Madison County, Indiana - The whole text, 1914 (part 7 of 16)

Lafe Joseph Burr received his early education in the public school at Middletown, Indiana, and on completing his studies became a clerk in a general store in that place. Subsequently he went to Cincinnati, there attending a commercial college, after which he returned to Middletown. In :March, 1863, he enlisted in the Union army for servie^ in the Civil war, becomino- a member of Company A, One Hundred Thirty-seventh Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Col. Len A. Hams, and participating in many sanguinary engagements. Wliile in active service in Maryland, in 1864, Mr. Burr was captured by the enemy, but ou tlic same day the Union troops made an attack that resulted in the rescue of their comrades. He continued to serve valiantly and faithfully until the expiration of his service, when he received his honorable discharge and returned to the pursuits of peace in Indiana. Not long- thereafter the young soldier entered the employ of Vanuxem & Leeds, of Richmond, Indiana, wholesale dealers in tobacco and cigars, and remained with this firm from 18G6 to 1870. In the latter year he was married to ^Liss Laura Sonnefield, of Brazil, Indiana, a daughter of Henry F. Sunni> field, a prominent merchant of that place. After his marriage Mr. Burr located at Middletown, Indiana, where he engaged in the drug business and continued therein until 1872. He then came to Anderson, Indiana, here engaging in the manufacture of wagon and carriage wood stock and as a dealer in hardwood lumber, which he sold to the jobbing trade throughout the various States of the Tvliddle West, doing business under the firm style of Lafe J. Burr & Company. This continued until ISSG. In 1889 Mr. Burr engaged in the insurance and real estate busin.ess under the firm name of Jackson and Burr, the first ofdoe of this rirm being located over the Xichol cc ^lakepeace hardware store. From i.liat place it was moved to tlie corner of Eleventh and Main streets, and there they now have a well appointed office, where they handle a large amount of business. They are conceded to be the leading dealers in their especial line in the city, and both Mr. Burr, who is president, and ]\Ir. Jackson, vrho is secretiiry and treasurer, are men of high standing ii! business circles of the city.

^Ir. Burr was for twelve years a member and president of the trustees of the Water Board of Anderson, and during his presiden'.:y the water Works were consiructed, the system now being entirely complete, with a recent in.stallation of a ^vater filter that renders tlie water absolutely pure. He was also county commissioner of ]\iadison county for nine years. In his politics ^Ir. Burr is a member of the Progressive party and he is active in tiie party ranks. He is a member of I\Iajor ^lay Post, G. A. R., arid his wife has long been an active member of the Woman's Relief Corps, and is past department president of the organization of Indiana. 'Mr. Burr v.-as ai one time a member of ail the Masonic bodies, but is now demitted. belonging only to ^Jount INIoricih Lodge No. 77, A. F. & A. ^I. He is prominent with its members and has many friends in business and social circles throughout the city. Tlie family are members of the Presbyterian church.

Tv.'o sons have been born to }>rr. and Mrs. Burr : Claude S.. i)or7r ^larch 6, 1871, a bright and promisii;g boy, died on October 2. 1911. Re was managing editor of the Gutlirie State Capital, the leading Republican daily of Oklahoiiia. Kenneth jL, now chief inspector of the United States Steel Company at Gary, Indiana, was captain of Company L, Orie Kuiidred and Sixtieth Indiana Volunteers, and served one :vear in Cuba, and as major of the Thirtieth United States Volunteers serv>'d two years in the Philippine Islands. Both were educated at Peekskill ^Military Acade:uy, on the Hudson River, New York.

Alvin B. Wii.liaj.ison. Alvin B. Williamson has a well cultivated tract of eighty acres of land in Fall Creek township, where he carries on stock farming, and where he has reached a comfortable state of prosperity in his agricultural activities. He ranks among the best known and most popular citizens of the township, and has a host of good fri'-nds in aud about the community which represents his home. Born on January 14, 1876, in IMadison county, he is the son of Burwell and ]\Iary J. (^Mairifold) Williamson, both of whom are now deceased.

Burwell and ^lary AVilliamson were born in ^Madison county, Indiana, and within its confines passed their entire lives. They devoted their lives to the farming industry, and reared a family of eight children, five of whom are now living, - as follows : William L. is a farmer, in Green township, xMadison county; Leora E. is the wife of J. T. Ford of Pendleton; Alice M. is the wife of Allen Swain; Howard C. is another Green township farmer; and Albin B., the subject of this brief review.

Alvin B. Williamson v/as reared on the farm that was his birthplace, three miles west of the toM'n of Pendleton, and when he reached a sui'Acient age he entered the public schools of Pendleton and there completed his education. His schooling was not of a comprehensive order, and consisted of attendance at the schools of the community during the winter months, while the remainder of his years up to the age of nineteen were devoted to the work of the home place, in which he was well trained under the directioii of his father. He attended the Nobleville high school for a time after he was nineteen, and then sei himself to learji carriage trimming, a v.'ork in which he was engaged for three years.

It was not until the marriage of Mr. Williamson in 1900 that he moved his farm in Green township, A\hcre they lived until 1909, in v/hir-h year they moved to Pendleton in Fail Creek township, and hero \v^ has since been engaged in general farming and stock raising.

The wife of ^Ir. Williamson was in her maiden days Miss Mary F, France, and she was born in Noblesville, Indiana, on December 8, 1878, and educated in the schools of Noblesville. She is a daughter of Jason and Lettie (Flinchman) France, well kno\ni people of that eommuiiity. Two children have been born to tlie Williamsons, - Thelaia I., now eleven years old, and Donna B., aged nine years. The family are membc-rs of the Methodist Episcopal church, and ^^Ir. Williamson has membership in Sicilian Lodge No. 234, Knights of P\i;hia3, while his wife is a member of the Pythian Sisters. Lodge No. 99. Mr. Williamson is a Republican, but is not one who takes any activity in politi«:al matters beyond the dictates of good citizenship. The family is one that has a pleasinf^ position in Pendleton and the vicinity by reason of the many excellent qualities which its members possess, and they have a host of friends throughout the county.

Eugene L. Ford. In Green township are located many of th.} bt-st improved and most valuable farmsteads of ]\[a'dison county, and one of these which is conspicuous for its improvement, for its general appearance of thrift and prosperity, and for the value of the crops v.-hich are every year produced in its field and in the barns is that of Eugene L. Ford. ]\rr. Ford has spent about sixty years of his life in Madison county, and lacks only about a year of being able to claim it as his birth place. He was born in Wayne county, Indiana, December 9. 1852, and was a son of John AV. and I\rartha-A. AVilliamson Ford, a native of Maryland, was a carpenter by trade and came to Aladison county in 1853. His mother was a native of A^irginia. For a number of years the father was engaged in sawm.illing and in contracting, and during his residence in Madison county he constructed many of the school houses in Green towTiship, besides a large amoinit of other work. He and his wife wero members of the IMethodist church, and they were well known and in- fluential people. There were seven children in the family, and three are living in 1913, Eugene L., Emily L., wife of J. M. Johnson, and Amanda I., wife 'of HeJiry Beekner.

Eugene L. Ford spent his early life on the farm which he now owns in Green township, and attended the same district schools which the children of another generation attended, although in a very different building and with very different facilities from Avhat he enjoyed as a boy. He completed his education in the public schools of Pendleton. His first regular occupation was as a carriage blacksmith in Pendleton. and he worked at that occupation for eighteen months. He then returned to the farm and soon afterv;ards was married to ]\liss Tvlary E. Taylor, a daughter of James A. Taylor. After their marriage he engaged iji farming, and then moved to Lapel, where he was in business for several years. He next bought the balance of the farm of one hundred and sixty acres at his present location, and has given it all the energy and judgment which he possesses in making it a productive and valuabl':' estate.

Mr. Ford and wife arc the parents of seven children, and the tliree living at the present time are Plorace A., who is a farmer and who married Ina M. Bright; Gale A., who is a graduate of the Lapel high school, and is now a student of music; OHn F., who was educated in the pu^:^lic schools of Lapel. ^Ir. Ford is affiliated with I^apel Lodge No. 625, A. F. & A. M., being a past master of the lodge, and is also a member of Lapel Lodge No. 386, Knights of Pythias, being past chancellor. He is also a member of the Grand Lodge of the IMasons, and has been a delegate to the State Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Politically he belongs to the new party, the Progressive.

Andrew Milburx. The meet reward of a well spent and active career is an honorable retirement from labor and a season of rest in vvhieh to enjoy the fruits of former toil. Consecutive endeavor, resolute purpose, sound judgment and unfaltering encrg.y bring success in the active afTairs of life, and when prosperitj* is attained these should be followed by a period of leisure, when one may carry out his individual desires and find pleasure in pursuing plans from which business cares had formerly with- -held him. For many years Andrew Milburn was prominently identified with the agi-icuitural interests of Madison county. His career was an honorable one, in which his straightforvvard dealing and indefatigable labor brought him a handsome competence that now enables hirn to put aside the heavier burder.s and fin.d pleasurable recreation in his home and amo:ig his friends.

Mr. Milburn was born on the homestead in Stony Creek tow-nship Vuich he now owns, June 3, 1856, a son of Isaac and Nancy (Gwinn) Milburn, natives of West Virginia (then Virginia). From their native place ]\rr. Milbum's parents migrated to ]*Iadison county in a wagon, pioneer fashion, and located in Stony Creek township, where the grandfather of the subject of this review bought one hundred and sixty acres of land from the government, paying a dollar and a quarter an acre, and this he deeded to his son Isaac. On his arrival here Isaac Milbum's casu. capital consisted of two dollars and a half, and this sum he paid a neighbor to assist him in digging a well, but from this humble start he became one of the leading land owners of his section of the county. He was a quiet, unassuming man and never aspired to public prominence, but lived a clean and upright life, was g^:-eatly respected by his neighbors, and iu his death, February 12, 1901, his township lost one of its best citizens. He and his wife had three children, of whom but the subject of this sketch now survives.

The educational advantages of Andrew ^ililburn were somewhat limited, being confined to three terms of three months each in the district schools and a short attendance in a subscription school, but in later years this has been supplemented by much observation and study, which have made him a well educated man. He was reared on the home farm, but at the age of fifteen years, his home life not proving congenial because of a critical stepmother, he left the parental roof and faced the world on his own account. Making his w^ay to Kansas, he there found work in the farming regions at a salary of twenty dollars a month, but with youthful irresponsibility failed to save his earnings, and when he met the lady of his choice he was possessed of a capital of but seventyfive dollars. However, his optimism and self reliance v\ere as great as had been his free heartedncss, and on April 29, lSS-1, he was married to Miss Minnie Holmes, who had been born iu Nebraska June 17, 18G0. She had received a common school education, but having lost her parents when young had, like her husband, been compelled to make her own way. To this union tliere were bo^ii thirteen children : Ella, who is the wife of Orville IMcDole ; Ethel, who is deceased ; Bessie, the v>'ife of Koy Adams; and "Willie, Cyrus, Isaac, Earl, Jessie, Bertha, Ernest, Orville, Grace and Andrew, Jr. Of these Bertha and Ernest are twins.

After his marriage ]\Ir. I\Iilburn returned to Madison county, where he took charge of his father's farm, and here he has been carrying on operatiors ever since. He is now the owner of four hundred acres, all in a high state of cultivation, with substantial and handsome buildings and modern improvements of all kinds. Although he left the farm in December, 1905, and settled in his comfortable home in Lapel, Mr. Milburn still continues to buy and sell horses and to deal iu and ship stock, and he is known as a shrewd trader and an excellent .judge of live stock of all kinds. He has ever been known for his strict integrity and reliability in business matters, and few men are b^4ter known in the township. His life has been one of temperance and probity, and he is a liberal contributor to all religious and charitable movements, being, with his family, a consistent member of the United Brethren church. His politics are those of the Democratic party, and, while he has not beci an office seeker, he has not been indifferent to the duties of citizenship and has served as a member of the town board of I^apcl and as treasurer of the board of trustees of his church. During his long residence in this section he has formed a wide acquaintance and his numerous friends testify to his popularity among all classes.

Martin C. Norton. By various services and diversified gifts, men contribute to the building up of a city, and ir is in connection with the opening up of the avenues of comtnerce and the furnishing of facilities for the transactions of trade that iMartin C. Norton has bent his energies to the common weal. A^s president of the T. 'SI. Norton Brewing Company, at Anderson, he is the dii-ecting head of one of the largest industries of its kind in this part of Indiana, while his connection with various other enterprises of an extensive nature has been such as to make his name a familiar one in business circles of ?v[adison county. ]Mr. Norton was born in the city of Anderson, July 30, 1367, and has spent his entire

Thomas M. Norton was born in 1835, in Ireland, and was still a lad when brought to the United States by his parents, the family settling near Dayton, Ohio, where he passed his boyhood and youth and acquired a good common school education. On completing his studies, he learned the trade of carpenter, thus drifting into the contracting business, v/hich he followed until 18G3, then moving from Dayton to Union City, Indiana, where he became associated with Louis Williams in the ale brewingbusiness. In 1866 he disposed of his interests in Union City and came to Anderson, and shortly thereafter formed a partnership with Patrick Sullivan, thus organizing the first concern for the brewing of ale in northern Indiana. Later ^Michael Cromley was admitted to membership in the firm, but in 1882 ^lr. Norton sold his interests to his partners and embarked in business on his own account, thus forming the nucleus for v\-hat was to become one of the largcsi industries of the city. Devoting his best energies to his enterprise, ]\Ir. Norton extended its trade steadily and surely, and eventually v/as enabled to build a large brick plant, which he equipped with the finest and most modern machinery known to the brewing trade. He continued as the active head of this enterprise until his death, January 26. 1907, when he had firmly established himself as one of his adopted city's most substantial men of business. He was survived by his widow, two daughters and tvvo sons.

Martiji C. Norton acquired a liberal education in tiie public and high schools of Anderson, this being supplemented by a commereial course in -the -Miami Business College, at Dayton, Ohio, and on the completion of his studies he entered the brewery where his father thoroughly trained him in every detail of the great business. He was later admitted to partnership, with his brother William J. Norton, the firm then becoming T. M. Norton &, Sous, and at the time of their father's death the sons took over the business, wnich they have continued to successfully conduct to the present time. Changes and iniprovements liave been made in the plant, as extendsd. tredo and newly invented machinery demanded, but tlie same high standard of quality has been maintained, and the customers secured by the older man v."hen the enterprise was still in its infancy have continued to do business with the tirm to the present time. Martin C. Norton has inherited much of his fatJier's shrewdness. acumen and good judgment, and his management of the company's afl^'airs has been of a nature to greatly estend its scope. In addition to a large local trade, a large amiOunt of ihe product is shipped to the neighboring towns and villages, as well as to a number of large cities in nortliern and central Indiana. ^Ir. Norton has interested himself in various other ventures, and at this time is vice-president of another of Anderson's large industries, the Anderson Foundry and Machine Company.

In 1896 -Mr. Norton was married to ^liss Maud Kilgore, daughter of the late James L. Kilgore. an old resident and for some years a prominent business man of Anderson, who died some time ago. They have no children. In politics a Democrat, Mr. Norton has taken an ai'tive part in local matters, but only as a supporter of good government, and not as an aspirant for public preferment. Frateriially, he holds membersliip in the local lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. ^ His fine brick residence, situated at No. 1011 Jackson street, is one of the most valuable and architecturally beautiful in tbt^ citv of Anders*-»u

John M. Lamey. Among the citizens' of Madison county who have won material success through the exercise of their own industry and native talent, John ^i. Lauiey, of Anderson, is deserving of more than passing mention. Compelled to face the world and make his own way when but still a lad, he has so perseveringly pursued the vocation that he early chose as his life work, that today he finds hiuiself one of the sub-' stantial men of his community, and the general esteem in which he is held is ample evidence of the fact that his activities have been governed by a high sense of business integrity. Mr. Lamej' is a native of Anderson, a son of James and ^lary (Turney) Lamey.

James Lamey was born in County Cork, Ireland, where he grew to - young manhood. Like thousands of others of his native countrymen, he earl}' decided that better opportunities awaited him in America, and he accordingly took passage for this country, first locating in Canada. He subseiiuentl}' came to AVinehester, Indiana, where he adopted the vocation of butcher, and v/as so engaged at the outbreak of the struggle between the North and the South. Enlisting in the Nineteentli Regiment, Indiaiia Volunteer Infantry, he served with that organization for four years, participating in numerous hard-fought engagements and at all times proving himself a brave, cheerful and faithful soldier. On the completion of his term of service, he returned to his trade, and v/as rapidly becoming successful in a material way when his death occurred, hai^tened, no doubt, by the hardships of his army life. He left his widow v. ith two sons: John 31., aiul Paul, the latter of whom passed away at the age of twenty-one years.

John il. Lamey accjuired his education in the Catholic Sisters' school and the public schools of Anderson, but left the latter 'at the age of fourteen years, the death of his father making it imperative that lie wssist in the support of his mother and brother. He first entered the factories at Anderson, wliere he Avas employed for thi-ee years, and at the end of that period learned butchering. He was only tvv"enty-one years old udien lie entered business on his own account at Anderson, but his thorough knowledge of the business, his energy, his progressive ideas and iiis inherent ability all contributed to the building up of a business th>it has coiititmed to gi-ow steadily to the present tvn}, and he is now kno\vn as one of his section's heaviest stvick buyers arid a wholesale and retail meat dealer whose trade e.xrends far beyond the limits of the local ccmmunities. His subsequent career has been "spent in unswerving devotio'T to the duties oT life, in the coriduet of arj lionorable business and in fidelity to family and friends, and no one is more deserving and more enjoys the confidence and esteem of those with whom he has been brought into contact. His hobby may be said to be a love of fast horses and he is at present tlie owner of a number of valuable animals. Mr. Lamey owns a valuable property which has been made more desirable by the erection of a number of buildings equipped with every modern apxdiance for the conduct of his business. Essentially a business man, he has not cared for public life, but takes an interest in the success of the Democratic party and sraiiehly supports its principdes and candidates.

In July. 1905, ^^Ir. liamey was united in marriage with iMiss Esther Langley, and three children have been born to this union: Paul. JjiracS and Ireta.

development and progress of this section of the state is :Mr. Thomas, and that he has accounted well for himself and gained secure place in popular esteem needs no further voucher than that afforded in his incumbency of the responsible office of superintendent of the county poor farm, in' the general management of which his administration has been in every respect faithful and efficient.

Mr. Thomas was born in Boone township, this county, on the 22ud of February, 1858, and is a scion of the third generation of the family in Madison county, where his paternal grandfather settled in the early pioneer days. ]\Ir. Thomas is a son of Evan R. and Lorema (Mc^Iahon) Thomas, the former of whom was born in ^Monroe township, this county. Evan R. Thomas was long numljered among the most energetic and progressive agriculturists of his native county and he now resides on an attractive homestead in Van Burcn township, where he is living virtually retired, after man}' years of earnest toil and endeavor. Of the eight children the subject of this review v.'as the second in order of birth, the others being: Sarah, Mrs. Allen; Ethel, ISlra. Vinson; James; Ida, Mrs. Jones ; Minnie, Mrs. Fisher; Cora, ]Mrs. Nelson; and Bertha, Mre. KaulTman.

The present superintendent of the poor farm of Madison county gained his early experiences in connection witli the work of the home farm and his educational advantages were those afforded in the Tomliusou school, in Boone tov.-usliip. an institution locally designated as the Dead Dog scliool. In the jueanwhile he contributed his cpiota to the work of the home farm and he Vvas but fourteen years of age at the time of his mother "s death. As tlie next eldest of the children, Mr. Thomas early assumed heavy responsibilities and aided in the support of th.e younger members of the family, as his father earnestly maintaiiied the home after the death of the loved v/ife and mother. Edward E. Thomas initiated his independejJt career at the age of twenty-five years. He rented a farm of one hundred and forty acres and brought his energies and specific knowledge into effective play, with the result that he made the enterprise successful. Finally he purchcised a small tract of land, and in eouneetion with its cultivation he also operated a slaughter house, the products of whieli he sold to the retail meat markets in the town of Summitville. Finally he established his residence in that village, where he engaged in the handing of farm implements and machinery. This venture likev^'ise proved succe.ssful under his aggressive and careful management, and his reputation as a salesman and circumspect man of business led to his being retained as a traveling representative of the Interuatioiial Harvester Compnny, with v;hich great corp-oration he thus continued for a period of ten years. In September, 1910, the board of county commissioners of ^ladison county conferred upon him the appointment to his present responsible offix-e, and it is a matter of record that the affairs of the county poor farm have been most carefully and al)ly managed under his effective regirae. his continued retentJor. of office constituting the best voucher for the efficiency of his administration.

Mr. Thomas accords unwavering allegiance to the Democratic party and he has ever taken a deep interest in all that touelies the welfare of his home county. He served two years as township assessor and he l;as ever held inviolable place in the con_fidence and esteem of the comnumity which has always represented his home. He is in charge of the county farm of two hundred and twelve acres and also has the general supervision of the county infirmary, the unfortunate wards of which hold him in higli esteem. The county farm is situated in Union township and is equipped

^vith excellent improvements of a permanent order. 2Ir. Thomas and his family hold membership iu the Christian church and are distinctively popular in connection with the social activities of the community.

On the 2Sth of September, 1SS2, was solemnized the marriage of ]\Ir. Thomas to Miss Anna Beeson, who is a daughter of William G. and Elizabeth ("Williams) Beeson, who now reside in Summitville and who are well known and highly honored citizens of the county, where Mrs. Beeson is one of the few representatives of the Williams family, the name of which has been closely concerned with the history of this part of the state. William G. Beeson was born in AVayne county, Indiana, and is a scion of one of the staunch pioneer families of the Iloosier commonwealth. Of the children ]Mrs. Thomas was the first born; Joseph is a resident of Summitville; and Frank is deceased; he is survived by his widow, whose maiden name was Stella Block, and by their two children, Austin and Lou, M-ho remain Avith their v.-idov.'ed mother at Summitville. Mrs. Thomas has proved a most able coadjutor of her husband in directing the affairs of the. county asylum for the poor, as she is matron of the institution and is unceasing iu her atttutioji to its afi'airs. Mr. and ]Mrs. Thomas became the parents of six children, concerning whom brief record is made in conclusion of thi=; review: Arlie wedded Miss Edna Seever and they have two children, Robert and Rath; Idclle, who completed the curriculum of the public schools of Summitville, remains at the parental home ; Clyde wedded ]\Iiss Leta ]\Iorris, and they have three children, Lena, Ernestine and ^Maurice E. ; Chester is deceased; Rena is at the parental home; and Elizabeth is attending the high school at Anderson, the county seat.

James M-\rion Forkxeh. One century ago, lackiiig five brief years, the Forkner family was established in Incliana, Wayne county bfing the scene of settlement and for years the home of the family. From that day to the present time men of that name have been prominently identified with the agricultural activities of the state, and have played well their individual parts in the piaiseworthy work of advancing the reputation of their various communities in the world of agTiculture. They have been men of the highest integTity and especially have they been distinguished by the' character of their citizenship and by their public service wherever and v.-henever there was need for them to give of themselves for the public weal. He whose name introduces this necessarily brief biographical re^aew. James Marion P'orkner, has been not a whit less prominent in his activities than have others of ihe name, and he stands forth today among the substantial and dependable men of his city and country, marked by the high ordt>r of his citizenship as well as by the many sturdy traits of character that have contributed to his popularity and success.

James ^Marion Forkner was born on August 15, 1849, in Ricl'land township, and is the sou of ^Madisun and Charlotte (Blacklidge) Forkner. ^Ir. Forkner represents the fourth generation of the fainily privileged to claim American birth, and his great-great-grandfather, William Forkner, was born in Wales. He migrated to America in early life, coming to these shores just prior to the Revolutionary war, and settling hi what is now Surrey county. North Carolina. There he died in about the year 180S, and it is worthy of mention tliat a copy of his last will and testainent is now in the hands of John L. Forkr.er. the editor of tliis historical and biographical work. This interesting document bears the date February,

The son of this worthy patriot was Isaac Forkner, who was the gr-ar. grandfather of the subject. He was born in North Carolina in 177j and when the War of 1812 was in progress he gave service throughout! its duration. For his splendid aid he was awarded by the goverriULjni, a land warrant for IGO acres of valuable Indiana land, in lieu of a pensio!i. Mr. Forkner settled in Wayne county in 1818, and he was one of tlhearliest inhabitants of the town of Centerville, where he lived for year.s and prospered in accordance with his merit. He died at ^lillvilie, in Liberty township, in 1863, when he was aged eighty-eight years, and h-j was long remembered as one. of the finest characters the community had known. The eldest sou of Isaac Forkner was Jess3, who v^-ars born in North Carolina, like his fatlier. _ It may be said that he was out.- of the earliest land owners in Henry county, this stste. and he cam.,- here witli his fatht^r. settling upon land in 1822. Liberty township beeapahis permanent home, and he became a power in local politics early in life. He was elected sheriff of Henry couniy in 1830, serving until 1833, and in 1837 he moved into Madison county, where lie passed his remaining days. During his residence in Madison county he play-.d a leading part in the pubKc life and activities of his district, and was county commissioner one term, as well as having officiated in other caparities. He was a m;ui of splendJd integrity, and v>as remembered as one of the most progressiv.j farming men the county possessed. None shared more fully in puljlic esteem and approbation than he, and in addition to a fair estate, he left the priceless heritage of a good name, well protected by him throughout bis life aud pas.ied on to his heirs ^^ithuut spot or blemish of his procuring. _

Forkner v>-a£ the son of -Jesse Forktier, and was scr-ond in order of birth. He in his turn became prominent in farming circles, aiu! vras one of the most successful and prosperous men in his community. l^efore he located in HcLry count}' he raarned Charlotte Bl.-icklidgc, and to them Avere born seven children, named as follows: Cornelius, now (deceased; James jfarion. tlie immediate sub.iei,-t ^f this review; ^.Irs. Malinda Crone; 'Mis. Martlia Lovwr: Alfr.'d L.. deceased: iMrs. Eiiza beth T. Porter, and Ilattii- ]]. Tappan.

James Clarion Forkner was born on the old Forkjier farm, now owr.od by Jasper Broiinenbrirg. As a boy he attended the Union school and later was a strident in a well Lniown college of the state. lie wa.s well tutored in the business of forming also, and when he was twenty-one years old -set out independently on a forty-acre farm, vritli a log cabin honi'' adorning his acreage. It is pleasing to note here that he did not lorn.' remain the proprietor of a '"forty,"' nor did he continue as a dweller in log cabins, hut rather that he became the owner of one of the finest stock farms in the state. A short time ago Mr. Forkner. wishing to retire from active business life, sold his place for $28,000, and a brief description of the plaee to which he gave so many years of his life and whicli prospered so bountifully under his care, is proper!}- entered at tlii.- point. Forkner Stock Farm lies some eight miles distant from Anderson. the county seat of jFadison county, and but six miles froiri Ale:candri.i_. a thriving young city of about 12.000 population. A solid tract of acres of rich s^il comprise tiie place, and includirig a tvveiit\- acre wood-lot and pasture. Slightly rolling, as i^ maeh of the best land of Indiana, the place has the best possiljle drainage, with an abundance of shade trees in the most appropriate places, and it boasts a fine orchard of 170 trees in bearing, with an abundance of small fruits. Three wells, none of which has ever failed, furnish a bountiful supply of the purest water, and a windmill adds further to the equipment of the place. The entire place is fenced in the most approved manner, and tine graveled roads lead to all points from the farm to the adjacent markets. A handsome residence, erected at on inside cost of $3,000, makes for the greater comfort of the owners, the same having been built by ]Mr. Forkner in the days when he was yet engrossed in the cares of farming and farm life, -and a modern grain barn built at a cost of $1,500 provides for the bountiful crops that are annually enticed from the willing soil. Twelve other buildings are in evidence upon the place, included among which are two tenement houses, the whole representative of . a cash expenditure of several thousand dollars on the part of ]Mr. Forkner. The chief industry of the place in the days when ]Mr. Forkner was its proprietor was stock raising, with some grain production, and the annual output of the place in stock and grain aggregated $5,000. On the whole, the place is one of the finest in the county and state, and represents a praiseworthy outlay of toil and money on the part of the man who founded the business aiul brought it to the admirable position it held ^vhen Mr. Forkner C':'ased to be the owner.

In December, 1905. after ]Mr. Forkuer sold the farm, he moved to what is known as the Blacklidge Park, and today he is the owner of barely sixty-four acres, having gradually parted with all his farm lands but that small acreage. He has since given up all active interest in farms and farming as an operator, and is living a retired life near the city of Anderson, and is enjoying to the utmost the fruits of his years of strenuous attention to business.

^Ir. Forkner in early manhood married ^liss Ellen Catherine Tappan. a daughter of David D. and Elizabetli (]\IcNear) Tappan. The mother is still living, at the advanced age of 82. ]Mrs. Forkner 's sisters are "Mrs. J. ^I. Watkin.s, deceased, ]Mrs. Geo. Kirk and ^Mi's. Einma Jackson. To this union were born three children, concerning whom, with their respective families, brief mention is here incorporated. The first born, Charles E.. married Aldine ]Mae (Sn\elser), and they have two children. Austin H. and Francis E. Charles Forkner makt^s his home in ilarshalltown, Iowa, and has for some years been prominently knovi'n to the manufacturing interests of tlmt city. In earl.v manhood he was for six years employed as a mail clerk, but busines.s interests of his own have later claimed him. Earl A. Fcn-kner, the second born son of James Max-ion Forkner, passed through the common sch(;ols of his native community and later was a graduate of Anderson and DePauw, as well as the University of Indiana at Blooiuington. He was later graduated from the University of Michigan in the elei^trieal engineering profession, and is nov," engaged in its practicp and in the manufacturing busine.'^s in ^\[arshalitown. Iowa, although he was engaged in educational v,-ork for some years. He married Martin J. AVolfe. and is now the business partner of his brother. Charles E.. mentioned above. Walter M. Forkner, the third and last born of the three children of his parents, married Etta M. Oilerist. a native daughter of Greenburg. Indiana, and they have tv>-o children. ^larjorie E. and Gertrude C. Walter Forkner was educated in the commoti schools. and early took to farm life, in which he continued for some years. He later he iDecame interested in the fire insurance business and is now active and prominent in fire and life insurance circles of Cass county. He. like

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Uiisibrathors,;is.a man who takes a leading- place in business and politicjl activities of .his eouiniunity, and all three are sturdy young men wlio iare la (distinct .credit to their honored and honorable"parents, and vvlio care iuiost creditably carrying forward the family name in Indiana.

jilr. JEorkiier, the father of these sons, is Republican in his politics, candiiike all-the men of his family, from the earliest representative down tto ike latest, -takes an intelligent and praiseworthy interest in the busin^-s.s odf ttlLeocity;and comity ^^^th which he is identified. He was elected bv ccentrabconmiitteemen of the county to the office of treasurer for ten o'r ttwelve -years and was road supervisor. Pie paid insurance premiuni.s rpoliey. for. nineteen years in the Union Central and received -$5,352. Ho Huts long been a member of the ^Methodist Episcopal church and his fratterual ;relations are confined to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, mithwJliich he has fraternized for some years as an active and esteemed imember. .3n concluding this sketch, a newspaper article relating to the lindustry of 31rs. Forkner is here appended:

TTheireeent discussion regarding a license ordinance for butter makers ssiiggcstedto I\Irs. J. M. Forkner that she find how much butter she -liad mtade;and marketed. Mrs. Forkner has made and sold butter for many IChe past fifteen years she has kept an accurate count of her vnccaik:. 3n:that time she has made 2S_,4'il pounds or an average of from :ffQur *to -five ipoimds a day.

"^YKen.'air. and Mrs. Forkner lived on a farm in Richland township tthere were times wiien they kept seven or eight cows. A year ago they mioved "to ^nderst»n. Since then they have kept only one or two cows. lEhere aire :5ome customers ]Mrs. Forkner has supplied vrith butter for teiglrteen years.

lEn .making butter .Mrs. JForkner was always slov/ to take up with new ifang'Ied notions. .A paddle she used for nearly fifteen years was tnade tby ;her .and preferred over manufactured paddles. This paddle wa^ ^ garactically worn out a couple of years ago. ]Mrs. Forkner gave it to her son '.Charles J^. JForkner, v,'ho proposes to keep it as a memenlo. For a diozen;years Mrs. Forkner did her churning v,ith a gas engine.

JA;]>A'M .-Schuster. Anderson township can boast of some of the most Ubfiautiful farms to be found in ^ladison county, and among these none Ihas been brought to a higher state of cultivation than the country home (CflD-r.-iJonas -Stewart, a handsome tract of 120 acres, lying on the Anderson iroad. TChis property has been brought to its present escellent eonoSition tlirotigh the efforts of Adam Schuster, vfho has charge of the cqperations for :Dr. -Stewart. Mr. Schuster has made farming his life and his long experience his constant study of farming conditions, ihis iieady ability to adapt himself to and adopt new ideas and his mntiring -perseverance have made him know^n as an expert in his chosen nine. IHe Wiisborn on a farm near Cincinnati, in Hamilton county, Ohio, j&Iay 12-8, ]li55t5, and is a son of John and ]\Iary (Schumberger) Schuster. JJohn ^Schuster was a native of the P^atherland, where he received iiiis -education :and was reared to manhood. He was industrious and enterprising' and, seeing no satisfactory prospects in his own country, diecided tto try .his fortunes in the United States. Accordingly, when about ilihirty \year-s of age, he took passage for New York, and shortly a5.ftei-iliisilaJLdi)ig made his way to Cincinnati, Ohio, and entered the truck ^gardening 'business in v;hieh he continued throughout the remainder of iijis cWti'ivs: icareer. IHe became reasonably successful, was a well-k!iown and highly esteemed citizen of his eominiinity, and reared a family of six chikiren, of whom Adam is the only resident of Madison county. One brother, Daniel, is living in the vicinity of Cincinnati, while three brothers and a sister, John, George, Christopher and Kate, are aU deceased.

Adam Schuster received a public school education in the institutions of Franklin county, Ohio, and was brought up an agriculturist. As soon as he had completed his schooling, Tie entered upon his career as a tiller of the soil, and this occupation he has continued to follow to the present time. He assumed the management of the operations on Dr. Stewart's property on Anderson road. Each succeeding year has seen new improvements made, and the success which Mr. Schuster has attained in the raising of crops of bumper size is a demonstration of how far the science of farming may be perfected. He believes in the use of the most progressive methods and high power machinery in his farm work, and has also been successful in breeding a high grade of cattle.

In July, 1S90, ^Ir. Schuster was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Johnson, whose parents came to Madison county from Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Schuster have had one son: George, who is attending the Anderson schools. They are also rt^aring an adopted child, Freda Schuster, who is seven years of age and is also a school student. During his residence in Anderson township INlr. Schuster has made many friends and everywhere he is recognized as a worthy representative of the best agricultural element.

Sanford R. Moss. Located in Richland tov/nship, not far from the city of Anderson is found Shadeland Stock farm, a property of sixty acres from which comes some of the finest light harness horses bred in Madison county. The proprietor of this enterpri.se, Sanford R. Moss, has had a long and successful experience in his line of work, having been trained therein as a boy, and his tirmly-established reputation as a raiser, breeder and trainer of these animals has 3reated an active demand for his animals in tlie market.s of the big cities. Mr. 2.Ioss was born on his present property, Z\Iarch 12, 1S4G, and is a son of AVilliam J. and Elizabeth (Gordon) Moss.

The Moss family originated in Germany, the gi'andfather of Sanford R. ]Moss, John Moss, beir.g the founder of the family in America. He emigrated from the Fatherland as a young man and located first in Virginia, later moving to Ohio. William J. ]\Ios3 w'as born in Virginia, from whence he was taken by his parents as a small boy to Ohio, and there received his c<lucation and grevv to manhood. Seeking his fortune, in young manhood he came to iladison c^i-unty and secured a small tract of land from the governraent, on whic-h he erected a log cabin, the first home here of himself and wife. As the years passed and his finances permitted he added to his holdings until he had 360 acres, all under cultivation, and improved this property with substantial buildings for his cattle and. grain, and a commodious and comfortable residence. An industrious, energetic citizen, he did not confine his efforts to farming, but branched out into the cattle and horse business, and also devoted some attention to milling. At the time of his death he was one of his community's substantial men and a citizen whose position among his fellow-men was assured. William J. and Elizabeth (Gordon) ^loss were the parents of seven children:

The boyhood home of Sanford R. ^loss was a primitive log huusr; and he was reared amid the surroundings of a newly-op-.ued country! Like the other children of his parents, he was given the advantages of education as afforded by the common schools of his day and locality the winter terms lasting for three months, while the rest of the year was passed by the youth in the hard, unremitting toil of clearing the home place from the timber which almost completely covered it. Thus he grew to manhood, being trained in the habits of honesty, industry and thrift, and continued to remain under the parental roof until he reached the age of twenty-seven years. Upon the death of his father he assumed the iiiauagemeut of tlie enterprises in which the elder man had been engaged, and continued to successfully operate them for a number of years, although at this time he devotes himself exclusively to training and breeding light harness hor.ses. As a breeder he has a reputation that extends far beyond the limits of his home locality, orders for his animals coming from far distant points all over the country. Although ]\Ir. Moss has reached an age when the majoriiy of men feel that they have earned a rest from their labors, he continues to manage his affairs and to do his own v/ork, a clean, healthy and temperate life having given him a robust constitution and a mind that is alert and responsive. He bears the rejjutation of being a man whose ventures have ever been of a strictly legitimati- nature, and one who, while always ready to grasp an opportunity, has never dealt otherwise than in an honorcible manner with his fellow men.

Mr. iloss was married in 1S76 to "Martha Thornberg, daughter of Thomas Thornberg who came to Madison county from (3hio and for years v.as the owner and operator of a farm in Richland township. There were six children in the Thornberg family: Richard and Calvin, who are deceased, John, ^lartha, Jennie Doris and Mrs. ^lary Lukens. At the time of the death of his brother-in-law, Richard Thornberg, ilr. Moss adopted one of the hitter's children, Thomas, v/heu he reared, and who is now a resident of Texas. 3.1r. ]^Ioss takes only a good citizen's interest in affairs of a public nature, but endeavors to support good men and progressive measures. His long residence in this community has gained him a wide reputation and many v/arm friends.

Frederick Lantz. The proprietor of the largest store_ in Pendleton, Mr. Lant/ really belongs in the front rank^ of Madison oounty merchanis, and is still a young man who has attained a siriking business success at a time vv-hen most of his contemporaries are just beginning their careers.

Frederick Lantz was born at Richmond, Indiana, February 26. ISSo. a son of Lewis F. and Luella Lantz. Both parents no-.- reside in Milton, ^'ayne county, this state. The family were early settled in the old Quaker" district of WajTie county, and the name has always been identified with integi-ity an.d the best of business principles. Frederick Lantz received his education at Richmond, but soon after his first lessons in life his father moved to :\Iilton in the same county, where he engaged in the dry goods business. The son. after attending the grade ^schools and graduating from the ^lilton high school, entered bis father's store at the age of eighteen and was in active association untn 1907. At that date he came to Pendleton and went into the dry goods, clothing and shoe business at this town. In five yeai-s' time he has built up the largest business of the kind in the town, and has acquire4, a viTV prosperous trade both in the village and throughout the surrounding country. Mr. Lantz is a modern man of business, punctual ill all his affairs, keeping his enterprise up to date at every point, insisting upon the fair and square deal and while furnishing good service in merchandise to his customers also enjoys a fine degree of prosperity for himself.

In 1906 Mr. Lantz married ^liss Elizabeth ^Morris. Mrs. Lantz was born in AVayne county, Indiana, was graduated from the Milton Higli school and v/as also a student of the Indiana State University. They are the parents of one child, Deborah, now four years of age. .Mrs. Lantz is one of the active members of the Pendleton Friends (,'hurch. Mr. Lantz has passed through thirty-two degrees of Scottish Rite ^lasonery, is past master of his lodge at ^Milton, was high priest of his chapter, and his local atTiliations are with Madison Lodge, No. 44, A. F. & A. 'Si. and with the ^Mystic Shrine at Indianapolis. Ivlr. Lantz east his vote for the Republican candidate with somewhat consistent regularity up to the campaign of 1912, but at that time joined tlie Progressive party and voted accordingly.

Charles C. Studley. Among Madison county's sons who have attained distiuctiori in varied fields of active usefulness, none is better known or more highly estt-emed in his community than Charles C. Studley of Lapel, who as soldier, business man, public official and citizen has discharged ably and conscientiously every obligation of life. From the dark days of the Civil War, when he valiantly fought under the flag of his country, to the present time, when he is numbered among the most able and impartial justices of the peace that have upheld the dignity of this office in Stony Creek township, his record has bf-en unsullied, and a sketch of his career will show that his life has at all times been one of industry, integrity and general usefulness to his fellow men. Judge Studley was born on a farm in Stony Greek township, ]Madison county, Indiana. August 2, 1843, and is a son of Datis E. and Ruth (Casler) Studley, the former of whom died in 1872 and the latter in 1870. Of their eleven children, ten were reared to manhood and womanhood, three sons served in the Union army, and three sons and two daughters still survive.

Charles C. Studley passed his boyhood and youth on the home farm, securing his education in the common schools of Stony Creek to unship, which he was attending at the time of the oiTtbreak of the struggle between the North and South. Filled \nth youthful patriotism, with other school lads of his corsimunity, he enlisted in Company E, 130th Regiment, Indiana A'olunteer Infantry, and was mustered ii\to the United States service at Kokomo, Indiana, December 2, 1SG3. This was known as one of the hard-fighting regiments of the Union service and participated in many hotly-contested engagements, including those of the Atlanta campaign, where it was under fire for one hundi-ed and twenty days. In 1865, after two days of severe fightiug at Nashville, the Twenty-third Army Corps, with v/hich the 130th was identified, was ordered to form a conjunction with General Sherman on his famous march to the sea, and subsequently werit to Fort Fisher, Fort Anderson and Moorehead, North Carolina, then fighting its way to Raleigh. On April 14, 1865, the Confedei'ate general. Johnso)i. surrendered, and the

Union forces moved on to Charlotte, where the men of Mr. Studley's regiment received their honorable disel\arge, he leaving the service witli the rank of duty sergeant, having gained promotion through fidelityto duty and fearless participation in battle.

On returning to the occupations of peace, ]\Ii'. Studley embraced the vocation of carpenter, at which he was working at the time of his first marriage, in Stony Creek township, September 9, 186G, to Misj Louisa Uauger. She died May 4, ISSO,- leaving four children, of whom three are living at this time : ^lartha J., single, a professional nur.^-, residing at Anderson, Indiana ; Alma, who is the wife of J. B. La Bouti..-. of Birmingham, Alabama; and Nora, the wife of Lewis Medill, engagi-J in the clothing business in that southern city. On February 19, 1882, Judge Studley was married to ]Matilda Cotterell, and to this union were born three children : ^largaret, a graduate of the Lapel High school, and now the wife of B. B. Early, manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company, at Slielbyville, Indiana ; Charles AV., engaged as a glass blower at Kobinson, Illinois, who married Claude Ward; and Ruth, vv'ho is single and resides at home, a clerk in a store at Lapel.

The family for many years has been identified v/ith the Methodist Episcopal Church, and its members have been active in religious and charitable work. Judge Studley is a member of the Improved Order of Red 'Men, and as a member of Hiram G. Fisher Post No. 366, Grand Army of the Republic, is serving as adjutant and was formerly commander. By a special act of Congress, he draws a pen.sion of twentyfour dollars per month in appreciation of his valued services during the Rebellion. In political matters Judge Studley was for many years a supporter of Republican principles, but in the campaign of 1912 demonstrated his progressiveness by casting his ballot witli the new socalled '"Bull Moose" party. For many years he has acted in the capacity of justice of the peace, and the very length of his service^ gives evidence of the ability with which he has discharged the duties of his responsible office. He is well known in insurance circles as the representative of four of the leading companies, and so well has he managed his iitterests that he now enjoys the reputation of one whom success always attends, and his connection with any enterprise is take^] as a guaranty of its stability. :>Ir. Studley did not have wealth to aid him in the beginning of his career. His reliauQe has been placed in the more substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and conuuendable zeal, and his actions have ever been guided by an honesty of pur-pose that none have questioned.

James D. McKenzie. Situated half a mile southwest of the^^town of Lapel in Stony Creek township the rural home of James D. McKen/.ie. a place of one 'hundred and twenty acres possesses all the attractive improvements and profitable quality for which ^Madison county farnis are noted throughout the state. 'Mr. McKeuzie has made farming his liftwork, has given it his best energy, and not only has substantial material fruits of his labors, but also the esteem and respect of the commu:!ity in wmich. he has for many years resided.

James D. :McKenzie v^-as born in White River township in Hamilton county, Indiana, August 8, 1850, a son of Andrew J. and Nancy P. (Ferguson) :\IcKenzie. The fatlier, a native of Kentucky, v/as roart-n up to the age of fourteen in Cincinnati, Oho, and then came to Hamilton county, where he spent the remainder of his career as a farmer. In lb->o he was elected to the office of sheriff of Hamilton county, and cjave efficient si-n'ice in that capacity for one term. Besides farming he also followed the vocation of auctioneer, and was a well known figure in that county. Fraternally he was a Mason. His death occurred in DecemLer, 1876, and he was the father of nine children, the two now living being Andrew J., of ^Montana, and James.

James D. ]\IeKenzie was reared on a farm in Hamilton county, and had the advantages of the district schools in that vicinity. On July 29, 1871 he married Sarah R. Castor, a native of Hamilton and educated in the public schools there. Her death occurred in 1904. On April 2, 1908, ilr. McKenzie married for his present wife iMrs. Eva Eakin. who was born in White River to\mship of Hamilton county, and her nur'den name was Eva Shepard. She attained most of her schooling in Noolesville. The children of her first marriage are as follows: Grace, a graduate of St. Mary of the "Woods at Terre Haute, and uovr the wife of Fred Lucas of Peoria, Illinois; and George, who man-ied Eula Bales, and lives in this state. 31rs. ]\IeKenzie is a member of the Christian chur-:-li at Noblesville, while 'Sir. !McKenzie's church affiliations are with ihe AVesleyan i\lethodist. In politics he is a Republican, but has never held any official position, and has been content to give his vote for the cause of good government, and to lend a hand wherever possible to advance the best interests and welfare of his home community.

ANDFiEW J. SiiETTERLV. Numbered among the progre^-^ive and energetic business men of Lapel, Indiana, where he has been identified with elevator interests since 189G, Andrew J. Shetterly is justly -.-onsidered one of the representative men of his native county. He is the fortunate possessor of just those qualities which are essential t("> success in any line of business, and his long experience in his present venture has made him thoroughly familiar with its every detail. He belongs to an old and honored family of ]Madison county, and was bor.x on a fciiiii in Jackson township, December 23, 1865, a son of George L Shetterly.

The Shetterly family was founded in Indiana by two 'rothcrs. David and Henry Shetterly, who were farmers and ministers of tlie ?>reLhodist Episcopal Church. Another of tlie name, William II. Sr-trtterly, was a prominent speaker an.,1 pi-eacher in Sto'-y Creek town>hip, where he founded the first seli.iol and devoted himself to the cause of education and religion. -David Shetterly. the grandfather of Andiew J. .Shetterly, was born in Ohio, and came to Indiana in 1836. ent^-ring a farn; from the government, in Jackson tovrnship, where he spent the remaining years of his life. He had two sons and three daughters, of whom four children still survive : George L. ; Catherine, the wife of John Finley : Harriet, who married William Sural ; and Elmira, the wife of Felix Leev-r.

George L. Shetterly was born in Ohio, and was a child vrhen he accompanied his parents to Jackson township. He followed in the footsteps of his father and became an agriculturist, a vocation which be has followed to the present time vritli gratifying success, and. like his father, has devoted much of his time to the work of the ]\Iethodist Episcopal Church, in which he has served as class leader for many years r.nd as superintendent of the Sunday school. He and his wife, wlio iilso survives, have had twelve children, of whom eight are still living, name'.y : Oliver C. ; Catherine, who is the wife of Edvrard Johnson; Thom.::-.s F., a farmer of Stony Creek township, who resides at Lapel; Amelia, the wife of 0. P. Wise*; Abraham L. and Andrew J., twins; Cora B., who is the wife ol

Andrew J. Shetterly was reared on his father's farm in Jai;kson township and received his education in the district schools. Early adopting the vocation of educator, he taught school for twelve teruis "in Kaiisa.° Colorado and Indiana, but in 1896, with two of his brothers. t-uibarkHd'iu the milling and elevator business at Lapel, under the firm style of Shetterly Brothers. This venture has proved very successful and lias enjoyed a steady and continuous growth, its trade gradually extending beyond the limits of Lapel iiito the surroundiiig country. Mr. Shetterly is conceded by his associates to be a man of much more than ordinary business ability one who can be relied upon to fulfill his obligations, and wiiose integritv has ever been unquestioned.

Mr. Shetterly was married to I\iiss Lizzie AVitiklepleck, who was born in Nebraska. They are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and take an active interest in its movements. ]Mr. Shetterly 's fraternal connection is with Lapel Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he is a cliarter member, being past nob!..- grand and a member of the Grand Lodge of the State. In politics a stal-.vart Republican, he served as a member of the board of trustees of Stony Creek towi:- shi}) from 1901 to 1905, and the conscientious devotion to detail wlnth characterizes his business activities was brought to bear with satisfactory results upon the duties of his office. His popularity is attest'd by a wide circle of sincere friends in Lapel, and in business, social and private- life he is held in tlie higb.est esteem.

WiNFiELD Shaul. The Shaul family, which AVinfield Shaui of this review represents irj this tov\nship, is one of the oldest in j.Iadison county, and the sidiject is the representative of the fourth generation to hold tlie land which the founder of the family entered from the goveriiment when the first of the name loc\ted here from the Keystone state in the earliest days of Indiana, long prior to her statehood. The first of the name to locate here entered land from the government, and ended his days in tlie cultivation of the wilderness tract he thus acquired. His son. Orange P... next gave his attention to the cultivation of the place, and iie in tiiru handed it dov.'n to his son, George K., the father of Winrieid. who was born on the old place on November 20, 187:"). So ]uuch for a brief sketch of the earlier generations of this family.

George K. Shaul was born in Green township and was educated in rue public schools of this community. He lived a life of singul.ir usefulness in his native comnninity and served a number of years as a tri-.stei^ of the township. He was a prosperous farmer and a man of pr(ind..-rjce in the township. Fraternally he wtis a leader, and had mendjership ir^ tlie Knights of Pythias, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Red jNIen. His two children were Cliiiord D.. now superintcndenr if the Artificial Gas Plant in Houston. Texas, who was a graduate of tlie Pendleton high, school and the State University of Indiana, and Wiiineld. whose name heads this brief sketch.

Winfltdd Shatil was reared on the old family home and atiended the schools or his native community. He entered upon farming life in real earnest when he had reached years of discretion, and has ev-,-r devoted himself to that business, in which he has experienced a pleasing degree of success and prosperity. He has a fine place of eiglity acre? in Section 14, and his residence is one of the most complete ceraen.t houses to be found in the township. It was built as hite as 1911, and is thoroughly modern and complete in all its details. The farm itself is the identical one that came into the faniil}- when the Shauls settled in ]\Iadison county, Wiutield Shaul being the fourth successive generation to take up its abode on the farm. ]\Ir. Shaul is a prominent Republican in his township, and has a leading part in the activities of the party in his district. Fraternally lie is a member of Sicillian Lodge No. 234, Knights of Pythias, and also has niembersliip in the Modern AVoodmen of Afnerica, in which he carries a heavy insurance policy.

On Alarch 20, 1896, ]Mr. Shaul was married to Alay Girt, who was born in Clarion county. Indiana. They have three children : George li., a student in the conunon. S'-hools and now aged fourteen years; Lavahan, aged twelve, and Leona ^L, nov; five years of age. The family are members of the ]\Iethodist Episcopal church, and have a secure position in popular regard in the community \\-here they liave so long been known. _

W. Frank ]\IcValgti. In AV. Frank ^McVaugh Aladison county has one of her most promising young men, and one in whom the public has already shown a measure of coniidence by electing him to the otHce of county surveyor in November, 1912. His previous record in the engineering profession, though necessarily brief, had been , sufficiently praiseworthy to establish him as one of the coming men of the district, and the evidence thus far amply supports the judgment of those who called him to his present position.

Born in Huntsvilh', Indiana, on September 26, 1SS5, W. Frank AleVaugh is the son. 01 Edward and Alary (Yerkcs; AIcYaugh, both of whom are now residents of Pendleton, as is their son, the subject of this review. He is one of the four children born to his parents, and he was reared in and about Huntsville, in Ffdl Creek township, receiving his education in the Pendleton public, schools and in higher institutions of learning. He was graduated from the high school of Pendleton with the class of 1903 soon after which he entered Purdue University, where he took a three years' course in Civil Engineering. He followed his University training with a season of employment with tlie Rock Island Railroad Company in Arkansas as a membei- of their engiu-cring corps, and later \\as in the employ of the Ivenefick, Hammond & Quiglev Construction Company in Louisiana. In 1903 he returned to Purdue and there continued his engineering studies in that year. In 1909 he was with the ]Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad as bridge engineer, but continued with them foi- a short time only. His service there was followed by employment with the Overland Construction Company, and he was in their employ until April. 1910, when he returned to Indiana and entered the employ of the Big Four Railroad Com.pany as civil engineer, continuing in that vv-oi'k until December 15, 1912, his work being confined to the Cleveland division.

In November, 1912, the election 01 Air. AlcVaugh to the office of county engineer of Aladison county came, and he assumed the duties of his office on January 1, 1913, as has already been mentioned.

Air. AIcA^augh was united in marriage in Alay, 1909, to Aliss Hazel V. Taylor, of Pendleton, vdiere she was born on September 10, 1885. She is a graduate of the Pendleton high school in the class of 1904, and in 1906 was a student in Earlham College, later substituting in the public schools of Pendleton on the staff of instructors. S.he v/as one of the most popular young women of her native town, and still retains her old place in the hearty esteem of her townspeople. One son has been born to Mr. and 3[rs. MeVaugh, born on September 27, 1910, and flamed William J., in honor of his father.

Mr. MeVaugh is a Democrat, but has never taken any especially active parts in the political life of his community. Like his wife, h-j is popular and prominent in the town which has represented his' home from birth, and enjoys the confidence of all.

James W, Potts. A business enterprise of Summitville which is a reliable source of supplies in the hardware and implement line to the greater part of Van Buren township in the store of James W. Potts and his partner, Mr. Vinson. :Mr. Potts has been known in Van Buren township since childhood. He is an aggressive and able young business man, and for a number of years foUovv^ed larDiing in this vicinity and in Delaware county. His practical knovrledge of agriculture has been an a,sset in his present business, since he knov/s exactly what the agricultural community needs in the way of it-s mechanical and hardwai-e supplies, and is a business man who looks closely after his trade and his stock, which has been the chief faeror in the success of liis establishment in Summitville.

James W. Potts was born February S, 1871, on his father's farui in Van Buren township, about three miles southeast of Summitville, on the Peter Flint Gravel Road. His parents were Jesse M. and Sarah A. (Hudson) Potts. His father came to Indiana from North Carolina vrhen a young man, arriving in Anderson without money. He is the type of man who m.ado success from small beginnings. ^Miscellaneous work of any honest kind afforded him his iiveliliood for some time until he was married. He then rentej.. a farm from his father-in-la^v, James Hudson, and afterwards as his means increased bought eighty a ores. At the time of his death he was the 0A\'uer of one hundred and forty-three acres, and a man of substantial influence in the county. He was buried in Mt. Pisgah cemetery in .Monroe township. His children were: ^Mavrba A., deceased; IMrs. Mary Jane Ellsworth, deceased; Inlly A. Poindexter; ^ James V,'. : William W., who is employed on the Cincinnati Times-Star at Cincinnati.

James AY. Potts was reared on a farm. All his school associatious center about the Dageon school, in Van Buren township, which he attended from the time he learned his letters until his edueatio.n v.as considered comjilete. When he started out for himself he rented a part of the Hudson estate, and at the same time managed his father's farm. Afterwards he bought seventeen acres from the Hudson place, and conducted that little farm with profit for some years. He then sold it and moved to Dele ware county, where he rented a farm of seventy acres for two years. After that he bought back from his brother William W., the seventeen acres of his original homestead, and has since increased his owmership of land in this township to sixty-five acres. It is located t\vo and a half miles southeast from Summ-itville. His brother-in-law Wallace Poindexter attends the farm. On leaving the country, ilr. Potts engaged in business in Summitville, and in partnership with Oscar A. Vinson bought out what has long been known as the Summitville Hardware Company.

On August 18, 1892, :\Ir. Potts married Miss Ida A. Young, a daughter of Ellison and Laura (Widener) Young. Five children have blessed their marnage, namely: Two who died in infancy; Londis L., in high school; Jesse E., in the first year of high school and James F. Mr. Potts has fraternal affiliations with the Improved Order of Red Men, Neoskaleta Tribe, No. 149; the Knights of Pythias, Gas Belt Lodge No. 361; the Modern Woodmen of America, Camp No. 10434; and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 478. His church is the Christian denomination. When he can get away from business Mr. Potts enjoys nothing better than recreation in the woods, hunting and fishing and such other diversions as the outdoor life affords.

LEv.qs F. MoBLEY, M. D. For twelve years in the successful practice of his profession at Summitville, Dr. Mohley is one of the able doctors in the northern part of Madison county, and has built up a splendid practice both in and about the town of Summitville.

L. F. Mobley was born August 6, 1875, in Hartsville, Bartholomew county, Indiana, a son of Warren W. and Mary (Ryan) Mobiey. The maternal grandfather Ryan was a physician, one of the early members of the profession in this state, and was also a ]\rethodist minister, an old-time circuit rider, who exercised a beneficent influence over the large scope of country to which he ministered in the early days. Grandfather John ]\Iobley came from Baltimore, ]Maryland, and wes an early settler in Indiana, where he follo\\'ed the quiet pursuits of farming. He had been a soldier in the War of 1S12.

Warren W. ]Mobley, the father, was both a farmer and a man of exceptional scholarship. He was born in Indiana, and spent his life on a farm near Hartville in Bartholomew county. He and his wife were the parents of eight children, namely: L. F. : Mrs. Ehic Day;. Nina; Otto; Homer, deceased; Herbert; and two that died in infancy.

Dr. as a boy attended the common schools and the township high school, and secured the means for his advancement to professional life, largely by teaching sch.ool, an occupation which he followed for two years. He then took two years of a normal and commercial course at Indianapolis. Li 1S9S he entered the Kentucky School of Medicine, and Avas there durijig that year and during 1900-01. He completed his medical studit-s in the Indiana College of ^Medicine where he was graduated M. D. in 1902. Dr. Moble}- moved to Summitville, April 28, 1902, and bought out the practice of C. P. Williams, M. D., since which time he has extended the original practice throughout Van: Buren township.

Dr. ]\Iobley was married December 31, 1902, to Miss Louie Taylor, of Columbus, "^Indiana. They have one daughter, Ethel May, in second grade of school. The Doctor is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 475 ; the Knights of Pythias, No. 361 ; the Improved Order of Red ^vlen, Neoskaleta Tribe No. 149 ; the Modern Woodmen ol America, Camp No. 10434, and he and his wife worship in the Baptist church. He also has membership in the Madison County, Indiana, State Medical Society and the American ^Medical Association. He is the city health officer of the town of Summitville. He is held in high esteem throughout the community to which he gives his professional services.

Wilson Cory. Four miles south of the city of Anderson on the Cory gravel road in Anderson townsliip is located the fine farm of Wilson Cory, one of the best country estates in Madison county. i\Ir. Cory has. one hundred and twenty acres of land, and for many years has been successful as a grower of the various crops and as a stock raiser. The conspicuous feature of his place, which has in fact made it known all over the south side of .Madison county is the fine barn. This is not only a structure built and equipped aeeoiding to the most modern and approved standards of farm-building construction, but attracts attention because of its unusual shape. The Cory barn is built in circular foru:. and is a notable departure from the usual plan. It is by no means a whim of 3Ir. Cory that he has built his barn in this manner, since by it.s form it provides much more space and gives a more effective arrango ment than the old rectangular metliod of construction. Wilson Corv was born in Madison county, ]\Iarch 4, 1842, a son of Abner and ^Nlartlui -Roberts) Cory. His fatlier was one of the early settlers of the county, having come from North Carolina in 1832, and the land which he entered in Anderson township was patented in a document bearing the signature of President Andrew Jackson. The father came from North Carolina to Indiana. "Wilson Cory as a boy attended the common schools and spent his vacation times and mornings and evenings at v^'ork on the farm. He continued in that way until he was married and theii began as a renter on a portion of his father s land.

On March 2, 18(i2, Mr. Cory married Karen H. McAllister, a daughter of John and Louisa (CfaJbraith) ^IcAllister. John McAllister came from Mason county, Virginia, was a farnit-r and stock dealer, and lived in Madison county nead}- all his life, and was an old-time pioneer. His parents, William and Belana (Connor) McAllister, brought hitu to Adams towriship when he was a child of fourteen years. The father of Mrs. Cory was known throughout tiiis conntry as '"Hog'' John ^McAllister on account of lys extensive dealings in hogs. There were ten chiku-en in the McAllister family, namely: Karen, the first wife of Wilson Cory: Emily Poindexter; Carshena, deceased; Beltana Manning; Decatur, who had the distinction of being the youngest I^Iason in Indiana, and is now deceased; William, deceased; Mary E., the present wife of Wilson Cory: Enos, deceased; Walter, deceased.; and John, a resident of Omaha, Nebraska. John McAllister and wife were buried tvrelve milei west of Auburn.

Mr. W^ilson Cory by his first marriag'e was the father of tea children, who are mentioned as follows: Carey B.. wife of J. H. Hardy, is the mother of three children, Howard W., Kenneth, and Joseph, Kenneth being deceased; Estella ^I. is the wife of W. F. Roth, and has three children; Bertha L. is the wife of J. E. Rout, and has three children; John C. married Emma Reed; Martha B., marripd Mr. Catterson, and has two children named Kenneth and Grace M; Walter A. is the sixth child: Frank, of Los Angeles, is unmarried: Indiana R. is the wife of ]Mr. Brasket, and has one child, Carmen; Grace is deceased; and Mary K. is the wife of ^Ir. F. ]M. Johnson of Portland Oregon.

After the death of his first wife Mr. Wilson Cory married a sister of his previous wife, Mary E. McAllister. The five children of this union are Cecil. Pauline, Russell N., Dollie, and Clarence, the latter two being deceased ?.Ir. Cory has been af^liated with the ^Masonic Order since 1866, a member of'Ovid Lodge. The family worship in the Christian church. He is an extensive traveler, and during his long and active career has seen much of and enjoyed life in all its phases.

In politics he was formerly a Democrat, but is now a Socialist, and has been for two years. Mrs. Cory was the first to own a red card of the Socialist organization in this county and her daughter Cecil was the first woman Socialist to vote the Socialist ticket in this county.

Andrew F. Kaufman. A man who has beeu connected with niany phases of the life of Madison county during a period extending over sixty years and who has always played his part well, is A. F. Kaufiuan, uow in the insurance business at Sunnnitville, and also serving in the office of justice of the peace. For years he has been connected with business and farming interests in this vicinity, and although of late years he has lived in town he is still near eriough to his farm to keep an eye on its management.

A. F. Kaufman was born in Western Virginia, as it was known then, but now ]\[ason county. West Virginia, on March 1. 1844. His parents were John and Martha (Hughes) Kaufman, and John Kaufman was originally from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, his family having been planters in the early part of the previous century. Leaving the Shenandoah Valley John Kaafihan moved to iNIason county, and in 1853, came on west and found a home in Boone township of Madison county. ]\Iuch land in this county was still opened to settlement, and he entered one hundred and sixty acres and proceeded to develop it and increase his enterprise, until he was one of tl'C most substaiilial farmers in the county. Eventually he became the owner of m.ore than five hundred acres of the fine land in Boone township. There were nine children in the family, two of whom are now living. Judsori and A. F.

A. P\ Kaufman when a small boy was a pupil in the sciiools of Mason county. West Virginia, and was about ten years old v.hen the family came west and located in ]\Iadison county. He continued his education in the local schools of this county, and while growing up worked on the home farm. By the time he was sixteen years old he had qualified himself for work as teacher, and for several terms hij followed that occupation. After that he lived on the old h.omstead until ]892, and vv-as well known as a substantial farmer of the county. In 1392 he moved into Summitville, which town has since been his hon.s and the center of his business a-ffairs. For one year he was owner ard conducted a sawmill in the town. After that he took up gas fitting and machine v.'ork. In 1896 iMr. Kaufman was elected justitje of the peace and has been retained in that office ever since. He has the judicial temperament and for a time his election to the ot^ce has been a matter of course, having no opposition, since his services were deemed so satisfactory that he had the undivided support of the entire community. Along with the work of his justice office he engages in insurance and represents several of the best fire and life companies.

In 1864, on April 5, IMr. Kaufman married Mary E. Siler. They have been the parents of six children : Alva, married ^liss Josephine Runvan, and their four children are Bessie, Gladys, Frank and Mary C. Lillie M., now deceased was the Avife of Thomas E. Cartwright, a prominent resident of ^Madison county. John M.. city clerk and connected with the bank of Summitville, married Bertha Thomas, and their children are Russell, Harry, Arthur and Iris. Charles A., who is with the glass factory at Dunkirk, Indiana, married Stella Ernest, and they have three children : Ernest, Ruth and Clare. Harry C. married Mildred Harlan. William E. is deceased. Mr. Kaufman is affiliated with the Summitville Lodge No. 475, I. 0. 0. F., and with the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Summitville Council No. 23. His church is the First Baptist of Summitville. He has always been a Democrat, and previous to his election as justice of the peace served as trustee of Boone toumship for

Jesse D. Garr, ]\I. D. A physician whose practice has brought him into relations with a large number of citizens in the northern and western parts of Madison county, Dr. Garr has been a capable member of his profession for many years, and enjoys a high reputation both in the fraternity and among his patients and fellow citizens.

Jesse D. Garr was born in 1856 in Howard county, Indiana, near Kokorao, a son of William and Lucy B. (Clore) Garr. William Garr was a native of Virginia, spent a number of years in Kentucky, and from that state moved to Indiana. The ten children in this family were Flo. YlWdred, Mollie, Betty, Barbara, Abe, Crawford, Jesse D., John F., and Jennie, Ihe last named being deceased.

Dr. Garr as a boy attended the common schools of Howard county, and spent a number of years as a farmer. lie prepared for college in Howard county, and later entered the Cincinnati Eclectic ]\iedical College where he was graduated i\l. D. in September, 1896. He practiced first in west Middleton, and Converse, then in Sims township, for iwo years had his office and practice at Campbcllsburg, and since that time has been in Summitville.

Dr. Garr was first married to ^liss Laura Parsr)n, now deceased. Their six children.were William, Fred, Lela, IJoy. Ralph, and Homer. xVfter the death of his first wife Dr. Garr married l\Iiss Sadie Hatfield. Fraternally he is affiliated with the ^Masonic Order at Summitville, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 691. In politics he is a Democrat.

George Lilly. The late ^Ir. Lilly v/as one of the industrial leaders who in the past Ciuarter of a century have placed Anderson among the large productive centers of manufacturir;g in Indiana. His death on December 5, 1913, was consequently a distinct loss to all of Madison county. He was one of the founders and until his death president of the National Tile Company. This is an industry of which the community is properly proud. It has been in continuous existence for nearly a quarter of a century, and during this time it has been as much of an institution, and iti many ways more valuable to the existence and welfare of a large portion of the population, as the court house, post off.ee, or any other particular institutioii which is regarded distinctly as belon.giug to the public. The National Tile Company's plant was estalilished in 1889. as the Columbia Encaustic Tile Works, with capital slock of seventy-five thousand dollars. Despite the fact that the plant was destroyed by fire in 1892, its growth was steady and its prosperity sure, and it has for some years been one of the most substantial of Anderson's larger industries, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars. 'Slv. B. 0. Haugh and George Lilly were the principal partners in the original enterprise. For many years IMr. Lilly was vice president and treasurer of the company, but on the death of Mr. Haugh became president, and the full official directory up to the time of Mr. Lilly's death was as follows : George Lilly, president; Louis E. Lathrop, vice president; Harry Haugh. secretary ; and Louis S. Jones, treasurer. The chief output of the National Tile Plant is tiles for walls, flooring and fireplaces. The company has made a reputation for the high quality of these wares, which are now shipped throughout the United States as well as South America. They are particularly popular on af^count of their fine finish and durability, as well as for their distinctive coloring. The comp?iny have on their payrolls from three hundred and tifty to four hundred persons. It needs little calculation to understand that such an industry should be a large factor in the aggregate business enterprise and economic welfare of a city like Anderson. The works comprise a number of brick buildings, and the machinery used in the nmnufacture is of the latest and most improved pattern.

Mr. George Lilly was a native of Pennsylvania, born at Heading, Berks county, in February, 1860, and was therefore in his fifty-fourth year at his death. His parents were James W. and j\Iary E. (Kerper) Lilly. In 18G0, the family came to Indiana, first locating in Madison, and later moving to Lafayette, Avhere the father was employed in the railway service for some time. He subsequently engaged in farming, and served a term as sheriff of the county. Still later he was employed as superintendent in the railroad shops at Lafayette, and remained superintendent and machinist until his death in 1866. George Lilly attained his primary education in the public schools of Indianapolis, and after graduating from the high school he was connected wiih the Big- Four Railroad. Leaving railroadiiig in 1884, he became couuected v/ith the milling business in Indianapolis. Then in 1889 when twenty-nine years of age, he came to Anderson and associated himself with Mr. liaugh and Mr. Lathrop, in establishing the title factory.

Mr. Lilly married ^liss Carrie Olmstead. of Cincinnati, a daughter of Hiram B. Olmstead, a prominent banker of that city. The one daughter born to their marriage is Ella Marie, a graduate from Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington, D. C. Mr. Lilly was one of the prominent Masons, being affiliated with Fellowship Lodge No. 681, A. F. & A. il. ; Anderson Chapter No. 52, R. A. M. : Anderson Commandery of the Knights Templar; and also with the Scottish Rite, including the Thirty- Second Degree, his membership being in the Consistory at Indinnapolis, and with ]\Iurcit Temple of the ]\Iystic Shrine at Indianapolis. In polities he Avas Republican, and had served one terra as a member of the County Council. He was a member of the State Committee, and chairman of the Eighth District at the time of his death. The Lillv home is at 416 West Twelfth Street.

Many tributes were paid by friends and business associates to the character and achievements of ^Mr. Lilly, but concerning his most intimate character, the most noteworthy was a brief discourse delivered by his pastor. Many of the more beautiful things of the intellectLial and spiritual realm had been translated by ^Ir. Lilly into his practical relations with his fellow men and he was ever an upright kindly gentleman, whether on the street or in the factory or in his own home.

"He was a citizen of the great business world, with spotless integrity. With him a good name was rather to be chosen than great riches, .and through these years, witli the ebb or flovv- of fortune, he was truly a man of God. . . . Books were his j)assion. How eagerly he sought the most perfect specimens of the printer's art! How he demanded that the page should be illuminant with the mark of merit, and his splendid library was collected with the most splendid culture and taste.

"His heart, in the midst of all this, went out in such outpouring of love in those ways which lead up to books. What great care he bestowed upon that office to which he was called as trustee of one of our finest schools, Western College for Women, Oxford, Ohio, and one of the last visits I had with him he was seeking a man worthy to be trusted to be placed at its head. To his. cliureh he gave of hiiuseif and ox. his means. He cast his bi'ead upon the water. He was a consecrated man and in hi.i church he was truly a man sent from God. . .

"Then the love that abideth is the love that endureth. The love that for thirty years and more transformed the four walls into a paradisebeautiful and absorbing in its beginning it seemed that each new day added sweetness to the sparkling cup of the new wine of pa.^.sion in his household. These beautiful years ended with a sorrow like the great world's altar stairs, that slope through darkness up to God. Tliere are intense moments when it is like this - 'Oh for the touch of a vanislied hand, aiid the sound of a voice that is stilled.' The good, tlie true, the pure, the just, take the charm for ever from tliem and they crumble into dust. The love that phumed this home and for thirty years and more kept it holy is as eternal, and by far more imperishable, tium the encaustic tile shapen and put on the market under his directing care.

"Death came to him as it will come to all men, but death eauie as the fruition of his life - as the dewdrop tinds the heart of the rose. And when life's infiiiite summons came, it was with the sense of the Everlasting arms that were underneath, and that the eternal God is our abiding place."

Chaxcey Vermillion. On the first day of January, 1910, Chaneey Vermillion, a pioneer resident of Kicliland township, and ^Madison county, died at his home, full of years and leaving behind him a record for useful living that will be an honor to his memory far inte the future. For seventy-six ycctrs he vras a resident of jiadison county, and few there are who won a more secure position in the hearts and minds of the people than did he. A farmer of the most prosperous order, he was long known to be a man of means, and he retained to his last years an active interest in farms and farming in and about the county.

A son of Jesse and Catherine (Justice) Vermillion, he was born on the 12th of 3.[ay, 1834, on the iiome farra in ^Icnroe tovvnship, where the family settled vrhen they migrated from Lawrence county, Ohio. Jesso Vermillion was then a young man, just launching out into independent life, and lie gained a foothold in the new country in 1835 by entering a tract of one hundred and sixty acres of government land in jloiiroe township, where the family home was maintained for years. There the children were reared, and there Chaneey Vermillion passed the early years when character was being firmly moulded and habits of integrity and industry formed that were destined to direct the eour.se of his future life. "When Jesse Vermillion died he left a family of six children. Chaneey was the oldest, and the others were Elizabeth, Cynthia, Columbus, Samuel and Sarah.

of these was his application to books all through his life. He came to be thoroughly familiar with the world's best literature, and was ever a close student and withal an intelligent and understanding one, of Biblical history. When a boy at home he worked for his father, and later, when the elder man opened a store at Fairraount, he went into- the store as liis father's assistant. \A^itIi the approach of manhood the young man undertook farming for himself, and he began his independent life on the old homestead that his father had entered from the government in earlier years. His farm of one hundred and forty acres on the ^loonsville Pike, some six miles from Anderson, he came into possession of in later years, and there the bulk of his accumulations was brought together. He was a capable farmer, and one who kept well abreast of the times, willing and eager to know the best in relation to the performance of his regular daily tasks. That progressive and enterprising spirit won for him his position of prominence in the community, his reputation for efriciency tiiroughout the county and all the material success that came his way in life.

The first marriage of ]\Ir. Vermillion was to Amanda Pence, deceased, a daughter of David Pence. Their children were: Mary, who has never married, and Amanda, who married a Mr. Alvin Curtis and has t^^'0 children, Thurman and Cecil. On the ITth of November, 1863, ]\Ir. Vermillion was married to ]).Iiss Esther Keieher, born on her present farm, a daughter of Peter and Katheriae (Lambert) Keieher, the father from Tennessee and the mother from A'irginia. Tlicy were old pioneer residents of ^ladison county and tiie first settlers in the neighborhood. To this second union of Mr. Verjiiillion were born five children, concerning whom brief mention is made as follows : Alice, the eldest, living at liome : Willis, who married Hattie Broadbent, aiid has a family of four children, Oliver, Easter, Ernest and Stella ; John married Bertha ]\Iatthew, and they have two daughters, !Mary and ]\Iarjorie; Elmer married Emma Keieher, and they have four children, 'Rhea, Doris, Kenneth and Conrad ^Marshall; Cora is the wife of AVilliam Beall, and they have Uvo childre]i, Xondas and Curren.