Vigo County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1891 (part 2 of 12)

CULBERTSON BOYLL, retired farmer, Linton township, P. O. Pimento, was born in Spencer county, Ky., February 10, 1807, and is a son of Henry and Sarah (Park) Boyll, former of whom was of Scotch descent, and latter of English. The father was a native of Loudoun county, Va., and the mother of Jefferson county, Ky. They died in Kentucky. Their family consisted of five boys and three girls, all of whom grew to maturity, Culbertson being fourth in order of birth. He married September 28, 1837, Nancy, daugh¬ ter of Robert and Nancy (Thurman) Hedges, her father being a native of Virginia, and her mother of Spencer county, Ky., both of English descent. They died in Kentucky. Their family consisted of two children, Nancy, the younger of the two, having been born February 4, 1818. Mr. and Mrs. Boyll had born to them fifteen .children, as follows: Sarah A., who first married Louis Cornell and afterward David Fisher ; Robert H., wdio married Ruth D. Cornell; Alfred H., who married Lucretia A. Hedges; Mary E., wife of John R. Cupps; David M. ; Eury M. ; Sophia, who married Joseph Mc- Grew; Rosey C. ; Rebecca J., wife of Otlio Taylor; Alice, wife of Enock McKinney, avIio lives in Harper county, Kas. ; William, who married Mary E. Whittacker; Elizabeth, who died in infancy; Susan B. ; Thomas D., who married Nettie Moore, and Joseph, who died in infancy. Mr. Boyll, who has followed farming all his life, was one of the pioneer settlers of Linton township, having first entered eighty acres of timber land, where he resides. He has made his own way in the world, and now owns a farm of 240 acres of choice land. Both he and his wife are consistent members of the Baptist Church, of the Sabbath-scliool of which he has served as superin¬ tendent. Politically, he is in sympathy with the Republican party. He has in his possession a wooden clock, which belonged to his father, and which has been running over seventy years, still keep¬ ing good time.

JAMES C. BOYLL, farmer and stock-grower, Linton township, P. O. Pimento, was born in this county, September 7, 1832, and is a son of David and Ruth (Carr) Boyll, natives of Kentucky, the father of English and the mother of Irish descent. David Boyll was an early settler of this county, coming here about the year 1830, and was a farmer by occupation. He had a family of nine children, seven of whom grew to maturity, of whom James C. is the fifth. Our subject was married January 3, 1856, to Elizabeth, daughter of Elijah and Lida (Drake) Pound, natives of Ohio, and pioneer set¬ tlers of this county, coming here from Ohio about the year 1817. Their family consisted of six daughters and three sons, of whom Elizabeth, the seventh in order of birth, was born April 28, 1833. Mr. and Mrs. Boyll had born to them a family of eight children viz: Everett, married to Dora Gillen; Emma, a school teacher; Sarah E. deceased; Mary, married to John Vandyke; Odis, deceased; Ruth and Addie, school teachers, and James H. Mrs. Boyll died March 30, 1885, a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Boyll re¬ ceived his education in the common schools of Linton township, has always followed farming, and now owns a farm containing ninetyfive acres of land in a good state of cultivation. Mr. Boyll is a member of the Baptist Church, of which he is a trustee. He is a member of the Union Grange of Vigo county, and of the F. M. B. A.

MOSES C. BOYLL, farmer and stock -grower, Linton township, P. O. Pimento, was born in the township where he now resides, October 24, 1847, and is a son of Arthur and Catherine (Carr) Boyll, natives of Spencer county, Ky., former of whom was of Irish, and latter of Scotch descent. They were pioneer settlers of Linton township. Arthur Boyll was born January 10, 1802, and died August 8, 1873; Catherine Boyll wras born June 26, 1811, and died February 21, 1858. They were married June 24, 1829, and had a family of six children, of whom Moses C. is the youngest. Our subject was married October 28, 1884, to Rebecca, daughter of John A. and Jane F. (Hampton) McGee, her father a native of Kentucky, born September 10, 1821, and her mother of Vir¬ ginia, born February 28, 1835; they were of Irish descent. Their family consisted of two children, of whom Rebecca, the youngest, was born April 17, 1861. Her father died October 29, 1886, in Kansas, while visiting his brother there; her mother is still living. Mr. Boyll received his education in the common schools of Linton township, has made farming his business, and owns a farm contain¬ ing fifty acres in a good state of cultivation. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 485, Pimento.

Harvey W. Boyll, brother of Moses C., was born November 12, 1844, on the farm on which he resides. He is the fifth child in the family, and received his education in the common schools of Linton township, and wisely chose farming as his occupation, now owning a well-cultivated farm of fifty -three acres.

SAM L. B RID WELL, secretary of the Terre Haute Iron and Steel Company, Terre Haute, was born in Elizabethtown, Ky., Sep¬ tember 29, 1848, and is a son of Henry L. and Amanda (Shy)

Briclwell, natives of Kentucky. Sam, who is the fourth in a family of nine children, came with his parents to Louisville in 1850, and was a resident of that place about four years. From there they went to New Albany, Ind., where our subject received the principal part of his education. They remained there until 1860, when they moved to Mattoon, Ill. Mr. Bridwell worked for his father about two years, and then followed teaming about two years. In August, 1864, he went to work for a grain and commission house in Mattoon, remaining with them until February 28, 1869. He then came to Terre Haute, and secured a position as check clerk for the Indianapolis & St. Louis Bailroad, which he held six months. He then accepted the position of ticket agent, and, after having charge of the ticket office seven months, he was appointed freight agent for the White Line Central Transit Company, continuing in the em¬ ploy until May 1, 1871. He then accepted the position of shipping clerk for the Terre Haute Iron and Nail Works, and in March, 1876, he was elected secretary; he has also served as treasurer most of the time. The company changed hands in September, 1889, and altered the title from "Terre Haute Iron and Nail Works," to " Terre Haute Iron and Steel Works." This is one of the im¬ portant enterprises of Terre Haute, and the number of men em¬ ployed has contributed materially to the growth of the city.

Mr. Bridwell was united in marriage in Terre Haute, February 6, 1879, with Euseba Beauchamp, daughter of Isaac and Ophelia (McCauldess) Beauchamp, natives of Kentucky. Mrs. Bridwell is the youngest in a family of ten children, and was born in Sulli¬ van county, Ind., April 10, 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Bridwell have had born to them a family of four children: Mary L., Helen M., John F. and Frank M. The parents are members of tne Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Bridwell is a member of the Masonic fra¬ ternity, Lodge No. 19, also of the Royal Arch Chapter No. 11, and has served as secretary three years. Politically he is a Repub¬ lican.

LEONARD S. BRIGGS, Terre Haute. This gentleman was born in Washington county, N. Y., December 21, 1836, and is a son of Spencer P. and Sally (Lamb) Briggs, former a native of New Hampshire, latter of New York, and both were of English descent. The father, who was a farmer, and a contractor on public works, came to the west, and died in Illinois in 1864. He was twice mar¬ ried, Leonard S. being next the youngest of seven children by the first wife. Our subject attended the district school, and at the age of sixteen commenced teaching a country school; he then worked on the canal in the summer time, and taught school in the winter. In 1855 he moved to Alton, Ill., where he engaged in the mercan- tile trade, and in 1861 he went south, and was appointed a suttler in the army. In 1864 he came to Terre Haute, which city he has since made his home. He worked six years for Mr. Reese in the lumber trade, and his first business enterprise here was operating a planing-mill. Since 1878 he has been engaged in the lumber trade, his son being associated with him in business, and they have a large and lucrative trade; in fact, Mr. Briggs has prospered well in all his business affairs. Our subject was married at Alton, Ill., August 14, 1857, to Anna M., daughter of Nicholas Shineberger, and of German origin. To this marriage were born two children: William J., who is a partner with his father in the lumber business, and Mary A. Mrs. Briggs died in Terre Haute in 1888, a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Briggs is a Repub¬ lican, and he served two terms as a member of the Terre Haute city council. In Freemasonry he is a Sir Knight Templar, has re¬ ceived the thirty-second degree, Scottish Rite, and is a member of the Mystic Shrine.

DAVID BRONSON, hotel proprietor, Terre Haute, is also the enterprising proprietor of the "Exchange Bath House," one of the finest of the kind in the west. He is one of the quiet, unassuming business men of Terre Haute, one who has done much to aid in the prosperity and to extend the fame of the place, especially as a health resort. He was born in Ireland in October, 1831, and is next to the youngest in the family of five children of John Bronson. When ten years old he came with a relative to America, where he worked, attending, in Wisconsin, the district school a short time. When a mere lad he found employment as a clerk in a grocery store, where he remained until he reached his majority; then re¬ moved to Ohio, and for a time worked on a farm. In 1854 he came to Terre Haute, and has since made this his home. His occupa¬ tion was varied until he obtained enough means to embark in busi¬ ness, and for several years he worked for the railroad company. In 1867 he bought the hotel, which he has since carried on, and in 1873 built the " Bronson House," which has fifty rooms. He only rents rooms in this house, but the " Exchange," opposite the Union depot, is open to the world, and has a fine patronage. His bath house was opened in March, 1890, and is located on Tenth street, south of Chestnut. Mr. Bronson was a large stockholder when the company drilled, where the Exchange Bath House now stands, in the search for oil. Mr. Bronson continued to drill after the company had given up the oil hunt, until he struck the strong flowing waters, which are far more beneficial to humanity. The following analysis was made by Prof. Noyes.

Dear Sir. - I have completed the analyses of the water from the Exchange well with the following results: Silica, .706 grains to the U. S. Gallon; Alumina, .053; Iron bicarbonate, .035; Strontium chloride, trace; Calcium chloride, 12.941; Calcium sulphide, 1.197; Calcium sulphate, .257; Calcium bicarbonate, 19.928, Calcium phosphate, trace; Magnesium chloride, 11.055; Magnesium bicarbonate, 15.344; Lithium chloride, more than a trace; Potassium chloride, 3.625; Borax, more than a trace, Sodium iodide, trace; Sodium bromide, more than a trace; Sodium chloride, 301.258; Hydrogen sulphide, 4.629. Total, 371.018.

The house has been furnished elegantly at a cost of $20,000, and has forty-four rooms. There are rooms for vapor baths, also Turkish and Russian shampoo baths.

Mr. Bronson enlisted in 1864, in the One Hundred and Thirtythird, Ind. Y. I., Company E., and served the full term. He was married, in 1870, to Mary E. Pritchett, a lady of English descent, and this union has been blessed with two children : Boss and Harry, both students at Notre Dame College.

THEODORE F. BROWN, M. D., Sandford, was born in Butler county, Ohio, November 9, 1846, and is a son of Dr. Nathan S. and Nancy (Irwin) Brown, former a native of Virginia, lat¬ ter of Pennsylvania, and they were of German and Scotch descent. His father was a physician, who came to Indiana in 1852, set¬ tling at State Line City. Our subject, who is the eldest in a family of five children, was reared in Centre county, Ind., re¬ ceiving his literary education at Greencastle College, Ind., and DePauw University. From school he enlisted, in 1862, in the Seventieth Ill. Y. I., for six months, served his term, and re-enlisting in the Sixth Indiana Cavalry, Company B, he served till the close of the war. He suffered all the hardships of a soldier's life, and was engaged in several battles; was wounded and taken prisoner, being held nine months, during the most of the time in Andersonville prison. Returning home he subsequently attended Miami Medical College, at Cincinnati, where he graduated in 1868. He is a member of the Mississippi Valley Medical Asso¬ ciation and of tlie State Medical Society of Indiana; and served two Years as vice-president of the medical association. He commenced practicing, first in Illinois, and in 1883 he came to Sandford, where lie has been activety engaged in the practice ever since. He was united in marriage at Sandford, Ind., May 16, 1867, to Miss Susan, daughter of Emanuel and Caroline (Norton) Staley. Her father and grandfather are now residents of Edgar county, Ill. ; her grandfather, Aaron Norton, is now in his ninety-fifth year. Dr. and Mrs. Brown have two children, Gleen C. and Elbert S.

The Doctor and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a trustee and steward. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the G. A. B. Dr. Brown is eminently qualified for the high calling he has chosen. He was always an apt student, standing well in his studies in school, and having taken a thorough course in medicine is the possessor of a diploma from two medical colleges. He ranks high as a physician in Vigo county, and has met with well-merited success at Sandford.

C. P. BBUCE, proprietor of meat market, No. 1242 Wabash avenue, Terre Haute, was born in Knox county, Ind., January 26, 1852, and is the sixth in a family of seven children of Harvey J., and Mary (Bader) Bruce, former of whom was a native of Indiana, of Scotch descent, and latter of Pennsylvania, of German descent. ^ Our subject was married February 17, 18 i b, to Anna, a daughter of W alter and Belle (Linens) Clift, the father a native of Kentucky, the mother of Indiana, and both of English descent. Mrs. Bruce is the fifth in a family of seven children, and was born in Greene county, Ind., June 28, 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce have two children, Herbert and Claude. Mr. Bruce was reared on a farm, and in 1873 he went to California and Oregon, where he remained six months, and, returning east, came to Terre Haute where he learned the butcher's trade, which he followed three years. In 1878 he went to Kansas, locating on a farm twenty-five miles south of Hutchinson, where he farmed one year, and lost what capital he had. He then moved to Hutchinson, and there followed butchering one year, at which time he returned to Terre Haute, and embarked in his present business. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce are members of the Christian Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. E., No. 157, has passed the chairs, and is a member of the Encampment, Canton and Grand Lodge. Mrs. Bruce is a member of the Daughters of Eebeka, and is at present Noble Grand. Mr. Bruce is president of the Butchers' Association at Terre Haute. Politically he is a Bepublican.

JAMES W. BEUNKEE, M. D., Eiley township, was born in Pierson township, Vigo county, Ind., August 29, 1858, and is a son of James D. and Martha T. Brunker, former born at Bristol, Eng¬ land, latter in Vigo county,, of Scotch descent. The father came to this county in 1853, and settled on a farm in Pierson township, where he still resides. The family consists of one daughter and six sons, James W. being the eldest son. Our subject was reared on a farm in Pierson township, where he received his earliest school¬ ing in the neighborhood of his birth. At the age of eighteen he commenced reading medicine, and when twenty years old he engaged in teaching school, continuing the study of medicine during leisure hours. He taught seven terms of school in his native township.

His medical preceptor was Dr. F. M. Pickens, formerly of Centreville, Ind. In 1882 our subject entered the Medical College of Indiana, where he graduated in 1884, in the regular course, as phy¬ sician and surgeon. His practice has been in Clay and Yigo coun¬ ties. The Doctor has a large and lucrative practice, and has drawn about him many warm friends. In 1884 he served as president of the Sydenham Medical Society. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., the K. of P., and of the Masonic fraternity. He was married in Sullivan county, Ind., March 20, 1884, to Willa C., daughter of Dr. John and Caroline (Miller) Welty, natives of Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Brunker are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

E. It. BRYANT, freight agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, headquarters, Terre Haute. This gentleman is a first-class railroad man, and, having grown from childhood with the business, he fully comprehends all its intricacies. He was born in Massachusetts June 5, 1839, and is a son of Oliver and Susan (Richards) Bryant, also natives of Massachusetts, and of English descent, former of whom, who was a merchant, came west and went into business in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he died in 1885. The grandfather, Ephraim Richards, was a soldier in the Mexican war. E. R. Bryant who is the eldest in a family of five children, received his educa¬ tion in Massachusetts, learned telegraphy there, came west, and was employed as railroad telegraph operator. He served four years as train dispatcher at Indianapolis, also two years at Chicago, and was in the service of the government during the war of the Rebell¬ ion as telegraph operator. In 1863 he came to Terre Haute as agent for the Adams Express Company, and served in that capacity seven years, during which time he was engaged in the grain busi¬ ness. Since 1865 he has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Mr. Bryant was married in Terre Haute, in 1864, to Miss Rose, daughter of Harry Ross, who was among the earliest settlers of Yigo county, and is a prominent man [see sketch]. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant has been blessed with one child, Harry Ross Bryant. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant are members of the Congregational Church. He has served as trustee twelve years. He is a prominent member of the Masonic order, and is a Sir Knight Templar. In politics he is a Republican.

SAMUEL C. BUDD, of the firm of A. C. Bryce & Co., dealers in clothing and men's furnishing goods, Main street, Terre Haute, was born in Honey Creek township, Yigo county, Ind., October 8, 1857, and is a son of William A. and Emily (Jones) Budd. His paternal and maternal ancestry were among the earliest settlers of Vigo county. Joseph Budd, his grandfather, who was a native of Kentucky, settled in Linton township, and Jesse Jones, his mater- ii al grandfather, Jocated in Honey Creek township, when this was a very sparsely settled country. The history of the family shows they have usually been either school teachers or tillers of the soil. Samuel C. Budd's parents are prominent farmers who have pros¬ pered well, and are now quietly enjoying the fruits of their indus¬ try. Their living children are four sons and one daughter, of whom Samuel C. is the third in the family. He was reared on the farm, attended the public school in Honey Creek township, and the old college at Prairieton. His first employment for his own account was as a school teacher, when he was but seventeen years of age, which profession he followed for six years. In 1874 he came to Terre Haute, where he accepted a position with Myers Bros, as salesman, and remained with them eight years. January 1, 1888, he embarked in his present business, and the prospects of the firm bid fair for well-merited success. Mr. Bryce, the head of the firm, is a man of long experience in the trade, and has the advantages of having been a traveling salesman for years. Mr. Budd was mar¬ ried in Orange county, Ind., January 20, 1884, to Miss Nellie G., daughter of Dr. Gray, of Orange county, and of English descent. They have one child, Corrinne. Mr. Budd served two years as the president of the Occidental Literary Society of Terre Haute, is a past officer of the Grand Lodge of K. of P., and is a Republican in politics.

WINFIELD S. BURGAN, coal operator, Glenn, Lost Creek township, was born in Lost Creek township, Vigo county, Ind., February 22, 1850, a son of James and Elizabeth (Cochran) Burgan, natives of Washington county, Penn., the fattier of German, the mother of English descent. They migrated from Washington county to Lost Creek township in 1840, and purchased a farm, following farming until 1878. He then sold his farm and removed to Terre Haute, where he engaged in the live-stock business, carrying on the same till his death August 17, 1881. Mrs. Burgan died February 2, 1883. Winfield S. Burgan was married October 5, 1876, to Miss Ella, daughter of Alex and Elizabeth (Haines) Persons, former a native of Michigan, born in Port Huron August 19, 1827, latter a native of Indiana, born March 1, 1832. They were married November 30, 1850. Mr. Haines died May 4, 1834. Mrs. Elizabeth Persons died August 31, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Persons had a family of five children, of whom Mrs. Burgan is the eldest, and was born September 1, 1851. Mrs. Burgan' s grand¬ mother, Hannah (McKee) Haines, was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, March 17, 1802, and came to this county, May 21, 1818. Joseph Haines was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, January 6, 1800, and came to this county in 1824. Mr. and Mrs. Burgan had born to them a family of three children, viz. : Burton E., Jesse Y. and Sarah E. Mr. Burgan received his education in the common schools of his township, and graduated at the Terre Haute Commercial Col¬ lege in 1873. He then embarked in the live-stock business, and also followed farming till 1884. He then engaged in the coal busi¬ ness, which he has followed to the present time. He owns fifteen acres of land on which his coal shaft is located. He erected a store¬ room and dwelling-house in 1887. The post-office is named Glenn, and the railroad station Glendale. Thomas H. Varley is postmaster and ticket agent, and has a grocery store in the building. Mr. Burgan is a member of the I. O. O. F., Lodge No. 51, Terre Haute, and Yigo Encampment No. 17, I. O. O. E. He is a Republican in politics, in which he takes an active part, and has served one term as township trustee.

SIMEON BURKET (deceased) was born in Ohio, and was a son of Daniel and Elizabeth Burket. He immigrated to Yigo county in 1858, where he was married in 1860 to Maria T. Davis, who was born in Yigo county in 1840, and they were the parents of four children, as follows: Grant, Clara, John and Dora. In 1862 Mr. Burket enlisted in the Civil war, in Company B, Eightyfifth Ind. Y. I., and served eleven months. He died in 1874, leav¬ ing a widow and four children as well as a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. Mrs. Burket resides on the home place, which consists of twenty acres of excellent farm land; she re¬ ceives a pension of $12 per month. Mr. Burket was a member of the U. B. Church, and was highly respected by his neighbors, as is his amiable widow. In politics he was in sympathy with the Republican party.

H. H. CALDWELL, physician and surgeon, Terre Haute, was born in Jefferson county, Ill., March 24, 1840, and is a son of Wal¬ lace and Abigal (Nicholson) Caldwell, natives of Kentucky and of French descent. The father was a soldier in the War of 1812, under Gen. Jackson, having entered as a private, and by promotion he became a captain. The family were noted for their martial bearing and appearance, being large, muscular, erect, and, for the most part, born soldiers. The father was six feet in height, nerv¬ ous, quick and agile, courtly in address, and genial of nature. Charles Caldwell, LL.D., was the father of the School of Medicine in Kentucky. He was dean of the College of Medicine, and presi¬ dent of Jefferson College, Ky. The Doctor's father was a farmer, who spent most of his life on his Illinois farm.

H. H. Caldwell, who is the youngest of eight children, was reared on the farm, attending Salem (Marion county, Ill.) College, and early in life he studied medicine at the Kentucky School of

Medicine, commencing the practice of his profession in Jefferson county, Ill. After having been in practice some time he attended Rush Medical College, Chicago. He then continued in the practice in Illinois, until coming in 1865 to Terre Haute, where he has since been engaged in the regular practice. Hr. Caldwell was married in Vigo county, Ind., in 1867, to Miss Juliette, a daughter of Daniel Budd, and of English descent. This union has been blessed with three children, of whom two died in infancy, and G. D. is at present a medical student. Dr. Caldwell votes for the man and not the party.

W. C. CALVERT, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. Macksville, was born in Fayette township, Vigo county, Ind., August 22, 1842, and is a son of Robert and Susan (Cromwell) Calvert, former a native of Ohio, latter of Maryland, and both of German descent. The grandfather of our subject came to this county in 1838, and settled in Fayette township. The father is a carpenter, and is now employed in the railroad shops at Terre Haute. He was twice married, W. C. being the only child now liv¬ ing by his first wife. Our subject was reared on the farm in Fay¬ ette township, until twelve years of age, and then went to work for himself on a farm in summer, attending school in winter. In 1863 he moved to Clark county, Ill., where he continued to farm. Mr. Calvert was married in 1871 to Julia, daughter of Franklin and Caroline (Mayhme) Calvert. W. C. Calvert enlisted, in 1864, in the One Hundred and Thirty-third Ind. V. I., Company H, serving four months, then re-enlisted in 1865, this time in the One Hundred and Forty-ninth Ind. V. I., Company H. In politics lie is a Repub¬ lican. Mr. Calvert is owner of a well-improved farm.

ROBERT A. CAMPBELL, general agent for the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Evansville & Terre Haute and Evansville & In¬ dianapolis Railroads, Terre Haute. This young man is filling his position of trust and responsibility by virtue of his worth as a business man, and high character for integrity and energy. He was born in Effingham county, Ill., April 13, 1854, and is a son of William M. Campbell, who is of Scotch descent, and a resident of the locality where the son was born. Robert A., who is the youngest son in a family of eight children, passed his childhood and early youth in his native county until sixteen years of age, when he embraced an opportunity to learn telegraphy. When qualified, he took charge of a telegraph office on the Illinois Cen¬ tral Railroad, and served in that capacity two years. He then found employment with the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Company as a telegraph operator and chief clerk in the freight office at Vincennes, Ind., where he remained three years. He was then promoted to the position of chief clerk in the general freight office of the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad, at Evansville, Ind., where he remained two years, when he returned to Vincennes and accepted the position of freight agent for the same company, and subsequently was appointed general traveling agent for the Evans¬ ville & Terre Haute Railroad Company. He was thus engaged eighteen months, when he was promoted to his present position in Terre Haute. He has resided in that city since 1883. Mr. Camp¬ bell was united in marriage December 27, 1876, with Miss Isadora Scott, of Vincennes, Ind, and they have two children, Walter and Una Belle. Mrs. Campbell is a member of the Centenary Method¬ ist Church. In politics Mr. Campbell is a Republican. He is a Sir Knight Templar, and a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason.

JAMES CARITHERS, farmer and stock-grower, Nevins township, P. O. Fontanet, is one of the oldest settlers of Nevins township, and one of the leading farmers of Vigo county. He was born in West Tennessee May 19, 1830, and is a son of David and Elizabeth (Philps) Carithers, natives of Tennessee, and of Irish and Dutch descent. His father, who was a blacksmith and gun¬ smith, .came to Nevins township, this county, when James was a child, and made improvements on the farm where he settled, carry¬ ing on blacksmithing for the neighbors for many years; he died November 24, 1876. He reared five children, and the family were much respected. James attended school in a log school-house, assisting on the farm, and became a successful business man, being now the owner of 450 acres of excellent land. He has made his own way in the world. His first purchase of land was forty acres, to which he added as he became able. He was married March 8, 1856, to Miss Mary F., daughter of Squire Smith, and of English descent. She died in 1877, a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Carithers, and now living, are as follows : Mary B. (wife of Anderson Faris), Squire J., Rosa, Cora, Maggie, Grace and David. Mr. Carithers in politics is a Democrat.

J. C. CARSON, farmer and stock-grower, Honey Creek town¬ ship, P. O. Prairieton. This gentleman ranks among the represent¬ ative farmers of Vigo county, one who has by his own individual exertions succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune. He is a na¬ tive of Armstrong county, Penn., and was born September 13, 1824, of Irish and English descent, the third from the youngest in a fam¬ ily of thirteen children. He spent his young life on a farm, re¬ ceiving a common-school education. In 1829 he came to Dearborn county, Ind., where he remained a short time, and then moved to Terre Haute. He was almost altogether reared in Vigo county, and worked out by the month. In 1850 he went to California, where he made his first real start in life, and returning here, in 1868, he bought a farm. He is now the owner of 398 acres of val¬ uable land, which is the homestead. He has scrupulously avoided debts, and therefore his word is as good as his bond. Mr. Carson was united in marriage on Tuesday, May 8, 1860, with Miss Hermina Vanulzen, and their children are Daniel, Abagail and William. Mr. and Mrs. Carson are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a Master Mason ; in politics he is a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Carson have reared a much respected family.

RUFUS CARSON, farmer and stock-grower, Honey Creek township, P. O., Terre Haute, was born in Fayette township, Vigo county, Ind., May 16, 1853, and is a son of H. T. and Dicey A. (Wood) Carson, who were of English and Irish descent. His grandfather, James Carson, at one time owned 640 acres of land where Pittsburgh, Penn, now stands. Our subject's father now re¬ sides on his splendid farm in Fayette township, and owns 371 acres of valuable land. Rufus Carson, who is the elder of two children, wras reared on a farm, and attended the common school, acquiring the foundation of an English education, and has followed farming all his life. He was married in 1874 to Ellen, daughter of Clark Holdaway, and sister of William Hold away, the present trustee of Fay¬ ette township [see his sketch]. This union has been blessed with two children: Lyman H. and Dicey E. Mr. and Mrs. Carson are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been steward four years. He is a member of the P. of H. and of the I. O. O. F., is a Master Mason, and in politics is a Republican.

JOHN B. CASSADAY, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. Macksville, was born in that township July 31, 1845, and is a son of John B. and Rebecca Goodman who were of Irish descent, and natives of Kentucky. They came to this county among the early settlers, and were married here, spending the re¬ maining portion of their lives in this place. The father, who was a carpenter and farmer, died in December, in 1868. His family consisted of twelve children, ten of whom grew to their majority, and all are of a literary turn, five being school teachers. John B. and his twin brother, Marion K., are third the eldest of those liv¬ ing. Our subject grew to manhood at his parental home, receiving the average advantages of schooling. He was married November 14, 1872, to Miss Olive M., daughter of Verlin Jessup, and of En¬ glish descent. This union has been blessed with a family of five children: Mamie, Verlin, Clyde, Gracie and Don. Mr. and Mrs. Cassadav are members of the Congregational Church, in which he holds the office of trustee and deacon, and is also superintendent of the Sabbath-school. He is a Master Mason, and in politics is iden¬ tified with the Democratic party. f

JOHN EDWARD C ASSAD Y, Terre Haute, is a native of Uniontown, Penn., and was born July 26, 1851, a son of John R. and Amanda C. (Taggart) Cassady, natives of Maryland, former of whom was a grocer; they moved to Peru, Ind., about the year 1852. John R. Cassady lost his life while serving his country in the Civil war; he was in the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers, and was in the service two years and nine months ; his widow is still living. John Edward Cassady, who is the third in a family of five children, received a common-school education in his native place, and came to Terre Haute in 1867. Here he worked in Gilman's stove factory, about three years, was two years at the cooper's trade, and worked for John T. Staff, eight years. He then engaged in his present busi¬ ness at No. 525 Wabash avenue, in company with Mr. John Confare, under the firm name of Confare & Cassady, and they continued together two years, when May 4, 1884, Mr. Cassady commenced business where he is located at the present time, with John Staff. On January 7, 1889, he bought Mr. Staff's interest in the business. He has his hall nicely fitted up, and has had to depend on his own resources. Mr. Cassady was married in Terre Haute, Ind., April 28, 1880, to Miss Amelia, daughter of John and Barbra (Wieland) Snyder, natives of Germany, the father being a cabinet-maker by trade. Mrs. Cassady is the sixth in a family of seven children, and was born in Terre Haute, Ind., September 9, 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Cassady have one son, Allen E. In politics our subject is a Democrat.

W. W. CASTO, farmer and stock-groAver, Sugar Creek township, P. O. Macks ville, was born in Vigo county, Ind., November 23, 1834, and is a son of Jabez S. and Margaret (Jordan) Casto, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, and of Scotch -Irish and French descent. The mother came to Vigo county, Ind., in 1814; the father was a cooper and came to this county in 1829; they were married in this county. The father made farming and milling his business after 1852. He was a successful business man, and at one time owned 1,600 acres of land. He died here in 1879. He was twice married, and had one son by his first wife, William E., who now resides in Kentucky. W. W. is the eldest son by the second wife, and was reared in Sugar Creek township, during his youth working in his father's mill. He engaged in the mercantile trade at the age of twenty-one years in Illi¬ nois. He returned to this county in 1861, and soon after enlisted in the Eleventh Ind. V. I., Company E; he is the hero of a number of well-fought battles, and was twice wounded. He re-enlisted in 1862 in the Sixth Indiana Cavalry, Company E, and served until the close of the war. He then engaged as a merchant at Vandalia, Ill., for one year, but since that time has farmed, being the owner of 435 acres of land. He was married in January, 1867, to Miss Mary E., daughter of David and Mary (Newton) Stirling. Her mother was a native of the Empire State, her father of East Tennessee, and were of Scotcli-Irish origin. The latter was for many years a farmer in Sugar Creek township. The union of Mr. and Mrs. C-asto has been blessed with ten children, nine of whom are living, viz. : Margaret, Mary M., Alice, David, Jabez, William McKeen, Mercy, Judith and Fred. Mr. Casto is a Republican in politics, and has served two terms as trustee of Sugar Creek township, and one as justice of the peace. Hp was appointed gauger and storekeeper by Gen. Grant. He is a Royal Arch Mason; also a member of the G. A. R., and has been commander of Jacob Hook Post. Mrs. Casto is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ROBERT H. CATLIN, attorney, Terre Haute, was born in Parke county, Ind., October 12, 1854, and is a son of Hiram and Hannah (Elson) Catlin, former born in Indiana of Spanish origin, and latter in Ohio of Swedish descent. The father, who is a farmer, resides on the old home farm in Parke county. Our subject, who is the eklest in a family of five children - three sons and two daughters - was reared on the farm, and had the advantages of good schools, attending Bloomington Academy, and also DePauw Uni¬ versity, where he graduated in 1878, after which he studied law with Judge White, and was admitted to the bar in 1879. He then engaged in teaching, two years, after which time he commenced the practice of law in his native county, where he remained until 1880, when he came to Terre Haute. Mr. Catlin is a courteous, pleas¬ ant gentleman, and has evinced marked ability and energy in his profession. He was married in Sullivan county, Ind., in 1879, to Miss Lottie R., daughter of Mesha IT. and Delthia (Davis) Eaton, and of English and German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Catlin have two children: lone and Madge. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Catlin is a Repub¬ lican, and he is a Master Mason.

JOHN CHEEK, farmer, Lost Creek township, P. O. Seelyville, was born in Surry county, N. C., and is a son of Pleasant and Rlioda (Wood) Cheek, also natives of North Carolina, and of English descent. The father, who was a farmer, came from North Carolina to Vigo county, being among the early pioneer settlers, and located on a farm where the village of Macksville now stands. Their family consisted of four children, of whom two sons are now living: John C. and Samuel, the latter being one of the most prominent farmers of Lost Creek township. Our subject has made farming the business of his life, has made his own way in the world, and is the owner of the farm of sixty-five acres where he now resides. He has been married twice, his first wife having died in 1864, leaving six children. His second wife, to whom he was mar¬ ried in 1866, was Eliza Jane McHenry, and this union has been blessed with seven children. Mrs. Cheek is of Irish descent, and her father, Isaac McHenry, spent many of the years of his life in Yigo county. Mr. and Mrs. Cheek are pleasantly situated, and have a fine farm. In politics Mr. Cheek is a Democrat.

SAMUEL CHEEK, Lost Creek township, P. O. Seelyville, ranks among the prominent citizens and farmers of Yigo county. He was born in Surry county, N. C., and is a son of Pleasant and Iiboda (Wood) Cheek, natives of North Carolina, and of German and English descent. They came to Yigo county in 1844, and settled on a farm, the father dying at his home in this county in 1846. Samuel Cheek is the eldest of three children. He is a lead¬ ing stock-grower as well as farmer, has made his own way in the world, and has won success, owning a well-improved farm in Lost Creek township, containing 170 acres, where he has resided for many years. He lately opened a strip coal bank, which is proving a source of revenue to him. He is a man of more than ordinary energy and business qualifications. Mr. Cheek was married March 25, 1846, to Miss Hannah, daughter of William Flemmings, and they have had eight children, four of whom are living, as follows: Lewis M., engaged in the saw-mill business; Sarah Jane, the wife of Sylvester Winningham; C. N., engaged in the lumber trade ex¬ tensively in walnut timber; and Samuel W. S. at home. Mr. and Mrs. Cheek are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has served as trustee, steward and class leader. He takes an active interest in the public schools, and has been school director. August 7, 1862, he enlisted in the Fourth Indiana Yolunteer Cavalry, or the Seventy-seventh Regiment, Company M, and was in many en¬ gagements, having been in Kentucky most of the time. He is a member of the G. A. R.

JESSEY CHRISTOPHER, farmer and stock-raiser, Nevins township, P. O. Cloverland, Clay county, is a native of Yigo county, born April 4, 1834, and is a son of Lemuel and Mary Christopher, natives of Virginia, and of German descent. They were married in their native place, and came to Yigo county in June, 1830, where they remained until their death; the father died in 1850, and the mother in 1881. They were the parents of twelve children, six of whom are living: Pleasent, who resides in Parke county; Jessey, Ezra, Henry, Lemuel and Sarah. Mr. Christopher was married in

Vigo county, September 1, 1855, to Hariet, daughter of Henry and Elizia Smith, and they are the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living: Sarah, Mary (the wife of Joseph Creal), William H., Laura (the wife of John Miller), John, Frank and Harvey. Mr. Christopher is truly a self-made man, starting in life a poor boy, but by sobriety, energy, economy and good management, assisted by liis amiable wife, he now has a fine farm, and consider¬ able money on interest. The pleasant homestead of this gentleman comprises excellent farming land. In political matters he acts with the Democrats.

SETH CLARK, P. O. Vigo, is a native of Sullivan county, Ind., and was born July 24, 1831, a son of Anson Clark, who was born in New York in 1797, and died in this county in 1872. Anson Clark was a son of Thomas Clark, also a native of the Empire State, where he spent his whole life, dying there. He was of En¬ glish origin. When Anson was about eighteen years of age he left his native State and came to Indiana, going to Vincennes, and from there to Harrison. He went across the county to Sullivan county on foot, and subsequently married and settled in that county. Here he farmed until 1850, and then moved to this county, where he resided until his death. He was a faithful member of the Christian Church. His first wife was Sarah Wilkins, who died when Seth was about three years of age, and she had three chil¬ dren who attained their majority, Seth being the youngest. At the age of thirteen he left the parental roof, and began to earn a live¬ lihood by hiring to Mr. Piety as a farm hand in this county, proving by his industry, perseverance and honesty to be a valuable em¬ ploye, being in Mr. Piety's employ for six consecutive years. He never received any schooling after he was sixteen years of age, and his present position is due to his own efforts. On December 15, 1853, he was married to Miss Sarah Myers, who was born May 2, 1831, in the Keystone State, and was a daughter of John F. and Nancy Myers, who came to this county at an early day. Mrs. Clark died January 15, 1890, leaving two children: Emanuel and Jorse C. Mr. Clark is one of Vigo county's representative farmers, and has nearly 212 acres of land, about all under cultivation. He Avas elected trustee of Prairie Creek township in 1888, and re-elected in 1890, proving himself an able and efficient officer. He cast his first presidential vote for Winfield Scott. His Avife Avas a mem¬ ber of the Baptist Church.

T. A. CLEARWATER, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. Vedder, Avas born in Putnam county, Ind., January 30, 1832, and is a son of John and Matilda (Williams) ClearAvater. His mother Avas born in Kentucky, his father in Virginia, and they were of Irish and English descent. The father died in Putnam county, Ind., in 1844. Mr. Williams, grandfather of T. A., was a soldier in the War of 1812. The history of the family shows that they have usually been farmers. The children born to John and Matilda Clearwater were eight in number, and T. A. is the third in order of birth. He was reared on the farm in Putnam county, attending school, and had the full benefit of all that could be de¬ rived from a thorough knowledge of agricultural pursuits. It was here he formed the habits of industry and economy, both proving valuable to him in his struggle of life, his success being largely due to his own exertions. Mr. Clearwater was married in 1855 to Miss Amanda, daughter of Gilmore Connelly, and born in Kentucky, of Irish descent. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Clearwater has been blessed with four children, as follows: Martha, now the wife of Thomas Brodhurst; Frank, Mary and Lama. Mrs. Clearwater is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Clearwater is in sympathy with the Democratic party. He is a Master Mason.

WILLIAM CLIFF, of the firm of Cliff & Co., Boiler and Sheet Iron Works, Terre Haute, was born in England, December 28, 1825, and is a son of Samuel and Rachel (Howgartli) Cliff, natives of Yorkshire, England, former of whom was a merchant. Our subject, who is the fourth in a family of nine children, was reared in England, where he received his education. When young he went into an iron manufacturing establishment, and served seven years. He then accepted a position with an iron manufacturing company, in England, with whom he was employed as foreman. In 1852 he came to the United States, and became foreman of an extensive iron manufactory at New York. In 1856 he came to Terre Haute, and soon after accepted the position of foreman in the Vandalia rail¬ road shops, where he remained nine years, when he embarked in business for himself. He bought the Phoenix Boiler Works in 1890, and his business has been a very prosperous one. Mr. Cliff was married in England, December 29, 1845, to Miss Hannah Firth, a native of that country, and they have one child, John Henry, who is now a member of the firm. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff are mem¬ bers of the Episcopal Church ; he is a Master Mason.

H. M. CLOYD, grain merchant, Atherton, was born in Parke county, Ind., February 14, 1858, and is the son of David and Sarah (Kilburn) Cloyd, former a native of Kentucky, latter of Parke county, Ind. They were of Scotch and English descent, and the father who was a farmer, spent most of his life in Parke county. H. M. Cloyd who is the eldest son in a family of five children, was reared on the farm, and spent his childhood and youth in agricult¬ ural pursuits. He attended the district school in his native county, and the Farmersburg Academy, also took a course at the State Normal School at Terre Haute. Then engaged in the profession of teaching for nearly six years, when he embarked in the grain busi¬ ness. at Atherton, and also engaged in the saw-mill and lumber business at the same place. He was united in marriage, in 1888, writh Miss Elizabeth Alice, daughter of Isaac Cottrell, and born in this county. They have one child, Guy. In politics Mr. Cloyd is a Republican.

PHILIP T. COBLE, Biley, a successful and Energetic farmer, and a native of Carroll county, Ohio, born February 25, 1847, is a son of Thomas and Catherine (Davis) Coble, former of whom was born in York county, Penn., in October, 1816. Thomas Coble emigrated from his native State to Ohio in 1828, and in 1864 to Clay county, where he has since resided, a retired farmer. He is an old class leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been a member for years, and is a highly respected and useful citizen. His father, Philip Coble, was born in Germany, and settled in Pennsylvania at an early day. Our subject's mother was born in Ohio in 1818, and is yet living with her faithful companion. She is the only child living of Evan and Nancy Davis. Philip T., who is the fourth child in a family of nine children, of whom seven grew to their majority, was raised in Ohio until eighteen years of age, when he came with his parents to Clay county, Ind. His prin¬ cipal education was received in Ohio, in the common schools, but he attended the graded school at Center Point, Clay Co., Ind., a short time, and two terms at what is now DePauw University, at Greencastle. Afterward he followed school teaching for about ten years in Clay and Yigo counties. In 1871 he married Miss Isabelle Brill, of Yigo county, who departed this life December 15, 1877. They were . blessed with two children, one of whom is living, Guy W. Mr. Coble's second marriage was August 31, 1879, with Miss Emma Stoneburner, who was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, and came to Indiana with her parents when about two years of age. She is the mother of four children, viz.: Anice, Grace C., Oliver Clifford and Thomas. Mr. Coble moved in 1872 from Clay county to this county, where he has since resided. He has 150 acres of valuable land, all but twenty-five being under cultivation, located twelve and one-half miles southeast of Terre Haute. He is a mem¬ ber of Masonic Lodge, No. 390, at Riley. Politically he cast his first presidential vote for U. S. Grant ; he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

RICHARD H. COCHRAN, merchant and postmaster, Center¬ ville, P. O. Lewis. This gentleman was born in Yigo county, Ind., January 21, 1845, and is a son of Charles P. and Louisa (Wines)

Cochran, natives of Pennsylvania and New York, respectively. Charles P. Cochran came with his father's family to Terre Haute when quite a young boy. He learned the gunsmith's trade of his father, which he followed during his life. He died in Yigo county when about fifty years old. Landon Cochran, who was a native of Scotland, came to Pennsylvania before the War of 1812, at the begin¬ ning of which war he enlisted in the United States navy. During his term of service he was in Commodore Perry's fleet, taking part in the celebrated naval battle of Lake Erie, and for bravery was awarded a medal by the United States government. After the war he turned his attention to the gunsmith's trade, at which he worked until 1846, when he organized Company H, Fourth Ind. Y. I., of which he was made captain. They fought the Mexicans in several engagements. At the time of his death he was seventy-two years old. Charles P. was named in honor of Commodore Perry. His wife, nee Louisa Wines, was the daughter of one of Yigo county's most prominent citizens, William Wines. He was the first Demo¬ crat to represent the county in the State legislature. The union of Charles P. and Louisa Cochran was blessed with eleven children, eight of whom are living.

Richard H., who is third in order of birth, spent his school days in Vigo and Sullivan counties. In July, 1863, he left school and friends to join the Twenty-first Ind. Y. I., from which he was dis¬ charged January 21, 1866, after having served with credit in the battles of Blue Springs, Tenn., Baton Rouge, Port Hudson, the Red River expedition, and other engagements. At Blue Springs he received a gunshot wound in the leg. After hostilities had ceased, he was detailed on provost duty until the time of his dis¬ charge at Baton Rouge, La. In 1868 a partnership was formed with J. S. Bryan, for the purpose of selling general merchandise at Centerville, but before the end of the year the partnership was dis¬ solved, and W. B. Cochran, a brother, became his partner. They continued in business for five years, when his brother, W. B., withdrew, and our subject became sole proprietor. He is also engaged in farming, and is the owner of a well-improved farm adjoining the village of Centerville. In 1868 he received the appointment as postmaster of Lewis post-office, but in 1885 he was replaced by a Democrat. In 1889 he again became postmaster, and a Democrat was relieved of the responsibility. November 28, 1872, Mr. Coch¬ ran was married to Miss Sarah J., daughter of Joseph Canaan, a school teacher by profession, having taught ten years. She Avas born in Columbiana county, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Cochran are mem¬ bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of Gen. Cruft Post, No. 284, G. A. R. In political matters he is a stanch Republican.

JASPER G. COFFMAN, P. O. Riley, who is a worthy and trusted employe, now manager on a 520-acre farm for Mr. Kidder, proprietor of Kidder's Flouring Mills, Terre Haute, was born in this county, May 12, 1857, a son of Samuel and Permelia (Case) Coffman. His father, who was born in Ohio, in 1824, now resides on his farm in La Fayette county, Mo., and is a carpenter by trade. He emigrated from Ohio to .this county at an early day, and moved to his present home in April, 1882. He was married in this county to Miss Permelia Case, who was born in same county, and died about 1866. By their marriage four sons and four daughters were born, Jasper G. and three daughters being the survivors. Our sub¬ ject, who is the fourth child, was raised in this county, and during his boyhood attended the common schools. In 1880 he was mar¬ ried to Miss Lilly Bowen, an accomplished young lady of this county, a daughter of John and Anna Bowen. Mr. and Mrs. Coff¬ man have had children as follows: Emma, Earl E. and Albert C., of whom one is living. Mr Coffman has been with his present employer for eight consecutive years, having been foreman in his flouring-mill until recently, when he was obliged to move on a farm on account of his health. He has charge of the buying and hand¬ ling of stock, and all business connected with the farm, and is highly respected by his employer as well as by all others who know him. He cast his first presidential vote for Garfield, being a Re¬ publican, and he is a member of the K. of P. at Riley.

JOSEPHUS COLLETT, Terre Haute. This family name has been closely and prominently identified with the history of this por¬ tion of the State since its territorial days. The earliest law books and State records, those antedating the birth of the gentleman, bear honorable mention of the name of Josephus Collett. He is a native of Indiana, born in Vermillion county, August 17, 1832, and is a son of Stephen S. and Sarah (Groenendyke) Collett, latter of whom was a native of New York. But this name is also a familiar one among the early pioneers of Vigo county. Stephen S. Collett was a native of Pennsylvania. They were of Euglisli and Dutch origin. The mother came of the sturdy ITolland-Dutch, who settled the State of New York nearly 300 years ago. On both sides of this house were colonists in New York and Pennsylvania, and their descendants were among the pioneers of Vigo county. The parents of Josephus Collett were married in Vigo county in 1821, and re¬ sided in Terre Haute until 1826, when they removed to Vermillion county. His grandfather, John Collett, was a soldiei\in the Revo¬ lutionary war, and was among the early settlers of Scioto county, Ohio, and was a large land holder, enjoying many offices of honor and trust. His son, the father of Josephus, was a merchant, but in his later life became a farmer. He served several terms as repre¬ sentative, and also as State senator from Vermillion county. He was elected senator in 1843, and died in the discharge of the duties of his office at Indianapolis, his untimely death being deeply regreted all over the State.

Josephus Collett is the fifth in a family of eight children. His young life was spent in the family home in Vermillion county, Ind., attending the common schools, and preparing himself for higher study. He entered Wabash College, and had reached his senior year, but his health having become so precarious, and a dis¬ ease of the eyes having developed, he was compelled to forego the advantages of graduation in the classical course at that time, so had to content himself with the degree of Master of Arts some time after. When he gave up the school he engaged in stock dealing, and farming, meeting with marked success. In 1869 he embarked in mercantile trade and in pork-packing at Newport, dealing also extensively in grain. His next business enterprise was in company with one of Vigo county's early pioneer citizens, Cliauncey Hose. They built the Evansville, Terre Haute & Chicago Railroad, of which Mr. Collett was made president and general manager, and in this capacity he served ten years. This road runs the entire length of Vermillion county. He presided over the affairs of the road to the entire satisfaction of its stockholders, until it was leased by the Chicago & Eastern Railroad Company - thus transferring the sole control io that corporation. Mr. Collett has been a busy man, figur¬ ing very prominently in every enterprise of pith and movement in this portion of Indiana, and gradually extending his labors throughout the country. He built the Genesee Valley Railroad of New York, also the Otter Creek Valley Railroad through Vigo and Clay coun¬ ties, Ind. He served as superintendent of the Nevada Central Rail¬ road, two years, and is now president and general manager of a rail¬ road in Texas. He is interested in a number of manufacturing companies, has a large mining interest in different parts of Indiana, and is among the largest real estate owners in Terre Haute. His public spirit is manifested in his gift of a deed to the city of "Col¬ lett's Park," that beautiful shady grove of over twenty acres, situated in the northern part of the city, to which delightful retreat men, women and children flock in thousands. He is president of the board of trustees of the Rose Polytechnic Institute, and his liter¬ ary and scientific acquirements are of a high order, especially in geology and archaeology. In respect to the latter it may be men¬ tioned that he has one of the most extensive and valuable collec¬ tions in the United States, numbering 14,000 specimens, many of them extremely rare and valuable.

WILLIAM O. COLLINGS, M. D., P. O. Pimento, Linton township, was born in Spencer county, Ky., September 22, 1833, and is a son of Archibald and Susan (Ware) Codings, natives of Kentucky, former of whom was . a farmer, of Scotcli-Irish descent, latter being of English extraction. The father came here to visit his son, the Doctor, and was seized with a fit of apoplexy, dying March 31, 1868. The mother died in Shelby county, Ky. They had a family of five children, of whom AVilliam O. is the third. He was first married July 17, 1860, to Mercy C., daughter of Arthur and Catherine (Carr) Boyll, natives of Spencer county, Kv., and their family consisted of five children, all, of whom grew to maturity, Mercy C. being the third, born October 19, 1839. Dr. Codings had one child by this marriage, Emma, now deceased. Mrs. Codings died May 18, 1862, and the Doctor married for his second wife, September 14, 1864, Mary A., daughter of David and Massa (Sparks) Pound, natives of Kentucky. Mary A. was the fourth in a family of five children, and was born August 8, 1840. Dr. Codings, had one child by this marriage, Mary, who died in infancy. Mrs. Codings died June 17, 1865, a member of the Bap¬ tist Church. The Doctor was married, the 'third time, March 28, 1867, to Eden, daughter of David and Bebecca (McGrew) Miller, natives of Spencer county, Ky., who had six children, of whom Eden was the fifth, born May 29, 1846. Mr. and Mrs. Codings had born to them two children: Luie L., and Archie W., who mar¬ ried Avery Boyd. Mrs. Codings died March 25, 1880. The Doc¬ tor was married, the fourth time, September 16, 1887, to Mrs. Nannie Weeks, daughter of Nathaniel S. and Mary (Twidey) Holmes, former of whom was a native of Virginia, and latter of Illinois. Mrs. Nannie Codings is the third in a family of five children, and was born April 22, 1861. The Doctor received his education in the common schools of Shelby, Spencer and Bullitt counties. He then attended the Academy of Mount AVashington, and graduated at the Kentucky School of Medicine, at Louisville, in the spring of 1854. He commenced the practice of medicine in Spencer county, Ky., and continued same there about fourteen months. He then came to Pimento, and remained there about six years; then moved on the farm on which he now resides, containing 164 acres in a good state of cultivation. The Doctor also owns a farm in Douglas county, Ill., containing 160 acres, and owns property in Terre Haute and Pimento. He has made his way in the world by his own exertions, and has beeii very successful in his profession. When he came to this county, he owed $1,000 for his education, and was even burned out in Pimento in the winter of 1857, losing everything. He is a Master Mason.

WLLIAM M. COLLINS, of the firm of Collins & Case, deal¬ ers in groceries and provisions, Terre Haute, was born in Fayette township, Yigo county, Ind., January 17, 1847, a son of Robert and Eliza A. (Hay) Collins, who were of English descent, the father a native of Tennessee, and the mother of Ohio. They were among the early settlers of Fayette township, and the father, who was a leading farmer, died in 1878. William M., who is the fourth in a family of eight children, spent his young life in Fayette township, where he received his education in the district schools. He fol¬ lowed farming until he came to Terre Haute in 1880, and embarked in the present business. Mr. Collins was married in 1869, to Miss Martha J., daughter of John W. Case, a merchant in Terre Haute, where he has lived for many years. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Collins has been blessed with eight children, out of which number three are living, viz.: William M., Herman Arthur and Miss Irene Anna Belle. In politics Mr. Collins is a Democrat.

JAMES COMPTON, Otter Creek township, P. O. Terre Haute. This gentleman's birthplace is Clinton, Vermillion county, Ind., and he was born January 16, 1841, a son of John and Betsy (Palma) Compton, the mother a native of Vermont, and the father of Ohio, born in 1814; they were of English descent. The father, who followed farming all his life, came to this county among the early settlers of Otter Creek township, and now resides in Ells¬ worth. James, who is the eldest in a family of five children, was reared on the farm, receiving a common-school education in this county, and has made farming his business. He is the owner of a farm of eighty acres where he now resides, and he has made his own wa}7 in the world. He was married in this county to Miss Rachel, daughter of Robert Hayes, wdio is of English descent, and they have one child, Clara. Mrs. Compton is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Compton is a Demo¬ crat. He is an industrious man, and has many friends.

CHARLES CONAWAY, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. Macksville, was born in this county May 12, 1864, and is a son of James and Eliza (Lee) Conaway, his father, born in Kentucky, of Scotch descent, his mother in this county, of German origin. The father, who was a farmer and miller, now resides in Sugar Creek township. Charles, who is the third in a family of five children, was reared on the farm, attending the common schools. He commenced business for himself, became a farmer, and has followed that vocation since, and he is the owner of the homestead on which he resides, comprising 120 acres of valuable land. He was united in marriage in this county to Miss May, daughter of John Omart, of German descent, and they have

MICHAEL CONCANNON, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. St. Mary's, the only member of bis father's family in America, settled in Sugar Creek township, where he owns a valuable farm. He was born in County Galway, Ireland, in March, 1847, and is a son of John and Bridget (McKune) Concannon, also natives of Ireland, who spent their lives on a farm in that country; the father died in 1885. Michael, who is the third in a family of five children, was reared on the farm, attending the parish schools in Ireland, and early in life learned the shoemaker's trade, at which he worked several years. He came from Ireland to America, and settled at St. Mary's, this county, in 1874, where he worked at his trade, carrying on a shop there with success, working both early and late. He made his start there, and in 1885 he bought a farm of 100 acres where he now resides. Mr. Concannon was married in Ireland to Miss Mary, daughter of James Martin, and this union has been blessed with eight children, viz.: John, Edwin, Mary Mayant, Thomas, Michael V., Bobert J., Carrie G. and Anna S. The family are all members of the Catholic Church. In politics Mr. Concannon is a Democrat.

BEY. BLACKFOBD CONDIT, D. D., Terre Haute. This gentleman, who is a retired Presbyterian minister, is a son of Daniel D. and Charlotte T. Condit, who came to Indiana in an* early day from the State of New Jersey. It was a long journey, yet they expected to make the whole way by water, but were com¬ pelled to travel overland from Sandusky to Cincinnati. Here they took boat to Evansville, and thence to Yincennes. In prospecting for a location Mr. Condit found a colony of New Jersey people, for¬ merly members of his father's parish at Hanover, and they per¬ suaded him to make his home with them till he should settle upon a permanent location. In " Uncle Boudinot's " orchard, a new hewed-log cabin was fitted up for the reception of the family, and in this cabin Blackford was born, August 6, 1829. His parents were of Scotch, English and German origin. Gen. Dayton, of the Bevolutionary war, was a relative on the Condit side of the house. Bev. Condit's grandfather, Bev. Aaron Condit, was a Presbyterian minister in the State of New Jersey, and held the pastorate of the Hanover Church continuously for thirty-five years. Four of his sons entered the ministry of the Presbyterian Church. The mother of Blackford Condit was a half-sister to the distinguished Judge Blackford, who was for many years one of the judges of the Supreme Court of Indiana. The father, Daniel Dayton Condit, came with his family to Terre Haute in 1831, where he engaged in merchandising, but suffered severe reverses, as did others, in the general crash of 1837-38. For many years he followed his trade as a wagon-maker, till again, in connection with his son, J. D. Condit, he entered upon mercantile pursuits. He was born in New Jersey, October 21, 1797, and died at his home in Terre Haute, January 24, 1877. Three children survive him, of whom Black¬ ford is second in order of birth.

Our subject first attended the home schools, and then entered Wabash College, at Crawfordsville, Ind., where he graduated in the regular classical course, in 1854. He then became a student in the Lane Theological Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated in 1857. He was licensed to preach by the presbytery of Cincinnati, and by invitation took charge of the Fulton Presbyterian Church, of that city, for one year, and then, in accordance with his original purpose, took a post-graduate course at Union Theological Seminary, New York City. His next charge was the Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Penn., which he was compelled to resign on account of poor health. In October, he sailed for Europe, where he traveled extensively, returning home in August, 1861. The out¬ break of the Civil war was the occasion of his return, and though anxious to enter into the service, either as a chaplain or as a private soldier, yet on account of his general health, and advice of his friends, he did not.

He was pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church of Terre Haute, from 1868 to 1875, when, again on account of his health, he was compelled to resign and practically to retire from the active duties of the ministry; although since 1875 he has been the stated clerk of his presbytery, and also chairman of the Presbyterial com¬ mittee of Home Missions, in which positions he has had his full share of church work. But, for the most part, his time has been taken up in literary pursuits. His history of the English Bible, a volume of 458 pages, is a valuable work: it was published in 1882. Mr. Condit's collection of old Bibles, made necessary in the preparation of his history, is probably as extensive as any in the State. He paid as high as $75. for a single copy of the Cranmer Bible, pub¬ lished in 1549. By the side of this stands a copy of Mathew's Bible, also in Black-Letter, and published in 1549. The collection contains some of the earliest copies of the English New Testament, among which is a fac-simile copy of the first printed New Testament, translated into English by William Tyndale. In 1889 the degree of D. D. was conferred on Mr. Condit by Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio.

LL. D., of Wabash College, and Sarali (Marshall) Mills, of New Hampshire. Prof. Mills is recognized as one of the founders of the common-school system of the State of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Condit have five children, as follows: Emma, Howe Allen, Blackford Mills, Helen and Joseph Dayton. Mrs. Condit and all her children are members of the Presbyterian Church. In the family and social life of Terre Haute this family is one of the most esteemed.

CHABLES W. CONN, cashier of Yigo County National Bank, Terre Haute, was born in Terre Haute, Ind., August 29, 1857, and is a son of Nelson W. and Alma (Britton) Conn, also natives of this county, and of Scotch-Irish descent. Charles W., who is the youngest in a family of four children, was united in marriage De¬ cember 26, 1883, with Martha, a daughter of William H. and Mary (Sparks) Scudder, her father a native of New Jersey, and her mother of Kentucky. Martha is the second in a family of seven children, and was born December 1, 1859. Mr. Conn received his education in the city schools of Terre Haute, and began his bank¬ ing career as clerk in the Prairie Ciiy^ Bank when he was fifteen years old, serving in that capacity until 1879, when he was appointed cashier. He held that position until October, 1888, when he was elected cashier of the Yigo County National Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Conn are members of the Central Presbyterian Church, of which he is an elder, also teacher in the Sunday-school, and has served as super¬ intendent of same. He is a member of the board of trustees, and is treasurer of Coate's College; is president of the Terre Haute Build¬ ing and Loan Association, No. 17, series one and two; is treasurer of the Indiana Savings Building and Loan Association, and finan¬ cial secretary of the Mutual Savings Association, series three; he has served as treasurer of the Oratorio Society. In his political preferments he is a Republican. t

AARON CONOYER, P. O. Terre Haute, ranks among the en¬ terprising farmers of Harrison township, where he owns, in Section 9, 112 acres of fine farm land, in a high state of cultivation. He is a native of Yigo county, where he was born in July, 1853, and is a son of Ralph and Elenor (Snedicker) Conover, both natives of New Jersey, the former being of Scotch and the latter of German descent. They immigrated to this county in 1832, where they re¬ mained until the death of the father. They were the parents of ten children, six of whom are living: Jane, Alfred, Aaron, Gertrude, Eliza and Ralph. Aaron Conover, Sr., died in 1888, his widow resides in Terre Haute. Our subject was reared on a farm, and is a prominent agriculturist. He was married in Yigo county to Nettie Metcalf, who was born in Edgar county, Ill., in 1856, and they have had four children, viz.: Coral and Warren (both deceased) and Earl and Beulah. Mrs. Conover's father was killed by the cars at Paris, Ill., while walking on the track; his hearing was so de¬ fective that he failed to hear the approaching engine. Mr. Con¬ over was supervisor of Harrison township in 1888, and re-elected in 1890. He is a self-made man; working his way in life, aided by his estimable wife, he has acquired a handsome property. His comfortable residence is of brick, and there are a good barn and outbuildings. In addition to farming he carries on fruit-growing. He is a Republican, and is highly respected in the neighborhood.

GITS A. CONZMAN, county treasurer of Vigo county, Terre Haute, was born in Terre Haute, Ind., and is a son of Gustavus A. and Catharine (Hertfelder) Conzman, who in 1849 emigrated from the Fatherland to the "land of the free and the home of the brave," settling in Vigo county. The father, who had been proprietor of a hotel, died in 1876. His family consisted of five children, of whom four are living, Gus A. being the eldest. He was reared in Terre Haute, where he attended the public schools, and in 1871 he commenced to learn the book-maker's trade, serving a regular apprenticeship, and then worked as journeyman. In 1879, in company with E. A. Hess, he purchased the bindery, and conducted same until August, 1885, when he was ap¬ pointed deputy county treasurer under James Cox, being thus employed four years. In 1888 he was nominated on the Demo¬ cratic ticket and elected county treasurer, in which office he is ably assisted by John L. Walsh, as deputy. Mr. Conzman was married in December, 1885, to Miss Lydia, daughter of John and Catharine (Swartz) Elsevacli, and of German descent. Mr. Conz¬ man is a member of several secret societies; he served three years as treasurer of the National Union; is a member of the A. O. U. W., also of the Royal Arcanum and the K. of P. and is a Master Mason.

GEORGE COPPAGE, farmer, Otter Creek township, P. O. Terre Haute, was born in Sugar Creek township, Vigo county, No¬ vember 1, 1843, and is a son of Freborn and Latilla (Fox) Coppage, natives of Maryland, and of English descent. The father, who was a farmer all his life, came to Vigo county in 1835, and spent the remaining portion of his life here, dying May 15, 1885. His family consisted of six children, George being next to the youngest. Our subject was reared on the farm, receiving his edu¬ cation in the common schools, chose agricultural pursuits as a busi¬ ness, and is now the owner of the farm where he resides in Otter Creek township. He was married, March 15, 1881, to Miss Susie Morton, which union has been blessed with one child, Monta I. In politics Mr. Coppage is a Democrat. He is not a member of any church or secret society, and has never run for any office. He is a quiet, unassuming man, one who reads a great deal, and is well posted on the current events of the day. He spends consider¬ able time and money in enriching his land which now produces nearly twice the amount it did when he purchased it a few years ago ; in a word he is an industrious man, well deserving of success.

B. H. COKNWELL (deceased) was a native of Kentucky, born in Louisville, July 3, 1819, and Avas the youngest in the family of eight children of William and Mary (Swan) Cornwell, Virginians, of English extraction, \\dio owned a large plantation near Louis¬ ville. The name is descended from the Cornwalls of England, and the change in the spelling occurred in the branch of that noted old English family that came to America. During the early boyhood of B. H. Cornwell his parents removed to Paola, Ind., where the son greAv to his majority. He attended the common schools of the place, with such advantages as were then within the reach of a wellto-do farmer's son. He acquired a sound English education, be¬ cause he Avas studious of nature and had a remarkably retentive memory. Being hoav Avell grown, he removed to Vincennes, Avhere he entered a dry-goods store as clerk, and incidentally gave con¬ siderable attention to the clothing department thereof. In 1845 he came to Terre Haute, a bright and hopeful young man, and soon after opened a clothing store in the place, his room being on the east side of the court-house square. Eminently successful in busi¬ ness affairs, he Avas of that order of men who make their presence felt in all branches of society to which they turn their attention. He Avas soon a strong factor in politics, and in 1855 President Pierce appointed him postmaster at Terre Haute, to which office he was again appointed, in 1857, by President Buchanan. When he became postmaster, he closed out his business, but when he went out of office (with the change in the administration from Buchanan to Lincoln) he resumed it, in the dry-goods trade, in company Avith John G. Davis, congressman. Mr. Cormvell Avas a man of ripe judgment of men and affairs, a Democrat possessed of the courage of his con¬ victions, which he followed regardless of the clamor of the mob or the seductive influences that may have been offered. He Avas sev¬ eral years chairman of the county central committee, and Avhile quietly attending to his own affairs, without solicitation on his part, he was nominated and elected by his party county auditor for a term of four years. He filled the office well, and at the end of his term Avas unanimously offered a nomination by both parties which he positively declined, chiefly on account of his failing health. After leaving the auditor's office he engaged in the liardAvare trade, and associated with himself in the store his two sons-in-law, D. B. Otis and

A. G. Austin. When this was well established, he gave it but little more attention. On August 10, 1841, Mr. Cornwell was united in marriage at Vincennes with Miss Caroline S., a daughter of H. P. and Sally (Ruble) Brokaw, former of whom was a native of New Jersey, and latter of Indiana. The grandfather, Henry Ruble, was present at the battle of Tippecanoe as a member of Gen. Harrison's staff. Born to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Cornwell were children as follows : Sallie C., married to A. G. Austin, a prominent citizen aud hard¬ ware merchant of Terre Haute; Mary C., wife of Dr. L. H. Bartholo¬ mew, a leading dentist, of Terre Haute; and Annie C., wife of Capt. W. B. Wheeler, of the United States army (they reside at Fort Clark, Tex.; he is a West Point graduate). Mr. Cornwell died in Sep¬ tember, 1869. When twenty-four years of age he had united with the Presbyterian Church, and in 1847 he became an elder of the same and so remained during life.

ROBERT S. COX (deceased) was a native of Ohio, born at Zanesville, February 7, 1833, and died November 18, 1886. He came to Terre Haute in 1855, aud formed a partnership with his father, Robert S. Cox, Sr., in the wholesale grocery business, the style of the firm being R. S. Cox & Son, and was widely and favor¬ ably known in all the territory tributary to Terre Haute. His father died in 1864, but his mother retained her interest in the store. The firm was changed to Cox & Son in 1870, and he became a partner with Mr. H. Hulman, under the name of Hulman & Cox. Here his great executive capacity and his sound views on business were conspicuously manifested. In 1879 he became part owner of the Terre Haute Distillery, but sold in the latter part of 1881, and in March, 1882, he bought a one-third interest in the Terre Haute Car Works. He served as vice-president until the death of Mr. J.

B. Hager, when he was elected president. He was twice married, first, January 29, 1855, to Miss Hannah F. Schell, of Cincinnati, who died in 1860, and in 1861 he was married to Miss Frances Strain, who died July 29, 1881. He had a family of seven children: Lewis J., Robert S., George, Frank, John, and two daughters.

Mr. Cox was more than a pushing man of business, and had broad views of education and progress. He was an earnest advo¬ cate of practical education in technology, and as a member of the board of trustees of the Rose Polytechnic, the results of his wisdom and thoroughness will long survive him. The Rose Orphans' Home, on whose board he was a most useful member, was an especial object of his solicitude. He was a public-spirited man, and from the days when he was chief of the fire department to the hour of his death he was patriotic toward Terre Haute, and had her growth and progress constantly in view. This entire community mourned

LEWIS J. COX. vice-president and treasurer of the Terre Haute Car and Manufacturing Company, was born in Terre Haute, Ind., April 27, 1857, and is a son of Robert S. and Hannah F. (Schell) Cox, natives of Ohio, former of whom was of English, latter of German descent. Lewis J. who is the second in a family of three children, was reared and received his early education in Terre Haute. In 1874 he entered the Polytechnic Institute in Zurich, Switzerland, where he graduated in 1878. Returning to Terre Haute, he worked for Cox & Fairbanks about three years, and in 1883 he accepted the position of superintendent of the foundry at the car works, and has since been connected with this company. He is a thorough business man, and by his energy and gen¬ eral qualifications, has done much toward building up the business to its present proportions. Mr. Cox was married in Wooster, Ohio, August 20, 1889, to Lenora Hannah, daughter of James and Mary (Jones) Hannah, former of whom was a native of New York, lat¬ ter of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Cox is the third in a family of four children, and was born in Wooster, Ohio, November 2, 1864. This is one of the pleasant and prominent families of Terre Haute, con¬ tributing largely to its social life.

ROBERT S. COX, superintendent of the Terre Haute Car and Manufacturing Company, Terre Haute, was boni in Terre Haute, Ind., June 28, 1858, and is the youngest of the three children of Robert S. and Hannah (Schell) Cox. Our subject was reared in Terre Haute, and attended the city schools. In 1874 he entered the Polytechnic School of Arts at Zurich, Switzerland, where he graduated in the mechanical department in August, 1880. He then returned to Terre Haute. He was united in marriage August 8, 1887, with Miss Frank Hay, of Brazil, Ind., and daughter of John and Margaret (Smith) Day, natives of Ohio. Mrs. Cox is the sixth in a family of seven children, and was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, March 18, 1862. In November, 1886, Mr. Cox was elected super¬ intendent of the Terre Haute Car and Manufacturing Company.

JAMES H. CRABB, Otter Creek township, P. O. Burnett. This gentleman, who is the trustee of that township, was born in Parke county, Ind., October 31, 1842, and is a son of Edward and Liona (Williams) Crabb, former a native of Ohio, latter of Kentucky, and both of English descent. The father is a leading farmer and prominent citizen of Parke county, Ind., James H., who is the fourth in a family of nine children, grew to manhood on his father's farm in Parke county, where he attended the public schools, working on the farm in the summer. He naturally became a farmer and stock-grower, and has been successful in the business. The farm on which he resided consists of 195 acres of valuable land, well improved and stocked. He was united in marriage in Parke county, Ind., in 1866, to Miss Mary, daughter of Daniel Lyons. She was of English descent, and died in 1871. Two chil¬ dren were born to them: Minnie, who married, in 1889, George Stevenson, son of Thomas Stevenson, a wealthy and influential farmer of this county; and John, who is at home. Mr. Crabb' s second wife was Carrie Briggs, daughter of Robert and Rosetta (Burnett) Briggs, and a native of Indiana, born of English descent. This union has been blessed with five children, three of whom are now living: Rosamond, Dovie and Ethel. Mr. and Mrs. Crabb are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is stew¬ ard, and has been superintendent of the Sabbath-school. He has served as school director, and was elected trustee of Otter Creek township in 1888. He is a Master Mason. He enlisted in 1862 in Company G, Eighty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry; served three years, and was under Gen. Sherman on part of the march to the sea. He was in a number of battles, among others those of Peach Tree Creek and Atlanta, Ga.

E. R. CRABB, farmer and stock-grower, Otter Creek township, P. O. Burnett, was born in Parke county, Ind., August 18, 1849, and is a son of E. R. and Liona (Williams) Crabb, natives of Ohio and Kentucky, and of English descent. Our subject's grandfather was James Crabb, and his great-grandfather was Edward Crabb, prominent citizens of the Old Dominion, a race of farmers who migrated from that State to Kentucky, thence to Ohio in an early day. Our subject's father, who was also a farmer, was born July 21, 1815. He had a family of nine children, seven of whom survive. Here E. R. grew to manhood, receiving the ordinary advantages of education in the public schools, and afterward at¬ tended the Sullivan County Seminary, completing his education at the Terre Haute Commercial College. He then engaged in teach¬ ing, carrying on, at the same time, his farm. His property is noted as a fine old homestead of 111 acres of highly improved land, and he is recognized as one of the representative self-made men of the county. He has never married, though social and congenial in nature, and enjoying a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. His chief enjoyment is in his library, among his favorite books, in¬ vestigating those practical scientific subjects most closely connected with his affairs. In his political sentiments he is a Republican.

WILLIAM G. CRAIG, farmer and stock-grower, Lost Creek township, P. O. Terre Haute, was born in Brown county, Ohio, July 12, 1833, and is a son of John and Isabel (Wishart) Craig, natives of

Pennsylvania, former of Irish, and latter of Scotch descent. The father came to Clay county, Ind., in 1845, and died in Saline county, same State. They had a family of six boys and four girls, of whom William G. is the fifth. Our subject was married December 23, 1863, to Alvina, daughter of John and Martha (Martin) Rogers, and born August 21, 1846. To this union have been born seven children, of whom the three youngest are living, as follows: Clif¬ ford C., Tena A. and Samantha. Mr. Craig learned the cooper's trade, worked at same eight years, and is now living on his farm containing eighty acres. April 3, 1861, he enlisted for three months in the Nineteenth Regiment, First Indiana Cavalry, and served the full term in camp; then enlisted for three years in the same company, and participated in the follow¬ ing named battles: Carnifax Ferry, Bull Run, Rappahannock, Nashville and others. He was discharged in April, 1863, and re-enlisted in December, 1864, this time in the One Hun¬ dred and Twenty-sixth Regiment, Eleventh Indiana Cavalry, serving till the close of the war. He contracted chronic diarrhoea while in the service, and has not been able to do hard work for fifteen years. Mr. Craig is a member of Leslie Post No. 410, G. A. R., and is a Republican in politics. The family are members of the Christian Church.

CAPTAIN SAMUEL M. CRANDELL, farmer and stockgrower, Honey Creek township, P. O. Terre Haute, was born in Garrard county, Ky., April 20, 1838, and is a son of Joshua T. and Mary (Marksberry) Crandell, natives of Kentucky, and of English lineage. The father, who was a farmer and blacksmith, died in Honey Creek township, this county, in 1864; he had left Kentucky in 1863 on account of his being a Union man, and came north. His familv consisted of nine children, of whom six attained their majority. " Samuel M. was reared in Kentucky, where he received his education in the common schools, and became a farmer. In 1862 he enlisted in Company G, Eighth Kentucky Cavalry, and was elected first lieutenant, in which capacity he served thirteen months; was then appointed mustering officer, and was mustered out for the purpose of recruiting a company. He then recruited Company G, Thirteenth Kentucky Cavalry, and was mustered in as captain in 1863, serving in that capacity until the close of the war in 1865, in which year he came to Vigo county. He is a member of the G. A. R., Post No. 158, and is post commander, now serving his third term. Capt. Crandell was married December 19, 1867, on the farm where he now resides, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of William Foxwortliy, and of German descent. The children born to them are as follows: Joshua, William T., Elizabeth, Mary Lois and Samuel

A. J. CRAWFORD, manufacturer, Terre Haute. This enter¬ prising and successful business man was born in Montgomery county, Penn., November 7, 1837, and is a son of Alexander and Mary R. (List) Crawford, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish and German descent. His father was an ironmonger, and was a factor in the building up of this great industry, in early times in this country, and was one of the county's prosperous men. He established the Blast Furnace at Terre Haute in 1869. He died in April, 1890. His family consisted of eight children - five sons and three daughters - A. J. being the eldest. Our subject was reared at New Castle, Penn., where he received his education, and when a young man he commenced work with his father, thus growing up to the business of an iron manufacturer. In 1869 he came to Terre Haute, and became a partner in the Blast Furnace. When the Wabash Iron Works Company was formed he became its president, his brother, J. P., being elected secretary and treasurer. The latter is now president, and A. J. Crawford is vice-president of the Terre Haute Iron and Steel Company, called sometimes the " Nail Works." They employ about 500 men in their business in this place. A. J. Crawford is president, and his brother, J. P., is secretary and treasurer of the Crawford Coal Company, at Brazil, Ind., which was organized in 1881; this gives employment to about 250 men.

J. P. Crawford was born in Pennsylvania in 1855, and early in life engaged in business. The brothers erected an iron furnace in 1882 at Gadsden, Ala., where they now employ about 250 men. A. J. Crawford became president when the company was formed. He is president of the Terre Haute Electric Light Company, and is president of the Nashville & Knoxville Railroad Company.