Randolph County, Indiana - Biographical sketches (3 of 3 so headed), 1882 (part 6 of 24)

WILLIAM DIGGS was one of the earliest settlers on the banks of White River, and bore a prominent part in the history of Randolph County. He was born in 1794, in North Carolina, and came to Randolph County, Ind., in 1816. In the winter of that year, he was married, in the adjoining county of Wayne, to Charlotte, daughter of Henry Way; he entered the northwest quarter of Section 24, in White River Township, on the 27th of September, 1816, and began the labor of carving out a farm from the woodland around him. His family is believed to have been the first to settle on White River. Henry, Paul W., William and John Way came soon afterward, but until their arrival Mr. Diggs and his wife were alone in the forest, their nearest neighbors being located on Green's Fork, Nolan's Fork, and West River respectively. They were pioneers in the truest sense, and endured all the privations and hardships that cbaracterize the early settlements of the West. Mrs. Diggs (when agirl), lived with her parents in Wayne County during the Indian war, and after the restoration of peace was told by the Indians: ' We could have killed you easy enough, as we lay in ambush, while you and your sister were out milking the cows.' They had the courage to enter the wilds of this county, and despite all the hardships to which they were subjected, hew out a farm and establish a home. And here they reared their children, thirteen in number, training them for honorable and useful stations among the best citizens. In the years that followed, when the light of civilization began to penetrate the forest, and the constantly increasing population of the settlement brought with it a degree of progress and prosperity, they were found among the friends of public improvement and advancement, and did all within their power to encourage enterprises for the public good. The land upon which Mr. Diggs located was the seventh tract entered in White River Township. Entering it thus, at the nominal price established by the Government, was a circumstance greatly in his favor, as it appreciated rapidly, and in later years represented a value of several thousands of dollars; he was a strong, energetic man, and spent the best years of a vigorous manhood in the cultivation and improvement of his* farm. He was an excellent neighbor, and in all respects a worthy member of society. He was attached to Dunkirk Meeting, one of the earliest organizations of the Society of Friends, and was known always as an honorable, upright man, one whose life was consistent with his professions of Christianity. He lived to see the backwoods settlement of his early manhood grow into a populous and thrifty farming community, and the county in whose forests he first wielded the pioneer's ax take its place as one of the foremost in the State. His wife died many years ago, but he still survives, bordering closely upon the age of ninety years; he now lives in Iowa, having accompanied his children to that State several years ago. Of his children, eight only now survive. Fanny, the eldest, married Matthew Hill, and now resides at Jericho; Ruth, resides at Farmland; Pleasant, Joseph, Anthony and Henry, residesin the State of Iowa; Anna, wife of Jessie Reynard, resides east of Buena Vista, and Eunice, wife of Thomas Moorman, resides at Winchester.

SQUIRE DAVIS, farmer, P. 0. Saratoga, was born in Wayne County, Ind., December 4, 1826, and is a son of Samuel and Nancy Davis. They came to this county in 1831, and settled in the woods. There was no road to Winchester except a trail. His father went all the way to Richmond, Ind., to mill, on horseback, a distance of twenty miles. Mr. Davis went to school in a log cabin, sat on a slab seat, and wrote on a board supported on pins in the wall. He was married in 1848 to Miss Mary Haworth, a native of Winchester, and daughter of David Haworth. They have had eleven children, of whom seven are living - Favilla, Asa, Emeline, William R., Francis M., David H. and Mary A. Mr. Davis was a soldier in the late war for eight months, but was sick all the time and unable for duty. He owns fifty-six acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are worthy members of the United Brethren Church.

William H. Demory

William H. Demory, son of John and Sarah (Robinson) Demory, was born in Guilford County, N. C., July 4, 1826. He is the eighth of a family of eleven children, of whom three are now living and residing in this State. His father was born 4 slave, in Charlestown, 8S. C., in 1786, and his mother was also born a slave, in Guilford County,.N. C., in 1790. His mother obtained her"freedom by the ''will'' of her master when she was eighteen years of age. His father remained in slavery until he was twenty-six years of age, when he ran away from his master and came to this State and county. His first attempt to run away was unsuccessful. His pursuers caught and bound him; but while they were comfortably partaking of a repast, the ropes that bound him were cut by William Knott, and he made his escape, and in order to elude the dogs that were set on his trail he swam a millpond, and waded a stream for some distance, when he left the water and took to the woods. He came to this county about the year 1827, when he was soon after joined by his family. During the ''Nat"' Turner Insurrection, John Demory was accused of being implicated, and his life was in danger. This was the principal cause of his leaving the South. His life as a slave was not a severe one, being a light mulatto, handsome and intelligent, his master selected him asa personal servant. The subject of this sketch left his home in North Carolina, May 12, 1840, at the age of fourteen years, and went to New York City, where he was employed as waiter in hotels for one year, He served in this capacity in the Howard, Astor and Broadway Hotels. While serving at these hotels, he became acquainted with a sea captain, who induced him to enter into his employ as a body servant on the sloop of war '' James K. Polk." They made a voyage to Gibraltar, where the vessel was burned. After this event, he accompanied his Captain on a six-months' voyage along the coasts of Africa, Italy and France. He then returned to the United States, arriving at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and embarked on the steam- ship '' Washington" (the first steamship ever built in America), in the capacity of a steward. He made two trips to Europe on this vessel, when he was transferred to the '' Herman," in which he made two trips to Germany. He then embarked on the sailing vessel '* Iroquois,' as Second Assistant Steward. He made one round trip to Europe in this vessel, which required fortytwo days. So scarce were the provisions on this trip that the officers and passengers were put on half-rations for ten days, and the stewards resorted to the contents of the swill barrel to keep from starvation. He then went to Montreal, Canada, where he was employed in the Donegana Hotel as waiter, where he remained for four months. He then went to Cincinnati, and embarked on the steamer *' Pike No. 3," as Second Steward. He made one round trip to New Orleans on this vessel, where he was employed on the '' Fanny Bullett,'' named in honor of the daughter of Judge Bullett, of Kentucky. He remained on this vessel seven or eight months as steward, running from Louisville to New Orleans. While on this steamer, Mr. Demory was in constant and great danger of being kidnaped, and in order to avoid this he resorted to the strategy of getting up a false bill of sale, and placing it in the care of a friend, who claimed him as his slave. In this transaction, Mr. Demory placed his liberty entirely at the mercy of this friead, but his trust was not betrayed. After his service on the '' Fanny Bullett,'' he embarked on thé Red River expedition on the 'Echo No, 2.'"' This vessel ran from New Orleans to Shreveport, La. After one year's service on the '' Echo'' as Steward, he was transferred to the "Magnolias," which ran from St. Louis to New Orleans. He served on this vessel for one year, when he was transferred to the Missouri River packet '' James H. Lucas,' where he remained for one year. He then returned to Cincinnati, and was employed in fitting out six packets for the Upper Mississippi trade. He was then employed on the ''Itaska,"' running from St. Louis to St. Paul. He remained on this vessel four one year, when he was employed for a few months on the '"' Roger Williams,'' running from Madison to Louisville, on the Ohio River. This ended Mr. Demory's life on the waters, after a service of nearly twelve years. In the year 1859, he came to this county, and rented land for three years. He-then purchased eighty acres. He has been engaged in farming and stock raising ever since he came to the county. His farm is well improved, with good buildings, and sixty acres of land under cultivation, Mr. Demory is a florist of considerable notoriety. He has a fine collection of rare and beautiful plants. He also gives considerable attention to horticulture. He was married to Martha E. Scroggins June 24, 1851. 'This union has never been blessed with any children, but Mr. and Mrs. Demory have had the raising and educating of three children until grown up, and now have two children under their parental care. They are both acceptable members of the Christian Church. Mr. Demory has a good education, considering his advantages. In addition to the common district schools, he has attended one term at (berlin College, Ohio. He takes an unusual and active interest in the subject of education, and has done much for the cause in this county and elsewhere. He has always been astanch Republican in sentiment, and has acted and voted with that party since the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. He is a man of superior intelligence, is industrious and frugal, well to do in the world, and a moral, upright citizen.

ELI EDWARDS (deceased) was bora in North Carolina February 3, 1808, and was a son of Jonathan Edwards, who removed, with his family, to this county in 1817. Jonathan Edwards cut the first tree on the present site of Winchester. They had Indians for neighbors, and the Edwards boys played with the Indian boys. On one occasion, when Mr. Edwards was chopping in the timber, an Indian slipped up under cover of the thick brush, and jumped up behiad him, and holloaed 'Hoo, hoo,' just simply for amusement. ~ He accomplished his object, for it frightened Mr. Edwards nearly out of his wits. The Indians would sometimes ask for dinner, and would always take all the victuals from the table, carrying off what they could not eat. Wild game was abundant. One day, old Mr. Edwards went in search of a deer, and while gone the dogs ran a deer into the yard. Mrs. Edwards ran to their assistance with the ax, and dispatched Mr. deer on short notice. She then prepared a nice dinner for Mr. Edwards, who returned late in the day, tired and hungry, with no game, Our subject, Eli Edwards, like all pioneer boys, had to work very hard in clearing up a farm. When grown, he opened up a farm for himself, which is now occupied by his widow and heirs. He lost one of his oxen, and he made harness of hickory bark for the other ox, and hauled the rails with him to fence his first field. In those days, they went to Richmond, Ind., to get their milling done. He attended school in a log cabin, and sat on a split log seat, and warmed by a ten or twelve foot fire-place. The window consisted of one log removed from the side of the house, with greased paper pasted over the aperture. He was married, January 13, 1331. to Miss Catharine E. Eltzroth, daughter of John Eltzroth, who removed with his family to this county in 1818. Mr. Eltzroth had previously purchased his land and hired a cabin erected. 'here was no opening to the inside except the crevices between the logs, and they sawed one log out and the mother and children crawled through ; but another had to be sawed out before the man could enter. This being done, they built a fire on the dirt floor, iu the middle of the house. They lived with no other fioor in the house until the following spring. Mr. and Mrs. Edwarde had nine children, of whom six are living - lLouisa J., Mahala A., Nathan J., Calvin B., Jonathan L.and William W. Mr. Edwards died July 29, 1880, loved and respected by all. Calvin Edwards was a soldier in the late war, in Company H, Eighty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, for nearly three years, and participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Franklin, siege of Atlanta, Nashville and others, twenty-three in all.

OBADIAH FIELDS, farmer, P. O. Winchester, was born in Ward Township, this county, November &, 1833, and is a son of Lansford and Nancy Fields, who emigrated from Tennessee to this county in the year 1830. His early life was spent upon a farm, as also the remainder, except about three years, which time he engage in the mercantile business. He was married, in

Henry O., Alice, Florence, Willis, Minnie B. and Webster. Mr. Fields located on his present farm in 1875, and now owns 200 acres of valuable land. There is

JOHN FRAZEE, farmer, P. O. Saratoga, was born in Preble County, Ohio, on Washington's birthday, 1821, and is the son of Johnand Abigail Frazee, the former @ native of New Jersey and the latter of Pennsylvania. Mr. Frazee was reared on a farm, and educated in the common schools. He was married, in November, 1845, to Miss Nancy Lasley, by whom he has six children - Margaret A., William H., Hiram C., Richard O., Samuel E. and Sarah B. (deceased). Mr. Frazee owns 100 acres of land, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. They are members of the United Brethren Church at White River Chapel.

NATHAN FIDLER is a farmer and resides in White River Township. He is a native of Ohio, and was born October 15, 1824. His father, John Fidler, was born in Bedford County, Penn., and his mother, Sarah Fidler, was born in Belmont County, Ohio. His great-grandfather, Annanias Peacock, was killed before the Revolution by the explosion of a powder-mill in New Jersey, opposite Philadelphia. Mr. Fidler was raised on a farm, and at the age of eighteen he learned the carpenter trade, which he pursued till 1864. He came to Randolph County in 1851, and in 1864 located on his land, which was an unbroken forest, where he now resides. He was married, in 1847, to Miss Mary A. Walsh. They have had four children, namely, Sarah, Elizabeth, James M. and George W. Mr. Fidler is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has filled the chair of Master. He is also a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. He owns a fine farm of 120 acres, and devotes his time to agricultural pursuit and stock-raising.

ENOS D. FOUSE is 'an engineer, and was born in Randolph County November 17, 1838, and is a son of James Fouse. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He was married, April 7, 1859, to Miss Charity Hickman. Mr. and Mrs. Fouse have had ten children, namely, Isabell, Sultana L., Alvin and Elvin (twins), Sallie A., Flora B., John R., Louie M., Henry H. and James H. Mr. and Mrs. Fouse are members of the Christian Church.

LEVI GREENE (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio in October, 1813, and was a son of Jesse and Sarah Green, who came to this county in 1817. He was reared on a farm and educated in a log house. He labored hard and long to assist in preparing the way for the prosperity of future generations. He was married, October 8, 1835, to Miss Elizabeth Bowers, daughter of Jacob Bowers, who came to this county in 1833. They had eleven children, of whom eight are living, viz., Hetty A., Sarah E., Mary M., William R., Henety T,, John E., Levi W. and Christian L. Mr. Greene died August 11, 1869. He was a worthy member of the M. E. Church, and was a very benevolent man, always lending his aid to build up churches and schools and all benevolent institutions. When a boy, he had the Indian boys for his playmates.

RUDOLPH GOOD, miller, Macksville, was born in York County, Penn., January 24, 1825, and is a son of John and Elizabeth Good. He was reared on a farm and received a limited common school education. He came to Wayne County, Ind., in 1847, and soon after went to his trade - milling. He was married, in February 1851, to Miss Sarah Moore, by whom he had nine-children, six living, viz., John, Elizabeth, Henry, Maria, Charles and Edith M. They came to this county in 1870, since which time he has operated the Macksville Flouring Mill, except about one year. This mill was erected in 1850, by Robert Cox. Mr. Good makes very "' good"' flour.

DAVID HEASTON (deceased), the son of John and Mary A. Heaston, was born in Virginia February 3, 1792. He was the fourth of a family of seven children, only one of whom now survives, viz., Hannah Maxwell, who resides in Delphi, Carroll Co., Ind. David's parents moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, when he (David) was nine years of age and entered the land now occupied by the National Soldiers' Home, near Dayton. David's father and mother were born in Germany. His father was married three times. His first and second wives were sisters, and were born and raised in Germany. His third wife was a native of Pennsylvania. He came to the United States in very early times, and settled in Rockingham County, Va. He remained here until the death of his first wife, when he returned to Germany, and was subsequently married a second time, and returned to Virginia and remained until the death of his second wife. After his third marriage, he moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, in the year 1801, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1822, and was buried on the land occupied by the Soldiers' Home. He was the father of twelve children, and was highly educated for one of his time, and taught school for a great many years. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm near Dayton, and lived with his parents, enduring all of the deprivations and hardships of pioneer life until his marriage. His educational advantages were very much limited, having attended school but fourteen days in his life. Yet he was a fair scholar in literature and an excellent accountant, the result of self-education. He enlisted in the war of 1812, and was engaged against the Indians on the Western frontier; he remained in the army, doing gallant service until the war closed. He was married, about 1817, to Catharine Pressel, daughter of Daniel and Magdaline (Ledy) Pressel. After orerricgs, tre worked in a distillery near Dayton for two years, when he and his wife and infant daughter, Mary Ann, vame to this county, arriving December 25, 1819. David bought 160 acres of unimproved land three miles south of Winchester, and subsequently added ninety acres to the purchase; he lived upon this farm until 1832, when he sold out and bought 140 acres immediately adjoining Winchester on the west. This was known as the David Stout farm. There were some slight improvements on this farm when he bought, there being a log cabin and a few acres cleared. He subsequentl} added to this farm by purchase until it consisted of a section of excellent land. He lived there until his death, which occurred December 18, 1865.

CATHARINE (Presset) Heaston, his wife, was born in Pennsylvania September 9, 1798. She moved with her parents to Ohio about the same time of John Heaston and family, and settled three miles southwest of Dayton on Bear

Creek. She died in this county August 9, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Heaston were the parents of four children, of whom three are now living, as follows: Mary Ann Wright, who resides in this county; Nathaniel] P. Heaston, who resides in Adams County, this State; and Lewis L. Heaston, who resides in Jay County, this State. Their son, David Heaston, died July, 1833. In 1828, David moved to the town of Winchester, and remained for one year, keeping hotel. He and his wife had to struggle against poverty in their early settlement in this county, dut through their untiring industry and perseverance accumulated a large amount of property. Mr. Heaston was noted for his kindness of heart and liberality, especially toward the poor and unfortunate. His hand and heart were ever open to supply their wants, and it is said he never turned the hungry away from his door. In addition to their own family, Mr. and Mrs. Heaston raised and educated five persons. He and his sons, Nathaniel and Lewis, took the contract of grubbing and grading the Bee-Line Railroad through this county. His wife was a woman of small stature, but of strong constitution, and was of indispensable service to her husband in their pioneer life. Mr. Heaston was a stanch Democrat of the Jacksonian school, and was ever active in the interest of the party of his choice. Mr. and Mrs. Heaston were honored and exemplary citizens of the county, and none knew them but to love and respect them.

RICHARD SMITH HAGERMAN was born July 19, 1804, at Lamberton, N. J. In 1822, he moved to Phillipsburg, N. J., and to Easton, Penn., in 1845. In 1854, he came to Indiana, locating in Randolph County, on a farm, two and a half miles northeast of Winchester. In 1825, he married Julia Ann Phillips, a daughter of Gen. Phillips, with whom he enjoyed twenty-two years of connubial happiness. By this union they were the parents of ten children, only three of whom now survive, Philip R., William P. and Sarah A. His wife died, and in 1848 he wedded Amanda, daughter of Henry Hill, of Easton, Penn. Eleven children were the fruits of this second union, and six still survive, viz., Charles J., Frank W., Daniel S., Josephine A., James M. and Elmer E. Mr. Hagerman was reared on a farm, and made agricultural pursuits his principal occupation through life. At the age of seventeen years, he united with the Presbyterian Church, at Easton, Penn., but in 1862 united with the Methodist Episcopal denomination, at Kizer's Chapel, near Winchester, Ind. On the 29th of March, 1868, he received license as an exhorter, by Rev. John F. Pierce, and on the 6th of March, 1871, was licensed as a local preacher by Rey. N.H. Phillips, Presiding Elder. He was ordained as Deacon by Bishop E. R. Ames, at Huntington, Ind., on the 16th of April, 1871, and after his ordination preached at Kizer's Chapel, Mount Zion and other places. He was firm, steadfast and earnest in his religious faith, and his labors as a minister were blessed by good results. He possessed great decision of character, and having made up his mind that he was right, he maintained the course dictated by his own conscience. It is related of him, as illustrating his firmness, that he decided to abandon the use of tobacco, after having indulged this practice for years. He was more than sixty years of age when he formed this resolution, and adhered faithfully to his determination until the day of his death. He was an honored and useful member of society, and for more than a quarter of a century was an interested participant in the events that took place within the limits of Randolph County. He died at his home near Winchester, on the 14th of July, 1882, in the seventy-eighth year of his age. He lived the life of a Christian, and died with a firm belief in a blessed immortality. His funeral took place from the Methodist Episcopal Church at Winchester, on Sunday, July 16, 1882, the sermon being preached by Rev. R. D. Spellman, his former pastor and intimate friend.

Amos Hall

This most excellent citizen was born in Clinton County, Ohio, September 4, 18389. He is the son of Moses and Sarah Hall, and is the second of a family of ten children, four boys and six girls, six of whom are now living; his mother died in this county December, 1862; his father is now living in the State of Kansas; his parents removed from Ohio in 1854, and settled in Washington Township, Randolph County, on a farm where his father remained until 1871, and his mother until her death. The subject of this sketch remained on his farther's farm until he was twenty-one years of age, sharing the hardships and trials as well as the blessings of most farmer boys: he early learned the lesson, that industry and perseverance are necessary elements of success in life. His education was limited to the common schools of his township ; his time, while at school, was employed to the very best advantage, realizing the importance of an education; he succeeded in acquiring a thorough knowledge of the common branches and elements of book-keeping. He enlisted as a soldier August, 1862, in Company H, Eighty-fourth Regiment, under Capt. George Carter. On account of physical inability, he never did active service ; he was prostrated with disease very soon after enlisting, and did not recover for two years. He was married to Ruth A. Benson, daughter of Isaac and Martha Benson, of this county, June 1, 1861. Mr.and Mrs. Hall settled on a farm consisting of forty acres, soon after their marriage, near Snow Hill, in this county, and remained here until the year 1869, when he was employed by the Board of County Commissioners as Superintendent of the County Infirmary, a position he has held continuously ever since, with the exception of the year 1878; that he has filled this most important and responsible position with entire satisfaction to the Commissioners and people of the county, his continuance in the office is the best evidence. In this position he has the entire control of a farm of 218 acres, of which 170 are under cultivation, and the constant care of from forty-five to seventy inmates. The greatest number of inmates at this institution at one .time was seventy-eight, and the least number twenty-three. All of the inmates who are able, assist to some axtent, in the cultivation of the farm, the proceeds of which are used for their maintenance ; all proceeds of sales from the farm are turned into the County Treasury. The number of homeless children in this institution are from six to twelve. The best of care is taken of these wards of the county having advantages of both common and Sabbath schools. Mr. and Mrs. Hall, while they provide amply for the welfare of all of the inmates of the infirmary, take a special interest in the homeless children, and to their credit it may be said, that they give them the same opportunities they do their own children. Much more might be said commendatory of Mr. Hall's management of the County Infirmary, but it would extend this sketch beyond its proper limits. Mr, and Mrs. Hall are the parents of nine children, four of whom are living, two boys and two girls, the ruthless hand of death having removed five children, two sons and three daughters. Mrs. Hull is an acceptable and honored member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is an invaluable astistant to her husband in the discharge of the duties as Superintendent of the Infirmary. In fact, much of his success is due to her enterprise and good judgment, Mr. Hall has always been a Republican in political preferment, and, although never having asked for any office at the hands of the people, has always worked industriously for the success of the party of his choice. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are widely known throughout the county, and are known only to be most highly respected.

LEWIS L. HEASTON is a native of this county, and was born April 29, 1827, on Sugar Creek, White River Township. His parents were David and Catherine Ieaston, who emigrated to this county in 1820. There were four of the children in the Heaston family, of whom tbree are living, viz., Mary A (now Mrs. Wright, of this township), Nathaniel P., of Adams County, Ind., and our subject. In 1833, the family removed to the David Heaston farm, in Sections 19 and 20, adjoining the corporation of Winchester; here they cleared and improved over 300 acres of land. Mr. Heaston was married, September 19, 1850, to Miss Louisa J. Edwards, also a native of this county, and a daughter of Eli Edwards, an early settler of the county. They have hnd eleven children, yeven living - Mary M., Rosa B., Sarah J., B. Ellen, C. L. V., Eva O. and Lula M. For the most part, Mr. Heaston has engaged in farming, but for ten years he engaged in the milling business. In 1870, he, in company with his brother, Nathaniel P., erected the city flouring mills in Winchester - a large brick structure. Mr. Heaston is a member of the Masonic order.

CHRISTIAN HUFFMAN is a farmer, and his post office address is Winchester. He was born in Warren County, Ohio, December 4, 1819, andis a son of Stephen and Catharine Huffman, natives of Virginia. He came to this county with his parents in 1822, and settled in the woods, and was all his life accustomed to hard work. When a small boy, he had to do the milling on horseback. There was asmall mill on Salt Creek, but when the waters ran low in that romantic stream, the next nearest mill was fifteen miles away. On one occasion, when the Salt Creek Mill was not running, he had to go to the Smithfield Mill, fifteen miles away. Owing to the crowd, he had to stay two days and two nights, and then had to come away without getting his flour holted, as bolting was done by hand, and the bolt being three days behindthe bubr. He brought his grinding back and bolted it himself at the home mill, where the mill and bolt were both idle. He attended school in a log cabin with clapboard roof, slab seats, and a log cut for a window. He was married February 15, 1850, to Miss Jane Muckey, a native of New York, and daughter of Jacob Muckey. In the Huffman family there were seven children, and now but four are living - Leonidas, born May 3, 1854; Evangeline, born February 20, 1858, and died February 2, 1881; Stephen D., born July, 1860; Ellen A., born March 14, 1864; Mary W., born September 25, 1869.

JOSEPH B. HULL, farmer, P. O. Winchester, was born in Elizabethtown, N. J., October 5, 1825, and is a son of Jehiel and Charlotte (Jones) Hull, also natives of New Jersey. Mr. Hull worked on a brick yard from the time he was eight years of age until after he wastwenty-one. He attended the common school during the winter months. He came with his parents to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1832, and in 1834 to Wayne County, Ind. In 1836, they returned to Cincinnati, where they remained until 1839, when they came to Randolph County and settled on the farm now owned by our subject. He was married November 18, 1847, to Miss Lucy E., daughter of Stephen Haynes, of West River Township, this county. They have had eight children, of whom six are living, viz.: Charlotte, Laura R, Ida A., Henry C., Lucy A. and James F. Mr. Hull is engaged in farming and stock-raising, and owns ninety-five acres of valuable land. Mr. and Mrs. Hull are members of the M. E. Church. He owns thirteen shares in the Lynn & Winchester pike.

GEORGE HIATT, farmer, P. O. Winchester, was torn in Grayson County, Va., August 12, 1805, and is a son of Jonathan and Rachel Hiatt, natives of North Carolina. He came with his parents to this county in 1818, and settled in the thick woods, where all had to work very hard to obtain the necessaries of life. Mr. Hiatt had Indian boys for his playmates. He was married, March 27, 1828, to Miss Lucinda Nixon, by whom he has nine children, viz. : Eliza, Almira, Mary E., James M., John S., William F., Henry C., Thomas N. and Solon E. Mr. Hiatt is a farmer and stock-raiser, amd~Owns 317 acres of valuable land. Mr. Hiatt is among the oldest residents, and has done much to build up his neighborhood.

ELWOOD HIATY is a farmer, of White River Township, sfd occupies the old homestead of his father. He was born in Randolph County January 9, 1840, and has always been engaged upon the farm. He is a son of Moses and Lavina (Edwards) Hiatt. His paternal grandfather was Zachariah Hiatt, who moved to Wayne County, Ind., in 1818, and soon afterward to Randolph County, and was among the first settlers. His maternal grandfather was Jonathan Edwards, Sr., who was a native of North Carolina, and an early settler in Randolph County. Elwood was married February 22, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth A. Ludy, daughter of Henry Ludy, and a native of Randolph County. Mrs. Hiatt was born May 27, 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Hiatt were educated in the common schools. They have eight children, viz.: Charles L., born December 16, 1866; Emma D., August 7, 1868; Mary E., September 21, 1870; Anna C., September 15, 1872; Minnie M., November 23, 1874; George W., August 18, 1876; Cora M., September 24, 1878; and Garfield, January 13,1881. Mr. and Mrs. Hiatt with their little family group, now occupy their pleasant country home of 194 acres of fertile lands in the enjoyment of all there is in life. They are widely known, and are highly esteemed by all who know them. Mr. Hiatt's father died July 1, 1856, aged fifty-two years and twenty-two days.

AMOS HIATT, deceased. The subject of this sketch was born in Guilford County, N. C., April 20, 1811, and came to this county as early as 1832. He was a blacksmith and farmer. Was married twice, the first time to Miss Hannah Bales, by whom he had five children; of these three are living, viz.: Louisa, Evaline and Samuel. His second wife was Miss Martha Roberts, whom he marin 1847. Her father, James Roberts, now resides with her, at the age of seventy-eight years. Mr. Hiatt had seven children by the second wife, six of whom are living - Hanneh C., Calvin, Charles, Allen, Almeda and Della. Mr. Hiatt died in November, 1873. Hannah C. is married to William T. Reszell, who is now superintending the farm. They have one child - Olive Myrtle.

WILLIAM HAWKINS, deceased. This worthy old settler, who has gone to rest, was born in Union County, S.C., January 11, 1809. He moved to North Carolina in 1824, and to Richmond, Ind., in 1830. He was married in Wayne County, in 1833, to Miss Agatha Teagle, who was born in Augusta County ia 1810, and came with her parents to Wayne County in 1820. They had ten children, of whom eight are living, viz.: Elizabeth, Rachel, Martha, James W., Columbus, Etta, Matilda and William L. Mr. Hawkins moved with his family to this county in 1842, where he engaged in farming, in which he was eminently successful until his death. He owned over 700 acres of land, besides much personal property. He died May 19, 1880, loved by all. He was a faithful Christian, and worthy member of the M. E. Church for forty-seven years, and died in full triumph of living faith. William L. Hawkins, youngest son of the above, now owns the old homestead, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was born in the house in which he still lives, July 29, 1854, and is an enterprising young bachelor.

LOUIS HOBBICK, farmer, P.O. Winchester. Mr. Hobbick is a native of this county, and was born May 13, 1840, in White River Township. His parents were Christian and Christina Hobbick, natives of Germany. He was brought up a farmer boy, and educated in the common schools, and the Winchester High School. He enlisted in the late war, but was pronounced physically unable by the examining physician, and was refused. He was married, February, 1863, to Miss Mary Hounour, daughter of Matthias Hounour. She was born also in this county, They have five children - Charley, Emma, Bruce, William and Catharine. Mr. H. owns 114 acres of valuable land, and is engaged in farming on Section 25, White River Township.

WILLIAM Y. HURST, farmer, P. O. Unionsport, is native of East Tennessee, and was born September 24,1817. His parents were James and Elizabeth Hurst; he was reared on a farm, and educated in a log cabin, which had a puncheon floor and clapboard ceiling. His parents removed to Ohio when he was two months old, and in 1819 came to Wayne County, Ind. Mr. Hurst came to White River Township and settled on Section 5, where he still resides ; he did a great deal of hard work. On the 29th of April, 1840, he married Miss Mary Love, by whom he had thirteen children; of these but five are living, viz., Jasper N., Nancy J., Mary E., Elizabeth A. and Harriet L. Their son, Henry H., came to a sad death on the 11th of December, 1880, while hunting; he was standing ona log, and his gun slipped, striking the lock on the log, when it was discharged into his leg and abdomen, killing him almost instantly. He was e soldier in the late war, where he fought in many of the hardest and most bloody battles. While there, by his bravery, won the confidence of all his comrades. Jasper N. was also a soldier in the late war. Henry also accompanied Gen. Sherman on his noted '' march to the sea.'' Mr. Hurst's wife, Mary, died on the 9th day of June, 1882.

CORNELIUS A. HUNT, farmer, P. 0. Winchester, son of Johathan W. and Sarah Hunt, was born in Nettle Creek Township, this county, March 16, 1844. His parents came from Ohio to Randolph County, about the year 1826. Mr. Hunt spent his boyhood days on a farm, and received his education in the pioneer log cabin schoolhouse, while sitting onaslab seat. Heserved as a soldier in the late war in Company C, Fifty-Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Stone River, Perryville and others, and was discharged on account of disability. October 3, 1867, he married Miss Amanda, daughter of Daniel E. Johnson. They have four children - Alda O., Johathan C., Lela M. and Frances E. Mr. Hunt,is engagedin farming and stock-raising.

JOB HINSHAW, farmer, P. O. Winchester, is a native of North Carolina, and was born May 29, 1828. His parents were Thomas and Hannah Hinshaw; he was brought up on a farm, and received a common-school education in this county, his father having removed here in 1829; he was married, in 1849, to Miss Serena Cox, by whom he has had nine children; of these but six are living, viz., Elwood, Rosanna, Cyrus, William, Dinah J. and Charles F. Mr. Hinshaw resides on Section 25, and owns 200 acres of valuable land. They are members of the Society of Friends, as were also his parents.

JESSE HINSHAW, farmer, H. O. Winchester, is a native of Randolph County, and was born May 11, 1836. His parents were Thomas and Hannah Hinshaw natives of North Carolina. Mr. Hinshaw used to go to mill on horseback when but nine years old; atone time his grist fell off, and had it not been for the timely arrival of a friend, he might have been compelled to go home without his meal. He was married, November 6, 1858, to Miss Anna Cox, a native of this county, and daughter of John Cox, Sr., of White River Township. They have had three children - Enoch (deceased), Riley C. and George W. Mr. Hinshaw is engaged in farming, and owns fifty-two and one-half acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Hinshaw are members of the Society of Friends.

EDMUND HINSHAW is a resident of White River Township, and his post office address is Winchester. He was born in North Carolina December 3, 1815; he is a son of Benjamin and Annis Hinshaw, who were also natives of North Carolina. Edmund came with his parents to Wayne County in 1832, and to Randolph in 1841. The family settled in the "' green,'' and vigorously plied the ax, before which the forest succumbed and fields appeared. The subject of this sketch was first married September 25, 1834, to Miss Mary Thompson. Of this union seven children were born; all have passed away except Jesse Hinshaw and Phebe A. Huston, the wife of James ¥. Huston. Williamand Abner William was killed in the battle of Richmond, Ky., August 30, 1862,and Abner died ina hospital at St Louis, January 7, 1863. Mrs. Hinshaw died January 19, 1849, and Mr. Hinshaw again married July 22, 1849. This time he chose Miss Irena Hiatt for alife companion. Of this union there were seven children, of whom five are now living, viz., Seth, Mary, Edmund, Ann Eliza and Benjamin E. Mr. Hinshaw was again bereaved by the death of his companion Februrary 7, 1871. Being averse to loneliness, he again sought a helpmate, and on the 6th day of February, 1873, he was married to Miss Rachel Diggs. They mourn the loss of an only child. Mr. and Mrs. Hinshaw reside at their very pleasant home about two miles north of Winchester. Their friends always find a cordial welcome at their open door. Mrs. Hinshaw is an estimable lady, and Mr. Hinshaw true to himself and his word; he has always been upon the farm and stillenjoys it for his home.

ELI HAWORTH, farmer, P. 0. Winchester, was born in Winchester, this county, June 3, 1836, and is a son of David and Ann (Cox) Haworth. David Haworth came to this county in 1818; he moved to his farm on Section 21, White River Township, when our subject was a boy, where he was reared and educated, and still resides on the old home place; he was married in 1856, to Miss Lydia E. Hickman, by whom he had three children ; of these two are living - Newton and John M. Mrs. Haworth died March 24, 1866, and he again married, March 23, 1867, this time to Mrs. Nancy L. Summers, whose maiden name was Gray. They have had four children, two living - Luella J. and Carl L. Mr. Haworth is also engaged in raising stock as wellas farming, and owns 180 acres of land. They are members of the Society of Friends. Mr Haworth served near threee years in the late war in Company H, Eighty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Dalton, Resaca, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Nashville, Franklin and others, His son, Carl L., died July 30, 1881.

ROBERT IRVIN (deceased) was born in Franklin County, Va., August 29, 1805, and was a son of John Irvin. He was raised to hard labor on a farm, and received but ''three months' schooling.'' He was married three times and was the father of seventeen children, of whom fourteen are living, viz., Evaline, John, Margaret, Louisa, Rose Ann, Caroline, Robert R. (by first wife); Gertrude, George, Charles, Lamartine, Lanis, Willard and Jefferson (by second wife). His first wife was Miss Mary Banty; the second was Miss Hannah D. Bishop, and the third, his widow, was Mrs. Hannah E. Baker. She had one child by her first husband, viz., John W. Baker. Mr. Irvin died October 18, 1875. He was a worthy member of the M. E. Church, and was beloved by all. He held the office of Sheriff of Randolph County from 1840 until 1844, and also was Tax Collector for several years. He was known as a charitable, benevolent man.

JOHN W. JARNAGIN is a farmer and resides on his farm half a mile south of Winchester. He was born in Highland County, Ohio, on the 24th day of March, 1825, and is a son of Eli and Mary (Franklin) Jarnagin; the former was a native of east Tennessee, und the latter of Adams County, Ohio. Mr. John W. was reared on a farm; he came with his parents to Randolph County in 1837, and with them settled in the woods near Fairview. There they began battling with the forest and clearing up a farm. Besides clearing up their own lands, they took contracts of clearing for other persons. Wages in those days were about $10 per month for a good workman, not in cash, but in store goods, which were sold on large profits. Young Mr. Jarnagin had no advantages of education till after he was twelve years old, when he came to Winchester and entered the Randolph County Seminary, where he acquired a good business education. He began life asa common school teacher, but in 1856 he was elected by the Republican party as County Treasurer, and re-elected in 1858, holding the office two years each term. He retired with his last term to private life, and settled on a good farm of 100 acres near Winchester. He is a prosperous and enterprising farmer, and abreast with the times on improvements. He was married, in 1856, to Miss Miriam Horn, a native of North Carolina, and daughter of Henry Horn, who came to this county in 1832. Mr. and Mrs.

JOSHUA M. JOHNSON, farmer and blacksmith, P. 0. Cerro Gordo, son of John and Phoebe Johnson, is a native of Washington Township, this county, and was born September 13, 1831. He was raised to hard work on his father's woodland farm, and his education was received in the common schools. He was married in 1855, to Miss Amanda, daughter of Ithamer Pegg, of White River Township. The result of this union was thirteen children, of whom twelve are living - Alwilda J., John I., Martha A., Mary E., Phoebée'S., Rachel E., Ida M., Jonathan G., Daniel R. J., Lillie E., Leotis and Lualta. The last are twins. Mr. Johnson owns 240 acres of valuable land, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He is also a blacksmith by trade, at which he also works in his little town of Buena Vista.

HIRAM B. JONES, farmer, P. 0. Winchester, was born in White River Township, this county, May 5, 1838. He received a common school education, and has spent his life, thus far, on a farm. He was married, August 25, 1860, to Mary E. Jackson, daughter of Elijah Jackson. She was born in this county July 31, 1888. They have had four children - Rosa, Lillie E., Bertie A. and a deceased daughter, Ora E. Mr. Jones owns forty acres of valuable land, and is engaged in farming. He was the first to inaugurate the erection of the Dunkirk pike, in which he holds $250 worth of stock, and is the present Secretary of the company. Endsley Jones, father of the above, was born in North Carolina June 4, 1810; he came to Wayne County, Ind, in 1816, and to this county in 1831. September, 1837, he married Lydia Wright, by whom he had four

Elias Kizer

Klias Kizer was born in Virginia, in the year 1800, and grew to manhood in his native State. In 1821, he came to Rando!ph County, Ind., locating neaf the present site of Stone Station. In 1831, he removed to the farm north or Winchester, which was thenceforth his home until he died, In 1824, he married Miss Margery Ward, an aunt of Thomas Ward, Esq., of Winchester, this union being blessed by three sons - Thomas W., Henry and Caleb. The latter died in infancy. Thomas and Henry are both prominent citizens of Winchester.

Mr. Kizer was one of the early pioneers of this county, and for more than forty-five years was prominently identified with its development and improvement. He contributed cheerfully to the advancement of all enterprises inaugurated for the promotion of the public welfare, and lent his own personal assistance where active effort was required. Some time prior to the year 1830, he took the contract for carrying the United States mail between Winchester and Fort Wayne. Sometimes he would make the trip himself, but more often the mail was carried by some one employed by him for that purpose. When he first took the contract there was no post office on the route, except that at Fort Wayne. Deerfield Post Office was established, however, a few years later. He rode through a dense wilderness, and was compelled to sleep in the woods at night. At times he would take with him woolen stockings, which his wife had knit, and sell them at Fort Wayne for groceries or money. He watched the county in its growth from a pioneer settlement to a populous and wealthy community, and was an interested participant in its prosperity. He was an enterprising man, and always the friend of progress. He built the first steam mill in Randolph County, and, it is believed, the engine in his mill was the only one between Winchester and Newport at that time. To give his attention more fully to this enterprise, Mr. Kizer removed to Winchester, at the same time keeping hotel, and winning a great deal of popular favor asa landlord. Shortly afterward, however, he returned to his farm.

At various times in his life, he was called to fill local offices, serving as County Commissioner for severai years, and at another time as Township Trustee. He was the candidate of his party for State Senator, but was defeated, although he ran a gallant race, and made a persistent canvass. In politics, he was a '' Jackson Democrat,'' but subsequently embraced the principles of the Whig party, and acted with them until the organization of the Republican party, with which he identified himself. He was never an aspirant for office, although an active politician. He lived a useful life, marked by industry and energy. He was a thorough business man, and accumulated a comfortable estate, owning at the time of his death, 450 acres of valuable land. He died in 1867, his wife surviving him until 1869. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and their lives were consistent with the faith they professed. Mr. Kizer was a Class-Leader for a number of years, and was active in all the work of the church. In all his dealings with his fellow-men he was upright and honorable, and won universal respect and confidence. He was valued as a substantial and public-spirited citizen, and loved as a friend and neighbor.

Thomas W. Kizer

Thomas W. Kizer was born in Randolph County, Ind., November 24, 1824. He is the eldest son of Elias Kizer, who resided east of Stone Station, in Ward Township, and was @ prominent citizen of this county in its pioneer period and later history. In 1831, the family removed to the farm north of Winchester, now owned by the subject of this sketch. Here the latter passed the days of his boyhood and youth, attending the school in the winter, and working on the farm during the remainder of the year. When a young man, he became a clerk in the store of Jesse Way, at Winchester, and at a later date embarked in the retail grocery trade for himself. Two years later he engaged in agricultural pursuits, which he continued for three years, resuming the grocery business at the end of that time. Subsequently he became a farmer and grain dealer, following this enterprise until 1878. He is a competent business man, and by a life of energy and activity has acquired a comfortable fortune.

At various times in his life, Mr. Kizer has been called to occupy public positions of honor and trust. Toward the close of President Fillmore's administration, he was appointed Postmaster at Winchester, but was displaced by Pierce, the successor of Fillmore, to make room for a Democratic aspirant. In 1860, he was elected Trustee of White River Township, and for a period of ten years occupied this position by repeated re-elections. He was especially active in his efforts in the behalf of the schools, and accomplished a great deal for their advancement and improvement. Among the schoolhouses which he was instrumental in erecting during his administration of this office, was the handsome public school building at Winchester, which stands an enduring memorial of his energy and efficiency as a public officer. He retired from this office with the commendation and good will of all classes, and was afterward elected School Director for the town of Winchester, serving two years in this capacity, and three years as a member of the School Board. Thus, for a period of fifteen years, he was continuously identified with the public schools of this town. He has always been public-spirited and enterprising, and has been an active and leading spirit in many of the measures inaugurated for the welfare and improvement of the county. In business he is prompt, energetic and honorable, and has won many friends, among whom he is highly esteemed. He was one of the first members initiated into Winchester Lodge, No. 121, I. O. O. F., and has been for years a prominent Odd Fellow. He represented Winchester Lodge several times in the annual councils of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, and has visited the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the United States at three different times.

Although not himself a church member, he has contributed liberally to the support of churches in the community, while his private and public life has been moral and upright. He has been married - first, to Miss Susannah Way, daughter of Jesse Way, Esq., on the 4th of January, 1846. Ten children came to. bless this union, six of whom are now living. His wife died January

15, 1874, and on the 4th of January, 1876, he wedded Miss Ann Rebecca Weaver. Within five years, however, he was again called to mourn the death of a devoted and loving wife. She fell a victim of consumption, wasting slowly away under its dreadful touch, but struggling bravely against its insidious approach. She died at Columbus, Ga., on the 12th of January, 1881, having gone thither in the hope of being restored to health. She was buried at Winchester, amid the sorrows of all who had known her in life, and among whom she was a general favorite. On the 22d of December, 1881, he was united in marriage, at Lawrence, Kan., with Mrs. Alice M. Allen, his present companion.

William D. Kizer

William D., son of Thomas W. Kizer, was born March 7, 1847, at the old Kizer homestead, near Winchester, Randolph Co., Ind. During his boyhood, he was engaged in performing the varied duties of farm life, acquiring in the meantime @ good education at the public schools of Winchester, finishing with @ course in the Seminary at this place, under the instructions of Prof. Cooper. In 1868, he went to Missouri, and from that date until 1871, was engaged in the sale of fruit trees in that State. In the spring of 1871, he returned to Winchester, and accepted the position of Deputy Auditor under W. E. Murray. He served in this capacity three years and a half, and in the spring of 1874, was nominated by the Republicans of this county to succeed Mr. Murray as Auditor. He received the full vote of the party in October of the same year, which means, of course, a triumphant election. He took charge of the office in the same month (October, 1874), and served faithfully for a period of four years. It was during his incumbency that the present court house was erected, and he was the first occupant of the Auditor's office in the new building. The duties of this office, never light, were largely increased by the labor of removing the old documents and records from their former resting place to the new room, and arranging and systematizing them for future reference. His period of service in this office was one of continued and laborious work, and by the faithfulness and assiduity with which he devoted himself to it, he won the approbation of all who were instrumental in placing him there. After retiring from this position, he was appointed Assistant Attorney General, and is now acting in that capacity, collecting fees due the State from various sources. He is recognized as a competent business man, his experience and associations having rendered him familiar with all the varied forms of business usages, while his thorough knowledge of the duties of county officers renders his counsel invaluable to all who consult him. In private life, he is esteemed by all who know him, for his integrity-and honor. But he has grown up in this community, and no words from the stranger's pen can add to the high regard in which he is universally held. He was married on October 24, 1872, to Miss Louisa C. Dana, daughter of Dr. Marcus Dana, of Fostoria, Ohio. His wife is an excellent lady, and a general favorite in the social circle. Mr. Kizer united with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1871, passing the degrees of the subordinate lodge, and entering the Encampment in the same year. In the meantime he has served as Representative in both the Grand Lodge and the Grand Encampment of Indiana, His political affiliations are with the Republican party, of which he is an enthusiastic and valued member.

PETER KABEL is a farmer, and resides near the village of Unionsport. He is a son of Philip Kabel, of this county. Peter was born in the city of Richmond, Wayne Co., Ind., October 18, 1837. In his youth he was employed in his father's carding mills. In 1869, he was married to Miss Louisa Keener. They have had six children - Mary C., Emma B. (deceased), William Monroe, Elizabeth C., John A. and Cora M. Mr. and Mrs, Kabel are members of the Lutheran Church.

PHILIP KABEL, farmer, P. O. Unionsport, was born in Germany January 12, 1810. He came to America in 1832 when a young man. When he landed in Portland, Me., he had about $10 in money. He soon went to Leister, Worcester Co., Mass., where he worked at carding wool for some time. He came to Wayne County, Ind., in 1834, where he married Miss Mary Goetz, and returned to Cincinnati, Ohio, but in nine months returned to Richmond, Ind. In 1828, he rented a carding machine near Hagerstown, and ran it until 1840, when he came to this county and purchased the Unionsport Carding Machine and Saw-Mill. He followed the business there, and at other points until 1868. He erected a carding mill on his own land in 1846. Mr. and Mrs. Kabel have had ten children, of whom six are living - Peter, Adam, Frederick, Nicholas, John and Mary (now Mrs. Jasper Hurst). When Mr. and Mrs, Kabel began life he had nothing; but by hard work they have been prospered.

NICHOLAS KABEL, teacher, Winchester. This prominent teacher is a native of Randolph County, and was born May 1, 1857. He is a son of Philip and Mary Kabel, of White River Township. He spent his boyhood always on his father's farm, after which he attended the high school of Winchester, this county, and Coshocton, Ohio. Ie began teaching in 1876, and by energy and close application has won the confidence of the people. He adopts the latest and most approved normal methods as far ay can be done in an ungraded school. His school is orderly, and his work systematic.

JOSEPH KEYS, farmer, P. 0. Winchester, was born in Surry County, N. C., April 3, 1880, and is a son of Benjamin P. Keys, who came to this county in 1835. The father taught school that winter in the Jericho (Friends') Church, and did not locate on his land until the spring of 1838, in the meantime living on rented land. The first winter they had to go to Fountain City to get corn, a distance of eighteen miles. In the spring of 1837, Mr. Benjamin Keys bought five hogs, marked their ears and turned them out. They wandered off and became wild, so wild that by the time snow fell the next winter they could not be driven. He employed two expert hunters, who took their dogs and went to the hogs' bed early in the morning, and as soon as the dogs would begin to bay the hogs they would turn to fight. In this way they succeeded in shooting all of them. Their sled broke down, and they fastened three of the hogs together by hickory withes, and dragged them by one horse, and the other two by the other horse. This took ther: aJl day to get home a distance of six miles. Of course, the hogs were frozen stiff when they arrived home, and it took them until midnight to get them cleaned. Mr. Keys, our subject, attended school in @ cabin with puncheon seats and floor. The window was but one light high, ten or twelve feet long. The desk consisted of a board supported on pins in the wall. The first land the Keyses cleared on the home place was three acres. They plowed it by running five times in one place with a bull tongue plow. These furrows were about three and a half feet apart. The corn was planted in them, and after it came up they broke out the middles with the bull tongue by going five times in a row. Mr. Keys was married, in August, 1858, to Miss Betsey V. Coats, a native of this county, and daughter of Thomas W. Coats, who came to this county about the year 1826. They have had eight children, seven living - Eli W., Lindo, Martin, Elva J., Ann E., John L. and Elwood. Mr. Keys is engaged in farming and stock-raising, and owns 498 acres of land. They are members of the Society of Friends.

JOHN KEYS, mechanic and farmer, P. O. Winchester, was born in Surry County, N. C., December 27, 1827, and is a son of Benjamin P. and Elizabeth (Bond) Keys. Our subject's great-grandfather, Joseph Keys, who was abandoned by his parent or guardian when only an infant, and left on the door step of an old gentleman (name not known), who took the babe, treated it as one of hisown. When found, it had a string about its neck, to which were attached several small keys, and as the old gentleman knew not the, name of the child, he called it Joseph Keys, for the keys it carried when found. Joseph Keys grew up and married Rebecca Mullen. They had a large family, from whom the numerous families by that name have sprung. The original Joseph Keys removed from his door step cradle in Pennsylvania to North Carolina in an early day, and resided there during the Revolutionary war. One of his sons was named for himself, Joseph, who had a son, Benjamin P. The latter was the father of our subject, John Keys. The keys family have been life-long Friend Quakers, as also. were the Bonds. His grandfather, John Bond, was a minister in the Friends' Church for over sixty years, and died at the age of ninety-two years in Henry County, Ind. The Keys family came to this county in 1835, and settled in White River Township. Mr. Keys was married, January 5, 1854, to Miss Lydia Hiatt, by whom he had seven children; of these, five are living - Charlotte, Simeon, Rosaline and Mary, and Mary A. Mrs. Keys died July 27, 1870, loved by all. His brother, Daniel Keys, was born in North Carolina May 23, 183-, and is the youngest of his father's family. He is a brick-maker by trade, but is now assisting his brother John at the carpenter trade. He was married, October 7, 1854, to Miss Susannah Coffin, a native of this county and daughter of Stephen Coffin. They had six children, of whom three are living - Washington, Emma E&, and Coffin. Two of the deceased, Levi J. and Mary J. (Cox) were married and left families.

WILLIAM KEM, farmer, P. O. Winchester, was born in Botetourt County, W. Va., January 11, 1828, and is a son of Thomas Kem, also a native of West Virginia. He was brought up on a farm, educated in log cabin, and sat on a siab bench ten feet in length. Many were the pranks this mischievous boy would play while lying behind that long bench where he had been placed by the teacher for bad conduct. Mr. Kem came with his parents to Wayne County, Ind., in 1833. He was married in 1848, to Miss Lydia Davis, by whom he has had seven children, to wit: Nancy Jane, Malinda Ellen, William Thomas, Ira Lewis, Sherman Turnis, Josephine and Benjamin Franklin. He is engaged in farming and stock-raising, and owns 120 acres of valuable land. Mr. and Mrs. Kem are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

David Lasley

David Lasley, a pioneer of Randolph County, was born in Pennsylvania April 1, 1800. Heis the son of Peter and Christina (Carns) Lasley, and is the oldest of a family of eleven children, of whom four are now living. His parents were both born in Maryland, and settled in Pennsylvania after marriage. They moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1814, and to Randolph County in 1819, and purchased the farm where David now lives. They remained on this farm until their deaths, His father died at the age of eightytwo and his mother eighty-three. David was nineteen years old when he came to this county. He received a limited education from the district schools of this county and Montgomery County, Ohio. He lived with his parents until he was twenty-one years old, engaged in clearing a farm from the unbroken forests, and other toil common to pioneer life. He was remarkable for his industry and power of endurance at physical labor. He usually did the work of twomen. After he was twenty-one he hired out as a common day laborer for about five years, receiving from $7.50 to $10 & month. In 1828, he cleared the timber from the public square of the town of Winchester, there not being a stick amiss. He was married to Hannah Parker (who still survives), daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth (Walker) Parker, in the fall of 1827. His wife was born near Cleveland, Ohio, in 1806. 'The first season after this union, he bought sixty acres of the farm now owned by the county and used as the infirmary, and lived onitfor one year. He sold out and bought eighty acres, in the woods, of the farm where he now lives. Ie went to work to clear up a homestead, and through his efforts he developed a farm of 200 acres of well-improved land, which is ina high state of cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Lasley are the parents of thirteen children, eleven of whom are now living and comfortably situated. Eight of them reside in this county, one in Missouri, and two in Ohio. His son Amos lives on the old homestead and takes care of his parents. His son Daniel has served as County Superintendent of Public Schools for six years. Mr. Lasley has owned a section of land in this county, but has deeded it all away to his children, giving each of them a comfortable home. He has always been a Republican, and has voted and acted with that party ever since its organization. He has been a very hard-working and frugal man all his life, but he has been so afflicted with chronic rheumatism for ten years that he cannot go about Without assistance; otherwise he has very good health. His wife is afflicted with partial deafness and blindness. Mr. Lasley through his frugality has accumulated a large amount of property. He has alwaysbeen an honest and

Daniex Lasiey, attorney at law and abstracter of land titles, Winchester, Ind., was born in Randolph County May 17, 1849. His father, David Lasley, was a native of Red Stone, Penn., his mother, Hannah (Parker) Lasley, of New York. David Lasley came to Troy, Ohio, in 1804, and removed to Randolph County, Ind., in 1819, and settled in Winchester. The early life of Daniel Lasley was spent in the ordinary routine labor of farm life, during which time he enjoyed such facilities for gaining an education as were afforded by the common schools of the day, in addition to which he spent three years under the instruction of that veteran teacher, Prof. James Ferris, at that time Superintendent of Winchester Public Schools. Mr. Lasley's studies embraced all usually enumerated in the curriculum of a scientific college course. He has taught ten years, beginning when only seventeen years of age. In 1875, he was elected Superintendent of the Public Schools of Randolph County, the responsible duties of which office he has faithfully discharged with much credit to his executive ability, having given excellent satisfaction, as evinced by his being regularly re-elected at the expiration of each term since.

During the last six years, he has prepared a complete abstract of the titles to all the real estate of Randolph County, a work of great merit and value, requiring much patient labor. In business, he has been fairly successful, enjoying beautiful home and general prosperity.

He married Miss Edith Thompson, daughter of Dr. Valentine Thompson, of Miami County, Ind., July 7, 1874, a lady of superior ability and accomplishments. They have one son, a promising child. Mr. and Mrs. Lasley are both members of the Christian Church, and active workers in that denomi- - nation, though uniformly courteous and liberal toward all opinions.

While not a politician in the ordinary acceptation of the word, Mr. Lasley has always been a thorough Republican, and with his excellent qualifications gives promise for much wider field of usefulness in the future.

Peter Lasley

Peter Lasley, a farmer, and brother of David Lasley, was born near Dayton, Ohio, October 12, 1817. He is the son of Peter and Christina Jasley, and is the tenth of a family of eleven children, nine males and two females. Of these eleven children, the following are now living: David, Eli, Moses, and the subject of this sketch. All live in this county with the exception of Eli, who lives in Macon County, Ill.

Peter has been a farmer all his life. Helived with his parents until he was twenty years of age, when he hired out as a common day laborer, clearing land, cutting and splitting rails, etc., receiving as wages about 60 centsaday. His education is very meager, having comparatively no opportunities of attending schools. The brief period that he did attend school was in the old pioneer log house with hewed benches, slabs for desks, and a log cut out for a window, and covered with greased paper in the winter season. A knowledge of reading and writing was the extent of his education obtained in the schools. He has since obtained sufficient education to transact all of his business. He was married to Rebecca Johnson (whose biography is herewith given) December 4, 1839. After marriage, Mr. Lasley purchased the farm where he now resides. It consisted of eighty acres, with no improvements ; he now has sixty-five acres under & good state of cultivation, with good ahd convenient farm buildings.

Mr. and Mrs. Lasley are parents of thirteen children, of whom ten are living. Six of their children are married, and all reside in this county with the exception of one, who resides in Muncie, Delaware County. The names of their children are as follows: William H., Thomas J., Amanda C., Leander C., Mary E., Martha J., Charles D., Belinda C., Nancy R., Anderson J., John M., James L. and Elisha E. Two of their sons enlisted and lost their lives in the army. William H. enlisted January, 1862, in the Fifty-seventh Regiment, Company EK, Indiana Infantry, and served for about five months. He was present at and took an active part in the battle of Pittsburg Landing; he was soon after taken sick and died on the field; his sickness was caused from exhaustion, on account of forced marches and exposure to inclement weather. Leander enlisted March 7, 1864, in the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Regiment, Company H, Indiana Infantry, and remained a faithful and brave soldier until his death; he took an active part in the following battles: Dalton, Ga., Resaca, Altoona Mountain, Chattahoochie River, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Columbia, Franklin and Nashville. He was then transferred with his regiment to the Army of the Potomac; he received his death wound at Newberne, N. C., being shot through the knee; he survived for ten days, and then died from the effects of the wound and amputation of his limb. Thus it is seen that Mr. Lasley gave two precious lives to save his country, an inestimable sacrifice.

Mr. and Mrs. Lasley have been honored members of the United Brethren Church at Spar Creek Chapel for about fifteen years. In political preferment, Mr. Lasley is a Democrat. He is an industrious, honest and frugal citizen.

Rebecca (Johnson) Lasley, wife of Peter Lasley, was born in Fayette County, W. Va., April 16, 1820. She is the daughter of Henry and Agnes (Humphries) Johnson, and is the seventh of a family of fourteen children; her parents were natives of Virginia; her grandfather, Zachariah Johnson, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and died in 1840.

Her parents came to this county December 31, 1829, when her father entered eighty acres of land; her mother died in 1889, and her father in April, 1856. Rebecca was raised on a farm, doing the work common to the daughters of pioneers. Her education was almost wholly neglected, not having the opportunity of attending school. She was married to Peter Lasley, as stated in his sketch ; her grandparents came to this county in the year 1830, and reat Sa

Mrs. Lasley has been a faithful wife, and has been of great assistance to her husband in bearing the burdens of life. She is an affectionate mother, and an honored member of society.

JACOB LASLEY, son of David and Hannah (Parker) Lasley, was born in Randolph County, Ind., March 19, 1880. He is the third of a family of thirteen children, of whom eleven are now living; his father was born in Pennsylvania April 1, 1800, and his mother was born in New York in the year 1806; his father settled in this county in the year 1818; his parents, soon after the marriage, settled on the farm now occupied by the County Infirmary, where he remained about three years, when he settled upon the farm where he now resides. Jacob lived with his parents upon the farm until he was twenty-four years of age, engaged in labor common to farmers' sons; his education was all obtained from the common district schools, with the exception of three terms at the Randolph County Seminary, located at Winchester, of three months' each. In the years 1852, 1853 and 1860, he taught school three months during the winter. He was married to Sarah Conway, daughter of Gideon and Melinda Conway, of this county, November 38, 1853; her parents were natives of North Carolina, and came to this State in very early times. After marriage, Jacob settled upon a farm of eighty acres, with noimprovements, in Washington Township, deeded to him by his father. His farm now consists of 170 acres of excellent land, with 130 acres in a high state of cultivation; his farm is beautifully located, gently rolling and soil very fertile. It is situated on a dividing ridge, between White River and Green's Fork. It is well improved, having given especial attention to underdraining ; his buildings are of modern architecture, large and convenient ; his dwelling was erected in 1876, two stories in height, and is a model of convenience.

Mr. Lasley has been married twice, and is the father of five children by his first wife, as follows: Charles E., born August 11, 1854; James A., born May 5, 1858; George W., born September 27, 1859; Dora B., born April 14, 1868 ; Tda, born October 28, 1869.

Mr. Lasley was called to mourn the death of his wife Febrasry. 6 , 1875. After the death of his wife, he remained on the farm with his children until December 25, 1875, when he was united in a second marriage with Mrs. Mary Lamme, daughter of Andrew Likens, of Wayne County. He is the father of two children by his second wife. The first was born May 31, 1877, and died in infancy ; John W., born September 16, 1878. Mr. L.is a stanch and uncompromising Republican, and is ever interested in the welfare of the party ; he and his family are quiet, yet useful and honored citizens, industrious, and surrounded by an abundance of the necessaries of life.

Cages Enos, the son of Jacob and Sarah "Lasley, was born in Randolph County August 11, 1854. He resided with his parents on the farm until he was twenty-one years of age, obtaining his education from the common district schools, and the graded schools of Lynn and Winchester. Asa student, he was industrious, and applied himself closely to his studies, and succeeded in obtaining a thorough knowledge of those branches he studied. He began teaching school in the winter of 1873, and has taught, during the winter, ever since. As a teacher, he manifests the same energy and zeal that characterized him as a student. He takes a deep interest in the profession, and loses no opportunity to increase his efficiency ; he is invariably found in attendance at all of the county and township institutes, and ranks as one of the best teachers of the county ; he was married to Louisa Wilmore, daughter of John and Mary Wilmore, of this county, August, 1881. His excellent wife is an acceptable member of the Friends Church. They lead a quiet and happy life, and are honored members of society.

ANDREW J. LASLEY, P. 0. Winchester, a prominent farmerand stock-raiser of White River Township, was born in this township July 31, 1836, and is a son of Moses and Margaret Lasley, of Washington Township. He spent his early life, as the remainder, also, upon the farm. He was niarried, August 4, 1861, to Miss Elizabeth J. Peacock, daughter of Thomas Peacock. She was born in Wayne County, Ind. They had two children - Flora A., deceased, and Jonas W. Mrs, Lasley died September 20, 1879. She was a faithful Christian, and a worthy member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Lasley is also a member of the same church.

PHILIP LYKINS, farmer, P. O. Winchester, is a native of Fayette County, Va., and was born September 23, 1832. His parents were Herod and Mary Lykins, who moved to this county first in 1835; but in 1841, they returned tothe East, and remained until 1850, when they returned to this county, accompanied by our subject. Mr. Lykins was reared on a farm, and has always been a farmer. He was married, October 20, 1859, to Miss Eliza A. Wright, daughter of the late Edward B. Wright, of this county. She was born in this county, September 18, 1841. Her mother was Mary A. (Heaston). They have two children - Mary A. and Charles W. Mr. L. has never been a witness in court, never was sued, or never has sued any one. Mrs. Lykins' grandfather, John Wright, was the first Judge in Randolph County.

William Monks

William Monks, deceased, son of John and Matilda Monks, was born in this county July 28, 1830. He was the eighth of a family of nine children, of whom five are now living. His father was a native of England, and came to the United States when he was eighteen years of age. His mother was born in Kentucky. They moved to this county in very early times, and entered 160 acres of land, one mile south of Winchester, the farm now known as the Courtner Farm. His parents lived on this farm until their death. William was born and raised upon this farm, and received his education in the common district schools of the neighborhood. He received the best education the schools at that time afforded. He was married to Catharine Wright March 5, 1857. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Monks settled on the farm now owned by the widow. At the time of purchase there were ninety-five acres, with eighteen acres improved. 'he farm now consists of 222 acres of excellent land, with 120 acres under a high state of cultivation. This isa very beautiful and productive farm, being one of the best in the township. The farm buildings are both beautiful and convenient. The dwelling was erected in 1876, and is a twostory structure of modern architecture, beautifully situated and richly furnished. The erection of this beautiful dwelling was the last work Mr. Monks was permitted to do on earth, for he was soon after its construction stricken down with heart trouble, a disease that had been making inroads upon him for three years. The summons to bid adieu to loved ones and home came to William Monks October 8, 1876, and his life work was ended, at the age of forty-six years, two months and ten days. His mortal remains, followed by his grief-stricken family and mourning relatives and friends, were deposited in the cemetery at Winchester. He was a man of great energy, frugal and honest in his dealings. He accumulated property rapidly, and at the time of his death was surrounded by the comforts and many luxuries of life. He was quiet and retired in his nature, and it is said that he had many warm friends aud no enemies. None knew him but to honor and love him. At his death, he left a widow and only child, whose portraits and biographies are herewith given. He united with the Christian Church March 13, 1875, and remained a faithful and devoted member until death. 'hus lived and died a devoted husband, a loving father, a valuable member of the church, and an honored citizen.

CATHARINE (WRIGHT) Monks, widow of William Monks, and daughter of Edward and Mary A. Wright, was born in this county February 20, 1839. She is the oldest of a family of four children, all of whom are living. Her father was born in Highland County, Ohio, August 18, 1816. Her mother (Mary A. Heaston), was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, April 13, 181%. They came to this county with their parents before either one was a year old. They were married, December 21, 1837, and settled one-half mile west of Winchester, on a farm owned by Mrs. Wright's father, where they remained for one year. They then bought a farm one-half mile south of Winchester, where they remained about one year, when they sold out and returned to Mrs. Wright's father, where they remained about four years. They then bought a farm two and one-half miles south of Winchester, where they remained until the death of Mr. Wright, which occurred August 23, 1880, and where his widow still resides. The subject of this sketch spent her youthful days on the farm with her parents, and obtained her education principally at the Randolph County Seminary, under the supervision of Prof. E. P. Cole. She acquired a good English education. Mrs. Monks is the mother of ene daughter - Mary A., whose biography is herewith given. Mrs. Monks is the owner and proprietor of 322 acres of excellent land, all in White River Township. She joined the Christian Church at the same time as her husband, and has remained a faithful member ever since. She is a woman of sterling integrity, of great business capacity, and was a strong support to her husband in his efforts to develop a comfortable home. Since the death of her husband, she and her daughter have had entire charge of the farm and all business connected therewith. She is surrounded with an abundance of property, has a model home, and is blessed with all calculated to make life happy. She is a valuable member of society, and beloved by all her neighbors and acquaintances.

Mary Ann Monks, daughter of William and Catharine Monks, was born in this county March 5, 1864. She is an only child, and received her education in the Winchester Public Schools, and graduated from the High School May 12, 1882, with high honors. She united with the Christian Church August 5, 1876, and has been a faithful member ever since. She is a young lady of rare ability, accomplished and well educated, and is a valuable assistant to her mother in the management of her business. She has always been a favorite with the circle of friends in which she. moves. She is strictly pious and considerate, and certainly has a bright future before her.

TARLTON MOORMAN, one of the early pioneers of Randolph County, Ind., was born in Richmond County, N. C., in 1783. In 1819, he married Rebecca Webb, and, in 1822, came to Indiana, locating in Randolph County, with whose early and later history he was prominently identified. He purchased a tract of land, from which he developed a fine farm, and in all the public improvements inaugurated within his time he bore his full share of the burden by contributing liberally of his means and encouraging whatever seemed to him to be for the public welfare. He was twice married, first to Hannah Way, and after her demise to Rebecca Webb. He had a family of thirteen children, of which number seven are now living. Henry and Richmond reside in Wayne County, Ind.; Thomas, at Winchester; John A., at Farmland; Stephen, in White River Township, and William and Sgrah on the old home farm. Mr. Moorman was an active, energetic man, and was always regarded as one of the best citizens of the community. He was a member of the Society of Friends, and in his daily life a consistent Christian. In politics, he was at first a Whig, and espoused and advocated the cause of abolition. He took an active part in the anti-slavery movements that were enacted in this county, and upon the rise of the Republican party adopted its principles, and was identified with that party.during the residue of his life. He died on the 80th of December, 1875, in the ninety-third year of his age, leaving behind him the record of an honest man, and a memory still revered by all who knew him in life.

STEPHEN MOORMAN, farmer, P. O. Winchester. The subject of this sketch is a native of this county, and was born April 26, 1822. His parents were Tarlton and Rebecca Moorman, natives of North Carolina, He was brought up a farmer boy, and received a limited education in subscription schools taught for about forty days each winter. For a description of the schoolhouse, in which he received his rudimental lessons, see biography of James J. Clayton. He was married, March 2, 1848, to Miss Priscilla Diggs, a native also of this county, and a daughter of Armsby Diggs. They have two children - Alfred T. and Henry A. Mrs. Moorman died March 30, 1868, and he again married March 10, 1870, this time to Mrs, Malinda A. Nickson, Mr

Moorman is a member of the M. E. Church, as was also his first wife. His second (present) wife is a member of the Society of Friends. There is a mound on his farm, and also an oblong cavity in the ground, twenty feet in diameter, and was, at the time he purchased the place, six feetdeep. Around this cavity is 'an embankment of earth upon which is an oak stump twenty inches in diameter. Mr. M. has dealt more or less in stock, but is now giving his attention to farming and raising stock. He owns 178 acres of valuable land in the White River Valley.

Hon. W. E. Murray

William Albert Murray was born May 26, 1834, at Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, Isaiah Henderson Murray, was born in Pennsylvania, but removed to Cincinnati when a young man, and was married there in 1830 to Miss Margaret Wrench, a lady of Welsh parentage. The father owned a lot on west Eighth street, Cincinnati, which he traded to 'Nick'? Longworth for 160 acres of unimproved land in Washington Township, Randolph County, Ind., paying him a sum of money in addition. This lot is now occupied by one of the public schools of that city, and before Mr. Murray had payed the last installment of the ''boot money,"' the land was worth $1,000 per foot. He brought his family to Indiana in the fall of 1836, and located near Bloomingsport, Randolph County, where he rented a farm, upon which he resided until the spring of 1838. In the meantime, he had erected a cabin on his own land, and made the preliminary preparations for improving it. In the spring of 1838, he removed to this property with his family, and cultivated his farm for twenty years. In 1858, he sold it and removed to Deerfield, in this county, where, in partnership with his brother, he purchased a carding mill. They remodeled it, converting it into a woolen mill, and supplying a boiler and engine, in lieu of the ox-power tread-mill by which its machinery had formerly been propelled. But just as they had completed their system of improvements, the mill was destroyed by fire. Mr. Murray then remained at Deerfield until his death, which occurred in August, 1860. He was a man who stood high in the community, and was always recognized as a good citizen. In politics, he was identified with the '' Free'' Whigs, and was strongly anti-slavery in sentiment. He was an enthusiastic politician, but never sought public office, and never served in a public capacity, except as Justice of the Peace, which position he occupied for several successive terms in Washington Township.

William E. is the second in a family of eight children. He was but an infant when his parents came to Indiana, and in a region so slightly developed, his educational privileges in early life were quite limited. Yet such as he enjoyed were well improved by him, and the meager knowledge he gained at school was supplemeated by diligent study in leisure hours at home. At the age of nineteen years, he hired out as a farm hand, and with the money thus earned, paid his tuition in the seminary at Winchester, and afterward attended the Union Literary Institute, near Spartansburg. He had made the necessary arrangements for taking a collegiate course at Delaware, Ohio, when the outbreak of the rebellion caused him to change his plans. Early in July, 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier, under Capt. Hamilton, of Company C, Nineteeth Indiana Regiment, and was the first citizen of Randolph County who enrolled his name under the President's call for volunteers for three years' service. He was tendered the position of Sergeant of his company, and at a later date a Lieutenancy was offered him, but he declined both, preferring to serve as a private soldier. His regiment, after making several raids into Virginia, went into winter quarters at Washington. Inthe following spring, they were assigned to duty in Virginia, and during this campaign Mr. Murray took part, with his regiment, in several raids and skirmishes, among which were the fights of Lewinsville and Langley Falls Church, and the second battle of Bull Run. Jn this engagement, he was wounded in the ankle by a minie ball, the injury proving so serious as to disqualify him for service. In consequence, he was honorably discharged in March, 1863, and returned to his home. It was in this battle that Gen. Fitz John Porter was guilty of the conduct for which he was dismissed, and at the re-hearing of his case, in the fall of 1876, Mr. Murray was called to Gen. Hancock's headquarters as a witness. He had kept a diary of current events while in the service, and his entries regarding that day were found to have an important bearing in disproving certain claims set up by Gen. Porter.