Vigo County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1891 (part 4 of 12)

DANIEL FASIG, Health Office, 503 Wabash avenue, Terre Haute, was born in Clark county, Ill., and is a son of William and Eliza (Taggart) Fasig, natives of Pennsylvania. The father, who began life for himself as a shoemaker, afterward becoming a mer¬ chant, died in Clark county, Ill., in 1852, at the age of twenty-six; his mother in 1869, at the age of forty-three. Daniel, who is the younger of a family of two children, and the only one now living, came to Terre Haute when quite young, and received his education in the city schools. In 1873 he served an apprenticeship at the harness trade with Farley & Roach, and was with them about six years. He then formed a partnership with Oscar Froeb, under the firm name of Froeb & Fasig, and continued in the harness business four years. His present business he began in 1880, and he has now one of the finest and best equipped halls in the city, the headquarters for the Terre Haute Trotting Association, of which lie is a member. Mr. Fasig served as lieutenant on the police force for about five years, and as chief, one year. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 157. He takes an active interest in politics, and is identified with the Democratic party, his place of business generally being headquarters for receiving election returns.

FREDERICK FAUST, member of the firm of Frederick Faust & Co., grocers, Terre Haute, is a native of Burscheid, Kreiss Solingen, Germany, born September 7, 1847, and is a son of Ferdinand and Auralia (Liesenthal) Faust, also natives of Burscheid, Ger¬ many, where they now reside, the father being a wholesale hardware dealer. Frederick, who is the eldest in a family of eight children, was educated in the schools of his native home, and in 1866 he immigrated to Hoboken, N. J., remaining there about two months, thence came to Terre Haute. He worked in Henry Will¬ iams' wholesale grocery for a short time, then for Steinmehl & Mayer about fourteen months. Not being wholly pleased with his employment, he started to travel and visited St. Louis, New Orleans, Little Rock, Helena, Vicksburg, Alhambra and Highland (Ilk), returning to Terre Haute in 1871, where he worked for Hulman & Cox, five years. In 1876 he engaged in the grocery busi¬ ness on the opposite corner of the square from where he is now lo¬ cated. In 1878 he took Adalbert Faust in as a partner, and this giving him an opportunity to take a vacation, he made a trip to Europe, and was absent several months. By energy and indus¬ try the firm have built up an extensive and growing trade, and in 1884 they erected a fine two-story brick building, where they are located at the present time - size being 80x22 feet, with cellar and wareroom - and here they deal largely in staple and fancv gro¬ ceries and provisions. Mr. Faust has had to depend entirely on his own resources in his struggle for success. He was married in Terre Haute, Ind., May 8, 1873, to Cliristena, daughter of John and Catherina (Stock) Ricliartz. She is a native of Reussrath, Kreiss Solingen, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Faust had born to them seven children, of whom three died in infancy; the living are Otto, Fritz, Rudolph and Herman. Mr. Faust is a member of the Masonic fra¬ ternity, Humbolt Lodge No. 42, and has passed the chairs. In politics he is a Republican.

EDWARD L. FEIDLER, merchant, fruit jobber and family grocer, Nos. 1301 and 1303 Wabash avenue, Terre Haute, was born in Terre Haute, Ind., February 25, 1859, and is a son of Ferdinand and Barbara Feidler, natives of Austria. They immigrated to Cin¬ cinnati about the year 1850, and remained there about six months before coming to Terre Haute. The father was a merchant about thirty-five years, but retired from business a short time ago.

The mother died in 1887. Edward L., who is the fourth in a family of eight children, received his education in the public schools of Terre Haute and entered the Commercial Colleo-e in 1877, where he graduated. He was book-keeper for Jacob White, live years, and was in the same employment four years for P. J. Kaufman. He then purchased the interest of Joseph Diekemper, who Avas doing a trade of $21,000 a year. In the first year Mr. Feidler did a business of $40,000, the second year, $48,000, and the third year, $60,000. He handles a full line of staple and fancy groce¬ ries, flour, meal, hay, corn, oats and bran. He also does an exten¬ sive commission business in fruits and vegetables. By energy, enterprise and close attention to business, he has built up a large trade. He has nine men in his employ, and employs five wagons. Mr. Eeidler was married in Terre Haute, Ind., April 29, 1886, to Miss Edith, daughter of Fredrick and Matilda (Baganz) Goetz, former of whom is a furniture dealer and a native of Germany, latter is a native of Indiana. Mrs. Feidler is the third in a family of four children, and was born in Terre Haute, Ind., April 23, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Feidler have one child, Ursula. Mrs. Feidler is a member of the Episcopal Church.

FREDBICK FELLING, farmer and stock-grower, Lost Creek towusliip. This gentleman is truly a self-made man, as he started out in the world a poor boy, and now is the owner of 560 acres of valuable land in Yigo county, being a leading farmer and stockgrower. He was born in Germany, April 19, 1818, and is a son of Ulrich Felling, a native of Hanover, Germany, where he was a farmer, and reared two children, Fredrick being the eldest. Our sub¬ ject was reared in Germany, and there attended the common schools. When seventeen years of age he started for America, where he landed in due time, a stranger in a strange land, among people who spoke a language he could not understand. He first went to Miami county, Ohio, where he worked on the canal, and when he arrived there, in 1839, he found he had only 25 cents. After working on the canal four years, he and two other men took a sub-contract on the same, on which they worked two years, during which time the other two men died, and Mr. Felling himself was taken so ill that he came near following them to the grave. Indeed, he would have died had not some man come into his room and told him that he "had killed two men, and now he would die himself." This excited and roused Felling, and he began to get better from that moment. He had made by hard labor and saved some $600, but this spell of sickness used it all up save $5, so he was again left a "poor boy." Having fairly recovered, Mr. Felling set oat for Terre Haute in company with some liackmen, and on the road they stopped at a place for breakfast, in payment of which he presented his last $5. In change he was given a $2 bill, which proved to be counterfeit, so on his ar¬ rival at Terre Haute he found himself absolutely penniless, save the counterfeit $2. But Mr. Felling never was a man to be dis¬ couraged or daunted by adversity. He farmed about six years on the prairie, and then went into the woods where there was not a stick cleared, nor any covering for his horses, which he had to hitch to the wagon. The people about the locality made fun of him, but that only served to make him the more resolute to remain and clear up his farm. The result is that through perseverance, industry and sound judgment Mr. Felling has now the finest farm and house in Vigo county, and is one of its most prominent farmers and stock-growers. His life has been one worthy of imitation by future generations. Mr. Felling was married June 9, 1850, in Yigo county, Ind., to Miss Augusta Matice, a daughter of Frank Matice, and a native of Germany. Their children are Fred H., Aaron L., Clement N., Henry and Charles. The family are members of the Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Felling is one of the trustees. In politics he is a Democrat.

AARON L. FELLING, farmer and stock-grower, Lost Creek township, P. O. Terre Haute, is a descendant of one of the early settlers of Yigo county, and was born in Lost Creek township, Yigo county, Ind., September 14, 1859, a sou of Fredrick and Augusta (Matice) Felling, natives of Germany, former of whom is a wealthy farmer of Lost Creek township. Aaron L., who is the fifth in a family of nine children, five of whom are living, was reared on the farm, receiving his education in the common schools, has always followed farming, and is now the owner of 174 acres of land where he resides. He was married in Yigo county, Ind., in 1876, to Miss Clara, only child of John and Emma (Hartley) Nelson, natives of Indiana, and of German origin. Her father, who was a pros¬ perous and leading farmer, came to Indiana in 1857, and located in Lost Creek township; he died in 1874. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Felling has been blessed with one child, Frederick Ernest. In politics Mr. Felling is a Democrat.

S. L. FENNER, dealer in hardware, stoves, etc., Terre Haute, is a native of Crawford county, Ohio, born June 27, 1848, and is a son of Hiram and Elizabeth (Myers) Fenner. The father, who is a native of Pennsylvania, and now a retired merchant tailor, removed about the year 1844 to Crawford county, Ohio, where he still resides. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Fenner, was a native of Ohio, and died in 1888. Our subject, who is the second in a family of four children, Avas reared in Ohio, and received a common-school education. In 1870 he went to Salem, Oregon, and there worked at the tinner's trade two years; then moved to Toledo, Ohio, where he remained one year. In 1873 he came to Terre Haute, and engaged in the tinner's trade, which he followed until 1882, in which year he went on the road, and traveled five years, selling stoves and tinners' supplies. In 1887 he embarked in business where he is located at the present time, and where he handles hardware, stoves, tin, copper and sheet-iron ware, galvanized cornice, window caps, and makes roofing, guttering and spouting a specialty. He has been entirely dependent on his own resources for a start in life. Mr. Fenner was married in Terre Haute, Ind., August 30, 1876, to Anna M., daughter of Capt. James and Vienna (Herring) Hook, former a native of Pennsylvania, latter of New York. Her father, who was a carpenter and contractor, came here in 1839. Mrs. Fenner is the sixth in a family of nine children, and was born in Terre Haute, May 10, 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Fenner had born to them two children: Anna and Lamar E. Mrs. Fenner is a member of the Daughters of Rebekah, Prairie City Lodge. Mr. Fenner is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 157, Vigo Encampment No. 17, and is an honorary member of the Canton; he has passed the chairs in the subordinate order and in the Encampment; is also a member of the Royal Arcanum. In politics he is a Republican.

MARTIN G. FIELDS, Linton township, P. O. Pimento, was born in Lawrence county, Ind., May 4, 1846, and is a son of Will¬ iam and Jane (Hansford) Fields, natives of Kentucky, of English descent, and pioneer settlers of this State, the - father having been a farmer ; they died in Lawrence county, Ind. Their family consisted of eight children, of whom Martin G. is the fifth. He was married November 23, 1879, to Rachel, daughter of Michael and Sarah (Thomas) Lepley, natives of Ohio, who came to Greene county, Ind., in 1855; her father died in January, 1877, her mother is still liv¬ ing. They had a family of six daughters and one son, of whom Mrs. Fields is the fourth, born November 1, 1851. Mr. and Mrs. Fields had born to them seven children, viz. : Clarence, Arthur, Charles T. (deceased), Roxie, Marietta, Luley and Harry. Mr. Fields was reared on the farm, receiving his education in the common-schools of Lawrence county, Ind. He owns a lot containing three acres, on which he has a saw-mill, and also owns another portable saw-mill, which mills he operates at different points, and Mr. Fields has fol¬ lowed the saw-milling business since 1866. Both he and his wife are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Fields enlisted in the Thirtyfirst Ind. V. I., and some of the important engagements in which he took part were the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain and Peach Tree Creek, also the Atlanta campaign, but the hardest battle he took part in was at Franklin, Tenn. Mr. Fields was under Gen. Sherman's command, and served till the close of the war, being mustered out at Indianapolis, January 16, 1866. His political party is the Republican.

NICHOLAS FILBECK, a leading Republican of the county of Yigo who came out of the war a wounded veteran after three years, service, when he had barely reached his legal majority. We do not know of a short compact sentence that could be framed in the En¬ glish language of greater import concerning a man's life than the above.

Nicholas Filbeck was born December 15, 1843, at Viernheim, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, the second in a family of four children; the son of Philip and Anna Maria (Winkler) Filbeck. The family came to America in 1847, first stopping at Indianapolis. There Mrs. Filbeck died, and Mr. Filbeck went to the west to search for fortune, leaving his children in the care of friends in Indianapolis. In 1850 Mr. Filbeck returned and made his home in Terre Haute, and in 1853 he brought his children to liis home there, the two sur¬ viving children being Nicholas and Mary. The boy had earned his way in life from the time he was nine years old, and before he was ten he made himself useful in turning brick, etc., in the Indian¬ apolis brick-yard. In Terre Haute he attended the public schools, and for a short time the German Lutheran school; but his years in the school-room were not many, yet enough to master the rudiments of education, and on that he built by self exertion. He was then four years a clerk in his father's grocery store. He was but seventeen years old when war broke out over the land, and without his father's knowledge, he in August, 1861, enlisted in the Thirty-second Indi¬ ana Infantry Regiment known as the German Regiment, under Col. Willich. As the regiment was to rendezvous at Indianapolis, the youth, in order to go without his father knowing about it, pro¬ ceeded to Indianapolis a day or two in advance of the men, and with the others was mustered in August 24, 1861. His father followed him to Indianapolis for the purpose of bringing him back, and did get him out, taking him to his hotel, whence the young soldier soon escaped and fled back to his regiment, whereupon his father gave a reluctant consent to his going. He was with his regiment in the first Kentucky fight at Rowlett's Station, Kentucky, from there went to Shiloh with Buell's army, and in the second day's fight; next the siege of Corinth, then to Battle Creek, Ala., when they returned back to Louisville; then to Frankfort and the fight on Salt river, and the skirmishing along the river, then to Nashville and the battle of Stone river, where our hero was wounded, December 31, 1862. The wound crippled him for life, being in the lower part of the right leg, in the fleshy part, the tendons of the foot being cut ; it was either by gunshot or shell, which, the surgeons could not say. When lying wounded and calling for help, as he had been assisted by companions away quite a distance, he finally attracted the atten¬ tion of a passing cavalryman, who put him on his horse and took him to a house. The friend was a rebel, and for some time he was cared for by the people of the enemy; he will never forget their loyal kindness and patient attendance upon him. During the twelve days he was in the hands of Dick McCan's rebel cavalry, his wound could receive no proper attention, though they did all they could. They eventually helped him to get to the Union hospital, at Nash¬ ville, where he remained from January 12 to February 14. In the meantime his wound for the want of treatment threatened certain death, as gangreen had set in, and lockjaw followed, so the surgeons and nurses conveyed word to his father that he could not live. His father went to him, and eventually succeeded in getting him to the hospital at Louisville, where he was helpless in bed from February 1, until May 5, 1863. He was sent from Louisville to New Albany, thence to the Indianapolis Soldiers' Home, and when able to go on crutches he had a forty days' furlough home. Returning, while still on crutches, owing to the man in command of the Home, he went to the commanding officer and begged to be sent to his regi¬ ment. He finally secured this order, having refused a discharge which was pressed upon him. He threw away his crutches, and leaned heavily upon a cane for appearance' sake, when he found his regiment on the eve of a march. He was totally unfit for duty, and in order that he might ride, was temporarily assigned to the quarter¬ master. He had joined his regiment at Bellefonte, Ala., on the eve of the Chickamauga campaign. His company after the battle of Chickamauga, unanimously asked him to become the orderly-ser¬ geant, but his physical disabilities prohibited. He was then on detached service in the Brigade Quartermaster's department, where he served his term and was mustered out with his command, Septem¬ ber 7, 1864.

Returning home he commenced work in his father's mill - the old " Telegraph Mill." Afterward, in company with his brotherin-law, B. Sattele, he kept the Cincinnati House three years. In 1869 he purchased the lease and fixtures of the Filbeck House, and in 1876 bought the house and grounds. In 1873 he was made postmaster at Terre Haute, and filled this position eight years. In 1882 he again became the proprietor of the Filbeck House, where he is at present. In 1868, when twenty-five years old, he was nomi¬ nated for sheriff, and came within thirty-eight votes of an election, and the pride of his life is that it was only because that " he was too young" was the sole objection urged by even political enemies against him. For twenty years he was chairman of the Republican County Central Committee, and as long as he could be induced to fill the place, the party trusted every thing to lnm, and not in vain. He has regularly attended all the conventions of his party as a dele¬ gate. He is a member of the G. A. R., Masonic, I. O. O. F., A. O. U. Mb, and the Germania societies and fraternities. April 23, 1867, Mr. Filbeck was married to Rosina, daughter of Adam and Catharine Keifuer, of Lawrence county, Ill., and by this union there are five children, viz.: Anna Maria, born February 5, 1868; Louise Catharine, born March 22, 1870; Charles Henry, born August 5, 1873; Rutherford N., born July 2, 1877; and Nellie Cecelie, born September 23, 1880. Anna Maria married Robert L. Hayman, June 20, 1888, and they have one son, Morton F. Hayman.

F. C. FISBECK is an extensive dealer in furniture on Wabash avenue, Terre Haute. He was born at Indianapolis, Ind., February 21, 1855, and is a son of John H. and Louise (Hartman) Fisbeck, natives of Germany, who came to the United States when they were children, and settled in Indiana, where they were married. The father, who was a contractor and builder in Terre Haute, reared a family of five children - two sons and three daughters - of whom F. C. is the eldest. Our subject was reared in Terre Haute, where his parents located when lie was a child. Here he attended the public schools, and then the high school one year. When still young he was employed as an errand boy in a dry-goods store. He was apt and dutiful, and was soon promoted to cashier, subsequently to book-keeper, and to the management of the financial part of the business. He was in this employ twelve years and a half. In 1881 he established his present business, and has been very suc¬ cessful. He now carries the largest stock of furniture in the county, and his building is 112 feet long, three stories high, with a spacious basement. This is filled with furniture. Mr. Fisbeck is a genial, pleasant gentleman, and is well adapted to his business. His long experience in business has entirely qualified him to know the people's wants and supply them. The store was a company con¬ cern until 1889, since when Mr. Fisbeck has been alone. His trade is both wholesale and retail. Our subject was married in Vigo county, in 1882, to Miss Carrie, daughter of Charles Sting, and of German descent. Her father was a farmer. They have three chil¬ dren: Fayette C., Harry F. and Francis C. Mr. Fisbeck is a Re¬ publican. On two different occasions he was his party nominee for county treasurer, leading the political fight of the party bravely and well. He is district deputy of the K. of P., past chancellor of the Oriental Lodge, and treasurer of the Uniform Rank. He is a Master Mason, and has served ten years as treasurer of the Ger¬ mania Society. He is a director of five of the building loan associa¬ tions of Terre Haute, and is secretary of four.

S. A. FITCH, farmer, Honey Creek township, P. O. Terre Haute, was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, November 30, 1835, and is a son of Dyer and Arrelia (Wetmore) Fitch, natives of the State of New York, and of English descent. His father, who was a farmer and stock-dealer, in early life ran on the Missis¬ sippi River, steam-boating, being mate on the vessel. Our subject's parents died in Illinois, and their family consisted of twelve chil¬ dren, S. A. being the youngest. Our subject grew to manhood on the farm in Illinois, attending the common schools, and has made farming and stock-dealing his life business; he dealt exten¬ sively in horses and mules until he came to Yigo county, in 1870, since when he has farmed exclusively. Mr. Fitch was married in this county to Miss Sarah, daughter of the late John Weir, an early settler and a leading farmer of Yigo county, and who was a successful business man, highly respected. Mrs. Fitch is a sister of John L. Weir, of Honey Creek township, this county, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Fitch were members of the Presbyterian Church in Illinois. He enlisted, in Illinois, in Company I, Twenty-first III. V. I., Grant's old regiment, and he served his full term of enlistment, proving a good soldier, and a successful drill master. He is a Master Mason, and in politics a Republican.

BENJAMIN F. FLESHER, farmer and stock-grower, Prairieton township, P. O. Prairieton, was born in Meigs county, Ohio, Arfgust 1, 1835, and is a son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Bonnet) Flesher, natives of Eastern Virginia, the father of English and the mother of Irish and German descent; tliev moved from Ohio to West Virginia, where the father died June 29, 1841; the mother died in Meigs county, Ohio, March 3, 1880. Benjamin F., who is the seventh in a family of eight children, was married January 13, 1859, to Caroline, daughter of Solomon and Delilah (Hughes) Hall (natives of Virginia, and of English descent) who moved to this county in 1857, and died in Prairieton township, her father April 7, 1863, and her mother January 17, 1873. They had a family of si;c children, all of whom grew to maturity, and of them Caroline is the second, born March 29, 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Flesher had ten children, as follows: Rosa A., deceased wife of Worfield Lane; Char¬ lie C., who married Lida Underwood; Francis M., who married Liza Kruzan; Henry L. ; Cora D., wife of Falcon Hyne; James P., Paul M., Eflie B., Chancy W. and Carrie E. Mr. Flesher was reared on the farm, receiving Iris education in the common schools of West Virginia, and has made his way in the world by his own exertions, following farming all his life, in which he has met with success. From West Virginia he moved to Prairieton township, this county, April 23, 1860, and at the present time he owns three farms, comprising 500 acres in a good state of cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Fleslier are consistent members of the Methodist Church, in which he has served as Sunday-school superintendent, being class leader at the present time. He is a Royal Arch Mason, and belongs to Lodge No. 178, Prairieton; is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 157, Terre Haute, and passed the chairs in same prior to coming to this county. Mr. Flesher takes an active interest in the schools, and has served as school director; politically he is a Republican.

GEORGE S. FLOOD, an employe of Joseph Strong & Co., Terre Haute, was born in Madrid, Spain, February 24, 1850, and is a son of William and Ann (Stanbury) Flood, former of whom was born in the south of England, and is now a resident of Exeter, in that country. At the time of the birth of George S., the father was secretary of the embassy at the court of Spain. In politics he has always voted with the Liberal party, and both he and his wife are members of the Episcopal Church. They had two sons: George S. and Henry. Our subject attended the schools at Exeter, and before attaining his majority had learned the pattern-maker's trade. In his twentieth year, or in 1870, he left his home and friends and came to the United States, locating in Terre Haute, where he was employed by the Eagle Iron Works Company, with whom he remained until 1886, during which year he entered the establish¬ ment of Joseph Strong & Co. June 8, 1882, he married Miss Lida, youngest daughter of William Haggerty, an old and respected citi¬ zen of Vigo county. To this marriage there have been born four children, viz. : Edith, Georgia, Anna and Ralph. Mr. and Mrs. Flood are members of the Episcopal Church. Politically he is a Republican.

JAMES P. FOLEY, Foleyville, Nevins township. This gen¬ tleman ranks among the enterprising and successful business men of Vigo county, and is at present owner of 180 acres of land in Nevins township. On the farm are located his saw-mill, store and coal mines, situated five miles west of Brazil on the branch of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad near Foleyville. He employs about eighty men in the coal mines, and twenty in the saw-mill and on the farm. Mr. Foley was born in Jennings county, Ind., April 16, 1850, and is a son of James B. and Mary (Conner) Foley, natives of Ireland, who immigrated to America in 1847, and located in Jen¬ nings county, where the father farmed until 1875, when he came to

Terre Haute, and has here since lived a retired life. His family consists of nine children, James P. being the fourth child and the eld¬ est son. Our subject was reared in Jennings county on the farm, at¬ tending the district school, also Moore's Hill Academy. He came to Terre Haute in 1871, and clerked for a time for Mosler Bros., subsequently becoming their manager, and served in that capac¬ ity four years; they carried on an extensive trade in clothing, hats and caps. Mr. Foley then engaged in the same business for a period of about two years, when he sold out and managed a store for Mr. Pixley ; was then chosen trustee for a co-operative coal mining company, at Fontanet, and soon after bought the land he now owns, and estab¬ lished his present business. Politically he acts with the Democratic party, and in 1879 he was elected city treasurer, being re-elected in 1888. He received the nomination for county treasurer of Yigo county, but failed to get a majority of the votes at the election; he made, however, an aggressive fight, and as a consequence ran ahead of his ticket. He was married January 10, 1876, to Miss Alice, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Gilmore) Kelly, natives of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Foley have two children: William E. and Thomas F. The family belong to the Catholic Church.

JOSEPH L. FOLTZ, farmer and stock-grower, Fayette town¬ ship, P. O. Liberty ville, was born in Page county, Va., March 17, 1845, and is a son of Gideon and Cynthia (Strole) Foltz, natives of Virginia and of German and English descent. The father, who fol¬ lowed farming as a business all liis life, came to Vermillion county, Ind., and settled on a farm in Clinton township, where he died in 1883. Joseph L. Foltz, who is the third in a family of eleven chil¬ dren, was reared in Page county, Va., on a farm, and he has been almost self-taught. He came to Indiana in 1866, and chose farming as his life work, which he has followed with much success, being iioav the owner of the ninety acres where he now resides. He came to Vigo county in 1883. Mr. Foltz was united in' marriage, in Edgar county, Ill., to Miss Laura V., daughter of B. B. and Nancy J. (Bled¬ soe) Fuqua, who were of Welsh descent. Mr. and Mrs. Foltz have one child, Cynthia Jane. Mr. Foltz takes an active interest in the affairs of the U. B. Church, of which he is one of the trustees, and also superintendent of the Sabbath -school. He is a Democrat in pol¬ itics, and has served as township chairman on the committee.

ALBERT Z. FOSTER, Terre Haute. The subject of this sketch was born in Orange county, N. Y., April 15, 1848. He comes of a long-lived, vigorous stock, and was the seventh child to gladden the hearts of his parents. His father, Dr. John L. Foster, the son of a Quaker, and the grandson of one of the soldiers of the Revolution, was born at Stamford, Conn., and is at this writing still living on the old homestead near Newburg, N. Y., at the ripe old age of eighty-seven years. The mother, Harriett Scott Foster, a native of Long Island, is also still living, and bears her seventyseven years with all the grace of many a younger woman.

Albert Zabriskie Foster, like most other successful men, grad¬ uated early in life at the tail of a plow. He followed the career of a farmer's son long enough to demonstrate to himself, at least, that a farmer's life was not the life for him, however much poets might write of Hocks and herds and singing birds. Educated in a country district school, young Foster, at the age of fifteen, gave up the de¬ lights of a country life to accept service in a New York dry-goods store, of which his elder brothers were the proprietors. He trav¬ ersed the various stages through which a country lad is made to go in order to wear off the greenness to which they all are heirs, and in a few months emerged a full-grown salesman at the time when a calico dress cost a small fortune, and a bolt of cotton cloth exchanged at par for a fifty-dollar greenback. Quick to learn, ambitious to succeed, and accustomed to work, young Foster soon found himself on the road to success. Recognizing the value of money and the power of capital, he saved his earnings, and at the age of eighteen years we find him embarking in business for himself in Brooklyn, N. Y., his small accumulations having been reinforced by some borrowed cap¬ ital. Success seems to have attended all his early efforts. At the age of twenty-one he had become an "old merchant." At this time he was engaged in the dry-goods business at Troy, N. Y., into which he had admitted as partner a younger brother, Sam¬ uel M. Foster, now a large and successful manufacturer at Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Foster made Troy his home until 1875, at which time circumstances turned his face toward the setting sun, and he came west. Some two or three years previous he had bought a large tract of land near the city of Brazil, in this State, and had platted it into city lots. The investment Avas promising very rich returns Avhen the failure of Jay Cooke & Co. occurred in the early fall of 1873, precipitating the disastrous panic which ensued, and entailing long years of business depression upon the country. Mr. Foster set his face to the storm, met every dollar of his indebtedness as it came due, and in order to be near his newly acquired interests removed his business in 1875 from Troy, N. Y., to Brazil, Ind. Thus it came about that Indiana gained an active and loyal son, Avliose interests became inseparable from her own. Tayo years after coming west he entered the dry-goods firm of Foster Brothers, in Terre Haute, and in 1882 bought out his elder brother's entire interest in the. business. The furniture and house-furnishing departments Avere added in 1886, and the groAvtli and development of the business to its present proportions are due entirely to Mr. Foster's energy and foresight. Successful as a business man, Mr. Foster however finds time for many outside inter¬ ests, especially those which will tend to the upbuilding Of the city in which he lives. He is an active director in the Vigo County National Bank, and also in the Citizens' Light & Heat Company, and the Archer Gas & Fuel Company. He was one of those who organized the News Publishing Company, and has been for some time president of the company. He is also a member of the directory of the Terre Haute Business Men's Association. In matters political Mr. Foster is a Democrat, though he was born and reared a Re¬ publican, a disciple of Horace Greeley. When Mr. Greeley made his celebrated campaign against Grant, Mr. Foster went with him, and he never got back into the Republican fold. Being a pronounced free-trader, he finds the Democratic party most in accord with his views, and acts with it on all subjects involving political princi¬ ples. He is a member of the Fort Harrison Club.

January 10, 1871, Mr. Foster was married at Ti'oy, N. Y., to Miss Sarah, daughter of Peter and Mary De Freest Manville, natives of New York and of Dutch Knickerbocker descent. As a result of this marriage three children have been born: Fannie Scott, Mary De Freest and Harriett Scott. Mrs. Foster died March 5, 1886, leaving the three children named above. The family have always been connected with the Congregational Church.

JOHN FOULKES, senior member of the firm of Foulkes & Dalilen, real estate, loan and insurance agents, Terre Haute, was born in England, May, 11, 1837, and is a son of Morris and Joice (Hall) Foulkes, former of whom was a farmer, and died in England about the year 1843. John, who is the youngest in a family of seven chil¬ dren, was reared on a farm, and attended the common schools in Eng¬ land. He came to America in 1863, and settled at Pittsburgh, Penn., where he worked in the rolling-mills four years; then moved to Ohio, and was in the rolling-mills there seven years. In 1876 he came to Terre Haute, and was engaged as a heater in the rollingmill here; then, in 1883, he embarked in his present business, in which he has met with success, being now the owner of considerable real estate in Terre Haute. Mr. Foulkes was married in England, in January, 1859, to Miss Louisa Clark, who died in Terre Haute, in 1876. Their children are George, who is a merchant, Louisa, Harry and Fredrick William. Mr. Foulkes is a member of the Episcopal Church, as was his wife. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and in politics he is a Republican.

Fraza. He came to Clay county, Ind., in 1846, and November 6, 1851, was married to Miss Caroline, daughter of John and Catharine (Schmidt) Harsh, who had a family of seven children of whom Mrs. Fraza is the sixth. Mr. and Mrs. Fraza had ten children, as follows: William; Catharine, who died March 17, 1855; Helen, who died Jan¬ uary 7, 1857; John W. ; Bertha, who married William Soules; August, who married Callie Hoffman; Clements, who married Kate Jacobs; Mary, Rosa, and George who died in August, 1872. Mr. Fraza's widow still survives and lives on the farm. She owns a farm containing eighty-six acres in a good state of cultivation. Her two sons, William and John W., carry on farming, and also have a traction engine, a threshing machine and a cider press. Mrs. Fraza is a member of the Methodist Church.

WILLIAM FUHR, grocer, No. 532 South Second street, Terre Haute, was born in Rimbach, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, August 11, 1835, and is the youngest in the family of two children of Sebastian and Gertrude (Banliart) Fuhr, natives of Germany. Our subject learned harness-making in his native land, and in 1856 he came to Terre Haute, where he worked at the trade, four years, He commenced in business for himself July 4, 1860, and contintinued it until January, 1865, when he was compelled to abandon it on account of poor health. Selling out his harness shop to Mr. Peter Miller, the present Democratic candidate for county commissioner, Second District, he engaged in the grocery and saloon business, and in 1874 he erected a brick building, where he is located at the present time. He has had to depend on his own resources, and has made his own way in the Avorld. He was married in Terre Haute, Ind., May 19, 1859, to Margaret, daughter of Adam and Margaret (Owenslicker) Kadel. Mrs. Fuhr is the second in a family of eight children and was born July 15, 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Fuhr have eight children: Katy, William, Anna, Mary, Sophia, Edith, Carey and Hattie. Mr. and Mrs. Fuhr are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a member of the Liquor Dealers' Association, Terre Haute. In politics he is a Democrat, and was a member of the city council from 1886 to 1888.

ALBERT GALLINGTON, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. Macksville, was born in Licking county, Ohio, April 14, 1841, and is a son of Daniel and Amelia (Cline) Gallington, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish and German origin ; the father, who was a farmer all his life, came here in 1851, and died in Clark county in 1880. Albert, who is the fourth in a family of five children, was reared on the farm, attending the district schools, and afterward followed farming, in which he has met with great success, now owning 358 acres of valuable land. He was married in Vigo county in 1869, to Augeline, daughter of Elias V. Sheets, and of Irish and German descent. Their union was blessed with four children: Ora A., Edgar, Kay D. and Carl. Mrs. Gallington died in 1888, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Gallington in politics affiliates with the Democrats.

EDWARD GILBERT, Terre Haute. This gentleman was at one time prominently identified with the Phoenix Foundry Company of Terre Haute. He was born in that city April 16, 1850, and is a son of Curtis and Mary C. (King) Gilbert, former of whom was one of the most prominent men in the history of the county, having served twenty-one years as county clerk; he died in 1877. Our subject, who is the fifth in a family of seven children, attained to his ma¬ jority in the paternal home, receiving his education in the public schools, and afterward at Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Inch He then accepted a position in the old Prairie City Bank, first as a clerk, and subsequently as cashier, in which employment he remained six years. He then established the Phoenix Foundry, and was the manager of the concern ten years. Mr. Edward Gil¬ bert was married January 21, 1874, to Miss Sue Buntin, daughter of T. C. Buntin, of Terre Haute, and their children are Helen S., Emma and Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert are members of the Episcopal Church. He is a Scottish Rite Mason, and has taken the thirty-second degree; he is past commander of Terre Haute Commandery, Knights Templar. In politics he is a Democrat.

E. M. GILMAN, manufacturer of tight barrel staves, heading, and proprietor of cooperage, No. 805 North Second street, Terre Haute, was born in Clermont county, Ohio, August 25, 1825, and is a son of Ichabod and Lida (Mattox) Gilman, natives of Ohio, who left the State of Ohio in 1832 and located in Shelby county, Inch Mr. Gilman received his education in the common schools of Shelby county, and in 1845 he came to Terre Haute, where he learned the trade of cooper, at which he worked until 1850, when he commenced business for himself on Park street, between First and Second. In 1867 he moved his establishment to its present location, where he does a very extensive business, making a specialty of white oak whisky barrels, the factory giving employment to eighty men. Under his ever watchful eye, and through his great energy, his business has rapidly increased. About half of the product of his establishment is sold in the city of Terre Haute. Mr. Gilman is assisted in his extensive business affairs by his two sons, Frank and Harry. April 10, 1850, Mr. Gilman married Miss Helen Reeves, the fourth in order of birth of the five children of Cyrus and Phoebe (Larkins) Reeves. To this union have been born four children: Helen L., wife of James B. Reynolds; Anna; Frank, who married Alice Lee; and Harry, married to Jennie Feltus. Mrs. Gilman is a member of tlie Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Gil¬ man is a member of Lodge No. 157, I. 0. 0. F., and of the En¬ campment. In politics he is a Republican, and has served the city of Terre Haute, two terms, most efficiently as member of the council.

CHARLES C. GIVENS, M. D., Pierson township, P. O. Lewis. This gentleman has attained prominence as a physician in Vigo and Sullivan counties. He is a son of Rev. William M. and Eliza J. (White) Givens, and was born in Paris, Ill., February 26, 1850. Rev. William M. Givens is a native of Washington county, Tenn. His parents removed from there to Edgar county, Ill., early in the " thirties" or at the early settling of that county. John and Patsy Givens, natives of East Tennessee, who died in Edgar county, were his parents. When a young man he learned harness making and carriage trimming, and in 1846 he went to Mexico as a soldier, par¬ ticipating in the various battles. At the close of the war he returned home and resided near Paris, Ill., until 1849, when he was attacked by the gold fever. He set about curing it by crossing the plains to the mines of California, where he remained eighteen months, after which he returned home and engaged in farming until 1858, when he was ordained a minister in the United Brethren Church, for which cause he has labored zealously. For the last eight years he has been a presiding elder in the Lower Wabash Conference. In 1849 he was united in marriage with Eliza White, and to this mar¬ riage there were born five children (four of whom are living): Charles C. ; Henry L., superintendent of cotton-mills at Dallas, Tex. ; Tina, wife of R. L. Kennedy, real estate dealer, Center Point, Clay Co., Ind. ; Otto L., weighmaster at the coal mines, Cen¬ ter Point; and Walton H., who was baggagemaster on the Iron Mountain Railroad, and was killed in. a wreck near St. Louis when twenty years of age. Rev. Givens was born in 1827, and after liv¬ ing in Edgar county until 1860, he removed to Clay county, Ind., where he now resides. His wife, who was born in Barren county, Ky., in 1828, is a daughter of Middleton and Margaret White, pio¬ neers of Illinois, former of whom was one of the first jailers of that county.

Charles C. Givens attended the Westfield Seminary, both before and after the Civil war, where he received a very liberal education. In May, 1864, although only fourteen years old, he joined the One Hun¬ dred and Thirty-third Ind. V. I., and in December, 1864, by re-enlist¬ ment was transferred to the Twenty-ninth Ind. V. I. He was orderly, or dispatch carrier, at headquarters during the most of his service. He was the youngest member of his regiment, and was discharged became bis business in Clay and adjoining counties. When but a mere boy be bad formed a liking for the medical profession, and while teaching school he read medicine, but not until 1873 did the opportunity present itself for him to begin the study in earnest. With F. M. Pickens as a preceptor, he studied at Bowling Green until 1875, when he attended the Louisville Medical College, one term. He then commenced the practice of his profession at Center¬ ville, Ind., but in 1881 he again went to Louisville, where lie gradu¬ ated in February, 1882, since which time his practice has rapidly increased, until now he has a lucrative business. The money required to pay for his medical education was earned by the hardest kind of toil. During his first term at Louisville College, street-car driving at night was the source from which a part of the money, used in paying board bills, came. January 15, 1878, one of the happiest events of his life occurred - Miss Lizzie Thomas on that day became his wife. She was the daughter of J. T. and Hester Thomas, of Sullivan county. They having died when she was but a child, C. F. Wood, her uncle, became her foster-father. She was born September 22, 1860, and July 27, 1889, was called home.

She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Dr. Givens is a trustee. He is past master of Yigo Lodge No. 29, A. F. & A. M. ; past grand of Comet Lodge No. 615, I. O. O. F., and surgeon of Gen. Cruft Post, G. A. R. In politics he is a Republican.

ABRAHAM GLICK, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. Macksville, was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, July 3, 1825, and is a son of Henry and Sarah (Peters) Glick, for¬ mer a native of Pennsylvania, latter of Maryland, and who were of German descent. The father who was a farmer all his life, died in 1871. His family consisted of sixteen children, Abraham being the fifth. Our subject was reared on the farm in Ohio, obtaining his education in the district schools, and turned his attention to mercantile trade for ten years. Then he dealt in groceries and pro¬ visions, and made a success of the business. In 1859 he com¬ menced farming in Sugar Creek township, and is now the owner of a valuable farm consisting of 240 acres, highly improved and well stocked. Starting in life as a poor boy, his success can truly be said to be entirely due to his own efforts. He was married, first time, in Ohio in 1849 to Miss Lydia A. Anderson, who was of En¬ glish descent, and their children were Luther, Charles (deceased) and George C., a farmer. Mrs. Glick dying in 1856, Mr. Glick was married October 13, 1857, in Edgar county, Ill., to Miss Nancy Catherine, daughter of Martin Ray, and they had three children: Emma J., Clara Bell and Martin Ray. Mrs. Glick died February 9, 1863, and our subject married, January 24, 1865, in Ohio, Miss Caroline Helfc. Mr. Glick is a member of the Lutheran Church; politically he votes the Republican ticket.

ANDREW GOSNELL, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. St. Mary's, was born in Fayette township, Yigo coun¬ ty, Ind., September 15, 1835, and is a son of John and Jane (Leek) Gosnell, who were of English and German descent, the father born in Kentucky, the mother in Indiana. They came to this county in 1828, and settled in Terre Haute, carrying on a farm, and the father died in 1865. His family consisted of six sons and six daughters, Andrew being the third in order of birth. Our subject was reared on the farm with his parents, attending the neighboring schools, until he reached his majority, when he wTent west, and remained away one year; then returned to this county, and has since devoted his entire time to agriculture, now owning a farm of 151 acres, highly improved. Mr. Gosnell was united in marriage, in this county, in 1857, with Rebecca, daughter of John M. Reese, who was an early settler of Yigo county, coming in 1836. Her parents were of Scotch-Irish and Welsh descent. This union has been blessed with the following named children: Charles J. ; Rebecca, wife of John Irwin; U. S. ; William A.; Dennis S. ; Phillip S. and Berthia Ann. Mr. Gosnell enlisted in 1861 in the Thirty-first Ind. Y. I., Company K, became a non-commissioned officer, and took part in several battles. He Avas at Shiloh and Stone River, where he Avas taken prisoner and sent to Libby prison. In 1864 he Avas mustered out of service, in Tennessee, after serving three of the best years of his life, devoted to his country. Politically Mr. Gos¬ nell is a Democrat.

ALBERT GRAY, of the firm of Sykes & Gray, Avliolesale and retail dealers in hats, caps, furs and straw goods, Terre Haute. This house was established in 1852 by B. Sykes, Avho carried on a successful business, which was transferred to his son, Avho is now the senior member of the firm of Sykes & Gray. Albert Gray Avas born in Greene county, Ohio, November 1, 1838, and is a son of William and Mary Gray, avIio Avere of English and German descent. The father Avas a farmer in Ohio, the son receiving his education in Dayton, Ohio. Albert Avas sixteen years old when he came to Terre Haute, and Avas engaged as salesman in a store, which em¬ ployment he continued until he enlisted, in 1863, in Company D, Eleventh Indiana Cavalry, and served until the close of the Avar.

When he returned from the war he engaged as salesman with the firm of which he is now a partner. Mr. Gray was married October 31, 1860, to Miss Emily, daughter of B. Sykes, and of English descent. This union has been blessed with three children, as fol¬ lows: Helen A., William B. and Mary Belle. Mr. and Mrs. Gray are members of the First Baptist Church. He is a member of the G. A. R., Morton Post No. 1, also a member of No. 51, I. O. O. E., and No. 81, K. of P.

DAVID E. GRAY, farmer, Lost Creek township, P. O. Glenn, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, August 20, 1825, and is a son of Erskine and Elizabeth (Wood) Gray. His father came from Scot¬ land to New York City, where he remained a short time, then re¬ moved to Chicago, and after about seven months' stay there came to the farm where he lived. He was a carpenter by trade, follow¬ ing also farming, and died in February, 1870, in his eighty-third year; the mother died in January, 1872, in her seventy-first year. They had two children who grew to maturity, of whom David E. is the younger. Our subject was married May 2, 1850, to Isabel, daughter of Samuel and Jennie (Thompson) Malone, former of whom was of English descent, latter of Irish, and they were pio¬ neer settlers of Vermillion county, Ind. Her father served in the War of 1812, and was in the battle of Tippecanoe. Her mother is said to have been the second white woman to cross the Wabash river at Clinton, Ind. They had a family of five children, of whom Mrs. Gray is the youngest, born March 12, 1833. Mr. and Mrs. Gray had born to them eleven children, as follows: Elizabeth, mar¬ ried to Eli Carpenter; Francis, deceased; Martha, deceased wife of Herman Rockwood; Anna B., who married Charles Runion; Will¬ iam; Samuel, who married Cora Ferrel; Lucy; Robert; Drusella, deceased; Helen and August. Mr. Gray has made agricultural pursuits his business, and lives on a farm of thirty acres belonging to his brother, William. Mrs. Gray is a member of the United Brethren Church.

THOMAS GRAY, C. E., B. Sc., F. R. S. E., professor of dynamic engineering, Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre Haute, was born in Locligelly, Scotland, February 4, 1850, and is the second son of John and Margaret (Wilson) Gray of the same place. Our subject was educated in the public schools of his native place, also at Glasgow University, and soon after leaving the university he accepted a position on the staff of the Imperial College of Engineering, Tokio, Japan, where he remained from 1878 to 1881. He then accepted the position as assistant to Sir William Thompson and Prof. Fleming Jenkin, of Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities, in the work of cable and general electrical engineering. During a portion of the time of this engagement he was employed in superintending the manufacture and laying of the Commercial Cable Company's Trans-Atlantic system of cables. In 1888 he was tendered and accepted his present position in the Hose Polytechnic Institute, and came to America.

Prof. Gray distinguished himself while a student at Glasgow, gaining several prizes and medals in such subjects as physics, mathematics and engineering, and when quite a young man he con¬ tributed papers to European scientific journals, and to transactions of learned societies, which attracted the attention of the scientific men of both the Old and the New World. Though yet a young man he is recognized as among the foremost in authority, especially on subjects of electrical standards and electrical measurements, generally. He is the inventor of a very complete form of seis¬ mograph, and carried out jointly with Prof. Milne, of Japan, a long series of investigations on earthquake phenomena. He is the author of the article on seismology in the British Admiralty Manual of Scientific Inquiry, and also of the articles on telegraphy and telephony in the latest edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. This is no common record for so young a man. It is an advance along the walks of intellectual life that might gratify the highest ambition of maturity and even old age. Hardly more than upon the threshold of mature intellectual life, his career is before him. Scientific thought and the genius to construct and invent are among the noblest types that are given to the world. Prof. Gray was married October 18, 1876, to Miss Jane, daughter of James and Jane (Wilson) Brown, of Govan, Scotland, and of this mar¬ riage are the following named children: John, Margaret Jane and Agnes Wilson. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church.

JAMES W. GREEN, farmer, stock-grower and brick mason, Riley township, is a descendant of one of the early pioneer settlers of Vigo county. He was born in Riley township, April 16, 1886, and is a son of John and Lucy (Mallory) Green, former of whom was born in Maryland, latter in Vermont, both of English descent. The father was a carpenter, and helped to build the first meeting¬ house in Riley township, also the locks on the canal, and he quar¬ ried the stone on his farm in Riley township for the National Road. His family consisted of twelve children, eight of whom grew to maturity, only two, however, being residents of this county, viz. : William B. and James W. Our subject was reared on the farm, attending the log school-house, and engaged in farming, fol¬ lowing also the trade of brick mason. He is the owner of a farm of forty acres situated on Section 15, Riley township, where he has lived since he was four years old. Mr. Green was married Novem¬ ber 17, 1858, to Miss Rachel Ritchey, a native of Kentucky, of Ger¬ man descent, and daughter of Hannah (Young) Ritchey. Their children are Rosetta, wife of John Myers; Lucy, wife of William Myers; Jesse B., who is a farmer; Mildred, wife of James Myers, and John S. Mr. and Mrs. Green are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been class leader, trustee and Sabbath-school superintendent. Mr. Green is a Republican, and has served eighteen years as supervisor of Riley township. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., has represented his lodge at the Grand Lodge for two years, and has passed all the chairs in the subordi¬ nate lodge. He was a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and was overseer of the Grange at Riley.

WILLIM B. GREEN, a farmer, residing on Section 23, Riley township, where he owns sixty acres of valuable farm land in a high state of cultivation, is a native of this county, and was born in Riley township, August 7, 1830. He is a son of John and Lucy (Mal¬ lory) Green, former of whom was a native of Maryland, of English descent, and latter of Vermont, of French extraction. They were married in this county, and were the parents of eight children, six of whom are living. The father died in 1854; the mother in 1869. William B. was reared on a farm and to the occupation of a farmer, receiving a limited education at the subscription schools of that day. He was married in this county to Eleanor Knight, who was born in Butler county, Ohio, August 4, 1830, and they became the parents of six children, as follows: Anna M., wife of John Stockberger, of Fulton county, Ind. (they have three children) ; Orlena, wife of Webster Lucas, of Greene county, Ind. (they have one child) ; Mary L. wife of Theodore Shumard, of Greene county, Ind. (they have three children) ; Lucy A., wife of William W. Shumard, of Hot Springs, Ark. (they have three children) ; Indiana, wife of Barton Streeter, of this county (they have three children) ; and William M., at home, married to Pearl Foulke (they have one child). Mr. Green enlisted in the Civil war in 1862, in Company B, seventy-first Ind. V. I., and participated in the battle of Richmond, Ky., August 30, same year ; was also all through the Atlanta campaign under Gen. Sherman. He was twice captured, the first time by Kirby Smith's men, and the second time by John Morgan's forces, and was paroled in each case a couple of days after capture; he was also at the siege of Knoxville, Tenn. He was mustered out at. Pulaski, Tenn., June 13, 1865. Mr. Green keeps himself remarkably well informed on the current subjects of the day. He is a member of the F. M. B. A., also of the G. A. R. ; is a member of the Disciples Church, known as the " Campbellites," and in politics he is a stanch Republican.

U. C. GREGGS, Terre Haute, is a native of Vigo county, born May 17, 1853, to Jacob G. and Malinda J. (Stark) Greggs, natives of Indiana. Mr. Greggs' great-grandfather, Adam Stark, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war under George W ashington. J acob G. Greggs was killed on the Terrre Haute & South Eastern Rail¬ road July 6, 1856; his widow died January 23, 1875. U. C. Greggs, who is the third in a family of four children, received a common-school education, and learned the brick-molder's trade, which he followed eight years during the summer season, working at the cooper's trade during the winter. September 15, 1880, he was appointed on the police force, served two years and eight months, when he resigned and engaged in his present business. He is a selfmade man. He was married in Terre Haute, December 26, 1876, to Miss Jemima A., daughter of Moses P. and Emily (Gaskins') Cum¬ mins, natives of Indiana, and now residents of Clark county, Ill. Mrs. Greggs is the sixth in a family of seven children, and was born in Sullivan county, Ind., January 20, 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Greggs have had born to them five children: LuettaMay; Ger¬ trude, deceased; Harry Arthur, deceased; Nellie Irene and Amel. Mr. Greggs is a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, and also of the A. O. U. W., Select Knights. He is president of the V. L. D. Association. In politics he is identified with the Re¬ publican party.

D. C. GREINER, postmaster, Terre Haute, was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, November 17, 1844, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Welty) Greiner, former born in Virginia, latter in Maryland, and they were of German origin. The father was a blacksmith in Dayton, Ohio, for several years, and died there in 1880. D. C. Greiner's grandfather was a soldier in the Revolu¬ tionary war, from Virginia. Our subject, who is the youngest in a family of five children, was reared in Dayton, Ohio, where he spent his childhood and youth in school. At the age of sixteen he vol¬ unteered in the Forty-fourth O. V. I., Company H, and served un¬ til the close of the war, participating in many battles and skirmishes, and was twice wounded. In 1866 he went to Clinton county, Ind., and engaged in farming one year; then came to Terre Haute and embarked in the dry-goods business, which he sold in 1872, and then engaged in the boot and shoe trade until 1878, when he again sold, and purchased a hominy-mill, which, after managing one year, he sold. He then became a commercial traveler for a wholesale boot and shoe house, so continuing until 1883, when he started the business of manufacturing ladies' shoes, in which he employed about thirty people. In politics Mr. Greiner is a Republican; is a mem¬ ber of the G. A. R., and is a Sir Knight Templar. He was appointed postmaster at Terre Haute, June 25, 1889. In 1869 Mr. Greiner was married to Miss Mary E., daughter of Jacob Baur, and of Swiss descent. Their children are Jacob, Lee W., Sheldon S. and Carrie Belle. Mr. Greiner is a member of the Methodist Church.

youngest in a family of twelve children, and the only surviving son, was reared on the farm, attended school in the country school-house in Monroe county, and then entered Bloomington College. Ear]y in life he studied medicine with Dr. Cummings, and in 1878 he entered the Medical College at Louisville, Ky., where he graduated in the class of 1879-80. He practiced for a time as an under-grad¬ uate at Saline City, Ind., commencing in 1876, and there remained until 1878, when he came to Riley township, this county, where he soon gained a good practice. He is a member of the Masonic fra¬ ternity, also of the I. O. O. F. and the K. of P. Dr. Griffith was married, in Monroe, Ind., in 1873, to Mary, daughter of Alexander O. Stout, who was of English descent. By this union there were two children, Minnie E. and John L. Mrs. Griffith died in 1878, a member of the Christian Church, and Dr. Griffith was then mar¬ ried in this county August 6, 1882, to Miss Mary A., daughter of Andrew J. and Jane (Gilbert) Jetfers, and of English descent. Mrs. Griffith is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church ; politically, Mr. Griffith is identified with the Democratic party. The family are prominent, and much esteemed in the social element of the county, and have hosts of friends and pleasant acquaintances.

CHARLES F. GROSJEAN, county school superintendent, Terre Haute, was born in Terre Haute, Ind., April 2, 1863, and is a son of Fredrick and Drucilla (Crable) Grosjean, former a native of Ger¬ many, latter of Indiana, and of English descent. The father left Germany, and became a citizen of France when he was a young man. He joined the French army, becoming an officer, and was sent against the Arabs of Northern Africa and the Indians of Yucatan, one of the eastern States of Mexico, where he resigned his commission. He then went to New Orleans, in which city he re¬ mained until 1855, when he came to Terre Haute, and engaged in the manufacture of cigars, a trade he followed for a quarter of a century. Charles F., who is the third in a family of four children, was reared in Terre Haute, attending the high school, and commer¬ cial college. He completed his student days in the Indiana State Normal, where he graduated in 1882. He then accepted the posi¬ tion of principal of a graded school in the county, and followed teaching seven years. In 1889 he was elected county school super¬ intendent, which office he still holds. In politics he is a Repub¬ lican; he is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F., and has passed the chairs in the subordinate lodges and the Encampment; is also a member of the Canton and of Rebekah Lodge, and is district deputy grand master of the district.

JOSEPH B. GROYER, of the firm of Knight & Grover, mer¬ chant tailors, Terre Haute, was born at Kankakee, Ill., October 9, 1859, and is a son of Charles and Rebecca (Borden) Grover, natives of Indiana, and of Dutch and English descent. The father, who was a merchant, died in Terre Haute in 1874. ' Joseph B. Grover has spent most of his life in Terre Haute. He is the eldest in a family of three children, and received his early education in the public and high schools, then attended Terre Haute Commercial College. His first occupation was that of book-keeper, and his first business enter¬ prise on his own account was when the present firm was formed. They have created a good trade, each being well qualified for the place, and they have as flattering prospects as any in the city. They have many friends who are regular customers.

JOHN FRANCIS GULICK, druggist, Terre Haute. This gentleman's place of nativity is Maysville, Ivy., where he was born February 21, 1834, and is a son of John H. and Sarah (Cockrell) Gulick, former of whom was born in Pennsylvania, latter in Vir¬ ginia. They were of Irish and Dutch descent. The father was a saddler and harness-maker, and is now retired from all active labors, being in his eighty-second year. Our subject, who is the second in a family of seven children, was reared in Fleming and Mason counties, and in a fragmentary sort of way received his education in the common schools, his school attendance ending entirely when he had reached the age of twelve years. At the age of sixteen he found employment as clerk in a drug store in Kentucky, which po¬ sition he held until he removed, in 1852, to Terre Haute, where he again found employment in a drug store, in which he remained dur¬ ing the next five years. He was then offered and accepted a posi¬ tion in the Southern Bank of Indiana, Terre Haute. He so con¬ tinued until the expiration of the bank's charter and its conversion into the First National Bank, being employed as clerk in this office, in all seven years. In 1861 the Democratic party nominated and elected him city clerk, and in 1863 he was re-elected to the same office on the Union ticket, and has affiliated with the Republican party ever since. In 1864 he engaged in the drug business, be¬ coming a member of the firm of T. H. Barr & Co., proprietors of a general drug store. He continued the business since then, with various parties, until 1882, since when he has carried it on alone. Mr. Gulick has prospered, and his house is now one of the lead¬ ing ones of the city. He is a stockholder in and secretary and treasurer of the Terre Haute Stone Works Company, who are do¬ ing a prosperous business. Mr. Gulick was married in 1861 to Miss Isabell, daughter of Russell Ross. Mrs. Gulick died in 1883, leaving two children: Ross and Sarah, former of whom lived to be almost twenty-one years of age, dying in October, 1888. Mrs. Gulick was a member of the Congregational Church.

JOHN HALEY, farmer and stock-grower, Honey Creek town¬ ship, P. O. Terre Haute, was born in County Sligo, Ireland, June 24, 1810, a son of Edward and Bridget (Muldoon) Haley, natives of Ireland. John Haley, who is the third in order of birth in a family of eleven children, was reared in County Sligo, Ireland, re¬ ceiving his education in the parish schools of his native place, and selected farming as a business. He came from Ireland to America in 1849, and two years afterward located in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was employed on steamboats on the Ohio River, subsequently working in a foundry for a time. In 1850 he came to Indiana, where he worked for a railroad company until 1860, when he rented land and commenced farming in Yigo county. In 1870 he had saved enough to buy a farm in Honey Creek township, and he has met with success, being now the owner of 100 acres of well-im¬ proved land where he now resides. He has made his own way in the world. Mr. Haley was married August 15, 1847, in Ireland, to Miss May, daughter of Michael and Peggy (Gormley) Scudlin, who were born in Ireland, where her father was a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Haley had eleven children, six of whom are now living, viz. : Michael, Kate (wife of Andrew Hess), Maggie, Edward, Mary A. and Patrick. The family are all members of the Catholic Church. In politics Mr. Haley is a Democrat.

SAMUEL R. HAMILL, attorney at law, of the firm of Faris & Hamill, Terra Haute, is a native of Sullivan county, Ind., and was born December 13, 1857, a son of Samuel and Martha (Wood) Hamill, the father born in Pennsylvania, the mother in Maryland. They were of Scotch-Irisli and English descent, and the father who was an attorney, died in Sullivan county, in June, 1875. Tbeir family consisted of six children, of whom Samuel R. is the eldest. He was reared in Sullivan county, Ind., attending the high school at Sulli¬ van, and in 1875 he was appointed a cadet at West Point Military Academy. He resigned, however, in 1877, in order to study law, came to Terre Haute, and entered the office of C. F. McNutt. His first practice was as a partner with the son of his preceptor, and the firm continued until 1883, when the present partnership was formed. Although Mr. Hamill is a young man, he is employed on nearly all the important lawsuits that come into the courts, and he is regarded by all as a scholar and lawyer of the first grade.

WILLIAM A. HAMILTON, of the firm of Riddle, Hamilton & Co., Terre Haute, was born in Washington county, Penn., May 5, 1857, and is a son of Joseph W. and Elizabeth (Palmer) Hamil¬ ton, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch-Irisli descent. The father was a contractor on public works, and resided near Pittsburgh, Penn. William A. is the second eldest of four surviving children. His first work was as cashier in a wholesale store in Pittsburgh, and in 1876 he came to Terre Haute, where he soon afterward became in¬ terested in his present business. He was married in Pennsylvania, in 1881, to Miss Clara Bitner, a lady of German origin, and they have two children: Lloyd and Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a stanch Republican.

LEYI HAMMERLY, county recorder, Terre Haute, was born in Ross county, Ohio, June 2, 1846, and is a son of Joseph and Rosanna (Kramer) Hammerly, natives of Germany. His father, who was a thrifty and industrious farmer, came from Germany to America when he was a young man, locating in Clark county, Ill., in 1848, and died, in 1868, on his farm in that State. His family consisted of nine children, of whom Levi is the fifth in order of birth. Our subject was reared in Clark county, Ill., on the farm, attending the district schools, and commenced life on his own account as a farmer, which occupation he followed until he enlisted in February, 1864, in the Forty-first Regiment (Second Cavalry), Company A, Indiana Volunteers. His command was with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea, and he participated in the battle of Atlanta, Ga., being but two miles off when Jeff Davis was capt¬ ured. He remained in the service until the close of the war, and when peace was declared he came to Vigo county, and embarked in the boot and shoe trade in Terre Haute, being thus employed ten years. He then purchased a farm in Riley township, which he carried on until 1882, when he was appointed deputy county treas¬ urer; in 1886 he was elected, on the Republican ticket, county re¬ corder of Vigo county, serving to the satisfaction of his many friends. He is a member of Morton Post No. 1, G. A. R., and of the I. O. O. F. Mr. Hammerly was married in Vigo county, June 21, 1868, to Miss Effie, daughter of John Reese, a prominent farmer of Riley township, and an early settler of Vigo county.

Their union has been blessed with two children: Minnie L. and John W. In political matters Mr. Hammerly affiliates with the Republican party, and, as an evidence of his popularity as a county officer, he has been unanimously nominated for re-election to the office of recorder.

JOHN R. HAMPTON, farmer and stock-grower, Linton town¬ ship, P. O. Farmersburg, Sullivan county, was born in Virginia, November, 8, 1830, and is a son of Alfred and Hulda (Cochran) Hampton, also natives of Virginia, the former of English, the latter of Scotch-Irisli descent. They moved from Virginia to Knox county, Ohio, in 1831, and remained there till 1839, when they came to this county. The father, who was a farmer, died in Linton town¬ ship, July 20, 1877 ; the mother is living with her son, John R. They had a family of three sons and five daughters who grew up, of whom John R. is the eldest. Our subject was married October 4, 1855, to Mary R., daughter of Hard}" and Mary (Shelburn) Hill, former a native of Spencer county, Ky., latter of Virginia, and who moved from Spencer county, Ky., to Sullivan county, Ind., where they died.

They had ten children, all of whom grew up, and of them Mary R. is the youngest, born September 25, 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Hamp¬ ton have had five children, viz.: Amantha B., wife of James W. Whitmore; Mary A. ; James A., married to Christina Clark; Hulda M., married to Charles Fidler, and Joseph F., who is deceased. Mr. Hampton was reared on the farm, receiving his education in the common schools of Linton township, and has followed farming with great success, owning a well-improved farm of 122 acres. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, of which he is at pres¬ ent trustee. He is a member of the Union Grange, and in politics is a Democrat.

JOHN HANLEY, manufacturer of bed-lounges, mattresses, tents and awnings; lounge factory, Nos. 319 and 321 Cherry street: awning factory Nos. 3004 and 302^, Main street, Terre Haute. Mr. Hanley is a native of Vermont, born December 27, 1846, and is a son of John and Ann (Hanley) Hanley, natives of Ireland, who came to Vermont in 1846. The father is a resident of Logansport, Ind. ; the mother died in La Gro, Ind., in 1880. Our subject is the second in a family of twelve children. His youngest days were spent in Vermont, Boston and Indianapolis, and he received a pub¬ lic-school education, afterward attending the Commercial College. When he started out for himself he first clerked in a grocery store for some time, and then served an apprenticeship of three years at the tent, awning and upholstering business. In 1872 he came to Terre Haute, and began the manufacture of tents, awnings and mat- tresses, and by energy and industry be has built up a large and grow¬ ing trade. In 1886 be began the manufacture of bed-lounges and parlor work, of which a full account will be found among the indus¬ tries of the city. He is a man of excellent business qualifications, and has been dependent on his own resources. Mr. Hanley w7as married in Indianapolis, November 26, 1872, to Margaret, daughter of Frank Scott, and a native of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs Hanley had born to them three children: John F., William S. and Pat¬ rick J. The parents are members of the Catholic Church, and Mr. Hanley is a member of the Hibernian Society, also of St. Joseph's Total Abstinence Society; in politics he is Democrat.

JAMES HARLAN, Prairieton township, P. O. Prairieton, is one of Vigo county's most substantial, energetic farmers. He was born in this county, January 24, 1836, and is a son of Enock and Catherine (Pope) Harlan, natives of Davie county, N. C., born De¬ cember 19, 1800, and 1810, respectively. Enoch's father was born in Ireland. At the age of nineteen Enock emigrated from North Carolina to this county, where he lived until his death. He was present at a treaty with the Indians of Parke county, and joined in their festivities. He was the owner of the first clock brought to

Prairieton, which was a wooden one, and he and a Mr. Haworth killed the first bear iu the county. Enock Harlan died in this county May 27, 1889. He was a Democrat, and had been a member of the Baptist Church for over fifty years. His wife, Catherine, died August 29, 1875, the mother of three sons and three daughters, all of wdiom but one son are living, James being the third child. Our subject's education was received in the subscription schools, built of logs, with slab benches and greased-paper windows. His way thither led through swamps and woods extending two and onelialf miles, and he usually attended school about two months during the year. At the age of seventeen years he began to follow the plow, being an industrious and ambitious youth, which has always been his characteristic. At the age of twenty-one he had still in his possession the first five cent piece he had ever received, and enough other coins to fill a pint cup. Mr. Harlan -was married March 6, 1861, to Sarah Herrington, who was born in this county, and died three years after her marriage. They had one child, Charles B., who is living in this county. Mr. Harlan was married, the second time, on December 6, 1870, to Miss Harriet Mullikin, who was born in Ohio in 1848, a daughter of Nicholas and Ellen (Brown) Mullikin, natives of Maryland, where they were married, and whence, in 1859, they emigrated to this county. They spent the remaining portion of their lives here, Mr. Mullikin dying at the age of eightyfour, and his wife at the age of seventy-nine. They were the parents of twelve children, six of whom lived to be grown, Harriet being the eleventh child. Mr. Harlan had by her seven children, viz. : Albert (deceased), Junior N., Eay C., Ida E., Elmer J., Herman C. and Ernest. Our subject started out in life wdth but $6 as his capital. When a boy he used to haul pumpkins, watermelons and wood, or hunt and trap, and sell the hides he secured. Thus by zealous and determined efforts, and close attention to business, he has accumulated a valuable estate, having 435 acres of tillable land in the home farm, eight and one half miles south of the county seat. In 1880 he erected a handsome residence, costing $2,600, and following year, a large barn costing $800. Besides his home farm he has 112 acres in another tract, and one lot in Terre Haute, also one house and two lots in the village of Prairieton. In political matters he is a Democrat, casting his first vote for Stephen A. Douglas. He was elected justice of the peace in Lost Creek township, in 1870, but he soon after moved from the township, and did not serve; has held the office of road supervisor two terms, and is a member of the F. M. B. A. His great-grandfather on his father's mother's side was Cagy Haworth. Mr. Harlan always takes great interest in education, and in all other worthy enterprises.

E. HARMS, farmer and brick manufacturer, Terre Haute, is a self-made man, who by industry and perseverance has succeeded in accumulating a fair share of this world's goods. He is the owner of six acres of town lots, .located south of Wabash avenue, in Terre Haute, where he also owns a neat and substantial residence, and where are his yards and machinery for the manufacturing of brick, all of which he rents except his residence. His farm is in Sugar Creek township, and consists of 350 acres. Mr. Harms was born in Hanover, Germany, May 16, 1823, the youngest in a family of five children, and attended school in his native land. He came to Terre Haute in 1846, and here learned the brickmaker's trade. He was thus employed until 1855, when he became a partner in the concern, subsequently buying out his partner, and continuing the business until 1870. Mr. Harms was married, in 1848, to Mary, daughter of George Druce, and also a native of Germany, which union has been blessed with four children, viz. : Lena, wife of William Ereemont; Anna, wife of Otto Keeling; Mary, wife of William Devor, and Minnie at home. The mother of these chil¬ dren died in 1875, and Mr. Harms married, for his second wife, Miss Anna Eunie, who has borne him one child, named Mattie. The family are members of the German Lutheran Church. In politics Mr. Harms is a Democrat.

a son of Nicholas and Sarah (Arner) Harper, natives of Virginia, and of Irish and German descent, former of whom was a wagonmaker, and also followed farming. They were married in Virginia, moved to Martin county, Ind., in 1820, and died there. They had two children, of whom George T. is the younger. Our subject was married March 27, 1854, to Margaret A., daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Kirkpatrick) Nebergall, natives of Virginia, where the mother died; the father died in Illinois. They had seven children who grew to maturity, of whom Margaret A. is the fifth, born March 8, 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Harper had born to them ten children, of whom five are now living, viz.: Jacob C., who married Clara Clay¬ ton; Evilene, wife of Oliver Wilson; Joseph H., Chancy N. and John A. Mr. Harper moved to this county in the spring of 1843, and has made Middletown his residence to the present time. He learned wagon-making after he had reached his majority, and worked at same until 1875, when he retired from active work. Mrs. Harper is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Harper enlisted in November, 1864, in Company B, Thirtieth Ind. V. I., and some of the battles they participated in were those of Franklin, Nashville and Columbia. They were in Texas when the war closed, and were mustered out in November, 1865. Politically Mr. Harper is a Republican.

JOSEPH H. HARPER, merchant, Middletown, was born in this county January 7, 1862, and is a son of George T. and Mar¬ garet A. (Nebergall) Harper, who are still living and residing in Middletown, Prairie Creek township, this county. Joseph H., who is the third in a family of five children, all of whom grew to maturity, was united in marriage June 18, 1885, with Miss Clemmie, daughter of Oliver and Viena (Yager) Perry, natives of this State. Clem¬ mie, who was the youngest in a family of five children, was born in this county March 16, 1866, and died November 7, 1886. Mr. Harper received his education in the common schools of Prairie Creek township, and attended the commercial school at Terre Haute for a short time, then clerked in a store for ten years with his brother. October 20, 1884, he formed a partnership with his brother, under the firm name of Harper Brothers, and Joseph H. is located in Middletown, having charge of their store here. They have been very successful in their business enterprises. The senior member of the firm started in business with a capital of $300. Our subject lias made his way by his own exertions, and now owns a house and two lots in Middletown. The firm own their building here, where they have a general store; also own shares in the salt works in South Hudson, Kas., and some town property in South and old Hudson, that State. Mr. Harper is a Republican, and served as assistant postmaster, four years.

WILLIAM P. HARPOLD, farmer, P. O. Fontanet, resides on Section 24, Nevins township, where he and his brother Lewis own 180 acres of fine farm land, and is engaged in farming. He is a son of Anary and G. W. Harpold, who immigrated to Vigo county several years ago, where they remained. The father died in 1886, the mother is still living. William P. Harpold was born Septem¬ ber 12, 1853, was reared on a farm, and to the occupation of an agriculturist, which he has continued to follow 'successfully, thus far, through life. He was married in Vigo county, Ind., February 28, 1880, to Sarah J. Beaucham, who was born in Vigo county November 29; 1855. Mr. Harpold is a member of the A. F. & A. M., and in politics is a Republican. He is classified among the solid and influential citizens of the county. L. W. Harpold was born in Vigo county, Ind., November 21, 1855, and is engaged with his brother as partner in farming and stock-raising.

GEORGE D. HARRIS, of the firm of Preston & Harris, No. 713 Wabash avenue, Terre Haute, is a native of Philadelphia, and is a son of George and Eliza (Weckerly) Harris, former of whom was a native of New Jersey, latter of Pennsylvania; they died in the latter State. George D., who is the youngest in a family of three chil¬ dren, received his education in the public schools of Philadelphia, and has had to work his own way in the world, commencing at the early age of thirteen years. He first worked on a farm, four years, and then coming west, stopped, in 1873, in Terre Haute, where he clerked for James Davis, grocer, ten months, after which he went to work for W. H. Gilbert, confectioner, with whom he remained until 1876, when he returned to Philadelphia, and worked in a shoe factory five years. In July, 1881, he went to Indianapolis, and was employed as clerk for Heims & Co., and also for Charles Mayer. In October, 1883, he returned to Terre Haute, and again worked for W. H. Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert died in January, 1888, and Mr. Harris carried on the business for M. A. Williams, one year; then traveled one year for the Globe Medicine Company, and was thus engaged until April 1, 1890. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. No. 157, and Vigo Encampment No. 17. The daughters of Rebekah, Prairie City Lodge No. 107, Canton McKeen No. 28 P. M., and of the Commercial Travelers' Association. April 12, 1890, Preston A Harris opened their confectionery and ice cream parlors, and they have had their rooms fitted up in elegant style. They manufacture fine ice creams and ices, ice cream soda being a specialty; they are also manufacturers of fine candies, and dealers in fine brands of cigars. Mr. Harris' experience in that line of business, and the acquaintance which both members of the firm have in the city and surrounding country give them a prosperous business outlook.

GIDEON A. HARRIS, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek township, P. O. Macksville, was born in Sugar Creek township, Vigo county, Ind., January 5, 1850, and is a son of Richard J. and Lavina (Bennett) Harris. Gideon A., who is the youngest son in a family of ten children, was reared in Sugar Creek township, his education being obtained first in the district schools and subsequently at DePauw College, where he attended two years. He and his brother, G. W., rank among the best farmers and stock-growers in Sugar Creek township. They have dealt extensively in cattle, and still have several head on hand. Our subject was married in this county February 15, 1880, to Miss Mattie, daughter of Josiah and Lydia (Shuey) Hicklin, and of German descent. They have two children: Estella and Lena L. Mrs. Harris is a member of the Congregational Church. In politics Mr. Harris is a Republican, and is a member of the I. O. O. F.

G. W. HARRIS, farmer and stock-grower, Sugar Creek town¬ ship, P. O. Macksville, was born on the farm he now owns, and where he resides, in Sugar Creek township, this county, December 2, 1845, and is a son of Richard and Lavina (Bennett) Harris, former of Welsh and latter of German and English descent. The mother, who is a descendant of one of the pioneer settlers of Vigo county, was born, in 1828, in this county. Her parents were mem¬ bers of the Society of Friends. The father of our subject, who came to this county in 1885, was a farmer of marked ability, and at the time of his death, which occurred in 1889, he owned 1,200 acres of land. G. W.'s mother and four of her children are the surviving members of the family: James W. is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church; G. W. is a partner of Gideon (they are among the largest farmers and stock-growers in Sugar Creek township) ; Francis E. is at home. Our subject was reared on the farm, receiving his first schooling in the neighborhood, subse¬ quently attending college at Greencastle, Ind. For twelve years he taught school, since when he has farmed. He is a Republican, and was elected county surveyor of Vigo county, in 1883, serving two years. He enlisted, in 1861, in the Second Indiana Cavalry, Com¬ pany H, and served fourteen months; then, in 1864, re- enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-third Ind. V. I., and was elected orderly. He served his full term of enlistment, and then re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Forty-ninth Ind. V. I., Company F. When the company was organized he was elected second sergeant, in which capacity lie served until the close of the war. He is a Master Mason, also a member of the K. of P., and commander of Jacob Hoops Post No. 163, G. A. R. Mr: Har ris was married in Sullivan county, Ind., May 21, 1867, to Miss Cindora, daughter of

F. P. and Louise (Yail) McClain, who were of Irish, descent, and natives of Ohio. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Harris has been blessed with six children: William H., Eva L. and Iva L. (twins), Etlialinda, G. W., Jr., and James. Mr. Harris is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JAMES B. H ARBIS, secretary of the Terre Haute Gas Light Company, Terre Haute, was born in 1841 in Stark county, Ohio, and is a son of Henry and Sarah (Beam) Harris, former a native of Pennsylvania, latter of Ohio. They were of German, Scotch and English descent. The father, who was a miller, died in 1863; the mother died in 1855. James B., who is the elder of two children, moved with his parents to Terre Haute in 1851. He attended and received his education mainly in the public schools of Terre Haute, and obtained his business education at Bryant & Stratton's Com¬ mercial College, Chicago. He graduated in 1863, and kept books in Chicago two years. He then returned to Terre Haute, and en¬ gaged as book-keeper in Thompson's mill for four years, when he abandoned the milling business and entered the Harmony Railroad office of the Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Company, as sta¬ tion agent, where he remained four years. He was then promoted to chief clerk for the superintendent of the motive power at Terre Haute, which position he retained about three years. He then pur¬ chased the " Avenue Flouring Mills," and from 1875 to 1880 he was again engaged in the milling business. From 1880 to 1883 he was treasurer of the Terre Haute Elevator Company, since when he has held his present position, and he is also one of the stock¬ holders. Mr. Harris was married at Indianapolis in 1865, to Eliza¬ beth, daughter of Charles Young, and of German descent. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Harris are Nellie B., Winnifred, Daisy, Charles H. and Fred R. Mr. Harris enlisted in the Fiftyfourth Ind. Y. I., Company B, and was company clerk. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Encampment. He is a Mas¬ ter Mason. Politically he is a Republican, and was a member of the city council from 1876 to 1880.