Randolph County, Indiana - Biographical sketches (3 of 3 so headed), 1882 (part 2 of 24)

Hon. Edward Edger

Winchester, Ind., was born in Derry County, Ireland, March 10, 1803. He was the son of Edward and Martha (Shields) Edger. The family, consisting of the parents and eight children, came to America in 1807, leaving Ireland June 4th of that year. Coming over in a sailing vessel, it required three months to make the voyage. They landed at Baltimore and went to Augusta County, Va., where they remained one year, when they removed to Bourbon County, Ky., where they resided until 1823, when the parents and family, excepting the subject of this sketch, removed to Castine, Darke Co., Ohio, where they continued to reside during the remainder of their lives. After his father removed from Kentucky, the subject of our sketch was employed in flat-boating and as pilot on steamboats on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. He served as pilot successfully for six years. On March 8, 1828, the '' Tennessee,"' a large passenger steamer upon which he was ascending the Mississippi, struck a snag and sunk. About one hundred passengers were drowned; Mr. Edger escaped, with only his night clothes, by swimming six miles on a small board. He was married to Miss Jane G. Putman, daughter of Unerstus Putman, a merchant of New Madison, Ohio, November 12, 1833, and settled at New Madisqn, where he engaged in the saw-mill business. Mrs. Edger is a sister of Col. David Putman, of Palestine, Ohio, and J. G. Putman, formerly a well-known citizen of Winchester. She is a lady of sterling character, and holds a high place in the esteem of all who know her. Mr. and Mrs. Edger removed to Randolph County, Ind., in 1837, locating where the town of Deerfield now stands, January 20 of that year, where they kept a general supply store until 1854, when they removed to Winchester, where they have since resided. They are the parents of twelve children, seven of whom survive. Mr. Edger served a regular apprenticeship at the cabinet trade, but has spent most of his life in general merchandising, more recently in the grain trade. During his career he has been associated as partner with Mr. J. G. Putnam, Mr. J. B. Goodrich, Mr. Asa Teal and H. T.Semans. At the present he is retired, after a long and active business life. Although not a politician, Mr. Edger is a Conservative Democrat. He was elected to the Legislature in 1843, and in 1845 he was again in the field, when he tied with Judge James Brown, Mr. Edger preferred to remain at home, and allowed his competitor to occupy the seat. Mr. Edger is not a member of any church; Mrs. Edger is a Presbyterian. They are each liberal toward all opinions. Mr. Edger is a member of the Masonic fraternity; took the Ancient Craft degrees at Richmond, Ky., in 1825, and the degrees of the Royal Arch Chapter, at Richmond, Ind., about thirty years ago. He was one of the charter members and the first Master of Winchester Lodge, No. 56, F. & A. M. Subsequently he aided in organizing a lodge at Deerfield, over which he presided fora time as Master. He has led a useful and busy life, and is approaching " that bourne from which no traveler returns," with the calm confidence of one who has erected his spiritual building agreeably to the desigas laid down by the supreme Architect of the universe.

CAPT. EDMUND ENGLE was born August 8, 1831, in Chester County, Penn. His earliest recollections, however, are associated with Indiana, as he came to this State with his parents when but four years of age. His father, Isaac Engle, was also a native of Chester County, Penn., where he was born in 1804. He was reared on a farm, but learned the wagon-maker's trade, and followed that occupation until 1842. In 1830, he married Miss Catharine Tussey, a native of Chester County, whose ancestors settled in' Pennsylvania as early a3 1648. In 1835, he removed with his family to Wayne County, Ind., and in 1842 came to Randolph County, Ind. He located in Washington Township, where he purchased eighty acres of land, upon which only a partial clearing had been made. He completed the labor of clearing, and developed a fine farm, which he cultivated successfully for many years. He now resides with his son, in White River Township, at the advanced age of seventy-eight years. Edmund, the subject of this sketch, was reared on the home farm, and during the greater part of his early life, his time was occupied in the performance of farm work. In the winter he attended school, and acquired a good, practical education. At the age of eighteen years he began an apprenticeship at the plasterer's trade, working at this trade during the summer and fall, and clerking in various business houses during the winter. He was thus engaged until 1864. In February of that year he enlisted as a private soldier in Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Regiment, but upon the organization of the regiment he was promoted to the rank of Orderly Sergeant. In July, 1864, he was advanced to the office of Second Lieutenant, for meritorious services, and in December, of the same year, was promoted to the office of First Lieutenant. He was with his regiment in all the battles of the Atlanta campaign, and after the fall of Atlanta, the regiment, under command of Gen. Thomas, fell back to Tennessee, and took part in the battles of Franklin and Nashville. On the 9th and 10th of March, 1865, they participated in the battle of Wise's Forks, N. C., where Capt. J. L. Neff was killed. Lieut. Engle was commissioned Captain, and continued in command of his company until his final muster-out, at Greensboro, N. C., August 31, 1865. He returned from the army with his health greatly impaired, and for a few months remained out of active business. Later, however, he engaged in the sale of agricultural implements, in connection with the insurance business, associated with his son, John R, Engle. In 1875, he embarked in the grocery trade, and was thus engaged fora year. In the meantime, in connection with Dr. Markle, he laid out Engle & Markle's addition to the town of Winchester, and was extensively engaged in the sale of lots. On the first of Jannary, 1881, in connection with his son, he established the New York Store, which was conducted under the firm name of Engle & Son until April, 1882, when John Richardson purchased the interest of John R. Engle, the junior member of the firm. Mr. Engle was married October 15, 1856, to Miss Gertrude K. Bishop, daughter of John W. Bishop, late of Randolph County. By this union they are the parents of seven children, four of whom are now living, viz.: John R., Emma G., Charles F. and Walter J. His wife is an estimable lady, and possesses the affectionate regard of all who know her. She isa member of the Disciples Church, as is also her husband. Although he has never occupied public office, Mr. Engle has taken quite an active part in local politics, always wielding his influence in favor of the Republican party. He is identified with both the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities of Winchester, having attained the Royal Arch degree in the former, He is a successful business man, and by his honorable methods has won the confidence and respect of the community in which he was reared.

James 8. Engle was born September 13, 1846, in Washington Township, Randolph County, Ind. He is the eighth in a family of twelve sons, ten of whom are now living and married, and all but two are engnged in agricultural pursuits. One died at the age of three years, and one lost his life during the late war in defense of the Union. William Engle, the father, has reached the age of seventy years, but is still unusually active and well preserved for one of his advanced age. He was one of the early settlers of Washington Township, haying emigrated to this locality from Warren County, Ohio, and taken an active part in the development of the township from a wilderness to a prosperous farming community. James 8. was reared on the home farm, and his early life was spent in the performance of farm work, varied by a winter term in the common schools each year, until he attained his majority. After reaching his twenty-first year, he entered Hartsville University, in Bartholomew County, Ind., where he spenta year. Subsequently, he was a student in the Winchester High School, under Prof. James 8. Ferris, and afterward returned to the University at Hartsville. During the winter he would teach in the country schools, using the money thus earned to pay his way while continuing his studies at college - receiving no pecuniary aid from any one, but earning his own way from the first. In the summer of 1864, he enlisted in the 100-day's service, as a member of Company F, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged at the close of the term for which he had enlisted. In 1871, he entered the office of Cheney and Watson as a law student, and taught school during the succeeding winter. After Judge Cheney's accession to the Common Pleas bench, Mr. Engle completed his course of preparation in the office of Watson & Monks. He was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1872, and in the fall of the same year formed partnership relations with Hon. J. Enos Neff, which continued until 1874. From 1874 to January, 1881, he was associated with L. W. Study, and since the latter date, with Hon. E. L. Watson. He was married, on the 23d of September, 1875, to Miss Alice, only daughter of John W. Monks, Esq. From 1874 to 1878, he served as Justice of the Peace; but with this exception, he has not occupied any official position. He was reared a Republican, and with all his father's family gives his support unreservedly to the interest of that party, while seeking no recognition or reward for the services contributed. He has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession for ten years, and is rapidly winning his way to a front rank in the legal fraternity. He is devoted to his professon, and his talents adapt him specially to success in his chosen line.

George N. Edger

George N. Edger was born June 8, 1852, at the town of Deerfield, in Ward Township. Randolph Co., [nd. His father, Edward Edger, Jr., was a retail merchant at Deerfield, which was then a flourishing village, and a good business point. The father died in 1863, and thus, in his eleventh year, the subject of this sketch was left without the guidance and protection of a father, and to a certain extent, was thrown upon his own resources. He came to Winchester shortly after the death of his father, and made his home with his uncle, Joseph Edger, attending school in the winter, and working fgy his uncle during the remainder of the year. At the age of eighteen years, he entered the service of the American Express Company as aclerk, in the office at Winchester, and snortly afterward was appointed agent for the company at this place. Subsequently he was a clerk in a boot and shoe store at Winchester, and relinquished that position for a clerkship in the post office, under F. M. Way, Postmaster, where he remained until 1874. In that year, through the influence of a friend, he secured a position in the bank at Union City. In this position he formed an extended acquaintance, and by his uniform courtesy became quite popular, At the county convention of 1878 he became the Republican candidate for the office of County Auditor, receiving the nomination by a majority of 140 over all competitors, and in the following fall, was elected without opposition. He has served faithfully throughout his term of four years, and will retire in the spring of 1883, followed by the esteem and good will of the people whom he has served so well in his official capacity. As an officer he is kind and obliging, courteous to all whose business calls them to his As a neighbor and citizen he stands high in the estimation of all who In 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Laura A. Woods, an estimable young lady, of Union City, Ind. He became an Odd Fellow in 1876, at Union City, and is stillidentified with the lodge of that place. He has taken all the degrees of the subordinate lodge, and is a member of the Encampment.

WILLIAM FITZMAURICE was born in 1848, in County Kerry, Ireland, and emigrated to America with his parents in 1850. They had a rough and stormy voyage of six weeks, landing finally at Quebec, and shortly afterward located in New York, near the shores of Lake Champlain, where they resided two years. In 1858, they removed to Hardin County, Ohio, and from that point to Lima, Allen Co., Ohio, in 1865, where the parents still reside. During his residence at Lima, the subject of this sketch became an apprentice in a machine shop, and spent five years there in acquiring a knowledge of the trade he has ever since pursued. From 1871 to 1874 he worked at Galion, Ohio, and in the latter year came to Winchester, Ind., where he purchased an interest in a foundry and machine shop. Subsequently he sold his interest, but the parties failing to pay, he resumed his connection with the business, purchasing the entire establishment. He remodeled it to some extent, and now conducts it alone, manufacturing balconies, cutting boxes, iron fence, etc. He is an energetic, industrious man, and under his management the business has increased, and is steadily growing. In 1873, he was married to Miss Margaret MeNary, in Fremont, Ohio. By this union they are the parents of three children, Himself and wife are members of the Roman Catholic Church, and are esteemed by all who know them as kind neighbors and good members of society, In politics Mr. Fitzmaurice was formerly identified with the Democratic party, but now acts independently iu political matters.

DAVID FUDGE. Jacob Fudge, the father of this gentleman, was one of the early settlers of Preble County, Ohio. He was born in Virginia about the year 1800, and emigrated with his parents to Ohio in 1805. He was reared a farmer, and followed that occupation during the greater part of his life. He married Susan Wagner in 1823. In 1847, he came, with his family, to Randolph County, Ind., !ocating five miles southeast of Winchester, on the Lynn road, and died at his farm in 1868. His widow still survives, occupying the old homestead. Mr. Fudge was a man who always stood high in the estimation of those who knew him, and was recognized by all as an honorable, upright citizeo. During his residence in this county, he occupied various local offices, not high in dignity, but indicating the confidence reposed in him by his neighbors and fellow-citizens. Among the positions he occupied, were those of Deputy Sheriff, Assessor and Constable. In politics, he was a Democrat. He had enjoyed fair educational advantages in youth, and in later life taught school, both in his native county and after his removal to Randolph County. David, the subject of this sketch, was born January 21, 1842, in Preble County, Ohio, and accompanied his father's family to Randolph County, Ind., when five years old. His boyhood was spent in the usual routine of farm life, while in winter he attended the district schools of his neighborhood. In 1862, he enlisted in Company B, of the Ninetieth Indiana Volunteer Regiment (Fifth Cavalry), and was -with his regiment in all of its battles until April, 1864, when he suffered an attack of rheumatism, which disqualified him for active service. He was transferred to the Invalid Corps, and was detailed for hospital duty at Philadelphia. He was honorably discharged in August, 1865, and, after the war, resumed the pursuit of farming, which he continued for a year. Within that period, however, he met with an accident in a saw-mill, which resulted in the loss of one of his lower limbs, and he was thereby disqualified for the work of the farm. He next turned his attention to merchandisiog, embarking in this pursuit at Snow Hill, in 1868. From that place he removed to Wood Station, and from the latter place to Winchester, in 1878. Here, he engaged in the sale of dry goods, millinery and ladies' furnishing goods, at which he has been ever since successfully engaged. He is a competent business man, and has built up a very satisfactory trade in his line. In 1868, he was married to Miss Nancy Jane Hinshaw, by which union they are the parents of two children, both of whom are now living. In politics, Mr. Fudge isa Democrat, and although he belongs to the party which is in the minority in this county, he is personally quite popular, and has twice polled more than the vote of his party as the candidate for public office. In 1869, he was the Democratic candidate for Trustee of Washington 'l'owuship, and, although defeated by the opposing candidate, received a vote largely ahead of his ticket. The same was true iu 1877, when he was the candidate of his party for the office of Recorder of Randolph County. He is a member of the Christian Church at Winchester, and is regarded by all who know him, as an upright, honorable man.

CHARLES E. FERRIS was born May 22, 1855, at New Castle, Henry Co, Ind. His father, James S. Ferris. was prominently identified with the early educational interests of Winchester, and all this part of the State. He was long a teacher in the seminary at Winchester, and occupied a high place as an educator. He located at Winchester about the year 1847, removing to Muncie at a subsequent date, and later to New Castle, serving eight years as Auditor of Henry County. After several changes of location, he finally returned to Winchester, remaining here until death. His son, Charles, enjoyed superior educational advantages in youth, and under his father's instructions, acquired a comprehensive store of useful knowledge. In 1878, he began work at the tinner's trade, and was thus engaged for two years. He was then engaged, for an equal length of time, as clerk in a drug store at Winchester, and in 1877, was appointed Deputy Postmaster, under F. M. Way. In this capacity he proved efficient and obliging, winning the regard of the public, and unconsciously gaining popularity for himself. In November, 1878, there were thirteen candidates for the position of Postmaster, Mr. Ferris being the youngest among the number. Under the circumstances, the Representative in Congress (Gen. Browne) felt reluctant to make a selection or recommendation, and it was accordingly decided to submit the matter to the people for adjustment. An election followed, at which Mr. Ferris received a flattering majority of all the votes cast, receiving thus a well merited testimonial to his ability and integrity. He is yet & young man, but he has developed the qualities that make substantial citizens, and it is reasonable to expect that his name may yet be prominently associated with the material interests of Winchester.

The Goodrich Family

The Goodrich family having enacted a somewhat prominent part in the history of Randolph County, and more especially of Winchester, within the last generation, some account of its origin and the causes that led to its identity with this county may not be inapprepriate. In the latter part of the last century, three young Englishmen - brothers - came to America, and first stopped in Massachusetts, but finally separated. Edmund B. went to Virginia, and, being quite wealthv, became a farmer and slave-holder in Amherst County. He had a family of eight children, named respectively: John B, Thomas, Edmund, Gideon, Susan, Catharine, Mildred and Abigail. John B., the father of the family of whom we write, died in Virginia, when his eldest son, Edmund B., assumed, in a manner, the fathership of the family. The family fortunes had become depleted, and he knew that there were few prospects favorable tc a family without money in Virginia, and that if its members ever occupied the stations in life for which they were eminently qualified, their rise must be accomplished in the newer settlements of the West. The father was a man of culture and education, and took great pains in the training of hischildren. He possessed a tine library, and was, himself, a close and constant student. After his death, the family resolved upon a removal to the West, and with them to resolve was to act. They started in the unpropitious month of December, 1831, and reached this point after a tedious journey of six weeks in wagons, in February, 1832. They had intended to locate in Delaware County, Ind., but an accident to one of their wagons in the wilds of Randolph County caused a delay which eventuated in a permanent settlement jn thiscounty, Edmund had married prior to his departure from Virginia, and' after his arrival in Randolph County, purchased the farm adjoining town, now owned by the widow of his eldest son, John B. Goodrich, while his mother purchased land on White River, two miles northwest of Winchester, this farm being still owned by a relative of the family. It was a dismal woodland when they first went to occupy it, and looked as little as possible like a farm. The house was the round log cabin of the period, with puncheons for the floor, a double mill-house door, with a notch cut out of the lower corner for the convenient ingress and egress of the cats. In due time, however, this cabin was superseded by a two-story hewed-log house, in which the family lived as long as they remained together. It was here that Mrs. Rebecca Goodrich, the mother, reared and educated the younger members of her family. She was truly a remarkable woman. She was the daughter of Mr. Pierce, of Petersburg, Va., the family being connected with some of the oldest and best families of the Old Dominion, viz., the Watkins, Lees and others. She had enjoyed educational and literary advantages, and training of a high order, a fact that bore a marked effect in the training of her sons and daughters. She was married at the early age of fifteen years, and became the mother of fourteen children, all of whom grew up to honorable and useful maturity. She was small of stature - never weighing more than ninety pounds - and rather delicate, but endowed with an energy, will-power, and tenacity of life seldom surpassed. She was the idol of her children, and having enjoyed the satisfaction of seeing them grown up and take high stations among the best citizens, she sank to rest at length in peace and Christian hope, at the ripe age of eighty years. The older members of the family received their elementary education before leaving home, but the younger ones were compelled to rely, to a great extent, upon the limited advantages offered by this country in their day. It was @ circumstance in their favor that there was quite a school, as well asa good library, at their own home, and many of our older readers, who were students in the old seminary, will remember the parts taken there by the Goodrich boys and girls. ;

Epmunp B. was endowed with a strong, comprehensive intellect, and his judgment was respected and deferred to, not by his family alone, but by his outside acquaintances as well. He was not only making his mark, but writing his name upon the moral, reformatory and educational enterprises of the time. He was a strong temperance man, and a leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His house was the home of the itinerant preachers, and all who needed hospitality. He turned his attention to the study of the law, and was elected Judge of the Probate Court, and discharged the duties of that office with ability.

Joun F., the third son, had received even a more thorough education than his brothers, and was, in all respects, a superior young man. He studied surveying and the higher mathematics, and was a scholar of unusually fine attainments. When about twenty-one years of age, he started West, in advance of the family, to seek a location, and undoubtedly acquired a taste far travel and adventure, and a desire to see all that could be seen. For some time, he maintained regular correspondence with the family, from various points in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, and finally in Texas. From the lastnamed place, in his last letter home, he stated that the region was infested with Indians, and white men's lives were in danger. After the lapse of a long interval, in which no tidings came from him, it was learned that a dead body had been found with letters addressed to John F. Goodrich, and it is believed that he met his death at the hands of the Indians. He was a splendid specimen off manhood, and from his personal comeliness and fine physique, was regarded as the Adonis of the family, and his melancholy fate was a sad blow tothem. _

Cazry S., the fourth son, remained in Virginia several years after the family had left, having engaged himself to a dry goods firm at Petersburg for a certain length of time. At the expiration of this period he came to Winchester, where he and his brother Edmund opened a store, conducting, for a while, a prosperous business. Under some embarrassment, however, they closed out their business during one of the financial crises so common in those days; Carey then turned his attention to the legal profession. He was admitted to the bar, and achieved some success as @ counselor, though not as a pleader. He was acareful manager, and a shréwd business man, and accumulated, before his early death, quite a comfortable estate. He married Aun Hutton, sister of Jesse and the late John M. Hutton, of Richmond. The fruits.of this union were three

Atrorp K. left home quite young, married, and lived several years in the Norohern part of this State. About twenty years ago he removed to Missouri, where he has ever since resided. He has been twice married, and reared a large family.

Groxce WuITEFIELD learned the carpenter's trade in early life, and afterward devoted several months at Cincinnati to the study of the higher branches of that profession, in order to qualify himself for a master-builder and designer. He married Jane, daughter of Adam McPherson, formerly of Ohio, and located at Peru, Ind. About the time of the riots between the friends and enemies of slavery in Kansas, he removed to that State, but finally drifted into Southwestern Missouri. He was a radical enemy to slavery, and was outspoken and fearless. During the war, he was captured by Price's soldiers, who started to take him to a rebel prison, but on the march he became so lame that they abandoned him to his fate, Slowly and painfully he made his way back to his home, and, at the earliest day possible, returned with his family to his former home at Peru, Ind., having lost nearly everything he had possessed but his energy. He began a mercantile business there, and, up to the time of his death, enjoyed a satisfactory and lucrativetrade, His family consisted of fifteen children, only six of whom reached maturity.

CALvin G. was, perhaps, endowed most largely with the characteristic energy of the family. He took to work and business, as a boy, with the most unbounded ambition. After obtaining such an education as the early schools afforded, he secured a scholarship and availed himself of the advantages offered by Asbury University, and became a teacher in the County Seminary at Winchester, when that school was first opened. But he did not long continue the vocation of teaching; he determined upon the adoption of a profession, and chose that of medicine. He studied with the late Dr. Vaile, of Richmond, Ind., and attended lectures at the Medical College of Ohio in 1845-46, and for a while practiced with his former preceptor, Dr. Vaile, his health being greatly impaired by overwork. His energy often-overruled his judgment, and he always had a disposition to do more than one man's work. Although possessing originally a good constitution, he never fully regained his health after it once began to fail. He married Mary, daughter of John Wall, of Richmond, Ind., and-engaged in the practice at Knightstown, Ind., but soon removed to Oxford, Ohio, where he remained twenty years, acquiring a superior reputation as a physician, and accumulating a comfortable fortune. Finally, he removed to Minneapolis, Minn., for the benefit of his health, pursuing there a successful professional career until 1880, when he died, leaving a widow and four grown children, two sons and two daughters. .

Martin Luruer, being next to the youngest son, remained longest at the old homestead, but prepared himself for the profession of school teaching, and taught for a while, but soon turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was married and in prosperous circumstances in Southwestern Missouri at the beginning of the war, but was obliged to bring his family North for several years, and never returned to that locality. In 1866, he located in Washington County, Mo., with impaired health, and died shortly afterward, leaving his second wife and two daughters by a former marriage, who still reside in that part of the State.

Cuar.es T., the youngest of the family, also started as a teacher, but when a mere boy, developed a taste for commerce, and, with scarcely a dollar of means, went to Cincinnati to engage in business. He became a clerk ina notion store, and has steadily and industriously worked his way upward, until he is now the head of the house of Goodrich, Peele & Co., one of the most extensive notion houses on Pearl street, Cincinnati. He married Mies Nanie, daughter of Dr. Brown, of Cincinnati, in 1860, and has now a family of five children.

It is worthy of remark that this family has, in its individual members, exemplified a high moral tone in the community, and is a flock without the traditional "black sheep.'' None of the boys ever used intoxicating liquor as a beverage, nor did they ever use tobacco or profane language.

Of the daughters of the family there were five, and all were ladies of superior attainments. Celestina, the eldest, married Christian Snidow in Virginia, and came to Randolph County, living here several years, and finally removing to Tuscumbia, Ala., at the close of the war. Her husband died in that city, and since then she has lived with her sister Jane, at Toledo, Ohio.

CarosineE Louisa married Dr. J. E. Beverly, of Winchester, in 1844, and died in 1854. She was the mother of five children, all of whom are deceased, save one son, John E,, now at Chicago.

Jane A. morried Burgess W. Pierce, formerly a druggist at Winchester. Later she removed with her husband to Toledo, Ohio, where she still resides. Their family consisted of two children, both of whom are now living at Atlanta, Ga., having married citizens of that place.

Ann E., second wife of Dr. John E. Beverly, was married in 1856, and is now living with her husband at Winchester. With her sister Jane, she attended the Female Institute at Oxford, Ohio, graduating in 1852. Five children were the fruits of her marriage, all of whom are now deceased, save two daughters - Rebecca G. and Eva C., who reside with their parents at Winchester.

John B. Goodrich

Among the prominent and enterprising citizens of Winchester, who have passed away, was the gentleman of whom we write. He was born in Virginia in September, 1831, and came to Randolph County, Ind., with his father, Edmund B. Goodrich, in February, 1832. He was reared in this county, and was widely known and universally esteemed. He read law with his uncle, Carey S. Goodrich, and was admitted to the bar, achieving marked success in his profession. He was engaged in the practice until 1860, associated first with his uncle, C. 8. Goodrich, and afterward with Hon. E. L. Watson. He was a very zealous Republican, and for several years was Chairman of the Republican Central Committee of Randolph County. He was an enthusiastic worker, and rendered valuable and efficient service in organizing the Republican party in this county. Yet he was never ambitious for political preferment, and only once permitted himself to be a candidate for an elective office. This was in 1861, when he was nominated and elected Clerk of Randolph County, and for a period of eight years discharged the duties of that office. He was a hard worker, and by his too close application to the work in this office, brought on consumption, which ultimately caused his death. He retired from the office in greatly impaired health, and was never agair able to engage in the practice of his profession. From that time his health gradually declined, until 1872, when he died. He was aman in whom all felt the most implicit confidence, and in his death the community recognized a great loss. He was publicspirited and enterprising, ever aiding by liberal contributions such enterprises as turnpikes, railroads and others of a similar nature, and never hesitated to encourage any project in the interest of public improvement. He was taken away in the prime of life, when his mental powers were at their zenith, and in the midst of a professional career that was ever forward. He was qualified by nature and education for almost any station, but he shrank from politics, and preferred an unofficial life. He was conscientious and honorable in all his transactions, gaining the confidence and good-will of all with whom he had dealings, In a financial sense he was reasonably successful, accumulating quite a comfortable fortune, and at the time of his death owned 500 acres of land, in which was included the old Goodrich homestead of 160 acres. He was married in 1859 to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Edger, Esq., of Winchester. By this union they were the parents of six children, five of whom, with their mother, still survive. The sons are active, intelligent young men. At the close of the school term, they leave their studies for the active work of the farm, in which they engage with an energy and enthusiasm that betoken good results.

Charles Gutheil

Charles Gutheil was born June 16, 1830, at Schrollbach, Bavaria, on the Rhine. He attended school until fourteen years of age, entering then upon an apprenticeship at the tanner's trade, with his father. In 1848, bidding farewell to his parents and kindred in his native land, he embarked for the United States, landing at New Orleans in January, 1849. The craft in which he embarked was a merchant vessel, and a slow sailer, owing to which the-voyage was quite a tedious one. To add to the general discomfort, the vessel sprang aleak while in mid-ocean, and to keep her afloat the few passengers aboard were compelled to assist the crew at the pumps. Arriving at New Orleans, he embarked on a Mississippi River steamer for Cincinnati. During the voyage, the cholera broke out on board the boat, and a number of the passengers died. Altogether, his first experiences in America were not calculated to inspire great enthusiasm or fondness for the country, but he learned, in time, to love his adopted home, and to take an intelligent and patriotic part in its politica! and civil affairs. From Cincinnati he went to Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio, where he was employed at his trade until the following fall, returning to Cincinnati at that time, and working in a currying shop. In April, 1851, he removed to Dayton, Ohio, and worked at his trade in that city for ten years. At the end of this period, he began: business for himself, renting a small tanyard at Bell Brook, Greene Co., Ohio, where he conducted a very successful business until 1867. In that year, he came to Winchester, Ind., where he has ever since continued to reside, pursuing the tanning business and conducting a satisfactory and lucrative business. He began on a small scale, but has gradually increased the proportions of his business until it now furnishes employment to from seven to eight men, including himself and son. His goods have a fine reputation, and the demand for them is constant. By economy and close attention to business, he has made good progress in a financial sense, and, although not wealthy, is yet in very comfortable circumstances. He is universally respected and esteemed by those who know him, and is recognized among the substantial and reliable business men of this community. Im politics, he is an ardent Republican, and, while taking an active interest in public affairs, has never sought nor accepted public office. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity of Winchester, having united with this order at Dayton, Ohio, in 1852. He is also a member of the Ancient Order of Druids. In the latter order he has passed all the chairs and taken all the degrees of the lodge, and fer seven years was Secretary of the lodge at Dayton. He was married, in 1856, to Miss Margaretha Welk, at Greenville, Ohio. Mrs. Gutheil was born in 1835, at Wurtemberg, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1855, marrying within a year after her arrival in America. She is a model wife, and to her economy and prudent management of the household affairs, the husband owes much of the financial success that has crowned his life. They are the parents of four children, named, respectively, Augustus L., Matilda B., Charles G. and Arthur H. C. Augustus, the eldest son, is the book-keeper and cashier of the Transcript Printing Company, at Springfield, Ohio, and is a young man of fine business ability. Charles G. is assisting his father in the business, and is a promising young man. Matilda remains at home, and Arthur H. C., the youngest of the family, is attending school at Winchester.

MICHAEL C. GAFFEY. Bryan Gaffey, the father of this gentleman, was born in the County of Roscommon, Ireland, and was married to Margaret Carr, a native of Galway County, in the same island. He came to the United States in 1844, and to Winchester, Ind., in 1853, and is still a resident-of this town. Michael, the subject of this sketch, was born February 11, 1854, at Winchester, Ind. He attended the public schools until fifteen years of age, when he left home to earn his living. He found employment with Elisha Martin, working for his board, and attending school in the winter. He attended

Atty At Law Andrew J. Stakebake

ANDREW J. STAKEBAKE, attorney at law, Winchester, Ind., was bornin Preble County, Ohio, March 16, 1843. His father, John Stakebake, and his mother, Anna (Clark) Stakebake, were both natives of Pennsylvania, removing from near Harrisburg to Preble County, Ohio, while quite young, where they were afterward married, and settled on a farm. Mr. Stakebake was a millwright, and devoted most of his time to his trade, while his wife, a lady of excellent executive ability, managed the affairs of the farm. They were the parents of seven sons and four daughters, the subject of this sketch being the seventh child. The family removed to Randolph County, Ind., in 1858, and settled on a farm four miles south of Winchester. The youthful days of Andrew J. were spent much as the average farmer's son of that day, in clearing and preparing the ground for cultivation and producing crops for the maintenance of the family. He had very little opportunity for gaining education, as the public schools did not continue more than from two to three months per: year, and circumstances often hindered him from gaining all the benefits of even this limited time. At the breaking-out of the rebellion he determined to volunteer, and, upon August 5, 1861, he returned to his old neighborhood in Ohio, and enlisted as a private in Company E, Thirty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Although but a boy in years, he entered heartily into the campaigns, and willingly shared the hardships of a soldier's life. He participated with his regiment in many severe conflicts, among the more noted of which are Mill Springs, Pittsburg Landing and Shiloh, siege of Corinth,

Stone River, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, escaping unhurt until the last-named, during which he was wounded four times, one of which was very severe, breaking his left arm, on account of which he remains an invalid. Not recovering sufficiently for duty, he was honorably discharged October 17, 1864. After his return, he attended school at Winchester for two years, after which he engaged in teaching in the public schools for three years. In 1869, he was appointed Deputy County Treasurer, and served until he was elected County School Examiner, June 5, 1871, the duties of which office he discharged with ability and success one term. During the entire time from his discharge to this date, he had been preparing himself as best he could for the practice of law, having to pay his way by teaching or other labor, and study at brief intervals, as opportunity offered. He has since been actively engaged in the practice of his chosen profession, and always with ability and success. He married Miss Ann Elizabeth Jaqua, daughter of Dr. Charles Jaqua, of Winchester, Ind., December' 26, 1871, a lady of most excellent character and social qualities. The union has been a happy one; they have a pleasant home, and a daughter and son of bright promise - Mary and Neal B. Mr. Stakebake is a pronounced Republican, though never engaged largely in politics. He is not a member of any church, but liberal in his views toward,all. He is a member of I. 0. O..F., taking high rank in the crder. His business life has been very successful. He is in 2il respects a self-made man, of excellent qualifications, which give promise of still greater usefulness in the future.

as Deputy Surveyor under E. C, Hiatt, and was elected County Surveyor in 1878, and re-elected in 1880. He has grown up in this community, and is well and favorably known throughout the county. He is in all respects a selfmade man, having worked his way from comparative poverty to a comfortable position. He has been very successful in his business ventures, and although still a young man, has amassed a fortune that places him above the possibility of want. He is honorable and upright in all his dealings, and possesses the confidence and esteem of all with whom he is associated. In politics, he is identified with the Republican party, and has always taken an active and hearty interest in its success. ;

JOHN H. GILL was born June 28, 1850, in the town of Wellington, Lorain Co., Ohio. His father, James M. Gill, was a native of Ireland, but came to the United States when a young man, and located in the town of Wellington, where he married Miss Clarissa Allen in 1849. He was 8 contractor, and was prominently connected with the construction of many important public works, such as bridges, railroads, etc. In 1855, he removed, with his family, to Iowa, where he had the contract for constructing locks in the Des Moines River. Before completing this work, however, he met with with an accident which resulted in his death, in 1857. John H., the subject of this sketch, was but seven years of age at the time of his father's decease, and at an early age learned to depend upon his own exertions for a livelihood. He attended the common schools until sixteen years of age, and then entered upon an apprenticeship at the wagon-maker's trade, at Ottumwa, Iowa. After acquiring proficiency in this line, he located at Lincoln, Neb., where he was engaged one year. The older States offered better wages for mechanics of his guild, and he decided to move eastward, In 1869, he located at Anderson, Ind., and for the next four years was engaged at his trade in that city. In 1871, he was married, at Anderson, Ind., to Miss Margaret Smith, and two years later (July, 1878), came to Winchester, with whose mauufacturing industries he has since been prominently identified. He purchased the wagon shop of L. D. Carter, and for a short time conducted the business alone. Subsequently, however, Mr. Carter became partner with him. They employed several workmen, and enjoyed an extended trade, until the organization of. the Winchester Wagon Works and Manufacturing Company, when both gentlemen subscribed to the latter organization, and made its interests their own. This establishment. is, perhaps, the most extensive of all the manufacturing industries of Winchester, and, although a new enterprise, occupies its place among the important manufactories of Eastern Indiana. Mr. Gill' has personal supervision of the woodworking department, a position for which he is specially qualified by his proficiency in this branch of mechanics. He is yet a young man, and his life just in its prime. From early boyhood it has been marked by industry, and by honest toil he has accumulated a comfortable estate. He has a cozy little home, made happy by the presence of a loving and devoted wife, and two daughters - Lizzie and Clara. Among his fellow-citizens he is recognized as an upright, honorable man, and possesses the esteem and confidence of all who Know him. He united with the Odd Fellows fraternity at Winchester, in 1878, and has passed all the chairs ofthe subordinate lodge and encampment. At the session of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, held in November, 1880, he was the representative from his lodge, and represented the encampment at Winchester during the session of the Grand Encampment held at Indianapolis in May, 1882. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, and active in his fraternal relations. He was made a Mason at Winchester in 1879, and has reached the degree of Master Mason.

GEORGE W. HELMS was born December 18, 1828, in Marion County Ind. In 1826, his parents removed, with their family, to Montgomery County, Ohio, where the father died in 1829. In 1888, the subject of this sketch accompanied his mother to Randolph County, Ind., where he has ever since continued to reside. He enjoyed a common school education, and grew up with a taste for mechanics. Until 1851, he remained on the farm, six miles northwest of Winchester, but came to this town in that year, and became the partner of Lewis Walker in the cabinet business, and was subsequently associated with John W. Diggs in the same business. In 1868, he began the practice of the photographer's art, which he continued until 1866. In that year, he embarked in mercantile pursuits, in partnership with John Richardson, and at a later date was associated with Dennis Kelly. In 1875, he formed a partnership with Joseph Bishop in the hardware business, at which he is still engaged. In 1879, the firm of Helms & Bishop added the grain business to their pursuits, and in this have been very successful. June 4, 1854, Mr. Helms was united in marriage with Miss Almira Hiatt, daughter of George Hiatt, Esq., a highly respected citizen of this county. He is a competent business man, and by industry and close attention to his pursuits, has amassed a comfortable estate. In his early political life, Mr. Helms was identified with the Whig party, and arrayed himself with the anti-slavery element, being a pronounced Abolitionist. Upon the rise of the Republican party, he embraced its principles, and has ever since been among its active supporters. He has taken an active part in the temperance movement, and is recognized among the friends. of that cause. He has lived an upright, moral life, and by his fair and honorable dealings has established himself in the confidence of his fellow-citizens, among whom he is highly esteemed.

DANIEL E. HOFFMAN was born November 2, 1888, in Lebanon County, Penn. He acquired a good common school education in his boyhood, and when s young man of twenty years of age, had become proficient as a marble cutter. He was engaged at his trade in Buffalo, N. Y., and afterward traveled quiteextensively. In 1857, he passed through Winchester, Ind., en route to Fort Wayne, and in 1858 returned to Winchester, where he has ever since continued to reside. He began business here asa marble-cutter and dealer, in the old court house, which then stood north of the public square, and subsequently removed to his present location at the northwest corner of Washington and Meridian streets. Since that time he has been the only dealer in his line in Winchester, having purchased the establishment of his only con petitors soon after locating here.

by his untiring energy has worked his trade up to satisfactory and lucrative proportions in this community. He bas succeeded well in life froma financial point, and is essentially a self-made man. Without assistance of a pecuniary nature from any one, he has worked his way from humble circumstances to a position of affluence, and by his industry alone has carved out a comfortable fortune. He is yet in the prime of a vigorous manhood, and gives fair promise of attaining yet many years of usefulness and activity. He has taken an active interest in the agricultural and horticultural development of this community, and for several years has served as Secretary of the Agricultural Society of Randolph County, and has attended several meetings of the State Horticultural Society as a delegate. He has been a member of the Executive Committee of that society for several years, and is now one of its Vice Presidents. He is an enthusiastic horticulturist, and has done as much, perhaps, as any one in Randolph County to awaken an interest and encourage improvement in this matter. As a citizen, Mr. Hoffman is highly respected, and enjoys the esteem and good-will of all who know him. He is modest and retiring in manner, and thoroughly honorable in all his dealings. He has never been prominently identified with the political history of this locality, though he is an active Republican, and works to the extent of his influence for the success of the party. He has never sought public office, but was once prevailed upon to serve as Marshal of the town of Winchester. He was married, in 1862 to Miss Angeline Carter, a native of Randolph County, and daughter of Ed, Carter. By this union they are the parents of five children, only two of whom now survive. Mr. Hoffman has an elegant home in the south part of Winchester, surrounded with the comforts of life, and presided over by the devoted wife who has been a helpmate to him in his efforts, and a potent factor in his success.

JOSEPH C. HIRSCH was born October 26, 1836, at Wurtemberg, Germany, and came to the United States with his father's family in 1845, locating in New York City, from whence he removed to Syracuse, N. Y., in 1846. In 1847, the family removed to Hamilton, Ohio, and in 1849, to Dayton. The father was a dyer, and was engaged at that pursuit both before and after his emigration to America. He had a family of nine children, six of whom now survive, and five of this number now reside at Dayton, Ohio. Joseph C. was but nine years of age when he eame to the United States, but at that early age he began to earn money by his daily work. He found employment as ''stripper'' in a cigar factory in-New York, continuing this line of employment until the removal of the family from that city, and walking four miles to his work. At Hamilton, Ohio, he found employment in the drug store of Jacobs & Brown. Subsequently he occupied the position of clerk in the wholesale drug house of Birdsall Brothers, for two and a half years, and for eleven years was a clerk in the drug store of J. A. Walters, at Dayton, Ohio. In his lite asa clerk he proved himself faithful and capable, developing good business talents, and gaining the confidence and good-will of his employers. He was prudent and economical, saving his earnings with the view of engaging in business for himself. In 1863, he came to Winchester, and opened a drug and book store, which he has since continued to conduct, enjoying a very successful and satisfactory trade. His house is, perhaps, the oldest in its line in Winchester, and its proprietor is well and favorably known throughout the county. In April, 1863, he was married to Miss Fanny H. Snyder, an estimable young lady, who is still spared to him, to preside over his happy home. In politics Mr. Hirscb is identified with the Democratic party. He is not, however, a very active partisan, and has never aspired to public office, though he has served several years as a member of the Town Council, discharging, at the same time, the duties of President and Clerk of that body. He is a thorough business man, and by his prudent management has acquired a comfortable fortune.

JONATHAN S. HIATT was born March 1, 1840, in Henry County, Ind.; his father, Silas Hiatt, and his grandfather, Jonathan Hiatt, were both early pioneers of Randolph County, locating here about the year 1818. His father removed to Henry Connty, Ind., in 1836, and after several changes of location, died in Wabash County, Ind., about the year 1854, having settled in that county in 1848. He had a family of nine children, four of whom now survive. During his life, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was an energetic and highly respected citizen. Jonathan S., the subject of this sketch, came to Randolph County, Ind., in 1856, and has made this county his home ever since. For a few years he was engaged at various branches of employment until the outbreak of the late rebellion. He enlisted on the 19th of August, 1861, and was discharged from the service on the 21st of September, 1865 ; his company became Company F, of the Eighth Indiana Regiment, and Mr. Hiatt served with it until the close of the war, passing through the ordeal of war unharmed, although often in the thickest of the fray. He re-enlisted as a veteran at Indianola, Texas, early in 1864, and came home on a furlough of thirty days, this being the first leave of absence he had taken since entering the service. He entered the army as a private soldier, but was promoted to the rank of ® non-commissioned officer, and was also acting Lieutenant; he participated with his regiment in the battles of Sugar Creek, Ark.; Pea Ridge, Ark., March 6-8, 1862; Cotton Plant, Ark., July 7, 1862; Austin, Miss., August, 1862; Port Gibson, Miss., May 1, 1863; Champion Hills, Miss., May 16, 1863; Big Black, Miss., May 17, 1863; Vicksburg, Miss., May 18 - July 4, 1863; Mustang Island, Texas, November 17, 1863; Fort Esperanza, Texas, November 27, 1863; Carrion Crow Bayou; Atchafalaya, La., July 28, 1864; Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864; Fisher's Hill, Va., September 22, 1864; New Market, Va., September 23, 1864; Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864; Opequan, W. Va., November 19, 1864. After the close of the war, he came to Winchester, and resumed work at the carpenter's trade, having learned this trade in early life. He was thus engaged, at intervals, until 1878, and in the meantime was interested as partner in a saw-mill for eighteen months. In 1878, he purchased the news-stand at the post office, and is still engaged in the management of this enterprise, conducting a very satisfactory trade in the daily papers, periodicals, books, stationery, etc. On the 8th of September, 1866, he was married to Miss Louisa J. Hiatt, daughter of Amos Hiatt, an early settler and prominent cilizen of Randolph County. By this union they are the parents of three children, two of whom - Clara Alice and Mary Ethel now survive. In politics, Mr. Hiatt is a Republican, having been identified with the Abolitionists in former times. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has taken all the degrees of the subordinate lodge and encampment, and represented his lodge as a member of the Grand Lodge of Indiana.

ENOS R. HIATT was born May 17, 1861, near Farmland, Randolph Co., Ind. His father, Eli Hiatt, removed with his family to Missouri, where he died in 1869, his wife remaining there until 1878, when she returned with her family to Randolph County, locating within four miles of Farmland. The subject of this sketch rented a portion of his grandfather's farm, which he cultivated during the years 1875 and 1876, and in 1877, came to Winchester, where he was engaged at sign painting and similar employment until the winter of 1879, At that time he began to learn the art of photography with James Charles. In April, 1880, after three months, he purchased the gallery and accessories of Mr. Charles, and has ever since conducted the business successfully at the old stand. He is # young man of great energy, and exhibits good business traits in the conduct of his gallery. He is enthusiastic and enterprising in the prosecution of his chosen work, and merits the patronage and encouragement of the public.

George W. Irvin

George W. Irvin was born April 7, 1816, in Bedford County, Va. His father, John Irvin, was a native of Pennsylvania, but removed to Virginia when a young man, and was there engaged at the trade of house carpenter and painter. He was married in Virginia, to Margaret Wysong, & native of that State, and in 1818, removed with his family to Randolph County, Ind. He entered a tract of government land, from which he developed a fine farm. He died in this county, in 1874, in the ninety-seventh year of his age. George, the subject of this sketch, was' but an infant when his father located in this county, and grew up amid the scenes of pioneer life, and shared the trials peculiar to # frontier settlement. He acquired his primary education in the rude winter schools of his day, and builded upon the meager knowledge thus attained, by patient study ut home, and by experience in later life. He learned to work at an early age, and during his youth, rendered valuable assistance in clearing and improving the home farm. At the age of twenty-four years, in 1:40, he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Ann Quinn, in Preble County, Ohio, and in September of the same year, became a partner with his father in the cultivation and profits of the home farm. In 1852, he purchased a farm in Washington Township, upon which some slight improvements had been made, and here he was engaged independently in the pursuit of farming until the spring of 1872, when he retired from active labor, and located at Winchester. By energy and industry he earned a competence, in his younger days, to sustain him in the declining years of life. He has beena citizen of Randolph County since its earliest pioneer days, and has borne his share of the burden and expense attaching to the many public improvements which have been instituted in the meantime, contributing liberally to all enterprises having for their object the public welfare of the county. In the varied fortunes of his earlier life his {rials were shared by the loving wife, who still lives to bless his later years, and share the success attained by their mutual efforts. To bless their wedded life there were three children, viz.: Frances Josephine, Calvin Oscar, and Alice, all of whom are now living. By an upright, honorable life, Mr. Irvin has won and retained the highest regard of all with whom he has been associated, and while not a member of any church, his life has been exemplary of the principles of Christianity, in which he is a devout believer. His wife was born in Preble County, Ohio, September 10. 1821, and was reared ona farm, learning by daily experience the principles that made her a helpmate to her husband in later life. In the community where she has so long resided, she has won the affectionate regard of all who know her, by her many acts of kindness, and has always been the friend of the poor and distressed.

SYLVESTER 0, IRVIN was born December 26, 1827, in Randolph County, Ind., two and a half miles southwest of Winchester. His father, John Irvin, was one of the earliest pioneers of this county. He removed from Virginia to Ohio in 1818, and from that State to Indiana in 1819, locating in Randolph County. He purchased the northeast quarter of Section 6, in Township 19, (White River), and afterward entered a tract of 120 acres, and for more than a half century he resided in this county, witnessing the many changes and improvements that took place within that period. He died in 1874, aged about~ ninety-seven years. Sylvester, the subject of this sketch, is one of a family of eleven children. Ie was reared amid the scenes that marked the earliest pioneer history of this county, and has always remained one Of its citizens. He enjoyed fine educational advantages in his youth, attending the Winchester Seminary, also the seminary at Muncie, and completed his school life at Asbury University, Green Castle, Ind. After leaving school, he taught two terms, then adopted the profession of dentistry, at which he was engaged for seven years, (from 1850 to 1857). Returning then to the home farm, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1870. In that year he returned to Winchester, and embarked in the manufacture of cigars on quite an extensive scale. Four years later he sold out und retired from this pursuit, and after a year spent on the home farm, became the proprietor of the Irvin House at Winchester. He has ever since conducteil this business with marked success. He is a genial and popular landlord, and by his excellent management, has established a reputation for his house which secures him a goodly share of the public patronage. Mr. Irvin has long been one of the leading citizens of this community, and is widely known. By a life of industry and honorable dealing. he has gained the confidence and high regard of all who know him, and is in all respects a good citizen, and a worthy member of society. In politics, he is identified with the Democratic party, and, for the past eight years, has occupied the position of Secretary of the Democratic Central Committee of Randolph County. He was married, in 1851, to Sarah J., daughter of James Quinn, a prominent farmer of Preble County, Ohio. She has been a devoted helpmate to him in the years that have followed, and still lives to cheer his later life, and share with him the regard of the community and a large circle of friends.

THOMAS KLINCK, Sz., was born January 23, 1822, in the Kingdom of Wurtemberg, Germany, his native town being Enzberg, Maulbron County. He acquired a good common school education, and, at the age of eighteen, began an apprenticeship at the wagon-maker's trade, of which he became a master. In 1848, he emigrated to the United States, remaining in New York City but a short time, and removing to Columbus, Ohio, in the same year. He found employment at his trade in that city, and, throughout the years that have followed, he has been steadily engaged at this pursuit. He was married, at Columbus, in 1849, to Mrs. Catharine (Fay) Halz, and in 1852, came to Randolph County, Ind., locating at Winchester. Since his arrival here, he has gained many friends by his straightforward, honest ways, and by industry and energy, has accumulated a comfortable fortune. He is recognized as a good citizen in all respects, and is honored and esteemed by all who know him. His son, Thomas Klinck, Jr., was born in 1850, at Columbus, Ohio. He is now engaged as a clerk in the drug store of J. C. Hirsch, at Winchester. Joseph Martin Haiz, step-son of Mr. Klinck, was born February 22, 1845, at Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., Ohio, and is now engaged at the wagon-maker's trade. The father and sons are active members of the Masonic fraternity.

JOSEPH S. KEMP, a successful merchant of Winchester, was born July 28, 1854, in White River Township, 'Randolph Co., Ind. He was reared on a farm, and received a common school education. When seventeen years of age, he accepted the position of clerk in the dry goods house of H. D. Bowen, at Chicago, Ill., and was thus engaged for four years. He then spent a year in the gold mines of the Black Hills, and, at the end of that time, returned to his native county. In December, 1878, he embarked in the dry goods trade at Winchester, and within three years afterward his business had increased to very satisfactory proportions, and he was regarded one of the leading merchants of the town, He now contemplates the removal of his stock to another locality, where, no doubt, his industry and energy will meet with success as flattering as that which has attended his career in this town.

Richard A. Leavell

Richard A. Leavell, dealer in real estate, Winchester, Ind., was born in Henry County, Ind., December 20, 1841. His father, James M. Leavell, was born in Virginia, but removed, when quite young, with his parents, to Kentucky. Staying there but a short time, the family removed to Henry County, Ind., about the time of the organization of the county, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch being the first Sheriff of the county. His mother, Ruth (Corwine) Leavell, was a native of Kentucky, but removed with her parents, when quite young, to Henry County, Ind. 'The parents of Richard A. removed to Randolph County in 1848, and settled on a tract of 160 acres in the green woods just north of where the town of Parker now stands, where the youthful days of our subject were employed in the necessary duties of aiding in clearing the paternal homestead, and producing a support for the family. His opportunities for obtaining school education were quite limited, yet being of studious turn of mind, he made the most of his surroundings, and completed the common school course of that day. Upon the breaking out of the rebellion, he enlisted as a private in Company E, Thirty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served with his regiment through the full term of his enlistment, participating in many of the most hard-fought battles of the war, among the first of which were the battle of Shiloh and siege of Corinth, spring of 1862. In the fall of 1862, Mr. Leavell was stricken with disease, and passed several months in the hospital at Bowling Green, Ky., and at. home, on furlough, before recovering. In the spring of 1868, he rejoined his regiment, and participated in the sanguinary campaigns of 1863-64, the more important battles of which his regiment was engaged in being Chickamauga, Lookout-Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, Dalton and Resaca. He was severely wounded May 27, 1864, at Dallas, Ga , his right arm being shot through; this casuality returned him to the hospital at Evansville. He never returned to his regiment until it returned home, not recovering sufficiently, but was mustered out with it at Indianapolis September 21, 1864, After his discharge from the army, he engaged in farming one year, and then attended Liber College, Jay County, Ind., one year, and the Winchester High School six months, after which, he was engaged in the public schools of his county as teacher until 1872, when he was nominated by the Republicans, and elected Clerk of Randolph Circuit Court, the responsible duties of which office he discharged in a manner highly creditable to himself for four years. Since the expiration of his official term, he has been engaged in the real estate business. In 1870, October 2, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarelda J. Lewis, daughter of C. W. Lewis, of Monroe Township, a lady of most excellent character, who only survived a few months, dying July 7, 1871, leaving a babe only one week old to the care of the bereaved father. On the 7th of September, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary M. Barnes, of Spartansburg, Ind., a lady of fine social qualities, who has proved, in all respects, a worthy companion. They have two living children. Mr. and Mrs. Leavell are both members of the Methodist Church, Mr. L. of the I. O. O. F., Knights af Honor, and the Grand Army of the Republic. He is an active, energetic, enterprising citizen, holding high position in the regards of his many friends and neighbors. His oldest, and the only child by his first wife, is named Minnie S., and was born June 30, 1871. Neal B., by his second wife, was born September 2, 1875. Jessie M. wes born August 5, 1878, and died April 29, 1880. John C. was born October 6, 1882.

Charles L. Lewis, Esq

village of Unionsport, Randolph Co., Ind. He grew uplike the average farmer boy, attending school during the winter, and working on the home farm during the remainder of the year. In 1872, when only eighteen years of age, President Grant appointed him Vice Consul to the port of Glasgow, Scotland, in which capacity he served two years. Returning home at the end of that time, he entered the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he remained two terms. He located at Winchester in 1877, was admitted to the bar of Randolph County, and entered at once upon the practice of his profession. In 1878, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and served in that capacity four years. Since that time he has devoted his time exclusively to practice of his profession, in which he is steadily rising. In politics his affiliations are with the Republican party, and asa worker in the ranks he has rendered effective service. He is yet young, and in the ordinary course of events a long life lies before him in which to achieve success and win renown in his profession. He is energetic and industrious, and by his devotion to the practice has gained a fair start on the road to fortune, and at the same time has grown in the estimation of all with whom he has been associated. Mr. Lewis was married in 1878, to Miss Elleanor Allison, daughter of Ralph Allison, a highly respected citizen of Randolph County, Ind. By this union they are the parents of one child, named Erman G. Lewis.

Oliver F. Luellen was born August 5, 1841, at Rodgersville, Henry Co., Ind. His father, Jabesh Luellen, was a native of West Virginia, and came with his parents to Henry County, Ind., when about nineteen years of age. He married Mary Macy, a native of Tennessee, and daughter of Jonathan Macy, who was one of the pioneers of Wayne County, Ind. The father and mother are both deeeased ; the former died at Newcastle, Ind., in 1877, and the latter at the same place in 1880. Oliver, the subject of this sketch, is the third in a family of six children. His early life was quiet and uneventful, being made up chiefly of the duties of farm life. He attended school in the winter, acquiring a good practical education. When he had reached the twentieth year of his age, the sounds of civil war were heard in the land, and he was among the first to offer his services in defense of the flag, under the call of President Lincoln for volunteers for the three years' service. He enlisted in August, 1861, as a private in Company C, of the Thirty-sixth Indiana Regiment, and marched with his comrades to the field. They were assigned to duty in Kenucky, with the Army of the Ohio. After a service of more than two years, Mr. Luellen was honorably discharged on account of impaired health. The hardships of soldier life broke down his vigorous constitution, and disabled him, for awhile, for duty. Afterresting at home for about six months, he came to Winchester, and enlisted inthe One Hundred and Forty-seventh Regiment for one year. Prior to the expiration of this term, howover, the war closed, and he was mustered out. During his period of service, he participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Murfreesboro and Stone River, in addition to numerous skirmishes and minor engagements, and rose from the position of a private soldier to the rank of Orderly Sergeant. While in camp at Indianapolis, he obtained a short leave of absence, and during this time was united in marriage with Miss Sarah L. Hudson, o native of Boston, Mass., then residing with her parents in Ross County, Ohio. The wedding took place in February, 1865, and immediately afterward Mr. Luellen returned to his regiment. After the close of the war, he entered the service of the " Bee Line'' Railway Company, remaining in their employ for about eight years. Finally, he met with an accident on the road, by which he was permanently crippled, and was forced to retire from that position. From that time until 1880, he was engaged in various pursuits, and in the spring of that year was nominated by the Republicans for the office of Recorder of Randolph County, a position to which he was elected in the fall of that year. He took charge of this office in August, 1881, and has discharged his duties with commendable zeal and fidelity. He is a genial, whoie-souled gentleman, and both in his public capacity and private life has won many friends.

GEORGE W. LONGNECKER, son of John and Magdaline (Bowman) Longnecker, was born November 18, 1855, in Washington Township, Randolph Co., Ind. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and were married in that State. In 1854, they removed with their family to Randolph County, Ind., locating in Washington Township, where the father purchased a farm. The land was partially cleared when he bought it, but he made numerous improve- 'ments during his ownership. He died in 1858, respected by all who knew him. His wife still survives. George W., the subject of this sketch, was reared on the home farm, and at an early age learned to follow the plow, and perform the various duties incident to farming. The farm was under the management of his elder brothers, and until nineteen years of age he remained at home, assisting them, and attending the district schools in winter. When nineteen years of age, he came to Winchester, and entered upon an apprenticeship at the tailor's trade with R. Thornburg, finishing with Thomas Sommers, with whom he remained until 1879. In that year, he engaged in business for himself, and has continued successfully ever since, He has devoted himself to his work with an assiduity that has accomplished good results, and gained him popular favor as a tailor. Asa neighbor and friend he is highly esteemed, and among all who know him he is recognized as a young man of honor and sterling integrity. He is an active member of the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Pythias, having taken all the degrees of the latter order. On June 5, 1878, he was united in mar- Tiage with Miss Elizabeth Lamb, an estimable young lady. They are the parents of one son, Edward 8. Mrs. Longnecker is the daughter of Smith Lamb, Esq., who served with an Illinois regiment during the late war, and lost his life in defense of the Union.

GEORGE E. LEGGETT was born January 13, 1857, at Alliance, Ohio. His father, Rev. John D. Leggett, wag a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, moving from place to place with his family, at the call of the Conference to which he was attached, seldom remaining more than three years at one place. His son attended school in the various towns to which his father was assigned, passing a large portion of his time in the State of Pennsylvania, and completing hie school days at Mount Union College, Mount Union, Ohio. In 1876, he came to Winchester to represent his father's interest in the flouring mill of Bates, Brothers & Co., and upon attaining his majority, succeeded his father in the firm. This relation still continues. On September 29, 1880, Mr. Leggett was united in marriage with Miss Dora A., daughter of John Ross, Esq., of Winchester. In the same year, he became a member of Winchester Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and in 1881 entered the lodge and Encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Winchester. He is a young man of fine business qualifications, industrious and energetic, and is regarded by all who know him as one of the substantial and reliable young men of this community.

WILLIAM LENKESTERFER was born at the town of Steinau, Hesse- Cassel, Germany, in 1845, and came to the United States in 1861. The voyage was made in a sailing vessel, aud occupied eight weeks. He remained but a short time in New York, coming directly to Winchester, Ind., where his uncle, John Lenkesterfer then resided. He learned the cabinet-maker's trade with his uncle, and worked at that trade until 1863. In the meantime, he had become familiar with American politics, and comprehended the merits of the struggle then raging between the North and South, and with the love of right so characteristic of his race, he volunteered his services in defense of the Union. He enlisted in Company G, of the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Regiment, in 1863, and served until the fall of 1865, when he was honorably discharged. Returning from the army, he resumed work at his trade, and was thus engaged until 1873. Since that time he has been engaged asa drayman at Winchester. In the spring of 1881, he was elected Marshal of the town of Winchester, and was afterward appointed Street Commissioner, in which capacity he served some time. He is an honest, industrious citizen, and is esteemed by all who know him. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and in politics is a Republican. He was married in 1869, to Miss Margaret Ludy, daughter of Henry Ludy, Esq., of Winchester. By this union they are the parents of six children, all of whom are now living.

John Monks

John Monks was one among the early pioneers of this county, and the father of a family whose members have borne a prominent part in its subsequent history. He was born in one of the great cotton manufacturing districts of England, and at an early age learned the art of weaving. When a young man, he came tothe United States, and found employment at his trade. Early in the year 1820, he came to Randolph County, Ind., locating one and one-half miles south of Winchester. He had no knowledge of farming, and was ill prepared for the labors of pioneer life, and beyond an occasional job of carding wool for some of his neighbors, he found no work at his trade. In'the tiresome drudgery of clearing his farm, building fences, and chopping brush, much of the burden was borne by his wife, who, although from one of the aristocratic families of Kentucky, knew more than her husband about farm work. There was little demand for mechanics of his guild in this thinly settled region, and his first few years inthe wilderness were years of hardship, anxiety and toil. He possessed the sturdy English disposition in a marked degree, and determined to make the best of his surroundings. Little by little he succeeded in clearing his farm and deriving a revenue from its products, and little by little he enlarged its boundaries until he possessed quite a good estate. He became a prominent and well-known citizen in the community, and being an industrious and energetic man, gained the respect and esteem of all his neighbors. He learned,in time many of the details of agricultural life, and became quite a successful farmer, although his attention was given chiefly to earding - this industry increasing as the settlement of the county progressed, affording him less time for out-door work, and causing the management of the farm to devolve almost entirely upon his sons. He was active and enterprising, and was counted one of the leading citizens of the community. He died on his farm in this county in 1849, his wife surviving him until 1861. Their remains now lie at rest under the soil they cultivated, and which was all their own. Among the pioneers who have passed away, none, perhaps, were ever more truly mourned than this couple, for they won and ever retained the kindest regards of all with whom they were associated in life. They were the parents of seven sons, named respectively George W., Walter S., Richard T., John, Christophex Columbus and William, and two daughters - Margaret and Susan. Of the sons, George W., Walter S., John and William are now deceased.

George W. Monks

George Washington, eldest son of John and Matilda (Elder) Monks, was born April 25, 1814, near Cincinnati, Ohio. He came to Randolph County, Ind., with his parents, in 1820, and grew to manhood amid the scenes that marked the pioneer period of this county's history. By diligent application, assisted by afew terms in the log schools of that period, he acquired a good English education, which, added to a naturally fine intellect and good judgment, fitted him for the stations which he was afterward called to occupy. "While growing up, he devoted a large share of his time to the clearing and improving of the home farm, to spare his motheras much as possible the necessity of performing work so far removed from her proper sphere. As his younger brothers grew up and were able to manage and cultivate the farm, he began to look about for the means of earning an independent livelihood. He taught school two terms - first in a log schoolhouse on the David Wysong farm, and afterward in the vicinity of the farm of John Robinson, now known as the Kempfarm. But he preferred a more active avocation than school teaching, and removing to Winchester in 1836, found employment in the store of Michael Aker, one of the leading merchants of early days. He developed fine business talents, and at once began to take a leading and active part in civil and political affairs. While acting in the capacity of clerk for Mr. Aker, and while scarcely more than a boy in years, he was selected by the Whig party as their candidate for Clerk of Randolph County. At the election which followed, he was elected by a flattering majority, succeeding Charles Conway, who retired after a service of twenty-one years (three terms). In 1846, at the expiration of his first term,

Mr. Monks was re-elected, and served until 1853. Upon the election of his successor, he became Deputy Clerk, serving in that capacity until 1861. Mr. Monks was an efficient and able man in whatever capacity he acted, and in his hands the affairs of the Clerk's office were well administered. After his long in the discharge of which he displayed the same conscientious fidelity. He was selected by Gov. Wright to serve as one of the delegates from Indiana to the World's Fair, held in the city of New York, and was commissioned as such in May, 1853. In 1854, the Republican party in this county was organized by a coalition of the anti-slavery Whigs and the Free-Soil party. At a mass convention held at Winchester in that year, he was nominated by acclamation for Representative in the General Assembly, thus becoming the first Republican nominee from this county for a legislative office. He was elected in the fall, and took a prominent and active part in the session of 1854-55. He was a very pronounced temperance man, and was identified with the temperance legislation of that session, voting for the prohibitory law of 1855, by which it was made illegal for any one but an authorized County Agent to sell liquor, the intent of the law being that none should be sold, except for medical purposes. He served but one term in the Legislature, but his entire career in this capacity was marked by the greatest fidelity to the trust reposed in him, and the most unwavering devotion to the best interests of the public and his constituency. He had studied law, and after his admission to the bar associated himself in the practice with Carey S. Goodrich, which relation continued for a short time. He afterward entered into partnership with Judge James Brown, with whom he continued to practice until his decease. Perhaps no man among all the citizens of early days was more widely known, and certainly none were ever more universally respected and honored. ' He was one in whose integrity and honor the utmost confidence was reposed by every one who knew him, and he never betrayed a trust, however insignificant it might be. So marked was the confidence reposed in him that people from all parts of the county came to him with money for which they had no immediate use, placing it in his hands for safe-keeping, and taking no security whatever. He was @ public-spirited, whole-souled man, and ever wide-awake to the interests of the public. He was identified with most of the public improvements instituted during his life, and contributed generously of his means to all enterprises having in view the ultimate benefit of the county, such as railroads, turnpikes, etc. He was particularly the friend of public education. He was called the best mathematician in the county, and was proficient in all the branches that go to make up a good education. But his knowledge was acquired under the most trying disadvantages, and he was unceasing in his efforts to encourage and build up educational facilities within the reach of all. ous and energetic, and while he enjoyed a considerable income, he never possessed the disposition to hoard his earnings, and acquired only a moderate amount of property. He was unselfish in his use of money, spending it in many ways where it would lighten the burden of a fellow-mortal less fortunate than himself, and always happiest when he was able to afford relief and pleasure to others. This,seemed to be his idea of the use of money, and having provided well for his family, he had no inclination to amass a fortune. His first residence in Winchester still stands at the east end of North street, where he lived for a number of years, his residence property extending as far north as the «Bee Line"' railroad, and as far south as the present residence of Col. M. B. Miller. In 1849, he sold this residence and purchased the land upon which Gen. A. Stone now lives. The tract contained about fifty acres, a part of which he divided into lots, and laid out as the South Addition to the town of Winchester. He left the impress of his identity upon the moral, educational and tnaterial interests of this county, and was in all respects one of its foremost and best citizens. In 1848, he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church under the ministrations of Rev. John H. Hull, and in all his after life was a consistent Christian. His house, which was ever open to the wayfarer in need of hospitality, was especially the home of the itinerant minister, who found there royal entertainment and a hearty welcome. In 1845, he united with the Masonic fraternity at Winchester, progressing as far as the Royal Arch degree. He was active in his fraternal relations, and was a valued member of the lodge. He took an active interest in the development of the agricultural resources of the county, and was one of the leaders in the organization of its first agricultural society. He served as Treasurer of that society from 1852 to 1857, and was a member of the State Board of Agriculture for a number of years. Mr. Monks was twice married. First on the 19th of November, 1837, to Miss Belinda Hulitt. By this union they were the parents of two sons, one of whom died ininfancy. Charles, the surviving son, still lives in this county. In later years, he was called to mourn the death of the wife of his early manhood, and on the 18th of August, 1842, was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Irvin, daughter of Robert Irvin, an early settler and prominent citizen of Randolph County. This second union was blessed by seven children, named respectively Leander J., Mary E., George W., J. Irvin, Viola, Minerva B. and Segel. On the 18th of September, 1864, Death again invaded his household, claiming the wife for his victim. Subsequently, the father purchased land in Minnesota, with the intention of locating in that State with his family. He made a preparatory visit and came back to Winchester with the purpose of removing his family to the new home in the summer of 1866, but before his plans could be consummated he fell ill, and on the 4th of April, 1865, his active life closed in death, and his remains were laid to rest beneath the soil of the county of which he was so prominently a part. He was universally mourned when his death was made known, for his fellow-citizens knew that a good man was gone - one whose place it would be hard to fill. His memory is fresh in the hearts of all whe knew him, though his form shall greet them no more.

Christopher Columbus, son of John Monks, was born April 10, 1827, in Randolph County, Ind.; until he reached the age of sixteen years, he was en- gaged in the performance of farm work, at his father's farm in this county, acquiring, in the meantime, a good common school education. In 1843, he became an apprentice at the cabinet-maker's trade, and for the next ten years was engaged at that occupation. Subsequently, he worked five years at the carpenter's trade, after which he embarked in mercantile pursuits. He was engaged in the dry goods trade one year, and in the grocery trade one year, conducting a very satisfactory and profitable business. After retiring from mercantile life, he resumed work at the carpenter's trade, at which he was engaged for two years. In 1869, he opened a meat market at Winchester, and has ever since continued in this line of employment. He has always attended closely to his business, and by good management has succeeded in accumulating a very comfortable estate. He is industrious and energetic, and enters enthusiastically into the spirit of any work at which he is engaged. He has been blessed with remarkable health, having never lost a day from his work on account of physical disability. He is respected and esteemed as an honorable, upright citizen, and enjoys the confidence of the community. He is a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity at Winchester, and in politics is identified with the Republican party. He was married, in 1853, to Miss Frances E. Batchfield. By this union they are the parents of five children, three of whom are now living - Minnie,

Hon. Daniel B. Miller

Daniel B. Miller was born in Litchfield County, Conn., November 29, 1797, and emigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1819, and in 1822, came to Jackson Township, Randolph Co., Ind., where he was engaged in the pioneer work of clearing out a farm and establishing a home. He was industrious, frugal and successful in the management of his affairs. He removed to Ward Township in 1830, where he remained until 1870, when he located in Winchester. He was & man who always commanded the highest respect of those with whom he was associated, and in all his dealings with his fellow-men maintained a high character for honor and fairness. He was prominent in all enterprises designed to promote the public welfare, contributing from his own means and using his influence to secure the co-operation of others. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his daily life was consistent with his religious professions. He never intentionally did anything that would result in the injury of a neighbor, and was above taking an unfair advantage in a trade. He occupied a prominent position in society, and was considered one of the leading citizens of the county with which he was so long identified. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1827, and served until 1831. From 1887 to 1844 he was Associate Judge of the Circuit Court. He never had any political ambition, and never sought office, his election in both cases being the choice of the people without his solicitation. He was a faithful officer, and was qualified for higher trusts had he the inclination to accept them. In his political affiliations, he was a Democrat, zealous in his attachments to the principles of his party, and enthusiastic in his advocacy of them. He died March 21, 1881, in the eighty-fourth year of his age, sincerely mourned by all who knew hin, leaving to his family a goodly estate and an honored name. He was married four times, and was three times bereaved by death of the companionship of a devoted wife. His first wife was Sarah Cravens, to whom he was married in 1823. His second wife was Dorotha Cravens; his third Nancy A. Boots, and his fourth, Sarah Croyle. He was the father of eleven children, nine of whom grew to maturity and were married, four of whom are now living - Martin B. Miller, Sarah E. Warren, Julia E. Clevenger and Luman H. Miller. They all live in Randolph County except Luman, who is a resident of Grant County, Ind.

Nancy A. Boots, the third wife of Daniel B. Miller, was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1806, removed to Indiana in 1818, and was married to Judge Miller in 1882. She was the mother of seven children, six of whom grew to maturity. She died December 17, 1872, after a very brief illness, having lived a happy married life of over forty years. She was a mentber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a lady of the highest personal character, discharging well the sacred duties of wife and mother, and in death mourned by a large circle of friends.