Washington County, Indiana - Biographical sketches, 1916 (part 4 of 11)

In 1S79 Ad^r. Owens was married to Clementine Collier, who died three years later and just before Mr. Owens came to Salem. On June 8, 1885, he married Sylvia Paynter, a native of Kentucky, and the daughter of John Paynter. Her father and mother died "when she was but a small child and she made her home at first with her grandmother until her death and then with an aunt.

Mr. and Mrs. Owens are the parents of three children, Lillian, who died when six years old. Arthur, who is at present in the auditor's office of the Louisville & Nashville railroad, at Louisville. He married Elva Tatlock, daughter of John Tatlock, of Salem. Myrtle is the wife of Grover E. Hinds, who lives in Salem and has the agency for the Maxwell car. They are the parents of two children, Mildred and Robert Clinton.

Mr. Owens' mother, Kate Tyree, was a native of Kentucky, and was the daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth Tyree, both of whom were of Irish dercent. The father was a shoemaker in Rockcastle county. The mother still lives on the old homestead, near Brodhead, the father having died in

Mr. Owen.s is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Red ]\Ien. He also takes much interest in the Salem fire department, of which he is a member. He and his family are active members of the Baptist church and take much interest in the sen^ices of the church.

Frank S. Houston

Frank S. Houston, the son of Francis E. and Susan (Barkley) Houston, was born on May 26, 1879, in Chicago, and attended the public school of that city until he was thirteen years of age.

Francis E. Houston, father of the subject, was born at Edinburg, Illinois, and was the son of Samuel and Lucretia (Rudder) Houston. When subject was six years old, his parents moved to Chicago. Francis E. Houston lived in Chicago until his death, in 1895. During his active life he was an accountant of much note. Lucretia (Rudder) Houston was a sister of James Rudder, ri minister of Salem, who was a representative in the Legislature in 1871. Susan (Barkley) Houston was born in Springfield, Illinois, and died in Chicago in 1881.

Frank S. Houston, at the age of thirteen, entered the higli school at Salem, where he remained f<jr a time, after which he attended the private school of James W. Ala_\- and the F.orden Institute at Rorden. After completing his education in tiiese institutions he entered the law office of Asa Elliott, under whom he hegan the reading of law. (3n his twenty-first birthda}', on May 26, igoo. he was admitted to the bar. although he liad done some ]iracticing before this time.

On liis admission to the liar, he \\as at once taken into ]iartncrship with Air. F.lliott, with wIkjiu he has remained e\er since. The ])ersonalit}- and ability of these two men make this partnership one of the strongest in this section of the state. In iQoS Mr. Houston was elected prosecuting attorney for his judicial district and was re-elected in igio, thus being recognized for his alnlit\- and faithful work.

Mr. Houston is an acti\-e and \igt:>rous worker in the Democratic part\", \et he lielieves in clean politics and feels that much better results can be obtained in that way.

On Xoveiulier 1. i8gi). he was married tri Kate \'oyles. who was born and reared in Salem and is the d.aughter of Judge Samuel R. \"oyles. whose history appears elsewhere in this yolume. Mr. and Mrs. Houston are the parents nf four children. Maude k'Hintt, Samuel. Marietta and Frank S., Jr.. all of whom arc at home.

Charlies R. Morris

Charles R. Morris, a native of Washington county and a memlier of one of its most distinguished pii nicer families, was Ijorn on the Sth of July. 1874. about four miles west of Salem. Indiana. He is the son of Benjamin F. and Helen ]\I. (Durham) ]\l(irri-. The paternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch. James W. Morris, was a native of Pasquotank county. Xorth Carolina, where he was liorn (in June 14. 1S05. Wdien but ;i small child, he was left an uriihan and at the age of twehe came with an uncle from the state of his nativity to W'ashingt'in cnuntv. where the\ located in the Quaker settlement northeast of Salem. James Morri- followed the occupatiini of a farmer during the greater ]xirt of his hfe and ;is a \oung man hatl part in the early battles in this part of the country, the most noted of which was the Rlack Hawk War. Ili-^ wife. I'.lizabeth Clark. w;is born near Shelliyyille. Kentucky, on Decemlier 11. 1811. bdizalicth (Clark) .Morris became the mother of Renjamin Morris, cf whom the follow kig facts are of interest. He was born southeast of Salem on the place now known as the Botts farm. As a young man he was interested for a time in the merchandise business and before the death of his wife also met with success in the field of agriculture. At the present time he makes his home with his sons in Salem and still manifests an intense interest in current events. He is an active member of the Democratic party, but has never had a desire to hold a political office. Benjamin Morris married Helen M. Durham, a native of Vallonia, Jackson county, Indiana. Her father, Hannibal Durham, was born on December 2, 1810, and passed away on December 4, 1846. After his death the family moved to Salem which became their permanent home. Susan Henderlider became the wife of Hannibal Durham on June 26, 1834, and lived after the death of her husband until 1878, when she passed away at the age of sixty-three years. Of the children born to Benjamin and Helen (Durham) Morris, the eldest child. Susan E., became the wife of Frank Colglazier, of Turon, Kansas; Alice, Mrs. James W. Hebbard, who resided five miles west of Salem, died in 1910; George D., resides in Indianapolis ; John E., resides in Bedford, Indiana, and is the twin brother of Frank E., who is well known in Salem where he is engaged in the furniture business; Anna became the wife of John M. Trinkle, of Garfield, Kansas; Charles R., is the subject of this sketch and Fred H. lives in Bedford. Two children died in infancy.

Charles R. Morris is a man of unusual broad mental development, not onlv because of his educational training but on account of the many fields of business enterprise in which he has been successfully engaged. He has trained to follow the routine of farm life, from an early age. and after completing the course offered in the schools of the county in which he was reared, he entered the Southern Indiana Normal School at Mitchell, in 1892, where he was a student for one term. The following year he attended the private school at Salem which was conducted by C. C. Menough. In 1894, he went to the Central Normal College at Danville, and during the .summer terms worked in a stone quarry in order to make school expenses for the following terms. At the age of nineteen he qualified for the teaching profession, an occupation he followed for five years. During that time Mr. Morris kept keenly alert on questions of the day and never permitted the interests of the school room to narrow his vision of the business life outside. By extra work, which required a special course of studv, he was enabled to complete the course offered by the New Albany Business College, in t8o6. In the winter of 1807. he taught school and the following year came to Salem.

where in partnership with C. W. Peden, he opened a grocery under the name of Morris & Peden. In the siinimer of 1899, Mr. Morris sold out his interest to his partner in the grocery business, and accepted a position with the Salem Co-operative Association, for whom he served as bookkeeper and assistant manager until December 31, 190J.

Mr. Morris held the position of deputy county auditor from 1903 until 1907. In the summer of 1907. he returned to his former occui)atiun as bookkeeper, this time with the J. T. J. Graves company, where he remained until 1909, when he bought a half interest in the Salcin Doiiucrat. The newspaper work occupied his full time and attention until 1914 when he was appointed postmaster. During his residence in Salem, Mr. Morris has been actively engaged in Democratic politics and has become one of the most popular members of his party. In 1904, he was appointed by \V. W. Stevens, at that time county chairman of the Democratic count}- central committee, as a member of the executive committee. Since that time, Mr. Morris has been prominent in the organization. In 1910 he was elected count}- chairman, to fill the vacancy left l>y Mr. Stevens, and held the office after two elections, when he was obliged to resign to accept the appointment of postmaster. Mr. Morris still continues to hold his interest in the Salon f^ciiiocrat. of which he is editor, though the newspaper work occupies Init a small jjart of his time.

The marriage of Charles ]\Iorris to Minnie K. Doyle was .solemnized on .August 15, 1900. Mrs. Morris, who is a native of Jefferson township, \\'ashington county, is the daughter of Fxhvard and Delia (Loudon) Do}-!e, and a descendent of an old Irish family. Her father was the son of John Doyle, who came to this country from Ireland during the early days of immigration to this country. Delia (Loudon) Doyle is a sister of K. V.. Loudon, a rec(ird of whose life i.s given elsewhere in this \-olume. To Mr. and .Mrs. Morris, have been 1)orn two sons, \'ictor D.. and C. b'verett.

In fraternal affairs, Mr. Morris has alwavs been a prominent figure in the countv in which he resides. He holds n-ien-il)ershi]) in the Independent Order of Odd l-ellows, the Masons, the M..(lcrn W..odmen, and ihe Daughters of Rebekah. In the independent Order <if Odd I'ellows he was di^trK-t deputv grand master for ^^ix \ ears and in thv grand encampment on nue occa-ion was grand sentinel. He was alxi a member of tlie committee of the grand lodge of Indiana Odd I'ellows in km J. In M.-i-onrx lie ha< attained to tlie chapter and council. He has been st-rretar}- of the Salem fair a^sdciation since ii)i<), and is also ].resi(lent and a^^i-t,;nt ciiief of the \(-ilunteer lire department of Salem.

James P. Grimes

James P. Grimes, the son of Isaac and Emaline (Markland) Grimes, was Ijorn on October 4, 1849, ''i \Vashington connt_y, about six miles southwest of Salem.

Isaac Grimes was a native of Alleghany county, Maryland, where he was born in 1809, and was the son of Daniel and Sarah (Wilson) Grimes. The family are of Irish origin and came to the United States in an early day. They left their home in Maryland with horses and wagon, and made the long journey to Washington county. After their arrival at their new home they settled in the southeastern part of Jackson township, on a farm where Daniel and Sarah Grimes li\ed and died. The farm is still owned by members of the family. In 1842 Isaac Grimes bought a farm near Beck's mills, and in 1844, at the time of his marriage, he took his bride there to live. This was his home until 1888, when he went to the home of his son, where he Ii\ed until his death, on December 27, 1897.

Isaac Grimes was married to Emaline Markland, who was a native of Xorth Carolina and whose father died shortly after their arrival in Washington county. Emaline was but a little girl at the time of the death of her father. The family had located near Hooker, but later moved to Howard township, about tw(i miles from Beck mills. Here the motlier lived until her death, on .August 15, 1867.

James P. Grimes is (jne of a familv of nine children, of whom only two are now ali\e, .Mrs. Phoebe J. Hunter, living (in the old home farm in Howard township, and James P. .Mr, Grimes lived at home on the farm in Howard township initil his niarri.age to Emaline Nicholson, in 1875, who was born on farm near her jiresent home. She was the daughter of Benjamin Iv ,-uid Mary 1 John^^on ) Nicholson, the former of whom was born and lived in the nei-hlmrhood all his life, and died on March 15, 1887. Mrs. .Xicholson wa^ also born and reared near the present home of Mr. Grimes, ,md wluTi' lixed until her death, <m Decemlier 10, 1890. Her father was a farmer ;uid a i\egular I'aptist preacher.

^Ir. and Mrs. Grimes were the parents of the children, Gro\-er C, Benjamin 1'., h'annie F., Alary Al. and Cecil. Grover C. married Josephine Bin ford, and li\es at Indiana])olis, where he is an automobile salesman. They are the parents of one child, Dortha Helen. Benjamin F. married Neva Parker, and they live on a farm near the old home. Fannie married Henry M. Trneblood, and lives three miles from the home of her parents. They are the parents of two children, Henry Wilson and Agnes \"irginia. Mary and Cecil are at home.

Mr. Grimes was a memlicr of the Masonic fraternity at Salem for fortytwo years, and his wife was a member of the Eastern Star. Air. Grimes is a Democrat, but never aspired to office. The death of Mrs. Grimes occurred on March 12, 1898. On December 31, 189c), Air. Grimes married Anna Kearbv, who was a native of Orange county and is the daughter of Alex and Jennie f Moore) Kearby. The former is a native of Orange county, Indiana, and the latter of Lawrence county, Indiana. He was a farmer and mill man and lived mosdy in Lawrence county, Indiana. He died in 1886, and his wife died in 1875. They had ten children, four girls and one son living: Mr. Grimes' wife, Rachel, Clara. Caroline and Edward.

Emmet S. Allex

The fundamental principle of success lies largely in the thrifty use of time, no matter what the business is. Men who have successfully ascended the ladder, have done so only after concentrated employment of time and careful watchfulness of expenditure and leakages. The achievement arrived at by Emmet S. Allen has resulted from the practice of the above principles, which he has always carefully followed.

Emmet S. Allen, farmer, Salem, Washington county, was born on May 9, 1867, two miles west of Salem, and is a son of Isaac T. and Alary C. (Clark) Allen, and brother of Ellis E. Allen, whose sketch, on another page, tells of the family history from their coming to this county in pioneer times. Emmet S. Allen received his education at Eikosi Academy, graduating in 1889. the last vear of the academy's existence, attending during the spring and fall terms, and teaching school during the winters. After his marriage, he gave up his school work and bought a farm near his old home, consisting of one hundred and seventy-eight acres, located three miles southwest of Salem on the Beck's mill road, where he has since resided, in the pursuit of his chosen vocation. Politically, Mr. Allen was originally a Republican, but now gives his support to the Progressive party, and takes an active interest in local politics. He was a member of the advisory board for about eight j^ears, his term ending in igii. Religiously, he and his entire family are members of Christ church, while fraternally, he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Encampment.

Emmet S. Allen was united in marriage, March 13, 1892, to Nancy E. Mitchell, daughter of Hiram F. and Mary J. (Zink) Mitchell. She was born in Howard township, Washington county, and was reared on the farm where she now lives, her parents moving to this township when she was but one year old. To Mr. and Mrs. Allen have been born three children - Ruth, Clare and Ray, all of whom are at home. Clare Allen is a graduate of the Salem high school, attending later the normal school at Terre Haute, Indiana ; Ruth has also attended the Salem high school ; Ray is now a high school student.

A record of Hiram V. and Mary J. fZink) Mitchell, parents of Mrs. Emmet S. Allen, will be found in the sketch of Dr. John I. Mitchell, brother of Mrs. Allen, on another page of this history.

Mr. .Mien is a broad-minded, accommodating man, who will go out of his way to oblige others, and is a popular and highly-esteemed resident of the rural district of Salem, where his agricultural success has been gained.

Pritchard M. AA'inslow, a man who has engaged successfully in general farming, is a native of this state, having been born at a village named Goosep(_)rt, which is located near Little York in Gibson township. The day of his nativity was October 4, 1867. The record of his parents, Seth and Aseneth (Morris) Winslow. forms another sketch in this publication, and for that reason will not be given here.

PdUowing the calling of liis father who was a farmer, Mr. Winslow spent llie first tweiUy-^evcn years ot liis life in Franklin township on the liniiK lann. fh-owiui,' to manhriod's estate, he was married to Minnie Reynian mh April 4. iSi,^, hi-^ bride being the daughter of William L, and Etha- Imda (I'.vans) Ueynian. whose life Iiistory appears elsewhere in this publica- tion. Mrs. Winslow's girlhood home was north of Salein wliere lier mother still resides. JMr. and Mrs. W'inslow have lived in their present home onehalf mile east of Canton, since September, 1895, and here Mr. Winslow has become an expert farmer on his two hundred and eighty-four acres of land. To this household have come five children, namely. Harry, Blanche, Ralph, Margaret and Ray. Eioth parents have been conscientious in setting a good example for their children to follow. ]\Irs. W'inslow is a devout church member, helonging to the Methodist Episcopal church, and her husband, a quiet but forceful man, possesses those qualities which have caused him to merit the name of "good citizen." Mr. Winslow remodeled the home in 1901, and built the barn, eighty-two by fifty, in 1914, with an addition, eighteen by thirty-four, and made other improvements on the place. He breeds Poland China hogs, high grade Percheron horses and Hereford cattle.

William H. B.Wxls

Among the successful farmers and highly-respected citizens of Washington township, Washington county, Indiana, is William H. Baynes, who was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, near \^alley Forge, on November 5, 1842, the son of Beezon and Lowry (Humphreys) Baynes, the former born in Yorkshire, England, on April 21, 181 8. the latter in Delaware county, Pennsylvania, (jn June 2, 1816.

Beezon Bavnes was the son ni James and I*~lizabeth { Priestman) Baynes, who left their home in luigland in 1822, an<l came to America, settling in Delaware countv, Penns}l\ania. near Philadelphia, on a farm which they cultivated for a time antl then mo\e(l to Chester county, which was their home until later, when they went to Montgomer}' county, near Plymouth. where tiiev spent the remainder of their da)-s. James and Elizabeth Baynes were the parents of the following children; Fanny, Elizabeth, Mice. Merriam, Mary. Thomas, John and Beezon.

When four years of age, I'eezon Baynes came to America with his parents, and after his education and training in Delaware ,and ( 'he-^ter counties. Pennsvlvania, he was married and then -ome \-ear> l.'iter he came, in 1854. to Washington ti wnship, Washington county. Indiana, and hought one hundred and twenty acres of land, a ]ilace wluch n.etlziH5 Baxne^ prepared for habitation and then returned to hw Penn^vhania home, where he jf)ined his family and a fe\\ nlo^th-^ later, with hi- wife and cliildren.

returned to Washington county, where he was successfully engaged in general agricultural pursuits, on five hundred acres of land, for the remainder of his days, dying in November, 1896; his wife preceding her husband in death by only a few months, March, 1896.

On March 4, 1840, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Beezon Baynes was married to Lowry Humphreys, the daughter of William and Lowry (Lloyd) Humphrevs. people of Welsh descent, and the former of whom was a soldier in the War of 18 [2. To the marriage of Beezon and Lowry Baynes were born the following children: James, a resident of Chicago, Illinois; William H. : John, who died in 1903: and Mary, Elizabeth, Martha, Thomas, Lewis. Lowry and Lsaac, who live in Washington county.

William H. Baynes came to Washington county, Indiana, when he was thirteen years of age and after the completion of his studies in the public schools of Washington township, he remained on the home farm until I'^bruary i, 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Fifty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving with his regiment as a part of the Army of the Tennessee, until, at the siege of Vicksburg, he became ill with typhoid fever, as a result of which he was sent home. Later, on March 21, 1865, William H. Bavnes re-enlisted as a member of Hancock's corps, and became a part of the United States Veteran \'olunteer Corps, with which Mr. Baynes served as a guard of Federal property at Hartford. Connecticut, until his discharge from service, in March, 1866.

After his discharge from military service, William H. Baynes returned tn Washington county, Indiana, and shortly afterward bought eighty acres of land, which Mr. Baynes improved extensively and a farm to which he later added land until now he is the owner of one hundred and twenty acres of highly-productive land, in Washington township, Washington county. William H. Baynes has now retired from the more active duties of agricultural life, and his farm is cultivated by his son, Ortis.

On December 8, 1868, William H. Baynes was married to Elizabeth B. Trueblood. who was born in Washington township, Washington county, the daughter of Nathan and Mary (Hollowell) Trueblood. William and l".lizabeth Baynes were the parents of four children: Edith is a nurse at Indianapolis; Orti^ li\es on the home farm; Ala, a civil engineer of Omaha. Xebraska. who married Minnie F. Jackson, and to whom have been born tiiree children. ( 'hark> F.. \\'illiani J. and one child who rlied in infancy. and one child wIkj died when but a few months of age. Elizabeth, the wife of William H. r.avnc^. <lied in December, 1878.

In November, 1882, Mr. Baynes was married to Susan Satterthwaite, who was born at Louisville. Kentucky. To this marriage no children were born. Susan, the second wife of Mr. Baynes, died in the year 1887, and on June 18, i8qi. he was married to Sarah Penrose, a native of Bedford county, Pennsylvania, and the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Smith) Penrose. William and Sarah Baynes were the parents of no children.

William H. Baynes is a prominent member of the Blue River Highland Creek Friends church, he taking an active part in the work and worship of that congregation. In politics, Mr. Baynes is a Republican. Mrs. Baynes is a member of the Reformed church.

William O. Motsinger

William O. Motsinger, well-known farmer and prominent citizen of Franklin township, Washington county, Indiana, was born in Polk township, Washington county, on June 20, 1872, the son of John R. and Barbara A. (Fry) Motsin£;er, who had an important ])lace in the pinneer history of this county.

William O. Motsinger recei\'ed his education in the pul>lic schools of Polk township, after which he worked on the home farm until he was twtntj-one }-ears of age and then he bought two hundred and fifty-two acres near Pekin. Afterwards Mr. Motsinger disposed of his first farm and bought one hundred and eighty-five acres of land in Franklin township, a farm adjoining that of his brother, Edward. On his farm in Franklin townshiji he has placed many improvements and has cared for his land until now this farm is one of the most productive of the community.

William O. Motsinger was first married to Flora Swaim, the daughter of lolin 1\. Sw;iiiii and wife, and to this marriage was born cue child, Fhuo L. William O. ?dotsingL-r \\a^ married, secondly, on September 14, njio, to 3.l;irtha I''. Martin, who was born near S.alem. the daughter of Merritt and Julia S. (Standisln .Martin, the farmer burn on Sentemlier jo, 1821', the son of John and !':it--(.\ Martin, native- of Kentiul.;\, wh,, later came to Washington couuiv. Indiana; the latter l>orn on. July j_(. i8:;4. the daughter of Silas and ^Marv Stan.bsh, who -ettled in Washington coniitx in iNjS.

man, employed on the Pennsylvania lines. Mr. and Mrs. Motsinger are now making a home for Nellie Smith, a child received from an orphan's home. William O. ]\lotsinger is a prominent member of the Primitive Baptist church, of his community, he for more than ten years having served his congregation as clerk, in a church the material for which was largely supplied by John R. Motsinger, one of the charter members of this church. In politics. Mr. Motsinger is a Democrat, although he takes no special part in the political life of his township. He carries on general farming and raises Duroc-Jersey red bogs and Jersey cattle.

Luther E. Trueblood

The gentleman whose name is mentioned above is a lineal descendant of an old and honored ancestry, tracing back as far as 1660. Mr. Trueblood belongs to that class of men who are known in a community for their strong moral worth and high integrity, rather than for their wealth and public influence.

Luther E. Trueblood, farmer, Salem, Washington lownship, was born on November 6, 1869, on a farm in the northeast part of Washington township, \\'ashington county, Indiana, where he still resides, and is a son of Jesse and Clarinda L. (Overman) Trueblood. In early life, he owned all kind^ of farm machinery, and did threshing, corn husking, corn shelling, etc., and from that business made enough money to buy one iiundred acres of land of his grandfather's father, which he afterwards sold, and now lives on the farm with his mother. Luther E. Trueblood was educated in the common schouls and also took a commercial course at Richmond, Indiana. Politically, Mr. Trueblood is a stanch Re]nilj]ican, while in religion, he is a niemljer of the b'riends church, iUue l\i\cr meeting, Salem, Indiana, of wliich he is a regular attendant.

Jesse Trueblood was born on June 6. 1833, just across the road from wliere Iii^ r^iu now resides, and was a son of Nathan S. and Penelope (White) Trucljjood. His entire life was -^yi^^wX in the c<)ninniiiit\- where he was born, with (be excqitirm (it the -iiiiiukt (jf 1N5S, wliich was spent in Kansas, where he Ixniglu :i i;inii. ( hi jmie 7, 1851), lie returned from Kansas and was united in niarria'^e with ('!arind;i L. 0\eriiiaii. daughter of S;imue! ami Irem^ il:.iil"~i ( )vi.rman. She w.-is liuni on April 18, 1842, in the nnrthv e-icrn ];ar; ...' \\ ;(diii!-!"ii towiislii|,. in ilie Highland neighbor-

IiimhI. After his marriage. Jesse Trueliluod bought a farm of eighty acres adjoining his old h(jme, wiiicli he afterward sold and bought the place nowowned by his widow. Jesse's mother made her home with her daughter at Paoli, wdiere she died. L'lther \\. an.d wife bought the old home place and li\ed there six years; sold part of it and mo\ed to where Jesse's wid(jw now li\es, anrl Jesse lived there u]) to his ileath. He owned two hundred and twent_\'-six acres of land, and was a lifelong farmer. In his _\-ounger days. A'r. Trueblood taught school for three or four yerirs, lasting for one term after his marriage. He and his faniil\- were all members of the l-Viends church. His death occurred on ( )ctober 4. i'S()^. '1"(j Je-^se and ( larinda L. ((3\erman) Trueljlood were born ten children - Walter L.. .Vlma Orintha. Marilla Jane, Elmer, Luther 1-^.. Irene, W'illard Orville, Oscar Xathan. Cliffonl Emmett and Anna Mabel. Walter L. Trueblood was born on .March 8, i860, and lives at I)e- Moines. Iowa Fie has lieen married twice, first, to Almada Einney, who ilied. lea\'ing three children. \'irgil Gillespi, I. aura Bessie and Herschel J. Hi> secontl wife was Catherine Austerman. Mr. Truel)lood taught school fcir a time, and is now- manager for a firm handling- farm machinery: .Mma Orintha Truel)lood was born on (October JO, 1862. and became the wife of l''.(h\in E. Davis. They lixe in Holt county, ^vlissouri, and have had live children, Ethel, ^label, Ered. Myrideth, deceased, and Aurel. Mrs. Da\-is taught school for five years prior to her marriage; Marilla Jane born on Sei)tember u, 1864. and w-as married to Dr. T. C. Davis. Thev reside at ?^taitland. Holt county. Missouri, and have three children, Roy, Elsie and lulith. Marilla Jane Truelilood also taught school before her marriage, coxering .-i ])eriod of three \-ears ; Elmer Clii-iton Trueblood was born on Xo\-embcr 18, 18O6. and li\e< in I-'orest Lake. Minnesota, where he is a telegraph operator and general office man on the Xortliern Pacific. He was united in marriage with Jennie Lindmark. by whom he has had seven children. Raymtind. Harold, Clarence. Erwin. \'erna, Myrell and Erank; Irene Belle Trueblood w ;is liorn on Eebruary 3, 1870. ;md lives at home with her mother; \\ illard ()r\ille Truelilood was l)orn on .\ug-u>t 5. 1874, and is now pastor of the b'irst l-'ricnd- church at Indianapolis. He taught school in his younger d;'.\-s. graduating from I'.arlham College in K)OJ. He was married to (,'aroline Clair Stanley, of Xol)les\ille. Indian-i. who was also a graduate of l-"..-irlhani College in the -ame cla^-. Tliex have three children living, Ruth, Staulev and l-'.stber. and one who died voung; Oscar Nathan Trueblood was liorn on Ajiril 14. 1877. and follows farmiui,' at Caldwell. Idaho. He was married to Laura Smith, by whom he bad one son, who died in early infancy; Clifford Emmett was born on April 2, 1880, and lives at Ivor, Virginia, where he is principal of Corinth Academy. He graduated from Earlham College in 1908, and was married to Natio Douglas; Anna Mabel was born on February 25, 1884. She graduated from Earlham College in 1909, and is living at home, after teaching for nine terms in Monroe township.

Nathan S. Trueblood, the paternal grandfather, was a son of Abel and Mary (Simonds) Trueblood, and his wife, Penelope (White) Trueblood, was a daughter of Caleb and Parthena (White) White, who came from North Carolina in an early day. Nathan S. Trueblood was born on a farm where John Gibbons now lives, in the northeast part of Washington township, Washington county. This union was blest with eight children, Martha, Semira, Jesse. Parthena, Amanda and Benjamin, Permina and Henrietta dying when thirteen years of age.

Abel and Mary (Simonds) Trueblood, the paternal great-grandparents, came from Pasquotank county. North Carolina, about 18 15, and settled northeast of Salem, Indiana. A history of the family, reaching back to 1660, is given in the record of Elias Hicks Trueblood, on another page of this volume.

Samuel Overman, the maternal grandfather, was born on August 14, 1 8 19, in the northwest part of Washington township, and was a son of Benjamin and Abigail (Coffin) Overman. He was united in marriage, July 18. 1839, with Irene Hobbs, who was born on January i, 1822. Mr. Overman kei)t a -^tore in the Highland settlement, and also ran a peddler's wagon, and was the owner of two farms, one located in the Highland neighborhood, and one in Rush Creek bottoms, about two miles away. Mr. and Mrs. Overman were the parents of five children, Cyrus Virgil, who lives in Arkansas; Clarinda Lutitia, the widow of Jesse Trueblood; Louisa ¥.. deceased, who became the wife of Robert Reynolds; Edward T., deceased, who was the family physician of Salem, and a baby girl, who died of smallpiix. at the age of nine months. Samuel Overman died on August 22, 1855.

Benjamin Overman, the maternal great-grandfather, was born in North Carolina, and died in \\'ashington township, Washington coimty, Indiana, aged sixty years and five months. He came as a young man to this townsiii]), where he was married to Abigail Coffin, supposed to have been a native of Xorth ("amlina, and a daughter of Matthew and P'lizabeth Coffin, who came here tu pidueer times and settled in the Highland neighborhood. Benj;imin Overman started to honsekee])ing here in a log cabin built by himself, i le w as a (-(joper bv trade.

Air. Trueblood is a gentleman whose honesty of purpose has won for him many true and sincere friends, and whom Washington county is proud to ckum as a representative resident.

William L. Reyman

Wilham L. Reyman, the son of Hon. John W. and Hannah (Lindley) Reyman, was born on October 28, 1839, north of Salem, and died on October 19, 1899. He spent his entire life near Salem, where he was engaged in farming and dealing in live stock, in both of which he was successful, t)eing a man of unusual business and executive ability.

Air. Reyman, by his own et^orts became possessed of a very ordinary iarm, but by strict application to business and wise judgment he became the owner of over fourteen hundred acres of well-improved land. He was also the owner of a livery stable at Salem. Mr. Reyman was a Republican.

On January 19, 1864, Mr. Reyman was united in marriage to Catherine W. Bears, a native of New York and the daughter of Asa and Catherine Bears. To this union two children were born : Lefa Ora and Millard A. Lefa is the widow of Ambrose Shrum, and Millard A. is the cashier of the Farmers State Bank at Salem. The mother died on October 23, 1869, and on Octol)er 12, 1869, Air. Reyman married Ethalinda B. Evans, a native of Washington county, born on Mill creek in- 1843, and was the daughter of William and Cassandra (Fields) Evans.

William Evans, the son of Thomas and .Ann (Crow) Evans, was born near Crab Orchard, Kentucky, on November 16, 1794. He was but a child when his parents came to the county and settled near Cooley cemetery, south of Salem, and here the parents resided during the rest of their lives. At the time the family came to tiiis section the country \\ ;is ci;i\ cred liy a dense forest and a hea\y growth of i^ea vine. It required mucli effort and labor for the family to find their way through the dense growth and a greater courage to begin the building of a home. Flere. among the sturdy ])ioneers of the time, W illiani spent his childliood ;uid grew to manhood, taking an active part in the ciearin;, of the forest and the im])ro\ement of the farm. He was one of tlie numl)er that assisted m tlie laying out of die original plat of Salem, and .-issistcd in the erection of the first house.

rider, liis territory covering some two hundred miles. He experienced many of the hardships and difficulties common to the preacher of the early day. Mr. Evans was a native of Kentucky, where she was bom on September 8, 1803, and died at Hitchcock station, Washington county, on November 24, 1889. She was married to Mr. Evans in her native state, where he had formerly preached.

After his marriage, Mr. Evans continued to preach in connection with his management of his farm three miles north of Salem. Here he spent the last days of his life.

To William L. and Ethalinda (Evans) Reyman was born the following children: Minnie M., the wife of Pritchard Winslow, of Canton; John W., who conducts a livery business in Salem; Anna D., at home with her mother; Nora M., the wife of G. W. Robinson, who conducts a shoe store at Salem; Elizabeth, the wife of Jason Cauble, and a child that died in infancy.

]\Irs. Reyman and daughter, Anna, live on the home farm north of Salem, and devote much of their life to church work, being members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Lodie Greene

A native of Illinois and a descendant of one of the old and distinguished families of Indiana, is Lodie Greene, who has gained a position of prominence as one of the representative business men of Salem, where he has been engaged in the real estate and abstract insurance and loan business for a number of years. Lodie Greene was born on June 22, 1874, in Moultrie county, Illinois, and is the son of Philo and Sarah (Gabbert) Greene. His father was born in Lawrence county, Indiana, near Bono, on May 29, 1833, the son of Thomas Greene, a native of Ireland, who came to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania. Philo Greene was reared in Lawrence county, and upon reaching the age of manhood was united in marriage to Sarah J. Gabbert, who was born near Campbellsburg, Washington county, and who was the daughter of Charles and Lucinda (Wade) Gabbert. Charles Gabbert was a grandson of an officer who served in the army of General Lah'ayette during the Revolutionary War. The mother of Charles Gabbert was a DePauw, and a relative of the family who had part in the Revolutionary War. John DePauw, the great-great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, came from France as a member of the staff of General

LaFayette and fought in the Revolutionar\- War anci was subsequently raised to rank of general. One of his daughters (Elizabeth) intermarried with Thomas Gabbert, whose son, Charles, was the grandfather of the subject of this sketch. General DePauw was buried in Crown Hill cemetery in Salem. John DePauw laid out the town of Salem when the seat of justice was lirst established, in April, 1814. His great-great-grandson, Podie Greene, has prepared the plats of several of the recent additions to the town. Philo Greene, who followed the occupation of a farmer after his marriage, lived for a time near Sparkesvillc, and later moved to Saltille, Washington county. After the Civil War, owing to many changes that were made in living conditions, he moved to Moultrie county, Illinois, where he continued to farm until 1880, when he moved to Shelbyville and Ixjught a farm one mile east of the town. He lived in this community until 1890, when he moved to Salem, where he spent the rein.iinder of his life. His death occurred on the i8th of July, IQ04. and his wife passed away in December, 1908. Of the children born to Mr. and ?vlrs. Philo Greene it might be stated that Thomas G. is residing in Portland, Oregon: Charles D. is living in Greenwood, Indiana; Flora E., who became the wife of Charles McDonald, is living three miles northwest of Salem, and Lodie is the subject of this sketch. Three of the children died in infancy.

Lodie Greene completed the course offered in the Salem higii school in 1894, and after his graduation did additional college work. He engaged in clerical work in Salem imtil 1898, when he was appointed deputv recorder. Owing to his experience in this line and "his ability, he was elected recorder in 1902 and re-elected in 1906. During his second term of office, in partnership with his brother, Charles D., lie formed the firm of Greene & Greene, doing abstract liusiness. real estate, loans ;ind insurance. They continued in this business until the spring of 11)13, \\hen Cliarles Greene returned to his profession as electrical engineer and left for Greenwimd, Indiana, to take up his residence.

Ii. political affairs, Mr. Greene has always taken an active interest and though his affiliation is with tlie Democratic party, he views all questions ])ertaining to local and federal government in a broad spirit and keeps the took place. Mary S. Connor, who is a native of Halifax county, Virginia, is the daughter of Benjamin W. and Mary (Covington) Connor. Benjamin W. Connor was a staff officer under Gen. Robert E. Lee during the Civil War His daughter, Mary S., received her early training in Virginia, and in 1897 came to Louisville, Kentucky, with her parents. Upon taking up his residence in Louisville, Mr. Connor engaged in tobacco brokerage and later served in a municipal office in that city. He passed away on October 13, 1908, and his wife, who survived him, still resides in Salem, where she went to live after her husband's death.

In religious affairs, Mrs. Greene is a member of the Baptist church, while Mr. Greene continues to hold membership in the Christian church. Fraternally, Mr. Greene is actively associated with the Elks lodge, the Red Men and the Tribe of Ben-Hur.

Elmer T. Williams

Elmer T. Williams is worthy of being classed among those whose lives have been spent in earnest endeavor to achieve sucecss in the agricultural field. Elmer T. Williams was born on December 29, 1875, on the Thomas Morris farm, located in the eastern portion of Washington township, Washington county, Indiana. He is the son of James Williams and his first wife Sarah (Pleener) Williams, whose record is given elsewhere in this volume. Elmer T. Williams was a small child when his parents located where the family now live, not quite five miles northeast of the town of Salem, Indiana, on the Archie Johnson farm. He was reared on this place and at the age of twenty-one years he became an employee of his uncle, in Monroe township, Washington county, and continued in that position for three years. It was while in his uncle's employ, that, on October 15, 1899, he was united in marriage to Bertha Morris and soon after moved to his present farm, in the northeast quarter of section 33, where he has one hundred and sixty acres. To their union four children have been born : James Wendel, Wilbur, Lebert and Everett. James Wendel died aged one year and seven months. Bertha (Morris) Williams was born in Gibson township, near Little York, and is the daughter of James E. and Elizabeth (Gibbons) Morris. James E. Morris was born in Gibson town- .ship, near W^est Point, Indiana, in 183 1 and was the son of Samuel and Alary (Peal) Morris. Samuel Morris came from Carolina and was an early settler near West Point, Indiana. James Morris was reared near

West Point, and after his marriage, he purchased a farm near Little York, Indiana, on which he continued to hve until he was quite old. He then retired and the last ten years of his life were spent among his children. His death occurred on January 30, 1913. His wife, Elizabeth (Gibbons) Morris, was born on May 2t,, 1842. in Knox county, Ohio, and was the daughter of Henry and Anna (Wilson) Gibbons. Her parents located on a farm, northwest of West Point, Indiana, when she was a girl of nine years. They remained on this place until their deaths. James E. Morris and his wife were the parents of eight children, whose names follow : Mrs. Miranda Lester, who lives in Morocco, Newton county, Indiana; Omri, deceased; Mrs. Mary Spurgeon, who resides near Kossuth. Indiana; Lennee, wife of J. L. Cooley, whose home is near Scottsburg, Scott county, Indiana; Mrs. Phema Pfatfenberger, of Fruita, Colorado; Bertha, wife of Elmer Williams; Mrs. Anna Garrett, living near Little York, Indiana and Anson, who lives near the town of Salem, Indiana. The mother of these children died on October 8, iQi,^. James Morris was a Democrat and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Henry Ellsworth Smith

Having been actively identified with the newspaper business in Salem, county seat of Washington county, since lioyhood and in a proprietary capacity since 1908, H. E. Smith, manager and editor of the Salon Doiiocrat may properly be said to have a thorough grasp upon the essential details of the nev\spaper business, a fact which accounts largely for the general popularity and success of the Democrat throughout this ct)tmty and in this section of the state.

Henry Ellsworth Smith was born at English, Indiana, on February 27, 1878, son of George ,\. and Sarah ( Bnswcll) Smith, lioth natives of Crawford county, this state, the former of wlioin is the son of Henr\- Smith, a \'irginian, an early settler in (rawftird countv. George A. Smith was reared in 'Vawford count}- and learned the trade of l)lacksmith, a liusincss which he has followed all his life, liaving been proprietor of sliops at I'.ngli.-^h, at Salem and at other points. He and his wife were the parents of six children, of whom tJie sul)iect of this biographical sketch is the fourth in order of birth. After the death of his wife in Salem, to which city they hail moved in i88c), George .\. Smitli mo\ed to Louis\ ille. where he i^ now making his home.

H. E. Smith's public school education was completed in the Salem schools, after which for some time he was under the private tutelage of C. C. Alenaugh, who presently bought the Democratic Sun, a paper well known hereabout in that day, and Mr. Smith became connected with the enterprise in the useful capacity of general factotum, otherwise and more popularly known as the office "devil," -from which humble position he gradually rose until, during his fifteen years of service with Mr. Menaugh and later with the firm of Menaugh Brothers, who, in 1898, bought the Salcni Democrat, combining the same with the Democratic Sun, he filled every important position on the paper, during the later part of svich service having been practically the general manager. In December, 1908, Mr. Smith, in co-operation with Charles R. Morris, bought the paper, Mr. Smith assuming the position of business manager, and since Mr. Morris has been serving as postmaster of Salem has had general charge of all departments of the paper. Mr. Smith is a Democrat and his forceful paper steadily reflects his views along political lines, stoutly maintaining the policies of the Democratic party in this section of the state. He is a valued member of the Democratic county executive committee, his participation in the activities of that body having given him a wide acquaintance in political circles, over the state.

On September 10, 1898, Henry E. Smith was united in marriage to Edith Clark, who was born in Salem, this county, daughter of Gustavus and Paulina (Alexander) Clark, both natives of this county, members of old and well-known pioneer families of the same. Gustavus Clark was born on a farm about four miles west of Salem on April 10, 1832, a son of Richard and Elizabeth (Kartwright) Clark, both natives of New York state, the former a son of a native of Wales, who came to America when a lad, as a stowaway on a merchant vessel, and settled in northwestern New York, later emigrating to Clermont county, Ohio, where his family was reared and in which county Richard Clark enlisted for service during the War of 18 12. In Ratavia, that county, Richard Clark married Elizabeth Kartwright, of German descent, who also had emigrated to that section from New York state with her parents, and immediately thereafter started out to make a new home in the wilderness of southern Indiana. He and his wife put their small lielongings on a raft and floated down the Ohio to a convenient landing place in proximity to this section and came thence by wagon to Washington county, arriving here about the year 1820, if not earlier, making their home west of Salem, where Richard Clark died in 1836, leaving a widow and a considerable family of children, the eldest of whom, a son, was sixteen years of age. Eor the next two years, this son and his widowed mother made a business of (50) gathering produce and marketing the same in LijuisviHe. their trips to market requiring two days. The family then moved into Salem, then hut a straggling village, and there Gustavus Clark grew up and spent the remainder of his life, hecoming a highly respected citizen of the county seat, upright and honorahle. faithful in all the relations of life. On ]\Iarch 5, 1859, he married Paulina Alexander, who was born on a farm about two miles south of Salem, this county, daughter of Lockwood and Susanna i Allen ) Alexander and sister of W. R. Alexander, in a sketch of whom, presented elsewhere in this \olume. there is set out in detail the genealogy of the Alexander family. Gustavus Clark died at his home in Salem on ]\Iay 12, 1892, and his w idi)w is still livirig there with two of her daughters, the INIisses Lizzie and Minnie Clark, next door to her other daughter, Mrs. Smith.

To Henry ¥,. and Edith (Clark) Smith have been Ijorn two children, a daughter. Florence, and a son, Roger. They are at^liated with the Christian church, are acti\e in good works, and are held in the highest esteem by their many friends in and about Salem. Mr. Smith is a meml)er of the Independent Order of Oild Fellows at Salem and a memlier uf the Encampment of the same order; also a member of the Modern W'ondmen. the Royal Neighbors and the Daughters of Rebekah, to the latter two of which societies Mrs. Smith also is attached, both being \ery po])ular among their associates in the fraternal activities of the city.

]Mr. Smith is enterprising and public spirited and the influence of his newspaper ever is exerted in l)ehalf of all proper measures ha\ing to do with the advancement of the material and moral interests of Salem and the county at large. Few men in the count}- ha\e a wider aci|uaintance than he and it is not improjier to say that he enjoys the confidence and re^pect of all who know him.

John !-:. Cauble i^ one of the progressive farmers ,,f Wa-lnngton township, Washington coLUit}', Indiana, as well as a bu-iness man and g(.od citizen. He w.-is born on Xo\ember 30. !86<), on his father's farm, al)out four miles west of the town .if Salem. He is the s,,n of John A. and Sallie .\. (Hendricks) Caulile. John \^ Cauble was born .ilxnit four miles ^vest of Salem and was the s,,ii ,,f Charles and Susaimali ' Clemnions ) (. aulile. Charles ("auble was a native of X(.rth Carolina, and lie and his wife located in the neighborhood of Salem before the town was in existence. They camped across the creek just south of where the town now stands and shot a deer that was drinking in the creek, on what is now Mulberry street. Many years later, Charles Cauble returned to North Carolina, traveling in a spring wagon because, there were no railroads. After this visit to his old home, he remained on his fann, west of Salem, until his death, at the age of ninetyeight years. He had two brothers, Peter and Adam, and a half-sister, who married a Mitchell, and they were among the first settlers in this locality.

John A. Cauble, son of Charles Cauble. was reared on his father's farm and was married while a resident of the parental rooftree. He followed the vocation of farming until 1881, at which time he removed to Kansas, where he remained for eight years. He then returned to the old farm, west of Salem, where he farmed until his death, in 1891. His wife, Sallie A. (Hendricks) Cauble, was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, and was the daughter of John Hendricks, a liveryman of Salem and a cousin of Vice-President Thomas A. Hendricks.

John E. Cauble is one of ten children born to his parents. The names of the children follow : Rosa, wife of Thomas Martin, who lives on Main street, Salem; Willard D. lives on the old home pla.ce, four miles west of Salem; Anna was the wife of John Stewart, and her death occurred about 1906; Emma and Stella both died when very young; John R. ; Nora was the wife of James Trinkel, and is now deceased. The eighth child was a boy, who died in infancy; Maggie is the wife of Jesse Banks, and lives in Bedford, Indiana. The tenth child was a girl, who also died in infancy. John E. Cauble was a boy of twelve years when his parents removed to Kansas, and after the death of his father, he and his brother, AVillard, managed the farm. They, together with the mother, Nora and Maggie, remained on the home place until John E. Cauble was married. The mother and daughters then went to Salem, where they remained for some years. The mother now lives in Bedford, Indiana, with her daughter, Maggie Banks.

In 1889, John E. Cauble was united in rharriage to Jennie A. Barrett, daughter of Allen and Carsanda (Williams) Barrett, and they are the parents of three children, Nellie, Clara and Manson. Nellie is the wife of Clyde Rutherford, who is the son of Emery and Ella (Colglazier) Rutherford, residents of Salem. Nellie and Clyde Rutherford live on the farm belonging to John E. Cauble. Manson Cauble is attending high school in Salem and lives at home. John E. Cauble farmed for one year on Mill creek and then purchased his present farm of one hundred and fifty acres, located three-quarters of a mile south of the town of Oxonia, Indiana, where he has since remained. He also does some contracting in cement and concrete. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, both subordinate lodges and the encampment. The entire family are members of the JNIethodist church. Jennie .\. (Barrett) Cauble was born in Illinois. Both her parents were l)orn and reared in this locality and were married shortly before removing to Illinois, .\llen Barrett was a son of Luther Barrett, an early settler here. Allen Barrett, his wife and children, located on Mill creek when Jennie was a child of three years, remaining three about eight years. At that time, they removed to where Luke Barrett w-as living and cared for him until his death, then returning to the home place. Allen Barrett died in 1904, and three years later his widow removed to Indianapolis, Indiana, where she is now living with Mr. and Mrs. Cauble. Cyrus Barrett is a .street contractor.

Walter D. Colglazier

Among the men of Washington county who have added prestige to a fur.ily name already linked with the early history of the county, and standing for high principles of living, is Walter D. Colglazier, who by his own individual et^ort has gained more than ordinary recognition for his ability as a pubhc ofificial and agriculturist. Walter Colglazier was born on August 9, 1865, in Washington township, this county, on the original Colglazier farm southwest of Salem. Of the parents of Walter D. Colglazier, there is an account given in the sketch of Joel Colglazier, which appears on another page of this volume. Suffice it to say that David and Louisa (Wright) Colglazier, the parents of Walter Colglazier were among the most esteemed pioneers who laid the foimdations of community life in this section of the state.

Walter Colglazier received his education in the schools of Washington township and after completing the course offered in education in those days, began his business career as a farmer. ]\lost of his life has been spent on the farm where he now resitles, with the excei)tion of three months, during each of four years, which were spent on the road with liis brother, who at that time was handling a patent carpet stretcher in a territory embracing most of the states of the Middle West. The venture jiroved most successful and the profits received were sufficient for a large i>avment on the farm now occupied by Walter D.

On October 15, 1899, Walter Colglazier was married to Lula B. Sturgeon, a native of Jackson county, Indiana, and the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Sage) Sturgeon. Samuel Sturgeon and his wife are both natives of Jackson county, Indiana, and at the present time reside near Tampico, Indiana, on a farm.

To Mr. and Mrs. Colglazier, the following children have been born : Donald, Chester, Waldo and Helen, all of whom are at home with their parents. Mr. Colglazier, who is a prominent figure in the political affairs of Washington county, is serving his third year in his first term as county commissioner. He has executed the duties of his offices in a manner deserving of the highest praise. Ever eager to improve conditions in the community in which he lives, he is also cautious in expenditures and guards the financial side of his office in a manner most pleasing to the citizens for whose welfare he is an earnest worker. Most of the concrete bridges to be seen throughout the county were built during Mr. Colglazier's term of office. He also supervised during his first term, the building of first concrete culvert in the county. Mr. Colglazier has worked with great efficiency and remarkable business ability. He has a winning personality, which has won for him a large circle of acquaintances. He is a member of the Missionary Baptist church and his wife holds membership in the Methodist church in Jackson county.

Bruce C. Frantz

Among the business men of initiative and administrative ability, who have contributed their share to the commercial progress of Salem, is Bruce C. Frantz, who is a descendant of a family whose name is prominently linked with the pioneer history of Washington county. ' Mr. Frantz is a man whose standing in business is such as to gain for him the highest degree of public confidence and trust. Not only in the business world has he become popular, but also as a representative in fraternal, club and social circles. Bruce C. Frantz was born on August 2, 1881, in Jackson township, Washington county, not far from Palmyra, in Harrison county. He is the son of A. B. F"rantz and Lucy J. (Shepherd) Frantz. His father was born in Jackson township, Washington county, in 1852, and is the son of William and Mary ( Martin ) Frantz. William Frantz came to Martinsburg, Jackson township, with his ]3arents when a small boy, having been born in the eastern part of

\'irginia. In tlie townshij) where the ]-"rantz faniil}' first settled. William Frantz became one of the pioneer preachers of the Christian church. Preaching in the pioneer (hn-s was an occupation of many hardships and one whose duties required long journeys through unsettled regions of the state. With the assistance of L. j. Mr. J'rantz organized the Christian church at Alartinsburg, where L. J. ^ilartin, who was a brother of ]\Irs. Frantz, was also a popular preacher.

A. B. F'rantz, the father of Bruce C, is well known as a teacher in Jackson township, where he has been actively identified with school interests for over forty years. He has also been interested in fanning, an occupation he follows on a small scale. The wife of Mr. b'rantz. Lucy Shepherd, was born in Jackson township, the daughter of James and Sarah ( Rippy) Shepherd, the former of whom was a descendant of Scotch-Irish and English stock, who settled in \'irginia. Little is known concerning the Rippy branch of the family, except that the original members in this country settled in Tennessee. The children born to ]Mr. and Mrs. FTantz are: James K., Adda and Bruce C.

After completing the common school branches in the public schools of Jackson township, Bruce C. Frantz attended the Indiana State Normal School at Terre Haute, where he qualified for the i)rnfession of teaching. For five years following his completion of the teacher's course, Mr. Frantz taught school. In 1905 he entered the L'^niversity of Illinois, where he took a course in pharmacy. Later he extended his training to the School of Pharmacy at Chicago, from which he was graduated in 1907. Lbitil 1908 Mr. Frantz gained experience as a drug clerk in one of the Chicago firms, and at the end of that time came to Salem, where he followed the same employment until ujio. In the latter year Mr. I'rantz opened the drug store, which he now ouns. on the public s(|uare at Salem. His ability as a business man has been recognized by the citizens of Salem, who ba\'e given him the widest patronage.

On February 23, 191 1. Bruce Frantz was united in marriage to Helen Helfman. a native of Salem, the daughter of Frank and Mary ( Tiernan I Helfman. both of whom were bom in Washington cnuiUy. bVank Helfman. who was a lirick contractor. ]iassed away in Kio^. .-md his wife still resides in Salem.

Mr. Frantz has never permitted bis business interests to narrow bis social life, but takes an active part in fraternal :ifi",iirs of the commnnitw He holds membership in the Masrjuic fraternii\ in tlu- Knights nf Pvthias. the Owls, the Red ?^Ien and Pocahontas l.^d-c and in the .\bxlern W .i.ulmen.

Hon. John W. Rkyman

John \V. Reyiiian, son of Joseph and l^'lizabeth (Hershaw) Reynian, was born in Shenandoah county, Virginia, on May lo, 1801, and died near Salem on December 17, 1898. Joseph Reyman was a native of Pennsylvania, having been born in that state on October 18, 1766, and his wife was also a native of the state, born there on March 22, 1771. The early members of the families in Pennsylvania were formerly from Germany and came to the state as pioneers. The family name of the Reymans was originally spelled Reiman.

Mr. and Mrs. Reynian were married in Virginia about 1790 and came to Lexington, Kentucky, in 1805. Here they bought forty acres of land and made their home until 1811, when they came to Washington county, and settled one mile north of Salem. They soon took up their residence on the present home farm of Jason Cauble, where the parents spent the remaining da}'s of their lives. They were highly respected by the entire community anfl were greatly devoted to each other. In 1835 they were stricken with cholera and dietl on the old home place on August 26, of that year, and were buried in one grave in the cemetery at Salem.

Jolm \\'. Reyman grew to manhood on the farm north of Salem. In early life lie engaged in flatboating to New Orleans and later in the manufacturing of fanning mills. At the age of twenty-eight he located three miles east of Salem, where he was engaged in the making of furniture, and here he remained until 1840, when he mo\ed to his farm north of Salem, where Ethalinda Reyman now lives.

.\Ir. Re}man was a man of excellent judgment and business acumen, being the owner of over a thousand acres of land and was a large money lender. He was vice-president of the Salem Rank, the first bank of the town and he and Dawson I.ymis were the principal stockholders.

Politically, ]\Ir. Reyman was .1 Republican and took much interest in politics. T-Te had \oted for the successful candidate for President, until he voted for r,ro\er Cleveland. In 1827 and iS2d: he represented his coimty in the state Legislature, where he was known as a faithful member.

.Mr. Reyman was married three times. His first wife, Hannah Lindlev, was born in i8n6 in North Carolina and was the daughter of Samuel and Mar\- (Braxton) Lindley. By this marriage the following children were born: rvfartha Jane, who married Randolph Boling: Jacob Braxton, deceased; Thomas I.indlc)-: .Amanda, who married Samuel Hobljs, and Will- iam L., deceased. The mother died in 184J, and Mr. Reyman married her sister, Rebecca, whose husband, a Afr. White, had died. To this union the following children were born : Joseph Emmett, Henry Iliff and Mary, who died when but three mrnths old. The mother died in 1846, and Mr. Reyman was later united in marriage to Hulda Stanley, who was born in 1815 and settled with her parents north of Salem. To this union no children were born, hut Mrs. Reyman was known as a kind and affectionate mother to the children by the former marriages of her husband. She died on April 18, 1881.

Mr. Reyman, after the death (if his wife, lived, the remainder of his life with his son, William L. (now deceased) on the old home farm north of Salem.

Thomas Morris Loudon is a man of excellent character, a progressive I farmer and is highly respected b\' all whci know him. He was born on x-\pril 30, 1858, and is the son of John and Emeline (Morris) Loudon. John Loudon was born on April 8, 1837, in Xew York state and was the j son of John and Lavina (Lee) Loudon, b^hn Loudon, Sr., was a native ' of Ireland, removing to Indiana in 1833. John Loudon, Jr.. was reared on | the home farm in Jefferson township. Washingtun county, Indiana, receiv- | ing his education in the township .schools. On .Vugust 18, 1856, in Salem, | Indiana, he was united in marriage in luiieline Morris, daughter of Thomas 1 and Gulielma ( Trueblood ) Morris, and si.x children were burn to their j union: Thomas Morris. William, Willis K., Walter. Charles Wesley and ! Elma. who died when very young. Willis K. li\es in Bairdstown. Califor- ] nia. and Thomas Morris near Salem, Indiana, .\fter marriage. John Lou- | don, Jr., removed to the home of his wife in Washington township, later establishing a residence on the farm in Jefferson township where his son. Thomas, was born. He enlisted in the Civil War, being drafted in Jefferson township, but took no active part in the struggle. He was on guard duty while the regiment was stationed at Chattanooga. Tennessee. He and wife were stanch members of the Blue River i'Viends church. I'dlitically. he was a Republican. In 1895 'it renrnved U< Salem. Indiana, where j his death occurred nn Sejitember 3. i()o6. His widnw still survixes him at their home in Salem. I

October 2^, 1834, in Gibson township, Washington county, Indiana, and is the daughter of Thomas and Guiielma (Trueblood) Morris who removed to the "Oaky" woods, four and one-half miles from Salem, Indiana, when their daughter, Emeline, was a child of three years. Thomas Morris was the son of Jehoshaphat Morris and was five years of age when he left Pasquotank county, North Carolina, with his father's family, in the later part of 18 14. The family located on land which they purchased from Thomas Thompson, who entered the land. Additional acres were purchased for a "bit" an acre and other land was accumulated by entry. The original home site is still in the possession of the Morris descendants, being now the home of Eliza Jane Morris, widow of William Morris. Guiielma (Trueblood) Morris was born near Elizabeth City, Pasquotank county, North Carolina, and was also five years of age at the time her parents located in Indiana. It was near the town of Seba, Indiana, that both Thomas Morris and Guiielma Trueblood were reared, and where their friendship ripened into marriage. They established a residence in that locality, near the Highland Quaker church, and here reared a family of eight children, four of whom are still living: Emeline, Mrs. William Barnett of Salem; Mrs. K. P. Thomas, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Anderson Morris, of Bedford, Indiana. Emeline is the eldest of the living children. The parents of these children are sleeping in the old Hicksite cemetery east of town. Guiielma (Trueblood) Morris was the daughter of Joshua and Mary (Henley) Trueblood.

Joshua Trueblood was a sea captain who always stopped at the Henley home as a guest, when passing through their town on his way to Albemarle Sound, where his merchant vessel lay anchored. Their friendship ripened into marriage after which they removed to Indiana. They were both members of the Quaker church. Mary Henley was born in North Carolina and was of Irish descent. Her parents lived in Perquimans county, North Carolina, and it was here that she was married to Joshua Trueblood. Her parents objected to her marriage, but the devotion of the young Quaker prevailed and she became his bride. The following letter is one that was written to her by her lover, more than one hundred and twentyfive years ago. It is a model love letter, written in old English style and spelling, but in a very neat hand. The parchment on which it is written is now yellow with age: "My Dear Polly - I desire to inform thee one time more of the rashness pray my dear excuse me for being so troublesome if I once more beg thy assistance in my onlucky and vexatious fortune which have reduced me to such necessity surcumstance that I cannot possibly pmceed <in my affairs. O my dear I however most humbly pre- sume on thy good nature being assured l>y sundry example and tliy compation that thee will think of and pity the distressed therefore as an object truh^ deserving compation I most humbly imploy and petition thee to consider the many losses and disappointments I have met with which causes me to address myself to thee one time more O my dearie dear if thee did but know what trouble I do undergo all for lo\ing thee so I think what parents cood say but thy tender hart thy parents choose to obey and would not submit to what I do say on thy sake causes me Shipen for to take and some other land for to see all for loving of thee My Dear I exj, '' sail on the 24th day of the first month 1790 and if e\-er return back I hope thee will embrace the opportunity of sending me an answer tu this letter and indeavor to satitice me therein thee was once pleased to answer me in writing which wrote some deap itnpresion upon my mind and tilled me with som awful apprehension So I cood scasley percei\ e the day from the knight during the time I received it until this day. O my dear I'olly I always will keep thee in mind wheresoever I go pray my dear think of me whin I am gone away from thee and if ever I return back I Pray the Lord prepare our way so that we shall injiiy r)ur Company together and injoy his love and he injoy the bond 1 beseech the living god to hold us in his hand I now conclude with the greater lo\'e to thee and remain thy dear and loving friend unto death this being wrote four days lief ore my departure. "January the 20th, 170)0." Josiri'A Tri'ehi.o(id."

Joshua Trueblood died on October 26. 1833. in his eighty-eighth year, the first link that was broken in the circle of eight or nine l)rothers and sisters. His wife sur\ived initil Jul}' 3. 1836. in her eighty-fifth }ear. Injth are resting side by side in the Hicksite Quaker cemetery. The old letter. which Joshua wrote to his wife during their da}s of courtship, is still in the possession of their granddaughter. Mmeline Loudon, \\ho \vas gi\en many articles which she treasures as keepsakes of the old. romance-laden days. She was a fa\'orite of her grandmother with whom she stayed weeks at a time. She has a lace cap of net. a reticule of plain and pink-striped linen and a needle case, all uKire than one hundred years old.

I'jneline Morris wa'^ imited in ni;irriage to John Loudon, son of the widow, La\'ina (Lee) I.oudon, at the age of eighteen yeai's. The wedding took place on .\ugust 18. '836, in Salem at the home of the bride's uncle, Dr. Joshua Trueblood, and was perfcinned by the minister of the Methodist church. Rev. Erastus Coffin. The \'i^ung couple made the trip 0.1 In 'rseback, coming into town alone. Imniediatel\- after the ceremonv the\- mounted their horses and rode back to the bride's home where a nice dinner was served. The next day, according to the custom, a reception and in fare dinner were given them at the home of the groom's mother, not far distant. In the vicinity of the widow Loudon's place they began housekeeping. Emehne (Morris) Loudon was an expert horse-woman. She was not afraid of any animal and often went to church from their home in "Oaky" woods to the old Hicksite meeting house at Blue River, riding horseback behind her father and attended the yearly meeting at Richmond, Indiana, going a large i)art of the way on horseback. Mrs. Loudon is a birthright Quaker and still holds to that faith. The log school house in which she received her education was rough and comfortless; a large fireplace, a puncheon floor, the writing desk a split log against the wall under the greased paper window, where the scholars were given a ten minutes writing lesson each day.

Thomas Morris Loudon was reared on the home farm and on March 20, 1879, he was united in marriage to Mary Lindley, daughter of William and }ilartha (Hallowell) Lindley. Of this union one child has been bom, Tillie L., who married John Hobbs and has one child, Helen. She was born on December 8. 1883, and lives with her father. Her mother, Mary (Lindley) Loudon was born on No\'ember 2, 1853, in Washington township, Washington county, Indiana. Thomas Morris Loudon located on his present farm in 1879. This place consisted of fifty-two acres at the time of the original purchase, but was subsequently increased until it contains one hundred and thirty-two acres. This place is known as "Maple Shade b'arm." I'raternally, Thomas Morris Loudon is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Salem, Indiana, and also of the Independent Order of Red Men of .Salem. He is a member of the Sons of Veterans. Politically, he belongs to the Republican party and has held the office of supervisor.

Edgar O. Gibbons

Edgar O. Gibbons is one of the highly-respected citizens of Washington township. Washington county, Indiana, and is an excellent farmer as well. He was born on January 8, 1875, in this township and is the son of Jolm and Perthenia ( Morris"* Gibbons. John Gibbons was a native of DuBois count}-, Ohio. Edgar O. GibI)ons was reared on the home place in Washington township until he reached the age of twenty-one years. He then was employed as a farm hand for three years, when he married Dora Calloway and immediately began operations for himself. His marriage to Dora Calloway, daughter of Micajah and Elizabeth (Williams) Calloway, was solemnized in 1899. D^ra (Calloway) (iiljbons is a native of Monroe township, Washington comity, Indiana. To them have been hum five children: Merle, Pearl, Wyatt, .Vlga and Alildred. The farm uf Edgar O. Gibbons consists of ninety-two acres and is de\oted tu general farming. Edgar O. Gibbons is a member of Salem Dodge Xo. y6, Ivnights of Pythias and is a Republican in his political faith.

Micajah Calloway, father of Dora (Calloway) Gibbons, was born on October g, 1S38, in Washington county, Indiana, and is the son of Edmond and Polly (Cameron) Calloway. I'Mmond (/alloway was born in Missouri and was the son of Micajah Callowa_\-. who was also Ijorn in that stale and married there. Two children were burn of his tir^l unicm ;md their names are: James and Edmond, lioth born in Missouri. After the death of his first wife, Micajah Calloway moved to Kentucky, carrying the two children in leather saddle bags. The}', later, remoxed to Washington township, Washington county, Indiana, locating on the farm where the grandson. ]\licajah Calloway, now li\-es. After his arrixal in this section, Micajah Calloway followed Indian scout work and hunting with Daniel Boone, also cultivating eighty acres of lantl. He was subsequently unitetl in marriage to Francis Hawkins, who died at the age of ninet_\--four years. To them were born the following children : Xoble, lietsey. Sail}-, Ducy and Xaiic\-. .All of these children are dead. ]\licajah Calloway also died at the age of ninety-four years, l-'.dmond Calloway. s<in of Micajah Calloway 1)\- his first marriage, came tt) Washington township with his father when ([uite young and grew to maturity in this place. lie married l'oll\- Cameron, who was i)robably ijorn in Jackson county, Indian.i. and to them were born three children, Flanders, died in March, looS: Marg.aret ( Hopkins i, and Micajah. Polly (Cameron) Calloway died when Micajah was a Miial! child. Her husband then ni;irried Xancy Crockett :in(l the following children were born of this union: Chester ( probablx died m the armvi. Riirrell, now lixing in ?\lonroe township. Wa-^hiiigton cnuntw Indiana: i laxborne, who lives ill Davis county. Indiana: jaine-. deceased; I'fne 1 ( uiiningham). now li\ ing in Dax iess county. Iii(li;uia, and Xancw who i- mncty-four vears ..l' age .ind iuing with her clnl.lrm in Da\ ic- coiintv. Indian.i I'.dmond C.dlow.iy. the father of tlioc cliiMren. wa- .1 tanner and tolloue.l this vocation until his death in iXo_^. lie wa- .1 member of the (Annelite church and a Democrat in his iiolitic-^.

Micajah Callowa)' was reared on the present farm of one hundred and sixtv acres and, with the exception of a short time spent in Monroe township, has remained on this one place all of his life. He also owns fortyacres in the eastern part of Washington township and did own one hundred and forty acres near the town of Salem, Indiana, but has given ninety-two acres to his children. On December 9, 1866, he was married to Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Thomas and Phoebe (Jones) Williams, and two children were born of the union, Ella and Dora. Ella married Claude Giboons of Washington township, and Dora married Edgar Gibbons. Micajah Calloway enlisted in Compan\' B, Eorty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, ser\ing in the Army of the Cumberland during the Civil War. He enlisted in 1 861 and was under Grant and Sherman. He was discharged in the latter part of 1864. He was a Democrat before the war, but has since been a Republican.

William H. Naugle

William H. Naugle is one of the respected and influential agriculturists of Washington township, Washington county, Indiana, and has been of much service to the community. He was born on September 28, 1840, on his father's farm live miles south of the town of Salem, Indiana. He is the son of Jacob Naugle and Elizabeth (Young) Naugle. Jacob Naugle was the son of Nicholas Naugle and his birth occurred in Botecourt county, \'irginia. He remo\ed to Indiana when a young man of twenty-two years of age, remaining here for more than a year and then returning to his old home, that he might bring his parents and brothers and sisters back with him. His first location in this state was with an uncle, but he later located on what is now the Etzler farm, near Harristown, Indiana. There he lived until his three eldest children were born, when he sold the farm and purchased another one located five miles south of Salem, on the Blue River. It was I in this farm that ten of his thirteen children were born and where his death occurred. He was a farmer and followed this vocation until his (lealli. The names of the children, who grew to maturity, follow: Henry, who went to Mexico and was later in the Civil War; Nicholas, who lives in ('anipl)ellsburg. Indiana; Solomon died in Salem, Indiana, two years ago: William 11.; .Mary (generally called Polly), was the wife of Hiram Purlee; Rebecca was the wife of Robert \\'iIson ; .-\deline married Doctor Raker of Pekin ; Rachel married Jonathan Purlee ; Elizabeth married John

On August i8, i86-', William H. Xaugle enlisted in the Fifth Regiment Indiana \'olunteer ' 'avalry, ser\-ing in the Army of the Cumberland. His service lacked eight days of three years, and he was in the liig battles in Tennessee, also serving with Sherman on his march to the sea. The return was under Thomas, also following Hood into Alabama. He was mustered out at Huntsville, Alabama, after which he ^pent one year with his parents and then moved West where he spent three years. The altitude was responsible for his troul.ile with ague and he returned to Indiana. locating near Ft. Hill, Indiana, where he purchased a small farm on which he remained until the death of hi- first wife, abmit fi\e years later. He then married again and moved to the X<il)le ( alliiway farm, north of Salem, which he rented for ten year-, \\hen Mr. Calloway died William H. Xaugle purchased a farm on Delaneys Creek and operated tlii- for ten years. After the death of his second wife, on thi> place, he moved t(.) the pre-ent farm where he married his third wife and where the family now li\e. His first wife was Ellen Britton and they were the parents of two daughters, one who died in infancy and Alma, who married ^Ir. Shields. They li\ed in northwest Missouri, where her death occurred at the age of twent\-t\vii. The second wife of AN'illiam H. Xaugle was I-"rankie Callowa_\', daughter of Xolile Calloway and Catherine ( Xicholson ) Callnway. and four children were born to this union; Warren, who is a farmer and li\es one mile northeast of ("anton, married Hulda I'aine and the}- ha\e six children, Murl, Willair. I'rank, William, (dady- an seventeen: How.ard married I'lla children: Willi-, .\vonell l.;iwreiic ily li\-es on their farm, imrthea-t o TatlcK-k and the\- have two children, south of Salem, Indiana. .Xoble * X'augle. was a -on of Mic;i'ah (/all Salem. Indiana. He wa^ capfui'e<l eleven }-ears.

On Octolier 14. \X<)i<. \\ iliiani Emma Denny, his third wife. SI where she nriw lives and i- the daiiL: Denny, Joel Denn\- was born aliou the son of Samuel and Dorothy 1 native of \'irginia, while hi- \\]ir tucky. Samuel Denny located in Indiana as early as 1810, purchasing the farm on which Joel Dennj- was born, from the governmenc. He and his wife are buried on this farm. The Denny family came, originally, from Ireland. Joel Denny's farm consisted of four hundred and seventy acres (if well-improved land. He was one of Washington county's progressive citizens and he and wife wefe members of the Christian church. His wife, Elizabeth (Thompson) Denny, was born near Canton, Washington county, Indiana, and was the daughter of Carey and Mary (Parr) Thompson. Afar\- I'arr was the daughter of Arthur Parr, a soldier in the War of the l\e\ulutiun, probably from North Carolina, and served for several years.

To Willian^ H. Xaugle and lunma (Denny) Naugle have been bom two (laughters, \'erna and Anna. The family are members of the Christian church, of Canton, Indiana. AMlliam H. Xaugle is also a member of the (irand Army of the Republic, of Tattle ^'ork, Indiana. Emma (Denny) Xaugle recei\ed her education in ^lays private school, in Salem, Indiana, ;ind was also a student at Borden. After the completion of her education, she became a teacher in the schools of A\'ashington county, Indiana, and followed that vocation for eight years.

b'rank Summers was born on April 2, 1870, at Milltown, Crawford county. Indiana, and was son of Jacoli and Rebecca Summers nee Summers. Jacob Summers, the father, was of German descent, while Rebecca Sumnier^. iM'ank's mother, was born in Crawford county, Indiana, daughter of Daxid Summers. Jacob Summers and wife moved to Eredericksburg;, \\'a.shington county. Indiana, about 1890, where he followed his trade that of blacksmith, and ran a shop of his own for about five years, when he nioxed to Jiardinsburg, same county, and opened a .shop there which he ran until bi.s death in igii, and his widow still resides there. They were memlier-- of the Christian church. They had ten children, and all are living, luc lio\-- and five girls, namely: Clara, widow of Joe Glympse, deceased; l.am-a. wife of Fred E. Bye; lumice. wife of James Carter; Emma, widow (if Koni l)(,uii-,, Kate, wife of James l'.. :\lcIntosh; Sherman, I'rank. I'red, jcv^e and James.

a shop of his o\A-n in Salem in i8qo. and ran it about fifteen _\ears and then sold it. About 1907, he entered the hardware business. After a few years alone in the new business, he formed a partnership with J- T. Graves, the firm dealing in hardware farm implements, harnes*;, buggies and automoliiles, etc., and having an extensive business and store on South ]Main street, Salem, Washington county.

In 1891, Frank Summers was married to Ida Hoar, who was born at Hardinsburg, ^Vashington county, Indiana, and to this union there have been born three daughters, Frances, Sidney and Florence. Frances is the wife of Oliver Anderson, living in Salem, Indiana, and they have a son, Wallace Anderson.

Axdriav Jackson Parkier

Few men in Washington county have memories which stretch back over ;r period oi time than that covered by the recollections of the venerable Andrew J. Parker, former county treasurer, who for many years was railway station agent at Salem, and who is now Ii\ing comfortably retired on his well-kept farm in \\'ashington township, on Rural Ixoute Xo. 2, out of Salem.

Andrew Jackson Parker was l:)orn iii a little log cal)in on a farm in Syl- \ania township, Lucas count}-, Ohio, grountl long since co\ered b}' the thri\-- ing city of Toledo, on October 10, 1833, son of Hiram and Rocksey ((^omstock) Parker, both natives of Massachusetts and pioneers of Lucas county. Hiram Parker was born about thirty miles from the city of I'.ostoii on October 26, i8o(), son of Simeon and Lucv ( Rockerfcllar ) I'.irker, both of whom also were born in ^Massachusetts, the former on Seiiieniber _>_', 1770, and the latter, August 9, I78(), who, with their faniil\ . niigr;ite<l first to Cherry N'alley, New York and then to Lucas count), Ohio, settling on land where the city > d' Toledo now stands, where the\ ^pcnt the remainder of their lives, lliram Parker, whr» acconip;mied liis jiarents to their new home m ( -hio. was ni.arried before le;i\ing Massaclnisett- ;ind he entered a tract oi' g,.\eniment land alongside that entered b\ Ins fatlier in the new cmutrw an<l there sufiered all the privations incident |m pi.meer life. \gue was ihi gve.u scourge of tliat region at ih.it time an<l it w.is long recalled. ih;it llirani P.ir- ker suffered the pangs of a se\-ere chill every day for six months during this period. The swampy condition of the land rendered it so undesirable as a place of residence that the Parkers moved to other farms about six miles northwest of their original location, in the same county, where Simeon Parker and his wife spent the remainder of their lives, the former dying on July 1 8, 1846, and the latter, October 13, 1862. Hiram Parker later bought a farm two miles farther northwest from his second location and there his last days were spent, his death occurring on August 13, 1896. His wife had preceded him to the gra\e on June 30, 1S88. They were the parents of six children, namely: Julia, bom on August 3, 1827, who was killed by a train on February 2t,, 1907: Irena, June 3, 1831 ; Andrew J., the subject of this sketch; Franklin J., March 30, 1837, who now lives at Columbus, Ohio; Hiram, April 19, 1843, who was killed by a train on February 16, 1908, and George S., June i, 1845, who died on April 14, 1896. The elder Hiram Parker was an active Democrat and for years served the public as justice of the peace of Sylvania township and was a man of much influence m his community. He was a good farmer and owned a place of one hundred and ten acres, which he brought to a fine state of cultivation. He and his wife were earnest members of the Presbyterian church and he was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Andrew J. Parker was reared amid the primitive conditions that pre- \ailed in the neighborhood of his home in the days of his youth. He recalls his early school days in a small room on the upper floor of one of the more pretentious homes in his neighborhood, where he had a woman teacher, who faithfulh' instructed her few pupils in the rudiments of reading, writing and nrithmetic. He can recall but three seasons of such instruction, about all the formal schooling he ever received, his first teacher having been Jane I'gncw and his second teacher, Charlotte Barnes, who taught for two terms. When twenty-one years of age, Andrew J. Parker left the home farm, in I lie s])ring of 1854. and went to work on the old Lake Shore & Michigan Siiuthern railroad, his fir.st labors having been in the capacity of trackwalker, his duties being to go ahead of the trains about twenty miles, on a li;indcar. chasing li\-e stock nFf the tracks. He was with this company for abdut eighteen months, at tlie end of which time he went over to the serx'ice III tlie \\ alia'-h L'anal ('"( miijany, as inspector of the eastern terminal, with offices at Toledo, and was thus engaged for about one year. Fie then went back to the railroad serxice and during the winter of 1859 was employed bv l!ie C(Jiii])anv at Cle\e!aii<l. In the spring of 1860. the same company sent f;i) him to New Albany, this state, where he remained about three montlis. at the end of which time he was sent to Salem, this county, as station agent, and has remained here ever since. ]\lr. Parker acted as station master at Salem until his election ^o the office of county treasurer in the October election, 1872. after which he resigned, his term of public office Ijeginning on October i. 1873, ^"d running for two years. While county treasurer he, among others, organized the National Bank of Salem, and he was elected president of this institution and served for four years, at which time the bank was sold to other persons. ^Ir. Parker subsequently went to Morida, where for a year he was engaged in the lumber business, but he presently returned to Salem, where he lived retired for a few years. In the fall of 1884 he bought the farm on which he is now living in Washington township and moved onto it, improving the same and erecting a new dwelling house and other buildings and bringing it up to a high standard of cultivation. This original tract was but forty-one acres, but he presently bought another tract of ninety-three acres, one-half mile north of his home place, to which he later added a tract of ninety acres adjoining, all of which is now well improved and which is managed by his son, Murl V. Parker, one of the most progressive }-oung farmers in that part of the county.

In 1862 Andrew J. Parker was united in marriage to Eudora Outshaw, who was born in Salem, this county, daughter of Townsend and Margaret (Reyman) Cutshaw. and to this union three children were born, namely: Joy, born in 1863: George, September 5. 1865. and Lizzie. December 2^. 1867. Following the death of the mother of these children. Mr. Parker married. January i. 1^79. Orra E. Emerson, who was born in Jackson county, this state, on November 19. 1837. daughter of Frank and .\daline ( fvedman) Emerson, the former of whom, born in Xew Hampshire in 181 7. died in 1895. and the latter, born in Jackson countv. laidiana. in 1832, died in 1891, and to this second rmion the following children have been born: 01i\e Pearl, born on January 22. 1882; Pratt E.. June 6, 1884; Murl \'.. September 18, 1885, married Mildred Thompson, daughter of .Mbert and Eliza (Talbotf) Thompson; Lola May, May 24. 1S87: Neva, November 26. 1889: Clair A., August 30. 1S03. and Lawrence. Decemlier 17. 1904. Of these children, Olive. Octolier 5. 1002. married Rev. Noble O. True1)Iood. a minister of the Friends church, at Laporte. Indiana. ;uid has one child. ;i d.aughter. Lois Lucille, born on Jannar\- 27. ii)o_|. Pratt F. Parker, who i^ a niechanicnl engineer in the office of a l.irge gas-engine matiufarturiuL'" concern at Springfield. Ohio, on Februar\ iCi. i()i2. m;n-ried Flora P. I\e\in,-iii and h,-i. twe, children, a -m, Llovd Fmer-.n, born 0,1 M;iv j. r,,iv .-.->,]

Lenore. Lola Parker is a well-known teacher in the Salem high school, where she teaches domestic science. Neva Parker in October, 1913, married Benjamin h". Grimes, who is assisting in the management of Mr. Grimes' farms, and the other children are still at home, Clair and Lawrence stiU being in school.

Mr. Parker was reared a Presbyterian luit is not now an active communicant of any of the churches. His wife is a member of the Methodist church and takes an' active interest in the affairs of that body. Mr. Parker is a Republican and ever since coming to this county has given considerable attention to political affairs. Besides the term he served as county treasurer, he also served as treasurer of the Salem corporation, having been the first man elected to that office after the incorporation of the city. Mr. Parker is now living retired from the active labors of the farm, but stiU takes a warm interest in neighborhood affairs. He has a remarkable memory of the olden days and is a most entertaining conversationalist when engaged on such topics. Hs is often wont to narrate an incident of his youth, when three Indian "braves" marched into his father's home in Ohio one evening while he and his two sisters were eating supper and, calmly taking from them the food that had been set before them, made away with it, leaving the three children without supper. Mr. Parker is a man of the kindliest character, particularly devoted to his family, and is held in the highest regard throughout the whole county.

Grant F. Wright

Grant F. Wright, of Washington township, Washington county, Indiana, is of pioneer stock and is one of the excellent farmer of this section. He was born on July 3, 1868, on the farm where he now resides- with his father, Philbird Marion Wright. Philbird Marion Wright was born in Septemlier 17, 1832, and is the youngest of three children born to Eli and EHzalietli (I'jower) W'right. Eli Wright was born on September 5, 1795, and was the Min (if Philbird and Molly (Sears) W^right. Philbird Wright was bom I in March jq, 1768. and was the son of Richard Wright, who came to America from England in the early days. He had five sons: William. Phil- 1:ir<l, Amos, Richard, Jr., and Hugh. .Amos had five sons also, who were all ministers and noted for their abilit}-. Their names were John, Peter, Joshua, I.e\i and \mos, Jr. John Vv'right was one of the forters at Ft. Hill, and one nf his children, l-^lvira, was bom in the fort in 1813, and lived her entire life within sight of the fort. She had three brothers and one sister: David, Ransom, Jacob and Nancy. Jacob Wright preached the dedication sermon at Ft. Hill on October i, i860. Philbird Wright, son of Richard Wright, who was the tir^t of his famil}- to settle in America, married ;\Iolly Sears and they located on the farm once owned by Harry Denny but now in the possession of Henry Roberts. Molly (Sears) Wright was born on February 13, 1776. They were the parents of ele\en children: Nancy, born on February 13, 1794; Eli, September 5, 1795; Evans, July 18, 1797; Sarah, September 14, 1799; Barbara, November, 1801 ; Elizabeth, November, 1803; Katherine, January 5, 1805; Delilah, born on February 10, i8oy; John, Absalom, Celia (Ratts) and Polly. The mother of these children died on September 10, 1830 and her husband married Elizabeth Beck on November 15, 1832. Philbird Wright immigrated to Indiana from North Carolina about 1809.