Johnson County, Indiana - The whole text, 1913 (part 5 of 11)

Albert N. Crecraft

Among the progressi\e and inlluential citizens of Johnson county, !;: diana, none stands in higher repute among his f ellow s than the gcntkiii , : irig a large family. Mr. Crccrafl's maternal line is traced back to Gc'^-.' | Ross, one of the first settlers of Elizabethtown, Xew Jersey, v here he 'i ' gained the territory now known as Xew Jer-iey, where he joined a col' | and helped to found Elizabethtown. One of his descendants in the sr.t" widow died in 1877, being killed by a runaway hor^e ; at the time of her (leatli she was fifty-five years old. Both parents were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. All:>ert John Crecraft was a cousin of Dr. J. P. D. fohn, the noted divine and at one time president of DePauw University, his mother, Asenath John Crecraft, having been a sister of Enoch D. John and Robert John, early pioneers of Rrookxillo. Indiana, the latter being the father of J. P. D. John. Enoch D. John married Lavina Noble, a sister of James and Noah Noble, mentioned elsewhere in this sketch. The John family came originally from Wales to this country, settling in Pennsylvania. Ten childrer were born to Albert John and Exelina Crecraft, siix sons and four daughters, of whom seven are living, namely: Laura, of Hamilton, Ohio; Asenath, the wife of Clarence B. ^.lorris. of Oxford, Ohio; John II.. of Hamilton, Ohio; Albert N., the immediate subject of this sketch; Luella, the wife of Irerius Nelson, of Hann"llOH ; '\\'illiam II., of Liberty, Indiana, and Arthur L., of Fairfield, Towa.

Albert N. Crecraft remained at Ins home in Butler county, Ohio, until nin( teen years of age, receiving liis education in the district schools and in the National Normal University, at Lebanon, Ohio, where he took th.'. scientific course, graduating in 1878. However, before entering the latter institutior, he had, at the age of sixteen years, taugiit one teii^ni of school, and after his graduation he taught another year. ' He then esitered Princeton University, where he remained a year, and then resunieafl teaching, first at Mt. Carm.el. Indiana, then at Fairfield, this state. He was then for four years principal of the schools at Brookville, Franklin csyunty, and subsequently served six years as superintendent of schools of Franklin count}-. During throe years of that period he was a member of the State Teachers' Reading Circle board and the Young People's Reading Circle board.

While county superintendent, Mr. Crecraft purchased the Brookville Denocrot, which he owned for two years, and on Jaiauary i, 1892, he became the owner and editor of the Franklin Democrat. Simce attaining his majority he has ardently espoused the Democratic party and the editorial columns of his paper are conducted in harmony with these political views. Believing that the fundamental mission of a newspaper is to give tlie news of the day to its readers, he has to the best of his ability striven Ixn meet that idea, and the Democrat is today rated among the best country- newspapers of central Inuiana.

On May 31, 1883, Air. Crecraft was married ts-o Mary Luella Tyner, the daughter of Richard Henry and Anna (Miller) Tjner. To them have been l»om three children, Earle Willis, Albert Tyner and Richard Tyner, of whom xMbert T. died in infancy. Earle Willis is a graduate of Franklin Cm'!.. and received the Master of Arts degree from Columbia University, ulier^ taught in 1912, and he will later receive another degree in history and pn!:;: science. Mr. and 3.1rs. Crecraft are active members of the Presbyt..:; church, move in the best social circles of their community and enjoy marL popularity.

The parents of ^Irs. Crecraft were natives of Franklin county, Indi:i! and had two daughters. Alary Luella and Rose Willis, the latter bein- :' wife of Arthur A. Alexander, who is president of the Citizens' National !;;i: of Franklin, and who is referred to elsewhere in this work. Richard Ilcr.: Tyner was the son of Richard and Martha Sedgwick Willis Swift (X(.',!., Tyner and was born in Brookville, In liana, September 2, 1831, being matwelve children. His father was a son of William E. Tyner, a pioneer ll; tist preacher of Indiana, who had emigrated to this state from South h"na and who built one of the first Baptist churches in the state, south > Brookville, in iSu. His wife, Elizabeth Hackleman, was an aunc of Plea.-,!; A. Hackleman. Richard Tyner was one of the early settlers of Brookvi;: where he was an important factor in the business life of the communiu, ducting an extensive mercantile estr.bhshment. Afterwards he move' Davenport. Iowa. His wife was a member of the Xoblc family that i"v grated from \^irginia to Kentucky, thence to Indiana. She was a dai'.u'b' of Dr. Thomas Xoble, a surgeon in the Revolutionary war, who was reia' to Richard Henry Pee, of Virginia, whence comes the name Richard FIc;;: Tyner. She was a sister of James aiid Xoah Xoble. Tl:e latter was o^x- - the first governors of Indiana, while James X'oble was one of the first Uiiit States senators from this state, serving from 1816 to 1S31. his death oc -. ring the latter year in Washington. The ivory-headed cane carried by while senator is now in the possession of Mr. and Mrs. Crecraft.

Richard Henry Tyner, father of Mrs. Crecraft, never held public oi:^ but always bore an active part in the business and political life of the c<"i munity. He was a delegate to the first Republican state convention in Ind a-. and took an active part in the organization of the party. In his early hfe was associated with the Cincinnati Banking Association and traveled Indiana during the period of "wild-cat" currency as an inspector or exaninu His brother, James Xoble tyner, was a congressman from this state and v. assistant postmaster-general under President Grant, and during the latter p.'. of that administration he became iK.stmaster-general. He was afterwnr during Republican administrations, connected with the postoffice departii->' either as assistant postmaster-general or attorncN'-general, until shortly h<^'" his death. Another brother. Gen. Noah Xoble Tyner. was a brave soldier during the Civil war, and still another brother, George N. Tyner, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, was connected with the Holyoke Paper [Mills and in 1900-1 was a member of the ^Massachusetts State Senate.

The maternal giandfather of Mrs. Crecraft was Albert Miller, a native of Maryland, who. when a child, was brought by his parents, Mr. and ]\Irs. George Miller, to Franklin county, Indiana, whcie his death occurred when he was eighty-three years old. He w as an extensive stock dealer and general merchant, and took an acti\-e interest in all political affairs. He was elected on the Democratic ticket to the Legislature as representative, serving in the sessions of 1881 and 1S83. He was twice married and reared a large family of children.

Vviluam Adcock

It is generally considered by those in the habit of superficial thinking that the history of so-called great men only is worth}'- of preservation and' thnt little merit exists among the masses to call forth the praises of the historian or the cheers and the appreciation of mankind. A greater mistake was ne\er made. No man is great in all things and very few are great in many things. Many by a lucky stroke achieve lasting fame, who before that had no reputation beyond the limits of their neighborhoods. It is not a history of the lucky stroke which benefits humanity most, but the long study and effort which made the lucky stroke possible. It is the preliminary work, the method, that serves as a guide for the success of others. Among those in this county who have achieved success along steady lines of action is the subject of this sketch, who. is now rendering efficient service as cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Greenwood. " -:

William Adcock was born in Carroll county, Kentucky, February 11. 1874, and is the son of S. B. and Alice (Jenkins) AdcOck. The father, who is a native of Kentucky, is a successful farmer and has followed that vocation all his life, his present residence being at Campbellsburg, Kentucky. To the subject and his wife were born five children, all of whom are living. The subject of this sketch received his education in the common schools of his community and in a college at Campbellsburg. Completing his education, he f^ecame employed in the First National Bank at Carrollton, Kentucky, where he remained for sixteen years, his faithUil service and efficiency being rewarded by promotion from time to time until he became a.ssistant cashier of fraternally, he is a member of the JNIasonic order, belonging to the blue !n ; at Greenwood, the commandery of Knights Templar at Franklin, aui'i ;

William J. Mathes

,SrS, and was the son of Jo?epli and Sarah (Atwood) Alathes, both of wliom pjso were natives of Virginia. In 1825 Joseph Mathe? came to Johnson lounty, Indiana, and located on a farni near Edinburg, to the improvement :xm\ cultivation of which he devoted his efforts during the remainder of his active Hfe. lie reared a family of nine children, and after his death his uidow and her son, William J., the immediate subject of this sketch, removed to a farm in Nineveh townshij), this county, where her death occurred in 1S56. She was a Plaptist in her religious faith and was a woman of exalted character, rearing her children to honorable antl respected manhood and womanhood. On the Xinevch township farm the subject of this sketch was reared to manhood. Eventually he engaged in the mercantile business at Williamsburg, where he remained several years. He attained to considerable prominence in the community and efficientl}- filled the offices of postmaster of Williamsburg and trustee of the township. In September, 1863, Mr. Mathes removed to Franklii-, where he resided until his death, which occurred on October 9, 1886. Here he engaged in the mercantile business and also ran a livery and sales stable. In these enterprises he was successfully engaged for a number of years, his activities in his own affairs and his efforts Luuards the upbuilding of the community comn'.cuding him tp the favorable opinion of all who knew him. He was a stanch Democrat in his political faith and was three times elected to the responsib'e position of county commissioner, being a member of that board at the tine of his death. He was a Baptist ill his religious belief, though he was not identified with that society. In the business and commercial life of the community he was an important factor and, without reserve, gave his support and encouragement to e^'ery effort to upbuild the city and advance its interests in any way. He v.as deeply interested in educational matters and was particularly friendly to Franklin College, being largely instrumental in placing that institution ^on a substantial footing. Very successful in his own business affairs, he was generous in giving his assistance to every other enterprise that promised to enhance the public welfare and every worthy benevolent or charitable object found in him a friend, especially the churches, to all of whom he gave liberally. The family - home, on Jefferson street, this city, is one of the old and substantial residences of the city, and about the place there has always clung the spirit of hospitality which made it a frequent gathering place for a large circle of the best people of the community.

On March 22, 1845, Vv'illiam J. 3.1aihes was married to Rachel Mullikin, who was born in Henry county. Kentucky, on February 13. 1823. Mrs. Mathes was descended from a line of patriotic ancestors, her paternal grand- father, John Arullikhi, having fought in the war of the Revolution, v>hilc ii, - father, James Mullikin. was a veteran of the v/ar of 1812. The family v,.:- of Irish descent and in them were found those qualities which have e\XT cha; . acterized those of Celtic descent, qualities which have formed an impnru.:;; element in the development of this great western republic.

To William J. and Rachel Alathes were born five children, of whom tu.. died in infancy; Joseph 0. died in July. 190S; Clara B., who became tluwife of Smith B. Feslcr, died in .\ugust, 1904: Ellen S. is the only survivi.r, and lives in the old family homestead, and is numbered among the best kiiov, and most popular ladies of this city. Siie is a member and active worker in tlh- Baptist church, and is also a memlicr of the Woman's Relief Corps. },liv; Mathes is especially interested in the work of the Daughters of the Amcricai; Revolution, of which she has been an. active worker for a number of year^ She has been four times honored by election as representative to the nationa' conventions of that exchisive order, i.nd has .served twice in that capacity. both times at Washington, D. C. Slie is a lady of splendid personal qualilica tions and in the circles in which she moves she is well liked by all.

A list'of the representative citizens of Johnson county would be incoin plete w^ere there failure to make specific mention of John N. Records, a leail ing physician and the present postmaster of Franklin. Mr. Records was bon Februar}- 17, 1862, in Franklin township, Johnson county, Indiana, son o: Franklin S. and Susan M. (Utterback) Records, both of old pioneer stock distinguished for moral and intellectual strength and high ideals of patrioti.-:i and deep religious principles.

The family is of English extraction. John and Anna (Galloway) Recor'l were the Doctor's great-great-great grandparents. Their son, Josiah Reconb born in Delaware, married into the Tucker family, of Welsh descent Spencer Records, son of Josiah, was also a native of Delaware. He took part in the Revolutionary war, and was noted as an Indian fighter after Inremoval from Pennsylvania to Kentucky, where he was a pioneer. i\: trade was that of millwright, which he followed in connection with farniinL,' He died at the age of eighty-seven yt ars. eight months, being the same a;: at his death as his son, William P. Records. William P. Records, paternr!: grandfather of Doctor Records, was born in Ohio in 1801. He etnigratc-i to Indiana and bought land in Bartholomev/ county, later removing to She"'" tv,n:ity, where he carried on farm'ing. He died, esteemed by all, at the age of r-vi:ty-sevcn years aiid eight months. He married Elsie Harvey, who became t'le mother of a large family and died at the age of ninety-three years. She was the daughter of Longstreet Harvey (whose mother was a Longstreet), uho married Chantry Bennett; she died at the age of ninety-three, while Mr. Harvey died at the age of eighty-eight. These ancestors were all noted for lives of industry and integrity, the men useful as citizens and the women ni high character and Christian attributes. Franklin S. Records learned many things from his fatlier, who was a man of vigorous mentality as v/ell as physical strength. Mr. Records recalled many tales told of the early days when his grandfather fought Indians in Kentucky. Both father and grandfather were Whigs, men of prominence in their community, and died esteemed by all. Franklin S. Records always followed an agricultural life. He was born in Bartholomew count}', Indiana, and was si.x years old when his family removed to Shelby county, and twenty-two when he married and came to Johnson county. It was in 1854 that he moved to his late home, three and one-half miles southwest of Franklin, buying a farm of one hundred twf-nty acres of land at that time. This original purchase was increased to two hundred and forty acres of fertile, well cultivated and excellently improved land. He was successful in his life work and a useful member of his community, for a period serving as justice of the peace, and v/henever called upon he proved himself a valuable and worthy citizen. He was regarded as a man of more than ordinary intelligence and influence for good. He first bebnged to the Whig party, but later was in active accord vv'ith the Republican principles. He and his wife belonged to the Christian church, in which he was an elder for many years, continuing up to his death, which occurred on February 24, 1907, when he was eighty years, five days old. He married Susan M. Utterback, a native of Kentucky and they had a family of eight children, two sons and six daughters, the three surviving being Mary V., wife of William Craig, of Franklin township; Dr. John N., and Harriet, wife of Frank Cox, of Franklin township. Ferry Utterback, the father of Mrs. Susan N. (Utterback) Records, was a native of Kentucky, of German ancestry. As a farmer in search of desirable land he became an early settler in Indiana, and camped on Young's creek in 1835. when there were but sixhouses on the present site of the city of Franklin. He bought land in what is now Union township and cleared up a fine farm. Later, with pioneer spirit, he removed to Iowa, locating near Ottumwa. The maternal grandfaiher of Mrs. Susan IM. Records was John DeWitt, a native of Kentucky, who lived there until an advanced age and reared a family.

In recalling- the early life of three-fourths of the successful nien of (,'a: times the biographer finds that this proportion passed the formative puri;,..; of their lives on a farm. Such was the case of Dr. John N. Records. }1,\ early school days were spent in his home district and he pursued the hig!,.-; branches of his str.dy at the Danville Normal School, following which he tu>:.k up the study of medicine, graduating from the medical department of iIk; University of Louisville in 1894, and frum tlic Southv.'estern Homeopailii', Medical College in 1895. Doctor Records practiced for two years in Dru-- /ille, locating in Franklin in 1897. Since tliat time he has been unusii.-.ilwell supported by the best patronage of the city and by his skill and abil'i; he has won the commendation of his brother practitioners as well as the laN-r of the public. His personal standing is as high as his professional recoril.

On August 19, 1 885, Doctor Recc rds was married to Agnes A. SauuikT^ daughter of John and Sarah (Robbins) Saunders. Her father was a natiw of Stratton, Cornwall, England, anc carne to this country when a youn;; married man and settled first in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was :. merchant, and later he located in Coljmbiana county, Ohio, where he was r dry goods merchant. From that plare he enlisted for the Union service ;;. the Civil war in an Ohio \olunteer re;,'iment, fighting for his adopted couiitr until the close of the war. He died in 1875, aged sixty-nine. He was tliriot married. Sarah Robbins being his 5econd wife, and his third wife wa> :; Miss Pitcher.

To Doctor and Mrs. Records has been born one son, Frank S., bon April I, 18S9. his grandfather's namesake. He is a graduate of Frank!; high school and Franklin College, and he is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsil.~- fraternity. He has been at teacher fo; two years in schools of Traverse Cit\ . Michigan, and expects to take up the profession of law.

The pleasant and attractive hom.e of Doctor Records is at No. 349 Wes'> Jeflferson street. The Doctor and h's wife belong to the Christian churti . and during his residence in Union ard Danville the Doctor was a deacon ir. that body. In politics, he is a sturd;' Republican, and was chairman of tl'* county committee for ten consecutise years. He was appointed postmasti r of Franklin in 1910, but continued ii medical practice, and is a member <- the Johnson County Medical Society, the Indiana Medical Society, the SKi'-'' Homeopathic iNledical Society and the National Homeopathic .-\ssociat:^>'' and is Up-to-date in all matters con lected with the profession and als'^ ' ' county and civic interest. Doctor ] Records is a Royal Arch Mason, v-it:^ membership at Franklin.

The subject of this sketch is a well known and popular citizen who has been commissioned pension attorney at Greenwood, where his labors among his fellow men have made him a much liked public character, being known as a man of keen perceptive faculties, unusual soundness of judgment and upright in all his dealings with his fellow countrymen, until today his name stands high on the scroll of honored residents of Johnson county.

J. F. Crawford is a native of Johnson county, born on February 23. 1S56, and is a son of Robert and Margaret E. (Carter) Crawford. The lather was a native of Wythe county, \'irgiuia, born on September 13, 1825, while his mother was born in Johnson county, Indiana, on Xovember 12, 1829. Robert Crawford came to Jolinson county in 1846, locating three and one-half miles east of Whiteland, where he followed the dual occupations of carpenter and school teacher. In 1854 he married and thereafter followed farming in connection with his pedagogical v.ork until after the war. Flis last term as school teacher was in 1869. He died on July 12, 191 2, at the age of eighty-five years, having survived his wile, who died on Xovember 12, 1901. They were the parents of nine children, four of whom are deceased. The subject of this sketch received his education in the common schools, having l)eeii a pupil of his father during the last year that he engaged in teaching. After leaving the common school he rttended two years at the Danville Xormal School, an'd on August i. 18S1, l.e became an employe of the Grafton Johnson store at Greenwood as clerk. He later bought a half interest in the Cass' store, a business which he conducted until 1890, when he engaged in the real estate and insurance business, whii:h has occupied his attention since. He has been successful in all his transactions and has acquired eighty acres of land in the township in which he lives and two hundred and forty acres in Hensley township, which he rents and f-om which he derives a nice income. Of marked business ability and energetic and enterprising business methods, Mr. Crawford has achieved a splendid success and is now numbered among file most prominent and enterprising citizens of Greenwood. He has a deep interest in the welfare of the community and gives an earnest support to every movement w^hich promises to advance the welfare of his fellow citizens edu- ^tionally, morally and socially. He has become well and favorably known in community for his loyalty to the truth, his uprightness in business, his P'lblic spirit and his friendly disposition.

the daughter of J. W. and Adeline (Ballinger) Smith, farmers of this cunr and to this union have been born four children: Jerre hi., Ralph I".,, , Greenwood; Eleanor and P>ank A. Politically, Mr. Crawford giv^. ; support to the Republican part}-, in the success of whicli he is deeply in-,. ested. Mr. Crawford is very deeply interested in the welfare of the ou] v. veterans and has for years gi\en his services gratuitously to such of the i veterans as desired his assistance in preparing their pension papers. I!c now a regular ijcnsion attorney at Greenwood and in this capacity ha> r-.- dered valuable services to the old soldiers of the coniniunit)-, who have ,, preciated his efforts in their behalf.

O. B. Sharp

adverting even in a casual way to their achievements in advancing the iiitrr ^ csts of their fellov/ men and in giving strength and solidity to the iiist:f.: tions which make so much for the prosi)crity of a community. Such a man ;- clie worthy subject of this sketch, and as such it is proper that a review of ! '- career be accorded a place among the representati\e citizens of the city '..v. - ul which is occupied by the store, while the upper lloor is devoted to a lodge room for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, fie carries a splendid line of groceries, comprising about a three-thousand-dollar stock, and because of his evident desire to please his patrons and the high quality of the goods he carries on his shelves, he^ enjoys his full share of local patronage in this line.

In 1895 Air. Sharp married Margaret E. Rice, the daughter of William and Anna (Lewis) Rice, and to them ha\e been born three children, Walter, Joseph and Leland.

Politically, i\Ir. Sharp has been a life-long Democrat and has taken an active interest in the success of his party in his locality. He served one term as treasurer of the town and gave a satisfactory administration. Fraternally, he is a ?kIason and Odd Fellow, while his religious membership is with the Presbyterian church. Pie is a man of good business ability, strict integrity and fine personal addre-s, and because of his genuine worth and high character he has long enjoyed a splendid reputation, in the community wliere he lives. He gives his support to all movements for the advancement of his fellow citizens and is today numbered among the representative men of Greenwood.

Hfjnry E. White

Plenry E. White, the junior member of the firm of Miller & White at Franklin, was born in flensley towmship, Johnson county, Indiana, on August ifi, 1872, and is tHe son of James N. and Nancy (Lane) White, the father a native of Johnson county and the mother of Monroe county, this state. James N.' White, who was a farmer by vocation, lived on his Johnson county homestead until about 19 10, when he removed to Bloomington, Indiana, where he and his wife are now living. He was a man of splendid parts and stcod high in the estimation of his fellow citizens in his community. To him and his wife have been born eight children, namely: Charles E., professor of mathematics at Wesley L'niversity. Buchanan, Virginia ; Mrs. Enmia Weissenbarger, of Peru, Indiana; Henry E.. the immediate subject of this sketch; Fanny Ethel, deceased; Mrs. Laura Alice Bovvers, of Monroe county, this state; Mrs. Estella Mitchell, of this county; William E., of this county, and Walter E., the twin of William E., who now- lives in Monroe county.

The subject of this sketch, who was corn and reared on a farm, received fiii educational training first in the country schools of his community and later 3t Valparaiso University and Franklin College. Plis first independent vocation

,vas as a teacher in Johnson county, ii which he was engaged for a nt.;; ; of years, meeting with splendid success. He w'as principal of the higli >.. at Providence, this county, for tw^o years and for three years was prr:.; of the high school at Nineveh. In 1904 he began the study of law n:. : the direction of Fremont ]\Iiller, of PVanklin, and subsequently, upon hi> . mission to the bar, he formed a partnership wath Mr. Miller under tlic 1 name of JN.Iiller & White. He is a strong and able practitioner in liis j.; fession and in recognition of his ability his fellow citizens elected Iii:r. prosecuting attorney of the eighth judicial district of Indiana, re-eleoiiug !: to the position in 190S and 1910. He is thus serving his third terni u\ :: office, certainly a marked testimonial to his ability and efficiency.

On November 3, 1896, Mr. White married Alta j\Iay Green, a daii-!; of Charles Green, of Johnson county, and to them have been born iV: children, Wanda C, Blanche Olive and Paul Arnold.

Politically, Mr. White is a staunch supporter of the Dem.ocratic [k: -.vhile, religiously, he is a member of the Baptist church, and hib f rater; -elations are with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Modern W'u-. men of America. In all the elements of good citizenship, Mr. Wliiic i^ that a man should be, and because of his genuine worth and high pe;;u character he enjoys a well deserved popularity throughout the country.

Daultox Wilson

Clearly defined purpose and consecutive effort in the affairs of \li>: !^- inevitably result in the attaining of a due measure of success, but in follov. Jut the career of one who has attained success by his own efforts there cot;''.^ into view^ tlie intrinsic individuality which m.ade such accomplishment po5>;' :'".

Daulton Wilson is a nati\e son of Johnson count}-, having been born :" | Pleasant township on the 2d day of ^lay. 1844. and is tlie son of \\il'i-'-' ,/^

[olmson county, Indiana, in 182S, locating on land in Pleasant township, uliore lie lived until his death, which occurred un May 10, 1864. His widow jurvived him many years, dying on May 30, 1S88. They had a family of ten children, of whom five are still living, namely : Edward F., of F'airgrove, Missouri; John W., who died in 1873; Elizabeth, deceased; Sarah Ann, deceased; Daulton, the immediate, subject of this sketch; Townsend, who is living in Chicago; Mrs. ^lary Jane Carlyle, a widow, who is living in Indianapolis; Samuel A., of Franklin, Indiana; James B., late of Indianapolis, now deceased, and I'"rances B., the wife of W. H. Sylvester, of Indianapolis.

The subject of this sketch, after completing the course in the common schools, entered I'^ranklin College, where he studied for two years. He then engaged in teaching for one term, after which he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad, witli which he r'-mained for twenty years, first as telegraph operator and then as operator and agent at Greenwood. Severing his relations with the railniad company, he engaged in the drug business for ten years, and then served seven and one half years as postmaster, being appointed under Grover Cleveland. After retiring from the office of postmaster he engaged in the real estate and insurance business, in which he was successful and in which he continued until his e'ection to the ofifice of county clerk, in which he ser\'ed four }'ear5 and two months, giving a very satisfactory administration of th.c duties of the office. Since his retirement from that oftice he has re-engaged in tlie real estate and insurance business, in v.h.ich he has achieved a wide success. He is a man of splendid business qualities and has a very accurate knowledge of real est;itc values in Johnson county, having handled many large and important transactions in this line. 3.[r. Wilson has triveled quite extensi\ely, having spent several winters in Texa- and Georgia. and is a man of wide and accurate information, gained by much reading and study and habits of close observation. He served as trustee of Pleasant tow nship from 1880 until 18S4, giving a veiy satisfactory service to his fellov/ citizens, and in all his public affairs he has earned the commendation of all who have been familiar with his work.

Mr. Wilson's political affiliations have always been with the Democratic party, while, religiously, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he takes an active interest and to which he gives generously of his means. He has "always maintained an intelligent interest in current affairs, wnich even characterized him in his yoi nger days. He has tenaciously endeavored to keep up to date in every pliase of his life's acticjns, and Vvhen tv/enty-one vears old he attended a course of study in the Bryant &: Stratton (40)

Business College, taking a course in penmanship and telegraphy in order ; . qualify himself for his life's career. In 1882 Mr. Wilson built a splendid a:.' attractive residence, in which he is now living and where he finds much nc^.r and enjoyment, being a man of marked domestic tastes.

. On October 25, 1870, Mr. Wilson was married to Lizzie Frances l\.\., the daughter of William H. and Sarah (Shoptaugh) Polk. Her fatlicr wa'. early in life a gunsmith and blacksmith, but later took up farming, to which he devoted his active years. Mrs. Wilson died on May 25, 1908. To tl;jr.. were born five children, namely: Susan, v^ho married Frank Guthrie, a a.-.'. engineer at Huntington, Indiana; Burr L., who died at Kentuood, Louisia: .; in 1912; Clifton H., who died on November i, 1904; Bessie Dean^ who il;^,; on No\ember 14, 189S; \\'illiam H., who is living at Louisville, Kentr.Lk., married Lcnora Flarmon, and they arc the parents of three children. Mr Wilson is widely known as one of the most sagacious business men of !/ community, and as a citizen of much public spirit, always interested in t! common good. He has many friends :\nd is a pleasant, sociable gentlcn;:.;-. He has always stood for progressive ideas, wholesome living and patrioti-:: and, although his life has been without incident of an unusual nature, it !:ashown that stead}-, consecutive endeav(;r, coupled with honesty of pur[)'/-r. will accomplish large results in the end.

The physician who would succeed in his profession must possess m:: qualities of head and heart not included in the curriculum of the sclv and colleges he m.ay have attended. In analyzing the career of the success practitioner of the healing art it will invariably be found to be true tlia' broad-minded sympathy with the sick and- suffering and an honest, earr desire to aid his afifiicted fellovr men have gone hand in hand with skill p. able judgment. The gentleman to whom this brief tribute is given forti;r.". ly embodies these necessary qualifications in a marked degree and by evx'^ and application to his professional duties is building up an enviable reputaf and drawing to^himself a larger and renumerative patronage.

Oran A. Province was born on May 27, 1877, at Providence, Jol'-^ county, Indiana, and is a son of William ]M. and Julia (Abraham) Vroyr the father being a native of Henry county, Kentucky, and the moth--'^ Morgan county. Indiana. William M. Province was a physician by r''"'' sioii and soon after the close of the Civil war, in 1865, he came to Johnson vininiy. He had served three years in the war of the Rebellion as a member of the Sixth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, Union army, and had a splendid military record. He was a graduate of the Miami Medical Colli-^e, at Cincinnati, Ohio, and after his location at Providence he w-as actively iiii^aged in the practice of his profession, in which he was successfully engaged up to the time of his retirement from active practice. He is still living and is enjoying the highest measure of popular confidence and regard. To him and his wife were born three children, namely: Clarence, who is mentioned elsewhere in this work; Florence, the wife of William Garslivvilcr, a prominent physician at Indianapolis, and Oran, the immediate subject of this sketch.

Oran A. Province attended the public schools at Providence, including one year in the high school, and was then a student for three years in Franklin College. Fie then attended the State University, at Bloomington, one year, -graduating in 1898, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, after which he en- 5,'aged in teaching school one year, serving efficiently as principal of the Providence high school. In 1898 he matriculated jn the College of Physicians and Surgeons, comprising the medical department of Columbia University, New York City, where he was graduated in 1902, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He then took the competitive examination for work in the N"ew York City hospital, in which he was successful and he spent two years in Jthat institution, from which he was granted a diploma. \\'hile there he aided Dr. Theodore Janeway in the compiling of "The Clinical Study of Blood Pressure," a recognized authority on that subject and a [wpular text-book. In- his preface to the work, Doctor Janeway gave Doctor Province credit for the valuable assistance rendered by him. Doctor Province then became assistant clinician in the out-patient department in the Roosevelt Hospital, in general medicine and diseases of the nose and throat, in which he gained much valuable experience. The Doctor concluded his technical studies by a trip to Europe, where he visited a number of the leading clinics and hospitals. In 1905 he returned to his home county and entered upon the active practice of his profession at Franklin, in partnership ^ith his brother. Dr. Clarence Province. They have in many ways proved ^n exceptionally strong team, and have been uniformly successful in the practice of medicine and surgery. Doctor Province keeps closely in touch ^vith the most advanced thought and discoveries in the healing art and is «-'losely associated with his professional colleagues through his membership in the Johnson County ^Medical Society, the State Medical Society au'l d American Medical Association, and was fonnerly a memher of the New W-,:, State Medical Society. Socially, he is a member of the Phi Delta ri.,;^ college fraternity. Doctor Province has taken a live interest in the affan of the community and is a stockholder in the Franklin Coil Hoop Conipru-,-. owning a one- fourth interest.

On November 24, 1909, Dr. Oran Province was married to IJI!-... Ditmars, a daughter of R. V. Ditmars, a well-known pioneer and prom-!- ; ; citizen of Franklin. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and is a lady .,- many graces of head and heart which have commended her to the frier. ;- ship and good will of all who know her. To Doctor and Mrs. Province Ii been born one son, William Ditmars Province.

Fraternally, Doctor Province is an appreciative member of the Fr< c and Accepted Masons, while his religious connections are with the Christ:.;:' church, of which he is a deacon and to which he gives a liberal siii):> -: Because of his sterling worth, uncompromising integrity, courteous niar.p.. and pleasant disposition, he has won and retains the warm regard of al! v.:''; whom he associates.

It is not always easy to discover and define the hidden forces that im r a life of ceaseless activity and large professional success; little more can '- done than to note their manifestation in the career of the individual u:;! ; consideration. In view of this fact; the life of the distinguished phy.-:i- and public-spirited man of affairs wl.ose name appears above affords a ?t' - ing example of well defined purpose, with the ability to make that pur: subserve not only his own ends but the good of his fellow men as well. 1 ^ has long held distinctive prestige in a calling which requires for its h" ' sound mentality and intellectual discipline of a high order, supplemente'l -- the rigid professional training and thorough mastery of technical knowK'< ;' with the skill to apply the same, without which one cannot hope to rise a'"' f mediocrity in ministering to human ills. In his chosen field of endcr- -f Doctor White has achieved success such as few attain and his present cnr;'. standing among the leading medical men of central Indiana is duly reco^v:. and appreciated. In addition to his long and creditable career in one or ' ' mose useful and exacting of professions, he has also proven an honnr- " member of the body politic; rising in the confidence and esteem of tlie i''^ -

(le has filled worthily high and important trusts and in every relation of life has never fallen below the dignity of true manhood nor in any way resorted lo methods that invite criticism or censure. He is essentially a man among men, moving as one who commands respect by innate force as well as by ability. As a citizen he easily ranks with the most influential of his county in the arena of politics where he has long been a power. His course has ever been above suspicion and those favored with an intimate acquaintance with him are profuse in their praise of his manly virtues and upright character. W. H. White was born in Madison county, Kentucky, on September 8, 1S50, and is a son of Henry Francis and Elizabeth (Winklcy) White, the former of whom, a blacksmith and wagon-maker by trade, left Kentucky in 1864 and came to Indiana where he lived three years, going then to the state of jMissouri, where he now lives near the city of Tipton at the advanced age of eighty-six years. His wife died in 1S89. To them were born nine children, of whom the subject of thi.s sketch is the oldest, the others being Milton, IMiller, Olitha, Nelson, John C, Albert, Nellie and one who died in infancy. Politically, the subject's fa;her is a Republican in politics, as are all the other members of the family. W. H. White early in life imbibed those principles of honesty, integrity and concentration of purpose which make for character and success and in the district schools of his respective homes in Kentucky and Indiana, he enjoyed the best education and advantages afforded. He followed the vocation of agriculture for a few years after attaining manhood and then, having decided to make the profession of medicine his life work, he studied the science under the direction of Doctor Huron, of Danville, Indiana, for three years. From 1888- to 1889 he pursued his technical studies in the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Indianapolis, completing his studies at the old Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago, where he graduated in 1891. Pie at once came to Edinburg, and has since been etigaged in the active practice, being now the oldest physician in point of years of service in the locality. Doctor White has spared no pains in fitting himself for his professional practice, having taken several post-graduate courses in the best medical schools, where under the direction of some of the best noted specialists of the day he acquired great efficiency and skill, and having always been a close student and availing himself of every opportunity to widen his professional knowledge, it is not at all surprising that his advancenient was rapid and satisfactory and that he now holds a high and honorable place among the leading physicians in a field long noted for the high order of its medical talent. Doctor White has not only kept in close touch with the trend of current medical thought, but is also a close student of a'.' social, political and scientific subjects, being broad-minded in spirit and a lea.: er in those matters relating to the advancement of the communit}'- and thr welfare of his fellow men.

On March 17, id>J2, Doctor White was married to Janetta Records, a daughter of Franklin S. and Susan (Otterbach) Records, the former having been a successful farmer near Franklin, this county. To Mr. and ]\Ir<,, White have been born six children, namely: Three who died in infaiicv; .-f the Pivot City Real Estate Company; Susan, the wife of N. E. Cloud, ..: Minneapolis, Minnesota; Orris, of Chicago, was for three years principal uf the high school of Aurora, and is now connected with Marshall Field & Co:i; ^^ of the! Bull Moose movement, since \\hich time he has been allied with \\ Professionally, he is a member of the American Medical Association, whi';- his religious affiliations are with the Christian church, of which he is an ehi'.-: and a prominent-and earnest worker.

George W. Raxsdell

Perseverance and sterling worth are almost alv.ays sure to win consnic, ous recognition in all localities. George W. Ransdell, who for more than quarter of a century has been recognized as one of the leading auth'/rit'^ on architecture and kindred matters in Johnson county, Indiana, afifonls fine example of a successful, self-made man, who is not only eminently dc-cr'. ing of the confidence reposed in him by his fellow citizens, but also possess.' the necessary energy and talent that fits him to discharge worthily the diitic of any responsibility with which he may be entrusted. A man of vigoro'.: mentality and strong moral fibre, he has achieved signal success in a cal'n: in which but few rise above mediocrity.

Mr. Ransdell is a native son of Johnson county, having been born : Clark township on the 7th of Septe.iber, 1854. His parents, Andre\'' and Mary A. (Wheat) Ransdell, were both natives of Kentucky, who cato Johnson county prior to their marriage. The father was a farmer, v.Iv'' vocation he followed for many years in Clark township, where his don: occurred at the age of seventy-five years, his wife dying at the age of eightytuo years. They were the parents of eight children, of whom six are Hving, . namely: Martlia H., widow of George DeMott, of Whiteland, Indiana; Mrs. Minerva J. Ransdcll, of Franklin; Joseph, of Franklin; James W. ; 15. R., also of Franklin, and George W., the subject of this sketch.

George W. Ransdell was reared on the paternal farmstead and received his education principally in the Whiteland schqols. Flowever, his school <tudy has been liberally supplemented by much home reading and study, tiirough which means he gained a wide and practical knowledge which has made him a man of unusually accurate information. While yet in young m.anhood he began an independent career on his own account by engaging in contracting, in which he was successful, but which he eventually gave up in order that he might give his entire attention to architecture, for which he had . decided natural talent and predilection. He has given himself to the practice of this calling for more than twenty-five years and has achieved a splendid success in such. Fie has been the architect of the most prominent buildings in this section of the county, including, among others, the White River township high school, Nineveh high school. Union township high school, Clark township school Xo. 9, three school buildings in Henslej- township, the high school building at Trafalgar and one school house in each Morgan and Knox counties, besides much other work both in residences and business properties in Johnson county, as well as several buildings in Indianapolis. Careful and painstaking in all he does and with an eye for the aesthetic and artistic as well as the utilitarian, he has universally ;;iven satisfaction in all the work which he has performed, and during the years he has commanded his full share of the patronage in his line. He is a self-made man in the fullesi^ sense of the word and with a natural taleni for the vocation to which he has .applied himself he has honestly earned the high standing he now enjoys in his line.

In June, 1876, Mr. Ransdell married Florence Bronson, of Franklin,. Indiana, though a native of Tennessee. She is the daughter of the late Charles Bronson, who for many years stood among the leading and influential citizens of Johnson county. To Mr. and J Irs. Ransdell have been born two children, both of whom are now deceased, namely: Leta, who died at the ^ge of twenty years, and Hazel, who died at the age of eight years. Religiously, Mr. and Mrs. Ransdell are earnest and faithful members of the Christian church, while, politically, Mr. Ransdell gives his support to the Democratic party, though he is not in any sense an aspirant for public office.

John W. Calvin

Politically a Democrat, Air. Calvin has long taken an active interest in the public affairs of John'=;on count}' and served efficiently as a nienilier of the hoard of county commissioners and also as a member of the county council. In a purely local capacity he served as trustee of Nineveh township for four years, and in all the official positions he has tilled he gave eminent satisfaction to his fellow citizens. Fraternally, he is a member of the Masonic and Pythian orders and has endeavored in his daily life to exemplify the viiblime principles of these organizations. Religiously, he is a member of tiie Christian church and gives earnest attention to the spiritual verities of life, contributing liberally of his means to the support of all religious and benevolent movements. In fact, his support can be counted on in behalf of everything that tends to the upbuilding of his fellow citizens, educationally, morally or socially, and because of Iiis unassuming disposition, genial manners and <,'cnuine worth he receives the unreserved confidence and good will of all who know him.

Rev. Willi Aai Mullendore

There is no earthly station higher than a minister of the gospel; no life can be more uplifting or grander than that which is devoted to the amelioration of the human race; a life of sacrifice for the betterment of the brotherhood of men, one that is willing to cast aside all earthly crowns in order to follow in the footsteps of the lowly Nazarene. It is not possible to measure adequately the height, depth and breadth of such a life, for its influences continue to permeate the lives of others through succeeding generations; so the p-ower it has exerted cannot be known until the last great day. One of the self-sacrificing, ardent and true spirits v.-ho has been a blessing to the race, and who has left in his wake an influence that ever makes the world brighter and better, is the gentleman v/hose name appears at the head of this sketcji, vhose life forcibly illustrates what energy, integrity and fixed purpose can accomplish when animated by noble aims and correct ideals. He has ever held the unequivocal confidence and esteem of the people among whom he lias labored, and his career can be very profitably studied by the ambitious youth standing at the parting of the ways.

William Mullendore was born February 28, 1858, and is a son of Lewis and Harriett E. (Records) Mullendore. The father was a native of Ohio, parents coming to the United States from Germany in an early day, locat- ll.ew is ~AIuUendote' located in Bartholomew xounty first, later coniiu" t.. TJohnson .county. iHe was by .trade ;a tanner and cooper, but subsequent!-, ttodk up farming, tto .which he devoted :the .latter part of his life. He is now

^active in politics -or iin lodges. Ue was a man of .high moral character aii : f ijn tevery avenue loT .'life's .activities he earned rand retained the warm regarci . %

The -subject ^of -.this -sketch was educated first -in -.the common schools f (<Df jj.ohuson .county, and in 18S4 became a -student :in Tiutler College, wIk-u- | iheipursued his .tliedlogical studies and graduated with the class of 18S8. .\: |. ttlie .conclu-sion ..o;T Ihis college course, he entered the ministry of the Christi;ir, |', (tihurch, :his -fir-st settled pastorate being at Noblesville, Indiana. He achiev..'! | ^-.-nincnt succe-s^s -there, and was then called to be financial secretary at Enller f>: X'ollege, doing ;much effective w(->rk for that institution. .\(ii, NW^ard :he wa^s called to the church at Somerset, Pennsylvania, where he r^-- ^ :niained for .almost seven years, and then became pastor of the Christian "| (.church at Terre Haute, but t\\o years later retired from the ministry aiil | jcame to Franklin, where he has since resided. He is connected with iVx | Christian church at Franklin and, although not in the settled ministry, lie il .«fill does much jtreaching and is valued highly among his brethren of t!n |: jliinistry because of his active and effective services in the cause of the |: JNIaster. Of marked mental ability, well educated, and a forceful and efffc- ; five pulpit spea;ker, his services are in much demand, not only in stated rc!-- gious services, but also in the interests of all causes -which lead to the advancement of the iiuman race along legitimate lines. Mr. Mullendore is the owner ; of tw^o hundred and forty acres of splendid land rn uSTineveh township, Joh:i- .son county, to the cultivation of which he gives his attention and which he h;-.- | found a profitable source of income. The farm is elegantly located, and :> I numbered araoijg the best of the township. i;.

cre by the Indians in the early days. ^Irs. Mullendore's grandmother was led out of the massacre by her mother, who carried one child and led two others,' walking all the way to the settlement by night in her bare feet, and enduring terrible hardships on the journey. To Mr. and Mrs. Mullendore have been born five children, namely: Edith, Mabel, Hugh, Ruth and William. He is a Republican in politics, and is numbered among the strong and influential citizens of Johnson county, and enjoys universal respect and esteem.

Wellbourne S. Tucker

Professional success results from merit. Frecjuently in commercial life one may come into possession of a lucrative business through inheritance or gift, but in what are known as the learned professions advancement is gained only through painstaking and long continued effort. Prestige in the healing art is the outcome of strong mentality, close application, thorough mastery of i\s great underlying principles and the ability to apply theory to practice in the treatment of diseases. Good intellectual training, thorough professional knowledge and the possession and utilization of the equalities and attributes essential to success, have made the subject of this review eminent in his chosen calling and he is recognized today as one of the leading veterinary surgeons in central Indiana.

Wellbourne S. Tucker, who is well established in the practice of veterinary surgery at Franklin, Indiana, was born on March 25, 1872, about two milts south-east of Trafalgar, in Xineveh township, Johnson county, Indiana, and is the son of John S. and Sarah C. (Eganbright) Tucker. The father was born in Nineveh township, this county, and tlie mother in Hendricks county, Indiana, the former being now a resident of Shelby county, where He follows agricultural pursuits. The subject's paternal grandfather, Clark Tucker, who was a native of Kentucky, came to Johnson county in an early day and here followed farming pursuits. To the subject's parents were born four children, those besides the subject being Myrtle, the wife of William Prosser, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Hazel Tucker, of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Forrest, who is with his father.

The subject of this sketch was reared on his father's farm, receiving his education in Nineveh and Hensley townships. Pie assisted his father in the operation of the home farm until he began his practical training for his life profession. In pursuance of his plans he entered, in 1S98, the Ontario

Veterinary College at Toronto, Canada, where he graduated in 1899, ami i 1902 he graduated from the Indiana Veterinary College of Indiana;)!,!: Immediately afterwards. Doctor Tucker came to Franklin and entered uii . the active practice of his profession, in which he has met with splendid mu cess, and he has remained here continuous!}' with the exception of about si months when he was 'engaged in the practice at North Vernon, India;;; Because of his professional ability and the success that he had gained, he h;. earned and enjoys the marked esteem of all who know him.

Doctor Tucker has been married twice, first in 1892 to -vlaud Kennel', of near Amity, Johnson county, Indiana, to which union was born one eliil' Maud. Mrs. Tucker died on August 17, 1896, and in 1903 Doctor Tuo:l married Tucy R. Sandefer, the daughter of James Sandefer, of Frauldi: To this imion was horn one child, Sybil, now aged eight years.

Doctor Tucker is ?. man of nigh intelligence and public spirit and has ta!;-.- a deep interest in the welfare of his community and is now serving as hv.] and meat inspector for Frar.klin. He also writes considerable live stock ;:: surance, and in the accuwiulation of material wealth he has been reasonril ' successful, owning one hundred and sixty acres of land in Louisiana ar. forty acres in this county about three miles south of Franklin.

Politically, Doctor Tucker gives an ardent supjport to the Republi'-.i party, but takes no active part in campaigns other than the casting of li; ballot. His religious membership is with the Christian church, to which I: gives a liberal support. In every thing to which he has given his attention 1: has given his best effort and his success has been but the just reward of ho;;c.^ efTort.

The man who devotes his talents and energies to the noble wor'-: '^ ministering to the ills and alleviating the suffering of humanity is pursu:'-. a calling which in dignit;-, importance and beneficial results is second to r other. If true to his profession and earnest in his efForls to enlarge hi? s^hc:^ of usefulness, he is indeed a benefactor of his kind, for to hiin more thar. any other m.an are entatstod the safety, the comfort and, in many in^tarv:--'- the lives of those^who place themselves under his care and profit by services. It is gratifying to note in the series of personal sketches appear;:' in this work that there remain identified v/ith. the professional, public ar civic afTairs of Johnson county many who are native sons of the countv -r who are ably maintaining- the prestige of honored names. Of this number, Dr. Clarence Province, who is prominent among the physicians and surgeons and who is practicing his profession at Franklin, is one of the representative men of the county. He stands in the front rank of Johnson county's professional men, ha\ing been engaged in his calling here for many years, during which time he has not only gained wide professional notoriety, but also established a sound reputation for uprightness of character in all the relations of life.

Clarence Province was born on December 5, 1870, at Providence, Johnson county, Indiana, and is the son of William M. and Julia (Abraham) Province, who were natives, respectively, of Henry county, Kentucky, and Morgan county, Indiana. There were two other children in the family, Florence, the wife of Dr. William Garshv.'iler, of Southport, but who is practicing medicine in Indianapolis, and Oran A., who is practicing medicine in partnership with, the subject, and who is mentioned specifically elsewhere in this work. William 3.1. Province is a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted as a memlier of the Sixth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantiy, Union army, with which he spent three years in active service, taking part in m.Miy of the most hotly contested battles of the great struggle and gaining a good record for courage and faithfulness. After the war, in 1S65, William M. Province came to Johnson county, and located at Providence, where he entered upon the active practice of medicine. He was a graduate of Miami M-idical College, Cincinnati, and met with pronounced success in the practice. He still resides at Providence, secure in the confidence and esteem of the entire community, for he is a man whose depth of character, sterling integrity and genuine worth have commended him to all who have known him th:-ough the years.

Clarence Province received a thorough education, having completed the common school course and the academic course at Franklin College, after he became a student at the State University, where he graduated in 1892, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Fie then determined to adopt the medical profession for his life work and to this end he matriculated in the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, where he graduated and received his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1895. He immediately returned to Franklin and has since been actively and successfully engaged in the practice here, being now associated with his brother, Oran A. In connection with their general practice, the Doctors Province conduct a private hospital at Franklin, which has been a great convenience to those in need of hospital service. Doctor

Clarence Province is a member of the Phi Delta Theta college fruicrr-' He stands admittedly in the front rank of Johnson county's profess;, - men, possessing a thoroughly disciplined mind and keeping in close with the trend of modern thought relating to the noble calling to which ! life and energies- are devoted. He has ever maintained his high stan.i.-. never descending beneath the dignity of his profession nor comproiii!:: his usefulness by countenancing any but noble and legitimate practice.

Fraternally, the Doctor is identified with the Masonic order, while, n ligiously, he is a member of the Christian church, to which he gives a ll!;,,;- support.

Fred R. Owexs

Among the prominent citizens and able and successful attorneys of I"'; son county, none holds a higher position in the esteem of the people than R. Owens, of the legal firm of White & Owens, at Franklin. He is a n.i!: sor of the Hoosier state, having been born at Monticello, Indiana, on Xo\c: ber 13, i87'4, and is the son of John R. and Anna (Fullen) Owens, the fail: a native of Bartholomew county, Indiana, and the mother of Johnson coiiii: John R. Owens has spent the greater part "of his active life as an ediua: in which he attained high standing, but in 18S9 he came to Franklin ar.l no\v bookkeeper for the hardware firm of Smith &: Tilson. ]Mrs. Anna O-.s. ; died in 1903. They became the parents of two children, the subject of '.' sketch, and Arthur, who is connected with the Citizens National Ban^:, Franklin.

The subject of this sketch attended the Franklin public schools, gra.k: mg from the high school and then attending Franklin College, from wh-' he graduated. Having decided to make the practice of law his life wi': he entered the Indiana Law School, where he graduated in 1898. In 5e;)tcber of the same year he entered upon the practice of his profession at I-VarJ lin with Miller & Barnett, and in 1901 he opened an office of his own. - December i, 1902, he formed a partnership with George I. White, uivlcr ;- firm style of White & Owens, a relationship w^hich still e.xists. This str.'" finn has firmly established itself in the esteem of the people and has cyy m?nded its full share of the legal business of the county, having 5 prominently connected with some of the most important cases tried m '. Johnson county court. At the present Mr. Owens is rendering efficient r^--' ice as attorney for the citv of Franklin. He gives his undivided atteiit:- !'- ' his profession, with which he is en rapport, and among his colleagues he enjoys an enviable standing, both because of his marked ability and his high personal character.

On June 19, 1901, Mr. Owens was married to Alinnie Barnett, daughter of II. C. Barnett, a well known attorney and prominent citizen of Franklin, and to them have been born two sons, John Henry and Roger Barnett.

Politically, Mr. Owens is a warm supporter of the Republican party, while his religious sympathies are with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a member. Mr. Owens takes a deep interest in the welfare of his community, giving his support to every enterprise whifh promises to advance the best interests of the people. He is bound to Johnson county by strong family ties, for on the maternal side he is descended from two of her old pioneer families, his mother having been a daughter of Shelby and Elizabeth (Sutton) Fullen, names well known in the histor}- of the county. The grandfather was born in 1819 and his wife in 1S24 and members of their respective families bore their full part in the early development and progress of the community. Personally, Mr. Owens is a genial and companionable gentleman, widely read and thoroughly infonned on the leading questions of the day, and he is de3er\-ing of the marked popularity which he enjoys.

The gentleman whose life history the biographer here takes under review is one of those strong, sturdy characters who have contributed largely to the welfare of the community where he 'ives, being a business man of more than ordinary sagacity and foresight, and as a citizen public-spirited and progressive in all that the term implies. He is a native son of the old Hoosier state, having been born in Jackson county, Indiana, on September 17, 1880. He is the son of Norban and Emma (Am field) Bohall, the former of whom was a native of Jackson county, Indiana, and the latter born in New Albany, this state. The father, who was a farmer by vocation, came to Johnson county in 1881, living here until his death, which occurred in the city of Franklin, where he had moved a short time before, on January 19. 1896. He is survived by his widow, who now lives in Franklin. They were the parents of eight children, of whom five are living, namely: George, a farmer of Johnson county; Edge!, a grocer in Indianapolis; Everett R., the imfnediate subject of this sketch; Minnie, the wife of Ward Brancs, of Franklin, and Bertha, the wife of Winfred Ransdell, of Franklin.

and takes a commendable interest in public affairs, while his fraternal rt'i- | tions are with the Free and Accepted Masons. Religiously, he is an earnc^;

On April 23, 1902, Mr. Bohall was united in the holy bonds of niritri- | mony with Lulu May Jenkins, a daughter of William A. Jenkins, of Frp.n!--- lin, and to them were born two children, both of whom are deceased. T!kv have also taken a child to rear and are giving to it the same care and lovi:-..: scendants occupy places of no secondary importance. The story of the plain, common people who constitute the moral bone and sinew of the state should ever attract the attention and prove of interest to all true lovers of their kind. In the life story of the subject of this sketch there are no striking chapters or startling incidents, but it is merely the record of a life true to its highest ideals and fraught with much that should stimulate the youth just starting in the world as an independent factor.

Edward E. Cobb, who cultivates a fine farm of two hundred and seventyfive acres in Nine^'eh township, Johnson county, Indiana, was born January 14. 1873, on the Walsh farm in this township, and is the son of G. B. and Leah (Gillaspy) Cobb, both of whom are natives of Johnson county and are still living. The subject's paternal grandfather, Wesley Cobb, and his wife came from Kentucky and were pioneers of Johnson county, in the early life of which they bore a prominent part. The subject's parents for a time lived in Bartholomew county, to which they moved soon after the subject's birth. but when he was nine years old they returned again to their old home in Johnson county, where they are still living. To G. B. Coljb and wife were born two children, Dillard, of Nineveh township, and Edward, the immediate subject of this sketch. The latter rt-ceived his education in the public schools of Nineveh and has devoted practically his entire life to the vocation of agriculture, in which he has achieved an eminent success. His farm is well improved in every respect and in the tilling of the soil and the planting of the crops Mr. Cobb pays due attention to modern ideas and theories relative to this science. His comfortable and attractive residence, large and commodious barns and other necessary outbuildings indicate him to be a man of good taste, while the general appearance of the place is creditable to the owner.

Politically, Mr. Cobb gives his support to the Democratic party, in which lie has been active for many years. His abilities were recognized by his fellow citizens, who elected him to the ofhce of justice of the peace, in which he served for eight years, and in 1908 he was elected trustee of his township for a six-year term, in which responsible position he discharged his duties to the entire satisfaction of his fellow citizens. Fraternally, he is a member of Lodge No. 344, Knights of Pythias, at Nineveh, and to Nineveh Lodge No. 317, Free and Accepted Masons, and the chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Edinburg. His religious membership is with the ]Methodist Episcopal church Nineveh, in which he takes a deep interest and to which he contributes lib- --rally of his time and means.

William A. Bridges, Sr

It is with pleasure that the biograjjher has an opportunity to place before the readers of this work the life record of the honorable gentleman wlio-c name initiates this paragraph, for he is deemed eminently worthy of representation along with the best and most industrious citizens of Johnson con;;'; . owdng to the fact that he belongs to the energetic and enterprising class {]-...: has made this favored section one of the most noted and richest in the ,!;rt,.' H90sier state. Enjoying distinctive prestige as a fanner, he has achievi ! marked success, while his practical intelligence, mature judgment and sour. ! business principles have had much to do in moulding public sentiment in t'/ community where he has long maintained his home.

William A. Bridges, Sr., who, after a life of unremitting activity, is n^.-.v living retired from active labor at his pleasant and attractive home in Frar'.- lin, was born on October ii, 1850, in Hensley township, Johnson couniy. Indiana, on the farm owned by his parents, George and Martha (Clark. Bridges, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. George Bridges ca:::: from Shelby county, Kentucky, to Johnson county, Indiana, in 1827, locatir-: in Hensley township. He was born in May, 1800, and his entire life wrspent in connection with agricultural pursuits, in which vocation he achiev;^ ' an eminent success, owning eight hundred and twenty acres of land in Her.-- ley township at the time of his death, wdiich occurred on August 22. ^^7 - In addition to the cultivation of the soil, he gave considerable attention to tl? raising: of live stock, giving particular attention to Shorthorn cattle and ' '- mules. Martha Clark also came from her native state to Indiana in an early i!av and her marriage to Mr. Bridges occurred after her arrival in this state. Mr. Bridges, ho\ve\er, had previously been married to a Miss Forsythc, by whom he had seven children, only one of whom is now living, and he married for his third wife a Miss Prather, to whom six children were born.

The subject of this sketch, who was born and reared on a farm, procured his education in the comnion schools of his native township and fol-' lowed agricultural pursuits continuously until 1S92, when he relinquished active labor for a while and moved to Franklin. In 1895 he returned to the t;irni and gave it his attention until November, 1900, when again he decided to relinquish the labor to which he had been accustomed and came to Franklin, where he has since lived. As an agriculturist Mr. Bridges was numbered among the best in the county, his thorough methods and up-to-date ideas marking him as a man of mature judgment and wise discrimination. A man of good business principles, he so conducted his aft'airs as to reap a gratifying return for his labor and now, in the evening of his life, he is enabled to quietly enjoy the fruits of his former labors.

Mr. Bridges has for many years taken an active and intelligent interest in public affairs, and in 1886 was elected county commissioner from the lirst district, in which position he served a full term and a half term, amounting to four and one-half years, his additional service being because of the fact that one member of the board died and he was appointed to fill the vacancy. In 1900 Mr. Bridges was elected count}- treasurer, and was elected to succeed ^'imself in 1902, thus serving two terms to the entire satisfaction of his fellow citi;^ens. In 1906 he was elected mayor of Franklin, serving continuously until 1910. He has been a staunch supporter of the Democratic party ever since attaining his majority, and has contributed materially to the success of his party in local elections. Fraternally, he is a member of the Masonic ind Odd Fellows orders and has taken a deep interest in these societies. Religiously, he and his wife are members of the Baptist church, as are all of 'neir children and most of their grandchildren.

On October 11, 1870, Mr. Bridges was united in marriage to Alice M. Hunter, daughter of Singleton Hunter, of Hensley township, this county, ind they have become the parents of three children: Otis Bridges, who on the home "farm in Hensley township; Harry Bridges, county treasyrtr, and Dell, the wife of Wiley Waggoner, of Franklin, who clerks in the ^tore of M. G. Voris.

Hensley townsliip, the tract also extending over into Nineveh and Uir",- townships. The place is well improved in every respect, its general appu.-;'. ance reflecting great credit on the owner. Mr. Bridges is a man of <yc:r.:\ nature, unassuming in his relation with others, and because of his "cni!;; ,- worth and high qualities of character he has deserved the high rcgur.! in which he is held by all who know him.

James Gilbert Covert

It is a pleasure to investigate the career of a successful, self-made nia.;. Peculiar honor attaches to that individual who,' beginning the great stri'.ij'^'iof life alone and unaided, gradually overcomes unfavorable environnx-i !. removes one by one the ol)5taclcs from the pathway of success and bv t';i this state, and they have three children, Helen, Marion and Lenore; Ja; -''- { Gilbert, the immediate subject of this sketch; Leila, the wife of jMr. -

The subject of this sketch received his education in the Hopewell high >chool, where he graduated at the age of twenty-one years with three scholarships. He was reared to the life of a farmer and has never forsaken that vacation. Upon taking up the active affairs of life on his own account he first lived on the old home place, two miles west of the Hopewell church, but ill 1S96 h.e came to his present splendid farm in p-ranklin township, to the cultivation and improvement of which he has since devoted his attention. The farm is splendidly improved and is devoted to the raising of a general line of products, practically all the grain raised on the farm being fed to live stock. Mr. Covert raises on an average of about sixty hogs annually, and also runs a dairy herd of twenty Jersey cows, the product of which he sells to the W'hiteland creamery.

Politically, iSIr. Covert is a stanch advocate of the policies of the Republican party, to which he has given his lifelong support. Religiously, he was hrU a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian church, but is now a member of the First Presbyterian church at Franklin, to which he gives his earnest support and has been elder of the same for a period of nine years. His fraternal membership is with the Free and Accepted Masons.

On February 12, 1895. Mr. Covert married Anna IMoore Ellis, the (laughter of Capt. W. B. Ellis, a veteran of the Civil war, and a member of Cc'mpany I, Seventy-ninth Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. They have one child, Josephine, born December 10, 1896. Because of the active part Mr. Cf^vert has taken in the upbuilding and progress of the community, he has merited the high esteem in which he is held among his fellow citizens. He has given his support to all movements which have had a tendency to advance the moral, educational or social interests of the people, and among those who kr.ow him best he is considered one of the best rneri in this section of the county.

The biographies of enterprising men, especially of good men, are instructive as guides and incentives to others. The e.xamples they furnish of patient purpose ^and steadfast integrity strongly illustrate what is in the P'nver of each to accomplish. Some men belong to no exclusive class in life, apparently insurmountable obstacles have in many instances awakened their <l"rniant faculties and served as a stimulus to carry them to ultimate success, 'f not renown. The instances of success in the face of adverse fate would seem almost to justify the conclusion that self-reliance, with a half c'l.:; - can accomplish any object. The life of A. W. Owen, well known and s.. cessful druggist of Greenwood, Johnson county,' is an example in point. by his individual efforts and close adherence to his every duty, he has o.^: come the obstacles encountered on the highway of life and is now very c :, fortably fixed regarding this world's affairs and has at the same time \\<ju reputation for right living among his fellow nien.

A. W. Owen is a Yankee by nativity, having been born in tlie stau- ^ Maine, and is a son of Wesley and jNIarcia (Ladd) Owen, both of v,l. : were New Englanders by birth and rearing. The fath.er, who was a I,'',; '. smith, located first in Jennings county, subsequently coming to Juh;; county, wliere he sp:;\t the remainder of his life, retiring from acti\e la'- some time before his death and moving to Greenwood, where he di(,-,l 1903. riis widow is still living and makes her home witli the siihjcei this sketch, being now eighty-three years old.

A. \V. Owen received his education in the. common schools and lii> i-,;:' years of m.anhood v,-ere employed in various vocations, being en.iployiil part of the time at factory work and as a drug clerk. The latter V(X-ai' had for him a fascination and he determined to make it his life work. !" never studied Uiedicine seriously, but during his experience as a drug c'-- he picked up a great deal of accurate information, along tl.is line which I . been of material assistance to him in his later life. lie has been a resideii: this county about fifteen years, having spent eight years in Indiar,a[jijli.- adrug clerk. He is now established .in a business of his own at Greenwood. is numbered amon.g the substantial, up-to-date and enterprising merrliaii;- the tC'Vvm. His drug store is well furnished, including a beautiful and af.r tive soda fountain with all modern access<jries, and lie carries a lar-c complete line oi a!! staple drugs and druggists' sundries to be found in the ' stores of the kind. His good business ability, sterling integrity and cr-iirt-- to the trade ha\e had their ^influence in bringing him a large and pr'if'i.i' patronage and he is numbered among the prosperous sncn of Greenwo"!-

Politically, -Mr. Ov.en is a staunch Republican, though he has :v^ n-;-' tions for public office. Fraternally, he belongs to the Free and .Acce; '< Masons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Greenwood a'vl r-.' - an active interest iif th.e workings of these orders. Genial and unas-^'-" " personally, he has won and retains a host of frien.Js throughout the c - munity and he gives his unqualified support to every movement for the vancement of the localitv in which he lives.

The life history of him whose name heads this sketch is closely identified with the history of fVanklin and Johnson county, Indiana. His life has been one of untiring activity and has been crowned with a degree of success attained by those on!}- who devote themselves indefatigably to the work before them. He is of a .high type of business man and none more than he deserves a fitting recognition among the men whose genius and abilities have acliieved results that are most enviable and commendable.

Oren C. Dunn, vice-president of the Citizens National Bank of Franklin, Indiana, and one of the leading citi?ens of Johnson county, was born at Hanover, Jefferson county, Indiana, on the 15th of June, 1S51. His parents were Samuel C. and INIartha A. (Crothers) Dunn, the father a native oi Danville, Kentucky, and the mother of Hanover. Samuel Dunn, who was born in 1809, died in 18S1, his widow dying the following year. They were the parents of eight children, all of whom are deceased but the subject of this sketch. Samuel C. Dunn came to Johnson county in 1S52, as agent for the old Jeffersonville, ]\Iadison & Indianapolis railroad, having been the second agent at Franklin. -He was not only a ca])able and efficient representative of the railroad at this place, but he took a large interest in the affairs of the community, becoming prominently identined with many of the important enterprises of that early day. He was connected with the old Franklin Insurance Bank, and later with the old Farmers' Bank, both of which lie assisted to organize and in both of which he served as cashier for a number of years. He was thus one of the earliest bankers of Franklin and the history of his family here may be said to be almost ideatified with the history of banking in this community. Religiously, he was a member of tlie First Presbyterian church, in which he was an elder for man> years and one of the most faithful and earnest members. Politically, he was affiliated with the Whig party until its dissolution, since which time he gave his support to the Republican party. A man of high moral character, unimpeachable integrity, persistent industry and excellent judgment, he stood "four square to every wind that blew,'' and throughout the community he occupied an enviable position in the estimation of his fellow men.

Oren C. Dunn received his elementa.y education in the Franklin public schools and private schools, concluding with one year's study in Franklin College. He then engaged in the mercantile business here, with which he was successfully identified for several years. On the organization of the Citizens

Henry R. Pritchard

National Bank at Franklin ISh: Dunn became connected with it in the ca'.^ ., of bookkeeper, from which position one year later he was promoted ij t. of assistant cashier. Five years afterwards he became cashier, in v.;.. position he served for sixteen years to the eminent satisfaction of tlit d::c. tors, and at the end of that period he was elected vice-president of tile i-,:: tution, which position he has filled during the past four years, thus ruur,.:..- out a quarter of a century of continuous service with the Citizen's r.i:."... during which he has seen the institution grow from a modest bcginni;:- ; that of one of the leading financial concerns of this part of the state. .'.- this splendid growth he has been an important factor and today in ban!-.;: .; circles no man is held in higher repute than Mr. Dunn. A man of vig...: .. ; mentality and strong moral fibre, he has achieved signal success in a most -:., portant field of effort and he is eminently deserving of the large nicasim \ confidence reposed in him by his fellow citizens.

On July 16, 1873, Oren C. Dumi was married to Alice Wheat, dai:^-'.;;:; of the late William C. Wheat, of Johnson county, whose death occiirrc! ::, 1884.

Politically, j\[r. Dunn is a staunch supporter of the Republican part;. being aligned with the con?er\ative, or old-school, wing of the party, i'-.: temally, he is a Free and Accepted in which he has attained to - Knight Templar degree in the York Rite and the thirty-second degree o: i'.: Scottish Rite. His religious membership is with the Presbyterian church. ' which he is a liberal supporter and in which he holds the oEfice of elder. II': takes an intelligent interest in tlie affairs of the comm"unity as affcctwi,:: t educational, moral and material welfare of the people and gives his si::';" :' to_every worthy benevolent or charitable object. He has lived and la! ':c to worthy ends and is one of tl:e sterling citizens and representative hkii <' his community.

It is always pleasant and profitable to contemplate the career ot a r.-.^ who has won a_ definite goal in life, whose career has been such as to co:n:r--: ^ the honor and"res\)ect of his fellow citizens. Such, in brief, is the rco.r.l - the well-known agriculturist whose name heads this sketch, than whr.:r^» more whole-souled or popular man it would be difificult to find ^^''^J^'"/'^' limits of Johnson county, where he has long maintained his home and \ -^^ '^ he has labored not only for his own individual advancement and that r,} -

Henry R. Pritchard was born in Johnson county on August 6, 1S56, and is a son of Loven G. and Nancy (Keeton) Pritchard, both of whom are natives of this county also. The subject's paternal grandfather, Daniel Pritchard, settled in Johnson county in 1823. Pie was a native of Maryland, born in 17S1, and came to Kentucky when but two years old, where he remained until he came to the state of Indiana. His first settlement here was in Blue Ri\er township, where he lived a year, then moved to Nineveh township, where he made his future home. He had entered land in many places over Johnson county, including a part of tlie land where the city of Franklin now stands. The Keeton fann'ly came from Iventucky in 1826, and also settled in Nineveh township, where they became prominent and well known among the early settlers. To Loven and Nancy Pritchard were born nine children, namely: William, deceased; Melissa; Sarah; Henry R. ; Susan, deceased; Klizabeth, deceased; Ollie, and Charles ;md Nellie, the last two being deceased. Loven Pritchard was a man of strong mentality and progressive make-up, and took an active interest in the affairs of the community. Though he was a farmer throughout his active }ears, he also served two terms as justice of the peace with eminent satisfaction, and in other ways took an active part in the administration of the local affcirs of the township. The subject's maternal grandfather. William Keeton, who was born in Si>otsyIvania county, Virginia, in 1794. came to Kentucky when but thirteen years of age. He there married a ]Miss Johnson, a native of Kentucky, in which state they continued to reside until 1826, when the}- came to Johnson county, Indiana, settling in Nineveh township. They were the parents of eleven cliil- 'Irtri, namely: Benjamin, born in 1S20, died in 1913; James, born in 1821 ; une unnamed, born in 1S23; William, born in 1826; John, born in 1829; subject's mother, Nancy, born on December 25, 1830; Mildred, born in 1833; Lucy, born in 1836, died in 1913: Susan, born in 1838: Elizabeth, born in '840, and George, born in 1842. Of these children, those living are William. Mildred and Elizabeth. William Keeton was a prominent man in his comniunity during the early days, having served as probate judge of Johnson county for a number of years. Politically, he was a Democrat until 1854, \\hen he changed his supprtrt to the Republican party, w ith which he was aftcrv^ard allied.

The subject of this sketch received h'S education in the common schools, after which he was in W'illiamsburg for three years. Pie then took up farrn- 'ng and has remained activelv engaged in this vocation throughout the sub- ship where he resides for his honesty and uprightness in all Ins business ^\c.'.\ iings. He is a man of pleasing address and is noted for his hospitality :i!v' v

Fremont Miller is a native son of the old Hoosier state, having hecn horn in Hamilton county on September 11, 1868. He is- a son of Richard J. and Nancy M. (McAnally) Miller, the father a native of Pennsylvania and t!ic mother of North Carolina. To the subject's mother belongs the distinction of having been a direct descendant of John and Charles Wesley, two of the greatest religious reformers the world has known. Richard Miller came with his father, John I.. Miller, from Pennsylvania to Clinton county, Indiana, in an early day and there they lived and there Richard Miller married ]\Iiss McAnally. The father followed mechanical pursuits and in 1872 they moved to Brown county, where he lived for a number of vears, eventually locating in Bloomington, Indiana, in order to give his children the advantages of the State University at that place. He died in Deceml.er, 1907, at Piloomington, where his widow is now living at the advanced ai;c of eighty-two years. They were the parents of ten children, seven of whom are living, but none of whom live in Johnson county excepting tlie ^uhject of this sketch.

Fremont iMiller attended the public schools of Bloomington, and on completing the public school course, he entered the State Uni\ersity, where lie graduated in 1897 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He also took the hw course there, in which he graduated in 189S. Prior to this time he had taken several courses of study at the Indiana State' Normal School at Terre tlaute. and was engaged in teaching school for four terms in Brown county, liuliana, in which^vocatinn he achieved a splendid reputation as a successful educator. Immediately after his graduation in law he entered upon the active practice of his profession at Nashville, Brown county, Indiana, and afterwards was nominated for the office of pro.secuting attorne\- of th.e eighth judicial circuit, which then eml)racetl Brown and Bartholomew counties, and he was elected in 189S. Ho\\c\er. before he entered upon the duties "f his office the circuit was changed by legislative enactment to comprise the Counties of Brown and Johnson. Mr. ^filler discharge 1 his official duties so ctticiently and satisfactorily that in 1900 and again in 1902 he was elected to succeed himself. In the fall of the latter year he removed to Franklin and '-as since been engaged in the practice of his profession here. He formed a '-i\v partnership with Flenry E. White, under the firm name of Miller & ^^ liite, and together they form one of the strongest legal firms in Johnson c'lunty. Mr. Miller is now serving as ccninty attorney, having been appointed '-y the board of county commissioners in January. 1913. Mr. Miller's prn- career has been above reproach and in everv respect honorable. He is recognized as a safe counsellor, judicious practitioner, and his ability to cope with the strongest of his professional brethren in a field long noted f..: high order of legal talent bears evidence of the close and carefnl consitlcr,;': «, that he gives to any matter entrusted to him and the ample preparat'',- -., makes to meet his. adversary in the trial of cases. His practice, already !.; - . is steadily growing in volume and importance and he now commands an cv tensive clientele, not altogether in his own county, as is evidenced by his .';,. quent calls to other courts.

Mr. Miller has been active in political affairs ever since attainiii- ;. majority. From 190S until 1912 he served as chairman of the Deniocr;,;. county committee and did valiant service for his party. Fraternally, lie . member of the Knights of Pytliias, Modern \\'oodmen of America ai^'l ;'. Free and Accepted Masons. In the latter order he has attained to the Kr.i;' Templar degree in the York Rite and the thirty-second degree in the So. lU: Rite. His religious membershiij is with the Presbyterian church, in whic'i ! takes an active interest and of which he is a member of the, board of trii-u---

In January, 1902, Mr. Miller was u lited in marriage to Dorval 'runv,.- of Nashville, Indiana, the daughter of George X. and Rebecca J- Turner. .'.: to them have been born three children, Mary Belle, Richard and (leur-i.: Though very busy in tlie practice of his profession. Mr. Miller diie> iv evade his ordinary duties a'^ a citizen and in all the affairs of the coninn;ni;. affecting the educational; moral, social or material welfare of his fellnv 0;; zens, he takes an intelligent interest, giving his support to all movcnier.t- f' the upbuilding of the best interests of the community. He is a man of .cen-.i temperament and makes friends readily, his relations with his acquaintaii. being of the most congem'al order. He is well known in Johnson county enjoys a well deserved popularity among his fellow citizens. , progressive and influential citizens of Johnson county, where for more t!'.'-: ;. .three-quarters of a century he has maintained his home, figuring as 'uu"

James H. Kelly is a native son of Johnson county, having been born in Franklin township on September 12, 1838, and is a son of Madison and Eliza (Patterson) Kelly, the father a native of Fleming county, Kentucky, and the mother born in Fayette county, that state. Madison Kelly came to Indiana with his grandfather in early days and followed farming during all his active life, his death occurring near Franklin in March, 1857'. His wife died in 1850. James H. Kelly received a good, practical common school education, and at the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in the defense of his 'country as a private in Company I, Seventieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under the command of Capt. William H. Fisher. The command was assigned t(j the armies of the Cumberland and Tennessee, and practically all of his enlisted time was spent in the Southland, where he took part in some of the most hotly contested battles of that great struggle, among which were the engagement at Russellville, Kentucky, and the several skirmishes incident thereto; the battle of Resaca and the following engagements up to the battle of New Hope Chuixh; then followed the sanguinary conflicts at Kenesaw Mountain, l*each Tree Creek, Atlanta, Averasboro, South Carolina, and Bentonville, besides many minor skirmishes and hard campaigns. ,Aner his discharge from military service and participation in the Grand Review at Washington, Mr. Kelly returned to his home in Johnson county and duririg the following seven years was engaged in farming on the paternal farmstead. - He then bought a farm located about one and one-half miles sonth of Greenwood, to which he gave his attention until April, 1905. when he retired from active labor and is now living in comfort in his home in Greenwood His farm comprises one hundred and fifty acres, which he rents. During his active life no farmer in his community enjoyed a higher reputati( n because of the up-to-date methods he employed and the success he gained through his efforts. He has been during all the years a prominent figure in his community and has ])ecn numbered among the influential men who have always Ial)ored for the upbuilding and advancement of his fellow citizens' liest interests. In return for this zeal and interest he has rtceived to a definite (iegree the esteem and confidence of all who know him and today he is respected by the community where he makes his home.

Mr. Kelly has been twice married, first, in 1865, to Mary .\. Henderson, the daughter of John P. PTenderson, one of the old settlers and .successful farmers of Johnson county. In 18S7, Mr. Kelly married Nancy Beatty, the 'l^^ughter of John and Sallie (Patterson) Beatty. John Beatty. who v^as a farmer by vocation, in connection with which he also followed blacksmith- itig,' was born, lived and died in Kentucky. To Mr. Kelly's first union v.c.c born seven children: Alice, Luella, Walter S., Sarah G., Laura ]\[., »,; c who died in infancy and one not named.