Washington County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1916 (part 2 of 11)

College only, and Doctor Murphey had previously been graduated from another college. In 1882 Doctor Murphey located at Salem, where he has since continuously resided. In 1888 he went to New York City for a special post-graduate course in surger\- at the New York Polyclinic, being made chief assistant to Dr. C. W. Kelsey, one of the most eminent demonstrators in surgery New York had at that time. Doctor Murphey spent several hours daily visiting hospitals for the purpose of witnessing particular operations of various kinds. Doctor Murphey resumed his practice in Salem for a time, seeing it grow to most gratifying proportions, and again 1895 he went to Louisville for special study on the diseases of women and the ear and eye, making a special study of the fitting of glasses.

Doctor Murphey is well known to the medical profession at large and has attracted considerable attention from his colleagues, owing to the number of interesting papers and essays he has contributed to the medical press. Doctor Murphey is a member of the State Medical Society and also of the Mitchell District Medical Society, having been twice elected vice-president of the latter organization. He has been Washington county health officer for many years and is medical examiner for a number of old-line insurance companies, and for eight years was a member of the pension board of examining physicians, serving as president of *\- Doard part of the time. The Monon Railroad Company offered him the position of its chief surgeon, but he declined in view of his extensive practice in Salem and vicinity, but serves as their local surgeon.

Doctor Murphey holds liberal views in all that is connected with his chosen profession, and is constantly informing himself of the latest developments therein. He is thoroughly up-to-date and ranks with the most skillful and prominent physicians of southern Indiana. Doctor Murphey is a gentleman of courteous demeanor, genial and sincere in manner and thoroughly deserves his wide-spread popularity. As a public-minded citizen, he is keenly interested in all that pertains to the advancement of any phase of the community life of his chosen city and gladly assists in any new municipal enterprise Ijy prompt and liberal financial contribution. He has proven himself a most \aluable citizen in every way.

April 10, 1890, Doctor Murphey was united in marriage with Zella M. Zink. of Salem, Mrs. Murphey was born about a mile west of Salem and near the old quarry owned by her father, Emanuel Zink, who at one time employed about one hundred men and was a man of much prominence and influence. A record of the Zink family will be found elsewhere in this volume.

Virgil E. Thurman

Among the prominent factors in the commercial and industrial life of this cotmty, Virgil E. Thjrman, president and general manager of the Hoosier Telephone Company, of Salem, occupies an inii)ortant position, the service rendered by his company to the community at large giving to his labors in that connection a very special value. Competent and efficient, a trained electrician and telephone man and an excellent executive. ]\Ir. Thurman has brought to his high position the \ery licst that is in him and has done well, he today holding a high place in the regard of the business community and in the estimation of the public at large.

\'irgil E. Thurman was lx)rn at Vt. Ritner. L^iwrence county, Indiana, on January 4, 1879, a son of Thomas and Margaret (Brock) Thurman, well-known residents of that section of the state. Thomas Thumian, who is still living at Ft. Ritner, was bom at Heltonville, Indiana, on December 4, 1850, the son of Woodson and Mary (Hedrick) Thurman, the former a native of Virginia and the latter, of Indiana. Woodson Thurman ran away from home when a bo}- and came to Indiana. locating at Xew All)any. where he grew to manhood. He married [Mary Hedrick. who lived on Blue river, near Salem, this county, ami to this union were liorn six children, of whom five are stil! living, namely: Mrs. flattie Brock, of Freetown: Henry and John Thurman, of Heltonville. and ]Mrs. Margaret Mikles and Thomas Thurman, of Ft. Ritner. Woodson Thurman served as a Union soldier for three years and six months during the Civil \\'ar and was honorablv discharged for disabilities incurred in the ser\ice, his death occurring about a year later in Vigo county, near Terre Haute. His widow survived him many years, her death occurring at Lees\-ille. this state, February 6, 1888. she then being sixty-nine years of age. In 1877 Thomas Thurman was imited in marriage to ^Margaret Brock, who wa> born near Freetown. Indiana, on November 28. 1856, her parents both ha\-ing been natives of \'irginia, and to this union two children were born, \'irgil E., the suliject of this sketch, and Mrs. Pearl Reed, of Ft. Ritner. Mrs. ?*Iargaret Thurman died on October 20, 1907.

\'irgil E. Thurman was reared at Ft. Ritner and received liis elementarv education in the schools of that place, which he sujiplemented bv a course at the normal college at Marion, Indiana, where he gave particular attention to the course in electrical engineering. .-\t the age of twenty-two he went to Indianapolis, where for three months he was emploved as an attendant at the central Indiana hospital for the insane, at the end of which time he transferred his services to the Medora & Brownstown Telephone Company, with which concern he was employed for some time. Early in 1906 he resigned that position and his services were engaged by the Hoosier Telephone Company, of Salem, which installed him as general manager of the same on March 13, of that year, and he has been located in that city ever since. On the death of President Davis, of the Hoosier Telephone Company, Mr. Thurman was elected to that responsible ofifice and since then has been serving both as president and as general manager.

Mr. Thurman is a genial gentleman and has made hosts of friends during the time he has been located in Salem. He possesses a fine grasp of essential details relating to telephone service and has proved a faithful and competent executive in the office of the Hoosier company, being generally regarded as an expert telephone man. Mr. Thurman is unmarried. He is a Democrat and takes a warm interest in political afifairs, though never having taken a particularly active part in what is known as practical politics. He is not attached to any of the churches, but is a Mason, being a member of Cedar Lodge No. 161, Free and Accepted M-asons, at Leesville, and of Chapter No. 258, of the same order, at Campbellsburg. Mr. Thurman is public spirited and enterprising; takes an active interest in all movements having to do with the betterment of conditions in this county and enjoys the confidence and esteem of the entire community.

John William Hiestand

John William Hiestand, cashier of the Citizens State Bank of Pekin, this county, is a native of Washington county, having been bom in the neighboring village of Martinsburg on February 22, 1869, son of John William and Ruth A. (Mitchell) Hiestand, the former of whom was bom on a farm one mile north of Martinsburg, son of Isaac and Jemima (Rickard) Hiestand and brother of Isaac H. Hiestand, a sketch of whom, presented elsewhere in this volume sets out the history of the Hiestand family in this county.

The elder J. W. Hiestand was reared on the paternal farm in the Martinsburg neighborhood and early turned his attention to mechanics, becoming an expert machinist, particularly in that branch of mechanics relating to the setting up of saw-mills, threshing-machines and the like, his work in this connection taking him over the country, much of his time being spent in Chicago. He married Ruth A. Mitchell, who was born at Martinsburg, daughter of Alfred and Ann Mitchell, the former of whom for years was a harnessmaker at that place, who later moved to Boxley and still later to Cicero, this state, where his last days were spent, and to this union nine cluldren were bom, of whom four are now living, namely: Isaac R., of Lake City, Iowa; Arthur ^^I., of Martinsburg, this county: ]\Irs. Maggie Webber, of Pekin, this county, and John \V.. the subject of this sketch. The mother of these children died in 1876 and the father lived for many years later, his death occurring in [Martinsburg in iqoi.

John W. Hiestand completed his common-school education in the high school at Orleans and in 1892, when twenty years of age, went to Chicago, in which city he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followetl there for nearly twenty years. He early began taking contracts for buildings and became quite a successful contractor. In 191 1 he returned to his old home in this countv and was made assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank at Pekin, an institution which was organized in 1906 and which opened for business in January igoj. The organization nt the Citizens Bank was promoted by O. H. Skiles, of Frankfort. Kentucky, imd the stock is nuw distributed among about si-xtv stockholders, mostly persons in or about Pekin. In the fall of 1912 Air. Hiestand was promoted to the position of cashier of the l)auk, which position he ever since has held, the other officers of the bank being 1'. M. Tash. of Pekin, president, and Pleasant Xale, vice-president.

In 1912 John W. Hiestand was united in marriage to Lulu Martin, who was born at Martinsburg. this count}-, daughter of Ezra H. and Xancy Jane (Huff) Martin, prominent residents of that village, the former of wlmni is probably the oldest merchant in continuous business in this section of Imliana. Ezra Hiestand Alartin was burn on a pioneer farm near the point where Bear creek flows into Blue river, in the .southern part of this county, on November 12, 1830. son of Stephen and Xancy (Hiestand) Alartin, the former of whom was born near Bardstown. Kentucky, son of Lewis and Polly (W'right) Martin. Ste])hen Martin w ;is a1)out eight \ear> old when his parents came frimi Kentucky to thi-; cmiuty and settled on Blue river, and there he grew to luanhood and married .\anc\- Hiestand. who was born in Rockingham county, \'i'-ginia. daughter of John Hiestand and wife and aunt of the Isaac Hiestand mentioned in an earlier paragraph of this review. Four four years after their marriage Ste])ben Martin and his wife luade their home in and near Alartiuslmrg ami then settled on a farm south of that village .and about 1845 moxeil to ;i farm north of the \illage. on whir'- place their last daj's were spent. They were the parents of nine children, of whom Ezra H. is the eldest. At the age of fifteen Ezra H. Martin began working at the carpenter trade and was thus engaged until 1859, in which year he engaged in the general merchandise business at Martinsburg and has been thus engaged continuously ever since, a period of fifty-six years.

In 1856 Ezra H. Martin was married to Nancy Jane Hufif, who was born on a farm on Blue river, west of the village of Pekin, daughter of Stephen Huff and wife, \'irginians, who were early settlers in that section, and to this union nine children were born, namely: William M., who is now managing his father's store at Martinsburg, married Lina Brock and has three children. Homer, Russell and Lennie; John, who lives in California; Frank, living in Kansas, married and has one son; Cassius, who resides at Maaison, this state; Luella, wife of Frank Ross, who lives near Charleston, this state; Susan, widow of James Overton and has one son, Herbert, is housekeeper for her father; Carrie, who married Thomas Carnes, a farmer living near Martinsburg and has two children, Lucile and Leon; Cornelia, deceased, wife of William Jack, and Lulu, who married Mr. Hiestand.

To Mr. and Mrs. Hiestand one child has been born, a son, Robert William, who was born on April 7, 1913. They are members of the United Brethren church, as is Mrs. Hiestand's father, and Mr. Hiestand is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the United Order of F"oresters, in both of which organizations he takes a warm interest.

Lafayette Chastain

Lafayette Chastain, one of the best-known and most popular rural free delivery mail carriers running out of Salem, comes of fine old pioneer stocV, his parents having Ijeen members of families who were among the very first to settle in Vernon township, this county, both having come by way of Kentucky during the days of the early settlement of Washington county.

Lafayette Chastain was born on a farm in Vernon township, this county, on October 5, 1863, son of Ephraim and Elmira (Stephenson) Chastain, both natives of that same township, the former of whom was born in 1844, son of Barnett and Cynthiana Chastain. Barnett Chastain was born in Kentucky, son of William Chastain, a Virginian, who had emigrated into the then vast county of Kentucky, settling in the Shelby ville (Kentucky) neighborhood, where the son, Barnett Chastain, grew to manhood, after which the family migrated aeross the river, and, proceeding north, settled in this county, entering government land in A''ernon township, on which a new home was established and where William Chastain and his wife spent the remainder of their tlays, +he former living to be nearly ninety years of age and coming to be recognized as a man of force and influence in the early period of Vernon township's settlement. Barnett Chastain also spent the rest of his life on this same Lost River farm and, in his day. was accounted one of the most influential citizens >,( that part of the county. He was a Democrat and for many years took a prominent part in the political affairs of the county, having for some time served the pufilic very acceptably as county commissioner. He also served for a couple of terms as trustee of Vernon township", in which capacity he performed a valuable service for the people of that section. He lived to be eighty-four years of age and his wife, Cynthiana, who also was a native of Kentucky, and whom he had married in this county, also lived to a ripe old age, both having; been long- regarded as among the most useful pioneers of that section and held in high esteem. They were the parents of a large family of children, of whom special mention shall be made here of Ephraim Chastain, father of the subject of this sketch.

Ephraim Chastain grew to manhood on the old homestead farm in Vernon township, a quarter section of as fine land as lay thereabout, receiving his education in the primitive schools of that time and place, and remained on the home farm until some little time after his marriage in 1862, after which he bought a farm in \'ernon township, which Ix^ presentl\- sold and bought another place, in the same township, where he spent the remainder of his life, his death occurring on November 26, 1892, at the age of fortynine years. Ephraim Chastain was an excellent farmer and ever e.xerted a good influence in his community. He was a Democrat, but was not of the office-seeking class and had never held any public offices.

On December 25, 1862, Ephraim Chastain was united in marriage to Elmira Stephenson, w^ho was born in \"ernon township, this county, on September 22, 183 1, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Stephenson, Kentuckians, both of whom had been born in the Shelbyville neighlx)rhood of that state, and who had migrated to this county in the early settlement hereabout. In looking over the couiitw they disco\ered a fine spring of water in the then heavily timbered country in X'ernon township, alxiut six miles west of Salem, on the farm now owned by Joda Maudlin. There Benjamin vStephenson and his wife staked their claim, and there they re.ired their family of twelve children, among whom was the daughter, Elmira, who married Ephraim A. Chastain, and who, with the exception of her youngest sister, Airs. Eliza Voyles, widow, who is now living near Smedley, Indiana, at the age of seventy-seven, is the only survivor. Mrs. Chastain is now living with her son, Lafayette, in Salem, enjoying many evidences of the high esteem in which she is held by the entire community. This pioneer woman has many vivid recollections of the olden days in this county and is a most interesting conversationalist on topics pertaining to that time. She shared in the work of the early settlers, spinning and weaving, making the linsey-woolse\- for the women's clothes and the jeans for the men's clothes, weaving the blankets for the home and such other operations of a pioneer habitation. In those days there were no such marvels of convenience to the housewife as the modern kitchen range and cooking was done around the fire-place. The school which Mrs. Chastain attended in her girlhood was the typical subscription school of the day, which was conducted in a house of logs, chimney in one end; split logs for seats and greased paper for "lights." This school was situated on what then was James Collier's farm, about three-fourths of a mile southeast of what is now Mt. Tabor. Some of the teachers whose memory Mrs. Chastain recalls were Jesse Hungate, Allen Purkhiser and Jerry Anderson, the latter of whom, she is wont to recall, with a merry smile, was accustomed to tell the pupils they were too lazy to study.

To Ephraim and Elmira (Stephenson) Chastain three children were born, only one of whom is now living, Lafayette, the subject of this sketch, with whom the mother now makes her home in Salem. One child died in infancy: a daughter, Mary A., wife of Lewis H. Batt, of Jefferson township, died on April 9, 1896, leaving three children, all of whom are now married and live in Jefferson township. Mrs. Chastain has eight grandchildren living; two dead, and eight great-grandchildren. She was left a widow in 1892, as noted above. Her husband was a devoted member of the Church of Christ at Mt. Tabor, to which she also became attached in the days of her girlhood, and she always has been a regular attendant on church services, living a devoted Christian life. She recalls how they used to attend church at old Mill Creek years ago - how they used to go, some on horseback, some in wagons, but most on foot, walking barefooted. Those who were fortunate enough to possess presentable shoes would carry them until they neared the house of worship, where they would put them on and present themselves shod in the meeting house. Her father was one of the leaders in the pioneer movement which resuked in the erection of the tirst meeting house at Mt. Tabor, a rude log structure, about one mile north of the present church, and which was torn down years ago.

Lafayette Chastain was reared on the home farm in X'ernon township and after the death of his father assumed management of the same and there he lived until about eleven years ago, when he retired from the farm and moved to Salem, where he is now living. Lafayette Chastain received an excellent education in his youth and for five years was engaged as a school teacher in Vernon township, teaching during the winter months and farming during the summers. In 1904 he took the civil service examination for rural mail carriers and passed successfully with a good grade, following which he was appointed to the rural free delivery mail service and is still thus employed. Upon receiving this appointment he rented his farm to a responsible tenant and moved into town.

On March 17, 1881, Lafayette Chastain was united in marriage to Sarah Jerusha Chaney, who was born in this county, daughter of Isaac and Mary Chaney. Mrs. Chastain died on September 22, 191 1, leaving six children, as follow : Bert, now in business at Bedford, this state, who married Genevieve Driscoll and has two children, Marion and Roger; Jannie, who married Stephen Marklin, a druggist of Pekin, this county, and has two children, Phyllis and Frankie May; Virgil E., employed by the Louisville & Nashville RaSlroad Company, at Louisville, who married Edna Colglazier and has one daughter, Maxine; Nelson, unmarried, who lives in Tennessee, where he is a clerk for the Mengle Box Manufacturing Company; Arlie, who is at home, and Vance, who died at the age of three years. On Alay J9, 1912, Lafayette Chastain married, secondly, Nellie Elliot, who was born in Washington township, this county, on January i, 1877, a daughter of Edward Elliot and wife, and to this union has been born one child, who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Chastain are members of the Christian church and take an earnest interest in the affairs of the same, being held in high regard by all their associates.

Mr. Chastain is a Democrat, though more or less independent in his political views, and has never sought ]niblic office. He is a member of the Salem lodges of the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Improved Order of Red Men, and both he and his wife are members of the Daughters of Ret>ekah. Mr. Chastain is a well-read man, enterprising and public spirited and is doing well his part in life, being held in high regard bv his friends throughout the county.

John M. Colglazier

Many substantial buildings in Salem and throughout Washington and neighboring counties bear evidence to the painstaking care which John M. Colglazier, a well-known building contractor, of Salem, gives to constructive work entrusted to him. For many years Mr. Colglazier has been one of the leading contractors in this part of the state and has, therefore, had much to do with the substantial character of the upbuilding of this community.

John M. Colglazier was born in Washington township, this county, on August 7, 1864, son of William and Mary Ann (Cauble) Colglazier, both natives of this county, members of prominent pioneer families. William Colglazier was born on a farm in the Mill creek neighborhood on November 21, 1826, a son of John and Susan (Beck) Colglazier, Carolinians, who had emigrated to this county in the early days of the settlement thereof, by way of Kentucky, and who had settled on Mill creek, where they established a permanent home and where their last days were spent. John and Susan Colglazier, the pioneers, were the parents pf seven children, all of whom are long since deceased, as follow: George, William, David (who died while serving the Union as a soldier during the Civil War) , Mrs. Elizabeth Perkheiser, Mrs. Christina Gilstrap, Mrs. Catherine Winn and Martha A. Mitchell. William Colglazier, the second son, grew to manhood on the paternal farm and remained there until his marriage in 1857, after which he bought a quarter of a section of land in Washington township, where he spent the rest of his life, his death occurring on November 20, 1912, he being then eighty-seven years of age. The late William Colglazier was for many years one of the best-known farmers and carpenters in Washington township. He was an active and industrious man and in addition to his farming operations was for many years a building contractor, he having thoroughly learned the carpenter trade in his youth and was regarded as an expert mechanic, many houses in that part of -the county still testifying to the workmanlike character of his building. During the later years of his life, he had lived quietly retired from the active duties of life. He was not a member of any of the lodges, nor had he ever sought public office, being a man singularly mindful of his own business. He was a Republican and a member of the Christian church and at the time of his death was a deacon in that church, an office which he had held for years.

In 1857 William Colglazier was united in marriage to Mary Ann Cauble, who also was born in Washington township, this county, daughter of Peter

Cauble and wife, pioneers of that section, and to this union seven children were born, aU of whom are hving, as follow: Alary Margaret, of Salem, this county; Mrs. Flora Ellen Hill, of Polk township, this county; Susan Emma, of Salem; John M., the subject of this review; Eranklin S., of Washington township; Samuel Ei., of Orleans. Indiana, and Anna O., of Salem. The mother of these children died in 1871, and was widely mourned, for she was a good woman and an earnest member of the Christian church.

John M. Colglazier was reared a farmer and was educated in the district schools of his home neighborhood and in Mays Academy at Salem. In his youth he learned the carpenter trade from his father and all his life has been actively engaged in building operations in this county, at the same time carrying on extensi\e farming operations. ^Ix. Colglazier remained on the home farm until his marriage in 1887, after which he bought a farm adjoining that of his father and there lived until 1906, in which year he moved to Salem for the better convenience of his contracting business. There he bought a planing-mill, a \aluable addition to his building operations, and is still profitably operating the same. In addition to the numerous prominent residences that Mr. Colglazier has erected in Salem and throughout the county, he has done considerable work in the way of public liuilding'^, the woodwork in the Salem high school, the T. (). O. F. hall at Hardensburg and several substantia^ warehouses being among the structures which bear the impress of his careful handiwork.

On March 13. 1887. John M. Colglazier was united in marriage to Lillie E. Marshall, who waN l)0rn at W'\\\ Creek, in Howard township, this county, June 15, 187 1. ilaughter of I'eter S. and Mary A. (Martin) Marshall, and to this union eleven children have been born, namely: Grace Lela. born on January jt. 18SS: [nsie Eilli;m. March 18. i8qo: .\l\in E.. December 29. 1892: Byron K.. October 7, 18.(5; \"irgil T., .\pril 18. 1808: Rn-^sell W., August 18, 1901 : Mary M:i<lge. January 10, T(")(i4; Eaur;i May. March 18. 1906: Elizabeth Pauline. August 18. 1908. and W'aneta Fay and ]\farshall Ray (twins). Januar\- 10. lou. Of these children. Grace Tela married John Eogan Marshall, of Maliama, ;uid Ii:is two children, a son, John Eocan. Jr.. ;md Eliz.abeth Stark : J.-r- Eilh'.ui ni.arried Charles E. Caker. of Mc \]i-ter. Oklahoma, and ha^ three children. Morton M.. :\Ieredith and Ru^-ell. ,md .\lvin R. works with his father, the others all being at home.

Mr. and Mrs. Col^]:izii,T arc memlxrs of the Christian church at Salem and take a ])ro|Hr n.irt in the \:uioii> liencricences nf that church, being interested in all movement- looking' to c.inmiunitv betterment, ;niil tliev .iinl their children arc highly esteemed by their many friends. Mr. Colglazier has prospered and is counted among the most substantial citizens of Washington countv. He is a Republican and for years has been actively interested in the political affairs of the county, having served for two terms as chairman of the Republican county central committee. He is an alert, energetic and enterprising business man and enjoys the full confidence and the utmost regard of his business associates and the community in general.

John Jackson Morris

The late John Jackson Morris, who was one of the successful farmers and one of the most highly esteemed men of Gibson township, Washington county, Indiana, was bom on August 12, 1876, the son of Jehoshaphat and Anna (Thompson) Morris, whose sketch will be found elsewhere in this volume.

John Jackson Morris, after his school days, worked on the farm of his father for some time and then he secured one hundred and twenty acres of land in Gibson township, a place which was homesteaded by Pritchitt Morris, who was the grandfather of John Jackson Morris. On his farm Mr. Morris placed extensive improvements and for the remainder of his days engaged, with notable success, in general agricultural pursuits.

On December 23, 1900, John Jackson Morris was married to Flora Williams, who was born in Washington township, the daughter of James William and Sarah Catherine ( i'leener ) Williams, a sketch of whose Hves will be found on another page of this \olume. To the marriage of John Jackson and Mora Morris were Ijorn three children, Bernice, Gladys, Ivy, deceased.

John Jackson Morris died on January 7, 1913, as the result of an acciilfut canned bv a falling tree, while he was engai^ed at his farm duties on his l.'inil, in which he foimd such a i^real interest. Mr. Morris was a faithful .ind (k'X'out member of the We>i I'uint .Methodist Epi.scopal church, taking ;i tluirou,>;li interest in the efforts and in the worship of this church. In politics. Mr. ^iforris was an active Republican, although he did not aspire to ]niblu- .ifticc 111- leadershii) in the ranks of his ]iarty. During the later (lays .,f his life, Mr. Morris identified himself with the progressive branch of his pait\- ;u!d e;;st his last \dte for tln' candidates of the Progressive

Mr. Morris was one of the honored and generally loved men of his ci.ininumitv. his unselfish life and his kindly interest in others having won for him a Imst of adniirint;- friends, who mourn his death and loss to Washington connt\-.

It is most certainly fitting U> determine the success of a man from the opinions of those who know him best. They are familiar with his life in the family circle and in church and understand his \-iews on public questions. The\- are familiar with his code of morals and how he conducts himself in all of the relations of society and civilization. After a long period nf daily ol)servati<in. it is almost inconcei\ able that public opinion is not a correct gauge of a man's worth in the world. In the case of Ira M. Rutherfurd. wlm is well-known to the iieojjle of Washington county, Indiana, and who is at the jiresent time tilling in a most efficient manner the respniisililc duties nf ciauit)- auditor, it may l)e s.lid that this high office has been bestowed upon him in fitting recognition of his standing as a man and citizen.

Morn on .Septemlier 5, 1S67. in (iilison township, Washington county, Indiana. Ira H. Rutherfnrd is the son of John S. and Elizabeth (\\'illiams) Rutherford, the former of whom was born ui (iibson township, July 5. 1835, and wb(. was the m m nf William .and .\ancy i I'.rown ) Rutherford. William Rutherford was the son of pimieer vettlers in (iibson township. Wash- )parent. therefore, that Ira H. Rutherofrd of the Rutherford family in Wash- )pareiil. therefore, that Ira H. Rutherford -Jiest re])resentatives of the family settled L' been farmers. John S. Ivutherford was as trustee of Gibson township. He also many ^earv. He and his wife were mem- The litter, who Ijefore her marriage was 1\' born in Gibson township. Washington of Cieorge and .Sanih (Hall) Williams, ler liy occupation and spent his life in Gibtownshiiis. I'ntil about 18S0, for many years, he was superintendent of the Washington county poor farm. John S. Rutherford died in 1910 and his wife, Ehzabeth (Williams) Rutherford seventeen years previously in 1893.

Ira H. Rutherford grew up on the farm where he was born and where he has spent most of his life. Mr. Rutherford enjoyed exceptionally good educational advantages ; he attended the Central Normal College at Danville, Indiana, besides several other normal schools. In 1887 h^ began teaching school, and for the next twenty-six years he taught school and farmed in Washington county.

Mr. Rutherford has always been active in the councils of the Democratic party and has been prominent in the work of this party during campaign years. In 1900 he was his party's candidate for trustee of Gibson township and was elected to a term of four years, serving until 1904. In 1914 he was a nominee of the Democratic party for county auditor and in November, of that year, was elected to the office. In the following December, he and his family, moved to Salem, where they have since lived. ?\Ir. Rutherford assumed the duties of the office of auditor on January i, 191 t.

In 1889 Ira H. Rutherford was married to Iddie Fleenor, who was born in Gibson township, Washington county, and who is the daughter of .Vll^ert and Elizabeth (Shields) Fleenor. The former was reared in Gibson township and was a lifelong farmer. He was a justice of the peace in Gibson township for many years and was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in a company recruited from Washington county and served almost during the entire war. Mrs. Rutherford grew up on her father's farm and li\ed at home with her parents until her marriage. To Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford have been born six children, Jessie, who is the wife of Paul I. Garriott, of Gibson township .and has two children, Colby and Fern lone; Clift'ord, who lives on the old home farm, married Carrie Lester and has three children, Elmo, Pauline and Ivan; Albert, who lives at home; ^^'innie. who died on May 2, 1915, at the age of sixteen years; Gladys, who was Ixirn in March, 1902. and Hazel, who died at the age of two months.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira H. Rutherford are prominent members of the Methodist church and take an active interest in religious work and contribute to the support of their church. Fraternally. Mr. Rutherford has been prom, inent for many years and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Improved Order of Red Men and the IModern Woixlmen of America. Mr. Rutherford is a man of splendid vocal attainments and has acted as singing teacher in his church and also in the schools, where he taught teaching and vocal music in the summer vacation. (45)

Berkey Broth Kks

Jonas B. Berkcy, father of l-rederick X. and Jonas W. Berkey, was born in the town oi flerlm, .Somerset comity, 1 'iiins\ Ivaiiia. January JO, 1S08. a son of Christian ami laiinic Rerkc} . natne- of (ierman)'. the former of wliom died on ,Se|jteml>er 7. 1S31), and the latter, September 22, 1840, both being seventy years of age at the time of death. They had emigrated from Pennsylvania to Indiana, locating at Pigeon Roost, in Clark count}', in 1809. Three years before the date of the memorable I'Il^C'Ii Roo-t massacre. the\ had left Clark county and bad come to Wadiington cmiitx. which the\- later left. nioN-iii'; to JackMiii countx. where the re-t of their li\e> was sjieiit. .iiid it was in Jacks., n county tli.at Jonas U. r>crke\- grew to manhood.

On April 10. ]8_'8. Jon.i. 1', r,erke\ married kAaliiie Heiiderluler. who was a faithful and valuable helpmale to him during; bis long business career. He first started in business at \aIoma, reniaming there until 1845, '"^ \]iril 15 of which \ car he opened bis lirst store m ."salein. this count\-. the present prosperous business lia\ing been st.arted 111 a little twn-story brick building, eighteen feet wide, on the north side of the ])iiblic sipi.-ire. three do(jrs west of M.iin street, owned by Jonathan Lyon, for which he paid ,1 rental oi three d.illars a ni.intb. The next vear. J. P,. I'.erkey bought the building <,ii for the same two thousand dollars, and there he coiiductol his business until 1882. in which year be retireil. turmiig the store ,.\er to his -.m-,. the present tirm of Berkey i'.rothers. who bad been bis assistants from the tunc they were old enough to stand behind the ci'Unlers, and in tli.il \c;ir the brothers erected their jireseiit twd-storw ti ft\ -tbree-f. m ,t-front building, 111 which the business b,is been cirried on sukc. When Jonas 1',. Berkey started m business in Salem, bis g.ods were hauled f r. mi Cuisville by wa.i^on. farmers hauling prodiua to the cilv. bringing li.ick goods for the B,erke\ store J.mas B. Berkey .lied ..11 Oct..ber Ji. i88(>, ,111. 1 his widow .lied .,11 Jul\ J.^ 18.M. Thev were the i.arem- . u" ten chiMren. .mK U\n of wb.im are now

I'Vederiek X. Herke}-, tlie elder of the two brothers, was born on Septeniljer 3. 1832. and .ijrew up in Ids father's store at A'alonia. When only six years of ai;e, he was :ui active assistant to his father and was accustomed to wait on the tratle, e\ en to the extent of weighing out drugs. He was ab^ut thirteen years of age when his father started the store in Salem and eyer since he has lieen connected with the business, being one of the (jldest merchants in continunus service in Indiana. I'Vederiek N. Berkey married Jo-ephine II (inrdou, wIkj was born in Salem, daughter of John Gortlon. a hardware merchant of that place, who later moved to New Albany, where he engaged in the wholesale business and where he spent the rest of his life. To this union seven children ha.ve been born, namely: luhvin G.. a photographer, of Salem, who married Elizabeth .Vtkinso'n and has one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Spurgeon, of Indianapolis; William C, an insurance agent, who married, September i, r886, Mary F. Williams, who died on December 11. 1895, leaving one daughter, Florence Kate, whose father married, secondly, September 15, ii)o6, Mary Trueblood, to which latter union was born one datighter, Josephine Ann; I'dia, of Bay City, Michigan, widow (.)f William Schweikle, who has one daughter, IMay; Robert L., wdio is in the store with his father, married Maggie .Alexander and has three children. Lera, a teacher in the Salem high school, Stella and Winfield; Mary, who married Frank Schurman, of Bay City, Michigan, and has two children, Cornelia and Richard; Kliza, who married \'ict<ir Belser, of Florida, and has twD children, Blanche and Ruby, and Roscoe C., also in the store with his father, married Dorothy Kreamer.

Jonas W. I'.erkcy was born on July 15, 1843, and was two years of age when his parents ni(>\cd to Salem. lie also grew up in his father's store and in i88_' was united in marriage to Amaufla Iv Bonner, who was born in S;dem, daughter of Re\-. Charles and I'diza (Lyon) Bonner, the former (d' whom was a Methodist preacher, who went from Salem to California, and the latter, the <laughter of Col. Jonathan Lyon and a sister of l)a\\s(]n Lyon, who was a leading merchant of Salem, and to this union five children were born, as follow: Charles, who is helping in his father's store, niarned ( Ora ho\le rmd h;is one son. Maurice: Minnie, \\\v) married Cu\- Xe.il. of S;dem, ,ind has one s(,n, I'rank : Belle, who li\es at home; i'annie, who married l\o\' Thomas and li\-es in Indianajxilis, and James G., who is iiracticing law in Salem. The mother of these children died in iSqi and Mr. Berkey married, secondly, Mrs. Cornelia H. Collins, widow of Charles Collins, wdio was born in this county, daughter of Wdliani l-'arrabee, and to whose first union four children were born, namely: Benjamin, a machinist in Salem; Jesse, of Montana, who married Olive Collins (no relation) and has one son. Harold; Ray, who died at the age of twentythree, and Grace, who married Kay Colglazier, a farmer living west of Salem.

Both the Berkey brothers are members of the Christian church, as are their wives, and the two families long have been prominent in all good works in and about Salem, all enioying the highest esteem oi the entire community.

Volnev Thorxtox Reid

The gentleman whose name is noted above, a veteran merchant of Salem, one of the best-known hardware dealers in this part of the state, is a representative of one of the oldest families in Washington county, a family that was founded here in 1817.

Volney Thornton Reid was born in the city of Salem, this county, on August 10, 1850, the son of Dr. Samuel and Harriet (Peck) Reid, the former of whom was born in South Carolina, son of Isaiah Reid and wife. Isaiah Reid was a native of South Carolina, of stern old Scotch Covenanter stock. He married a Clyde in that state and his elder children were born there. His religious scruples were so -deeply opposed to the institution of slavery, that he decided to bring his family into free territory, that his children might not be reared amid the contaminating influences of the sla\ery system. He and his family and the family of several others of his Covenanter neighbors came West, by way of the Ohio river, and in 181 5 settled at Charlestown, in Clark's grant (now Clark county, Indiana). When they settled there the Indians were still a cause of much uneasiness on the part of the settlers and for a time there was unceasing watchfulness against a possibility of a massacre. Several stone houses are still standing in the Charlestown neighborhood, in wdiich the families of that community at that time were wont to gather for protection at times of threatened in\-asion from the redskins.

In 181 7 the Reids and several of their neighbors left the Charlestown section and came to Washington county, entering go\'ernmcnt land nn the site of what is now the old Covenanter cemetery, in Jefferson township.

There Isaiah Reid estabhshed a home in the wilderness. He was probably the first school teacher in that section and was taking a leading place in the community, when death put a stop to his usefulness, his death occurring two years after coming to this county. Isaiah Reid and wife were the parents of a large family, among their sons having been Samuel Reid, father of the subject of this sketch.

Samuel Reid early evinced an interest in the medical profession and his schooling was conducted along that line. He entered the medical college at Louisville and after receiving a diploma from that institution located for the practice of his profession in Salem, where he remained until 1863, when he moved to New Albany, this state, where he spent the remainder of his life, his death occurring in 1871. Dr. Samuel Reid was a man of strong convictions, an excellent physician and an earnest and public-spirited citizen. He was an ardent anti-slavery man and one of the leaders in the Abolition movement in the troublous days preceding the Civil War.

V. T. Reid, son of Dr. Samuel Reid, was about thirteen years of age when his parents moved to New Albany and his schooling was completed in the latter city, he having been a student of the high school there and of the old Morse Academy. Following the death of his father, V. T. Reid left New Albany and for three years made his home in Chicago and other places, but in 1874 returned to Salem, where, in partnership with Robert Morris, he engaged in the hardware business, under the firm name of Morris & Reid. The business was started in a small way in a warehouse at the corner of Water and Walnut streets, but it prospered and in 1874 the firm moved into larger quarters, at No. 6 Lyons block, where the store ever since has been established and where Mr. Reid is still doing business, after a career of more than forty years in the one location. In 1886 Mr. Morris retired from the firm, which then was continued under the firm name of Reid & Peck until 1905, in which year Mr. Peck died, since which time Mr. Reid has conducted the business alone and has been quite successful. He deals in all kinds of hardware and in agricultural implements, seeds, fertilizers, etc., and has a large warehouse in West Market street since 1881, in which wagons, implements and other stock is kept.

In 1875 V. T. Reid was united in marriage to Martha E. McMurran, who was born in \\^ashington township, this county, and to this union have been born three daughters and one son, namely : Harriet, who is how living in Springfield, Illinois, where she is engaged as secretary of the mine rescue station, which position she has held for the past twelve years, previous to which, and following her schooling at the Indiana State LTniversity and a commercial college at Indianapolis, she had been engaged for four years as a stenographer in the headquarters of the United Mine Workers at Indianapolis, during which service she was taken by President John Mitchell to the memorable conference at Pittsburgh in which President Roosevelt brought together the mine owners and the mine workers for an adjustment of their differences; ever since which time she has been engaged in official work on behalf of the miners. Helen, who spent a period taking instructions in piano and voice culture from Prof. Edward Xell, at Indianapolis, but whose studies were interru])ted b\' failing health and who is now living at home with her parents. Zella married Harry Louden of Salem, and has one daughter, Catherine, and Howard, his father's "right-hand man" at the hardware store, who married Mabel Hoar and has one daughter, Martha. Mr. Reid is a member of the Presbyterian church and his wife a member of the Methodist church. Both are deeply interested in the various good works of their home town and are held in the very highest regard by their friends throughout the county.

Mr. Reid is a Re]>ublican and has for years taken a warm interest in the county's political affairs. He enjoys the distinction of being the only man ever elected to the -office of auditor of Washington county on the Republican ticket, an office in which he served very acceptably for four years. He also served a term as trustee of Washington township and for some years was a member of the Salem town board. Mr. Reid for years has been active in the city's fraternal circles and is a member of the local lodges of the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and of the Red Men, in all of which he has taken an interested part. He possesses the confidence of his business associates and is held in high esteem by all.

Robert 1'. Colglazier

Robert F. Colglazier. prominent in the industrial and business life of Salem, Washington county. Indiana, was born in Washington township, this countv, on November 2Q, 1859, a son of William M. and Annis (Cauble) Colglazier.

Robert F. Colglazier was reared on the home farm and educated in the district .schools of Washington township, and later, at the Iksosi Academy, following which Mr. Colglazier remained on the home place until twentyone years of age, when he became an apprentice as a carpenter to his uncle,

William B. Cauble, and to his father, WiUiam M. Colglazier. After some time as a carpenter engaged in general contracting, he rented a farm and became a farmer for three years and then having married, Mr. Colglazier purchased the farm where he lived and for the next twenty years engaged in general agricultural pursuits, on a farm of one hundred and sixty acres. Later, on account of the demands of his business as a contractor, a work which he continued during his days as a farmer, -Mr. Colglazier returned to Salem, and formed a partnership with his son-in-law, -Frank Zink, as general contractors and as farmers, Mr. Zink caring for the agricultural pursuits.

In January, 1912, after a most successful career as a contractor and builder, during which time Mr. Colglazier was the builder of many of the best and mostsvibstantial buildings of this and other counties, he purchased the McCowan interests in the Salem planing-mill and lumber yards, at the same time forming a new company known as the Salem Hardwood Lumber Company, a corporation of which Mr. Colglazier is now the president.

As a contractor and builder, Robert F. Colglazier has taken a most conspicuous place in the improvements of Washington county, and the surrounding territory, haxing lieen the contractor for many of the buildings which are today the pride of their various communities, among which are the Improved Order of Red i\Ien hall, the remodeled Christian church, the .\. L. Stout furniture factory and the present Monon depot, at Salem. Not only has Mr. Colglazier built many of the best buildings in Washington county, but his work may be seen along the Monon lines to the city of New .\lbany, Indiana, and even at Louisville, Kentucky.

In February, 1881, Robert F. Colglazier was married to Jennie Luken- 1)ille, who was born in Howard township, Washington county, a daughter of Daniel and Hannah Lukenbille. To the marriage of Robert F. and Jennie Colglazier were born three children, Nannie, who married Fred L. Barrett, a carpenter, and to whom have been born three children, Howard, Helen and Robert; James Mansord', who married Rosetta Johnson and to whom has been born one child, Morris, and Minnie Ellen, who married Edward Zink, a farmer of Washington township, and to whom have been born two children, Erwin and Rodger. Following the death of his wife, Mr. Colglazier was married to Harriett Allen, a native of Washington township, this county, and a daughter of Newton Allen and wife. To this second nvrriage have been born three children, Stella E., the wife of Dolla Cromer, a farmer of Pierce township, and to whom has been born one child. Harriett; Edith, the wife of Perry Colglazier, a farmer of \'ernon township, and

Mabel, who lives at home. Robert F. Colglazier and his family are members of the Christian church, at Salem, and are active in the work and worship of this congregation.

Robert F. Colglazier is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and of the Improved Order of Red Men, at Salem, he being a man of influence in the affairs of these organizations. In politics, Mr. Colglazier is a Democrat. As a business man, Robert F. Colglazier has done much for the development of Washington county, his work and the results of his unusual ability as a builder having gi\en him a place of permanence among the men who have done useful work for the lasting benefit of his community.

William H. Markland

William H. Markland, successful farmer and stockman, and a citizen of prominence in Folk township, Washington county, Indiana, was born in Howard township, Washington county, on September 25, 1864, the son of Sanford and Eliza Jane (Simpson) Markland, the former l)orn in North Carolina, in 18 19, the latter in Washington county, in 1834.

Sanford Markland was the son of William and Phoebe ( Munroe) Marklantl, the former of whom came to Washington county, in 1830, when Sanford was eleven years of age. and settled in Howard township, where he died one vear later. Sanford Markland was educated in the public schools of Howard township, and afterwards became a farmer, living on the home place for the remainder of his youthful life, with the exception of about three years. On his farm of one hundred and forty acres, Sanford Markland engaged in general farming for some years and then he rented a place of three hundred and twenty acres near Salem, \\'ashington county, for more than twenty years.

Sanford ]\Iarkland. on August 31, i860, was married to Eliza Jane Simpson, who grew to maturity in \\'ashington count}-, the daughter of Obadiah Simpson and wife. Sanford Markland died on February 12, 1906; his wife died in 1874.

William H. Markland recei\-ed his education in the common schools of Pierce township, after which he worked on the home farm until he was sixteen years of age and then he was employed as a farm helper on a neighboring farm for some time. Later. Afr. Markland bought a farm of two hundred and acres in Polk townshi]-), a place which he iinpro\ed extensively, and a farm on which he now engages in general agricultural pursuits and in the dairy business, being the owner of one of the finest herds of cows to be found in the community.

On April 20, 1890, William H. Markland was married to Flora E. Howell, who was born in Washington county, the daughter of William N. and Mary J. (Davis) Howell. William N. Howell was born in Franklin township, Washington county, on May 18, 1837, the son of Jesse and Catherine (Newlon) Howell, the former a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. Howell was a life-long farmer, he having lived on his farm in Franklin township, until his death on April 20, 1870. Mary J. Howell is the daughter of the late John A. Bowman, one of the prominent citizens of Washington county, who died on September 22, 1886. William H. and Flora E. Markland are the parents of three children: Nellie B., who is the wife of George E. Senders, a farmer of Pierce township, and to whom has been born one child, Raymond; Dora, who is the wife of Thomas Franklin Rodman, a farmer of Polk township, and to whom has been born one child, Cecil Boyd, and Amy, who lives at home.

William H. Markland, is not a member of any church and has taken no especial part in the public life of his community, he preferring to serve his township as a private citizen. In politics Mr. Markland is a Democrat. William H. Markland and his family are among the highly respected and esteemed people of Washington county, their kind and generous natures having won for them a host of friends and admirers.

Albert Pitts

Albert Pitts, the efficient general manager of the Salem electric lighting system, is a native of Washington county and has lived here all his life. He literally "grew up" to the electric-light business and knows the details of the local company's affairs from A to Z, having started in with that concern as a stoker in the boiler-room and gradually advancing, as the value of his services became recognized, until he was made general manager of the plant, a position which he has held now for ten years.

Albert Pitts was born in Salem, this county, on September 24, 1866, son of Lafayette and Armilda (Alexander) Pitts, the former of whom was an honored .soldier of the Union army during the Civil War. Lafayette Pitts was bom in Salem, son of Levi and Evaline (Conklin) Pitts and in that citv grew to manhood, receiviiit;- hi.s echicatioii in the local schools, When quite young he ohtained employment in the old woolen-mill and was there engaged until the time of his enlistment in Company C, Thirteenth Regiment, Indiana X'olunt^er Infantry, under Colonel Sayles, in which he served until the close of the war, having re-enlisted when the regiment was veteranized. He saw much active service, his regiment having been attached to the Army of the Cumberland, under General Sherman and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. engaging in many hard-fought battles. Upon receiving his !i(in(iral)le discharge at the cidsc nf the war, Mr. Pitts returned to Salem, with health badly broken; sn nuich sd that he never was able thereafter to do much hard labor. He rem;iincd in Salem but a short time after returning frum the war. leaving there, and was gone for three vears. at the end of which time he returned, but presently went to New Albany, where his last days were s])ent.

In 1861 Lafayette Pitts was married t<i Armilda Alexander, who was torn in Gibson township, this county, mu April 15, 184^:;, daughter ><{ Henderson and Serena ( I'\'itlock ) Alexander, the former of whom was born in North Ca.inlina on Jul\ 24. 1815, and came with his parents to this county during his youth, the family settling in the b't. Hill neighborhood, where Henderson .Mexandcr grew to manhood and where hi> parents spent the remainder oi their li\-es. Henderson Aleximder was reared on the farm and learned the carpenter trade, which he followed during the active years of his life, his declining years being marked l)y bodily frailty to such an extent that he was unable to perform active labcir and he made his home with his children for some years liefore his death on Jami.ar}- 4, iSSj. ( )n December 25, i8|0, Henderson Alexander married Serena I'atlock, \\\v> was liorn in this county on Februar\- J4, i8j_:;, daughter of .\aron and X.inc\- b'atlock, and who died on July JO, iS()_:;. To Laf.ayette and .\rmilda 1 .\lexander ) I'itts two children were liorn, .\lbert, the subject of this sketch, and one who died in infancy. Mrs. I'itts dieil on June 8, 1873.

.Albert I'itts was reared at .Salem. recei\ing his education in the local schools and early began "doing for himself." working ,at 1 uld jubs about the town until he finally secured eniplo\nienl at the electric light plant as stoker in the l}oiler-roonr He jiresently was promoted to tlie position of engineer and displ:i_\ed such marked caiiacitx for that work, that he was gradually advanced to positions of im])ortance until about 11)05 '"-*-' ^^"'^"^ made general manager of the plant, a position which he is \-er\- satisfactorily filling today.

Nuckles, who was born in Salem on February 6, 1875, daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Kennedy) Nuckles, the former of whom was born in Virginia and the latter, in New Albany, this state. To Albert and Harriet (Nuckles) Pitts eight children have been born, Sylvanus, Sidney Rodger, Ora, Harry, Mabel, Laura, Dorothy and Mary, all of whom are living at home with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Pitts are members of the Presbyterian church and their children are being reared in that faith. Mr. Pitts is a member of the Salem lodges of the Red Men, the Modern Woodmen and the Owls and his wife is a member of the Pocahontas degree of the Woodmen's order. Both have many friends in Salem and are held in high regard by all who know them. Mr. Pitts is a Democrat and gives proper attention to political affairs, but has never been counted in the ofifice-seeking class. He is a man of few words, but keen and steady and has rendered efficient service in the position he has so long held, 'his services being appreciated not only by his employers but by the general public, those who depend upon electric lighting.

David Floyd Hamilton

David Floyd Hamilton, well-known farmer, teacher and building contractor, of Washington town^diip, this county, is a native of Washington county, member of one of the county's most prominent pioneer families, a branch of the same family as that from which the illustrious Alexander Hamilton sprang, having been born on a farm near Rush creek in Jefferson township, this county, on October 4, 1863, son of Samuel and Amanda (Peed) Hamilton, the former also a native of this county and the latter of Lawrence county, this state.

Samuel Hamilton was born on a pioneer farm one nnle south of Kossuth, this county, on October 24, 1834, son of David D. and Nancy (Peugh) Hamilton, the former of whom was born in Harrison county, Kentucky, on July 23, 1806, son of Benjamin and Nancy Hamilton. Benjamin Hamilton was born in Frederick county, Maryland, May 4, 1770, and was a distant relative of Alexander Hamilton. His brother and his father both gave their services to the patriot army during the Revolutionary War and the latter was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill. Benjamin served in the Indian wars, 178Q to 1791, under Captain Adams, of Kentucky. Shortly after the definite esta1)lishment of the Union, Benjamin Hamilton emigrated from the East to Kentuck}", coming thence to this region about the vear i8i2, locating about one mile southwest of the settlement of Kossuth, where he entered a tract of "Congress land," but later sold the same and bought the tract where John Hamilton now lives, one mile south of Kossuth. There Benjamin Hamilton and his wife Nancy (Dryden) Hamilton spent the remainder of their lives and reared their family, taking a prominent and intiuential part in the development of the social life of that section. Benjamin Hamilton died August 2, 1862; Nancy, his wife, died December 21, 1849. Among their children, besides David D., were James, who died of cholera in 1833; Nancy, who married Norval Peugh; Elizabeth, who married James Sparks; Polly Ann, who married James Ellison, and possibly one or two others who remained in Kentucky.

David D. Hamilton grew to manhood on the paternal farm and there spent the rest of his life, a life-long farmer. He served for live years as sheriff of Washington county, having first been appointed to fill an unexpired term and having been elected twice thereafter to the ofiice. He married Nancy Peugh, October 29, 1829, who was born in Louden county, \'irginia, and who, during her childhood, lived at Winchester and also near the famous "natural bridge" in \'irginia. Her parents came to this county with their family before 1820 and lived on what now is known as the Henry Wright farm, about a mile northwest of Kossuth. Further mention of the Peugh family is made in the sketch of George Peugh, presented elsewhere in this volume. To David D. and Nancy (Peugh) Hamilton were born the following children: Elizabeth, 1831, who married James Burcham and now lives at Mahomet, Illinois; Benjamin B., 1833, who moved to Reno county, Kansas, in 1885, and died there; Samuel, 1834, father of the subject of this sketch; Jane, 1837, who married John Tash, a farmer, of the Pekin neighborhood in this county; Polly Ann, 1839, who married John Gorman and moved from this county in the early seventies and now lives at Wakenda, Missouri; James N., 1842, former recorder of Washington county, who died at Mitchell, and Charles W., 1845, ^^'ho died in 1891 on the old home farm near Kossuth.

Samuel Hamilton was reared on the home farm in Monroe township and early identified himself actively with affairs in this county. As deputy .sheriff during the incumbency of his father in the sheriff's office, he acquired a wide acquaintance throughout the county and during all the acti\e vears of his life took an interested part in the political affairs of the countv, a life-long Democrat, as were all the Flamiltons. In addition to his farming operations he also was a skilled carpenter and erected many buildings in this countv. Samuel Hamilton married Amanda Peed, June 21. 1S60, who was born in 1842 on a farm about eight miles east of Bedford, in Lawrence county, this state, daughter of Thomas and Catherine (McCoy) Peed, both natives of North Carolina, who had come to this county with their respective families in their youth and had married here, after which for a few years they lived on a farm about two miles north of Canton, this county, later moving to Lawrence county, where they entered a tract of "Congress land" and there spent the rest of their lives. To Samuel and Amanda (Peed) Hamilton three children were born, Elizabeth, 1861, who married John Reid and died in 1906 at Galesburg, Illinois; David Floyd, 1863, the subject of this sketch; and Nancy Catherine, 1867, wife of Thornton Brewer, a well-known farmer of Jefferson township, this county.

Floyd Hamilton spent most of his early life in Monroe and Jefferson townships, where he received his elementary education in the district schools, which he supplemented by a course in old Eikosi Academy at Salem, after which, at the age of nineteen, he began teaching school and for thirty-four years he was thus engaged, in that time becoming one of the best-known teacher.s of the county. His ser\'ices in this connection were principally confined to the schools of Jefferson. Monroe and Washington townships, and he enjoyed the unusual experience of acting as instructor to two generations of the youth of those townships. During the summers his time was taken up in farming and in working at the carpenter's trade, he early having become a skilled carpenter under his father's direction, and many houses in this county bear the marks of his careful handiwork and conscientious service as a building contractor. In February, 1914, Mr. Hamilton was appointed superintendent of constrnctiun of tlie L'alloway road, across the north part of Washington township, and in April, 191 5, he was appointed to take charge of the work on the Salem and Lexington road, thus having superintended the construction of two of the best roads in the county. Mr. Hamilton is a Democrat and has served at times as a member of the party organization in this county. He lives on his well-kept farm four and one-half miles north of Salem and is very pleasantly and comfortably situated.

On Alarch 7, 1889, Floyd Hamilton was united in marriage to Angeline Hattabaugh, who was born on a farm about one mile south of Millport, in ;\Ionroc township, this county, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Waddell ) Hattaljaugh, the former of whom is still living there, on the farm where he was l>orn, the son of Jacob Hattabaugh, Sr., and is a well-known farmer and carpenter. To ^Ir. and Mrs. Hamilton one child was born, a daughter, Lena, who, in Septemlier, 1914, married George Floyd. Mrs. Hamilton died in 1893, when the daughter, Lena, was but three years of age. Mr.

Hamilton never married again, and ^Ir. and Mrs. Floyd make their home with him. Mr. Hamilton is a member of the Knights of i^ythias and of the Improved Order of Red Men, and takes a warm interest in the affairs of both organizations.

Matt Kinney, successful farmer and superintendent of the Washington county poor farm, was born in Harrison county, Indiana, on December 13, 1868, the son of Michael and IMary ( Cachel) Kinney, natives of Pennsyl- \-ania and of Ireland, respectivel}'. Michael Kinney was liorn on October 11, 181 1, and when a young man he moved to Indiana, and after a short time as a resident of Floyd count}-, he went to Harrison county, where he was engaged in farming and in the superintending of road work on the Xew Albany and Pailo pikes. Later, Michael Kinney came to Washington county aid settled in Posey township, where he purchased eighty acres of land, and tor the remainder of his days engaged in general farming, together with devoting of a portion of his time to work on r<ja(l construction in the community.

Michael Kinney was married to Mary Cachel, and to this marriage were born seven children, Lee, Andrew. luKvard. Anna. James. Matt and Frances. Michael Kinney and his family were members of the Catholic church at Bradford, Harrison county. In politics, the elder Kinney was a Democrat.

Matt Kinney came to Posey township, Washington countv. with his parents when about three years of age, and after his education in the common schools of Posey township, Mr. Kinney engaged as a farm helper for some time and then as a worker on road construction. Later, Matt Kinney. ha\-ing married, he engaged in farming lor a short time and then Iiecame the superintendent of the \\'ashington c<Mmty ]ioor farm, which Mr. Kinnev lias cared for in a most business-like manner since r'-)03.

On April 30, 1895, ]Matt Kinney was united in marriage to Susie P.urrell, who was born in Harrison count\', Indiana, in 1874, the daughter of George and Edeline (Lockhart) P>urrell. To the marriage of Matt and Susie Kinney no chilrlren have been born, liut they adopted Maude Stucker when she was six years of age and who lived with IMr. and Mrs. Kinnev until her marriage to Oliver O. Rush. Maude and Oliver Rush are the parents of one child, ^ilerril! Kinney.

George Burrell was born in Harrison county, Indiana, the son of Samuel and Penelope (Bracken) Burrell, the former of whom lived in his native state of North Carolina until a young man, when he moved to Kentucky, and then later came to Harrison county, where he was married, in 1875, to Penelope Bracken, and where Samuel Burrell lived as a farmer until moving to Posey township, \Vashington county, where he made his home for the remainder of his days.

George. Burrell was educated and married in Harrison county, where he li\etl for some time and then came to Washington county and located at ]^>edricksburg, where he conducted a livery stable for a time and then secured a farm, which he cultivated as a general farmer. George Burrell was married to Edeline Lockhart, and to this marriage were born seven children. Noah Burrell is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, including the encampment, also a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Owls.

Matt Kinney is i)rominently afifiliated in fraternal circles, he being a member of Lodge No. 67, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, including the encampment, at Salem, and he is a member of the Knights of Pythias at I'almera, Indiana.

In politics, Mr. Kinney is an ardent Democrat, taking an active part in the affairs of his party, although he does not aspire to public ofifice. As a successful farmer and a man of business capacity in the management of the Washington county poor farm, Mr. Kinney has demonstrated his worth and his value to the countv as a citizen and as a man.

Wifey Porter Winslow

Considerable interest attaches to Wiley Porter Winslow, not only because of his ownership of two hundred and twenty acres of land in Franklin tiiwnshii), Washington county, but also because he has in his possession se\eral primitive pioneer tools and other relics of great interest and rarity.

Wiley Winslow was torn on July 25, 1882, on the farm where he now lives, in the northwest portion of Franklin township, the son of Seth and Asenath (Morris) Winslow. When he was twelve years of age, he removed with his parents from the farm of his birth to a farm one mile south, the farm where Albert Winslow now lives. Here Mr. Winslow grew to manhood and received his elementary education, later augmenting this training by the attendance of Blue River .tcademy and New Philadelphia high school for a period of three years, graduating from the latter institution in the spring of 1903. Upon leaving school, he worked for his father and brother, Albert, until his father's ('eath, in IQ05, when he fell heir to one hundred and sixty acres of his present farm. Subsequently, he added sixty additional acres and has farmed this two-hundred-and-twenty-acre farm continuously since his possession, specializing in Hereford cattle and Duroc- Jersey hogs. In iqi2 Mr. Winslow deeded one acre of his farm for school purposes and was instrumental in locating the socalled "Winslow school."

On April 14, 1915, Wiley Porter Winslow was united in marriage to Vangie Ruth Anderson, a native of near South Boston and the daughter of Isaac L. and Amanda (Kettrey) .\nderson. After attending high school for one year at New Philadelphia and three years at Salem, Mrs. Winslow attended two terms at Central Normal College and subsequently taught school for three terms at the Winslow school, or until her marriage.

Mr. Win.slow is a member of the Friends church at Blue River, and his wife attends the Christian church at the cross roads east of South Boston.

Harry C. Barnett

Harry C. Barnett, popular and efficient sheriff of Washington county, Indiana, residing at Salem, is a native of this county, born on May 3. 1877, in Jefferson township, son of Hiram H. and Alargaret M. (Brown) Barnett, the latter also a native of Jefferson township and a daughter of Jesse and Louisa J. (Enochs) Brown. Jesse Brown was born in Washington county on September 11, 1825 and died on August 20. 1873. ^"d was a son of Thomas Brown. Jesse Brown was a farmer all his life and a veteran of the Civil War. Louisa J. Enochs, his wife, was also a native of Washington county, born on June 28, 1831, a daughter of Wiley and Anna (Holler) Enochs. She died on Septemljer 2, 1890.

Hiram H. Barnett was born on April 29. 1830, about nine miles northwest of Salem in Jefferson township, a son of Daniel and ^largaret ( Williams) Barnett. Daniel was al.so born in Washington county, Mav 2j. 1822, and was a son of John Barnett and wife, who came to this localitv from \'irginia in early pioneer times. Daniel Barnett spent his entire life in Jefferson township, engaged in farming and married "Margaret Williams on .\ugust 15. 1844. She, too, was born in Jefferstm tnwnship, March 6. 1821, a daughter of

John P. and Martha ( Aleridith) WilHams and was a member of one of the oldest famihes in that part of the county. Her death occurred on August lo, 1894. Daniel Barnett and wife were both devout members of the regular Baptist church and were held in high esteem by friends and neighbors. He died on September 7, 1857, leaving her a widow for a great number of years. Hiram H. Barnett spent his earlier life in Jefferson township, remaining there until about 1900 when he took up his residence in Salem. He is one of tlie best known carpenters and contractors of this county, having been engaged in that line of work for over forty-five years. There are many houses in Salem and vicinity which testify to his skill and he erected several school buildings throughout the county, some of them excellent structures; he also built the Monroe church, west of Kossuth. In earlier life Hiram H. Barnett also engaged in farming, but of later years he confined himself exclusively to his trade. Mr. Barnett is an ardent Democrat, and while he never aspired to office himself, he has considerable influence which is counted upon by those so aspiring. Hiram H. Barnett and wife were married on Ai)ril 16, 1874, and to them were born seven children. Cora E. died when about sixteen months old; Effie D. died when a young woman, shortly Iiefore her twentieth birthday; Otis H. died at the age of sixteen; Harry C, the subject of this sketch, is the fourth child in order of birth and the eldest living; .A.nna C. is the wife of Prof. Heber Taylor, of Charleston, Illinois; Maud E. is Mrs. Luther Barrett of Salem, while Claude B. lives at Xiantic, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Barnett are faithful members of the Christian church and for o\'er twenty-five years he has been a member of the Knights of Pythias.

Harrv C. Barnett was reared on his father's farm in Jefferson township and his first independent venture in lite was driving a huckster wagon. '["his he did for two years in Orange county and two years in this county, (Irixino- for a firm of Saltillo. After coming at Salem, he secured emplo)^- nuMii in 1 )eloss Godfrey's store, remaining there two years, when he went to ihe Stout furniture company. For six years he was with that firm, then returned to Godfrey's for a time, and again went to the Stout company with will nil he remained until aliout I0i3- He then returned to the employ of Mr. C.o(lfre\- and remained there until his campaign work claimed his entire time. Before he had attained his majority, Harry Barnett was active in the ranks of the Democratic party along with his father, and later served as a menilier of the county committee for three years, '^n the spring of 11; 1 4 he was nominated to th .office of sheriff of Washington county on his '46) party's ticket, being elected in the fall of that year and on January i, 191 ;, he assumed the duties of the office. Air. Barnett is a man of striking physifjue and in e\ery way is ideally qualified for the office. He is next to the youngest man to hold that office in Washington county and made a fine race, going far ahead of his ticket both at nomination and election. This is a tritaite to his wide popularity and the high esteem in which he is held. His business connections gave him the opportunity for wide acquaintance and assisted him in the campaign.

;\Ir. Barnett is a member of the Free and Accepted ?\Iasons through Salem lodge, Xo. 21, and has filled all the chairs in that body with the exception of master. He refused election to that honor because other duties would not allow him to properly fulfill its obligations. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows through lodge Xo. 67, at Salem in which he is a past grand. He is also a memljer of the grand lodge and has been district deputy grand master for three years, which office he still holds. Both he and his wife are members of the Rebekah lodge. Xo. 18S. at Salem. He is also a member of Salem lodge Xo. 06, Knights of Pythias, in which he is past chancellor, having filled all the offices in the gift of that lodge. He is a memljer of the Tribe of Ben-Hur and has filled warious ()ffice> in that order.

Mr. Barnett was married February 18, 1800 to Lulu J. Jackson, a native of Jefferson township, whose parents were among the early pioneer families of this section. To ]\Ir. and ]\Irs. Barnett have been born two children, Gladvs '\l., age fourteen years and Nell P.. thirteen years old. INIrs. Barnett is a faithful member of the Christian church and a woman much admired by her many friends. The family ranks high in the life of the community and are actix'e in all that tends to higher and better li\ing.

wlio mo\e(l from their home in Rowan county, North Carolina, to the state of Tennessee, where Jacob Motsinger li\ecl as a farmer, and from where he served as a soldier in the War of 1812, after which the elder Motsinger, in 1815, came to Indiana, and located between the stations of Farabee and Pekin, in Washington county. In Pierce township, Washington county, Jacob Motsinger homesteaded a farm and established a pioneer home, where he lived as a farmer, until he had reached an old age, and then his wife having died, Jacob Motsinger made his home with his son, John, for the remainder of his life.

John Motsinger, Sr., grew to maturity on the home farm, where he was engaged in general farming until twenty-one years of age and then he homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land located near Farabee Station, a place which he improved with modern buildings and a farm to which he added land until he was the owner of two hundred and forty acres of wellimproved and highly-cultivated land, where he lived as a general farmer and stock raiser.

For about twenty-fi\'e years ]irior to the close of the Civil War, John Motsinger, Sr., was engaged in the mercantile business, a line of activity to which, about i860, he added a saw-mill, at that time one of the largest of the community, it being housed in a large three-story building and a mill, the power for which was supplied by one of the first steam engines to be set u]) in the county. John IMotsinger was successfully engaged as the operator of his saw-mill for some years, when the mill burned. He and his wife hewed tim])er for a house and burned the brick and erected a home, one of the best of that time.

John and Chloe Alotsinger were the parents of eleven children, of whom John R. was one. John Motsinger, Sr., was a prominent man of his community, for many years having been a captain of the Indiana militia, and was a valued member of the Democratic party ranks of Washington county, Indiana. John Motsinger, Sr., was a leading church member of the Regular, (ir Primitive, Baptist church, and a de\-out and conscientious ni(inl)er. it lieing related that he often was known to close his store on busy ilay< in order that he might support the activities of the church. John M'HsinL'.er, .Sr., died i^n Julv 8, 1870: his widow, Chloe, died on January 17, 1887.

seven years. He liought forty acres of land in Polk township, a place which Mr. Motsinger improved and to which he added land at different times, until at the time of his death, he was the owner of eight hundred and forty acres of highly-cultivated land in \\'ashington county. Wr. Motsinger wa^ successfully engaged in general agricultural ])ursuits for many years: he was the owner of one of the most modern and beautiful homes of the communitv and was a man who gave of his time and means for the progress of the various interests of his community.

John R. Motsinger was married to Barbara I'ry, who was born near Utica, Ldark county, Indiana, and to this marriage were born six children, Louie, Edward K., William O., John F., Manson M. and Ellis H. John R. Motsinger and his wife were prominent members of the Primitive Baptist church, a denomination which is now actively supported liy his children. Mrs. Motsinger died on November 18, 191 1, mourned by a host of friends and fellow citizens, who honor the memory of this excellent man. Barbara, the wife of John R. Motsinger. died in October, iqij, having lived a good and useful life.

Har\e_\- C. Sullivan, a prrisperous merchant and leading citizen of Pekin, Washington county, Indiana, was liorn near the town of Salem, Indiana, on Xoxember 10, 1872, the son of James and Xancy (.Simpson) Sulli\an. a sketch of whose life will be found elsewhere in this vr.lumel''ollo\\ing his education in the comnion schools of Washington township, A\'ashington C(iunt\-. f-lar\'e\- C. Sulli\-an worked on the farm for a time and then, in i8i)r). Mr. Sullixan, in partncrshi]i with his lirother, W. P. Sullivan, ]iurchased a general merchanrlise store at Green\!lle. which tliev conducted in a most successful manner for about fourteen \car-,, when, on March 26. iqoq, a disastrous fire swejit over the town of Greenville, destroying more than fort\' buildings and business houses, among which was the store of the Sullivan Brothers. TPiving lost all, PTarvev C. Sullivan .and his brother moved to the town of Pekin, .and at thi^ town tlie\- b.ave establislifd a modern strire in their own building, where thex are now engaged in the sale of general merchandise, together with conducting a line of huckster wagons. Pt addition to the. mercantile business of PI;ir\'ey C. Su!li\-an, he is also a r^ealer in poultry and farm ]-irovisions. Tn roi-3 Har\-ey C. .Sullivan purchased the interc'^t of his brother, and since that time FP-ir\e\- C', has doubled the floor space of his business house, has added new hues to his stock and is now prosperously engaged in a business which amounts to the sum of sixty thousand dollars per year.

On October 3, 1902, Harvey C. Sullivan was married to Annis G. Templeton, who was born at Mooresville, Floyd county, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Sarah (Ransom) Templeton, the former born near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the latter born at Bradford, Indiana. Robert Templeton was a school teacher in the public schools of various points in Indiana; his widow, who was the daughter of Montgomery and Annis (Marshall) Ransom, now lives in the state of Montana. To the marriage of Harvey C. and Annis G. Sullivan one .son, James, has been born.

Harvev C. Sullivan is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church; his wife is a member of the Christian church. As a citizen and as a business man, Plarvey C. Sullivan has demonstrated his use and value to the community, his honest dealings and unselfish life in public matters having won for him a host of admiring friends. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan and their son, James, arc among the esteemed people of Pekin and of Pierce township, Washington county.

Stephen Nelson Markland

Stephen Nelson Markland, well-known druggist of Pekin, Washington county, Indiana, and native of the county in (|uestion, was born in Pierce township, near the town of Pekin, on December 27, 1866, son of John B. and Delilah J. ( Hinds) Markland, the latter also born in Pierce township, south of Salem, daughter of Samuel and Katie (Wright) Hinds. John B. Markland was also a native of Pierce township and was born on May 10, 1834, a .son of Nelson and Ehzabeth (Bush) Markland. Nelson was a son of Nathaniel and Susan (Boler) Markland, the former a native of Essex county, England, who emigrated to America and located in Rowan county, North Carolina, where Nelson was born on April 7, 1810, the youngest of a family of ten children.

Nelson Markland was the first of the family to live in this locality, and in June of 1831 made the journey o\-erlan(l from his home in North Carolina in a wagon in company with his sister, Mrs. C. D. Green, and others, uho became pioneer settlers of this county. Nelson Markland located in what is now Pierce township, where he spent his remaining days engaged in farming. He married b'lizabeth Bush, of this countv, who had come with her parents from their home in I'ennsylvania. their wedding taking place on August 8, 1833. Nelson iMarkland was known as one of the most progressive farmers and stock raisers of his time and was a public-spirited man.

John B. ^Nlarkland, eldest of the family of ten children of Xelson Alarkland, was reared in his native township of Pierce, where he remained until the year 1893, when he moved to Orange county, this state, where he already owned a farm of some three hundred and twenty acres. He has continued to reside there with his youngest daughter, Mrs. F. H. Turner, their home being at Lost River, near Orleans.

Stephen Nelson Markland is one of a family of six children, the eldest being Laura May, wife of J. H. Graves, of Pekin. Frank H., the second child of the family, died in 1803, at the age of thirty years. Stephen N. is the third child of the famih- and one of twins, a sister nametl b'annie haxdng been born at the same time. When both babies were fully dressed, wrapped in a little shawl and the little human bundle put on steel}-ards, babies, clothes and all weighed only five pountls, and Stephen was the smaller child. The little giri died when twenty-eight days old, and the weather being very cold, the tiny body was kept for ten days in a bureau drawer awaiting the death of her twin brother, but young Stephen showed a strong degree of stubbornness in his fight with death and won out, and he says he has ne\'er outgrown the qualit}- so early developed. At any rate, he was spared and grew into strong and robust manhood. The fifth child of the family is Mary E., wife of Silas G. Martin, who lives at Orleans on his father's farm. Lulu Estelle is the youngest of the family and the wife of F. H. Turner, living at Lost River with her father.

Stephen N. spent his boyhood in Pierce township and because of his frail physique in childhood, did not enter school until fourteen years of age and then progressed so rapidly in his studies that by the time he was eighteen years old he held a coimty license to teach. He attended Eikosi Academy and also DePauw College in New Albany, and within a month or two of graduation in the latter school he was forced to abandon his studies because of the critical condition of health he had brought about by overwork at his books. When Steplien's father went to Orange couiUy for residence, he went with him and remained there until about 1900, when he became a commercial traveler. He was on the road for three years and then came to Pekin and erected a building, into which he put a stock of drugs and sundries. .Kt that time Pekin was but a small town with not more than twenty voters within its limits, and his store, which is now in the center of the town, was then on the outskirts, By diligent home study, Air. MarKland was able -to pass a very rigid examination for registered pharmacist, being one of fourteen out of eightv-live applicants who passed. He has continued in the drug business since first coming here and is also interested in other enterprises in Pekin.

In 1908 Mr. Alarkland was united in marriage with Zanna Chastain, born in \'ernon township, of this county, daughter of Lafayette Chastain, a sketch nf whose career will be found elsewhere within this volume. Mr. and Airs. Markland are the parents of two children, Phyllis Evelyn and Frankie Alav. Mr. Markland is a member of the ancient order of Free and Accepted Alasons. and is one of the public-sjMrited men of his town. He also possesses musical ability and has api)eared as cornet soloist many times, playing as triple tongue soloist.

Robert J. Mull, well-known citizen of Washington county, Indiana, retired farmer and merchant of South Boston, was born in this county, May >~. i84(), al)out one mile northeast of the town where he now resides. He is a s(in i)f John and Lucinda (Davis) Mull, both born near the town of SaH-.liury. in Pnwan CDunty, North Carolina, the former in 1810 and the latter in 18 13. Lucinda Davis was a daughter of Henry and Katherine Da\i>. antl when the family came to this section from North Carolina, they locateil a little east nf where South Boston now is and there the parents passed their remaining da>s. Lucinda Davis Mull lived to be eighty vears of age, passing away in 1893.

John AIull was a son of Toliias and -Susaiinah ( Brown ) Mull, who came here with their family about the year 1820 and located on the land where Simth kioston is nnw limit. There were, of course, no roads at that time, untiling but the wilderness, antl Tobias Mull dnubtless obtained his land imni the g()\-erninent. fur he erected the small cabin (if ])i(>neer times and I'll- many \ears he ;ui(l his famil\- endured the prixatinns and hardships incidental tn life in a new cnuntrw The family Cdutinued X(^ li\e in Franklin tMwn^lii]!. ami when Jdhn Mull grew tn manlKK.id he also obtained government land and |,'a->'^e(l his da\ s in farming. lie died when liut fifty-six year- (.1 age, but bad won a ]ile,-ising degree of worldly success in the span allotted to him.

died in infancy. Those who t,rre\v to maturity are Matilda. Catherine, Henry, Xancy, Robert ].. Susan. 1-^hzabeth and Louisa. Uf this family hut three are now living, Robert J. and two sisters. Mrs. Louisa Bee.son. of Jeft'erson\ille, and IMrs. Xancy .\shabauer, of Los Olive, California.

Rubert J. ]\lull grew to nianhuod (jn the farm of his birth ;ind continued to make his home under the parental roof until the time of his marriage, in 18O7. In the meantime, howe\er. he saw acti\e ser\ice in the Civil War, enlisting in the latter part of 1863, in Company L. Thirteenth Indiana Cax'alry. being assigned to the .\rmy of the Cumberlaiul. .\fter being in service about eight months he recei\ed a broken leg and was otherwise injured when a railroad train on which he was riding fell through a bridge in Alabama. He was confined to the hospital at Madison for four or five months, after which he was given an honorable discharge and returned to his home. He then engaged in farming on his own account, following that vocation until about fifty years of age. He then engaged in the general merchandise business at South b'o>ton, in which he has continued for about nineteen years and has been highly succes^^fuI, in spite of the prognostications of friends and acquaintances who said he could not do otherwise than fail. His success is a tribute both to his business ability and to his pleasing and sincere personality, for he so won the confidence of his patrons that later competition could not draw his trade from him. In addition to his stock of general merchandise, ]\Ir. Mull owns three hundred and si.xty acres of land and he and his son own jointly a still larger tract, 'Sir. Mull being the largest taxpayer in Franklin township.

Mr. ^lull was married on X'ovember 26. 1867. to M.artha lllackenbaker, born at South Boston, a daughter of Madison and L\(lia ( Mutsinger) Blankenbaker, the former born in Shelby county, Kentuckv, in 18 13. son of Samuel and Martha (Roney) Blankenbaker, and Samuel, in his turn, was a son of Xicholas, who came to this country from Germanv. Madison Blankenbaker was a child of si.x \ears when his parents came to this section and located about one-half mile east of Xorris Station, where the ])arents pas.sed the remainder of their days. Madi-on grew to manlioiul there ;ind passed his entire life in the vicinity uf S.>uth Boston. He was a blacksmith and follmved that trade until ;ige fcirced him Id give it u]). and fdr many years he also engaged in farmiug, dwiiing ;i fru-m of one hundred and sixty acres. His death occurred in i8on. I.\(li;i .Motsinger. his wife, was born in i8jo in Pierce township, this count), near where Farrabee Station now is. She was a daughter ..f T.icol, and (1iri-tiiia ( Tash I Mot-m-er. dulatter being a mcmlier of an old pioneer t'.miih of tlii. countv. who^c liKtor\ will be found else\^-hcre within this book. Jacob Motsinger was born in Xorth Carolina and went from there to Tennessee, and while living in that state took an active part in the War of 1812. In 1815 he came to this county, securing his land from the government, on which he established the home where he sjjent his remaining days. He died in 1899 at the home of his son, John, where he had lived since the death of his wife, nine years previous. There were ten children in the Blankenbaker family, namely: Mildred Jane, John Afarshall, Samuel Morton, David Tawson, Mary Eliza, Foster Mclvin, I.ouis Calvin, Martha Christina, Amanda Susannah and \\'illiam Thomas.

Mr. and Mrs. Mull have one son, Willis B., who is engaged in farming and lives about a mile northeast of Boston. His wife was Delia McClellan, and they have a family of three children, Alvah Harold, Roscoe Raymond and Estelle Madeline. Mr. and Mrs. Mull both hold their religious membership in the Church of Christ, to the support of which they give generoush' of their means. He holds his fraternal affiliation with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of the Republic. A Republican in politics, he has never given much time to that phase of citizenship, but for one term he served as trustee of Franklin township, ably discharging the duties of that office to the satisfaction of all interested.

Having spent si.xty years of his life at Salem, Washington county, Indiana, no citizen has more deservedly earned the right to mention within these pages than Oliver Overman, who has industriously performed the duties of his agricultural vocation, and is still in splendid physical condition.

Oliver Overman, farmer, Salem, Washington township, Washington county, was born on I'ebruary 28. 1848, a short distance west of Salem, in the Highland settlement, and is a son of John and Anna (Macy) Overman, whose sketch is given at length elsewhere in this volume. Oliver Overman was eight years old ^vhen the family mo\ed to his present home south of the railroad, and nearly two miles east of Salem, where he has spent sixty years of his life. His education was obtained at Professor James G. May's school at Saleni. .Mr. Oxerman own{s eighty acres of good farm land, and is still able to work on his farm, which is located close to town. Mr. and Mrs. r)\erman are both attenti\'e members of the b^riends church.