Fayette County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1885 (part 1 of 7)

Connersyille City

DAVID W. ANDRE, retired druggist and pharmacist, Connersville, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Lebigh County, April 26, 1836, and is descended from a prominent Alsatian family. His father, Nicholas Andre (known in the records of Maschweiler and Rischweiler, at Maschweiler, Alsace, as George Jacob), was a son of George Jacob Andre, who for many years held a prominent sinecure in that Province lapon the civil list of France- He entered the birth of Nicholas Andre upon the records the day following his birth (February 21, 1806,) as George Jacob, but subsequently had it changed to Nicholas. He married Louisa Weber, of Winschberg, Alsace, who was born June '27, 1812, and died here January 31, 1883, followed by her esteemed husband November 8, 1884. They are buried in Connersville Cemetery, the family burial place. They came to America in 1832 and located in Lehigh County, Penn., and in 1855 removed to Indiana. The subject of this sketch is prominent in the list of Connerville's representative men, and is in fact a "self-made man." He acquired a good rudimentary education in the public schools and applied it to teaching, in which profession he was very successful. January 1, 1857, he entered upon the study of pharmacy at Brookville with D. V. Johnson, where he remained till the beginning of 1858 in close application to that study. Leaving there he went to Indianapolis, where he completed it. Returning to Brookville he entered the store of John King as clerk, with whom he remained in reputable connection till 1860, when he engaged with S. H. Heshour, of Cambridge City, Ind., and clerked for him three years. In 1863 be returned to Brookville and embarked in business for himself (buying out D. V. Johnson), which he successfully carried on till 1868, when he retired from business there and came to Connersville and opened a drug business September 1, 1868, with which he continued in active connection till 1881. Since coming here he has taken a very prominent part in the encouragement and support of many of Connersville' s important industries, and has always lent a helping hand to the building up of social institutions. Mr. Andre has always prized his citizenship here as well as elsewhere, and although liberal in sentiments, he is an ardent champion of principles which he considers upright and honest. In this he is frank, outspoken and free in his expressions, characteristics by which he is well known and esteemed by both friend and foe, which probably rendered him more eminently fitted to succeed in business, and gathered around him substantial friends. Upon the breaking out of the late Civil war Mr. Andre enlisted his sympathies with the Union cause, and subsequently took very active measures in the enrollment and organization of the Nineteenth Indiana Battery of Artillery, and was unanimously elected to the First Lieutenancy, but through the interposition of Gov . Morton he was refused recognition, although this battery made urgent appeals in his behalf. He, however, modestly retired from the bellicose arena, and although his pride as a Union citizen was humbled, he subsequently contributed to the general support of the army. He was married December 13, 1864, to Rebecca A. King, a lady of able attainments, a graduate to an honorary literary course of study at Brookville College. She was born in Ohio, June 3, 1844. Her father, John King, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1820; hermother, Sarah (Barcus) King, was a native of Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Andre are members of the Presbyterian Church. In 1876 our subject found Connersville without an opera house, so the same year he built a new one known as the Andre Opera House, of which he is proprietor and manager. He is at present Vice-President of the German Benevolent Society, of which he has been an active member some years. He has been an active Odd Fellow for the past twenty-seven years, and has held prominent official positions in that society, of which he is still an esteemed and honored member. JOHN L. BAILEY, dealer in dry goods, notions, clothing, groceries and agricultural implements, also farm and garden seeds, etc, etc. ,609 Central Avenue, Connersville. This old veteran was born in Bucks County, Penn., January 19, 1822. Being raised on a farm he received only a common school education. In 1837 he left horne and began selling goods seven miles from Philadelphia. In 1838 he moved to Milford, N. J., where he remained in business for six years. In 1844 he emigrated to Tiffin, Ohio, where he continued in general merchandising up to 1850. After two years' rest he cast anchor in Connersville, Ind., and opened his present business, which has prospered under his careful management. In 1874 he branched out by taking part in the organization of the coffin factory, retaining one-third interest, and was chosen Secretary and Treasurer of the institution (acting for about two years), which employed about fifty men and prospered until May, 1879, when, in two hours, fire closed out the business with a loss of about eighty thousand dollars, seventy per cent of which was clear loss to the company. Mr. Bailey was married in Republic, Ohio, May 30, 1850, to Miss Martha A. Hart, a native of Ohio. By this union two children were born: Emma and Charles, latter now in business at Rushville, Ind. Our subject's wife died December 31, 1854, and he then married, June 1, 1856, Miss Kate F. Scott, a native of Connersville, born in September, 1836, by whom he has one child, Mary L. , wife of W. H. Vandegrift, division Superintendent of the Toledo & St. Louis Railway, located at Toledo. Mr. Bailey was a member of the School Board two years. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Encampment.

CHARLES A. BALLE, Connersville, is a native of this county, born in 1858. He is a son of George and Mary (Rieder) Balle, natives of Lorraine, France, and Baden, Germany, respectively. His father was born in 1815, and at the age of twenty one entered the army of his sovereign, Louis Phillipe, remaining in the service thirteen years. In 1846 he married Mary Rieder, and by her had six children: Charles A., Mary (of the Annunciation), Caroline E., John V., Josephine F. and George William, the last four being deceased. Mr. Balle emigrated to America with his family in 1853, and located at Lawrenceburg, Ind., where he resided about one year, and then moved to Connersville, where he has since remained. Charles A., our subject, grew up in Connersville, and was educated in its public schools. In 1877 he went to Cincinnati, where he learned the tailoring trade, being engaged there till 1882 in the employ of Peter Meyer. In August of the latter year he came to Connersville and opened a merchant tailoring establishment in the Huston Hotel building, where he has since conducted a successful business. He carries a

DEWIT C. BANES, of the firm H. G. & D. C. Banes, dealers in boots and shoes. No. 409 Central Avenue, Connersville, is a native of Indiana, born in Fraaklin County, October 4, 1848; son of Jenks G. and Naomi Banes, the former born in Bucks County, Penn., the latter in Maryland. They came to Indiana in 1840 and followed general merchandising. The subject of this sketch received a common school education and was reared in the store. April 1, 1881, he opened a shoe store in this city; prior to this he traveled for ten years for Shipley Crane & Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio. January 11, 1881, he was united in marriage with Miss Hattie G. Grout, who was born in New York, March 9, 1853, and to this union one child was born - Ruble I. Mr. Banes is a member of Warren Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M. ; also of Maxwell Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M., and of the U. O. of H.

WILLIAM H. BECK, pioneer clothier and tailor of Connersville, was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., July 30, 1818; in early life he received a common school education and was brought up to the occupation of a tailor. His father, David Beck, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., December 18, 1792, and was married in Pittsburgh, Penn., September 30, 1817, to Catharine Harb, who was born in Baltimore, in 1801. May 2, 1820, they moved to Connersville, Ind., where she died September 15, 1822, after which David Beck was twice married. By the three marriages nine children were born, five of whom, also his three wives, died before his decease. The surviving children are William H., by the first wife; David and Josephine by the second; and N. J. by the third. The father resided upon the same premises from 1821 until his death, which occurred September 21, 1872. Our subject opened up a tailor shop in Falmouth, October, 1841. He was married, February 22, 1843, to Miss Christiana Skillman, a native of New Jersey, born October 20, 1820. By this union two children were born: Samuel W. and Charles D. Mr. Beck was elected County Treasurer in 1852, and came to Connersville in the spring of 1853; was re-elected in 1854, and filled both terms with pleasure and credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the people. In 1856 he opened up his present enterprise, the firm being then Beck Bros. In 1868 he closed out and built the corner block in which he is now doing business. In 1869 he opened up again with his son, and sold out to his brother in 1870, with the view of leading a retired life; in 1873 he re-embarked in active business life. Mr. Beck manufactures and keeps in stock clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, etc., etc. In 1869, when Connersville passed under city government, Mr. Beck was chosen by a popular vote first Mayor of the city. In 1870 he was re-elected, served eight months and then resigned. He served upon the School Board for over eleven years. He is a member of the Regular Baptist Church.

LUNSFOED L. BROADDUS, attorney, real estate and insurance agent, Connersville, is a native of Washington Township, Wayne Co., Ind., where he was born January 27, 1856, and from whence he removed with his parents to Harrison Township, this county and State, in 1857. He is a son of Hon. Warner H. Broaddus, one of the substantial citizens of the county, and a grandson of Capt. Robert L. Broaddus, a leading pioneer of eastern Indiana, who, in the year 1822, came from Virginia to the Whitewater country, locating on the Broaddus homestead in this county, where ho engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in the spring of 1857. The parents of our subject, Hon. Warner H. and Amanda E. (Scott) Broaddus, are natives of Fayette and Wayne Counties, Ind., respectively. They were married in 1847, and to them have since been born five children, of whom Lunsford L. is second in age. Our subject, after the usual primary instruction given in the district schools, furthered his education at Spiceland Academy and completed it at the Indiana State University. After leaving the University, having in the meantime had some experience as a teacher, he was engaged as Superintendent of the Milton public schools, Wayne County, Ind., for one year, after which he commenced active preparations for the legal profession. He read law under the instruction of Hon. B. F. Claypool, of Connersville, and was admitted to the bar of the Fayette Circuit Court, February 1, 1881. He was immediately thereafter appointed Deputy Prosecuting Attorney of Fayette County, the duties of which office he discharged until he was elected Township Trustee of Connersville Township in April, 1882. He was re-elected to this office in 1884. April 13, 1881, he was united in marriage with a descendant of another pioneer family of this county, Miss Sarah C. Powell, daughter of the late Zenos and Lydia (Caldwell) Powell, of Harrison Township, this county and State. To them has been born one child - Sadie Merle. Mr. Broaddus is a member of the Greek Literary Fraternity of Sigma Chi, and of the U. O. of H.

MICHAEL C. BUCKLEY, retired, Connersville, a truly self-made man, was born in County Cork, Ireland, March 20, 1840, and had only a common school education. His parents, Dennis and Elizabeth (Dorgan) Buckley, were natives of Ireland and immigrated to America in the spring of 1852, locating in

Hamilton County, Ohio, where they now reside, leading a retired life. Mr. Buckley left home in the spring of 1862, and took up his abode in Connersville, clerking six years for Mr. Groff. In 1868 he branched out in business for himself, continuing for one year; then formed a partnership with J. W. Ross in the grocery trade. At the expiration of two years he purchased his partner's interest, and continued up to August, 1883, at which time he retired from the business arena. All through Mr. Buckley's business experience he was an extensive and successful speculator in real estate. He now owns the Buckley House, which is favorably known by the commercial public as a home retreat. He also has, by his own industry and economy, secured many fine residences in the city, which enables him to live in ease and affluence. Our subject was married. May 23, 1867, to Miss Susan K., daughter of Josiah Muliikin. By this union have been born the following children: Mabel E., born January 5, 1871; Frank, born August 4, 1873; Jessie, born September 21, 1876, died June 19, 1877; Stella Marie, born July 27, 1884. Mr. Buckley is a member of the Catholic Church; his wife of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

EDMUND W. BURK, one of the leading grocers of Connersville, was born in this county in 1841. His father, Naham Burk, was a native of Windsor, Vt. His grandparents, Jonathan and Gracia (Cady) Burk, were natives of Vermont and New Hampshire respectively; the former of whom came West about 1817, and was last heard of at Galena, 111., the family still being in ignorance in regard to his mysterious disappearance. Naham Burk was born in 1814. He learned the trades of painting and chair-making in his native town, where he grew to maturity. He then spent a few years in the Southern States, and in 1836 came to Connersville. He followed his trades here as long as they were profitable, and then embarked in the stove and tinware business, which he continued about twenty years. He next opened a general store, and this he successfully conducted for about twentyfive years. In 1881 ill health compelled him to retire from active business. He has held several positions of public trust in Connersville, and been instrumental in building up many of its interests in the matter of school houses, fire apparatus, cemeteries, etc. Mr. Burk was married in 1839 to Edith Wilson, of Franklin County, Ind., and daughter of William W. and Jane (Dixon) Wilson. Their three children are Edmund \V., Henrietta and Florence T. Edmund W., the subject of our sketch, was reared to manhood in his native town, where he obtained a practical education in the public schools. His first business venture was a general store in the village of Fairview, where he remained about one year. He then returned to Connersville and entered the dry goods trade with his father, with whom he was associated about three years. March 4, 1874, he opened a grocery and provision store on his own resources, and in 1881 admitted George Morris as a partner, the firm being then known as Burk & Morris. January 1, 1885, Mr. Burk bought out Mr. Morris' interest in the grocery business - one of the leading establishments of the kind in Connersville - and assumed control himself. He conducts an extensive business. Mr. Burk was married in 1870 to Julia A., daughter of Enoch Harlan, one of the pioneers of this county. Four children blessed this union: N. H., Florence M., Charles E. (deceased) and Mary Gracia. Mrs. Biuk died April 0, 1881. Mr. Burk's present wife was Miss Kate A. Dolph, daughter of Rev. E, L. Dolph, D. D., and to whom he was married October 10, 1882. Her father was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1826, and is a son of E. E. Dolph, a prominent educator in that city. Her mother was Isabel A. Ault, who was born in Boone County, Ky., June 25, 1848, a daughter of Frederick and Nancy (Haynes) Ault, residents of Jefifersonville, Ind. Mr. Burk is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has passed all the chairs of his lodge. He and Mrs. Burk are members of the Presbyterian Church, and both have a high social standing in the community.

DANIEL W. BUTLER, physician and surgeon, office corner of Fifth Street and Eastern Aveaue, Connersville, is a native of Indiana, and was born in Hancock County, July 4, 1837. He was raised on a farm, and graduated at Earlham College, Richmond, Ind., in 1857. His father, George W. Butler, was born in Virginia, March 20, 1818, and resides in Fairmount, Grant Co., Ind. His mother, Martha (Rawls) Butler, was born in Virginia, September 29, 1814, and died May 13, 1880. At the age of nineteen the Doctor left the farm and taught school, and at the same time studied medicine under Dr. Allen Hall. He graduated from the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati, in the spring of 1860; commenced practice at Greenfield, Ind., his native town, and continued until the spring of 1862, when he enlisted in Company G, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, as a private; was promoted Assistant Surgeon December 11, 1862, and commissioned Surgeon of the regiment in 1863. At the close of the war he located at Dunreith, Henry Co., Ind., where he practiced until April 15, 1876, at which time he moved to Connersville, where he has been engaged in active practice ever since. In January, 1883, the Doctor was elected Health OfiScer of Fayette County, aud re-elected in 1884. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Subordinate and Encampment.

WILLIAM H. CASWELL, Superintendent Western Hosiery Mills, Connersville, was born in Connersville, September 13, 1848, and had the benefit of a good education. His father, Luther R. Caswell, was born in Auburn, Me., March 16, 1813. and died March 27, 1879. He was made a Mason in Warren Lodge, No. 15, Connersville, lud., iu 1847. In his death the community lost a just and upright citizen, the family a kind and affectionate father aud husband, and the lodge a worthy and honorable member, a firm devotee to the principles of Free Masonry Our subject was raised in a woolen mill, and served in all departments, being apprenticed with Elisha Cockefair to the trade, at the age of twelve years. He married, December 25, 1872, Miss Mary Holingsworth, a native of Wayne County, this State, born in February, 1850, and to this union two bright children have been born: Homer and Edna. Mr. Caswell is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Methodist Church.

JOSHUA CHIT WOOD, physician and sm-geon, office on Court Street, residence southwest corner Western Aveuue and Sixth Street, Connersville, is a native of Union County, Ind., born February 12, 1838. He received a thorough English course at Oldenburg Academy. His parents moved to Fayette County in the fall of 1849, locating in Connersville. In 1856 the subject of this sketch began reading medicine under his father, George R. Chitwood, M. D. , a native of Ohio, and attended lectures at Jliami Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, then Ohio Medical College, graduating in 1859. He began the practice of medicine in 1858. Dr. Chitwood was married twice, his first wife being Miss Libbie W. Beck, who died about one year after marriage. He then married Miss Sophia Frybarger, a native of this county, born September 13, 1843. On November 13, 1863, he was appointed First Assistant Surgeon of Seventh Indiana Cavalry, serving six months, until May 5, 1864, when he was promoted to Surgeon; was with Gen. Pleasanton, of Missouri, iu his campaign against Gen. Price in the fall and winter of 1864; thence to Nashville, Tenn., on the staff of Gen. Knipe, Seventh Division of Cavalry in Gen. Wilson's corps, which took a prominent part in the battle of Nashville; thence to Mobile, and was present at its downfall. By special order of Gen. Canby, he was sent to New Orleans to Major-Gen. West, as staff officer; afterward, by special request of Gen. Tom Browne, he was returned to his regiment at Alexandria, La., where he was made Medical Director on Gen. Custer's staff, serving Uncle Sam nearly one year after the close of the war. The Doctor is a Royal Arch Mason; a member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was elected Trustee, January, 1884. He was elected Councilman from First Ward in May, 1883; was

Connersville City

BENJAMIN F. CLAYPOOL, lawyer, Connersville, was born in Connersville, Ind., December 12, 1825; son of Newton and Mary (Kerns) Claypool, natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively, and of Irish and Welsh extraction. Newton Claypool became an early resident of Connersville, figuring prominently in its history and that of the county (further notice of him will be found in the history proper of the city), and our subject resided here until 1836, at which time, his parents moving to a farm one mile north (now the home of A. B. Claypool), he there lived until he entered college in 1843, having in the meantime received instruction in the old seminary, under the guidance of Harvey Nutting, who, in addition to the usual branches taught in such schools, gave lessons in the French and Latin languages. These advantages Mr. Claypool improved, and being fond of the Latin language, he became quite profi cient in it before going to college. He entered Asbury University at Greencastle, Ind., in 1843. He pursued a course in the classics and Belles-lettres which was completed two years later. In 1845 our subject, entering the office of the late Hon. O. H. Smith, at Indianapolis, read law under that gentleman, and was admitted to the bar in 1847. In the same year he located in the city of his nativity, where he commenced practice. By study and close application to business he soon took rank with the foremost lawyers of Whitewater bar, then represented by some of the most brilliant in the State. From that time to the present he has maintained the position attained, and during the long period has been engaged in many of the important cases tried at the Fayette courts. It is only justice to Mr. Claypool to here state that he is not only the oldest resident member of the bar, but the most prominent. Until the organization of the Republican party he was identified with the Whigs, since which time he has affiliated with the former, lu 1856 he was a delegate to the National Convention at Philadelphia that nominated John G. Fremont; in 1864 he was a Presidential elector in the Fifth Congressional District; and in 1868 one of the Electors for the State at large. In 1860 he was elected State Senator for the counties of Fayette and Union, and as such served during the exciting times of the Rebellion, favoring at all times a vigorous prosecution of the war. He is an earnest, forcible speaker at the bar and on the stump, one of decided convictions, and fearless in the expression of them. For several years prior to the close of the branch of the State Bank at Connersville, ]\Ii-. Claypool served as its President, and was subsequently President of the First National Bank of the same city, from its organization until 1873. In 1874 he was the Republican nominee for Congress in the Fifth District, but was defeated. On August 4, 1853, our subject was married to Alice Helm, a daughter of Jefferson Helm, M. D., of Rush County, and to this union were born a son and daughter.

SAMUEL M. COOK, proprietor of the Buckley House, corner of Fifth and Eastern Avenue, Connersville, was born in Chester County, Penn., October 24, 1886; son of George W. and Elizabeth (Walker) Cook, the former born in Baltimore, Md., in 1810, the latter in York County, Penn., in 1812. They moved to Indiana in 1857, locating in Madison County, where Mr. Cook died in 1861 ; his widow now resides in Huntsville, Madison Co., Ind. Our subject had a good common school education, acquiring same by close application to books at night, denying himself enjoyment with playmates in order to store his mind with useful knowledge, which he imparted to others, as teacher, when nineteeeu years of age, an avooation he followed for some time. He was married January 2, 1862, to Miss Lydia E. Nicholson, who was born in Madison County, Ind., October 9, 1840, daughter of George and Susannah (Brown) Nicholson, the former of whom was born in Clinton County, Ohio, August 13, 1817, died January 13, 1879. The latter was born in Mason County, Va., January 9, 1820. They were married November 21, 1839, and located in Madison County. The widow and Miss Eva make their homo with Mr. and Mrs. Cook. To our subject and wife were born two sons: Charles W. and George E. Mr. and Mrs. Cook located in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1863, where the former kept a feed store and followed teaming. He hauled the iron for the first street railway in the city aad also assisted in manufacturing the brick for the arsenal. In 1865 they moved to Plaintield, where he engaged ia the grocery business, after which he embarked in the manufacture of tile, which enterprise not proving satisfactory he branched out into the grocery and hardware trade with success. In 1876 he purchased the Mansion House and with the assistance of his accomplished wife kept a comfortable home for the traveling public in addition to his other lucrative enterprise. In October, 1880, they left Plainfield and took up their abode in Danville, where they kept the Mansion House and a grocery business until August, 1882, at which time they moved to the city of Connersville and took charge of the Buckley House, over which they have presided until present writing, to the entire satisfaction of their guests. Mr. Cook is a member of Plainfield Lodge, No. 287, F. & A. M., Chapter No. 87; also Danville Lodge, No. 70, I. O. O. F.

ALONZO C. COOLEY, of the firm of Cooley & Tatman, photographers, No. 522 Central Avenue, Connersville, was bora iu Fayette County, Ind., July 28, 1847. He received a common school education and worked at various trades until 1866, when he engaged in photography, continuing in same until 1872, when the present partnership was formed. They work in water colors, India ink, and enlarge, guaranteeing satisfaction in all branches. Mr. Cooley was married October 10, 1878, to Miss Corie I. White, and to this union one child, Eva A., was born July 7, 1879.

WILLIAM COTTON, Connersville, oue of the venerable pioneer workers of this locality, is a native of Fraaklin County, Ind. He was born in a blockhouse three miles west of Brookville on the west side of the west fork of the Whitewater River, June 14, 1816. His parents were Joseph and Mary (Cramer) Cotton, who were born and reared in Greenville District. S. C, and here they were married at the ages of nineteen years, enjoying each other's society as husband and wife sixty-two years, being the parents of eleven children. His father was born May 9, 1787, and his mother April 12 of the same year. The gi-andsires on both sides (William Cotton and Absalom Cramer) were soldiers of the Revolutionary war. Joseph Cotton with hia wife and four children came to Indiana in 1816, and located in Franklin County, where he remained fourteen years, then changed over into Fayette County, where he remained forty-three years. He was a life-long farmer, and died May 8, 1873. Mrs. Cotton passed away September 11, 1868. William Cotton, whose name heads this sketch, resided with his parents until about twenty-two years of age, when he purchased 105 acres of land in this county and began operations for himself. By excessive labor in improving this farm and on Whitewater Canal, which was being constructed at that time, he lost his health in two years. Having obtained a fair education in the common schools, he abandoned the farm and took up the profession of teaching, which he continued twenty-one years, laying aside his armor in 1861. He read medicine two years (1847 and 1848) with Dr. Kitchen, but never practiced. July 25, 1861, he enlisted in the Third Indiana Cavalry, Company F, and entered the war, serving three years, and participating in some of the most important engagements of the entire struggle. He enlisted as private and was honorably discharged August 31, 1864, as Second Lieutenant, having been in the command of a company some time before the discharge of the regiment. Es-Gov. Conrad Baker was the first Colonel of the Third Indiana Cavalry, afterward Col. Scott Carter, of Vevay, who resigned in the early part of 1863. Gen George H. Chapman, who had been with the regiment soon after its being sent out, as Major, was the last Colonel in command of the regiment. Maj. William Patton, of Vevay, was in command of the regiment at the time of discharsre. On his return from the war in the fall of 1864, Mr. Cotton was elected Sheriff of the county, and served two terms, being chosen County Treasurer for the same length of time. In 1873 fiaancial troubles overtook him, but, unlike many, not the shadow of equivocation was exhibited, while thousands of honest earnings were absorbed in paying others' debts. In 1878 he was elected City Marshal of Connersville and served two terms, tendering his resignation after a third election. After closiag his official career Mr. Cotton spent the summer and fall in Arkansas, where he purchased lands, and since tliat time has given up active business. April 6, 1843, he was married to Christiann Goodwise, who died about two and onehalf years later, leaving one daughter. March 4, 1848, he was united in marriage with Miss Drusilla C. Utter, and in 1854 this wife was also called to her eternal rest, leaving two daughters and one son. Left with three little daughters and one little son, Mr. Cotton was necessitated to break up house keeping and board. In 1856, while boarding his little family, he spent one year in his parents' native State, visiting the old plantations and residences where his parents were born, roared and married. While there he was engaged in his profession, teaching. Brother Cotton (as he was called) has been quite unfortunate with his family, having lost by death three daughters and one son. He has only one daughter and little son living. His present wife was Mrs. Mary F. Smith (nee Webb), to whom he was married May 20, 1874, and by this union were born one daughter and one son, the daughter deceased, as heretofore indicated. Mr. Cotton is a member of the G. A. R. He has been associated with the Christian congregation since he was twenty-three years of age. He has been quite an active worker in local politics, casting his vote with the Reiiublicanson all questions of general issue, and his long official service is" the best evidence to be given as to his personal character as a man, or his public character as a citizen.

WILSON T. DALE, lumber dealer, Connersville, was born in Harrison Township, near Harrisburg, Fayette Co., Ind., October 29, 1824. He was raised on a farm and received a common school education. His father, Alexander Dale, was born in Westmoreland County, Va., February 8, 1786. His mother, Nancy (Tyner) Dale, was born in South Carolina, October 26, 1793. They immigrated to Kentucky in a very early day, and the Indians being numerous and daagerous, they had to move into Craig's Station for safety. They came to this county in 1814, where the mother died June 11,

1835, and the father October 24, 1854. The subject of this sketch was married February 7, 1847, to Charity Morgan, who was born November 24, 1826, and to this union were born two children: Marcus (deceased) and Manfred, now in the lumber business with his father. In 1854 Mr. Dale moved toConnersville and engaged in wagon and carriage- making. During the first year of the Rebellion (1861) he made for the Government 100 army wagons in six weeks, which consumed all his material and necessitated his closing up the business. In 1862 he commenced buying and selling lumber, at which he has continued ever since, lu 1864 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and has been re-elected four times since, making five terms, or twenty years' service withoui cessation, which shows conclusively that he enjoys the respect and confidence of his neighbors and friends. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Subordinate and Encampment; is a member of the Episcopal Church.

HENRY DEPNER, the enterprising baker of Connersville, was born in Germany, September 22, 1850, son of Christian and Minnie (Branthurst) Depner, who were also natives of Germany, where they still reside. Mr. Depner was a farmer in his native country, and was there educated and reared to manhood. In October, 1871, he emigrated to this country and located in Cincinnati, where he learned his trade. In 1872 he went to Indianapolis, and here he continued his work till 1879, when he established himself in Connersville. He has the leading bakery of the place and does a large business in the ice cream, confectionery and cigar trade besides. Mr. Depner was married in 1875 to Hermenia Berger, a native of Germany, and daughter of George and Fredericka Berger, residents of Connersville. They have two children: Eddie and Amelia. Mr. Depner is a live business man and well respected.

LOUIS DOLL, proprietor of saloon on Fifth Street between Eastern and Central Avenues, Connersville, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 6, 1846, and received a common school education. His father, Frank Doll, was born in Baden, Germany, April 2, 1826; his mother, Rosenna (Bumgardner) Doll, was a native of Obio. They were married in 1848, and had a family of five children, one surviving. Mrs. Doll died in 1853, and Mr. Doll married, January 15, 1861, Helena Eppert, who was born March 10, 1837, and by this union were six children, five of whom are now living. Louis, the second son of the tirnt set of children, came to Connersville in 1851 and worked at carriage blacksmithing up to 1870, a trade he learned in 1865; then officiated as bar- tender up to 1874, at which time he engaged in his present business for himself. He was married, May 21, 1874, to Miss Eliza Hofherr, a native of Baden, Germany, born

October 19, 1849, and to this union have been born three children: August F., Edward L., Charles J. Mr. Doll is a self-made man, having acquired his all by industry and economy. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.

THOMAS DOWNS, of the firm of Down8,Ready & Co., Connersville, was born in Lawrenceburg, Ind., March 31, 1844, son of Hezekiah and Ruth (Close) Downs, the former a native of Kentucky, the latter of Indiana. He remained with his parents till sixteen years of age, when he enlisted in Company K, Fifty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, for three months, at the expiration of which time he re-enlisted in the Sixteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry for three years. He j)articipated in many of the most important battles, among which were Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, and in the Red River Expedition. In 1865 Mr. Downs returned home and located in Connersville, where he has since resided. He was engaged in the carpenter's trade till about 1870, when he began contracting and building, having been connected with the various firms known as Downs & Piersou, Andre, Stewart & Co. , Stewart & Downs, Martin, Downs & Co., Downs & Wait, and the present firm of Downs, Ready & Co., which was organized in 1882, and which does an extensive business in contracting and building, and in the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds, moldings, cornice, store fronts, etc., employing on an average about forty workmen. Mr. Downs was married in 1866 to Mary J., daughter of Jacob and Saloma Eisemann, natives of Bavaria. Five children have blessed this union, viz.: Florence, Susan J., Augusta, William and George. Mr. Downs is a member of the G. A. R. In politics he is a Republican. He formerly controled a third interest in the Connersville Times, but sold out his stock in 1881. He has been successful in business, and now ranks with the first of the manufacturers of Connersville.

HE WET T. ELLIS, member of the firm of Ellis & McFarlan, livery, feed and sale stables on Fifth, between Eastern and Central Avenues, Connersville, was born in Harrison Township, this county, Aiigust 29, 1854, and received a good common school education. He farmed up to 1879, then was express agent, and clerked for his brother in a hardware store. August 29, 1880, he engaged in the livery business with Mr. Thomas. January 1, 1881, he bought Mr. Thomas out, continuing the business alone up to July 19, 1883, when his present partner was admitted. The capacity of their stable is 100 horses. Mr. Ellis was uuited in marriage, February 8, 1882, with Miss Ida J. Zeller, who was born in Connersville July 6, 1857, and by this union there is one child - Zeller. Mr. Ellis is a member of Lodge No. 31, L O. O. F.; al.so of No. 1, P. O. S. of A.

JOHN FARNER, deceased, late of Connersville, one of the most honored of Fayette County's German residents, was born in Germany, November 28, 1810. His parents were Michael and Christian (Geise) Farner, with whom he remained till grown to manhood. At the age of twenty one years he entered the amiy of his sovereign, in whose service he continued live years, obtaining an honorable discharge. In 1837 he immigrated to America, settling in Wheeling, Va. ; from thence he went to Madison, Ind., and in 1842 came to Connersville, where he has since resided. He was a stone mason by trade, which ho followed many years. He erected the house in which he last lived. In 1866 Mr. Farner was elected Coroner of this county, and his faithfulness in the discharge of his duty was rewarded by nine successive elections to the same position. Mr. Farner was married, in 1830, to Christine Klean, a native of Germany and daughter of Jacob Klean, and two children were born to them: Rosina, who died in childhood, and John, who lost his life in the service ot his country in the fall of 1865. He was a member of the Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and was drowned in Bayou McHenry while attempting to ford that body of water. Ho was a young man of great promise, a brave soldier, and at the time of his death held the rank of Sergeant. His untimely end was deeply mourned by his parents and friends. Our subject died in Connersville, January 16, 1885, in the seventyfifth year of his age. He was a member of and Elder in the German Presbyterian Church. In 1844 Mr. Farner became a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has served in most of its offices. He was always regarded as a man of sterling integrity, as may be known by the public trust which the people laid upon him for so many years. For thirty-seven years Mr. Farner was the faithful agent of the Cincinnati Volksblatt, a leading German paper of that city. Mrs.Farner is a member of the German Presbyterian Church.

JOHN H. FATTIG, Connersville, was born in Rockingham County, Va., in 1818. His parents, Jacob and Frances (Diinna) Fattig, were natives of Cumberland County, Penn. They were married in that State, and in 1812 moved to Rockingham County, Va. Here they resided till 1835, when they moved West and located in Henry County, Ind., where the mother died in 1838; the father, who survived till 1853, died in Iowa while on a visit to friends in that State. At the age of eighteen Mr. Fattig left home and went to Dayton, Ohio, to engage in work in a distillery and in the carpenter's trade. He subsequently spent some time in Lancaster, Ohio, and Brookville, Ind.; returned a short time to Dayton, and in 1838 came to this county, where he has since resided. In March, 1839, Mr. Fattig was offered a home with Joshua Mcintosh, with whom he afterward lived during his days of single life, receiving all the kind attention an own child could claim from parents. He was chiefly engaged as a carpenter till 1882, when he erected a store room in Maplewood and embarked in mercantile pursuits. About eighteen months later this establishment was destroyed by fire, since which time Mr. Fattig has not been actively employed. In 1859 he spent a summer in the vicinity of Pike's Peak among the Rockies, and in 1862 he entered the war as a Sutler. On his first day in the field he was captured, but was released three days later. He served eight years as Constable of this township and four years as Deputy Sheriff. Mr. Fattig was married. May 10, 1840, to Harriet Cottom, who died in 1846. In 1847 he then married Mary Duke, and July 13, 1848, she was buried. His present wife was Mary A. Colvin, of Xenia, Ohio, to whom he was united October 24, 1850. Their two children now living are - Samuel and Charles. Mr. Fattig is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is highly respected in the community.

LEWIS W. FLOREA, attorney, of the firm of L. W. & G. C. Florea, office over First National Bank, in Connersville, was born Febraary 22, 1846, in this county, was reared upon a farm, and received a select course in Northwestern Christian University at Indianapolis, Ind. In 1809 he read law under Hon. James C. Mcintosh. During 1870 he was admitted to the bar, and at once opened an office. Success has crowned his every effort, and he enjoys the confidence of the entire community. In 1873 the above partnership was formed, which has continued ever since, and is one of the leading law firms of eastern Indiana. In 1870 our subject was appointed District Deputy Prosecutor, a position he held for three years. He and his brother are at present attorneys for the Whitewater Valley and Fort Wayne, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroads. Mr. Florea was married. May 5, 1870, to Miss E. A Stone, daughter of Hon. Charles M. Stone, and who was born June 9, 1848. By this union Ella M. and Susa K. have been born.

GEORGE C. FLOREA, attorney, Connersville, is the junior member of the law firm of L. W. & G. C. Florea, whose office is over the First National Bank. He is a son of Lewis C. and Eliza (Dale) Florea, and was born in Harrison Township, this county, June 18, 1848. In 1808 he left the farm, and entered school, completing his education at Delaware, Ohio. He began reading law in the fall of 1872, afterward read in the office with his brother, and was admitted to the biir in the fall of 1873, at which time he entered into the general practice of above firm. By strict integrity and close application to business their efforts have been crowned with success, as is verified by their large circle of friends and patrons, and extensive practice. Mr. Florea was married, February 5, 1875, to Miss Almira Edwards, daughter of Elmore Edwards, a retired farmer. By this union they have been blessed with two children: Mamie and Edward.

WILLIAM C. FORRBY, attorney, Connersville, a native of Pennsylvania, was born in Fayette County, April 7, 1832, and received a common school education. His parents, Joseph and Charlotte (Stuart) Forrey, located in Wayne County, Ind. , in 1833, and moved to Waterloo Township, Fayette Coanty, in 1837. At the age of foitrteen Mr. Forrey engaged as clerk in a general store in Waterloo. In 1857 he read law under Judge John H. Reed, and was admitted to the bar in 1861. He officiated as Mayor of Connersville seven years; was appointed City Attorney May 17, 1884. Mr. Forrey was married, in 1853, to Miss Anna M. Cole, who was born in Maryland. He is a member of Warren Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., Maxwell Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M., and Fayette Council, No. 6, R. & S. M., also Connersville Lodge. No. 11, K. of P., Uniform Rank.

PROF. JOSIAH S. GAMBLE, Superintendent of Schools of Fayette County, Connersville. This courteous and affable gentleman and popular educator is a native of Preble County, Ohio, born near the village of Oxford, February 27, 1834. He was reared to farm life, and received the benefit of such primary instruction as it was then customary to give farmers' sons, but having a thirst for knowledge with the desire of a more extended learning than such as the common schools afforded, he, at the age of twenty-five, took an academic course, also a normal course at Lebanon, Ohio, and, in 1857, began teaching, since which time he has devoted the greater part of his life to that profession, giving to the cause of education his talents and energy. His experience in the field of learning has been varied, having passed as an instructor through the common district school, the high school, the academy and the college, being a professor for one year in Geneva College, then located near Bellefontaine, Ohio, and since then near Beaver Falls, Penn. In 1875 he was elected County Superintendent of the schools of Fayette, which position he has since filled with the ability that had previouslj'^ characterized his life in matters of education. The Professor's parents were Robert and Jane (Neal) Gamble, natives of the north of Ireland, born in 1800. In 1827 they immigrated to America, locating in Preble County, Ohio, where they remained until 1834, then removed to Fayette County, Ind., where they died, the father in April, 1876, and the mother in October, 1881. Under Prof. Gamble's careful management the schools of the county have been brought up to a high standard, second to none in the State. Besides the position he occupies in educational matters, he is one of the active and enterprising business men of Connersville, where he has recently built an addition to a fine large brick building, in which he is carrying on a first class feed and sale stable, and dealing in fine horses. He is also engaged in the grocery business. Mr. Gamble was united in marriage, April 9, 1884, with Miss Martha A. Reed, a native of Greene County, Ohio. Both are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.

JAMES T. GENTRY, proprietor livery, sale and feed stable, Connersville, is a native of Indiana, born in Hamilton County, December 12, 1840, and was raised on a farm, receiving a common school education in Marion County. His parents, Thomas P. and Paulina (Wright) Gentry, natives of North Carolina, were married in 1836 and came to Indiana. The subject of this sketch enlisted in 1864 in Company I, Twenty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving one year. March, 1866, he moved to Noblesville, Ind., where he engaged in the livery business. Mr. Gentry was married. May 20, 1866, to Miss Lou M. Harris, of Franklin County, born August 10, 1841. Four children were the result of this union: Lena; Frank, born April 13, 1870, died October 15, 1871; one that died in infancy, and James R. On March 5, 1875, Mr. Gentry removed to Connersville, where he has been engaged in the livery business ever since. He is a member of the G. A. R.

V. H. GREGG, physician and surgeon, Connersville, was born in Bracken County, Ky., January 25, 1825, and completed his education in select school at Baechy Grove. His parents, Joseph M. and Matilda (Hamilton) Gregg, were born in Kentucky, where the father died in 1838. The widow and family came to Indiana in 1844, where our subject followed farming. He was married in Fayette County, in 1847, to Miss America Justice, daughter of Joseph Justice, a pioneer and native of Pennsylvania, and whose ancestors took part in the Revolutionary war. Our subject not being contented on the farm, read medicine uuder W. W. Taylor, M. D. , and began practicing in 1852 at Vienna (now known as Glenwood). In 1858 he moved to Connersville, where, by strict attention to business, he soon built up a large and lucrative practice. In March, 1864, he was appointed Surgeon of First Brigade, First Division, Twenty- third Army Corps, with rank of Major, serving until the close of the war. In 1869 he was appointed Internal Revenue Assessor and served two and a half years. He is a member of the G. A. R., Fayette County Medical Society, District Med-

PATRICK GRIFFIN, blacksmith, Connersville, shop in rear of Thomas' livery stable, where he can be found early and late to supply the wants of all patrons. Mr. Griffin was born in County Kildare, Ireland, March 4, 1834, and received a common school education. His father, John Griffin, was born in 1816; his mother, Catharine (Flanegan) Griffiin, was born in County Meath, Ireland. They came to America in 1853, the mother dying upon the ocean. The father located in Raysville, Ind., and died April 16, 1882. Patrick Griffin came to Connersville in September, 1856. He had served his time at the blacksmith trade at Newark, N. J. After working for several parties, he engaged in the blacksmithing for his own account in 1882, and has prospered. Our subject was married, September 14, 1854, to Miss Sarah Cm-ran, of Richmond, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiin are members of the Catholic Church.

THEODORE L. GRIFFIS, dry goods merchant, Connersville, is doing a prosperous business at 426 Central Avenue. He was born in Connersville, October 10, 1826, and received a common school education. His father was born in Pennsylvania near Laurel Hill, December 25, 1798; located, in 1818, in Connersville, and married, in 1825, Sarah Swift, who was born in New Jersey, January 10, 1803. He was a saddler and retired from business ten years prior to his death, which occurred January 29, 1869. His widow died March 16, 1869. From 1837 to 1840 Theodore L. clerked in a drug store; from 1840 to 1846 be went to school. In January, 1846, he began clerking in a dry goods store for Col. Daniel Hankins. January 1, 1851, he formed a partnership, taking one-third interest, continuing same until January, 1859, when the firm was dissolved, since which time he has conducted the business by himself. February 24, 1853, Mr. Griffis married Miss Rachel M. Rogers, who was born June 8, 1828. By this union were born Horace R., John G., Theodore L. (died July 11, 1871), Robert M. Mrs. Griffis died March 25, 1866, and our subject was married on second occasion, June 30; 1875, to Miss Kathleen Reese, a native of Missouri, born in 1844. Mr. Griffis is the true type of a successful and prosperous business man.

ORLANDO P. GRIFFITH, member of firm O. P. Griffith & Co., dealers in hardware, agricultural implements, hubs, spokes, felloes, Moline wagons, Columbus buggies, coal, etc., etc.. No. 445 Central Avenue and Fifth Street, Connersville, is a native of Scott County, Ky., born February 6, 1847; son of William B. and Permelia F. (Osborn) Griffith, also natives of Kentucky, and who immigrated to Indiana December 6, 1862, the father being a retired farmer and trader. Our subject received a collegiate course at Brookville, Ind. He was married December 23, 1874, to Miss Jennie M. Parry, born near Laurel, Franklin Co., Ind., March 10, 1856, daughter of T. J. Parry, who emigrated from Pittsburgh, Penn., in January, 1853, and is now leading a retired life in Connersville. She had a collegiate course at Oxford, Ohio, Female College. This union has been blessed with two children: St. Clair and Cora. Our subject taught school in the winter and summer of 1869, and August 30, same year, he engaged in the hardware business with J. A. Hanson. September 24, 1874, he purchased his interest and has since devoted a good portion of his time to that branch of trade, and, in addition to this he is interested in the planing-mill. He farms quite extensively, and in that connection is engaged in the Shorthorn cattle business, having now on his farm a herd of pedigreed cattle of which he expects to make a specialty in the future. Being reared upon a farm, his education enables him to better understand and supply the demands of an intelligent community. Owing to his careful and prudent management in connection with keen perceptibility, all enterprises with which he is interested prosper and yield handsome results. Mr. Griffith is a R. A. M. He and his estimable wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

JOSEPH G. GROFF, manufacturer and inventor, Connersville, was born in Asbury, Warren Co., N. J., February 20, 1820, and is a son of Francis and Sarah (Carr) Groflf, natives of New Jersey, the former born February 16, 1792, the latter May 15, 1798. In 1839 they moved over- land to Wheeling, Va., with their nine children and one adopted child. At this point he secured transportation for his family on the steamer "Embassy" to St. Louis, thence to Boonville. Mo., where he lived for some time. The miasmatic influences of an undeveloped country brought sickness in his family, and thia, together with general dissatisfaction with the country, caused a speedy return eastward, and for a short time he "pitched his tent" at Lawrenceburg, Ind., where his youngest child, Jacob, died. Dissatisfied still with his surroundings and being without prospects, he again " folded his tent" and wended his way to Cambridge City, Ind. The following year, 1840, he settled near Connersville, on the old Daniel Hankins farm, now owned by Charles Huber. Here he lived till all wanderings had ceased and all troubles were over, dying on the 9th day of September, 1845. His estimable widow survived the early companion of her life a quarter of a century, and reached her final end March 10, 1870. Of their large family three daughters and one son survive. The early boyhood of " Uncle Joe", as he is familiarly called, was passed in the manner usual to youth. He had no college or seminary to look to, as a means of education. The primitive schools of an unsettled country were the only institutions of learning to -which he had access. Being fond of sport he combined business with pleasure, and engaged in netting wild pigeons, of which he had sometimes as high as 1,000 dozen, caged in barns, cribs and other buildings. Of these birds he took a wagon-load of 108 dozen in May, to Cincinnati, for which he received the magnificent sum of $108. After attaining his majority, he located in Connersville, and, undaunted by the frowns of the world, being a penniless boy, he accepted employment for his board in a hotel, with privilege of attending school taught by "Uncle Harvey" Nutting. January 1, 1844, he entered the employ of George Frybarger, general merchant, receiving for a year's services $100 and board, and at the end of the year was $65 ahead of his personal expenses. In 1845, being employed by Henry Goodlander, County Treasurer, to collect the delinquent taxes, he traversed the county on horseback, collecting same, after which he carried on horseback between $5,000 and $6,000 on his person, to Indianapolis, and made settlement with the State Treasurer. In the fall of the same year he accepted a situation with Witherel & Frances in general mercantile business. He enjoyed fully the confidence of his employers, who early recognized the soundness of his judgment. In 1846 he was permitted to go to Philadelphia to purchase a stock of goods for their house, and trade. In 1848 he succeeded to an interest in the firm which then became Groff & Witherel, continuing as such till January 1, 1850. Confinement in-doors, with a too close application to business, made serious inroads on his naturally good health, compelling relinquishment from labor to seek recuperation in the open air, which he effectually did by several months' sport with gun and fishing rod. With returning health came back the old ambition that had gone out with wasting energies, and he purchased E. Campbell's stock of goods, which at the time was somewhat run down. His means being inadequate to replenish, Henry Goodlander and the Hon. Newton Claypool, his first endorsers, endorsed for him to amount of $1,000 in a Richmond bank. Part of 1856 and 1857 he rented and operated the flouring-mill now owned and run by Wetherald & Sons. In 1857 he disposed of his store business and immediately opened a confectionery, bakery and eating-house, which proved a source of profit for twentyfour years; he disposed of his business May 11, 1881, together with all other business cares. Once outside all business restraint, he gave free rein to the natural bent or inclination of his mind, and the inventive genius that had been smothered in the struggle for accumulation, burst forth with all the glow and ardor of youth. His fertile mind at once devised the humane invention calculated to protect the operators of buzz-saws from accident. For three years he labored untiringly, having secured ten letters patent, and has one more now pending. The invention is now perfected to a nicety, is self-adjusting, eifective, and will afibrd absolute protection to all manipulators of the deadly buzz saw. In October of 1882 he associated with him Augustus A. Bennett, of the firm Kitridge & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, for the manufacture of the Uncle Joe's saw guard. The firm, which is named the Groff & Bennett Saw Guard Manufacturing Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio, has extensive manufacturing facilities of the highest orden and can on short notice supply every demand of the trade. Mr. Groff has been twice married. His first wife {nee Nancy J. Minor), was born in Union County, Ind, , October 6, 1831. Their marriage was consummated September 26, 1850. Two children were born to this union, Luella and Mabel, latter of whom died August 22, 1859, aged ten months and twenty- six days. Mrs. Groff died November 1, 1861, and our subject's second marriage was celebrated September 9, 1863, with Nancy J. Moyer, who was born in Lima, Ohio, September 25, 1844. Four children have been born to them, Edwin G. , Mabel, Louie and Erla.

SAMUEL N. HAMILTON, M. D., Connersville, was born near Fayetteville, this county, November 23, 1845, son of Elijah and Mary J. (Smith) Hamilton, former a native of Ohio, latter of this county. The Doctor was engaged in farming until, April 8, 1863, (then quite a youth) he enlisted in Company L, Third Indiana Cavalry, serving iintil July 20, 1865, when he was mustered out at Lexington, N. C, and discharged following August. He participated in the celebrated march to the sea, and was through the Carolinas with the Third Cavalry Division, Gen. Kilpatrick's command. Returning home, our subject commenced his education, attending school for following three years. Ho then taught for a time, reading medicine during vacations and such spare time as he could find while teaching. He attended Indiana Medical College term of 1872 and 1873; went to Texas early in 1874, returning home latter part of same year; took a medical lecture course and graduated in 1875. In 1876 the Doctor returned to Texas, making his home on the Colorado River, some twenty miles above Austin, and dwelt among the people of the mountains, practicing the healing art. On March 22, 1877, our subject married Miss Mary E. Haire, born April 19, 1858, near Greenfield, Mo., but residing at time of her marriage at Smithton, Mo. To this union have been born two boys: Eugene Everett, born January 9, 1879, and Arthur Mazzini, born

October 2, 1884. In the spring of 1877 Doctor Hamilton moved to this county and located at Everton, where he practiced medicine until 1880. He then went to Schell City, Mo., but owing to the poor health of his family he retiu'ned to Everton (where he had formerly practiced in 1881) and there remained till June 3, 1882, at which date he moved to Connersville and formed a partnership with Dr. V. H. Gregg, in general practice of medicine and surgery. Our subject is a member of the County District and State Medical Societies; he is a member of the G. A. R.

CAPT. JOHN W. HANNAH, dealer in dry goods, groceries, notions, etc., Eighth Street, between Western Avenue and Walnut Street, Conaersville, is a native Hoosier, born in Rush County, June 5, 1838, son of James and Susannah (Peterson) Hannah, who were born in Bourbon County, Ky., the former January 10, 1797, and the latter September 4, 1804. They came to Rush County, Ind., in 1836, where the father followed farming until his death, which occurred March 25, 1876. Oar subject received a common school education. He came to this county in 1870, locating in Harrison Township, and was married, January 19, same year, to Miss Rhoda A. Kerr, a native of this county, born March 10, 1849. Three children, Howard W., Alvia M. and Josiah G., have been born to them. Daring the late war of the Rebellion Mr. Hannah enlisted April 19, 1861, in Company E, Sixteenth Ind. V. I., and was appointed Sergeant, serving fourteen months. After returning home he re- enlisted October, 1863, in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty- fourth Regiment, and was elected First Lieutenant; March 2, 1864, he was promoted to Captain, serving until September 16, 1865, in the Armies of the Potomac and the Cumberland. Capt. Hannah has served several years as Justice of the Peace. He is a Knight Templar. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Captain is a self-made man, and has prospered in life.

JAMES HERON (deceased) was formerly a business man of high standing in the city of Connersville. He was born in Baltimore, Md., June 10, 1825, and settled in this community with his parents in 1837. His mother is still living, aged eighty-five. He was educated in Oxford College, Ohio, and was early initiated into business life. In 1845 he assisted in engineering the Whitewater Valley Canal and was subsequently appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the company, serving in that capacity several years. He also assisted in locating and engineering the Junction Railroad, and was instrumental in securing the location of the W. W. V. R. R. on the banks of the canal. For twenty years Mr. Heron was connected with the pork-packing interests of Connersville, being associated with all the various firms from George Frybarger & Co., down to Caldwell, McCann & Co. He was married, in May, 1855, to Caroline, daughter of Hon. Enoch McCarty, a native of Culpeper County, Va. , where he was born January 5, 1783, and soon after his birth his parents removed to Tennessee, where he lived till the general immigration set in for the country northwest of the Ohio, when he moved to the Whitewater Valley. Mr. McCarty was then just in the prime of young manhood, and his many excellent qualities soon pointed him out as a public servant. He was first made Justice of the Peace, and on the organization of Franklin County was elected County Clerk, serving in that capacity at difi'erent times for about twenty years. He assisted in framing the State Constitution in 1816; served three years as State Senator, two terms as Representative, and seventeen years as Associate Judge. Through his entire official career he was distinguished for the wisdom of his policies and the integrity of his jjurposes. He was also a brother of Gen. Jona. than McCarty. A second daughter of Mr. McCarty became the wife of thebrotherof Hiram Powers, the celebrated sculptor. By his union with Miss Mc- Carty Mr. Heron became the father of three children. He died June 19, 1876, mourned by many warm friends and business associates. His son, James M., has been identified with the business interests of Connersville for the past six years. He was born in Connersville, was given the advantages of the public schools of Connersville, also two years' study in the public schools and Chickering Institute of Cincinnati. He abandoned his literary pursuits on account of failing health, and in 1875 engaged with Q. A. Mount as salesman in a boot and shoe store. In 1879 he purchased Mr. Mount's interest, and since that date has conducted the business at the old Mount stand in partnership with his sister Kate. He was married, in June, 1882, to Miss Nanna Dolph, daughter of Rev. E. L. Dolph, Presiding Elder of the Methodist Episcopal Southeast Indiana District Conference. They have one child - Noreh, born February 8, 1884. Mr. Heron is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Uniform Rank; a Democrat in politics. He is an energetic young business man, and member of a family which is highly esteemed.

JOHN M. HIGGS, editor and proprietor of the Examiner, office opposite court house on Central Avenue, Connersville, was born in Franklin County, Ind., near Halstead's Mills, April 5, 1841, and completed his education at Brookville, where he resided until 1859. During the last five years of his abode in that village he learned the printing business and worked under C. B. Bentley, editor of the Democrat ; then moved to Coniiersville and purchased the old Telegraph oiBce, continuing its publication for two and a half years, at which time he sold out and enlisted, September 18, 1861, in Company L, Second Indiana Cavalry, under Col. Bridgeland, serving three years in the Army of the Cumberland, participating in the battles of Perryville, Shiloh, Chickamauga and Gallatin, Tenn. In the last-named engagement his company was captured by John Morgan, but, not being satisfied with their new commander, cut their way out, losing nine men, killed and wounded. After returning home Mr. Higgs resided two years in Indianapolis; then, in 1808, came to Connersville and started the Examiner, a six-column paper, with an entire new outfit. By strict attention to business, and carefully studying the demands of the people, patronage so increased that in 1882 he was compelled to increase the size of the paper to nine columns, and add presses which would enable him to do job work with neatness and dispatch. The enterprise has proved a success, and as a reward for his labor the Examiner has the largest circulation of any paper in this part of the State. Mr. Higgs was married October 31, 1861, to Miss Kate I. Davis, who was born in New Paris, Ohio. In 1873 our subject was elected to the City Council from the Second Ward; in 1876 he was a candidate for County Treasurer and received more votes than any Democrat ever did in the county, lacking only ninety-nine votes of election. He is a member of the G. A. R.

HON. JAMES N. HUSTON, banker, farmer, stockdealer, manufacturer and Legislator, Connersville. This enterprising and public-spirited young man is the son of William and Isabella E. (Duncan) Huston, the ancestors of both of whom were Scotch-Irish. The father was born in Franklin County, Penn., Septembers, 1801; was married in 18-17 and removed to Connersville, Ind., in 1851. He was for years engaged in farming and milling, being associated in business both in Pennsylvania and in Connersville with his brother James. In 1870 William Huston with others opened in Connersville a private bank known as the Citizens' Bank, with which he was connected until his death, which occurred January 5, 1875. He was a man of unbounded integrity of character, was extremely scrupulous in regard to religious and moral observances, and would permit of no Sabbath desecration. Early in life he united with the Presbyterian Church, of which he lived a consistent and zealous member, adhering, after the division in that church, to the Old School branch, serving as Elder for half a century. He was an excellent business man, understanding human nature well; his judgment was rarely at fault. A marked trait of his character was his great decision, reaching conclusions quickly. He was an ardent Whig and subsequently a Republican, being ever a great Anti-slavery man. At his death he left a large estate. Our subject, the only child by the marriage spoken of above, was born in Franklin County, Penn., May 11, 1849. When but twenty days old his mother died, and he was consequently deprived of a mother's care and guidance. He received the benefit of a liberal education, which was completed at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. On the death of his father, in 1875, Mr. Huston became engaged in many lines of business as his father's successor, in which he has been remarkably successful. He is one of the most active, enterprising and public-spirited citizens of Connersville, which city owes to him a debt of gratitude for the general interest he has shown in its development and improvement. He was for a period President of the Coffin Company, Eagle Milling Company, and Silver Plating Company, and is now President of the Connersville Buggy Company, and Western Hosiery Mills; is interested in the Gas Works, Creamery, Indiana Furniture Factory, besides various other enterprises; and is proprietor of the Citizens' Bank. In 1876 and 1878 Mr. Huston was chosen for the City Council from the Second Ward. In 1880 he was elected to the State Legislature and re-elected in 1882, receiving a strong support from the laboring classes, for whom he ever feels a deep sympathy; was elected from the district comprising the Counties of Fayette, Rush and Union, by a majority of 1,960, to the State Senate, November 4, 1884. Mr. Huston takes great interest in matters pertaining to agricultui'e, and being an extensive land owner, he has carried on farming by " proxy " to a considerable extent. He has served for a time as President of the Agricultural Society. He is now serving as Chairman of the Republican Central Committee of the county, which position he filled in 1880 and 1882, and under his management the Republican majority in the county has been increased from 290 to 535. He takes an active interest in temperance movements, and does not conceal his opinions on the subject for party considerations. He is a R. A. M. ; a member of the order of K. of P.

HEMAN JONES, retired farmer, Connersville, an old and highly esteemed pioneer of Fayette County, is a native of New Hampshire, born near Hanover, June 10, 1812. His parents, Nathan and Elizabeth (Spaulding) Jones, were natives of Massachusetts, of English extraction. In a very early day they emigrated to New Hampshire, and settled near Hanover, where they remained some time; thence moved to Vermont, and subsequently returned to New Hampshire, and in 1820 to Huron County, Ohio, where they remained permanently. They were the parents of nine children: Harvey, Love], Almira, Laura A., Elizabeth, Enos, Heman, Alonzo and Lucy. Heman came with his parents to the State of Ohio, and v?hen about sixteen years of age went to Mount Vernon, where he began as an apprentice to shoe-making, and subsequently movod to Springlield, where he completed his apprenticeship. In 1829 he went to Hamilton, and there remained, working at his trade one winter; thence moved to Mason County, Ky. , and there followed his trade about one year, and in 1831 came to Liberty, Union Co., Ind., whero he purchased a boot and shoe business. He was there married, April 2, 1835, to Lydia A., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Fosdick) Hughes, born in Campbell County, Va. , November 2C, 1817, and one of nine children, viz.: Mary, John, Elizabeth, Lydia A., Permelia, Margaret, William, Aaron, and one who died in infancy. In October, 1838, Mr. Jones sold his boot and shoe interest at Liberty, and moved to this county, where he purchased eighty acres of land in Columbia Township, on which he settled and engaged in farming, and several years later he traded it for 1(50 acres in the same township, which he impi'oved, and as ho prospered he kept adding to it until he owns at present 560 acres in this county, and eighty acres in Benton County, Ind., and also has money at interest, and several houses and lots in Connersville. In illustration of what may be accomplished by energy, industry and well directed effort under our free American Government, may be cited the career of Mr. Jones, who started in life a poor boy, contending with all the disadvantages and inconveniences of a new country, he battled his way up throl^gh an obscure life, and is now one of the wealthy men of Fayette County. He has always led an honorable life, his motives being guided by the golden rule, " Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Our subject and wife are members of the Christian Church. They had born to them five children, viz.: Elizabeth (deceased), Mary, Candas (deceased), Anna (deceased) and Cornelia (deceased).

SAMUEL KIRKHAM, Sheriff of Fayette County, Ind., Connersville, was born in Centre Township, Rush Co., Ind., February 14, 1842. He was raised on a farm and received a common school education. His father, Jonathan E. Kirkbam, was born in Kentucky, May 27, 1804, and died January 28, 1876. His mother was born in vSouth Carolina, May 20, 1806. Our subject enlisted August 28, 1862, in Company G, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving until April 3, 1803, when he was discharged on account of disability. He re-enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, January, 1865, serving until the close of the war; was taken prisoner at Richmond, Ky., held two days and then paroled. Mr. Kirkham was married October 4, 1870, to Miss Louzena B. Knipe, who was born December 3, 1845, and to this union were born three children: Ophelia I., Phora B. and Ozro P. After marriage they left Rush County and located in Posey Township. Ho was elected Sheriff November 7, 1882, and re-elected November 4, 1884. Mr. Kirkham is a member of the K. of P. In politics he is a Republican.

LEVIN McINTOSH, clerk in Huston's Bank, Connersville, was born in Dayton, Ohio, June 6, 1826. His father, Joshua, was born in Virginia, May 16, 1795; his mother was born near Snow Hill, in Maryland, in 1792. They moved to Indiana, locating in Connersville April 15, 1824, where the father followed shoe-making and the grocery business. Levin had the benefit of a common school education, and learned the trade of plasterer in early manhood, which he followed for thirteen years. He then clerked for Daniel Hankins twenty-six years. In 1876 he accepted a position in Huston's Bank, where he has devoted his time and services ever since. January 29, 1843, he married Miss Louisa Lower, and by this union are two children: Edwin, and Joshua G. , now in Marion County, Kan. Mr. Mcintosh is President of Connersville Gas Company. He is a Knight Templar; a member of the G. T., and the U. O. of the G. C.

JAMES M. McINTOSH attorney, Connersville, born in this city November 14, 1858, spent the greater part of his life in the schoolroom. He graduated in the class of 1880 at Greencastle, Ind., after which he filled the responsible position of Secretary and Treasurer of the Whitewater Valley Silver Plating Company, during the years 1880 and 1881. He read law under Mr. Charles Rohel and was admitted to the bar in January, 1880. In 1882 he formed a partnership with Hon. Charles A. Murray, in law business, and by strict attention to the same, and close application to books, the firm is prospering and is being justly rewarded for their labor. Mr. Mcintosh is the son of James C. Mcintosh, whose biography appears in the history proper under head of the distinguished dead.

JOHN M. KBLLUM, photographer, Connersville, was born in this county August 8, 1845, son of John and Jane (Morrow) Kellum, natives of Ohio and Kentucky, respectively, his maternal grandfather having been one of the first settlers of Kentucky. His paternal grandfather was a native of North Carolina. Our subject's parents were married in 1831 and settled on Williams Creek, where they resided till 1869, when they moved to Minnesota. Here the mother died in 1870 and the father in 1880. Their six children are: Cynthia A., Margaret J., Mary I.,

Eolston, William N. and John M. Our subject was brought up on a farm, where he was employed till his eighteenth year, receiving an ordinary common school education. He learned the trade of carriage painting in 1864 and this was his chief occupation till 1872, when he took up the art of photography. He began the latter business in Kokomo, Ind., in 1872. Mr. Kellum was twice married; on first occasion October 19, 1869, to Alice Hunt, of Hush County, who died September 30, 1870, leaving one child, which passed away six months later, and October 16, 1873, he was married to Carrie Craver, a daughter of M. B. and Mary A. Craver. One child - Claude - has been born to them. In the practice of his chosen art Mr. Kellum has not a rival in southeastern Indiana, his work in all its details showing a true perception of artistic effects, its tone and finish being seldom surpassed by metropolitan artists. His management of light is excellent, while the effect of ease and grace in position is no less thoroughly understood. In short, Mr. Kellum stands well in the front rank among the members of his calling, and truly merits the liberal patronage which an appreciative public is bestowing upon him.

MARTIN MEYER, manufacturer of saddles and harness of every grade, also keeps in stock whips, robes, nets, curry-combs, etc., west side of Central Avenue, No. 512, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, Connersville. He was born in Baden, Germany, July 23, 1852. His parents came to America in 1854 and located near Cincinnati, Ohio; in 1858 they came to Connersville, Ind. Martin received a common school education. He commenced learning his trade with John Cassady, of Connersville, and in 1869 completed learning same under Mart Updegroff. In 1878 Mr. Meyer began in business for himself. He was united in marriage September 12, 1875, with Miss Susan Donavon, who was born in Cambridge, February 28, 1854. By this union there are three children: Maudie, born November 24, 1878; Harry A., born August 19, 1880, and Gertrude, born August 16, 1884. Mr. Meyer, May 7, 1884, was elected from the Second Ward to City Council. He is a member of the German Benevolent Society and of the Catholic Church.

CHARLES MOUNT, Cashier of First National Bank and manufacturer, Connersville, is descended from one of the old and prominent families of the Whitewater Valley and Connersville. His parents, James and Mary (Dixon) Mount, were natives of New Jersey and Connersville, respectively, the latter being a daughter of Arthur Dixon, one of the first merchants of Connersville. James Mount was born November 9, 1805, and in 1818 immigrated to Franklin County, Ind., locating, in 1823, in Connersville, where he became a prominent business man and leading citizen. He was for a time associated in mercantile business with Daniel Hankins, and subsequently with Meredith Helm. He was one of the number who built the large brick structure on Eastern Avenue near the C, H. & I. R. R., where he opened a large machine shop and foundry. He also, in connection with others, inaugurated a private bank, known as the Farmers' Bank, of which he was President. Subsequently he engaged in farming. His life was one of honest industry and, as an evidence of his frugality, at his death, which occurred November 30, 1882, he left quite a large estate. His widow survives him. Our subject was born in Connersville, Ind., November 9, 1838. He was educated in the schools of his native village, finishing his studies in one of the commercial colleges of Cincinnati, where he took a complete business course. Mr. Mount began his business career as book- keeper in the business house of Mr. Castle, and subsequently filled a similar position for W. J. Hankins. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in the Second Regiment Indiana Cavalry; the following fall he was promoted to Second Lieutenant in the Commissary Department, serving in all four years; then resigned on account of failing health. On November 15, 1865, Mr. Mount was united in marriage with Sarah E. Huston, daughter of Hon. John Huston, born in Januaz'y, 1844. To this union have been born three children: James C, Mary E. and John H. Mr. Mount, for some five years, was engaged in the boot and shoe business with John F. Castle; then the firm became Mount Bros., which continued until in July, 1873, when our subject sold out and was appointed Cashier of the First National Bank of the city. Mr. Mount is also engaged in manufactm'ing, being interested in the Connersville Furniture Manufacturing Company; has also carried on farming to a considerable extent. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, with which he has been connected since 1859, when he became a Deacon in the church. He is now one of the Trustees and church Treasurer.

WILLIAM H. MOYER, furniture dealer, 521 Central Avenue, Connersville, is a native of Ohio, born in Port Jefferson, November 1, 1838, where he received a good common school education. His parents, David and Ruth (Venaman) Moyer, were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively, and after marriage they located in Sidney, Ohio. In 1846 they moved to Fayette County, Ind., where the father followed brick- making until his death. In 1852 our subject began clerking in a grocery store for W. H. Greer, continuing for three years; then worked in a brick yard with his father for four years; after which he clerked for Felton & Roswell in their grocery store. In 1857 Mr. Moyer married Miss Mary K.

Crosson, and three children have been born to them: Clara, Amanda, and Ruth S. After marriage Mr. Moyer bought Mr. Felton out and continued with Mr. Eoswell three years. He then sold out and started a new grocery for his own account, operating same two years, and selling out and going to Illinois. In 1863 he opened up a grocery, bakery, and provision store in Connersville, the firm being Moyer & Co. In a short time he again sold out and made brick for five years; then kept a lunch stand at the Junction depot. In 1875 Mr. Moyer engaged in the furnitare business in which he has continued up to present time, doing a safe and prosperous trade. Our subject is a member of the I. O. O. F.; a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOSIAH MTJLLIKIN (deceased) was a native of Talbot County, Md. , born in the village of Trappe, September 27, 1807, and in that village and in the city of Baltimore he passed his childhood and early manhood, learning in the latter place the shoe-making trade. On May 6, 1830, he was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Morrison, and the year following they came to Fayette County, locating on a farm in Orange Township, where they resided until iu 1841, when they removed to the house in Connersville where he died November 14, 1884. To this union were born seven daughters and two sons. Mr. Mullikin followed his trade the greater portion of life, though he was for some years engaged in the manufacturing business, and was one of the builders of the old foundry located on Eastern Avenue, near the C, H. & I. R. R. In politics he was a Whig, and afterward a Republican. A man of principle and of the strongest convictions, the position he took became impregnable, and he could not be driven from it. He served Connersville when a village and afterward when a city in various offices, among them: Assessor, member of School Board, Street Commissioner, member of the Board of Trustees (town). Chief of Fire Department, and member of City Council. Mr. Mullikin was intimately identified with much of the growth and improvement of Connersville. In many ways he was a marked man among his fellow citizens. He was honest and honorable in his dealings with men. The estimate placed upon him by the people with whom he lived so long may be understood by the fact that they intrusted him with public interest by electing him to various offices for a long series of years. Perhaps no man in Fayette County was better known than Josiah Mullikin. He was extensively acquainted and was always faithful and true to his friends, while he was never afraid of any who may have been opposed to him.

groceries, corner Fifth and Eastern Avenue, Connersville, member of the firm of Murphy Bros., was born in Connersville, and is now doing a successful business in his native town. His father was born in Limerick, Ireland, January 1, 1814; his mother, Elizabeth (Welsh) Murphy, was born in County Kerry, Ireland. They came to America and located in Washington, D. C, after which the father moved to Connersville, where he led a retired life until his death, which occurred January 1, 1868. Our subject received a fair education, and from 1872 to 1882 was a finisher in the furniture factories. During a portion of the time he had charge of the department. August 22, 1882, he engaged in the present business. He is a wide-awake, thorough and practical grocer, destined to make a success of his undertakinar. He is a member of the Catholic Church.

CHARLES A. MURRAY, attorney and Mayor, Connersville, is a member of the firm of Murray & Mcintosh, attorneys, office at Samuel Vi. Parker's old place of business, opposite court house. Mayor Murray was born in Geneseo, N. Y., March 27, 1851, and was reared upon a farm. His father, James Murray, was born in New York, March 6, 1809; died September, 1866. His mother, Anna M. (Miller) Murray, was a native of New York. They immigrated to Indiana in 1859, locating for the time in Cambridge City. Charles A. attended school at Fairview Academy, Lebanon, Ohio, Normal, and graduated at Asbury University in 1875. He taught school during the winters of 1871, 1872 and 1873. Also taught Connereville high school from the fall of 1875 to the summer of 1877. In meantime he read Jaw under Hon. B. F. Claypool, and was admitted to the bar June 20, 1877. By close application to business, hard study and strict integrity, he has won his present enviable position in the city of Connersville. In 1879 and 1880 he was elected as member of City School Board, and acted as Secretary. May 6, 1884, he was elected Mayor of the city, upon the Democratic ticket, over a good reputable Republican gentleman in a Republican city, as a just reward for true merit. He was married October 22, 1879, to Miss Olive Hurst, a native of Wayne County, Ind. By this union one child, Marcia, was born. Mrs. Murray is an affable lady, and with her husband is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN C. OCHILTREE, retired printer, Connersville, is a native of Indiana, and was born in Union County, near College Corner, March 1 1, 1846. His father, Thomas Ochiltree, was born in Virginia, September 10, 1819, and his mother, Elizabeth (Hamilton) Ochiltree, was born in Preble County, Ohio, November 30, 1818. In 1846 his parents moved to Vienna (now Glenwood), Rush Co., Ind., where they now reside. John C. received a good common school education, and taught for twelve years. In 1880 he came to Connersville and purchased the Times office in connection with VV. F. Downs, from Charles N. Sinks, August 24, 1880, after which Ochiltree & Downs consolidated with McClung & Bacon, proprietors of the Neiva, March 9, 1881, calling the consolidated paper Connersville Times and News. In August, 1881, Mr. Ochiltree sold his interest to Mc- Clung, Bacon & Downs, and on the 9th of November, 1881, A. M. Sinks and J. C. Ochiltree purchased the entire business. The name of the News was dropped from the paper in October, 1881, and its present name, The Times, re-adopted. On June 2, 1884, Mr. Ochiltree sold his interest to his partner, A. M. Sinks, and, on the 6th day of November following, moved to Indianapolis, Ind. , where he still resides. His present occupation is that of contributor to several literary journals. He was married November 10, 1S75, to Miss Lydia Davis, who was born November 15, 1859, and by this union one child - Paul H. - was born October 17, 1876. Mr. Ochiltree is a ready writer and fluent conversationalist.

JOHN PAYNE, County Auditor, Connersville, is a native of Ohio, born in Hamilton County, October 30, 1842. He was reared on a farm and received a common school education. His father, Thomas T. Payne, a miller by trade, was born in New York in 1801, and died in October, 1852. His mother, Ellen D. (Eees) Payne, was born May 9, 1807, in Virginia, and died in July, 1848. Mr. Payne was an apprentice to the printing business, and after completing his trade, July 24, 1861, he enlisted in Company B., Fifteenth Iowa Infantry, and served in the Seventeenth Army Corps, Crocker's Brigade. In 1864 he was Aide-de-camp on Gen. John P. Hawkins' staff. At the battle of Shiloh he was wounded in the shoulder. He remained in the service until January 4 1866, and after the war he was in the Quartermaster's Department at Vicksburg, until January 1, 1869, then returned to Indiana and farmed up to 1873, when he engaged in the tile business. He was elected Auditor in November, 1882. Mr. Payne was married in January, 1870, to Miss Eliza Ellis, whq was born in this county and State, April 10, 1850. This union has been blessed by the following children: William, Edwin, Lucia, Charlie, Daisy, Edna and Pet. Mr. Payne is a member of Warren Lodge, No. 15, F. and A. M. ; Maxwell Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M. ; Fayette Council, No. 6, R. and S. M., and Connersville Post, No. 126, G. A. E. In politics he is an active and enthusiastic Republican; an affable and courteous gentleman.

JOHN J. PETERS, butcher, Connersville, is a native of Germany, bora in Bavaria, May 11, 1849. He received a good education in his native land, and came to America in 1866, locating in Madison, where he followed butchering; thence went to Columbus, Indianapolis, Ind., St. Louis, Mo., Chicago, Louisville, Brookville and Connersville. In 1874 he started butchering for himself on east Washington Street, Indianapolis, continuing for five years. In 1880 he opened up at Connersville; January, 1883, he moved on a farm; in July returned to the city and opened his present shop. He was united in marriage, October 26, 1876, with Miss Kate Hill, who was born in Jennings County, Ind., February 12, 1860. They have been blessed with three children ; George J. , John G. and Mary E. Mr. Peters belongs to the Butchers' Association of Indianapolis; he is a member of the I. O. O. F.

THEODORE PFAEFFLIN, proprietor of saloon and boarding house, Sixth Street, between Central Avenue and W. W. V. R. R., Connersville, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, November 80, 1848, and there received an academic education. His father, John G. Pfaefflin, was born in Germany, January 7, 1817; his mother, Charlotte (La Roche) Pfaefflin, was born July 27, 1824. The former died July 19, 1859. Our subject came to America in 1802, locating in New York City, and immediately enlisted in Company M, Thirteenth New York Heavy Artillery. In the latter part of 1864 he was detailed as Orderly to Gen. Grant at Appomattox Court House, serving two years in all. He then returned to New York and learned upholstering, a trade he followed two and a half years; then came to Connersville and joined his mother, who came to this country in 1867. Mr. Pfaefflin officiated as bar-tender for Mr. Greenwald until 1868, then engaged in business for himself in Anderson, remaining there until 1875, when he returned to Connersville and entered his present business. Our subject was married, June 28, 1874, to Miss Maggie Croke, who was born in New York July 1, 1854, and raised in Anderson, Ind. Mr. Pfaefflin is a member of the I. O. O. F., Subordinate and Encampment, also Uniform Rank of K. of P. He and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church. He was selected as Water Works Trustee in 1879; held same six months, then resigned the honors. He was Chief of the Fire Department from 1880 to 1882, and at the election of April, 1884, was elected to the City Council from the Third Ward. Mr. Pfaefflin is truly a self-made man, and has been very successful in all his undertakings.