Marshall County, Indiana - Chapter 6: By Christian Seiler, Jr, 1890 (part 3 of 4)

Dr. J. J. Hamilton traces his ancestrj^ to the states of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, where several representatives of his father's and mother's families located in a very early day. His paternal grandfather was born in Connecticut, and was a relative of the celebrated Wolcott family of that state, who were among the early pioneers and Indian fighters. His maternal grandfather, Peter Duler, was a native of France, and a man of some prominence in political circles in that country. He was also a first cousin to Count De Rochambeau, who assisted us in gaining our independence. On account of his espousing the cause of the king, he became obnoxious to the empire, in consequence of which he was obliged to leave the country, which he did after the French revolution, in which struggle he participated for several years. He received a severe wound from a sword thrust, and also carried a bullet in one of his limbs, the effect of which was to render him a partial cripple for life. On leaving France, he came to the United States, and for some years thereafter obtained a livelihood and acquired some means by teaching foreign languages in the city of Philadelphia. He was a man of brilliant attainments, spoke seven different languages fluently, and became an intimate friend of many of the representative citizens of Philadelphia, among whom was the celebrated Stephen Girard. He reared a family of two children, both daughters, one the mother of the subject of this sketch, and died at the age of seventy-six. years. The father of Dr. Hamilton was Marvin P. Hamilton, a native of Connecticut, of Scotch ancestry, and a farmer by occupation. He possessed an adventurous disposi-. tion, and in early life served in the Seminole and Indian wars, and also in the war with Mexico, and spent over seven years in the United States army. At the siege of Vera Cruz, he contracted asthma, which eventually culminated in consumption, and he suffered from that ailment during the rest of his life. On leaving the army, he came to Ohio, and there married Mrs. Frances L. Selby, widow of E. R. Selby. Mr. Hamilton moved to Marshall county, Ind., in 185 1, and located an eighty acre land warrant, upon which he resided five years, during which time his two sons, John J. and Henry N. were born. He afterward removed to West township, where his death occurred in 1868. His widow survived him a number of years, dying in 1882. Mr. Hamilton was engaged in teaching for some years, and was also an ordained minister in the German Baptist church. He was a highly respected citizen, and his death was felt as a personal loss by the citizens of the community in which he resided. Henry N. Hamilton, the only brother of the doctor, is a wellknown teacher, and at this time is serving as superintendent of schools in Brule county, S. D. Dr. Hamilton was born in Bourbon township, March 22, 1853. He enjoyed the advantages of the common schools, in which he acquired a good English education, and at the age of eighteen began teaching, which he followed with good success until his twentj'-fifth year. When he was but fifteen years of age his father died, and from that time on he was obliged to contribute his share towards the support of the family, in consequence of which his scholastic training was not completed as he had originally intended. Having decided to make the medical profession the channel in which his life voyage was to be made, he began preparing for the same at the age of twenty-five years, in the ofiiice of William H. Meyers, of Fort Wayne, under whose instructions he continued two years, and then began the practice at Linkville, this county. He attended medical lectures during the winters of 1880 and 1881, and graduated from the Fort Wayne medical college, in the latter year, after which he resumed the practice at Linkville, where he continued until June, 1886. In that year, he removed to La Paz, where he has since resided, doing a large and lucrative practice in various parts of the county. Professionally, the doctor has won an enviable reputation in his calling, and he is one of the thorough going young men in this part of the country. Politically he is a democrat, and, as such, was elected to the office of coroner, in 1 888. He was married April 22, 1880, to Miss Ann Eliza Seltenright, of North township, daughter of William .Seltenright, a union blessed with the birth of two children, William H. and T. W. Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton are worthy members of the Wesleyan Methodist church.

The subject of the accompanying sketch, Daniel K. Harris, ex-sheriff of Marshall county, and a successful farmer and stockraiser, is a native of Ohio, born in Wayne county, that state, November 27, 1833. His father. Barton Harris, was born in Virginia, in 1798, and when a small boy moved to Wayne county.

Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He was a skillful mechanic, and later in life followed farming. He was married in Wayne county, Ohio, to Lydia Rice, and became the father of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, the subject of this sketch being the sixth in number. The family left Wayne county in 1842, moving to Holmes county, that state, where the father's death occurred in 1S50, at the age of fifty-two years. Mrs. Harris moved to Indiana in the fall of 1852, locating in Center township, Marshall county, where she purchased a piece of woodland which was afterward improved by her son-in-law, John G. Andras. She died February, 1869, having lived upon this farm until within a short time prior to her death. The early years of Daniel K. Harris were spent in Holmes county, Ohio, and his educational training was received in such schools as the country at that time afforded. On leaving home he entered upon an apprenticeship, at sixteen years of age, to learn the trade of wool carder and fuller, which he abandoned after following it three seasons, and found employment as a farm laborer at T,y}4 cents per day. He was married December 23rd, 1852, to Miss Elizabeth Fryar, of St. Joseph county, Ind., who was born March 16, 1837, the youngest of ten children born to George and Elizabeth (Weaver) Fryar, natives of Virginia and Kentucky. To Mr. and Mrs. Harris five children have been born, viz.: Ida L. (deceased), John H.; Emma A., wife of Alvin Spacey; Marion L. and Robert A. After his marriage Mr. Harris located in Center township, where he lived until i860, in which year he moved to the farm where he now lives, the only improvement at that time being a small cabin and eight acres of partially cleared land. Since then he has added various improvements and has brought nearly all of his land under cultivation, and now owns one of the well ordered farms of the township. He served in the late war from September, 1S64, to the following June, during which time his regiment was under Sherman in the Georgia campaign, and took part in the celebrated march to the sea. Mr. Harris was elected sheriff of Marshall county in the year 1870, having carried the usual democratic majority, and in 1S72 was re-elected by a largely increased vote. He proved a careful and efficient officer, and during his incumbency became widely acquainted throughout the county, and is now one of the popular citizens. He has served fourteen years as assessor of his township, having been elected the last time in the spring of 1890 for four years, which he says will end his official record. He and wife are active members of the Wesleyan Methodist church.

Ebenezer Helms, the subject of this sketch, is descended from German ancestry on the father's side, his great-grandfather, Jacob Helms, having come from the fatherland to Pennsylvania during the early history of that state. John Helms, the son of

Jacob, and grandfather of Ebenezer, was a native of Pennsylvania, and a soldier in the war of the revolution. The subject's father was John Helms, who became a resident of Kentucky at an early day, and later moved to southern Indiana, where he married Sally Ryker, who was the daughter of John R^'ker, a native of one of the New England states, and of Dutch descent. John Ryker was one of the pioneer settlers of Kentucky, and took part with Daniel Boon in the Indian wars of the " dark and bloody ground," and was later a captain in the army of Gen. Anthony Wayne. During that general's celebrated campaign against the Indians in the West Mr. Ryker rose by successive appointments to the office of general, having been one of his commander's warmest friends and most trusted advisers. He settled in Kentucky in his boj-hood days, was married there, and later moved to Jefferson count}', Ind., locating upon what has since been known as Ryker's ridge, which took its name from the famil}'. John Helms moved to Hamilton county in 1829, settling near the town of Noblesville, where he acquired valuable property, and where his death occurred in 1S76 at the age of seventy-five. His wife preceded him to the grave, dying about eight years prior to that date. Ebenezer Helms was born July 31, 1826, and was reared to manhood in Hamilton county. At the age of twentyone he began working for himself as a hired man, |and later, in 1848 entered land near Kokomo, Howard county, where he improved a farm upon which he lived until 1862, at which time he moved to Kosciusko county. In the meantime, September ig, 1850, he married Miss Hannah Bradshaw, who was born in Green county, Penn., July 14, 1830, the daughter of Rev. John W. and Mary (Zook) Bradshaw, natives of that state. On moving to Kosciusko county Mr. Helms located near Galveston, and later purchased land near Millwood, where he lived until becoming possessor of his present farm in North township in 1882. He owns a farm of 160 acres, splendidly improved, and ranks with the successful agriculturists of the county. By his first wife, who died in 1878, he had a family of seven children, viz.: Mary (deceased), Lettie; Sallie A., wife of William Hammond; Harriet, wife of Isaiah Kinney; Emma, wife of James Pierce; John, Milton (deceased), and William. Mr. Helms' second marriage was consummated June 7, 1884, with Mrs. Jennie (Eastwood) Spade, who was born near Cookstown, Penn., October,

Daniel Keiser, the subject's grandfather, came from Germany about the beginning of the present century, and located in Pennsylvania, where he followed the occupation of farming, and where he reared a family of ten children. John Keiser was reared a farmer and afterward learned the blacksmith trade with his father-in-law, Michael Kerstetler, and followed that calling a number of years. When Simon Keiser was one year old his parents moved to Tuscarawas county, Ohio, in which part of the state he spent the years of his youth and early manhood, attending in the meantime the common schools. He resided in that county until 1875, when he moved with his father to Coshocton county, and engaged in milling business, which he continued until the spring of 1877. In the latter year he moved to Marshall county, Ind., and purchased 120 acres of land in Polk township, upon which he lived until September, 1879, when he became possessor of his present place, consisting of 126 acres in North township. Mr. Keiser is a man of striking physique, weighing 273 pounds, and is in the vigorous possession of all his physical and mental faculties. He is highly respected in the community, and is a deservedly popular citizen in every respect. He was first married August, 1863, to Miss Mary Price, daughter of Jonathan Price, a union blessed with the birth of six children: John W., Alice, Margaret M., Lucy A., James A. and Franklin W. Mrs. Keiser died June 25, 1887, and on the 7th day of September, i88q, Mr. Keiser married Mrs. Mary J. Chew, daughter of Wiley and Miranda (Price) Riddle. Mrs. Keiser was born in St. Joseph county, Ind., December 28th, 1845, and is the mother of three children by her first marriage. Bertha, Lida B. and Albert L.

Marshall Kirkley, whose name introduces this sketch, is the son of John and Mercy Kirkley, who were natives of West Virginia and Ohio, their respective births having occurred in 1813 and 1817. John Kirkley was the son of Asa Kirkley, who belonged to one of the pioneer families of Virginia, and afterward became one of the earliest settlers of Hancock county, Ind. The father of Mrs. Kirkley was Isaac Roberts, a native of Ohio, and a soldier of the war of 181 2. He was also a pioneer of Hancock county, Ind., in which part of the state he died in 1857. John Kirkley was an early resident of Hancock county, moving there with his parents when a mere boy, and was there married to Mercy Roberts. He moved to Marshall county in 1843 and took an active part in the growth and development of the country. He experienced many hardships in his new home in the woods, and being unable to support his family from the proceeds of his diminutive farm, found employment on the prairie a number of miles distant. During his absence Mrs. Kirkley remained with her small children in the little cabin around which the wolves would howl, making night hideous to the great annoyance of the family. The family at that time consisted of two small children, one son and one daughter, the latter of whom died from the effect of a rattlesnake bite shortly after their arrival. Mr. Kirkley improved his first farm, erected fair buildings thereon, and in 1S59 sold out and went west, since which time nothing has been heard of him. Marshall and Andrew J. Kirkley are the only representatives of the family at this time in Marshall county, the mother and an older son living in Missouri. Marshall Kirkley was born October 16, 1849, in Marshall county, and was reared on a farm, receiving his educational training in the country schools. He did his first work for himself as a farm hand when eighteen years of age, and continued as such about four years, a part part of the time in southern Michigan. December 22, 1872, he was married to Miss Martha Mast of Holmes county, Ohio, her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth (Troyer) Mast, being natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Kirkley located on the farm where he now lives, and has followed agricultural pursuits with flattering success ever since. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Kirkley was a teacher in the common schools, having taught in this state and Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkley are members of the Church of God. They have a family of five children, as follows: Herbert, Bertha, Albert, Lulu and Clement.

The gentleman, whose sketch is here presented, is one of the self-made men of North township, and for a number of years has been an industrious and well-known citizen of Marshall county. George Koontz is the youngest of a family of seven children, four sons and three daughters, born to Jacob and Catherine (Gray) Koontz, who were both natives of Germany, in which country they reared their family to maturit}'. Jacob Koontz served in the Napoleon wars and was with the emperor in the celebrated Russian campaign, including the march to, and the retreat from, Moscow, during which he suffered untold hardships. He died in the year 1S47. Our subject was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, September 15, 1835, in which country he was reared and educated. He came to the United States in 1857, landing at New York after a voyage of forty-seven days, and shortly afterward went to Lancaster, Penn., where he found employment in a hotel, which he followed fourteen months. At the end of that time he went to Fort Wayne, Ind., thence to Columbia City, at which place he was engaged as teamster for eighteen months. He then came to Plymouth, and found employment with a railroad company as assistant to the transfer agent, and later, worked with a wood saw a part of one year. For two years he had charge of the mail route between Plymouth and South Bend, working for $10 and $12 per month, and later, was employed as 'busman in Plymouth, which he followed for some time. In the meantime he became acquainted with Miss Martha Roberts, whom he married March i8, 1862. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 1839, the daughter of Jacob and Matilda (Bell) Roberts, natives respectively of Shelby and Greene counties, that state. After his marriage, Mr. Koontz engaged with the P., Ft. W. & C. R. R. Co. as blacksmith, and was thus employed six years, during which period he worked e.xtra time, so that he was credited with more days than the years contained. In 1S75 he invested his earnings in eighty acres of land in North township, to which he moved, and since which time he has given his attention to agriculture and stock-raising, having added to his original purchase. Mr. Koontz is a practical farmer, and a self-made man. He has a family of four children, viz.: Frederick, George, Edward, and Orpha M. He and wife are members of the Methodist church, and are highly respected by all who know them.

John Kunz, farmer and apiarist, and also justice of the peace, was born in Tuscawaras county, Ohio, February 2, 1851. He is the eldest of ten children, four sons and six daughters, born to Ernest and Mary Kunz. The father, a native of Germany, was born in 1829, early learned the blacksmith trade, and at the age of twenty-one came to the United States, and for some years worked at his trade in various parts of the country, especially in Ohio. He married in that state Mrs. Mary Hahn, of Coshocton county, who was born in 1824. They resided in Tuscarawas county, until 1865, in the spring of which year they moved Marshall county, settling in North township, where for some time Mr. Kunz was engaged in driving wells. He afterward followed farming, and also conducted a grocery business and hotel at Linkville, and at the time of his death was in very comfortable circumstances. His widow still survives, residing at this time in Linkville. The immediate subject of this mention was reared in Ohio until his thirteenth year, at which time he accompanied his parents to Marshall county. He remained with his parents until his twenty-eighth year, having in the meantime assisted them in making a home and looking after their interests until his father's death. October 5, 1879, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Emma E. Thompson, daughter of Frederick and Nancy (Cummings) Wiverly, parents natives respectively of Germany and Marshall county, the father born in 1823 and the mother in 1826. Mrs. Kunz was born August 14, 1859, and is the mother of four children, viz.: Allie D., Charles, Rosa and Laura. It is a fact worthy of note that of the above children, Charles and Laura were awarded premiums as the handsomest and best formed children at the county fairs of 1883 and 18S9 respectively. Soon after his marriage Mr. Kunz located where he now resides, and has since given his attention to farming and bee culture, in 2S-B.

both of which enterprises he has met with much more than ordinary success. He keeps on hand a full supply of all kinds of bee fixtures, and gives especial attention to the Holy Land or Syrian bee, which have proved very hardy and well adapted to the north and west. The product of his hives in 1SS9 was 2,500 pounds of honey, having one yard at home and one on the bank of the " Lake of the Woods." His business is constantly increasing, and he expects to start other yards from time to time. Mr. Kunz manufactures the celebrated honey vinegar, which has been awarded first premiums over all competition, wherever exhibited. Mr. and Mrs. Kunz are highly respected citizens, and in politics he is a supporter of the democratic part}'. He was elected justice of the peace in 18S2, and has filled the ofiice by successive re-elections until the present time, and during his official career has never had a decision reversed by a higher court. Thomas Milner, second child and eldest son now living, of Michael Milner, is a native of Preble county, Ohio, and dates his birth from the second day of March, 1825. He came to this county with his parents when eleven years old; was educated in the common schools, and at the age of twenty-one began working for himself on a farm at $100 per year. He afterward farmed with his father, on the home place, and in 1854 went to Iowa with the intention of locating, but not being pleased with the outlook in that state, returned to Marshall county, and purchased land in North township in partnership with his father, a part of which land he now owns. In 1859, in company with his brother and others, he started for the west with the object of engaging in mining, but before reaching his destination he abandoned the project, and returned to Marshall county, which has ever sincebeen his home. December, 1S48, he married Miss Ruth Hopper, who died in 1851, leaving one son, John, who afterward died at the age of four years. Mr. Milner made another trip west in. 1S65, driving four yoke of oxen from Plattsmouth to Denver, Col., but did not remain long in that country, returning again to Marshall county, since which time he has followed the pursuit of agriculture in North township. Miss Emarilla Downs, who was born in Mansfield, Ohio, August 4th, 1845, became his wife April 29, 1869. She is the daughter of John B. and Harriet (Dillej Downs, and prior to her marriage was engaged in teaching in Marshall county. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Milner, Ely B. and Alice, the former of whom is one of the successful teachers of this county. By diligent attention to his business, Mr. Milner has become one of the well-to-do men of the township, having an excellent record as a farmer and stock-raiser. He is a dem-ocrat in politics, though not a partisan as far as office seeking is concerned. Mrs. Milner is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

E. D. Milner was born in Preble county, Ohio, February 4, 1836, and is the fourth son and eighth child of Michael and Martha (Banfield) Milner, both parents born in the year 1797. The subject's paternal grandfather, William Milner, served seven years in the war of the revolution, entering the army when but seventeen years of age. He moved from Virginia to Ohio, prior to 1797, and reared his family in the latter state. He was a tailor by trade, but afterward engaged in farming. Michael Milner was raised on the frontier, was a farmer by occupation and became a well known citizen of Preble county, Ohio. He disposed of his interests there in 1836, moving to Marshall county, Ind., settling in center township, and afterward moved to Iowa, but soon returned to Marshall county, and purchased 320 acres of timber land in north township. He was a hard working man, highly esteemed by his neighbors, and died in this county at the age of seventy-three. His wife died at the age of sixty-four. E. D. Milner was six months old when his parents came to this county, and he grew to manhood on the farm, which he assisted in developing. On reaching the year of his majority, he began life for himself, and for some time thereafter lived in St. Joseph county, but soon returned to North township and engaged in farming on the home place. He has followed agricultural pursuits all his life and is one of the thrifty citizens of his community. He was married November 20, 1873, to Miss Mary Casper, of Stark county, Ohio, who was born January 5, 1850. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Milner, two of whom, R. L. and Frank E., are living.

Joseph B. Milner was born in Preble county, Ohio, November 10, 1S33, and Is the third son of Michael Milner. He came with his parents to Marshall county when three years of age, and has been a resident of the same ever since, being now classed with its enterprising and well-to-do citizens. His early experience was on the farm, where he learned the lessons of industry and frugality by which his subsequent life has been characterized, and he began business for himself as a wood cutter, his only property at that time being an ax. He walked to Michigan and there found employment cutting'wood at 50 cents a cord, and making rails at 75 cents per hundred. After remaining in Michigan less than a year, he returned to Marshall county and began improving forty acres of land that had been given him by his father in exchange for two years' work. In 1859, in company' with his brother Thomas, he started west with the Intention of engaging in gold mining In Colorado, but becoming disheartened at the uninviting prospect, turned back before reaching his destination, and returned' to North township where he has ever since resided. Mr. Milner has lived the life of a successful farmer, and by diligent attention to his calling, has succeeded in making a comfortable home, owning at this time 140 acres of well improved land, the fruit of his own industry. Politically, Mr. Milner was formerly a democrat, but is now independent. He married Miss Ann Murphy, eldest daughter of David and Hannah (Jones) Murphy, December 15, 1867, to which union four children have been born, three living, viz.: John B., Irene, and Michael D.

Noah Wiltfong, one of the representative farmers of North township, is a native of Miami county, Ohio, and son of Michael and Catherine Wiltfong, who were born in the states of North and South Carolina, respectively, both families being of German descent. George M. Wiltfong, the grandfather of Noah, was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and a farmer in his native state of Carolina, from which he afterward emigrated to Canada, where his death occurred at the advanced age of one hundred and six years. His wife was a Miss Miller, who bore him four children. She died while the family was en route to Canada, about the year 1800. Michael Wiltfong lived a pioneer life, a part of which was spent in Canada, and a part in Ohio. He came to Indiana in 1S33, locating near South Bend, moving thence to La Porte county, and in 1846 became a resident of Marshall county, settling in section 11, North township, where he purchased 40 acres of forest land. He married his second wife, Catherine Fes, in Miami county, Ohio. She was born in North Carolina, in 1780, and moved to Ohio in her childhood. Mr. Wiltfong was a man of great endurance, a noted hunter in his time, and passed the greater part of his life on the frontier. He departed this life at the age of seventy-six. Noah Wiltfong was born February 22, 1823, and at the age of ten years was taken by his parents to St. Joseph county, Ind., In which part of the state, and La Porte county, he was reared to manhood. His early life was uneventful, having been passed In hard labor on the farm which he assisted In clearing and developing. At the age of twenty-one, June 27, 1844, he married Elizabeth Hostetler, who was born In Somerset county, Penn., June 2, 1824. She was the youngest of. eleven children, seven sons and four daughters, born to Joseph and Mary Hostetler, both natives of Pennsylvania, and of German lineage. After his marriage, Mr. Wiltfong rented a farm in La Porte county, and continued there until April, 1865, when he returned to Marshall county, locating on land which he had previously purchased in North township. He purchased the paternal homestead after the death of his father, and is now the possessor of valuable real estate, the greater part of which is well Improved. Mr. Wiltfong was originally a whig and cast his first vote in 1844 for Henry Clay. Since the organization of the republican party he has been one of its firm supporters, but has never sought official positions at the hands of his fellow citizens.

He and wife are members of the progressive branch of the German Baptist church. They have had a family of ten children, six now living, viz.: John VV., Benjamin F.; Sarah, wife of Winfield Shafer; Sylvester, Noah S., and Mary, wife of Andrew Thayer.

Allen Moore, M. D., a native of Holmes county, Ohio, is the third of a family of eight children born to John and Margaret (Miller) Moore, and dates his birth from the 13th day of February, 1846. Gabriel Moore, his grandfather, was born in Ireland, but left that country when five years of age and with his parents came to America and settled in one of the eastern states. John Moore, the doctor's father, was reared a farmer, and received a good education, which Avas acquired mainly by his own unaided efforts. He was a man of liberal culture, well read in the current literature of the day, and his knowledge of the law, the scriptures and history, was very extensive. He moved to Indiana a number of years ago and settled in St. Joseph county, and afterward moved to South Bend, Ind., where his death occurred at the age of seventy-seven years. He was an active politician of the democratic faith, and for fifty-seven years was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Dr. Moore spent his boyhood days upon his father's farm, received a good common school education, and at the age of eighteen taught school in Marshall county. His two brothers were practicing physicians, and he determined to make that profession his life work, and accordingly he devoted his leisure time to reading under their instruction. During the time that he was engaged in teaching he pursued his literary studies, and during vacations attended the Northern Indiana college at South Bend two terms. After pursuing his studies for some time under the instruction of Dr. John Moore, he entered VVooster university at Cleveland, Ohio, which he attended during the years 1869-70. He began the practice of his profession at Linkville, this count3^ where he resided six years, and afterward located at Lapaz, where he still makes his home, being one of the leading physicians of the county. The doctor is well acquainted with the theory of his profession, having graduated from the Fort Wayne medical college in 1880. He is a general practitioner, but of late years has been making a specialty of the eye, ear and diseases of females, in the treatment of which he has already earned a reputation much more than local. The doctor was married in St. Joseph county, April 17, 18711 to Miss Anna Robertson, a well-known teacher, who was born August 14, 1850, the daughter of William and Hannah (Schumaker) Robertson. Dr. Moore is a prohibitionist in politics, and for years has been a strong advocate of the temperance reform. His wife is a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church.

David R. Rodanburger was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, February 14th, 1S41, and is the second son of Augustus and Lucinda (Cowden) Rodanburger, who were natives of the state of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Augustus Rodanburger moved to Ohio in his childhood, and resided in that state until 1847, when he moved to Illinois, settling in Fayette county, where his death occurred in 1S49. He left a widow and three small children, three children having previously died in one week. Mrs. Rodanburger soon afterward returned to her home in Ohio, where she subsequently married Henry Rittenhouse, by whom she had a family of three children, having had six children by her first marriage. The subject of this mention was nine years old when his father died, and he grew to manhood in Fairfield county, Ohio, receiving a limited education in the common schools. At the early age of ten years he began doing for himself, working upon a farm and also following other employments from time to time. He took a gallant part in the late war, enlisting September i, 1861, in Company G, Forty-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, with which he served until July, 1865. His army experience embraced a number of campaigns and hard fought battles, among which were Shiloh, Corinth, Tullahoma, Chattanooga, Haines Bluff, Vicksburg, Raleigh, Wheat Swamp, and many others, including Sherman's Georgia campaign and the battles in and around Atlanta. In January, 1S64, while visiting home on furlough, he was united in marriage to Miss Julia Cashdollar, who was born in Licking county, Ohio, October 4th, 1839, the daughter of Joseph Cashdollar. He soon returned to his regiment and at the close of the war, rejoined his wife in Licking county, and engaged in farming, residing there until 1868, when he moved to St. Joseph county, Ind., which was his home until his removal to Marshall county, in 1871. On coming to this county he purchased his present farm in North township, consisting of 100 acres, the greater part of which is under cultivation and upon which are many valuable improvements- Mr. Rodanburger has made his own way in life and is a self-made man in all that term implies. He is a democrat in politics, taking an active part in political matters, but is not a partisan so far as seeking office is concerned.

Rev. Nicholas Schroeder, an early minister of the Lutheran church in the United States, was born in Prussia in 1745, came to America in 1785, and located in Pennsylvania, in which state and Virginia, he ministered to a number of c(Jngregations for several years. He afterward came to Indiana, where he lived with his son, Peter Schroeder, who, with another son, John, composed the family. Rev. Mr. Schroeder subsequently returned to Virginia, where he died in his seventy-fourth year. Peter Schroeder, the older son, was born in Schuylkill county, Penn., November 1 1,

1786, moved with his family to Virginia, and became an expert millwright. He married in 1812 Miss Nancy Lyons, who was born in Rockingham county, Va., in 1778, and reared a family of seven children, viz.: Susana, Robert, Eliza, Peter, Jesse, John and Joel. Peter Schroeder came to Indiana about the year 1810, locating in Dearborn county, moved to Rush county about 1820, thence to Clinton county in 1831, and in the fall of 1834 came to Marshall county, where his death afterward occurred at the age of eightytwo years. Mrs. Schroeder died at the age of sixty-eight. Their son, Rev. Robert Schroeder, who is one of the well-known citizens of Marshall county, was born near Dearborn county, October 27th, 1815. He accompanied his parents to Rush and Clinton counties, as above stated, and made his first visit to Marshall county in the year 1832, at which time, with his father, he dug ginseng, and gathered cranberries, marketing the same afterward in Logansport and La Faj'ette. Being well pleased with Marshall county, he determined to make it his home, and accordingly, September, 1S33, returned and purchased land within a short distance of Plymouth, and later, about 1835, built a saw-mill on Pine creek, which was the first enterprise of the kind in the county. Mr. Schroeder was married February ist, 1836, to Miss Catherine Driskill, whose parents, William and Elizabeth (Leonard) Driskill, moved from Clinton county, Ohio, to Tippecanoe county, Ind., where they were among the early settlers. In 184Q Mr. Schroeder was elected a member of the board of county commissioners, and in 1852, in company with his brother John and others, made an overland trip to California, for the purpose of engaging in mining, which he followed about three years and then returned to Marshall county, where he has since resided. He became a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church a number of years ago, and in 1S57 was licensed to preach, and since that time he has been actively engaged in church work in this and other counties. He was admitted to the bar in 1858, and for a number of years has done a lucrative business in justice's courts, and drawing up all kinds of legal documents. He has served as notary public and justice of the peace, and in 1880 was the republican candidate for representative, for which office he was defeated, his party being in the minority, although he ran far ahead of his ticket. Mr. Schroeder is a strong advocate of temperance, and has done much toward awakening public sentiment against the liquor traffic in Marshall county. He cast his first presidential vote for William Henry Harrison, and since the birth of the republican party has been one of its staunch supporters. His wife died March 14, iSgo, aged seventy-three years. She was the mother of nine children, three of whom died in infancy. Those who grew to maturity were: John, Mrs. Caroline Thompson, Mary A.; Susana died in 188S, wife of Jacob .

Byers; Catherine, wife of A. L. Trowbridge, and Robert. Mr. Scliroeder moved to his present farm three miles north of the county seat in 1867, where he is now passing his declining years. His descendants at this time, besides his children above named, consistof twenty-six grandchildrenand eightgreat-grandchildren. Few men in Marshall county are more widely and favorably known than William Scofield, who, as a farmer and stock-raiser, has few equals and no superiors in northern Indiana. He was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, December 4, 1833, the second child and oldest son of a family of eight children, born to William and Mary (Marshall) Scofield; the father a native of Maryland, and the mother of Virginia, both of English descent. The subject's paternal grandfather was Caleb Scofield, who came from England many years ago and located in Maryland, and later became a resident of Ohio, having built the first cooper shop in Cincinnati, in 1813. Caleb Scofield raised a family of six children, three sons and three daughters, William, Sr., being the second son. W^illiam Scofield, father of our subject, came west in 1813, locating in Hamilton county, Ohio, near Cincinnati; was married in 1829 to Mary Marshall, and in the spring of 1834 moved with his wife and two children to Franklin count}', Ind., locating near the present site of Mt. Carmel, where he worked at the cooper's trade, which he had previously learned. He rnarketed his goods at Cincinnati, and became quite successful in his business. He died in the year 1862, and his wife died in August of the following year. Our, subject's maternal grandparents were among the early settlers of Virginia, where they became large slaveholders. They raised a family of thirteen children, twelve daughters and one son, only two of whom are living. They moved from \'irginia to Franklin county, Ind., in the thirties, and after residing some years there, settled near the city of Madison, where the family became widely and favorably known. The immediate subject of this mention passed his youthful days amid the routine of farm work, and at the age of eighteen rented the home place, which he continued to operate until his twenty-first year, thus obtaining his first start in life. In the springof 1857 he came to Marshall county, Ind., and settled In North township, on a place which he had selected, but upon which no improvements had been made, having previously made a tour of the country for the purpose of securing a home On arriving in North township with his wife and one child, he took shelter in a small log school-house, which stood near where he now lives, and a little later he erected a diminutive board shant}-, which served as a residence until a more comfortable and commodious structure could be erected. He immediatel)' went to work, and soon had a goodly number of acres under cultivation. He was married in 1855 to Miss Julia Jackman, of Franklin county, Ind., who proved a valuable assistant in helping to make a home in the then almost unsettled part of Marshall county. June, 1862, his wife and two children died of scarlet fever, leaving two other children, a son and daughter, both of whom have since died. Mr. Scofield's second marriage was solemnized in 1865, with Miss Lydia Emerson, daughter of one of Marshall county's pioneers, a union blessed with the birth of four children, only one of whom, a daughter, is now living. In 1876, Mr. .Scofield was called upon to mourn the loss of his second wife, and three years later, he married Mahala Miller, his present wife, who has borne him two children, Loyd and Independence S. Mr. Scofield is one of the most successful farmers of Marshall county, and also one of the wealthiest of North township. He began life with but a limited amount of capital, and his large and well improved farm, consisting of 700 acres, and his other valuable lands in the county represent his own unaided efforts. He and his neighbor, Mr. Seltenright, after the dis-organization of the county agricultural society, purchased the ground at sheriff sale, and have since refitted the same and held several successful fairs which have been very extensively patronized, paying good premiums. These fairs have been held annually since 1S87, the one in the fall of 1889, having been a grand success, the premiums paid amounting to over $6,000. As a stockman, Mr. Scofield ranks with the most extensive breeders in northern Indiana, and upon his farms are to be seen some of the finest horses and cattle in the state, Politically he wields an influence with the democratic party, and has served one term as township trustee, the duties of which he discharged in a manner highly satisfactory to all concerned.

John Seltenright, a leading farmer and stock-raiser, is a native of Tuscarawas county, Ohio, and the youngest of thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters, born to David and Anna (Rice) Seltenright, who were both natives of Pennsylvania. The father was reared in his native state, and in an early day emigrated to Tuscarawas county, Ohio, and from there, in 1852, came to Marshall county, Ind., settling where the subject of this sketch now resides, in North township. He was a public spirited man, bore an active part in the early development of the country, and died in North township, as did also his wife. They were both members of the Lutheran church, and most estimable citizens. John Seltenright was born June 16, 1837, and grew to manhood on a farm, attending in the meantime, as his opportunities afforded, the country schools, in which he obtained the rudiments of an English education. He began farming for himself at the age of twenty-two, and later engaged in saw-milling, which occupied the greater part of his attention for seventeen years. He operated mills in various parts of the county, and became quite a successful lumber man. For some years he has been giving his attention altogether to farming and stock-raising, in which he has been very successful, his home place, at this time, consisting of 350 acres of land, upon which are some of the finest improvements to be seen in the township. His real estate in North township alone amounts to over 570 acres, which with other valuable property in various parts of the country, makes him one of the well-to-do men of Marshall. In partnership with William Scofield Mr. Seltenright purchased ground where they have held several excellent county fairs, the ground being improved for this especial purpose. Mr. Seltenright is a public spirited citizen in all the term implies, but has never been an aspirant for official positions, though a firm supporter of the democratic party. He was married March i, 1S66, to Mary L. Zears, who was born in Holmes county, Ohio, November, 1S46, the eldest daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Williams) Zears, who were also natives of Ohio. The Zears family came to Marshall county, in 1857, settling in North township, where they now reside. To Mr. and Mrs. Seltenright have been born three children: Alice, Elmer and Nellie L.

Benjamin Snyder, a representative man of North township, and member of the present board of county commissioners, is a native of Stark county, Ohio, and the son of Simon and Sallie Snyder, who were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Benjamin Snyder came to Marshall county in 1848, and was reared a farmer, and when quite young did the work of a man in the fields. He remained upon the home place until twentyfive years of age, but began life for himself when twenty years old as a renter. In 1869 he and a brother, Henry, purchjteed a saw-mill in German township, which they operated in connection with farming for several years. In 1879 they dissolved their partnership and divided the proceeds, after which Mr. Snyder purchased his present home of 170 acres in North township where he has since resided. This place bears the reputation of one of the best grain farms in Marshall county, and in addition to general agriculture, Mr. Snyder has also gained the name of being one of the best breeders of fine horses and other superior domestic animals in North township. Mr. Snyder has held several minor official positions in this township, and in 1S88 was elected a member of the board of countj^ commissioners, the duties of which responsible office he has since discharged with satisfaction and efficiency. He has acted as president of the board, and to his careful judgment is the county largely indebted for a number of needed improveme.its, among which may be classed six iron bridges and the recent refitting and remodeling of the court-house. Mr. Snyder was married April 7, 1S67, to Miss Julia Bo^^er, who was born in Holmes county, November 8, 1845. She is the youngest daughter of William and Lucy (Ritter)

Ferdinand Spahr, a prominent citizen of North township, and ex-county commissioner, was born in Erie county, Penn., April 3, 1845, and is the only living- child of John and Barbara Spahr, both of whom were born in Baden, Germany, the father, November 28, 1798, and the mother, April 7, 1804. John Spahr was reared and educated in his native country, and served a term in the regular army. After his marriage to Miss Barbara Motuer he came to America about 1831, settling in Erie county, Penn., moving thence, in 1844, to Michigan. He afterward located in Mishawaka, Ind., where he remained until 1856, and then moved to the town of Elkhart, at which place he and his wife remained until their respective deaths, which occurred April iS, 1875, and March 5, 1886. The immediate subject of this mention was a small boy when his parents moved westward, and he was raised principally near the town of Mishawaka. He early learned 'the carpenter's trade, at which he served an apprenticeship two years, and then followed journeyman work in various parts of the country. June 13, 1862, he married Miss Margaret P. Middleton, of Elkhart county, Ind., who was born September 4, 1846, daughter of Jonathan and Margaret (Davis) Middleton, natives of Virginia. Soon after his marriage Mr. Spahr turned his attention to farming, which he followed for some years in Elkhart county, Ind., moving thence to Marshall county in 1S66, and settling on the farm where he has since resided, in North township. - He found but little improvement on this place, but by hard work and close attention to the same, has made a very comfortable home, beside owning other real estate in another part of the township. He has been a democrat, but, aside from holding the offices of justice of the peace and that of commissioner, to which he was elected in the fall of 18S2, has not asked nor sought political preferment. Mr. and Mrs. Spahr are worthy members of the United Brethren church. The following are the children: Charles S., Francis E., Ferdinand and Grover C.

Joseph Stough is a native of Pennsylvania, born in either Fayette or Westmoreland counties, that state, July 3, 1843, and is the third child of Simon and .Sophia (Grim) Stough, both parents natives of the same state. Simon Stough was a cabinet-maker by trade, and followed his chosen calling until within the past few years. He moved to Tuscarawas county in 1851, where his wife died, and in 1855 he was married to Mrs. Phoebe (Hooprich) Staffy. He came to Marshall county, Ind., 1864, and worked at his trade at Linkville until within a short time past, when he abandoned active pursuits and is now living a retired life. Joseph Stough spent his first ten years in Pennsylvania, and was then taken to Tuscarawas county, where he grew to manhood, learning the carpenter's trade in the meantime, in which he acquired great skill and proficiency. He enlisted in the fall of iS6i, Company G. Fiftj'-first Ohio volunteer infantry, and was mustered at Canal Dover, that state. The regiment was assigned to the army of the Cumberland, going out under Gen. Stanley Mathews and later under Gen. McLain. He was in a number of battles, including Stone River, where he received a gunshot wound in the left foot; Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, several battles of the Atlanta campaign and other minor engagements. He veteranized in 1S63, and was ordered to Camp Chase, where he was honorably discharged in 1S65, after having served over four years, in which time he had only a thirty days' furlough. He returned home at the close of the war, and in December, 1S65, came to Marshall county, Ind., where for some time he was engaged on a saw-mill, which he afterward purchased in partnership with his brother, John Stough, under the firm name of Stough Bros. This partnership continued until 1SS6, and in the meantime they purchased land from which a large amount of timber was cut and manufactured into lumber. They dissolved the partnership in the above year, since which time I\Ir. Stough has given his attention to farming and improving his land, owning good property in Linkville, and a place consisting of 120 acres, one mile north of the village. In his various business enterprises he has met with well earned success, and is now one of the substantial citizens of North township. He married in April, 1SS3, Miss Mollie Miller, a native of F'ranklin count}'. Ind., and daughter of John and Mary Miller, who has borne him three children. ElvaM. Mid L., (deceased), and Earl P., living, born July 12, 1889.

Benjamin Stuckey was born in Alontgomery county, Penn., February 16, 1S49, son of Frederick and Catherine (Meyers) Stuckey. both natives of the same state. Frederick Stuckey was a farmer by occupation, and shortly after obtaining a good start in life, was unfortunate in losing his home and contents in a destructive fire. He moved to Ohio about the year 1854-55, settling in Preble county, thence, later, to Marshall county, Ind., locating near the town of Argos, where he lived for a period of four years. He afterward lived in Center township and is now a resident of the village of Linkville, where he and his wife still reside. Benjamin Stuckey left his native state at the age of five years, and when fourteen years old came to Marshall county, where with the exception of a few years, he has since lived. He remained with his parents until attaining his majorit}', and then began farming on rented land, and in 1871 moved to St. Joseph count}', where he became the possessor of a farm of eighty acres. He disposed o^ this in 1S87, and returned to Marshall county, and purchased his present farm in North township. He is a success- ful agriculturist, and in addition to farming, gives considerable attention to bee culture, in which venture he is also successful, having one of the largest apiaries in Marshall county. He was married September 22, 1870, to Miss Percilla Penrod, who was born near Radgersville, Ohio, April, 1853, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Kindle) Penrod, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Stuckey ha\'e had four children, of whom the following are living: George M., Mina A. and Herbert C. Mrs. Stuckey's father moved to Marshall county in 1865, locating at Linkville. The family afterward moved to St. Joseph county, where Mr. and Mrs. Penrod's death occurred in the years of 1S74 and 1873, respectively.

John W. Thomas was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, October 21, 1S33, the second of a famil}' of twelve, eight sons and four daughters of Samuel S. and Mary M. (Leinard) Thomas, who were natives of Ohio and Maryland respectively, of Welsh and German descent. The subject's paternal grandfather, Henry Thomas, was born in Pennsylvania, married there, and moved to Ohio in an early day, of which state he was one of the pioneers. He became a large land owner, raised a family of twelve children, and died at the advanced age of eighty years. Mr. Thomas' maternal grandparents moved from Marjdand to Richland county, Ohio, many years ago, and spent the rest of their days in that part of the state. They were noted for their longevity, several members of the family living to be nearly one hundred years old. Samuel S. Thomas, father of John \V., was a carpenter by trade, which calling he pursued in several states. He owned his first land in Ohio, which he sold in 1832, and moved with his family to Indiana, stopping first in Huntington county. Mr. Thomas disposed of his interests there, and in the spring of 1833 moved to Marshall county, locating on the present site of Bourbon, where he purchased eighty acres of land upon which the town was afterward laid out, and of which he was proprietor. He afterward purchased land one mile east, and in connection with farming, operated a saw-mill which did quite an extensive business for some time. He was a man of strong physical constitution, of great endurance and well skilled in wood-craft. He continued to reside in Bourbon township until his death, which occurred while on a visit to one of his sons, in December, 1875, being sixty-four years of age at the time. Mrs. Thomas died in 1880, aged sixty-three. They were both members of the German Baptist church, and Mr. Thomas was formerly a whig, and later a prominent member of the republican party. John W. Thomas was reared amid the active scenes of pioneer life, was early taught lessons of industry and economy, and received a limited education in the indifferent schools of that period. He came to Indiana in his nineteenth year, and by his own efforts has accu- mulated a handsome property, being at this time one of the representative farmers of North township. He began life for himself at twenty-one years of age, although he remained under the parental roof until his marriage, which was consummated March 3, 1S59, with Miss Susan Jenkins, daughter of Henry and Malinda (Mooney) Jenkins. The parents of Mrs. Thomas were of French and Irish descent respectively, and came to Carroll county, Ind., in the early settlement of that part of the state. The father died, and in 1851, the mother, who had subsequently married Henry Van Noy, moved to Marshall county. She died in 1853. Mrs. Thomas was born in Carroll county, this state, June 7, 1839, and became a resident of Marshall county in 1851. She is the mother of two children, viz.: Eldora (deceased) , wife of Edward Dial, and Frank L., who is now in school. Mr. Thomas built his first residence on the present site of Bourbon, and afterward disposed of his property in the town and engaged in the flouring mill business, which he continued about one year. He then sold out his mill and purchased a farm in partnership with his father, which he also owned about one year, and then bought land adjoining the town of Bourbon, which he platted as an addition to the town and disposed of the lots. In the spring of 1869 he removed to North township, where he purchased 100 acres of land, at the same time invested in a saw-mill and engaged in the lumber business, paying for the mill in six months. Later, he purchased 160 acres of timber land adjoining his present home and afterward purchased where he now lives, and at one time owned over 700 acres of valuable land. He is now the owner of over 400 acres, and his farm in North township is one of the best improved places in the county. In 1876, Mr. Thomas engaged in the lumber business about sixty-five miles northeast of St. Paul, in Wisconsin, in partnership with H. G. Thayer, and erected a large mill which they operated very successfully for some years. This mill subsequently burned, and afterward Mr. Thomas purchased his partner's interest, rebuilt the mill, and continued to operate it until its destruction by fire the second time in the fall of 1882. At that time he shipped the machinery away, and now operates a mill in his own neighborhood which is well patronized, being supplied with machinery, not only for the manufacture of lumber, but also for making shingles, laths, etc. He is now devoting his attention largely to farming and stockraising. Politically, Mr. Thomas is a republican, and with his wife belongs to the United Brethren church. On the 30th day of July, 1890, J. W. Thomas had his right arm torn off above the elbow in the planer of his own mill. He is now doing very well and will undoubtedly get well. A few days after his misfortune in the mill, his friends nominated him as county commissioner on the republican ticket.

James Voreis, a venerable citizen of Marshall county, is a native of Barren county, Ky., born February 2, 1806. He is the son of John and Elizabeth (Downing) Voreis, whose marriage resulted in ten children, viz.: Sophia, Margaret, Jeremiah, Nancy, Rachel, Sarah, John, James, Abraham, David R. and Francis. James Voreis, when a small boy, was taken by his parents from Pennsylvania to Preble count}', Ohio, and after residing in that state for some years the family came to Union county, Ind., moving thence to Rush county, where our subject grew to manhood. He was reared a farmer and at the age of twenty-one years began the pursuit of agriculture for himself. January 15, i83i,he married Elizabeth Pollard, a union blessed with the birth of nine children, viz.: Mary (deceased), William W., Elizabeth (deceased), Malinda (deceased), David R. (deceased) , Samantha, Jonas S., Thomas W. and Washington. In the spring of 1836 Mr. Voreis moved to Marshall county, and entered 420 acres of land for himself and father, upon which they settled, Mr. Voreis having previously visited the country and prepared a dwelling for the reception of the family. The life of Mr. Voreis has been that of an enterprising and successful farmer, and he has seen Marshall county grow from a wilderness state into one of the best improved sections of Indiana. Politically he has always been a supporter of the democratic party, the principles of which he believes to be conducive to the best interests of the country.

James M. Wade, present trustee of North township, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, September 25, 1848, and is the son of William and Sarah (Boyd) Wade, natives of Ohio, and of English descent. William W'ade, the subject's grandfather, was a native of Turkey, in Europe. He left that country *in his younger days, emigrating to America, and settling in Pennsylvania, moving thence to Kentucky, and later to Ohio, where he lived the remainder of his daj^s. William Wade, the subject's father, was a farmer by occupation, and by his marriage with Sarah Boyd, reared a family of nine children, whose names are as follows: John W., Serena, Rebecca, James M., Elizabeth, Henrietta, Charles W., Mary A. and Eva A. In 1852, Mr. Wade came to Marshall county, and purchased 150 acres of land in section 15, North township, to which he moved by cutting a way through the thick forest, there being no such an improvement as a road at that time in this part of the county. He soon cleared a good farm, took a prominent part in the affairs of the township, and died in May, 1882. His widow still survives, residing at this time with a daughter, in Plymouth. James M. Wade became a resident of Marshall county in his fourth year, since which time he has been a well-known citizen of North township, an now resides upon the home farm, where the family first settled-

He received a common school education, and remained with his parents until his twenty-fifth year, at which time he married Miss Ellen Baker, daughter of Abraham and Sarah Baker, whose biography appears elsewhere. Mrs. Wade was born January i8, 1852, the eldest of ten children, and is the mother of four children, viz.: William Lawrence, Bertha E., Gracie and William Lester. Mr. Wade began farming the home place, but in 1881 purchased a small farm on the Michigan road, to which he removed, but he disposed of the same in 1887, and returned to the home farm, which he now owns. He has been a very active farmer, and also a very thrifty one, being at this time classed with the well-to-do men in the community in which he resides. He is a democrat in politics, and, as such, was elected to the office of township trustee, in 1887, the duties of which position he has discharged in an eminently satisfactory manner ever since; M. D. L. Whitman, a well-known farmer and stock-raiser of North township, was born in Seneca county, Ohio, November i, 1839. He is the third son and third child of a family of eleven children born to Humphrey and Sarah (Gueisbert) Whitman, natives of Ohio and Maryland respectively, the former of German-Scotch, and the latter of German, descent. Mr. Whitman's paternal grandfather was a native of Pennsylvania, and became one of the pioneers of Ohio, as did also his maternal grandfather, who moved to that state from Maryland a great many years ago. Humphrey Whitman was a farmer by occupation, and later in life engaged in the manufacture of lumber. He lived the greater part of his life within a short distance of where he was raised, and died in 1876 at the age of sixty-two years. His wife died the previous year at the age of sixty-three. M. D.'-'L. Whitman was reared in Seneca county, Ohio, received a limited education in the country schools, and on reaching his majority began working for himself as a farm hand at $12 per month. He afterward engaged in lumbering and the manufacturing of staves, and in the spring of 1861 came to St. Joseph county, Ind., where he worked one year on a farm. Returning to Ohio in the winter of 1861, he lumbered until August, 1862. August II, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and First Ohio volunteer infantry, which was assigned to the army of the Cumberland. He was with his regiment in all of its varied engagements in the southwestern campaigns, and took part in a number of battles, among which were Perryville, Stone River, Liberty Gap, Champion Hill, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, and was with Sherman in the Georgia campaign, and was for forty days on the skirmish line from Chattanooga to Atlanta. Later, under Gen. Schofield, he took part in the second battle of Franklin, the battle of Nashville and other engagements. After the battle of Nashville he went with the army to east Tennessee to intercept Lee should he move in that direction, passing through Paint Rock mountain into North Carolina as far as Ashville, returned through east Tennessee to Nashville, and remained there until June 6, after which he was ordered to Cleveland, Ohio, where he was honorably discharged. During his war experience he received no injuries worthy of mention, but had many narrow escapes, his clothing having been pierced by eleven bullets at the battle of Chickamauga, and at the battle of Resaca his clothing was also cut by one of the enemy's missiles. In the latter engagement he rescued the colors of the regiment upon the death of the color bearer, and bore them from the field, after which he acted as color bearer of the regiment until after the fall of Atlanta. At the close of the war he returned to Ohio, and on October 26, 1865, was married to Miss Helena McHenry, of Seneca county, Ohio, who was born March 8, 1842, the daughter of Silas and Christina (Eager) McHenry. To this marriage four children were born: Oliver S., Sylvia J., Effie M. and Lena. Mr. Whitman moved to Marshall county, in 1869, locating upon the farm where he now lives. He added to his original purchase from time to tim.e, and is now the possessor of 240 acres, the product of his own industry. His wife died December 29, 1S74, aged thirty-two years, and he was married the second time April 20, 1876, to Miss Drusilla Penrod, of St. Joseph county, who has borne him four children: Dorsey D., Lina P., Jessie M. (deceased), and Elsie F.

D. M. Barber, merchant and postmaster of Teagarden, was born in Polk township, Marshall county, Ind., December 15, 1854. He is the son of Joshua T. and Mary Ann (Odell) Barber, who were natives of Washington county, N. Y. The family moved to Marshall county, Ind., about 1845-46, and first settled at Plymouth, where the father followed the profession of teaching for two years and then purchased a farm in Polk township, to which he at once removed, and upon which his death occurred February 18, 1874. He became one of the leading men of the township, was a local politician of the republican party, and an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he was classleader for a number of years. His wife died December 18, 1879. They reared a family of seven children, viz.: Eliza, married Isaac Sheeks; John H., of Polk township; Charles J., of Omaha, Neb.; Albert, of this county; Julia C, wife of Smith W. Davis; Delia, wife of David Carter, and D. M., whose name introduces this sketch. D. M. Barber grew to manhood in his native county, was educated in the schools of Polk township, and resided upon the home farm until 1888. In August, 1SS9, he was appointed 26 - B.

postmaster at Teagarden, since which time he has resided in the village where, in addition to his official duties, he carries on a well-ordered store of general merchandise. His marriage with Miss Mary E. Martin, daughter of Sylvester Martin, of Polk township, w^as solemnized in the year 1S77, and six children have been born to their union, viz.: Cora Bell, Gertie Dell, Ethel May, Ora Foster, Harry Clyde, Hattie Maud. Mr. Barber is a republican in politics, and his wife is an earnest member of the United Brethren church.

A prominent farmer of Polk township is Albert Barber, a son of Joshua T. and Mary A. (Odell) Barber, of whom a notice appears elsewhere in this volume. Albert Barber was born in Washington county, N. Y., December 4, 1843, and accompanied his parents to Marshall county, Ind., about the year 1846-47. As stated elsewhere, his father was a teacher by profession, and the subject of this sketch enjoyed the advantages of a liberal education in the country schools, and home instruction. He was reared on a farm, and early chose agriculture for his life-work, and has followed that useful calling with encouraging success ever since. His marriage, which took place in 1868, to Miss Sarah A. Rejmolds, daughter of James Reynolds, of Noble count3^ this state, has resulted in the birth of twelve children, seven living, viz.: Elmer M.; Ella M., wife of Matthew Robinson; Mary A., Ada M., Alva M., Alice M., and an infant not named. Shortly after his marriage he settled upon the farm where he now resides, the greater part of which he cleared, and which has been brought under a high state of cultivation, ranking with the best farms of the township. Mr. Barber served in the late war as private in Company I, One Hundred and Fiftyfirst volunteer infantry, enlisting in 1864, and continuing with his regiment until honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is active in all movements having for their object the well-being of the community, is a republican in politics, and as such, was greenback-republican candidate for the office of county commissioner, but was defeated although running far ahead of his ticket. He was the republican candidate for state representative in i8qo. He is a forcible speaker, and has exercised this gift in several recent campaigns in Marshall count}'. He is a member of the Jesse Coppock post. No. 378. G. A. R., of Walkerton, and belongs to the Masonic lodge at the same place.

John H. Barber, farmer and stock-raiser, is the oldest son of Joshua T. and Mary (Odell) Barber, and dates his birth from the Qth day of June, 1840, his place of nativity being Washington county, N. Y. Paternally, Mr. Barber is descended from New England ancestry, his father's people having been early residents of Connecticut. They subsequently moved to Washington county, N. Y., where the father was reared and where he re- mained until his removal to Marshall county, Ind., in 1846-47. He was by occupation a stone-mason, and afterward achieved considerable prominence as a teacher, having been one of the leading educators of Marshall county. He was a man widely and favorably known, and departed this life on the 14th of February, 1874. His wife followed him to the grave in 1878, dying December 2Qth of that year. They reared a family of seven children whose names are elsewhere mentioned. John H. Barber became a resident of Marshall county when but seven years of age, and for nearly forty years has been a prominent citizen of Polk township, where he follows the occupation of farming and stock-raising. He was first married in 1869, to Miss Emily J. Meyers, daughter of L. C. Mej^ers, of Polk township, who bore him three children, viz.: Lillian J., Arthur W. and Andrew E. Mrs. Barber died February 4th, 1880, and in January, 1882, Mr. Barber married his second wife. Miss F'rances A. Phillips, of St. Joseph county, a union blessed with the birih of one child, Mary Grace. After his second marriage Mr. Barber moved to Nebraska, where he remained two years, at the end of which time he returned to Marshall county, where for some time he was employed by an insurance company, but since 1873 has given his attention to agricultural pursuits, owning a fine farm of 120 acres. Originally Mr. Barber was a republican in politics, but becoming dissatisfied with the financial policy of that party, he afterward became identified with the greenback movement, but is now independent. He served in the late war, enlisting in 1864, in Company H, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Indiana volunteers, and took a gallant part with the same until mustered out at the expiration of his term of service. He participated in a number of battles, in one of which he received a severe wound which necessitated his removal to the hospital, where for some time he lay under the surgeon's care. He is an active member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to the lodge at Walkerton.

John H. Barden is a native of Logan county, Ohio, and son of Elijah S. and Matilda (Hartwell) Barden, parents both born in the state of New York. They moved to Logan countj^ Ohio, at an early day, thence, in 1840, to St. Joseph county, Ind., where the father died in 1852. Elijah Barden served in the war of 1812, was a democrat in politics and a member of the Methodist church. By his first marriage, which took place in New York, he had two children, one of whom, Valentine, of St. Joseph county, is now living. By his marriage with Matilda Hartwell, he had nine children, four of whom are now living, viz.: Eliza Jane, wife of John Curtis; John H., Josiah C, of Arkansas; Mary Ann, wife of Joseph Cott, of Terre Haute, Ind. Mrs. Barden afterward married Ebenezer Clark and moved to Illinois, in which state she died in 1880. The subject of this biography was born January i8, 1831, spent the first fifteen years of his life in Ohio, and then accompanied his parents to St. Joseph county, Ind., where he grew to manhood, In the meantime having learned the mason's trade- In 1S56 he moved to his present home in Polk township, Marshall county, and has resided upon the same ever since, making a specialty of farming, in which he has met well-merited success. He was married in 1851 to Miss Mahala Curtiss, daughter of Jacob and Hannah (Most) Curtiss, St. Joseph county, who has borne him one child, Ahijah C, a resident of Polk township. Ahijah C. Barden has been married twice, the result of the first union being three children, viz.: Susie, Wesley D. and Samuel. He afterward married Miss G. Keefe, a union blessed with the birth of one child. Mr. Barden is a public-spirited citizen who takes an active interest in the internal improvements of the township, and belongs to the German Baptist church as does also his wife.

Nathan E. Bunch, superintendent of the Marshall county poor farm, is a native of Indiana, born in Jay county, June 24, 1859. He is a son of Ishmael and Margaret (Bishop) Bunch, T;he former born in Wayne county, Ind., and the latter near the -city of Springfield, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bunch were among the settlers of Jay county, where they lived until their respective deaths, which occurred in 1870 and 1876. They had a family of six children, of whom the following are living: Rob- -ert, a practicing physician of Muncie, Ind.; Nathan E., and John A., of New Albany, this state. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood in Jay county, and after receiving a good education, engaged in teaching, which profession he followed with flattering success for a period of five years. Owing to the death of his father, which occurred when he was quite young, Nathan E. was thrown entirely upon his own resources, since which time he has made his own way in life, without the aid of any one. He became a resident of Marshall county in 1877, and in teaching in 1881, and October 19, 1882, was united in marriage to Miss Jessie Forsythe, daughter of Charles A. Forsythe, of Tyner City, this county. In 1SS6 he was appointed of the Marshall county poor farm, a position he still holds, and the duties of which he has discharged in a manner highly creditable to himself, and satisfactory to all concerned. Politically, he is a zealous supporter of the democratic party, and fraternally, belongs to the Masonic order. Mr. and Mrs. Bunch have two interesting children, Clyde and Rolla.

Henry H. Campbell, a successful farmer and prominent citizen of Polk township, was born in Decatur county, Ind., August 21, 1836, son of William and Sarah (Bagley) Campbell, natives of North Carolina and Canada, respectively. Paternally Mr. Campbell is descended from the Scotch, his grandfather,

Walter Campbell, coming from Scotland to the United States in an early day, and settling in North Carolina. He subsequently moved to Ripley county, Ind., where his death occurred a number of years ago. William Campbell after his marriage settled in Decatur county, Ind., where he remained until about 1854, when they moved to St. Joseph county, Ind., where he leased a tract of land and cleared a farm. He died there in 1S75, ^i^d his wife followed him to the grave ten years later. They were both members of the Baptist church, and reared a family of four children, three sons and one daughter, only two of whom are now living, viz.: Andrew J., of St. Joseph county, and the subject of this biography. Henry H. Campbell was reared in Decatur county, and in his youth attended such schools as the country afforded. He moved to St. Joseph county with his parents, and there began farming for himself, and has since followed the pursuit of agriculture as his occupation. Margaret Jane Hall, who became his wife in 1858, is a native of Decatur county, Ind., and daughter of Thomas Hall. The following are the names of the children born to Mr. and Mrs Campbell: Joseph Irvin; Ida, wife of Warren Burch ; William A., Walter S., Jennie, Emerson E., Minnie J., Henry E. and Mahala Josephine. In 1866, Mr.. Campbell moved to Marshall county and settled in Polk township, upon his present farm, which includes 120 acres of wellimproved land in one of the best agricultural districts of the county. In 1861, at the call for volunteers, Mr. Campbell enlisted in St. Joseph county, in the Twentieth regiment, of the Indiana volunteer infantry, with which he served one year, entering the service as a member of the regimental band. He is a republican in politics, a member of the G. A. R. post, of Plymouth, and with his wife, belongs to the United Brethren church.

W. B. Kyle, a prominent resident of Polk township, and wellknown citizen of Marshall county, was born in Butler county, Ohio, January 8th, 1845. His parents were A. D. and Sarah (Piatt) Kyle, natives respectively of Maryland and Ohio. The father was a miller by trade, assisted in the construction of several grist-mills, was afterward engaged in the mercantile business in Ohio, and later in life followed farming. He was a whig in politics, and died in the year 1847. His widow subsequently married William Walker, and in 1858, removed to Allen county, Ind., where her death occurred in 1875. By her marriage with Mr. Kyle she had five children, three sons and two daughters, four of whom are living, viz.: Abraham P., of Fort Wayne; Sarah, wife of Ambrose Adams, of West township, Marshall county; Abel D., of Wells county, this state, and the subject of this mention. Hannah Maria, the only child of the deceased, was the wife of A. Thomas, of Hamilton, Ohio. W. B. Kyle spent the first thirteen years of his life in his native state, and then came to Indiana, where he grew to manhood, attending in the meantime such schools as the country' afforded. In 1868 he was married to Samantha A. Sewell, daughter of Aaron Sewell of Huntington county, Ind., and four j'ears later, in 1872, moved to Marshall county, locating first at Inwood, and later in Polk township, where he has since made his home. Mr. Kyle has always taken an active interest in political affairs, and in 1882 was elected sheriff of the county, the duties of which responsible position he discharged in a highly creditable manner for a full term of four years. At the expiration of his official term he purchased an interest in a flouring mill at Plymouth, and after continuing the business about two years disposed of the same and engaged in agricultural pursuits in Polk township, where he owns a valuable farm in a high state of cultivation. He is a democrat in politics, and as such has been a potent factor in county and township affairs, having in addition to the office of sheriff been three times elected township trustee, at this time serving his third term. He is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to lodge 156, Plymouth, also Plymouth chapter and commandery, No. 26. Mr. and Mrs. Kjde have four children living, viz.: Vernon L., who married Miss Myrtle Neff, daughter of John Neff, of Tyner City; Nellie F., Sarah, and William, the last three still at home, and also two other children dead, Buntie R. and Edna P. In addition to his official record Mr. Kyle has a military record, having served 100 days as a private in the One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Indiana volunteer infantry.

Jonathan Lemert was born in Crawfond county, Ohio, March 17, 1830, son of Lloyd and Rebecca Lemert. The father was a native of Virginia, and the mother a native of Pennsylvania. Joshua Lemert, the grandfather of the subject, was a native of Germany and an early settler of Virginia, moving thence to Crawford county, Ohio, of which he was one of the early pioneers. He served in the war of 1812, and died in Crawford county, Ohio, a number of years ago. Lloyd Lemert was raised in Crawford county, Ohio, and became a resident of Marshall county, Ind., in 1848, settling in Polk township, not far from the present site of Teagarden village. He cleared a fine farm and took an active part in the growth and development of the township. He served as trustee, and previous to coming to Marshall county, had held the office of justice of the peace in Ohio. He was a democrat in politics, belonged to the United Brethren church, and died on the home farm near Teagarden, in the year 1879. His wife preceded him to the grave, departing this life in the year 1872. He was twice married, his second wife having been Mrs. Anna Thompson, widow of Thomas Thompson, of Polk township. By his first marriage he had nine children, seven of whom are living, Minerva, Jonathan, Joshua, Lewis, Harriet, Ransom and Lloyd. Jonathan Lemert spent the first eight years of his life in Crawford county, Ohio, and then accompanied his parents to Allen county, Ind., subsequently moving to Noble county, where he resided until 1S4S. In the latter year he became a resident of Marshall county and engaged in farming, which useful calling he has since successfully continued. In 1853, Miss Mary Ann Brown, daughter of William Brown, of Polk township, became his wife, after which he began improving a farm upon which he lived until his removal to the village of Teagarden in 1873. I" addition to his farming interests, Mr. Lemert deals largely in live stock, and' also carries on a wholesale butcher business for the Plymouth market. In 1864 he enlisted in Company I, Eighty-eighth Indiana infantry, with which he served until the close of the war. He is a democrat in politics, has served as constable in Polk township , and is now serving his third consecutive term as justice of the peace. Mr. and Mrs. Lemert have five children living, viz.: Francis Marion, of Teagarden; Rebecca, wife of David Bixler, of Chicago; Lewis, William Henry and Elinor, the last three still at home.

R. Neville, M. D., a successful physician of Marshall county, is a native of Beaver county, Penn., born January 30, 1847, the son of Rev. John T. and Mary (Knight) Neville, both natives of the same county and state. Thomas Neville, the doctor's grandfather, was a native of Germany, which country he left at an early day, emigrating to America and settling in Beaver county, Penn., when that part of the country was a wilderness in possession of the Indians. He assisted in driving the savages from Pennsylvania, and bore a gallant part in the last war with Great Britain. One of his sons, Thomas Neville, still survives and lives in Beaver county. Rev. John T. Neville, the father of our subject, was raised in his native state, received an excellent education in the schools at Pittsburgh, and was for a number of years a minister of the United Brethren church. He owneda fine farm in Beaver county, upon which his death occurred in 1849. His wife who subsequently married Daniel Meeker, is still living at her home in Mahoning county, in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Neville reared a family of six children, all boys, and all of whom served with distinction in the late war of the rebellion. The oldest son, Ira, now living at Delta, Fulton county, Ohio, enlisted in February, 1861, in Company F, Tenth regiment, Pennsylvania infantry, with which he served until his discharge, February 8, 1864. He re-enlisted the latter year in Company I, One Hundred and Ninety-First volunteer infantry, with which he served until the close of the war, his entire military record having extended over a period of four years, four months and twenty-one days. He took part in twenty-one battles, was taken prisoner at Fred- ricksburg, Va., and confined for two months in the celebrated Libby prison pen at Richmond. He was again captured at Laurel Hill, and recaptured three days later by our cavalry and sent to Camp Distribution (ourcampj. Levi Neville, the second son, a resident of Columbianacounty, Ohio, enlisted April, i86i,in the three months' service, subsequently re-enlisting August 2, 1862, in the One Hundred and Fourth Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, with which he served until the close of the war. Jason Neville, a resident of East Liverpool, Ohio, entered the army April, 1861, as a member of Company F, Tenth Pennsylvania reserves, with which he served three years, re-enlisting while in the field, in Company I, One Hundred and First Pennsylvania volunteer infantry. He was discharged at the close of the war. The fourth brother, Lemuel P. Neville, now living in Beaver county, Penn., enlisted August 15, 1862, in Company I, One Hundred and Fortieth Pennsylvania regiment volunteer infantry, and was discharged October 28, 1864. E. Neville, of Mahoning county, Ohio, entered the service of the Union, July, 1863, in Company E, Ninety-Third Pennsylvania volunteers; re-enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Fourth regiment, with which he served until discharged, July 26, 1865. Dr. Neville passed the years of his youth and early manhood in Beaver county, Penn., and received a good education in the public schools. Having early manifested a liking for the medical profession, he began studying the same under the instruction of Dr. H. P. Bemuss, at Clyde, Ohio, and subsequently completed his studies at the University of VVooster, Ohio, from which institution he graduated in 1873. He began the practice of his profession at Logansport, Ind., and after remaining there a short time, moved to Stark county. He practiced at North Judson, Koutts Station, and in 18S0, came to Marshall county, Ind., locating at Teagarden, where he now enjoys a large and lucrative practice in Polk and other townships. Of the doctor's military career it will be impossible to give anything beyond a mere outline, as his period of service extended through the most exciting and bloody years of the war. He enlisted August 6, 1S62, in Belmont county, Ohio, and was assigned to Company E, Ninety-Eighth Ohio volunteer infantr}-. Second brigade, Second division. Fourteenth army corps. He accompanied his regiment through all the campaigns in which it participated, took part in all hard fought battles, including the bloody engagements at Perryville. K3'., Stone River, Chickamauga, Resaca, Rome, Ga., Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesborough, Bentonville, N. C, and others, as well as through the famous march to the sea. He was severely wounded in the hip, left leg, and had the third finger of his left hand shot off, also received a shot in the left ear, causing total deafness of that organ. He was honorably discharged from the service on the i2th day of June, 1865, making a total service of the six brothers of nineteen years and three months. The doctor has been three times married, first in 1867, to Miss Eliza J. Houk, daughter of Philip Houk, of Lawrence county, Penn. She died in 1874, leaving two children, Ella L., wife of Robert Fowler, of Teagarden, this county, and William R., of Mahoning county, Ohio. His second marriage was solemnized with Emma Houk, sister of his former wife, who died in 1S76, leaving one child, Josephine. The doctor married his present wife, Miss Sophia Moll, daughter of Adam Moll, of Fulton, county, Ohio, July 30, 1878, a union blessed with the birth of two children, Hermenia and Pearl. Dr. Neville occupies a conspicuous place among the medical men of Indiana, belonging to the state and county medical societies. He was appointed county physician to the Marshall county asylum, in June, 1888, and is still serving in that capacity. He is a member of the G. A. R. post of Walkerton. Ind., and politically, votes the democratic ticket.

Among the successful medical men of Marshall county is Dr. C. W. Moore, of Tyner City, who is a native of Monroe county, Mich., where he was born on the 15th day of March, 1847. His father, Thaddeus Moore, was a native of New York, and an early settler of Monroe county, Mich., where he was a wellknown farmer minister of the Protestant Methodist church. He died in Michigan in March, 1885. Mrs. Moore, whose maiden name was Marv Scott, is still living on the home place in Monroe county. Mr. and Mrs. Moore had a family of ten children, nine of whom are living, viz.: the subject of this sketch; Nancy, wife of John Bolinger; Mary, wife of Edward Beckwith; Harry, David, Frank. Joseph, Hattie, and Jonathan, the last two still at home. Dr. Moore was educated in the schools of his native county, where he also began his professional reading and afterward attended the Fort Wayne College of Medicine, in which he completed the prescribed course, graduating in 1882. Since his graduation he has practiced at Teagarden, and Walkerton, and in 1886 located at Tyner City, where he now has a large and lucrative business in various parts of the county. He was married in 1864 to Miss Sophia Gillhousen, daughter of John and Mary Gillhousen, of Monroe county, Mich. Mrs. Moore was born in the state of Ohio, and is the mother of five children, whose names are as follows: Lizzie R., wife of Allen Haag, of Chicago; Hattie, Myrtie, John and Harrison. The doctor is a member of the Marshall County Medical Society of Indiana, and belongs to the Walkerton lodge. No. 356, F. & A. M. He takes an active interest in political affairs, voting with the republican party, and in July, 1889, was appointed postmaster of Tyner City, which position he still holds. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Walkerton.

Valentine Nye, a successful farmer of Polk township, is a native of Germany, born December lo, 1843, the son of Peter and Catherine (Baucher) Nye, who came to the United States in 1847, and located in the city of Buffalo, N. Y., where the father was employed for sometime as foreman in a planing-mill. Peter Nye died about the year 1853, and his widow subsequently married John Korn, of Elkhart county, Ind. The following are the names of the children of Peter and Catherine Nye: Catherine, wife of James Niehart, of Goshen, Ind.; Elizabeth, wife of John Acher, of this county; Henry, of Elkhart county; Caroline, wife of David Kaylor, of Michigan; Emmett C. and Valentine. By her subsequent marriage the mother had one child. Mar}' Korn. After the death of his father, the subject of this sketch was taken by his mother to Ohio, and thence to Elkhart county, Ind., about the year 1858. Hiseducational training was exceedingly limited, being confined to a few months each year in the common schools, but by his own efforts he has become the possessor of a valuable fund of practical knowledge. He responded to the country's call for volunteers in 1863, enlisting in Elkhart county, as private in Company I, Twelfth Indiana cavalry, with which he served gallantly until honorably discharged at the close of the war. On leaving the army he went to Chicago, where for about ten years he was employed as steward on a tug boat. He subsequently came to Marshall county, and with the money which he had earned in the service, purchased and improved a farm in Polk township, to which he moved in 1887, and upon which he has since lived. He was married in January, 1874, to Polly Kaylor, daughter of John and Nancy (Martin) Kaylor, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Elkhart county, Ind. The following are the names of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Nye: John R., Annon S., Emma V. and Ellenora. Mr. Nye is one of the representative farmers of Polk township, a supporter of the republican party, and belongs to the G. A. R. post of Plymouth. His religious creed is the United Brethren church, to which his wife also belongs.

Joseph A. Yackey was born in Delphos, Ohio, March 9, 1854, and is the son of Samuel and Mary A. (Yates) Yackey, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and New York. The Yackey family were among the pioneers of Greene county, Ohio, where the father of the subject, in addition to farming, operated a saw-mill for some years. He was a man of local prominence, a member of the whig party, and died in Green county, Ohio, about the year 1859. His widow and children subsequently moved to Fulton county, Ind., where they remained one year, moving thence in 1S67 to Plymouth, Marshall county, where the mother still resides. The following are the names of the children born to Samuel and Mary Yackey, viz.: Anna (deceased), Mary, wife of P. M. Scholsser; J. E. (deceased), member of Company E, Seventy-fourth Ohio volunteer infantry, and died while in the service; John, a resident of Denver, Col.; Lina died in infancy, Joseph A., and Emma (deceased), wife of H. J. Nash. The subject of this sketch was reard on a farm in Greene county, Ohio, and his educational training embraced the branches usually taught in the country school, supplemented by three years' attendance at the Plymouth high school, in which he obtained a knowledge of the more advanced branches of learning. He served as deputy postmaster of Plymouth under Major Kendall, and in 1^78 moved to his present farm in Polk township where he has since followed agricultural pursuits. He was married in 1878 to Miss Julia A. Morgan, the accomplished daughter of F. P. Morgan, of Plymouth, who has borne him five children, viz.: Edna A., Emma P., Linnie E., Julia A., and Tully G. Mrs. Yackey received a thorough musical education, and was for several years superintendent of music in the public schools of Plymouth. She excels in both vocal and instrumental music, and has the reputation of being one of the most successful musical instructors in the county. Mr. Yackey, in addition to farming, pays considerable attention to the breeding of fine horses and cattle, in which he has met with encouraging success. He is a republican in politics, a member of the German Reformed church of Plymouth, and the present assessor of Polk township.