Johnson County, Indiana - The whole text, 1913 (part 6 of 11)

Politically, I\Ir. Kelly has given a life-long support to the Repul)]:^^;:; party and, though not a seeker after public ofiice, he served for six yei:, efficiently and satisfactorily as justice of the peace of Pleasant town^Ir.-. P'raternally, he is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, in tlie ui.:k. ings of which he has long" taken a deep interest. His pleasant and ali!;icl:\c home, on East Pearl street in Greenwood, is a favorite stopping place 'for .\!r. Kelly's old friends, who always find there the spirit of old-time hospiiai;;-, that makes them feel at home. Personally, Mr. Kelly is a most pka^;!:.:, afTable gentleman of honest convictions and sincere purposes. His upiii^i.: career and wholesome moral influence makes him popular throughout t:;c community. in which he is widely known and in which his entire life ha:^ In.'.:: spent.

Ivory J. Drybrkad

In no profession is there a career more open to talent than is that of ti; law, and in no field of endeavor is there demanded a more careful prcii;ir:: tion, a more thorough appreciation of the absolute ethics of life or of i"; underlying principles which form the basis of all human rights and privik'gc- Unflagging application and intuitive v/isdom and determination fully to utib.' the means at hand, are the concomitants which insure personal success :\v. prestige in this great profession, which stands as the stern conservator < justice, and it is one into which none should enter without a recognition -: the obstacles to be encountered and overcome and the battles to be v/on, f' success does not perch on the banner of every person who enters the coinpct: tive fray, but comes only as the result of capability. Possessing all the re uisites of the able lawyer. Ivory J. Drybread, of Franklin, stands todp., among the eminent practitioners of Johnson county, Indiana.

Ivory J. Drybread, who for a number of years has been nunil.cri among the active and successful lawyers and progressive and public-s[):!irt citizens of Johnson count}', was born in Nineveh township, this county. - ' December i8, 1S75, and is the son if James C. and Martha A. (Wheat'' .' Drybread. Plis father, who was a .lative of Bartholomew county, In<Iiar-. was the son of William Drybread, who was born in Dearborn county. :!-' state, in 1799. and at the time of his death, which occurred in 1SS6, wa> "'

(if the oldest native-born residents of the state of Indiana. Tlie subject's ancestors on the paternal side were from Ohio, where the family had been istab-lished in an early day, while the Wlicatley family came from Maryland, fames C. Drybread, w ho was a farmer by vocation, came to Johnson county tcj make his pcrmanei't home at about the time of his marriage," and here he >pent the remainder of his days, his death occurring in May, 1900. lie was survi\-cd several years by his widow, who died in 1907. Mr. Drybread was ;ui active and energetic man and, by persistent industry and good management, accumulated a splendid estate, comprising seven hundred acres of good land at the time of his death. To him and his wife were born nine children, (if whom five are siill li\ing, namely; i^Jrs. Clara A. Dixon, of Trafalgar, [ohnson county, Indiana; Charles II., of Franklin; [Mrs. Nannie Chambers, who li\"es on the olil home farm in Xineveh township, this county; Ivory J., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Martha J. Lacey, of \'inceinies, this state.

Ivor)- J. Drybread was reared on the paternal homestead, where he remained until past sixteen years of age. After completing the course in the common schools of his home neigliborhood, he entered the preparatory department of Franklin College, where he graduated in 1S97. In the following year he began the reading of law hi the office of Judge Johnson, at Franklin, and the following year was spent in the office of Col. Simeon Stansifer, at Columbus, Indiana, who was at that time district attorney for the Pennsyl- \ania Railroad Compau}-. In IQOO Mr. r)rybread entered the law department "f the University of Wisconsin, at Madison, and in the fall of that year he was admitted to the bar of Johnson county and entered at once on the active [tractice of his profession. He was at first in partnership with Fdward L. -Middleton, a relation which existed until the fall of 1905, when IMr. Middleti)n retired from the acti\e practice, since which time ]Mr. Drybread has been alone in the practice. Natural aptitude, thorough discipline and thoroughness in the handling of all matters entrusted tC' him have combined to gain for Mr. Drybread a success in his profession and he is numbered among the leaders of the local bar. having been connected with some of the most litigation tried in the Johnson county courts. During a period of -^even months in 1906 he was deputy clerk of the supreme court of the state, where he gained much valuable experience. During 1904-5 he served efficiently as city attorney of' Franklin. Fie has been successful in his financial and is the owner of some valuable farming land in Nineveh township, this county, to the operation of which hi gives the proper amount of attention.

Politically, Mr. Drybread is an ardent supporter of the Republican par; and even since attaining his majority he has taken a deep interest in jm!)'. affairs, having been secretary of the Republican county central cominitk'c f, the past ten years and doing efficient work in the interest of the party duri;;. campaigns. He has not, however, been a candidate for official preferment f - himself. Fraternall}-, he is a member of the Masonic order, in the York I'l;. of which he has received the degrees up to the order of the Temple, Ixji-.i^ , member of Franklin Commandery No. 23, while in the Scottish Rite has received the thirty-second degree of the consistory. Socially, he \< -. member of the Phi Delta college fraternity and is president of the Alui;,:. Chapter House Association. Religiously, he is an earnest member of tl,- Baptist church, to the support of which he contributes liberally.

On June 24, 1908, Mr. Drybread was united in marriage to Cora K Ragsdale, the daughter of William S. Ragsdale, of Franklin. INlr. and Mr- Drybread move in the best social circles of Franklin and because of their -!; social qualities and their genuine worth they are popular in the locality \\I ci they live. jNIr. Drybread has, through merit, close application and C'.;", mendable conduct, risen steadily to a high rank in his profession, and ].' is the story of a life -which is measured by its usefulness --a life that Ii.v made for good in all its relations with the world.

Frank R. Mullendore. I.

gant praise; yet he desires to hold up for consideration those facts v.Iiii': | have shown the distinction of a true, useful and honorable life - a lite ciia: acterized by perseverance, energy, broad chanty and well-defined purp To do this will be but to reiterate the dictum pronounced upon the man by t.upeople who have known him long and well. i

II,- is the son of Lew is aTid Harriet (Records) Mullendore, the father a native oi Pennsylvania, of which state his parents also were natives. Lewis Mullen- (i.re came to Indiana in an early day, settling in Jackson township, Shelby ,-.:iuity, where he became one of the mo5t prominent citizens of the county. Hs rise in material affairs bordered somewhat on the spectacular, for when 1-c was married his sole cash capital was but forty cents. Coming to Johnson county in 1844, after having spent eleven years in Shelby county as a tanner, he here engaged in farming and manufacturing tile, and to him belongs the ,!i<tinction of having manufactured the first tile ever made and laid in Johnson county or the state of Indiana. He successfully operated his tile factory for many years, and by strict attention to business and wise' economy he was ciLibled to accumulate over nine hundred acres of splendid land. He made uliat is generally called the horse-shoe tile, and he and a brother-in-law were fi.irtners in the business. A a sample of the enterprise exercised in his business affairs it is related that at one time they heard of a bottom tile that was made in the state of New York, and he at once sent his brother to learn the -ccret of its manufacture, but t'le}' found it was not a very intricate matter and easily learned. In all his business affairs he was a man of the strictest hi nor and integrity and among those with whom he dealt he sustained the very highest standing and enjoyed uni\ ci sal good will in the community. As stated before, he prospert'd in his financial affairs and gave to each of his children practically six thousand dollars, and at his death each inherited from his estate five thousand dollars. In the life of the community he took an interested part, and was one of tlic builders of the L'nion Christian church. To him and his wife were born th.irteen children, ten of whom were reared to maturity, and nine are still li\-ing. namely: Joseph H., Rev. William, Frank K., the subject of this sketch : :\lrs. Htil'da ^lulliken. Mrs. Elizabeth :\tcOuinn. Elsie Saunders, ;\!rs. Minnie Robinson, Mrs. Jennie W'liite and 'Mrs. O.'ive Flynn.

The subject of this sketcli secured his educatioJi in the schools of his neighborhood, and from his earliest acti\e years he has followed the vocation of agriculture, in which he has achieved a splendid success. He was given one hundred and sixty acres by his father, and by his own efforts has accumulated one hundred and eighty acres more, making a total of three hundred and forty acres now in his possession. He has a splendid set of farm buildings, all of which have been built with an idea of permanency and convenience, and he '> here carrying on agricultural pursuits according to the most practical ideas. ^'^T. Mullendore has achieved a reputation throughout the community as a (42) . ^ .

breeder of Hereford cattle, in which he has made a splendid success, i' herd now numbers twenty, all of which are thoroughbreds, and thiiiv vv.,.- experience in this line has made Mr. Mullendore a splendid judge of il., animals. He has bred some of the best Hereford cattle in the state of IiuHa; for many of which he has received fancy prices and wherever they have l-^;.- exhibited they have been prize winners. He shipped the first Here foul l,--, ever shipped to South America. Mr. Mullendore's home is pleasant ari'I ... tractive and a good, automobile contributes to the enjoyment of life. Oii'.::; istic in temperament, ^lullendore sees the cheerful side of life an.! 1. home is a center of the social circles of the community where is always f. n;: the spirit of hospitality and good cheer.

Politically, Mr. Mullendore is a staunch supporter of the policies advii.;,; ed in the platform of the Progressive party and enunciated by Theodoie Iv'i. -, velt. He takes a deep interest in the current issues of the day and holds dcci*'. - opinions on tlic great questions which are agitating the American'pcopic. Ii religious membership is with the Union Christian church of his coniir.!:i!;iwhile his fraternal mcnibevship is with the Knights of Pythias.

On November 9, iSqt, ^j'r. ?v[ullcndorc married Lavina Featb.'^riii;.,''! the datightcr of Allen Featheringill, and to them have been born four chiMrr; three of whom are living, namely: Hubert, a farmer, who is a grrduatc - the Franklin high school : Naomi and T.ucile. Because of his success In t'; material affairs of life, his influence in local affairs and the unbleniiMio character which he bears, there is accorded to him the fullest measure > popular confidence and esteem throughout the community.

The history of the loyal sons and representative citizens of Jnlm-' ' county would not be complete should the name that heads this review !-. omitted. When the fierce fire of rebellion u'as raging throughout the ?"' ' land, threatening to destroy tlie Unior.. he responded with patriotic lerv'-'r '. the call for volunteers and in come of the bloodiest battles for vehich tl'" great war was noted proved his loyalty to the government lie loved so \^''' During a useful life in the region v.here he lives he has labored diligently ; promote tlie interests of the people, v^orking earnestly and with little reira' for his personal advancement or ease. He has been devoted to the pii''--

William H. McClanahan was born in Scott county, Indiana, on October 4. 1840, and is a son of Francis and Arniilda W. (jMoore) McClanahan, both of whom are now deceased. The subject came from a long line of sterling ancestors, who were characterized by loyalty to the national government in time of war, his paternal grandfather. Robert McQanahan, having served in the war of 181 2, and four uncles were Union soldiers during the Civil war. The subject was reared on the paternal farmstead in Scott county and received his education in the public schools of the neighborhood. On the outbreak of the Southern rebellion he enlisted, on July it. i86i. as a private in Com- [)any C, Thirty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he went to the front, his enlistment ha\ing taken place at Lexingtoti, Indiana. Soon after his enlistment he was taken ill with measles and this, with resultant diseases, for several months necessitated his confinement in hospitals at Woodsonville, Ojlumbia, Nashville and ]\Iadison. Indiana. He was granted a thirty-day sick furlough from the \\'oodson\illc hospital in December, 1S61, which was later extended to sixty days, at the expiration of which period he reported for (lutv- at Franklin, Tennessee. lie received an honorable discharge and on his return to civil pursuits he took up the vocation of farming, which he followed with splendid success uiitil a few years ago when he retired and is now livi.ig in Franklin. He has a pleasant home on East King street and is engaged in dairying, in which he is meeting with splendid success, having a cumfortable and attracti\'e place of ten acres, on which he is spending his latter days in comfortable retirement.

On January i, 1863, in Scott county, Indiana. Mr. McClanahan was niaTied to Rebecca F. Flemming, who was born in Scott countv, Indiana, on September 27. 1840, the daughter of Archibald and 3ilary fHogeland) Flemming, both of whom are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. McClanahan were born two children, Frank and Perry._ Perry McClanaliam inherited to a marked <legree his father's patriotic disposition and military imstinct, and at the outlireak of the Spanish w^ar he enlisted as a private m Cr)mpany E, One Hun- 'Ired and Fifty-eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Imifantry, with which he 'lid faithful and courageous service during that brief struggle. He is still a Jiie-nber of the regular army, stationed at Washington. D. C, in the marine -er\ice. The family's splendid military record is further enhanced by the fact "diat ^[rs. McClanahan had two brothers in the service, William and Reid flemming, both of whom served in Indiana regiments, and William died during the service from disabilities contracted therein. Their father, Archibald

Fraternally, Mr. McClanahan keeps ali\-e his old army association; his membership in \\"ads\vorth Post No. 127, Grand Arni}- of the Repu')li, which he has held a number of official positions. Religiously he is a jv. ber and, with his wife, a prominent worker in the Presbyterian churdi. his advocacy of wholesome living, pure politics and honest}- in business. McClanahan has long enjo}-ed the undivided respect and esteem of all know him, being regarded as one of Johnson county's most substantial worthy citizens.

have forbidden isolation. Every human being either submits to the c> : trolling influence of others or wields an influence v.hich touches, contrv! . guides or misdirects others. If he be honest and successful in his chosen fx'. : of endeavor, investigation will brighten his fame and point the way al which others may fol'ow with like success. The reputation of Thomas V. Craven, one of the leading citizens of Nineveh township, Johnson cou!.'.,. . having been unassailable all along the highways of life, according to t!i -c who have known him best, it is believed that a critical study of his cari ,r will be' of benefit to the reader, for it has been not only one of honor bm : usefulness also.

Thomas W. Craven is a native sen of the old Buckeye state, when.- I' born on August 21, 1869, and is a son of William and Alary (Bunu'"' Craven. The father, who was a native of Yorkshire, England, came to 0:; where he settled and followed the vocation of blacksmith until his rcvo' 'f man, 'where the father followed the combined occupations of farming' blacksmith ing. He had eleven children, nine of whom are still living. '- was a man of some importance in his locality, and for a number of yc.r' efficiently discharged the duties of justice of the peace. Pie was also el'-"'" superintendent of roads, but the office was abolished before he entered r:- " ihe discharge of his official duties. Hi w'as a Methodist in his religions lief, and in politics voted with the Denocratic party.

The subject of this sketch received his education in the common sch'- ' of Brown county and then followed his father's footsteps and took r.p ' ' trade of blacksmith, in which he worked actively for twenty-eight years. He is now engaged in the merchandise and implement business at Williamsburg, this county, in which he has met with splendid success, owing to his sound . business methods, his courteous treatment of his patrons and his own personal worth. He remained in Brown county, until twenty-five years of age, since wliich time he has continuously been identified with Johnson county and is now numbered among the leading and influential citizens of his locality. He owns thirteen acres of land in and adjoining the village of Williamsburg.

In 1882, Mr. Craven was married to Laura A. Gillaspy, daughter of William E. and Elizabeth Gillaspy, the father having been a native of Kentucky, who came to Indiana early in life, and the mother a native of this state. To the subject and wife have been born four children: Pearl, who is a graduate of Indiana University, is now engaged as a teacher of language in the Bloomington high scliool ; Reba, at home ; Ina ]May is a common school teacher and Ralph W. is at home. The subject has taken an intelligent interest in public affairs and was elected trustee of Nineveh township, in which capacity he rendered his fellow citizens important public service. lie is a member of the 'PCnights of Pythias and the Masonic order, belonging to the local lodges at Nineveh, while his religious membership is with the Christian church, in the prosperity of which he is deeply interested and to the support of which he contributes of his means. Politically, he is a Democrat and is interested in all public questions of importance. He is properly numbered among the substantial citizens of his locality, having contributed in many ways to the advancement of his fellow citizens. Pie has in the course of an honorable career k-en successful in his business affairs, and is in every way deserving of mention in the biographical history of his county. - . . : .

Chauncey J. Powell

Chauncey J. Powell belongs to that class of men who win in life's battles sheer force of personality and determination rather than by the influence '-I friends or freak of fortune, and in whatever he has undertaken he has 'hown himself to be a man of ability and honor, true to whate\-er trusts ha\-e '<-'eri reposed in him, and as the county recorder of Johnson c(.umty he has i'l^yed an important part in the public affairs of the comnuinity. Mr. Powell born near Franklin, Johnson county, on July 13. T877, and is a son of James R. and Sarah E. (Van Arsdale) Powell. The father, who was a

;4ciuiine worth they have endeared themselves to all who know them. Mrs. IV.wcll has proven an efficient aid to her husband in his official duties, taking her place as his deputy in the recorder's office. Mr. Powell takes a deep and abiding interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the community and county and gives his support to all worthy movements for the advancement (.f his fellow citizens. Prompt in the discharge of his official duties, affable and courteous to all who have business in his office, and a man of inflexible integrity, he is justly deserving of representation in the annals of his county.

Francis Winterberg

No people that go to make up our cosmopolitan civilization have better habits of life than those who came original'y from the great German empire. The descendants of those people are distinguished for their thrift and honesty, and these two cpialities in the inhabitants of any country will in the end alone make that country great. When with these two qualities is cuupled the other quality of sound sense, which all the German descendants possess, there arc afforded such elements as will enrich any land and place it at the top of the countries of the world in the scale of elevated humanity. Of this excellent people came the subject of this brief sketch, who is numbered among the enterprising merchants and public-spirited citizens of Johnson county, Indiana.

Francis Winterbcrg was born on March 13. 1843. i" German}' and came to the United States in i860, locating at Edlnburg, Indiana, where he engaged in the grocery business first as clerk. He also engaged in the bakery Imsiness and some time later moved to Plope, Indiana, where he remained for a time, ijut eventually returned to Edinhurg, where he has since been actively engaged in the grocery business. He carries a large and well selected stock of fancy and staple groceries and because of his evident desire to please liis customers and his sound business methods he has achieved a pronounced success in his line. He takes a deep and commendable interest in the welfare of the community and gives his support to all movements which have for their object the advancement of the interests of his fellow citizens. Because of these worthy nualifications for citizenship he is enjoying the warm regard of all who know liini.

In 1865 Mr. Winterberg was married to Charlotte Sander, and to them iiave been born seven children, namely: ICmma, Eda. Anna, Frank, Lucy. Florence and May. Politically, Mr. Winterberg is a .stanch supporter of the to the position he now occupies as one of the influential and well-to-do nur *' the locality honored by his residence. Fie is a creditable representative of of the old and highly esteemed pioneer families of Indiana, and pos-c^-v' many of the admirable qualities and characteristics of his sturdy Penn-v!- vania ancestors, who migrated to Indiana in a very earl\- day and figure! vthe history of diflferent sections of the state.

William Duane Covert, whose splendid farm of one hundred and tut"' acres in Union township, Johnson county, Indiana., is considered one of t. c r jjiembcrs of the family settled in the Hopewell neighborhood. John entered {!'.e farm which is now resided on by W. JNl. Van Nuys. Thomas Henderson catered the land where the Presbyterian church now stands. John and his wife, whose family name was Verl)ryck, were members of the Hopewell church, of which John was for many years an elder. William V. Covert married Margaret, the daughter of Peter Bergen, who had entered the farm where the subject of this sketch now lives. \\'illiam V; Covert was a prominent man in his locality, and during his life time was a leading and influential tr.eniber of Hopewell church. Plis death occurred in 1S59 of typhoid fever. To him and his wife were born four childreri, John, IMrs. Sarah Ann De Motte and Peter G., all now deceased, and the subject of this sketch. The widowed mother kept her family together for awhile after the father's death, and eventually the three brothers bought their sisters' share of the estate. Hventually Peter G. and William Duanc bought the farm and still later the subject of this sketch bought the entire tract, which he now owns and to the cultivation of which he has successfully devoted his time and attention during his active years. The substantial and attractive old home was erected in 1842, being one of the oldest residences in this section, but it is still in a well preserved. state and here the friends of the family always find the spirit of old-time hospitality in evidence. The subject of this sketch received his elementary education in the district schools of Union township and supplemented this by attendance at Hopewell Academy. He has all his life been a wide reader and a close observer of men and events and is considered a well informed man. In addition to the pursuit of agriculture, Mr. Covert for the long period of forty-six years conducted an up-to-date undertaking business, with headquarters and oflrce on the farm, his brother, P. G., being his associate in the business until the latter's death, after which time the subject's wife assisted him.

In 1903 Mr. Covert was married to Anna Bergen, whose death occurred on January 18, 1910. Politically, IMr. Covert was for many years an active supporter of the Republican party, but of recent years he has affiliated with the Prohibition party, believing the liquor traffic to he the most vital issue now before the xA.merican people. Ilis church membership for over a half century has been with the Hopewell Presbyterian church, in the prosperity of \vhich he has been deeply interested. He is now classed with the financially strong and reliable men of his locality, having given strict attention to business, his career being characterized by honorable dealing and a straightforward course from which no motive has ever caused him to deviate. He has accummulated a comfortable competency and his personal relations with. fellow men have ever been mutually agreeable, so that the high esteem ; which he is held indicates his universal hold on the confidence and rcsu' , of the people.

Richard V. Ditmars

The history of him whose name heads this biographical sketch is cIomI, identified with the history of Johnson county, Indiana, which has long Ikti, his home. He began his career in this locality in the pioneer epoch ni'.! throughout the subsequent years he has been closely allied with its intcic^;- and upbuilding. His life has been one of untiring activity and has bcii; crowned with a degree of success commensurate with his efforts. He is of the highest type of progressive citizen and none more than he deserves a fitli:!. recognition among those whose enterprise and ability have achieved ro>Mlt that have awakened the admiration of those who knew them. The can-r of humanity never had a truer friend than Mr. Ditmars, and in all the relati-: of life - family, church, state and society - he has displayed that con>i?tc'' Christian spirit, that natural worth, that has endeared him to all classc- His integrity and fidelity have been manifested in evcr\- relation of life, aexample which has been an inspiration to others and his influence has lu^- felt in the community honored by his citizenship.

Richard V. Ditmars is descended from sterling old Holland Dutch n: cestry, the line being traced back many generations. His maternal grar/, father Verbrv-ck was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and at the bait'- of Trenton, New Jersey, was in command of a regiment of continent'.' troops, while at the time his wife wa.s in hearing of the guns. The subject'^ parents were Garret and Sarah (Verbryck) Ditmars, both of whom, v/c^'. born in New Jersey, jNIillstone being the father's native place. Garret wn? a farmer by vocation and, desiring larger opportunities for advancemcr!. turned his face westward and removed, first, to Warren county, Ohio, where he remained six years. In 1835 ^^ came to Johnson county, Indiana, locati'-.:: on a tract of land six or seven miles west of Franklin, where he reman'. ' until his death, which occurred in 1851. His widow died in 1854. Tik''' were the parents of twelve children, of whom the survivors are Cornel. > L., John T., and Richard V., of Johnson county, and Mrs. Rebecca Donin '- of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

were living in \\''arren county, Oliio, and was about one year old when the family came to Johnson county, Indiana. He attended the common schools i,f his home neighborhood until about 1854, when he entered Hopewell Academy, three miles west of Franklin, where he studied two years. He tiicn went to Kansas, where he remained about three and a half years, returning to Johnson county during the holidays of 1S60. In the spring of {Ik following year, his patriotism being fired by the disloyal actions of the Southern states, he enlisted as a private in Company F, Seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and rendered faithful and valuable service in defense of his country until, about nine months after his enlistment, he was H'riously wounded, his left leg being badly broken. He lay for four months in a hospital at Washington, D. C, at the end of which period he was honorably discharged from the service in October, 1862, on account of physical (Jisability, and returned to his home. In 1863 iSir. Ditmars obtained employi;:cnt as a clerk in the dry goods store of John L. Jones at Franklin, with \slioni he remained three years. During the two following years he was a [lartner in the firm of Jones, Ditmars & Company, then, selling out to Jones ;c Dunlap, he went to Indianapolis and took a four months' course in a business college. He then returned to Franklm and engaged in the dry goods business on his own account and has been so engaged continuously since, uith the exception of a short period about twenty years ago, being now the "Idcst merchant in Franklin. Though now ia his seventy-eighth year, Air. Ditmars retains to a remarkable degree his physical vitality, while, mentally, he is a-* keen and alert as at any period in his life. His record as a business man iias been one of which he is justifiably proud, for in all this period no one lias l:een able to cast a slur on or besmirch his reputation as an honest, upright and fearless business man, while as a private citizen he has at all times stood :or the best interests of the community along every line. He has been an eye \^itness and participant in the splendid growth which has characterized this "cction of the country and has himself been an important factor in its progress .i:id development.

Mr. Ditmars has been twice married, first in 1872 to Alice Barnett, the daughter of Dr. Robert E. Barnett, of Greenfield, Indiana, to which "iiion were born thjee children, only one of whom is now living, namely, '-illi->n, the wife of Dr. Oran A. Province, of Franklin. Mrs. Alice Ditmars '!''i'd about twenty-five years ago and five years later he married Mary ^'father, of Indianapolis.

ful member of the Presbyterian church, of which he was a ruling clJcr thirty-four years. He is a nieniber of Wadsworth Post, Grand Army of t! RepuMic. of which he is past commander, and he is rendering efficient >-r.:., as patriotic instructor in the schools all over Johnson county. jNIr. Dili;...; has been a consistent man in all he has ever undertaken and his career in .. the relations of life has been utterly without pretense. He is held in t^ highest esteem by all who know him, and the city of Franklin and county - Johnson can boast of no better man or more enterprising citizen.

It is the progressive, wide-awake man of affairs that niakes the real '. tory of a connnnnity and his inPiuence as a potential factor in tlie body is difacult to cstin^atc. The example? such men. furnish of patient [r.Kr and steadfast integrity stron.gly illustrate what is in tiic power of cacli to :- compli^^h, and there is always a ful! nicasure of satisfaction in adveit;.. even in a casu^d v/ay, to their acliievemcnts in ad\-ancing tbcir own v.\t:-.~-. and those of their fellow men and giving strength and solidity to t'-.e ir;-t"t tions which, make so mucli for tlie prosperity of the community. Such n ".'- is William D. McCartney, the present popular livery man and 'armer Greenwood, Johnson coun.ty, and it is eminently proper that a rt.vie\v of interesting and varied career be accorded a place among the reprc-cn.t.;" citizens of Johnson county.

William D. ^McCartney was born in Jefferson county, Indiana, on Mr n, 1853, and is a son of James and pjrmeline CSharp) ^fcCartncy. T father, who also was from Jefferson county, Indiana, became a rcsidcr,: tiiat county uhen four years old, having been brought there by his paror' James TvIcCartney and wife. Jame^ ^.fcCartney was a native of Ireland .v his wife was a native of Virginia. The su.bject's fatlier v.as a fanner vocation and came to Johnson count}-. Indiana, in 1863, settling in > township, where he made his h:ivc home, following his vocation a? a f"rduring his active l"fe. His death occurred in ^farch. 1878. and hi? ^^''^' ''_ in 1876. They Vere the parents of seven children, and the subject <-'' sketch; is the orily surviving member of his family.

William B. McCartney received his education in the common >ch^-''-'^ tb.e ricigViborhood and was reared to the life of a farm.er, a vocation to v."^ he has devoted his attention the greater portion of his life, the only ewor' fyjiiT' about four months when he was employed at railroad work. He was fairly successful in his agricultural work, acquiring the ownership of se\cntyrls^hi acres of splendid land, in addition to which he rents about three hundred .icrcs. On this land he carries on a diversified system of farming, raising nl! the crops common to this locality and also gives considerable attention to ihc raising of live stock, feeding Polled Angus and Hereford cattle and Duroc hogs, for which he finds a ready market, owing to the good quality of the stock which he raises. His land is fertile, maintained in good condition, while the permanent improvements are of such character as add attractiveness and value to the property. In 1912 Mr. McCartney moved to Greenwood, where he bought a livery stable which he has since conducted, but still oversees liis farming interests. He has -twelve head of horses and a splendid line of carriages and buggies, with which he is accommodating the local trade in such a manner as is entirely satisfactory to his customers. He is also giving his attention to the breeding and raising of Percheron horses, in which he is achieving a good reputation, keeping nothing but high grade stock. He possesses good business ability and this, comlnncd with his genial disposition and evident desire to please, has won him a warm place in the hearts of the peop'e with Vv-hom he associates.

In 1878 Mr. McCartney was married to Alice Termaii, daughter of James W. and Martha (Cutsinger) Terman, who -were old settlers in Jackson township, Shelby count}-, Indiana, and prominent among the leading people C)f their community. To Mr. and Mrs. ^McCartney have been born four children, nam.ely : Harry, of Greenwood, who is secretary of the J. T. f^olk canning factory: Margaret, who married O. H. Thurston, a farmer of Pleasant township, this county: J. W., who was a farmer until the present year, since when he has been a contractor of stone road work in partnership with a Mr. Murphy, and Florence, who married B. F.. ]Mc?^lulIen. and is living in Indianapolis.

Politically, Mr. McCartney is a staunch Republican and has served five years as assessor of Pleasant township and a similar period as trustee of the township. Pie at one time ran "for the offices of clerk aiiid county auditor, but, as he was a member of the minority {)art_\', he was defeated with the other candidates on his ticket. Fraternally, he is a member of the jMasonic order, belonging to the blue lodge at Greenwood and the commandery of Knights Temiplar at Franklin, and is also a charter lUember of the Knights of Pythias «it Greenwood. Religiously, the family are all members of the Christian church. Mr. iNIcCartney has achieved success bccaus-e he has given attention along proper channels and has been an advocate of honest living and dealing with his fello\v men. Though never animated with great ambitinu f,,;- honors, he has ever lent his aid in furthering tlie general interests locality and is well fortified in his convictions, being at all times puljlic « in his attitude toward all movements for the benefit of the localitv Ui he lives.

Wholly devoted to home and domestic duties, doing through all i!;.- ' years of her life the lowly but sacred work that comes within her >:.!.. there is not much to record concerning the life of the average woman. ' yet what station so dignified, what relation so loving and endeariii-. v. offices so holy, tender and ennobling as those of home-making wifeliMcI .- motherhood. As man's equal in every qualification save the physical, an^! superior in the gentle, tender and. Living amenities of life, she fullv ruci.' much larger notice tlian she ordinarily receives, and the writer of tiic-i' ! is optimistic enough to indulge the prediction that in no distant futr.r'- will receive due credit for the important part she acts in life's great -1: . and be accorded her proper place ia history and biography. The fon-.:' lines are prompted by a review of the career of one of Greenwood's i^: old ladies, Mrs. Eliza Polk Carnes, wh(T is numbered among the ni"-t spected and esteemed residents of this favored community.

Mrs. Carnes is a native of the state of Kentucky and the daughti- William and Sarah (Shoptaugh) Polk, both of whom were also natiMthe old Blue Grass state. The father, who was a farmer, came to lnd;:v; .. 1856, settling in Johnson count}-, where he followed agricultural purduring his entire active life. He built the present attractixe brick h^y.-^ which Mrs. Carnes lives in 1867 and in which he resided until his dc which occurred in 1877. To him and his wife were born nine ch' - namely: John A., now deceased, who was a member of the Indiana Lc. lature for two tenns; Matilda: Burr H., who was mayor of V'ick- - Mississippi, and a prominent citizen of that community; Maurice; Jamc- Eliza J., the immediate subject of this sketch: William L., of \'ick- - Mississippi: Lizzie and Charles. Mr. Polk was a Democrat in his p"';' affiliations, though not active in public affairs, and he and the members family were all affiliated with the Baptist church.

Eliza J. Polk received her education in the common schools, and ui ' ' she was united in marriage to Henrv C. Wood, who was born in Taylor-^\'

Kentucky, on December 24, 1832. After attaining mature years he became a .Irtiggist, in which he had a successful career, and was preparing to enter the of medicine when his death occurred, on December 10, 1867. He ,,as a man of splendid personal qualities of character, and because of his worth and personal manners he had endeared himself to all who v.ncw him. To Henry C. and Eliza Wood was born a son, Clarence II., who :s now living at home with his mother and was station agent and operator ;,t Greenwood for ten years. On October 25, 1S70, Eliza Polk Wood was ;:nited in marriage to Zacliariah Carnes, who was born in Grayson county, Kentucky, on January 10, 1839. After receiving a good, practical and com- '.i\iin school education, he decided to take up the practice of medicine and sutriculated in the Medical School of Kentucky at Louisville, where, in liic time, he graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. In 1873 he t'lterod upon the practice of his profession at Hardin Springs, Kentucky, where h.o remained about four years and then came to Greenwood, where he was numbered among the successful and prominent physicians of this locality until hii death, which occurred in January, 1910. He was not only eminent in his profession, but as a citizen he stood for all those things which elevate and aiKance the best interests of a community. He had the greatest sympathy for his fellow men and was ever willing to aid and assist those wlio were struggling to aid themselves against adverse fate, yet in this as in everything else he was entirely unostentatious. To him life was a sacred trust, friendship was inviolable and nothing could turn him from the path of rectitude .-ind honor. Although his life was a busy one, his every-day affairs making heavy demands upon his time, he never shrank from his duties as a citizen and his obligations to the church, his neighbors and friends. To the practice of his profession he brought rare skill and research, such qualities stamping him as a man of extraordinary talent and a benefactor of his kind. In politics he was a Republican, though not a seeker after public office, and he was a nicniber of the Johnson County Medical Society, of which he served as president two or three terms.

To Zachariah and Eliza Carnes was born a daughter, Eloy M., who be- <^<'ime the wife of Theophilus J. Moll, an attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Carnes is the owner of one hundred acres of good land which she and is looking after her business affairs with an ability which bespeakes strong character and mentality. Despite her advanced age she retains "^T mental and physical faculties to a marked degree, and is numbered among '---c popular micmbers of the social circles in which she moves.

George W. Wild

Success is only achieved by the exercise of certain distinguishing l]\:-^., ties and it cannot be retained without effort. Those by whom great v;, -. *. changes have been made in the political and industrial world began eails .'. life to prepare themselves for their peculiar duties and responsibilities a:.! it was only by the most persevering and continuous endeavor that they ceeded in rising superior to the obstacles in their way and reaching t!ie g. ..! of their ambition. Such lives arc an inspiration to others who are less cui:' ageous and more prone to give up the fight before their ideal is readied f definite success in any chosen field has been attained. In the life hisi .in : the honorable gentleman whose name forms the caption of this article v.r find evidence of a peculiar characteristic that always makes for achievcnier.-. persistency, coupled with fortitude and lofty traits, and as a result of sr.cli -. life Air. Wild stands today one of the representative citi/ons of Joliii- : county and one of the best known and most highly respected men of Cln:-. township.

George W. Wild was born Apri' 18, iSCo, in Jollity, near Edinl.i:;.; Johnson county, Indiana, and is a son of Charles Wild, a native of Gernia;';. born in 1836 and died in 1912, and his wife, whose maiden name v,:,. |

Christina Trech, and who was also a native of the fatherland. Charles W'' ' came to America at the age of eighteen years with his mother and st'^ii;'-' first in Cincinnati, where he plied his trade, that of blacksmith. I..;'.'- he went to New Orleans, traveling as a journeyman blacksmith, seeing iv.\: of the country and gaining a great deal of valuable experience during t':- period. During the Civil war he enlisted in the Union army, serving v::' ^ years and gaining for himself a splendid reputation as a gallant and fai'di:.' soldier. Eventually he catne to Johnson county, settling at Jollity, and ar.i'- wards located at Urmeyville, where for a time he had a blacksmith sh(ii>. ' later returned to Jollity, where his death occurred. To him and his v. :-' were born seven children, namely: Charles, of Needham township, t:. county; George W., the subject of this sketch; Joseph, who resides in the c.:'

The subject of this sketch did not receive many educational ad\'ant;v: because his time was -required in assisting in the support of the family. ing his boyhood days he cut cordwool in the day time and studied at m; in this way securing a fair practical education and getting an early start in the practical affairs of life. At the age of fifteen years he began working out >,y the month, his first wages being at the rate of fifteen dollars a month. In this way he worked for eleven years, carefully husbanding his resources so that eventually he found himself ready to start in life on his own account, ilis first employment was as manager of a poultry farm for Adam Dunlap, for whom he worked about seven years. In 1901 I\Ir. Wild bought sixtyseven acres of liis present' farm, and five years later purchased forty-four acres additional. He has made many permanent and substantial improvements . oil the place, including much ditching and rebuilding of houses and in many ways he has brought the fann up to the highest modern standard of agricultural excellence. Ffe keeps practically all his own live stock, which he has found a profitable method to pursue and has met with splendid success in this line. Pie has thirty-five acres sown to wheat, twenty-five acres to corn and eight to oats, while ordinarily he cuts about ten tons of hay. He raises a large number of live stock, averaging about seven ty-fi\'e head of hogs annually, and by careful attention to this branch of husbandry he has met with gratifying success in his operations.

Mr. Wild has been aligned with the Democratic party since he attained his majority and has been numbered among the active and worthy counsellors of that party in local elections. In 1904 he was elected trustee of Clark township, serving four years and two months and giving satisfaction in the administration of the affairs of the office to which he was elected by the largest majority ever given in his township and having been the first Democratic trustee of that township in twenty years. In 1907 ]\Ir. Wild was elected to the board of county commissioners, in wHch he rendered sucli satisfactory 'Service that in 1910 he was re-elected for a six-year term, being the present incumbent of the office. His religious miciibership is with the Presbyterian church, of w^hich he is a faithful and earnest adherent.

In 1892 l\Ir". Wild was united in marriage with Etta Logan, the daughter "f Roy Logan, of Johnson county. She proved to her husband a helpmate in the truest sense of the word, encouraging him and advising him wisely, !iiuch of his st'iccess being due to her splendid assistance. She died in April, !9i3. To them were born three children, namely: Ruth, who is now a 'tudent in the Normal College at Terre Haute, Indiana : Alice and Christina, -vho are students in the Clark township high school. The subject has long "een a supporter of movements having for their object the material advance- ^lent of the community, while his influence in promoting the social and moral (43) welfareof his fellow men has been second to none. During his resiflcii'c the township where he has always been regarded as a man of upright i,:;- pies, industrious and kind-hearted to those in need, few in this conv.ir;: are better or mbie favorably known than he.

Major John H. Tarlton

One of the most diflicult literary tasks is to write an uncxceptioiiaMc view of a living man. If the Kfe is wortliy of record there is always d:i:. of offending that delicacy which is inseparable from merit; for even uiodvi praise, when it meets the eyes of its subject is apt to seem fulsome, wl;:' sense of propriety wi aid not be the less wounded by a drv al)-tr;ut > taining nothing but names and dates. To sum up a career whicli is ii-t ended would appear like recording events which ha\e ncit yet tran>[)in'l. - justly to estimate the scope and meaning of a history it is important t!;:i: have the closing chapter. In writing biographical notice, thcret'uri-. chronicler from the moment he takes up his pen should consider the as no longer among his contemporaries, for thus he will avoid the icar m1 fending by bestowing praise where it is merited and escape the risk uf l:.'- but a fragmentary view of that which must eventually be taken as a '.in;;. some risk, therefore, the writer assumes the task of placing on record 'he and character 'of a man, who, by t!ie force of strong indiv idu;'.!;;;.. achieved eminent success in the vocations to which he has addressed !::"-" and has won for himself an enviable place among the leading ukii "!' ^city and county honored by his citizenship.

Major John H. Tarlton, the efficient and popidar ca'^hier of tiu- ' :"- National Bank of Franklin, is a native of the county in which he live- ii-.' been born on September 24, 1850, on a farm east of Green\vood. I!-; :- son of Caleb B. and Evaline M. (West) Tarlton, both of whom were' * at Georgetown, Scott count}', Kentucky, the father in 1827 and the '- <' 1825. Caleb B. Tarlton came to Johnson county. Indiana, in 183; '- father, jMerritt Tarlton. The latter, on coming to Indiana, had first m'^ - Marion county, al^out eight miles east of Indianapolis, wh.ere he ' farming, which vocation he also followed after coming to John-"" Caleb Tarlton was reared to the life of the farm and never for'^onk : '- ing, following it up to within about ten years of his deatli. which in 1909. His wife died in 1898. He was a prominent and in liner.;- -

In tlic public life of the locality and was active in political affairs, having H-f\c(l as a member of the lower house of the Legislature as the representa- - .f from Johnson and ]Morgan counties in 1870-72 and as state senator from ;..hnson and Shelby counties from 1876 to 1880. He was a Democrat in -»i!itics and a Baptist in his religious belief. To him and his wife were born ,cvcn children, of whom four are living, namely: William M., who lives in James A., of Indianapolis; Charles W., of Columbus, Indiana, and -;:l' subject of this re\-iew.

John H. Tarlton was reared on the paternal farmstead and secured his r liication in the district schor>ls and the public schools of Indianapolis, after .-.hicli he was a student in Franklin College. From 1878 to 18S6 he served as auditor of Jolmson county, following which he was for two years r:i!|il(-)ycd in the county treasurer's ofP.ce, his service in these positions giving valuable experience and an insight into practical business methods. At !''.c close of his term in the autlitor's office he was a candidate for the office of V'l'tor, but was defeated by a narrow margin. On leaving the treasurer's ."lice Major Tarlton accepted the position of bookkeeper in the Citizens V.'itional Bank, of I'^ankliii, which had been organized the 3'ear previous. i-'\ he has remained identified with this strong and well-known institution vnce. He was promoted first to assistanl cashier and later to cashier, in --hich position he is now ser\-ing to the entire satisfaction of the officers of bank and its patrons. Careful and conservative, and with a compre-

ctbive knowledge of all the details of banking methods. IXlajor Tarlton has his responsible position with marked ability and he has been an im- :')rtant factor in the splendid success which has marked the career of this 'ank. Genial and unassuming, the Major readily makes friends and always them so that t(xla}- he enjoys a marked popularity throughout the

In 1898. on the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, the subject, who -I'l been a member of the National Guard, enlisted for service, going to the 'ront with his command on April 26. 1898, and serving until mu.stered out on November 4th of the same year. He was commissioned captain of his com- and gained a good reputation as a careful and competent officer, so that his discharge from the special military ser\"ice. he was commissioned in the National Guard, serving as such for eight years, when he de- d another commission and was placed on the retired list. His military was a creditable one in every respect and he earned the commendation 'lis superior officers.

son, the daughter of Harvey J. and Adelaide Gibson, she having Ik-cii ' at Franklin, Indiana, on August ii, 1S63. This union has heen hle-M.- two children, }*larcia Adelaide, who, on August 4, 1913, married I. Miller and resides in Chicago, and Charlotte E., both of whom are at lwith their parents. Marcia graduated from Franl-:lin College in Juno, 1 Politically, Major Tarlton gives his support to the Democratic p. while, religiously, he is an attendant of the Baptist church. Fraterna!!\ is a Mason, in which order he has taken the degrees of the York Rite, in ing those of the Temple, belonging to Franklin Commandery No. 23. cause of his genial personality, ste ding qualities of character and his .^lu in life, the Major is deservedly popular among his acquaintances.

David R. Webb

In past ages the history of a country was comprised chiefly in the n,' of its wars and conquests. Today history is largely a record of coniwK. - activity and those whose names are foremost in the annals of the nati"!i those who ha\-e become leaders in business circles. The conquests nnw 11 arc those of nnnd over matter, and the victor is he who can most sucro":' establish, control and operate commercial interests. Mr. Webb is unquo-' ably one of the strongest and most influential of the men whose lives ha\ 0 ' an essential part in the history of Johnson county. Tireless energy, keen ception, honesty of purpose, genius for devising and executing the thing in the right place and time are the chief characteristics of the : These, combined with everyday common sense and guided by stron^: power, are concomitants which will insure success in any undertaking:.

David R. Webb was born in Blue River township, Johnson count} . ' diana, on January 11, 1854, and is a son of John C. and Elizabeth ( A - ^ Webb. The father, who was born on December 25, 1827, on the oM h stead in this county, died on June 24, 1901 ; his wife also was a nati\c "' - county and her death occurred in 1855. The subject's paternal gram'- " was David Webb, who also was a farmer by vocation. John C. \\ ch.' ' in life was a tiller 'of the soil, later followed the livery and horse busiiu-- eventually became a veterinary su.geon. He was a man of excellent nr. of character and was highly respee.ted in the community. The subject sketch received a good practical c lucation in the public schools of I'-'b'" and his first independent labor on his own account was as clerk in a ^tnre ^

David R. Wkbb

.,!^ the daytime and as assistant in Wintcrberg's ice cream parlors in the f.enings. Later he was appointed deputy postmaster of Edinburg under Piistmaster IVIatthew Duckworth, and at the expiration of his term in that

he appHed himself to the tinner's trade, at which he worked two years, iic then accepted employment as clerk in the hardware store of Christian C. I'.irrcr, and in 1877 he bought a half interest from his employer and in 18S5 ,i!jtained sole control of the business. He was prospered in this line and conjiiuied in this business- until 1900, when he sold a half interest to Oscar Mutz, and later sold his entire interest. He is the owner of the building in which :;ic store is located. In 1900 Mr. \\'ebb bought a half interest in the Martin Tiitsinger grain elevator, in which he was interested for five years, at the end ,.t which period he disposed of his interest, and in November, 1905, he '-night the Mulloda Veneer Manufacturing Company. This company had '\.-en organized and was owned by Roscoe Mutz, Andrew J. Loughery and C. W. Davis, who were the pioneers in the veneer industry in Edinburg. To this usincss Mr. Webb has gi\en his careful attention and has built it up to very iir^Lje proportions, the sales being handled through the Walter Clark Veneer ("onipany, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tl e plant is well equipped with the '.itesl improved machinery, calculated to produce the finest qualities of veneer .-it a reasonable cost, and the produce of this factory has found ready sale wherever offered. Mr. Webb has demonst "ated himself to be a man of ex- .fptional business ability and enterprise and because of his energetic methods he has accumulated a fair share of this world's goods. As a private citizen he tikes a deep and abiditig interest in all phases of the community life affecting ;!!e educational, moral, social or material welfare of the people, and his sup- ;'>rt is always given to such movements as are conriucive to the greatest Hibhc good.

In 1876 Mr. Webb was united in marriage to Laura Alice Leggate, the ''aii.diter of John and Elizabeth (Mullendore) Leggate. the former having V-en an old settler of Shelby county, where he successfully followed farming '1.1 stock raising. His death occurred in 1857. Mrs. Webb, who was born

-1 September 7, 1857, received a good practical education in the common of her home neighborhood and is a lady of many gracious qualities head and heart, such as have commended her to the good will of all who -'low her. To Mr.. and Mrs. Webb have '>een born three children, namely: :-va the wife of Claude Maley, a successful lumber and hardware dealer at Indiana ; Jessie, who married, but is now deceased, having died at '> :ige of twenty-six years; Ruth, who married Percy R. Broadbeck. lives in

Politically, the subject of this sketch gives his earnest support i.. ; Republican party and has always taken an intelligent interest in public aiY;; - having served for several, years as treasurer of Edinburg, giving cinii.. satisfaction in the discharge of his duties. Fraternally, he has been a nu-n. ". of the Knights of Pythias since 1877, '^^'hile '" the iMasonic order he Iku tained marked preferment, having attained all the degrees of the ScoH; Rite to the thirty-second. He is also a member of ]Murat Temple, Xi.IjIc - the Mystic Shrine, at Indianapolis. Mr. Webb lives in a comforljiblc :.- attractive home on East Main street, Edinburg, where the spirit of '^vn:- old-time hospitality is always in evidence, and because of his genial di.spn-.;;- and manly qualities of character and his genuine worth he is held in 1 highest esteem by all who know him.

Camilijs B. Cook

The success of men in business or any vocation depends upon chara^ '. as well as upon knowledge, it being a self-evident proposition that honest} the best policy. Business demands confidence and where that is lacking Im ..ness ends. In e^'ery conununity some men are known for their upright l;.v strong common sense and moral worth rather than for their wealth or pulii-. standing. Their neighbors and acquaintances respect them, the young gcin: tions heed their examples, and when they "wrap the drapery of their av.u]' about them and lie down to pleasant dreams" posterity listens with revcn;; to the story of their quiet and useful lives. Among such men of a generation in Indiana was the late Camilus B. Cook, who was not only a gressive man of affairs, successful in material pursuits, but a man of nv-'. and unassuming demeaiior, well educated, a fine type of the reliable, -i" made American, a friend to the poor, charitable to the faults of his neig!:' - and who always stood ready to unite w ith them in every good work and actin. the support" of laudable public enterprises. He was [)roud of the k' state of Indiana and zealous of its progress and prosperity. He was a r who in every respect merited the high esteem in which he was uni\or~ held, for he was a man of public spirit, intellectual attainments and exciun--' character.

C. B, Cook was a native son of the old Ploosier state, having l)cen ' in Rush county on the 8th of October, 1833. and was a snn of John T. Mary (Morris) Cook. The father, who was a native of Pennsylvania, r.v

;,.> Indiana in an early day, settling first in Rnsh county, but later moving to Hi:ntington county, where his death occurred. He was a man of splendid character and stood high in the comnumities where he lived. The oI)jcct of this sketch received his education in the common schools and his :!r.st active labors were devoted to the cultivation of the home farm. Later ;;o entered the grain business on his own account in Greenwood, Johnson vuiinty, having located in Pleasant township forty-eight years ago and thirtycii^'lit years ago located in Greenwood. Besides being heavily interested in the grain elevator business, he also dealt, earlier in life, very extensively in live stock, buying and selling the stock, in all departments of which he was j.rospered and realized splendid profits from his investments. He accumulated one hundred acres of land near Greenwood and also had a splendid residence in Greenwood where his widow now lives. lie was a man of sterling qualiiics of character, being known to his neighbors as an industrious, hardworking man of undoubted honesty and the highest moral integrity, whose success in life was fully earned and deserved. He was essentially a man of affairs, sound of judgment and far-seeing in v^hat he undertook and he won and ret.iined the confidence and esteem of all classes. His career was rounded in its beautiful simplicity, for he did his full duty in all the relations of life and it is safe to say that no man in the county in which he lived enjoyed to a i^Tcater extent the affection and confidence of the people with whom he associated than did ]Mr. Cook. Mr. Cook's death occurred on December 5, 1910, .ind his passing away was considered a distinct loss to the community.

In 1864, Mr. Cook was united in marriage to Elizabeth Voris, the daughter of Abram and Sarah (Lyons) Yoris. Both of these parents are now deceased, the father having died in Franklin and the mother near Greenwool They WTre the parents of three children : Margaret, deceased, Eliza- 'eth (Mrs. Cook) and ^^'illiam, deceased. To Mr. and ^Irs. Cook were born t\vo children, Cora, the wife of David DeMotte, an elevator man, and they have one child, Camilus Bowen ; Nora became the wife of Charles White, a successful hardware merchant in Greenwood.

Politically, Mr. Cook was a stanch Republican and took an active part in political affairs, though not himself a seeker for public office. In the religious life of the community he was prominent as a member of the Christian church, standing stanchly for all those things which go to elevate humanity ivnd lead others to the better life. He took a deep interest in tlie large -iffairs of the community and as vice-president of the Citizens Bank, which 'Office he held at the time of his death, he wielded a large influence in local financial and commercial affairs.

bom near the banks of Sugar Creek, Xeedham county, on Aj^ril i. iS^j, .. ' ': is the son of Joseph JNIozingo. The latter was bom in Clark count}-. Ir,; . . " v his coming from the South being prompted bv his opposition to slavcr\ ! . i- 1823 the family setded on Sugar creek in Johnson county, where - home on fifty-six acres of land in Xeedham township. They hecair.f :' - , parents of seven children, of whom three are li\ing, namely: Mrs. \\i'.-- Neal, of Blue River township, this count}-; ]Mrs. ]\Iary Yelton, of Fiar.-" -

Milford Mozixgo

;is may be noted from the following figures for 19] j: Twenty-five hundred liushels of corn and six hundred bushels of oats, while there is yet twentyfive acres or more in wheat and thirty-eight in corn. Seventy head of hogs are fed annually and every detail of the farm work is under the personal supervision of Mr. Mozingo. who is practical and systematic in all he does. A comfortable and attractive brick residence, located on a commanding knoll aiul surrounded by fine, large shade trees, is one of the notable features of this farm.

Politically. Mr. ]Mozingo has been a lifelong Democrat, and has taken an active part in the advancement of the interests of his party, having served as a delegate to judicial, county and slate conventions. In November, 1906, Mr. Mozingo was elected a member of the board of county commissioners and served two terms, a period of six years, to the eminent satisfaction of his constituents. At the time of Ins election the county was in debt to the amount nf fifty thousand dollars, aiifl had a high rate of taxation, while when he retired from office the debt b.ad been cancelled and the tax rate materially lowered. He was faithful in the discharge of his official duties, an.d when he retired from office his admirers, to show their esteem for him, presented him with a fine leather rocking chair. Religiously. Mr. Mozingo is a member of the Second ^It. Pleasant Baptist church, of which he has been a faithful member for o\-er forty )ears. His fratern;d relations are with the Franklin lodge. Free and Accepted Masons, and Franklin Commandery Xo. 23, Knights Templar, as well as the Knights of Pythias.

Mr. Mozingo Has been twice married, first on I'"ebruar)' 7. 1874, to Susie J. Parkhurst. daughter of John M. Parkhurst, and to them was born one child, William V. Mrs. Susie J. Mozingo died in 1876, and on October 10, 1888, Mr. Mozingo married Abbie M. Powers, of Clark township, this county, a daughter of John T. Powers.

Mr. Mozingo's early life story is not uncommon in our western history and serves as an object lesson to those who would mount the ladder of success. His beginning was characterized by hard work and conscientious endeavor, and he owes his rise to no train of fortunate incidents or fortuitous circumstances. It is the reward of application of mental qualifications of a high order to the affairs of business, the combining with keen perceptions of niental activity that enabled him to grasp the opportunities that presented thei iselves. This he did with success a. id, what is more important, with honor. His integrity has ever been unassailable, his honor unimpeachable, and he stands now, as he has stood in the past, one of the successful men and representative citizens of the day and generation.

He to whom this sketcli is dedicated is a nienibci- of one of the oldcq ai; most honored jiioncer famiHes in Johnson county, and there is partieular iiuv est attached to a study of his Hfe record, owing to the fact that he has i^>v-, his way to the front by reason of an innate abih'ty and personal charactoriviir that seldom fail to win the goal sought.

James T. Gilmore, the efficient and popular clerk of the court of Jolin-'. county. Indiana, is a native of his county, having been born on Octnlter ^v 1863. His paternal grandfather, Alexander Gilmore. was one of the lion, ti old pioneers of Johnson county, having in an early day settled in Union Imw; ship where he entered government land, on which he spent the rest of h days. He was a nati\'e of Kentuck}'. The subject's parents, Corneliu> ,;! Virginia (Deer) Gilmore, were both nati\es of Johnson county, where ll; father followed the vocation of carpenter during his active life in Un:- township, where he was liorn and reared. His death occurred on J;uii:.i 22, 1902. His widow is now li\ing in Union township at the ad\-aticc(! .'i : of seventy-si.x years. She was born in Johnson county and is the daugl;t of Willis Deer, who in an earl_\' da}- entered one hundred and sixty acre- government land, on which he li\"ed until se\'ent\-ri\e \ears old, when lie r* tired to his present home in Boone county, this state, where his death occiur at the advanced age of eights -two years. To Cornelius and X'irginia 'i more were Ijorn four children, namely: Susan, the wife of John F. llei;'!' son, of White River township, this county: Relic, tlie wife of Frank !'".!t -: of Union township: Laura, the wife of James R. Blackwell, of L'niou ship, and James T., the subject of this sketch.

James T. Gilmore. who was born on a farm and receivefl his e(!uc;it: in the common schools of his neighborhood. l>egan his indeiiendent career - a clerk in a general store in Union township, in which employment be - tinued during the greater part of his life just prior to his election to -,!: office, of county clerk, though he had de\oted a tew \ears to agricultural :- " suits, in which he was eminently successful. In 1910. he was nijir:inate'! the Democratic ticket for the oftice of comity clerk and was elected in ensuing fall^assuming the duties of his office on January i. 1912, for a f' ^ year term. Mr. Gilmore is a ma'- of sagacitv and good business a''-l elements which have contributed materially to his success in his official ]!-" tion, and he is discharging his public duties b> the honor and sati-^fact!":i all those who have dealings with the office. Genial anil accommodalin-

[!,aiincr, he has made friends of all who have come in contact with him, and tvj more popular official is in the Johnson county court house than he.

On November 22, 1891, INlr. Gilmore married America Brown, the (iaughter of John J. Brown, of Union township, and they have become the parents of five children, Bino, Harry, Frank, Helen and John.

Politically, Islr. Gilmore has, as before stated, given his support to the Democratic party and has taken an acitve part in political campaigns in his county. Fraternally, he is a member of the Free and Accepted IMasons, Improved Order of Red -Men and Knights of Pythias, while his religious affiliations are with the Christian church, of which he is an earnest member and to wiiich he gWe> a liberal support. JNIr. Gilmore is a busy man, byt he finds time and opportunity to take an interest in matters pertaining to the progress and growth of his community and county, keeping abreast of the times on all questions of \ital interest and being regarded by all as a leading citizen in tlie locality honored by his residence.

Practical industry, wisely and vigorously applied, never fails of success. It carries a man onward and upward, brings out his individual character and acts as a powerful stimulus to the efforts of others. The greatest results in life are often attained by simple means and the erercise of the ordinary (lualities of common sense and perseverance. The everyday life, with its cares, necessities and duties, affords ample opportunities for acquiring experience of the best kind and its most beaten paths provide a true worker with abundant scope for effort and improvement. The fact having been recognized early in life by the subject of this sketch, he has seized the small opportunities that he encountered on the rugged hill that leads to life's lofty summit where lies the ultimate goal of success, never attained by the weak, ambitionless and inactive. Mr. McClain is carrying on the various departments of his enterprise in Johnson county. Indiana, with that discretion and energy which are sure to find their natural sequence in definite success, and in such a man there is particular satisfaction in offering in their life histories justification for the compilation of works of this character - not necessarily that the careers of men of ^Ir. JNIcClain's type have been such as to gain them wide reputation or the admiring plaudits of men, but they have been true to the trusts- reposed in them, have shown such attrihutes of character as entitle the;,; to the regard of all and have been useful each in his respective sphere of actici;. while at the same time he has won and retained the esteem of all with wlir.;;; he has come in contact as a result of his industrious and upright career.

John C. McClain was born in Clark township, Johnson county, Indian;;, on August 25, 1870, and is a son of George W. and Anna (Billingsley) Mc- Clain. The father was born in this county in 1839, and his father. M(kc.. who was from one of the Eastern states, came to this locality in an earlv da\ George W. McClain was a farmer by vocation in Clark township, where 1 .c still resides, and where he has achieved a splendid reputation as an uprii;! ; citizen and progressive man of affairs. To him and his wife were born sovi- ; children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the first in order of birt! . the others being Mon T.., Moses S., Samuel, Stella, Henry and Marv ^ George W. McClain is a Democrat in his political views, though he has new; held other than minor public offices.

The subject of this sketch recei\ed his education in the common schui . and his early acti\e years were devoted to agricultural pursuits, to which I . applied himself vigorously for fifteen years. He then relinquished farm la!- : and engaged in the grocery business at Greenwood for four years, at the ei ' of which time he sold out and engaged in the furniture business. In thi-^ 1 was successful for nearly twelve years, but has lately disposed of tliis husiiu- and expects to engage in the undertaking business in the near future. In .u: of the various affairs with which he has been connected his career has bci r characterized by sterling integrity, high business ability and an enteriiri which brooks no obstacle. He is made of the stuff that is bound to suofi>' and undoubtedly he will continue as he is today numbered among Green\vn<.<; - leading business men and enterprising citizens.

In 1897 Mr. McClain was married to Jessie E. Bishop, daughter William H. and Sarah (McAlister) Bishop, and to this union have been I>-" four children, namely: Maurine Eay, Lillian May. Sarah Anna and J" " William.

Politically, Mr. ]\IcClain has given his support to the Democratic \y~\^' and from 1906 until 19x0 he served efficiently as trustee of Pleasant t<<-'. ship. During the same period he also served as treasurer of CIrecIl^^'- - performing the duties of this responsible office with entire satisfaction t^' . fellow citizens. F"raternally, he belongs to the Masonic and Odd be. orders, having membership in the local lodges at Greenwood. Mr. Mc<. : ' " is regarded as one of the leading men of his community in every respect. ~ public-spirited, honest and upright in all his dealings with the world, and n-. ' iiing and retaining friends wherever he goes. Mrs. McClair is also much admired by those who know her for her congcniahly and various womanly traits.

Joseph Johnson

It is proper to judge of the success and status of a man's life by the estimation in which he is held by his fellow citizens. They see him at his work, in his family circle, in his church, at his devotions, hear his views on public questions,' observe the outcome of his code of morals, witness how he conducts himself in all the relations of society and civilization and thus become competent to judge of his merits and demerits. After a long course of years of such daily observation it would be out of the question for his neighbors not to know his worth, because, as. has been said, "Actions speak louder than words." In this county there is notliing heard concerning the subject of this sketch but good words. He has passed so many years here that his worth is well known, but it will be of interest to run over the busy events of his life in these pages.

Joseph Johnson, who, for a number of years, has been successfully engaged in the marble and monument business at Edinburg, Johnson county, Indiana, is a native son of the old Buckeye state, having been born in Clermont county, Ohio, on March 2, 1827. He is the son of Richard and Kazia l^Vonosdal) Johnson, the former of whom was a native of Virginia and who followed the vocation of farming. He came to Ohio in an early day and his death occurred in 1870. The subject of this sketch received his education in the common schools of his native state and his first independent employment was as a carpenter, which trade he had learned in his youth and which he followed for a number of years. In 1855 he came to Edinburg, Johnson county, Indiana, and engaged in the marble business, in which he has continued since and in which he uniformly met with splendid success. He has erected a large number of the best and most expensive monuments in this and surrounding counties, and no man in this line of bu>iness enjoys a wider reputation in his line than he. He has a well equipped marble shop and his own ideas are artistic in the highest degree, so that those who come to him fit'd in him a wise adviser and expert wcrkman.

In 1870 Mr. Johnson was married to Margaret Parker, a daughter of James Parker. Mrs. Johnson's death occurred on August 17. 1S89. They were the parents of the following children: William A., who is now a sue- cessful attorne)- of Franklin, .this state; Jennie, who became the wife i. Capt. M. C. Badger, who is now deceased and she makes lier home with th subject of this sketch, and Maggie, the wife of Charles Bokenkrager, of I.i, Angeles, California.

Politically, Mr. Johnson gives a stanch support to the Republican jiar:'. and he takes a deep and intelligent interest in all public questions, though i,.. in any sense a seeker after public office. Religiously, he is a faithful a:v earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church, to the support of whioi he gives liberally of his time and means. Mr. Johnson can honestly claim :i! the honor accorded him for what he has accomplished, for he started in ]\i with practically nothing, but is now one of the substantial men of his cinii muiiity as a result of his close application to business and his pcrsisleii He is well known throughout the county and has a host of warm friei-I here, for his. life has been honorable in every respect. He is entitled i. - special distinction because of the fact that he is the oldest Mason, the oI<KMcthodist and the oldest Republican iuthis count}', and heli)ed ti5 organize 1 1; Republican party.

Samuel Deitch

In the early days the Middle West was often a tempting field to ciI'Tgetic, ambitious, strong-minded men, and Indiana was filled with them dur ml; the time she was struggling up to a respectable position in the sisterhood oi states. There was a fascination in the broad field and great promise wIia!' .this newer region presented to activity that attracted many men and indu.-i:<! -them to brave the discomforts of the early life here for the pleasure and gr:'i! fication of constructing their fortunes in their own way and after their o v:! methods. It is this class of men more than any other who give shape, (Itc-- tion and character to the business of a comraunJty. The late Samuel DciIl'... for a long lapse of years one of the most substant'al and prominent citizen- ; Johnson county, became identified with the commerce of this favored sect of the countiy at an early date, and from the first wielded a potent inflnc iin local commercial circles. He ga\e to the world the best of an esscn;:. A'irile, loyal -and noble nature and his standard of honor was absolutely flexible. He was a citizen of high civic ideals, and ever manifested hierality in conncftion with measures and enterprises tending to advance '- ' general welfare of the community honored by his residence. He waarchitect of his own fortune and upon his career there rests no blemish, f'^'' '

.,.-5; true to the highest ideals and princiiilcs in business, civic and social life. }io !i\cd and labored to worthy ends and as one of the sterling citizens and .,j)rfsentative men of his locality in a past generation his memory merits a !ritii:te of honor on the pages of history.

Samuel Deitch was born in October, iSii, in the province of Alsace, ..,!iic!i at that time was a part of France, but now belongs to Germany. He -iciired his education in Paris, France, and in 1847 decided to emigrate to the I'liitcd States. The tiresome ocean voyage, which was made in an old-fash- :,.!icd sailing ship, required ele\en weeks, and immediately after reaching this country he came to Franklin, Johnson county, Indiana. At that time his cash capital amounted to but eighty dollars, but he possessed a large stock of energy .irid ambition and looked about at once for a favorable opportunity to get a vtart. His first venture was in the mercantile business, having opened a small ;'cneral store at W'averly, Morgan county. Al)out a year later he moved to Williamsburg, now known as Nineveh, Johnson county, where he conducted a store with considera'jle success until 1857, when he disposed of his business and came to Franklin, where he lived until his death, which occurred on May .'9, 1S82. Measured by the true standard of excellence, Mr. Deitch was an Iionorable, upright, courteous gentleman, true to himself and to others, and his influence w^as always potent for good. He gave close attention to his business affairs and amassed a sufificient amount of this world's goods to make his later years comfortable and free from embarrassment. He was a man of broad human sympathies, an element of his character that was specially emphasized at the time of his burial by the following words uttered by Rew J. \\'. Duncan, who knew him well: "From all that I can gather of his life (and all who know him well will bear me out in the remark), he was a man whose sympathies were easily reached. Fie could scarcely endure to see any one suffer, and when he did the falling tears said, 'I would relieve you if it were within my power.' When he entered the home of the poor and found thcin in distress, no time was lost until he had relieved that distress. The t-'itizens of Franklin will recall his interest in the stricken people of Chicago a few years ago, and when a subscription was made for their relief, no one gave more than the deceased. He that said years ago, 'If ye shall give a cup of cold water in my name it shall be remembered,' will not forget the charities of our deceased fellow man. In his business life, which was very successful, he was particular and prompt. Carrying out his own promises to the lettei', !ie boked for the same promptness and fidelity from others. The unanimous exp.-essiou of the business men of Franklin toward the deceased was that of commendation and approval."

On March 3, 1S50, he was ni)itecl iti marriage to Cirjh'ne Lowe, whu n, born in Johnson county, Indiana, on October 21, 1829. ±e eldest daughter .,( Thomas and Sarah Lowe, who had come to Johnson c:=--:y when it was practically a wilderness. She was a granddaughter of Jaci':- Whetzel, who w;i> .; prominent figure in the opening and development of thJi locality. He cauv v. this county in 1819, cutting his way through the forests until he reaclicv! .: point on White river where W^averly is now situated, ^nd for a long time the "Whetzel trail" was well known to the settlers in thi^ county. To Mr. ;;;'.! Mrs. Deitch was born one daughter, Sarah, who bcca~c the wife of \\'il!;.i: ; F. Sibert, a prominent and well known citizen of FrarJiIin, now deceased, ; ;. - who is referred to elsewhere in this work. Mrs. Dei:cl v.as a woman of .-x alted character and enjoyed to a notable degree the !:Te of those who kiiv her. Though not a member, she was an adherent of ie Methodist Episc ; >; church, to which she gave liberally of her means. Mi-y of her libera! d<.-, !- are remembered, among these being the gift, by herse:: and her daughUr, -. the ]\Iethodist church of the parsonage, and, later, the :..3yment of the I'.;i;> -; church indebtedness. In the words of one who knew ztr, "Her religion \..', - one of deeds, not vrords. Her principles were coin thi: passed current ai court of heaven. She did not wait for the needy to cccie to her, but, like '- true Samaritan that she was, she sought them out. The rorld will never k;, the loving deeds of this good woman." Though a vc.zt. mother and I1-: maker first of all, she had not confined her work to 'lit boundaries of : ' home, but had found the opportunity and inclinatior. extend her ficM - usefulness into the world around her, and had becon;c i- integral part of -' - best things that make up the whole of the communitv "_:-.

William B. Jexkixgs

It is not an easy task to describe adequate!}- a mi- v.-ho has led an nently active and busy life and who has attained a piiition of relat;\c tinction in the community with which his interests are allied. But h\' finds its most perfect justification, nevertlieless, in th-r -.racing aTul rrc- r of such a life history. It is, then, with a full apprec'i-:on of all ti;:it ;- manded and of the painstaking scrutiny that must be i:::rded each ^t.''''' and yet with a feeling of satisfaction, that the writer c--'ys the task 'i ' ' ing briefly upon the details of such a record as has !. - that of tin- -- -' subject whose life now comes under review.

William P.. Jennings, who in man}- respects is one of tlie most prominent citizens of Johnson county, Indiana, was born January 4, 1852, on a farm ,n White River township. He is the son of W'ilham II. and Afargaret J. I Lyons) Jennings. The father, who was born in Mercer county, Kentucky, in iSiS, died January 30, 1S73. He was the son of Thompson Jennings, wl'.o was born and reared in Kentuck}-, and lie came to Jolmson county with !iis father in the early thirties, spendirig his first night in Pleasant township, where they slept in a barn. The father eventually filed on land in White Kiver township and became a successful and influential citizen of this locality. In 1S46 he was elected sheriff of Johnson count)- and was re-elected to the |)Osition in 184S. In 1850 he was elected county treasurer and two years Inter was elected to succeed himself. He was then appointed to fill a vacancy a^ state senator from Johnson and ]\Iorgan counties, and was eventually elected iriayor of the city of i'ranklin, this fact being noteworthy from the fact that he was a leading Democrat of his community, and at the time of his" election the city of Franklin was Republican by an ordinary safe majority. He was ser\ing as mayor of the city at the time of his death, having been re-elected. His record was one of which his descendants may justifiably be proud, ior his political career was marked by a faithful performance of every duty and an intelligent interest in the welfare of his fellow citizens. The subject's mother, who died in April, 1907, at the age of eighty- four years, was a native of Johnson county, Indiana, and a daughter of Robert Lyons, one of the early pioneer settlers of White River township, his estate adjoining the Jennings estate. " Mr. and Mrs. Jennings were the parents of five children, namely: W^illiam Byron; Laura E., the wife of Edniundson Cutsinger, of Franklin, who died October 25, 1909; Robert H., who died in infancy: Harry \'., deceased, and Emil H., who is connected with the Merchants National Bank of Indianapolis.

The subject of this sketch recei\-ed his elementary education in the Franklin public schools, after which he was a student in Franklin College, and later attended Hanover College about one and one-half years In 1873 Mr. Jennings was appointed deputy auditor under E. Xew t W'o.ilen. in which p.Dsition he served a year and then became deputy auditor under W^illiam K. Sproul^ in Marion county, under whom he sened four years. In 187S he \vas elected auditor, of Johnson county, assuming the duties of his office in X'ov mber, 1879, and in 1882 he was re-'lectcd to that position. In 1S96 he was elected county treasurer, and so satisfactory was the performance of liis duties that he was re-elected to that jjosition in 1898, having no opposition at either election. He had demonstrated in an unmi.stakable manner his enii- (44^ nent ability and cffkicncy in the performance of public duties, so in \- ber, 1907, he was again elected auditor of Johnson county. I'po,, ^]... ., nation of his official term in 1912 Mr. Jennings moved to his fan;; ; cultivation and improvement of which he has devoted his undivided a;-- - He is the owner of two hundred and sixty acres of fine land on tiic . in Blue River township, and he maintains the place at the highest >t;.iul.i: agricultural excellence, it being known as one of the best farms in tlu- !,. ;, Politically, ]\Ir. Jennings has always given his earnest suppui; t . Democratic party and has taken active and appreciative interest in local -. ical affairs. Religiously, he is a member of the INIethodist Episcnpa! c!. while his wife and daughter belong to the Christian church. Fratcr-i;..;-. is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, belonging to the several !* of this order, including that of Knights Templar at Franklin.

On December 10, 1895, William E. Jennings was united in marria..; Claudia B. Cutsinger, the daughter of Edmondson Cutsingcr, wIkim; v. maiden name was Carroll. After the death of Edmondson Cus- Mr. Jennings was api)ointed administrator of his estate. To the su' and his wife has been born one daughter, Clara ^Margaret, whose bir;!; currcd on Scptemlier 20. i8y6, who has received a good musical cWa?. and is a student in the Franklin high school. Personally. ]Mr. Jeniiin-- pleasant man to know, hospitable in his home, straightforward and C"\y:\- in his business transactions, and a man in whom all who have ooca~i. know him repose the utmost confidence.

George \V. Wyrick, a well-known citizen of Franklin, is descended ' sterling old German ancestry, his progenitors having emigrated frn:;i fatherland first to Pennsylvania, from which state they moved to \'irL: and thence to Indiana, where the family has been established for many w The subject's paternal grandfather, Nicholas Wyrick, first settled in county west of Providence, in Pinion township, whore he created a tar;n . established^ his permanent home. Fie married a Miss Leonard, and t'^ union were born the following clr'ldren : EH, Andrew, Fliram, Arch. JHenry A.. Ephraim W. and two daughters. Diana Grose and Mrs. T Henderson.

,;nicntcr he was a good workman, and a few of his buildings are still stand- ^ practically just as he built them. He farmed in White River township, u'ul during the sixties he served as trustee of that township. He was a strong ;)c!nocrat in his political faitli and an earnest worker for his party. Religious- lie was affiliated with the Christian church, of which he was an elder at tinie of his death, which occurred on January 22, 1902. He married, on ! i.tober 17, 1850, FJizabeth L. Garshwiler, who was born in 1832 in Union - wnship, Johnson county, Indiana, and whose death occurred on the 20th

George W. Wyrick was born in Union township, Johnson county. Indi- ..va. on July 7, 1851, and spent his early childhood on the home farm. His liicational training was secured in the public schools of his home ncighbor-

On August 29, 1889, ^Ir. Wyrick left the farm and removed to : r.inklin, where he engaged in the grocery business for eleven years. In the '.ill of 1904 Mr. Wyrick was elected to the office of county treasurer, assum- ' .; the duties of that office on January ist following and served the full term ireful and painstaking care over every detail and his administration of the '.mty's finances was eminently satisfactory to his fellow citizens. Since

1 judgment, promptness in execution and strict integrity, so that he has ever to a notable degree the confidence and good will of all with whom he

Tresslar, an early settler and well-known citizen of Johnson county. To union have been born the following children: Mary Cecil, born August

"^-^t'ul teacher in the Woodrufif school, at Indianapolis; Amador T., born ""I'teniber 19, 1879, is a partner in the dry goods firm of M. J. Voris & Com-

The subject of tin's sketch is one of those strong, self-rehant ai;u ^[rmined characters who are occasionally met with and whu are of such ;i . |

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Tilson, and to them have been born five children, namely: Delta, a ;r.viii-'ite of Franklin College; Alary and Alarie, both graduates of the h'rank- .) high school and now students in Franklin College; Oake, who is at home i:;J is a student in the college, and Lyman, twelve years of age.

Politically, Mr. ATcClain is an ardent supporter of the Progressive party, A?ii;e his church relations are with the Alethodist Episcopal church at Frank- :n. Mr. INfcClain has, by his indomitable enterprise and progressive methods, -.vntributed in a material way to the achancement of his locality, and during ;-;c course of an honorable career has been highly successful in his business :;;;t.rprises, having been a man of energy, sound judgment and honestv of ;;;r))r)se, and is tlius well deserving of mention in this volume.