Randolph County, Indiana - Biographical sketches (3 of 3 so headed), 1882 (part 1 of 24)

Biographical sketches

ELIHU ADDINGTON was born January 21, 1820, near Richmond, Wayne Co., Ind, He is the grandson of Mrs. Elvira Townsend, who lived many years in that county, and died at the age of one hundred and two years, at Elkton, Preble Co.; Ohio. His father, Joseph Addington, was a native of North Carolina, and one of the earliest pioneers of Wayne County, Ind. The family removed to Randolph County, Ind., in the spring of 1835, and in the following winter the father died. Shortly afterward, the subject of this sketch, who was then a boy fifteen years of age, was '' bound out"' to his brother-in-law, @ millwright, in Wayne County. Abouta year later, however, the latter sold out and retired from business, and Elihu was bound to his uncle, Isaac Commons, in whose service he remained until twenty-one years of age, working on his farm near Middleboro, Wayne Co., Ind. In the fall of 1842, he married Hannah Cox, whose father,, Jeremiah Cox, was an early pioneer and prominent citizen of Wayne County. In the spring of 1843, he. came with his wife to Randolph County, and purchased land about a mile south of Macksville, from which he developed a fine farm. It was covered with timber when he bought it, and to any one not endowed with the courage and determination that characterized our pioneers, the task of reclaiming this woodland and converting it into a home would have appeared a hopeless one. But it was his first possession - earned by hard work and carefully saved wages, and he addressed himself to the task before him with all the energy and enthusiasm of a vigorous manhood, stimulated by the thought that he was preparing a home for his family, and bearing his part in the development of the county. He cleared his farm, and spent the best years of his life in its cultivation and improvement. About the year 1868, he sold this farm, and purchased one near Winchester, where he resided about two years. At the end of that time he removed to Winchester, where he still resides. By a long residencein this county he is widely known, and universally respected. He is a member of the Society of Friends, and has always been honorable and upright in his dealings with the world. He has been twice married. His first wife died in 1858, leaving four children, named respectively Ruth Ellen, Martha Ann, Lindsey and Wilson, all of whom are now living except Ruth. In 1860, he was married to Eliza Brgnson, his present companion. By this union ney are the parents of four children, three of whom are now living, viz.: Minnie E., Ellaworth and Bertie Lee.

Hon. Andrew Aker

John Aker, the father of this gentleman, was s native of Virginia, and one of the pioneer settlers of Randolph County, Ind. He was born in 1769, and marvied in 1788, to Susan Triselar. By this union they were the parents of eleven children, two of whom died in infancy, and nine grew to maturity and married. Hive of the sons - Andrew, William, Samuel, Michael and Thomas settled in Randolph County, Ind. In 1816, Mr. Aker removed with his family to Tennessee, locating in Washington County, in the southeast corner of that State. In 1819, he removed to Preble County, Ohio, and in 1837, came to Randolph County, Ind. Three years later his wife died, and his own life was not of much longer duration, as he died in 1845. In early life he was an apprentice at the millwright's trade, but finding this employment prejudicial to his health, he abandoned it, and learned the trades of the carpenter, cabinet-maker and wagon-maker. In his political affiliations, he was a Democrat, voting for Gen. Jackson in 1828, andagainin 1832. Atthe time ofhis demise, he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, but in earlier days he was a Presbyterian. He was @ prominent citizen, and enjoyed the confidence and good will of the people among whom he resided. Andrew, his son, and the subject of this sketch, has long been known to the citizens of this county as one of the few survivors ofthe pioneer community. He was born November 16, 1802, in Wythe County, Va., and accompanied his father's family to Tennessee, remaining in that State for about two years after the removal of the latter to Ohio. In 1828, he joined his father in Preble County, Ohio, and in May, 1827, married Miss Hannah Bodey, in Champaign County, Ohio. In May, 1828, removed to Winchester, Ind. Upon his arrival here, he purchased the store of Thomas Hannah, then the only mercantile establishment in Winchester, and for about three years afterward, the only one in the county. Here, for a number of years, he conducted an extensive and lucrative trade, his patrons coming from Muncie, Marion, Jay County, and from points along the Salamonie River. He bought various articles of produce, sending them down the Mississinewa, in flatboats, for sale to the settlers along the banks of that river, and deriving a very satisfactory profit from these ventures. In addition to his mercantile business, he kept hotel at Winchester, and wasa genial and popular host. He-also dealt largely in real estate, buying and selling large tracts of land in Randolph and Jay Counties. In 1836, he had the misfortune to lose his eyesight, but notwithstanding this calamity he did not retire from active business. In 1844, he removed to his farm, north of Winchester, and engaged in the manufacture of wooden pumps, continuing in this line of employment quite successfully until 1874, when he placed the work in the hands of his sons-in-law, John Thomas and William Knecht. The business is now conducted by the latter. While actively engaged at this pursuit, he was absent from home much of the time, making pumps for farmers throughout the surrounding country, as far east as Fort Recovery, Ohio. He has led an active, industrious life, and for more than a half century has been identified with the material prosperity of Winchester and Randolph County. His life has been always honorable and upright, and he has ever possessed the esteem and confidence of the community.

about four years as Deputy Clerk and Recorder, transacting the duties of both positions during the same period. From 1830 to 1835,he served as Treasurer of Randolph County, and even after the loss of his sight he was appointed to manage snd direct the affairs of that office. In 1831, he was the Representaelected State Senator. He resigned the latter position on account of his loss of sight, and was succeeded by Hon. Andrew Kennedy, of Muncie. As a public officer, he displayed the same integrity and honor that always characterized his life as a private citizen, and his administration of the trusts reposed in him, won the approbation of his constituency in a marked degree. Although nearly eighty years of age, he is a well preserved man, retaining his physical and mental vigor to a remarkable extent. He has retired from active business, in view of the encroachments of old age, and now passes his life in the peaceful enjoyment of a competence earned by years of honest toil and industry. Hight children blessed his wedded life. Of this number, five are deceased, and the three youngest survive, viz., Eliza Ellen (wife of John Thomas, now residing at Winchester) ; Sarah Jane (wife of Col. M. B. Miller, of Winchester), and Margaret Ann (wife of William Knecht, also residing at Winchester). His wife was one of the pioneer women of-this county, and was, in all respects, a superior lady. She was born March 17, 1806, in Rockingham County, Va., and when twelve years of age removed, with her brother, to Champaign County, Ohio, where she was married to Mr. Aker. She came to Randolph County, and lived to witness the wonderful improvements wrought within a period of a half century. During the early years of their residence in this county, her husband was one of its most active and enterprising business men, and took part in every movement that had for its object the improvement and development of the county. And in all his undertakings, public as well as private, he consulted her, and received her advice. And when visited with that terrible affliction, the loss of his sight, upon her, toa great extent, fell the burden of arranging and settling his many business interests, She was a woman of sound judgment, wonderful energy, kind and generous, and will be gratefully remembered by many who were the recipients of her kindness. She died on the 26th of February, 1881, loved and mourned by all who knew her. She was an affectionate wife and a kind mother. She cherished home, and loved and enjoyed the companionship of her family. She was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died consoled with the hope of meeting the loved ones of earth beyond the grave, where the mortal shall assume immortality, and life becomes an endless splendor.

Gen. Thomas M. Browne

Gen. Browne Winchester, member of Congress from the Sixth District, was born at New Paris, Preble Co., Ohio, April 19, 1829. His father, John A. Browne, was a native of Bucks County, Penn.; his mother, Hannah (Mauzy) Browne, of Bourbon County, Ky. His mother died in 1843, which calamity broke up the family circle. His father apprenticed young Thomas M. to Mr. Ralph M. Pomeroy, a merchant of Spartansburg, Randolph County, Ind., soon after which he removed to Grant County, Ky., where he died in 1865. Influenced by the excellent character of his employer, Thomas M. rapidly gained a knowledge of business, and formed correct habits. His opportunities for gaining a liberal education were very meager, being confined to a few weeks each year in the common schools of Spartansburg, and one term in the county seminary, at Winchester; but so diligent and exhaustive have been his private studies and readings, that we rarely meet one with such a valuable store of ractical, scientific or literary information. In 1848, he began the study of aw with Hon. William A. Peelle, of Winchester, and in 1849, passed an examination in open court, and was admitted to practice in the inferior courts of the State; two years later he was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of Indiana. On March 18, 1849, he married Miss Mary J. Austin, of New Paris, Ohio, who has been his faithful companion in adversity and prosperity, and who watches with the just pride of a wife the honorable advancement of her husband. No living children bless their union. In 1850, when but twenty years of age, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney for Randolph County, and after the adoption of the present constitution, he was three times elected Prosecuting Attorney for the 18th Judical District, discharging the duties of that office with marked ability and success, until 1861. In August of that year, he made one of the most powerful speeches of his life on the 'Crisis of the Country,' in which many of his enthusiastic declarations seem now to have been prophetic. He was elected Chief Clerk of the State Senate at its session in 1861, and in the spring of 1862 he entered the United States service as Aidede Camp on the staff of Gen. Thomas J. Wood, and served with that officer until after the battle of Shiloh. During the siege of Corinth, he was stricken with disease, and returned home, and only recovered after several months of great suffering. In October, 1862, he was elected Senator for Randolph County, and took a leading part in the debates of the stormy session of 1863, ranking as an able Republican leader, The correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette thus describes him at this time:

«Thomas M. Browne, Senator from Randolph, is a young man, well dressed, of sanguine complexion, an excellent speaker, and full of fun and irony. There is a vim about him that tells in a populor audience and brings down the house. Now a burst of eloquence surprises you, and now-a streak of fun. At times a burst of indignation comes out that is startling. This young man will make his mark in our country yet.''

At the close of the session, he resigned the senatorship and assisted in recruiting the Seventh Indiana Cavalry (119th Regt. Vols.), and was commissioned Captain of Company B, but before leaving the State for active service was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment. Heshared in the fatigues and privations of all its most dangerous expeditions and battles, which extended through Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. In the battle of Okolona, February 22, 1864, he did more than any other officer to maintain order and organization, amid the wild confusion of that bloody engagement. Atthe battle of Brices' Cross-roads (Guntown), June 10, 1864, his skillful management of his regiment won the commendation of his superior officers, and hearty admiration of all his comrades. He was the hero of that ill-fated field. When the battle was raging fiercest, and the lines were but a few feet apart, his horse, a present from Company B, was shot under him, himself severely wounded, and his Orderly killed at his side. He did not for a moment lose presence of mind, but issued his orders in stentorian tones, heard above the din of conflict. He was soon after promoted to the Colonelcy of his regiment, and received the rank of Brigadier General by brevet ''for gallant and meritorious conduct'"' from the hand of President Lincoln. In October, 1864, on account of his well-known legal attainments, he was chosen President of a military commission, to convene at Memphis, for the trial of such causes as might arise in that department. The most important case that came before this tribunal was the trial of the famous guerrilla, Dick Davis. This trial lasted thirty-five days, aud ended in the conviction and execution of the culprit. In January, 1865, Gen. Browne again took the field, and remained in active service until the final close of the war, and the mustering out of his regiment. During the winter of 1865-66, he was in command of the troops at Sherman, in the department of Northern Texas, where his wise yet firm administration won golden opinions from men of sll parties, and he left behind him upon his return home many warm friends in that part of the '' Lone Star State."

After he was mustered out of service, he resumed the practice of his profession at Winchester, Ind., but was shortly after appointed by the President United States District Attorney for the District of Indiana, the duties of which office he discharged with distinguished ability and success until his resignation in 1872. In 1872, the Republican party nominated Gen. Browne for Gevernor of Indiana. His popularity with his party being demonstrated by his distancing such distinguished competitors as Godlove 8S. Orth and Gen, Ben Harrison. It was indeed a proud triumph for the lonely orphan who had been left among strangers without money or friends at the age of thirteen, when that great. convention called him to the frontand placed in his hands the battlescarred banner of Union and liberty. An extract from his speech upon that occasion exhibits his readiness of language in impromptu speaking :

"«Gentlemen of the Convention. - To say that I am sincerely thankful for the honor you have this day conferred upon me, that I am proud of this generous expression of your confidence, is to express but feebly the emotions with which this occasion overwhelms me. To be nominated toa position of so much importance and dignity is indeed most flattering to the ambition of a young man. But I accept the work you have assigned me, conscious of its responsibilities, and with a determination of devoting' to it whatever of energy and ability I possess. * * * * It shall be my aim, indeed, my highest ambition, to merit the great compliment you have paidme. * * * * If we make but a united fight, we can march right over the intrenchments of the enemy to a glorious victory; for the Republican party can point with pride to the work of its hands, it has written history for eternity, it has done what the statesmen and philosphers of the past omitted todo. It has put God into the Constitution by recognizing the rights of his creature man. 'For inasmuch as ye did it unto the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me' is the language of the Divine Law Giver. I should be glad to speak to you further, but I am admonished that there is other work for the convention to do.''

He made a most gallant campaign, but was defeated by Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks, who carried the State by a very small majority. After the campaign of 1872, he formed a copartnership with Hon. Jonathan W. Gordon and Judge Robert N. Lamb, of Indianapolis, under the style of Gordon, Browne & Lamb. They commanded an immense business continuing until 1876, when Gen. Browne was elected to Congress by a majority of over fifteen hundred, in the then Fifth Indiana District, defeating that veteran Democrat Hon. William S. Holman, who had served six terms, and carried his district at the preceding election by more than twenty-five hundred majority. Gen. Browne was reelected in 1878, maintaining his majority over the same gentleman, and was again re-eleoted in 1880, carrying the present Sixth District by about ten thousand majority. Upon entering Congress, he at once took rank as an able and discrete member. His popularity has steadily increased until, in 1872, he was tendered and accepted 2 unanimous renomination.. His speeches have been distinguished for ability rather than number, and have been universally exhaustive on the subjects treated. One of his speeches on the financial question was chosen by the National Republican Committee to be printed and circulated 28.2 gampaign document, in 1880. Gen. Browne was a member of the special committee to which was referred the important matter of devising a plan for counting and declaring the result of the electoral vote for President and Vice President, which would avoid the uncertainties and perils of the present methods. After months spent in consideration, the committee, proposed an excellent plan, the principal features of which are:

Ill. The number of electoral votes for each candidate from each State shall be determined by taking such a fractional part of the whole number of electoral yotes belonging to that State as the vote of each particular candidate bears to the whole number of the popular vote cast in the State at that election, the fraction to be carried to three places of decimals and no more.

This plan has the merit of being the only one ever proposed that would give cach voter an equal power in deciding the election, and reduces to the minimum the dangers arising from a contested election. Gen. Browne supported this measure with what he considers the most carefully prepared speech of his life. The following extract will show the force and solidity of his style of argument :

"The prize of the presidency is a great one. The patronage to be dispensed is immense and increasing rapidly. To-day it holds one hundred thou- sand places and millions of money in its gift. This position for power and patronage will be struggled for in all coming time by political parties, with all the energy that anticipated spoils can stimulate. Nothing that money or strategy can do will be left undone to carry the election. Under our present system, the struggle does not end with that election itself, for after the votes have been cast, it often happens that the legal expression of the popular will may be defeated by some objection to the method, manner or time oy the election. This should never be. The constitution should provide in language plain and concise for a free ballot, a fair election and an honest declaration of the result. Unless this be done, Republican government is impossible."'

General Browne has served on several other important special committees, and with ability and marked consideration on some of -the regular committees. He is at present Chairman of the Committee on Invalid Pensions, really the most important and laborious chairmanship of the House. The published speeches of Gen. Browne number more than a score. The date and title of some of the more important are as follows:

Congressional Speeches. - Repeal of the Resumption Act, November, 22 1877; Death of Senator 0. P. Morton, January 18, 1878; Perils of the Electoral System, 1878; Army Appropriations, May 27, 1878; Democratic Methods, April 21, 1879; Financial Situation, May 13, 1879; Purity of Elections, April 12, 1880; Power of Congress over the, Electoral Count, May 10, 1880; Death of Senator Burnside, January 23, 1882; On Pensions, February 18, 1882; Against the anti-Chinese Bill, March 23, 1882; Against the River and Harbor Appropriation Bill, June 15, 1882; On the Electoral Count Bill, June 20, 1882.

Winchester, Ind., July 27, 1879; Dedication Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester, July 3, 1880; Logic of Revolution, Ft. Wayne, Ind., July 6, 1880. Besides these published speeches, his oratorical efforts have been legion. For more than twenty years his voice has been constantly sounding, opposing all the great evils of the day, and in favor of all reforms agitated by the people. When Gen. Browne removed from Spartansburg shortly after his marriage, the gocd wishes of the entire community followed him, and through all subsequent years his heart has retained its early attachments, and the citizens of Spartansburg look upon ''our Tom'' and his achievements with unalloyed pleasure. The citizens of Winchester are also justly proud of their distinguished fellowtownsman, and the mention of no other name will secure so large an attendance at a public meeting as that of ''Tom Browne,'' as he is familiarly called, when he is announced to speak. Many anecdotes are related by his old friends and neighbors, illustrating his bashfulness, keen wit, and other characteristics which early manifested themselves. He earnestly begged to be released from completing his first campaign, because some of his opposers should have circulated the report that he had said "that he would never shake hands with a laboring man, because he could smell him through a brick wall.'' He thought he could never make headway against such '' campaign lies'' as that, but his friends said '' never mind, we'!l see you through,' and gave him a handsome majority. After his election as Prosecutor for the Thirteenth Judicial District in 1855, he went to Henry County in the discharge of his official duty. He was slightly acquainted with the members of the bar, but no others. He went to the door of the Grand Jury room, the bailiff stopped him with, '' There is one witness in the room already.'' He waited quietly until the witness came out, 1nd was then admitted. The foreman said, '' Does thee swear or affirm ?"' "Neither." ''But thee must.'' ''I don't choose to.'' ''Why, we are not sticklers, but thee must do one or the other.'' 'No; neither." ' Why, don't thee know thee might be fined and imprisoned for contempt of court?" "TI do know it very well.'' The puzzled foreman now thoroughly aroused, demanded, '' Who is thee?" Who sent thee here?'' 'The voters of the Thirteenth Judicial District sent me here.'' '* Why is thee the Prosecuting Attorney?" 'Tam, sir.'"" The picture of blank amazement was on the foreman's face, and throwing up his hands in bewildered astonishment, Quaker as he was, he exclaimed, '' Please God, who would have taken thee for a lawyer?'' After which there was a laugh all around. Throughout his entire career, Gen. Browne has always been active and industrious. No matter whether a candidate himself or not, he has always taken a leading part in every political campaign, making some of his best efforts when he had no personal interests beyond that of a thorough believer in Republican principles. At the close of the war, Gen. Browne was comparatively poor, but by great industry and economy he has since saved a competency. In person, he is tall and commanding, of easy yet dignified manner, in command of language, ready, exact and strong, and all his intellectual efforts show systematic and varied knowledge. He is a Master Mason, and has taken all the degrees of Odd Fellowship; while not a member of any religious society, his preference is for the Christian Church, of which Mrs. Browne is an active member. His career from the humblest beginnings to the proud positions he has so creditably filled is another illustration of the possibilities, which depend solely on the man under our free institutions, and while his achievements are highly gratifying to his many friends, he is yet @ young man, and they confidently look to his future as one full of the highest romise. : JOHN W. BOTKIN was born September 1, 1819, in Randolph County, Ind. His father, Hugh Botkin, was one of the earliest pioneers in the settlement on Martindale Creek, in this county, and died about the year 1836. Tis son, the subject of this sketch, was then about sixteen years of age. He had attended the rude schools of pioneer days, gaining some preliminary knowledge, and afterward attended a school of a much better character, taught by Miss Maulsbie, near Economy, Wayne Co., Ind. At the age of nineteen years, he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Jesse Delany, at New Burlington, Delaware Co., Ind., remaining there until Christmas, 1840. For three years afterward he was engaged in farming, in connection with the practice of his profession near Huntsville. In 1844, he located at Buena Vista, where he was engaged in the practice until 1860. From 1862 to 1878, he was located near Unionsport, but in the year last named came to Winchester, where he has ever since resided. He represents the Eclectic School of Medicine, having attended the Eclectic Medical College at Cincinnati. As a practitioner he has been very successful, and his practice has grown steadily, until it now extends into all the adjoining counties. Dr. Botkin is emphatically a self-made man, having fought the battle of life without pecuniary assistance from anyone, and the financial success that has crowned his labors speaks eloquently of his perseverance and industry. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1842, and his life has been moral and upright. His political affiliations are with the Republican party, of which he is an active member. He was married in 1841, to Miss Mary Peacock, daughter of Judge William Peacock, then a resideut of West River Township. During a period of fortyone years the bride of his youth has been the devoted and loving helpmate, and still lives to share and enjoy the triumphs of his later years. Their wedded life has been blessed by six children, five of whom still survive, and have taken their places among the honored and respected citizens of the communities in which they are severally located.

JESSE J. BATES was born in Stark County, Ohio, September 3, 1837. He was reared on a farm, and during boyhood was engaged in the routine work of farm life. At the age of eighteen years he began teaching school, and was thus engaged for nine terms. In 1871, he removed to Bellefontaine, Ohio, where he remained two years, removing to Winchester, Ind., in 1878. In early life he learned the carpenter's trade, and has at various times been engaged at that pursuit, in addition to milling operations. Since locating at Winchester he has been a miller and grain merchant, and is now a member of the firm of Bates, Bros. & Co., who operate an extensive flouring mill in this town. Heis an enterprising, energetic business man, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him. In politics he is an enthusiastic Republican, and while an active worker for the good of the party, he has never sought public office. In February, 1882, however, he was solicited to accept a position in the School Board of Winchester, and was elected as such for a term of two years. He is liberal and public spirited, and a well known friend and advocate of public improvement. He was married in 1863, to Miss Mary A. Colton, an estimable young lady of fine accomplishments. They are the the parents of four children, three of whom are now living, viz.: Nina B., Frank,and Helen. Harry, a young man of excellent character and high promise, died in May, 1881.

EDWARD BATES was born May 14, 1835, at Marlboro, Stark County, Ohio. He was reared on a farm in that country, and acquired a good English education at the public schools of his native town. On March 2, 1862, he was united in marriage with Miss N. E. Leggett, in the city of Alliance, Stark Co., Ohio, and for ten years subsequently was engaged in agricultural pursuits. In April, 1873, he came to Winchester, Ind., and engaged in the milling enterprise as a member of the firm of Bates Bros. & Co., having continued this pursuit ever since. He is a thorough business man, active and energetic, and prompt and reliable in all his transactions. He is quiet and unassuming in manner, yet possesses @ strong individuality, and great force of character.

Benjamin F. Boltz

Benjamin F. Boltz was born September 10, 1848, in Lebanon County, Penn. His father, Benjamin Boltz, was a native of the same county, and was married there to Miss Maria Schreckengost. In November, 1859, he removed with his family to Indiana, locating near Winchester, where he still-resides. Hia son, the subject of this sketch, accompanied his parents to Randolph County, of which he has ever since been a citizen. He had attended the public schools of his native State, acquiring thns a good primary education, and after removing to this county spent several terms in the college at Ridgeville. In 1869, he adopted the vocation of school-teaching, using the money thus earned jn the winter to defray his expenses at college during the spring and summer. After leaving school, he entered the establishment of Arthur Mc- Kew at Ridgeville as a clerk, and was thus engaged for abouta year. In 1873, he came to Winchester and accepted a clerkship in the store of John Richardson, occupying this position until the latter sold his establishment, and then served asa clerk for the succeeding firm. In 1876, he entered into partnership with his former employer, Mr. Richardson, retiring from the firm in 1876. In June of that year he became Deputy Auditor under W, D. Kizer, and has served in that capacity ever since. In June, 1880, he was nominated by the Republicans of this county as their candidate for Auditor, prior to the decision of the Supreme Court, touching the validity of the constitutional amendments previously adopted by the voters of the State. By this decision the Auditor's term of office would not expire until after the general election in 1882, and Mr. Boltz was continued as the candidate of his party for the election to take place in November, 1882. His nomination was a just tribute to his efficiency, and expressed the public approbation of his fidelityas Deputy. Heis methodical and systematic in his management of the work incident to his position, and by his uniform courtesy and genial manners has won the good will and esteem of all with whom he has been associated. Heis a life-long Republican, having voted for Gen. Grant in 1872, and never wavered in his allegiance to the party of his choice. He has taken an active part in political matters, and has rendered valuable services in behalf of the Republican party. His life has been moral and upright, and in all his dealings he has manifested the spirit of true honor, winning friends wherever he has been situated. In his church relations he is identified with the Free-Will Baptists, having united with that denomination while a resident of Ridgeville. He is an active member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias, and is now serving as Chancellor Commander in the latter order. In the Odd Fellows fraternity he has passed the degrees of the subordinate lodge, and is now a member of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. On the 19th of November, 1871, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha J., daughter of George and Elizabeth Spera, of Randolph County. Their wedded life has been blessed by three children, named, respectively, Myrtie E., Lura E. and Ralph Emerson.

HENRY WILLARD BOWERS was born October 18, 1851. at Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, Henry Bowers, was foreman in the pattern shop of Miles Greenwood's machine works in that city, and the son, when a boy, worked in the molding-room of that establishment for a year and a half, and afterward in the machine shop for six months. His father died in 1861, and in 1866, his mother, with her family, removed to Winchester, Ind., which place has ever since been their home. Henry, the subject of this sketch, attended the city schools of Cincinnati, until the removal of the family to Winchester, and afterward attended schoolin this town, under the instructions of Prof. Ferris, for two years, and later, under Prof. John Cooper, of the Winchester High School, for three years. In 1874, he entered the Sophomore class at Asbury University, Greencastle, Ind., and graduated in 1877, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He'had previously taught one term in a country school, and shortly after graduating, was appointed as teacher of the High School at Winchester, which position he still occupies. Asa teacher, he is eminently successful, and possesses the regard and confidence of both scholars and parents. He is a young man of fine ability and superior attainments, and bids fair to achieve eminence in his profession.

F. B. CHAPMAN, Winchester, was born in 1845, at Centerville, Wayne Co., Ind., being the son of John Chapman, a respected shoemaker of that town. He learned the harness-maker's business at Milton, Ind., in 1857, and has followed that trade ever since, except during the time that he was in the service of the United States. He joined the Fifty-fourth Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, a three months' regiment, in May, 1862, and served four months. Afterward he enlisted in the Eleventh Indiana Cavalry, and served till the close ofthe war. He moved to Winchester in 1865, and that place has been his home ever since. He married Mary A. Ennis in 1866, and they have had three children, all living. His politics are Republican. His wife is a Methodist. He belongs to the J. 0. O. F. Mr. Chapman is a steady, faithful and industrious workman, and carries on a thriving business. After learning his trade, he first worked at Cambridge, and made his first enlistment there into the Fiftyfourth. After being discharged, he worked at Indianapolis, and then at Kokomo, and at that place he joined the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth (Eleventh Cavalry, Indiana troops), Company E. He enlisted December 29, 1863, and was discharged September 19, 1865, as saddler.

Hon. John J. Cheney

John J. Cheney was born December 5, 1827, in Franklin County, Mass. When ten years of age, he emigrated with his parents to Greene County, Ohio, and was reared on a farm near Xenia. He attended the common schools at Xenia, and when a young man, entered the office of Hon. Moses Barlow, of that city, as a law student, remaining with him two years. In 1852, hecame to Indiana, locating at Winchester, where he has ever since continued to reside. He was admitted to the bar of Randolph County, and entered at once upon the practice of his profession. For one year he was associated with Gen. Silas Colgrove, and for ten years with Hon. Thomas M. Browne. Later, he formed partnership relations with Hon. E. L. Watson, which continued until 1872, at which time he became Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. In the early days of his practice, he met the experiences common to all young attorneys, but rapidly grew in popular favor, and, in a short time, was recognized as a young man of talent and merit. In 1854, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney for this district, and served faithfully in this capacity for two years. In 1863 or 1864, while absent from home, he was nominated and elected Justice of the Peace. His sense of duty led him to accept the well-meant compliment of his friends, but he resigned after serving a few months. In 1865, he was appointed District Assessor for this Congressional District, discharging the duties of this position for a term of two years. In the fall of 1871, he was appointed Judge of the Common Pleas Court, to fill a vacancy, and in the fall of 1872, was elected to this office without opposition. In 1873, the Legislature abolished this court, and he was thereupon appointed Circuit Judge by Gov. Hendricks, serving in this capacity until the next reguJar election, at which he refused to be a candidate. Inthe years that have elapsed since his removal to Winchester, Judge Cheney has advanced steadily to a high position in the public esteem, while, as an attorney, he ranks among the best. He is devoted to his profession, and true to the interest of his clients. Asa Judge, he was just and efficient, and prompt in the transaction of the business brought before him. Asa citizen and friend he is widely known, and highly regarded by all for his upright character and integrity. On the 15th of November, 1854, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary A., daughter of James Steele, Esq., who was, at that time, « citizen of Winchester. His wife is an excellent lady, and shares with her husband the regard and affection of a large circle of friends. 'To bless their wedded life there were four children, of whom one son and one daughter alone survive.

John H. Cottom

John H. Cottom was born June 4, 1788, at Snow Hill, Md. His father moved to Kentucky when he was a lad of eight or ten years. John H. Cottom married in Kentucky, and moved to New Paris, Ohio, in 1812. They had four children, viz.: David J., Thomas F., John W., and James Samuel, two of whom - John W. and James S. - are now living. John W. resides, at present, near Lawrence, Kan., and James S. at Winchester, Ind. John H. Cottom came to Winchester in 1843. He moved to Illinois with his son David in 1856. He returned to Ohio, and died near Cincinnati, at the home of his son, John Wesley, in 1875, aged eighty-seven years. He married Rebecca Jameson, of Bourbon County, Ky., who was born October 22, 1787, and died in 1864, at the residence of her son, James S., aged seventy-seven years. Mr. Cottom was

Dr. John T. Chenoweth

DR. JOHN T. CHENOWETH. 'ohn T. Ohenoweth was born:near Greenville, Darke Oo., Ohio, on the 16th of November, 1833. His ftather, Thomas F. Chenoweth, was a native of Ross County, Ohio, and removed with his parents to Darke County, Ohio, when about six years of age. He grew to manhood there, and was married to Miss Christina Thomas, in Preble County, Ohio.

the age of seventy-three years. He has always been a prominent and highly respected citizen of his county, and has been called upon to occupy local offices at various times. He served continuously for thirty years as Justice of the Peace, retiring finally on accpent of his age.

His son, John, was reared on the home farm, and at an early age learned to perform his share of the labor incident to farm life. During the winter he attended school, and at the age of eighteen years, he adopted the vocation of school-teaching, which he continued for about seven years. When twenty years of age, he began the study of medicine in 'the office of. Dr. Z. M. Lansdown, at Greenville, remaining under his instructions for two years. Subsequently he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and ¢gontinued his studies with Dr. 0. H. Cleveland. He first graduated in medicine from the Eclectic Medieal Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, and afterward from the Medical College, of Ohio, in the same city. He began the practice of his profession in March, 1860, at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Ind., remaining there for a period of three and a half years. At the end of that time he removed to Williamsburg, Wayne Co., Ind., where he enjoyed s successful practice, extending over a peried of twelve years. In 1875, he located at Winchester, and has been one of the successful practitioners of this town ever since. He is a member of the State Medical Society, and was one of the organizers of the Delaware District Medical

He has bees actively 'identified with many of the public improvements of this county, and has contributed liberally to enterprises inaugurated for the advancement of the county's interests. In politica, he has affiliated with the Republican party since the early days of its existence. He voted for John-C. Fremont for President in 1856, and has since been an active worker for the success of his party. But his devotion to his profession has prevented his acceptance of numerous public positions that have been tendered him from time to time.

He was made a Mason in Acacia Lodge, No. 242, at Washington' Wayne Co, Ind., in December, 1867, and on the 5th of February, 1868, received the Master Mason's degree in the same lodge. In January 1873, he withdrew from that lodge to take part in the organization of the lodge at Williamsburg, and in 1875 transferred his membership to Winchester Lodge, No. 56, of which he is still an active member. He ia also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has received the degrees of the subordinate lodge.

On the 4th of January, 1867, Dr. Chenoweth was united in marriage with Miss Hannah V., daughter of Josiah Miller, Esq., a prominent ane highly respected citizen of Darke County, Ohio. By thie union they are the parents of three children, namod, respectively, Forrest A., Ethel May and Martha, all of whom are now living,

In the period of his residence in this county, Dr. Chenoweth has established an enviable reputation as a physician, and has gained the confidence of the public and the medical fraternity alike. In social and private life he is.esteemed for his uniform courtesy and kindness, and his honorable and upright character. He has risen steadily in his profession and enjoys an extensive and lucrative practice.

John Edgar Markle, son of Jacob Markle, was born December 2, 1888, at Ithaca, N. Y. His father was a merchant at that place, but removed to Candor, Tioga Co., N. Y.,.in 1841, where he continued to reside until 1858. In that year, he removed to Madison County, Ind., locating at a little village which was afterward named Markleville, a name which it still bears. He was engaged in mercantile pursuits at this point until his death, which occurred in 1864. John E., his son, and the pe ee of this sketch, enjoyed excellent educational advantages in his early life, and improved his opportunities, making rapid progress in studies. He attended the academy at Candor, N. Y., and after the removal of the family to Indiana, attended the Be venety. at Meadville, Penn. In 1859, he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Cook, at Markleville, Ind., and in 1860 attended a course of lectures at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati. In the spring of 1861, he began the practice of his profession at Fishersburg, Madison Co., Ind. But before he had gained a fair start, fhe storm of war burst over the land, and he sacrificed all his personal ambitions to do his part in the preservation of national unity, and the defense of the flag. On the 4th of November, 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier in Company E, Thirty-fourth epee Indiana Volunteer Infantry. While in camp at Anderson, he was detailed for duty in the hospital Lf kegs his services being retained in this capacity ne after his regiment had been sent to the fleld. He returned to his company for duty in November, 1862, at Helena, Ark., and on the 4th of January, 1863, was promoted to the office of Second Lieutenant. In this capacity, he was detailed as commander of a Squad to assist in carrying out one of Gen. Grant's plans in the Mississippi campaign. It was his object to cut acanal from the Mississippi to Lake Providence, a portion of the old bed of this river, which would connect him, by way of two bayous, with the Tensas, Washita and Red Rivers, and open a channel for agp bt ide by which he could again reach the Mississippi below, and join Gen. Banks. But after the canal was éut, and the water passed into the lake, the bayous, it was found, were so obstructed by fallen timber and overhanging trees, as to render passage by the boats impossible. While busy in the construction of these ditches, he sent Lieut. Col. Wilson to organize an expedition to open the Yazoo Pass, in order to destroy the enemy's boats on the Yazoo River, above Haines' Bluff. The entrance to this pass, on account of frequent overflows, had been closed by a dam or '"'levee." This levee was removed by having a mine exploded under it, and the water resumed its old course, making a channel deep enough to admit the passage of the largest steamers, and giving our troops an advantage of greatimportance. In the labors incident to these operations, Lieut. Markle took an active part, and for valuable services rendered on this occasion, he was honored with a First Lieutenant's commission, on the 4th of April, 1868. At the battle of Magnolia Hills, Miss., he had command of his company, and for bravery displayed in the capture of a rebel battery, he was promoted to the office of Captain. In this battery, every rebel at the guns was killed, and the last survivor had his gun loaded, with his hand on the string, ready to spring the hammer, when he was shot. Mounting the breast-works with his company; Lieut. Markle ordered the guns turned upon the enemy, who fled from them in confusion. As commander of Company K, he articipated in thirty-two battles and skirmishes, winning an enviable record for ravery and daring courage. He was at the battle of Palo Alto, Tex., one of the last battles of the war. At this battle, a small force of Union men were surrounded and captured by a superior force of rebels, and the color-bearer, to prevent hands, swam the Rio Grande River with it, landthe flag from falling into the

By some means, the flag finally found its way to Bagdad, a town filled with a population of thieves and cut-throats. Hearing of its whereabouts, Capt. Markle started to that point to recover his re, with it, attended by a small escort of Mexican soldiers, and subjected to insulting ent's colors. Hesecured the flag, and started back remarks from all sides. Several shots were fired at him, but both he and the flag escaped untouched, though he carried it unfurled, and floating at the head of the mob that foHowed him, He reached the Union lines in safety, though, after his Mexican escort had left him, he rode entirely alone through the enemy's country. The active measures of war had then closed, and on the 15th of October, 1865, he was commissioned Assistant Surgeon of his regiment, serving in that capacity until February 19, 1866, when he was mustered out of the service. At the close of the war, he was the only one among forty applicants who passed a successful examination for admission into the regular army. Returning from the army, he located at Portland, Jay Co., Ind., in March, 1866, and resumed the practice of his profession. .In the winter of 1867-68, he attended a second course of lectures at the Ohio Medical College, graduating in the spring of 1868. He continued to practice at Portland until 1878, and in the meantime was instrumental in organizing the Jay County Medical Society. In 1878, he removed to Hagerstown, Ind., and in October, 1874, came to Winchester, where he has ever since been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession. Upon the organization of the Jay County Medical Society, he was elected Pecreiary and in 1868 was chosen President. In 1876, he suggested the organization of the Randolph County Medical Society, and was the leading spirit in the action subsequently taken in this matter. e was elected President of the society, and served one year. In the winter of 1878-79, he attended the Bellevue Hospital Medical College at New York City, sraductng ie the spring of 1879. Later in the same year, in connection with Dr. G. W. H. Kemper, of Muncie, he organized the Delaware District Medical Society, and was elected Vice President. In 1880, he was elected President of this poaenys and served one year. He is also a member of the Indiana State Medical Society, and the American Medical Society, and has contributed several valuable papers to the medical literature of this country. At the organization of. the Randolph County Board of Health, he was elected Secretary, by virtue of which office he is Health Officer of the county. Hg was appointed United States Pension Examiner July 1, 1882. He is enthusiastically devoted tc his profession, and is yeceuece as one of the leading Pye of this region. He enjoys an extensive and lucrative practice, and has ed the confidence and dd Fellows fraternities. He was made a Mason at Perkinsville, Ind., in November, 1861, just prior to his enlistment, and together with four others was elevated to the Master's degree on the same evening. These five all served in Company E, and three of the number were killed in battle. In 1867, he took the Chapter degrees at Portland, Ind., and received the degree of Knight Templar at Cambridge City, Ind., in 1878. In March, 1882, he received the Scottish Rite degrees at Indianapolis. He became an Odd Fellow at Portland, Ind., in 1868, and in 1869 was Noble Grand of his lodge, occupying this office for three years. He was made a Past Grand in this order, and was the representative from his lodge during the session of the Grand Lodge of Indiana in 1870. He feels a deep interest in the welfare of these fraternities, and is an active and honored member. On the 19th of September, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Emily V., daughter of Jephtha Johnson; Esq., of Wayne Oounty, Ind. By this union they are the parents of two children, only one of whom, Grant C. B., now survives. Minnie, their only daughter, died in infancy.

first a farmer and shoe-maker. He afterward became a merchant at New Paris; but, like many others before and since that time, he failed in business, and engaged in keeping hotel at New Paris, Ohio. Himself and wife were earnest and active Methodists for more than fifty years. He was kind and generous to @ fault. His house was the home of Methodist ministers through all his life, and they found always a warm and generous reception. In his later years he became discouraged, and somewhat disabled, and mostly laid aside from active business. He found a welcome home, however, with his worthy sons, who cheerfully and gently smoothed the rugged pathway of life for his tottering steps, until his aged frame lay down to rest upon the bosom of Mother Earth, and his freed spirit went home to.possess the reward of grace on high. He has a brother, Levin Cottom, stillliving near Dayton, Ohio, at the great age of ninety-one years. Mr. Cottom was an early and enthusiastic Whig. When the Republican party arose, his Kentucky training would not permit him to join the war against slavery-extension, and he inclined with many others among the ''old-line'? Whigs toward the Democratic party of that day, and voted for Buchanan. David and John W., sons of John H. Cottom, came to Winchester in 1843, and entered into partnership as merchants. From 1843 to 1856 they did an immense amount of business - more than ever had been done before that time, and some think their business was greater than that of any mercantile firm even since that time. They were active Whigs, and enthusiastic in the support of that party as long as it existed, and when that organization fell to pieces, they joined the Republican party. They were enterprising men, enthusiastic in business, and wide-awake in whatever they undertook, and were respected and useful members of society.

James 8. Cottom

James S., son of John H. and Rebecca Cottom, was born January 11, 1825, at New Paris, Ohio. He is the youngest member of his father's family, and, with the exception of his brother, John W., the only survivor. He acquired a good English education in the common schools of his native county, and in 1843 came to Winchester, Ind., with his brothers. For a prief period he was engaged as a clerk in the dry goods house of his elder brothers at Winchester, beginning here his training for a mercantile life. Leaving the store, he returned to his native town, and for awhile attended school there. In 1845, he wedded Miss Edith Jane Mitchell, daughter of William Mitchell, Esq., of New Paris, Ohio. In the year 1846, he embarked in the dry goods trade at Williamsburg, Ind., and was thus engaged until 1849, at which time he removed to Winchester. In 1851, he relinquished mercantile pursuits and embarked in the sale of lightning rods. For afew months he met with flattering success, but in the pursuit of this occupation a misfortune befell him which changed the tenor of his life, and reduced him from a strong, vigorous man to an invalid. While 'rodding" the house of Col. Young, at Anderson, Ind., he fell from a ladder to the ground below - a distance of twenty-seven feet. The fall produced a complete paralysis of the lower limbs, and from that hour he has never walked. Three weeks after the occurrence, he was placed upon a litter and carried to his home by men on foot. His wagon, with eight men, was sent from Winchester to meet him, and in relays of four at a time, these friends conveyed him to his family, assisted by many others who volunteered their services along the route. He lay with but little hope of life, and no expectation of ever regaining his power of locomotion. Indeed, his physicians, with one exception, pronounced his injuries fatal, and for six months his life trembled in the balance. But after the lapse of a year he became satisfied that death was not immediately imminent, and was filled with a desire to again take his place in the world as an active business man, First he engaged in the sale of medicines and musical instruments, then in the sale of agricultural implements and stoves, and subsequently in the sale of sewing machines, at which he is still successfully engaged, in connection with the fire insurance agency. Since his misfortune, he has occupied various public offices. He served as Township Clerk for more than two years, as Justice of the Peace for four years, as Recorder of Randolph County for four years, and for nearly twelve years has been a Notary Public. In early life he developed remarkable musical talents, which he cultivated until he attained more than an ordinary degree of perfection and skill. In 1853, two years after the occurrence of his misfortune, he called and managed 8 musical convention at Indianapolis, at which the leading brass bands of the State joined in competiton for first and second prizes. The enterprise proved a great success, both in a financial and musical sense, and the appreciation of the entertainment led the attending citizens to tender a vote of thanks and a complimentary benefit to the energetic manager. He has always been actively interested in musical matters, and has done much, by example and precept, to elevate the standard and encourage the development of musical talent in this vicinity. He was reared under Methodist influences, and although not formally identified with any religious denomination, he still retains the warmth of moral and religious feeling that characterized his boyhood, and at heart is a believer in the doctrines of the Christian religion. His early political training was with the Whig party, and he cast his first vote for Zachary Taylor, in the presidential campaign of 1848. He was strongly antislavery in sentiment, and drifted naturally from the Whig to the Republican party, with which he has ever since continued to act. He is an earnest temperance man, and has always added the weight of his example and influence to the cause. In his life, since the great pivotal event, Mr. Cottom has demonstrated the power of a strong will over obstacles seemingly insurmountable. Sitting in his bed, or in his wheel-chair, he has attended daily to the affairs of active business, entering into his pursuits with a cheerfulness and enthusiasm worthy of remark. For more than thirty years his wheel-chair and cheerful face have been familiar sights to the citizens of this county, and his career during this period illustrates anew the force of the injunction :

In his business affairs, and in all his transactions with his fellow-men, he has been governed by a high sense of honor, and for the probity of his life, and the kind and gentle characteristics of his nature, he possesses the good-will and affection of all who know him. His wife is a noble Christian lady, and has been a ministering angel to him in the period of his affliction. Their wedded life has been blessed by two children, one of whom is deceased. The surviving daughter, Rosa, is the widow of the late Robert S. Fisher, who served long and faithfully as Cashier of the Comnmercial Bank, of Union City.

JONATHAN CRANOR was born in Guilford County, N. C., on the 6th day of January, 1823, and resided there with his parents, on a farm, till he was twelve years old. His father, John Cranor, emigrated, with his family, from there, and located in Wayne County, Ind., near Williamsburg, in the fall of 1838, where the elder Cranor soon after died. Mr. Cranor's mother's name was Nancy Little. She was of Irish descent, her parents having been born in Dublin, Ireland. After the death of his father, Jonathan was bound to his uncle, Thomas Cranor. In about one year of servitude, young Cranor became dissatisfied with his master, and being naturally ambitious, with confidence in himself, he threw off his allegiance to his uncle, and began the battle of life for himself. For a number of years he worked about, upon farms, by the month, and chopped cord-wood. In 1840, he went to Centerville, Wayne County, and was taken in by the firm of Morton & Shaw, to learn the hatter trade, and was associated there with Gov. 0. P. Morton, who was also learning the same trade. After he learned his trade, Mr. Cranor abandoned it and cast about again for a more acceptable pursuit. Having had no educational advantages up to this time, he sought rudimental instruction from his friend, Dr. Blair, who taught him the common school branches. In 1848, he came to Winchester to finish his education, and was admitted into the Randolph County Seminary, which was then under the supervision of Prof. James Ferris, where he was a student for some time. In February of 1847, during the Mexican War, young Cranor enlisted in the regular army, and was posted at Newport Barracks, Ky., where he was employed in drilling recruits for the army, till the close of that war. After the close of the war, he returned to Winchester and procured a position in the Randolph County Seminary, as assistant teacher with Prof. Ferris. On the 1lth day of September, 1848, he was married to Miss Elleanor Rush, who was born August 27, 1830, a daughter of - - Rush, and a native of - - and settled down in the hotel business, on the Kizer corner, northeast corner from the public square in Winchester. July 4, 1850, he moved to Greeneville, Ohio, and opened a hotel there, but soon tired of that, and exchanged fora farm near the village of Hill Grove, where he remained about two years, when he sold out and came to Union City, and took charge of a large flouring mill on the Ohio side, where he was engaged in the milling business till the beginning of the great rebellion. Early in 1861, when the great rebellion was being organized, and after Sumter had been beaten down and the flag of the Union trampled in the dust, on President Lincoln's first call for three months' troops, Mr, Cranor volunteered, and on the 20th day of April, 1861, was commissioned Captain by the Governor of Ohio, after which he recruited Company I, of the Eleventh Ohio Infantry, and reported at Camp Denison, for duty, and was ordered to Bellair, where he was commander of the post during his term of service. August 21, 1861, Capt. Cranor was appointed Lieutinant Colonel of the Fortieth Ohio Infantry, and on September 11, 1861, promoted to Colonel, and on the 16th of September, 1861, was mustered in and took command of the Fortieth Ohio Infantry. He was then ordered to report to Col. James A. Garfield, at Paris, Ky. Garfield was then Colonel of the Forty-second Ohio Infantry, and commander of the Eighteenth Brigade, of which the Fortieth Ohio was a part. On the 10th day of January, 1862, when Humphrey Marshal, with a Confederate force, was occupying a position on Middle Creek, in Eastern Kentucky, Col. Garfield, determined to dislodge him, ordered Col. Cranor, with a detachment from the Fortieth and Forty-second Ohio, to maké an attack. Col. Cranor also had at his command a portion of Woolford's Cavalry. After a weary march on the 9th, and a restless night in rain andstorm, on Abbott's Mountain, without shelter and without food, early in the morning of the 10th, Col. Cranor, with four companies of infantry, commanded respectively by Capts. Reeves, Knapp, Williams and Matchet, madean assault upon the enemy, and after many repulses in the early part of the conflict, from about 1 o'clock, Col. Cranor's forces gained an advantage which was held till dark, routing and driving the enemy out of Kentucky. Having no provisions, Garfield ordered his forces back to Prestonsburg, where they arrived the next day at 10 o'clock. Afterward, Col. Cranor routed the rebels out of Pound's Gap, in the Cumberland Mountains. In May, Col. Garfield was promoted and ordered away, when Col. Cranor took command of the Eighteenth Brigade, and all the forces in Eastern Kentucky. Col. Cranor remained in command of these forces until in the spring of 1863, when, on account of poor health, he was forced to resign. - On the 28th day of May, 1865, President Andrew Johnson, for ga}Jant services, appointed Col. Cranor Brevet Brigadier General. After retiring from the army, Gen. Cranor returned to Union City, Ohio side, and opened a hardware store; and in 1865, was elected to the Senate of Ohio from the Thirty-third District, composed of Miami, Shelby and Darke Counties. In 1868, Geh. Cranor was elected Presidential Elector from the Fourth Congressional District of Ohio, and cast the vote of that District for Gen. U. S. Grant, for President. In 1872, Gen. Cranor came over on the Indiana side of Union City, and opened a hardware store, in which business he was engaged till - - , when he sold out and engaged in the sale of boots and shoes until , when he was sppointed Deputy Marshal of the State of Indiana, which position he held but a short time and resigned. Mr. and Mrs. Cranor have had three children, namely, Melvin R., born June 9, 1849, and died August 21, 1850; Charles E., born June 6, 1851, and Andrew J., born August 29, 1852, and married to Miss Alice Parent.

JOHN ). CARTER was born March 17, 1829, in Delaware County, Ind. His father, Edmund D. Carter, emigrated from Maryland to Indiana at a very early date. He removed with his family to Ohio in 1829, soon after the birth of his son, and in 1882, removed to Madison County, Ind. In 1836, he again located in Delaware County, returning to Madison County a few years later. In 1838, he came to Kandolph Couaty, locating in Stony Creek Township, and removed to Winchester in 1840, In 1849, John D., the subject of this sketch, went to Huntsville, in this county, where he was engaged in the woolen business, having erected a carding-mill at that town. Shortly afterward he purchased a woolen-mill at Winchester, which occupied the present site of Adam Hirsch's furniture factory. This building was destroyed by fire about the year 1851, and in 1852, Mr. Carter moved to that part of Union City lying east of the State line, and there erected and operated a saw-mill. This was the first mill in Union City, and, in connection with it, he operated a woolen-mill, and gold dry goods. He was thus engaged until 1857, when he removed to Chesterfield, Madison Co., Ind., and was there engaged in the dry goods and grain trade, In 1860, he removed to Dayton, Ohio, and was engaged for two years as salestnan in the wholesale establishment of Darst, Herchalrode &Co. In 1861, hé again located at Chesterfield, and in 1862, came to Winchester, where he has ever since resided. He engaged in mercantile pursuits here in that year, and was thus employed until 1870. In 1866, he erected the Winchester Woolen- into a woolen-mill, operating it as such until 1880. In that year, he erected his present establishment in the southeast part of Winchester, where he conducts an extensive and satisfactory business in the manufacture of yarns, blankets, and other woolen goods. He is enterprising and energetic, and his establishment ranks among the important manufacturing industries of Winchester. In politics he is an enthusiastic Republican, and in 1880, was elected Coroner of Randolph County. He was married, in 1848, to Miss Maria Montgar, daughter of Josiah Montgar, of Union City, Ohio. Mr. Montgar was an early settler in Darke County, Ohio, and owned the land upon which the east part of Union City is located. He died in Nebraska in 1874, at the age of eighty years. Mr, Carter and wife are the parents of three children. They are worthy and highly respeoted members of society. Mr, Carter is a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic fraternities, having attained the fifth degree in the former, and the Chapter and Counoil Degrees in the latter.

LEV: D. CARTER is one of the family who have been so long identified with the industrial interests of Winchester, and who, by their industry in mechanical arts, have greatly assisted the material prosperity of the town. He was born October 24, 1826, in Montgomery County, Ohio, near the city of Dayton, and removed with his parents to Madison County, Ind.,in 1828, In 1830 or 1831, the family returned to Montgomery County, Ohio, where the subject of this sketch resided until 1886. In that year he came again to Indiana, locating first in Madison County, and removing to Randolph County in 1840, In 1846, he went to Preble County, Ohio, and worked from April to June of that year as a blacksmith's apprentice. In June, however, he enlisted asa volunteer in the United States army for the Mexican war, receiving a year's pay in advance. But the volunteers already enrolled proved sufficient, and his services were never called into requisition. After working at his trade for several years in various places, he came, in 1851, to Winchester, Ind., where he has resided ever since, engaged at the trade which he learned in youth, having occasionally united it with the kindred art of wagon and carriage making. For ten years he was engaged with his brother in the manufacture of wagons and carriages, and for seven or eight years he conducted a custom blacksmith shop. In 1878, he entered into partnership with John H. Gill in the manufacture of wagons, This enterprise was conducted very successfully under the firm name of Carter & Gill until the establishment of the Winchester Wagon Works, when its interests were consolidated with those of the latter establishment, and Mr. Carter was elected manager of the blacksmith department. He is enterprising and energetic, and by a life of industry has accumulated a comfortable fortune. He possesses vigorous health and a strong constitution, and belongs to that active class of citizens whose labor bears so directly upon the substantial prosperity of the community in which they reside; and to him it isa matter of honest pride that for neurly forty years he has been engaged in active labor, and that whatever financial success has crowned his work has been attained through the medium of. honest toil and prudent management. He was married at Winchester in 1858 to Miss Hannah E. Hutchens, an estimable lady, who has been a devoted helpmate to him, and a potent factor in his success. They are the parents of three children, two of whom are now living. In politics, Mr. Carter acts with the Democratic party, and while on active partisan, and an earnest advocate of the principles he maintains, he has never sought nor held public office. He isa member of the Masonic fraternity, and takes an active interest in the affairs of his lodge.

AARON G. CAMPFIELD, son of Matthew and Fanny M. Campfield, was born June 1,1834,in Morris County, N.J. In 1848, he removed to Newark, and in 1861 to Jersey City. In 1864,he came West, locating at Chicago, where he remained about four months. From that city he went to Decatur, Ill., remaining there one yes, From that place he went East again, tarrying three months in the State of Delaware, and finally returning to his former home at Newark. One year later, he removed to Elizabeth, N. J., where he remained three years. In the fall of 1869, he removed to the State of Iowa, removing shortly afterward to Springfield, Ill., then to Greene County, in the same State. From there he went again to Decatur, and in the spring of 1872, to Chicago, where he remained three months. He next visited Toledo, Detroit, and other cities, and returning to Springfield, Ill., made his home at that city for three years. In 1875, he came to Winchester, Ind., and two years later, removed to Noblesville, Ind. In the spring of 1880, he returned to Winchester, where he has ever since continued to reside. In early life he learned the carpenter's trade, at Newark, N.J., and as soon as he became a journeyman, began making contracts for the erection of buildings, and in the course of time became a professional contractor. In the West his first contract was consummated at Carrollton, Ill., where, in 1870, he erected a public school building costing $40,000. At Jerseyville, Ill., he contracted for, and erected, a school building costing $20,000. He also erected the State school building for destitute children, at Coldwater, Mich., and his next important contracts were the erection of the

Randolph County Court House, at Winchester, and the Hamilton County Court House, at Noblesville. He also erected the Randolph County Jail, which was completed and occupied in the summer of 1882. His life has been one of energy and activity, and he has left many evidences of his skill as a master workman and designer. He is in the prime of a vigorous manhood and active business life, and his enterprise and public spirit have added largely to the impetus of the local industries of this town.' He is engaged extensively in the lumber trade at Winchester, owning and operating « saw mill, in which large quantities of lumber are prepared for market. His life has been successful, in a financial sense, and he has succeeded in accumulating a comfortable fortune. He is honored and respected by all who know him, and is recognized among the best citizens of the community in which he resides. In politics he is a Republican, and while enthusiastic in the support of his party, he has never been enough of a politician to seek or occupy public office, preferring to give his attention exclusively to his business. He was married on May 8, 1859, to Miss Caroline Elizabeth Ross, at Newark, N.J.. By this union they are the parents of four children, three of whom are now living to bless and cheer their home.

WILLIAM WESLEY CANADA was born June 8, 1850, in Stony Creek Township, Randolph Co., Ind. He is the son of David Canada, a prominent and highly-respected farmer of this county. His parents are both deceased. His father died at Winchester October 15, 1879. His mother died two years previously (October 13, 1877). During his early life, the subject of this sketch was engaged in performing the vurious duties of farm life on the home farm, and attending the common schools in the winter. When seventeen years of age, he began an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, and in the winter taught school, saving his earnings from these combined sources, to complete his own education. He attended the high school at Farmland for six months, finishing with a three months' course in the State Normal School at Terre Haute, Ind. He began at an early age to earn his way in the world, and has never received assistance from any one to further his plans. His attainments are the results of his own unaided efforts, and he is essentially a self-made man. He began the study of the law in 1878, in the office of William Eggleston, a distinguished attorney of Terre Haute, and shortly afterward came to Winchester, entering the office of Moorman Way, Esq., where he completed his studies. He was admitted to the bar of Randolph County in June, 1874, and began the practice of his profession. In 1876, he was the associate of E. B, Reynolds, Esq., with whom he practiced one year. In 1877, he formed a partnership with his brother, which continued until 1881. He has been active in politics, and is a stanch supporter of the principles of the Republican party. He is one of the working members, yet his services are contributed unseltishly, and without hope of reward. He has never sought nor accepted public office, His heart is in his profession, to which he has devoted himself with an earnestness that has wrought good results, He is steadily rising as an attorney, in the estimation of the public, as well as that of the legal fraternity, and as he is yet a young man, bright possibilities are before him. Mr. Canada was married, in December, 1875, to Miss Carrie E. Moore, daughter of James Moore, Esq., an early settler of Randolph County. They are the parents of two children, named respectively - Lance and Corul. In social life they are highly regarded by a large circle of friends, and are very properly ranked among the best citizens of the community in which they reside.

SILAS A. CANADA was born January 14, 1852, in Stony Creek Township, Randolph Co., Ind. His father, David Canada, was a native of North Carolina, and came to Randolph County in 1828 or 1829. His mother, Mary A. Canada, was a native of Randolph County, Ind. They were the parents of ten children, all of whom are now living. Both parents are deceased. The mother died in 1877, and the father in 1879. Silas A., the subject of this sketch, passed the days of his boyhood on the home farm, attending the district schools in winter, and assisting in the work of the farm during the remairider of the year. In 1869, he attended the school at Farmland, in this county, under the instructions of Dr. Ault, and during the summer of 1875, was a student in the college of Ridgeville. He attended school at Winchester, in the same year. At the age of eighteen years, he began teaching school in Randolph County, and was thus employed at intervals for several years, and was Principal of the Arba Graded School two years. Three times, while thus employed, he was granted a two years' license, his general average each time being 100 percent. In 1876, he began the study of law, with A. O. Marsh, and on the 13th of January, 1877, was admitted to the bar of Randolph County. From 1877 to 1881, he was associated in the practice with his brother, under the firm name of Canada & Canada, after which he became a member of the present firm of Stakebake, Canada & Marsh. Asa school teacher he was successful and efficient, and, as an attorney, he is rapidly rising to prominence. He is yet a young man, and, judged .by his energy and ability, it is safe to predict for him a bright and pros-

JESSE CANADAY was born December 13, 1847, in Wayne County, Ind. His parents, Enos and Hannah Canaday, were both natives of North Carolina, his father of Guilford County, and his mother of Randolph County. They each came to Wayne County, Ind., with their parents, when quite young, and grew to maturity there. The father was fortunate in the accumulation of a fortune, by years of industry and honest effort, but his confidence in his neighbors cost him dearly, for, by becoming security for them at various times, he lost nearly all he had accumulated. Under the changed condition of the father's fortunes, the sons were compelled to lean more upon their own resources for whatever success they attained in preparing themselves for active life. Jesse, the subject of this sketch, had enjoyed the advantages of the common schools in boyhood, attending only in the winter; but by persistent study and application he acquired a good English education, and in his nineteenth year began teaching school during the winter, and clerking in stores during other portions of the year. In the meantime, having registered in the office of James Brown, of Newcastle, Ind., he gave all his leisure time to the study of law, with a view of adopting the legal profession. His preceptor was then a well known attorney, and has since risen to distinction. Under his instruc- tions, Mr. Canaday gained ground rapidly in his studies, and was admitted to the bar of Henry County in 1874, He did not enter upon the practice at once, however, believing that a good purpose would be subserved by remaining for awhile in mercantile life. In 1875, he located at Hagerstown, Wayne Co., Ind., where he remained about six years. During two years of this time, he was Cashier of the Commercial Bank, and for three years was engaged in the practice of his profession. In April, 1882, he came to Winchestet, having decided to devoted his time and talents to the practice of the law. He was married on December 24, 1874, to Miss Sarah J. Wright, at the home of her father, Thomas G. Wright, in Henry County, Ind. On August 1, 1876, she died, leaving one little daughter, to mourn her loss. Mr. Canaday was married to Miss Lila Brown, his present companion, on December 6, 1880. She is a lady of culture and refinement, and enjoys the regard and esteem of a large circle of friends. In politics, Mr. Canady has always acted with the Republican party, taking an active interest in its success, while he has never sought public office, nor served but once in a public capacity. This was during his residence at Hagerstown, at which time he served four years as Justice of the Peace. He is yet a young man, with his life all before him. He is naturally energetic and enthusiastic, devoted to his profession, and possessing the qualities that win success.

ARMSBEE DIGGS was among the earliest pioneers of Randolph County, and for many years one of its most active and reliable citizens. He came here in the prime of a vigorous' manhood, and for more than a half century was identified with the development of the county, bearing his full share in pioneer hardships, and contributing liberally to the encouragement of public improvements inaugurated in later years. He was born in 1795, in Anson County, N. C. About the year 1816, he married Mary Way, and in the winter of 1816-17, started with his young wife for the wilds of Indiana, reaching Randolph County in February, 1817, and locating on the banks of White River. Here he addressed himself to the task of clearing and improving a farm, and although he was a successful and energetic farmer, he was an enthusiastic hunter, and fond of the chase. Often his sons were sent into the woods to bring home the hides and hams of deer slain by their father, these being the marketable parts of the animal, and readily convertible into money. Thus for years he lived in the woods, farming and hunting alternately. In December, 1817,'his eldest son, Henry, was born. The latter was one of the first white children born on White River in this county, his only seniors being Fanny, daughter of William Diggs, and Lydia Wright, now the wife of Endsley Jones, of this county. In the years that ensued, eleven other children were added to the family of Mr. Diggs, six of whom are now living, viz.: John W., Jesse, Rachel, William, Matthew, and Fanny. Littleberry, Washington and Hannah died young. Henry, the eldest, grew to manhood in this county, and married, but is now deceased. Patience, wife of J. H. Leake, and Priscilla, wite of Stephen Moorman, are also deceased. Mr. Diggs entered a tract of 179 acres, from which he developed his farm. For the purpose of purchasing this tract he went on horseback to the land office at Cincinnati, with just enough money to pay for a quarter section; but upon his arrival he learned that the tract. '' overran,"' and it would be necessary for him to purchase the entire amount. He did not possess the requisite amount of money, and had it not been for the kindness of a young man in the land office, he would have been compelled to return without a title to the land on which he had erected his cabin, and where his family then resided. This young man volunteered to advance him the necessary amount, taking no security other than his verbal obligation, and he returned the happy owner of the land he had selected. Six months passed before he was able to return the money so generously loaned him by the stranger, but it was repaid with true gratitude for the kind accommodation. Like many others among our western pioneers, he began life in limited financial circumstances, and by hard work and industry accumulated a fortune. About the year 1850, he erected a saw mill and grist mill on White River, and for ten years or more was engaged in this enterpris¢, from which he derived a fair profit. Though possessing only a limited education, he was a man of fine natural intelligence, and was constantly adding to his store of knowledge by study and observation. He was reared under the influence of the Society of Friends, and while he was never identified with the Society here, his early teachings marked and governed all his life. He was a man whose verbal obligation was accepted as readily and considered as sacred by himself as hisbond. In all his dealings with his fellow-men, he was actuated by principles of strict honesty, and none were more highly esteemed than he. In his political affiliations he was at first a Whig, and later a Republican, and while he was an active and zealous partisan, he always shunned public office, and never permitted his name to be used in connection with any nomination. He reared a large family, who inherited their father's sterling traits, and are now among the honored and respected citizens of the communities in which they reside. He died in March, 1872, having lived to see the pioneer settlement develop into a populous and wealthy county. His wife did not long survive the husband with whom she came to these wilds, as she died in October of the same year.

JOHN W. DIGGS, son of Armsbee and Mary Diggs, was born on the 20th of January, 1826, at the old homestead in White River Township, Randolph County, Ind. He has passed his days in this county from childhood to mature age, and has been identified more or less prominently with the public welfare and improvement of the county during his residence within its limits. In his boyhood, he labored under the disadvantages common to a new settlement, particularly in respect to school privileges, and the greater portion of his time was required in the work of the home farm. He attended school in one of the rude schoolhouses of that period, but his education is mostly self-acquired. His elder brother married and left home, and he, being the next in age, took upon himself the burden of the work about the farm, and continued to work for his father until 1849. In May of that year he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Mary Helms, and sister of G. W. Helms, of Winchester. After his marriage, he rented a portion of his father's farm, which he continued to cultivate until the spring of 1852. He had learned the carpenter's trade, and at the date last named adopted that pursuit for a livelihood. In 1855, he adopted the cabinet-maker's trade, which he pursued successfully until the winter of 1861-62. He sold his shop at that time and has since been engaged in the undertaker's line. His life has been a success, financially and otherwise. He never believed in wasting time, and his years have been years of industry. He has acquired a comfortable fortune, all of which has been gained by honest toil. So firmly have the habits of his youth become a part of his nature, that he is always happiest when busily engaged at some manual labor. And while his industrious life has well earned complete rest for his later years, he lacks the inclination to accept it. The bride of his early years has been spared to comfort and cheer his later life, and share with him the high regard and esteem of the community. They are the parents of three sons, named, respectively, George S., Charles ©. and Eddie F. The former is the senior member of the firm of Diggs & Way, of Winchester, while the younger brothers occupy the stations of clerks. Mr. Diggs is recognized as one of our best citizens, and has always felt an interest in the progress and public welfare of this county and town, contributing liberally to enterprises inaugurated with this end in view. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has been identified with this denomination for a number of years. His life has been consistent with his religion, and in all his dealings with his fellow-men he has been honorable and fair. He became a member of the (dd Fellows fraternity at Winchester in 1854, and is still an active and enthusiastic member of that order, having attained the rank of a Uniformed Patriarch in the Encampment. In his political affiliations he is a Republican. His father was a Whig, and in his early boyhood, the son embraced the principles of that party, and later was a radical Abolitionist. He took an active though quiet part in the anti-slavery movements in this county, and upon the rise of the Republican party he became one Of its earliest and stanchest friends and supporters, and has ever since been one of its most unwavering adherents. He has never felt political ambition, and never sought public office. He has, however, been elected to several local positions by the spontaneous will of the people, and without effort on his own part. He was elected six times in succession to the office of Trustee of White River Township, and afterward served two years as Clerk and Treasurer of the town of Winchester, and subsequently as Trustee of the corporation.

CALVIN W. DIGGS, son of Littleberry C. and Mercy (Addington) Diggs, was born September 18, 1843, in Stony Creek Township, Randolph OCo., Ind. About the year 1854, he removed with his mother to Liber, Jay Co., Ind., his father having died in December, 1849. Here he attended school the greater portion of the time during the next eight years, In the meantime civil war had broken out, and in-1862, he left his studiesto do his part in defense of the Union. In August, 1862, he went to Richmond, Ind., and enrolled himself as a member of Company A, Eighty-fourth Indiana Regiment, and was with his regiment in the battle of Chickamauga, where he was captured by the rebels on the 20th of September, 1868, while trying to save a comrade, William Mendenhall. From the battle-field he was taken to Richmond, Va., and placed.'in Libby Prison. At the end of a month, he was transferred to Danville, Va., where he was kept for five months, and from that point to Andersonville, Ga., where he spent eight months in the miserable pen, whose horrors will continue to be a blot upon the name of the South as long as memory or history shall endure. On the 20th of November, 1864, he was exchanged, and after a furlough of forty days, rejoined his regiment at Huntsville, Ala., remaining with it until the close of the war. After his discharge from the service he returned to his home, and, for three or four years following, taught in the district schools of the county during the winter, and in the spring of 1869, was appointed Deputy by William E. Murray, who was then Auditor, and in the fall of 1873, accepted the position of Deputy Clerk, under R. A. Leavell. In the fall of 1877, he embarked in the business of collecting the foreign fees. of Sheriffs and clerks, in the pursuit of which he visited each county in the State. This enterprise was a new one, and he found it pleasant and reasonably remunerative. In December, 1880, he was appointed Assistant Attorney General for the Sixth and Eleventh Congressional Districts, his duties being the collection of fees due the State. In March, 1882, he formed a partnership with J. W. Macy, in the insurance, loan and abstract business, which they have made very successful. On the 28th of October, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Harriet R. Edger, daughter of Edward Edger, Esq., of Winchester. Their wedded life has been blessed by two children, named, respectively, Bessie Diggs (deceased) and Nellie E. Diggs. Mr. Diggs has grown up in this community, and is well known throughout the county. He has gained a fair share of the world's wealth by energy and industry, and by his honorable dealings with his fellow-men, has won their confidence and esteem, and he is recognized as one of our best citizens. :

* PATRICK HENRY DEAN was born March 9, 1836, at Nicholasville, Ky. He was reared on a farm, and received a common schooleeducation in the schools of his native city. His father, John Dean, removed from Kentucky to Indiana, locating first in Johnson County, and removing at a later date to Delaware County, and finally to Grant County, where he still resides. His son accompanied him, remaining at home until his father removed to Grant. County. While residing at Franklin, Johnson County, he learned the art of making daguerreotypes, and decided to adopt that vocation. After the removal to Delaware County, he worked on the farm for awhile, and afterward set up a gallery at Muncie, with a Mr. Parsons. From Muncie he removed to Tipton, Ind., and engaged in mercantile pursuits. In this line he met with marked success, and the firm of P. H. Dean & Co., became one of the foremost houses in the town. But just in the midst of his success, and when least expecting it, his fortunes were reversed, and he was ruined financially by the treachery of those he believed to be his best friends. He found it necessary to surrender his hopes in the mercantile line, and return to the practice of his art for a livelihood. He opened a gallery at Tipton, in partnership with a Mr. Craycraft, and about a year later remeved to Noblesville, Ind., where he was engaged in the same business. Misfortune seemed to follow him, for, while at Noblesville, and just as his work began to pay him, his gallery was destroyed by fire, and all his possessions were swept away. From Noblesville he went to Chicago, and two years later came to Winchester, where he has resided ever since, practicing the art of photography. Having adopted this profession, he has studied it well, and has developed some original and ingenious methods, among them being a machine for rolling and burnishing photographs, of which he is the inventor and patentee. This has proved a useful accessory to the photograph gallery, and has been sold throughout the United States. In 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie McDonald. By this union they are the parents of one daughter - Emma. Mr. Dean was made a Mason at 'Tipton, Ind., and received the first three degrees of the order at that place. After his removal to Winchester, he received the Chapter and Council degrees at this place, and the degree of Knight Templar at Muncie. He is a good natured, genial man, and during his residence in this town has gained many friends.