Shelby County, Indiana - Chapter 9: By Douglas Dobbins, Ex-County Superintendent, 1887 (part 2 of 7)

Anthony A. Fraker, of Brandwine Township, was born in the City of Wilmington, Delaw'are, February 3, 1834. He was the second of six children, four sons and two daughters, born to Anthony and Hannah (Preston) Fraker, the former of whom was born in Oberhoff, Switzerland, November 27, 1799, and emigrated to America with his mother, in 1816. After an eventful voyage of ninety days, they landed at New Castle, near Philadelphia, on New Year's Day, 18 17. He remained with the man who paid his passage seven years, after which he spent two vears in Philadelphia. He then spent one winter in New Orleans, after which he returned to Wilmington, Delaware, and there w'as married to Hannah Preston. She died twelve years later, leaving to his care four small children. With these he emigrated to Indiana, and settled in Brown County. He afterward moved to Johnson County, five miles north of Franklin, where he was married to Sarah Anderson. He moved to Shelby County in 1S65, where he has ever since resided except three years during which he was a resident of Edinburg, where his second wife died. He now makes his home with the subject of this sketch, and though in the eighty-eighth year of his age he is enjoying good health and still works at the trade of a carpet weaver, which has been the chief vocation of his life. The paternal grandparents of our subject were: Joseph and Anna (Taylor) Fraker. His maternal grandparents were, Isaac and Sarah (Cartwell) Preston, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter a native of Delaware. His three brothers were Joseph, Isaac and Daniel, the last two of whom are deceased. His two sisters were Sarah and Mary, the former of whom is deceased. His mother was born in Penns3^1vania. He was about fifteen years old when his father came to this State and settled in Brown County. About three years later they removed to Johnson County. There our subject was married to Melissa Bishop, October 6, 1859. ^^^ '^^'^^ born in Brandywine Township, this county, June 5, 1839, '^"^ ^'^'^^ ^^^ daughter of Isaac and Weighty (Tilson) Bishop, both natives of Virginia. Her paternal grandparents were: John B. and Rhoda Bishop. Her maternal grandparents \Aere: Thomas and Eunice Tilson. She had six brothers and four sisters, as follows : Ransom, Mary A., Marcy, Stephen, Rhoda, John B., Eunice E., David, Wilham H., and Lewis C, of whom. Ransom, Mary A., Rhoda, Eunice E., and David, are deceased. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Fraker located in Brandywine Township, in which they have ever since resided. Since his marriage, Mr. Fraker has given his entire attention to farming, in which pursuit he has had good success. He and wife are the parents of five children : Florence A., born January 6, 1861; Lillie B., born April 6, 1863, died April 26, 1866; Maggie M., born December 29, 1866, died December 18, 1870; Minnie I., born February 19, 1874, ^^^ Clarence T., born July 26, 1 87 7. Mr. and Mrs. Fraker are members of the Baptist Church. In politics the former is an ardent Republican. He owns a handsome little farm of tifty-one acres, nearly all of which is under cultivation. He is an industrious farmer, and he and wife are among the worthy and esteemed citizens of the township.

Philip Gephart, an old and honored citizen of Brandywine Township, is a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, born October 3, 1829. He was the sixth of eleven children - seven sons and four daughters - born to John and JuHa x\nn Gephart, both natives of Lancaster County, Pa., of German descent. He spent his boyhood upon a farm in his native county. At fifteen years of age he began to learn the trade of a shoemaker. This was finished in due time and received his attention for six, years. December 27, 185 1, he was married in his native county to Judith A. Pomeroy, a native of Henry County, Va., born April 8, 1832, and daughter of

Thomas and Judith (Fifer) Pomeroy, the former a native Connecticut, and the latter a native of "V'irginia, of French and English descent, respective!}'. For seven years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Gephart resided upon a farm in Montgomer}- County, Ohio. In 185S, they came to this county and located upon the farm they now occupy near Fairland. Thev are the parents of five children, as follows: Florence, born February 8, 1853, died August 17, 1853; Agnes J., born March 18, 1854, died July 29, 1854; Julia"^Ann, born February 20, 1855; Charles T., born June 21, 1857, and George H., born August 22, 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Gephart are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics the former is a staunch Democrat. He is the owner of 200 acres of excellent land, about three-fourths of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer, and he and wife are worthv and esteemed citizens.

William Goodwin, a prominent farmer and honored citizen of Brand3'wine Township, was born in Hendricks Township, this county, July 31, 1829. He was the eldest of nine children, three sons and six daughters, born to James and Patsy (Landingham) Goodwin, the former a native of Butler County, Ohio, of English and Irish descent, and the latter a native of North Carolina, of English descent. His father, James Goodwin, came to this county with his father, mother and one sister, in 1822, and settled in Hendricks Township. His paternal grandparents were John and Martha Goodwin. His two brothers are John and Martin, both of w^hom are living. His six sisters were: Elizabeth, Amanda, Eliza, Mary, Maria and Celia, all of whom are deceased, except Maria, who is the wife of Lewis Ray, of Shelbv Township. 'I'he subject of this sketch was reared upon his father's farm, and at twelve years of age he accompanied his parents to Addison Township, where he continued with them until his marriage, which occurred December 21, 1854. His wife was Sarah, daughter of Zebedee and Martha (Pierce) Ray, both natives of North CaroHna. Mrs. Goodwin was born in Addison Township, this county, January 19, 1839. ^^^ ^^^ seven brothers as follows: Reuben, William, Simeon, Alfred, Hudson, Martin M. and Edward, all of whom are living except Reuben. She had three sisters: Jincey, Elizabeth and Eliza, of whom Elizabeth onlv is living. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Goodwin were Hudson and Margaret (Byerly) Ray, both natives of North Carolina. Her maternal grandparents were John and Clarissa Pierce, both of whom were also natives of North Carolina. Immediateh- after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin located upon a farm in Hendricks Township. Two years later they removed to Brandjwine Township, where thev have ever since resided. The hfe occupation of Mr. Goodwin has been that of a farmer, and as such he has been very successfuh He and wife are the parents of six children, as follows: James A., born March 23, 1856; Alice A., born i\pril 26, 185S, died December 15, 1875; Maggie A., born March 28, 1861; Louie A., born May 3, 1866; Ora E., born May 19, 1876, and Carrie C, born February 20, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and a Democrat in politics. He was elected Trustee of Brandy wine Township in 1867, and served one year. In 1870, he was again elected, and was re-elected in 1872, and again in 1874, and in 1876. In 1882, he was again reelected, and served two years. In all he served his township in that capacity eleven years. He made a reliable and trustworthy ofKcial, and discharged his duties to the entire satisfaction of his constituents, evidence of which they gave by prolonging his term of otiice. Mr. Goodwin is an enterprising, industrious and successful farmer, and he and wife are among the worthy and esteemed citizens of the county.

John Goodwin, a native born citizen of this county and at present a prominent citizen of Fairland, was born in Hendricks Township, November 10, 1831. He was the second of nine children, three sons and six daughters, born to James and Patsy (Landingham) Goodwin, the former of whom came to this county with his parents, John and Martha Goodwin, in 1822. The mother of our subject was born in North Carolina. When the latter was about ten years old his parents removed to Addison Township, where his youth was spent assisting to clear and cultivate a farm. As soon as he became of age he took up the vocation of a farmer himself, and continued to devote his entire attention to that pursuit, until 1883, when he retired and moved his family to Shelby ville. On the 26th day of March, 1885, he removed to the town of Fairland, where he has since resided. For the past year he has acted as salesman in the general store of J. W. Parkhurst. In connection with that he also performs the duties of Assistant Post Master. He was married December 31, 185 1, to Margaret Ray, a native of Addison Township, this county, born November 8, 1832, and daughter of Barnabus and Lydia (Truitt) Ray, both natives of North Carohna. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is a member of Shelby Lodge F. & A. M., No. 28; Shelby Chapter No.- 20; Shelby Council No. 3, and of the Baldwin Commandry No. 2. Pohtically he is a Democrat. He is a reliable and influential man and he and wife are worthy and esteemed citizens.

James S. Gray, a prominent farmer and influential citizen of Brandvwine Township, was born in Preble Count}', Ohio, Januar}- 20, 182 1. He was the fourth of six children, three sons and three daughters, born to Robert and Margaret (Sheaffer) Gray, the former a native of Chester County, Pa., of Irish and German descent, and the latter a native of Lancaster County, Pa., of German descent. His two brothers were both named Williani, the older one having died before the younger one was born. The younger one died at the age of sixteen. His sisters were Elizabeth, Sarah Ann and Mary Ann, of whom Marv Ann is deceased. His paternal grandfather was James Grav, who was born in Ireland and emigrated with his parents to America when he was eighteen years old. The great French General, Marquis de La Fa3-ette, crossed over to America with the same fleet, and assisted the Colonies to secure their independence. On reaching this country his grandfather espoused the Colonial cause and served during the entire Revolutionary War. The maternal grandparents of iNIr. Gray were Peter and Catharine Sheaffer, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former having been born in 1757, and also served as a Colonial soldier throughout the entire Revolutionary War. His wife, Catharine Sheaffer, was born in 1 761. They were the parents of ten children, only one of whom, Mrs. MonieBog'gs,of Wayne County, this State, is sdll living. She was born in Lancaster County, Pa., December 22, 1783, and is therefore now in the one hundred and fourth year of her age. The subject of this sketch spent his boyhood and earl}- youth in his native count}', working upon a farm. At the early age of eighteen, or in 1839, he accompanied his parents to St. Clair County, Ills. The country was new and the deer and other kinds of game were plenty. Amid a great deal of work devolving upon James, he found time to shoulder his gun and join in the chase and hunt - a thing he frequently did. He enjoys the credit of killing more than 800 deer during his twelve years of residence in that county. -In 1849, ^^ came to Shelby, and here on the 9th day of September he was married to Eliza Vanpelt, a native of Liberty Township, this count}', born September 10, 1 83 1. She was the fourth of ten children - five sons and five daughters - born to Aaron and Margaret (Robertson) Vanpelt, the former a native of New Jersey, of Dutch descent, and the latter a native of Warren County, Ohio, of EngHsh descent. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Gray went out to St. Clair County, Ills., where they resided upon a farm five years. In 1854, they returned to this countv and located near Waldron, Liberty Township. They removed to Brandywine Township and settled where thev now live in 1867. The life occupation of Mr. Grav has been that of a farmer, and as such he has been very sue- cessful. He and wife are the parents of seven children, as follows: Marv E., born January 30, 1851, died October 1 1, 1S52 ; William R., born October 27, 1852; John M., born February 10, 1855; Margaret A., born March 22, 1857; Laura E., born May 27, 1S60; Rosa Mav, born July 27, 1862, and Cassius E., born December 20, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Gray are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics the former is an ardent Republican. He has a (jood farm of eighty acres, nearly all of which is in a fjood state of cultivation.

WiLLiAxM Hankins, an old and honored pioneer of Shelby County, and one of the prominent farmers of Brandyvvine Township, was born in Franklin Count}^, this State, Januar}^ 14, 182 1. He was the second child and only son of a famil}- of three children, born to Robert and Sarah (Curry) Hankins, the former, a native of East Tennessee, of French descent, and the latter a native of Virginia. When the subject of this sketch was yet a young child, but six weeks old, his parents removed to this county and located upon a tract of wood land about one mile north of Shelbvville, in Addison Township. A year later, they removed to Brandywine Township, where William spent his early life, assisting to clear and cultivate the farm. x\t the age of twenty-two, or November 21, 1843, he was married to Huldah G. Salla, who was born in Rush County, this State, February 15, 1823. She was the daughter of Lewis and Julia Ann (Gordon) Salla, the former a native of Vermont, and the latter a native of Virginia. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hankins located upon the farm they now occup}', in Section 12, Brandywine Township, where they have ever since continued to reside. It has now been more than fortythree 3-ears since they moved into the little log cabin in a wilderness that has many years since, been replaced with a fine residence and a beautiful and well tilled farm. The life occupation of Mr. Hankins has been that of a farmer, and as such he has been very successful. He and wife are the parents of eight children, as follows: Sarah, born March 4, 1847; Lewas C, born October 13, 1851; Alice, born August 20, 1854, died September 7, 1877; Julia Ann, born August 28, 1856, died August 8, 1885; Dolly and Molly (twins)^ born October 22, i860, the former died July 3, 1884, and the latter died January 31, 1861; Mettie, born December 15, 1862, and Katie, born August 26, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Hankins are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and an ardent Republican in politics. He owns a fine farm of 200 acres, about 160 of which is in a high state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with a handsome frame residence, which, with other substantial im- provements, makes one of the most desirable locations in the county. He is a reliable and influential man, and he and wife are among the worthy and esteemed citizens of the county.

Lewis C. Hankins, an enterprising and successful 3'oung farmer of Brandywine Township, was born in the township in which he resides, October 13th, 1S51. He was the second child and only son in a family of eight children born to William and Hiildah G. (Salla) Hankins, a history of whom appears above. He w^as reared upon the farm and continued with his parents until his marriage, which occurred February 12, 1880, when Nanc}^ M. Wright became his wife. She was born in Addison Township, this county, September 22, 1859, '^"^ "^^^ ^^^ youngest of seven children born to Matthias and Amanda (Young) Wright, a biography of whom appears elsewhere in this work. Immediatel}' after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hankins located upon a farm in Sections 13 and 14, Brandywine Township, where they have ever since resided. They are the parents of three children: Julia A. G., born February 5, 1881, William, born November 13, 1882, and Matthias W., born March 9, 1886, all of whom are living. Mr. Hankins is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge and an ardent Republican in politics. He owns a fine farm of 120 acres, about ninety of which is in an excellent state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with a handsome slate-roofed frame residence, which with a good barn and other substantial improvements, makes one of the most attractive and desirable places in Shelby County. He is an industrious and successful farmer.

Zachariah Hulsopple, a prominent citizen of Brandywine Township, was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., May 23, 1830. He was the third of eight children, four sons and four daughters, born to Zachariah and Betsey (Curtiss) Hulsopple, the former of whom was born in the State of New York July 3, 1806, and died in this county September 24, 1884. His mother died in Herkimer County, N. Y., June 28, 1837. His three brothers were : George W., born February 28, 1829, died March 7, 1882; Henry, born December II, 1831, died May 8, 1861, and Curtiss, born June 25, 1837, died February i, 1866. His four sisters were: Maria, born February 4, 1827, died May i, 1858; Catharine, born August i, 1833, died in 1864; Betsey, born October 19, 1834, died October 23, 1834, and Ehzabeth, born September 6, 1835, died May 14, 1838. As will be observed by this record, the subject of this sketch is the only member of the family now living. He was reared upon a farm in his native county.' His mother died when he was seven 3'ears old, after which he was taken in charge by John Hadley, a farmer and dairyman of Herkimer County, with whom he re- mained until he was twenty-one years of age. Following this, he worked upon a farm by the month one 3^ear. By this time he had made up his mind to join the throng that was then flocking to California, but owing to a financial disappointment he was compelled to abandon that notion, and in the fall of 1852, he went 10 Trenton, N. J., whither he had been recommended to a position as an overseer in the State Insane Asylum of that place. He reached his destination on the 29th day of September, and immediately entered upon the discharge of his duties. He continued in that capacity for about three years and three months, or until January 7, 1856. He immediately started for Shelbyville, this county, where he arrived four days later, or on January ii, 1856. Here he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, Armherst Harwood, in the dairy business, which they conducted in Addison Township during one summer. December 24, 1856, he was married to Milissa Snyder, a native of Brandywine Township, this count}', born October 13, 1834. She was the eldest of four children, two sons and two daughters, born to Albert and Betsey Elizabeth (Landingham) Snyder, natives of Ohio and Kentuck}-, respectivelv. The two brothers of Mrs. Hulsopple are JohnW., born April 26, 1846, and Warren W., born August 18, 1848. Her sister is Sarah E., born October 18, 1842, now Mrs. Springer, of Addison Township. Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hulsopple located upon a farm in Addison Township, in which they continued to reside until December 3, 1873, when they removed to Brandywine Township, and located where they now live. They have had two children - a daughter born December 17, 1857, died in infanc}', unnamed, and Flora C, born March 23, 1859, ^^larried to Levi V. Mann, August 21, 1879, ^J whom she has had three children, a daughter, born June 3, 1881, died in infancy, unnamed; Harry L., born August 22, 1883, and Albert Z., born April 8, 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Hulsopple are faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics the former is a Democrat. He owns sixty-two acres of first class land, nearly all of which is in a good state of cultivation. He is an intelligent man, an industrious and successful farmer, and he and wife are worthy and esteemed citizens.

Martin Jones, an industrious farmer of Brandywine Township, was born in Fleming County, Ky., March 4, 1847. He was the sixth of eleven children born to John F. and Lucinda (M3^ers) Jones, with whom he went to Brown County, Ohio, when he was about three years old. There his boyhood was spent upon a farm. At the age of seventeen, or in August, 1864, he entered Company D, One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantrj^, with which he served until the close of the war. On returning from the war he took up farming in Brown County, Ohio; but a year later he came to this county, a resident of which he has been ever since. Here he first found employment upon a farm by the month and thus continued until his marriage, which occurred March 6, 1870, when Elizabeth L. Boles became his wife. She was born in Brown County, Ohio, March 17, 1850, and daughter of David and Mary J. (Dickson) Boles. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Jones located upon a farm in Brandy wine Township. In 1880, they removed to Hendricks Township, and in 1881, to Addison Township. They returned to Brandy wine. Township, and settled where they now live in the spring of 1884. They have two children: Elnora, born September i, 1870, and Audra M., born June i, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics the former is a Republican. He owns a farm of eighty acres, about sixty-five of which are in cultivation. He is a successful farmer and a first-class citizen.

JoHX E. Montgomery, a prominent young farmer and stockraiser of Brandywine Township, was born in Addison Township, this county, December 15, 1853. He was the ninth of thirteen children, five sons and eight daughters, born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Steers) Montgomery, both natives of Scott County, Kentucky. The former was born July 4, 181 2, and was the son of William Montfromery, with whom he came to this county when he was about twelve years of ajje. His death occurred in Brandvwine Township, January 28, 187S. The latter was born in about the year 18 19, and was the daughter of William Steers, a native of Kentucky, with whom she came to this county in childhood. She died in Brandy\vine Township, November 26, 1868. The four brothers of our subject, were William W., Alfred, James M. and Columbus, of whom Alfred and Columbus are deceased. His eight sisters were Frances J., Tabitha, Emeline, Susan, Isabel, Eliza, Mary and Lizzie, all of whom are living, except Emeline nnd Lizzie who died, the former at the age of twenty-five and the latter at old, his parents removed to Brandvwine Township, and located upthe age of five. When he was 3-et a child, less than a year on the farm, upon which they lived during the rest of their lives, and the one upon which our subject now resides. The latter was reared upon the farm and at about twenty years of age he took up the vocation of a farmer for himself. His entire attention has been given to that pursuit in which he has been fairly successful. He was married Ma}- 20, 1880, to Laura Campbell, who was born in Hendricks Township, this county, December 13, 1 861. She was the eldest of five children, two sons and three daughters, born to John W. and Mary E. (Riley) Campbell, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter a native of this State of Irish descent. Her paternal grandfather was David Campbell, a native of Ohio. Her maternal grandparents were William and Margaret (Kennedy) Riley, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania. Her two brothers were Franklin, born October 13, 1863, died February 11, 1867, and William A., born October 29, 1871. Her two sisters were Ida, born August i8, 1865, and Electa, born May 29, 1868, both of whom are living. Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery located where they now reside. They are the parents of three children : The first was a daughter, born June 18, 1 88 1, died in infancy unnamed. The others are Ethel, born May 18, 1883, and J. Walter, April 23,1887. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics the former is an ardent Republican. He owns 113 acres of tine land, about 100 of which are in a high state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with a handsome residence which, with a good barn and other substantial improvements, makes a very desirable location.

Obadiah Nail, a pioneer of Shelby County, and an old resident of Brandywine Township, was born in Roann Co., N. C, September 22, 1818. He was next to the youngest of thirteen children, born to Henr}^ and Mary (Keller) Nail, both natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. His brothers and sisters in the order of their ages were: John, Doretha, Katie, Daniel, Samuel, Lydia, Henry^ Martha, Emily, Greenberrv, and two others that died in infancy. In 1824, while the subject of this sketch was yet a young child, he came with his parents to Shelby County, where he grew up to manhood and where he has almost ever since resided. He w^as reared upon the farm and at the age of nineteen, on March 28, 1838, he was married to Jane Allison, who w^as born in Franklin County, this State, May 11, 1819. She was the daughter of Timothy and Nancy (Walker) Allison, the former a native of Ohio, of German descent, and the latter a native of Georgia, of English descent. Her paternal grandparents were John and Sarah Allison. Mrs. Nail was the eldest of fourteen children as follows: Jane, Martha M., Sarah W., La Fayette, EHza Ann, George W., Eunice, Thomas, EHzabeth, Elbert, John, Isabel, James and Ellen, of whom Eliza Ann, George W., Eunice, Elizabeth, Elbert and James, are deceased. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Nail continued to reside upon the former's old home place in Brandywine Township for about ten 3-ears. They then removed to another farm in that township, but in May, 1851, they went to the State of Illinois, but in the following November they returned to this county and again settled in Brandywine Township, in which they have ever since resided. They located where they now reside in March, 1S78. They are the parents of seven children as follows: Mary E., born December 10, 1841, died October 15, 1841; Lottie, born October 30, 1843; Martha A., born November 15, 1845; WilHam H., born March 25, 1849; Nancy E., born March 14, 1851; Warren, born March 26, 1855, and James A., born June 22, 1858. Mrs. Nail is a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. In politics, Mr. Nail is a staunch Democrat. He and wife have a comfortable home where they reside in a quiet, happy way.

James Parker, one of the prominent farmers of Brandywine Township, was born in Hendricks Township, this count}-, February 19, 1841. He was the second of seven children, four sons and three daughters, born to Squire G. and Merrib (Updegraff) Parker, the former a native of Kentucky, of Irish descent, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania, or(Se-iiia/i descent: '' His paternal grandfather was James Parker. The parents of his mother were Martin and Rebecca Updegraff. His three brothers were: William, Washington and Martin D., of whom Washington is deceased, having been killed in the army. His three sisters were: Sarah J., Elizabeth, and Frances A., of whom Sarah J. is deceased. He was reared upon his father's farm in his native township, and on the 31st day of December, 1863, he was married to Maria Clark, who was born in Dearborn County, this State, October 27, 1842, and was the daughter of James M. and Mary (Mason) Clark, the former a native of Newport, R. I., born August 2, 1809, and the latter a native of England, born about 1814, both of English descent. Her paternal grandparents were George W^. and Desire Clark. Hei mother's .parents were Robert and Elizabeth Mason, with whom she came to America when she was three years old. Mrs. Parker had six brothers and three sisters, whose names, in the order of their ages, are as follows: John M., George W., Ann EHzabeth, Robert M., Wilham, Charles H., Clara L., Edward J., and Mary J., all of whom are living except Mary J., who died at the age of fifteen. For two years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Parker resided upon a farm in Hendricks Township. They then removed to Brandywine Township, and two 3'ears later they became residents of Addison Township. They returned to Brandywine Township in September, 1883, and located upon the farm they now occupy. The life occupation of Mr. Parker has been that of a farmer and as such he has been very successful. Pie and wife are the parents of five children; They are: Mar}^ J., born

July 4, 1S65; Cora L., born January 4, 1868; Charles F., born June II, 1S70; Roy J., born July 2, 1877, and Merrib, born November 13, 1882. These children are all living, and strange to say, none of them has ever needed the service of a ph3^sician. The oldest daughter, Mary J., was married March i6, 1887, to Henry Bass, a native of Brandywine Township, born November 16, 1855. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are members of the Christian Church. In politics the former is a Republican. He owns a handsome farm where he lives,, of 180 acres, nearly all of which is in a high state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with a good residence, which, with other substantial improvements, makes a very desirable location. Besides this he owns a good farm of eighty acres in Addison Township. He is an enterprising, industrious and successful farmer and a first-class citizen.

Nathaniel Poland, a promment farmer of Brandywine Township, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, Januar}- 18, 1825. He was the fourth of eight children - four sons and four daughters - born to Nathaniel and Eleanor (McChesney) Poland, the former a native of Essex County, Mass., of Irish descent, and the latter a native of Monmouth County, N. J., of Scotch descent. He was reared upon a farm in his native county, and at the age of twenty-one he began to learn the cooper's trade. This was finished in due time, and for several years he worked as a journeyman cooper in the States of Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. In March, 1853, he came to Shelby County and located in the woods of Van Buren Township. There he immediately set about clearing up a farm, and he also erected a cooper shop which he conducted in connection with farming until in the spring of 1865, when he removed to Brandywine Township and located upon the farm he now occupies. There he also erected a cooper shop which he continued to operate in connection with the management of a large farm until 1885. His entire attention is now given to superintending his farm. His marriage to Elizabeth Bass occurred March 17, 1853. She was born in Marion Township, this county, June 27, 1827, and is the daughter of Henry and Judith (Fox) Bass, the former a native of Randolph Count}', N. C, of English descent and the latter a native of Bunkam County, N. C, of Dutch descent.* Mr. and Mrs. Poland are the parents of seven children, as follows: John H., born December 23, 1853; WiUiam, born March 8, 1856; Albert, born January 5, 1859; Mary E., born August 9, 1861; Charles, born April 28, 1864; Juda, born November 24, 1867, died February 9, 1874; Amanda Belle, born August 12, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Poland are members of the Christian Church. The former is a member of the I. O. O.. F. Lodge, and a Republican in politics. He owns a handsome farm of 225 acres, about iSo of which are in a fine state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with a handsome brick residence, erected at a cost of $9,000, which, with other substantial improvements, makes one of the most desirable locations in the county. He is a reliable and influential man, and he and wife are among the worthy and esteemed citizens of the count}'.

Solomon Stew'Ard was born upon the farm he now occupies, May 9, 1832. He was the tenth of thirteen children, eleven sons and two daughters, born to John and Christena (Pate) Steward, the former a native of Penns^-lvania, of German descent, and the latter a native of Virginia, of English descent. His parents were among the earliest im^migrants to this county, having come probably as earlv as 1S15. They settled upon the farm where our subject now lives, the father having entered the land from the crovernment. That was one among; the first settlements made in

Brandvwine Township. The subject of this sketch was rearedupon the farm, and at the age of twenty-one he took up the vocation of a farmer for himself. In the meantime his marriage to L-A'dia H. Reed occurred on the ist day of July, 1S52. She was born in Sussex Countv, N. J., and was the daughter of William and. Betsey (Hart) Reed, natives of New Jersey, but who emigrated to Henry County, this State, in an early day. For two years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Steward resided upon the farm they now occupy. In the fall of 1854, thev moved to Clark County, Ills., but three vears later they returned to this county and first settled in Brandvwine Township. About two years later they removed to Moral Township, and later returned to Brandywine Township. After residing upon other places, they, in 1867, returned to the old home place where the}' have ever since resided. The life occupation of Mr. Steward has been that of a farmer, and as such he has been reasonably successful. He and wife are the parents of thirteen children, ten daughters and three sons, named as follows: Nathaniel R., Nancy E., Louisa A., Emma C, William S., Rachel, Martha L., Doreathy, Magnola, Mary, MiUia, Riley and a daughter that died in infancv, unnamed. Of those named Nathaniel R. and William S. are also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Steward are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics the former is a staunch Democrat. He owns seventy acres of good land, nearly all of which are in an excellent state of cultivation.

WiLLL\M P. Steuart, a prominent citizen of Fairland, was born in Johnson Countv, in this State, Mav 24, 1839. He was the eldest of nine children born to James R. and Mary (^Pierce) Steu- art, both natives of Wythe Count}-, Va. He was reared upon a farm in his native countrv, and at about twenty-three years of a_o-e, he took up the avocation of a farmer for himself. He continued in that pursuit in Johnson County until in 1865, and for about three 3'ears thereafter he was engaged in the buggy trade and deahng in horses, in Franklin and Greenwood, of Johnson County. He then engaged in mercantile pursuits, in Whiteland, and thus continued about six years. In 1874, he engaged in saw milling, in Johnson Countv, to which his entire attention has been directed ever since. He came to Shelby County in x\pril, 1878, and located at Fairland, where he has ever since conducted a saw mill. He was married, December 25, 1876, to Mary F. Browning, who was born in the State of Missouri, September 29, 1846. She was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Webb) Browning, both of English descent. To them, tv/o children have been born: Stella May, born April 7, 1879, ''^"cl William O., born March 5, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Steuart, are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and a Democrat in politics. He is an influential and enterprising man, whose portrait appears elsewhere.

... born to James R. and Mary (Pierce) Steuart, with whom his boyhood was spent upon a farm. At thirteen years of age, he entered an academv at Greenwood, where he remained two years; after which he spent the same length of time in an academy at Hopewell. He then took up the avocation of a teacher, in order to secure means with which to enter college. He taught public school and attended Franklin College, alternately, for four years by which time he had completed the sophomore 3'ear. On leaving college he began the study of medicine, in Frankhn, with Dr. P. W. Payne, under whose instruction he remained two years. In October, 1867, he entered the Medical University, of Louisville, where he attended one course of lectures. He then returned to Franklin and resumed his studies with Dr. Payne. A A^ear later he received the appointment of Principal Teacher in the Asylum for the Blind, at Indianapohs, which position he filled with credit two years. He howe^-er, did not fail, during that time, to avail himself of every opportunity presented, wherebv he might obtain instruction that he could utilize in the profession he was soon to enter. A good portion of his leisure time was spent attending medical schools, and taking practical lessons in the hospital. He then returned once more to Franklin, and after spending a few months with his old pre- ceptor, he in March, 1S73, came to this county, and located at Fairland, where he has ever since been actively and successfullv engaged in the practice of his profession. His first marriage occm-ed March 26, 1874, when Miss Josephine P. Thomas became his wife. She was a native of Hancock County, this State, and was the daughter of Capt. T. W. and Zuelda A. Thomas, both of whom were natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Steuart continued to live happily together until their union was broken by the death of the latter, August 3, 18S1. On the 8th day of May, 1884, the marriage of Dr. Steuart and Miss Jennie A Wharton, was soleinnized. She was born in Fairland, February 27, 1852, and was the daughter of John and Virginia (Odell) Wharton, natives of Kentuck}', and North Carolina, respectively. Dr. Steuart is the father of one son, Arthur T., who was born to his first wife, August 25, 1877. In November, 1882, the Doctor entered the Ohio Medical College, of Cincinnati, where he graduated in the spring of 1883. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, the F. & A. M. Lodge, and in politics he is a Democrat. Though 3'oung in his profession he is a very successful practitioner, and he already ranks among the leading physicians of Shelby County. For the last four years he has been employed by the C, I., St. L. & C. Ry., as one of the surgeons of the road, the duties of which position he discharges in connection with his regular practice.

John J. Totten, a prominent young farmer and stock-dealer of Brandywine Township, was born in Van Buren Township, this county, November 16, 1853. He was the eldest of thirteen children, seven sons and six daughters, born to William S. and Mar}- J. (Andus) Totten, the former of whom was born in Virginia, and accompanied his parents to this county when he was yet a child less than one year old. The latter was born in this county. Hi& parents now reside in Brandywine Township. He was reared upon his father's farm in this county and at the age of ten he accompanied his parents to a farm in Brandywine Township. He attended the common schools in which he received the necessary instruction for a good practical education. He continued with his parents until he reached the age of twenty-three, when on the 4th day of Febrviary, 1877, he was married to Mary M. Oldham, who was born in Brandywine Township, this county, No^'ember I, 1857, and daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Harrell) Oldham, old residents of this country. Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Totten, located in Fairland, but a year later they removed to their present home one-half mile south of that place, where they have ever since resided, excepting a temporar}' residence of six months in Shelbyville. Since his marriage the entire atten- tion of Mr. Totten has been given to the buying, feeding and selliniT of Hve-stock, in which business he has been verv successful. During a period of ten years his business in this direction has gradually increased until it has reached an aggregate of over $50,000 worth of stock bought and sold annually. Our subject and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics the former is a staunch Democrat. He ow^ns a handsome farm of 120 acres, nearl}- all of which is in an excellent state of cultivation. His farm is titted up with good fences and buildings and is a verydesirable location. He also superintends the management of his farm in connection with his live-stock interests. He is a shrewd, pushing and energetic young business man, and he and wife are first class citizens. Mr. Totten began life without a dollar, but through industry, economy and good business tact, he has, though young, already accumulated considerable property and is now recognized as one of the substantial citizens of the county.

Isaac D. Tull, a prominent farmer of Brandywine Township, and an ex-Treasurer of Shelb\' County, was born in Bracken County, Ky., February 11, 1832. He was the tifth in a family of ten children, eight sons and two daughters, born to Joseph and Hester A. (Pilchard) Tull, both natives of Maryland, of English descent. When he was yet a child but two years of age, his parents came to Shelby County, and located upon a i6o acre tract of wood land, which the father had entered in Sugar Creek Township. There the boyhood and youth of our subject were spent in assisting to clear and cultivate the farm. For some two or three years after he reached the age of twent}^ he acted in the capacity of stationary engineer in the States of Indiana and Illinois. In 1854, ^^ engaged in mercantile pursuits in the village of Fairland, this county, and thus continued about six years. A period of three years, beginning with 1861, was spent in prospecting. In 1864, he located upon a farm in Sugar Creek Tow^nship, and continued to devote his attention to agricultural pursuits in that township about six years. He purchased and located upon the farm he now occupies in 1872. He was married in January, 1865, to Miriam E. McFadden, a native of Sugar Creek Township, this county, born March 20, 1844. She was the seventh of eleven children, five sons and six daughters, born to Hugh and Rebecca (Huff) McFadden, both natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Tull are the parents of six children: Ella, born April 29, 1866, died January 8, 1873; Nora C., born Februar}- i, 1868; Fannie, born October 14, 1870; Albert, born April 5, 1874; Gibson, born October 26, 1879, died November 15, 1882, and Jessie, born August 3, 1883. Mr. Tull is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and a Republi- can. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace in 1874, and served four years. In November, 1882, he was elected Treasurer of Shelby County, which reflects very creditably upon his standing in the county, considering that he had an opposing majoritv of over 800 to overcome. He was elected by a majority of 447- When he was elected Justice of the Peace he overcame a majority of about eighty. In the fall of 1886, he was the candidate of his party for State Representative, but failed to overcome an opposing majority. He is a reliable and influential man, and he and wife are worth}- and honored citizens.

John W. Vanarsdall, a prominent farmer of Brandywine Township, was born in Mercer County, Ky., March 10, 1848. He was the eighth of ten children - hve sons and five daughters - born to John and Catharine Vanarsdall, both of whom were also natives of Mercer County, Ky., of German descent. His paternal grandfather was Stephen Vanarsdall. His four brothers were,, Stephen, Abram B., Elijah and James, all of whom are living except Abram, who died at the age of forty-one. His five sisters were, Mary, C3'ntha, America, Eliza and Cora, of whom C3'ntha and Eliza are deceased. When he was a lad eight 3''ears of age he accompanied his parents to this State and located with them near Franklin, Johnson Count}-, where he worked upon a farm until he reached the age of sixteen, when he came to this county and for a period of three and one-half years worked upon a farm by the month. i\t the age of nineteen he took up the vocation of a farmer for himself, in which pursuit he has ever since continued. He began farming in Brandywine Township and there continued until February, 1880, when he removed to a farm in Addison Township. In February, 1884, he returned to Brandywine Township, and settled upon the farm he now occupies. His first marriage occurred March i, 1877, when Maria B. Thayer became his wife. She was born in Brandywine Township, this count}/, March 31, 1857. She was the daughter of Sidney and Frances (Bass) Thayer, both natives of this county, the birth of the former occuring May 3, 1827, and of the latter June 21, 1832. Mrs. Maria Vanarsdall died June 13, 1884, and October 30, 1885, Mr. Vanarsdall was married to Annie J. Murphy, who was born in Hendricks Township, this county, September, 4, 1853. She was the daughter of Samuel and Emeline (Vaughn) Murphy, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter a native of Enj^land. The second wife of our subject died within a year after their marriage - the date being October 4, 1886. His first marriage resulted in the birth of one child, Sherman, born May 10, 1881, died when three weeks old. His second marriage also resulted in the birth of one child,

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Orpha, born October 4, 1886, who is still living. Mr. Vanarsdall is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Repviblican in politics. He owns a fine farm, where he resides, of 280 acres, about 240 of which are in an excellent state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with a handsome brick residence and a fine barn which, with other substantial improvements, make it one of the most desirable locations in the county. Besides this he is the owner of two other good farms - one of 160 acres in Brandy wine Township, and one of eighty acres in Hendricks Township. He is an industrious and successful farmer and is deservedly recognized as one of the substantial and influential citizens of Shelby County.

Abel Bennett, was born on the farm where he now resides, November 7, 1830, and is the youngest of nine children, born to Abel and Polly (Askcns) Bennett, both natives of Ohio, and who removed from Butler County, that State, in 1829, and settled in Shelby County. Here the mother of Mr. Bennett died in 1S39, and his father in 1S51. The second wife of our subject's father was Mrs. Christiana Keith, who is also deceased. The personage here noticed was reared on a farm and received what was known as a log school-house education. By occupation, he is a farmer, and is now the owner of more than 200 acres of land. As a "tiller of the soil" he is careful, industrious and prosperous. Mr. Bennett was married August 28, 1851, to Miss Martha J. Bloomfield, a native of Butler County, Ohio, born May 28, 1833. To this marriage were born seven children, as follows: James R., Moses, Washington M., John R., Sarah E., Nancy E., and Harvey C. Of these seven, four are deceased. Mrs. Bennett died July 5, 1881, and in 1883, Mr. Bennett was united in marriage to Miss Margaret A. Munden, who was born in Wavne Count}^, Ind., September 2, 1848, and is a daughter of Isaiah and Mable (Bedgooc^) Munden, natives of North Carolina. Politically Mr. Bennett is an earnest supporter of the Repubhcan party. He is a member of the Protestant Methodist Church, having united with that denomination when twenty-three years of age. The life of our subject has been one of continued hard labor, and his success is the result.

Marcus B. Chad wick, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, was born April 12^ 1820, son of Samuel R. and Jerusha (Hofling) Chadwick, natives of New Jersey, and of English descent, who, in 1819, emigrated to Ohio, where they resided until their death. Our subject received a good education, having attended the Miami

University at Oxford, Ohio. He completed the regular course of the Sophmore class of that institution, but failing health caused him to cease his literary studies, and he returned to the home of his parents and engaged in a general merchandise store with his father. Mr. Chadwick was married April 12, 1842, to Miss Mary Ann Neff, a native of Prebel County, Ohio, and whose death occurred March 19, 1843. After the death of his wife, Mr. Chadwick began the study of law with Mr. Lewis D. Campbell, of Hamilton, Ohio. He is a graduate of the Cincinnati Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 1847. To this profession he gave his attention until i860, and was reasonably successful. In 1849, ^^^ "^^'^^ elected by the Whigs, to the Prosecutorship of Prebel County, Ohio. He» represented his Congressional district in the Whig National Convention at Baltimore, in June, 1852, which nominated General Winfield Scott, for the presidency. November 11, 1847, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Rossman, born October 22, 1821, by whom he became the father of eight children, viz. : an infant son, unnamed (deceased), Mary J. (deceased), Edward H., Charles C, Frank, (deceased), Marcus M. (deceased), Horace M. and Albert R. In May, 1864, Mr. Chadwick removed to Hanover Township, Shelby County, and has since resided there. September 19, 1871, the death of his second wife occurred. His third marriao-e w'as solemnized September 4, 1876, to Mrs. Mariah L. Pottenger, a native of Delaware. To this marriage one child, Lurton, was born June 21, 1877, and died September 5, 1886. Mr. Chadwick was elected to the otiice of Trustee of Hanover Township, at the elections of 1872, 1874 and 1876, by the Republicans of that precinct. Of this political organization, he has always been a staunch and ardent supporter, since its emerging from the Whig, and was twice, its candidate for the ofhce of Representative in the State Legislature, in 1868 and 1884. He now owns a farm of ninety-two acres in Hanover Township, which is in a good state of cultivation. Since his residence in this county, Mr. Chadwick has been recognized as a gentleman, of a leading disposition in enterprises tending to the public good, and is now held in high esteem by his large circle of friends.

Hiram B. Cole, a representative farmer of this part of Indiana, w^as born in Shelby County, February 22, 1826, and is the second son of Seth M. and Fannie (Warren) Cole, natives respectively of Vermont and New Hampshire. The Cole family came to Indiana as early as 1820, and first located at Connersville, and in February, 182 1, moved to Shelb}^ County and settled in Hanover Township. The father of Mr. Cole was born October 5, 179S, and died September 11, 1877, and the mother of Mr. Cole

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\vas bom October i6, 1796, and died April 14, 1S72. They were members of the Christian Church, and commanded the respect of a long line of acquaintances. The gentleman, whose name introduces this biography, received such an education as could be obtained at the early subscription schools of Shelby County. He was raised on the farm and remained at home until about thirty years of age. The life of Mr. Cole has been that of an active farmer and stockraiser. He now owns about six hundred acres of well improved land. March 14, 1850, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Buck, who was born in Virginia April 11, 1825, and died January 25, 1877. To this marriage were born these children: Henry, Charles, Mary E., Fannie, Lincoln, Francis, Seth M., Jr., and William. On June 4, 1877, Mr. Cole was married to Mrs. Mary E. Lowe, who is a native of Shelb}- County, and was born Januarv 4, 1849. She is the daughter of James and Anna (Zeigler) McDuffee, who were earlv settlers of this county, and are now deceased. In politics, Mr. Cole is a firm friend and supporter of the principles of the Republican party and was twice elected to the otiice of Township Trustee of Hanover Township. He is a Mason and member of Lodge No. 193, at Morristown. He and wife are leading members of the Christian Church. i^^*5^

Alexander Cory, deceased, was born in June/1820, in Preble County, Ohio. When he came to Shelby County he was only seven vears of age. He was brought up at Freeport, by his uncle, Alexander Rittenhouse, one of the best merchants ever in this section. From his earliest boyhood, Alexander Cory was a business man. Although his advantages of school education were very small, he was a fine scholar, and in mathematics he was unexcelled. At a period when young men usually are wasting their time, he was already deeply involved in ambitious schemes of business. In February, 1841, he was married to the daughter of a venerable clergyman of the Methodist Church, the Rev. Samuel Morrison. Loretta Morrison was born in Kingwood, Preston Count}^ Va., November 30, 1823, and her father's family had come to Shelby County in 1826. Their marriage proved to be a very happy one; and the extraordinary personal beauty of both the father and the mother are singularly reproduced in their seven children: Mary (Mrs. Wadley), Anna (Mrs. Parker), Fanny (Mrs. William S. Major), Frank, Henry, Laura and Loretta. The business enterprises in which Mr. Cory was engaged are truly surprising, both as to number and extent. An ordinary man's mind would have given way or become confused with an amount of occupation that to him seemed pleasurable. When onl}^ about fifteen years of age he was in partnership with his uncle at Free- port, in a large and extensive mercantile business, and woolen, sa\Y and grist mills. In 1847, they were active in the building of the Knifjhtstown & Shelbvville Railroad, and Mr. Corv was one of its directors. Upon his own responsibility and at his own expense, he built a large warehouse and depot for the accommodation of the public. In 1850, he built the Hanover mills, at that time and for a long while the largest establishment of the kind in the countv. When he removed to Shelbvville, in 1854, he bought out the old Shelby Mills, carried them on with great energy, dealt largelv in grain, had an extensive general store on the square, and yet had leisure for any other enterprise that promised well. In politics he was always an active and decided Democrat, and served several terms as County Commissioner. The splendid gravel roads and the beautiful iron bridges that are the pride of Shelbv Count}', are largely due to him. He died suddenlv in the midst of business plans that would have taken years for their accomplishment. This was in March, 1864. At his funeral, a talented Presbvterian clergyman. Rev. James Jones Smythe, who was a warm friend of his, officiated. The attendance was immense. All the church bells in town tolled. He was buried with Masonic honors. His loss was recrretted by the entire community.

Frank M. Cory, a native of Shelby County, was born on the farm where he now resides December 31st, 1854, and is the eldest of nine children born to Alexander and Loretta (Morrison) Cory a mention of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. The subject here mentioned obtained a good common school education at the schools of Shelby ville. Later, he was engaged for some time in breeding and handling thoroughbred horses, and subsequently he engaged in the merchandise business in Shelbyville, which he continued until July, 1877, when he removed to his mother's farm, in Hanover Township, v»here he has since resided, and has had entire management of the farm, which consists of about 700 acres of fine land. In addition, he is extensively engaged in breeding fine horses and poultry. The marriage of Mr. Cory occurred December 31st, 1879, to Miss Eugenia D. Ray, daughter of Martin M. and Susan (Cross) Ray. To Mr. and Mrs. Cory was born one child, Eugenia R., whose birth occurred November 15, 1880. In politics Mr, Cor}' is an active Democrat.

Thomas Eyans, a native of Saffordshire, England, was born February 28, 1829. He is the third son of Richard and Margaret (Butler) Evans, natives of Shropshire, England, and of Welch extraction. Our subject and family, came to America in 1853, accompanied by his parents, two sisters and one brother, and located in Shelby Count}-, where the father died October i, 1856, at the age of seventy-four years The mother's death occurred in Illinois, July 29, 18S0, at the ad\'anced age of eighty-one years, and William, the brother, died December 28, 1875, aged thirty-seven years. Our subject never attended school. At the age of eight years, Mr. Evans began an apprenticeship with his father, who was a pratical engineer. He was was married to Miss Mary Ann Pitt, in July, 1847, who was born in Bumble Hole, near Dudley, Worcestershire, England, April 3, 1825, daughter of Samuel and Ehzabeth (Pierson) Pitt, natives of the same place. Mr. and Mrs. Evans are the parents of four children, viz. : Ann, born in the year 1848, and two daughters and one son, who were deceased in infancy. He is the owner of 185 acres of good land, in Hanover Township, which are well improved. He has been a member of Lodge 193, F. & A. M., for twenty-five years. When Mr. Evans came to America, he possessed $1,000, with which to begin life in his new found home. He immediately secured employment, with the Jeffersonville Railway Company, and assisted in the construction of the lateral branch of that road, after which he went to Indianapolis, where he secured a position with Kelso & Sinker, boiler makers, with whom he continued about six months, and then located in what was then Gwynne's Mills, where he has since resided, and until 1882, was engaged in the manufacture of drain tile, and saw milling. Politically he is a Democrat, and usually exerts a live interest in political matters. He is one of, the most substantial men in the community in which he lives.

William F. Handy, Auditor of Shelby County, is a native of Hancock County, Indiana, born December 10, 1852, and is the fifth son of twelve children, born to William and Sarah A (Smith) Handy, natives respectively of Kentuck}^ and Virginia. The father was the first Post Master of the office at Morristown, Shelby County. Mr. Handy was the recipient of a common school education, and was raised on a farm, where he remained, until he became of age, when he engaged in teaching "for about seven years. In 1881, Mr. Handy and his brother August C, embarked in the grocery business at Morristown, by purchasing a stock of goods of Mr. J. V. Shipp, and are now doing a fair share of the business of this town. His marriage to Miss Carrie M. W^hite, of Rush County, Ind., occurred December 24, 1884. Mrs. Handy is a daughter of William and Susan (McGaughey) White, of Rush County, where she was born Feburar}- 7, 1862. Mr. and Mrs. Handy have one son, CHfford W., born September 2, 1886. Our subject owns a comfortable residence in Morristown. He was elected to the office of Township Trustee of Hanover Township, in April, 1884, which position he held two years. November, 1886, he was elected

County Auditor, by the Democratic party, with a majority of 102. His term of othce began September i, 1887. He is a member of Navarre Lodge No. 157, Knights of Pythias of Morristown, and is one of the trustees of that lodge.

George O. Handy, of the firm of Hand}^ & Cremeens, druggists, was born in Hancock County, Indiana, February 10, 1861. He is the youngest son of WilHam and Sarah (Smith) Hand}'. He received a common school education, was reared a farmer and to this occupation gave his attention until he was twent}- 3'ears of age, when he was employed by his brother August C, then a butcher in Morristown, where he remained two years. The following two years, he was engaged with C. T. Wilhams, as a drug clerk. He then received the appointment of Postmaster at Morristown, in which capacit}' he officiated until January i, 1887, when he was succeeded b}' the present incumbent, George A. Spurrier. November 9, 1885, Mr. Handy and his partner Mr. James Cremeens, purchased the drug store of Mr. C. T. Williams, and have since been conducting a good paying business, to which Mr. Hand}', has devoted his entire attention. He was elected to the office of Town Clerk, of the incorporated town of Morristown, in 1S81, and was re-elected in 1882. He is a member of Navarre Lodge No. 157, Knights of Pythias, of the above named place, and holds the position of Master at Arms. Politically, he is a Democrat, and is highly esteemed by his fellow-citizens.

Alexander M. Hargrove, a native of Maryland, was born December 9, 1814, and is the only son of Benjamin and Milcah (Harrington) Hargrove. The death of the mother occurred when our subject was but an infant, and the father died in Indiana about 1854. Our subject never received any education so far as attending school is concerned, but he has acquired sufficient knowledge to enable him to transact his own business matters in a satisfactory manner. In 1828, our subject came to Ripley County, Ind., with his father, who had previously emigrated to Kentucky. At the end of two years he returned to Kentucky, where he remained two years, and then returned to Indiana, where he has since resided. When he was twenty-one years of age, he located- in Morristown, Shelby Co., Ind. September 22, 1837, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Jane Smith, a native of Washington County, Va., born March 30, 181 6, daughter of Williani*^and Ann (Alexander) Smith, natives respectively of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove are the parents of ten children, viz.: Benjamin F., deceased; William S., Ann E., Leonidas, Theophilus, Sarah J., Mary E., James F., Indiana A. and Florida E. Our subject owns 160 acres of land in Hanover Township, which is under a fair state of cultivation. He also owns one acre of land in the corporation of Morristown, on which he has a commodious residence, besides other property. This aged couple have been members of the church for the past forty years; they former]}- belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church, but are now members of the Christian Union denomination. Mr. Hargrove, for a number of years, took an active part in religious work, and assisted in many ways to advance the cause of religion, he having been a preacher for a number of years. He has never had a law suit, and has accomplished a great deal of hard work since his residence in Shelby Countv. Politicallv, he is a Democrat. In social and relimous circles Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove are held in hiah esteem bv their acquaintances. They began life in poor circumstances and have encountered man}^ hardships, but by perseverance they have acquired a comfortable fortune.

William W. Hinds, one of the pioneers of this county, is a native of Franklin County, Indiana, born September 14, 1821. He is the third of eight children born to Michael and Mary (Smith) Hinds, natives of Penns3-lvania, who in 1816 emigrated to Frankhn County, where they lived until the spring of 1825, when they removed to Shelby County, near Shelb3wille, where the father died in 1844 and the mother in 1861. Thev were of German descent. Our subject received but little education, having attended school but three months. He was raised on a farm, which pursuit he has always followed. Starting in life a poor boy, surrounded b}' dense forests, he has, b}^ hard work and strict frugality, obtained a fair competency. He was never married, and for manv years has made his home with his brother George, the youngest of the family, and Avas born in Shelby County, February 25, 1834, who was married April 25, 1861, to Eliza Bassett, daughter of Sylvester and Susan (Maroney) Bassett. By this marriage, there were born, eight children, as follows: Melvin B., 1862; Susan F., 1864; WilHam B., 1866; Leonard, 1868; Jesse, 1870; Sylvester, 1873; James, 1875, and Mary, 1S80. Politically, they are both Republicans. George was a soldier in Compan}^ F, Thirty-eighth Indiana. He was mustered out June 22, 1865, and was as gallant a soldier as ever carried a musket. William now owns eighty-three acres of land in Section 19 and George 205, on same section. These brothers have both lived industrious lives, and are now among the leading citizens of Hanover Township, loved and respected b}' all who know them.

Arthur F. Kinsley, merchant and Postmaster at Freeport, was born on what is known as the old Kinsley farm, near Freeport, April 5, 1858. He was the third son ol nine children, born to

Andrew E., and Harriet (Lisher) Kinsley, both natives of Shelby County. The father of Mr. Kinsley died in this count}-, May 18, 1S56. He was a member of the Protestant Church. The mother of our subject now resides at Harts ville, Indiana, and is an energetic member of the United Brethren Church. She was largeh' instrumental in establishing the first place of religious worship at Freeport. The immediate subject of this sketch first attended the common schools and then was a student at Hartsville University, where he completed the collegiate course of that institution, and subsequently engaged in school teaching for six 3'ears, with more than ordinary success. Later, Mr. Kinsley engaged in the merchandise business, which he has since successfull}- continued. The marriage of Mr. Kinsley occurred July 14, 18S1, to Miss Irene Tvner, who was born September 6, i860. Slie is the daughter of Captain WilHam H. and Nancy Tyner, whose maiden name was Sloan, natives of Franklin and Bartholomew Counties, respectively. The mother of Mrs Kinsle}^ died September 6, 18S1. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Kinsley were born these children, viz. : Gladvs, born May 13, 1884, and died October 15, 1884, and Guy, born August 28, 1885. Mr. Kinsley is a Knight of P3'thias and a member of Lodge No. 157. He is a successful merchant and a prominent and useful citizen.

William H. Leisure, a native of Rush County, was born March 30, 1S47, the son of Joseph P. and Dorinda (Fresh) Leisure, natives of Kentucky, who emigrated to Indiana in 1835, and located in Rush County, where they have since resided, and where the mother died in 1875. 'T^^V ^vere the parents of seven children, four of whom are still living. Our subject attended the common schools, and received a fair education. He was reared on a farm, where he remained until seventeen years of age, when he ran away from home and joined the United States Army, enlisting in Co. K, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Ma}^ 4, 1S64, and served until September 2, of the same year, as a private soldier. He was married October 4, 1866, to Miss Margaret Jane Holford, also a native of Indiana, born December II, 1846. They are the parents of eight children, viz.: Alva J., born August 9, 1867; Minnie M., born September 16, 1870; an infant daughter (deceased); Carrie B., born October 5, 1873; Charles B., born December 7, 1876; John E., born December 13, 18S0; Grover E., born March 18, 1S83, and Dora R., born July i, 1886. Mr. Leisure is the owner of forty acres of fine farming land, on Section 16, Hanover Township, which is well improved. He is a member of the Elwood Hill Post No. 372, G. A. R., of Carthage, Rush Count}', and also holds a membership in Gwynneville

Assembly, Knights of Labor. Mr. and Mrs. Leisure are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and politically he is a staunch Democrat. He is a partner of W. W. Wilcoxon, dealer in agricultural implements, hardware and groceries at Gwynneville, having purchased an interest in this establishment, October 18, 1886.

David S. McGauhey, M. D. (deceased), was a native of Hamilton County, Ind., born October 24, 1809, and was the son of David and Mary (Lytle) McGauhey, natives respectively of L-eland and New Jersey. He received a common school education, and at the age of twenty-four years began the study of medicine with Dr. Guett, of Montgomery, Ohio. He graduated from the Ohio Medical College, with the first honors of the class. In 1835, he located in Morristown, Ind., and engaged in aciive practice of medicine, which he continued until a short time prior to his death. He was considered one of the leading physicians of this part of the State. He was married in the vear 1838, to Miss Amelia Handy, and by her became the father of four children, viz. : J ohn E., George F. (deceased), Mary H., and Martha (deceased). The wife died in 1874, '^"'^ t^"^^ son, George F., in 1880. Mr. McGauhe}^ was again married December 12, 1876, to Martha Jane Handy, a sister of his deceased wife, w ho yet survives him. He was detailed by Governor Morton, as Hospital Ph3^sician during the war, and was sent to the field at the Battle of Shiloh as a special detailed ph3sician. His death occurred March 17, 1884, at Morristown. He was a highly respected member of the Masonic fraternitv, and an influential member of the Presbvterian Church. In political matters he was not an enthusiast, but in his own quiet way voted wdth the Republican party. He w"as a devoted lover of music and instructed vocal music classes from an early age, and about 1840 organized a class in Morristow^n, the remaininfj members of w^hich vet hold annual meetings for the purpose of rehearsing the songs they used to sing, and which always attract large crowds. The Doctor w^as the leader of these singings until his death, and since that sad event, has been succeeded bv Dr. Adams, of Marion. As a financier the Doctor was successful to a remarkable degree, and at one time was said to be worth $100,000, but an unavoidable accident in litigation depreciated it so that his possessions did not exceed $10,000 at the time of his death. His two sons were practitioners, and received all the advantages of good judgment and financial assistance that was necessary. The daughter is a graduate of the Ohio Female Seminar}- of College Hill, near Cincinnati. Mrs. McGauhey is now living on the property formerly owned by her mother, but purchased by her husband in late years. She is the owner of nine acres of land in Morristown, which is nearlv all laid off in town lots. She has been a resident of the town nearly sixty years, comincy from Scott County, Ky., with her mother, on horseback, when about one and a half years of age. Her father died when she was but three weeks old, and owing to a promise made the father, the mother, with her family of nine children, left that State for one in which slavery did not exist. The mother died in 1852.

William B. Mohler was born September 22, 1839, ^" Rush County, Ind., being the second son of twelve children born to Frederick and Christiana Mohler, natives of Switzerland and Virginia, and of Swiss-German descent. In boyhood, the father of our subject was taken to France, where he lived until he had reached man's estate, and then came to America and located in Ohio, where he was married about the year 1824. The mother of Mr. Mohler came to Ohio with her parents in the early days of that State. The family lived in Ohio for about two years after their marriage, and then came to Rush County, Ind., where the father of our subject died in October, 1886, at eighty-six 3'ears of age, and the mother died in 1861, at iift3'-two years of age. The subject of this memoir was reared on a farm and received a common school education. At ten years of age he was " bound out " to Mr. Andrew Hinchman, with whom he continued to live about three years, and then began life's battle for himself, and for some time worked by the month and year for various men. In 18^6, he rented land and began farming on his own account. Mr. Mohler now owns 160 acres of land in Hanover Township, and is a prosperous farmer. Mr. Mohler was married August 10, i860, to Miss Ann Finney, a native of Rush County, born April 10, 1841. To this union were born seven children, as follows: Charles Z., born April 20, 1861; John E. (deceased), born October 12, 1862; Melissa E., born March 17, 1864; Luther F., born December 25, 1866; Anna C, born Juh^ 25, 1870; Lyman G., born May 30, 1872, and Estella C, born March 10, 1877. In politics, Mr. Mohler was formerly a Democrat, but for the last few years he has been supporting the men, who in his judgment, are best fitted to fill the positions to which they aspire. Mrs. Mohler is a member of the Christian Church, and the family is well known and greatly respected.

Joshua Moore is a native of Kentucky, and was born in 181 8. He is the fourth in a family of eight children born to Lee and Mary (Law) Moore, who were natives of Mar3-land, of English ancestry, and who settled in Kentucky at a very early date. In the fall of 1827, they emigrated to Rush County, Ind., where they resided until their deaths, which occurred as follows: the father, in 1832, and the mother, January 22, 1869. The father was a soldier in the War of 1812. Our subject received little education. He was reared on the farm, and came to Indiana with his parents, with whom he remained until the death of his mother. He has farmed continuously all his life, starting a poor man. He has, by hard work and strict econom}-, accumulated a large amount of property. Considering his opportunities, his success has been miraculous, as he now owns 600 acres of land in Shelby and Hancock Counties, all under a high state of cultivation and well improved. He was married April 7, 1875, to Mar}^ McNaman, a native of Ireland, who was born February 25, 1842, daughter of John and Sarah Mc- Naman. By this marriage there has been one child, Eddie Lee, born September 6, 1876. Mr. Moore is an ardent Repubhcan, is not a member of any secret order or church, but is an honored and respected citizen.

Myer Myers, a native of Germany, was born August 29, 1835; son of Isaac and Fanny (Levi) M3'ers, both natives of Baden, Germany. Mr. Myers was educated in his native country, and received a careful German commercial education. Subsequently he engaged in the grocery business, which he continued until 1855, when he came to America and located at Hamilton, Ohio, and later removed to Cumberland Gap, K3^ In 1864, he came to Shelby County and located at Morristown, where he immediately engaged in the merchandise business and which he successfully continued until 1887, when he exchanged his stock of goods for a farm in Hanover Township. Several vears of the early business life of Mr. Myers were spent in peddhng various kinds of merchandise. April 29, 1859, he was united in marriage to Rachel, only daughter of Samuel Carl. To this union were born three children, viz.: Fannie, born April 13, i860; Yette, born May 26, 1862, and Ella, born September 12, 1870. Two of these are married, Fannie, uniting with Mr. Isaac Kaufman, March 12, 1879, and Yette, whose marriage occurred October 29, 1879, to Mr. J. C. Turkenkoph. After the marriage of our subject, he formed a partnership with his father-in-law, v/hich continued until the breaking out of the war, when he disposed of the business, and the following year, he engaged in buying and shipping cattle in various parts of Ohio, and then he removed to Grant County, Ky., where he purchased a general store, and did a thriving business for thirteen months, at the end of which time his store was entered by guerrillas, who took everything of value in his possession. Mr. M3'ers then emigrated to Shelby County, Ind., and located in the little hamlet of Morristown, November 12, 1864, where, by the aid of friends, he was again enabled to establish himself in a business venture, with a capital of $5,000, of which one tenth was his own. January 24, 1887, he exchanged this business for a farm, which is located in Hanover Township, and consists of eighty-nine and one-third acres, and in addition to this, he owns fifty-six acres in the same township, all of which is well improved. In 1873 he was made a member of the Morristown School Board and held the position for twelve successive years. He is a member of Morristown Lodge No. 193, F. & A. M., and an affiliate with Abraham Lodge No. 56, L. O. B. B., of Indianapolis. He is a Democrat, and a member of the Reformed Jewish Church, as is also his entire family. Mr. M3^ers has been a resident of Morristown a long time, and since his coming, has been recognized as an exemplary and enterprising business man, and a kind and agreeable neighbor, thereby commanding the respect of the citizens of the entire community with whom he has come in contact.

Joseph V. Poer, a representative farmer of Hanover Township, was born in Cass County, Michigan, April 19, 1846, and is the youngest son of four children born to General Lee and Rebecca (Vanbuskirk) Poer, natives of North Carolina, and of Irish-German descent. The parents of Mr. Poer settled in Henry County, Indiana, about 1834 or 1835, and there resided until 1839, when they removed to Michigan, and in that State the mother of our subject died in the early part of 1847, and his father died in the same State June 6, 1853. After the death of our subject's parents, he lived for six 3^ears with his maternal grandfather, in Tipton County, Indiana, and subsecjuently he lived with other relatives until he had reached the age of seventeen years; in the meantime, however, he had received his education at the district schools. September 10, 1863, he enlisted in Company F, Fifty-first Indiana Volunteers, and continued in the service of his country until January 6, 1886, when he was honorably discharged at Indianapolis. He was wounded at the battle of Nashville, December 16, 1865, and while crossing the plains of Texas, in July of the same 3'ear, he received a sunstroke which affected his vision. At the close of the war he returned to Shelby County, Ind., and in partnership with his brother Edward, purchased a small farm in Union Township. Three years later he purchased a farm of eighty acres in the same township. Mr. Poer now owns 200 acres of land in Hanover Township, which he purchased in 1881, and where he now resides. In 187 1, he was united in marriage to Miss Georgia E., daughter of James and Lydia (Smith) Spurrier. Mrs. Poer was born February 20, 185 1. To the above marriage were born these children: Robert L., born December 16, 1871; Irena, born October 2, 1873 (and died October 3, 1877) ; J. Claudius, born March 31, 1876; Chauncy C. and David E. (twins), born

October 2, 1878, and Jacob E., born February 16, 1880. Mr. Poer is a Democrat in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Christian Church. The success attained by our subject is indebted to his own energy, faithful toil and strict economy.

Alexander D. Pollitt, a prominent and influential citizen of Hanover Township, was born in Fleming Count}-, Kentucky, July,. 1832, and is the second son born to Nehemiah and Jane (Hoffer) Pollitt, natives respectiveh' of Maryland and Virginia. At an earlydate, the parents of our subject emigrated to Kentucky, w^here they were married. In 1834, they came to Indiana and located in Hanover Township, near Morristown, where the mother died, December 31, 1850. Soon after this sad event, the father married Mrs. Mary Huston. His death occurred December 31, 1851. The subject of this sketch was reared a farmer, and remained with his parents until nineteen years of age, when he secured employment with the Jeffersonville Railway Company, on the central branch which ran from Shelbyville to Edinburg. He was engaged in the various departments of railroad work until 1856, when he engaged in the saw mill business, where the town of Gwynneville now stands. Here he remained eighteen months and then removed to Shelbyville, where he followed the same business two years, in the employ of McGavin & Murdock. In 1859, ^^ returned to Hanover Township, and he gave his attention to the same line of trade, until 1S73, when he, in partnership with Thomas E\'ans and O'Brien Gwynne, established a tile factory, at what was then known as Gwynne's Mills. This Arm was known as Gw3'nne, Pollitt & Evans, and continued until 1882, when they disposed of the same to Mr. F. W. Pusey. He was married June 6, 1881, to Miss Ann Evans, born in Worchestershire, England, February 21, 1848, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann (Pitt) Evans, natives of England, and of Welch-English lineage. They are the parents of one child, Herbert D., born Januar}^ 22, 1885. Mr. Pollitt is the owner of 107 acres of land, which is in a fair state of cultivation and well improved. He is a member of the Beech Grove Lodge No. 399, I. O. O. F., at Arlington, and also of the Encampment No. 12, at Rushville. Politically, he is a Democrat, and an enthusiastic worker for the success of his part}-. To Mr. Pollitt, is due much credit for the progress of the eastern portion of this township, and it was he who established the thriving little town of Gwynneville.

Francis W. Pusey w^as born September 7, 1S52, in Hancock County, Ind., and is the third son of seven children born to Jesse F. and Jane W. (White) Pusey, natives respectively, of Ohio and North Carolina, and of English extraction. The subject of this, biography received a good common school education, and was reared on a farm, where he remained until his twenty-first 3-ear, when he bejian hfe for himself, by farmino- rented land in Kansas for three rears, when he returned to Rush County. The marriage of Mr. Pusey occurred September 25, 1882, to Miss Laura E. Ball, daughter of Jonathan and Margaret (Addison) Ball, natiyes respectiyely, of Pennsylvania and Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Pusey are the parents of one child, Leonore, born August 24, 1883. In 1884, he came to Gw3^nneyille and purchased a tile factory of Messrs. Gwynne, PoUitt & Eyans, to which he has since giyen his attention. Mr. Puse}' now owns considerable real estate. His parents were members of the Friends' Church. Politically, he is a Republican, and is a careful business man, who is held in high esteem by his acquaintances. He is an enterprising citizen, and to himself he is indebted for his success.

Frank Riglesberger, one of the prominent and most enterprising business men of Morristown, was born in Baden, Germany, September 15, 185 1, and is the eldest son of seven children born to Andrew and Katherine (Ambuster) Riglesberger, natives of the same place, and of German lineage. The father was engaged in farming, and was also a dealer in various branches of merchandise, by which our subject was enabled to fit himself for the business world. He received a splendid German education, but onl}' a limited English one, having attended night school for about three weeks. About May 17, 1870, our subject left his native land for America, and in a short time reached Piqua, Ohio, where he remained one month, laboring in a stone quarry. From there he came to Shelb^'ville, Shelby County, where he began working at the carpenter trade as an apprentice with his uncle, Mr. John Riglesberger, where he remained two 3-ears, and then for a short time he sold the Victor sewing machine in Shelby County. In the spring of 1876 he began farming, and continued the same for five years, farming rented land there and then purchased forty acres, to which his father-in-law added forty more, in Moral Township. In January, 1881, he came to Morristown and established a saw mill, with a capital of $5,000. This investment has proven a profitable one, as he now employs from twenty to twenty-five men, and an equal number of teams ever}' year. He saws and ships about 2,^00,000 feet of lumber yearly, and ships saw-logs to other mills, mostly eastern markets. He now owns a farm of eighty acres in Hancock County, which is moderately well improved. He was married to Miss Phebe Yarling, October 20, 1872, born February 14, 1853, daughter of Philip and Katherine (Mohr) Yarling, natives of GermanA*. To this union six children were born, viz. : Joseph E., Frank, Kate, Emma, Maggie and AUie M., all of whom are living. The subject is now President of the Board of Trustees of the incorporated town of Morristown. He was the candidate of the Democratic party for the office of Township Trustee of Hanover Township, and was defeated by a small majority. His success is due to strict attention to business, and exercise of due economy. He is respected by all who know him.

Jesse W. Robinson is a native of Rush County, Ind., born December 27, 1843. He was the fifth of a familv of seven children, born to Osmyn and Nancy (Holton) Robinson, natives of Mason County, Ky., and who emigrated to Rush County in the winter of 1832. This was their wedding tour, and they rode on horseback, across the Ohio on the ice, and into the woods of Rush County, where they remained until death, enduring all the hardships and privations of pioneer life. The father's death occurred in 1847, and the mother's, in 1874. Our subject received a common school education, which was much improved in later years bv reading and observation. In 1871, Mr. Robinson married Miss Susan Frazee, a native of Rush Count}^, and daughter of E. S. and Francis (Austin) Frazee, natives of Kentuck}', who emigrated to Rush County in 1840. To this union were born six boys, viz.: Samuel Osmyn, December 18, 1873; John C, November 5, 1875; James H., April 3, 1878; WiUiam D., August 11, 1880; Jesse B., November 12, 1882, Edward F., October 12, 1886. Soon after marriage, he purchased a tract of land in Rush County, where he lived until 1880, when he removed to Hanover Township, Shelby County, where he has since resided. He now owns 190 acres, in this county, and 160 acres near Springfield, Mo. He is now engaged in the breeding of thorough-bred Short Horn cattle. He is a member of the Christian Church, and has been a Sunday School teacher for the past fifteen years. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are held in high esteem, as respected and honored citizens. Politicallv, Mr. Robinson is a Prohibitionist.

Samuel Salisbury, M. D., is a native of Clinton County, Ohio, born July 14, 1836, son of John and Mary Liston Salisbury, natives of Scioto County, Ohio, and of Scottish-German descent. The father of our subject was a Methodist Episcopal minister, as was two of his brothers, William and Abraham. The former died in Ohio, as did also the mother, in the 3'ear 1845. Our subject was reared on the farm and received a liberal education, having attended school at Asbury, now DePauw University, at Greencastle for four vears. At the age of twent3'-one years he joined the Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Conference, and preached the gospel for ten years following, during which period he devoted much of his time to the studv of medicine, and since 1869 has been a successful practitioner of medicine in Shelby County. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Jennie Coffman, June 5, 1865, a native of Preble County, Ohio, born August 6, 1844. Her parents were Daniel and Margaret Neff Coffman, natives of Germany. To this union four children born, viz. : Charles Walter, Mary and Purdie. Politically, Dr. Salisbury is a Republican, and usuallv exerts a live interest in political affairs. The family a remembers of the Methodist Episcopal Church and cxccup}- a position of confidence and esteem in the vicinity in which they reside.

Madison Talbert, a native of Union County, Ind., born January 28th, 1835, is the second of a family of eleven children, born to x\nderson and Mary A. (Robbins) Talbert, natives of Randolph County, N. C, who emigrated to Preble County, Ohio, in 1832. In 1833, they removed to Union Count}', Ind., and to Hanover Township, Shelby County, in 1837, where they acquired about 700 acres of land. Our subject received a common school education. He was reared on a farm, and removed to Hanover Township with his parents in 1S37, where he remained until October 9th, 1873, when he was married to Miss Susan Carter, daughter of Landen and Nancy (Vaughn) Carter, natives of North CaroHna, who emigrated to this township in an earh' dav. To this marriage were born three children, viz.: Harrison, October 30, 1874; ^&&^^> August 1 2th, 1877, and Myrtie, June 13th, 1880. Mr. Talbert owns 134/^ acres of land, nearly all under cultivation and well improved. For the past three years Mr. Talbert has been engaged in breeding Short Horn cattle, having at present twenty-five very fine ones. For eight years he has given a great deal of attention to the apiarv business, and is the owner of 100 stands of fine Italian bees. He belonrjs to the Knio-hts of Labor, and has been a devoted member of the Masonic Order for fifteen years. Politically, he is a Prohibitionist, and is also a member of the United Brethren Church. He has ever been known as an industrious and enterprising man, and is an honored citizen.