Gibson County, Indiana - The whole text, 1897 (part 2 of 5)

ROBERT MITCHELL. - Scotland, the land ol hills ami heath¬ er, has furnished to America many worthy citizens, whose sturdy energy and reliability have made them a valued addition to this country. Of this class Mr. Mitchell is a representative. He was born in Strathern, Scotland, September 8, 1831, and ten days later was taken to the kirk, where he was christened by the sturdy old Scotch name of Robert. His father, James Mitchell, was born at the same place, while the birth of his mother, Janet (Martin) Mitchell, occurred on an adjacent farm. The parents were edu¬ cated in the common schools, and the friendship of their child- IkkmI ripened into love. They were married and six children came to bless the union, namely: John and Jeanetta, both now de¬ ceased; James, Catherine, Robert and Mary. The parents began their domestic life upon a rented farm and James Mitchell suc¬ cessfully carried on agricultural pursuits until his death. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church, and a man of sterling worth and integrity. Robert Mitchell acquired his education in the common schools ami at the age of nineteen bade adieu to his native land, preparatory to seeking a home in America. He crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel in 1850, and made his way to the home of an uncle living in Gibson County, where he soon began work as a farm hand at fifty cents per day and was thus employed for two years. lie then married Margaret Duncan, and immediately afterward located on the farm, where he has since resided, while to the home have come six children, four of whom are yet living, namely: James M., Lydia E., John R. and Jennie C. The two who have passed away are Catherine M. and Jennie, and after the death of the latter the youngest child was given that name. Mr. Mitchell rented a farm for two years, and afterward purchased a tract of land, to which he has since added until lie now owns a valuable property of three hundred and twenty acres. This is under a high state of cultivation and the place is improved with all the accesssorics and conveniences of a model farm of the nine¬ teenth century. He is one of the most progressive agriculturists in Southern Indiana, has done much to advance the interests of farmers in this section of the state, has for many years been an officer in the Gibson County Agricultural Society, and for twentyone years has been a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He is also a prominent stock dealer, engaged in the breeding of fine hogs, horses and sheep. In his political views Mr. Mitchell lias always been a stalwart Republican anil warmly advocates the principles of his party. He and his wife are members of the Pres¬ byterian Church, and in all that pertains to the county's welfare and advancement he takes a deep interest. His prominence is in¬ dicated by the fact that in 1893 he was appointed by Governor 1 lovey one of the Indiana commissioners at the World s Colum¬ bian Exposition, and was one of the judges on cereals for sixteen weeks. Robert Mitchell is one of Gibson County's leading citi¬ zens, and this work would be incomplete without the record of his life.

DR. ANDREW LEWIS. - By permission the following bio¬ graphy is taken from "Right's History of the Fifty-eighth Indiana Regiment,'* compiled and published by G, R. Stormont: "Dr. Andrew Lewis, under whose direction the Fifty-eighth Indiana was recruited and organized, was bom April 19th, 1813, in Lewisburg, New York County, Pennsylvania, and died in Princeton, Indiana, March 10th, 1877. He was the fifth son of Dr. Webster Lewis, a physician of great eminence in that state. After com¬ pleting a common school education the subject of this sketch turned his attention to the study of medicine. In 1839 he Ml l^cwisburg, intending to settle in Iowa, but, getting out of funds, stopped in Gibson County, Indiana, to recruit his finances. Here he engaged in manual labor on the Wabash and Erie canal, then in the course of construction. Afterwards he resumed the study of medicine, with his brother, in Boonville, Indiana, and in Janu¬ ary, 1841, began his first practice in Winslow, Indiana. In April, 1843, he removed to Princeton, Indiana, where he continued the practice of his profession until 1850. At this time lie became a candidate of the Whig party for County Clerk and was successful. In 1855 he was re-elected and served to the end of his term. Dr. Lewis was a man of great energy and enterprise, and devoted his time and means very largely to the promotion of the public and private interests of the town and community in which he lived.

J fe took an active part in the incipient steps that brought into ex¬ istence the first railroad through this town - now the Evansville & Terre Haute. It was mainly through his efforts that the main line of the Louisville, Evansville & St. I^ouis railroad was located through the county of Gibson and town of Princeton. He was interested in tfce construction of the road and it was largely through liis energy that this railroad enterprise was sustained dine the appointment. "Governor Morton subsequently appointed through its primitive struggles, anil was kept in condition for oth¬ ers to push to ultimate completion. Unfortunately, this enter¬ prise did not prove profitable to Dr. Lewis. His large fortune, which he had amassed in other enterprises, was shattered in this.

I le was left largely involved, and was never able to recover the loss. But it is more within the province of this sketch to speak of the loyalty and patriotism of Dr. Lewis. As has already been intimated, lie was in thorough sympathy with the war for the sup¬ pression of the rebellion. Jt was through his suggegstion ami in¬ fluence that the order was secured from Governor Morton to or¬ ganize the Fifty-eighth Indiana Regiment at Princeton. He was appointed to recruit the regiment and at once began the work. A camp was established in the Gibson County fair grounds in the latter part of September, and several companies were entered as a nucleus for the regiment. Within four weeks the organization was complete. Dr. Lewis was appointed Colonel, but his busi¬ ness was such that he could not go to the field, an<l he had to dehitn commandant of the hirst Congressional District, and as such he recruited three other regiments, namely, the Sixty-fifth, Eigh¬ tieth ami Ninety-first Indiana Regiments. The service of no one in the state was more highly prized bv Governor Morton than was that of Dr. Lewis, l ie devoted his best energies to tin* cause of his country at a time when it was in a struggle for its existence. His contribution to this cause was not alone in labor, but also in money, clothing and food for soldiers' families. He was known at home and abroad as the friend of the soldier and the soldier's family." Dr. Lewis married Elizabeth A., daughter of Janies Evans. The Evans family came from Virginia, and from an early day in the history of Southern Indiana this family has been among the most prominent of the section. Unto the mar¬ riage of Dr. Lewis the following children were born: James W., Melissa J., Rankin E., Andrew E. ami William IL All of the children were born and reared in Gibson County.

JAMES W. LEWIS is the efficient claim agent of the Air Line Railroad, and a genial, popular man, who makes friends of all he meets. A native son of Gibson County, he was born December 22, 1846. He is the oldest son of Dr. Andrew Lewis, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume. He completed his education in an academy at Eergusonville, and leaving the school mom became one of the soldier boys of the war, joining Company C of what was known as the "Righting Fifty-eighth" Indiana Regiment. MMr. I^cwis participated in all the engagements of the regiment, and was mustered out of the service at Louisville, Kentucky, August 2, 1865. Upon his return home at the close of the war Mr. Lewis joined his father, who was then extensively engaged in the grain and pork business at Princeton, and in this connection continued up to the death of his father, which occurred in 1877. For several years lie was employed as deputy in some county office, and in 1892 accepted the position which he now holds. In this position he has proven a capable and faithful em¬ ploye, most acceptably discharging the duties of his office. Mr. Lewis was married November 4, 1869, to Anna L., daughter of Newton and Rachel (Scantlin) Johnson. In politics he is a stal¬ wart Republican. For six years he served as marshal of Prince-

Dr. An Drew Lewis History Op 0Iji80N County

WILLIAM II. LEWIS, son of Dr. Andrew Lewis, was born and reared in Gibson County. His birth occurred February 22, 1859. He was educated in the public schools of Princeton. For nine years he clerked in the mercantile establishment of W. D. Downey. In 1886, W. H. Dimick, Charles lleberd and Mr. Lewis entered into a co-partnership, under the firm name of Dim¬ ick, lleberd & Lewis, and began a general merchandise business in Princeton. In 1887, Mr. Lewis' brother, Andrew E., who had been, for eighteen years, an assistant cashier in the People's Rank, purchased the interest of Mr. lleberd. In 1894 the Lewis brothers purchased Mr. Dimick's interest, and since the Lewis Pros, have been the proprietors of a well-stocked, handsome and large dry goods store. William H. Lewis was married in 1882 to Miss Olive Grigsby. The marriage has been blessed by the birth of a son, whose name is William Evans Lewis. Mr. Lewis and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. lie is a staunch Republican and fraternally a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias fraternity, having tilled all the chairs of the order and represented his lodge in the grand lodge of Indiana.

ROBERT FREMONT WARNOCK is one of the extensive land owners of Gibson County, and a man whose prominent con¬ nection with the agricultural and industrial interests of this locality has made him a valued factor in the community. He is a western man by birth, training and interests, and possesses the true west¬ ern spirit of progress and enterprise. Gibson County numbers -him among her native sons, his birth having occurred in Patoka township on the 9th of August, 1861. In the home of his parents, Archibald and Malimla J. (Milburn) Warnock, he spent the days of his boyhood and youth, assisting in the labors of tlie fields through the summer, while in the winter he pursued his education in the common schools. On attaining his majority, Mr. Warnock began farming on his own account on a tract of land of seventysix acres, which he had received as his share of the old home¬ stead. His work has been diligently prosecuted and his labors have brought to him prosperity, so that lie has been enabled to extend the'boundaries of his farm, until it now comprises three hundred and fifty acres of rich land, all under a high state of cultivation. He is also interested in the coal business, and is now engaged in the manufacture of brick. His resourceful ability enables him to extend his field of operation beyond one line of business, and thus wlvile adding to his own prosperity lie is also promoting the ma¬ terial welfare of the community. On the nth of October, 1887, Mr. Warnock was united in marriage to Ada M. Wilson, daugh¬ ter of William and Marir* Wilson, of Allegheny County, Pennsyl- vania. A little son, Archibald W., has come to bless their home. Mr. and Mrs. YVarnock hold membership in the United Presbyterian Church, and their standing in social circles is en¬ viable. Since attaining his majority he has been an adherent ol the Republican party, and strongly supports the platform on which the recent Republican victory was achieved. With the exception of a few months spent in California, he has always made his home in Gibson C ounty, on the farm where he now resides, and is most widely .and favorably known. He is still a young man, and the future undoubtedly holds in store for him still greater successes than he has hitlierto achieved.

DAVID D. HART. - Among the enterprising farmers of Gib¬ son County there is probably none more energetic or thorough¬ going than the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He is a native of Indiana, his birth having occurred in Warrick County, August 10, 1836. 11 is father, John Hart, was Imrn in Perry

C ounty, Kentucky, t Ictober 1, 1800, and at the age of twenty-four was united in marriage with Mary .lioyd, who was born in Spencer County, Indiana, 1801. Of their union ten children were l*>rn, namely: Mary A., Lurn, Maria and Louis, all deceased; David D., of this sketch; Millie L., deceased; Elijah K.; Elizabeth; and two who died in infancy. The father was a resident of Hart township, Warrick County, where he entered eighty acres of land from the government and as his circumstances permitted added to it until at the time of his death he had two hundred and fifty acres of good land. There he departed this life February 14,

1868, and his wife died in December, 1885. * In politics he was a life-long Democrat. On the completion of his common school education David I). Hart gave his entire time and attention to assisting his father in the labors of the home farm, where lie re¬ mained until twenty-eight years of age, at which time he was married. On the 14th of September. 1864, was celebrated his marriage with Elizabeth S. Embree, deceased. Two chil¬ dren were born to them - Mary E., deceased, and John T. Mr. TIart was again married September 22, 1873, his second union being witli Elizabeth Wood, by whom lie had four children - Elsie, deceased; r Athur, Eva P. and Kornia. It was in 1864 that Mr. Hart came from Warrick County to Gibson County, and purchased an interest in the Embrcc farm of forty-five acres, where he still makes his home. At the present time, however, he is the owner of one hundred and seventy acres of valuable land,which he has placed under a high state of cultivation. In addition to general farming he is also in- : crested in stock-raising. Until 1888 lie was a staunch Democrat 11 politics, but since that time has given his support to the Pco- >le\s party, and recently became a candidate for State Represenative on that ticket from Gibson County and was successful. He is one of the prominent and influential men of the county, publicspirited and progressive, and enjoys the confidence and regard of many friends. His first wife was a member of the General Baptist Church, while the present Mrs. Hart is a Cumberland Presbyterian in religious belief.

JOSEPH P. McCLURE, who is now spending the evening of life in retirement, enjoying a well earned rest, is a worthy represen¬ tative of one of the honored pioneer families of Gibson County, his birth occurring on the farm, which is still his home, Octo!>cr 6, 1815. His father, James McClure, was born in Maryland, Oc¬ tober 6, 1785, received a very at ^ lc *£ c of twelve years accompanied his^?^«ffr tb > *l^iituclcy, where he served an apprenticeship to the tanner's trade, which he followed througlKWt his active business career. In 1805 he came to In¬ diana, locating in Gibson County, near Princeton, and served under General Harrison in the battle of Tippecanoe. I11 1838 he laid aside business cares, living retired until his death, which oc¬ curred February 7,1855. On ^ ,e 12th of June, 1808, he led to the marriage altar Malinda A. Warrick, a native of Kentucky, who died January 12, 1850, and they became the parents of eleven chil¬ dren - Albert, Edwin and James, all deceased; Joseph P.; William M.; Henry; David, deceased; Robert; and George W., John W. ami Ellen J., deceased. In the primitive pioneer schools our strbject acquired his education, and was reared amid the scenes of frontier life. At the age of nineteen he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Ann, daughter of Rev. Alexander and Susan (Nowlin) Devin, and*to them were born twelve children, namely: Eleanor J.; Mary B.; Alexander D.; Susan J., deceased; Margaret C; Joseph D.; Robert M.; William M.; George W.; Nancy V.; Franklin P. and James. Five of the sons donned the blue and aided in the defense of their country during the dark days of the Rebellion. Upon his marriage, Mr." McClure was given eighty acres, and in the following fall purchased another eighty acre tract, on which he remained, and at once began the cultivation and im¬ provement of Ins land. He added to his income by running on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers during the winter season for some ten years, and so successful has he been in his life work that he is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of rich and valuable land, and is able to spend his remaining days in ease and retirement, surrounded by all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life. His estimable wife was called to her final rest November 27,1888. He holds membership in the General Baptist Church, and politically supports the men and measures of the Dcnfo cr atic party.

MONROE KEY. - Among those whose devotion to the duties of public and private life have made them vahted citizens of Gibson County is numbered Mr. Key, a prosperous and popular farmer of Patoka township. On southern battlefields he demonstrated his loyalty to the Union, and in the more quiet walks of business life he has displayed those sterling qualities of integrity and straightforwardness which everywhere command. respect. Mr. Key is a native of (iibson County, born September 4, 1841. llis father, John L. Key, removed from Scottsville, Kentucky, to this county in 1808 and followed farming and merchandising. Leas¬ ing his farm for ninety-nine years, he afterward removed to (ieorgetown, Illinois, where he died in 1874, at the .age of seventyfour years. 11 is wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary Latham, died in (iibson County in 1880.aged seventy-four years. Tbeir chil¬ dren are Monroe, Mrs. Mary Murphy and John. The father had five children by a former marriage, of whom four are living, as follows: S. C., of Concordia, Kansas; William, also of Concordia; Marion, of Pike C ounty, Indiana; and Hannah, wife of J. W. Har¬ ris. of Patoka. Monroe Key was educated in Patoka and at the age of twenty years enlisted in the Union army as a member of ( oinpaiiy C, lofty-eighth Indiana Infantry, (hi the 12H1 of March, of that year he was married in Princeton. I11 July, 1865, In* was discharged and mustered out at Indianapolis. During the first year after his return home Mr. Key engaged in the lumber business. He then learned the carpenter's trade, and followed contracting and building from 1867 until 1888. In the latter year he was elected Sheriff of (iibson County, and in 1892 was re¬ elected, serving for four years. He was one of the most efficient officers ever in that position and his promptness in carrying out the law won him the highest commendation. Since bis retire¬ ment he has engaged in the operation of his farm, which comprises two hundred and forty acres of rich and valuable land. Mr. Key was married March 9, 1871, to Kliza Summers, and their children are diaries S., NVUic-Annie and John L. I11 polities Mr. Key is a stamveb Republican, and is a member of the (irand Army of the Republic, llis life has ever been honorable and upright, displaying the same fidelity which he manifested on southern battlefields when upholding the cause of the stars and stripes.

AI »R All AM L. SMITH, a well known and highly respected agriculturist of (iibson County, is a native of New Jersey, horn in Hunterdon County. November 19, 1826, and is a son of |ohn W. and Charlotte (Randolph) Smith, who were also born in that state, the former April 21, 1785, and the latter September 10, 1792.

I loth were provided with fair educational advantages and in early life the father learned the wagonniaker's trade, but'his later years were spent in farming. In 1827 he took his family to New York,

, where he made his home for about twentv-five years, during which time his wife died - -April 8, iS^y. Later lie lived with a son in Michigan, where llis death occurred June 14, 1870. lh his family were eleven children., namely: Jacob, John R., Klizabelh, David.

all deceased; Pcrmclia, Samuel, Abraham L., Mary, Charlotte and George, deceased: and Caroline. Our subject acc|uired a good education in the schools near his home, and remained under the parental roof until he had reached the age of twenty years, at which time he began learning the miller's trade. During the thirty years he followed that occupation he drifted over various sections of the country, but finally located uj>on the farm in Gibson County. Indiana, where he still resides. Besides general farming he is also extensively engaged in raising poultry and thoroughbred Jersey cattle. On the 23d of August, i860, was celebrated the marriage ivf Mr. Smith and Miss Margaret Jane Erwin, who was born in South Carolina, January 18, 1835, and is a daughter of James and Elizabeth Erwin. The father's birth occurred in Ireland, January 1, 1797, while the mother was lx>rn November 9, 1796, in Georgia, of Irish descent, but at the age of six years she was taken by her parents to South Carolina. When Mrs. Smith was about three months old she was brought by her parents to Gibson County, where the mother died July 13, 1877, ami the father passed away August 7, 1884. For fifty-one years they had traveled life's jour¬ ney together, sharing with each other its joys and sorrows, its adversity and prosperity, and were earnest members of the United Presbyterian Church. Four children blessed their union - Sarah Ann, deceased; John; Robert, deceased; and Margaret Jane. By trade the father was a blacksmith, but also engaged in agricultural pursuits, owning at the time of his death a Valuable farm of two hundred and twentv-threc acres. At the time of his marriage Mr. Smith was sit i ll interested in tire milling business, which he con¬ tinued to carry on for fifteen years, and then located upon the sixty-acre tract of land which his wife had received from her father's estate. They arc consistent members of the United Pres¬ byterian Church, and have won for themselves an enviable place in the regard of their fellow citizens. Having no children of their own they adopted two - Anna B. and Charles, but the latter is now deceased. T11 his political affiliations Mr. Smith is a Prohibi¬ tionist.

SAMUEL HENDERSON DAVIS is an enterprising farmer whose life has been a busy and useful one, and who, through earn¬ est effort has overcome the difficulties and obstacles in his path and worked his way upward to success. He was born in Penn¬ sylvania County, Virginia, March 7, 1819, a son of Joshua and Sallie (Green) Davis, the former a native of Pennsylvania County, and the latter of Lulenburg County, Virginia. The father re¬ ceived a common school education and was reared by his mother for his own father had died when he was twelve years of age. When twenty-eight years of age he married Sallie Green, and they became the parents of eight children - Parthenia. Louisa and Agnes, all deceased; Samuel IT., Joshua, Wm. J., Sallie Ann and

George, who have all passed away. In 1826 Joshua Davis re¬ moved to Western Tennessee, and in 1828 came to Gibson County, where he followed farming until his death, which occurred March 19, 1843. His wife died in ()ctober of the same year. Though he came to this county a poor man, he acquired a comfortable com¬ petence ami at his death was the owner of a good farm of one hun¬ dred and sixty acres. Samuel II. Davis was a child of six years when lie came with his parents to Ciibson county, and here, amid the wild scenes of the frontier he was reared to manhood, exper¬ iencing the usual hardships and privations of pioneer life. He assisted in the development of the home farm until twenty-four years of age, when he started out in life for himself as a farm hand. He was married January 28, 1848, and unto the marriarc were born eight children, namely: George W., Louisa. Elizabeth, deceased; John IT., Mary Ann, Samuel, deceased; Ella Jane and William J. # deceased. The mother of this family, who to her hus¬ band was a faithful helpmeet through many long years, is now totally blind. For a year after his marriage Mr. Davis operated the old borne farm, and then purchased one hundred ami sixty acres of land upon which he has since resided. The early davs formed a period of hardship and earnest toil, but he courageously worked on and as the years passed his financial resources in¬ creased, enabling him to add new comforts to the home and supply his family wMi better advantages. He has given to each of his children a quarter section of land at the time of their marriage, and yet retains a comfortable property, from Which he derives a good income for himself. Tie is truly a self-made man and in his life there is much that is w r orthv of emulation.

THOMAS W. MONROE, a son of Charles and Nancv (Clin¬ ton) Monroe, w^as 1 >orn in Vanderburgh Countv, Indiana, in 1820, and was left an orphan when only four months old, after which he w as reared in the Staser household until seventeen years of age. TTc then left the family that had cared for him and started out in life for himself, working on the river. Soon he began dealing in chickens, and accumulated some money, but afterward lost it in an unfortunate business venture. Returning home he entered forty acres of land and gave his attention to agricultural pursuits. All through his remaining life he followed -farming, and his rcsoulte purpose and well managed interests brought to him a richly merited prosperity. At the age of twenty he married Nancv Clin¬ ton. who was born in Kentucky in 1826. They became the parents of eight children, as follows: Fred K.. James. Tohn C, deceased; Marv T., Edward, deceased: Thomas W., Margaret, deceased; and Clinton. The mother died in t8*;8, and Charles Monroe afterward married Louisa Trible, bv whom he had two children - Franklin ami T otiis Ellen, both now* deceased. Her death occurred in April, 1865, and Mr. Monroe departed this life

December 3, 1873. Thomas W. Mourn? assisted in the labors of the home farm until twenty years of age. at which time he began clerking in a store owned by his brother, and was thus employed for five years. On the expiration of that period he removed to King's Station, purchased a small plot of ground, erected thereon a store building and began general merchandising on his own account. His determined application and honorable business methods have enabled him to succeed in Ihe face of difficulties awl fie is now enjoying a comfortable income derived from a liberal patronage. On the 1st of November, 1877, Mr. Monroe married Miss Barbara B. Biel, and eight children have been born to them - Lulu. Charlie, deceased; Mamie: Emeline; Clara; Mildred; John; and one who died in infancy. The parents are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and in politics Mr. Monroe is an advocate of Democratic principles.

VINCENT W. S. TRTPPETT, D. D. S., is successfully en¬ gaged in the practice of dentistry in Princeton, where his well equipped office, furnished with all modern appliances known to the profession, and his skill and ability, enable him to give to his pat¬ rons the most efficient service. He is one of the native sons of Hibson County, born April 30. 1867. TIis parents were Alex, and Betsy (Phillips) Trippctt, the former a native of Virginia, ami the latter of Indiana. They were married in Gibson County, and their union was blessed with three sons and two daughters. 'Hie father was twice married and by the first union had one son and two daughters. He was a thrifty farmer and stock-raiser, a Democrat in politics and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Churdi. His widow, sixtv-eight years of age, is still living on the farm north of Princeton. She also holds membership in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Doctor was reared at the old home¬ stead, and in the common schools acquired his preliminarv edu¬ cation, which was supplemented bv studv in the Central Normal College of Danville in 1887-8. The following winter lie taught school, and the next year entered a business college in Lexington, Kentucky, where he was graduated in i88q. TIis professional education was acquired in the Hospital School of Dental Surgery in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was graduated in Tune, 1892, after which Ire located in Princeton. His practice has steaddv grown, and he has now a patronage which mam* a" older member of the profession might well envv. In 180^ Dr. Trippett led to the marriage ahar Miss Annie E. Cox, of Wadesville, Indiana, and they have a bright little daughter. Margerie. He and bis wife arc members of the Methodist Church, and the Doctor belongs to the Tribe of Ren TTur. His political support is given tfte Democracv.

ROBERT R. ORR, who for twenty-nine vea r s ha« been an es¬ teemed resident of Gibson County, and is one '»f the leading con¬ tractors of Princeton, was born in Livingston County, New York, in 1805. atvl after a long, useful life as a farmer died in Cale¬ donia. New N brk, in 1801. He married Jennie Robertson, wlm died in 1850. leaving the following named children: William, deceased; Jennie, wife of Daniel Flyea. of Jewell City. Kansas: 1 ,ucy. wife of William Melntyre, of Caledonia, New York; Angus, of Michigan; and Mary A., deceased wife of John Cameron. Robert R. Orr was reared on the home farm, and assisted in its cultivation until twenty-six years of age. when he came to Prince¬ ton. In the meantime he had aided in the preservation of the Onion, as a member of Companies F and K of the Fightli New York Cavalrt. lie participated in the battles of Beverly's herd, Middlcburg. ( iettvsburg, Boonesboro, Brandy Station, Stephensburg, Knppahauock, the Wilderness, Sjyottsylvania, Cold ffarbor, Petersburg, Wilson's raid, Wim'hester. Cedar ( reek, Fisher's llill, Woodstock, Waynesboro, Richmond and Appomattox. ITe was under tire in fiftv battles, and his loyalty and bravery were fullv tested, lie enlisted as a private, and was discharged as quartermaster sergeant. Mr. Orr learned the carpenter's trade under S. J. Wallace, of Princeton, with whom he continued busi¬ ness for twenty-four years. He aided in the construction of the Methodist Church, the residences of Sam Reaves, S. Benson, Al¬ bert Martin, Tom Walters and W. IT. Fvans, and has done a large and successful business, his efficient workmanship and faithful fulfillment of his part of a contract securing him a liberal patron¬ age. Oil the 8th of February, 1871. Mr. Orr was united in mar¬ riage with Anna, daughter of Thomas Paul, who came to this county from Tennessee. They have one son, Charles A., born in 1873. Mr. Orr belongs to the Ancient Order of United Work¬ men and to the United Presbyterian Church. TTis life has been one of industry and usefulness and his duties of citizenship are performed with the same loyalty that characterized his career as a soldier.

J AMFS A. SPR( )WT>. justice of Hie peace of Patoka township, and a well known citizen of Princeton, was born in that townshin, July 28. 1840, a representative of one of its pioneer families. TTfs father. John O. Sprowl, came from South Carolina, his native state, to (iibson County in 1833. TTe died here in 1841, at the age of twenty-seven years. TTis wife bore the maiden name of Mar¬ garet McClellan, ami after the death of her first husband she mar¬ ried Jame^ Wilson. The Sprowl family is of Trish origin, having been founded in America bv John Sprowl, the grandfather of our subject, who emigrated from his native land to South Carolina, and spent his remaining flays there. Tames A. Sprowl was reared and educated in his native countv. During the war he joined the boys in blue, of Company B, Fifty-eighth Tndiana Tnfantry, but was discharged from that regiment at Bowling Green, Kentucky, on account of physical disability. In January, 1865, lie re-enlisted in the ()ne I lundred and Foriv-lhird Regiment, and was stationed at Clarksville and Murfreesboro. Tennessee. T11 September, 1865, be was mustered out and returned home, lie was a loyal ami devoted soldier, who well deserves his country's praise and grati¬ tude. For seven years after the war Mr. Sprowl engaged in fanning, and in 1872 removed to Princeton, where he engaged in teaming for several years, lie was then elected Constable and after six years' service in that capacity was appointed 'deputy sheriff by Mr. Chambers. He also served in the same position during the inciunl>ency of Sheriff McCIary. Tn March. 1891. he was appointed Justice of the Peace, in the fall of 1894 was elected to that office for a four years* term, and is now acceptably serving in that capacity. Tn politics he is a stalwart Republican, deeply interested in the success of his party. Tn the fall of 186^ Mr. Sprowl married Martha daughter of John K. Crow. Their children are John O., Carrie M., wife of George L. Taylor; George M.. Charles O., Nellie M., and James A -

P. M. KENNEY. who is serving as yardmaster of the Air lane at Princeton, was born in Bloomington, Indiana, March 18.48. TIis father is. perhaps, the oldest cmplove on the Motion Railroad. TTe began with that company twenty-eight years ago, has served as rondmastcr. and is now. at the age of seventv-four, filling the position of master carpenter. Tie was born in Kentucky, enlisted in the Confederate army in Missouri .was promoted to a Colonelcy, was cantured am) held as a prisoner of war in Alton, Illinois. ITe is the father of the following children: P. M.; TTenrv L.. an en¬ gineer on the Southern Railroad; Charles, who is with the Illinois Central Railroad; James, yard foreman on the Motion Railroad at New Albany; Tda. wife of John Brown, of Motion, Indiana: Ada. wife of Elbert Dickinson, of Monon; and Eva, wife of D. P. Ben¬ nett, of Rochester. Indiana. P. M Kenney began his career as a common laborer with the Louisville, New Albanv & Chicago Railroad at Bloomington, Indiana. Tunc 7, T8G4. He afterward worked as trainman and also as bridgeman. In 1874 He left that road and entered the service of the Wabash as yard switchman at T>afayctte. and was later yardmaster. T11 T877 he entered the service of the Oiicaen & Eastern Illinois, with winch he continued as trainman until T883. He then ran a train for the Air Line Coniixitiv for a year, after which he returned to the Chicago Sr East¬ ern Illinois, serving as vardmaster at Danville. Illinois, until 1888, when he became conductor for the Chicago ft Ohio road. Since t8ot lie has occupied his nresent position with the Air lane Com¬ pany. TTis long railroad service has made him very proficient, and he is to-dav one of the most trusted nnd competent employes of the road with which he is connected. Mr. Kenney was married in Orange County, Indiana, in t 868, to Eva Ramsey, daughter of

A. M. Ramsey. Slu* died August 9, 1895, leaving two children, Fmma, wife of I Icnrv Sherman, a mechanic on the Air Um* mad; and Klbeti. Mr. Kenney is a member of the Order of Railroad Conductors and the Knights of Pythias fraternity. His faithful¬ ness to every trust reposed in him has won him the confidence of his employers and his genial manner and sterling worth has gained him the regard of many friends.

TIHNRY P. CHAMPERS, one of (iibson County's representa¬ tive citizens, was Inirn in Miami County, Ohio, August 3. 1839. 11 is father, Eli Chambers, was horn in Pennsylvania, in 1812. and followed rai*|>cntering as a life work. He passed away in Peru, Indiana, in 1846. His widow, who bore the maiden name of Catherine Putcrbaugh. is still living in Shelby County, Ohio, at the age of eighty-one. Their surviving children are TI. P.. Maria 1 ... wife of John Apple, of Shclbvville, Indiana, and Harriet; wife of l'cnjamin Engle, of Payton, Ohio. The paternal grandfather, Robert Chambers, a native of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, fol¬ lowed the occupation of farming, ami with his son came to flic west, his death occurring in Miami County, Ohio. Henry P. Chambers acquired a fair English education and in his native county learned the trade of a machinist, and was working at his trade there when the war broke out. Putting aside all personal considerations he enlisted September s. 1861, as a member of Company K, First Ohio Infantry, and was mustered in at Camp Corwin, in Pavton. In the battle of Shiloh, his first engagement, he was wounded in the left shoulder. Soon afterward he was taken ill at Louisville. and was forced to remain in the hospital for eight months. Rejoining his regiment at Mumfordsvillc, Kentucky, he participated in tlie battle of Stone River, and Hie engagements of the Atlanta campaign until receiving an honorable discharge at Chattanooga. September T7, T864. Mr. C hambers at once returned to the mechanic's bench and in r 865 removed to Indianapolis, whence the following year he went to Patoka. where he carried on carpentering for ten years. On the expiration of that period he became head sawyer and foreman in a saw milk Tn the fall of 1880 he was nominated by the Republicans for Sheriff, elected bv a majority of thirty-eight, and in 1882 was re-elected. He proved an efficient officer, and retired from the position as lie had entered it, with the respect and good will of the voters of Cibson County. Tn T885 Mr. Chambers went to Harper Countv. Kansas, where lie remained until 1888, and then returned to Princeton, where he has since engaged in contracting, a part of the time in partnership with C.corge W. Shoobclh He was car¬ penter foreman and later general superintendent of construction in the shops of tlie Air T.inc Railroad at Princeton, and has aided in the erection of the People's National Rank, the Rrrger 8 z Shan¬ non building. Ihe Ward block, and the residences of R. IT. Parrett,

YV. I). Robinson, A. G. Wolf and Hen Murphy. On the 1st of September, i860, was consummated the marriage of Mr.Chambers and Miss Miranda James, daughter of Solomon James. Their children are C harles E. f Carrie A., Walter (). and 1 lenry I f. Mr. Chambers is a Knight Templar Mason, is past master workman of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and is past commander of the (I. A. R. Post. A self-made man. his success has been achieved through his own perseverance, diligence and capable management.

GEORGE W. SHOPI'ELL, an enterprising contractor of Princeton, is numbered among the boys in blue who went forth to the defense of the Union, and valiantly followed the stars and stripes until the old flag floated over the capital of the Southern Confederacy, lie was born in Stark County, ()hio. May 21, 1843, and at the age of sixteen came to Gibson County with his father, William Shopbcll, who is now living in Homer, Michigan, at the age of seventy-seven. He is a native of Pennsylvania, an I in earlv manhood married Harriet Miller. Their only surviving child is George W.; those who have passed away arc Mary, Miranda, M. L., William, Sarah, Hattie and Alice. When only eighteen years of age, George W. Shopbcll, in December, 1861. enlisted in Company D, Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry. He served for three years without being absent from his company on a furlough or on sick leave, and his loyalty was above question. After his return he learned the carpenter's trade in Princeton, and for more than twenty years has been engaged in contracting and building here. For many years the firm of Shopbcll & Chambers, of which he was the senior partner, did the most extensive business in their line in thecitv. lie has been connected with the erection of the greater part of the best buildings in the city and vicinity, and on all sides stand evidences of Ids handiwork. He is most energetic and pro¬ gressive, is true to every trust committed to his care and has the respect and confidence of the entire community. Mr. Shopbcll was married February 25, 1869, to Nancy F. Ervin. Her father, Robert Ervin, was born in Ireland, and married Martha Stormon^ His death occurred in 1847, bers * n i860. Their children were Margaret, deceased wife of John E. Lillie: James, also deceased, who married Margaret Muniford: John R.. who married Saral Finney ; and Catherine, deceased wife of D. C. Wood who uieci in the army. The two children of Mr. and Mrs. Shopbcll are Clifford (\, an architect of Evansville, who married Winncfred Dunlap; and Kate, wife of Frank Forthoffcr. Mr. Shopbcll is pad grand of Princeton Lodge. 1 . O. (). F., and is an active member of Archer Post, G. A. R. His name is the synonym of honorable business dealing and he is a worthy representative of the industrial interests of Princeton.

(rial interests of (iilvson County, and is now successfully iterating planing mill in Princeton. I Ic was born in lledfordshire, Falkland, February i. 1835, a son of James A. Ford and Jane l». Ford. Ilis father established the first nursery in Gibson County, and was a leading representative of the business interests of this lo¬ cality for many years. Tie died in 1883, at the age of seve ltyninc. I11 the family were four children - Charles, who died in 181)5: Alfred S.: Annie, wife of George Mills: and Josiah. Since 1845 Alfred S. Ford lias been a resident of Princeton. He ac¬ quired his education in its public schools, learned the carpenter's trade with the firm of Turner P»rothers. and for many years fol¬ lowed that occupation. For the past fifteen years his attention has been devotee! to cabinet making and the lumber business, and he is now successfully conducting a planing mill in Princeton. He is a man of known reliability and his energy, capable management and diligence have brought to him an excellent trade and made him one of the leading representatives of Princeton's commcrc'ai interests, 'fhe success which has attended his efforts is well mer¬ ited. At the call of duty Mr. Ford laid aside all personal con¬ siderations, and in 1862 joined the boys in bine of Company A, Fightieth Indiana Infantry, which was attached to the Twentythird Army Corps under General Scofield, lie was wounded at Rcsacn bv a piece of shell, but after six weeks spent in the hospital rejoined his regiment in Decatur, Georgia. and went in pursuit of Hood. When the object of that campaign was attained the regi¬ ment joined Sherman's army in North Carolina, and at Salisbury, that state. Mr. Ford was mustered out with the rank of sergeant, lie at once returned to his family and his home. T11 Princeton, in May. 1858, he had married Klizabcth A., daughler of Wash¬ ington Rice, a pioneer of Gibson Countv from Virginia. They have six children Fucv. wife of F. A. Sharp: Kate: Frank \V., who married Annie McCrea: Nellie: George T. and Arthur D. In politics Mr. Ford is a Republican, and while a member of the town council from the Second Ward was active in securing the appro¬ priation for the east school building. Public-spirited and pro¬ gressive, he is deeply interested in all that pertains to the welfare of the community and is one of Princeton's most valued and respected citizens.

A. R. NTCKFY.--Among the quiet, earnest men whose depth of character and strict adherence to principles excite the admir¬ ation of all. is this gentleman : yet he is not unknown to the public for his business relations have brought him into prominence and he is a leading representative of commercial interests in Southern Indiana. His excellent success is due to his own efforts. The spirit of self-help is the source of all genuine worth, in the indi¬ vidual. and it has been the means of bringing to him a prosperity which is well merited. Mr. Nickey was born in Whitley County,

Indiana, August 22, 1844, a son of Samuel Nickey, of Virginian birth, who in early life followed the cooper's trade, but afterward became a successful farmer, l ie married Fdizabeth Cirayless, and they had four children - David W., an extensive farmer and stockraiser of Whitley County; Rebecca, wife of Silas Briggs; Mary, wife of Samuel Pierce, of Chicago; and A. B., of this sketch. Both the paternal and maternal grandfather of our subject were Conti¬ nental soldiers in the war of the Revolution, and the latter, William (irayless, was in Detroit in 1812, with (ieneral llill, at the time of the surrender. A. B. Nickey spent his boyhood and youth in his parents' home in Whitley and Allen Counties, and followed farming until thirty-two years of ago. He then turned his atten¬ tion to the lumber business in Cherubusco, Indiana, where he re¬ mained for five years, when he removed to Auburn, operating a large lumber plant there for six years, lie is now the most ex¬ tensive hard wood lumber manufacturer in Southern Indiana. He came to Princeton in 1887. and erected a plant with a capacity of two million feet of lumber per year. He has recently enlarged his facilities by the establishment of a factory in Auburn, which makes his lumber business the leader in this line in Southern Indiana. His patronage has assumed extensive proportions, and the output of his factories is of such superior quality that his busi¬ ness is steadily increasing. lie is also the owner of large farms in (iibson and Allen Counties. Mr. Nickey was married in Whit¬ ley County, November 13, 1867, 1 ° Alpha L., daughter of Francis Mossman, who came from Ohio to Indiana in 1832. They have four children - Samuel M., William, Maxie N., wife of E. L. McLellan, of Columbia City, Indiana; and Alice. Mr. Nickey is a prominent Mason, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite in the Indianapolis Consistory, while of Fort Wayne Chapter and Comanindery he is also a member.

SETI l WARD, Sr., has been identified with the business inter¬ ests of Princeton since 1847, and ls one of the self-made men of (iibson County, (ienuine success is not likely to be the result of mere chaiice or fortune, but is something to be labored for and sought out with consecutive effort. It comes as a reward of earn¬ est endeavor, and it is thus that Mr. Ward has gained the pros¬ perity to which a well spent life justly entitles luim. Born in Amelia County, Virginia, July 10, 1823. he is a son of Josiah and Temperance (Brown) Ward, who removed to Illinois about 1828. locating in White County. There both parents died within a short time, and the family of nine children was left without home or friends. Of this family our subject is now the only survivor. Through liis boyhood he worked on a farm ami in the summer earned the means which enabled him to attend the common sellings during the winter. He afterward went to New 1 larnionv, Indiana, where he learned the trade of a saddler, and after work- ing as a journeyman in various parts of tin* country for a time, he came to Princeton in the fall of 1847. No other business man in the place has continued longer in business than he, and his honorable dealing and thorough reliability has justly made him a leader in business circles. JI is life has been one of industry and perseverance, lie is the patentee of several articles used in con¬ nection with harness, including the Ward hack band hook, which is widely known and widely sold to the wholesale trade. Two years ago Mr. Ward sold the business to his son, Seth Ward, Jr., who has since conducted it successfully. On the 12th of July, 1893, the buildings on a plot of ground two hundred and twentytwo feet front were Imrncd, but within six months he had replaced tin*sc with a line brick block much better than the original struc¬ tures. Mr. Ward was married December 4, 1849, Mary Jane, the eldest daughter of Willis Howe, a pioneer settler of (iibson County, and a well known and respected citizen. Mrs. Ward is a native of Princeton, and by her marriage became the mother of nine children, of whom live died in early life. The four living arc Annie P>.. wife of James II. Warwick, of Princeton; Dr. John P. Ward, of this city; Dr. V. S. Ward, of New York City; and Seth Ward, Jr., who succeeded to his father's business in 1894. The mother of this family died June 2. 1880, beloved by all who knew her. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church and soon after their marriage Mr. Ward united with that church, of which he has been an elder for thirty years. In politics he was a Whig, and on the organization of the Republican party joined its ranks. I Ic has twice served as a member of the town council, and has ever taken a deep and active interest in promoting the welfare of the count y. 11 is life has been honorable and upright awl through the long years of his residence in Princeton he has ever merited the highest regard of his fellow townsmen.

STKKLK l\ < il LM( )RK, D. I). S.. who is successfully engaged in the practice of dentistry in Princeton, was born in Tarcntum, Pennsylvania, a son of Rev. John and Jane L. (Steele) Gilmore. Mis father was of Scotch descent, his mother of Irish lineage. They were married in Pennsylvania, became the parents of four sons and one daughter, and are now residing in ()skaloosa, Ohio, having located in the latter state at an early day. The Doctor was reared in (>hio, and acquired bis literary education in Leb¬ anon, that state. In Columbus he began the study of dentistry and was licensed to practice in 1871. Ife first opened an office in Columbus, hut after about a year removed to Mavsville, and fourteen months later came to Princeton, which has been his home since ( )ctober, 1873. 11 is success in his profession has been most marked and demonstrates his superior skill and ability along this line. In i8<jo he went abroad and took a special course in dental surgery in Paris. In 1892 he graduated from the Haskell Pros- tlvet'ic School of Chicago, and in his practice makes a specialty of bridge work. The science of dentistry is comparatively a new one. It was unknown for centuries after the medical science was utilized by man and nowhere can more rapid progress he shown than has been made along this line. Dr. Gilmore has kept fully abreast with the times, using the most advanced appliances and improved methods known to the profession, lie belongs to the Indiana State Dental Association and ranks high with liis pro¬ fessional brethren and the public as well. The Doctor is regarded as one of the most active and influential citizens of Princeton, hav¬ ing been prominently connected with substantial progress for many years, lie is president of the Princeton Mining Company, is a director ami stockholder in the water works company, is presi¬ dent of the State building and Loan Association of Princeton, and is also president of the Commercial Club, lie is serving as secretary of the school board, is a member of the United Presby¬ terian Church, ami docs all in his power to promote the moral, social, educational and material welfare of the community. In politics he is a Republican. In 1879 was celebrated the marriage of Dr. Gilmore and Miss llettic Blair, daughter of W. W. Blair, of Princeton. They have four children. Their home is noted for its hospitality and is Hie center of a cultured society circle. The Doctor and his wife are both popular and highly esteemed, and their friends throughout the community are many.

WILLIAM S. SP 1 LMAN, who has been an important factor in the political and business life of Gibson County, and is an es¬ teemed resident of Princeton, was born in Vanderburgh County. Indiana, September 4, 1838, a son of Giestcrficld C. and Mahahi (Williams) Spilman. His father was a native of Gibson County, and in 1877 removed to Arkansas, where he died in 1879, a * the age of sixty-seven years. The grandfather, Samuel Spilman, was a native of Kentucky, ami came to this comity al>oiit 1805. lie married a daughter of John H. Hunter, who served for seven years in the Revolutionary war, and Samuel Spilman was also one of the heroes in that sanguinary struggle, which happily resulted in American independence. On coming to Gibson County he lo¬ cated in Montgomery township, where he followed farming and tanning until his death. The mother of otir subject was horn in Posey County, Indiana, in 1818, and died in Illinois, hi 1845. She was a daughter of William Williams, a native of Tennessee, and a pioneer settler of Posey County. William S. Spilman, of this review, is the eldest of a family of two sons and two daughters. He was reared under the parental roof, and from an early age assisted in the labors of the farm and tannery. He gained a com¬ mon school education, and when fourteen years of age started out in life for himself, since which time he has been dependent ii|i*on his own resources. Whatever success he has achieved in life has come as the reward of his labor. Mr. Spilman was mar¬ ried August 21, 1859, to J lelcu L). Camp, daughter of J)r. Joseph C amp, of Lynnvillc, Indiana. They began their domestic life on a farm, which Mr. Spilman cultivated until July 22, 1861, when he felt that his highest duty he owed to his country, and entered the l'nion service as a member of Company H, First Indiana Cav¬ alry. in 18O2 he was made sergeant, and with that rank was honorably discharged September 14, 1864, having participated in the battles of Freclerickstown, Helena,Little Rock and Fine lllufts. ()n his return from the army, Mr. Spilman resumed farming in Warrick County. The following year he was elected County Commissioner of that county on the Republican ticket, and later also became a candidate for Sheriff, for which office he was de¬ feated by a very few votes, although the county was Democratic, lie followed farming until 1875, when he removed to Uoonville, where he negaged in the livery business for a short time. He then went to Lynnvillc, where lie carried on the same business until 1879, at which time he again went to Uoonville. Later he conducted a livery ham in Mt. Vernon until 1887. In that year he came to Princeton, where he has since remained in the livery stable business. For two years he served as marshal of Mt. Vernon, and in 1894 was elected marshal of Princeton for a four years' term, so that he is now serving in that capacity. He has made a good marshal, and holds the esteem and respect of all. Mr. ami Mrs. Spilman have one son and three daughters, and have given their children good educational privileges, lie has always been a Republican in politics, is a Master Mason, belongs to the J eastern Star, and holds membership in the Knights of Pythias fraternity.

W. R. STKICLK, a prominent citizen and business man of Princeton, was horn in Hibson County, April 24, 1845. His father, Robert Steele, a native of Kentucky, came to this county when a young man, and was married here to Eliza, daughter of William Reavis. Their children were John Q. A., who was first lieutenant of Company h, J vveuty-secoml Indiana Infantry, and was killed in battle; James M., a prosperous farmer of Columbia township; Tabitha V., deceased wife of Samuel Dodds; Martin L., of Hibson County, who was a soldier in the First Indiana Cavalry; Alo nzo M ., who belonged to the same regiment and is living in Hibson County; Mary E., wife of John A. Farmer; Robert L.. who served in Company F, Fifty-eighth Indiana In¬ fantry; \Y. R., of this sketch; (icorge W., of Hibson County; Dicy, wife of Dr. Lucius Wilson; and Lewis, of Vanderburgh County. Indiana. W. R. Steele was reared in his father's liome and the c|u«olucle of farm life was first interrupted by the country's call to arms. 1 le enlisted as a member of Company A, First In¬ diana ( avalry, was mustered in at Tndianapolis, and with his regiment was stationed much of the time in Arkansas, where they engaged largely in scouting. As the regiment was mustered out before his time expired, lie was transferred to the artillery service and continued at the front until honorably discharged at Duvall's Bluff. When the war was over lie liad not yet attained his majority, but his youth was no limit to his bravery, and witli the loyalty worthy of the cause he faithfully performed the duties allotted to him. Mr. Steele returned to the plow and continued his farming operations until the fall of 1890, when he removed to Princeton to assume the duties of County Recorder. He was nominated and elected for that office 011 the Republican ticket. In 1895 he began dealing in carriages and in connection now carries a line of agricultural implements, lie is one of the wide¬ awake and progressive business men of the city, and his reliable methods and straightforward dealing, combined with great cnergy, have secured him a large business ami a comfortable com¬ petence. On the 1st of March, 1868, Mr. Steele married Maggie -1C, daughter of AlexHUolcomb. Mr. and Mrs. Steele have eight children - Festus A., a Methodist minister of Evansville, Indiana; (Justus A., a partner in his father's store; Charlie; Walter; Roy; Maude, deceased; Nellie and Myrtle.

H. 11 . N 1 EKAMP, superintendent of the schools of Gibson County, was born on the 23d of July, 1868. Tlmugh a young man, he lias won an enviable reputation as an educator, and is fully competent to fill the position to which he was elected, an election which was a tribute to his personal worth, as well as his professional ability, for he is a native son of Gibson County, and his record is one well known to its citizens. His father is William Nickamp, a farmer of Barton township, and a gentleman of Ger¬ man birth, who came to Gibson County during the '40s. He was married here to Maria Schwcppe, a native of Germany, born in 1839. They became parents of ten children, nine of whom are living, namely: William, John, H. H., Fred W., G. A., George II., Hannah, Carrie, and Marv. Mr. Nickamp acquired his early education in the country schools, and afterward enjoyed tlie ad¬ vantages of a course in the State University of Indiana. He en¬ tered upon the profession of teaching at the age of eighteen, and in that calling lias been most successful. Deeply interested in tfie cause of the sdwiols his earnest efforts ami practical methods enabled him to gain a proficiency that lias won him a place among educators. To his present position he was called in June, 1895, being elected bv the board of trustees of Gibson County. II is broad and comprehensive knowledge of the needs of the schools and his well formulated |>olicy as to methods and manage¬ ment makes him a most efficient county superintendent and Gib¬ son County is fortunate in the selection of one so well fitted to dis¬ charge the Ivonorous duties of the office. He belongs to the

WILLIAM S. LNNLS, one of the progressive citizens of Princeton, claims (iibson County as -the place of his nativity. I le was horn November 28. 1862, a son of Lmbree and Martha (Kirk) Limes. 11 is father was a native of this county, and died at the early age of twenty-one. I11 August, 1862, he had entered his country's service as a member of Company It. Sixtv-fifth Indiana Infantry, lie faithfully followed the stars and stripes until illness overtook him and he was brought home, but the next day he died. The paternal grandparents were Jolm and Nancy Limes, the former a native of North Carolina,and an early settler of Wash¬ ington township, (iibson County. "Hie Limes family is of Scotcli- Irish origin. Mrs. Martha Limes, mother of our subject, was born and reared in Gibson County, and still makes her home here. She is a daughter of Robert and Susan (Redman) Kirk, also pio¬ neers of this locality. William S. Limes was an only child, lie was reared on the farm in Washington township, and spent his boyhood days midst play and work. 11 is elementary education was obtained in the .common schools, and he was afterward grad¬ uated on .the completion of the teacher's course in the IndianaCentral Normal College at Danville in 1883. In 1886 he embarked in general merchandising in Hazleton, Indiana, where he remained for a year and a half, after which lie spent three years as a salesman in a hardware store in Princeton. In September, 1889, he was appointed deputy county treasurer, in which capacity lie served until November, 1894, since which time he has been engaged in the real estate and general insurance business, lie is a wide¬ awake, enterprising man, possessed of the true progressive spirit of the west. I11 1889 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Limes ami Miss Lucy Kightlv, of Hazleton, Indiana, a most estimable lady, and a member of the Methodist Lpiscopal Church. They have two children - Vesper and Darle. Mr. Limes is also an active member of the Methodist Church, and socially is collected with the Knights of Pythias and Masonic fraternities. In politics he is a stalwart Republican, and in the fall of 1896 became the Re¬ publican candidate for Treasurer of Gibson County, ami made a very creditable race, being defeated by a very small majority, and by such means as has induced a contest of such election. Mr. Limes is a p<vpular voting man, ami all he has accomplished has been by individual effort, and to him belongs much credit for the success he has achieved in life.

JOHN K. SHULL is engaged in <thc livery business in Princ- . ton. lie was born in Gibson County, January 10, 1867, and is a son of George W. Shull, of Fort I'ranch. Mis early boyhood days were spent on the home farm, and he soon became familiar with all the duties that fall to Hie lot of the agriculturist. He acquired a fair education in the common schools, supplemented by a two years' course in the high school of Princeton. From the age of twelve years he has been mainly dependent upon his own efforts, and the success he lias achieved has come as the re¬ ward of his diligence and capable management. Throughout life 'he has been engaged in dealing in horses. During his boyhood lie was thus employed, and in 1889 l ,c embarked in the business of breeding horses. The following year lie purchased a liverv stable in Princeton, which was recently burned, but business was continued in another barn in Princeton. This piece of bad luck seemed to not discourage him. and with his characteristic pluck and energy he is rapidly building up again, lie owns fine trot¬ ting horses and has some excellent farming property, ami is a thorough-going business man, who carries to successful comple¬ tion whatever he undertakes. lie was married in 1892 to Miss Florence Summers, and they have two children. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias ami Knights of Honor societies, and in politics is a Republican.

JESSE C. KIM HALL is a representative of tlie mercantile in¬ terests of Princeton, and possesses the true progressive spirit of the west, which has produced in the Mississippi valley a develop¬ ment and advancement that places this section of the country on a par with the older east Mr. Kimball was born in Posey County, Indiana, April 1, 1831, and is a son of Elisha ami Marv (Boyle) Kimball. His father was born in Henderson, Kentucky, and died in Louisiana while on a business trip in 1836. He was at -tluit time making his home in Gibson County. He left two sons, William, who is now living retired in Owensvillc, and Jesse C. 'Hie paternal grandparents of our subject were Jesse and Elizabeth (Rolinson) Kimball: The latter was a native of Pennsylvania and of German lineage. The former was born in M ansach u ne tt * , and was one of the heroes of the Revolution. The Kimlxall family is of English origin and the ancestry can be traced l>ack to 1446, in Cumberland County, England. Four brothers of the name founded the family in Massachusetts in 1632. Jesse Kimball, the grandfather, removed from Massachusetts to Kentucky, and in 1806 became one of the pioneers of Gibson Codnty, his nearest neighbor at that time being five miles away. While living in Kentucky two Indians became offended at him and burned his residence, which contained his discharge papers from tlie Colonial army. He died in Gibson County in 185#? aged ninety-eight years. Jesse Kimball therefore comes of a family of long-identi¬ fication with Gibson County. At the age of thirteen years he went to Evansville, where he learned tlie tinners trade. In 1851 he came to Princeton and embarked in business as a dealer in hard¬ ware, tinware and stoves, but during the Civil war he put aside all personal considerations to enter his country's service with the hoys in blur of Company A, Eightieth Indiana Infantry, lie eniisted in September, 1862, ami was made First Lieutenant, but after six months resigned on account of failing health. I le is now a member of Archer Post, (i. A. K. In 1855 Mr. Kimball married Amanda E. Johnston, a native of Paoli, Indiana, then living in Kvansville. 'Iliey are members of the Presbyterian Church and are most highly esteemed citizens of Princeton. During Mr. Kimball's army service his wife conducted the store and on his return he resumed business, and has since devoted his energies to the same, lie began life with little capital, but through his well directed efforts has acquired a comfortable competency, and is now the oldest merchant in his line in Princeton. In early life he was a I )emocrat,bnt since tilie organization of 4 *hr party has be n a stalwart Republican. Fraternally he is a Royal Arch Mason.

J <)11 N F. J< >YCK, proprietor of the Rubber lire Livery, of Princeton, was born in Sullivan County, Indiana, on the loth of ( >ctober, 1868, and is a son of William and Nancy J. (Whitman) Joyce. Mis father was a native of Ireland, and during his child¬ hood came with his parents to America, the family locating in Now York. At an early day in the history of this state he took up his resilience within its liordcrs, and was married here to Miss Whitman, who was born in Indiana. For a numl>cr of years he engaged in school teaching, but since the war has devoted his energies mainly to farming. At the country's call for troops to aid in suppressing the rebellion be enlisted in Patoka, Indiana, as a member of Company P>. First Indiana Cavalry, and served until the close of the war. John E. Joyce is the only child of his parents, lie was born on a farm, but after the age of five years was reared in Sullivan, and acquired his education in its public schools. (>n the 7th of November, 1887, entered upon his busi¬ ness career as a proprietor of a livery in Sullivan, where he remained in business until August, 1896. He has, however, re¬ sided in Princeton since October. 1891, and carried on a similar business at this place. The fine brick building which he occupies was completed in Septemlxjr, 1895. and he has one the best equipped livery barns in this section of the state. He has pros¬ pered in his business, owing to his well directed efforts, his energy and his perseverance. On the nth of October, 1893, was con¬ summated the marriage of Mr. Joyce and Olive P>. Heston, daughter of Joseph S. Heston, of Hibson County. Mr. Joyce is a member of the Odd Fellows Society and the Knights of Pythias fraternity. In politics he is a Democrat, and at the 1896 county convention was honored bv his party with the nomination for representative, but later withdrew from the race.

ROKKRT ARCHER WOODS is one of the most prominent representative of the Knights of Pythias fraternity in Tndfcma, and one of the leading citizens of Princeton, l ie was born on a farm near Princeton, January 5, 1861. a son of Deno Rrnwii and Lu¬ cinda C. (Archer) Woods. Te former was born in Gibson County in 1835. The later was a daughter of Robert Archer, who came to this county at an early day. Roth the paternal and maternal ancestry of our subject were natives of South Carolina, and de¬ scended from sturdy Scotch Covenanter stock, who have formed a substantial element in American citizenship. Leaving the South because of their belief in the injurious effects of the system of slavery, then came to Indiana, and located in t/lie Scotch settle¬ ment in Gibson County, becoming prominent in its development ami upbuilding. The grandfather, Samuel 11. Woods, was one of the pioneer farmers of this locality. The father of our subject here spent his entire life, and during the Civil War joined Com¬ pany A, Fiftieth-eighth Indiana Infantry. With his regiment he went to the front and gave his life in defense of his country at the battle of Resaca, May 14, 1864.

Robert A. Wooods was educated in the public schools of Prince¬ ton and the Indiana University, where he was graduated in 1881, with the degree of Rachelor of Science. Later lie studied at the University Liepsic, Germany, and after his return to his native land, was engaged for a short time in the study of law, but aban¬ doned that pursuit to accept the position of dqriitv clerk of the Gibson Circuit Court. He was thus engaged until a re¬ cent date, when he resigned in order to accept a responsible posi¬ tion in the People's National Rank of Princeton.

Tn September. 1889. Mr. Woods wedded Mary Hall, of this citv, and they have an infant son. Mrs. Woods' father was Tolin R. Hall, a son of Judge Samuel Hall, cx-Lieutenant Governor of In¬ diana. Mr. Woods is a Republican in politics, and warmlv advo¬ cates Hie party principles. He served as secretary of the first building and loan association organized in Princeton, and was a prominent member of the Rusiness Men's Association, now the Commercial Chib.

Mr. Woods was a charter member of Ascaton Lodge. No. 155, of Princeton, organized October 19, 1886, ami in January, 1890. became ptast Chancellor. His first appearance in the Grand Lodge was in the session of 1892, and he was there made a mem¬ ber of the finance committee for the ensuing year. Tn the session of 1893 -lie was made deputy grand chancellor for the Fourteenth, Pythian Distinct of Indiana, and is now serving Iris third year in the capacity. Tie is also a prominent member of the Maasonic fraternity, being a Knight Templar and thirty-sccond-degrcc Mason, and bolds Hie office of grand king in the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Indiana.

GTLRERT R. STORMONT was born in Gibson Countv. in 1843. His father was William Stormont, a native of South Caro¬ lina, and who came to Gibson County in 1832, settled in the forest cast of Princeton, ami went to work tt> clear up a farm, and there lived until 1,873, when he removed to Princeton,^ where he died in 181/4, hi his 87th vear. Mr. Stormont's mother s maiden name was Flvira Caruthers. She was a native t*f Tennessee. Her dentil occurred in 1855. She had six children-, of whom Gilbert R. is the second oldest, lie was educated in the scltools of the neighborhood, and in the academic scliools of Princeton, hor two years he was a student in tlic State University at lilooniington, Indiana.

In 1861 he enlisted as a private in Company B, Fiftv-cighth In¬ diana Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out at Hie cud of his term of service as a corporal, having participated in aW Hie marches and battles of the regiment.

After his return home, he first engaged in teaching, afterward in merchandising, and then drifted into the newspaper Iwisincss. In 1873 he went to Albion, Illinois, ami there established the Albion Journal, add continued its publication for three years. After selling out that journal, Mr. Stormont returned to Prince¬ ton, purchased the Clarion, a weekly paper, which he has since continued to successfully publish. The paper is devoted to the interest of the Republican party, to Gibson County ami Prince¬ ton. As an editor and newspaper publisher, Mr. Stormont has gained desirable reputation. He recently compiled and published "Might's History of the Fifty-eighth Indiana Regiment." He is a member of the Grand* Army of the Republic, of which organiza¬ tion he has been Department Commander of Indiana. He and wife are active members of tbc United Presbyterian Church. Tn 1870 was cclebraated the marriage of Mr. Stormont and Miss Kate Keys. Unto the marriage five children have been born - two daughters are deceased, anti three sons survive.

Mr. Keys was born near Hrllslynro, Highland County, Ohio, September 19. 1810. His father was Colonel Williaam Kevs, an officer in the war of 1812. and a native of Rockbridge County, Virginia. His mother was a Donald, ami her ancestry were of Scottish origin. In T834, Mr. Keys was married to Catherine lb Hand, daughter of Dr. Jasper Hand, of Hillsboro. Olrio. who also distinguished himself in the war of 1812 as an armv surgeon. Catherine Hand's grandfather was General FxKvard Hand, who rendered distinguished service at several of the important battles of the revolutionary war. During the latter years of the war he was Adjutant-General on General Washington's staff.

MARTIN W. FIFUDS. attorney-at-law, of Priivccton, has at¬ tained an enviable position at the bar of Gibson County, and has been connected with much of the imjjortant litigation of the courts ill this section of the State. I !e lias also occupied a position of no little prominence in pditcal affairs in tiie county, and is a man of intrinsic worth, esteemed in all the relations of life.

Mr. Fields was lioni in White County, Illinois, June i, 1851, a son of Joshua and Manesa (Orr) Fields. The grandfather, Thomas Fields, was horn in Virginia, of English parentage, ami married a German lady. Joshua Fields was born in White County, Illinois, and his wife was a native of Murirec'sboro, Ten¬ nessee. Her father, William Orr, was lx>rn in the north of Ire¬ land, and when 18 years of age, was apprenticed to a weaver, hut ran away, and coming to this country located in North Carolina.

Joshua Fields was a farmer and merchant, but at the opening of the Civil War put aside a'U business considerations, and in Octo¬ ber, 1861, enlisted in Company B, Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry. He rose to the rank of First Lieutenant, was killed at the battle of Mission Ridge November 25, 1863, and was buried in the Na¬ tional Cemetery at Chattanooga. His wife survived him many years, but is now deceased. Of their nine children three are iiving.

Martin W. Fields was reared on a farm, educated in the com¬ mon schools, and at Hie age of 16 began teaching, which profes¬ sion lie followed for nine years.In Hie meantime he studied law un¬ der the direction of Judge Land, and was admitted to the bar in 1876. For two years he practiced in partnership with WiMiam H. Trippett. In 1883 he formed a partnership with Lucius C. Enrbuc, the connection continuing for threce years, after which he entered into partnership with John W. Ewing, the firm of Fields & Ewing being maintained until 1890, since which time he has been alone.

Mr. Fiekls was married in the same year, 1890, to Minnie Lhidlev, daughter of Dr. C. F. Lindley, of Morgan County, Indiana. They have 011c child, Mary. In the Presbyterian Church they hold membership, ami *in social circles occupy a high position. Politically, Mr. Fields is a stalwart Republican, and in 1888 was elected to represent Gibson County in the State Legislature, where he served on Hie committees on judiciary, claims and organization and rules of court. He was also appointed on a special committee to investigate Hie condition of the insane, asylums of Indiana. His public career and his private life are alike above reproach ami devotion to duty ami fidelity to trust have farmed the permeat¬ ing influence in his character.

SAMUEL R. ADAMS is a native son of Gibson County, where he is now serving as County Auditor. He was horn August 21, 1859, an< l is a rqiresentative of a pioneer family of this locality. His grandfather, Samuel Adams, Sr., of Irish birth, located in Gihson County in the latter part of the eighteenth century, and here followed farming and merchandising until his death. He married Margaret Neeley, an<l of their seven children, Thomas N., was (lie only son. Tie was horn in 1828, and spent his life as a merchant and grain dealer, lie served two terms as trustee of Johnson Township, and was a respected citizen of the community, lie married Margaret J. Parker, whose parents came from Rcnton County, Tennessee. Their children are Melly, wife of Jonathan Madden, of this county; Samuel R., Sidney, Elizabeth and Margaret, all deceased; Vandervcr ami Rcrtlia, wife of Robert Patterson, of Evansville. The father of this family died in 1891, the mother in 1873.

Samuel R. Adams acquired his education in Fort Rranch, and entered U|xm his business career as a teacher in the country schools, lie afterward went to Evansville, where he secured a clerkship in the store of Miller Rrothers, and a year later went to Parsons. Kansas, where he accepted a clerkship in a mercantile establishment, and here remained for a year. He then returned home to assist his father, who had embarked in business at Fort llranch. In 1879 the stock was removed to Francisco, and in 1885 Mr. Adams bought out his father, carrying 011 the business alone until the fall of 1894, when he sold his store in order to as¬ sume the duties of the office to which he was elected.

Mr. Adams was the Republican candidate for Countv Auditor, and was elected by the flattering majority of 635. He is now fait h full v discharging t he duties of his position with a fidelity to the public trust that knows no wavering. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias fraternity. On the 24th of June, 1885, he wedded Ada Montgomery, daughter of Hr. 1 ). R. Montgomery, of Cynthiana. and they have one child, Margaret Fay, born April r, 1887. Their home is noted for its hospitality and their friends through the county are many. Mr. Adams is a man of intrinsic worth, esteemed in all the relations of life, and has the highest re¬ spect of those with whom he has been brought in contact.

THOMAS A. WALTERS has spent bis entire life in Gibson County, and is numbered among the representatives of tbe hon¬ ored pioneer families who opened the wav to civilization in this region and laid the foundation for the present prosperity. His birth occurred a half mile east of Fort Franch, January 22, 1847. 1 1 is father. Reuben T. Walters, was born on the site of the Metho¬ dist Church, in Fort Rranch, September 20, 1820, and in 1846 lo¬ cated on what is known as Hie Walters homestead, there residing until 1880. when he removed to the town of bis birth. His death occurred in April. 18115, and the community mourned the loss of 011c of its esteemed citizens. T11 early life hr was a Whig, but espoused the cause of the Republican party from its organization, and voted for John C. Fremont when only two votes were cast for -that candidate in his precinct. Tic married Susan Smyth, a native r»f Ireland, who died April 23, 1891. Their children are Thomas

A., M vrllc J. f wife of Samuel B. Est cf \ Sarah L., wife of Calvin Dinklcy, of Clay Center, Kansas: Susan, wife of Benjamin 1 \ Sfliannon; Janies 1 )., Richard S., ami Fannie, w»lio died January 28, 1891. Alvin Walters, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of New York, and while engaged in fishing, was drowned by tlie capsizing of his boat off the coast of Belle Isle.

Thomas A. Walters obtained his primary education in the schools of Fort Branch, and subsequently spent one year in school in Evansville, Indiana. His course, however, was interrupted bv his service in the army. He left Hie plav-ground for the field of battle, enlisting December 14, 1863, as a member of Company B, Tenth Indiana Cavalry, under Colonel T. M. Pace. The regiment operated chiefly in Tennessee and Mobile, Alabama, and when the war was over he was mustered out August 31, 1865, receiving an honorable discharge at Indianapolis on the 9th day of September.

Returning once more to the pursuits of civil life, Mr. Walters engaged in the saw-mill business until 1876, when he was ap- |K>inted chief deputy under General Vail, Comity Sheriff, with whom he served two years. Tic was appointed to the same posi¬ tion by Sheriffs Chambers and Key, a fact which well indicates his efficiency. For nine years he held the position of collector with the Oslxim Company, and was assistant Claim agent for the Air Line Railroad Company for one year. I11 1894 he w'as elected County Recorder by a majority of 574. and is the present incumbent of that office. His public career lias been one of marked fidelity to duty and to the trust reposed in him.

In Fort Brandi, October 30, 1895, Mr. Walters married Annie K., daughter of Captain H. C. West, who died from wounds re¬ ceived at the battle of Shiloh. He was a native of New Jersey, and married Phoebe E. Gcrenng. Mr. Walters is a valued mem¬ ber of the Odd Fellows Society, the Knights of Pythias fraternity,, of Ben Hur Tribe, and of Stephen Meade Post. No. 187, G. A. R. In politics he is a Republican, and a recognized leader of his |Kirtv in Gibson County.

CHARLES W. BENTON, Deputy County Recorder of Gib¬ son County, and City Clerk of Princeton, was born hi this city, September 5, 1856. His father. J. T. Benton, is a carpenter of Oakland City. He was bom in Kentucky, and is a son of J. T. N. Benton, one of tlhe pioneers of Gibson County. The mother of onr subject. Mrs. Radiefl Benton, is a daughter of Henry F. Cole¬ man, and a sister of W. H. Coleman, of Princeton. Her chil¬ dren are Charles W., N. W., W. IT, J. H. and Fred.

Charles W. Benton acquired Ins education in Hie public schools of Oakland City. Early in life he developed a strong love of music, and in order to become proficient as a cornctist, he entered a scliool in Cincinnati for the study of thorough bass and har¬ mony. In due time he completed his course, and for a number of years was engaged in organizing and instructing hands in Southern Indiana. In 18R6 lie was elected City Clerk of Prince¬ ton on the Republican ticket, and has been five times rc-olcctcd. lie served as Assistant Deputy C ircuit Clerk under Mr. Coleman, and was appointed Deputy Recorder when Mr. Walters was elected to the superior office. No higher testimonial of his effi¬ ciency could he given than his frequent rc-elcction as Clerk. I 1 'very trust confided to his care is fulfilled with the utmost faith¬ fulness, and he has the respect and confidence of all.

Mr. I'enlon was married in November, 1882, the lady of his choice being Jennie, daughter of James and Sophrona (Kirkman) Patterson. Their home is now blessed with two children - Agnes and Ruth. A lover of music, he has done much to promote the art in Princeton, and is now leader of the band in this city, lie is also a member of the Order of Hen llur.

SAM Chi. P. WELHORN was one of Hibson's County hon¬ ored pioneers ami most prominent and respected citizens. He was born in North Carolina in 181and died in this countv in 1875 n is father, Moses Wclborn, was a native of England, and with his father, emigrated to America in 1765. locating in Maryland. I (is wife bore the maiden name of Deborah Chipman.

When a young man of twenty years, Samuel Wclborn came to Hibson County, and aided in opening up this region to civiliza¬ tion. He went through the usual experiences of frontier life and the hardships which be ami other pioneers endured made possible . the prosperity and advancement of the county to-dav. His lifework was farming, and though his career was uneventful as marked by puldic service, it was Imnorable and upright, furnish¬ ing an example well worthy of emulation. He was joined in wedlock in this county with Marv, daughter of James R. ami Nancy (Armstrong) Waters, the fatter a native of Ireland, and the former of Kentucky, whence they came to Hibson Countv in 1808. spending their remaining days near Owcnsvillc. The father was a soldier in the war of 1812. Mrs. Wcll>om was horn in Hibson County, in 1815, and died in 1887. In their family were six sons and five daughters, whose identification with busi¬ ness and professional life in the county has prominently linked the name with its historv.

^WELRORN is tlie Hdcst son of Samuel P. W c thorn, of whom mention is made above. He was bom on bis father's farm February 14, 1838. ami assisted in the labors of its cultivation until nineteen years of age. He attended the public schools, for a short time was a student in the State University and at the age of nineteen began the study of medicine in Owen'sv . - ,8 5 8 1,0 entered the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati and 111 1859 was graduated at the Jefferson College of Phila¬ delphia. I cnusylvania, after which he took a post-graduate course.

111* then located in (hvcnsvillc, where lie practiced medicine un¬ til August u. 1862, when lie joined the Union Army as First Lieutenant of C ompany A, Eightieth Indiana Infantry. A month later he was appointed assistant surgeon, and after one year's service was made surgeon of his regiment, acting in that capacity until honorary discharged in September, 1865.

Returning home. Dr. Wdborn successfully engaged in the practice of his profession for two years, when failing health qaused iiim to abandon it. In 1870, on the Democratic ticket, he was elected County Clerk, and by re-election was continued in that office for eight consecutive years. For five years he engaged in general mercantile business in partnership with W. D. I)owney, under the firm name of Downey & Welborn, but in the mean¬ time had become interested in the organization of the People's National Rank in 1873, and in 1885 was elected cashier, a position he Iras since acceptably filled. He was also one of the organizers of the Water Works Company, of which he is a stockholder and director, and in addition owns two valuable farms.

Dr. Welborn was married in 1869 b) Marv F. Jeftild, a native of Hibson County, and they have four sons - Jerald, a clothing mer¬ chant: Oscar P., Maurice J. and diaries II. The doctor and his family hold membership in the First Presbyterian Church. For sixteen years he has served on the School Hoard, and is now its president. No man has done more in the interests of education than he. He was one of the active organizers of the Public Li- Ixrary, and is now purchasing agent for the same. Few interests in the town have not received from him substantiall aid and en¬ couragement, and he is a progressive, public-spirited citizen, whom Gibson County could ill afford to lose.

COLONEL C,FORCE W. GORMAN was a native of New Haven, Connecticut. His birth occurred July 26. 1825, and his death at Owcnsville, Indiana, in 1887. He came west early in life and learned the printer's trade, which he was following at Evansville, when he enlisted in the Mexican War, in which he served as Sergeant. For a while after Hie close of tliat military struggle, he was foreman of the Evansville Journal. In 1849 lie married and settled at Owcnsville, Indian^, where he continued his place of residence until his death. He married Mary A. Mc- Quade, ami became the father of the following children: James l T ., deceased: George C.: Agnes, deceased: Florence, Emma and John C. He was prompt to answer the call for troops at the out¬ breaking of the Civil War: raised Company H, Seventeenth In¬ diana Infantry: became Captain of Hie company; rose to rank of Major; to Lieutenant-Colonel; resigned while serving as Lieuten¬ ant-Colonel, and was afterward appointed Colonel of the First Indiana Congressional District, ami in this capacity recruited and organized the One Hundred and TwcnticUi Indiana Infantry, and (lie 'rent'll Indiana Cavalry. For a good many years after the war lie was engaged in the merchandise business at Owcnsville, and during the last years of his life was engaged in the real estate business and practice of law. Tie was a prominent leader in the Democratic party, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of a wide acquaintance.

GEORGE C. GORMAN, son of Colonel George W. Gorman, was born at Owcnsville, Indiana, July 15, 1852; was reared in his native town: there attended school and later spent two years in the State Cniversitv of Indiana; was associated with his fa'.her in business for many years: taught school: became associated with his brother, John C. Gorman, two years ago, since which time he has been assistant editor of the Princeton Democrat.

JOHN C. GORMAN, editor and proprietor of the Princeton Democrat, was horn and reared at Owcnsville, Indiana. His birth occurred December 12, 1866. His father was Colonel George V? Gorman, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume.

Ho was educated in the schools of Owcnsville; began his news¬ paper career there at the age of fifteen years; worked as a printer, there and elsewhere, up to 1888. in which year lie estahlishc I the ()\\ ensviMc (ilcaner, a paper which lie successfully published, weekly, up to February, 1895, when he sold it. In March, of that year, Mr. Gorma'n purchased the Princeton Democrat, which he has since continued to issue. It is both a daily and scmi-wcckiv paper, and is ably edited. In 1891, Mr. Gorman married Miss Mary McGinnis, who passed to her final rest in December of i8*)6, leaving three children. Mr. Gorman is a Democrat in politics, and fraternally a member of the Knights of Pythias order.

JAM ICS M'C< >RMICK, editor and proprietor of the Princeton News, was horn in Gibson County, Indiana. July 6. 1851. is a son of Rev. Thomas P». and Mary A. (McClure) McCormick, llis father was a native of Kentucky, and spent his life in the ministry as a Congrcgationalisf preacher.

The subject of this mention was reared mainly in his native county, and was given a common school education. From 1870 to 1880 lie was engaged in farming. In the latter year he be¬ came a resident of Princeton, where he was engaged in the hotel business for ohc year, and for six years thereafter lie was in the patent right business. In 1887, Mr. McCormick began his news¬ paper career by purchasing the Princeton Prohibition Era, which lie published for five or six years, and then suspended. In April, established the Princeton Evening News, and in 1894, Weekly News, which he has since successfully continued to issue. In 1892, he was the Prohibition candidate for Secretary of State for Indiana, but with bis party, suffered defeat. Mr. McCormick

SAMUEL A. STEWART, of Princeton, occupies the position of Ulerk of the Circuit Court of Gibson County. He comes of sturdy Scotch ancestry, w1k> located in America anterior to the Revolution. The founder of the family in this country located in Virginia, and near Lynchburg, that state, on tire 9th of April, 1768, Thomas Stewart was born. On the 30th of January, 1794. he married Tirza Morrison, and one of their sons, Saniud (Ayers) Stewart, who was born December 10, 1797, located in Patoka, Indiana, in 1818. He foNowcd milling in his now home during the summer season, and in winter engaged in teaching school. Subsequently.he entered land and devoted the latter part of his life to farming, l lis well-directed business efforts, his energy and perseverance brought to him a comfortable competence. Of a deeply religious nature he united with the Methodist Church in early life, ami was licensed to preach in 1830. Four years later he was ordained a deacon at Mt. Carmel bv Hishop Roberts, and in 1847 was ordained an elder by Bishop Waugh. Public-spirited and progressive, lie was also active in public affairs, was elected associate judge in 1837, was appointed Probate Judge in 1845 by Governor Whitcomb to fill out an unexpired term, and in Au¬ gust of Hie same year, was elected for a full term. In 1839 he served as County Tax Collector, and in the various positions which he was called to fill he ever discharged his duties with marked promptness ami fidelity. ()n the 29th of January, 1824, he married Lucinda, daughter of Robert Howe, who came from Kentucky.to Gibson County in pioneer days. They had eleven children, one of whom, John W., served as a soldier of Company A, Eightieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, from August 10, 1862, until the close of the war. Samuel A. Stewart, the grandfather, died May 24, 1849, and fc be county thereby lost one of its valued citizens.