Jay County, Indiana - The whole text, 1881 (part 8 of 11)

Powers Station was laid out in 1867, and Miller's Addition in 1873. It has 1 store, r drug store, 1 grocery, 1 saw mill, 1 warehouse, r blacksmith shop, 1 wagon shop, 1 church, a postoffice and 1 physician.

Churches - Elm Grove Church was built in 1873, on a lot donated by Elwood Hiatt, and is used jointly by the German Baptists and United Brethren. It is a hewed log structure, 24 by 28 feet, and will seat 200 persons. Trustees, Jacob Wickle, Charles Stitzer, Joshua McFadden and Lindley Moon. Pastors, Revs. Coats and Davis.

The M. E. Church at New Mount Pleasant is a frame, 32 by 40 feet, and will seat 300 persons. It was dedicated in 1856, by Rev. C. W. Miller. It had a membership of 55 at its organization, and is now reduced to 35. Trustees, Wm. Pierson and Timothy Stratton.

by Anson Coulson. The Trustees, at that time, were Wm. Finch, J. Watson, J. Stevens and D. Wilson ; Elders, John Rhodes and Wm. Nixon ; Deacon, Charles Brown.

The Christian Church at Powers Station was dedicated June 6, r88o, by Rev. Isaac Jacobs. It is a neat frame, 28 bv 40 feet, and will seat 250 persons It numbers 40 members. The trustees are G. F. Miller, Job Smith and Martin Dull. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Addington.

The first settlers in this township were L. D. Hellard, Frederick Mitchell, Michael Coons and Joel Wilson, in 1835; J. J. McKinney, Benjamin Manor, Isaiah Sutton, Wm. Shrack, Wm. Richardson, Caleb Manor and Wm. McNelly, in rS36; James Ewing and John Current were also early settlers. Of the early settlers J. J. McKinney is the only one living in the township, and from him these names and dates were obtained.

This was the last township organized in the county, and the first election was held at the house of Wm. Richardson, in June, 1838, with John Booth as Inspector. The first Justice of the Peace was James Ewing, and the first Supervisor, Benjamin Manor. At that time the township comprised one road district, and the first road opened was the Fort Wayne and Cambridge City Road. In 1839 the Trustees were Michael Coons, John Current and J. J. McKinney. Mr. McKinney was also elected the second Justice of the Peace in the township.

The first school in the township was taught by James Ewing, in a log cabin near Wm. Richardson. The first preaching was under the direction of the Methodist Church.

The township contains about twenty-seven sections of land, the w est tier being fractional. It is well drained bv Halloways Creek and its branches.

The village of Redkey, at the junction of the P. C. & St. L. and L. E. & W. railroads, was formerly known as Mt. Vernon, and was laid out November 13, 1867, and at this time the name of the village was changed to Redkey. Andrews' Addition was laid out September 26, r872; Evan's Addition, April 4, T875, and Redkey's-Second Addition, January r, 1S7J. It is a thriving village, with 2 hotels - Spencer and Redkey - 3 general stores, 2 hardware stores. 2 drug stores, 4 groceries, 2 boot and shoe stores, 2 furniture stores, r harness shop, r bakery, r livery stable, r barber shop, 2 butcher shops, r saw mill, 1 tile mill, r stave factory, 3 warehouses, 3 blacksmith shops, 4 physicians, 2 churches and 2 lodges - Masonic and Odd Fellow. Its population is 490.

Dunkirk (formerly Quincy) was laid out December to, 1853, by Isaiah Sutton. The North Addition was laid out July T2, 1867, and July 6, [S68, and W. G. Sutton's Addition, February 5, r876. The village is on the line of the P. C. & St. L. Railroad, and has 2 hotels- Holly and Milligan - 2 general stores, 2 hardware stores, 2 drug stores, I grocery, 3 millinery stores, r newspaper - Dunkirk Banner - \ livery stable, 1 saloon, 4 blacksmith shops, 2 tile mills, r grist mill, r saw mill and handle factory, r planing mill, 2 boot and shoe stores, r butcher shop, 2 barber shops, 2 warehouses, r furniture store, r clothing store,

Schools. - Portland Union School building, completed September, r876, is a neat brick structure, 62 by 84 feet, with stone basement, two stories high, and has eight rooms, all seated in modern style. It will accommodate 400 pupils. The cost of the building and furniture was 820,000. At that time the School Board was composed of f. B [aqua, E M. Crowell and Wm. Coffin. J. W. Thornburg was the first Superintendent, with three teachers and r67 pupils. He was succeeded by S. K. Bell. April r2, 1877. and he by W. C. Hastings, who had charge of it two years. Under his superintendency there was a marked improvement in the school, and an increase in the number of pupils. He was succeeded by the present Superintendent, E. J. McAlpin, under whom seven teachers are now employed. The present enrollment of pupils reaches 397, and the school is supplied with maps, charts, globes and other school paraphernalia, and is in a most prosperous condition.

The incorporated school of Salamonie is a neat frame building, 24 by 36 feet, two stories high, and was built in 1877. It is well seated, will accommodate 75 pupils, and cost $1,000. The present enrollment is 6r. The trustees are Dr. E. T. Skinner, George Kramer and C. Messner.

The Camden Graded School was organized in rS72. The building cost $7,000. is a neat two-story brick, with four rooms, and was erected in 1873. The following gentlemen then comprised the School Board - S. A. Shoaff, A. W. Gregg and David Bowman. Three teachers are employed. Miss Dugan was the first Superintendent. In 1878 the town surrendered its incorporation. The school is now under the charge of the Township Trustees. Albert Russell is Superintendent for 1879- So. The present enrollment is 171. The school is well supplied with apparatus and other appliances.

Churches. - The Christian Church of Redkey was built in rS;6, and is a frame building, 3 r by 48 feet, with a seating capacity of 400. This society was organized in 1S7 1 with 22 members, now increased to 53. Elders, W. C. Pile and James Renker. Deacons, E. Winters and Jacob Crowell.

1 he M E. Church is a neat brick, 40 by 60 feet, and will seat 400 persons. It was dedicated in r867 by Rev. N. H. Phillips, with a membership of 50, which is now increased to 200. Its cost was $3,500. The trustees are John A. Henning, Wm. Barnell, Samuel Manor, Wm' Current and Wm. Long. Pastor. Rev. P. J. Albright.

The M. E. Church at Dunkirk is a neat frame, 40 bv 50 feet, and will seat 500 persons. It was dedicated in 187 1 by Rev. E. F. Hasty, with a membership of 200, which has now fallen off to too members. Trustees, Theodore Bishop, John Flinn, J. M. Crogan, M. D. Wood and Abel Wilson. Pastor, Rev. P. J. Albright.

The Missionary Baptist Church at Dunkirk is a neat frame, 42 by 70 feet, finished in modern style, and will accommodate 650 persons. It was dedicated in November, i87r, by Rev. Joseph Brown. The cost of the first slory was $3,500. The second story was built by the Masons and Odd Fellows, and is occupied by them as lodge rooms. At the organization the membership of the church was rS, which is now increased to 90. Trustees, J. B. Nickerson, E. Huffman and D. H. Parker. Pastor, Rev. John C. McKinley.

the year 1843, in Madison county. Ohio. Mr. of Justice of the Pence for the space of two venrs: was a soldier in the late war, serving three years in the 89th Indiana Volunteer Infantry; was taken prisoner at the battle of MimifordsviHe, Kentucky, and paroled, in 1862. The complement of his offspring is two: Minnie M.. horn September 14. 1868. and Loin L.. April 21). 18711. Business, farming. Address. New Corydon, Jay county, Indiana.

SAMUEL HALL - a fanner anil merchant, residing in Wnl.ash township, may be addressed at New Corydon, Jay county, Indiana. He settled in Jay county in 1837; was born of Nathaniel and Nancy (James) Hall, in Delaware county, Ohio, January la. 1800. He lias been twice wedded. His first

AMOS HOUSER - a resident of Wabash township, wns bom in Etna, Licking county, Ohio, October 15, 1843. At the age of nineteen he enlisted in the 03d Regiment Indiana Volunteer infantry, at Indianapolis, under the to Indianapolis, where the regiment was recruited, going from there to Shepherdsville, Kentucky, then to Lebanon and Knoxville, becoming a portion of the Twenty-Third Corps, soon joining General Sherman on the Georgia campaign, and remaining with him nntil the fall of Atlanta. During the campaign, one-half of the company to which he belonged was lost on the Eesacca battle held; having had several encounters, such as Altona, Kennesaw Mountain, and smaller engagements, reaching Atlanta with five privates, two sergeants, and no commissioned officere. He, being of the few, remained there six weeks watching Hood, the Twenty-Third Corps being left by Sherman for that purpose. Went to Dalton, Georgia, then to Nashville and Clifton; returning, fought Hood at Columbia and Franklin, and again at Nashville. He then returned to Washington, D. C, joined Porter on the Fort Fisher expedition to North Carolina: fought at Wilmington, North Carolina; joined Sherman at Jouesborougb; from there went to Raleigh, North Carolina, and returned to Washington. His term having expired, he returned to Indianapolis, after a campaign of three years and four months. Mr. Houser is employed as a lumber merchant. His address is New Corydon, Jay county,

ADAM STOLZ - and Elizabeth Su 1838, in Noble township, Jay county, the ;he marriage ceremony, Mr. Stolz sett farmer: is a native of Alsace, Germany; ivife was born March 30, 1838, in Portage md Ann (Donawortb) Schmidt. The chil

May 28, 1871, died October 11, 1872 ; Charles F Catherine, September 23, 1875; Clara Caroline a son of Nicholas Stolz. He enlisted in the 1 Infantry December 12, 1804; served in that out of service, when he was transferred Volunteer Infantry, participating in several b ville, North Carolina, under General W. T. Jacob Schmidt, of the 75th Regiment Iudif Louisville, Kentucky, Jiiuuavv, 1803. Postoft made one on November 23, I Philip Locker performing ,bash township in 1840, as a irth February 38, 1835. His 'bio; is a daughter of George .r. Stolz are: Anna Margaret, ; Daniel, January 30, 1864; y 111, 1808; Mary Elizabeth, ick, August 15, 1873; Louise ly 18, 1871). Adam Stolz is tnent untU it was mustered be 59th Regiment Indiana s, the first being at Bentontnan, Mrs. Stolz's brother, Volunteer Infantry, died at fJew Corydon.

CHRISTOPHER B. THARP - is an attorney-at-law, residing in Wabash township. In the year 1863 he entered the Union army, serving through that year as a private soldier, in the 34th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. He then received a commission as First Lieutenant, serving as Regimental Quartermaster of his Regiment; returned home July 18, 1805. Ho began life's journey February 11, 1811, in Cayuga county, New York. His father is Jesse Tbarp; Ms mother, Mary (Bergen) Tharp, He chose for his life-partner, Ruth Ruse, a native of Hjghlancl county, Ohio, whose hirth took place June 10, 1811 ; died July 18, 1880. The twain were made one January 15, 1838, in Clinton county, Ohio. A family of seven children have blessed their union. Their son, Aaron R., was born January 24, 1834, died December 21, 1839; James, April 27, 1838, is a resident of Kentucky; George R., November 11, 1842; Mary, September 13, 1844; Henry C, August 21, 1846; Elizabeth R., October, 15, 1848; Martha, April 1, 1831. All are residents of Indiana, except James and George R., who reside in Kentucky. Mrs. Tharp is a daughter of Aaron and Ruth (Phillips) Ruse. Mr. Thaip's boii, George R., served as a private soldier in the 34th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and his son-in-law, W. J. Shaw, served in the same regiment as Bergeant. His son James was a private in the 4th Ohio Cavalry, and was discharged on account of disability after the taking of Atlanta. Christopher Tharp's grand-parents, James Tharp and Christopher Bergen, were soldiers of the Revolutionary war, serving the full time of the contest, in Washington's array. His father-in-law, Aaron Ruse, enlisted in the Revolutionary army at the age of seventeen years, and was discharged at Yorktown. He also had two great-uncles who were killed in the battle on Long Island. All communications should be addressed to New Corydon, Jay county, Indiana.

REVEREND JOSEPH UPHAUS - resides in Wabash township; was bom in Glandorf, Putnam county. Ohio. October 1, 1844; is rector of Trinity Catholic Church, and son of John G. and* Catherine (Pceppelman) Uphaus. He settled in Jay county in 1879. Was teacher in Putnam county, O., tlu'ee years prior to studying for the ministry, which occupied seven years. Was afterwards rector in Nashville, Term., three years; was superintendent of St. Joseph's College. Cal.. three years; rector of St. John's Church, Mercer Co., O., one year. At present is superior of the Monastic Institution of St. Mary's Home, in this county. His address is New Corydon, Jay county, Indiana.

JONAS H. WIEST - born in Jay county, Indiana, in the year 1850, is a son of Jonas Wiest, M. D., and Josephine (Dresbaeh) Wiest, who settled in Jay county in 1849; is a merchant; married in the year 1878, in Wyandot county, Ohio, Esther E. Fogler. daughter of Christian and Mary (Wagner) Fogler. She had her birth in Pickaway county, Ohio, in 1859. They have one child: Jennie D., born August 22, 1879. Mr. Wiest resides in Wabash township; receives mail at New Corydon.

DANIEL WALTER - and Margaret Smith were united in marriage in Jay county, by Rev. Spring. They are the parents of ten children. They are: William Franklin, bom November 5, 1857, died March 3, 18G0; Susannah Elizabeth, February 17, 1859, died June 12, 1862; Alta Matilda, January 8, 1861; David Sheridan, January 9, 1805; Daniel Sherman, January 9, 1865; Edwin Howard, June 7, 1867; Clarence Washington, January 19, 1870, died February 9, 1873; Fred Wilson, May 12, 1872; Orlando Harrod, May 5, 1875, died January 31, 1877; Catherine Ann, February 9, 1877. Daniel Walter is a son of Jacob and Susannah (Knraniell) Walter, settlers in Jay county in 1839. His birth occurred in Columbiana county. Ohio, December 24, 1833. He enlisted in the 39th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, joining Company C, in the year 1861, under Captain Wilson; entered the regiment at Indianapolis, going from there to Louisville, Ky., and to Corinth. Tire first battle in which he fought was that of Shiloh, under General Sherman, going thence to Bridgeport. He participated in all the battles during the campaign, until the regiment reached Jonesboro; recruiting at Rome, Georgia, joined Sherman on his march to the sea. participating in all the engagements up to the surrender of Johnston in North Carolina. He returned to Indianapolis, where the regiment was mustered out of service after a duty of four years. He received a head wound; was for a shore time a prisoner in Libhy, Mrs. Walter is a daughter of George and Ann (Donoworth) Smith; was horn in 1835, in Portage county, Ohio. Occupation Mr, Walter, farming. Address, New Corydon.

MARY ANN WORDEN - is a daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Fast) Hager. Hotel keeping is her business. She was born in Pennsylvania June 20, 1832. Her family consists of Angeline Amelia Lytle, born "July 7, 1859; Charles S. Worden, May 1, 1868; James R. Worden, May 18, 1872; Arthur T. Worden, April 18, 1876; Oscar Woiden, July 7, 1878, (deceased.) Mrs. Worden's first marriage was to John W. Lytle. in Licking county, Ohio, June 22. 1858. He enlisted in the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was appointed Sergeant of Company F October 13, 181^ at Camp Currans, Mississippi; entered the service in September, 1882. He was drowned off the Sultana, near Memphis, Tennessee, May 27, 1865. His remains were not recovered. He enlisted at Columbus, Ohio. Jacob Hager, a brother of Mrs. Worden, died while in the army of the Cumberland.

JOSEPH B. WILSON -"and Mary Ann Drake were joined in marriage January 28. 1878, in Wabash township, Jay county. Their son Charlie was bom June 28, 1880. Mr. Wilson is employed in fanning and dealing in stock. His address is Westchester, Indiana; settled in Jay county in 1865; his life began May 8, 1847, in Greenup county, Kentucky; he resides in Wabash township. His wife's birth took place in Jay county, August 6, 1843. She is a daughter of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Buskirk) Drake, who went front Fairfield county, Ohio, to Jay county, Indiana, in the year 1843. Her brother, John Drake, while in the late war, was among the missing at Franklin, Tennessee. Jeremiah Drake served one year. Joseph Wilson's father, Seth G_ Wilson, was born in Jackson county, Ohio; emigrated to Kentucky in 1841; from there back to Ohio, and from Ohio to Indiana. He has been a minister of the gospel for the space of thirty-three years, and although once possessing an iron constitution, is much debilitated by excessive labor in ministerial duties. During the war of the Rebellion he preached the funeral sermons for over one hundred Union soldiers. His father, Alexander Wilson, was a warrior in 1812. Joseph Wilson's mother, Isabella (Johnson) Wilson went from Mercer county, Ohio, to Jay county, Indiana, in 1865.

PETER WAGNER - a descendant of John and Mary (Neadukor) Wagner, both of whom died in Belgium, is a farmer and stock raiser of Wabash township, and receives mail at New Corydon. He held the office of township trustee, in Ohio, for the space of seven years, and five years held that office in Indiana, also held the office of township assessor, two years, in Ohio. His birth took place in Belgium, June 29, 1816, and his marriage was celebrated June 6, 1338, in Seneca county, Ohio, at which time Margaret Lucius became his wife. She is a daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Matregar) Lucius, the latter of whom died in Seneca county, Ohio. She was born in Belgium, February 17, 1819. Nine children claim her care. They are : Nicholas, bora May - , 1839, who is a resident of Wyandot county, Ohio ; Theresa, February - , 1841, is a resident of the same place ; John, April - , 1843, resides in Seneca county, Ohio ; Frank, January - , 1845, resides in Wyandot county, Ohio; Peter* August - , 1850. resides in Jay county, Indiana; Charles. October - , 1852. resides in Michigan; Joseph, August 25, 1855, resides in Jay county ; Lewis, January 24, 1857 : Mary. April 10, 1862. Tlie fwii last-mentioned reside with their [laivnts.

JOHN C. BAILY - was born in York county, Pennsylvania, September 11, 1820. He settled iu Jay county December 25, 1850; is a farmer of Bear Creek, and receives mail at Bryant; is a son of Charles and Jane (Davis) BaUy. He was married June 9, 1842, in Monroe county, Ohio, to Orpha, daughter of Benjamin S. and Orpha {Holeom) Stowe. settlers in Jay county in 1850. Her birth took place in Hartford, Connecticut, February 8, 18:33. Twelve children have bound their union. The first is Harriet Luellau, born in Monroe county, Ohio. May 13, 1843; Lucretia, October 10, 1844, in Monroe county; Theodore, January 10, 1847. in Monroe county: Madison A., January 17, 1849, in Monroe count)'; Florence Mary, March 15, 1851; James Leroy, August 31, 1853; Eliza Jane, November 27, 1855: Orpha Lenora, April !). 1858; Charles Sumner, March 29, I860; John C. Fremont, July 9, 1862; Laura Viola, December 5, 1864; Sheridan W., February 5, 1867. All of the latter, beginning with Florence, were born in Jay county. John Baily was elected county surveyor iu 1852; was re-elected in 1854, serving two terms: also, elected township trustee, which office he held for the space of ten or twelve years. His son, Theodore Baily, was a member of Company B 11th Regiment Indiana Cavalry; was mustered out of service with the regiment at the close of the war.

ENOCH BO WDON - residing in Bear Creek township, removed to Jay county in 1834. His life began in North Carolina October 28. 1806. His first marriage was with Delilah., daughter of Francis Hughs, a Virginian. She was the mother of fourteen children. They are: John F., born December 22, 1825, in Tennessee, resides in Kansas; Mary Jane, in Tennessee, May 23, 1827, resides in Adams county. Indiana: William T., June 2, 1828. in Tennessee, resides in Miami county, Indiana; Martha E., in Tennessee, March 21, 1830, deceased;

Euoch M.| in Tennessee, February 16, 1833, resides i Rebecca A., in Randolph county. Indiana, Decern! county, Indiana; Josiah. in Jay county. April led in Jay county in 1854. and was hum June 22. WH. t» Miami county, tarried in Hie same place September 18, 1814, to Annie Conklin, daughter Ua L., May 9. 1X41, in Jay of Even and Catherine (Jones) Conklin, and whose birth took place in Miami , 1813. resides in Jay county: county, December 7, 1826. Their children are: Margaret J., born in Miami Delaware county, Indiana; county. Ohio, June 24. 1845: Ellen R., in Darke county, Ohio, February 20, in Howard county. Indiana; 1851: Rachel in Darke county, Ohio, April 10, 1854, died October - , 1877; resides in Randolph county. Lucy Ann, in Jay county, Indiana, April 5, 1850, died November - , 1877; s to Elizabeth Stevens. His LiUie Rebecca, in Jay county, January 8, 1801; Milton Troy, in Jay county, Elizabeth (Huff) Lawrence. Octoher 25, 1807. Address, Dr. Jay at Bryant.

t.wnhin-- also one Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His regiment was mustered into service at Cleveland, Ohio. June, 1863. He received, while at Jonesboro, Virginia, a permanent injury of the right knee; also, lost the sight of his right eye. from the effect of smallpox in Cleveland hospital. Mr. Miles is by profession a physipnvate to that of captain. ^ cian^ Qf Bear Creek towmllip. settled in Jay county in !8j0. His birth occurred April 8, 1845. in Miami county, Ohio. December 36, 1872. iu Fountain DAVID CHANE Y son of Samuel and Eleanor (More) Chuney^ was ^ ^ ^ ^ or fof daughter of Elijah ^

Coshocton county, Ohio. January 4. 1835; was married August 7. 1851 daughter of Silas S. and Isabelle (Carson) Pingry, who removed to Jay in 1837. Tile children born to Mr. and Mrs. Chaney ale: Atlantic Jane, whose "~ h,,i n in Illinois May 15, 1858, resides in Jay county; Samuel Lewis, native of JACOB MACKLDi - is one who fills the double position of farmer Illinois. May 37, 1860; Silas Riley a native of Illinois. May 27. I860. The two ^ mmiste. His home js m Beal. Creek township. In 1837 he settled in Jay latter reside with their patents. Mrs. Chaney's brother.. William Riley and colmty Ho began to wa]t ,he juul.ney 0( m December 8, 1823, in Fairfield Edward Lewis Pingry. were members of the 30th Regiment Indiana Volunteer cmmtf< QWo JuM n m^ be Unked Mg ^ ^ fhM of ElizabBth Bm.fordi Infantry in the war of the Rebellion. Silas S. Pingry was Justice of the Peace the p]ace bejng Jay Qmmty< rndiana. Mrs. Macklin's parents were Edward nineteen years. A singular and amusing fact is, that during his term of o ce and Juliana (Goodrich) Btrrford, both of whom are deceased. The parents of he performed the marriage ceremony of four twin sisters, and each one Mr Macklin are Jacob and Elizabeth (Weist) Macklio, settlers iu Jay county in married a man whose christian name was John. Address, Bryant, Jay 18;J7 alsQ deceased jr^ Macklin first saw the light in Jackson county, Ohio,

February 8, 1831; Harriet Rosella, September 4, 1854; Ellsworth, October 7, CYKUS S.FINLEY-is a son of Benjamin and Mary (Marks) Finley; is im. Willma A. A., May B, 1864) Henrietta E.. October 3, 1865. Mr. Macklin a pastor residing in Bear Creek township. His address is Bryant. In the year lyas one o£ tne lnembera who orga^a a class called the " Shepherd Class," 1877 he removed to Jay county. His birth took place in Ashland county, Ohio, ^ lg3g H(J WM lil,ens!,d (o esnort in tlle y(,01. 1850i by r(cV. William Ander- May 29. 1844. His wife, Susan R..a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Marsh) ^ b hy <j G Becks m ,858 and bas 00ntmued to IJraacb Slagle, bad her birth in Columbiana county. Ohio, July 7, 1842. They were from ^ ,0,ll(..pWn, time But one otbtT memhw. ot the t.lass now children number four. livmg Ml. ^nckIin ,lis youth wa8 once ^ by by his father and brother after givingthe alarm by repeated calls. Jacob Burford, Mrs. Macklin's brother, was the first white man who settled in Jay county, near the farm known as the Samuel Williams' farm about four miles west of Liberty, there being no white man known to exist within forty miles. During tin- year sonic others s .1 lied ill the vicinity, their tin ding being done at Creenville. Ohio, that being the only point. Address, Geneva, Adams county, Indiana-

JOHN VAIJBNTINE.FjLADIXG - is a farmer residing in Bear JOHN G. ROSS - was born at New Madison, Darke count)', Ohio, Creek township; was horn in Saxony! Germany. September 18. 1838; is a son November 17, 1843; settled in Jay county in 1848, and is a physician, who of George Andrew and Barbara£mith) Finding, who settled in Jay county in may lie addressed at Westchester. His parents are Aley and Sarah (Miller) 1866. His wife. Juliana Josephine, daughter of Solomon, to whom he Ross, deceased, settlers in Jay county in 1848. He was elected townwas united in Buffalo. New York. . . Was born at that place De- ship trustee in April. 1870. serving one term. He was a member of Company cember 5,1841. Their children are: John Caspar, horn January 10. 1862; George E, 80th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, for the space of three years. Joined the

A September 9, 1863; John V., February 11, 1865; Catherine Gertrude, May Army of East Tennessee; was taken prisoner at Mumfordsville, Kentucky,

18, 1867; Sarah. April 1, 1869: Elizabeth. February 19, 1871; Jolm Henry, and paroled on the field September 17, 1803. Returned, after being exchanged,

August 9. 1873; Augusta, October 34, 1876; Anna Mary. September 15. 1878. to the Army of West Tennessee, participating in the Red River campaign

.1 A 51 l is C. JAY - one of the brave men of our day. entered the Union paign through Mississippi and Alabama during the winter and spring, ending mustered out as one of its medical officers at Hempsted, Texas, September 18, 1865. He was wounded in the right limb at Memphis, Tennessee, May 1, 1804. His brothel-. Sampson H. Jay. was killed at Fort Jackson, La., in the year with some others, the switch at that point, thereby gaining a postoffice, he parents are Samuel and Catherine (Dasher) Smith. He entered the world being the first Postmaster of the place, and holding the office for the space of March 29, 1835, in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania. He was elected Trustee in five years, the office at the time paying at the rate of one dollar per month. April, 1878; also, in April, 1880. His marriage took place Octoher 0, 1858, in

At present it pays over three hundred dollars per year. The occupation of Jay county. His wife, Ca'onne (Bishop) Smith was born August 25, 1837; is a daughter of Thomas and Frances (Hossick) Bishop. Their first-born is Charles A., whose birth occurred July 25, 1859; William S., March 20,1801; Edward E., December 9, 1803; George A., October !), 1870. John Smith settled in Jay county in 1850. George W. Bishop was killed at Nashville, Tennessee. Address Mr. Smith at Bryant, Jay county, Indiana.

CYRUS STANLEY - of Bear Creek township, became the lawful protector of Elizabeth Haynes November 20, 1800, at Portland, Jay county. Indiana. In the year 1839 he settled in Jay county. He began life's pilgrimage November 22, 1830, in Columbiana county, Ohio. He is a son of Thomas C. and Leah Stanley, settlers in Jay county in 1839. He enlisted as a soldier in the 39th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry; fought in the various battles in which his regiment was engaged, up to that of Stone River, where he received a wound in the region of the loin, passing through the right kidney and entering the bowels. Tin.' hall passing from the bowels on the eleventh day after being wounded. Three days elapsed ere lie received medical assistance, and then only as a prisoner, being in the enemy's hands. Fortunately he was possessed of a good constitution, which enabled him to endure his hardships, and after three months was exchanged and placed in a Northern hospital, where he remained two months, being then discharged at Davids Island hospital. He served eight years as County Recorder, being elected in the year 1803. Two brothel's were also in the army, Franklin serving four years. All were honorably discharged at the close of the war. His wife was born in Camden, Indiana, October 8, 1845. Mr. Stanley's children are: Milton W., born in Portland, November 16, 1887; Carrie May, Portland, June 8, I860, deceased; Effie Jane, Portland, April 27, 1872; Charles Edward, Westchester, July 3, 1875: Amy L., Westchester, November 2, 1870; Fred C, Westchester, February 8, 1880. Mrs. Stanley is a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Morrow) Haynes. Mr. Stanley is a farmer. His address, Westchester, Jay county, Indiana.

WILLIAM VAIL - son of Isaac and Fanny (Clifton) Vail, began life at Middletown, Ohio, December 25, 1803. He took for his companion Clarissa Halterman, being united December 25, 1851. Her birth took place in Scioto

Halterman, who, in 1850, settled in Jay county. William Vail has held minor pffices for many years, being the first Justice of the Peace iu Bear Creek township. He settled in Jay enmity in 1830. is a tanner, and may be addressed at Westchester. The first addition to his household was Lorindn, born October - , 1853, deceased; Hylinda H., March - , 1855; Simeon, December 30, 185G; Ruth, October - , 1862; Mary, May - , 1855; A. Lincoln Grant, August - , 1800. Mr. Vail's first wife was Lydia Annie (Voras) Hauy. Ten children were born to them, seven of whom are deceased. The living are Isaac M. Vail, of Westchester : Mrs. Amy Hedrich, of Union City ; and Mrs. Susan Arhaugh, of Randolph comity, Indiana. Mr. Vail's son, William C, was a member of the 75th Regiment Indiana 'Volunteer Infantry, serving three years, and was honorably released at the close of the war. Jackson Halterman. Mrs. Vail's brother, served two veal's as a soldier, being discharged on account of disability.

SAMUEL J. BRUNSON- and Rebecca A. Rooney were married in Jay county, August 19, 1871. Their children are: Roy, bom November 23, 1872; Lola, July 3, 1874; Effie, July 18, 1876, deceased; Dessie, March 4, 1878; Child, March 15, 1830. Mr. Brunson settled in Jay county in 1857; resides in Jackson township. His time is devoted to farming and stock raising. He was bora in Montgomery county, Ohio. July 28, 1S48; is a son of Timothy and Sarah (Jones) Bronson. Three years he has held the office of constable. His brother, Albert M., was a soldier in the late war. serving in Company B, 138th Indiana Regiment Volunteer Infantry. His wife was born in Clinton county, Ohio, June 1, 1848. Mail will reach Mr. Brunson addressed to Mills Cornel's.

"WILLIAM CHENOWETH- a fanner residing in Jackson township, is a son of EHas and Nancy (McFarlaudl Chenowetb, and was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, in the year 1805. His wife is Charity (Stultz) Chenowetb, daughter of Peter Stultz. He settled in Jay county in 1837. Address, Mills Corners.

John and Sarah A. (Osfeorn) Collett, residents of Pike township. Jay county, Indiana, and was born in Warren county, Ohio, in 1845. His wife is a native of Clinton county, Ohio. Their children number six, namely: James A., born July 9, 1808; Johu W., December 4, 1871; Elma May 3, 1873, deceased ; Mary L., March 23. 1874; Henry, August 30, 1878; Sarah V., November 20, 1879. Mrs. Collett is a daughter of John Barr and Lavina (Wait) Barr, settlers in Jay county in 1850. Mr. Collett was a member of Company H, 130th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He may be addressed at Balbec, Jay county. Indiana.

JOSEPH M. HOSKINS - settled in Jay county in 1848. His parents, James (deceased) and Mary (Thomas) Hoskins, removed to Jay county in 1839. He was born in Wayne county, Indiana, iu 1848; is a farmer and stock dealer of Jackson township. His wife, Mary (Sullivan) Hoskins, to whom he was united in Jay county, in the year 1870, was born in the same county in 1859, and is a daughter of Calvin and Julia (Gove) Sullivan, settlers of Jay county in 1840. Two children bind their union. They are: Essie M., bora October 23 1877, and Florence G., January 22, 1879; reside in Jay county. Enos Hoskins, a brother of Joseph M., died in the late war. He was a member of the 75th Regiment Indiana. Volunteer Infantry. Address, Balbec.

MART IN HA MMITT - is a son of Joseph and Mary (Briant) Hammitt, residing iu Jackson township. His postoffice address is Mills Corners. He settled in Jay coimty in 1850; has for the space of six years been Trustee of that township. His birth took place in Perry county, Ohio, in 1813; is a farmer and stock dealer. In the year 1833, in Sandusky county, Ohio, he married Anna Mary Overmier, daughter of John George and Catherine Eve (Huffman) Overmier, who was born in Perry county, Ohio, in 1813. The first of their offspring is Oliver H. P., bora February 28, 1837, resides in Logan county, Illinois; George W., June 28, 1838, resides in Richmond, Indiana; Samuel, March 9, 1840, resides in Jackson township; Sarah Ann, August 12, 1841, is a resident of Kansas; John, July 18, 1843; James M., March 3, 1840, and Benjamin, July 16, 1851. The three latter are residents of Jackson township. Five sons of Mr. Hammitt were soldiers in the late war. James M. was a prisoner in Andersonville five months, is maimed for life by scurvy.

ISAAC N. JORDAN - born in Morgan county, Ohio, in the year 1828, settled in Jay county, Indiana, in 1851, and is now a resident of Jackson township. Follows farming for a livelihood. Was an early settler, buying forty acres of timbered land for the sum of ten dollars per acre. In the year 1856 he became the lawful protector of Olive Pingry, whose birth occurred in Coshocton county, Ohio, in the year 1825. She is a daughter of Oliver and Catherine Pingry, who removed to Jay county in 1839. Mr. Jordan has, during two terms, held the office of Trustee. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan has been made bright by the presence of three children, named respectively, John A., born March 30. 1853; James O., October 22, 1859, and Sarah C., March 8, 1805. All are residents of Jackson township. Address,

LEVI JOHNSON - is a farmer, residing in Jackson township. For the space of twelve years he Tield the office of Justice of the Peace. He also taught the first schools in Jackson and Penn townships. He is a son of Jesse and Frances (Swallow) Johnson. The first important event of his natural career occurred in Mont gomery coimty, Ohio, in the year 1818; the next most worthy of note took place March 2, 1877, which was his union with Elvira Walton, daughter of Abraham and Mary Walton, her age dating from the year 1840, the locality being Jay county, Indiana. The children of Mr. Johnson are: Elma Mar Boyd, born March 14, 1848, resides in Blackford county; Plum Adeline Walton, November 17, 1849, resides in Huntington county; Mary Angelina Bunker, March 7, 1853, resides in Penn township; Riley C, December 25, 1854, is a resident of Jackson township; Amy Jane Gardiner, September 21, 1856, resides in Jackson township; Florence Johnson is a daughter of Mrs. Johnson by a former marriage. In 1836 Levi Johnson removed to Jay county. His address is Peunville.

JOSHUA C. KEMP - a native of Baltimore county, Maryland, and a life partner of Rachel (Fields) Kemp, carries on farming in Jackson township. In 1878 he removed to Jay county. His wife, to whom be was united in the year- 1865, at New Pittsburgh, Randolph county, Indiana, had her birth in that county in 1844, and is a daughter of Launsford Fields, deceased, and Nancy (Bragg) Fields, bora in North Carolina. Joshua Kemp's parents are

Robert Francis Kemp, born September 86, 1811. and Elizabeth Ann(Caples) Kemp, bom in Baltimore county, Maryland, April 6, 1810. The first child bom to Mr. and Mrs. Kemp is Leonidas H., bora January 18, 1806: JTlUiam H.. August 12, 1867, deceased: Lola V., March 31, 1869: Laurella I., January 25, 1871; Hattie December 10, 1873: Victor L., November 30. 1875; John December 16, 1877: Herschel E., January 23, 1870. All reside in Jay county. Address, Pennville.

he resided until the I Ohio ; died at that place in March. 1874 ; was interred in the Strauder cemetery by the order o£ F. and A. It EUzabeth Goldsberry was born July 1, 1820, in Ross county, Ohio. They were the parents of sis children: Strauder G., born October 19. 1838; John and Mary, August 19, 1841; James, July 30, 1849; Melvin Estil, May 8. 1853: Philip M., May 28. 1858. all in Ross county, Ohio. Melvin Estil Near was married to Martha Elizabeth McCoy August 18, 1875, in Jay county, Indiana. She was a daughter of Blingsly and Martha Mary Boetta (Shanks) McCoy. Two children call them pareuts: Ernest Estil, born January 28, 1877; Luella bora December 26, 1879. Occupation, grocer. Address. Peunville, Jay county. Indiana.

GRANVILLE PHILLIPS - son of Jesse and Mary (Sumption) Phillips, early settlers of Jay county, is by occupation a farmer and resident of Jackson township. Settled in said county in 1850. He was born in Jay county, October 14, 1849, and married in this county in 1874, choosing lor his companion Catherine Amelia Walters, whose birth occurred iu the same county in the year 1847, and who is a daughter of Peter and Harriet (Montgomery) Walters, who were among the first settlers. Mr. Phillips is the present Trustee of Jackson township. His address is Bryant. His children are: Docie E., bora November 8. 1875. and Estella M., November 29, 1879.

JAMES RCPEL - is a son of Martin Rupel. deceased, and Nancy Lyston) Rupel. He has served one term as Swamp Land Commissioner. Is I fanner of Jackson township, and receives mail at Mills Corners. In 1811 lis birth took place, in Preble comity, Ohio. His first wife. Peruielia (Vail)

1837. resides in Jay county; Sarah C. (Fields.) November 15. 1843. resides in Wells county, Indiana; Jacob. October 4. 1850. is a resident of Adams county, Indiana: Isaac, October 4, 1850, resides in Jay county. James Rupel's present wife is Mary (Potter) Rupel. daughter of David Potter, deceased, and Rachel (Lambert) Potter, horn in Darke county. Ohio, in 1827. and to whom he was

JOHN S. STIVER - and Hellen Cox began the .journey of life together in the year 1875, in Darke county, Oliio. The result of their union is one chdd, Earlly M., whose existence began December 23, 1878. John Stiver was born in Cass county, Indiana; settled in Jay county in 1880; receives mail at Bryant: is a tiller of the soil. He is a son of Casper and Mary (Lesley) Stiver, residents of Darke county, Ohio. His wife is a daughter of Martin and Sarah

ELIAS R. SHEWALTER - carries on farming in Jackson township. His existence began in Frederick county, Virginia, in the year 1817. His father, John Shewalter. died in Clinton county, Ohio; his mother was Elizabeth (Suttlemeyer) Shewalter. His wife. Eliza J. (Hale) Shewalter, to whom he was married to 1837, in Clinton county, Ohio, is a daughter of William and Anna Maria (Sabin) Hale, and was bom in Cbnton county. Ohio, in 1818. The ties that bind their union are: Maria E., born December 11, 18S7; John W., April 23. 1839: James A., August 25, 1841: Samuel H., April 4, 1843; Josephine, September 17. 1845; Charles M., June 4, 1847, deceased: Clarence C, February 1, 1849; Edward September 9, 1850; Mary A., AuguBt 24, 1858: Jacob's.] February 14, 1855, deceased; Eva I.'. September 10, 1851; Howard April 7, 1859; Elysus O., December 23, 1861. Ebas R. Shewalter was major of the 11th Indiana Cavalry; participated in the following engagements: Franklin

WILLIAM TURNER - whose parents, Randolp Heastou) Turner, were bom in Albemarle county, Virgin ackson township. His address is Pennville. His birth-p Virginia; the date thereof April 7. 1810. He was bound by 830. in Randolph county. Indiana, to Margaret, daughter active of England, and Matilda (Elder) Monks, a native of uckv. The birth of Mi's. Turner occurred July 30, 1818.

born September 11, 18111; Elmira, April a. 1841; Susannah. Thomas, November 15, 1844, resides in Pennville, Jay c October 17, 1848; Matilda, July 17, 1850; Juliana, February William H., April 32, 1850; Jessie W., February 27, 1858; 1 1860: Emma C, September 8, 1864. All are residents of . except Thomas. Mr. Turner settled in Jay county in 1S70. and two sons-in-law were soldiers of the late war.

LYDIA G-. WALLING - resides in Penn township. Her time isoccupied in farming and raisins lues. She settled in Jay county in 1834: was born in Columbiana county. Ohio. February -1. 18-i; was married in Jay county. She is a daughter of Samuel and Ann (Whitacro) Grisell. settlers of .Jay county in 1834. Her children are: Lewis G. Walling, bora January 24, 1867, and Jennie SI.. May 30. 1872. Postoffice address, Pennville.

JESSE WILLIAMS - a farmer and raiser of stock, residing in Jackson township, removed to Jay county in 1844, died April 15, 1879. His life began in Belmont county, Ohio, in 1886, and that of bis wife in the same place in 1828. His parents, George and Rachel (White) Williams, removed to Jay county in 1840. In 1845, in Belmont county, he took under his immediate protection, Elizabeth Mania, daughter of Jesse and Nancy (Smith) Marris. Their offspring consists of Nancy M., bom December 25, 1845; Enoch, November 7, 1848: Rachel Ann. October 9, 1851, and Elihu, August 83, 1854. All are residents of Jay county. Address, Pennville.

GEORGE WILLIAMS - and Rachel White linked their fate in the year 1822, in Belmont county, Ohio. Fifty-eight (58) years they shared the joys and sorrows of fife together. Mrs. Williams is deceased. Their first child, John, was born February 21, 1823; Jesse, September 12, 1888, deceased; Ann, December 23, 1837, deceased; James, March 30, 1830, decerned; Maty, October 14, 1831, deceased; Thomas. October 3, 1833, deceased; Pmdence, March 28, 1836; George, February 23, 1839. deceased; Uriah, January 27, 1841, died while in the United States army; Rachel, April 32. 1843, deceased; Eli, December 10, 1845. Mr. Williams is a son of Thomas and Prudence (Reynolds) Williams. His birth took place in Augusta. Georgia, in the year 1799. His farm is in Jackson township, his address being Pennville. He settled iu Jay county in 1842: was township clerk; in 1846 was township trustee four years. His wife was bom in the year 1803, in Greene county, Pennsylvania, and is a. daughter of lames and Mary (Kent) White, residents of Belmont county, Ohio. James and Eli were soldiers in the late war. but lived to return.

MARTIN WOLFORD - bom in West Virginia, in the year 1810. is a son of Jacob and Eve (Hawk) Wolford. He settled in Jay county in 1839; resided in Jackson township, bis occupation being farming. He married in the year 1833, in West Virginia, Anna Cosner, whose birth occurred in the same place in the year 1814. She is a daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Hawk) Cosner. Her children number eight. They are: Adam C, bora July 6. 1834, resides in Jay county. Indiana; Jacob H., November 11, 1836, deceased; Job L., March 19, 1839, resides in Clay county, Kansas; James M., October 31, 1841, deceased; Barbara E., June 30, 1845, resides in Jay county; Maty E., March 11, 1848, resides in Jay county; Arthur B., May 1, 1851, deceased; Martha II., October 20, 1855, deceased. Two sons of Martin Wolford - Jacob and lames - served in the late war-. The latter died in the army. Address, Pennville..

CHARLES S. WILLIAMS - resides in Jackson township. He was born near Portland, December II), 1852. Was reared a farmer. At the age of 10 years he began to attend school at Liber College, Jay county, Indiana. At the age of eighteen lie began ti aching public schools, being employed in that business during the fall and winter terms, resuming his occupation as farmer through the spring and summer. At the age of twenty-two he bought a farm containing eighty acres, paying for it the sum of $1,800.00. October 1, 1S7S, he was united to Rachel A. Rupel. Adelma Lupton. of Camden, performing the ceremony. A house having just been completed, they took possession of it October 11, 1875, and for the space of five years were unceasing in their labors of clearing and draining the fai m. Three children came to their home, the first dying quite young; the second, Walter D., was born September 14, 1877; Gilbert W., March 30. 1879. Mrs. Williams is a daughter of James and Mary (Potter) Rupel, settlers in Jay county in 1854, and was born August 16, 1855, in the same county. Angust 2, 1880, Mr. Williams entered the normal school at Portland, Indiana, with a view to beginning the study of medicine, September 1, 1880. Charles Williams' father, Samuel K. Williams, is the younger of fourteen children. His birth occurred August 18, 1820, in Miami county, Ohio; he was married September 23. 1841, to Emelia Grey, who numbered one of fifteen children. She was bom in Butler county, Ohio. June 13, 1819. This much esteem) d couple removed to Jay county, near the town of Portland, October 25, 1830. They were the parents of seven children, six of whom lived to reach maturity. Address, Bryant.

L. is a son of John and Sarah Dewees. His birth occurred in Malta. Morgan county, Ohio, January 8, 1845. He is a merchant of Penn township, settled in Jay county in 1854. His wife was bom July 19, 1814, and is a daughter ot member of Company E. 139th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged in October. 1864. His brother, Mark Dewees, was a member ol the 17th Regiment O. V. I., and died in the service. Address, Balbec.

DANIEL EBERLY - a native of Cumberland com bom October 12. 1806, settled in Jay county in 1854. He is a Farmer and tanner of Penn township, his address being Balbec. He is a son of Abraham Eberly, deceased, and Anna (Zell) Eberly. The date of his April 4, 1831. the place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Susan Bin band he became, bad her birth in Talbot comity. Maryland, June 3. 1809. Their children are: Robert B., bom February 15. 1832; William L., November 7, 1S33 ; Ann E., August 25, 1835 ; Rachel B.. September 10. 1837 ; Sarah G., May 5, 1840, died June 10, 1840 ; Joseph L, . June 0, 1841. died July 20. 1845 ; Peter L., February 24. 1815 ; Joseph J.. September 13, 1817 : Daniel Z., January 31, 1850. All are residents of Penn township. William L. am I member of Company G. 153rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, anc was discharged in 1865. Abraham Eberly was a Revolutionary soldier. Mrs. Eberly is a daughter of Robert Bruff. deceased, and Ann (Levick) Bruff.

MARSHALL F. BAILY - a merchant of Penn township, became the legal protector of Margaret Smith, May 17, 1871, in Camden, Jay county. On February 2, 1817. in Warren county. Ohio, his birth took place ; that of his wife occurred June 9, 1849, in Jay county, Indiana. Four children have brightened their home - they are: Edith L., born May 13, 1872; Clara A., November 12, 1874; Edgar H., April 30, 1877: Thomas A., January 22, 1879. All reside in Pennville. Mr. Baily's father, Abraham Baily, died June 12, 1818. His mother is Mary (Jauney) Baily. Three of his brothers were soldiers in the late war. They were Alpheus William H. H.. and Stephen J. : the latter was killed in the battle of Sbiloh. William H. H. was wounded in the battle of Champion Hill, Mississippi. Mrs. Baily's parents are Thomas D. and Elvira (Hiatt) Smith. Marshall F. Baily is a descendant .if Thomas Janney, who was private secretary to William Penn at the time of his treaty, and has a family tree in his possession dating back to the year 1683, the tune of the first settlement of the family in America. It contains 2.320 family names, embracing ten generations. Address. Penuville.

JOHN BROWN - and Mary A. Lewis began the cares of life together on January 20, 1847, in Monroe county, Ohio. His parents were Stephen and Axie (Warner) Brown, both deceased : her parents, Emery Lew-is and Rachel (Thomas) Lewis both deceased. His birth took place in Hartford county, that of 1805 in the war of the rebellion, being a member of Battery 1. Independent Pennsylvania Volunteers; was also a member of Companv F 93d Pennsylvania Infantry. He was a participant in thirty-two battles mid skirmishes, among which were those of Williamsburg. Fair Oaks. McCIellan's retreat from Richmond to Harrison's Landing, a fight of seven d the battle of Second Bull Run. Spottsylvania, Antietam, Gettysburg, to tie from the year 1878 to that of 183U He is a practical engineer and machinist; wdio in 1870 settled in Jay county; is a resident of Penn township; liis address, Penuville. His children are: Thomas H.. born April 16. 1871: Bernice Mil- Pennsylvania.

May 24, 1818. Mr. Gregg is a son of Samuel and Julia E. (Bennett) Gregg, both deceased. He was horn in Belmont county, Ohio, March 12, 1811. His residence is in Penu township, is employed as a horticulturist, has carried on the business in Jay county forty years, and is constantly supplied with an unlimited stock and variety of ornamental trees. Address, Penuville,

S. F. BOURNE - a merchant and school teacher of Penn township, settled in Jay comity in 1871, was bora in Westport, Decatur county, October 5, 1840, and is a sou of William and Lorinda Bourne, who settled in Jay county iu 1871. -S. F. Bourne received his education at Peoria Academy in Franklin county. Indiana; also, at the National Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio. Has taken three diplomas tor ornamental anil commercial penmanship and pen drawing; lias taught iu the public schools of this county for twenty-

BENJAMIN L. DEWEES - and Elizabeth Scott began life's journey together on September 20. 1871. in Guernsey county. Ohio. Their family consists of : Roy Emmerson, born July 9, 1872 ; Ivan Kent, April 10. 1874, died August, 1874 : Wendell. December 8, 1876 ; Tina E.. June 3, 1879. Benjamin

ALBERT GRISELL - settled in Jay county in 1834. He was elected treasurer of Penn township, for one term, in 1876; is a farmer; was married July 7, 1853, in Jay county, to Rachel, daughter of Joseph and Grace (Lupton) Starbuck. her birth taking place on February 23. 1835. in Logan county. Ohio. The birth of Mr. Grisell occurred in Columbiana county. Ohio. July 10. 1831.

same placel November 13. !«>. and, in 1851, Uiey settled in Jay county. Ten in Plilm townships His parents nre David, deceased, and Ann W. Jenkins,- names huve%een added to the family list : Rhoda A., horn February 25. 1*0. Ja,- county in the year 1887. Her parents are Thomas and Jane T.

died January ai. 1878; Winfleld Scott. February 11, 1852: Eeturah ('.. Bedfdfd. Ten years Bfenry Jenkins held the office 8f justice of the peine of

May 18, 1864 : Ellen It, October 0, 1850; Matilda J.. February 8, I860: Jesse township, Jay eounty. Two of his sons served in the war of the Re- are residents ,,f Jay county. Mr. Gardner is employed as a farmer. Address. RcKjment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, was discharged on account of dis- eased, and wlu.se birthday was nn Febmary 3. 1847. in Columbiana county. Creek, resides in Penn township. His father is Adison D. Mays ; his mother,

)hio; died January 14, 1880. Death also took the first of her children, who Lucinda (Pingry) Mays, is deceased. In 1832 they settled in Jay county, ras Mary L.. the second Sarah E. Miles M. and Cecil E. reside in Jay eounty. John R. was. elected constable in 1874, in Bear Creek township. He enlisted

18(10: Jacob Leander, August 81, lsti!) : Ella May. November 3, 1S75. died Hill, siege of Vicksbui'g, Jackson, Carrion ('row, and in the last engagement

December 11. 1870: Zelda A., a granddaughter, born November 21, 1875. All of the war on the 13th dny'of May, 1885. in Texas, where he was taken

* may be found at PennviUe. He settled in Jay county in 1870, was born in Fayette county, Ohio, August 33, 1844, and on March 5. 1870, in Camden,

1855. He resides in Penn township, and follows teaching fur a livelihood. Adeluia and Eliza (Howard) Lupton, her birth occurring March 10. 1858, at the

His post-office address is PennviUe. Jay county. Indiana. He settled in Jay same place. Mr. McCoy became a member of Company A, 2nd Ohio Heavy county in 1885, anil is a son of Lot B. and Sarah (Taylor) Jay. both deceased. Artillery, in June, 1803 ; served 20 months, and was released at Nashville in

JOSHUA M. PAXSON - now deceased, wt Pennsylvania. April 11. 1821. removed to Jay conn) March 10. 1811, in Jay county, to Mary Irey, daugl: (Whitaker) Irey, both deceased - her birth occurring Columbiana county, Ohio. His parents, J. and Jane (It deceased. His first child, Mahlon I., was born Novemt: Jane, July 20, 1845; Phillip A., November i, 1847; El David F., June 7. 1854. Address, Mrs. Paxon, Balbec.

Jay county in 1878. and resales in Penn township. He enlisted February 33. 1 m. al Trenton, New Jersey, .joining Company G. 1st New Jersey Cavalry; took part in the battles of the Wilderness, Sheridan's raid on Richmond, Cold Harbor. Deep Bottom, in the siege of Petersburgh, from June 19, 1864. until Lee's surrender, and was released at Trenton. New Jersey, August 35, 1865. On and named, on December 25, 1806, at Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania, lie became the lawful prOess alsl Mall ha , , , , , , , , native of Wyoming county, Pennsylvania, was bom March 36. 1S38, settled in 33, ISaS, who removed to Jay county in 1839. Ellis Walton was mortally stock dealer. His birth took place in Jay county, February 9, 1850. Levi S. and Jemima (Slirack) Hartman are his parents. In 1844 they settled in Jay county. His father was drafted into the late war, serving three months. He died of measles at Hilton Head, Smith Carolina, January 27, 1865. His mother is living on the farm which her husband entered in 1H44. Mrs. Hartman is a daughter of Henry J. and Maria E. (Smith) Bowman, the former of whom died in 1874 and the latter resides in Jay county. She was born in Randolph county, May 29*1853; is a mother of three children, namely: Bertha G., bom May 29, 1873; Martha Agnes, September IS, 1875; George S., Jr., January 1, 1878. Mr. Hartman was appointed Township Trustee January 27, 1879, serving eighteen months. Address, Pennville.

J. B. NICKEltSON - son of Clark and Martha (Ashby) Nickerson, residents of Clinton county, Ohio, is a farmer and teacher. He settled in Jay county in June, 1871; was born in Clinton county, Ohio, December 14, 1832, and on October 26, 18fii>. in Montgomery county. Ohio, he vowed to love, honor and cherish Mary E. McEwen, daughter of Robert G. and Elizabeth (Morris) McEwen, whose birth took place November 29, 1839, in Montgomery county, Ohio. Mr. Nickerson may be addressed at Dunkirk. He served as County Commissioner from the time of the year- 1876 to that of 1879. He enlisted in the late war as a private; was speedily promoted until he obtained a commission as captain, in the year 1805. He has one daughter, Martha E., born January A, 1 m i 1h : resides in Jay county. His father. Clarke Nickerson, came to Jay county in 1836; purchased two sections of land, a part of which his son still occupies. His father died April 20, 1858; his mother, October 25, 1871, both in Clinton county, Ohio.

WILLIAM J. ROOK - is engaged in farming and carrying mail. His address is Pennville: resides in Knox township: settled in Jay county in 1840. He owes his existence to Jacob and Jane (Shrack) Rook, his advent into the -world occurring November 21, 1810, in Richland township, Jay county. On August 31, 1805, in Indianapolis, Indiana, be took for bis life companion Mary Hayes, a native of Syracuse, New York, aud a daughter of Lawrence and Bridget (Bodkin) Hayes, settlers of Jay county in 1859, her birth taking place in the month of July, 4, 1837. In October, 1864, Mr. Rook enlisted as a soldier, serving about a year. Two brothers, Samuel Adams and Augustus P., were also soldiers. Mr. and Mrs. Rook are parents of seven children, namely: Theresa Ann, born June 25, 1806; Lizzie Jane, March 13, 1868; Lawrence "William, March 2, 1870; Mary Catherine, August 6, 1873; Rosa Bridget, March 28, 1874; Esther Margaret, March 29, 1877; John Sylvester, October 20, 1879; died August 20, 1880; was interred in Union City, Indiana, in the Roman Catholic cemetery. Mr. Rook's mother died in Jay county, February 7, 1879.

JOHN B. WALDO - who may be addressed at Dunkirk, settled in Jay county in 1854 ; was born in Wayne county October 15, 1828. He enlisted in the Union army in 1864; was a member of Company I), 23d Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry; was discharged at Louisville, Kentucky, July 23,1865. He was married in Jay county, December 28, 1854, to Lucetta Kidder, who was born in Canandagua county, New York, February 12, 1817, and is a daughter of John and Sarah (burroughs) Kidder, settlers of Jay county in 1S37. Their children are: Sarah C, born January 10, 1856; Lorin K., September 13, 1857; "William L., January 30, 1859. The parents of John "Waldo, Lorin A, and Jane (Willits) "Waldo, now deceased, residing in Delaware county, Indiana, were married in Ohio; John and Sarah Kidder were among the early settlers of Jay county, locating in Pike township in 1837. John Kidder was one of the number who established the Methodist Episcopal Church at that place, becoming the first member. Lucetta Kidder was the first school teacher in Pike and Jefferson luwuships. The residents of Pike township held religious service in bis house for fifteen years. A church was then erected on his place, he donating one-fourth the expense of building. He served more than a year in the war of 1812, receiving as bounty 160 acres of land in Iowa. John B. 'Waldo's brother Samuel served three years in the late war. An adopted son of John "Waldo, Charles H., was born in "Watseka, Illinois, July 4, 1871, his parents being natives of "Wayne county, Indiana. Lorin K. was married March '27, 1880, to Mary C. Hutcliinson. Mr. Waldo died Dec. 20, 1879. Resided in Knox township.

April 3, 1851, in Preble county, Ohio, he married Jane Gard, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Sutton) Gard. His children are : Ardi 11a. born March 18, 1852; William R., August 15, 1854; Mary Elizabeth, June 28, 1857; Eli, January 26, 1868. In 1870 Mr. Banta was elected to the office of county treasurer of Jay county, in which capacity he served four years; has filled the office of township trustee several terms. He enlisted in the late war, on November 14, 1864, serving one year. Mail received at Portland. Employment, farming.

ALLEN BROOKS - a farmer, residing in Greene township, on September 13, 1840, in "Wayne county, Indiana, was married to Sarah Ann Cranor, bom December 5, 1826, near Baltimore. Maryland, the daughter of Nathan and Rebecca (Burgess) Cranor. He is a son of John and Mary (Campbell) Brooks, who settled in Jay comity, November, 1823. He was born in Penn township, Jay county, March 4, 1824. His children are: Martha Jane, bora August 3, 1847 ; Flarence Albert, February 24, 1851 ; John Nelson, January 18, 1857; Rhoda Alice, March 10, 1862. Mr. Brooks was trustee of Greene township several years. He was the second child born in Jay country, and died May 8, 1873. His father, John Brooks, was the first permanent settler in Jay county, going there in 1823. He lived in the county until his death, which occurred in 1844, dying at the age of 53. Mary Campbell was bora October 19, 1779, in Bourbon county, Kentucky. John Brooks was bora near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1791. They were married July 15, 1816.

MOSES McD. BULLOCK - was born in Randolph, September 3, 18-52. He has two children: Sirvilla Maude, born October 5, 1875, and Isaac Gard, December 16, 1877. Both are residents of Jay county. His wife. Florida Jane (Hart) Bullock, to whom he was married, iu Jay county, December 12, 1874, was born in Dallas county, Iowa, ou May 13, 1857. She is a daughter of Charles D. and Amanda (Gard) Hart, who settled in Jay county in 1881. Moses Bullock is a son of Larkin B. and Sirvilla B. (Roby) Bullock, settlers in Jay county in 1865. Farming is his occupation, Greene his postofnee address. The father, Larkin B. Bullock, was born in Oglethorpe county, Georgia, June 4, 1811, died in Jay county in 1877. His mother was bora in Hardy county, Virginia, November 12, 1814: died in Jay county, January 19, 1880.

ISAAC N. BULLOCK - a farmer, residing in Greene township, settled in Jay coimty in 1865. He was bom in Randolph county. Indiana, February 14, 1855, and was married in Jay county. May 12, 1880, to Eliza M. Bowen, who was bora in Boone county, Indiana, September 21, 1861. His parents, Larkin B. and Sirvilla B. (Roby) Bullock, settled in Jay county in 1865. Mrs. Bullock's parents, T. J. and Patsey M. (Powell) Bowen, settled in Jay county in 1879. Isaac Bullock's father, Larkin B. Bullock, was bom in Oglethorpe county, Georgia, June 4, 1811, died in Jay -county in 1877. His mother was bom in Hardy county, Virginia. November 12, 1814. died in Jay county January 19 1880. Address, Greene postoffice.

JAMES S. B ADDERS - son of Jesse and Lucinda (Stephenson) Badders, who settled in Jay eounty in 18:::',), is a resident of Greene township, and was married m Jay county May 0, 1859. He was born in Boone county, Kentucky, March 17, 1838. His wife, Catharine (Bryan) Badders, had her nativity in Ross county, Ohio. July 15. 1832, is a daughter of Zepheniah and Elizabeth (Reran) Bryan, residents of Ross eounty. Ohio. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Badders has been blessed with five children, named respectively: William H., born December 22, 1S60; MattieA., December 25, 1362; Janie, March 28, 1864; Alta, January 3, 1869; Emma, July 6, 1872. Mr. Badders served one year in the struggle between the North and South, a member of Company F, 140tb Indiana V. I. His business is that of fanning. Address, Portland.

LOT COULSON - a farmer and auctioneer, residing in Greene township, was born in Columbiana county. Ohio, December 9, 1820. and married, December 8, 1840, Mary Walker, daughter of Jolin and Sarah (Rodgers) Walker. He settled in Jay county in 1848, was a son of Jabez and Anna (Van Horn) Coulson. Their children number six - they are: Hervy Walker, born January 27, 1S44, who is a resident of Jay county; Maria Teresa, November 20, 1846, resides in Franklin county. Kansas: Emily Ruth, May 12, 1848, resides in Jay county, Indiana; Martin Joe, September 1, 1850, resides in Jay county; Trenton Walker, January 26. lSo^J, resides in Jay comity, and Morgan

Allen, August 23, 1858. resides in Joy county. Indium Mr. Coulson was elected to the office of justice Of tlie peace, of Juy county, in the year 1881, since « h time he has served in that capacity up to the present, with the exception of one and-a-half years. His eldest son, Hervy Walker Coulson, served one year in tbe late war. Address, Portland, Indiana.

GEORGE CI.AYCOMB - whose parents. Henry and Susan (Hully) Claycomh, were born and married iu Virginia, settled in Joy county in 1888. He was born in Berkley county, Virginia, September as, 1819, anil was united died September 22, 1849. Henry Claycomb. jr., married Si died in Jay county. Lavina's first husband was Jeremiah Phillips; her second, James Coulson. Emily Jane married Williom Pratt Kimball, of county, Indiana. Address, Greene.

LEWIS CBISI/EK - was born in Preble county. Ohio. May 84, 1816. On January a. 1836, in Rush county. Indiana, he married Ellen E, daughter of James and Margaret (Murphy) Whaley! He settled in Jay county in 1849; is

(both deceased.) His children an-: Elizabeth Susan, bon James A., October 8, 1838; Levi Allen. January 11, 1841; Margaret Jane April 1. 1843; Henry A.. October 3, 1845; Pbebe Ann, June 19. 1K49; Johiel, July SB, 1851; Mary Catherine, August 6, 1854. All are residents of Jay county, except Homy A., who resides in Paulding, Ohio, and Mary Catherine, resides in Dakota. Lewis Crislcr has for several years filled the office of trustee and justice of the peace with entire satisfaction. On September 23, 1801, he enlisted in the War of the Rebellion, and was in the battle of New Madrid. James A., Levi A., and Henry A., were also iu the service, each serving two or more years. Occupation, farming. Postoffice address, Greene.

SAMUEL CLAYCOMB - a farmer by occupation, and son of Henry and Susan (Hully) Claycomb, settled in Jay county in December, 1839. He was born in Berkley county, Virginia. February 10, 1815, his parents settling iu Jay county in 1838. His wife. Phebe Hanson, to whom he was married in Licking county, Ohio, February 9, 1830, was born May 9, 1816. He is a resident of Greene township, and receives mail at that postoffice. His children are: John Henry, "born December II, 1(337, died 1846; Margaret Jane, Januarys, 1840, resides in Jay county; Elizabeth Susan, Deceniber34, 1817, tiled October 9, 1879; Mary Rosetta, October 7, 1853, resides in Red Key; Almaretta Ellen, February 17, 1858, resides in Jay county. Mr. Claycomb had a son-in-law who served nearly two years in the late war. A point worthy of note is, that there were but about thirty voters in Greene township at tbe time that Mr. Claycomb settled there.

CHRISTIAN DEEDS - and Christina Moots were married iu Preble county. Ohio, March 30, 1842. In 1850 they settled in Jay county. Their children are: John Andrew, horn January I, 1S-I3, resides in Jay county; Mary Ann, September 7, 1844, resides in Jay county; Jacob Frederick, July 19, 1846, is a resident of Nebraska; Sarah Elizabeth, January 17, 1849, resides in Jay county; Lewis Christian, September 10, 1850, died Septembers, 1858; Joseph Henry, September 7, 1852. died September 8. 1858: Samuel David, April 20, 1855, died September 19. 1858; William Edward, July 12. 1858, resides iu Jay county; Julia Christina, March 3, 1801. resides in Jay county. Christian Deeds was born in Wordemherg. Germany. December 30, 1811, is the son of John Anil i vm' anil Mary Kli/.a I ml 1 1 1 Mid n-1 ) | h.mi |s. whit resii li-il in < iernuinv. (.'I iri-t i na Deeds is tbe daughter of John Peter ami i ihristina (U-ink i Moots, who are also residents of Germany, where Christina was born. John Andrew, son of Christian Deeds, served in tbe late war. In the fall of 1858 diphtheria passed

T. B. EVELSIZEIt - a physician and surgeon, of Greene township, remdved to Jay county in 1809. Mis parents were Henry anil Mary Jane (Patterson) Evelsizer. His wife. Mary (Castle) Evelsizer, daughter of Amos anil Rutha Jane (Kim) Castle, was born October 20, 1844, in Fulton county, Illinois. They were married in Knox county, Illinois, November 18, 1859. Nine children have blessed their union, namely: Elnory. born March 5, 1861; Stephen Allen, March 20. 1803; George William. November 14, 1805, died February 2, 1807; Viola Jane, December 3, 1807, Margaret Ann, June 10, 1871; Mary Agnes, March 19, 1873, died May 30, 1875; William Henry. Septeinber20, 1875; Elizabeth Arilo, February 15, 1878; Aquillo Arilla, May 15, 1880. Dr. Evelsizcr had his birth in Delaware county. Indiana, September 27, 1838. He is the present coroner of Jay county, being elected iu October, 1878; reek clecl 1880. He graduated ami received diploma at the Chicago Medical College, in the autumn of 1858. bos practised medicine and surgery in Illinois, is at present practising medicine in Greene township. His father, Henry Evelsizor, was one of the early settlers of the county, he aiding in the first survey thereof. His death occurred in Jay county, October 20, 1879, be being in his eightieth year. Address, Greene.

jLEONARD MORItlS EVILSIZER - was bom in Kanawa county, Virginia, September 2. 1810. He gains a livelihood by farming. Settled in Jay county in 1837, and married Frances Dye, in Knox township. Jay county, April 4, 1839. She is the daughter of Minor and Delilah (Long) Dye, who were born in Greene county. Pennsylvania, at which place the death of Mr. Dye occurred. Mrs. Dye met her death in Jay county, Indiana. Mr. Evilsi/.or is the father of eleven children, named respectively: Eliza Aun, horn May 30, 1840, dial in Miami county, Ohio, March 30, 1842: Matilda Jane, November 29, 1811, died in Miami county, March 25, 1812; Minor, February.!, 1843, resides in Jay county, Indiana: Priscilla, August 19, 1845, resides in Montgomery county, Indiana; James, born and died July 15, 1848; Margaret, June 5, 1849, is a resident of Jay county; Louis M., July 16, 1851, resides in Jay county; Mary Frances. August 19, 1854, is a resident of Montgomery county, Indiana; Albert W-, September 19. 1856. resides in Jay county; Sarah Maria, September II, 1858, is a resident of Jay county; Kipher, July 2, 1861, died October 14, 1865. Henry and Elizabeth (Idle) Evilsizer, residents of Champaign county, Ohio, and who were born in Virginia, ore the parents of Leonard Evilsizer. His son. Minor, fought in the war of 1862. Henry Evilsizer was one of the early settlers. Mail received at Portland. Leonard M. Evilsizer came to this county in 1887. Has cleared 200 acres and bos owned 1,200 acres in the county; also owns 193 acres in Iowa.

SILAS H1SER - a resident of Greene township, and by occupation a fanner and slin k dealer, had bis birth in Greene township. Jay county, Indiana, on November 30, 1840. He was united to Martha June Mills on February 15, 1860, at Mount Pleasant; Jay county, Indiana. In 1838 his parents. Jacob and Elizabeth (Roby) Hiser, settled in Jay county. Silas Elisor's wife is a daughter of Jesse and Sarah Mills. She was born February 7, 1846. Their son, Alvia Milton, who was born November 18, 1860, died December 6, 1866; Jacob Oliver, horn Oetohi-i JO. Is. is, is a resident of Jay county; Lira May. horn May 20. 1877. died October 18, 1877; Jessie Laurena, born May 25, 18S0, died September 16, 1880. William Hiser, a brother of Silas, was a soldier, aud belonged to Company H, 140tb Regiment Indiana V, I. His father has held several public offices very satisfactorily, and was one of the first trustees of Greene townshi]i, which ofliee lie tilled nearly lil'trcn years.

county. She is a daughter of John and Eve (Raper) fisher, residents of Wayne. Joseph llartup's children formerly nutubiTed eight, namely: Cora, born September 1, 1862, died January 13, 1868; Grant, August 23, 1864; Oliver, August 16, 1866: Benjamin, February 21, 1868; Nannie May, May 28, 1871; Hottie, April 28, 1873; India, March 18, 1876; Cornelia, November 2, 1879. All are residents of Jay county. Henry aud Charles W. were in the late war. Charles was four years al Helena, Arkansas Mail received at Greene.

FRANCIS MARION JAMES - and Mary Ellen Lake, were united in marriage, at Mount Pleasant. Jn the year 1846 Mr. James settled in Jay county, and at the present time ib proprietor of a flouring aud saw-mill. He is a son of W. H. and Mary (Watson) James, who removed to Jay county in 1840. His birth took place in Jefferson township. Jay county, Indiana, on October 22, 184(1. His wife was bora in Licking county, Ohio, June 29, 1844; is a daughter of Vincent and Mary (Waters) Lake, who settled in Jay county in 1853. They have two children, Levi Albert, born February 16, 1869, and Lavina Ellen, March 81, 1873. Jesse W., a brother of Francis James, was a Boldier iu the late war, and died at Memphis. Ann Eliza Nixon, a daughter of Mrs. James, by a former marriage, was born March 15, 1865. One of the firm of F. M. James & Bio., proprietors of flouring and saw-mill, is also located at Greene. Address, Greene.

LEVI E. JAMES-was horn in Jefferson township, Jay county, in the year* 1844. He is a son of William H. and Mary (Watson) James, residents of Missouri, Ottawa county. On May 29, 1864, in Jefferson township, he was married to Margaret Lake, daughter of Vincent Lake and Mary (Waters) Lake, whose birth took place in Licking county, Ohio, April 6, 1847. They are the parents of three children: Mary Elizabeth, bora October 6, 1865; William V., December 14, 1870: Henry Francis, September 8, 1878. His brother, Jesse W., was a soldier in the late war, and died at Memphis. One of the firm of F. M. James & Bio., proprietors of flouring and saw-mill, is located at Greene, Jay county, Indiana.

OLIVER MARTIN - a tile-maker of Greene township, is a son of Elishn and Susan (Kelly) Martin, who are residents of Randolph county. His birth took place at Cincinnati, Ohio, July 3, 1881. He settled in Jay county in 1879. His wife, Juliana (Livingstone) Martin, a daughter of Thomas J. and Nancy (Heed) Livingstone, both of whom died in Hardin county, was born in Hardin county, Ohio, March 23, 1888. They are the parents of ten children: Daniel S-, was born June 10, 1855, deceased; Sarah A., March 6, 1857, resides in Randolph county; Henrietta J., October 26, 1859, resides in Randolph county; Elisha J., August 31, 1862, died June 7, 1868; Laura Ellen, October 1, 1864; Oliver P., May 18, 1867; John E., February 8, 1869; William, April 8, 1874; Mary, October 2, 1871; Frank, March 6, 1878. The last mentioned are all residents of Jay county. Mr. Martin held the office of councilman in Union City for the space of three years. His brother. John K. Martin, served one year in the late war, was disabled and discharged. Mr. Martin's first wife, Catherine (Hobbick), died November 18, 1853; his son, Oliver Lafayette, died November, 1853.

GEORGE MASON - resides in Greene township, is a farmer, receives mail at Portland, and settled in Jay county in 1866. July 12, 1880, he was united to Maggie J., daughter of Leonard and Frances (Dye) Evilsizer, who removed to Jay county in 1837. He is a son of William and Nancy (Phillip--) Mason, residents of Belmont county, Ohio, and was bora at that place February 12, 1845, his wife being born on June 5, 1849, in Miami county, Ohio. Mr. Mason is one of the many brave men who fought for his country, serving three years in the late war, was a member of Company B, 3rd O. V. L, enlisted at Bainesville, Ohio, October 15, 1861. He has been twice married, his former wife being Frances Treux, who was born April 12, 1846, died July 11, 1878. By her he had six cliildren. They were named: Flora E., bora June 28, 1865. Lavina E., April 21, 1870, died September 29, 1870; Mary Ann, November 21, 1871; Nancy E., October 28, 1874; Lewis W., December 7, 1875; William F., February 17, 1878. All are residents of Jay county.

BELINGSLY R. MeCOY - a farmer, resided in Greene township, was bora in Boone county, Kentucky, November 11, 1S24. His wife, Martha M. B. (Shanks) McCoy, to whom he was married in Jay county, Indiana, April 8, 1851, was horn in Virginia, September 22, 1828. He has two daughters: Martha Elizabeth, bora January 22, 1852, and Lavinia J., June 19, 1853. Both are residents of Jay county. His father, John McCoy, was born in Boone county, Kentucky; his mother, Elizabeth (Thomas) McCoy, was bom in Berks county, Pennsylvania. Mi's. McCoy is a daughter of Michael Shanks, who bora in Berkly county, Virginia. Mr. McCoy enlisted in the late war in 1864; he was taken sick at Newbern, North Carolina, was sent to Louisville,

"WILLIAM II McLAVUHLlN- a farmer of Greene township, was horn in Meigs county, Ohio. May 19. 1831. He is a son of John and Barbara (SpiUman) McLaughlin, both of whom died in Jay county. His wife, Catherine (Caster) McLaughlin, was born in Jay county, Indiana, October 17, 1847, and died February 4, 1879. They were married in the latter county July 16, 1865. Their children are: Hattie E., born February 2, 1867; Rebecca J., December 12, 1868: Barbara E. J., May 26, 1873. died September 25, 1875; all are residents of Jay county. Mrs. McLaughlin was a daughter of James and Rebecca | Wilkinson) ( residents of Jay county. Mr, McLaughlin settled in the county in 1833, was land appraiser in 1875. and assessor in 1875 and 1876, wok the enumeration iu 1880. He enlisted in the late war in September. 1«U1. serving three years, was in the battle of Prestonlmrgh. Kentucky, the Via (ties of Chiekamauga, Lookout Mountain, and several others. His brother, Wiley S., was killed in the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, in December, 1864. His father, John McLaughlin, died March 16. 1860. His mother, Barbara, died January 20. 1874. Both of his parents were bora in Virginia. Address, Portland.

WILLIAM O VIA - son of Henry and Mary (Jentry) O Via, residents of Orange county, Virginia, had his birth in Albemarle county, Virginia, December 16, 1826. He was married April 22, 1855, in Preble county, Ohio, to Delilah Studebaker, who was bora October 28, 1833, in Preble county, Ohio, and is a daughter of John and Sarah A. (Hay) Studebaker, residents of Preble county, Ohio. Mr. OVia has seven children, all residing in Jay county. They are: Lisander M., horn February 185(1: Norah A., August 20, 1857; Turressa B., June 30, 1859; William S., May 9, 1863; Jasper N., May 9, 1866; Sylvester N., January 6, 1869; Elmer A., October 29, 1876. Postoffice address, Pennville, Jay county, Indiana. Business, farming.

LESTER OSBORN - settled in Jay county in 1840. He was born May 7, 1838, in Trumbull county, Ohio, is a son of Jackson and Mary (Reid) Osborn. He married, on May 15, 1859, in Jay county. Caroline, daughter of David H. and Margaret E. Kinsey. who removed to Jay county in 1855. She was bom in Montgomery county, Ohio, December 2, 1839. Their family consist of : Mary, bora January 8, 1860, died May 27. 1864; Martha, May 8, 1861, resides in Jay county; Ruth, July 4, 1S03, resides in Jay county; Emma, January 9, 1865, died September 6, 1865; Hattie, December 6, 1S66, resides in Jay coimty; John R., January 9,1871, resides in Jay county; Estella, December 20, 1877, is a resident of Jay county. Lester Osborn is at present justice of the peace of Greene township, was elected in 1876. His mother settled in Jay county in 1840. His business is that of a farmer and filling the office of justice of the peace. Address Portland.

WILLIAM PKKRY-a farmer, residing in Greene township, settled in Jay county in 1836. He was bora in Miami county, Ohio, October 17, 1834, and is a sou of Nathan and Liddie Ann (Thomas) Perry, who settled in Jay county in 1834. He was married on the 19th day of April, 1857, to Susannah, daughter of John and Jane (Doty) McDaniel. She was born in Butler county, Ohio, March 10, 1S36. Then: children are: Nathan, born February 3, 185g; Minerva Jane, October 31, 1859; Joseph, October 22, 1861; John Thomas,August 15, 1863, deceased; Martha Alice, July 24, 1865; Lidia Ann, April 17, 1868; Mary Amanda, April 17, 1868. Joseph Perry, brother of William Perry, enlisted as a soldier, and was killed in the battle of Champion Hill in May, 1863. Address, Pennville, Jay county, Indiana.

HENRY KINSEY - son of John and Elizabeth (Worgoman) Kinsey, residents of Montgomery county, Ohio, was born in that place. May 23, 1819; settled in Jay county in 1856; was married in Preble county, Ohio, August 16, 1840. His father was one of the early settlers of Montgomery county Ohio, and was drafted in the war of 1812. Susannah (Horn), wife of Henry Kinsey, had her birth in Preble county. Ohio, February 20, 1820. She is a daughter of George and Sarah (Good) Horn. Seven children bind their union: George, born January 37, 1843, enlisted as a soldier in 1862, and was killed in the battle of Chiekamauga September 19, 1863; Sarah Elizabeth, February 18, 1847; Mary Jane, October 11, 1848; Ehnyra Isabel, August, 1852; William D., October 16, 1855; Joel C, March 27. 1857; Levi C, March 25, 1860. Farming is Mr. Kinsey's occupation; Portland, his poslofiice address.

WALTER B. SWAIN - a postmaster and general storekeeper of Greene township, is a son of Willard and Jane (Bilbee) Swain, who came to Jay county January 25, 1880. He was born in Delaware county, Indiana, October 20. 1838; settled in Jay county in 1875; was married at Eaton, Ohio, September 28. 1875, to Prudence R. Stutsman, born in Montgomery county, Ohio, June 27, 1840, .in.l is a daughter of David N. and Catherine (Boyer) Stutsman, residents of Preble county, Ohio. His children are: Walter F. Swain, horn October 28, 1877, deceased; Ezra V. Swain, February 0, 187D, deceased. Mr. Swain enlisted as a soldier in August, 1801; was in the battle of Pittsburgh Landing, Corinth, Mississippi, and Tuscumbia, Alabama; served three years and three months in Company E, 6th Ohio Cavalry- His brother, A. H., was a soldier in Company B, 10th Indiana Infantry; served three years; was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness, from which wound he is still suffering. His brother, Peter Swain, also served about one year. Postoffice address, Greene. Jay county, Indiana.

JOHN 31. STARR - was bom in Jay county. Indiana. October 20, 1840. He is a son of Jacob and Ageline C. (Wright) Starr, who settled in Jay county in 1847. He was married August 15. 1872, to Sarah L. Spahr. Her birth occurred in J:iv September 24. 1834. She is a daughter of Jacob L. and Elizabeth (Boots) Spahr, who settled in Jay county in 1850. John Starr is the parent of Lewis Arthur, born June 27, 1873; Cora Alice, November 3. 1874; Charles Elbert, August 25, 1876; William Jesse, December 25, 1870. Mr. Starr's father-in-law, Jacob Spahr, entered the army in l^Gi. and died at Nashville, January 4, 1805. Mail received at Portland. Business, farming.

JOHN SCHMUCK - married to Alta Reed, in Darke county, Ohio. August 22, 1840, is by occupation a fanner, and son of Peter and Aceneth (Chapman) Scbmuck, residents of Ohio. His wife is a daughter of Harry and Phebe (Evarts) Reed. She was born in Ontario county, New York. November 18, 1825. Her children numbcrei] ten. namely: Nancy, born August 10, 1850, resides in Franklin county, Ohio; Curtis, October 7, J851, died May 27, 1803; Sarah F.. September 20, 1858. died September 3, 1854; William Henry. July - , 1855, is a resident of Illinois; Emily, September 12, 1857, resides in Jay county; Alice, November 22. 1859, resides in Jay county; Binanca, September 29, 1861, resides in Jay county; Elmer Ellsworth, March 5, 1804; Elery Morton, Match 5. 1864; Charles Brady, October 18, 1867. The last mentioned are also residents of Jay county. Jolin Schmuck was land appraiser in 1870. He enlisted in the war of Mexico in 1848, serving fourteen months; enlisted as a private in the late war, in 1864, and was chosen Captain nnunimouslv. During his stay in the army lie was in the battle of the Cedars, Murfreesboro, Temiessee, and was present when Fort Fisher was taken. Was in the Fourteenth Araiy Corps, under General Sehofield. His brother, Moses Schmuck, was in his Company, and served during the remainder of the war. His father, Peter Schmuck, served in the war of 1812. in which he was wounded. He was one of the pioneers of Darke county, Ohio. Address. Portland.

JOEL SHAW - a resident of Greene township, was born in Athens county, Ohio, July 26, 1827. He was married in Randolph county, Indiana, April 4, 1850, to Elizabeth, daughter of William and Mary (Butler) Simmons. He settled in Jay county in 1871; is a son of Eli and Elizabeth (McCullouch) Shaw. His children are: Mary Jane, bom January 10, 1851, died February 25, 1874; Levi Alvy, January 1st, 1853, resides in Jay county; Lucetta, February 23, 1856; Arthur D-, August 14, 1850, resides in Jay county; George W., December 10, 1861. resides in Jay county; Phebe. March 4, 1864, died February 7, 1803; Edward S. February 27, 1866, is a resident of Jay county; John F., September 8, 1867, resides in Jay county. Joel Shaw is by occupation a farmer, has held several public offices, and is the present trustee of Greene township. Receives mail at Portland.

led to the altar Miss Jane Heavilin, daughter of Samuel and Charlotte (Simms) Heavilin, of Illinois. Mrs. Thomas opened her eves on this world of care in Harrison county, Ohio, October 8, 1837. Eight children bless the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. They are: Estella A., born June 23. 1850; Palmira R., September 5, 1861; Malvina Josephine, March 8, 1863; Blingsley R., December 6, 1864; Edwin Elias, May 5, 1867; Walter Wilmer, November 12, 1860; Arthur

Arville, April 2, 1872; Samuel Amos, September 30, 1874. A sad epoch in the life of Mrs. Thomas was the death of her brother Joseph Heavilin, a soldier in the late war, and died in Missouri, a victim of guerilla barbarity. Mr. Thomas was drafted in October, 1864, and assigned to Company C, 28rd Indiana V. I., serving until the close of the war. Address. Pemrville.

NATHAN W. TOM LI N SON - and Lavina J. Tuttle were married in Delaware county, Indiana. January 2, 1867, settled in Jay county in 1860. Mr. Tomlinson is a son of John S. and Mary E. (TomUnson) Tomlinson, and was horn in Madison county, Indiana, October 27, 1845. His wife was born in Delaware county, Indiana, December 25, 1849, is a daughter of Isaiah and Angeline (Heath) Tuttle. Their children are; Mary born November 23, 1868; William J-, January 23. 1870; Marion S., February 10, 1872; Martha A., June 5, 1874; John E., February 15. 1876, deceased ; Roy L., May 18, 1878 - all are residents of Jay county. Minerva Caroline Tuttle, former wife of Mr. Tomlinson, was married July 2. 1865, died May 20, 1866. Postoffice address, Portland. Business, farming.

EDWARD E VANCE - son of John and Sarah (Culp) Vance, both of whom were born in Pennsylvania, is a fanner of Greene township, who settled in Jay county in 1801. He was born October 10, 1837, in Randolph county, Indiana, and married in the same place in December, 1862. His wife is Mary Ann (Meek) Vance, daughter of George and Mary (Hogland) Meek, who, in 1873, settled in Jay county. Mrs. Vance was born in the year 1837 in Randolph county, Indiana. Their children are: George Wesley, born October 10. 1863; John Sherman, November 10, 1865; Orange Vanderber Lemon, July 5, 1868; Mary Isabel, November 27, 1870, died September 18, 1873; William, February 14, 1874; Delia,' July 9, 1876 - all are residents of Jay county. John H. and Jeremiah, brothers «>f Edward Vance, served in the late war. His first wife, Isabel Meek, died in Randolph county, in May, 1862. His father was one of; the pioneers of Randolph county, settling there nearly fifty years ago. Mail sent to Portland.

LEVI WH ALE Y - born in Kent county, Delaware, November 10, 1819, was united in marriage to Sarah Walker, January 2'J. 1839, in Preble county, Ohio. She was born in Bodylot county, Virginia, November 25, 1810, died September 12, 1876. Her parents are Frederick and Elizabeth (Hendricks) Walker. Mr. Whaley settled in Jay county in 1842; he is a farmer by occupation; his postoffice address, Greene; is the son of James and Margaret (Milford) Whaley, who settled in Jay county in 1843. They have been blessed with nine children, named respectively: John Frederick, born November 25, 1839; Margaret Jane, January 26, 1841, died January 23, 1880; Elizabeth, December 31, 1842; James L., March 21, 1846; George Wesley, April 5, 1850; Nancy Ann, January 5, 1848; Aaron Milton, February 14. 1855; Phebe Christina, July 10, 1860. James L. and John Frederick served nearly one year in the war of the Rebellion. Mary C, born April 13, 1852, died November 5, 1862.

S. H. ADAMS - son of Alexander and Rebecca (Ralya) Adams, was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1 s;}*>. and married June 26, 1874, at Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Mary, daughter of Daniel and Elisabeth Waltz,

DAVID C. BAKER - whose address is Portland, residence Wayne township, has filled the office of county auditor three terms, heing twice elected and once appointed - has held the office of justice of the peace of the city of Dayton two terms, justice of the peace of Wayne township two terms, and clerk of the circuit court two terms. He is the oldest person living whose birth occurred in Dayton. Twice has he vowed to honor and protect. The first being Sarah S. Van Cleve, whose birth took place at Dayton, Ohio, November 24, 1809, her wedding-day February 11, 1830. Her children are: Mary Sophia, born. April 12, 1831 ; Charles G., March 10, 1834, died November 10, 1837 : Clara, September 21, 1836 ; David V., May 30, 1839. His second marriage was on February 11, 1840, in Dayton, Ohio, his choice being Sophia Soerbra, daughter of William and Margaret (Leahmen) Soebra. Their children begin with Harriet E., December 9, 1840; Achsah, January 20, 1843, died

June 20, 1868; Aaron, February 4, 1845; Hannah, December 4, 1847, died March 6, 1866; Mahala, August 21, 1850, died October 18, 1854; William, January 27, 1854; George S., June 8, 1863, died March 15, 1871. Aaron, eon of David Baker, was a soldier of the late war, and served the full term of his enlistment, a member of Company F, 75th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Baker's parents, Aaron and Hannah (Maxwell) Baker, are natives of New Jersey. His nephew, Silas Simpson, was wounded while in the late war, and his nephew, Silas Crowell, lost a limb while in the service.

GEORGE BENEDICT - and Maiy Daily were united in marriage in Lorain county, Ohio, December 25, 1860. He was born at New Canaan, Fairfield county, Connecticut, is a son of Andrew anil Emily (Hoyt) Benedict. He settled in Jay county in 1875. The date of his birth is December 4, 1834. Mrs. Benedict is a daughter of Norman Daily, and her birth happened November 21, 1841. Their children are : Edith B., born December 16, 1861 ; Libbie A., September 30, 1869 ; Charles T., October 10, 1874. Mr. Benedict's time is empioyo.l in selling farm implements. Address, Portland.

WILLIAM COFFIN - was bora in Randolph county, Indiana, December 1, 1849, and was married April 8, 1871. in the same county, to Malinda E. , daughter of Merritt and Louisa (Dixon) Millett, residents of Randolph county. To their lives have been added those of Rosa E., born July 3, 1873 ; George VM May 28, 1875 ; Louisa O., March 12, 1880. Mr. Coffin held the office of school trustee for the space of five years, lie is a lumber dealer of Wayne township, settled in Jay county in 1873, and is a son of Stephen and Charity (Coats) Coffin, residents of Randolph county, Indiana. His wife was bora in White county, Indiana, April 28, 1852. Mr. Coffin's 'brothers, T. W. and Levi J., were soldiers of the late war. T. W. was a member of the 8th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Levi J. was a member of the 55th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry and 71 ii Regiment Indiana Cavalry - he died while in the service, November 11, 1864. Address, Portland.

CHRISTOPHER COX - and Rebecca Headington began to share the joys and sorrows of life together on June 28, 1840, in Delaware county, Ohio. The comforts of home have been increased by the addition of Warner, born April 20, 1841 - he was a soldier of the late war, and died, August 6, 1862, at Oberly Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. He was a member of Company B, 84th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry ; Sherman was born September 3, 1842; Emeline, December 3, 1844; Ruth, August 11, 1846; Catherine, October 14, 1850 ; Lucina, September 21, 1854 ; Wesley, August 23, 1858 ; Geneva Kitura, December 10, 1859. A farmer of Wayne township, Mr. Cox receives mail at Portland. He was born'in Green county, Pennsylvania, November 5, 1813. His wife was born in Frederick county, Maryland, October 3, 1821.

JOHN CRING - and Margaret V. Hanlin were made one November 3, 1872, in Jay county. Three daughters have blessed their imion. They are : Ella, born November 20, 1873; Fannie, May 28, 1876; Adda, June 14, 1878. John Cring is a son of Tobias and Catherine (Hedrick) Cring, settlers of Jay county in 1840. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, February 7, 1838. His wife was bom in Jackson county, Ohio, February 3, 1850, and isa daughter of Jamesand Irena Hanlin. Address, Portland. Business, dealer in furniture.