Randolph County, Indiana - Biographical sketches (3 of 3 so headed), 1882 (part 11 of 24)

Ira Swain, Swain's Hill, youngest son of Elihu Swain, born in Tennessee in 1809; Wayne County, Ind. 1815, near Randolph line; married Lydia Macy; came early to Randolph County; has several children; has been a farmer and an active business man. He was Treasurer of Randolph County during one term. In some way he was technically declared a defaulter for some amount, yet he is generally believed to have been the innocent victim of some mistake, and no one thinks that he willfully or knowingly misused a dollar of the publicfunds. Mr. Swain therefore still retains the confidence of his fellow-citizens, and has the sympathy of the public as for a misfortune instead of its condemnation'as for acrime. He.has lived near or in the county for sixty-five years, and is an active, intelligent, enterprising and reliable citizen. During the anti-slavery struggle, he was a wide-awake Abolitionist and was honored and trusted among them; and during the existence of the Republican party he has been one of the foremost among the members and supporters of that organization, He is now in his seventh-fourth year, but retains his vigor and activity, both of body and mind, in a remarkable degree, as does also his worthy wife.

Thomas Worth was a native of North Carolina, and came to Randolph County in 1812. He was born in 1802, and married Sarah Macy, and afterward Nancy (Macy) Marshall. He had ten children - Theodore, Eliza, Aaron, Mary, Lucinda, Anna, David, Emily and two others. David was a member of the Sixty-ninth Indiana, and died in the service. Aaron has long been an active and efficient preacher in the Wesleyan Church. T. W. was a hearty supporter of the Wesleyans, and an old-fashioned Abolitionist and an out and out Republican.

He is said to have been liberal in his gifts to the Gospel ministry. He was a good, thorough, thriving farmer, and a quiet, steady, reliable man, being one of a family of ten children, and the brother of Daniel Worth and Lydia (Worth) Osborn. Lydia, was the wife of Isaiah Osborn, who was the son of Charles Osborn, famous in the anti-slavery movement among the Friends, and perhaps the pioneer in Abolition work in this country. [For Daniel Worth and the Osborns see Religion. }

Frederick Zimmerman was born in Tennessee. He moved first to Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, and then to Ohio, and after that to West River, Randolph County Co., Ind. The removal last mentioned was made in 1818, and he moved no more till the pall bearers bore his lifeless remains to the last narrow house, the place appointed for all the living. He bought out William Blount's 160 acres, and resided in the same place till his death in 1835. He had married in Tennessee Catherine Bowerman, and his widow survived him twenty-one years, dying in 1856. They had fourteen children, only three of whom are now living. One of them, Anna Retz, still lives on the old place. He was a Methodist and a Democrat.

WILLIAM ADAMSON, farmer, P. O. Cerro Gordo. He was born February 5, 1837, in West River Township, this county; he was educated in this county, and has followed farming from boyhood; he was married to Mary EH. Stanley in September, 1867; she was born in Wayne County, Ind. Mr. Adamson was a gallant soldier in the war for the Union, serving through the war in Company D, Sixtv-ninth Indiana Volunteers; he is an industrious, enterprising farmer, owning a beautiful farm of eighty-four acres of fertile land; he is Republican in politics, and a worthy citizen. He has two children living - Carrie E., born April 24, 1875, and Orrie B., May 29, 1876; he is of English descent.

CYRUS H. BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Trenton. He was born July 7, 1840, in Wayne County, Ind. ; he located in West River Township in 1849, and was educated in its district schools. He was married October 3, 1863, to Emily J. Pitts, who was a native of Wayne County, and born January 19, 1845. They have two children - Clayton D., born August 3, 1864, and Harriet O., June 18, 1867. He is a member of I. 0. O. F., 248 Trenton Lodge; is liberal in politics, and a gentleman noted for his integrity.

MILTON H. BEESON, farmer, P. O. Trenton. This esteemed citizen was born February 19, 1826, in Wayne County, Ind., and settled here in February, 1873. He was educated in the common schools of Wayne County, and was married September 19, 1848, to Martha Sherry, who was born July 6, 1832, in Tippecanoe County, Ind. This union was blessed with six children, of which number five are living - Viola J., born March 4, 1851; A. C., September 13, 1853; Laura N., Novmber 16, 1855, deceased October 24, 1857; Ira A., January 21, 1858; Jesse E., February 38, 1861, and Mary J., March 6, 1865. His father, Isaac Beeson, was a native of Guilford County, N. C., where he was born in December, 1779 ; he settled in Wayne County, Ind., in 1806, on the land which he entered, and deceased there July 6, 1848. He was a genial companionable man and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The father of Mrs. Beeson was John Sherry, born January 7, 1799; settled in Tippecanoe County, Ind., and deceased March 17, 1867. Mr. Beeson and wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and universally esteemed for their sociability and hospitality. Their ancestors were of English descent and Quakers.

JEREMIAH BLY, farmer, P. O. Trenton. This worthy citizen was born May 18, 1829, in Germany ; he came to Ohio in 1845, and after making several changes in his location, he finally settled herein the fall of 1848. Mr. Bly was educated in the schools of his native land, and is now engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married on the 24 of October, 1850, to Mildred A. Johnson, who was born in the State of Virginia January 12, 1835. They have five children - Murray B., born October 7, 1857; Osceola, June 28, 1863; Payton G., June 1, 1868; Margaret, March 7, 1872, and Frank, December 20, 1875. Mrs. Bly is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church ; he is a member of I. 0. O. F. Lodge, No. 248; he served in Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, in the war for the Union, and losing his health was discharged. He owns a valuable farm of 207 acres of land, and is regarded as one of the best citizens in his vicinity.

THOMAS W. BOTKIN is a physician, and his post office address is Unionsport; he was born in Randolph County April 14, 1844; heis a son of Dr. John W. Botkin, an eminent physician, who has practiced extensively in Randolph and adjoining counties ; hig mother's maiden name was Mary Peacock. Thomas W. was educated in the common schools, and studied medicine with his father; he-was also a student at the Eclectic Medical College of Indianapolis; he enlisted in Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and. served through the war. After the cruel war was over he came home and engaged for a time in farming. On the first of September, 1868, Dr. Botkin was married to Mary E. Irvin, a daughter of Lafayette Irvin; she was born in this county February 17, 1851. The Doctor and Mrs. Botkin have surrounded their hearth stone with three children, viz: John L., born September 5, 1874; Charles L., July 6, 1878; and Clyde E., June 29, 1882. Dr. Botkin has by his energy and success built up a lucrative practice, amounting to $18,000 per annum. Mrs. Botkin isa member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; her mother's maiden name was Cynthia E. Hill. She was born in Virginia March 29, 1827; her father was born in this county July 26, 1825. Dr. Botkinis a Republican in politics, and attentive to business ; he and his estimable lady are well received in society, and popular among a large circle of friends.

J. A. BOTKIN, farmer and saw-milling, P. O. Lynn; he is a son of Peter and Elizabeth Botkin ; his father was born in Knox County, Tenn., November 2, 1804, and came with parents in 1815, who settled at present site of Washington, Wayne Oo., Ind., and two years later came to this county ; his mother was born in Randolph County June 20, 1812. They were married in this county April 28, 1831, and settled on Martindale's Creek, West River Township, where they continued to reside until called away by death. His father died November 24, 1876, and his mother August 29, 1863. J. A. was born July 5, 1855, and married Ida M. Hunt November 17, 1875. Mr. Botkin has been engaged in different pursuits ; lived in Missouri from fall of 1874 to 1875, when he returned to this county; formed a partnership with D. T. Harris, and in 1876 built a tile factory at Farmland, and manufactured tile for about three years, when they sold out to D. F. Young 26th of March, 1879, and December 26, 1879, bought the Jesse Smith farm of about one hundred and ninety acres, where he resided for a time in a house that withstood the terrific storm of 1824 (in the fallen timber belt). It is, perhaps, the oldest inhabited house in the county. He has successfully engaged in farming and saw-milling. Mr. and Mrs. Botkin sre both active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Huntsville. In politics, he is a Republican, and in domestic relations a kind and devoted husband. Mr. Botkin sold his farm in West River Township, and located at Lynn, where he is now engaged in atin store, and manufacturing tinware and all kinds of metalic roofing.

WILLIAM T. BOTKIN, farmer, P. 0. Unionsport. The subject of this sketch was born in West River Township, this county, June 27, 1842; he was educated in the common schools in this county, and has gained much information from reading and observation; he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony November 9, 1865, to Martha F. Cropper, who was born May 24, 1844, in this county. Mt. Botkin has followed farming for a living, and by his industry and frugality has succeeded well in life; he owns a good farm of 119 acres of valuable land, and is considered to be a model farmer; he served in the war for the Union in Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, participating in all the battles of that organization; he was elected Assessor of West River Township in the year 1872, and again in 1874. The faithfulness and fidelity with which he performed this trust imposed upon him by his fellow-citizens, demonstrates the high regard in which he is held by them. These parents have been blessed by the birth of eight children, of which number seven are living - Mary E., born November 29, 1866; Farra L., April 7, 1868; Laura N., September 9, 1869; Abbie A., December 5, 1871; Guy W., October 1, 1875; Orpha G., August 23, 1877, and William H., July 31, 1879.

HENRY H. BROOKS, farmer, P. 0. Cerro Gordo. This esteemed citizen was born March 8, 1841, in West River Township, this county ; his father's name was Thomas Brooks, who was born in New Jersey May 17, 1790; served in the war of 1812; emigrated to this county in October, 1837, and deceased January 28, 1868; his mother's maiden name was Kimbrough, born March 19, 1803, still living at this date. Mr. Brooks was educated in the common schools of this county, and has followed farming and moving houses for a living; he was married, August 4, 1865, to Belinda E. Groshong, who was born February 22, 1849, in White River Township, this county; he has six children living - De Witt C., born May 7, 1866; Minnie M., December 8, 1867; Allen R, born March 9, 1871 (died May 26, 1871); George H., May 4, 1872; Martin T., March 19, 1876; Allie D., January 17, 1880, and Anne M., born May 29, 1882. The father of Mrs. Brooks, Zimri Groshong, was born in the year 1818 in Buchanan County, Mo., and at this date is still living; his family is of Scotch descent, and are worthy industrious citizens.

JOHN Ji. BUTLER, farmer, P. O. Trenton; he was born January 9, 1841, in Stony Creek Township, this county; he was educated in the common schools of this county, and has followed farming from boyhood; he was united in marriage, tc Elizabeth Wilcox, December 14, 1865. She was born in Darke County Ohio, February 27, 1845, and came to this county with her parents in the fall of 1862. They have three children - Mary V., born November 2, 1866; Caroline V., December 29, 1869, and Charlie C., September 15, 1878; he and his wife ure members of the Christian Church, and he of F. & A. M., Lodge No. 367, Huntsville; his father, James Butler, was a native of Virginia, where he was born in 1808; he came to this county in 1836, and deceased June, 1862. The forefathers of Mr. Butler were in the wars of the Revolution and 1812. The father of Mrs. Butler was John Wilcox, who was born in Butler County, Ohio, about the year 1808; came here in 1862, and at this date is living in Iowa. Mr. Butler is a kind and courteous gentleman.

WILLIAM TELL BURSEAR is a farmer, and resides in West River Township; he isa son of Martin and Sarah Bursear; his father was a native of Switzerland, and came to this county about the year 1803, and enlisted in the war of 1812 and served about six months. Soon after the close of the war, he married Sarah Calahan nee Vir, and moved to Hamilton County, Ohio, about 1815, where the elder Bursear died in 1833, and his widow removed to this county in 1856, and here, in December, 1879. William T. was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, August 14, 1821, and settled in West River Township, this county, in October, 1843, where he has resided ever since. On the 5th day of December, 1844, Mr. Bursear was married to Ann Howell. Since their marriage, they have had many additions (fourteen) to the first union, viz.: Mary J., John F., William H,and Joel W. (twins), Mahala M., Evaline and Emmeline (twins), Samuel T., David J., Robert M., Martha E. Lydia A:, Dora A. and Benjamin F. Mrs. Bursear died June 19, 1879. Mr. Bursear obtained a fair education in youth, and began the battie of life by working for $4 per month. By his prsevering energy and great industry he has reared his large family, and secured a competence for his winter's age. In politics, he is a Democrat.

Edward Milstead Barr

Edward Milstead Barr was born in Loudoun County, Va., January 6, 1844. He is the son of George and Mary (Coe) Barr, and is the fifth of a family of ten children, all of whom are living at this writing. His brothers and sisters are all married, with the exception of two, four of whom reside in this State. His father and mother were both born in Loudoun County, Va., the former November 12, 1808, and the latter January 11,1811. They were married in 1833, and raised and educated a large family of children. His mother died in the same county of her birth July 12, 1868. His father still lives in Clark County, Va., with his daughter, Mrs. Rowena C. Payne, but still keeps possession of the old homestead in Loudoun County. His mother had been a consistent and honored member of the Baptist Church all her life. His father was of Irish and his-mother of English extraction.

The subject of this sketch spent his boyhood on a farm in his native county and State, until he was seventeen years old, receiving his education from the common schools of Virginia; his youthful experience was in common with boys of his time, save that he was very domestic in his likings and noted for his steady and industrious habits ; he was a bright example of honesty and morality for the youth of his day.

In November, 1867, he moved from Licking County, Ohio, to Union County, Ind., where he again engaged in farming. He came to this county in October, 1869, and purchased eighty acres of land in West River Township, and settled upon it, where he has since resided. This farm is well improved, being supplied with convenient and commodious buildings, a sketch of which is given in this work.

He was married March 12, 1868, to Miss Rowena C. Davis, who is a most estimable lady and the daughter of Isaac and Martha (Barr) Davis. She was born in Union County, Ind., October 2, 1843. She is the second of a family of eight children, of whom four are now living. Her father was born in Butler County, Ohio., January 20, 1806, and her mother in Loudoun County, Va., October 8, 1813. Her father came to this State, in company with his parents, in the year 1808, and settled in Union County, where he died April 24, 1858. Her mother came to this State in the year 1839; was married to Isaac Davis September 14, 1841, and died May 27, 1864. Rowena was raised on a farm, and received a liberal education from the district schools of Union County and the Female College of Oxford, Ohio. From 1868 to 1868, she taught almost continuously in the public schools of Union County. In March of the latter year, she was married to the subject of this sketch, as elsewhere stated.

Mr. and Mrs. Barr have never been blessed with any children of their own, but have taken a bright little boy to raise, who is now ten years of age. His name is Alonzo Coffin, and he is the son of William R. and Rebecca Coffin. His mother died November 12, 1877. This boy is a very active, intelligent lad, and highly appreciates the comfortable home of Mr. and Mrs. Barr.

Mr. Barr usually votes the Republican ticket, but was educated in the Democratic school of politics, and affiliated with that party until since his residence in this county. He is an honored and useful member of Trenton Lodge, No. 248. I. O. O. F., and has filled all the chairs of his lodge three times, and been three times a representative to the Grand Lodge.

He and his excellent wife are acceptable members of the M. E. Church at Lebanon, near Huntsville. They are intelligent and respectable citizens of the county, and honored members of the community where they reside.

William Miller Botkin

William Miller Botkin, a farmer and son of Hugh and Rachel K. Botkin, was born in Randolph County, Ind., July 7, 1828. He is the eleventh of a family of thirteen children, of whom seven are now living. His father was born in Pendleton County, Va., November 17, 1774, and his mother in Knox County, Tenn., February 25, 1786. They were married in Knox County, Tenn., in the year 1801, and removed to Wayne County, Ind., in 1815, and to Randolph County in 1817, where they settled on the farm now owned by the subject of this sketch; his father entered 120 acres of land, and continued to live on the farm until his death; his father died February 27, 1836, and his mother January 24, 1857.

The subject of this sketch was born and raised upon the farm he now owns. His boyhood was uneventful, and differed but little from that of the boyhood of farmers' sons in early days, save, probably, that he was noted for his untiring industry in his assistance in clearing his father's farm from the unbroken wilderness. These industrious habits formed in youth furnished the foundation of Mr. Botkin's success and usefulness in after years.

His educational advantages were confined to the common schools of West River Township, with the exception of one term in the Muncie schools. Mr. Botkin possesses a fair common school education, and has acquired a vast amount of general information from the reading of the literature of the day and his associations with his fellow-men.

He was but thirteen years of age when his father died, but lived om the farm with his mother until he was twenty-one; after which he hired out by the month as a farm laborer until he was twenty-seven, when he was first united in marriage to Martha A. Hiatt, daughter of Louis and Charity Hiatt, of Clinton County, Ohio, December 20, 1849.

After his marriage, he settled on his father's homestead, which he had commenced to purchase from the heirs; he continued the purchase of shares until the entire estate came into his possession.

He was called to mourn the death of his wife September 27, 1864. She was a faithful companion and mother and a true and tried friend. Her frugality and industry were important factors in Mr. Botkin's success in life. She was an acceptable and honest member of the United Brethren Church, and remained faithful until death.

After the death of his wife, Mr. Botkin hired a housekeeper, and continued with his children to live upon his farm until his second marriage, which occurred October 15, 1868, to Docia C. Butler, the daughter of William and Thirza T. Butler, of Campbell County, Va. She removed with her parents from Virginia to this county in the year 1847, when she was but two years of age. Her parents are both living, and are honored citizens of this county.

By his second wife Mr. Botkin is the father of three children, all of whom are living - Martha A., born July 18, 1869; Thirza R., born June 27, 1873; John W., born July 4, 1878.

Mr. Botkin is the owner and proprietor of # farm of 320 acres of most excellent land, of which a greater portion is under 9 high state of cultivation. His farm is beautifully located, sloping gently to the south and east, well adapted to grazing, as well as the producing of grain, being supplied with an abundance of water. His farm buildings are of modern architecture, and are large and convenient. His house is a large brick structure, two stories in height, situated on a commanding knoll fronting the south. This house is both beautiful and convenient.

Mr. Botkin has been a life-long Republican, and was honored in 1876 by being elected to the office of County Commissioner for the Middle District; he held this office for one rm, and served the county faithfully and honestly, giving entire satisfaction his constituents.

Mr. and Mrs. Botkin are acceptable members of the M. E. Church, belonging to the Huntsville charge. Mr..B. is also a devoted member of the Huntsville Lodge, No. 248, F. & A. M.

Jonah L. Catey

William Catey, the father of this gentleman, was born in New Jersey December 15, 1812. In 1822, he came with his parents to Wayne County, Ind., where he grew to manhood. In that county, he married Ms Sarah Davisson, and shortly afterward removed to Randolph County, locating in West River Township; he entered eighty acres of government land, from which he developed a fine farm, adding to it from time to time, until his possessions aggregated over 200 acres ; he was an energetic, industrious man, and hestowed great attention upon the cultivation and improvement of his farm. His first house was a hewed-log house, but this gave place, within a few years, to a neat, comfortable frame house. Ile was a man of progressive ideas, and kept pace with the march of improvement; he always took an active interest in politics, but never accepted public office. In early life he was a Whig, and later a Republican ; he enjoyed the confidence and good will of all who knew him, and was always recognized as one of the best citizens of the community in which he lived, During a business trip to Wayne County, in 1862, he was taken ill, and two days later, September 13, he died in that county; he had borne a part in the pioneer development of both Wayne and Randolph Counties, and lived long enough to witness and enjoy the prosperity of later years. His wife was a native of North Carolina, where she was born March 21, 1814. She survived her husband nearly ten years, dying at the home in West River Township April 23, 1872.

Jonah L., their son, was born November 2, 1850, in West River Township, Randolph Co,, Ind.; his early life was passed on the home farm, where he was engaged in assisting his father, except during the winter, when he attended school ; he first attended the schools of his own neighborhood, and afterward, the graded schools at Economy, and the high school at Winchester. As he grew to maturity, he decided upon the adoption of the pursuit of farming as his occupation in life, and has been thus engaged for several years. On the 27th of January, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Massey, who was born in Wayne County. Ind., January 10, 1853, andis the daughter of Maberry Massey, Esq.,a native of North Carolina, who came to Wayne County whena boy. By this union they are the parents of five children, viz.: William M., Zelma J., Alice, Byron K. and Elo, of whom two (Zelma and Byron) are deceased. Mr. Catey occupies and cultivates a farm of eighty-two acres, this being his share of the home farm, and the spot upon which his father first erected the pioneer home ; he is a successful and energetic farmer, and as a citizen, enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him. He isa member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics is an enthusiastic Republican. In his father's family there were nine children, viz.: MKebecca, Moses D., Rachel, George W., Eliza, Willliam H., Samuel C., Jonah L. and John B. Of this number Rebecca, Moses D., Rachel, George W. and Eliza are deceased. Three of the brothers served in the Union army during the late war ; Moses D, and George W. were members of Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, the latter dying at Young's Point, La., in March, 1863. William H. was in the One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indiana Infantry, and now resides in Illinois,

John, B. Catey

John B., son of William and Sarah Catey, was born August 18, 1855, in West River Township, Randolph Co., Ind., and was educated in the district schools of that township. His early life was spent in the performance of the varied duties of farm life, and upon reaching mature years he adopted the pursuit of farming, and, like his brother Jonah, has made it a success. He was married, on the 20th of September, 1876, to Miss Celina J. Morland, and by this union they are the parents of three children, named respectively Maud, Clyde and Oscar M., all of whom are now living. Mrs. Catey is the daughter of William Morland, a native of Ohio. Her mother, whose maiden name was Prudence Wright, was born in North Carolina February 28, 1812. Mr. Morland's family were highly respected citizens of Wayne County, Ind., where their daughter, Mrs. Catey, was born November 14, 1855. Mr. Catey aud wife are worthy members of the M. E. Church, and enjoy the esteem of all who know them. In politics, Mr. Catey is an active Republican, but he has never sought nor accepted official position, preferring to give his attention exclusively to the pursuit in which he is engaged.

MILLION COFFIN, farmer P. 0. Trenton. Ie was born November 11, 1823, in Guilford County, N. C.; he came to this State and county in the fall of of 1833. He was married, the first time, tv Sarah Denney, in December, 1846. She was 2 native of Kentucky, and born there February, 1822. This union was blessed with four children, of whom three are living - William, born September 238, 1847; Jonathan, November 2, 1849, and Lewis J., September 10, 1859. Ile was married the second time, March 1, 1870, to Elizabeth Barr, who was a native of Virginia, and born there November 27, 1837. They had two children, one living - lKdward M., born March 4, 1871. Mr. C. was educated in the common schools of this State, and has followed farming. He has been a consistent member of the M. Ui. Church for eight years. His father, Jonathan Coffin, was a native of North Carolina, where he was born about the year

1798; came with his family to this county in the fall of 1838, deceased February, 1875. Mr. C. is Republican in politics, of English descent, and a gentleman of undoubted integrity and great sociability.

MOSES E. CONYERS, farmer, P. 0. Trenton. He was born August 12, 1843, in Wayne County, Ind.; he came to this county in 1851, and was united in marriage to Mary Allen, September 9, 1869. She was born in Wayne County, Ind., September 9, 1849. They have three children - Orran C., born September 26, 1870; James E., October 12, 1876, and Thomas B., April 17, 1880. He was educated in the common schools of this State, and has followed the occupation of a farmer. He enlisted in Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and was consolidated in B, of the same infantry. He had a good record as a soldier, and was discharged from both on account of expiration of term of service. Mr. C. isan honored member of the F. & A. M., Huntsville Lodge, No. 867. His father, Ismael Conyers, was a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born March 22, 1813; after several changes, he finally located in this county in 1851. The father of Mrs. Conyers was born in this county, deceased 1852. Mr. Conyers had two brothers in the war for the Union - Austin F., in Company C, Nineteenth Indiana Infantry, and Alphonso W., in Company B, Seventh Cavalry. Mr. C. is of Irish and Dutch descent, and is noted for his integrity.

DANIEL CROPPER, hotel-keeper, Trenton. He was born March 5, 1825, in Kentucky. He received the rudiments of a common school education in this county, and was married, November 1, 1849, to Elizabeth Thornburg, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., August 16, 1829. They had five children, of which number three are living: Fannie E., born December 12, 1850, married to Samuel H. Stephenson; Melinda A., August 13, 1852, deceased August 10, 1854; Martha A., November 13, 1854, married to William H. Cox; Lydia E., March 25, 1864; and William A., November 30, 1858, deceased April 22, 1863. Bela W. Cropper, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Kentucky January 8, 1791, deceased March 27, 1874; his wife was originally Elizabeth Ashby, a native of Kentucky, born October 20, 1794, now deceased. William Thornburg, born in Tennessee October 2, 1794, deceased May 23, 1880; his wife, originally Martha Bradshaw, was born in Tennessee January 8, 1796, deceased in November, 1868. Mr. C. is proprietor of the Cropper House, and is attentive and kind to all who call on him.

ALLEN S. CROPPER, farmer, P. O. Cerro Gordo. He was born April 7, 1827, in Henry County, Ky.; he came to Ohio in the fall of the same year with his parents, and from thence removed to this county in October, 1833. He was educated in the common schools of the county, and has followed the carpenter trade and farming. He was married, December 26, 1850, to Laura Haynes, who was born May 24, 1829, in the State of New York. They had two children - Jehiel G,, born June 12, 1852, and Edmund A., November 20, 1865. On October 14, 1876, Mr. Cropper was bereaved by the loss of his beloved wife, who had been the companion of his youth. He and his wife were members of the Christian Church. He owns a good farm of 128 acres of land worth $50 per acre, and is Republican in politics. His father's name was Bela W. Cropper, born January 8, 1791, deceased March 27, 1874, in this county. His mother, originally Elizabeth Ashby, born 1794, in Shelby County, Ky., deceased in this county in the fall of 1875. His father, Bela, was in the war of 1812, under Col. Dick Johnson, of Kentucky, and took part in the battle of the Thames, where the celebrated Indian Chieftian Tecumseh was killed. Mr. Cropper is an industrious, honest citizen.

DAVID A. CROPPER, farmer, P. O. Unionsport. He was born April 4, 1842, in this county; he was educated in the common schools of the rural districts, and has followed farming for a business. Mr. C. was married, September 2, 1868, to Lydia A. Botkin, who was a daughter of Dr. Botkin, and born in this county June 15, 1849. These parents have one interesting daughter, Ada A., born October 19, 1869. Mr. Cropper learned the blacksmith trade in boyhood, but as stated, adopted farming, which is more congenial to his nature. He and his estimable wife are members of the M. E. Church, and are regarded as good citizens. He owns a good farm of 138 acres of land, and by his industry is succeeding well in its cultivation.

EDWARD T. CROPPER, merchant, Trenton. He was born December 23, 1841, in this county ; he was united in marriage to Mary J. Keever, in October, 1866. She was born June 15, 18438, in Warren County, Ohio. Mr. C. was educated in the common schools of the county, and by his industry and economy has succeeded well in life. He followed farming in early life, but finding the mercantile business more congenial to his nature, engaged in it, which now demands his attention. He served in Company D, Sixty-ninth Regiment Indiana Infantry, in the war for the Union, and was a gallant soldier. He has a family of four children- - Cora A., born August 1, 1867; Stephen L., December 14, 1872; Emma F., November 12, 1876, and Charles A., born January 12, 1881. Ile carries a well-selected stock of goods, with increasing sales reaching more than $12,000 annually. His card is: E. T. Cropper, dealer in dry goods, groceries and general merchandise, Huntsville, Ind.

ELISHA COX, farmer, P. O. Economy. He was born January 12, 1834, in Wayne County, Ind. He came to this county in the winter of 1865. Mr. Cox was educated in the common schools of this county, and is a successful farmer. He is genial and companionable, and in connection with other members of the family owns 259} acres of valuable land. His father's name is Levi Cox, who was born October 23, 1789, in Georgia. He moved to Belmont County, Ohio, in 1798; from thence to Wayne County, Ind., and settled here in 1865. Deceased June 23, 1868. Lydia Williams, the maiden name of Mrs. Cox, and mother of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Belmont County, Ohio, where she was born May 30, 1808. She was married to Levi Cox July 17, 1828. WVeceased June, 1845. Mr. Cox has two sisters and one brother - Rebecea, born June 7, 1830; Nathan, January 1, 1832, and Zelphina (now Mrs. Mendenhall), born April 1, 1840. This family is universally respected.

ELZE L. DAVISSON, farmer, P. 0. Bloomingsport. He was born September 80, 1844, in Randolph County, Ind. He was educated in the common schools of his native district, and has followed farming. He was married, September

«30, 1869, to Lydia A. Phillips, who was born September 18, 1852, in Washing- ' ton Township, this county. They have reared two nephews and two nieces -

Nora E. Dayisson, born March 17, 1860; James N. Wright, April 17, 1866 ; William Hofford, October 17, 1863, and Maggie A. Hofford, March 10, 1871. Mr. Davisson served in the Fifty-fourth Indiana Infantry, Company I, and the One Hundred and Forty-seventh, Company A, in the war of the rebellion, and was a faithful soldier in the discharge of duty. His father and mother - Ira Davisson and Catharine Peacock, were married October 27, 1831. Ira Davisson, his father, was originally from North Carolina, where he was born May 25,1812. He came to this county about the year 1820, remaining here until the date of his decease, September 15, 1865. The companion of Father Davisson was a native of New Jersey, where she was born June 22, 1814. She came to this county with her parents at an early date, and deceased October 12, 1868. Mr. Davisson commenced life a poor hoy, but by his industry and energy is succeeding well in life. Jle ownsa good farm of 140 acres of land, and is well suited to his chosen occupation.

JAMES M. DENNY is a farmer and school teacher, and his post office address is Trenton. Te isa son of William and Mary Denny. His father was born in North Carolina, and emigrated with his parents to Kentucky, and from there to this county, where the family has resided ever since. His mother was bora in Ohio, and came to this county while yet quite an infant with her parents. They died and left her an orphan in her youth. Mr. Denny's father and mother were married in 1842, and are still living in Nettle Creek Township. James M. was born November 20, 1843, and was reared ona farm. He was principally educated in the common schools; he has obtained a good education, and it is ina great measure due to self-culture and diligent study. He has been successfully engaged in the public schools of the county for ten years. Onthe 14th day of Augnst, 1870, Mr. Denny was married to Caroline Atkins. Their little family now consists of four additions, viz.: William I,, James Marion, Luther U. G., and Gertie May. Mr. Denny is a '' good old Jackson Democrat," and a model farmer.

GEORGE W. EDWARDS is a farmer, and his post office address is I'renton, He was born December 29, 1843, in Randolph County. He is a son of Zebulon Edwards, who was a son of Henry Edwards ; his father and grandfather were natives of North Carolina. His mother's maiden name was Sallie McNeal. George W. was educated in the common schools ; he was married, July 20, 1875, to Matilda Victoria Harris, who is a daughter of William P. Harris, and who was born in this county November 22, 1848. These parents have three children, namely: Ida O., born September 12, 1876; James A., April 5, 1879, and William Zebulon, June 19, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are consistent members of the Methodist Npiscopal Church, Mr. Edwards enlisted twice during the late unpleasantness, for military duty; first, in Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and subsequently in Company F, One Hundred and Fortieth Volunteer Infantry. He is now located upon his farm of ninetyfive acres of lanl, and is prosperous in his vocation. He and his worthy wife are hospitable and model society people.

JAMES EDWARDS, farmer, P. O. Trenton. He was born September 20, 1846, in this county. Ife received a common school education in his neighborhood, and has followed farming. He was marricd the first time, July 6, 1871, to Eliza Pastors, who was born December 27, 1849; deceased August 31, 1873. Two cbildren blessed this union - Mary E., born March 12,1872, and Lyda C., Ue was married the second time to Amanda York, May 6, 1876. She was born September 16, 1858. They have one child - Franklin, who was born September 12, 1878. Mr. Ndwards served in the war for the Union, in Company A, One Ifundred and Forty-seventh Indiana Infantry, and also in Company F, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Indiana. His father, Benjamin Edwards, was a native of New Jersey, where he was born, September 15, 1798; he came to this county at an early date, and deceased August 29, 1865. His mother, Elizabeth Edwards, formerly Miss Chestnut, was a native of Kentucky, and born there May 22, 1801. She was the mother of twelve children, and for one of her age is remarkably active.

JOSLAH ENGLE, farmer, P O. Bloomingsport. The subject of this sketch was born October 30, 1854, in Washington Township, this county. He was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood in which he lived, and is now a successful farmer. He began life at majority as a school-teacher. He was united in marriage, December, 1875, to Amanda Hoover, who was born October 23, 1855. These parents have three children - Arthur C., born October 81, 1876; Myrtie M., June 17, 1878, and Mary C., September 9, 1880. Mr. Engle and wife are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are among the hest citizens of their vicinity. He owns a fertile farm of ninety-six acres of land; is a Republican from principle, and noted for his integrity.

ELIZABETILT FENNIMORE, farming, P. O. Economy. 'This estimable lady was born July 12, 1828, in the State of New Jersey, and settled in this county about the year 1834. She was educated in the common schools of this county, and was married February 22, 1848, to Caleb Fennimore, who was also a native of New Jcrsey, and born March 31, 1815. Mrs. Fennimore was bereayed in the loss of her husband by death, March 24, 1876. Five children blessed their marriage - William L., born September 20, 1850; Samuel J., June 8, 1854; Aoley O., February 25, 1860, and Margaret A., July 11, 1864; and Leander, born June 15, 1857, and deceased June 2, 1858. Mrs, Fennimore is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and, with the assistance of her son, manages the farm, consisting of 100 acres of choice land. She deserves the credit due all worthy mothers who maintain their families under such circumstances.

ISAAC J. AND WILLIAM T. FARQUHAR, farmers, P. O. Trenton, importers and breeders of Cotswold and Southdown sheep. Isaac J. was born March 29, 1839, in West River Township, Randolph County, Ind. He is the son of Mahlon Farquhar, who was born in Greene County, Ohio, in the year 1810. Mr. Farquhar was married April 20, 1862, to Mahala Macy, daughter of Joseph Macy, of the seventh generation, and born December 19, 1841, and deceased

January 26, 1879. Joseph Macy, was the son of Albert Macy, of the sixth generation, born July 9, 1803, at New Garden, N. C.; he moved, with his family, to this county in 1819; he married Sarah Hobson March 19, 1829. Albert Macy was the son of Joseph Macy, of the sixth generation, was born at Nantucket February 4, 1774, and died in this county May 10, 1847; he married Nancy Wall in North Carolina; she lived to the advanced age of ninety-seven years. Joseph Macy, of the fifth generation, was a son of Joseph Macy, born at Nantucket, October 4, 17385; moved to Guilford County, N. C., and died there in 1812; he was married to Mary Starbuck in 1757. Joseph Macy, fourth generation, son of Thomas Macy, third generation, was born Apri) 8, 1809, at Nantucket ; he married Hannah Hobs, in 1728, and, with his family, moved to New Garden, N. C., in 1733; he made a will on the 20th day of the 5th month in the 10th year of the reign of King George III, of Great Britain, giving each of his six children a part and parcel of his estate. Thomas Macy, third generation, son of John Macy, second generation, was born at Nantucket, in 1687, and died June 27, 1759; he was married to Deborah Coffin; in 1720, he assisted in capturing a whale, of which he took his share of the bone to England and purchased a bale of Irish linen, a clock and Sewall's History - the clock descended to Joseph Macy, and from him to his son, Paul, in 1832. He shortly afterward gave it to his son, Obed Macy, who is at present at Troy, Ohio. During all this time of one hundred and sixty years it has never been in the hands of a clock-maker but once, and still keeps excellent time, John Macy (second generation) was a son of Thomas Macy, of the first generation was born at Salisbury, Mass., July 14, 1655, and died at Nantucket, October 14, 1691; he married Deborah Gardner in 1676, who died in 1712; he was a house-carpenter, and there are now several houses on the Island which he helped to make. Thomas Macy, of the first generation, was born at Chilmark, England, in 1608, and died on the Island of Nantucket, April 19, 1682, at the age of seventy-four years; he was married to Sarah Hopcott at Chilmark, England (date not given); she survived him several years, living to the advanced age of ninety-four years. The history of Thomas Macy is too long for this work, suffice it to say he was a Christian of the Baptist persuasion, believing every one had a right to worship God according to his own conscience, for which belief and harboring Friend Quakers, he was hunted down by the Priests and Sheriff, and had to flee the country to save his life. He and his wife embarked in a little birch canoe (see Whittier's poem) while the Priests and Sheriff were after them, and, after a perilous voyage in their little craft, landed on the lonely Island of Nantucket. Itis not known for certain what year Thomas Macy landed in this country, but it was some time in the year 1635 or 1636. He was a man that was held in very high esteem by his associates, and was looked to as a spiritual advisor; he was a merchant, planter and preacher, and held many positions of honor and trust in the new province. Much more could be written which would be of interest in regard to his history. Our subjects own good farms, well watered, and stocked with fine horses, cattle, sheep and hogs,

ALDEN IL. GAINES, farmer, P. O. Trenton. This esteemed citizen was born March 17, 1848, in Herkimer County, N. Y., and came to this county in the fall of 1854. He was educated in the common schools of this county, and has followed farming for a living. He was united in marriage to Celia E. Harris. March 18, 1869, who was born October 21, 1851. They have two children - Clara L., born January 1, 1871, and Charlotte V., November 28, 1872. He served in the Twenty-second Indiana Regiment for a brief term on garrison duty at Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Gaines has also worked at the carpenter trade, and is a stanch Republican. His father, Hoyt Gaines, is a native of Vermont, where he was born in the year 1812; he emigrated to this State with his family in the year 1854, and for one of his age is unusually active. His mother's name was Sophia Klingin, who was born in the State of New York, February 3, 1816, deceased in this State June 13,1864. Mr. G. is noted for his integrity and sociability.

OLIVER P. GWIN, farmer, P.O. Economy. This worthy citizen was born February 4, 1831, in Wayne County, Ind. He was educated in the common schools of his native county, and was united in marriage August 7, 1852, to Eliza Worth, who was born May 8, 1834, deceased February 7, 1877. Eight children, living, blessed this union - John T., born November 16, 1856; Nancy, January 8, 1859; William L., July 30, 1861; David F., April 11, 1864; Minnie M., October 18, 1867; Lurana A., March 22, 1869; Aaron M., October 16, 1871, and George W., February 16, 1874. His father, John Gwin, was born about 1801, in Tennessee; came to Wayne County, Ind., 1818; deceased October 25, 1848; he married Elizabeth Worth, born about 1802, deceased December 24,1863. Mr. G. and wife were worthy members of the M. E. Church, and now that she is gone to the great Unknown, he lives in the bright hope that he shall meet her again, to see and know her as she is, He is a substantial farmer, and owns a good farm of eighty acres of valuable land.

Elisha P. Gaddis

Elisha Peairs Gaddis, a farmer, is the son of William and Elizabeth Gaddis, and was born in Pennsylvania February 20, 1811. He is the fourth of a family of nine children, of whom five are now living. His father was born in Virginia, and his mother in Pennsylvania. His parents removed from Pennsylvania about the year 1816, and settled in Clinton County, Ohio, where they remained until their deaths.

Klisha lived on his father's farm until he was twenty-eight years of age, taking entire possession thereof when he was only fifteen, his father being a cripple from rheumatism. His educational advantages were very poor, attending school only for a brief period during the winter, at the common district school in the old pioneer log house, with greased paper for windows, hewed benches, ete. He has sufficient education to transact all business in his line.

He came to Indiana in 188, and lived with his brother-in-law two years, who resided in Randolph County. He was married to Lydia Macy, daughter of Albert and Nancy Macy, of this county, August 25, 1840.

After marriage, he settled where he now resides, having purchased sixty acres of unimproved land and commenced clearing a farm from the forest. He is now owner and proprietor of 215 acres of excellent land, with 160 acres under a high state of cultivation. This farm is one of the best in the neighborhood and is very productive. His farm buildings are very good and convenient. He has given especial attention to the cultivation of a great variety of fruit, and it may be said that no farm in the county will excel this one in this respect.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaddis are the parents of eleven children, of whom nine are now living - Thomas W., born July 16, 1841; Sarah E., born October 17, 1842; Albert C., born October 28, 1844; Allen, born October 25, 1847, deceased May 19, 1850; Warren, born April 28, 1849, deceased May 27, 1850; Nancy E., born March 7, 1851; Hiram A., born April 10, 1853; Phebe E., born February 6, 1855; Austin F., born December 8, 1856; Caroline M., born August 28, 1860; Nora E., born August 9, 1864. Seven of this family of children are married, and the greater portion of them reside in this county. His sons are all farmers, and comfortably situated.

Thomas and Albert enlisted in the late war; the former was a member of Company D, Sixty-ninth Regiment, and served for three years; the latter in the One Hundred Days' service, and did good service during the Morgan raid. Thomas took an active part in some of the most important battles of the war - Vicksburg, Fort Donelson, Ball's Bluff, etc. At the last named place he was taken prisoner, but was very soon exchanged. He was mustered out with his regiment at the close of the war. He was a gallant soldier and was ever ready for duty. He was neither wounded nor in a hospital during the entire service.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaddis are of English extraction. Mr. Gaddis is a stanch Republican, and has served one term as Township Trustee. He and his excellent wife lead a quiet and honorable life, and are honored citizens of the county.

Lydia (Macy) Gaddis, the wife of Elisha P. Gaddis, and daughter of Albert and Nancy Macy, was born in Randolph County, Ind., May 11, 1821. She is the youngest of a family of eight children of whom four are living. Her early life was spent on the farm, doing the work common to farmer's daughters in pioneer times. Her education is very meager, having but little opportunities of attending school. She attended three or four short terms at the common district school. At the age of nineteen she was married to her present husband.

Mrs. Gaddis is a woman of noble impulses, and devoted to the interests of her family. She is the mother of eleven children, ll of whom are honorable and upright citizens. She has borne the joys and sorrows of life with her husband for forty-two years. She is a woman of excellent health for one of her age, and is capable of doing and does do a great amount of labor. Her ancestors were the first settlers on the Island of Nantucket.

Stephen Haynes

This honored citizen is one of the pioneers of this county, having settled in West River Township in the year 1834, He was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., January 12, 1800. His father, Enoch Haynes, and his mother, Elizabeth (Birdsall) Haynes, were both natives of Dutchess County, N. Y. His grandparents were also natives of the same county and State. His parents were of English extraction, and his granilfather was a successful farmer, becoming very wealthy.

Siaplion was the eighth of a family of eleven children, of whom three are now living, as follows: Asa Haynes, seventy-seven years old, and resides in Knox County, Ill.; Mrs. Patty Corbin, ninety years of age, and resides in Dutchess County, N. Y., and the subject of this sketch, who is in his eighty-third year. His father emigrated to the State of Ohio in the year 1808, where he died some years after, his mother having previously died in her native State. His father was twice married, and was the father of sixteen children; was of a roving disposition, and never accumulated much property. His second wife was Mary Forte, of New York.

The subject of this sketch was eight years of age when he emigrated with his father to Clinton County, Ohio ; his father being very poor, was unable to give his children an education, and what little Stephen received was obtained after he became a man grown, at his own expense. At the age of fifteen, he was apprenticed at the cabinet-maker's business, a trade he followed with much success in connection with that of farming, for a great many years, In the year 1819, he returned to his native county and remained for about one year, when he moved to Herkimer County, where he was first married to Laura Gaynes,

. March 9, 1822. His wife was a most worthy Christian lady, aud devoted wife and mother. She was the daughter of Jesse and Lucy Gaynes, and was born in the State of Vermont. As fruits of this marriage, Mr. Haynes is the father of eight children, six of whom are now living, as follows: Willard, Lucy, Jesse, Laura, Elizabeth, Asa, Sarah and Martha. He lived in Herkimer County for fifteen years after marriage, when he moved to Clinton County, Ohio, where he remained for one year; he then came to this State and county inthe year 1834, as stated elsewhere. He entered 320 acres of land and developed a fine farm from the unbroken wilderness ; he has accumulated a largeamount of property, the most of which he has given to his children; he gave each one $1,600 as a start in life ; he now lives in the little town of Unionsport in a very comfortable home, and cultivates one acre of ground; he was called to mourn the death of the dear wife of his youth in 1875, at the advanced age of seventy-three years; he was subsequently married to Mrs. Ellenor Allison, who was born in Northumberland County, England. She is the daughter of John and Mary Stephenson, and was born January 1, 1815. She emigrated to this county with her husband, Ralph Allison, in the year 1852. She is the mother of ten children. Her son, Peter Allison, enlisted in the Thirty-fifth Regiment Ohio Infantry, and was killed outright at the battle of Mission Ridge, March 5, 1865. Mr. Haynes' son, Asa, enlisted in the late war under Col. J. P. C. Shanks, and died with brain fever in the hospital at Vicksburg; his adopted son, George Smith, enlisted in the same regiment, and died of camp diarrhwa in Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes have been honored and active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for a number of years (the former for fifty years, and the latter for twenty years).

Mr. Haynes was a Democrat in the earlier part of his life, but on account of the position of the party on the subject of slavery, he ceased to affiliate with it, and has for a number of years actively advocated the doctrines of the Republican party. He is a man of strong convictions, and advocates what he believes to be right with great energy, purely from 4 standpoint of duty; he is an uncompromising enemy of intemperance in all of its forms; he was for many years a member of the order of the Sons of Temperance, and worked zealously for the temperance cause.

Jesse G. Haynes

This most estimable citizen, the son of Stephen and Laura (Gaynes) Haynes, was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., January 10, 1825; he is the second of a family of nine children, six of whom are now living; his father was born in the State of New York January 12, 1800, and his mother in the State of Vermont December 20, 1804; his father is still living in Unionsport, this county ; his mother died in this county March 26, 1878. His parents removed from New York to Clinton County, Ohio, in the fall of 1834, and settled on a farm They remained here for one year, when they removed to this county, where his father entered a half-section of land near Unionsport ; he subsequently purchased a forty-acre tract with slight improvements, and settled upon it. After three years, he sold the half-section and bought land adjoining the forty acres upon which he settled ; he added to his purchases year after year, until he obtained a fine farm of 200 acres.

The subject of this sketch resided with his parents upon this farm until he was twenty-four years of age, devoting his time and energies in assisting his father upon the farm, His educational advantages were very meager, confined exclusively to such common district schools as the county at that time afforded. After he was twenty-four, he hired out by the month for one year asa furm laborer, when he was united in marriage with Matilda Cropper, daughter of Bela W. and Elizabeth Cropper, of Randolph County, January 4, 1849. After marriage, he settled upon his father's farm, where he remained for three years, when he purchased ninety-six acres of the farm upon which he now resides; his farm now consists of 180 acres, with 125 acres under a high state of cultivation ; his farm is located two and one-fourth miles south of Unionsport, is a perfect square in form, sloping gently to the south. Itis of an excellent quality of soil, beautifully situated and is very productive. Mr. Haynes is a scientific farmer, careful to keep his farm in excellent repair, and has provided commodious and convenient buildings. He has just completed a very excellent farmhouse, beautiful in architecture and convenient in construction. This building is two stories in height, containing nine rooms, a summer kitchen and wash-house.

Mr. and Mrs. Haynes are the parents of eight children, six of whom are now living - -Emily A., born October 25, 1849; Alfred O., June 6, 1852, deceased November 2, 1854; Martha V., born September 25, 1853 ; Stephen M., June 30, 1858, deceased August 1, 1859; Asa O., born January 14, 1860; Effie A., April 12, 1861; Kdna L., November 9, 1864; Frank M., March 5,1868. His two eldest children are married and settled in this county, and together have nine children. Mr. Haynes has always been astanch Republican, and has done much for the good of his party in this county.

Matitpa Haynes, wife of Jesse G. Haynes, and daughter of Bela and Elizabeth Cropper, was born in Warren County, Ohio, February 17, 1829. She is the tenth of a family of fourteen children, of whom five are now liying, all but one residing in this county. Her father was born in Woodford County, Ky., January 8, 1791, and departed this life March 27, 1873, aged eighty-two years two months and nine days. Her mother was born in Shelby County, Ky., October 22, 1794, and deceased October 31, 1875. Her parents removed from Kentucky to Ohio in the year 1828, and remained there until September, 1833, when they came to this State. The subject of this sketch was five years old when she came with her parents to this county. They settled on a farm where Matilda continued to live until her marriage. Mrs. Haynes' youthful experience was similar to that of most farmers' daughters in pioneer times, having comparatively no opportunities for obtaining an education, the schools being in a very primitive state. She is an honored and zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes are industrious and frugal, honest and generous. They have raised and educated a family of honorable children, and have secured a competency of property, and are honored citizens of the county.

WILLIAM P. HARRIS, farmer, P. O. Trenton. He was born December 29, 1821, in Campbell County, Va., and came to this county in March, 1837. He was educated in the common schoo's of Virginia, and is one of the substantial farmers of the county. He was united in the holy bonds of marriage to Louisa F, Butler, April 6, 1843. She was born September 6, 1824, in Campbell County, Va. They havesix children living - Henry E., born March 18, 1844; Lucy A., September 4, 1846; Matilda V., September 26, 1848; Celia E., October 21, 1851; John C., April 16, 1857; and Selina F., May 11, 1859. Mr, Harris was elected Justice of the Peace in 1876, and was appointed in 1877 to the same office, there being some error in the date of his commission. He and his family are consistent members of the M. E. Church, and universally esteemed in their community. He is also an honored member of Huntsville Lodge, F. & A. M., 367. He ownsa valuable farm of 251 acres of landin a high state of cultivation, and is an ardent Republican from principle. His father, John Harris, was a native of Virginia, where he was born March 16, 1791; he was married to Celia B. Lamb, April 2, 1818. She was born in Virginia February 13, 1801, and died in this county November 28, 1874. His father immigrated to this county in the year 1837, and deceased November 28, 1861.

ITENRY E. HARRIS, farmer, P. O. Cerro Gordo. He was born March 18, 1844, in West River Township, this county. Je was educated in the common schools of his neighborhood, and has beena farmer from boyhood. He was married to Sarah A. Gaddis, October 8, 1865. She was born October 17, 1843. They have three children - Lydia L., born May 14, 1867; Charles

A., June 30, 1868; and Cora M., October 22,1871. He served in Company D Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, participating in all the principal battles in which the regiment was engaged. He was wounded in the left wrist at Blakely, Ala., by agrape shot from the cnemy's cannon, but was mustered out of service at the expiration of his term of enlistment. His father, William P. Harris, was born in Campbell County, Va., December 29, 182), coming here about the year 1837. His wife's father's name is Elisha P. Gaddis, born about the ycar 1814 inClinton County, Ohio. These people are of Wnglish descent, and are'among the best families in the county. Mr. Harris and his wife are members of the M. EK. Church, and are worthy citizens.

DAVID T. HARRIS, is a farmer, and his post office address is Trenton, Ind. His father, John G. Harris, was born in Campbell County, Va., in November, 1812, and emigrated to Randolph County in 1833, and died here July 20, 1872. His mother'smaiden name was Abba Mills; she was horn February 14, 1815, in the State of Ohio. Mr. Iarris' father and mother were married at Hagerstown, Wayne Co., Ind Ther emigrated to Randolph County in 1855, where they made themselves a farm out of the forest, and where they resided until the death of the elder Ifarris, since which time Mrs. Ilarris has become a resident of Winchester. David 'I. was married to Mary D. Botkin, June 8, 1874. She was born in Randolph County July 25, 1853. 'These parents have two children, viz.: Emmett B., born July 12, 1876, and Emily, born November 12, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Hai'ris were educated in thecommon schools. He has generally followed farming. He had two brothers in the war for the Union,viz.: John W., a member of Company F, Thirtysixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at Chickamauga September 20, 1863; William E., member of Company A, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, who served his time, and returned home, The Ifarris family is of Irish and English descent.

WILLIARD ILAYNES, farmer, P. O. Unionsport. This worthy and industrious farmer was born in [ferkimer County, N. Y., February 11, 1823. Ie was educated in the common schools of this county, which, in 1835,were in their pioneer state. He was married, May 21, 1846, to Delilah Wright, who was a native of Clinton County, and born there December 3, 1822. Stephen Ilaynes, the father ofthe subject of this sketch, was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., January 12, 1800, and after making some changes, settled in this county in the year 1834; his wife and mother of Williard, was originally Laura Gaines, a native of Vermont, and born there about the year 1804; deceased March 25, 1875, in this county. 'The father of Mrs. Haynes (Nmpson Wright), was originally from Virginia, where he was born November 15, 1797. He came to this county about the year 1824; deceased November 28, 1853, on the land which he entered. His wife was originally Rachel Rubel, born February 1, 1801, in Tennessee (now deceased). The worthy wife of Mr. Haynes is a consistent member of the Christian Church, and he is a Republican, and one of the substantial farmers of the neighborhood in which he resides. Seven children have blessed this union - Laura B., born March 5, 1847; Sarah £., October 23, 1849; Louisa M., December 22, 1851; William H., April 23, 1855; Lucy A., October 3, 1857; Stephen C., October 13, 1859, and Harrison W., February 22, 1862.

ALPHEUS HOOFLAND, farmer, P. 0. Cerro Gordo. Ife was born October 10, 1830, in Hamilton County, Ohio. Ile came to Wayne County, Ind., in the year 1832, and finally settled here in this county in 1835. His father, Isaac Hoofland, was a native of New Jersey, where he was born about the year 1790; he came to this county in his boyhood, and deceased September 3, 1850. His mother's maiden name was Hamilton. She was born about 1795, in Ohio, and came with her husbandto Wayne County, Ind., in 1832, and from thence io this county in 1833, and deceased November 8, 1865. Mr. Iloofland was educated in the common schools of this county, and is a successful farmer. Te was united in marriage to Isabella McNeal, January, 1852; she was born July 9, 1828, in Butler County, Ohio, and came to this county in 1851. 'This family is of Irish and Wnglish descent, and were of the Presbyterian faith. Mr. and Mrs. Hoofland are consistent members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and are noted for their integrity and hospitality.

MARTIN HOOVER, farmer, P. O. Bloominesport. This model farmer was born March 29, 1829, in Wayne County, Ind. Ife was educated in the common schools, and has followed the occupation of farming and stock-raising, Ile was married the first time, March 4, 1852, to Mary C. Cook, who was born June 30, 1836, in Wayne County, Ind., and deceased March 4, 1874. This union was blessed with eight children, of which number three are living - Nancy, born July 19, 1858, and died July 5, 1871; Amanda, October 28, 1855; Andrew, January 9, 1858 ; Oliver, June 12, 1860, and deceased December 17, 1862; David E., December 26, 1862, deceased August 24, 1864, and Emma, June &, 1866. Mr. Iloover was married the second time, March 30, 1876, to Ilelena A. Stevenson, who was originally Mrs. Huffman. One child was the result of this marriage - Olive, born April 1, 1878. Mr. Tloover and wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Republican, owns a valuable tract of 315 acres of land, anid is noted for being a successful farmer and stock-raiser. His father's name was Andrew [loover, born in Ohio, February 23, 1806, and came to Wayne County iu 1811, and deceased September 22,1857. lis mother was originally Matilda Worl, a native of Kentucky, born November %), 1809, and deceased in Wayne County, Ind., December 6, 1880.

WILLIAM II. HOWELL, farmer, P. O, 'l'renton. Ile was born November 4, 184%, in this county. He was educated in the common schools of his native county, and has followed farming from boyhood. Mr. Howell was united in marriage, January 3, 1871, to Martha J. Thomas, who was born in September, 1847, in Wayne County, Ind. They have three children - Ndgar E., born December 7, 1871; Attie V., December 19, 1878, and Wilham 1., August, 1875, Mr. Howell and wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are considered worthy citizens. His father's name was William; he was born in Wayne County, Ind.; came to this county at an early date in its history, and deceased in the fall of 1875. Mr. Howell's parents were of English descent, and belonged to one of the best families of the county.

JOHN T. HUNNICUTT, farmer, P. O. Economy. This worthy citizen was born November 25, 1816, in Dinwiddie County, Va.; he came to Fayette County, Ind., in 1827, from thence to Wayne County in 1828, and finally settled-in this county. Te was educated in the common schools of this and 'Wayne County, and engaged sucessfully in farming. He was married, the first time to Jane Charles, on the 15th day of the first month, 1851. She was born on the 4th day of the fourth month, 1833, in Wayne County, Ind., deceased on the 22d day of the third month, 1861, in this county. Five children blessed this union - Charles D., born 17th day of the ninth month, 1852; Julia E., 19th day, tenth month, 1854; Albert C., 17th day of the first month, 1857; William L'., 19th day, fifth month, 1859, and Mary J., 8th day, third month, 1861. Mr. Il. was married the second time on the 28th day of the second month, 1872, to Deborah Arnett, formerly Ifollingsworth, who was born on the 8th day, ninth month, 1829, He and his estimable family are members of the Church of Friends, and are universally esteemed. He is an ardent Republican, and owns a valuable farm of 250 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. Ilis father, Daniel Hunnicuti, was originally from Virginia, where he was horn; he died on the 30th day, tenth month, 1849, in this county; he was of Knglish descent, and a member of the Friends' Church. Daniel Charles, the father of Mr. ILunnicutt's first wife, was born in North Carolina on the 16th day, tenth month, 1800, and came to Wayne County, Ind., io the fall of 1827 (deceased). Ilenry Iollingsworth was the father of his present wife, was originally from South Carolina, where he was born on the 20th day, first month, 1804; came to Wayne County in 1830; deceased on the 27th day, sixth month, 1876. This family has a good history and furnishes worthy examples to the living as to character and noble citizenship.

JESSE HUNT, farming and Inmbering, P. O. Swain's Hill. He is a son of Jonathan W.and Sarah Tfunt. His father was born in North Carolina, and mother, in Ohio. His father emigrated to this county about 1830, while yel a youth, and died November 1, 1873. His mother came to this county in 1857, and married Mr. Ifunt a few months after her arrival. She married James Boling in July, 1876, and is still living in West River Township. Jesse was born in Randolph County, Ind., February 28, 1851, and married Frances A, Hunt, August 15, 1877. They have two children, viz., Virlen M. and Morney M. Ife obtained a fair education ; commenced business by working land on shares, and by persevering industry has secured a nice home. In connection with farming, he carries on quite a trade in lumber. In politics, he is a Democrat. Heis a kind father and devoted husband.

Henry C. Hunt

Henry ©. Ilunt, physician and surgeon, was born at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Ind., July 27, 1839. ile is the son of Miles Hunt, who was born in Fleming County, Ky., in 1808. Ile was of English extraction; his great-great-grandfather emigrated from England in company with three brothers, one of whom settled in Maryland, one in Virginia and one in South Carolina. His grandfather's name was John Hunt, who had four brothers, as follows; Joseph, Renben, Lewis and Samuel. His father (the grandfather of the subject of this sketch), Basil Hunt, emigrated to the Territory of Indiana in the year 1811, and settled on the Wabash River, in Sullivan County. He had four brothers, viz: John, Reuben, Abraham and Lewis. The father of Basil Hunt moved to Tennessee in very early times, and from there to Kentucky, taking all of his boys with him.

During the war of 1812, the family of Isaac Hutson, who were living in Illinois, was massacre' by the Indians. Isaac Hutson married the grand aunt of the subject of this sketch, and during his temporary absence from home the Indians murdered his family and burned his house. To obtain revenge for this wrong, he disguised himself as an Indian and sought to slay the murderers of his family, but was himself killed by the Indians near Fort Harrison. Isaac Denton, the grand uncle of the subject of this sketch, was also murdered by the Indians near the same place, while on a surveying expedition under Gen. Hopkins.

Miles Hunt came to this county in 1825, and settled on a farm near Huntsville. [le married Mary L. Botkin, in 1831, whose parents moved to this county from Tennessee in the year 1816. hey were the parents of eleven children, seven boys and four girls.

The subject of this sketch received his education from the subscription schools of this county. His advantages were poor, owing to the primitive condition of the schools and the limited circumstances of his parents. Notwithstanding the discouragements surrounding him, he succeeded by his own energies in obtaining a fair education.

In 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Sixty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. He did gallant service for his country, and made an honorable record asa soldier. Ile was severely wounded in the left limb at the battle of Richmond, Ky., from the effects of which he has never fully recovered. He received an honorable discharge in the spring of 1863. From the fall of 1863 to 1865, he was engaged in teaching in the public schools of Illinois, after which he returned to his native town in this county and commenced the study of medicine under Dr. Hikenberg. In the fall of 1867 and winter of 1868, he attended the Eclectic Medical Institute at Cincinnati, Ohio, He commenced the practice of his chosen profession at Losantville, this county, in the spring of 1868. He continued to practice at the above named place until 1878, when he returned to Iluntsville, where he has continued in a lucrative and successful business ever since.

He was married to Martha J. Vanlandingham December 27, 1868. She was the daughter of James and Eleanor Vanlandingham, and was born in Fleming County, Ky., in 1889. She came to this county in 1852.

Dr. Hunt was called to mourn the death of his devoted wife, January 10, 1882. She left a kind husband and two affectionate daughters to mourn their loss. The names of her daughters are as follows: Lauretta W., born October

27, 1870, and [ola E., born November 16,1872. Ilis wife was a most estimable Christian lady, an affectionate mother, and an esteemed neighbor and friend. The Doctor has been very successful in his chosen profession, is highly esteemed as a citizen, and an honored and useful member of society.

GEORGE W. JARRETT, farmer, ?. O. Winchester. ILe was born November 3, 1842, in Buchanan County, Mo. Ie was educated in the common schools of Indiana, and has been engiged in merchandising and farming for a living. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, to Anna C. Harris, October 5, 1865. She was born in this county December 9, 1847. ''I'wo children blessed this union - Clara A., born April 30, 1867, and Ward, December 20, 1868. He and wife belong to the M. HE. Church, an are noted for their hospitality and integrity. Mr. J. enlisted in Company LH, Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry; served forty-three months, participating in all the important battles of the war. Ile was severely wounded in the forehead and left hip, at the bloody bat*le of Franklin, Tenn., and was discharge on that account from the service. His father, David Jarrett, was a native of Virginia, where he was born July 21, 1815; he moved to Missouri in the yevr 1841, and deceased there February 10, 1845. 'The family are of Knglish descent, and are honored representatives of that race.

Joun Jenkins

This venerable and honored citizen is the sou of Jacob and ILvonah (Gawthorp) Jenkins, and was born in Frederick County, Va., February 7, 1810. He is the second of a family of ten children, of whom eight are now living. ILis father was born in Hampshire County, Va., November 16, 1781, and his mother in Frederick County, of the same State, December 12,1788. His parents came to Ohio in 1836, and settled near Wilmington on a farm, where they remained until their deaths. His mother died May 23, 1847, and his futher followed May 23, 1849.

John and his family came to Olio in company with his parents, and settled near Spring Valley, where he remained near one year, when he came to this State and county and settled one and one-half miles north of Iuntsville, upon the farm where he now resides, having resided here for forty-five years at the time of this writing. His tirst purchase was 28) acres with three acres cleared. He now owns 440 acres of excellent land, of which 230 acres are in a high state of cultivation. slightly rolling and sloping to the south and east. The soil is very fertile and well adapted to grazing as well as to producing all kinds of grain. Mr. Jenkins received his education from the common schools of Virginia, which were very poor in his time. Ife is well educated for one of his age and opportunities, having been a close student all of his life. Ife finds great comfort in reading the best literature of the day. In addition to his habits of reading, he is a close observer of human nature and the actions of his fellow-men. JLe was married to Frances C. Smith, daughter of George and Frances Smith, of Frederick County, Va., March 31, 1831. .

They lived in Virginia until the fall of 1836, when they removed to Greene County, Ohio, where they remained a little less than one year, when they removed to Randolph County, lud., and settled ou the turm he now owns. Ie settled in the unbroken forest and set to work to develop a farm, with the results above mentioned. The toils aud hardships he endured in this work were in common with pioneer life

Mr. Jenkins is the futher of ten children, of. whom four are now living. His children have all been married. A widowed daughter and his youngest recently married, make their home with their father. One of his sons lives near him and the other in Colorado. Ile was called to mourn the death of his devoted wife, January 8, 1877.

Mr. Jenkins was born aud raised a member of the Society of Friends; he continued a faithful member of this church until 1842, when at the organization of the Presbyterian Church ut Pleasant Nidge, he and his wife became members. They remained consistent members of this congregation until 1873, when the church at that place disbanded. They then cast their lots with the Methodist Episcopal Church, :nd have remained consistent members ever since,

As church members, both Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins were devoted anid useful. Mr. Jenkins was a Ruling Elder during his entire membership with the Presbyterian congregation ; and since he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church he has been honored with the positions of Class Leader, Trustee and Steward, the last named office he now holds and has for a number of years. Mr. Jenkins has long been a strong and uncompromising advocate of the temperance cause, and was for years a member of the order of Sons of 'l'emperance. In the days of slavery, he entertained a bitter hatred for that institution, even from boyhood, this feeling being one of the strongest influences which caused him to remove to a free State.

In political preferments, he has always believed and acted with the Re publicans, and has been industrions in his efforts for the success of his party. He was elected to the office of Township Trustee in the year 1839, and served in that capacity for six years. He has also filled the office of Road Superintendent fora number of yeurs. In these offices he has served the people faithfully and honestly.

Mr. Jenkins is of English extraction on both his father's and mother's side; isa qniet, honest and upright citizen, unassuming in his manners, and it is those who know him best tht love him most. Ie has a great fondness for antiquarian relics, ant has retainet quite a number that have come into his hands. Among these we will mention 2 few. Ile has two chairs made in 1795, another matein 1834; a browl-ax, mule in 1833; a mattock, made in 1832; an auger, made in 185], and his grandmother's Bible, published in 1722. One of the most valued artic esin Mr. Jenkins' possession is a wreath made of the hair of each member of his family.

Mr, Jenkins has accumulated a library of well-selected books, and these form his constant companions when not engaged in the common routine of duties on the farm. He is well preserved for one of his age, has good health, and it is to he hoped will have yet many years of usefulness.

Mrs. Frances C. S. Jenkins. This Christian lady was the wife of John Jenkins, and daughter of George and Frances Smith, of Back Creek Valley, Frederick County, Va.; wis bora July 5, 1810. She was married to John Jenkins March 31, 1831. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1830, and remained # devoted member until 1836, when she came with her husband to Indiana and settled in this county, when they united with the Presbyterian at Pleasant Ridge (un account of which is viven in Mr. Jenkins' biography). She was the mother of ten children, six of whom preceded her to the spirit land. Her eldest son, Rev. (reorge S. Jenkins, of the Northern Indiana Conference of the Metho list Episcopal Church, died Ovtober 27, 1874. God spared her life until she was permitted to assist her husband in raising their children to manhood and womanhood, when He decreed that she should come up higher and reap the rewards of « faithful servant. She departed this life January 3, 1877. She was always the central and shining light in her Christian household, dovoted to her family and the church. The Christian ministers sought her house as the stopping place when visiting in the neighborhood. She always welcomed them with words of comfort and cheer. She not only believed in Christian religion, but was a living example of its teachings. She wasa most amiable companion, a devoted mother, a kind neighbor and an affectionate friend. Her demise left a vacancy in the circle of her friends and neighbors that cannot be filled. ''he funeral obsequies were held at the residence of her husband, anil conducted by the Rev. A. M. Patterson, assisted by the Rev. J. F. Rhoades. After the impressive services over the remains, she was iaterred in the cemetery at Pleasant Ridge, there to await the resurrection of the justified.

JOSHUA G. JONES, farmer, P. O. Trenton. This esteemed citizen was born August 27, 1829, in Bath County, Ky; he came here in the fall of 1848, and received his education in the common and graded schools of this" county. Ife was united in marriage, November 1, 1859, to Elizubeth A. Paschal, who was born September 5, 1830, in Warren County, Ohio. Mr. Jones followed teaching school for a number of years with good success, but is now engaged in farming. Ile was licensed to exhort in the Methodist Church February 28, 1875, and is noted for the zealous manner in which he performs his duty. lle is a member of [. 0. 0. F., Trenton Lodge, No. 248, and also an urdent Republican, His father, James F. Jones, was a native of Kentucky, where he was burn September 11, 1787; he served in the war of 1812, and deceased in this county July 17, 1868. Ilis mother's maiden name was Stephens; she was born in Kentucky in 1796, and after suffering, with Christian patience bodily affliction fur a number of years, deceased July 7, 1858. The father of Mrs. Jones (Jesse Z. Paschal), was born in Philadelphia, Penn., in the year 1705, and died in this county, January 11, 1865. Ife was alsoa soldier of 1812. Six childrea, of whom five are living, blessed the home of Mr. Jones - Ayuila F., bora July 4, 1860; Francis M., September 6, 1861 (deceased September 28, 1862); Ulela M., January 11, 1863; Indiana M., December 10, 1864; William M., November 2, 1867, and Minnie M., January 1, 1870.

LEV! JOUNSON, merchant, Trenton. lle was born February 6, 1831, in this county. Mr. Johnson hus been married twice; tne first time to Maria Blake, November 21, 1857; she was a native of Virginia, and born there in the year 1840; she deceased September 15. 1858. The secund time he was married to Bettie Butler, November 21, 1861; she was born in Campbell County, Va., June 17, 1842. They have one child - Lillie T., who wasborn November 18, 1862. He was eduevted in the common schools of Virginia, and has followed farming, and teaching music for twenty-flye years; he also taught in the common schools in early life, but for eleven years, last. past, he has been engaged in the mercantile business. Ile was elected to the office of Township 'Trustee, of West River 'l'ownship in April, 1880, and so far has filled the position to the entire satisfuction of his constituency. His father, Jonatha Juhnson, was originally from Virginia, where be was born in 1803, and deceased in West Virginia in the year 1862. Mr. Johnson is a consistent member of the M. E. Church, and of 1. O. 0. F., No. 248, Trenton. He has a well selected stock of dry goods, with annual: sales amounting to 520,000; his card is Levi Johnson, dealer in dry gods, clothing, groceries, hats, caps, boots, shoes, and gencral merchandise, Huntsville, Ind.

GEORGE KEVER, farmer, P.O. Trenton. [fe was bora June 12, 1838, in Warren County Ohio; he came to this county with his parents about the year 1845. Tle was educated in the common schools of the county, and has followed farming. Mr. Kever was married to Elizabeth J. Harris October 9, 1867; she was born February 2, 1548. They have two children living - Mary A., born October 11, 1870; aud Pearl, March 11, 18753, Ife served in company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and was honorwly discharged from the service having participated in all the principal battles in which his regiment was engaged. He ownsa good farm of eighty acres of land, is a Republican in politics, an ardent temperance man, and a gentleman whose honesty and sociability are appreciated by all who know him.

and has engiged in farming since March, 1871. He was married, March 12, 1871, to Margaret A. Smith, who was born April 20, 1454, in Butler County, Ohio. Ife and his wife are members of the M. BE. Church, and are highly esteemed in good society. Mr. L. is a member of I. O. O. F'., No. 248, Trenton, and is worthy of so noble an order. THis father, Moses Lasley, was a native of the State of Ohio, where he was born in the year 1810; he came to, this State in March, 1814, and is still living at this date; he is one of the substuntial farmers of the county. Mr. Lasley has three children - Ida M., born October 3, 1872; Emma C., September 21, 1876, and Maud, August 9, 1880. EPHRAIM LEE, farmer, P. O. Swain's Hill. This esteemed pioneer was born November 7, 1823, in this county. He was educated in the common schools of this and Wayne Counties. I1e was married, September 25, 1845, to Elizabeth J. Ledbetter, who was a native of North Carolina. His father, Samuel, was originally from 'Tennessee, where he was born about 1803; he

Mrs Lee, Wesley S. Ledbetter, was born in South Carolina, and settled in Wayne County, Ind., in the year 1829, where he deceased October, 1870. Mr. Lee and wife are worthy members of the Church of Friends; he is a Repub; lican, and a successful farmer. Nine children blessed this parental union - William R., born August 7, 1846; Phebe A., November 6, 1848; Hzra S., June 19, 1851; Minus W., November 7, 1853; Arminta A., May 23, 1856; John H., April 3, 1859; Sophia B., June 22, 1461; Samuel M., September 19, 1863, and Lavinia J., March 12, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Lee are a genial couple and a model pair in society.

WILLIAM R. LEK, farmer, P.O. Economy. This social farmer was born August 7, 1846, in this county, and was educated in its rural district schools. He was married, August 12, 1867, to Livitta Wright, who was born September 27, 1845, in this county. Four children blessed this union, of which number three are living - Lillie C., born December 29, 1869, deceased February 13, 1870; Thomas £., March 12, 1878; Sarah A., February 29, 1870, and William f., March 28, 1880. Mr. Lee and wife are worthy members of the M. EH. Chureh, and are much esteemed. Mr. L. served in Company C, Ninth Indiana Cavalry, participating in numerous skirmishes before and during the campaign of Gen. Thomas against the rebel Gen. Hood. Mr. Lee is an energetic, industrious farmer, and owns a good farm of 142 acres of land. 'The father of Mrs. Lee was Hicks K. Wright, born October 12,1812, in Maryland, and finally settled in this county about the year 1841; deceased April 16, 1875; he was a prominent citizen of the county, and iy spoken of elsewhere in this work.

MINUS W. LEE is a son of Ephraim Lee, of West River Township; he was born in Wayne County November 7, 1855, and was reared in Randolph County from early boyhood; he was married, May 22, 1876, to Phebe E. Gaddis, who was born in this county February 6, 1855. They have had two children, one of which is living now. Its name is Roscoe H., and he was born December 28, 1876. The other child was born April 2, 1879; was named Lena A., and died August 17, 1880. Mr. Lee is a young man of great promise, and was nominated by the National Greenback party for Congressman in 1880; he carried the full strength of his party, but it was in the minority, and he was not elected ; he chose the profession of law; was admitted to the bar and began practicing at Bluffton, Wells Co., Ind., where'he is now successfully engaged in a lucrative business.

THOMAS J. McKEE, farmer, P. O. Trenton; he was born in Preble County, Ohio, March 7, 1830; he came to this county in the winter, 1875; he was educated in the common schools of Ohio, and has followed farming for a living. Mr. McKee was married, April 26, 1862, to Ruth A. Brown, who was also a native of Preble County, Ohio, and born there December, 1842. They have six children - Clement B., born September 7, 1864; William M., June 20, 1867; Erastus A., December 14, 1870; Frank C., April 10, 1873; Viola M., December 16, 1875, and Emma G., April 11, 1878; his father, John McKee, was born 1779, and deceased in Preble County, Ohio, August 29, 1846; he was of Irish descent, and held to the Presbyterian faith. William Brown, the father of Mrs. McKee, was a native of Pennsylvania, and born there January 26, 1795 ; he came to Ohio at twelve years of age, and deceased there January 7, 1859. Mr. McKee is a Democrat of the old school, and he and wife are worthy members of the United Brethren Church; he is an industrious farmer, and owns a valuable tract of 120 aeres of land.

ABEL H. MANN, farmer, P. O. Trenton. He was born July 18, 1835, in the State of Ohio. He was educated in the common schools of his native State, and came to this county in November, 1856; he was united in marriage, September 17, 1857, to Jane York. She was born February 5, 1832. They had seven children, of which number six are living - Mary C., Mahala, Laura F., George O., Reuben L. and Phebe. Mr. Mann has filled the position of Corporation Trustee of Huntsville, and is an industrious farmer; he owns a farm of eighty acres of land, and is much interested in its cultivation. He is a Republican in politics,and a member of I. O. O. F., No. 248 Trenton Lodge. His father's name is Isaac Mann,a native of Ohio, and born July 2, 1804; he came to this county in 1856,deceased November 7, 1876, in this county. Mr. Mann is generally respected, and noted for his sympathy in every good work.

WILLIAM W. MILLER, merchant, Trenton. He was born December 19, 1853, in this county; he was educated in the common and graded schools of the county. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, to Anna Beeson, October 28, 1877; she was born January 21, 1857, in Wayne County, Ind. Mr. Miller has been a farmer in early boyhood, but is now engaged in merchandising; he owns a lot on which is erected his dwelling and store-house; he keeps a full line of fancy goods of the value of $3,000, with anual sales reaching $8,000. Ile and his estimable wife are members of the M. E. Church, and enthusiastic temperance workers. The father of Mr. Miller (Robert C.), was born in Ireland, December 11, 1827, came to this country in 1844, and deceased June 28,1879. Mr. Miller is one of the firm of Miller & Botkin; the business card is Miller & Botkin, dealers in dry goods, groceries, and hardware, medicines, hat, caps, boots, shoes and rubbers - ready made clothing etc., Huntsville, Ind.