Shelby County, Indiana - Chapter 9: By Douglas Dobbins, Ex-County Superintendent, 1887 (part 3 of 7)

Alfred Smith Tucker, a retired farmer, was born in South Carolina, June i6th, 1810. He is a son of Jesse and Rhoda (Smith) Tucker, both natives of the same State. The father's death occurred in his native State, and that of the mother in Shelb}^ Countv, Ind., in 1874. Our subject received a common school education, according to the custom in those days, was reared a farmer, and to this occupation has given almost his entire attention to the present time. At eleven years of age, he was "bound out" to Mr. Isaac Jones, of South Carolina, with whom he remained one year, and then left for parts unknown. During his lonely voyage, which he made without money, and scarcely sufficient clothing to cover his nakedness, he narrow!}' escaped drowning on one occasion, and tinalh' reached the Georgia hne, where he met an old acquaintance with whom he remained about six weeks. He was discovered and taken back to his mother's home, after which he was released by Mr. Jones, who afterward became insane. He then was emplo}'ed in various occupations until he was seventeen years old. On the 19th dav of June, 1827, he married Miss Jane Collins. To this marriage seven children were born, viz. : Edmond T., Susan E., Oliver N., Nancy J., John A., William L. and Rhoda A. These children were all born in South Carolina, where his wife's death occurred April 20, 1842. He then removed to Georgia with his famih". August 25, 1844, he married Ehzabeth Hendricks, a native of Georgia. Four children blessed this union, viz.: James V., Moraline D., Jesse H. and George E. In 1851, Mr. Tucker came to Rush Countv, where he lived three years, and then located in Shelby Count}-, on a rented farm, over which he presided three years, and then purchased 160 acres in Hanover Township. September 15, 1873, Mrs. Tucker died. He married Miss Martha J. Mauldin, x\ugust 27, 1874, and the result of this marriage was the following issue: an infant son, unnamed (deceased), Nettie, Mattie, another infant son, unnamed (deceased). This wife died September 4, 1S81, aged forty-one years. He was married August 17, 1882, to Mrs. Mary Kimback (Donaldson), born October 13, 1846, and of Irish extraction. Our subject is the owner of 310 acres of land in Shelby County, which is under cultivation and well improved. When our subject located in Shelby County, he settled in the midst of a dense forest, and ensconced his family beneath the shelter of a rail pen, where they existed until the erection of a substantial " pole cabin " was completed. From this finally grew the comfortable and substantial buildings which now surroundhim. In 1S80, the subject, in company with W. A. Bodine, established the Morristown Bank, in which he served as President until the bank was closed in 1884. In the spring of 1885, he retired from active life, and moved to Morristown with his family, and purchased of Mr. Bodine, the most handsome and commodious residence in Hanover Township. He was for a time, a member of the Know-Nothing organization, this being the only secret order to which he ever belonged. He is a member of the Christian Church, and his wife is a member of the organization known as the " Shakers." He was a volunteer under John C. Calhoun, in the struggle of South Carolina, against the Union, for the admission of foreign merchandise, free of duty, into ports of that State, and the declaration of President Andrew Jackson, to the citizens at that time, made our subject a thorough Jacksonian Democrat, although since the organization of the Republican party, he has been its advocate. Although he is living a retired life, he still superintends the tillage of his farm.

William Harris Tyner, of Hanover Township, was born in Franklin County, Ind., May 31, 1S19, and is the elder of two children of Elijah and Martha Tyner, whose maiden name was McCune. His father, who was of Irish descent, was a native of Abbvville District, South Carolina, and was born in 1799. "^^^^ paternal grandfather of our subject, was an old line Baptist minister, who emigrated to the Indiana Territor}-, in 1805, and located near Brookville. The father of Mr. T^ner was three times married; first to the mother of our subject, who was of Scotch descent, and whose death occurred about 1822; second, to Miss Mary Nelson, who died in 1830; and third to Miss Sarah Ann Hilverstoutin, whose death occurred in 1832. In early manhood our subject's father removed from Franklin to Hancock Countv, where he lived an honorable and creditable life. His death occurred Februar}- i, 1872. WiUiam H. Tyner recieved an ordinary education at the district schools, but later in life ac([uired through his own effort, a valuable fund of practical knowledge. By occupation Mr. Tyner is a farmer and now owns 207 acres of w^ell improved land. In addition, however, to his farming interests, he deals in stock. March 25, 1 841, Mr. Tyner was united in marriage to Miss Emilv, daughter of Adam and Susanah (Hensley ) Virt, both natives of Kentuck}-. Mrs. Tyner was also born in that State, Mav 24, 182 1. To the above union were born these children, Martha E., Mary J., Elijah H., John N., Oliver P., Joseph M., Henrv C, Hannah E., an unnamed infant (deceased), Samuel F., Deloris, Charlotte, Philip S., and Sarah. In politics, Mr. T^ner was formerly a Whig and is now an ardent Republican. Mr. Tyner is a representative of one of the first Indiana families, and is now recognized as one of the leadini; citizens of the communitv in which he resides.

William W. Wilcoxon, is a native of MontgomervCount}-, Md. He was born February 22, 1844, and is the third son of eight children, born to Jesse P., and Elizabeth (Kemp) Wilcoxon, both natives of the same State, and who caine to Shelby Countv in 1859, ^"^ located on Section 29, Hanover Township, where they remained several years, and then removed to Freeport, where the father died September 18, 1865. Our subject received a common school education, was reared on a farm, where he remained until twenty ye^ars of age, and September 26, 1864, enlisted in the Forty-eighth Indiana Regiment, Volunteer Infantry, Companv I, and remained in the service until the close of the war, being mustered out June 30, 1865. In April, 18S6, he was elected Trustee of Hanover

Township, by the franchise of the Republican voters of the township. He now owns eighty-live acres of land on Sections 9 and 16, of this township, which is well improved. He was married to Miss Nancy Jane Sleeth, August 26, 1866, a native of Shelby County, born Januar}- 19, 1845, daughter of Caleb and Sarah (Frazier) Sleeth of this countv- To this marriage nine children were born as follows: Caleb S., David H., Richard Z., Thomas O., Franklin, two infant sons who died unnamed, Emma and Pearl. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcoxon are members of the United Brethren Church. In 1885, our subject established an agricultural depot at Gwynnville,, to which he added a hardware and grocery department. He is in partnership with Messrs. W. A. AVortman and W. H. Leisure. Since the establishment of this business the proprietors of the same have enjoved a growing business, which is now yielding handsome and satisfactory returns.

Charles T. Williams, grocer and hardware dealer, at Morristown, is a native of Fayette County, Ind., born August 3, 1S55, and is the voungest son of eleven children born to John and Mary A. (Revnolds) Williams, natives of Delaware, who emigrated to Indiana about the year 1836, and settled in Fayette County, ^'shere the father died in the earl}- part of 1857. The subject of this biographv received a common school education and was reared on a farm. At the age of eighteen years he began life for himself, by working as a farm hand, which he followed until the year 1882, when he engaged in the drug business in Morristown, purchasing the stock of Mr. C. H. Dailv. To this business he gave his attention for three years, when he disposed of the same to Handy & Cremeens. In April, 18S6, he established a grocery and hardware store in the same town, and is now conducting a thriving business. His marriage to Miss Anna E. Connaway occurred January 5, 1875. She is a native of Union County, Ind., born September 29, 1855. To this union four children were born, viz.: Mamie H., Monticello E., Hattie A., and Paul T. Mr. Wilhams is a member of Valley Lodge No. 627, I. O. O. F., of Morristown. Politically, he is a Democrat, and always manifests a live interest in political affairs. He owns, aside from his business, a neat and comfortable residence in the above named village. He is recognized as a successful 3'oung business man, and is held in high esteem by those with whom he has formed ac(]uaintance. Mrs. Williams is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is a very estimable lady.

'William Wolfe, one of the pioneer farmers of Hanover Township, was born in Scott County, Ky., January 12, 1809, son of Jacob and Euphemy (Cannon) Wolf, natives of Maryland and Delaware^ of German-Irish origin. The parents of Mr. Wolfe were born in 1779, and his father died in Hancock County, Lid., in 1S37, and his mother in 1840. The Wolfe famih' came to Indiana in 1828, and located in Hancock County, and subsequently the subject of this biography removed to Shelby Count\'. He received a limited education at the early time school-house. By occupation, Mr. Wolfe has been a Hfe long farmer, and now owns 200 acres of land. His marriage occurred in 1832, to Miss Editaca Tyner, a daughter of Soloman and Jemima (Henderson) Tyner, a native of Indiana, born in 1819. Mrs. Wolfe died about 1S36, and April 4, 1839, Mr. Wolfe was united in marriage to Nancy M. Smith, who was born in Virginia, February 4, 18 18, and is a daughter of William and Ann (Alexander) Smith, natives of Virginia. To the above marriage were born these children: Sarah E., Jerusha E., Warren W., Cornelia A., Pharaba and Edward C. Politicallv, Mr. Wolfe is and ahva^'S has been an unchanging friend to the Democratic party. He is a Mason and a member of Morristown Lodge No. 193. He and wife are member of the Christian Church. The life of Mr. Wolfe has been successful and he is one of the prosperous farmers of Hanover Township.

Jacob G. Wolf, M. D., is a native of Huntingdon, now Blair, Count}', Penn., born February 8, 1823, and the youngest son of o seven children born to Jacob and Lydia (Hendershottj Wolf, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, who emigrated to Union County in 1834, "^^'here they resided one 3'ear, and then removed to Wayne County, where they resided until their respective deaths, the father's April 29, 1844, aged sixty-one years, and . the mother's January 13, 1867, aged eighty-seven 3-ears. The subject of this biography received a liberal education, ha^'ing attended Asbury, now DePauw, Universit}'- for three years, after which he began the study of medicine under Dr. Calvin West, of Hagerstown, Wayne Count}', Ind., with whom he remained three vears. He then attended the Ohio IMedical College of Cincinnati for two terms and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in the spring of 1849, and practiced medicine in Hagerstown until 1851, when he removed to Morristown, Shelby County, where he has since resided, as a resident practioneer - with the exception of five years, when he served as County Clerk. In the fall of 1856 he attended the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, graduating in the spring of 1857. He is the possessor of diplomas from two of the leading medical institutions of the country. His marriage to Miss Virginia A. Ricketts, a native of New Jersey, was solemnized May 26, 1846. To this union were born seven children, viz. : William R., Lydia M. (deceased), JuHa, Alma, Henry (deceased),

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Agnes, and Charles (deceased). Mrs. Wolf died in 1S67. On the 1 8th of March, 1869, Dr. Wolf was married to Mrs. Elvira J. Winship, a native of Rush County, born January 8, 1834. Our subject is the owner of 139 acres of land in Hanover Township, which is in a fair state of cultivation, and is improved in a substantial manner. In October, 1867, Mr. Wolf was elected to the office of Count}' Clerk of Shelby County, on the Democratic ticket, in which position he served four years. He is a member of Morristown Lodge No. 193, F. & A. M., and was once a member of the I. O. O. F., but withdrew therefrom by card. In the former he has taken the Chapter, Council and Commander}^ degrees. As a practitioner the Doctor has been successful to a satisfactory degree, as a citizen, he is held in high esteem by the residents of Morristown and surroundiniT country. He has been a member of the school board for a number of years, and for the past eight years has been president of that body.

Henry G. Wolf, general merchant at Morristown, is a native of Shelby County, Indiana, born December 8, 1861, and is the only son of seven children, born to Henry G. and Emehne (Henderson) Wolf, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The father came to Indiana in 1834. Our subject received a first-class education, having attended Earlham College, near Richmond, Ind., for three successive 3'ears, also Bryant & Stratton's Business College at Indianapolis, one term. He was reared on a farm where he remained until he was twenty-six years of age. He was married to Miss Minnie Hill, a daughter of Thomas E. and Amanda (Powers) Hill, September 18, 18S4. Mrs. Wolf was born November 30, 1865, in Hancock Count}^ Ind. To this union, one child, Edwin E., was born August 19, 1885. In 1887, he removed from Hanover Township to Morristown, where he purchased a general merchandise store, and is now retailing dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, hardware, etc., of which he carries a full and complete assortment and is doing a satisfactory business. He is a member of Navarre Lodge No. 157, K. of P!, of Morristown. Pohtically, he is a Democrat. He is a rising young man of Morristown, and commands the respect of the citizens of the entire community.

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William Barlow is a native of Bartholomew County, Ind., where he was born, March 30, 1831, being the youngest son of Jacob and Rebecca Pile Barlow, who were natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. They were married in the latter State, emigrated to Indiana in 182 1, and continued residents until their death. Our subject remained at home and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty-seven. He received what was for those days a common education, such as was to be obtained in the primitive log school-houses. October 21, 1858, his marriage with Catharine Lamar was solemnized, and to their union these three children have been born, Victoria, Izora and Leona. Mr. Barlow has always made farming his occupation and he has been quite successful. He now owns 190 acres of well improved land. He formerly belonged to I. O. O. F,, but has been on demit for several years. In politics, he has been a Republican. Hiram Comstock, M. D., of Smithland, is a native of Madison County, Ohio, where he was born March 17, 1820, the son of James and Chloe (Bull) Comstock, who were natives of Vermont and Connecticut, respectively. In 1824, they removed to Hamilton Countv, Ohio, where our subject was reared to manhood, from whence they removed to Montgomery County where the Doctor commenced reading with his father. He came in 1843, to Greenfield where he engaged in the practice, remaining there until 1846, when he removed to Freeport, this county. September, 1848, he returned to Ohio and entered the Medical College of Ohio at Cincinnati, that institution graduating him and conferring the degree of M. D. in March, 1849; ^^ then resumed his practice in Freeport, continuing there until 1855, when he located at Marietta, and has since been engaged in active practice. May, 1843, his marriage with Rebecca J. Mills was solemnized, and to their union three children were born: James x\., who married Mary Anderson; Frances S., wife of William F. Garrison; John T., whose consort was Fannie Chamberlain. June 21, 1851, he suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. May, 1852, his and Nancy E. INIorgan's nuptials were celebrated, this union was of comparative short duration, death again taking his wife September, 1856. September, 1857, Luc}^ A. McCrea became his wife, and their union has been blessed with these three children : Ella, now Mrs. George Frederick; William D. and Edward D. He has always enjoyed a ver}' large, perhaps the most extensive, practice of any physician in the county, which proved ver}' lucrative, but recentl}- he has been compelled to retire from active work. He and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. He also belongs to the Odd Fellows fraternity, having united with that organization in 1846. In politics he is a Republican.

James Cooper, a citizen and native of Hendricks Township, was born June 11, 1830, being the 3'oungest in a family of seven children, born to James and Rebecca (Updegraff) Cooper, who were both natives of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, where both grew to man and womanhood, and were married. They emigrated to what is now Laurel, Fa}'ette Count}', in a very early day, from, there they came on to Rush County, living there about three 3'ears, coming in February-, 1830, to Shelby County; about three weeks later the father died. His widow survived him a number of years, making this county her home until her death, which occurred May 15? I'^SS- Oui' immediate subject remained Avith his mother as long as she lived. He received a limited education, such as the facilities of those da3-s afforded. March ii, 1S55, his marriage with Mary A. (Hartman) Kendall, was solemnized, and to their union four children have been born, of whom, but this one is now living, William M., who has married Eliza Snyder. Mrs. Cooper was a daughter of Sampson and Mary (Omert) Hartman, both natives of Penns3'lvania, they were also earl}^ settlers of Bartholomew County. Mr. Cooper has always made farming his occupation, and he has been quite successful. He now owns 356 acres of well improved land. He and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. In politics he is a Republican, and was honored bv his party with the nomination to the position of County Commissioner, but his party being in the minority, he with the rest of the ticket was defeated, but to his credit it may be said, that lie carried his own township, which ordinarih' has a Democratic majoritv of seventy.

Ithamar Davison, ex-member of the Board of Commissioners of Shelby County, is among the old settlers of this county, and claims a birthright in Addison Township, where he was born on the 25th da\' of November, 1826. His parents, James and Martha (Libbv) Davison, settled in the county in 182 1, and experienced the hardships of an early settler's life. The subject of this sketch remained at home till the year 1850, working on the farm, except a short time in 1847, when he enlisted as a volunteer in the Mexican war, but soon afterward met with an accident that re(]uired him to remain at home. In the spring of 1S50, he started for California by the overland route, the company he went with being fitted out at Ottumwa, Iowa. Four months and twenty days were consumed in making the journe\', the party remaining in Salt Lake some ten days, receiving every kindness at the hands of Brigham Youno- and others while there. Thev arrived at Placerville on the 20th of August, in a g^ood healthv condition. Mr. Davison mimediatel}' went into the mines, with a Mr. Marshall, but after about a month, the snow began to fall, which drove them in the valley. Their mines did not pan out well. He remained in and about El Dorado County, until 1856, some of the time running a hotel. In the month of May of that 3-ear, he left by steamer for New

York, via Panama, arriving home about the 20th of June, in time for the Cincinnati Democratic Convention. He soon after went to Iowa, remaining until spring, and then left again for California, going by water. After reaching there, he went into the mines fifteen mitfes east of Sacramento, on the American River, and remained three months, when he received an appointment as Superintendent of Farming, on the Klamath Indian Reservation, where he remained till 1859. He then took a voyage to South America, returning however, to the Reservation, after a short absence of a few months. That winter there was a big flood, which washed the land so badly, as to cause change of Reservation to Smith River Valley, forty miles away. Here Mr. Davison went and remained until 1866, when he returned home. In 1864, while in California, he w^as commissoned as Major of the State Militia; he spent most of 1866 and 1867, in Washington City, attending to official business. He was present at the National Democratic Convention in New York, in 1868, which nominated Horatio Seymour for the Presidency. During the Avinter of 1868, he took a trip to Havana, Cuba, for his health, returning on the same boat, his health much improved. He w^ent home in April, 1868, and spent that summer with his father, in Brandy wine Township. On the 30th of December, 1869, Mr. Davison was married to Mrs. Cecilia Peutzer daughter of John M. and Hannah Dodds, and moved on the farm where he now resides. He has since been identified with the inerests of Shelby County. In 1874, ^'^ ^^^"^^ elected County Commissioner; was re-elected in 1876, and the duties of that position he has filled to the complete satisfaction of the whole county. Mr. Davison's mother died in 1854; ^^^ father in 1877; thev were both members of the Protestant Methodist Church; he was a native of Tennessee, she of Virginia. Mrs. Davison is a ladv well qualified to fulfill the duties of a wife ; her father, John M. Dodds, was a native of Pennsylvania, and her mother of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Davison are at present living on a fine farm of over 300 acres, lying about five miles from Shelbyville, and on the Shelbyville and Marietta Turnpike. It is especially adapted to grain and stock raising. Mr. Davison may well look back over his eventful life, now in the ' autumn of his years, and think with pleasure, of all he has passed through, and that now he can settle down to a well deserved rest, surrounded by all the comforts of civilized life, and having the popularity, which is due him for his able performance of M'hatever duties the office, w^hich he has so well filled, may have imposed upon him. Mr. Davison has not held any public position since the expiration of his second term as County Commissioner, but has devoted his time to agricultural affairs on his farm. His esteemed wife died November 6, 1885. He has been engaged this season in erecting a large and elegant residence at what is commonly called the Dodds* corner, where his father-in-law, the late John M. Dodds, resided, four and one-half miles southwest of Shelbyville, on the Marietta or river pike ; which when completed, will be one of the finest houses in the county, and built in the most substantial manner. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and his portrait is given in this volume.

George J. Dippel, of Hendricks Township, is a native of Germany, where he was born January 3, 1833, being the eldest of a family of three children born to Tobias and Willemina (Fleck) Dippel. The family emigrated to the United States in 1837, and first located in Ohio, at Sydne}', remaining there about five years, from whence they went to Montgomery County, where they lived with the exception of two years, when they resided in Clark Countv, Ohio, until 1855, when they came to and settled in Shelby County, where they lived until their death, he d3'ing in October, 18S2, and she, in October, 1886. Our subject remained at home and assisted his parents until he attained the age of twenty-five years. He received a limited education, having to work on the farm. December 25, 1858, his marriage w^ith Frances E. Davison was solemnized, and to their union four children were born, these two now living: Emma, now Mrs. George Controw, and Samuel. March, 1869, Mr. Dippel suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. March, 1870, his and Sarah E. Williams' nuptials were celebrated, and to their union these five children have been born: Josie, Ehzabeth, Maggie, Mina and George. Mr. Dippel has always made farming his occupation, and he has been (juite successful. He now^ owns 240 acres of well improved land. He is a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity, Hiawatha Lodge No. 193. In politics he is a staunch Democrat.

William J. Fisher, a citizen and native of Hendricks Township, was born August 3, 1848, being the next youngest in a family of twelve children born to Michael and Mahala (Webb) Fisher. The former was born in North Carolina, October 9, 1800, and the latter November 22, 1806, in Woodford Countv, Ky. They emigrated to and settled in the county about 182 1. They were married in this county and remained residents until their deaths, he dying March 5, 1855, and she April 29, 1869. Wilham J. remained with his parents until their death, receiving a common school education, such as the facilities of his day afforded. July 24, 1874, his marriage with Sarah E. Bass was solemnized, and to their union five children have been born, of whom these three are now living, Stella M., John A., and Bertha J. Mr. Fisher has always made farming his occupation, and he has been quite successful. He now owns lift}' acres of improved land. He is a member of the Baptist, his wife of the Christian Church. In politics he is a Democrat, and he generally manifests a good live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives, where he was honored with an election of Justice of the Peace for two terms, being the present incumbent of that position.

Joshua Herixg, proprietor of the Brandywine mill, in Hendricks, purchased it in 1883, since which time he has greath' improved it, changing it from a burr to roller. It has now a capacit}' of fortv barrels per day. Its proprietor is a native of Montgomery Countv, Ohio, where he was born October 11, 1834, being the fourth in a family of six children, born to Henry and Sarah (Harnian) Hering, who were both natives of Maryland, and both remained residents of Ohio until their death. Joshua was reared in his native countv, receiving a common school education. He commenced life for himself as a carpenter, at which he worked eleven vears, after which he engaged in milling, continued in that for a period of five years. In 1865, he removed to Illinois, working at carpentering, but on account of ill health returned to Ohio. x\ugust 20, 1S56, his marriage with Mary Heistan was solemnized, and to their union ten children have been born, these eight now living, Priscilla, Lona, Mary E., now Mrs. George Murphy, Lucretia, now ]Mrs. Frank Baughman, Otis, Bertha, Lee C. and Elmer R. His occupation has been principally milling all his life and he has been quite successful. He is a member of the Masonic fraternit}'. In politics he is a Republican.

James Hill, deceased, was a prominent citizen of Hendricks Township, born in Nicholas Count}', Ky. He came to Shelby Countv about 1822, and entered eiirhtv acres of land in Hendricks Township. He returned soon after and brought his parents, and the familv continued residents of this countv until their death. Seven children were born to that n^arriage, of whom these four are now living : Elizabeth ( Teal) , Margaret, George W., Theophilus W. Harriet m'ew to womanhood and died the wife of George Kent, January i, 1874. ^^'^- ^^^^ made farming his chief occupation, in connection with which he dealt in stock quite extensively. He was quite successful, and ranked as one of Shelbv County's substantial agriculturists. He owned, at the time of his death, about 600 acres of well improved land. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and died a devout believer in that faith November, 1S64. April 27, 1844, George W., his eldest son, was born. He remained liome and assisted his parents until he attained the age of twentv-three vears. He received a common school education.

August 27, 1867, his marriage with Julianna Salla was solemnized, and to their union four children have been born, Leonidas, James, Clara, and an infant unnamed. He has always followed the vocation of farming and has been uniformly successful. He is the proprietor of 250 acres of well improved land. In 1864, he realized the need of the preservation of our Union, and enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Thirtv-second Reo-iment of Indiana Volunteer Infantrv, for the term of 100 days, serving his time out, and w^as honorably discharged at Indianapolis. Theophilus W. was born November 18, 1848. He was married December, 1883, to Catharine V. Jameson, and two children have blessed their union, Jo. and Ralph. Our subject dealt in grain quite extensively, but has recently devoted his attention to farminp". Both are member3 of the Masonic fraternity. In politics they are Republicans.

P. F. Kennedy, of Hendricks Township, is a native of Washington County, Penn., where he was born November 11, 1816, being the fourth child and eldest son born to Robert and Margaret (Fleming) Kennedy, who were natives of Augusta County, Va., and Westmoreland County, Penn., respectively. They emigrated to and settled in Shelby County, November 11, 1829, and continued residents of the county ever after. The former died August 27, 1833, his widow still survives him and has attained the remarkable old age of ninety-eight years. Our immediate subject always remained with his mother, receiving a limited education in conse- (juence of the poor facilities of those days. September 23, 1843, his marriage with Meranda Le Masters was solemnized, and to their union eight children have been born, these six now living: Ann, now Mrs. Daniel Sn3der; Mary, unmarried; Elizabeth, and Sylvan, who married Cloie Comstock, who died June, 1886, and George and Cassius. Mr. Kennedy has ahvays made farming his occupation, and he has been very successful. He now owns 356 acres of well improved land. In politics, he is a Republican.

John F. McCain, Trustee of Hendricks Township, is a native of Noble Township, this county, where he was born Ma};' 16, 1855, being the youngest in a famil)' of live children born to Absalom and Mary (Bailey) McCain, who were natives of Ohio and this county, respectively. The former came with his parents to this county about 1830, and settled near St. Omer, from whence they later removed to the vicinity of St. Paul, where he met, and won her hand in marriage, Mar}^ Bailey, daughter of Peter Bailey, who was also a very early settler of the county. Our immediate subject made his home with his parents until he attained the age of twenty-three years, receiving a conimon school education, supplemented by attendance at the graded school at vSt. Paul, and at the State Normal School at Terre Haute. At the a":e of twenty, he began teaching, and continued in that profession for eleven vears, in the schools of Hendricks. Township. August 27, 1878, his marriage with Lillie West,, was solemnized, and to their union these two children were born: Jesse C. and Cecil G. ^lay 20, 1884, Mr, McCain suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved. Mav 31, 1886, his and Amanda Babb's nuptials were celebrated. At the intervals between school terms, he was engaged in farming, until 1885, when he purchased the stock of general merchandise of Isaac Banta, at the village of Bengal, and he enjoys a good remunerative trade. He belongs to I. O. O. F., Hiawatha Lodge No. 193, at Smithland. His political views are Democratic, and he always manifests a good interest in the political affairs of the countv and community in which he lives, where he was in April, 1886, honored with an election to the position of Township Trustee.

Marion W. McFerran is a native of Kentucky, born near Crab Orchard, December 19, 1831, being the eldest in a family of five children born to Thomas and Lucinda (Hendricks) McFerran, who were both also natives of Kentucky. Thev came to Indiana about 1835, first settling in Johnson County, living there about two years when he came to Shelb}- County, and they remained residents of the county until their death. Our subject remained with and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twentyfour years, receiving a common education, such as the facilities of those days afforded. September 27, 1856, his marriage with Mar}- A. Gulley was solemnized, and to their union five children have been born: Jasper N., who married Miss Smith: Lillie B., now Mrs. Leander Creek: J. D. Thomas, whose wife was Phebe Pile; Laura, consort of John Pile, and Lizzie. Mr. McFerran has always made farming his occupation and he has been quite successful. He now owns 200 acres of well improved land. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.

Albert McRea is a native of Hendricks Township, born September 21, 1839, being the seventh in a family of ten children born to John and Elizabeth (Templeton) McRea, who were natives of New York and Virginia, respectively. They married in Ohio, and came to this county about 1833, continuing residents of this county until their death, both having died before the immediate subject of our sketch had attained his majority. He received a common school education. In 1861, he realized the necessity of the preservation of our Union, and enlisted in Company C, Seventh Regiment, under Captain Blair, in what was known as the three months' service, and was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term. In 1863, he again enlisted, this time in Company D, Sixteenth Indiana Reiriment of Volunteer Infantry, servins: until the close of the \var. He was present during both enlistments in the following important engagements: Phillipi and Carick's Ford, and all the battles incident to what was kno\Mi as the Red River Campaign. He received his discharge at Indianapolis, in November, 1865, on account of the close of the war. x\bout two 3-ears later his marriage with Mary Campbell was solemnized, and to their union this one child was born: John. Their union was of comparatively short duration, he suffering the bereavement of losing his beloved wife about two years subsequent. November, 1878, his and Lillie Snyder's nuptials were celebrated, and to their union these two children have been born : xVnnis and Harry. Mr. McCrea has alwa3-s made farming his occupation, and he has been quite successful. He now owns 155 acres of well improved land. In politics he is a Republican, and generally manifests a good, live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives. Mrs. McRea is a daughter of Jacob and Margaret (McPherson) Snyder. The former, a native of Maryland, was born September 24, 1817.

JoHX T. Murphy, a citizen and native of Hendricks Township, was born October 13, 1844, being the third in a family of eight children born to Samuel and Emaline (Vaughn) Murphy, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respecti\'ely. They both came with their parents to this county in a very early day. The former continued a resident of this county until his death, the latter, his widow, still survives him. Our immediate subject remained at home and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty-two 3'ears, receiving a limited education. In 1867, his marriage with Emaline Montgomery was solemnized, and to their union two children were born, Frank and Mary E. Januar}^ I, 1874, Mr. Murphy suffered the bereavment of losing his beloved wife. December 27, 1877, his and Emma O'Neal's nuptials were celebrated and to their union four children have been born; these three are now living: George E., Charles R. and Mildred. Mr. Murphy has always made farming his occupation, and he has been quite successful. He now owns 477^ acres of well improved land. In politics he is a Democrat.

William A. Reese, of Hendricks Township, is a native of Clarke County, Ind., where he was born September 26, 181 7, being the eldest of a family of four children born to Benjamin and Sarah (Davis) Reese, who were natives of Scott Co., K}-., and Albermarle Co., Va., respectively. They were married in Jefferson Co., Ind., and they came to Shelby County, November 7, 1S34, and located in Hendricks Township, on the farm now owned by James Lamar, and they continued residents of this county until their death, the former dying November 9, 1853, and the latter, June 24, 1 868. WilHam A. remained at home and assisted his parents until he had nearly attained the age of twenty-five 3'ears, receiving a common school education such as the subscription schools of those days afforded. July 21, 1841, his marriage with Emily J. Tucker, was solemnized, and to their union five children have been born, these two now living, Sarah A., now Mrs. Sylvester Sandefur, John T., who married Addie G. Schoonover. The deceased children were : Ferdinand M., Benjamin E., and Ida Belle. Mr. Reese has always made farming his occupation and he has been (|uite successful. He now owns ninety-one acres, and in addition started each of their children in life with a good farm. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He belongs and is identified with the Grange movement. In politics he is a Republican, and he has been honored with an election to the ofiice of Township Trustee for several terms.

Charles J. Roe, a leading citizen of Hendricks Township, is a native of Clarke Countv, Ind., where he was born June 20, 1820, being the eldest in a familv of six children, born to Jacob D. and Catharine (Johnson) Roe, who were natives of New York and Kentucky, respectively. They came to Shelby County in 1827, and settled in Hendricks Township, where they lived about three years. Being of a rambling disposition he moved to Fountain Count\ , living there four 3'ears, then returning to Hendricks Township made it his home until 1845, when he moved to Clarke County, where they both, within four days of each other in April, 1847, died, near New Washington. Our subject remained with and assisted his parents until he attained the age of twenty-three years, receiving what was for those days a common school education. May 19, 1844, his marriage with Maria Bower was solemnized, and to their three children were born, EHza J., now Mrs. S. S. Lewis, John T., who married Emma Owens, William D., whose wife was Amv Miller. Mrs. Roe was a daughter of Andrew Bower. She was born February 20, 1826. December 29, 1882, Mr. Roe suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. Mr. Roe has always made farming his occupation and he has been quite successful. He now owns about 400 acres of well improved land. In politics he has always been a Democrat, and served as Township Trustee.

Jacob Rose, an old citizen of Hendricks Township, is a native of Gallatin County, Ky., where he was born, June 10, 1823, being the only child born to Archibald and Nancy (Bruce) Rose, who were also natives of Kentucky; the former died when Jacob was only one year old, and he was taken and reared b}^ his grandparents, the Bruces, with whom he remained until he attained the age of eighteen years, receiving a limited education, which he has greatly supplemented by study. In 1841, he came to Indiana, coming immediately to Shelby County and engaged as a farm hand for John G. Webb, who then lived in Hendricks Township. He has always, with the exception of two vears when he resided in Sugar Creek, in Hendricks Township. April 29, 1S49, his marriage with Harriet K^der was solemnized, and to their union eleven children have been born, these nine now living: Mahala, widow of George Dorsey, Willis S., unmarried, George A., Stephen D., Lewis P., who married Emma Sandefur, Calvin F., Martin L., Frances E., and Howard. Mr. Rose has always made farming his occupation, -and he has been quite successful. He now owns eighty-two and a half acres of well improved land, all the accumulation of his own industrv and economy. In politics, he has always been a staunch Democrat, and he always manifests a good live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives, where he enjoys the respect and esteem of all who know him.

Samuel A. Sandefur, a prominent citizen of Hendricks Township, is a native of Jackson Township, Shelby County, where he was born November 3, 1836, being seventh in a family of eleven children born to James B. and Nancy (Shipp) Sandefur, who were both natives of Kentucky, and came to Indiana and Shelby County in a very earh' day. In the spring of 1837, they removed to Johnson County, where they lived until their deaths. Our immediate subject was reared to manhood in Johnson County, remaining at home and assisting his parents until he attained the age of twentythree 3^ears, receiving a common school education. November 3, 1859, his marriage with Agnes Williams was solemnized, and to their union twelve children were born, these eight now Hving: Dora, wife of Andrew Glover; Jane, now Mrs. John Harding; Wilham, unmarried; Nancy, consort of Thomas Ware; Addie, wife of Morton Howell; John, Effie and Reuben. August 22, 1882, Mr. Sandefur suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. He has always made farming his principal occupation, in connection with which he has for sixteen years been engaged in tile manufacturing and he has been quite successful. He now owns 525 acres of well improved land. He belongs to the Methodist Protestant Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

Sylvester W. Sandefur, a resident of Hendricks Township, is a native of Jackson Township, this count}^ and was bora December 16, 1841, the youngest in a family of nine children born to

Samuel D. and Elizabeth (Shipp) Sandefur, who were both natives of Mercer County, Ky. They came to Indiana and Shelby County in 1823, where they liyed until their death, the latter dying in 1872, and the former in 1S76. Our immediate subject remained with and assisted his parents in their declining years until their death, receiving a limited education in consequence of the poor facilities of those days. May 19, 1864, his marriage with Sarah A. Reese was solemnized, and to their union live children have been born: Dilly D., Arizona G., Otto T., Ezra O. and Ora C. Mr. Sandefur's principal occupation has been farming: for a short time he was engaged in the mercantile business at Jollity, and at Newton, 111., in the restaurant business for two years, and he has been quite successful. He and wife own 160 acres of well improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Sandefur are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. He also belongs to the I. O. O. F. fraternit}-, Hiawatha Lodge No. 193. In politics he is a Republican.

John E. SHA^y, a native of Hendricks Township, was born April 2, 1S38, the son of William and Margaret (Scott) Shaw. Wilham Shaw, whose father was one of the earliest settlers of Shelby Count}-, was born March 29, 181 3. His wife, Margaret Scott, was born February 10, 1810; they were married here and continued residents of the count}- until their death, the latter dying March 19, 1868, and the former, January 8, 1876. Our immediate subject remained at home and assisted his parents until he attained the age of twenty-seven years, receiving a limited education, being onh- permitted to attend school when the weather was so bad that he could not work. January- 19, 1864, his marriage with Mary A. Ropp, was solemnized, and five children were born, of whom two are now living: Saloma now Mrs. Baker, and Harriet. December 17, 1873, ^Ij'- Shaw suffered the bereavement of losing his wife. April 2, 1874, his and Harriet D. Ropp's nuptials were celebrated, and their union has been blessed with this one living child, William C. Mr. Shaw has always made farming his occupation, in connection with which he raises stock quite extensivel}-, and he has been very successful. He now owns 400 acres of well improved land. He belongs to the Odd Fellows fraternity, having united with that order about ten years ago. In politics he has always been a Democrat, and he generally manifests a good live interest in the political affairs of the county and community in which he lives.

Michael Sxyder, a prominent citizen of Hendricks, is a native of Washington County, Md., where he was born October 8, 1S15, being the third child and eldest son in a family of five children born to John and Anna (Miller) Snyder. The former died when ^Michael was about seven years of age. His widow removed soon after his death to Virginia, remaining there one year, when thev came out to Monto-omery County, Ohio, where Michael remained until he attained the acre of eighteen years. He received what was for those days a common education, such as was to be obtained in the subscription schools of that time. In the fall of iS33,he came to Indiana, and located in Jackson Township, Shelb}^ Count}', and made his home with his half-brother until he reached his majority; he then went to Bartholomew County and engaged in work at the carpenter trade. February 14, 1839, his marriage with Magdaline Lambert was solemnized, and to their union fifteen children haye been born; their names are as follows: Daniel, who married Clarissa A.Kennedy; Elizabeth A., now Mrs. Martin Goodwin, John H., whose present wife was Eliza Frederick; Dayid, deceased; Sarah M., consort of Frank Hill; Barbara E., widow of Wilham H. Campbell; Margaret M., unmarried; George, unmarried; Mar}- ^I., deceased; Lucinda J.; Jacob, deceased; Andrew J., who married Cora Dodds, Amand M. ; Eliza M., now Mrs. Wilham M. Cooper; Michael F. About 1S44, he returned to Shelby County, where, with the exception of one year, when he lived in what is known as the Haripatch, in Bartholemew County, he has ever since lived. He located on his present farm in February, 1854. ^^^ occupation has been mostly all his life farming, and he has been quite successful. He now owns 248 acres of well improved land. He and wife are members of the Lutheran Church. In politics, he is a Republican, but has never sought any political preferment.

Daniel Snyder, an enterprising farmer of Hendricks Township, was born December 23, 1839, being the eldest child of a family of fifteen children born to Michael and Magdaline (Lambert) Snyder, (See sketch of Michael Snyder). Daniel remained at home and assisted his parents until he attained the age of twenty-five years, receiving a common school education. Being the eldest son, his father needed his help on the farm, and in consequence, was not permitted to attend school. December 27, 1864, his marriage with Clarissa A. Kenned^-, was solemnized, and to their union this one child has been born: Alma K., born February 22, 1877. Mr. Snyder has always made farming his occupation, and he has been quite successful. He now owns 172 acres of well improved land. In politics he is a Republican.

John Warble, a worthy citizen of Hendricks Township, is a native of Jefferson County, Virginia, where he was born April 13, 1 818, being the fourth in a family of six children born to Matthias and Elizabeth (Staubs) Warble, who were both natives of Washington County, Maryland. They emigrated to Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1 82 7, where they continued to reside until our subject grew to manhood in that count}', receiving a limited education, such as the subscription schools of those da3's afforded. June 22, 1839, hismarriage with Elizabeth Snyder was solemnized. She was a daughter of John and Nancy (Miller) Snyder; she was born and reared in Maryland. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Warble, ten children were born, of whom these five are now living: John W., Daniel, Nancy, now Mrs. George Cooper, Michael and Minerva, wife of John Patterson. October, 1878, Mr. Warble suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. October 15, 1879, his and Elizabeth (Wirtz) Stein's nuptials were celebrated. He has always followed agricultural pursuits, and has been uniforml}- successful, being the proprietor of 160 acres of well improved land. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Republican, but does not allow party prejudice to control him in voting for local officials. The deceased children were : Matthias, Jacob, Solomon, Elizabeth and Margaret E.

John W^. Warble, of Hendricks Township, is a native of Montgomery Count}-, Ohio, where he was born September 4, 1840, being the fourth in a family of eight children born to John and Eliza (Snyder) Warble, who were natives of Maryland and Ohio, respectivel}-. They emigrated to Indiana and Shelby County about 1848, and have since made it their home. The latter died in 1877; the former survives her, and has attained the good old age of seventy-three years. Our subject remained at home and assisted his parents until he attained the *age of twenty-three years, receiving a common school education, such as the schools of those days afforded. November 27, 1864, his marriage with Celia Goodwin was solemnized, and to their union these three children were born : WilHam, Charles and Edward. Mr. Warble has always made farming his occupation, and he has been quite successful. He now owns 107 acres of well improved land. December 12, 1882, Mr. Warble suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

James Wilson, a pioneer of Hendricks Township, is a native of Fleming County, Kentucky, where he was born April 5, 1825, being the eighth in a family of twelve children, born to Samuel and Polly (Matcliet) Wilson, who were also natives of Kentucky. They came to Indiana and Rush County, in 1827, where they lived until their death, the former dying in 1837, and the latter in 1840. The year following his mother's death, James came to Shelby County. In early Hfe he received a limited education. August 27, 1846, his marriage with Eliza Donley, was solemnized and to their union three children were born: Melvin, Susan and EHzabeth. July 30, 1853, Mr. Wilson suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. November 5, 1854, his and Caroline Strickler's nuptials were celebrated, and their union has been blessed with these two children : Martin A., whose present wife was Delia Cox, and Maggie, now Mrs. Oliver Stafford. Mr. Wilson has always made farming his principal occupation, in connection with which he has been manufacturing tile since 1871, and he has been quite successful. He now owns 139^ acres of well improved land, and in -addition a well equipped tile factory. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He also belongs to the Masonic faternity. In politics he is a Republican.

John Toner, a native of Lycoming County, Pa., where he was born December 28, 1814, being the next eldest in a family of twelve children born to Edward and Susanna (Updegraff) Toner, who were also natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Irish, and the latter of German descent. In 181 5, they emigrated to Indiana, settling on White Water, in Franklin County, where they lived exactly seventeen years, when in 1832, they came to Shelby County, locating in Hendricks Township, about one mile from our subject's present place of residence. They remained here and made this county their home until their death. He died at the advanced age of eightN'-four years. John remained at home until he attained the age of twenty-two years. He received a common school education such as was to be obtained in the primitive log school-houses of those days. March 9, 1837, his marriage with Nancy J. Parker was solemnized, and to their union eight children were born, of ^^-hom these four are now living: James E., who married Sophia Salla; Mattie, now Mrs. William H. Miller; Elizabeth, wife of Dr. J. PI. Sanford, and Belle, now Mrs. George WiUiams. June 14, 1856, Mr. Toner suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. May 3, 1857, his and Janette Thayer's nuptials were celebrated, and their union has been blessed with these four children : John S. whose wife was Cad Hester, Caress L., Harry M. and Elmer S. Mr. Toner has always made farming his occupation, in connection with which he has always dealt in stock quite extensively and he has been ver}^ successful. He now owns 900 acres of well improved land. He and family are members of the Christian Church. In politics he affiliates with the National Greenback party. The Updegraff family preceded the Toner family a number of years, coming in 182 1.

Jackson Sketches

Lewis Barlow, Trustee of Jackson Township and a well-to-do farmer, was born on the old Barlow homestead near where he now resides, May 15, 1838. John and Anna E. (Lisk) Barlow, were his parents, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of New Jersey. They came to Jackson Township in pioneer days and grew up amid the scenes incident to that day. In 1836, they were united in marriage, and for forty-eight years shared the blessings of a happy home circle. Their children were : Lewis, Clarrisa, INIahala, Mary A., William H., Willet, George, James H., Eliza and Frances, of whom William H., George and Eliza are deceased. The father and mother were devoted members of the Christian Church, and after a long and useful life were called home, the former dying April 12, 1884, and the latter. May 25, 1886. Lewis Barlow spent his young days upon the farm, receiving a fair education. He did not begin doing for himself until the age of twentythree. On February 14, 1861, he was united in marriage with Jane Cutsinger, daughter of William and Parthenia (Deupree) Cutsinger, who, at this date, (1887), are old and respected residents of Jackson Township. Jane was born near where she now resides, December 11, 1841. Our subject and wife were blessed with four children, namely: Martha A., Sarah J., Edwin L. and Mar}' L., all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Barlow are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Barlow is a Democrat in politics, and is one of the active workers in his party. In April, 1884, he was elected Trustee of Jackson Township, and re-elected again in 1886. Under his careful management, the township affairs are in a prosperous condition, especially the schools, which rank among the best in the county. Farming has been his principal occupation in life, although he has given some attention to saw milling, brick making and threshing wheat, in all of which he has been successful. He began life in fair circumstances, and to-da}^ owns one of the finest improved farms in his section. It la^'S one mile west of Mt. Auburn, and is provided with first-class and substantial improvements. It was entered in 1834, by John Jackson.

Noah N. Collins, of Jackson Township, and ex-Trustee as born in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 16, 1828. His parents were John and Rebecca (McCoy) ColHns, natives of Ireland, emigrating to this countr}' about the time of their maturity. When Noah was three 3'ears of age his parents remo ci to Boone County, Ind., where Mrs. Collins died about 1833. After this Noah was taken to Indianapolis, and bound to a prominent attorney o that city, who soon after died. He then went to live with James Flanigan, with whom he remained until he was about fourteen 3'ears of age. His next venture was a settlement with his relations near Lagro, Wabash County, where he remained until he arrived at his maturity. Being a poor boy and compelled to look out for himself from the age of five years, his early education was limited, but being a close observer he to-day has a fair practical education. On April 28, 1850, he was married to Catharine A. Heck, daughter of Jacob and Mary Heck, old and respected residents of this countv, having emigrated here in 1825. Mrs. Collins was born in Ohio, and has spent the most of her life on the farm, where Mr. Collins now resides. This union was blessed with six children, Mary E., Aaron, Cornelius and Philip, now living. Mr. Collins is a staunch Democrat, and lirmly upholds the principles of his party. He held the ofhce of Justice of the Peace eight 3'ears, and Constable of his township six years, and in April, 18S0, he was elected Trustee of Jackson Township. At the expiration of that term he was reelected, and therefore served four 3'ears in that capacitv. In October, 1849, ^^^ came to Jackson Township, and has been identified with its interests ever since. He began life a poor bo}' but by dint of industry he has succeeded in providing himself with a comfortable home.

Abner Conner traces his ancestr}^ to times prior to the Revolution. In Maryland, during the year 1754, "^^'^^ born Abner Conner, who moved to Virginia when twentv vears of age, and took an active part in the War for Independence. Soon after the close of the war he was married to Anna Russel, daughter of John Russel, a native of Ireland. In a short time they removed to Tennessee, and remained there three years, when he resolved to emigrate to Dearborn County, Ind., where he was the third settler in the county. In a few years he sold out in Dearborn County, and removed to Franklin County, Ind., and after a residence there of three years he removed with his familv to Shelb}' Countv, landing on the farm where his son now lives, March 5, 1S23. Their nearest markets were Madison and Lawrenceburg, but under what would seem to us to-day insurmountable difficulties, those hardy pioneers by degrees developed what is to-day considered one of the finest farming counties in the State. December 25, 1833, Abner Conner, a respected citizen, a kind and lo^'ing father, and a member of the Masonic order, passed away. A widow and six children survived him; they were, Massa, John, William, Eleanor, Sarah and Abner. Mrs. Conner continued to reside on the old homestead until January, 1836, \vhen she, too, was called away. Abner, the youngest child, was born January 27, 1804, in Dearborn Countv, Ind. He came to Shelbv County in his 3'outh, and assisted his parents in developing a home. His early educational advan^ tages were limited, but were fair for that da}-. He remained at home as long as his father lived, and adopted farming as his life profession. On February 28, 1S37, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Doughman, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Thompson) Doughman. Mrs. Conner was born in Center Countv, Penn., November 6, 181 7. This union was blessed with ten children, namelv: Eliza J., born March 26, 183S: John T., born June 27, 1840; Wilham B., born January 14, 1841; Lewis M., born August

20, 1854; Amanda E., born May 7, 1856; Alice A.-, January 19, 1858, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Conner are members of the Christian Church at Mt. Auburn, and have been such over thirty years. Politically, Mr. Conner is a staunch Democrat, and thinks he will always remain true to the principles of the party.

George Conner, a native of Jackson Township, was born here May 15, 1852. His parents were Abner and Mary Conner, whose personal history appears in this volume. He was reared on a farm, and lived on the farm until 1885, when he engaged in the general merchandise business in Mt. Auburn, Ind. On October II, 1876, he was united in marriage with Miss Cordelia Hill, daughter of John H. and Elizabeth (Stoughten) Hill, both natives of Bartholomew County, where the^s' were born as follows: The former, February 27, 1838, and the latter in 1842. They were married on December 21, 1856. Mrs. Conner was born m Bartholomew County, Ind., February 29, 1861. Her entire life has been spent in this country. Mr. and Mrs. Conner were blessed with five children: Clemie, born July 20, 1879, died September 30, 1880; Artie M., born February 19, 1880: Hallard, born May 19, 1882; Farrest V., born February 14, 1885, died January 14, 1886; Corman, born October 25, 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Conner are members of the Baptist Church. Politically, Mr. Conner is a staunch Democrat. In April, 1884, he was elected Trustee of Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County, Ind., but resigned to engage in business in Mt. Auburn. By fair and honest dealing he has built up a good trade, and has a comfortable home and business room.

G. F. CoNOVER, one of the leading citizens of Jackson, is a native of Shelby County, being born on the farm where he now resides, October 29, 1836. His parents were Obadiah and Nancy (Breeding) Conover, the former was the son of John B. and Eliza (Bairdj Conover, natives of New Jersey, the latter was a native of Kentucky. Obadiah and Nancy Conover were united in marriage in Bartholomew County, and soon removed to Shelby County. The father of our subject is still living and in fair health for one seventvsix years of age; the mother was called away in 1H36, when Garrett was but two weeks old. He was reared amid the scenes incident to farm life, and has adopted farming as a life profession. At an early age he began working for himself, and carefully saved his earnings. On October 19, 1864, he was united in marriage with Miss A. J. Kelly, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth (Armstrong) Kelh', natives of Kentuck}-, and at present are old and respected residents of Jackson Township. Mrs. Conover was born December II, 1842, in Shelby Count}', and with the exception of about twelve years' residence in Iowa and Missouri, she has made this her home. Mr. and Mrs. Conover are members of the Christian Church, with which they have been united a number of years. Mr. Conover is a member of Herndon Lodge No. 95, I. O. O. F., of Edinburg, Ind. Politically, he is a staunch Republican, and firmly believes in the principles of that part}'.

Henry K. Dunkel, a prominent farmer of Jackson Township, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., November 21, 1832. His parents were John and Susan (Kline) Dunkel, natives of Lancaster County, Penn., where they were born and raised; the former died there on March 22, 1859, ^^^ latter passed away in Clark County, Ohio. Their wedded life was blessed with eight sons and dau";hters, of whom Henry was the seventh child. He spent his boyhood and youth on his father's farm, and adopted farming as his life profession. At an early age he began doing for himself by engaging at work by the day and month. He carefully sa\'ed his earnings, and by the time he was married he had accumulated quite a start in life. On i\ugust 25, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Third Cavalry, Forty-fifth Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. He was placed in the Army of the Cumberland, and participated in the following noted battles: Nashville, Stone River, Chicamauga, Knoxville, Shelbyville, Bentonville, Macon, Jonesboro, Atlanta, and was with Gen. Kilpatrick on his famous raid to the Gulf. On the 8th day of June, 1865, he received his discharge at Newburn, N. C. Strange to say, during all those years of almost constant peril and hard fighting, he never received a w^ound, and returned home to enjoy the Union he had fought so bravely to preserve. In 1865, he went to Pennsylvania, and there he was united in marriage with Rebecca Alexander, a nati\e of Ohio. This union was blessed with one child, Rebecca C, who is now the wife of William Hostetter, and residents of Osborne, Clark Co., Ohio. Mrs. Dunkel, after a brief wedded life, was called away, her death occurring in November, 1866. On March 7, 1869, Mr. Dunkel was again married to Mary A. Bar- low, daughter of John and Eliza (Lisk) Barlow. Mary was born in Jackson Township, November 14, 1845. Her entire life has been spent here. This family circle was blessed with four children: William S., Eliza F., Susan F., and Aaron, of whom William S. died in infancy. Mr. Dunkel has made Shelby County his home since June, 1865. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church, and he is a member of John R. Cooper Post No. 472, G. A. R., and is a Republican in politics.

John Eberhart, one of the farmers of Jackson Township, was born in Washington County, Penn., March 18, 1804, therefore is now in his eighty-fourth year. His parents were Adam and Barbara (Pearson) Eberhart, both natives of Pennsylvania. They were parents of eight children : Samuel, who lost his life while under command of Gen. Hull, at Detroit, during the War of 1812; Andrew, also a soldier of 181 2, and now deceased; Frederick, a soldier during the War of 181 2, also deceased; David, deceased; John, the subject of this biography; Jane, deceased; Nanc}^, deceased, and Sarah, deceased. John is the only child now living. About 1826, he resolved to seek a home in the west, and accordingly started on foot, with his provisions on his back, for this territor}'. He walked the entire distance and after arriving here entered eight}^ acres of the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 3, and returned to Ohio, where he continued to reside until 1829. Prior to this or during the holidays of 1823, he was married to Nancy Randolph, daughter of David and Polly Randolph, both natives of Virginia. This union was blessed with: Andrew, Charlotte, Loretta, Jefferson, Isabella, Clarinda, Harriette and Mary, of whom Charlotte, Loretta, Clarinda and Harriette are deceased. After the harvest of 1829 was over, John Eberhart, shouldered his ax and started for his land in this township, leaving his wife and four children to await his return. x\fter arriving here he put up a small cabin, covered with clap-boards, and a puncheon floor. As soon as the cabin was completed he returned for his famih'. The winter of 1829 will always be remembered by Mr. Eberhart. He spent a great deal of time in his clearing, and by the spring of 1830, had a field ready for corn, and from this time on crops never failed, and he was very successful. He added to his first tract and now owns over 600 acres of fine land. In 1864, his wife was called away. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, respected by all who knew her. On October 12, 1865, he was married to Delilah Cox, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Moore) Cox. Delilah was born February 14, 1834, and was raised in Hamilton County, Ohio. This union was blessed with two daugters : Clarinda and Lenore.

Jacksox Sketches

Edward J. Fields, a prominent resident of Mt. Auburn, was born in Montgomer}^ County, Ohio, April 26, 1840. His parents were Jacob H. and Elizabeth (Cotterman) Fields, natives of Berks County, Pa., where they were married, but soon afterward removed to Ohio, and resided there until their respective deaths, the former's February 15, 1859, ^"<^ ^^^ latter's August 13, 1886. Edward J. was the lifth child, and was reared on the farm, receiving a fair education. At the age of eighteen he was apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade, and continued at that three vears. On September 10, 1861, he answered his country's call by enlisting in Company C, Forty-fourth Regiment Ohio Infantr}^ and took part in the following noted battles: Lewisburg, Va., and in all the scouting in that State, the battles of Beverly, Cotton Hill, Charleston, Va., siege of Knoxville, Cedar Creek, and Cumberland Gap, and during the siege of Knoxville he had a fingei; shot off. August 10, 1865, he received an honorable discharge, and returned home to enjoy the Union he had fought to preserve. During the war, while home on a furlough, he chose for his life companion Miss Mary E. Black, a native of Ohio. This union was blessed with three children: Loren M., Harry E. and Elizabeth, all of whom are living. Mrs. Fields died January 20, 1870. In October, 187 1, he was married to Elizabeth J. Niebel, daughter of John and Catharine Niebel, whose personal history appears in this volume. This union was blessed with one child, John M. On September 20, 1870, our subject located in Mt. Auburn, where he began, and has ever since followed, his trade, having come to Shelby Countv some time prior to that. Politicallv, he is a staunch Republican, and firmly believes in the principles oi that part}'. He has never sought for political honors, but when it is necessary in a campaign, he is always found in the front fighting for his party. Mr. and Mrs. Fields are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a member of Herndon Lodge No. 95, also of "Edinburg Camp," and a member of John R. Cooper Post, G. A. R., 472.

Dr. Walter M. Ford, a prominent physician and merchant of Mt. Auburn, was born in Green County, Ky., November 16, 1852. He was the son of Thomas J. and Emily J. (Thurman) Ford, both of whom were natives of Kentuckv, the former beinrr a wealthy planter. The Doctor was reared amid the scenes incident to plantation life, receiving a good education. He attended Bethel College, Kentucky, during the years 1872 and 1873. During the year 1874, he entered the ofifice of Dr. J. N. McCormick, of New Haven, Ky., and read medicine with him until September, 1874, when he entered the Miami Medical College at Cincinnati, and remained until March, 1876, when he began taking lectures in the

University of Louisville, Kentucky, which to-day is considered one of the best medical colleges in the west. From that institution he graduated in March, 1877, and in June, 1877, he located in Mt. Auburn, having traveled from Kentucky on horseback. He immediately began the practice of medicine and surgery, and success attended his labors from the beginning. On March 21, 1878, he chose for his life companion, Miss Mary C. Emerick, daughter of Abraham and Eliza (Gephart) Emerick, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Ford is a native of Shelby County, where she was born on April 13, 1862; her entire life has been spent here. This union has been blessed with four children: Luella, Eva L., Jesse E., and Dora I. M., of whom the last is deceased. Dr. and Mrs. Ford are members of the church, and he is a member of Fidelity Lodge No. 42, K. of P., of Edinburg, Ind. In 1884, he engaged in the general merchandise businesss in connection with the practice of medicine, and to-day owns a large and well selected stock of dry goods, groceries and (jueensware, and by just and fair dealing, has built up a reliable trade. In politics, the Doctor is a staunch Democrat, and takes an active part in the affairs of his part\'. In August, 1885, he received the appointment of Postmaster at Mt. Auburn, which position he now holds.

Julius Haneman, a prominent resident of Jackson Township, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, January 5, 1835. ^i^ parents were: Bernard H. and Jane C. (Kemper) Haneman, both natives of Hanover, Germany. Thev were married in Hanover, July I, 1828. On the 15th of April, 1832, they bid farewell to their native land, landing in New York in June following. After a residence of six 3-ears in Ohio, they traded their property for the farm our subject now^ resides on, and in May, 1838, started for Shelb\' Count}'. Although not a practical farmer he had succeeded in putting himself on the road to prosperity when his death occurred, October 4, 185 1. The mother died October 12, 1874. They both belonged to the Lutheran Church. Julius has spent almost his entire life on the farm, where he now^ resides. In his 3^outh he received a fair education, and adopted farming as his life occupation On December 24, 1876, he was united in marriage with Miss Hattie L. Isle}', daughter of John and Sophia (Warner )Isley, the former a nativeof Decatur County, Ind., and the latter a native of Montgomery County, Ohio. Mrs. Haneman was born in Washington Township, Shelby County, June 18, 1849, her entire life has has been spent in this county, receiving a fair education in her girlhood days. This union has been blessed with three children, Estella J., born January 8, 1879; Emma S., born October 30, 1881, and Bernice E., born January 29,

Jacob Klein, of Mt. Auburn, Indiana, is a native of Prussia, born March 24, 1839. ^^^ parents were Adam and Margaret (Hiem) Klein, natives of Prussia. By the time Jacob was fifteen years of age, he had completed the common school course, he then entered the higher schools and completed a good practical education. During his school days, he began working at the carpenter's trade at the age of sixteen, and made rapid strides in draughting, which soon placed him among the leaders of his trade. Philipine, daughter of Henry and Caroline (Hardt) Bruecher, born August 27, 1839, became his wife January 23, i860, and on October 15, i860, they started for the United States. They immediately came to Indiana, where an old friend resided, and the winter of '60 was spent in Edinburgh. In April, 1861, they came to Mt Auburn, where he has ever since been engaged in the work of carpentering and contracting. They are the parents of six children, named: Charles F., August E., Annie E., Clara M., William H. and Edward W., the last two deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Klein have been life long members of the Lutheran Church, and he belongs to the Knights of Pythias order. In politics he is a Democrat, and has held the offices of Assessor and Township Trustee. He has accumulated a considerable property as the fruit of his life-long industiy and integrity.

Hon. Jacob Mutz, a wealthy and influential citizen of Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ind., is a native of Lancaster County, Penn., born October 11, 1825. His parents were George and Catharine (Fryberger) Mutz, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of Switzerland. When Jacob was four years of age, his parents removed to Montgomery County, Ohio. There he was reared amid the scences incident to farm life; his early education was fair for that dav of limited school facilities. At the a";e of tifteen, he was apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade. After completing it, he followed that for an occupation about twelve years. On the loth da}' of April, 1847, he arrived in Jackson Township, and immediately began working at his trade, December 7, 1847, he was united in marriage with Maria Snepp, daughter of Leonard and Magdalena (Warner j Snepp, natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Mutz were blessed with ten children, six of whom are living, namely: Charles M., Catharine, Etoile Belle, Emma A., Philo J., Oscar W. Mr. and Mrs. Mutz are members of the Lutheran Church, with which they have been united a number of 3'ears. He is a member of Edinburg Lodge No. 100, F. & A. M.

Politically, he is a staunch Democrat, and firmly upholds the principles of that party. In the fall election of i860, he was elected to the Indiana Legislature, and was re-elected in. 1862; during those sessions, the business to be transacted was of the utmost importance to the citizens of Indiana. In 1869, he was elected a member of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, and took such an interest in the work, that he was continued in office fourteen 3'ears. He was appointed by Gov. Porter as Trustee of Purdue University, which position he held until his election to the Indiana Legislature in the fall of 1884, when he resigned. He has alwa3'S been a hard working man and now owms a farm of 400 acres. Mr. Mutz is one of the foremost citizens of the count}-, and is pre-eminently a selfmade man.

John Niebel, a prominent farmer and resident of Jackson Township, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, December 5, 1 8 10. There his boyhood and youth were spent amid the hardships of farm life, receiving a fair education for that da}'. His parents were John and Elizabeth (Myers) Niebel. Our subject remained on the old home farm until he was about twenty-five years old, when on February 11, 1836, he was united in marriage with Catharine Snepp, daughtei of Samuel and Elizabeth (Isley) Snepp. Mr. Niebel came to Shelby County, Ind., arriving in Jackson Township, in June, 1837, and has made that his home ever since. Their home was blessed with seven children: Eliza, Mary, Louis, Daniel W., Elizabeth, Noah T. and Anna, of whom Louis died in infancy, all the others are grown to maturity. Mr. and Mrs. Niebel are members of the Lutheran Church, with which they have been united over forty-five years. Politically, Mr. Niebel is a Democrat, and has held the position of Township Assessor. Honest and upright in all his dealings, he now holds the respect and confidence of the entire community.

Levi Niebel, a prominent and influential farmer and citizen of Jackson Township, is a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, where he was born October 15, 1821. His parents were John and Elizabeth Niebel. Our subject spent his boyhood and youth on the farm, and owing to the limited school advantages he could not receive more than a fair education. At the age of nineteen he began farming on his own responsibiility as a renter, which he followed until his removal to Shelby County, Ind., in 1849. On Januar}' 17, 1843, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Yoe, daughter of John and Venia Yoe, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Niebel was born in Pennsylvania, October 6, 1822. There she was reared and in Ohio she became the wife of our subject. This union has been blessed with seven children: Jennetta A., Sarah M., Harriet, Joseph H.,

Mary C, Clara J., Laura A., of whom Harriet, Joseph and Laura are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Niebel are members of the Lutheran Church, with which they have been united over twenty-six years. Pohtically, Mr. Niebel is a staunch Democrat, and at one time was Trustee of Jackson Township. Mr. Niebel is one of the well-todo farmers of the township, and is highl}' esteemed b}' all who know him.

Hon. William Patterson, a farmer of Jackson Township, was born there February 11, 1827. His parents were David L. and Ann (Shaw) Patterson, natives of Ohio, the latter of whom is yet living and has arrived at the ripe old age of eightytwo years. Mr. Patterson began life on his own responsibility, at the age of twent}^ and on December lo, 1846, he w^as united in marriage with Miss Charlotte Eberhart, daughter of John and Nancv Eberhart, whose personal history is contained in this volume. This union was blessed with three children: John, Willis and George, of whom Willis is deceased. Mrs. Patterson was called awa}^ in 1854, '^^'^ ^^'- Patterson was married to Loretta Eberhart, a sister to his first wife. Their union was blessed with one child, Amanda. He owns a fine farm of 480 acres, all of which he has made by adopting a straight forward course in life. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a staunch Democrat. In 1874, ^^ '^'^^^ elected to the State Legislature, which position he tilled with credit. Loretta, the second wife of Mr. Patterson, was called away, March 2, 1881, and January I, 1S84, he was married to Miss Eliza F. Mayes, daughter of M. W. and Nanc}' Mayes, prominent residents of Jackson Township.

Richard Pile was born in Johnson County, Ind., January 12, 1827, the son of Richard and Margaret Pile, natives of Kentucky. Richard was reared on the farm, in Johnson Countv, and attended the schools of that day. At the age of twenty-one he began life on his own responsibility, and at the age of twenty-three engaged in work in a warehouse in Edinburg, where he remained until he was twenty-five years old. On August 5, 1852, he was married to Maria Anderson, daughter of William and Rebecca (Conner) Anderson, born in Bartholomew Countv, Ind., in 1830. This union was blessed with six children : John, Eliza M., George M., Emma, Albert and Arrilla, of whom Emma is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Pile are members of the Protestant Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he is a Republican, and has never sought political honors. Mr. Pile to-dav has a comfortable home, and has been verv liberal with his children, and has assisted them to homes; he, however, owns a fine farm of 232 acres, of good land. He is

Alexander Pruitt, a wealthy farmer and lumber dealer of Jackson Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, September 4, 1835. His parents were Pleasant and Nancy Pruitt, who were among the pioneer settlers of Jackson, the former of whom is yet living. Our subject was reared on the farm and in connection with saw milling and brick makincr, owns and controls one of the finest farms in Shelby County. In the fall of 1S57, he chose for his life companion Miss Sarah A. Miller, a native of Ohio. This union was blessed with twelve children, seven of whom are living, they are: Israel A., William A., i\dda A., Jackson A., Franklin A., Doc. A. and Gracie A. Politically, he is a loyal Democrat, and when his services are needed he is always found at the front. He has never sought office, but gives his time and mone}' willingly for the success of his partv and its principles. He began life in moderate circumstances, and in 1869, when he purchased the old home farm he assumed a debt of $22,250, which enormous amount he has wiped out. His fine improved farm consists of over 300 acres, and is situated just east of the city limits of " Edinburg." He also owns a fine farm in Bartholomew Countv. He has located on the home farm a large steam saw mill. He also manufactures a fine (juality of brick, and all in all is one of the leading business men of Shelby County, and to-day, the wealthiest resident of Jackson Township.

John F. Shaner, a prominent resident of Jackson Township, was born in Adams County, Penn., December 17, 1836. His parents were John and Aaron (Feizer) Shaner, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. Our subject, at the age of thirteen years, accompanied his parents to Shelbv County. They settled near St. Paul, in Noble Township, and there John grew to manhood and attended the district schools of that day, receiving a fair education. At the age of seventeen he began life on his own responsibility by engaging at work b}' the month. On March 15, i860, he was united in marriage with Catharine A. Coffman, daughter of James and Mary Coffman. Mrs. Shaner was born and reared in Jackson Township, her birth occurring April 20, 1837. This union was blessed with ten children, of whom Mary J., Clara F., James W. Ellen, and Charlie are now living. Mr. Shaner is a staunch Democrat, and firmh' believes in the principles of that party. In April, 18S4, he was elected Justice of the Peace of Jackson Township, which position he now holds. October 22, 1862, he enlisted in Co. G, Second Indiana Cavalrv, Fortv-first Regiment, under command of Col. McCook, and was placed in the department of the Cum-

T^erland. He took part in some of the most hotly contested battles of the war, namely: Triune, Shelbyville, Green River, Knoxville, Nashville, Stone River, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, and the Atlanta campaign. In the spring- of '65, he was selected to accompany Gen. Wilson in his cavalry raid, starting in middle Tennessee, passing through Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and to Macon, Ga., where they arrived about April 25, 1865. This command took part in a severe fight at West Point, after the surrender of Lee's arm}^ At the last battle he was wounded in the \\rist. He began life a poor boy and has earned everv dollar he is now worth by hard and honest toil.

Daniel Snepp, Sr., is an old and highly respected resident of Jackson Township, born in Montgomery County, Ohio, September I, 1814. His parents were Daniel and Elizabeth (Isley) Snepp, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Tennessee, both of German descent. The father died when Daniel was nine 3^ears of age, leaving a widow and six children to mourn his loss, thus it became necessar}- for Daniel to do for himself, and for a few years, he was compelled to make his home among strangers. His mother re-married, and once more the family was brought together, but soon the happv circle was broken by the death of that dearest friend on earth, the mother, which occurred in 1831. Daniel was seventeen 3'ears old, and was soon apprenticed to learn the blacksmith trade, which he followed about five years. In 1832, he paid Shelby Countv a visit and was verv much pleased with the country. On July 3, 1836, he was married to Mary Rollman, daughter of George and Barbara Rollman. Mar}- was born in Pennsylvania, but accompanied her parents to Ohio, when quite young. Mr. and Mrs. Snepp began housekeeping about seven miles southw^est of Dayton, Ohio, where they resided on a rented farm until March, 1839, when they started in wagons for Jackson Township, The year before, Mr. Snepp came out and purchased seventy acres of the farm he owns to-dav for $700. There was a cabin on the land, and into that he moved his family and set about to clear up a home. His land was co\'ered with a dense growth of heav}" timber, and it has required a vast amount of hard labor to develop the land, but to-day, he owns over 300 acres, divided into two fine improved farms, and he is surrounded with the comforts of this life. He and his wife were blessed with six children, namely : Joseph,. William, Ehzabeth J., John E., George W., and Catharine A., of whom Catharine A., is deceased. The mother and wife was called away February 22, 1853. She was a true Christian woman, a member of the Lutheran Church, and highly respected b}' all who knew her. On October 16, 1855, Mr. Snepp was again married, his choice being Mrs. Man* Guntle, daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Six) Guntle. Mrs. Guntle was a widow of John Guntle, (deceased), a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Snepp are members of the Lutheran Church. Politically, he is a staunch Democrat, and was selected one of the first Trustees of Jackson Township, and has served ten or fifteen 3-ears in that capacity. His life has been an honorable one, and to-day he stands without reproach in the estimation of the people.

Henry Spurlix was born in Warren Countv, Ohio, in 1822. His parents were Jesse and Elizabeth (Goodpaster) Spurlin, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Kentuck}-. At the age of six he came to Washington Township, Shelbv Countv, with his parents, who resided here until their deaths. When he came here this was a perfect wilderness, filled with all kinds of game. Thev purchased land of Joseph Drake, and began to make a home. Henry was reared amid the hardships of farm and pioneer life, and has lived to see a wonderful change in this countrv; what was a wilderness sixty years ago, has been transformed into fine beautiful farms. At the ajje of twentv-one he beijan to do for himself, and in 1847 was married to Miss Sarah J. Coffman, daughter of Henry Coffman, whose biography appears in this volume. This union was blessed with fourteen children: Elijah W., George W., Mary C, Andrew J., Harvey A., Christina E., Jacob L., Frances A., Sarah A., Ester J., Charley W., Bruce, Amanda M. and Henr}' J., of whom Elijah W^., Andrew J., Sarah A. and Ester J. are deceased. Politicallv, Mr. Spurlin is a staunch Democrat, and firmlv believes in the principles of his part v. Bv hard and earnest toil he has succeeded in providing himself with 259 acres of first class land. He adopted farming as a life profession, and to-day can be classed among the successful farmers of Jackson Township.

JoHX Stixe, a prominent farmer and lumber dealer of Jackson Township, was born in Montgomerv Countv, Ohio, October i, 1838. His parents were Frederick and Elizabeth (Wertz) Stine, the former a native of Frederick Countv, Md., where he was born May 18, 181 3, and at the age of ten, he accompanied his parents, John and Sophia Stine, to Montgomerv County, Ohio, where he grevr to manhood, and was married in September, 1837. Elizabeth his wife, was born in Middletown, Ohio, June 29, 1818; her parents were Daniel and Sarah Wertz, the former of whom lived to be ninety-four years of age, when he died from an accident received by falling down a flight of stairs. John, at the age of five 3"ears, accompanied his parents to this countv, arriving here October i, 1843. Thev settled on what is now known as the George Muttendon farm, and in May, 1844, 11^0 ved to a farm one mile east of jNIt. Auburn, where the father of our subject was called away April 3, 1875. The mother is still living, and is to-day the wife of John Warble, and resides in Hendricks Township. Our subject grew to manhood here on a farm, and adopted farming as a life profession. On March 7, 1858, he was married to Marv A. Green, by whom he had five children: Matilda E., William H., Sarah S., Frederick F., and Charlotte A., of whom Charlotte A. is deceased. On October 11, 1871, he was married to Phebe Lamar, born May 29, 1849. This union was blessed with five children, Clarke and Hattie, twins, Kittie, Carle and Grover, of whom Hattie is deceased. Mr. Stine began life as a renter, and to-day owns 298 acres.

Jacob Wertz (deceased,) was born in Ohio, w^here he was raised. He w'as married there to Elizabeth Warble, daughter of Mathias and Elizabeth Stoap. Mrs. Wertz was born in Virginia, November 11, 181 7. She was quite young when her parents removed to Ohio. Jacob Wertz and family moved to Shelb}' County in 1847, and located on the farm where Mrs. Wertz now resides. Jacob Wertz was suddenly called away September 16, 1S76. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He left a widow and three children : Mathias, John and Daniel, of whom Daniel, born January 31, 1852, is deceased, dying August 9, 1884. Mrs. Wertz continues to reside on the old home farm. She is a devout member of the Lutheran Church, with which she has been united over fifty years. Jacob Wertz left home for Edinburg, to meet Rev. Mr. Westner, of the Lutheran Church: on his return home, while passing the house of an old friend of his, William Cutsinger, it was on fire, and during the excitement dropped dead. This was on September 16, 1876.

John Wertz, a prominent farmer of Jackson, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, Ma^' 30, 1844. He was the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Wertz, whose personal history appears in this volume. When three 3'ears of age he accompanied his parents to Shelby County, locating one mile east of Mt. Auburn, on the farm where his mother still resides. His boyhood and youth were spent on the farm, and his life occupation has been farming. At the age of twenty-two, or on October 12, 1865, he was married to Eliza A. Myers, daughter of Jacob and Barbara Myers, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio, where Eliza was born April 8, in 1845. Shorth' after her birth her mother was called away, but prior to her death they had removed to Shelby County, Indiana. Her father Jacob Myers, continued to reside in this township, until August 26, 1886, when he died. This union was blessed with seven children: Elizabeth A., Minnie A., Philo J., Ida M., Elsie C.

Clarance M. and Ottis A., all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Wertz are members of the Lutheran Church, also their daughters,, Annie and Minnie. Mr. Wertz is a staunch Democrat; he owns a tine farm one mile east of the village of Mt. Auburn, and has a comfortable home, and is one of the successful farmers of Jackson Township. The births of his children are as follows: Elizabeth A., was born September 3, 1866; Minnie A., February 4, 1868; Philo, March 30, 1871; Ida M., July 30, 1874; Elsie C, February 14, 1881; Clarance M., June 13, 1884; Otis A., Januar}' 19, 1887.

Mathias Wertz is a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, where he was born August 22, 1840. His parents w^ere Jacob and Elizabeth (Warble) Wertz, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Virginia. They emigrated to Shelby County in the springof 1847, and settled one and a quarter miles east of Mt. Auburn, where Mrs. Wertz still resides. Mathias was then eight vears of age, and therefore was almost entirelv reared in this county. At the age of twent3'-one he began to do for himself, and adopted farming as a life profession. In December, 1862, he was married to Mar}' Mahley, daughter of John and Christena Mahley, natives of Germany. Mary was born in Germany, and accompanied her parents here when (juite 3^oung. This union has been blessed with seven children: Daniel P., Jacob H., Charles S., William W.., George A., Jesse M., and Frank M., all of whom are living. Mr. Wertz began life with a fair start, and to-da}' owns 240 a.cres of line land, and has one of the best homes we have had the pleasure to see. They are members of the Lutheran Church. Politically, he is a staunch Democrat. He has always been very successful, and to-day can be classed among the substantial farmers of Jackson Township.