Gibson County, Indiana - The whole text, 1897 (part 4 of 5)

JOHN 1 'LFSSTNG, Sr., is well worthy of representation in the history of (iihson County, for his life record has long been interwoven with its lristory awl he has done much for tlie ad¬ vancement and general progress of the community in which he resides. It is, therefore, with pleasure that we present this sketch to our rentiers, knowing tInal it will prove of interest to his many friends. Mr. Messing is a native of Maryland, his birth Graving occurred in die city of Jlattimorc, on the 14th of September, 1840. 11 is parents, John and Margaret (Weller) Messing, were both natives of (iermany. and 011 their emigration to America, in 1832, kx'.Ttcd in Maryland. Tliere the father engagead in the dairy business until his death in 1844. His wife long survived him, and passed away in 1873. John Messing of this review attended the public schools of his native city for four years, and then laid aside his text books in order to prove for his own maintenance as an office 1n>y. Jjaterbe learned the carpenter's trade, which lie en¬ ergetically followed for many years. Through three decades lie continued work along that line, and his efficient service, thorough understanding «if t'lu* business and great reliability in all com¬ mercial transactions won him a lilicra! patronage. With the capital lie bad thus acquired lie afterward turned 'his attention to merchandising, and now conducts one of tin* leading general mer¬ chandise stores of Fort Branch, carrying a stock valued at twentyfive hundred dollars. Mr. Blessing married Miss LeLitia, daugh¬ ter of William II. Epperson, and they l>ecaine jiarenits of nine children, six sons and three daughters, namely: (leorge W.. (Vtavia, deceased; Margaret, John I\, llerl>crt, Ronokl. Milton. Agnes and diaries. Mr. Blessing gives his jiolitical support to the men and measures of the Republican party, and socially is connected with the Masonic Fraternity. Roth he an<l his wife Ixlong to the Methodist episcopal diurdi And take an active interest in its work and u|)hiiilding. Through the long years of his residence here, Mr. Blessing lias maintained a place among tilie tending business men. 11 is career demonstrates the truth of tlic old saying tllvat there is no royal road to wealth hut that the achievement depends upon the man.

CLAI Bt >R N POLK is now living a retired life in Fort Branch. For many years he was prominently connected with life industrial interests <if this section of the county, and liis life demonstrates What can he accomplished through earnest labor, enterprise ami executive ability; now as the result of bis honest toil lie is enjoying a well earned rest. As he is widely and favorably known, we feel assured that the record of his life will prove of interest to many of our readers and gladly give it a place in this volume. Mr. Polk was horn on the 20th of June, 1811, a son of James and Ann (Abel) Polk, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Pennsylvania. His parents were farming people and he was reared on the old homestead, so that he early became familiar with the duties that fall to the lot of an agriculturist, lie attended the common schools and at the age of sixteen worker! at the black¬ smith's trade, which he followed in Kentucky until 1830. Tn that year he crossed the Ohio into Indiana, ami has since resided in Hibson Comity, where he is numbered among the honored pio¬ neers. For more than sixty years he has aided in the advancement ami growth of the county by his faithful performance of every duty of citizenship and by his support of all measures to prove of public benefit. He Iras been engaged in the milling business, operating a saw mill, has followed farming and has pursued other vocations, which have not only enhanced his individual prosperity, hut have added to the general welfare. Mr.. Polk was united' in marriage to Miss Rachel Shoptaugh, of Kentucky, who died on the 20th of August, 1855. They were parents of eleven children, six of whom are living, namely: Ervin, Isabella, Francis M., William A., Caleb C. and Sarah J. For his second wife Mr. Polk chose Mrs. Mary McMullen, a widow, and a daughter of John

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Sitli's. tty III is marriage* llicrc is one daughter. Ifltta A. Mr. I'nlk is a member of tin* Baptist linrcli, liis wife of tllic Mctltodist Episcopal Church. In polities he is a Kcpublicauo. ()iu % of < lihson County's pioneers, he lias witnessed almost its entire growth and development ami its history would he incompk-te wit I ronnt t he record of his life.

JAM IvS STR l( K LA NI >, deceased, was for many years a head¬ ing citizen of (lihson County. ami his nohle life has left fto liis children and Iris friemls ami an exampk' that is well worthy of emulation, lie was 1 * mi in I'atoka township, on the i8lh of Oc¬ tober, i8i8, a son of Rev. Ste|dien ami Elizabeth Strickland, pio¬ neer sett lesrs of (irhson ( oiinty, who, after kmating in ImKana, con¬ tinued fiK*ir k*shk*nce here until called to the home b^yimd. The father was throughout life a minister iff the Rajulisl Church. ami reared his family in tlwit faith, lie luad eight children - Elijah.

I*atsy, Isaac, Elizabeth, Reheeea. Jacob. I Tessa and James, hut all are now deceased. Rev. Janies Strickland chained a fair education in.his youth and learned lessons of industry and upright¬ ness, which lx nr a marked influence on all liis .after life, lie re¬ mained with his parents until going to a hbme of his own, taking there his bride, wlvom lie married on the 20th of December, 1840. She I fore the maiden name of Tempy STfelton, ami was a native of Patoka township. Tier girH*x>d days were fiassed in the home of her father, James Skelton, who was brougtil from Kentucky to this state in pioneer days. Throughout his life he followed farming, and bis death <xcurrcd in Gibson County, December 28, 1867. His wife, who also crime from Kentucky in childhood, sur¬ vived her Imsfiand sonic years, and spent her last days in Ne¬ braska. passing away August 28. 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Skelton were the parents often children, as follows: Rachel, deceased; Tempy: Eliza A., who has passed away; Tabitha; Julia ami Janies M., both deceased; Joseph, Lucinda, Isabelle and William. At the lime of liis marriage Janies Strickland began farming on the old homestead and during tlie greater part of Iris life carried on agricultural pursuits. Jlc was at one time owner of a valuable property of two hundred acres, which he sold on liis retirement friom farm life, and then purchased tlie home in Fort Brandi, where liis widow now rcsi(k % s. Ten children came to Mess their nion, as follows: Joseph, Stephen, James and Julia, all deceased; Horace: Benjamin, deceased; Giarles W., Sarah E.,one who died in infanev and William M. Mr. Strickland was reared in the faith of the Ba|>tist Church ami alxmt 1843 entered tlie work of its ministry. 'Ilirough the remainder of his life he Tailored earn¬ estly Vo advance the cause of Hie Master, ami by example as well as precqxt brought many to a knowledge of the truth. lie passed away October 20, 1890. hut his memory remains a blessed bene¬ diction to thi>sc who know him. His wife ably assisted him in

PRESTON A. BRYANT, one of Hie representative and prom¬ inent agriculturists of Gibson County, has been identified with its interests throughout life, his birth occurring in IVitoka townslri|), August 4, 1850. JI is father, I loratio I »ryanl, was born in the Old Dominion, in 1799. but when quite voimg acconijianicd his parents to Kentucky, where later he married Nancy Wallace, native of that state, both near Owenslroro. in 1804. Twelve chil¬ dren blessed their union - John, deceased; Eli; Jane, David, Fran¬ cis and Abner M.. all deceased; Henry; 0 >rdciia, deceased; Clin¬ ton; Mary, deceased; IVeston A., ami Marion. In 1830 the father came .to (iibson County, where he carried 011 farming until life's labors were ended, ( hrtober 21, 1866, owning at that lime one hundred ami twenty acres of good land. 1 lis wife was called to the world beyond in February, 1868. They held membership in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in which he was elder for sarnie twenty years. Mr. Bryant, of this review, remained at - home until his father's death, when he started out in life for him¬ self. working as a harm ham! for the first year. He then attended school fora time, preparing himself fora teacher, which profession he successfully followed for twelve years, during the period, how¬ ever, becoming more proficient by continuing Iris studies at the State Normal School. Subsequently lie read law, but never en¬ gaged in its practice. He began agricultural pursuits upon a rented farm, which he operated for aliout six years, and then pur¬ chased forty acres, which he still owns. Besides general farming he is also interested in stock-raising and has met with success in his undertakings. On the 1st of April, 1875, was consummated the marriage of Mr. Bryant ami Miss Nellie, daughter of John L. Wallace, by whom be had three children - LaSalle, John and Grace. The wife and mother was called to her final rest March 15, 1893, ami Mr. Brvant has since wedded Mary West. They are active members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of which he has been elder two years and stiperintcdeut of the Sun¬ day school six years. Politically. Mr. Bryant has always been a faithful adlierent of Republican principles, and is a recognized leader of his party in the community. On that ticket he lias twice been elected to tlie House of Representatives from Gibson County, first in the fall of 1890 and again two years later. He proved a most popular and able member of that Ironorablc body, ca|Xbbly serving on several important committees, and his course there gave the utmost satisfaction to Iris constituents.

STEP! 1 EN WALTERS MEAD, one of the successful and pro¬ gressive agriculturists of Gibson County, was born in Johnson township, December 18,1831, of the marriage of Stephen and Polly (Pritchett) Mead. His father was born near CatskiJl, New York,

March 13. 1795. olHained a limited education, anil at the ago of seventeen left the parental roi>f ft>r llu* west. By InkU Ik* pro¬ ceeded tV¥ (uieinnati, thence on foot to (iibson ( oturtv, wJtcrc lie began work as a farm hand, and was thus employed until twentyone years id age, wlien lie was married. I le began 1 ms domestic life upon a farm of eighty acres, which he had previously entered, and as time passed added to that |H*operty until lie was one of the extensive kind owners id the county. He was also very lilieral with his children, ami gave 1o each kind to the value «d fifteen hundred ikdkirs. lie married Miss Pritchett, who was l>orn in Tennessee, July 4, 1801, and they liocainc parents id fourteen Hrihlren, as follows: Benjamin l\ and Daniel, I mill deceased; Lemuel T.; John S.: Elisha P.: James l\, deceased; Stejriieii W.; diaries; Martin Van I'ureii; William II.: Mary 1 C.; Eliza J. and Philo. In dll ilcccased: and Joseph M. 'Hie parents were con¬ sistent inendHTs of the Ctunlierland Presbyterian Church.' In |M>IHn s Mr. Mead was a staunch Republican, and during the war of 1812 lie served under (Icneral Harrison. Stephen W. Mend acquired lits education in (lie common schools ami remained on his father's farm until twenty years id age. He was married NovendHT 2, 1854, to Sarah Jane Rutledge, by wInwii he has thirteen children - Mary C\; Stephen J.; Henry A.; Albert M.: Charles ().; Helen M., deceased; Effic A., deceased; Clarence M.; Stella A., Laura E. ami Aggie B., all deceased; Birdie D., and George E. Upon his marriage Mr. Mead began farming on. fifty-seven acres of land, but as the years have passed he lias added to this property, until it now comprises two hundred ami sixty acres. He also owns a quarter section of land in Nebraska. Industry and perseverance .arc the dominate qualities of his character and have been the esscirtial factors in bringing to him success. In politics he is a Republican, and in religious belief he ami his family arc Methodists.

NICHOLAS BOREN. - Among the sturdy, energetic and en¬ terprising farmers of Gilyson County, who thoroughly understand the vocation they fotk>w, and are consequently enabled to carry on their calling with profit to themselves, is the subject of this sketch. ITc is a native of the county, born in Johnson township, March 9, 1832, a son of Ezekiel and Riosa (Evans) Boren, and acquired a limited education in its public schools. At the age of twenty-four Mr Boren was married, ami unto tlhc marriage were horn four children, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are James W. and John A. He began his farming operations trpon a tract of one hundred acres received from his father, and with him his parents both resided, lie continued the operation of that farm for tlrirty-eiglrt years, and then removed to his present place, com¬ prising one hundred ami fifty acres of rich ami productive land, which he has tinder a high state of cultivation and well improved, with a gH3t.w1 residence ami substantial outbuildings. He lias also given bis son sixty acres. M r. Horen has ever taken an active interest in political affairs, affiliating with tin! Republican party until 1892, but since that time has been a stalwart Populist. Ilis honorable, upright life has gained him the esteem aiwl regard of all classes of people, and his industrious liabits and genial warm¬ heartedness endear him to all. I loth himself and estimable wife are active members of tin.' Christian Church.

WKLSY KARNES, an enterprising young farmer living near Foil l*rtinoh,lras spent his entire life in Gibson County, lie was horn in Patokci township, October 31, 1870. his |rarents being Jesse and Ellen (Woods) Karnes, tlie former Imrn in Warrick County, Indiana, July 1. 1844. the latter in Gibson County, Octoiler 7, 1850. The father continued in his parents' luonie until twenty-two years of age. when lie was married, after which lie assumed the management of the Karnes homestead. renting that property for four years, wlien the gram I fat her of m*r subject sold out and removed to tin 1 south. Jesse Karnes has since resided on rented land ami is now operating a farm in Patoka township. lie and his wife are |>Cople of sterling worth, holding membership in Hie othodist Episcojral Church, ami by their nrarriage have been born three children - Welsv, Clarence ami Essie. Mr. Karnes, whose name introduces this sketch, began work in tlie fields as soon as old enough to handle the plow, and throughout life lias been identified with agricultural interests. The public schools afforded'him his educational privileges and when not in the scliool room he assisted his father until his marriage. On tlie 7th of May, 1893, he was joined In wedlock to Miss Hester Ann, daugh¬ ter of Janies and Mary J. Wallis. They now have one child - Bertrfce Walter. Mrs. Karnes was the owner of four hundred and ciglity acres of land, ami since their marriage our subject has cultivated this property, the wcH tilled fields indicating his careful supervision. He is also cjuke extensively engaged in tlie raising of stock, and his systematic methods, great energy and sound judgment have made him a most capable business man. Jle lias the strictest regard for the ethics of business life ami his word is as good as his bond. His political support is given the Repub¬ lican party, the principles of which he warmly advocates. lie and his estimable wife have many friends in the community, and richly merit the high regard in which they are held.

JAMES II. GWALTNEY, a reliable and intelligent agricul¬ turist of Gibson County, is one of its native sons, lx>rn in Johnson township on the 17th of August, 1849. parents. Amaria'h and Oysey (Scott) Gwaltney, were horn in the same county, the former May 31, 1827, ami the latter in February, 1827. They received rather a limited education in the common schools near their homes, and were married when nineteen years of age. Three

Children graced their union -Anna. deceased: James II.; ami Polly, dtrcased. The wife ami mother departed this life on Hie i^lli of Jaiwiary, 1853, ami kitcr in the same year *1 lie father wedded Nancy 'lay lor, who still resales upon I lie* home farm, lie liegnn operations on an ciglify acre tract received from his fatluTaml siicc<*ssful1y followed agricultural pursuits throughout life, owning at the time of his death - January 18. 1885- -a fine farm of three hundred and twenty acres. The literary education of our subject was such as the common sol>00Is afforded, and he became familiar with the duties of an agriculturist upon the home farm, wlierc he remained until his marriage. I le ch«*se as a companion and ln % lpmeet on life's journey a Miss McDonnell, and h» them were horn six children - Amariah. deceased: Rose 1C.; Anna 1C.: Zenas; one who died in infancy, and l.emucl M. 'Pin* family are all consistent members of the Papist ( hnrch, ami hold a high position in the social circles of-Ihe community. l T pon his marriage Mr. (ovaltnev located u|hmi a farm of one hundred ami twenty acres given him l>v his fattier, and continued the cultivation of the same for twelve years, when he returned to Hie old homestead, where he still resides, lie is the owner of three humlred and sixtv-five acres of valuable land, and the well tilled fields ami mat a|>pearaoce of Hie plaee plainly indicates 4 he thrift ami enterprise of the owner.

I le is a man of good financial ability and excellent judgment, and occupies a leading position among the influential citizens of the community, with w I nose* interests lie lias always been identified. Ilis jxdilicn'l support is given the Democracy.

HIRAM K. SIDICS. - The subject of this sketch stands second to none among the progressive farmers of Gibson County, whose record it has been deemed wise to preserve in this manner for the perusal of the coming generation As a judicious tiller of the soil lie lias met with success,and as a man ami citizen liolds a good po¬ sition among his ncighliors. ()n starting out in life Inc worked as a farm hand upon Ins father's place for one year, ami then pur¬ chased eighty acres, to which he added until lie fund two hundred and forty acres of rich and fertile land, hut lvas given to his children all with the cxcc|>tion of ninety-five acres. A native of Gibson (Anmty. Mr. Skies was born in Johnson township, September 5. 1821, and on l>ot 1 i the paternal and maternal sides is of German origin. His father, John Sides, was l*>rii in Pennsylvania, aJx>ut 1776. three months after his fattier had been killed in the Revo¬ lutionary war. He remained at home until the age of twenty-two years, when he married Hannah Profilers, wlio was horn in North Carolina, in 1779, and they became tlie jrarents of seven children, as follows: Henry, Catherine, James and Elizabeth, all deceased: Mary: Hiram l\: ami Martha J.. deceased. Hie father's death occurred June 6. 1856, ami the mother passed away November 26. 1878. They were members of the Cumberland lYeshvirriait Church. On leaving liis native state «Mic father went to Tennessee, lhence to Kentucky, and finally kxated in Hibson County, where lu* entered one Inn wired and sixty acres of government land, and at the time of liis death had a fine farm of two hundred acres. In five usual manner of farm boys Hiram F. Sides spent the days of liis boylnxxl and youth, and at the age of twenty-six years was united in marriage with Nancy I'rcwcr, who is of Scotch and Welsh descent. P.y trade her father was both a carpenter and miller, and also worked in a stone quarry at Kvansville, Indiana, lie died April 26, 1841, and Inis wife was called to'her final rest on the 22nd of the following December. Kiglrt children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Sides - John W.: Albert, deceased: Mary Ann; Alexander; 'lliomas; Charles W., demised rSylvester and K))a. Tlmsc wlio yet survive are farming people ami reside close to the old homestead. In manner Mr. Sides is quiet and unassuming, yet has made many warm friends and Iras the confidence and esteem of all w ith whom he comes in contact. Until 1890 he was a Democrat in polities, hut is now an «irm'st supporter of the People's party. In religious belief he is a Cumberland Presbyterian.

1 AM RS 1 C. 1 MCLOAT. - Hie one tumdred and seventy-acre farm in Johnson township belonging to our subject is conspicuous for the manner in which it Iras been improved and cultivated, and is evidently the homestead of one of the most enterprising men of (lib son County. Throughout liis entire business career he ha*s engaged in agricultural pursuits, at first owning a farm of one hundred and twenty acres in Montgomery township, which he operated for six years, and then sold and purchased eighty acres of his present fine farm. With flic exce|>tioii of thirty acres re¬ ceived from his father's estate, liis accumulations arc the reward of Iris own perseverance, industry and energy. 'Mr. Ilefoat was liorn in Johnson township, April 8, 1853,1a son of (icorge W. and M'artha (Reed) Reloat, whose birtlis occurred in the same town¬ ship, the former in 1828 ami the latter in 1826. The father re¬ mained at home until his marriage at the age of twenty-three, when tie began farming upon an eiglity-acrc tract which he en¬ tered from the government. Right years later he embarked in line milling business, operating both a saw ami flouring mill in Johnson township on the railroad for six years, when lie again resumed farming. On the breaking out of tire Civil war, however, he laid a'side personal interest, enlisting in August. 1861, in the First Indiana Volunteer Cavalry', and for three years ami three mouths followed the stars and stripes 011 southern battle fields, returning home in Novcmlier, 1864, with an .honorable war record. He then continued fanning and stock-raising until his death .which occurred February 20, 1890. liis faithful wife, who s-till survives him, is now living with a daughter in California. Roth were inrmlHTs of llu* Cumbcrkiml Presbyterian Church, in which lie* served ;is elder for t went v-tliree years, anil writ* earm'sl, consci- 1'iilions 1 lirisliairs. In their family wen* eigili 4 cbilikcn --1 lenrv -ami Susan, deceased: Janus. Thomas. Martin. Catharine, (ieorgv W. and I Mki. Al 0 u % age of 1 wont v-three Ik* left home ami liegan t'he kittle of life for himself, lie lias always been an ardent Re¬ publican in |«olitics. ami religions liehef Im>Hi himself ami wife are Methodists. <)n Ok* 3d irf Pehrtrarv. 1876, he married Amer¬ ica K. Ilrimticld. and they ihhw iwve one ihu^itiT, Kstclla. The family is one of pr<Hiiiivenoe, wiiMy ami favorably known thmughont <iibson County.

A. <i. M AK'IOMSf )N. - l ; or almost thrce-<|nartcrs of a century the Makemson family. i>f which our subject is a representative, has been connected with (iibson ('onnty. Ills father. Andrew Makemson. was born in Virginia, id Irish |Kirent;ige, ami received a very limited education, lie remained under the fmrcntul roof until his marriage, ami then his |>arents made tlK*ir kune with him. lie weihled Margaret Shaver, who was born, in Henderson ('onnty. Kentucky, June 11, 171)2, and was of (ierntan lineage. Ihcir union, which was celebrated July 30, 1811, was blessed with eleven children, namely: josc|jh, Nancy Allen, Sarah M., James, William and benjamin S., all m>w deceased; John L.; Mary Jane; Anderson (i.; Thomas Ik, deceased; ami Margaret Ann. For a few years after their marriage tlic parents resided in Kentucky, ami then removed to Perry County, Indiana, where they remained two years. In 1824 they came to (iibson County, where the mother died April 6, 184T, and the fattier departed this life De¬ cember y, 18(10. lie was a farmer by occupation ami by Ids industry and |>ccscvcrnnce added to his possessions until he be¬ calm* the owner of one hundred ami eighty acres of good land. Me ami his wife were members of the United Presbyterian Church. Until thirteen years of age Anderson (i. Makemson never attended school ami after that time his educational privi¬ leges amounted to only about one month's schooling cadi year!

I Its training a# farm labor, however, was not meagre, and he con¬ tinued to assist in the cultivation of the old homestead until twen¬ ty-two years of age, when be was married on the 12th of Decem¬ ber, 1851, to Emcline Murphy. Figlit children were born to them, as follows? Cliarles II., Joiui and Monroe, all deceased; Relic; Hattie; Mamie; Dollic; and Ccncva, deceased. The mother of this family was calk'd to the home beyond May ir, 1896, ami died in the faith of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; of which she was a consistent member. At the time of his marriage Mr. Makemson liad no capital, but soon after lie ptircliatscd forty acres of land ami as his financial resources have increased lie lias added to his property until he 111 >\v owns a valuable tract of one hundred and fifty-three acres, which is highly cultivated ami well improved with substantial buildings. lie is now sixty-seven years of age. ami is living retired, enjoying the fruits of Iris former war he manifested his loyalty to the government by enlisting December T2, 1864, and serving with the One Hundred and Forty-third Indiana infantry f until September, 1865, when liOstili-ties having ended he was Ironora/blv disdrarged. Suoli is the record of one who owes his success alone to his own efforts, and whose life has 'been luonorablc and straightforward. -

W. S. M 1 NN 1 S, a representative of one of the pioneer families of Gibson County, was born in Italian townslrip, April 5, 1848. Mis father, Janies Mimris, also a native of Gibson County, was born in 1817, and is a son of Tliomas Minnis, a native of the Emerald Isle. For three years during the Civil war James Mimris served his country as one of the boys in blue of Company A. Fifty-eighth Illinois Infantry. He lias been three times married, and Hie diildrcn of the first union are Hiomas and Mrs. Arminta Elwin. llis second wife was Martlia dauglitcr of Philemon Dill, Their children arc Mclvina, wife of T. l r . Davis; W. S.: Cynthia A., wife of YV. S. Hurst: Minerva J., wife of John W. Coleman; Nellie R.. wife of (aim Yeager; Belle, wife of J. T. Beatty; James H.; Willis; Wilifam S.. deceased: Warwick, Cytlria and John M. 'Hie only child of the third marriage is Walter. Mr. Minnis. of this review, spent his bovliood days in the usual manner of farmer lads, ami enjoyed the educational! privileges afforded by the district schools, lie was married July 27, 1871, to Sefoa A., daughter of David ami Nancy (Kilpatrick) Martin. Her father was born in South Carolina, and was 011c of the first settlers of Gibson County. His surviving children are Mrs. Jane Canady, Mrs. Nancy Burton, Mrs. Kate Watt, Mrs. Minnis, John C, Mfs. Laura Moore, Mrs. Alice T*. Shiner, Mrs. Helen M. Sfinglc and Mrs. Flora B. Blackwell. Mr. Minnis was elected township trustee on the Democratic ticket in 1882, and served one term. In 1894 he was rc-electcd to the same office, and is doing effective service in the interests of good scliools, good made and substantial improvements in Barton township, lie has al¬ ways followed farming and bis honorable ami well spent life lias won him the respect of all.

HENRY W. LUHRING, an esteemed citizen, now follows merchandising in Haubstadt. A man of unswerving integrity and honor, wlio lias a perfect appreciation of the higher ethics of life, he lias gained and retained the confidence and respect of Iris fellow men, and is distinctively 011c of the leading citizens of Gibson Comity, with whose interests he has always been identified. Mr. Luhring was born in thiscounty. January 25. 1852, a son of William an<l Catlicrinc Lull ring, natives of Hanover, Germany. On coming to America the father first went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and later arrived in (iihson County, witli a cash cajiital of only twenty dollars, but by perseverance and energy be accumulated a comfortable coni|>clcncc. Here be married ( atherine Dickingcr. bv whom be had two children. I lei* death occurred aJxHtl iHdi. and tlie father afterward married again, by which union he had three children, lie made farming his life work, continuing that 'pursuit until bis death, which occurred nineteen years ago. On the home farm Henry W. f.uhring was reared, and with tlic fal>ors of hold and meadow early became familiar, l ie aci|irired a good education in the public schools, ami afterward engaged in teaching with excellent success for five years. Subsequently be engaged in clerking in TTaubsta<h for one year, ami in 1876 formed a partnership with Jacob Ilcimann, for tbe purpose of dealing in general merdKindisc. For about eighteen years be continued operations in Hint line, ami then turned his attention to tbe grain and live slink business. A year hUcr, liowcver. he resumed merchandising with a stock valued at aobut eleven hundred dol¬ lars. This he has steadily increased and to-day carries a large assortment of general merchandise, wlrilc from the public lie re¬ ceives a liberal patronage. Mr. Luliring was married in 1878, flic lady of bis choice licing Miss Martha Horen, daughter of James Horen, of Johnson township. Their only child, O. Raymond, having trained a good literary education, is now studying law. Mr. Luhring exercises his right of franchise in support of the Republican | tarty, and is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, lie has tlrrough bis own exertions attained an hon¬ orable jnvsiti'ou and marked prestige among the business men of this locality, ami with signal consistency it may be said that lie is the architect of his own fortunes, and one whose success amply justifies the application of Hint most expressive title "a self-made man."

JOHN SIPP. - (icrmany lias furnislied to the United States many bright, entcr^yrising voting men, wlio have left the Fatherland to enter the business circles of this country witb its more progressive business methods, livelier competition and advance¬ ment more quickly secured. Among this ntimlxT is Mr. Sipp, who was ln>rn in Hesse-Darmstadt, (icrmany, August 25, 1829, a soil of William and Harbara (Pfeiffer) Sipp. the former a native of Ha vania, and the kilter of Hossc-Dhrmstadt. Tn the laml of their birth they spent their entire lives, and reared their family of two sons ami three daughters. John Sipp learned the trade of blacksmithing under his father and gained a good education in his native tionguc. lie remained in the land of his nativity until 1852, when hoping it> improve his financial comfition he came to America. lie was entirely unacquainted with the ways ami cus¬ toms of the people and could not read or speak 'the English language, hut tic soon learned to do both. lie landed in New

York and came to Evansville, w here for two years he worked at his trade. ()n the expiration of final period he localted in Warrenton, Gibson County, where he resided for twenty-five years, cond tit ting a blacksmith siiop. lie was then elected County Treasurcr on the Republican ticket and by re-election served in that office for four years, during the greater part of which time he made his home in lYinccton. Near the close of his public service he purdrased property in Haubstatlt, where lit lias since lived retired. In 1865 Mr. Sipp was united in marriage ta Mary EUa Stascr, the second daughter of John C. Stascr, of Vanderburgh County. She died in 1881, leaving four children' - Margaret. William W., Lula and Olive. Mr. Sipp is a mctnlier of the Evangelical Church. Fortune has dealt kindly with him, and has rewarded his energy, diligence and application to business hv a comfortable competence. His career is identified with that of Gibson Counity, where he has accpiired fortune, and where he is an honored ami respected citizen.

JOHN BALLARD, M. D., who is engaged in the practice of medicine in Haulistailt, has attained an enviable position in Mu* ranks of the medical fraternity of Southern Indiana. Earnest study, broad research and the tlroughtful application of the knowledge that he has acquired lias given bim a skill as a prac¬ titioner which makes him a most worthy representative of the profession. He was born in Johnson township, Gibson Comity. July 16, 1839, aiwl is a son of Thomas and Anna (Carter) IVallard, lx>th natives of Cam bridges'll ire, England, the former lx>rn in 1809. They were maimed in tlrcir native land, and buried one Child there. With a daughter they came to America in 1835, tak¬ ing up their residence in Johnson township, where the father still makes li'ishomc on the farm where lie first located. The daughter. Mary Ann, who came with the parents to the Cnited States, is now deceased. The children Ixirn in this country were eleven in number, and only two are now living - John and Thomas. The latter resides on the old homestead. The father has followed fanning throughout his entire life. He adheres to the faith of the Episcopal Church, in which lie was reared, and to the principles of Democracy. His wife died in 1891, at the age of seventv-five years. On the farmstead Dr. Ballard spent his lx>yhood and youth, assisting in the lalxirs of the fields as soon as oltl enough to handle the plow. His early education, acquired in the district schools, was supplemented by study in Forest Academy of Van¬ derburgh County, and in Owensvillc. In 1865 completed a commercial course in Indianapolis, and in 1866 he entered Jeffer¬ son College of Rhiladefpltta, where lie was graduated in 1868. Dr. Ballard began the practice of his profession in Wheutonvillc. ami «in 1872 located in J laubstadt, where he has since successfully practiced. In 1878 he went abroad, visiting the leading colleges and Itosprtftls of Europe, and throughout his iirofcssroual career lias hem a ck*se student of the science of medicine. keeping fully abreast with the progress which rlmrticicrizcs this nineteenth cen¬ tury development. Mis worth is acknowledged by his professional brethren ami is attested by his large and lucrative practice. The Doctor was married in 1882, the lady of Ins cluoicc being Miss S. E. Hruimfidd, of Gibson County. Their liome is blessed with four children - Ella, William, RoMey and Herbert.

JACOR HEIMANN is one of the enterprising merchants of I faubstadlt, wliosc systematic methods, executive ability ami sound judgment, combined with energy and industry have made him one of the substantial citizens of the community. He was born in IVavaria, Germany, July 26. 1854, a son o? Max ami Rtacbd (Gimbel) Heimann, now residents of Evansville. Indiana, where they have made their home since 1865. in which year they crossed the Atlantic to America. Jacob Heimann was at that time eleven years of age. He remained under flic parental roof until 1870, when be entered u|m>ii his business career as a salesman in Warrenton, (iibson County. Eor six years be was thus employed, and in 1876 lie entered into jKirtiKTsliip with Henry W. Luhring for t he purpose of engaging in general merchandising. The business connection bctwceothcm continued for eighteen years, after which Mr. Ilcimnniv 1 x>iight out Iris partner's interest and Iras since been alone in business. 11 is store in lianhstadt is filled with a well assorted stock of general mcrcalmdisc and a liberal juatronagc is accorded its proprietor, who by Ivis genial and courteous man¬ ner and honorable dealing has won the confidence ami good will of the public. Tn 1888 was consummated the marriage of Mr. Ileimaim and Miss EfTa Davis, of Enfield, Illinois. They now have one child, Norman. In his political views Mr. Heimann is a Republican!, w!r> warmly advocates bis party principles. He started out in life for himself when only sixteen years of age, ami has since been dependent entirely upon his own resources, so tliat the success that he has achieved is the merited reward of his laliors. lie has earned the proud title of a self-made mail, and hi si life is an ex amplification of wiiat cam be accomplished through determined effort and diligence when guided by sound judgment ami characterized by thorough reliability.

HENRY CHRISTIAN STUENKLE was lx>rn in Johnson -township, Gibson County, November 26, 1847, and has continued bis residence here thmugliout life. He is now a worthy represen¬ tative of its agricultural interests ami his progressive methods lravc made him one of the leading fanners of the community. His fattier, Henry Stumble, was born in Hanover, Germany, Decem¬ ber 12, 1822, otanined a fair education in tlibt country, ami when eiglrtcen years of age came with bis parents to America He tlien stalled out in fife for himself, working one. year on the Erie Canal, after wliidi he was employed as 'hostler 1>y a ricli merchant of Cincinnati, serving in that ca|xicfty for nine years. In the mean¬ time he married Johanna Cook, who was l>orn near Mimison, Prussia, April 6. 1827. They became parents of seven children Henry C.; Louisa; Mary; August ami Amelia, deceased; Gustaf H. and ThocKbore. On leaving Cincinnati Henry Stuenkle brought h«is family to Gibson County, purolvased forty acres of land ami began fanning. His undertaking was crowned with success, and he was ait one time owner of a valuable property for four hun¬ dred and sixty-three acres, but lias since divided with Ins children. He has made his home in Gibson County since 1850, aiwl is one of Its well known early settlers. lie ami his family arc members of the Evangelical Church. Henry C. Stuenkle was reared in Iris parents' Iwnne aiwl in the public scJkxoIs obtained a fair education, which fitted him for life's practical duties. Since attaining his ma¬ jority he has continuously followed farming, beginning operations on his own account on a tract of one hundred and twenty-two acres of kind which he Itad received frm his father. Mori line has dealt kindly with him, and as his financial resources have increased Ire has added to his property until he is now the owner of a fine farm of three hundred and ciglitcen acres; its substantial buildings are sounded by well tilled fields, and all the improvements and accessories of a model farm are found within its boundaries. On the 13th of Octolier, 1870, when twenty-three years of age, Mr. Stuenkle married Louisa Hasselbruick, and their union Iras been blessed with six children - Amelia, John, Philip, William, Carl and Paul. Mr. Stuenkle and his family are members of the German Evangelical Church, and in politics he is a Democrat.

ALOIS ZILIAK is a well known ami prominent representative of the industrial interests of Hauhstadt, Indiana, being one of the stockholders in the Ziliak fz Schafer Milling Company,proprietors of the Gibson Mills. A native of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, he was born on the 25th of November, 1850, and is a son of I>awrcnce and Elizabeth (Dicmcr) Ziliak, and were natives oof Alsace, Prance. The parents came to the United States in 1840, and tocik up their residence in Vanderburgh County, whence they afterward came bo Gibson County. Here the father established a mill in 1859, which was the beginning of the present /nilling business, of which* his son is now one of the proprietors. He continued to operate this null until 1876, when he sold out to the firm of Spear Sz Schafer, these gentlemen conducting the business until 1880. During bis early boyliOod Mr. Ziliak. of this review, was brought by his parents to Gibson County, where lie attended the common schools. He learned the milling business with his father and iru 1880 became one of the proprietors of the old mill. At that time the stock company, known as the Ziliak & Schafer Milling Com¬ pany, was organized, and in this line they have done ain excellent business. In 1890 the mill was rebuilt ainl fitter! up wit'll the most modern appliances, including flic latest improved Roller process, ami now has a capacity of two hundred barrels of flour per (lav. They manufacture fine bmmls of roller flour ami -their product finds a ready sale on the market because of its superior quality. They also deal in grain and feed, ami their business has assumed quite extensive projxirtions. In connection with his industrial interests in ITaubsfadt, Mr. Ziliak is proprietor of am elevator in Cynthiana. and bos a distributing room in Evansville and in rrinccton, Indiana. Ilis property in connection with grain trade are valued at forty two thousand dollars. The tody who now bears the name of Mrs. Ziliak was in her maidenhood Miss Caroline Wolf, a daughter of William Wolf, of Baden. Germany. Their union has boon blessed with seven children, namely: Lawrence A., August J., Joseph E., Eti M., Maggie M., Olivia L. and Otto C. lire parents arc members of the Roman Catfiolic Church and in jiolitics Mr. Ziliak is a Democrat. He has the strictest regard for the ethics of commercial life and his business methods com¬ mend him to the confidence and regard of all.

GEORGE D. SEITZ, proprietor of a lumber yard and planing mill in Haohstaklt, belongs to tlitat class of citizens who wdl rq>rcsent the op|w>rtunitics offered in America for one of energy and determination. Starting out in life's journey he has overcome the difficulties and obstacles in his path by determined purpose and has worked his way steadily upward to a position of affluence. Mr. Seitz was born June 17, 1852, in Germany, and is a son of John Seitz, wliio died when George was about eight years of age. Thrinvn upon 'Ins own resources be started out in life for himself, and until seven toon years of age was employed as a farm hand. (>n abandoning agricultural pursuits, he entered the service of the Evansville & Terre Haute Ra'ilroad, with which lie continued for three years. Losing his leg in an accident he was then given the position of station agent, in which capacity be served for eigh¬ teen years. In 1878 he became interested in bis present business, and in 1892 resigned his position as station agent in order to devote Inis entire time to the lumber trade. He now has a large yatd and planing mill, carries a good stock of all kinds of lumber and from the public receives a liberal patronage, his trade con¬ stantly increasing. Mr. Seitz was united in marriage to Miss Naomi J. Ott, a daugliter of John Ott, ami to their union have lK'en born three children - Amy R. t Sophia F. ami Dora K. Tlie family is widely and favorably known in tlris locality, and the members of tire Seitz household occupy an enviable position in social circles. Mr. Seitz holds membership in Fort Branch Lodge, Nb. 291, T. O. O. F., and gives his political support to the Dem¬ ocracy. His life lvas been one of great energy ami his success has been achieved through untiring labor. Dependent upon his own resources from an early age lie is indeed a self-made man, aird -there is much in Ins life tlimt should serve to insjxire and encourage others. He has made many warm friends in this community and is justly numbered among the leading citizens of llaubstadt.

C. M. THOMAS. M. D., has for ten years engaged in the practice of medicine in Haul>sta*k v where he has built up a good business. He is one of tire native sons of Indiana, his Iriith having occurred in Crawfordsvillc, Montgomery County, February 21. 1844. His parents were Ludlow K. and Mary (McKinney) Tlioims. Tlie father was born in Trovo, Miami County. Ohio, and was a son of Milton Tltomas, wilro was of Scotch-Irish lineage and was also a native of die Buckeye State. The Doctor's mother, a native of Montgomery County, Indiana. Was a daughter of James McKinney, who was born in Ohio, and was a representa¬ tive of one of die old families of this country. The marriage of Ludlow Tlromas and Marv McKinney occurred in her native county, and there they spent their remaining flax's, their home blessed by four children. Hie Doctor was reared in Craxvfordsville and after attciwling its public schools became a student in the Girisfian Union College in Marion, Sullivan County, and was graduated in Wabash College of CrawfordsvMIe in 1864. For about five years thereafter he traveled as a salesman for a whole¬ sale drug house of New York, ami then took up the study of medicine. He rs a graduate of die Indiana Medical College of Indianapolis, of the class of 1874, and on leaving school he estab¬ lished himself in the practice of medicine in Crawfordsville, where -lie remained until coming to Hautetadt in 1886. lie has carried his researches far into the realms of medical science, ami is well versed in the various branches of the profession. People never trust their most precious gift, life, in the hands of one unskilled, and the literal patronage which Dr. Tbonras enjoys is therefore a strong evidence of Uis pronounced ability. Tire Doctor is a prominent and valued member of the Masonic Fraternity. His ]Jrcsent affiliations being with Princeton Dodge, No. 231, F. & A. M., Princeton Chapter, No. 75, R. A. M.,and Davalet Oommandcry, No. 15, K. T. He exercises his right of franchise in support of the Republican party, and is a man of broad general inform¬ ation. both on political and other questions. In 1881 he wedded Miss Barbara M. Bible, and they have one son, Ludlow.

D. P. REAVIS, M. D., a leading physician of Gibson County, now engaged in the practice of medicine in Francisoo, was bom on the 6th of February, 1856, on the family homestead in this lo¬ cality. His father, Logan Reavis, was a native of North Carolina, followed farming as a life work and in 1832 came to Gibson County, where he died eighteen years later at the age of fifty-three years. He married Nancy Beasly, daughter of Thbmas Beasly, and her death occurred in 1882. Of their family of nine children, the following arc now living: Minnie E., Cochran: Julia, wife of 1 C. It. Stevens; ami I). I\ In (lie common .schools Dr. Rcavis became familiar with tlic elementary branches of an English education, ami on the homestead he received ample training at farm work, 'but not wishing to devote bis life to agricultural pur¬ suits, he began the study of medicine when eighteen years of age, and fitted himself tor the profession to which he now devotes his energies. He was graduated from the Medical College of Indiana in 1880, after a two years* course, and at once located in Fran¬ cisco. where came into active competition with older physicians of larger experience, but lie soon gained the public confidence and lias now a practice wlrich might well be envied by'many who 'lravc been much longer in business tJiaii lie. He lias l>ccn a close student of the profession and bis broad knowledge ami devotion to the interest of bis patients has won- him a skill and gained him a rqmtation that is indeed enviable. The Doctor was married in Gibson County, in October, 1880. to Kcturah, daughter of S. J. Madden, of Illinois. Their union Iras been blessed with five children - M. Hovey, Jessie, Ralph, Don and an infant son. The Doctor is now camp phy¬ sician for the Modern Woodmen of America of Francisco. He is a prominent mcmlier of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is serving as superintendent of the Sunday school, and does all in Iris power to advance the work of the church in this community. In 1884 he was elected Trustee of Center township, and in 1886 was rc-clcctcd. During his term he rendered most efficient ser¬ vice to the township by keeping up the roads ami buikling bridges, ami Iris record as a public official is 1>cyond reproach.

J. C. RATTEN, M. D. - The world has little use for the mis¬ anthrope. The universal truth of brotherhood is widely recog¬ nized, also t. 1 ia.t lie serves God best who serves his fellow men. There is no professor or line of business that calls for greater self-sacrifice or more devoted attention than tlic medical pro¬ fession, ami the successful physician is he who through love of his fellow men, gives his time and energy to the relief of human suflFcriirg. Dr. Fatten, of Francisco, is one of the pioneer physicians of Gibson County, who through many years has practiced his olioscn calling. Six miles from Columbia. Tennessee, on the Pu¬ laski noad, stlood the home of Hugh Patten, and there on the 8th of March, 1826, the Doctor was horn. In 1835 the father brought his family to Gibson County, and engaged in the practice of med¬ icine in* Princeton He was a cultured gentleman, a graduate in literature of a college in Princeton, New Jersey, and for some rears devoted bis life to tlic work of the ministry. He married Jane TTarclay, daughter of Samuel Harclay, of Rockbridge, Virginia, and the Doctor is the only surviving chikl. The father died in November, 1876, and the mother in 1879, the age of sev- enty-five. The internal grandfatlicr, James Patten, was born in Philadclpliia, served as a soldier in the French amd Indian war, and was a patriot in the army of Waslwngton, being an officer on the staff of tflie commander-in-chief. Alter the close of the strug¬ gle winch brought to America her inde|*endem:e, he located in Tennessee, ami in 1804 removed to Vanderburgh Gounty, Indiana, vvihcrc he died in 1815. ' Dr. Patten, of this review, acquired his lit¬ erary education in the schools of Princeton and in early matitliood began reading medicine with Dr. William G. Helm, a brother of Governor Helm, of Kentucky. In 1847 2U*l 1848, in Cincin¬ nati, Ohio, he attciule<l his first course of lectures ami afterward pursued his professional studies in the Evansville Medical College, wilicre he graduated in 1850. Two years previous lie had opened an office for practice in Spencer Gounty, and continued in the active |irosectftion of his profession until the war. Dr. Patten went to the front as a volunteer surgeon, being sent out by Gov¬ ernor Morton to aid'in the care of Indiana -troops after the battle of Corinth, and later was emmissroned assistant surgeon of the Fifty-eighth Indiana infantry, ami attached to Sherman's pontoon train. He served in that capacity from 1864 until the close of .hostilities and his service was gratefully received by many a suf¬ fering hero of that sanguinary struggle. Since the war he has devoted himself almost exclusively to 1ms profession and has built up a very large practice, which attests his superior skill and ability. He is the owner bf a valuable farm in the Wabash Valley and has other property, all of which has been acquired tfvrough his own efforts. Tlie Doctor was married in Gibson County, August 6, 1852, to Louisa, daughter of Ferdinand Marstella, who was lost on the Gulf of Mexico in 1844. Their children are Samuel, Mor¬ gan, Jennie, Elizabeth, Gilbert, Annie ami Lewis. The Doctor is a Republican, and served as pension examiner for this county under President Harrison. He belongs to the Ma*somc Fraternity and to the Grand Army of the Republic, ami his unfaltering devo¬ tion to all the duties of public and private life has won him high regard. >

L. B. WALLACE is proprietor of a well equipped drug store in Francisco, ami is a thorough-going business man, whose life is an exemplification of the progressive spirit which cliaractcrizes the west. He was horn in Gibson County, ami is a son of James S. Wallace, sfwcll known fanner of tins county, who served as a soldier in Company F. Forty-second Indiana Infantry during the Civil war. He married Matilda A. Ward, and they became par¬ ents of ten children, of whom four daughters died in infancy. The others are T. A., deceased, wlio served in Company A, Fortysecond Indiana Infantry; L. R.; G. S., of Exeter, Nebraska, also 011c of the hoys in blue of the late war; F. M., of Elk River, Minnesota, who was a member of Company F, One Hundred and

Twentieth Indiana Infantry; (korge T., of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Julia J\, wife of WilHani Heironiimis, of Omaha, Nebraska. Tlie grandfather, John T. Wallace, was one of Gibson Co unity's pioneers. The gentleman whose name introduces this review is indebted too the common schools for his educational privileges, lie was reared on a farm and assisted in the labors of field anti meadow until seventeen years of age, whert he secured a clerkship ih the drug store of Samuel Jackson. Hie following year he began business for liimsclf in Francisco, and has now been one of its successful merchants for sixteen years. He carries a large and well selected stock of drugs and his obliging manner and honor¬ able dealing has won him a liberal patronage. In 1863, Mr. Wallace joined the Union army as a member of Company A, First Indiana Cavalry, and served in the western department under General Clay-bon. For two years he followed the old flag as a loyal defender of tlie cause it represented and was then mustered out, reaching liome July 4, 1865. He has always supported tire Re¬ publican iKirty, and in religious belief is a Methodist. Mr. Wallace was married October I, 1872, to Allie J., daughter of William Wood. She bore him the following children ami thenpassed to her final rest: Tliomas; E. W., who married Margaret. Laughlin; and Flora C., wife of Henry Hegwer. Mr. Wallace afterward marrieil Eliza Hussey, a daughter of John McClelland, llicir diildren arc Carl C. and Nellie O.

JAMES M. DOWNEY, one of Francisco's leading citizens, was born in Posey County, Indiana, May 14, 1821, and is a rep¬ resentative of one of tlie pioneer families of that locality. His grandfather, William Downey, served as one of the minute men during tlie war of tlie Revolution, and participated in flic battle of Guilford Court House. He now lies buried near Bowling Green, Kentucky. Hie father, Janies Downey, was bom in North Caro¬ lina afx>ut 1793, and in his youth became a resident of Fbsey County. He married Ellen Journey, (laughter of Josejdi Jour¬ ney. She was at that time a widow, and a son of her first mar¬ riage, Davis, is living in IV>seyville. Mr. and Mrs. Downey became parents of eight children - Janies M.; Lowrey, Margaret ami Sarah E., deceased; George, of whom nothing has l>ecn* heard since 1850; Carolina, deceased wife of George R«eeves; and Newton ami Pcrnielia, twins. James M. Downey was reared in tlie usual manner of faftner lads of that day, and at the age of twenty-five removed from his native county to Vanderburgh County. In 1848 he came to Gibson County, where he was actively engaged in farming until 1894, when lie disposed of the old home and took up his residence in Francisco, where in a beautiful dwelling he is now living retired in the enjoyitfcnf of a well merited rest. I11 August, 1862, he manifested his loyalty to the Union by joining Company B, Sixty-fifth Indiana Mounted

Infantry. His regiment was tlie first to enter Knoxville, and was largely engaged in duty in Tennessee. In 1864 Mr. Downey received an honorable discharge and returned home. He vali¬ antly followed the old Hag and in days of peace manifests the same loyalty to all duties of citizenship. In 1844 Mr. Dowircy married Miss Mary Ann Drysdale, daughter of James Drysdale. She died hi 1884, leaving the following children: Sarah I\, wife of H. F. Broadwell; William F., who married Cordelia Minnis; Caroline, deceased wife of George Miller; Margaret J., deceased wife of Martin Dc Wees; Janies N.; George L.; aiid Edgar. Mr. Downey is a Metliodist.

HENRY F. BROADWELL, an enterprising farmer of Cen¬ ter township, was horn in Warwick County, liwliana, October 1, 1838. His father, Henry Broad well, a native of North Carolina, came to ttlvis state in 1818, and in 1828 kxrated in Warwick County. 1 fe served as caj>tain in the Twelfth Kentucky Infantry during the war of 1812, and died in Gibson County August 31, 1870, at the age of seventy-seven. His father, David Broadwcll, was lx>rn in North Carolina, ami died in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The mother of onr subject lrore t/lie maiden name of Shiloh Poison, and was born near the Natural Bridge in Virginia. Her children arc Clinton, deceased; Nancy, deceased wife of W. F. Fowler; David, of York County, Nebraska; Emily, wife of John Townsend, of Anderson County, Kansas; Ctarrssa, widow of John Benton, of York County, Nebraska; Leroy, of Pike County, Indiana; Thomas, deceased; Henry F.; John W., deceased. There was also a half brother and sister - W. F. and Ellen, both of whom have jiassed away. Henry F. Broad well acquired his education in the district scliools, and was reared to agricultural pursuits. In 1859 lie came to Gibson County, and purchased tllie farm which he is now successfully operating. It comprises one hundred and eighty -acres of valuable land ami the well tilled fiekls and many improve¬ ments on the place indicate the thrift and enteqirise of the owner. All liis property lias been acquired through his own efforts and fortune deals kindly with tliose who are willing to 'lielp them¬ selves. In October, 1861, Mr. Broadwell joined .the boys in blue of Company A, Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry. He was wounded at Chickanratiga and for fifteen days lay on the battle field. He was ailso wounded at Stone River. For three years he faithfully served his country, and was then honorably discharged November 25, 1864. Mr. Broadwell was married in Gibson County, May 7, 1865, to Sarah E. Downey, daughter of J. M. Downey, one of Gibson County's pioneers. Their children are Martha B., wife of W. A. Meade; Mary D., wife of H. W\ Manz; David S.: Janies L., who died in 1893; Rufus A.; Emily C., wife of W. H. Witlverspoon; Elizabeth E. and John W. Mr. Broadwell belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is a man wliose sterling worth commends him to tlie confidence and respect of all.

GEORGE STRICKLAND, M. D., of Francisco, whose pro¬ fessional reputation and social acquaintance extends beyond the Ixmnds of Gibson County, was Ixirn in Patokn bowiislnp, March 20, 1858, and is a son of James Strickland, who was horn in this county in 1829. lie spent his entire We here on a farm ami died in 1896. J hiring the C ivil war be enlisted tn Company l r , Fortvseventh Indiana Infantry, ami was in active service until after liter Imltle of Stone River, when the serious wounds that he there stisitnhxd necessitated his discharge. He married Elizabeth (arrison, daughter of Jacob Garrison, ami her death occurred in 1866. 'Ihcir children were George, Malinda, Lucretia and Samuel. Tlie last named married Lizzie Wallis, and died leaving a dauglitcr, (iladys. In early life he was a teacher, but at his dca;th was a trav¬ eling salesman for A. F. IVaker & Co., of Keokuk, Iowa. On the homestead farm Dr. Strickland remained untilhediad attained his majority, lie was educated in tlie graded schools of his town¬ ship, and the higher scInjoIs of ( hvensvillc, Princeton ami Fort I'ranch. He engaged in teaelurng school for four terms in Gihson County ami then with the view of making the practice of medicine his life work began reacting in Hie office of Dr. S. H. Shoptaugh, of Princeton, April 1, 1880. He pursued 'his first course of lec¬ tures in the Jefferson Medical College of Philaddpliia, took a second course in Jxnusville, and a third in the Kentucky Scliool of Medicine, where he was graduated in 1883. In July of the same year lie opened an office in Francisco, where his accurate and comprehensive kmnvledge of the science of medicine and his success in practice has secured him a large patronage and lucra¬ tive- business. Ow the 30th of January, 1887, w f as celebrated the marriage of l>r. Slriclctaml and Miss Louisa Granger, daughter of Geoige C»ranger, erf Evansville, ItwK, a gentleman of French de¬ scent. lie was a blacksmith by trade and came to Indiana prior to tin? war. Hie name was originally spelled Grangner. He had four dtihlrcn - Dan A., Mrs. Strickland, Lizzie G., and Maiy, wife of J. M. Meade. Hie Doctor is a leading ami influential member of tile WtnluKlist Ff>isc'Ot>al Church, ami is secretary of tlie South¬ ern tmlawra HoHness Association, He l>elongs to tlve Knights erf Pythias Fraternity, the Modern Woodmen of America, and is past master of the Ancient Order of LTnited Workmen. Tn poli¬ tics »he is a Dcmcrat ami at one time was an active ami influential worker in the |*arty. He has been lionored in bis profession by the members of tlie medical fraternity, and is now r president of the Gibson County Examining Hoard ami vice president of the Gibson County Medical Society.

E. S. FARMER, one of the most progressive and enterprising farmers ami stock dealers of Gilison County, was lx*rn near his present home October 10, 1843, ami is a representative of one of the honored pioneer families of tlie community. His graml- father, Ezekiel Fanner, came to t'he couirtv at a very early day, bringing with him his family, including Fleming Farmer, the father of our subject, wlio was then a small boy. lie was born in (jibson County, and was here reared to manhood. He was twice married and by Iris first union had one son, William, who is now living in Evansville, Indiana. For his second wife he chose Lavisa, daghter of William Woolsey, wlio was at that time a widow. One child of her first marriage is still living - A. C. Clif¬ ford, who resides near Oakland City, Indiana. By the second union there are four children - E. S., Estella, wife of John J. 'Payk>r, of Mason Comity, Illinois; W. W., of Texas City, Illinois; and Cornelia T\, wife of J. W. Davis, of Cowley County, Kansas. Tlic father of this family died in 1867, at the age of sixty years, ami the mother passed away in 1879. E. S. Farmer, of this re¬ view, was reared on the old family homestead and received but meagre educational privileges, but experience and observation lias made him a well informed man. He had not yet attained his majority when responded to the President's call for troops and joined the First Indiana 1 infantry under Colond Baker. The regiment was attached to the command of General Steele and mustered in at Indianapolis. He first met tine enemy at Pine IJIttff, Arkansas, ami continued in active service in the southwest until honorably disolnarged at the close of the war at Duvall's Fluff, Arkansas, lie was four times wounded and still carries a rcl>el ball in Iris shoulder. Mr. Farmer arrived home July 4, 1865, and at once resinned agricultural pursuits, which he has since carried on in connection with stock dealing. For the past ten years lie has been extensively engaged in shipping fat stock, and has made this a profitable source of income. He owns two farms near Francisco, aggregating three hundred and ninety two acres, and a glance at these possessions will convince one of the indus¬ trious care of the owner. Mr. Farmer was married in August, 1867, to Rosie B., daughter of William Stewart, of Fayette County, Indiana, .and their home is blessed with the following children - diaries C., Fred S., Bertha C, William F., Oliver M. and Stew¬ art. The family is one of prominence in the community, and tlic members of the household occupy a high position in social circles. Mr. Farmer is a staunch Republican, and in 1888 was apjminted Trustee of Center township, to fill out an unexpired term. Ilis duties were faithfully performed and in private life he is tire same loyal citizen wlio niarclied forth in defense of the Union during her Ivour of peril. He belongs to the Masonic Fraternity and the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and is held in the highest rtgard by the brethren of tliosc societies.

THOMAS M. MAXAM, Trustee of Center township, was bom in Gibson County, February 26, 1847. At Douglas Station was the old Maxam homestead, where the grandfather, Sylvester

Maxam. settled in 1818. He was bom in Litchfield, Connecticut, ami <licd on tlic farm, wliicli was Iris home throughout bis resi¬ lience here, llicrc bis son, brim S. Maxam, was born January 29, 1811. The lmoiestcad was his playground in boyhood an<l in later years 1 i*c took an active part in its cultivation. His entire life was devoted to fanning and stock-raising, ami be was recog¬ nized as a leader in this line of business in (iihson County. He married Patsy Mattingly, a native of Ferry County, Indiana, and tlrcy became jxircnts of the following children - Gertrude, wife of George H. Wilkinson; Tliomas M.; Loretta, wife of E. Hatha¬ way; Eslclla, deceased wife of Frank IJittner; John A.; Sylvester Fk; (ieorge W.; Joseph F. and EmbrecJ* Tlie father of this family passed away March 14, 188?*, but the mother rs still living at the age of seventy years. Thomas M. Maxam was reared in the usual manner of farmer lads and liis literary education was acquired in tire public schools. Early in life be dcvcfo|>cd a great fondness for music and be afterward cultivated bis talents in that direction, by pursuing a musical education in Clricago. He made bis home with bis parents until 1869, after which be spent four years in lead ling music at variotis places. From 1873 until 1877 iic followed farming and then turned bis attention to railroading in the employ of tlic St. Louis Railroad Company. He was thus engaged until 1894, when lie was elected Trustee of Center town¬ ship, and in August, 1895, entered upon the discharge of bis duties. Since April of the same year be has also engaged in tfhe hardware business in Francisco. I11 Spencer County, Indiana, March 29, 1874, was consummated tlic marriage of Mr. Maxam ami Miss Fliza, danglrter of John Hisey, cX-Sheriflf of Ferry County, ami County Commissioner for many years. The children of this union are I^oretta E., Stella. Corliss, Stanley E. and Fannie. Mr. Maxam rs a staunch Republican, and is master master of the An¬ cient Order of United Worokmen. He is also a member of the ()dd Fellows' Six'iety, lias taken the encampment degrees, is past grawl of (he local lodge and was the rq>rcscntaiivc to tlie grand lodge in 1893. In business life, in political office ami in social circles he is held in highest esteem by all with whom he has been brought in contact, and bis many excellent duaracteristics have gained him a large circle of friends.

A. J. DRYSDALE, a progressive, industrious farmer of Fran¬ cisco, was bom in the noighlftiriiood of bis present liome, January ! 7» 1850. His father, Caleb Drvsikde, anearly settler of Gibson County, was l*>rn near Covington, Kentucky, in* 1815. He lo¬ cated in this county in 1846, and followed farming until his death in 1879. In politics lie was a pronounced Democrat, and in 1874 served on the Hoard of County Commissioners in company with John N. Mangrum and Moses K. Robb. He married Nancy Williams, a native of Posey County, Indiana, and their children were Janies B., w'lio died from wounds received in tlie battle of Stone River; Lavina, wife of C. R. Finck, of Oklahoma; Mary F., wife of Greenbury Williams, of Posey County; A. J.; George W.; Sarah E., wife of John W. Triblc, Sheriff of Gibson County; Matilda J., of Decatur, Illinois; Cornelius, Absolom II., Melissa ami Mrs. Mattie Wilson, aM of Union Star, Missouri. A. J. Drvsdalc 'lias spent Iris entire life on the home farm and received tire scliool privileges afforded in the district. He led to the mar¬ riage altar, in 1873, Miss Annie Dc lYiest, daughter of William ]>e Priest, ami they have ten children, namely; William C., Lloyd E., N. Adelia, Dicy C., Roland L., Clara K., Ada E., Ray¬ mond E., Lora and Mary. Mr. Drysdalc is one of the prominent men of the Democratic party in Gibson County. He was elected Trustee of Center township in 1888, and by rc-cicction served continuously until August, 1895, during winch time he was in¬ strumental in building several school houses, an iron bridge and in making other substantial improvements in the county. Those wlvo have known him from Ixiyhood arc numbered among his staunchest friends, a fact which indicates a well spent life.

JOSEPH GREEK, a highly respected and prosperous farmer of Center township, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1822. At an early day his fairer emigrated with his family to Indiana, going down the Ohio River on a flatboat. There he followed his trade of caqientering until his death in 1835. He was then forty years of age. His wife, Catherine (Sellers) Greek, died in 1875, the age of eighty years. Their children were John, of Evansville; Joseph, Elizabeth, deceased wife of William Mills; Samuel and Henry, both of Princeton; Mary, wife of Hugh Me Sperry, of Princeton; and Catherine, wife of Robert Henry, of Terre Haute, Indiana. In his early youth Joseph Greek was employed in various ways ami finally secured a situation in a brick yard, where he remained for several years, thus getting a start in life for himself. In 1851 he located upon his present farm, purchasing one hundred and twenty acres. lie was only able to make a partial payment, but he worked indus¬ triously and by the assistance of his estimable wife, w'lio has indeed proved a helpmeet to .him, he was not only, after a few years, able to pay off his imleHytedness, but also added to his property. In 1847 Mr. Greek went to visit friends and there met Miss Bcrilla Mills, whom he made his wife on the 13th of March, 1848. Her father, Dustin Mills, was bom in Kennebec County, Maine, and in 1817 removed to the Genesee Valley in New York. The follow¬ ing year the family came down the Ohio River to Evansville, then called Smith's Ijamding. Dustin Mills was at the time a youth of fifteen. His father, James Mills, was tire son of a Revolutionary soldier ami was tire son of a well-to-do man. In Gibson County he purchased a large tract of land. He died in 1840 when about seventy years of age and lies lutried near Moore's Bridge. Dustin Mills always resided om the fartn which he inherited from his father. He served as Major in the State Militia, and was a man of considerable influence in the community, lie died in 1875. His wife, Louisa Mills, was a daughter of Joshua Stapleton, one of the heroes of the battle of Tii^njcanoc. They became parents of the following children: Berilla, l>orn March 14, 1829; Adelia, deceased wife of Ovaries King; Cecelia, deceased wife of George Smith; Zellissa, deceased wife of Samuel Greek; Byron, of Prince¬ ton; I lorace. who has also passed away; Elvira; Albert, of Prince¬ ton; Almina, deceased; John, of Princeton; and Mary, wife of Lewis ()lds. The children of Mr. ami Mrs. Greek are Ellen, who married John Seals, ami died April 11, 1873; A. T.; Joanna, who became I lie wife of M. T. Paul, and died October 20, 1873; Samuel M. and George W., both deceased; John 11 .; Alice M., wife of James T. Brown; A. L., who died July 8, 1876; Hattie L., wife of James P. McCormick; Marv A., who died March 20, 1868; Rlmda, wife of Thomas McENwnnev; and Zellissa, wife of William McElhinney. Mr. and Mrs. (ireek are prominent members in the l;raneisco General Baptist Church, and arc ardent advocates of Republican principles, the lady, like her husband, taking a deep interest in the |M>litical situation of the country. Their well spent lives have won thorn the highest regard of many friends and they well deserve representation in this volume.

CAPTAIN C. C. WHITING, ex-Assessor of Gilyson County, was horn in Cyivthinna, Posey County, Indiana, February 2, 1832. Ilis father. C lement Whiting, was horn in Fredericksburg, Vir¬ ginia. (Vtober 12, 1789; removed to Kentucky, thence to Indiana, in 1 8 j 8. and settled in Cynthiana, Posey County, where be fol¬ lowed agricultural pursuits and general merchandising. He was twice married, first marrying a Miss Endicott, and secondly Miss - Sarah Nash, who was born September 5, 1803. and was the riiothcr of the subject of this review. By his first marriage Clement Whiting became the father of the following children: Susan J., William J.. Nancy F., and John S., all of whom are deceased. John S. Whiting was a physician, and was a soldier in both the Mexican war and the Civil war. Unto tin* second marriage of ( lemon! Whiting there were horn the following children: Charles Co vat. the subject of .this sketch; Sarah E.; Mary A.; Margaret J.; Jesse T. M.. who served in Hie Civil war as a Sergeant in Com¬ pany F. Eightieth Indiana Regiment, and was killed at the battle of Kesaeca on May 14, 18O4; Lydia A.; James P., who served also in the C ivil war in Company F, Kiglrtietb Indiana, and died shortly after the war. from sickness contracted in the army. The father and mother of these children were people of sterling (jualilies, and were pioneers of this section of Indiana. 'The Whiting family, by inter-marriages, is rlatcd to the Washington, the Fairfax, the

Montague, the Beverly and other prominent Virginia families. Capla'in ('. C. Whiting was reared in Posev County: was given a common school education, and 'his labors of youth were on the farm. In October of 1855, be married Louisiana, daughter of Dr. J. R. Craig, and settled down in life on a farm. He continued farming until the Civil war came on, and responding to the call for troops in the defense of the Unton, Mr. Whiting enlisted in Company A, Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry. He participated in fire closing of the battle of Shiloh, and Iris first regular engagement was at the Irattle of StOnc River, lie was seriously wounded in said lyattfc. He ha<l also participated in the siege of Corinth. He lxirc a part in the battles of Chickamnuga and Mission Ridge and in the relief of Knoxville, Tennessee; also in the Atlanta campaign. His regiment was detailed as a pontoon corps after the fall of Atlanta, ami Captain Whiting supervised the construction of bridges along the route of Sherman's army by wav of Savannah, Georgia, from Atlanta to Washington, I). C, wliere lie partici¬ pated in the grand review of the Union army. Mr. Whiting en¬ tered the service as a private and was made First Sergeant, and was in turn com missioned Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Adjutant of the regiment and Captain of Conv|xniy A, the pro¬ motions being well merited by reason of his gallant conduct and braver)' on the ficid of battle. Tie is now a mendier of t'lie Grand Army of the Republic, Archer Po9t. No. 28, and Lodge 231, F. 8c A. M. On tire close of the war Captain Whiting returned home and later settled in (iibson County, where he has become a popular ami widely known citizen. He lias always been an enthusiastic ami stalwart rcpuldican. In 1868 lie was elected County Treas¬ urer, which office be filled with much satisfaction to the people of t'lie county. Afterward he served as real estate appraiser for school fund purposes, and in 1891 was appopinted County As¬ sessor to fill a vacancy, and after serving eighteen months in that capacity was deeted in 1892 to the office, which he held for four years thereafter. He is a loy al American citizen, and possesses these sterling fpialities everywhere commanding respect. Mr. and Mrs. Whiting's olrildrcn are these: Jessie C.; Sallie A.; Ella M., deceased; Dr. Charles O., deceased: and Maggie A., deceased.

JAMES M. COCK RUM isone of the oldest native citizens of Gibson County, bis birth having here occurred March 26, 1828. Since attaining to man's estate be has been an active factor in the development of the community ami well deserves representa¬ tion in this volume. His father. Colonel Janies W. Gockrum, was l>orn in North Carolina, in I7<>9, and came with Hie father, James Cockrum, to Indiana territory, locating near Fort Branch in 1809. Subsequently James Cockmm lived 011 a farm which is now the sit£ of Francisco, but spent his last days in Granada. Mississijypi. Janies W. Cockrum was married in Tennessee to Sarah Barrett, who died in Missipjrf in 1834. Their cliildren were Columbus, who died at the age of twenty-two; Dennis W.; Alexander JI.. who served in 4 lie Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry, and died alt Murfreeslnim, Tennessee; Caroline, deceased wife of M. (*. C. Har¬ grove; America J., deceased wife of John (iarrett. Hie father was a second time married, wedding Judith I'arrctt, a sister of his firs* wife. Their children are C olonel W. M.; ('indrclla P. t wife erf ISdward Crow; ami llenrv C., who died in the army. In the spring of 1834 James W. Cockrum loaded several flatlyoak>ts on the Patokia River ami with his family went to the south. His wife died during the trip. He twice served in the Legislature, being elected in 1848, and again in 1852 on the Whig ticket. Mr. Cwkrum, of this review, was reared on the home farm, and educatediin the common schools, often walking five miles to the School house. On the 1st of January. 1850. he located on* the farm, which has since been his lw>me. and has continuously devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, although in connection with this lie has followed other pursuits. As a partner of J. W. Hargrove, he established the first dry gcxnls store in Oakland City and successfully conducted it until Hie beginning of the war. On the 29th of Sejitcmbcr. 1861, he joined Company E, hV>rty-sefc!ond Indiana Infantry, and was mustered in at Evansville on the 8th of October. The regiment then went to Henderson, Kentucky, to the (ircen River, and on Do Nashville, Tennessee. Failing health t>lien caused Mr. Cockrum to return home, hut he afterward attcihpted to join the One Hundred and Twentieth Indiana In¬ fantry, Init was not accqitcd. Mr. Cockrum has been an im¬ portant factor in the business interests of this section of the county. In 1864 he was admitted to the bar before Judge John Pitcher, and practiced law and carried on the real estate business until 1876, when he once more embarked in merchandising. For nine years be conducted bis store, and in the undertaking prospered, owing to his honorable dealing and courteous treatment of his patrons. Mr. Cockrum was married December 5, 1849,10 Eliza- 1x411 S., daughter of Jasper Hargrove. She died February 17, 1855, and on the 15th of January, 1857, M r * Cockrum wedded Mary E. Richey, w»Ix> died May 22, 1865, leaving three cliSldrcn, of whom one is ix>vv living, SaHie. Our subject afterward wedded Sarah F. Thomas, daughter of Rev. Jonathan Tliomas, ami their children arc Janie's H.; Charles V., a member of the regular army; Jesse L., Thomas R., Ralph and Edna. Mr. Cocknini established the postoflice at ()aklnnd City and was the first postmaster of this place. Me served as postmaster from 1857 until 1861, from 1863 until 1865, aixl was again appointed by President Harrison for a four years* term. I11 1896 lie was nominated by tihe Republican party as representative from this county in the general assembly, lie is a demitted Mason, belongs to the Independent Order of Odd

GEORGE C. MASON, M. D., is one of the substantial citizens ami 1 cabling medical practitioners of Oakland City, and his name is inseparably connected with its history on account of the prom¬ inent part he has taken in public affairs. He is a representative of one of tlic pioneer families of Gibson County, ami is descended from Rx'zin Masson, Sr., a man of Scotch birth, who founded the family in Virginia. His soil, Rezin Mason, Jr., was born near Winchester, Virginia, in 1818, and in 1836 came to Gibson Comity with his mother and three sisters, Eliza, Jane and Susan. The daughters afterward married Abraham Null, Andrew Skelton and Levi Kuiton, respectively. Rexin Mason wais married in 1846 to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Jane (Steele) Martin. Of their ten children four arc living, namely: (ieorge C.; Ada, wife of John Green: Agnes E., wife of John Miller; and Dr. R. S. Mason. George C. Mason was born and reared on his father's farm and his elementary education, acquired in the common scliools, was supplemented by two years' study in the State Uni¬ versity Of Bloomington, Indiana. He afterward engaged in teach¬ ing sclrool, ami followed that profession with marked success for several years. He was associate principal with Prof. Lee Tomlin for two years in the Oakland Normal School ami also superintend¬ ent of the Fort Brandi and HazcRon high scliools. In 1876 he determined to engage in the practice of medicine as a life work and obtained his professional education in the Miami Medical Col¬ lege of Cincinnati, Ohio, ami the Medical College of Indiana at Indianapolis, from which he graduated in 1879 an <l immediately afterwards came to Oakland City, where lie Soon secured a large practice, which has steadily increased, as his skill and ability have been demonstrated. He now ranks among the foremost phy¬ sicians of the county. Tine Doctor has been a close student of the political history of Hie country arid the questions of the day, and fearlessly defends his tannest convictions. In 1880 he was elected on the Republican ticket to represent Gibson County in the State Legislature, and was a valued member of the assembly, !>otli in the committee room and on the floor of iblie house. lie aided in the passage of a measure which resulted in the improve¬ ment of public roads, supported the bill permitting counties to es¬ tablish homes for orphans ami his own bill for Itohe relief of prop¬ erty from double taxation attracted much attention. He was also chairman of the committee appointed to investigate the condition of the Indiana Deaf and Dumb Asylum. The Dbctor has served for fourteen years as president of the Oakland City scliool lioard, and has done much to advance the cause of education. He is also an elder in the Presbyterian Church and is actively interested in all that pertains to the best development of the community. He is i member of the (irhson County M cm Heal Society, the Indiana State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He is also the local surgeon for the Lniisvillc, Evansville & St. I.otiis Consolidated Railroad and the Evansville & Indianapolis Railroad. Dr. Mason was married at Princeton, Indiana, July 17th. 1873, to IClt7:aJ>el.1i L. Henderson, vdio Ls a native of Ohio and was horn in (iuernsey Comity, February loth, 1847. and is a daughter of 'Jliomas W. and Jane (McCrca) Henderson. l ; our children have been Inorn to this union, viz.: (iertrude S., Ixjrn April 20th, r878.; Crave L., horn July 17th, 1881, ami died Janu¬ ary 2$d. 1887: (icorge C., Ixirn Sqrtemcbr 15th, 1884, and died April 4th, 1885; Russell L., horn June 24th, 1886. (iertrude S. Mason graduated fry mu the Oakland City high scliool in 1896. and is mow engaged in the study of music. She intends to enter college this year and take the complete course in science and music. Russel L. Mason, wlvo is now in school, has fully decided to follow his father's footstq>s in the profession of medicine.

\V. M. ( 11APPELL was horn November 22, i8(V>, in Columbia township, where he still makes his home, a son of James E. and Nancy I. Chappell. The paternal grandfather, William Chap¬ pell, a ci>oper ami farmer, came to Indiana in 1834, locating in Pike County. Hie maternal gramljxireoits were John and Mary Harper. James E. Chappell was horn within a few miles (if Louisville. Kentucky, in 1824, and during his boyhood came to Indiana. During the war he joined the Fifty-eighth Indiana In¬ fantry as a private, hut his valiant and meritorious service won him promotion, and he was mustered out with Hie rank of captain of Company (i. From 1867 until 1869 inclusive he served as trus¬ tee of Columbia township, and during that time, although strongly opposed. succeeded in establishing the first graded school in the township. The children of Captain and Mrs. Ohap|>cll are Laura, wife of D. W. Christmas; W. M.; Lula, wife of W. P. Arnold; Archibald; John: Ruth; Profit; Kate, deceased \Vifc of Professor N. C. Johnson: and Martha, deceased.

W. M. Chappell aecpiired a good education in the public schools of his township, and at the age of nineteen began teaching, a profession which he followed for ten consecutive winters. He was a successful educator, his services giving excellent satisfaction in the districts where he was employed. In the summer he fol¬ lowed farthing and For six years has conducted a farm just south¬ west of Oakland City, lie is now serving as Trustee of Colum¬ bia township, and the cause of education has been materially advanced through his efforts. The school buddings have been placed in good condition and in District No. 7 lie has arranged that two departments shall he conducted. This is the only country graded scliool in Columbia township, excepting the Oak¬ land City schools, and Mr. Chappell deserves the gratitude of his fellow citizens for his promotion of educational interests. ()n the 22iid of ()ctobcr, 1891, Mr. Chappell was joined in wedlock with Miss Mary 1 .. Daugherty, daughter of II. C. Daugherty, who located near ()wensvilk\ Indiana, at an early day. They have one son, James I lenrv, horn in 1893. Mr. Chnppepll is a member of the Masonic Lrajternity and -Hie Ancient Order of United Workmen. Public spirited and progressive, he withholds his support from no enterprise calculated to advance the general welfare.

WILLIAM II. TOLLMAN is one of the j*opular and prom¬ inent citizens of Gibson County. Jle was horn in Pike County. Indiana. November 18, 1842, and when three years of age was brought to this county by his father, Henry L. C oleman, who lo¬ cated within a half mile of the present home of our subject. He followed farming throughout life, and met with a fair degree of success. A native of Kentucky, be died in Gibson County. In 1881. at the age of seventy-four years. His wife, Margaret Cole¬ man. was a daughter of William Taylor, who came to this county frem Tennessee. Their children are Laura, Rachel, Nancy, Martha. Dr. J. W. and William H. Our subject spent his boy¬ hood days on bis father's farm, and at his country's call for troops to aid in putting down the rebellion, joined Company L, of the Thirty-third Indiana Infantry. He was mustered in at Indianapo¬ lis, and first met the enemy in Kentucky. He participated in the Atlanta campaign, veteranized at Christiana, Tennessee, went whh Sherman on the march to the sea and through the Carolina*. and took part in the grand review in Washington, D. C. Lor four years he followed the old Hag and niadcli imself an honorable war record. After his return home, Mr. Coleman engaged in farming for two years, and Mien embarked in the drug business in Oakland City, conducting bis store for four years. Through the next season he again operated a farm, and then accepted a po¬ sition as salesman in the drug store of J. J. Cosiby. About this time lie served one term as Township Trustee, and was re-elected fora second term when the Republicans nominated him for Circuit Clerk of the county and lie resigned the former position. I11 1890 he was re-elected a C lerk by a larger vote than was given any other candidate on the ticket. On his retirement from public office he returned to the farm, and is now numbered among the leading agriculturists of Gibson County. O11 the 24th of Decem¬ ber, 1866, Mr. Coleman wedded Hannah M. Crawford. Their children arc Lunicc, wife of II. C. Ilchft; Charlie C.; and Ruth. They also lost three children - Herbert lb, John C. and William L. Hie family are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

west w'l'i (hr steadiness ami executive ability of lliose of the east, and their stability has founded a slate that ranks among- the fore¬ most of the nation. Mr. Thompson is a worthy rcprcHntntive -»[ Indiana's citizens and one of her native sons, lie was born in Rockporl, April 5, 1 X58. Ilis father. < ieorge W. Thompson, a native of Kentucky, came to Indiana during his 1 x>vhood and was married here to Snsan Ales, whose parents were natives of Vir¬ ginia. In i8(k> Mr. Thompson removed with his family to Hibson ('(Minty. locating on a farm near OwcnsviHe, where he spent his remaining days, his drath occurring in 1887, at the age of fiftytwo years. John T. 'Thompson is the second in a family of five children, lie was reared on the home farm in (ribson County, and carried on agricultural pursuits until 1894, when he began the operation of a planing mill, entering into partnership with S. J. McCullough. 'They erected a planing mill, which they are now successfully operating. They also handle lumber and builder's supplies and furnish employment to a force of eight men. Their business is steadily increasing, for their straightforward methods and excellent product secure them the patronage of many. Mr. Thompson was married in July, 1878, to Emma, daughter of John M. Smith. She died May 8, 1887, leaving a son, Edgar M. On the 17th of August, 1889, Mr. Thompson was again married, his second union being with Mrs. Mary C. Sjrorc, daughter of William Kcndle. They have one child, Eliza Kern. Mr. Tlvompson is a valued member of the Masonic Fraternity and the Ancient Order of United Workmen, lie also belongs to the United brethren Church, and in politics is a Democrat, believing in the free ami unlimited coinage of silver, lie has many friends in (ribson County, where his entire life has been passed, and bis friendship is prized most by t hose who know him best.

I. VV. MeOOWAN, M. I)., a well known and highly esteemed physician of Oakland City, was horn in Monlicello, Wayne County, Kentucky. January 22, 1854. FT is grandfather. Samuel Mc( rowan, was a Virginian by birth, and died on the old Kentucky homestead in 1882, at the age of ninety-three. He married Mary Haynes, and was the father of fourteen children, among whom were l)r. W. J. and Mrs. Noble McCullough. The subject of this sketch is a son of Dr. W. J. Mctiowan, who was born in Wavne County, Kentucky, and received bis educational training there. He graduated from the University of Ijouisvillc in 1859, and as surgeon advanced the cause of the Union during the Civil war. On the Democratic ticket be was elected to the .Tim liana Legis¬ lature in tire early '70s. lie married Delilah J*. daughter of Nel¬ son Ramsey, who survics him. 'The only living child of this mar¬ riage is Dr. J. W. Mc<Iowan, lie came with his parents to Indiana in 1863, and from an early age was deeply interested in the science of medicine. lie began reading When -only twelve years of age, and practiced with his father long before receiving bis diploma, which was granted him by the University of Louisville in ?88i. In 1X89 lie was .appointed government physician in Montana penitentiary, where he remained one year, and then resinned practice in Oakland City, where he is now enjoying a large and lucrative business. 'Hie Doctor has always been a staunch Democrat, and liis faithful service in the interest of the party secured 'him his government appointment. He was elected the town council of Oakland City by one hundred and fifty majority, a fact which indicates his great personal popularity, for the IVnvn is regarded as a RepuWican stronghold. Socially, he is connected with the Knights of Pythias, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Red Men, ami is also a Knight Templar.

P. II. LAMP, of Oakland City, was born near Rome, Perry Countv, Indiana, November 24, 1X54. and is a representative of one of the pioneer families of the state. His grandfather, Solo¬ mon Lamb, located near Koine about the beginning of the present century. His father. Major W. S. Lamb, was burn there in 1816, and in early life practiced law and served for fourteen years as Circuit Clerk of Perry County. During the war he was appointed paymaster with the rank of Major, and at the beginning of the struggle was arrested at Memphis, Tennessee, charged with being an Abolitionist. The proof being that he voted for Abraham Lincoln. The latter fact was so, and since that time be has always been an advocate of the Republican party, to which his sons also adhere. Hy appointment of President Arthur he served as store keeper and gauger for the government a't Tell City for nine years. He married Julia, daughter of Dr. George 1 ». Thompson, and they became parents of seven children. The mother died in 1880. and four of the children have passed away. Those living arc W. R., of Galena, Kansas; Henry C., of Jefferson County, Indiana; ami P. 11 . Mr. Lamb, of this review, obtained Ins education in the common schools, ami followed farming until August, 1884, when he embarked in the livery business in Oakland City. He also be¬ gan the undertaking business in 1892 after having thoroughly prepared for this work in Evansville, Indiana, under Professor Clark, of Springfield, Ohio, receiving a diploma as a professional emhalmei*. His livery is well patronized, and 'lie is doing an ex¬ cellent business. Mr. Ijanvb was married in Perry County, July 9, 1876, -to Louisa, daughter of John Ploch. Their children are Esther and John. Mr. Lamb is now a member of the town council, and is a public-spirited citizen, deeply interested in all that pertains to the welfare of the community. 1 Ic belongs Ito the Ancient Order of United Workmen, ami to the Knights of Pythias Fratcrnnity. Since locating in ()akland City liis barn was de¬ stroyed by fire, but he has resolutely worked his way upward and