Rush County, Indiana - Chapter 8: By John' Arnold, M. D, 1888 (part 2 of 5)

Hainilton Station, Sexton Postoffice, is situated on the line of the Fort Wayne, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad about six miles north of Rushville. It was laid out Ma}' 25, 1883, b}' Martha J., Francis M. and Rebecca Hamilton, and surveyed by Thomas J. Newkirk. Marion Hamilton was the first resident, McMannus & Swarr were among the first to sell goods, and occupied the house now used by J. A. Jones. Others who ha\'e done business here were James Ayer, Matthias Knecht and William O. Goldsmith. The present business is conducted as follows: J. A. Jones and John A. Windau, general merchandise; Henry Schonert, blacksmith; J. H. Ayres, elevator; Mathias Knecht, sawmill; J. W. Hauson, lumberman, and George Wright, physician.

Mays is a station on the Ft. Wavne, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad in Center Township. The town was laid out by Samuel Kirkpatrick and Charles H. Throwle}', June 25, 1884. The original plat contained sevent3'-four lots. The first merchants were Swarr & Cooper, who occupied the small frame store building in which J. J. Martin is now doing business. Henrv Carter was the first Postmaster. The principal enterprises of the town are two large grain elevators owned by Samuel Cohee, and James Ayres. John Windau has a large ware house, and Brackner & Schook a heading factory. Others doing business here, are Warner & Co., saw mill; W. M. McBride, drugs, and J. J. Martin, general merchandise. The name of Hiram Paxton, also, deserves mention among the business men of Mays.

i\/oscoz(.', the only town in Orange Township, is located in Section 18, and on the west of Big Flat Rock River. In 1822, soon after the Indian title to the land had been extinguished, John Wood and David Querry built a water mill on Flat Rock River. This was one of the most important early mills in all the new purchase, and was patronized by the settlers of all the adjacent counties. This was the first enterprise of the town. The same mill although several times remodeled, and now with a saw mill attached is owned and operated by A. V. Barlow. John Woods was the proprietor of the town and at his instance it was surve^-ed, and laid off into sixteen lots, by William B. Laughlin, in 1S32.

About 1822, Johnny Wood in connection with David Querrv, built a mill on Flat Rock, and by means of water power operated it for several years. That mill, though remodeled is now owned and operated by A. V. Barlow. It is now a combined grist and saw mill. Soon after the building of the mill by Wood, Nathan Julian operated a store at the present site of Moscow, thus becoming the first merchant of the town. Julian was followed by Erastus Poter, Poter by A. Muscleman, Muscleman by John T. Drummond, Drummond, by O'Brien Gwynne, who was followed by many others. Present business men are: Thomas H. Carter, general merchandise, and John W. Barlow, drugs and groceries. Carter began business in 1S85, and Barlow 18S1. The population is about 150.

Giiigs, Star Postofiice, is a small village on the line of J., M. & I. Railroad about seven miles from Rushville. Michael Ging was the original proprietor. The town was surveyed and platted by R. R. Spencer, September 26, 1870. Those who have done business here were Michael Ging, first merchant, followed b3'John M. Francis, A. P. Pelers and Pelers & Newkirk. The business at present is conducted by J. M. Bell, Henry Rheuman, Theodore Schonert, S. C. Wicoff and Michael Hittle.

Homer, a small village on the line of the J., M. &. I. Railroad, dates its beginning from the time of the establishment of a saw mill at the time the railroad was being built, probably 1850. This mill, it is said, was owned "bx Nathan Murphy and Samuel Craig. Several rudely constructed houses were erected for the use of the emploj'es, and the town in honor of its only business enterprise called Slabtown; but a few of the more fastidious fearing the name might injure its business prospect for the future, caused it to be changed to Homer. Benjamin is said to have been the first merchant, who was soon succeeded by J. Folger. Jesse Jarrett was the first blacksmith, and Isaac HiUigoss first Postmaster. Other business men of an early day were James Andrews, Alex Bridges, J.J. Emmons, Wm. Emmons, J. T. Robertson and Uriah Thomas. The last named was the owner of a flouring mill which was established early in the sixties, and was destro3'ed by fire a number of j'ears after its establishment. The present business enterprises are as follows : J. W. Webster, J. T. Robertson and Henr}* E. Sklower, general merchandise; M. E. Inlow, drugs; Nathan Arbuckle, tile factory; Arbuckle & Vanwinkle, saw mill; J. M. Anderson, wagon and carriage shop; Sklower & Hilligoss, grain dealers. Homer Lodge, I. O. O. F., was instituted at this place in December, 1874, with twenty-two charter members. The first officers were: John M. Smith, N. G.; John Jones, V. G.; Alfred Swain, Secretary, and Henry Sklower, Treasurer. The present officers are: H. B. Ward, N. G.; S. C. Vanwinkle, V. G.; F. B. King, Secretary; George B. Caldwell, Treasurer. The present membership is about thirtythree. The resources of the lodge are about $2,500.

Richland is a small village situated in Richland Township, four miles east of Milro}^ It is surrounded by a country of unusual fertility, which is now in a verj' high state of cultivation. The original plat consisted of twent3'-six lots, and was laid out December 14, 1854, by A. P. Butler, T. L. Stewart, H. C. Robinson, J. R. Hood, S. H. Caskey, N. H. Gwinup, John Starp, G. Gwinup, C. S. Gwinup, G. Butler, Jacob Hite and M. Breckenridge. Some of the earlv merchants of the township were Joel Craig, Larrimore & Ej'estone, afterward Eyestone & Hackleman, and Harvey Bros. The town as a business center is not of much importance. There has from its inception, however, been some business done at this , place.

Besides the towns mentioned in the foregoing, there are several that have been entirely' abandoned, others that have never grown into business importance, and a few that were platted but never populated. The following towns may be mentioned as belonging to some one of these classes :

Savaniia/i, laid out by Moses Coffin, J. Leonard, and Thomas Mac}-, June 9, 1834, and located in Township 13, Range 8, Sections 3, 4, 9 and 10.

JosiAii C. Alger, a retired farmer, and one of Rush County's pioneers, was born in Oxford, Ohio, September 17, 1823. He was the youngest of nine children, six sons and three daughters, born to Skillmon and Catharine (Conkling) Alger, both natives of Westmoreland Count)', Pa., of English descent. His father was born July II, 1783. They were married July 18, 1805. Flis paternal grandparents were Josiah and Elcy Alger. His live brothers were Lewis, Freeman, Pierson S., Skillmon and Joseph, all of whom are deceased, except Pierson S., a resident of Nebraska. His three sisters were Elcy, Susan and Catharine, all of whom are deceased, except Catharine, who is the wife of Rev. J. W. Mellender, of Carthage. When he was twelve years old his parents came to Indiana and first located in Franklin Count)-, but about one 3'ear and a half latef the}- came to Rush Count}- and settled in Union Township, five miles east of Rushville, where our subject spent his youth assisting to clear and culti\-ate the farm. At the age of sixteen he began farming for himself upon the old home place, his father having died about a year before. He continued to reside upon the same farm until in March, 1884, when he removed to Rushville, and since he has been leading the life of a retired citizen. He was married to Mary Ann Griffin, July 2, 1845. She was born in Pennsylvania, November 29, 1826. She was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Shipley) Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Alger have had four children: Elcy B.,'born July 12, 1846, died May 20, 1863; Charles H., born February iS, 1850; Emma M., born April 3, 1857, died September i, 1857; Lillie M., born November 4, 1859. In politics, Mr. Alger is a Democrat. Besides the handsome residence property Mr. Alger occupies in this city, he still owns the old home farm in Union Township, and also owns a good farm in Rushville Township. His Union Township farm is one among the best in the county.

John Arnold, M. D., one of Rush Count^-'s senior phAsicians and a very scholarly gentleman, was born on the Isle of Wight, Januarjr 14, 1815. He was the son of John and Mary A. (Cole) Arnold, the former of whom was the son of Richard and ISIarj' (Bull) Arnold, and the latter was the daughter of James andSarali (Dennett) Cole. Both his paternal and maternal ancesters were of English extraction, and had resided upon the Isle of Wight for more than three centuries. In 1S21, when the subject of this sketch was but six years old, his mother and her children, in companv with her brother-in-law, Isaac Arnold and his family set out for America, whither her husband had come to locate a home a year pre^"ious. He had left his native Isle, in company with his brother, Richard Arnold, on the 20th of May, 1820, and on reaching this country, he came on westward to Rush County, and on the ist Monday in October, 1820, he entered a 160-acre tract of land in Union Township, where he settled down and immediately set about preparing a home for his famity, who was soon to join him in the wilderness. In the following j-ear he went on horseback to Philadelphia, where in September, he met his wife and children, and the re-united famil}' made haste to reach their Rush County home, whither thej- arrived October 21, 1821. The development ofi a farm was at once begun, and in the course of a few years the forest was con\'erted into beautiful and well-tilled fields; and with other corresponding improvements, the cabin and forest were replaced with a comfortable home and a good farm. That farm, which has ever since been known as "x^rnold's Home," has, since the day it was entered, been in possession of the Arnold family, and it is now owned by the subject of this sketch. In 1824, John Arnold, Sr., mo\-ed his family to Cincinnati, where, for two 3^ears, he was engaged in the clothing business. In 1826 he removed to Aurora, this State, and there engaged in general merchandising. While a resident of that place, on the 2d day of July, 1826, he was bereaved of his beloved wife, and his children of their affectionate mother. On meeting with this misfortune he determined to return with his children to his farm in this county, which he did in the following ^-ear. There he opened a store, which he conducted in connection with his duties as Postmaster, for about ten years. He continued upon the farm until 1855, when he moved to ConnersviUe, and there spent the rest of his life, his death occurring June 26, 1864. At twelve j^ears of age, or in 1828, the subject of this sketch became a student at the first academic school ever taught in Rushville, which was presided over by Dr. William B. Laughlin. After pursuing his studies with diligence for one year, he spent a short time upon the farm, and in May, 1830, he entered the preparatory department of Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio, in which institution he remained four 3'ears, completing the junior 3'ear. He then returned home, and after spending some time recruiting his health, which had become somewhat impaired, he entered upon the study of medicine with Dr. Jefferson Helm, who was then practicing at V'ienna, now Glenwood, this county. November 6, 1836, he was licensed to practice medicine, and immediately afterward he formed a partnership with his preceptor, Dr. Helm, with whom he was associated until 1841. By this time the state of Dr. i\rnold's health was such as to seriously threaten his life, and realizing that it was necessary in some way to check the disease which was fast gaining hold of him, he concluded to make a trip to England and his native land, believing that the change of habits and climate which the trip would occasion would either benefit him or produce a fatal result. In August, 1S41, he started on his long journey, and at the end of about fifteen months he returned with his health fully recovered. Early in 1843, he located in Connersville, and there he was activel}' and successfully engaged in the practice of his profession for a period of ten years. His practice was very extensive, and was frequently more than he could attend. In 1853, he purchased the old Arnold homestead in this county, upon which he located, and where he continued to reside until 1877, giving his attention to the practice of medicine and to the management of his farm. He then became a resident of Rushville, where he has since practiced his profession. The marriage of Dr. Arnold occurred December 25, 1838, when Sarah Ann Ball became his wife. She was born in Fa^'ette County, being the daughter of Abner Ball, who was one among the first settlers of Fayette County. Doctor Arnold and wife are the parents of four children, three of whom are living. Thev are: Mary Ann, who is the wife of Hamilton R. Holmes, of Mobile, Ala.; William W., who received a diploma from a Philadelphia medical college, in 1886, and at present he is successfully engaged in the practice of medicine at Colorado Springs, Col. The third child is John Arnold, who is a farmer bv occupation, and resides in White Co., Ark., and Abner, who died in infancy. Doctor Arnold and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. The political affiliations of the former have alwaj-s been with the Whig and Republican parties. He takes a lively interest in politics, and uses every available instrumentality to promote the welfare of his party. While not an agriculturist, in fact, his sympathies have alwaj's been with the improvement of the condition of the agricultural classes and for a number of years he has been identified with various societies having for their object, Ihe dissemination and utihzation of the latest and most approved methods for the farming community. He is a member of the Rush County Agricultural Society, and has been Secretary of the Farmers' and Stock Growers' Association, of Rush Count}', ever since it was organized, and he has also held the position of Secretary of the Farmers' and Stock Growers' Union Association of Rush, Shelb}', Bartholomew and Decatur counties. He is a member of the Rush Medical Society, the Union District Medical Societ}^ the Indiana State Medical Society, the Medical Association of the Mississippi Vallej^ and of the American Medical Association, in every one of which he has frequently been honored with positions of trust and distinction. Doctor Arnold has always been actively identified with the Old Settlers" Association and has been officially connected with the society ever since its formation. As a writer, he has exhibited remarkable skill and fiuencv, and in that capacity his historical sketches and his " remininisinces of an old settler," a series of articles published in the Rushville Hcpiihlicaii, have all been read with interest and have given him considerable of a reputation. He is a man of positive convictions and he does not hesitate to speak his sentiments in support of what he considers to be right. He posesses a vivid recollection of the scenes and incidents of pioneer life, and there is certainly no other living person who is so familliar with the county's earl}- histor}-. He is a man that _has always exhibited public spirit, and there has probably been no enterprise within the radius of his associations, having for its object, the general welfare of the public, with whicli he has not been conspicuously identified. ^His portrait is presented in this volume.

Barzillai G. Barnard, one of Rushville's honored old citizens, was born in North Carolina, January 13, 1S17. He was the seventh of thirteen children - seven sons and six daughters - born to William and Matilda (Gardner) Barnard, both natives of North Carolina, of English descent. His ancestors formerl}' came from Nantucket Island. His paternal grandfather was Tristram Barnard. His maternal g/andparents were Isaac and Eunice (Macy) Gardner. His six brothers were: Paul, Isaac, William D., Anderson, Byron, S^'lvester, all of whom are deceased except the last two. His six sisters were: Lj'dia G., Eunice, Mary B., Phebe, Margaret, and Malinda, all of whom are deceased except Malinda. When he was a young child less than two years old, his parents immigrated to Indiana and located in Union County, where our subject was reared upon a farm. When he was eighteen he accompanied his father and mother to Favette County, where he was married at the age of twenty, or October 12, 1S37, to Rachel

Roberts, who was born in West Virginia, June 25, 1820, and was the daughter of Reuben and Jemima (Menson) Roberts. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Barnard continued to reside upon a farm in Fayette County until 1S47, when they removed to Rush County and settled in Posey Township, ten miles west of Rushville. There" Mrs. Barnard died October 4, 1S82. In July, 1883, Mr. Barnard removed to Rushville, where he is leading the life of a retired citizen. He is the father of eleven children, as follows: Granville S., born September 25, 1838; David E., born November 2, 1840; Mary E., born October 10, 1842; Leander, born February 22, 1845; Ambrose, born October 30, 1847; Cordeha J., born October 12, 1850; Linley P., born February 2, 1853, died September 16, 1854; Marshall M., born October 8, 1855, died June 7, 1878; Herman J., born May 31, 1859: Helen J., born May 31, 1859 (^ ^^^'^" °^ Herman J.), and OlHe C, born September 10, 1862. Mr. Barnard is a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and he is an ardent Repubhcan in politics. He is one among the worthy and honored old citizens of Rush Countv.

Francis M. Bennett, one of the representative farmers of this Cfluntv, was born where he now lives, July 2, 1835. His father, Jesse Bennett, was one of the early pioneers of this county. He was born in Washington Count}', Pa., May 12, 1795, and was the sixth in a family of nine children, born to Patrick and Elizabeth (Smith) Bennett, natives of the " Emerald Isle," and who immigrated to the United States prior to the Revolutionary War, first settling in Pennsvlvania, and later removing to Ohio. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and in 1821, came to Rush County, and entered land in this towtiship. He was a man of unmeasured energy, and succeeded upon the principle that " where there is a will there is a way." He was a life-long Democrat and always gave to that party his unqualified support. He died in this county, September 13, 1879, at a good old age, and at the end of an honorable life. The mother of Francis M. Bennett was born in Clermont County, Ohio, November 25, 1803, and died in this county, September 22, 1870. The subject of this biograph}' is the fifth in a family of seven children, four of whom are now living. His life has been spent upon the farm where he now resides. He now owns 245 acres of fine land and a portion of which is a part of the old Bennett homestead. Mr. Bennett was married April 28, 1870, to Miss Alma Brookbank, who was born in Anderson Township, this county, October 30, 1871, and is a daughter of Harrison and Clarissa Brookbank, both natives of this county. To this union are these two children: Bert, born January 5, 1S71, and Harry, born May 11, 1872. In politics, Mr. Bennett is a Democrat. For more than

Hon. Edward Henry McDaniel Berry was born in Marion County, Ky., September 30, 1823, was the son of Holesworth and Mar}^ (Stevenson) Berry, and is of English descent. His father was also born in Marion County, Ky., December 10, 1794, and died in Rushville, November 13, 1871. He was a soldier in the War of 181 2. The paternal grandfather of Mr. Berr}^ was Joel Berry, a native of Virginia. He was a Revolutionary soldier during the entire time of that conflict. He died in Ohio at nearh' one hundred years of age. The mother of Mr. Berr}' was also born in Kentucky about 1791, and died in Rush County in 1863. The Berry family came to Indiana in 1S2S, and settled in Fayette County, and in 1832, came to Rush County. The Stevenson family removed from Maryland to Kentucky-, and settled in Kentucky just after the Revolutionary War. The subject of our sketch was raised on a farm, and received his education at the district school. His first teacher was a lady by the name of Malinda Points. Mr. Berry attributed his education to the old pioneer teaching of Benjamin F. Reeve. At the age of seventeen years, Mr. Berry began teaching, and taught for ten years. He was recognized as one of the leading teachers of this part of Indiana in that day. Politically, Mr. Berry is an ardent Republican. In i860, he was elected Senator of Indiana, and served four years. In 1S64, he was elected Treasurer of Rush County, and re-elected in 1866. He was one of the best officials the county ever had, an 'honest and rehable one, and has been very successful as a politician. Mr. Berrj- was married in 1863, the bride being Miss Mar}' A. Conover, a native of Penns3lvania, born in 1838, the daughter of Reading B. and Marj^ (Stook) Conover. To Mr. and Mr. Berry were born two children, viz. : Reading H., and William E. The subject of our sketch was made a Mason in the Milroy Lodge in 1852, and for nine years was Master of the same lodge. He settled where he now lives in 1878, and owns 240 acres of well improved land. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. He has been a very successful man, and it has been through his own efforts.

Hon. Finley Bigger, Ex-Register of the U. S. Treasury, lawyer and mathematician, of Rushville, was born near Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, September 9, 1807. He is the son of Hon. John Bigger, a native of Maryland, and born in 1770, and in 1798, emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio, to what afterward became Warren Count}\ There he soon after was elected to the first State Legislature. He served, it is believed, more sessions in the

Ohio Legislature than any other man. His early education was neglected, but he was a great reader and thinker, having a strong, clear and discriminating mind. He never suffered himself to be influenced by passion or prejudice, and those who wished to do right in ditlicult circumstances sought his advice and relied on his judgment with implicit confidence. Strongly attached to family and friends, inflexible in the discharge of his dut}-, ever ready to assist those who needed help, always more willing to forgive an injury than to resent it, he gained wide influence and was profoundly esteemed. For more than thirty years he was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. Tom Corwin was one of his most intimate friends, also Henry Clay. Gov. Corwin's mode of introducing him to distinguished gentlemen was, '- allow me to introduce mj- honored friend John Bigger one of nature's noblemen and an honest man." Hon. Finley Bigger was introduced b}' Elisha Whittlesey to Judge McLane as the " son of John Bigger, of Warren County, Ohio, as honest a man as the Lord ever placed on earth." Finley Bigger had only limited school privileges, but he was reared under influences that stimulated intellectual growth. There in the almost unbroken forest, was a coterie of young men of brilliant talents, who with his father's distinguished guests, unconsciously aided in moulding the mind of the unlettered bov. Years passed and he studied law under Go\'. Corwin, was admitted to the Bar, and in 1S34 o'" ^^35^ licensed to practice in the Supreme Court of Ohio. In 1S36 (spring), he removed to Rush\-ille, Ind., and commenced the successful practice of his profession. Except during a period of several years in which he resided in Washington, D. C, Rushville has ever since been his home. In 1S53, Air. Bigger was appointed Register of the United States Treasury, and discharged the dut}' of that responsible position until 1 861. He found the archives of the office in a disordered condition; so much so, that it was difficult to find important papers on file, and months sometimes elapsed before a call from congress or heads of departments could be answered. He set proper forces to work to remed\' this evil, and when a new file room was prepared, some hundreds of thousands of vouchers and other papers were so arranged that anv of them could be found in less than fifteen minutes, and a call for information answered promptly. In 1874, Gov. Hendricks appointed him one of the Commissioners of the House of Refuge at Plaintield. Almost ever since he fixed his home in Rushville, Mr. Bigger has been, as he says, an " amateur editor." He became well known from his numerous articles in home papers, which were often copied by eastern papers. At an early age he evinced a natural taste for mathe- matics, and an aptness to solve difficult problems, that was a promise of future ability, which in later jears have been more than fulfilled. As a la\v3'er, Mr. Bigger stood first among the first. He has a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, and his pleadings are celebrated throughout eastern Indiana for their terseness and logical conclusions. As a writer on both political and social topics he has few equals. His st3de is concise, and exhibits great command of the English language. His sentences are often pointed with the keenest satire, and always linked together with perfect logic. Those who know him personallv and through his writings, say his mind is one of comprehensiveness and power. He was very faithful to his clients and to friends, punctual in any agreement, and in all relations of life a true gentleman. Mr. Bigger married Miss Nancy Wilson, of Warren County, Ohio, March 6, 1827.

Ja:mes W. Brown, attorney at law, was born in Marion County, Ind., September 29, 1837. His parents were Thomas B. and Jane M. (Day) Brown, both of English descent, and natives of Mason County, Kv., and Clermont County, Ohio, respectively. His paternal grandparents were George and Maria (Lee) Brown, natives of Virginia, the latter a niece of the illustrious Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, signers of the Declaration of Independence. From Virginia these grandparents emigrated to Mason County, Ky., and thence to Marion Count}', Ind. In 1847, when but ten years of age, the subject of this sketch left the parental roof and, going forth to seek his fortune, went to Noblesville, Ind., where for a time he lived with an uncle. At the early age of fourteen years he became Deputy County Clerk of Hamilton County, and served as such for seven years. In 1S63 he came to Rush\-ille and here served eight years as Deputy Clerk of Rush County, when in 1870, his faithful services were rewarded by an election to be chief of the office in which he had so long served as a subordinate. At the end of his official term he commenced the practice of law with Mr. George C. Clark, continuing thereat, until September, 1879, when again he became County Clerk by appointment, and by reason of a subsequent election remained in office until November, 1884. Thus, it will be seen, twenty-four j-ears of his life have been devoted to the public service. His entire attention is now given to the practice of his profession. He was married at Noblesville, Ind., SeptenAer 3, i860, to Lucinda Francelia Plato, daughter of Steward and Eliza (Hall) Plato. Mrs. Brown was born in Rome, N. Y., and was reared at Utica, N. Y. Her paternal grandmother was a cousin of Millard Fillmore and Zachariah Taylor. Mr. Brown is the father of three children : Sarah

H., Laura P., and Charles C, all of whom are living. He is a member of the F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. lodges, and in politics a Republican, staunch and active. From 18S2 to 1884, he was a member of the Republican State Central Committee as Chairman of the Sixth Congressional District Committee, and in April, 1884, presided over the convention that nominated Hon. Thomas M. Brown for Congress, and that to select delegates to the Chicago Republican Convention.

Daniel Brown, Jr., was born in Rush County-, Ind., December 5, 1838, son of Daniel and EHzabeth (Duke) Brown, the former born in Virginia, September 23, 1788, and died in this county, November 11, 1857, and the latter born in Kentucky, February 14, 1800, and died October 2, 1883. The father of our subject came to Rush Countv, from Kentucky, in 1824, and settled on the farm where our subject now resides. Mr. Brown was the recipient of a common school education, but for an occupation he chose that of a farmer, and in 1857, began doing for himself, and now owns 380 acres of choice land. In addition he has for many years been engaged in breeding fine stock. As a farmer and stock-raiser he is prosperous. In 1864, Februarv 25th, he was united in marriage to Miss Lavina Parker, born in this county. May 24, 1843, and daughter of John and Catherine (James) Parker, who died in this county when Mrs. Brown was but a child. To the Brown-Parker marriage were born seven children, as follows: William L., John M., Mar}' A., Fannie C, Nora D., Raymond D. and one son yet unnamed. Mr. Brown is an ardent supporter of the Democratic party, and a member of the Christian Church, and for fort}'-nine vears has resided where he now lives.

Dewitt C. Buell, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Rush County, Ind., Februarv 22, 1854. His father, Eli Buell, was born in New York, January 22, 1812, son of Isarel and Roxanna (Blair) Buell, natives respectivelv of Connecticut and New York, the former born in 1771 and died in 1845, and the latter born in 1778 and died in Hamilton Countv, Ohio, in 1S31. Levi Buell was married in 1837 to Miss Mary Hoel. To this union were born four children, viz. : Caroline, Emaline, Dewitt C. and Ella. Mrs. Buell died August 26, 1885. He is a staunch Republican, and has resided in this county since 1839. ^^ ^^ '^ member of the Presbyterian Church, and for six years served as County Commissioner. Dewitt C. Buell, the immediate subject of this sketch, is the se^-enth in a family of eight children, and his life has been that of a farmer and stock-raiser. He now owns 160 acres of valuable land, also the old Buell homestead. Mr. Buell was married October 29, 1S79, to Miss Dora Wilkins, a native of Hamilton Countv, Ohio, born March

13, 1857. To this marriage are these children: Don C, born November 7, 1880, and Ida, born December 8, 1882. Mrs. Buell died in 1884, and in 1886, Mr. Buell was again married, the bride being Mrs. Eva Amos, whose maiden name was Wellman. Mr. Buell is a Republican and an honored citizen.

Ja:mes H. Caldwell was born in Grant County, Ky., November 9, 1S35. He was the son o£ Thomas and Rebecca (Swineford ) Caldwell, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectivelv. He was reared upon a farm in his native county. At the age of twenty-one he took up the vocation of a farmer for himself. A year later he removed to Champaign Count)', Ills. When he came to Indiana he located in Decatur Count}-. He has lived in this State ever since, part of the time in Decatur, part of the time in Starke, and the rest of the time in Rush County. In April, 18S6, he engaged in the liverj' business in Rushville, in which he has since continued. He was married August 16, 1858, to Lucinda Robbins, a natix'e of Madison Countv, this State, and daughter of George Robbins. They have had four children: Charles, Anna, George and Edward, of whom Anna died in childhood. Mr. Caldwell is a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of H. lodges.

George T. Caldwell was born in Greensburg, January 5, 1863. He was chiefl}' reared in Decatur Count}-. He came to Rush Count}' with his parents in April, 18S6, and since then has been associated with his father in the livery business. He was married October 26, 1886, to Minnie Tremain, a nati^-e of Decatur County and daughter of Harry S. Tremain.

George W. Campbell, now Prosecuting Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, was born in Benton County, Ind., March 18, 1854. ^'^'^ ^'^'^^ ^^^ youngest of six children, five sons and one daughter, born to Elder George and Sarah A. (Wiles) Campbell, the former a native of Maine, of Scotch-Irish descent, the latter a native of Harrison, Ohio, of English descent. His paternal grandfather, Thomas Campbell, a native of Scotland, served as a Captain in the Revolutionary War. His four brotliers were : Walter S., Alexander B., Charles W. and Wood T.; his sister. Mar}- E., all of whom are living. Elder George Campbell, above named, a minister of the Christian Church, came to Rush County about 1834. He organized the first Christian Sabbath School in Rush\-ille, founded an Academy at Farmington and was its Principal for several years, preached three years at Fairview and being especially fitted for evangelistic labors, did much Christian missionary work in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Maine. In 1873, at Eureka, 111., he died, aged sixty-three years. At that time George W. was a student in Eureka College. For five years after leaving college he was a teacher in Menard and Sangamon counties, Ills., and at Fayetteville, Ind. While in Sangamon County, Ills., he commenced the study of law, was admitted to the Bar at Lebanon, Ind., and in iSSo, commenced the practice of his profession in Rushville. His popularity and professional success are shown by the public office now held, to which he was elected in Noyember, iSS6. In June, 1SS3, with Dr. S. W. McMahan, he founded The Graphic, and was its editor until September, 1SS6. In 1SS7, with W. T. Campbell, he established the Woodside Stock Farm, near Rushyille, and now devotes a portion of his time to the breeding of blooded horses. Fie was married January 9, 1884, to Belle Frazee, who, born in this county, March 13, 1854,13 the daughter of Hon. E. S. and Frances E. (Austen) Frazee, of Noble Township. Two children have blessed this union: Bruce, born December 2, 1S84, and Helen, born March 7, 18S7. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell are members of the Christian Church. The former is a member of the K. of P. Lodge, and in politics, a Republican.

Jefp'ersqx Churchill, a prominent citizen of Rush\-ille, was born in Richland Township, this countA', March 14, 1830. He was the third of nine children, six sons and three daughters, born to Daniel and Nancy (Street) Churchill; the former who was a native of New York, was the son of Asahel and Maiy (Hart) Churchill, and the latter was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Gordan)' Street. His five brothers were: James M., William, John W., George T., and Milton, all of whom are living except James M. His three sisters were: Sarah A., Mary E., and Malinda, all of whom are deceased. When he was nine years old, his parents removed to Noble Township, where he spent his youth and early manhood upon a farm. There his marriage occurred January 13, 1856, when Miss Eliza M. Reeve became his wife. She was born in Noble Township, this county, November 11, 1837, and was the youngest of eight children, four sons and four daughters, born to Benjamin F. and Ehzabeth D. (Driskell) Reeve, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. Her paternal grandfather was Benjamin Reeve. Her four brothers were: George W., Francis M., Henry C, and John B., of whom Francis M., is deceased. Her three sisters were: Martha D., Sarah D., and Maiy E., the last of whom is deceased. Mrs. Churchill also had one-half brother and two half-sisters, Hester H. W., Benjamin F., and Nancy J., all living, the children of her father. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Churchill located upon a farm in Richland Township. In 1864, thev removed to Wabash County, and located upon a farm adjoining the city of Wabash. Early in 1877, they returned to Rush County, and located in Rush- ville, since which time the attention of Mr. Churchill has been given to dealing in timber and lumber, to the buying, grazing and selling of live stock, and to farming. He and wife are the parents of four children: Lora M., Ernest M., Nannie B., and Earle R., of whom the second and third are deceased. Mrs. Churchill is a member of the Christian Church. In politics, Mr. Churchill is an ardent Republican. Their daughter, Lora M., was married February 6, 187S, to Wesley C. Bechtol, of Wabash County, which marriage has resulted in the birth of one child, Bertha C, born November 19, 1878. Their daughter and son-in-law reside in Toledo, Ohio, the latter being one of the proprietors of a large flouring mill.

George C. Clark, Ex-President of the Bank of the State of Indiana, and President of the Rushville National Bank, whose portrait appears elsewhere, was born in North Carolina, November 5, 1821. The place of his nativity suggests the contrasts that time presents; for, from having been part of the battlefield of Guilford Court House, N. C, where had been carnage and death, it had become a scene of quiet and prosperity. His father was Hezekiah S. Clark, whose ancestors moved from England to Ireland, from Ireland to Pennsylvania, and thence to Virginia. There his parents, Daniel Clark and Mary Sanders were married, and from that State they removed to Randolph County, N. C. The mother of the subject of this sketch was Abigail G. Mendenhall. Her progenitors emigrated from the manor of Mildenhall, in Wiltshire, England (the family name then being Mildenhall, sometimes contracted to Millhall), about the time William Penn first visited America, and located in Chester Count}^, Pa. Her mother, Judith Gardner, was of Welsh descent, and was born and raised on Nantucket Island. The Mendenhall and Sanders families both were verj' long--li^'ed. While he was yet a child, Mr. Clark's parents removed from Guilford to Randolph County, N. C, some ten miles northeast of the countj- seat, Ashboro, where his father who was a tanner, carried on a tan-yard, and engaged also, though less directly, in making pottery, shoes and harness, and in blacksmithing. George Clark assisted in the lighter work of the tannerv until the spring of 1S35, ^vhe^ the building" and contents, including books, were burned. The loss thus incurred, added to liabilities -which his father had to pav, as surety, left him with only enough to move comfortably to, Rush County, Ind., where he had previously bought eighty acres of land, mostly in green timber, seven miles west of Rushville. Mr. Clark was blessed with an educated mother, who like her husband, was liberal in promoting the education of her family. She taught every one of them to read before leaving the parental roof to attend school, and her son George had learned to read at the age of four. In North Carolina he attended a subscription school about nine months. In Indiana he became a pupil, during a winter term at school in Carthage, and spent a second winter at another school in Walnut Ridge, supporting himself at both places by doing chores. Both of these schools were in Rush County, and in charge of the Society of Friends. But Mr. Clark's advantages had not been limited to the meager ones afforded in these schools, for in his native State, under the instruction of an elder brother, he had learned Latin so far as to read "Viri Romaa." His progress was then interrupted by the departure of the family for Indiana, where other more pressing necessities left little time for study; yet, while clearing up green, beech forests, the nights and rainy da3's were employed in continued striving after knowledge. When the family left North Carolina, his maternal uncle, George C. Mendenhall, a wealthy slave holder and prominent lawyer of Guilford County, exacted a promise from Mr. and Mrs. Clark to allow their son George to return to his home when eighteen years of age. The father was extremely desirous to fulfill this promise, but his necessities prevented, until at last an opportunity was presented for him to ride back. to North Carolina with relatives, who had driven through to Indiana in a private carriage. They had been directed bv the uncle above named to bring George back with them. He went, and soon after his arri\'al his uncle sent him for one year to the Friends' boarding school at New Garden, near Greensboro. His predelictions, up to this time, were for the profession of medicine, and he had read with care, "Bell's Anatomy," "Gibson's Surgery" and other medical works. He was now a good Latin scholar, and had some knowledge of Greek; and, encouraged by an offer of his uncle, he commenced the study of the law under his instruction. After two years of close reading he passed a long and severe examination, b}^ three Judges of the Supreme Court, without missing a question, and was duh' licensed to practice in the County Courts. This was in June, 1S43, and after he had studied another j'ear he was admitted to practice in all the courts of the State. On the 30th of that month, with horse and saddle-bags given him by his uncle, and $100, Mr. Clark set out for Indiana. Going through Kentuck}' he called on Henry Clay, then a candidate for the presidency. On reaching home he remained there until the 13th of the following October, when he located in Rushville to practice law. Having no money nor influential friends, business came slowly. A Bar consisting of such men as Rariden, Newman, Parker, Test O. H. Smith, C. B. Smith, Perry, Hackleman, Tingley, Cox, Finle-^- Bigger, etc., left little i^oom for a tyro, and he was compelled to engage temporarily in other pursuits. He acted as clerk in a store* taught school two j-ears near Monrovia, Morgan County; was telegraph operator in the first office in Rushville, and became Township Clerk. Finally, in March, 1851, he settled down to the practice of law, but the fates seemed unpropitious until 1854, when his success realh' began. In the fall of that year he was elected on the Whig ticket to the Lower House of the Legislature, and served one term, which wholly satisfied his political ambition. In March, 1S56, Mr. Clark entered into partnership with Pleasant A. Hackleman, a prominent attorney and politician, and afterward a Brigadier-General. In this relation he toiled hard, chiefly in the preparation of papers, and the firm became one of the ablest in Eastern Indiana. In 1861, it was dissolved, Mr. Hackleman entering the army. The wranglings of pettifoggers in Justices' Courts were always distasteful to Mr. Clark, and he had now gained experience and reputation that enabled him to dispense with such practice. He had given much attention to that branch of the law which has to do with the titles of lands and the rights of heirs, and he came to be regarded as a safe counselor. In 1864 he was elected President of the Rushville branch of the Bank of the State of Indiana, and held that office by successive re-elections until the bank closed in April, 1875. In October, 1871, he was elected President of the Bank of the State of Indiana, which position he held until the closing of the bank, as above indicated. In 1865, he was chosen President of the Rushville National Bank, and still acts in that capacity. In all these responsible positions he performed his duties to the entire satisfaction of Directors and stockholders. In October, 1872, the Governor appointed him a Director of the Southern State Prison of Indiana, to fill a vacancy until the meeting of the General Assembly. Mr. Clark was formerly a Whig, and is now a pronounced Republican; and though not a politician in the sense of being an office-seeker, he has always held positive views of public policVj maintaining them manfull}- in debate. In 1846, at Rushville, he joined the I. O. O. F., and is now Past Grand. Mr. Clark's ancestors, on both sides, were mostly of the Societj^'of Friends, and he has a birthright membership which he has never broken. Personally, he is of good figure, rather above the average size, and his bearing is dignified and impressive. Naturally thoughtful, he early evinced a preference for the intimate acquaintance of men advanced in years; and among the lessons of wisdom derived from these associations he acquired that precision of language and steadfastness of deportment that have long characterized him. He believes that the legal profession is, or should be, the most exalted of all pursuits, and therefore holds in just contempt that class denominated shysters. He is profoundly versed in law, especially in the branch to which we have referred, and is one of the most reliable of counselors. It may seem at first glance paradoxical that a man who delights in the investigation of abstruse legal subjects should find equal pleasure in the cultivation of flowers; yet to this he devotes much attention. It affords him needed recreation, and he has displa3fed much care and taste in ornamenting his grounds. He not only excels in horticulture, but is a skillful botanist. Mr. Clark has a large fund of information, and the happv facultv of making it readily available. Naturally, and from long habit, he is so careful that he seldom makes a mistake or engages in a hazardous enterprise. He shrinks instinctiveh' from the throng of men; but with chosen friends he is very companionable. His professional abilities and extensive reading, his perfect honesty and pure morals, and his manv (juiet acts of charity have rendered him one of the most useful and respected citizens of both the county and the State.

Hon. Ulysses D. Cole, a prominent member of the Rush County Bar, is a native of Union County, Ohio, born September 19, 1841. He was the son of Philander B. and Dorothea (Witter) Cole, the former a native of Columbus, Ohio, born in October, 181 5, and the latter a native of Union County, Ohio, born in June, 1S20. He was reared in his native count}- his employment being chiefly upon a farm. His father was a prominent attorney of Union Countv, Ohio, and was for many vears one of the leading men of that part of Ohio. He at times held the following responsible positions: Prosecuting Attorney, Member of House of Representatives three terms; one term as State Senator; Delegate to the National Republican Convention at Baltimore in 1864; Republican Presidential Elector in 1884; Judge Common Pleas Court five j'ears. He now resides in Marj'sville, Union County, Ohio. Utysses graduated at Ken^'on College in 1862. In the meantime he taught one term of school in i860. In May, 1862, he entered the service of the Union Army as a private in the Eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantr^^ In Ma}', 1863, he was elected First Lieutenant Company B, Eightvj-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which capacit}' he served until the winter of 1863-4, ^'^'^ ^" ^^^ spring of 1864, he re-entered the service as Captain of Company B, One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and ' served thus until the close of the War, when he returned to Marysville, Ohio, and began the study of law with his f^ither. The winter of 1865-6 was spent in the Law Department of Harvard College. In January, 1S67, he took charge of the Indiana Herald of Huntington, this State, as Editor and one of the proprietors. In 1869 he became the sole owner of that property. He took as a half partner, John F.

Moses, in 1870, and they continued together until October, 1875. In connection with the newspaper work he also gave attention to the practice of law and after retiring from the paper in 1875, he continued to practice his profession in Huntington until in January, 1880. He then removed to Indianapolis and there practiced his profession until April, 1881, when he came to Rushville, and purchased the Rushville RepiihUcan of John F. Moses. In January, 1884, he sold a half interest in that property to John F. Moses and Jacob Feudner; April i, 1887, he sold his remaining interest to them and now his exclusive attention is given to the practice of law. He was married February 19, 1873, to Ella J. Purviance, daughter of the late Samuel H. Purviance, formerly President First National Bank of Huntington. She died February 13, 1876, leaving two children: Dorothea and George P., the latter of whom died in infanc}'. June 3, 1880, Mr. Cole was married to Sarah E. Mauzy, daughter of Abram G. Mauzy, of Rushville. Subject is a member of the Presbyterian Church, the F. & K. M., the*i\. O. U. W., and the G. A. R. lodges. Politically, he is a Republican. In 1S76, he was elected a member of the Legislature from Huntington and Wabash counties; served in the session of 1877- While a member of that body he introduced and secured the passage of the bill embracing the first free gravel road law - an act which has resulted in revolutionizing the road system of the State. In 187 1, he founded the Citizens' Bank of Huntington and w'as connected with it five years. While a resident of Huntington, Mr. Cole, in 1872, organized the first Building and Loan Association of that city, of which organization he served as President a number of vears. He takes an active part in Sabbath School work and in that connection he has served as Superintendent a number of vears.

John H. Culbertso.n, a native of Mason County, Ky., was born October 22, 1819, being the eldest son of seven children born to Robert and Nancy (Hunter) Culbertson, and is of Scotch-Irish origin. The parents of our subject were natives of Kentuckv, and the father died there. He was by occupation a wheelwright, and for many years carried on an,extensive business in that line. The mother of Mr. Culbertson died in Rush County, Ind., prior to the war. The subject of this biography came to Rush County in 185 1, and located in the western part of Rushville Township. He was educated at the common schools, and was reared a farmer. He now owns 212 acres of well improved and valuable land. Politically, Mr. Culbertson is a staunch Republican, and is respected by all who know him, and as a farmer has been successful.

Received a common school education, with one year at Hanover and one year at Wabash colleges, in the scientitic department. He read law with Gen. E. Dumont, of Indianapolis, and graduated at Greencastle, in law school, under Hon. A. C. Downey. On the 7th dav of Mav, 1S57, he came to Rushville, and began the practice of his profession. On the 14th day of October following, he was married at Rising Sun, Ind., to Frances S. Da\is. He was a Democrat in politics, until the breaking out of the rebellion, when he promptlv espoused the cause of the Union, and labored vigorously and untiringly in recruiting soldiers for the Government. In March, 1864, he was appointed by Gov. Morton, Lieut. Colonel of the One Hundred and Twenty-third Indiana Regiment. Served in command of the regiment, during the Atlanta Campaign, was honorabl}' discharged in July following on account of sickness. In the fall of 1S64, was nominated by the Republican party of Rush Count}', and elected to the State Senate, and served four years, when he was appointed by the Governor, Judge of the Common Pleas Court, as such appointee he served nine months, when he was nominated and elected over Hon. Barton W . Wilson, a Democrat, for a term of four years. Before the term expired Hon. J. M. Wilson, then Judge of the Circuit Court, was elected to Congress, and Judge Cullen was appointed Circuit Judge by Gov. Baker, to serve out the unexpired term of Judge Wilson. In the fall following Judge Cullen was nominated and elected Circuit Judge for the term of six years, over Hon. John. S. Scoby, Democrat. Judge Cullen 'served as Circuit Judge six years, and then partially resumed the practice of law dividing his time between the cultivation of his farm and the practice of his profession. He has been successful in his profession and the acquisition of property. In 1SS6, he was elected a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church, of which he has been a member for twenty years.

William Dagler, farmer and stock-breeder, was born in Germany, November 2, 1852, son of William and Mary (Foegle) Dagler, both natives of Germany, and still reside in that countr3^ Our subject attended school but little, and after coming to iVmerica, settled in this county where he has since resided. For his first year's work in this county he received $40, and for the second, $75. B}- occupation he is a farmer, and for several }ears has given his attention to the breeding of fine stock, and now owns some of the best thoroughbred stock in the State. His marriage occurred Januar}' i, 1874, to Miss Isslo King, born in Rush County, Ind., in 1853. They have five children, viz.: Charles, Stella, Willie, John and Fredrick. Mr. Dagler is a Republican and a member of Royal Arcanum Lodge No. 887. Mr. Dagler is a member of the Pres-

Morton H. Downey, the present Suryeyor of Rush County, and a yery exemplary young man, was born in Noble Township, this count}', January 3, 1863. He is the son of John D. and Emily M. (Boyless) Downey, ^yho were natiyes of Shenandoah and Frederick counties, Va., respectiyely. They are now old residents of Noble Township. He was reared upon the farm and receiyed in the district schools a good common school education. At seyenteen years of age he entered the Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, where he took a full course in ciyil engineering. He then became employed by the Suryeyor of Marion County, Ind., whose assistant he was about three months. From March, 1SS3, to March, 18S4, he trayeled through central Tennessee and northern Alabama for the Central Publishing House, Cincinnati. Owing to ill-health he resigned his position, returned home, and in June, 18S4, he was nominated by his party for the office of County Suryeyor, to which office he was elected the following fall. He was then but twentyone years of age and was perhaps the youngest man ever elected to an office in Rush County. He was re-elected in the fall of 1S86, and has now entered upon his second term. He is a member of lyy K. of P. Lodge No. 27, and of lyy Diyision (Uniform Rank) No. 35. Politically, he is a Republican. He is an upright, straightforward young man, and an efficient officer.

Alfred Duke, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Rush County, Ind., March 24, 1839, son of Amos and Rosanna (Dunn) Duke, and is of German-Irish descent. His father, a nati\e of Kentucky, was born Ma\- 3, 1800. and died in this county, August 8, 1862. The mother of Mr. Duke was born in Berkley County. Va., April 22, 1S03, and at the age of eight years emigrated to Kentucky. She now resides in Kansas. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Matthew Duke, a soldier in the War of 181 2, and died in Kentucky. His maternal grandfather was William Dunn, a Virginian by birth, also a soldier of 1812, and died in Lucas County, Ky. Mr. Duke is the seyenth in a family of nine children and receiyed his education at the early schools of this county. In 1841, he remoyed from Walker to Anderson Township, and in 1872, settled on his present farm which consists of 370 acres of choice land. His marriage occurred September, 1S66, to Miss America Moore, born at Morristown, Shelby County, January 4, 1847, and is the daughter of Elijah and Leah Moore. They haye three children, yiz.: Nettie, born June 2, 1870; Walter G., born September 3, 1879, ^"'^ Howard E., born July 21, 1882. Mr. Duke is an ardent Republican and cast his first yote for Abraham Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Duke are members of the Christian Church.

Robert Dunn was born in the State of South Carolina, October II, 1830. He was the second of nine children - five sons and four daughters - born to James and Bethenia (Ivans) Dunn, both of whom were reared in South Carolina. His father was the son of Robert Dunn, who was born in Europe. His four brothers were: Richardson, Andrew J., William L. and George, of whom onlj- two - Andrew J. and George are living. His four sisters were: Elizabeth J., Nancy, Martha G. and Louisa, all of whom are dead except Nancy, who resides in Chicago. When he was yet a voung child less than three years old his parents came to Indiana and setded in Fayette County. One year later they removed to Rush County. Two years later the}' removed to Hancock Count}' where Robert spent his boyhood upon a farm. In the spring of 1S45 the family removed to Marion County and settled upon a farm north of Indianapolis where the mother of our subject shortly died. In the spring of 1847 the father and children removed to Indianapolis. A year later they again settled upon a farm in Marion County. In 184S our subject began learning the plasterer's trade in Indianapolis. This has been the chief occupation of his life. He has worked at his trade in Indianapolis, Knightstown, Rushville and in the country surrounding those places. He first came to Rushville in 186S, a resident of which he has been ever since, excepting one year during which he resided in Indianapolis. In September, 1885, he engaged at the butchering trade with Thacker H. Gulbreth, and the firm still continues. In 1S51 he married Martha Day, who died in 1870, leaving five chilren: William L., Mary A., Richard W., Harvey E. and George, all of whom are living. One other, James M., died in childhood. In 1 87 1 Mr. Dunn was married to Eliza J. Lairmore, who is his present wife. Mr. Dunn. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the I. O. O. F., and K. of L. lodges, and in politics, he is a pronounced Republican.

George W. Ebright was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, July 25, 1836. He was the son of Abram and Rachel Ebright, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former of German, and the latter of English descent. He was reared up to the age of thirteen on a farm in his -native county. At that age he went to Waynesville, Warren Co., Ohio, where he worked in a harness shop and attended school one year. He then went to Groveport, Franklin Co., Ohio, where he attended school two years. He then engaged as a salesman in a dry goods store of that place, and six months later he took a like position in Waynesville. He remained there three years. In 1S60, he went to Xenia, Ohio, and became a clerk in a hardware store. April 19, 1861, he entered Company D, Twelfth

Ohio Infantrv, with which he served three months. Owing to a sunstroke he did not re-enlist until until Jul\- 25, iS6i,when he entered Company F, Thirty-fourth Ohio Infantry, with which he served until the close of the war. He entered as a private and was afterward promoted to First Lieutenant. At the close of the war he returned to Xenia, Ohio, and opened a music store which he conducted until 1870. In that year he engaged in the dry goods business at Waynesxille, where he continued until the spring of 1SS4, when he came to Rushville, and has since been one of her drv goods merchants. He was married February 16, 1870, to Miss Joannah Hutchison, of Xenia, Ohio. He has two children: Emma H. and Clark B., both living. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the G. A. R., and a Republican.

Jerome Ellison, an enterprising farmer of Rushville Township, was born where he resides, February 4, 1S37, son of William and Jane (Miller) Ellison. His father, a native of Virginia, was born May 15, 1782, and came to Rush County, Ind., in 1824, where his death occurred in 1868. The mother of Mr. Ellison was a Kentucky Avoman, born December 13, 1799, and died in this county July ^th, 1S80. The subject is the eldest of nine children born to his father's third marriage, and only three of whom are now living. Mr. Ellison was raised on the farm, and his educational advantages were limited. By occupation his life has been that of a farmer, and he now owns the old Ellison homestead, which is well improved. His present residence was built in 1S85. The marriage of our subject was solemnized 1S70, to Miss Mary Rhodes, a native of Shelby- County, Ind., born January 28, 1854, '^"*^ daughter of Ephraim Rhodes. To tiie marriage above noted are these children: Dora, born 1872, and Earl, born 18S1. In politics, the subject of this sketch is a firm friend of the Republican party. For a half century he has lived in the same neighborhood, being a successful farmer and a worthy man.

Jacob Feudxer, one of the proprietors of the RiisJii'i'/lc Rcpiih- Ilcan, was born in the village of Uffhofen, near Bingen on the Rhine, in the Grand Duchy of Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, February 25, 1854. He was the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Jung) Feudner, with whom his boj-hood was spent. He attended school from the age of six j-ears until the age of fifteen, the last three A'ears of which were spent in the college at Alzei. At fifteen Aears of age he left home and made his way to America. He reached the City of New York, July 6, 1869, and came directly to Huntington, Ind., where about a year later he began learning the printer's trade in the office of the Indiana Herald. Three years later he took ^vork on the Ilitntini^ion Democrat, and a year later he went to Lafayette. He spent some months at Journey work in Lafayette .and Logansport, after \vhich he went to Ft. Wayne. There he was the foreman in the office of The Volks Freiind, a German paper, until the fall of 1876, when he, in connection with two others, founded the Dailx Tagblatt of Ft. Wayne. In the following December he sold his interest in that paper, and after a short stay in Huntington he came in March, 1S77, to Rushville, and engaged at journej' work on the RushviUe Republican. He is now one of the proprietors of that paper, and his entire time and attention are deyoted to the mechanical \york of the office. May 20, 1S76, he was married to Lisette Gemmer of Huntington, Ind., by whom he has had four children: Henry, William, Cornelia Hying, and an infant daughter that died unnamed. Mr. Feudner is a member of the K. of P. order, and a Republican in politics.

Aaron Frazee, a prominent farmer and influential citizen of Rush County, was born in Noble Township, this county, February 27, 1S40. He was the youngest of seyen children - fiye sons and two daughters - born to James and Catharine (King) Frazee, the former a natiye of Mason County, K3'., and the latter a natiye of Bracken Count}', Ky., both of English descent. His parents were reared and married in their natiye State, and emigrated from that State to Rush Count}' in about the year 1826, and located in the woods of Noble Township, where the father and mother spent the rest of their liyes. Our subject was reared upon his father's farm in this county, working upon the farm in summer and attending the 'district school in winter. At twenty years of age he took up the vocation of a farmer for himself, and continued in that pursuit in Noble Township about liye years. In 1862, he moved to Huntington County, this State, and located in Wayne Township, where he resided about ten years. He then returned to Rush County, and located where he now resides south of the city of Rushville. He was married September 4, 1862, to Sarah Brooks, who was born in Nicholas County, Ky., October 11, iS'37. She was the daughter of Mosely R. and Susan (Geohegan) Brooks, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter a native of Nicholas County, Ky. Her father was of English, and her mother of Scotch-Irish descent. They were married in Nicholas Count\', Ky., and in about the 1S50, they came to Rush County, and located in Noble Township, where the parents continued to reside until the time of their deaths. Mr. and Mrs. Frazee are the parents of four children as follows: Orietta E., born August 6, 1863; William M., born December 23, 186S; Myrta E., born September 26, 1S72, and Charles A., born December 11, 1875. The eldest daughter, Orietta E., was married April 24, 1884, to William W. Wilson, and resides in Noble

Township. Mr. Friizee is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and a Repubhcan in politics. He owns a handsome farm of 500 acres, about three-fourths of which is in an excellent state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with good buildings and fences, and is altogether one of the best grain and stock farms in Rush County. He also owns a farm of eighty-two acres in Noble Township. He is an enterprising and successful farmer and stock-raiser.

John Gantner, a prominent citizen of Rushville, was born in Prussia, June 16, 1834. He was the second of six children - three sons and three daughters - born to Nicholas and Anna (Coleman) Gantner, with whom he came to America when he was si.x years old. His two brothers were Nicholas and Michael, both living. His three sisters were Catharine, Mary and Anna, of whom Anna is deceased. The family first located in Jennings County, Ind., where our subject spent his boyhood and youth, chiefly upon a farm. At the age of twenty-two he went to Chicago and there learned the trade of a stone cutter, at which he worked in that city for nearly three years. He then returned to Jennings County and worked at his trade in North Vernon about three years. He was married September 11, i860, to Catharine Gahl, a native of Prussia, born April 12, 1838, and was the daughter of Peter and Susan Gahl, with whom she came to America when she was eight years old. In 1865, Mr. and Mrs. Gantner came to Rushville, in which place they have ever since resided. Here Mr. Gantner first worked at his trade two j^ears. He then engaged in the retail liquor business, and in connection with that he is now engaged in the ice business and in pisciculture. He has a fine pond covering one and one-half acres of ground well stocked with German Carp. He is also the proprietor of a first-class restaurant on Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. Gantner liave eight children: Nicholas, Anna C, Mary H., Amelia T., Michael A., Catharine J., John, and Edward H., all living. Mr. and Mrs. Gantner are members of the Catholic Church. In politics, the former is a Republican.

Charles H. Gilbert, M. D., was born in Louisville, Ky., May I, 1S58. He was the son of Rev. Alfred M. and Rosanna G. (Endress) Gilbert, now residents of Jacksonville, Illinois. His father is a very noted minister in the Christian Church. During the childhood of our subject his father and mother resided in Louisville, Ky., Danbury, Conn., New York City, and Syracuse, N. Y., where his calling as a minister demanded his services. When he w'as nine years old his parents became residents of the city of Baltimore, where his youth was spent. He graduated in the Baltimore City College in his nineteenth year. In the meantime he had determined to fit himself for the medical profession, and to that end during college life, he gave especial attention to studies bearing upon that subject. Shortly after his graduation his parents removed to Cincinnati, where our subject entered the Pulte Medical College. He graduated from that institution with honors, February 26, 1S79, having received the Trustees' Prize. Immediately after he graduated he formed a partnership in the practice of medicine with his old preceptor. Dr. Joseph Garretson, of Cincinnati, the former giving especial attention to the treatment of diseases of the eye and ear, for which practice he had taken a course in the Cincinnati School of Ophthalmology and Otolog}', just after completing the course in the Pulte Medical College. His relationship with Dr. Garretson existed one year, at the end of which he came to Rushville. Here he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession, which is the treatment of the eye and ear. His marriage to Therese L. Norris, daughter of De Witt C. Norris, occurred February 8, 1882. They are the parents of one child - Florence, born December 9, 1882. The Doctor and wife are members of the Christian Church. He is a Republican in politics.

James D. Glore, was born in Campbell County, Ky., August 20, 1825. He was the son of Alexander and Catharine (Doolittlc) Glore, natives of Kentucky and Virginia, respectively. His parents removed to Rushville when he was but four months old, where he was reared and where he has ever since resided. At the age of nineteen he began to learn the trade of a plasterer and gave it his chief attention until 1869. He entered the Union service July 2, 1862, in Company H, i6th Indiana Regiment, as First Lieutenant, in which capacity he served until March 5, 1863. He was captured at Richmond, K}'., about the last of Jul}-, 1862, but was exchanged in the following November. He afterward participated in an attack on Vicksbuig and the battle of Arkansas Post. In 1869, he engaged in the restaurant business, to which was united in 1S75, the business of baking. December 24, 1846, he married Martha Henderson, b}' whom he had twelve children, seven of whom, David M., Samuel A., Catharine F., Mary A., Minoor L., Anna L., and Inez V^., are living. Those dead are: Floyd M., Hannah M., John A., Oliver G., and Charles A. In politics, Mr. Glore is a Republican.

William F. Gordon, a prominent citizen of Rushville, and at present a retired farmer, was born in Franklin County, Ind., September 7, 1843. He was the fourth child and oldest son in a family of six children, three sons and three daughters - born to Orval and Druzilla (Blacklidge) Gordon, both natives of Kentucky. His paternal grandparents were William and Elizabeth Gordon. His maternal grandfather was James Blacklidge. His two brothers were Orval C, and John N., both of whom are living. His three sisters were Lovina, Carlotte and Elizabeth, the first two of whom are deceased. By his second wife, who, when he married her, was Mrs. Mary Alsworth, his father had three children : Martha E., Manetta and Edward, the last of whom is deceased. He was reared upon a farm in his native countv. At eighteen he entered the service of the Union Armv in Companv C, Sixty-eighth Indiana Regiment, with which he served until the close of the war. He entered as a private but was promoted to Quarter-Master Sergeant, from which rank he was mustered out. He participated in the battles of Ho\er"s Gap, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Nashville and other smaller engagements, in all of which he discharged his duties as became a loval soldier. He returned to Franklin Count}- after the war and took up the occupation of a farmer. He was married December 2, 1866, to Laura J. Martindale, who was born in Franklin Countv, February 13. 1843, and was the daughter of Abner and Eliza (Butcher) Alartindale, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersev respectively. Her paternal grandparents were Amos and Alartha Martindale. Her maternal grandfather was Thomas Butcher. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Gordon continued to reside upon a farm in Franklin Countv, until 1S72, when they removed to Rush Countv and located first in Union Township. Four years later thev removed to Jackson Township. In 1880 he was elected Treasurer of Rush Countv, when he mo\'ed to Rushville and filled that office one term. Since his term expired his attention has been gi\-en to superintending his farm. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are the parents of two children. The first was a son that died in infancy, unnamed, and Guy L., now a voung man of eighteen. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is a member of the G. A. R., and a Republican in politics. He has held the office of Treasurer of the Agricultural Societv a number of vears, and at present he is a member of the Board of Cemeterv Directors, and is President of the Rush\ille Natural Gas, Oil and Water Company. He is a reliable and influential man. Mrs. Gordon taught school several terms before her marriage.

John K. Gowdy, the present Auditor of Rush Countv, was born in Burlington (now Arlington) this countv, August 23, 1843. His parents \\'ere Adam M. C. and Nancy (Oliver) Gowdy, the former a native of Green Countv, Ohio, of Scotch-Irish descent, son of Alexander Gowdy, the latter a native of Bourbon County, Ky., of English descent, daughter of John Oliver. His father, Adam, a blacksmith, was an earlv settler here and helped to lay out the town of Rushville. But in 1849, he removed with his family to a farm near Rensselaer, in Jasper County, this State, and there died January 22, 1857. One year later the subject of this sketch returned to this count}' and entered school at Burlington. September i, 1862, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted in Company L, Fifth Indiana Cayalry, and served until October 5, 1865, when mustered out. With his regiment he participated in the pursuit and capture of John Morgan, in all the battles in and about Knoxville, and later in the Atlanta Campaign. At the close of the war he returned to this count}', and engaged in farming. January 20, 1867, he was married to Eve E. Gordon, who was born at BurUngton, May 30, 1S48, was the daughter of Uriah and Priscilla (McDutiie) Gordon, both natives of Kentucky. He has had two children: Latta T. and Fannie A., the former of whom died in childhood. For many years Mr. Gowdy has been conspicuously identified with public affairs and the successes of the Republican party in Rush County. He has been twice elected Sheriff and twice County Auditor. As Sheriff he served from August 25, 1871, to August 25, 1875. Hs was first elected County Auditor in 1882, and again in 1886. From 1867, to 1871, and from 1875 to 1879, when not in office, he resided in Posey Township, and was engaged chietl}' in farming. In February, 1880, a Republican Mass Convention chose Mr. Gowdy as Chairman of the Republican County Central Committee, which honorable position he held until January 21, 1888, having acceptably managed the affairs of his party through four important campaigns. To his wise management and marked ability, as a leader, much of the success of the Republican party in Rush County is generally attributed. Since December, 1886, he has been one of the proprietors and editors of The Grafhic. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. lodges, and the G. A. R.

Prof. David Graham, a worthy and esteemed citizen of Rushville, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, January 13, 1826. He was the eldest of three children, all sons, born to William G. and Mary (French) Graham, both natives of Washington County, N. Y., the former of Scotch, and the latter of French descent. His paternal grandparents were George and Anna (Cowden) Graham, the former of whom was the son of William Graham. Both his great grandfathers served in the Revolutionary war, William Graham, who came from County Down, Ireland, in 17745 serving during the whole war, coming home but once or twice and seldom hearing from his family during the seven years. His maternal grandparents were John and James (Graham) French. His two brothers are Thomas W. and Ebenezer, both of whom are living. Our subject was reared upon a farm in his native county. In summer, he worked upon the farm, and during two or three months in winter he attended the district school, and thus continued until he reached the age of nineteen. At that age he became a student in the Revnoldsburg Academy, of Franklin County, Ohio, where he attended one year. During the following winter of 1846-47, he taught his first term of school near Bellefontaine, Logan Co., Ohio. He then entered upon a vocation which, as his subsequent histor}' will show, afterward became the chief occupation of his life. During the summer of 1S47 he attended the academy at Reynoldsburg, and during the following winter he taught another term of school. In the spring of 1848, he entered Hanover College, where he attended two spring terms, one in 1848 and one in 1850. His second term of school was taught in his native county, and he continued there in that pursuit for six consecutive winters. He attended Geneva College one term in the spring of 1851, and another term in the spring of 1S52. For two and one-half years before leaving Franklin County, he taught in the Reynoldsburg Academ}'. His marriage occurred in Clark County, Ind., March 31, 1853, when Caroline Adams became his wife. She was born in Clark County, Ind., April 3, 1S32, and was the daughter of Martin and Jane H. (Davis) Adams, both natives of Kentucky. In the fall of 1853, Mr. and Mrs. Graham came to Indiana and located at New Washington, Clark County, where the former was Principal of an academy at that place eight years, which was interrupted by teaching one term in Franklin County, Ohio, in 1854-55- In September, 1862, Mr. Graham removed to Madison, Ind., where he was employed as Superintendent of Schools until 1865. In the fall of 1865, he took charge of the Columbus, Ind., schools, of which he was Superintendent for four years. He was succeeded there bv his brother, Andrew Graham, who still retains the position, having now taught in that city twenty years, and acted as Superintendent of City Schools for nineteen consecutive years. In 1S69, our subject came to Rushville, having been elected Superintendent of the Rushville City Schools, in which capacity he served thirteen consecutive years, retiring in 1883. A portion of his time since then has been occupied in teaching private school in this city, in which work he was assisted by his two daughters, Etta and Minnie. Prof. Graham and wife are the parents of four children, as follows: Ida B., born April 21, 1856, died September 28, 1871; Anna J., born May 17, 1858: Mary Etta, born August 8, i860, and Minnie R., born August 31, 1864. Prof, and Mrs. Graham are members of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics, the former is an ardent Republican. He served as County School Examiner from 1870 to 1872. Prof. Graham is a pleasant gentleman, a scholarly man, and he and wife are esteemed citizens. He is now serving as City Treasurer, having been elected in the spring of 1 886. He also has an interest in the Rushville Furniture Factory.

Hex. Thomas M. Green was born in Milro}-, this count}', September i6, 1853. He is the son of Samuel and Elizabeth A. (McKee) Green, residents of Rushville. He was reared upon a farm in this county. At eighteen he entered the Indiana State Universit}', where he attended two years, completing the Sophomore year. He then entered upon the stud}' of law in Indianapolis, in the office of John A. Holman; at the expiration of eighteen months, owing to the impaired state of his health, he returned to the farm in this county. There one summer was spent recruiting his health. In the fall following he became a member of the Rushville Bar and entered the office as a student of Sleeth & Study. At the end of two years his poor health compelled him to abandon the notion of practicing law and he turned his attention to the stove and tinware trade, which he has followed ever since. In January, iSSo, he formed a partnership with M. C. Kitchen, which firm lasted four years, and during that time the firm also handled implements. June 5, 1S79, he was married to Anna D. Foxworthy, a native of this county, born August 12, 18555 daughter of James H. and Cynthia A. (Barrett) Foxworthy. Two sons have been born: Paul D., and Lowell, both living. Mr. Green belongs to the United Presbyterian Church, and in politics he is an ardent Republican. He was elected by his party in fall of 1S86, to represent Rush County, in the lower branch of the State Legislature, which office he filled with credit during the memorable session of 1887.

Pleasant Adams Hackleman was born in Franklin County, Ind. (then a territory), on the 15th day of November, 1814; he was the son of Major John Hackleman, who served his country as a soldier in the War of 1812, and was a native of Abbeville District, South Carolina. His mother, whose original name was Sarah Adams, was born in Stokes County, N. C. ; his parents were married in what is now Franklin County, Ind., in the year 1810, and both lived to an advanced age. The early years of Pleasant A. Hackleman were spent amid the vicissitudes of pioneer life - clearing off the forests of a newly settled country. On the 31st of October, 1S33, he married Sarah Bradburn (a daughter of Dr. John Bradburn, from Pennsylvania); after marriage he continued farming nearly three years, when he began to read law with John A. Matson, Esq., of Brookville, Ind. He pursued his studies with great assiduity, and, at the end of ten months, was licensed to practice law. Immediately after his admission to the Bar in May, 1837, he removed with his family to Rush\-ille, where he lived to the time of his death. He began the practice of law at Rushville, and rapidly rose to distinction in the legal profession. In August, 1S37, he was elected Judge of the Probate Court of Rush County, which office he held until about the 15th of May, 1841. In August, 1841, he was elected to the House of Representati\es in the State Legislature. In the fall of 1847, he was appointed Clerk of the Rush County Circuit Court, in the place of John L. Robinson, resigned. In August, 1848, he was elected to rill Mr. Robinson's unexpired term, and, in August, 1849, was elected Clerk again, and served until No\'ember, 1855. He was twice selected by his political friends as their candidate for Congress - as a Whig in 1847,^ and as a Republican in 1858 - but was not elected. His name occupied a place as Senatorial Elector for Indiana, on the Presidential ticket, in 1852. He was a delegate from the State at large to the con\-ention at Chicago, in i860, that nominated Abraham Lincoln for President. In Mav, 1S46, he became a member of the I. O. O. F., and, ever after, felt a deep interest in the welfare and progress of that benevolent order, and soon became one of the leading spirits of the fraternit\' in the State. In Jul\', 1S51; he was the unanimous choice of the Grand Lodge of the Slate, as one of their Representatives in the Grand Lodge of the United States, and served in that position six vears. In November, 1857, he was chosen Grand Master of the State. In addition to the labors necessary to a faithful discharge of these positions, he became about 1840, editor of the Rushville IV/iig; and soon made for it a reputation for untiring zeal and ability wider than the limits of the State. ' He subsequently edited the Rushville Republican, and did not entirely cease writing for the press until he entered the ai my. He was selected as one of the Commissioners or delegates from the State of Indiana to the Conference Convention which met at Washington City on the 4th day of February, i86r, for the purpose of attempting to reconcile the differences then existing, and a\erting war. Soon after the rebellion began, he offered his services to his country, and was appointed Colonel of the Sixteenth Regiment of Indiana \"olunteers, then a twelve-months regiment in the service of the State, but which was turned over to the L^nited States for the same term. In this capacity, he served nearly twelve months in northeastern Virginia and Maryland. A short time before the expiration of his term, he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General and ordered to report to General Ilalleck, then at Corinth. He reached there a short time after Corinth was evacuated in June, 1862, and was placed in command'of the 1st Brigade of the 2nd Division of the Army of the Mississippi," commanded by Gen. Grant, and remained there in almost entire inac- tivity until a few days before the battle in which he lost his life. On the 3rd day of October, 1S62, in the battle before Corinth, about 3 o'clock P. M., while on horseback at the head of his brigade rallying his troops to stand against an overpowering foe, he received a gunshot wound across the throat, which rendered utterance difficult. He was conveyed to the Tishomingo House, Corinth, where he died about 9 P. M. the same evening. His last audible words were: "I am dying, but I am dying for my country." Thus passed away from earth one of nature's noblemen. He was emphaticalty a selfmade man, the architect of his own fortune. He was never guilty any kind of dissipation and was remarkably free from the fashionable vices of the age. He was plain, unaffected and unostentatious in his manners and habits. He was open-hearted, candid and generous to a fault; the needj^ that applied to him were never turned awaj' empty. As a lawyer, he was profound; an honest, earnest and an able advocate, a frank and manly adversary, never attempting to conceal from his opponent the ground upon which he relied for success. Mrs. Sarah Hackleman, his wife, was born in Fayette County, Ind., March 17, 1S15. She was the youngest child of Dr. John Bradburn, a ph^-sician who figured prominently in the early history of Southeastern Indiana. Dr. Bradburn was of Scotch-Irish parentage, and his wife, whose maiden name was Mary Churchman, was of Penns3'lvania-German birth. They were married in Lancaster, Pa., in 1793. His wife was more liberal^ educated than was customary among the women of the day. She was a noble woman, wise and kind, devoted to her husband and the training of her children. Mrs. Hackleman honored her parents while living, and ever cherished their memory with devoted tidelit}-. Dr. Bradburn and family emigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio, early in the present centur}-; after residing there a few years he moved to Boone County, Ky., but on account of the institution of slavery, came to Indiana in 1S13. After two or three removals, they located in Franklin County, settling permanentlv three miles below Brookville in the beautiful White Water valley^ Here Mrs. Hackleman first met her future husband, and while they were scarcely more than children, in attendance at school, the attachment began which culminated in their marriage. Mrs. Hackleman inherited many of the traits of both parents. She was high-spirited, courageous, warm hearted and impulsive, but these qualities were tempered b}' sound judgment and strong common sense. . She was affable and dignified in her manners, but somewhat reticent and retiring among strangers. In her family relations she was kind and affectionate, a devoted wife and fond mother; in her friendships, sincere and true. She was the mother of eleven children, ten daughters and one son, of the former two died in infancy, the third daughter, Kate, who married J. W. Mock, died in 1S57, at the age of twenty, and the oldest daughter, ISIarv A., whose mind was diseased for many years - the effects of typhoid feyer - in 1S80, at the age of forty-six. The only son, John, a bright and beautiful child, died in 1S51, at the age of two years and three months. These facts show how often the mother's heart was wrung by bereayement and affliction worse than death. Six daughters sur\iye to mourn their mother's death : Adelia | Mrs. Clapp, of Des Moines, Iowa), Indiana, Missouri (Mrs. John ^iegee of Rushyille, Ind.), Corolinn, Josephine (Mrs. S. C. Conner, of Rushyille, Ind.), and Fanny (Mrs. I. W. Ayers, of Rush\ille, Ind.). Not many years after she settled in Rushyille, Mrs. Ilackleman united with the Methodist Episcopal Church: she was devotedly attached to her church. Her faith in Christ as her Savior, and in the overruling Providence of God, sustained her through the various and painful vicissitudes of life. The death of her husband left Mrs. Hackleman with no income but her pension, which by special act of Congress was raised from thirt}- to lifty dollars a month. For several years she toiled beyond her strength, but she was always hopeful and energetic. In April, 1S6S, she was commissioned Postmaster of Rushville, which office she held continuously until the time of her death. She was aided in the work by her daughters and other able assistants, and the duties of the office were discharged faithfulh- and with satisfaction to the public. After the death of her mother. Miss India was placed in charge until the appointment of a successor, and relinquished the office June 25, 1SS7. About three years pre\'ious to her death, she felt the first symptoms of the fatal malady, organic disease of the heart,* which terminated her life. During her first severe attack her physicians informed her that her life \vas likely to end very suddenly. The faith which had sustained her through the trials of life was sufficient for her now, and during the remainder of her life none would have judged from her cheerful demeanor that she knew she was likely to meet the last dread enemy at any moment. Her death occurred May 22, 1SS7, at the age of seventy-two. The extreme sufferings of her last illness were borne with patience and resignation. The evening of life was sweet and pleasant to her, as she rested after the heat and burden of the da}-, but she was willing and read}' at her Master's call, to enter upon the perfect day of life beyond. Her death was a sad and irreparable loss to her famih', her large circle of relatives and friends, to the church of which she was a member, and the community in which she had spent fifty years of her life.

Frank J. Hall, attorney at law, a portrait of whom appears in this volume, was born in Washington Township, this county. He is the son of William S. and Nancy M. ( Legg ) Hall, the former a native of Butler County, Ohio, of Welsh and German descent, the latter a native of Hamilton Count}-, Ohio, of Scotch-Irish and German descent. His boyhood was spent on his father's farm, where during the winter months he attended the neighborhood school, and at seventeen was so far advanced that he became a teacher, continuing so employed for about two years. At twenty he entered Farmers' College, College Hill, Ohio, and there showed such oratorical ability as to gain an enviable reputation. He left this institution, however, and, in September, 1865, entered the State Universits' at Bloomington, Ind., where, after twoyears of study he graduated with the class of 1S67. He then entered the Law Department of the same university, and graduated in 1S69, standing high in his class and in the esteem of his fellow classmen. At once the practice of his profession was begun in Rushville, where it has been continued to the present time with a marked degree of success. Besides enjoying a lucrative practice drawn from a constituency of his fellow citizens, he is the attorney for three railway corporations. His scholarly and professional attainments have made him an ornament to the Bar and society of Rushville, but his innate kindliness of disposition has done even more perhaps, than these attainments towards giving him the good name which it is his privilege to enjo^'. Generous and kind, always consistent and manly, he has made at every stage of his career devoted personal friends. Indeed, all those attributes of mind and heart which characterize and adorn the genuine gentleman are his possessions. Twice he has been nominated, without his solicitation, by the Democratic party an a candidate for Representative of his count}' in the State Legislature, and though for political reasons, success was impossible, his personal popularity was shown in both contests by the fact that he received much more than his party vote. In college he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

William Havens, one of Rush County's pioneers, was born in Highland County, Ohio, August 19, 1S20. He was the sixth of fifteen children - nine sons and six daughters, born to James and Annie Havens, both natives of Mason Count}', Ky., of English descent. His paternal grandfather was John Havens. His eight brothers were: Thompson, John P., Landy, George, Henry B., Daniel, Conwell and David, all of whom are deceased except Thompson and George, the former of whom resides in Rush County, and the latter resides at Rensselaer, Jasper County. His six sisters were, Matilda, Rachel, Sarah, Martha, Emily H., and