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

Jacob Guile came to Indiana from Ohio, in 1834, when he joined his father in Shelby County. His father had come to Shelby County from Cincinnati, Ohio, some time previous to this. His father was married twice, lirst to Miss Mary Howe, the mother of Jacob, and after her death to Miss Nancy SpurHn. He was a farmer and started in Shelby County as a pioneer. He died in 1834, leaving a farm of 640 acres, mostly wild land. Jacob married Miss Mary Clark, January 14, 1836. She was of this county, but was born in Manchester, England, May 25, 1816. They resided on their iirst farm for twentv years, then sold and located where they now live. They have now a fine farm of 195 acres, with a good house. They had eight children, of whom four are now living: Martin J., Newton, Martha and Jacob A. J. Newton enlisted May, 1861, in Company A, Sixteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. His regiment was in the First Brigade of the Army of the Potomac, with General Banks, Division Commander. He fought at Ball's Bluff and Winchester, and in many skirmishes. He was discharged in May, 1862. He enlisted again May 2, 1864, in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteers, under Captain Stephen Allen. They joined General Thomas' command at Nashville, Tennessee, and did service through Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky. He was discharged September 16, of the same 3^ear. Mr. and Mrs. Guile are respected and honored citizens. Grandfather Guile was a soldier in the War of 1776, and after the Battle of Lundy's Lane was never heard of.

J. S. Hawkins, deceased, w'as born in Shelb}^ County, Ind., in 1829. His early days w^ere spent on a farm. He received a common school education. Soon after he became of age he married Miss Sarah Hogue, of this county. She was born in 1852, and and is a daughter of Elizabeth and Sarah (Holden) Hogue. Mr. Hawkins began dealing in grain at Shelby, in 1865, and also merchandising in the county with John Edwards. He continued in business at Shelby, until 1876, when he gave exclusive attention to farming. He reared a famil}^ of eight children, five to manhood and womanhood: George W., Thomas E., Tina, wife of Mr. W. Brant; Lina, wife of Emmet Deacon. Mr. Hawkins died in 1883, aged fifty-four and his wife in Februar}-, 1875, aged forty-three.

He was a man of great public enterprise and good to the poor. George W. Hawkins was reared in this township. He was born September 30, 1856, and was the eldest son of J.S. Hawkins. He took charge of the home farm when but thirteen years old, where he has always lived. He was married September 30, 1880, to Miss Jennie Rosencrans, of this county, born March 16, 1809, daughter of T. W. Rosencrans. They had one son, Wilson S., born July 6, 1884. Mr. Hawkins now owns eighty acres of the old farm, where he gives his entire attention to farming. He is a member of the Democratic party and a good citizen.

Elisha Hogue, deceased, was born in Rockbridge Count}^, Va., in 1803. He was reared a farmer, and had but a meagre education. He was a foreman on a plantation in earl}' life, and drove the slaves to work. In 1820, he married Miss Sarah Holden, a native of Virginia. In 1828, he moved to Rush County, Ind. He remained there a short time and then moved to Shelby County. He made a good home here, where he died, October, 1 85 1, at the age of fortv-eight, leaving a wife and seven children. His wife continued to live on the farm, and died at the age of sixty-five. Thomas C. Hogue was born in Shelby Count}', July 16, 1837. His father died when he was fifteen years old, and he was thrown on his own resources. He worked as a farm hand, and then served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith. In the fall of 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Fifty-fourth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. His regiment was in the Nineteenth Corps, under Gen. Grant, until after the siege of Vicksburg and the siege of Jackson, Miss. He then went to New Orleans, where he v^'as discharged in 1863. He followed his trade for some time, and then began farming, when he purchased his present farm of 105 acres, in 1870. He was married, August i, 1857, to Miss Julia A. Maple, a native of this township, born April 9, 1840. They had five children, three of whom are now living: Rachel, now a teacher in the public schools; Laura, wife of Calvin Colman; Gertrude, a graduate of the Morristown High School. Mr. and Mrs. Hogue are respected citizens and Christian people, being members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

C. P. IsLEY was born in this county in Jackson Township, January 2, 1855. He is a son of John and Sophia (Warner) Isley. He was reared a farmer and had a common school education, besides a year at the State University. After leavingr the University he taught school at Dearborn in the winter term and worked on the farm in summer. He abandoned teaching in 1886, and run a store at Flatrock. Here he built up a trade and is doing a fine business, carrying a stock of $3,500 to $4,000 worth of goods.

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He is an energetic business man, courteous to all, and has many friends. He was appointed Postmaster at Flatrock, November i6, i8S6. He takes an active part in the pubHc welfare, and is a liberal man. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. John Isley, father of C. P. Isley, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1 8 19. In 1S20, his parents moved to Decatur County, Ind. In 1844, John came to Shelby County, where he now resides. In 1840, he was married to Sophia Warner, who is now deceased. She died March i6, 1S73. He was again married to Sarah Mount. By this marriage there were sixteen children, thirteen of whom are now living. He started in hfe very poor, but by hard work, industry and honesty, he has not only gained the respect of his neighbors, but has made himself a beautiful home.

Samuel A. Kennedy, M. D., spent his early life on his father's farm, and when seventeen years old, started to college at Franklin, Pennsylvania, where he remained two 3-ears. He then began readino- medicine in his father's office. He attended the Ohio Medical School, at Cincinnati, in 1854 and 1855. He then practiced with his father at Shelbyville, for one year, and then returned to college to finish. He then returned to Shelbyville to practice. From there he moved to Marion, this county, and later located at Morristown, where he now resides. In 1855, February 28, he married Almira Goodrich, of Shelbyville, daughter of Nathan Goodrich. She died in 1S61, leaving three small children, of whom two are now living: Charlie, now a blacksmith, and Katie, wife of James Dodds. In September, 1861, Mr. Kennedy married his first wife's sister, Phoebe J. Goodrich. By this marriage six children were born: Georgie, Jessie, Samuel, Frederick, Lorie and Archie. Mr. Kennedy has enjoyed a good practice, and is a close student, giving his entire time to his profession. He was born in Crawford County, Penn., August 6, 1832. His parents, John Y. and Mary (Mackinne}^) Kenned}^, came to Shelbyville in 1834. John Kennedy was a fine scholar, and began the study of medicine when he was sevteen years old. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Medical School when he was twenty. Shortly after this he enlisted in the War of 1 81 2, going out as a surgeon, and remaining until the close of the war. In his profession he was a success, enjoying a large practice, mostly surgery. He died in 1882, July 10, at the age of ninet}^, and his wife in the same year, in November, at the age of eighty-seven. They were fine citizens and were honored by all who knew them.

Henry Lemasters was born in Clermont County, Ohio, June 31, 1821. He was the eldest of three children, two sons and a daughter, born to William and Polly Langsten. When a very small child, he was taken by his grandparents, Richard and Catharine Lemasters, because of the sickness of his mother, and thus adopted the name of his grandfather. Henry was compelled, by the death of his parents and grandfather, to work hard in earl>' life. When he was eighteen years old, his grandmother died, and he started out in the world penniless. In February, 1842, he married INIiss Susan Copland, born in Decatur, Indiana, April 23, 1823, daughter of William and Mary (Mans) Copland. He then rented Mr. Copland's farm, and later was given forty acres, where he built a cabin. Later he traded for eighty acres in Addison Township. He afterward bought his father-in-law's farm, which, by hard work, he has built up and increased until now he owns over 500 acres of land. He is the father of fifteen children, of whom nine are now living. Mrs. Lemasters is a member of the Baptist Church and a fine woman. Mr. Lemasters is a highly respected citizen.

Caleb Morris ^^ as born in Addison Township, this county, September 12, 1824. William and Martha (Young) Morris, parents of Caleb, came to Shelby County in 1820, and settled on Blue River. William was a carpenter, but when he came to Shelby County he decided to farm. He worked hard and succeeded in redeemino- a ijood home. Durin"; his last days he was able to live a retired life. He died about i860. He was an active member of the Baptist Church, and the first church organization of this county met at his house. Caleb Morris was reared on the farm and worked in the clearing. He received little education. He remained at home until twenty years old, and then began learning the tanner's trade. He was married December 21, 1848, to Miss Lydia Thompson, a native of Virginia, daughter of Thomas and Frances (Riner) Thompson. Soon after his marriage he purchased a piece of land from his father-in-law^, and began farming. He sold this and went to Illinois, but returned to Indiana, and in the fall of 1861, located on the farm where he now resides. He is the father of eight children, four of whom are now' living : John, Jemima, wife of David Fateley, William and Joseph, the latter a teacher in the public schools, and now a law' student. Mr. Morris, by honesty, integrity and hard work, has succeeded in making a fine home. He is a staunch Republican, and an honorable and much respected citizen.

David A. Pettigew, M. D., was born in Decatur County, Ind., March i, 185 1. He was a son of Samuel and Henrietta (McClerrey) Pettigrew, natives of Virginia and Indiana, respectivelv. He had a common school education and at the ag'e of fifteen, began reading medicine in the ofiice of Dr. M. E. Philips, where he remained for three years. He then attended the Indiana Medical College, where he graduated in 1873. In 1880, he attended the New York Medical Hospital, and then located at Flatrock. In 1884, he went to Lamar, Michigan, but returned again in 1886. He was married October 21, 1S74, to Miss Matilda Schafer, who was born July 20, 1857. They had three children: Charles, AureHa and Albert. Dr. Pettigrew is a member of the Masonic order, and also of the United Workmen. He is a close student and an honor to his profession.

Robert Titus came to Shelby County with his parents when but two years old. He lived with his parents until he was twent}- one 3^ears old, when he engaged in farming on rented land. At the death of his father he purchased the home farm, but also owned 120 acres which he had purchased before this. He started in the world very poor, but succeeded in making himself a fine home. He is one of the leaders in the Democratic ranks. He served as Township Trustee for eight years, from 1865 to 1875, excepting two 3'ears. He also served as Constable for four 3'ears. He was drafted in 1864, but at once hired a substitute. In 1847, May 27, he married Miss Sarah Walker of Shelby County, who was born September 15, 1829, a daughter of James and Eliza Walker, natives of Indiana; she died March 8, 1871. In 1872, Mr. Titus married his present wife. Miss Lydia E. Bruner, born in Forsythe County, N. C, the daughter of George and Carolina (Livengood) Bruner, both natives of North Carolina. Bv this marriage there were four children, three boys and a daughter: Joseph R., born October 17, 1875; Sarah E., born March 15, 1877; Thomas A., born May 12, 1879, '^"^ James D., born August 3, 1883. Mr. Titus was born in Franklin County, Ind., April 14, 1826. He was the eldest son, but second born of seven children to Joseph and Margaret (Maze) Titus, the former boi^n in Pennsylvania in 1792, and the latter born near Lexington, Ky., i799- Joseph Titus was a farmer and came to Indiana shortlv after his marriage, but returned to Ohio again, where he farmed until 1828, when he returned to Indiana, locating in Washington Township, in this county. At this time there were no roads, and game was abundant. By hard work he made himself a good home, and after the death of his wife lived a retired life. He died at the age of seventv-seven.

Harden Wasson was born in Shelby County, Noble Township, April 13, 1843. He is the son of Rev. George Wasson, one of the old settlers of this county. He remained at home on the farm until twenty-seven years old, his father having died when he was but ten years old. He started farming on rented land, but later purchased some land, but soon sold it again and worked at job work b}' the month. He then began farming on a small farm in Noble Township, where he was married to Miss Miriah Fately, the eldest daughter of Joseph Fately, of this county. In 1883, he sold his old property and purchased his present home. By hard work and honesty he has made himself a fine home, although starting with nothing. He and his wife are members of the Separate Baptist Church, and are worthy and honored citizens.

Andrew J. Winterrowd was reared a farmer boy near Morristown, and secured a limited education. At the age of twent}^- one he began farming. When he was twenty-eight years old he was elected Treasurer of Shelby County. In 1854, February 2, he was married to Caroline L. Coleman, a resident of this township, born February 22, 1837, daughter of John M. Coleman, one of the old settlers of this county. B}' this marriage five children were born: Alice, wife of Alvin Moore; Otis, Effie, wife of James Spellman; Minnie L., wife of B. D. Spellman; and Katie, wife of Wesley Wading. His father, Joseph Winterrowd, was born in Pennsylvania, June 3, 1796. When but four years old he left with his parents for Butler County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. In 1819, he married Miss Cynthia Bone, who was born in Warren County, Ohio, November 13, 1804. Her parents were natives of North Carolina, and emigrated from there to Kentucky and from Kentucky to Ohio. Her grandfather served in the War of 1776-

Thomas H. Woolley came to Shelby County when but ten years old. His grandfather, Thomas W. Woolley, was born in Baltimore, England, and came over to America with his parents in 1806, where he grew to manhood near Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1 8 18, he married Miss Mary E. Craven, who was born in New Jersey, October 12, 1794. Soon after his marriage he came to Shelby County and located at Flatrock. The father of Thomas H. Woolley, was the eldest of his two children. He was married to Miss Armanda Drake, March 4, 1840. He died in 1843, aged twenty-four years, lea^'ing two small children: Mary L. and Thomas H. The latter was reared on a farm, and at the age of eighteen years enhsted in Company D, Thirty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteers. He received an honorable discharge at Atlanta at the expiration of his term of enlistment. He married Mrs. Nellie (Chambers) Cochran, who has born him one child, named Wilson. He was elected Township Trustee, in 1886. He is a member of the Masonic order, and also of the Grand Army of the Republic.