind., and there remained until their death ; Mr. Murphy dying in 1852, much respected by all who knew him. His widow died in 1881. James Murphy was a soldier in the war of 181 2, and was wounded at the battle of Fort Wayne. He was the father of eight children: Jesse, our subject's father, Jane, Maria, Abigail, Mary, Peter, Jackson and Julia. Our subject's father was born in Butler County, Ohio, August 6, 1804, and was there married, July 20, 1826, to Charlotte Woodi-uff, who was born in Sussex County, N. J., July 9, 1806, a daughter of Calvin and Mary (Mills) Woodruff. They remained in Butler County, Ohio, until 1832, nt which time they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and about one year later returned to Butler County, coming from thence, in 1835, to this county, and, in 1858 moved to Rush County, where they at present reside. Their children were: John, James, Margaret, Samuel and Jesse, our subject, the youngest and the only one of these children now living. He was married in Rush County, Ind., February 24, 1861, to Elizabeth Siders, a native of Virginia, born January 17, 1838. Five children have been born to them: Margaret F., Luella, Frank Y., Charlotte and William A. Mr. Murphy is one of the most energetic and wide-awake business men of Glenwood.

JACOB MYER, farmer and stock-dealer, Jackson Township, is a native of Jackson Township, this county, born September 6, 1844. His parents, Jacob Myer, born in Bedford County, Penn., November 18, 1805, and Sarah (Landis) Myer, born in Botetourt County, Va., May 1, 1805, were married March 15, 1829. The mother came to Indiana in 1811, locating first in Union County, but subsequently moving to Fayette County in 1840. They were members of the German Baptist Church. The father died March 16, 1883. He was highly respected by his neighbors and acquaintances, and always supported every good work. Our subject received a common school education. He was married November 28, 1872, to Miss Marietta Newland, a native of Jennings Township, this county, born July 19, 1849, and to this union one child - Eddie C - was born January 27, 1875. Mr. Myer lives on the farm of 278 acres on Section 27, where his father died and which is now owned by the heirs. He is a member of Fayette County Protection Society; is an industrious citizen, and is endeavoring to emulate the good name of his kind and affectionate father.

WILLIAM H. MYER, farmer, Jackson Township, was born June 11, 1847, in Jackson Township, this county; son of Jacob and Sarah (Landis) Myer, natives of Pennsylvania, the former born November 18, 1805, and the latter May 1, 1805. They were married March 15, 1829; came to this county in 1840, where Mr. Myer farmed until his death, which occurred March 16, 1883. They were members of the German Baptist Church. William H., the subject of this sketch, was married October 12, 1871, to Miss Mary A. Harrell. This union has been blessed with five children: Freddie; Elisha; Sarah, born January 7, 1878, died September 24, same year; Myrtie and Orris. Mr. Myer is a member of Ireland Grange, and Fayette County Protection Association.

RICHARD NASH, farmer, Fairview Township, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., December 30, 1798, son of Richard and Jane (Barr) Nash, natives of Delaware and Ireland, respectively. Richard Nash, Sr., was born in the State of Delaware in 1754, and at the time of the Revolutionary war was engaged in carrying wheat, flour and wood to Philadelphia from different points. He was taken prisoner at Delaware Bay, and carried to the island of Bermuda, where he was kept for some time and afterward reprieved and brought back to Philadelphia as a guide. After the close of the war he came to Pittsburgh, wliere he and Jane Barr were united in marriage. 'She was a native of Ireland, born in 1762. After their marriage they settled in Westmoreland County, Penn., where they remained until 1804, and then moved to Mason County, Ky., and in 1810 to Adams County, Ohio, and thence, in 1831, came to this county, where they remained until their death. He died in July, 1837; his widow survived him two months. Their children were as follows: James, Samuel, Jane, Susan, Sarah and Richard, our subject (the only one of the family now living). He, for a number of years, in his younger days, was engaged in running keel and flat boats on the Ohio, Kentucky and other rivers. He was married in Adams County, Ohio, in 1821, to Mary, daughter of Robert and Isabelle (Russell) Hastings, natives of Ireland. Shortly after his marriage.

and, in the same year, he moved to Fayette County, Ind., entering and settling on the farm where he now lives, and has resided on principally since. He lost his wife by death, August 27, 1827, and in the next year he returned to Ohio, and resumed his old trade as riverman. In 1832 he was making a trip up the Ohio sixty-five miles above Maysville to the salt works, when the boat was wrecked in a storm and about half the crew lost, among whom was the Captain, John Sullivan. Shortly after this disaster he quit the business and returned to this county. He was again married, on this second occasion to Margaret Mofiitt, a native of Cumberland County, Penn., born in 1806. After this marriage he settled on his old farm again, where he has since resided. Mr. Nash has had born to him nine children: Robert and Matthew (by his first wife) and Jane, William G., Sarah, Isaac T., Eliza, John S. and Oliver L. (by his last wife). Mr. Nash is a most excellent pioneer citizen and is well respected by all who know him. He held the office of Justice of the Peace for several years.

JOHN NEWLAND, farmer, Jennings Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, March 12, 1819, and is a son of James Newland, who was born December 29, 1782, in Washington County, Penn. He was left an orphan. In 1794 he settled in Bracken County, Ky., and subsequently in Lexington, same State, where he learned cabinet-making, a trade he has followed through life. While living in Lexington he enlisted for service in the war of 1812, and was assigned to Capt. Robert Smith's troop, of the First Regiment of Kentucky, which served in Gen. Harrison's command on the Indiana frontier. He was married, January 18, 1814, in Bracken County, Ky., to Hannah Huff, of Kentucky birth, and whose parents, John and Martha Huff, were natives of Pennsylvania. They subsequently settled in Union County, Ind., where they died. This gentleman belongs to the celebrated Harrod family of Kentucky, and is a nephew of Williarn Harrod. a Scotchman, who was a noted scout and frontiersman, and who met with a mysterious death. In 1814 James Newland, John Huff, Adam and Jesse Pigman came to what is now Jennings Township, in which the firstnamed entered 320 acres of land; the three others 166 acres each. Mr. Newland then returned to Kentucky and in 1818 came with his family and located permanently on his land here. He was a prosperous and observing gentleman, sagacious and intelligent. He was one . of the Trustees of the County Library and a Mason of good standing, having joined the fraternity in the early history of the order in the West, at Cincinnati, Ohio Five children were born to him, viz. : Mary Ann, Martha, John, Matilda, Maria, the two eldest and youngest deceased. Mr. Newland died January 16, 1849; his widow July 29, 1849, aged fifty- seven years, ten months, and eleven days. The subject of this sketch and his sister are the only representatives of his father's family in the county. He obtained a practical education in the common schools, which enabled him to teach the first school in Alquina. He was married, April 20, 1843, to Maria, daughter of William and Kachel Edwards. To them have been born seven children, six now living: William E., Mary E., Lewis E., Hattie, Charles, James E. and Ed. He is a member of Warren Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., also of Whitewater Encampment, No. 139, L O. O. F.,of Connersville. His farm comprises 425 acres of good land. Mr. New! and formerly voted with the Whigs, but recently has supported the Republican party on every question at issue. He has been successful in life, having accumulated the bulk of his large property by his own exertions. He is a gentleman well posted on the affairs of the day, and physically is well preserved for his age.

DAVID NOLL, farmer, Waterloo Township, was bom in Lebanon County, Penn., in 1837; son of John and Mary (Boderf) Noll, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in this township in 1859, living on rented land; former died in 1868 aged seventy years, and his widow is now living at the age of eighty years. John Noll was a member of the Lutheran Church; Mrs Noll holds membership with the Presbyterians. They had ten children: John, Mary, Henry, Isaac, William, Catherine, Joseph, David, Eli, and one that died unnamed. The subject of this sketch settled in this township in 1856. He was married, August 17, 1865, to Rebecca Simmons. Daniel Simmons, father of Mrs. Noll, was born in Lebanon County, Penn, in 1809, and was there married to Mary Basore. In 1835 they settled on the farm where David Noll now lives. He was successful and accumulated a nice property. He was a hard-working, industrious and respected citizen. He and his wife held membership in the Lutheran Church and were consistent Christian people. They had three children, only one now living - Rebecca, now Mrs. Noll. Mr. Simmons died in 1855. Mrs. Simmons was born in 1809 and died in 1877. John and Catherine Basore, parents of Mrs. Daniel Simmons, were natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in this township about 1830, where they lived and died. John was a successful farmer. They had six children: Daniel, John, Catherine, Mary, Rebecca and Mary N. Mr. Basore died in 1856, aged upward of sixty years. His widow died in 1869, aged seventy-one years. Both were members of the Lutheran Church. Our subject is owner of ninety-six acres of good land.

"House of Ochiltree," of Scotland. In March, 1564, John Knox, the great Scottish reformer, married the daughter of Lord Ochiltree, one of the ancestors of this family. The progenitors of the family emigrated some time in the seventeenth century to escape, it is said, the Protestant persecutions, and located in Virginia. From the latter State the five brothers of the family (of whom our subject's father was one) moved to different points and established families of their own, except David, who still resides in Virginia. Henry is a resident of Iowa; Thomas of Missouri. James, the father of our subject, moved with his family to Ohio in 1824 or 1825, and to this State in 1840, locating in Henry County, where he died in 1841; the fifth cannot be located. Our subject's father was born and reared to maturity in Rockbridge County, Va., and his mother, Catharine Paxton, grew to womanhood in the same county. There were nine children in the family, and these, one by one, set up for themselves. Oar subject's father was a millwright by trade, but had been chiefly engaged in farming. In 1848 the mother and children moved to Glenwood, Rush County, and in 1869 took up their abode in this county. James M., our subject, was born in Preble County, Ohio, in 1836. For several years he worked by the month, and provided for his mother till her death in 1855. In 1860 he married Jane McCrory, who was born in this county in 1843, a daughter of Robert and Celina (Sexton) McCrory. Her parents settled on what is now Mr. Ochiltree's farm in 1821, and on the evening of their arrival made their beds on the ground in the open air lor want of shelter, first being compelled to remove quite a heavy coating of snow. After his marriage Mr. Ochiltree rented land for a few years and then purchased 124 acres, sioce adding 106 more. His farm is provided with an excellent stone quarry which he is operating quite extensively and successfully. In politics he is a stanch Republican, voting with that party on all questions of national interest. He has seven children living: William, Thaddeus, Robert, Calvin, James, Celina C. and Jennie. An infant daughter, China, is deceased.

MRS. LURANAH OSBORN, Jennings Township, is the eldest and the only survivor of twelve children born to Adam and Mary (Eli) Pigman, early pioneers of what are now Union and Fayette Counties, Ind., and whose lives, early struggles and privations are fully detailed in the history proper of Jennings Township in this work, to which the reader is referred. Our subject was born in Jennings Township, this county and State, September 4, 1816. She was married April 14, 1853, to Benjamin Osborn. After marriage she and her husband moved to Union County, this State, locating on the farm upon which Mrs,

Osborn now resides. Mr. Osborn was a native of Kentucky, born August 20, 1809, a son of Thomas and Mary (Johnson) Osborn, the former of whom was a native of South Carolina. From thence he settled in Kentucky; later removed to Indiana and located in Franklin County, where both he and his wife died, having lived in the faith of the Old School Baptist Church. The husband of our subject was a respected citizen, highly esteemed by his neighbors and the community at large. His death occurred June 5, 1884, after having been an invalid for seven years.

MARION OVERHISER, proprietor of saw mill, Fairview Township, was born in Hancock County, Ind., July 21, 1843. His parents, George and Elizabeth (Storms) Overhiser, were natives of New York State and of German descent, the former born in Steuben County in 1804, the latter in 1807. They were married in Steuben County, N. Y., where they remained some time; from there they came to this county and subsequently moved to Hancock County, Ind., and later to Blackford County, Ind., where Mrs. Overhiser died in 1860. Mr. Overhiser survived her two years. Their children were: Belinda, John P., Mary, Elvira, Martha, Henry S., Lonson, Ann H., Charles, William B., Sarah E., Keturah and Marion. In February, 1862, our subject enlisted in the Seventeenth Indiana Battery, and served until March 31, 1864, when he was discharged. In April of the same year he re-enlisted and served as a veteran in the same compan'y until the termination of the war, participating in all the battles in which his regiment engaged; he was discharged July 8, 1865. He then went to Blackford County, Ind., and in 1866 to Raleigh, Rush County, same State, where he worked at the carpenter's trade. He was married in Rush County, February 22, 1875, to Sarah M. , daughter of Jacob and Magdalena Duttweiler, born at Cincinnati, Ohio, June 1, 1853. Two children were the result of this union: Howard B. and Lolie M. After marriage Mr. Overhiser settled where he has since resided. In 1879 he began his present occupation, in which he has since engaged. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a F. & A. M.

CYNTHIA A. PARRISH, widow of Ezekiel Parrish, Fairview Township, was born in Campbell County, Ky., September 8, 1818, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Tibbets) Murray, natives of Maine, where they were married, and from whence they moved to Campbell County, Ky., where Mr. Muiray died in 1822. In 1828 his widow, with her family, moved to Rush County, Ind., where she was married to a Mr. Parrish (the father of our subject's husband), and moved with him to Fayette County, Ind., where she died in 1868; he died in 1859. Mrs. Parrish was mother of seven children by her first husband, viz. ;

Thomas, Selvina, George, Benjamin, Samuel, Susan and Cynthia A. Our subject was married, in this county, January 18, 1835, to Ezekiel Parrish, born in Ohio, November 22, 1818, and to this union were born - Elizabeth and John T. (latter deceased). After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Parrish settled on the farm where he died November 29, 1882, and his widow now lives. Mr. Parrish was a good man, a member of the Christian Church.

WILLIS PEARCE, farmer, Columbia Township, is an energetic and wide-awake farmer and stockdealer of Fayette County. IJe was born in Schuyler County, N. Y., October 22, 1843, son of James and Catherine (Brown) Pearce, also natives of New York, the former born in Schuyler County, April 25, 1800, and the latter in Tompkins County, December 1, 1807. They were married in Schuyler County, August 19, 1830, and in 1861 moved to Fayette County, Ind., of which they are now residents. They had a family of eight childi-en: Gideon B. (deceased), Daniel I., Susan, Mary E. (deceased), Caroline (deceased), Buritt, James D. and Willis. Our subject, who is next to the youngest in the family, came with his parents to this county in 1861, and on August 28, same year, enlisted in Co. H, 36th Regt. I. V. I., serving until September 21, 1864, and participating in all the battles and skirmishes in which his regiment took part. After his discharge he returned home. He was united in marriage, August 22, 1867, with Celestia Johnson, born in Schoharie County, N. Y. , July 13, 1849, daughter of Cornelius and Jane (Robinson) Johnson. To this union six children were born: Ines, George, Maud, Guy W., Clifford and Maggie. After marriage Mr. Pearce settled on his farm, where he has since resided. He owns 200 acres of land, well improved and under a high state of cultivation.

JOHN Z. PERIN, one of the best carpenters and joiners in the vicinity of Columbia Township, is a native of this county, born March 25, 1840, son of Ezra and Jane (Utter) Perin, natives of the same county. Ezra was a son of John Perin, a native of Massachusetts, born December 18, 1774, and married in his native State to Hepsibah Williams, by whom he had three children: Philena, Hiram and one that died in infancy. This wife dying in 1803, he subsequently married Rachel Rice, and in 1815 moved to Fayette County, Ind., and later to Scott County, Iowa, where he died in 1866. By his last wife he had twelve children: Dasha, Moses, Aaron, Hannah, Julia, Noble, Isaac, Franklin, Mary, Samuel, Martha and Ezra, the father of our subject. He was born April 30, 1818, and was united in marriage in this county with Jane Utter, who was born July 26, 1820. Their family consisted of: John Z., Emily D., Laura, Benjamin F-, Samuel E., Susan R., Lucinda J.,

Charles E., and three deceased in infancy. After their marriage they settled in Columbia Township, but in 1844 moved to Iowa, and in the following year returned to this county. After this they made several moves, but. finally settled in Franklin County in 1870, where Mrs. Perin died July 14, 1879, and where Mr. Perin now resides. Our subject completed an apprenticeship with his father, commencing when thirteen years old to learn the carpenter's trade, which he has for most part followed since. He was married, in this county, September 16, 1868, to Elizabeth A. Martin, born in this county January 13, 1846, daughter of Stephen H. and Elizabeth (Caldwell) Martin. They have six children: James A., Edwin E., John H., Frederick Z., Gracie and Earl. After his marriage Mr. Perin settled in this township; in 1869 he moved to Franklin County, and in 1872 returned to the locality in this county where he has since resided. He has tilled the office of County Surveyor since 1880.

ORAN PERKINS, farmer, Columbia Township, is a native of Fayette County, Ind., born December 25, 1845, the eldest of ten children born to William and Mary A. (Klum) Perkins, of this township: Oran, Milton R. , Amanda, Luella C, Narcissa C, Jennie B., George, Jacob E., Mary K., Gracie E. Our subject was married in this county. May 3, 1868, to Agnes E. Blake, who was born in this county June 11, 1847. To this union were born ten children: Lizzie E., Mary R., Harry L., Lewis E., Edna K., William R., Fred B., Jennie B., Frank, and one that died in infancy. After marriage Mr. Perkins settled in this township, where he has since resided. In 1870 he moved on his present farm, comprising 107 acres of land.

LEONARD PETRO, farmer, Connersville Township. This worthy pioneer was born in Warren County, Ohio, September 29, 1812, son of Michael and Ivah (Sutton) Petro, former born on the south branch of the Potomac River, in Virginia, in 1790) latter born in Pennsylvania in 1792. Michael Petro moved to Ohio when a youth, was married there, and in 1816 came to this county and located in Jennings Township. Here he purchased land and spent the chief portion of the remainder of his life in diligent labor. Mrs. Petro died here in 1852 and Mr. Petro subsequently married a Mrs. Funk and moved to Attica, Ind., where he closed his earthly career in 1869. Leonard Petro, the subject of this sketch, remained on the farm with his father until grown to manhood. At the age of nineteen he began operations as a hired laborer for his father, with whom he was engaged about three years, receiving eighty acres of land in Randolph County, Ind., in payment for his services. He continued farming and adding to his original purchase until he owned 450 acres.

This he divided, for the most part, among his children, and afterward purchased 243 acres in Connersville Township. He moved to this county, purchased a home in East Connersville, and retired from active duty to take the rest which should follow so many years of toil. Mr. Petro was married in 1831 to Sarah Lemon, a native of Kentucky, in which State she spent her girlhood. Her life closed in 1879 leaving eight children: Ivy J., EdmondM., Margaret D., Eliza E., Michael C, Benjamin H. H. , Anchor and Nancy. The deceased are: Mary E., Michael C. and George W. In 1881 Mr. Petro married Matilda Walker, widow of William Walker, and with whom he is quietly spending the declining years of his life. He is a man of liberal heart and mind; is one of the honored pioneers of the county, and is held in high esteem by all who know him.

JONATHAN P. PETRO, farmer, Connersville Township, son of Michael Petro, was born in Warren County, Ohio, in 1815. He came to this county with his parents when but one year old, and has ever since resided here. He passed his early years on the farm, having but the limited advantages of the common schools. At the age of twenty-four years he married Elizabeth Dungan, after which he rented land for eight years. He then purchased twenty-two acres and to this he has gradually made additions, as his means would allow, till he now owns 144 acres of valuable land. He has three children: Absalom, Hiram R. and Mary E., now the wife of Peter Fiant. Mr. Petro has always been an industrious farmer, and now in his late years finds himself rewarded with a comfortable home, and surrounded by many friends. He is a representative of one of the oldest families in the county; a careful agriculturist; his farm was one of the early Indian resorts of this locality.

JOHN PETRO, farmer, Jennings Township. The parents of John Petro were Michael and Ivah (Sutton) Petro, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania respectively. The former was born on the south branch of the Potomac River, July 4, 1790. In early youth he moved to Ohio, settling in Warren County, where, July 4, 1811, his marriage with Miss Sutton occurred. In 1816 they removed to what is now Jennings Township, first living for a period within two miles of the present farm of their son John; thence removed to that farm. Mrs. Petro died on the latter farm, April 9, 1852, and Mr. Petro subsequently moved to Fountain County, Ind., and there died, November 20, 1869. Mr. Petro was a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject was born on the farm on which he now resides, Aprils, 1821. His educational advantages were only such as were afforded in the district schools. He was reared on the farm and has ever since followed agricultural pursuits. March 8, 1849, he was united in mar- riage with Mary J. , daughter of John Spivey. She born in Hamilton, Ohio, March 25, 1828, and to them have been born: William H. (deceased), Ivah, James M., Hannah, David S. and John E. John Spivey was a native of Virginia, and his wife, Hannah (Prazie) Spivey, of New Jersey. They removed to Butler County, Ohio, prior to 1828, and in 1839 came to Indiana.

TRAIN PIKE, farmer, Columbia Township, one of the prosperous young men of Fayette County, was born March 15, 1856, his parents being Levi and Mary A. (Newhouse) Pike. The former was born in Adams County, Ohio, Januaiy 21, 1818, one of the three children born to William and Susanna Pike; the latter was born in this county July 27, 1827, one of the five children of William and Sarah Newhouse. They were married in this county July 8, 1854, and afterward settled in Columbia Township, where Mr. Pike died, July 10, 1882. His widow resides in Connersville. Their children were Train, William, Avy, Amanda S. and Emery. Our subject was married in Franklin County, Ind., December 24, 1879, to Elsie J. Bryson, a native of Franklin County, by whom he has had two children: Ethel M. and one that died in infancy. Soon after marriage Mr. Pike settled in Columbia Township, where he has since resided. He owns 280 acres of land.

JOSIAH PIPER, farmer, Fairview Township. This venerable pioneer of Fayette County is a native of Bourbon County, Ky., where he was born on February 8, 1802, son of William and Agnes (McDowell) Piper, who were descended from Irish and Welsh ancestry. They were married in Bourbon County, Ky., where they passed their lives together, and to them were born nine children, as follows: John, Betsy, Nancy, Israel, James, Samuel, Jane, William and Josiah, our subject, who, in point of age, was next to the eldest. Josiah's boyhood was passed amid the scenes of frontier life. He remembers making frequent trips in early life driving hogs from Paris, Ky., to Milledgeville, Ga. , receiving for his services $8.00 per month. Many a cord of wood did he then cut for 25 cents per cord. He also frequently visited the Cherokee Nations, driving thither hogs, and he recalls that for one of these journeys he received 130, with which he purchased a colt, the first horse he ever owned, and the distance walked for that colt was 1,000 miles. His marriage with Margaret Champ, who was also a native of Bourbon County, Ky., born May 3, 1802, occurred in that county July 15, 1824, and to this union were born Harvey M. and Susan J. (wife of Daniel Forsher). In October, 1825, Mr. Piper immigrated to Fayette County, Ind., locating in Harrison (now Fairview) Township, arriving October 21, same month, and they unloaded their goods by the side of a log in the thick woods, there remaining for several weeks until they had cleared a spot and built a small cabin within half a mile of where they now live, and here our subject and wife shared the joys and trials of life together until her death, which occurred August 19, 1882. Mr. Piper started in life a poor boy. but by his industrious habits and excellent management has accumulated a fortune seldom earned and saved by man, he being among the wealthiest men of Fayette County, his possessions amounting probably to upward of 1 100, 000 ; and we remark that on his locating in this county he possessed only sufficient means to purchase eighty acres of land. He has been identified with the Christian Church for nearly half a century, and has ever taken a deep interest in religious work. He cast his first Presidential vote for Henry Clay, and with the Whig party voted until the organization of the Republican party, with which he has since affiliated. To the eighty acres of land above referred to, acres upon acres have been added, until he now looks out upon some 800 acres, all in a body, of as good land as there is in the county. He helped to build the canal and railroad, and now owns fourteen shares in the railroad. He is a gentleman well preserved for one of eighty two years of age, and during that long period has never been confined to a bed of sickness a single day. His mind remains intact, and although four score and two years rest upon him, he moves with alacrity, and recites scenes and incidents of the past with clearness and precision.

HARVEY M. PIPER, son of Josiah Piper, whose sketch appears above, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., May 26, 1825, being but a babe at the time of his parents' immigration to this county. January 22, 1 852, he was married to Lucinda, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Thrasher, and to them have been born two children - Q. H and Josiah E. Mr. and Mrs. Piper are members of the Christian Church.

SAMUEL PIPER, farmer and Township Trustee, Jackson Township, is a native of that township, born September 8, 1839. His father, David Piper, was born in Virginia, March 10, 1811, and his mother, Catharine (Bash) Piper, was born in Indiana, March 1, 1816. They were married April 5, 1831. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Chui-ch. David Piper died November 30, 1866. The subject of this sketch received a common school education. He was united in marriage, December 19, 1871, with Miss Sophia Taylor, who was born in 1848, and to them has been given one child - Gilbert C. Mr. Piper's farm consists of 172 acres of land, Section 28. He was elected Township Trustee in April, 1884. He and his worthy wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Township. The subject of this sketch was born in Nicholas County, Ky. , October 12, 1805, emigrated with his parents to Fayette County, Ind., in 1825, and settled on a farm in Harrison Township, which farm he was instrumental in putting under good improvement and making it a pleasant home while he lived. He was married, December 23, 1834, to Lydia Caldwell, daughter of Joseph and Miriam Caldwell, of Fayette County, to which marriage were born nine children: Lewis F., Mary J., Emiline, Charity, Eliza, Melinda, James, Margret and Sarah K., three of whom are now deceased: Emiline, Eliza and James. His death occurred September 17, 1883. His widow and two daughters live at the old homestead. Lewis F. Powell, his son, lives on and cultivates the farm. In connection with farming, he has operated a saw-mill at intervals each year for the last fourteen years; also a steam thrasher for a number of years. He was married, November 21, 1866, to Sarah A. Rea, daughter of Col. James C. Eea, who has borne him two children: Claudia and Mary L. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

COL. JAMES C. REA (deceased), late of Harrison Township, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Coulter) Rea, of Irish extraction, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., June 16, 1789, died September 25, 1876, aged eighty-seven years, three months and nine days. Col. Rea served his country in the war of 1812, being a member of Capt. John Dickson's Company of Virginia Militia. In 1816 and 1818 he was appointed Ensign and Lieutenant respectively in the Thirteenth Brigade, Eighth Regiment, Virginia Militia. In 1818, in company with his brother Daniel, he emigrated to Fayette County, Ind., and located in Harrison Township on the farm where he lived and died. He was an honored and useful citizen, highly esteemed by every one for his excellent qualities. On April 20, 1823, he was united in marriage with Mary Stockdale, born in Pennsylvania, April 21, 1805, daughter of John and Mary (Hanshaw) Stockdale, and to their marriage were born Elizabeth M., Hetty J., Rheuamy, John, Robert, James C, Joseph B., Nancy H., Sarah A., India B., all whom are now living except Joseph B., who died in 1865. In 1825 our subject was commissioned by Gov. William Hendricks a Captain, and in 1826 by Gov. James B. Ray Lieutenant-Colonel of the Eleventh Regiment Indiana State Militia. In June, 1833, he was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners Tax Collector of the County, and was first chosen Justice of the Peace in 1834, which office he was honored with for a period of twenty-three years. In March, 1851, he was ajjpointed by the County Commissioners Appraiser of real estate for the Townships of Waterloo, Harrison and Posey.

Col. Eea was a man of firm and resolute character; in politics was a sterling Democrat. Both himself and wife were faithful members of the Presbyterian Church, and took much interest in religious matters. The Colonel was a successful farmer, a believer in education, giviag his children good advantages in that respect, and fitting them all for the school room (nine of them became successful teachers). His wife's death occurred November 10, 1846. James C. Rea, one of his sons, now resides at the old homestead, and is one of the substantial farmers and citizens of the county. From 1858 to 1867 at intervals he was engaged in school teaching. In 1882 he was chosen a Justice of the Peace without opposition. He is a member of the L O. O. F.

C. A. REED, blacksmith. Orange Township, was born in Campbell County Ky. , September 7, 1844, son of John W. and Hannah (Moor) Reed, the former of whom was born in Philadelphia, December 15, 1813, and the latter in Pittsbiu-gh, May 30, 1811. They were married in Philadelphia, August 25, 1836, where they remained but a short time, removing to Campbell County, Ky., and in 1868 to Fayette County, Ind., where Mr. Reed now lives. His wife died July 8, 1880. Their children were Georgiana, John W., Benjamin, Sarah J., Charles A., Thomas S., William A., James M. and George W. C. A. Reed, our sub. ject, learned the blacksmith's trade with his father while in Kentucky, and has since been engaged in this occupation. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted at Foster, Ky., September 7, 1864, in Company K, Fifty-fourth K. V. I., and served as a private until September 7, 1865, when he was discharged, and then returned to Pendleton, Ky. There he remained until 1866, when he came to Glenwood, Ind., where he engaged in blacksmithing about one year; thence came to Fayetteville, Ind., where he resumed his trade and has since remained. He was married in Rush County, Ind., May 5, 1870, to Eliza J. Williams, born in that county February 13, 1851, daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (Wilson) Williams, and to this union one child - John B. - was born March 5, 1872.

JUSTICE REES, farmer, Fairview Township, was born in Fayette County, Ind., March 23, 1824, son of John and Nancy (Jarrat) Eees, natives of Greene County, Penn. John Rees was a son of John Eees, Sr., who, in 1819, immigrated to Fayette County, Ind., where he resided until his death. He was the father of four children: John, Hiram, Stephen and Eachel. Our subject's father was born in Greene County, Penn., in 1794, and was there married to Nancy Jarrat in 1815. In 1819 they moved to this county, and in 1821 entered a farm, now in Fairview Townshii!, on which they settled and remained all their days. She died January 17, 1870; he died December 1, 1871. Their children were Lorenzo M., Hiram M., Athailia M., Desire, Justice, John, Minerva and Henry C. Justice, our subject, was married in Rush County, Ind. , February 26, 1846, to Phebe A., daughter of John and Mary (Hudson) Long, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia, respectively, born in Union County, lud., August 3, 1825, and their family numbers eight children: Mary M., Hiram E., Martha A., William H., Greenberry M., Emory J. (deceased), Albert and Anna B. After our subject's marriage be settled on the farm where he has since resided. He owns 380 acres of line land.

HENRY C. REES, farmer and County Commissioner of the Second District, Fairview Township, is one of the substantial farmers of the county, born of well-known and highly respected pioneer parents of southeastern Indiana, sketches of whom will be found in the family history of Justice Rees, an older brother of our subject. Henry C. is a native of Fayette County, Ind., where his birth occurred July 11, 1832. He was reared on a farm, receiving a good common school education for those times. On February 12, 1856, Mr. Rees was married to Miss Jane McClure, a native of the State of Ohio, and this union was blessed with three children: George, Exie and John. In 1882 Mr. Rees was honored by his fellow citizens of Fayette County by his election to the important office of Commissioner of the county, representing the Second District, and was again re-elected to the same office at the spring election held April 7, 1884. The duties ot this office he is performing with credit to himself and honor to his constituents. Mr. Rees is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE A. RICHMOND, youngest son of Jonathan and Mary B. Richmond, was born in Butler County, Ohio, September 29, 1825. He had the benefit of a common school education. In 1846 he enlisted as a private in Company H, Fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteers. In 1847 he was commissioned Captain of this company, and held his commission until the close of the Mexican war. In 1849 he was appointed by Commissioner John B. Weller as Assistant in establishing the boundary line between the United States and Mexico. In 1852 he located in Franklin County, Ind., where he engaged in selling dry goods. September 10, 1853, he married JeannetteC. , daughter of Alexander R. and Charlotte Warren, of Franklin County. Of three children born one is now living - Kate, now Mrs. F. R. Beeson, of Wayne County. Mary Elizabeth died in infancy. Lottie, married to Mark C. Beeson, of Wayne County, died January 25, 1875, leaving one child, George R., who is being reared by Mr. and Mrs. Richmond. In 1855 the family emigrated to Burlington, Iowa; after residing there two years they returned to Franklin County. In 1864 they bought and moved on a farm in Wayne County. In 1881 he sold this farm and bought land in Fayette County, where he now resides.

JOHN RIEBSOMER, farmer, Jennings Township, was born in Schuylkill County, Penn., May 10, 1835, son of Anthony and Elizabeth (Scholl) Riebsomer, natives of Pennsylvania, latter a daughter of John Jacob Scholl, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume. Grandfather Anthony Riebsomer was born in Europe in 1776, and immigrated with his parents to America at the age of thirteen years, landing at Philadelphia, where he was sold or hired to pay for his passage. He served his time out, then served a three years' apprenticeship to the tailor's trade, on completion of which he moved to Schuylkill County, Penn., where, after sojourning for a time, he worked as a journeyman. After hia marriage with Susanna Sterner he moved to Wayne Township, same county, still a poor man, and there purchased 100 acres, on which he lived until near the time of his death. To Anthony Riebsomer, Sr., and wife were born four sons: John, Jacob, Anthony and Benjamin. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; died at the age of eighty years and nine months. Anthony Riebsomer, Jr., our subject's father, was born in Schuylkill County, Penn., November, 1804; died March 11, 1875. He was a weaver by trade, and during the prime of his life he worked on the farm in the summers and at his trade during the winters. He came to this county in 1855, and here resided until his death.

SAMUEL RIGGS (deceased), late of Jennings Township, was born in Maryland, July 13, 1786, and is a son of James and Mary (Johnson) Riggs, natives of Maryland. Our subject, in 1811, walked from Washington County, Ohio, to this State, and entered 160 acres of land where his children now reside, and on which he settled in 1819, living there until his death, which occurred March 31, 1875. He accumulated a large property, consisting of land to the extent of 221 acres in this township, and 480 acres in Howard County, Ind. Previous to settling here Mr. Riggs lived in Washington County, Ohio, where he had gone in an early day with his parents, who both died there. Our subject was married in Ohio, September 18, 1810, to Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew and Mary Ross. They had the following-named children: Denton, John, Mary, Ruthy, Stephen, James, Andrew, S. H., Kinsey, Rossie, Jane and Nancy. Mrs. Riggs was born April 5, 1795, died June 19, 1874. She had been almost a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Township, was bora in 1821 on the oKl homestead in Fayette County, the sixth child and fourth son of Samuel Riggs (see sketch above). He was reared on his father's farm, and obtained a practical education in the district schools. He was married, January 23, 1845, to Susan Monger, born in Ohio February 15, 1824, daughter of John and Huldah (Davis) Monger, the former born in Virginia January 30, 1779; the latter in Ohio June 9, 1800. They wore parents of seven children, six of whom are now living: Jonathan D., Susan, Mary A., Hester, Sidney E. and/ Sarah F. John D. is deceased. Mr. Monger settled in 1826 on the farm whore Mr.s. Riggs now lives. He held some of the township offices, and was well known and respected. He died March 8, 1839. His widow, an excellent lady, a devout member of the Christian Church, died Dec. 7, 1844. After marriage Mr. Riggs took up life in this township, where he passed the remainder of his days. To him and his wife were burn eight children, six of whom are now living: Asbury, Jonathan M., Francis M., Reeder J., Sarah R. and Oliver O. William H. and Martha M. are deceased. Mr. Riggs died in 1808. He was a successful farmer, a highly respected citizen, and esteemed by all who knew him. He was an exemplary member of the Christian Church, to which he was devotedlj' attached. His widow has been a member of same denomination since she was seventeen years of age.

A. J. ROBERTS, Jackson Township, one of the wealthiest farmers and stock-dealers of this county, and a self-made man in every respect, was born near Burlington, Boone Co., Ky., February 10, 1827. His parents were Billingsley and Nancy (Jewel) Roberts, natives of Kentucky, where they mai-ried; thence in 1828 they moved to Franklin County, Ind., settling near Brookville, where they remained until their death. Their family was as follows: William, John, Ellen, Sarah A., Billingsley, Julia A., Lafayette, Andrew J., Scott and Henry. A. J., oiur subject, came with his parents to Franklin County in 1828. There he was married, Febniary 22, 1849, to Hester A., daughter of Samuel and MargiU-et (Stevens "> Alley, natives of Virginia and Ohio respectively, and who were the pai'ents of ten children: Leonidas R., Hester A. (born in Hancock County. Ind., October 21, 1S29), Nancy A., James S., Mary J., Francis A., Henry W., Lettie M., Maigarot A. and Newton H. Mr. Alley had a child by a former wife that died in infancy. After our subject's marriage he settled at Brookville, where he had previously lived, and had been engaged in huckstering until 1851, at which time he moved on a farm near Brookville, which he subsequently purchased, and where he resided until 1870, when he moved to this county, and purchased and settled on the old county farm, where he lives at present. Our subject and wife had a family of ten children: Harriet J. (born March 1, 1850), Elliott J. (born September 23, 1851, died February 17, 1854), Wiluer H. (born July 24, 1853, died August 15, 1859), Lee (born December 22, 1855), Anna (born April 7, 1858), Cora L. (born August 18, 1800), Maggie A. (born August 31, 1802), Edna W. (born June 13, 1864). John S. (born June 21, 1867), and Pearl K (born August 22, 1869). Mr. Roberts owns (V29 acres of the best of land in this county and 477 acres in Franklin County, and about the same amount of money in value at interest. He started in life a poor boy, and has made all he now possesses through energetic work and economy. He had at the time of his marriage only about $600 to start on, and tliat he had earned by hai'd toil.

C. D. ROBINSON, farmer, Orange Township, was born in Schoharie County, N. Y., March 9, 1837. His parents were William M. and Hester (Van Patton) Robinson, natives of New York and of Ii'ish and German descent, the former of whom was born in 1791 and the latter in 1801. They were married in Schoharie County, N. Y., where they remained. Mr. Robinson died in I87t); his widow still resides in Schoharie County. Their children were W'illiam M., Jane A., Aaron H, Harmon, James, Christopher D., Jesse S. and !Milo. C. D. Robinson, our subject, was married, in his native county, January 12, 1802, to Mary A., daughter of Samuel and Mary (Morrison) Lape, and who was born in Schoharie County, N. Y., Mai-ch 10, 1841. To this union were born four children: Sanford H., Minnie E., Edith M. , and one that died in infancy. In 1808 Mr. Robinson moved to Fayette County, Ind., settling first in Columbia Township, but in the spring of 1809 he purchased and moved on the farm where he now lives.

ERASTUS ROBINSON, farmer and stock dealer, Harrison Township, is a native of this township and county, born April 8, 1841, son of Lewis and Mehetabel Robinson, the former born in New York State, June 10, 1791, died May 13, 1843; the latter, a native of the same State, born November 21, 1800, died July 14, 1874. They came to this county in 1823. Our subject was married, Febiiiary 17, 1863, to Miss Frances E. Smith, who wa.s born in Rush County, Ind., May 30, 1840. To this union were born Eli S., Febniary 21, 1864; Maiy E., October 10, 1866; Lessie B.. February IS, 1869, died December 4, 1870; Willard, December 23, 1872; Lewis, September 14, 1876; Donovan, January 17, 1879. Mr. Robinson has resided on the old home farm all his life. He is lui active and energetic farmer, his warm, genial spirit being appreciated throughout the entire neighborhood. Mrs. Robinson's father, Eli Smith, was born in Kentucky; died in California, about 1860. Her mother, Minerva (McCann) Smith, was born in Rush County, Ind; died in August, 1843.

EPHRAIM K. ROCKAFELLAE, merchant, Jackson Township, is a native of Franklin County, Ind., where he was born March 24, 1842, son of Ephraim K. and Sarah (Quick) Kockafellar, who were born in Franklin County, Ind. The subject of our sketch had the benefit of a common school education and was reared on a farm. He retired from farming in 1807, and engaged in business at New Trenton, Franklin Co., Ind., where he continued until 1872, at which time he sold out, and removed to Dickinson County, Kan., where he farmed until 1877. He then returned to New Trenton and sold goods for C. Hull for two years. March 17, 1879, ho moved to Everton, and took part in the organization of the Fayette Co-operative Association, with a paid-up capital of 15,000 to handle general merchandise. He was selected as Purchasing Agent and General Manager, which responsible position he has held ever since. The business has increased under his careful management, and they now occupy rooms equal to 120x20 feet and employ three salesmen. Mr. Kockafellar was married, February 11, 1862, to Miss Amelia A. Deike, who was born near New Trenton, January 9, 1842. By this union six children have been born: Walter D., Lula G., George C, Clinton E. (deceased), Mary (deceased), and Ella G. Mr. Kockafellar is a Notary Public; a member, and at present Master, of Fayette Grange, No. 1673. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is an energetic, prudent business man. The present officers of their cooperative association are A. T. Beckett, Chairman; W. E. Beckett, Secretary; J. H. Stoops, Treasurer; Directors, J. H. Stoops, William Stoops, S. M. Stoops, C. W. Stoops and Elisha Cockef air; Auditors, Sylvanus Cockefair and A. R. Wildridge; Purchasing Agent and General Manager, Ephraim K. Kockafellar.

JAMES A. ROSE, farmer, Jackson Township, was born in Franklin County, Ind., September 7, 1850; son of William P. and Elizabeth A. (Steele) Rose, the former of whom was born in Union County, Ind., the latter in this county, Februaiy 25, 1828, and died June 17, 1851. They resided upon a farm, where James A. received his early training and acquired a common school education, preparatory to branching out for himself in the busy struggle of life. He was married February 25, 1875, to Miss Minnie Rench, who was born in Illinois, April 30, 1855, daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Sims) Rench, the former a native of Franklin County, Ind., the latter of this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Rose were born four children: Lena E., Clyde, Anna and Ralph. Mr.

Rose owns eighty acres of tine land on Section 35. He is a consistent member of the Univorsalist Church; is a F. & A. M. ; a member of Ireland Grange, No. 1749.

JOHN S. ROSS, Columbia Township, one of the oldest residents of this county now living, was born in Pennsylvania, September 13, 1805. He is a son of Thomas and Rachel (Stockhouse) Ross, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish and Quaker ancestry, respectively. The family, for several generations, was nurtured among the mountains of Pennsylvania, and here the subject of this sketch remained with his parents till his seventeenth year. He obtained a fair education in the subscription schools of his native State, and at the age above mentioned began an apprenticeship to learn blacksmithing, with Christopher Masters, with whom he remained about four years. He then established a shop of his own, but was compelled to abandon his vocation on account of failing health. After leaving the forge Mr. Ross began operations on the farm, and in this pursuit he has since been engaged. In 1827 he married Hannah Masters, a native of Pennsylvania, and daughter of Christopher and Mary (Curlin) Masters and by this union nine children were born, all now living: Mary, Francis, Eleanor, Christopher, Thomas, Rachel, Wesley, Sally and Margaret (twins). In 1834 Mr. Ross came with his then small family to this State, and settled in Franklin County, where he purchased a farm on which ho resided about nineteen years. In 1853 he moved to this county to take charge of the farm where he now resides, and which was purchased by his father in 1839. Here Mr. Ross has since followed the fortunes of a quiet farmer's life, and here he is spending his declining years. His father died on this farm in 1877, aged nearly ninety-seven. His mother closed her existence in her native State in 1838. His faithful wife, who had been his constant companion for lifty-seven years of toil and trial, left his side March 17, 1884, to join the loved ones in that better world. Mr. Ross is one of the stern old Whig Republicans, though he has never been drawn into the vortex of public or political life. He is comfortably 8ui)plied with this world's goods, the fruits of honest labor, and is well preserved in body and mind. He is now in his eightieth year, and has never been confined to his bed by sickness, though he has suffered some afllictiou in late years.

JOHN M. ROSS, Jennings Township, among the most energetic young farmers of this county, was born in Jennings Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides, Oct. 2, 1851, son of David and Elizabeth (Lewis) Ross, natives of Butler County, Ohio. His grandfather, Elijah Ross, was a native of New Jersey, and came to Ohio soon after the war of 1812. His maternal grandfather, Andrew Lewis, was born in Ireland, and brought to America when but four years old. He located with his parents in Pennsylvania, and from that State moved to Kentucky, where he lived seven years and then crossed over into Butler County, Ohio. Here he supported his family on wild game, and sold furs and skins to the garrison at Cincinnati to defray the expenses of his farm. He was fond of hunting, and met with many adventures while in pursuit of the sport. On one occasion he lost his way in the woods, and was nine months in returning to his home. David Ross was born in 1806, and grew up in Butler County. He married Elizabeth Lewis there in 1837 and in 1843 moved to the farm on which our subject, John M., now resides, and where he died in 1871. His widow, who was born in 1811, is still living. John M. Eoss grew to manhood on the homestead farm, and at the age of twenty years, his father dying, he engaged for his own account in the pursuit of agriculture. He purchased the old homestead of 1 54 acres in 1875, and here he has followed farming. He was married in 1871, to Nancy J. Elliott, a daughter of Jesse P. Elliott. By this union four children have been born: Carrie M., Harry M., Gladdie 0. and Carl L. Mr. Ross is one of the most energetic farmers in the county. He is scrupulously honest, and is well respected. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Encampment. In politics he is a Republican.

WILLIAM ROYSDON (deceased), late of Waterloo Township, was born in Ash County, N. C, in 1800, and is a son of Nathan Eoysdon, a native of North Carolina, and who removed to Indiana Territory with his family in 1808, settling on the south half of the southwest quarter of Section 83, Waterloo Township. He entered 160 acres of land, of which he retained the west half, where he died in 1832, aged sixty-five years. After this his widow removed with her children (except William) to La Porte County, Ind., and subsequently to St. Joseph County, Ind., where she died. Nathan Eoysdon was an exemplary Christian, a member of the Bajatist Church. He had live children, three now living: Shadrach resides in La Porte County, Ind. ; Mary, widow of William Dawson, resides in La Porte County, Ind. ; and Patsey, widow of George Hollingshead, St. Joseph County, Ind. After his parents had settled here William Eoysdon went to East Fork, Wayne County, where he learned the gunsmith's trade with John Hunt. Returning to Waterloo Township he was married, in 1830, to Harriet, daughter of George and Sarah Waudel, after which he settled on land in that township, and carried on farming and gunsmithing during the period of his working life. He was a highly respected citizen, and made life a success. He and his wife were Baptists in religious belief, and every-day Christians. They had ten children, four now living: Stephen and John H., in this county, Nathan in Iowa, and Charles in Nebraska. The deceased are Enoch, Rosylenn, Sarah E., Nancy, Margaret and George W. Mr. Eoysdon died August 22, 1867; his widow July 11, 1883, aged seventyseven years. John H. Eoysdon was born on the old homestead, September 3, 1838, and is the eighth child of the family. He obtained an ordinary practical education. He was married, February 4, 1868, to Adelaide, daughter of George and Elizabeth Booe, and soon after settled where he now lives. Two children have been born to this union: Elvis P. and Myrtle Lee. Mr. Eoysdon is a man of good executive ability, having been elected to every office in the township, except that of Constable. He refused to qualify as a Justice of the Peace. He owns 116 acres of good land, thirty-six of which lie in Fairview Townsbip. He is an uncompromising Democrat, and zealously defends the principles of his party.

WILLIAM EUDY, farmer, Jennings Township. This enterprising and successful gentleman was born in Lebanon County, Penn., August 9, 1838. He is a son of John and Lydia (Bany) Eudy (now deceased), natives of the above county and State, and who removed to Fayette County in 1880. Both were members of the Evangelical Methodist Episcopal Church. They had the following named children : Amanda Gise, Mary Brown, Sarah Williamson and William. The boyhood of our subject was passed in a manner common with farmers' sons. He received in the common schools a practical education. In 1856 he began learning the carpenter's trade. In 1859 he left the home of his boyhood and wended his way westward in quest of a location, which he found in the vicinity of his present home. He followed his trade regularly until 1863, when, or soon after this time, he bought a small tract of land and engaged in farming; he and his wife now owning a farm of ninety acres of well-improved land, besides three acres near Lyon's Station, upon which are handsome improvements. Mr. Eudy was married in 1863 to Mrs. Hester Scholl, widow of Henry Scholl and daughter of John Munger. He is one of Fayette County's selfmade men, $1.50 being his cash capital at the time he settled here. In 1880 he was elected Justice of the Peace of Jenningi Township, which position he resigned at the end of a year. He and his wife have been members of the Lutheran Church since 1863, taking an active interest in religion. Politically Mr. Eudy is a Eepublican. He is a worthy member of Warren Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., and a member of Fayette Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F., and Whitewater Encampment, I. O. O. F.

was born in Fayette County, Ind., December 31, 1842. His parents, Alexander G. and Margaret (McOrory) Saxon, were natives of North Carolina and Ireland respectively, the former born in 1802, the latter in 1809. They were married in Fayette County, Ind., in September, 1827, and afterward settled on the farm on which oar subject now lives and where they remained until death. Alexander G. Saxon died in July, 1877; his widow in April, 1884. Their children were Jane, Seliua, McH,, John, Anna, William, Savanah, Samuel, James N. , Mary, Elizabeth and Robert. Our subject was married in this county, October 14, 1864, to Mary A., daughter of James Nichols, born January 19, 1842. After marriage Mr. Saxon settled in Fairview Township, where he has since resided. His first wife dying February 18, 1871, he married, November 12, 1873, Mary, daughter of James S. and Phebe A. (Cox) Lovejoy, born in Decatur County, Ind. , January 6, 1852. Mr. Saxon has a family of seven children, viz.: Le Roy, Edith A. and Mary A. by first wife, and Arthur G., Daisy, Phebe and Alfred by his second.

A. J. SALYER, merchant, Columbia Township, a member of the firm of Salyer & Jemison, dealers in general merchandise, NulltowD, Ind., was born in this county, December 30, 1833, son of Charles and Margaret (Waters) Salyer, natives of South Carolina. Charles Salyer, born in Greenville County, S. C, September 9, 1797, was a son of John Salyer, also a native of South Carolina, where the latter married Elizabeth Scott, and in about the year 1810 moved to Franklin County, Ind., and thence a few years later to this county, where he remained until his death. His children were Charles, James and Margaret. Charles, the father of our subject, came with his parents to Franklin County, where he was married in 1817 to Margaret, daughter of John Waters, born August 12, 1801. After their marriage they settled in Jackson Township, Fayette Co., Ind., where she died in December, 1861, and he subsequently went to Montgomery County, 111., and there married Sarah McKnit, remaining in that county until his decease, November 1, 1867. He was the father of twelve childsen: Jesse W., Elizabeth, Ruhama, JohnB., Lucinda J., James M., Elizabeth A., Joseph D., Martin V., Lewis C, George P., and Andrew J. Our subject was married in this county, September 22, 1858, to Caroline Layton, and in 1865 moved to Macon County, Mo., where the latter died July 26, 1869. She was the mother of six children: Ella, Charity, Charles, Lewis C, Emma and Ada B., all deceased except Emma. Mr. Salyer was married on second occasion, January, 1875, to Mary A. Hail, by whom he has had five children: Claude, William, Kate, Luther Band Harry (first three deceased). In 1878 Mr. Salyer moved to Jasper County, Mo., and thence in 1879 to Cherokee County, Kan., and in' 1881 to this county, where, in partnership with Williams & Jemison, he opened a store. After a time Salyer and Jemison bought out Williams, and the firm is now Salyer & Jemison. Our subject is Postmaster at Null's Mills. JOHN JA.COB SCHOLL (deceased), late of Jennings Township, was born in Schuylkill County, Penn., December 30, 1773. His father was born in Germany and when a lad emigrated with his parents to America. The vessel in which they took passage was driven by adverse winds into the tropics, where disease and death overtook its human freight, and all the SchoU family except the father of our subject perished, and were buried at sea. After landing he was bound out for a term of years to earn the price of his passage to this country. He lived and died in Pennsylvania. His five children were Christena, Leonard, Peter, Henry and John Jacob. The last mentioned was married to Margaret Hetzell. In 1833, accompanied by his wife and children, he came to this township, purchasing 100 acres of land in Section 26. He was a cooper by trade. With the aid of his family he accumulated considerable property. He died April 19, 1870, aged ninety-six years, three months and nineteen days, his wife having preceded him October 19, 1854, aged seventy-five years. They were both members of the Lutheran Church, Springerville. To them were born fourteen children: John, Catherine, Sarah, Elizabeth, Jacob, Rebecca, David, Mary, Joseph, Anna, Solomon, George, Henry, Judy. Solomon was born in Schuykill County, Penn., February 3, 1815. He obtained a limited education in the district school. In 1850 he married his first wife, Nancy J. Widdows, who bore him the following named children : Alice, Martha, Anna, Lizzie and Ida (deceased). Mrs. SchoU dying in 1867, at the age of thirty-nine years, he married, in 1876, Mrs. Priscilla Kensler. Mr. Scholl owns nearly 100 acres of well-improved land. He has voted with the Republican party since 1850, a change being brought about by his strong anti-slavery and temperance views. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

JACOB SCHOLL, farmer, Jennings Township, one of the well-known and esteemed old settlers of the county, was born in Berks, now Schuykill, County, Penn., July 28, 1804, son of John Jacob Scholl (see his sketch). He was brought up on the farm, acquiring a limited education. In early life he learned the cooper's trade in his father's shop, which occupation he followed principally during the winter season. He was married in Pennsylvania, January 3, 1829, to Elizabeth Reed, who was born June 5, 1804, and their family consisted of ten children: I Lidia (deceased), Daniel, Jacob (deceased), Benjamin,

Abraham (deceased), Elizabeth, Sarah Ann, Jonas, George and Eliaa. Our subject and wife accompanied his parents to Indiana in 1833, and after residing with his father for two years purchased the land on which he now lives. Mrs. Scholl died May 30, 1880. Our subject started in life with small means ($800), but he prospered, and at one time owned 350 acres of good land, which he has settled on his children, who are well-to-do, respected citizens. Mr. Scholl is well preserved for his age, and has remarkably good recollections of the events that transpired in early times. Since childhood he has been a member of the Lutheran Church, and has ever manifested a deep interest in the advancement of religion.

ELIAS SCHOLL, son of Jacob Scholl, was born September 2, 1843. He was married, January 14, 1864, to Sarah E., daughter of Jacob and Catherine Lidikay, who was born in Jefferson County, Ky., July 29, 1842. They have four childi-en: Rosetta L., Carrie May, Emory A. and Elmer L. Elias Scholl is a member of Brownsville Lodge, F. & A. M.

GEORGE SCHOLL, farmer, Jennings Township, was born in Pennsylvania, March 6, 1817, son of John Jacob Scholl (see his sketch). He was sixteen years old when his parents came to this county, and his advantages for acquiring an education were limited to the schools of his day. Mr. Scholl was married, February 19, 1848, to Mary Wilson, born in Union County, Ind., November 11, 1824, daughter of Samuel and Rachel (Duncan) Wilson, natives of Pennsylvania, and who settled in Union County in 1820, Mr. Wilson having lived there several years previous to his marriage. To this couple were born ten children, six of whom grew to manhood and womanhood: Richard, Mary, Andrew, Sarah, David and Rachel. Mrs. Wilson died January 2, 1860, aged sixty-three years. Mi'. Wilson died at the residence of George Scholl, April 20, 1871, aged eighty years and three months. They were members of the Baptist Church, of which denomination the whole family are also adherents. After marriage Mr. Scholl settled on the place where he has since lived. He has prospered, and is now the wealthiest man in Jennings Township, owning an estate of 200 acres of good land, and is living surrounded by every comfort heart could wish. He has an adopted daughter - Catherine Bien - now the wife of Joseph Davis, and whom he reared from infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Scholl are devoted members of the Baptist Church, the former since 1863, the latter since 1848. Politically our subject is a Democrat, and cast his first vote in 1840.

JOHN SCHOLL, Jr., farmer, Waterloo Township, was born in Sehuykill County, Penn., in the year 1824, son of John Scholl, Sr., and he was nine years old when his parents settled in this township.

He was married, August 19, 1852, to Jane, daughter of Henry and Jane Holland. He and his wife have been members of the Lutheran Church for many years. He owns 140 acres of excellent land, and is one of the well-to-do, respected citizens of the county. John Scholl, Sr., was born in Sehuykill County, Penn., and was a son of Jacob and Mary (Hetzel) Scholl, natives of Pennsylvania, who were of German descent. John, Sr. , located in this township in 1838, where he died July 5, 1876, aged seventy-seven years, five months and fourteen days. His wife died November 1, 1863, aged sixty-six years, five months and twelve days. Her maiden name was Polly Reed, and she bore Mr. Scholl seven children, four of whom are living: John, Jr., Sallie, David and Mary. The deceased are Henry, Leah and William. Jacob and Mary (Hetzel) Scholl, parents of John Scholl, Sr., settled in the county in 1833. He died April 19, 1870, aged ninety-six years, three months and nineteen days. His wife died October 19, 1845, aged seventyfive years, nine months and seven days. They were exemplary members of the Lutheran Church.

JOSEPH SCUDDER (deceased), late of Jennings Township, was a native of Butler County, Ohio, born July 4, 1820, a son of Enoch and Loraine (Stevens) Scudder. He spent several years on the farm with his uncle, and after marriage was engaged in operating a saw- mi 11 for Joseph Cully during a considerable period. He was also engaged about five years in the sale of herb medicines. Mr. Scudder was married, in 1840, to Elizabeth Cully, a daughter of Joseph Cully, a native of Union County, Ind., and to this union six children were born: William L., James H., Levi A., Charles G., Benjamin F. and Abraham L., all now living and well established in homes and businesses of their own. James H. and Benjamin F. are conducting a livery and a farm in Nebraska; William L. is a carriage manufacturer and implement dealer in North Judson, Ind. ; Levi A. is farming and operating a sawmill in Rush County, and Abraham L. is a merchant at Alqiiina, this county; Charles is a farmer at Knightstown, Ind. In 1861 our subject enlisted in Company D, Ninth Indiana Cavalry, and entered the service. About one year later he was drowned in the Ohio River by an unaccounted-for accident. He held the office of Orderly Sergeant, and was in a fair way to be promoted, and it is vaguely believed that a rivalry in his company had somewhat to do with his premature and mysterious end. His body was recovered and subsequently brought home for burial. Mr. Scudder was a man of excellent character, and his record as a defender of the Union is one of which his posterity may justly be proud. His widow is enjoying the comforts of a well-appointed home, and the satisfaction of seeing

S. D. SHEPARD, physician, Jackson Township, was born in Franklin County, Ind., September 15, 1833, and being reared upon a farm he only received a good common school education. His father, Joseph Shepard, was born in Bracken County, Ky., October 8, 1808, and moved to Franklin County, Ind., at an early age, where he lived until his death, which occurred February 8, 1857. His mother, Annis Bonham, was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., February 9, 1806, and moved to Dearborn County, Ind., December 24, 1814; from thence to Franklin County, where she lives at the present time. The Doctor began the study of medicine in 1853 under Dr. A. H. Thompson at Everton, Ind., and attended lectures at the Ohio Medical College. He located in Hunt^ ington County, Ind., November, 1859, and practiced for nearly six years; thence moved to Everton in February, 1865, where he has lived and followed his profession ever since. He was married, March 1, 1857, to Mary J. OuUins, who was born in 1889, and who is deceased. To them were born five children: Albert T., born May 18, 1859, died February 18, 1883; Margretta A., born August 11, 1861, died December 30, 1877; Joseph E., born October 12, 1863; Oliver P., born September 6, 1865; Jennie F., born September 13, 1868. The Doctor was married, on second occasion, April 8, 1874, to Mary E. Fish, a native of Franklin County, Ind., born February 28, 1844. They have been blessed with two children: Earl R., born August 27, 1876, and Alma P., born April 17, 1878. Dr. Shepard is an Odd Fellow, also a non-affiliated Mason. He and his estimable wife and two eldest children now living are members of the Universalist Church, and the two deceased children were also members of that church.

RAWLSTON SHIELDS (deceased), late of Connersville Township, one of the early farmers of prominence in this county, was born in Pennsylvania in 1790; son of Robert and Nancy Shields, the former a native of Ireland, from which country he was brought to the United States when but eighteen months old. They were farmers, and died in Pennsylvania, where Mr. Shields was reared to manhood. He came to this county in 1817, purchased land here and followed farming during the remainder of his life with excellent success. In 1818 he married Hannah Huston, also a native of Pennsylvania, and daughter of William and Margaret Huston. They had six children: William, Robert, John, James, Benjamin and Margaret. The deceased are William and John. Mr. Shields departed this life in 1859, leaving a widow who still survives him- in her eighty - sixth year, the last of a family of ten children. He