Wayne County, Indiana - Biographical sketches (10 of 15 so headed), 1884 (part 2 of 2)

Henry Clay Meredith was born in Wayne County, Ind., in 1843, and died in Cambridge City, July 5, 1882. To shorthorn breeders, not only of Indiana but of the whole country, the name of Meredith is familiar. Father and son have been associated with the improvement of live-stock and the development of .the agricultural interests of Indiana from the earliest days. For more than a quarter of a century the Merediths were exhibitors at the State and other prominent fairs of the country, and in all important matters of internal improvement they lent a helping hand, but especially were their efforts devoted to the encouragement and fostering of all that pertained to the farming interest. The father of our subject,

General Solomon Meredith, came to Wayne County, Ind., from North Carolina, in 1829. Here, a penniless boy, he began the battle of life by cutting cord-wood, earning the princely sum, as he then thought, of $6 per month. Here he grew to manhood, winning and holding the confidence of his fellow citizens, and receiving at their hands successively the offices of Sheriff, County Clerk, Representative and United States Marshal. And here, in later years, he organized and led away to the grim fields of war the first contingents of old Wayne and adjoining counties, which, under his stalwart leadership, were destined, upon the classic fields of Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, South Mountain, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, to win imperishable renown, and render forever famous the achievements of the 'Old Iron Brigade." Our subject in his boyhood received the advantages of a commonschool education, and in 1863, having prepared himself for a collegiate course, entered the freshman class of the State University at Bloomington, but shortly afterward volunteered as an aid on his father's staff, who was then serving in the Department of the West. He remained in the army a short time and then returned to college and graduated in 1867. In the meantime General Meredith had been appointed Surveyer-General of Montana Territory, and the two years following his graduation Henry passed with his father, performing the arduous duties of a Government Surveyor in the wild regions uf the Northwest. In 1869 he returned to Cambridge City and entered upon a journalistic life, establishing the Cambridge City Tribune, which he ably conducted till 1872, when he disposed of his property and engaged with his father in breeding short-horn cattle, Southdown sheep, and several improved varieties of hogs. Under their management the Oakland herd achieved a wide reputation, and their public sales realized high prices, many of their animals going to distant States to form the nuclei of other herds, while several were sent, to England at high figures. The firm was dissolved in 1875 by the death of General Meredith, Captain Meredith subsequently continuing the business alune. In their breeding the Mercdiths were not wedded to any particular strains of blood, but added to their herd from time to time such animals from the herds of other breeders as, in their judgment, were worthy to be perpetuated, and upon these they crossed bulls of good individual merit and well established pedigree. In 1880 Captain Meredith was elected to represent his county in the General Assembly and served with distinction, taking special interest in all measures relating to agricultural questions. He was a member of the State Board of Agriculture several years, and was President of the society at the time of his death. He was married in 1870 to Virginia, daughter of Hon. Austin B. Claypool, of Conners ville, a most estimable lady, who is his sole representative, no children having been born to them. In his social relations Captain Meredith was peculiarly happy. His friends were legion. His kindly sympathies took in the whole world, and no one who crossed the threshold of the old home that was proverbial for its hospitality, and received the grasp of his hand in greeting, but felt the genuineness of his welcome. He was faithful in his duties as a man and a citizen, loyal in his friendships, generous in his sympathies, whole-souled, broad-hearted, and clear-headed. In his death the agricultural. and live-stock interests, of Indiana especially, sustained an irreparable loss; for these interests constituted his chosen field of labor, and he had entered upon his work with a rare enthusiasm, aided by an intelligence that promised the best results for the cause he espoused.

Lindley Miles was born March 1, 1828, in Miami County, Ohio, son of John and Rebecea Miles. He was reared on a farm in his native county, and was married in 1852 to Lida G. Willits, a native of Knox County, Ohio, and a daughter of Ellis and Rachel Willits. They have five children - Rhoda E., wife of David A. Outland; Thomas E., married Sarah C. White, now living in Dakota; John E., Jennie R. and Martha A. In 1854 Mr. Miles removed with his family to Wabash County, Ind., where he followed farming till 1861, when he purchased his present farm of 105 acres, situated near Dublin, Wayne Co., Ind. In connection with his agricultural pursuits he manufactures sorghum molasses, making about 2,500 gallons per season. He and his family are members of the Society of Friends, Mrs. Miles being a minister of that denomination.

Samuel Morris was born in Pasquotank County, N. C., March 12, 1804, a son of Aaron Morris, a native of the same State, born Sept. 6, 1776. Aaron Morris was married in Pasquotank County, July 19, 1798, to Lydia Davis, and in 1808 they moved to Randolph County, N. C., and remained till 1815, when they emigrated to Indiana Territory, and settled on Martindale's Creek, a mile and a half north of where the Pan-Handle road now crosses it. They were six weeks in making the journey by wagon. In 1821 Mr. Morris bought his first land, adjoining the Twelve-Mile Purchase, and in 1822 moved his family to it. His wife died in 1839, and he then lived with his daughter, Elizabeth Ferris, till 1848, and then with his sons, Samuel and John, till his death, Sept. 20, 1845. He had a family of five children - John, Samuel, George, Elizabeth and Mary. Mary, wife of Joel Brewer, of Wabash County, Ind., and Samuel are the only ones now living. Samuei Morris received but a limited education. At the time of bis coming to Indiana there were no schools in the county. His early life was spent in assisting his father clear the farm, spending his leisure hours in reading such books as were available. He was handy with tools, and until 1827 worked at the carpenter's trade. He was married in 1827 to Sarah, daughter of Abraham Symms. She was born in Randolph County, N. C., Aug. 5, 1799, and came with her parents to Indiana in 1819. In 1829 he purchased the farm where he now lives, which he has improved and brought under a good state of cultivation. Mr. Morris has three children - Jaison; Mary, wife of Stephen Butler, now of New Mexico, and Charles, of Dublin.

Moses Myers was born Aug. 9, 1828, in Wayne County, Ind. He was reared on his father's farm and received a limited education in the schools of his neighborhood. He remained at home till 1855 when he was married to Mary, a daughter of Randolph Ellenbarger. Of the six children born to them, three survive - Moses E., Isaiah E. and Jeremiah E. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Myers settled on the farm where he yet resides, then containing 160 acres, but at present containing 520 acres. He has in his possession the patent for the farm now occupied by Jacob Shideler, who has leased the farm for twenty-one years. The patent was issued in 1823 and signed by President James Monroe. His barn is one of the largest in the county. It is built of Vermont slate and cost $7,000. His house is a large three-story and basement brick structure, and wasarranged with an eye to convenience and comfort. His father, Moses Myers, was a native of Maryland and came with his parents to Ohio when six years old, where he was married to Barbary Heiney, a native of Lancaster County, Pa.,who died about 1834. They were the parents of six children, two of whom survive - Mary, wife of Adam Dashler, and our subject. Mr. Myers was again married, his second wife being Annie Kauffman, by waom he had three children, two still living.

Moses E. Myers, eldest son of Moses and Mary (Ellenbarger) Myers, was born Oct. 3, 1862, on the farm now occupied by his father. He attended the district schools of his neighborhood, and completed his education at the schools of Cambridge City. When about sixteen years of age he drew a complete map of Indiana which has been pronounced one of the most perfect maps made in the State. Mr. Myers was married March 29, 1883, to Mary E., daughter of John and Anna Graver, of Jackson Township, and the following fall moved to the farm owned by his father, where he has since followed farming and stock raising. The farm contains 100 acres of land. He has a fine two-story dwelling and large barn.

Franklin Newby, youngest son of Thomas and Rebecca Newby, was born in Wayne County, Ind., March 25, 1842. He was married Sept. 20, 1864, to Cora B., daughter of Philip Keifer of Dayton, Ohio, and to them were born two daughters - Lizzie M. and Ida Belle. Mr. Newby entered the Cambridge City Bank as Teller at the age of fourteen years, which position he held several years when he was Assistant Casnier, in which capacity he served till his death. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and was buried with all the honors attending the order. He was also a Knight of Pythias.

States, landing in New York Oity, where he remained five years. He removed to Summit County, Ohio, in 1858, and remained there until the breaking out of the war in 1861, when he went to Cincinnati and enlisted in Company B, Sixth Ohio Infantry, and served three years. He participated in the battles of Shilob, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge and many others, and was mustered ont as a non-commissioned officer in the summer of 1864. He then returned to Cincinnati, remaining there till 1880, during which time he was engaged in the mercantile business - the last five years being one of the officers of the Cincinnati Coffin Company. He then sold his stock in that company and purchased the farm where he still resides. He is now carrying on a dairy, paying special attention to the making of butter, producing a first-class article, which demands the highest market price. He now milks fifteen cows, many of them being the Jersey stock. He was married in 1865 to Elmira G. Herrick, of Hudson, Ohio. They have three children - George D., Arthur H. and Sterling M. Mr. Palm and all his family are members of the Presbyterian church, of Cambridge City, Ind., of which he is an Elder. He belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic.

Jesse Pike was born in North Carolina, Sept. 4,1807. His father, Jesse Pike, Sr., was also anative of North Carolina, and a soldier in the war of 1812. He was taken sick in the army and never recovered, dying when our subject was quite young. His mother subsequently married again and moved to Salem, Ind., and from there to Milton in 1825. In 1832 Mr. Pike came to Dublin and soon after opened a cabinet and undertaking business in which he is still engaged. He was married in 1832 to Maria Schofield, of Dublin. They have had five children.

Jacoh Pim was born in Philadelphia City in 1826. His parents were natives of Chester County, and came to Ohio in 1831. His father owned a 1,500 acre farm and built extensive flouring mills. He went east to Gwynnett Boarding School when he was fourteen years of age, and remained until he finished his education. He then came home and went into the milling business with his father. After his father's death he bought a farm near Bellefontaine, and also built and operated a steam flouring mill in the town of Bellefontaine. He came to Cambridge City, Ind., in 1879, and operated the mill he now owns, situated on Martindale's Creek. Mr. Pim is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' fraternities, and belongs to Lodge No. 32, of Dublin, and Olive Branch Lodge, No. 39.

William B. Reed was born July 25, 1820, in Warren County, Ohio, the eldest son of Curtis Reed, a native of Delaware, who emigrated to Ohio in an early day, and was married to Nancy Bunnell, a native of Kentucky, and reared a large family. He died in Warren County, Ohio, in 1844, his wife having died in 1841 in Fountain, Ind. William B. received a limited education at the common schools, and when thirteen years of age he began learning the blacksmith's trade with Joshua Stevenson, with whom he remained three years. At the age of eighteen years he came to Dublin and worked several years for John Dennis. In 1840 he was married to Rebecca A.,daughter of Mahlon G. Smith, of Dublin, by whom he had ten children, five now living - Joseph S., Alonzo W., Alladin M., Benjamin K. and John A. After his marriage Mr. Reed opened a shop in Dublin where he has since worked at his trade. He is perhaps the oldest blacksmith in Wayne County, having worked at his trade over fifty years. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1856 and held that office for twenty years. He has also served several years as City Councilman. He is a member of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 39, I. O. O. F., and has represented the subordinate lodge and encampment in the Grand Lodges. He belongs to the Universalist church of Dublin.

Joseph Rothermel, born in Butler County, Ohio, April 6, 1824, a son of Solomon and Christina Rothermel, who came from Northumberland County, Penn., to Butler County among the early settlers. They are now deceased. Our subject received a common-school education and on attaining his majority he engaged in farming, which he has made his principal occupation through life. He was married in 1847, in Butler County, Ohio, to Eliza Ann Stewart. They had fourteen children of whom eleven survive, four of them being married. After his marriage Mr. Rothermel rented a farm, residing on it four years, after which he bought a farm where he lived till the spring of 1857. He then moved his family to Wayne County, Ind., living in Washington Township four years, and in 1861 moved to his present farm of 145 acres of land. Mrs. Rothermel died in 1879 and Mr. Rothermel was again married in 1882, to Cerena Bloom, of Buffalo County, Ohio. Mr. Rothermel belongs to the Lutheran church at East Germantown, of which he is a Trustee. His wife isa member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Charles W. Routh, proprietor of livery stable, was born in Dalton Township, Wayne Co., Ind., Aug. 3, 1825, a son of Joseph and Letta (Borroughs) Routh. His father was born near Knoxville, Tenn., and emigrated to Wayne County, Ind., about 1825, where he followed farming till his death in March, 1863. His wife died on the farm in Dalton Township, in February, 1863. Their family consisted of ten children, seven of whom yet survive. Charles W. spent his boyhood days on his father's farm and in attending the schools of his neighborhood. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Fifth Indiana Cavalry and served three years. He assisted in the capture of General Morgan, after which he was sent to Tennessee. He was wounded twice in the same day at Walker's Ford, being shot in the left hand and in the right wrist. He, however, remained with his regiment but was unable for duty. He was honorably discharged in June, 1865, and returned home, where he remained till 1867. He then engaged in his present business in Cambridge City, his horses and buggies being first class. He was married in 1865 to Margaret L. Needham, of Winchester, Ind. Their children are - William O., Gertrude A. and George. Mr. Routh is a member of Cambridge City Lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. M., Chapter No. 9, and Commandery No. 6.

John W. Rutledge, physician and surgeon, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1844. His father was born in Ireland but was brought to America when an infant. He was principally reared in Guernsey County,Ohio, and was a tanner by trade. He was married about 1839 to Susannah Shutt, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he had seven chil- dren, six still living. He died June 2, 1865, and his widow is making her home with her son in Cambridge City. John W. was reared and educated principally in his native county. At the age of eighteen he enlisted in the Union army, in the Ninth Ohio Cavalry, serving asa private for three years, when he received an honorable discharge. His father having died while he was in the army, he assisted in settling his affairs, then taught school for two terms. In 1867 he entered the Ohio University at Athens, and graduated in 1871, and the same year had charge of the publie schoo] at Canal Winchester, Ohio. In 1871 he began the study of medicine under Dr. T. A. Reamy, of the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati. He took his course of lectures at the same institution graduating in March, 1875. He served as Interne of the Cincinnati Hospital from March 10, 1874, to March 10, 1875, being one of four of the successful contestants out of twelve entering the race. He has since practiced his profession in Cambridge City, Wayne County, Ind., where he has established a large and lucrative practice. He was married in 1879 to Mary E., daughter of Nathaniel and Catherine Ta:lman, of Canal Winchester, Ohio. The Doctor has served three years as member of the School Board. He belongs to the G. A. R. post organized in 1888. He has been a member of the the Wayne County Medical Society for the past eight years, and is also a member of the Indiana State Medical Society and of the Union District Medical Society.

John W. Scott was born Dec. 19, 1817, in Union County, Ind., a son of James W. and Mary Scott, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of Cumberland County, Pa. They emigrated to Indiana in 1816 and resided in Union County till their death. The father having died in 1837, his wife remained with our subject till her death in 1860. John W. Scott was-reared in the town of Dunlapeville, Union County, and received a common-school education. In Augast, 1841, he was elected Auditor of Union County, and was re-elected in 1846. In 1864 he removed to Wayne County, locating in Richmond. In 1865 ke moved to Dublin, Wayne County, where he has since made his home, being engaged in the mercantile and insurance business. He has served. as Post- master of Dublin since July, 1881. He was married in 1844 to Hulda M., daughter of William and Abbie Byram. She died in 1845, leaving one child - Laura, who has been teaching school the past three years at Anderson, Ind. Mr. Scott was again married in 1850, to Huldah E. McMahon, a native of Union County, Ind., and daughter of Archibald and Hannah McMahon. They have four children - John W., Jr., Archibald, India and IdaJ. Mr. Scott has been'a member of the Masonic fraternity for sixteen years. He belongs to Lodge No. 349, A. F. & A. M., Dublin. He has belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church about forty years.

Philip Schwedes was born June 28, 1828, in Germany. He learned the tailor's trade in his native country, at which he worked several years. At the age of twenty-one years he entered the regular army and served five years, when he returned home, and in 1857 came to America, landing in New York City. He immediately went to Hamilton County, Ohio, where he remained seven years, working on farms for different parties. Inthe spring of 1865 he came to Cambridge City, Ind., where he worked on a farm two years. He then embarked in the grocery trade, which he followed until May, 1882, when he sold his stock and purchased the farm of Jacob Duschel, containing 160 acres of valuable land, situated two and a half miles north of Cambridge City, where he is now engaged in farming. He was married in 1869 to Sarah A. Duschel, a native of Franklin County, Ohio, daughter of Jacob and Christiana Duschel. They have two children - William J. and Mary Christiana. When Mr. Schwedes came to this country he had only $13.00, but by his industry and good judgment he has acquired considerable property.

Aaron V. Shideler, eldest son of Jacob and Susan (Miller) Shideler, was born in Wayne County, Ind., June 5, 1840. His father came from Montgomery County, Ohio, about 1816, and was married about 1838, in Wayne County, Ind., and soon after settled on a farm adjoining the one now occupied by our subject. This couple had a family of twelve children, six of whom survive - Aaron V., Mary, wife of John Snyder, of Hamilton County, Ind.; Lavina, wife of Abraham Wissler; Elizabeth, wife of George Anthony; Joseph M. and

Amanda. Their parents are at present residing on a farm near Cambridge City, and bid fair to live to a good old age. Aaron V. was reared a farmer, receiving only a commonschool education. He was married in 1860 to Rachel Dill, a native of Wayne County, and daughter of John S. and Rebecca Dill, who came from Berks County, Pa., in an early day. They have five children living - Moses T., Monroe L., Samuel S., Luella R. and Harry Sankey. A son, William E., died in infancy. Svon after his marriage Mr. Shideler settled on the farm where he still resides, which contains 140 acres of valuable land in a high state of cultivation, and where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Mr. Shideler has served one term as Road Supervisor. He is a prominent member of the Evangelical Association, formerly known as the Albrights. He was ordained Deacon of the church in 1867, and was regularly ordained in 1873. He has held all the important offices of his church, being at present its Trustee. His wife and children belong to the same church.

Christian S. Shof, son of Rudolph and Christiana Shoff, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., June 24, 1848. When he was three years old his parents moved to Wayne County, Ind., and settled on a farm near East Germantown, where he grew to manhood, and attended the district schools. He atterward. attended the high school at Lebanon, Ohio, and on arriving at maturity he engaged in farming and raising and dealing in stock. He was married in 1880 to Hetta, daughter of David and Mary Hebbel. They have one son - Park S. Mr. Shoff took charge of the home farm in 1873. He is one of the most extensive wheat growers of the township. He breeds the celebrated Clydesdale horses, having three fine stallions. Mr. Shoff belongs to Lodge No. 5, A. F. & A. M., of Cambridge City.

Jacob S. Sho, physician and surgeon, was born Aug. 8, 1856, in Wayne County, and is the youngest of twelve children, five boys and seven girls, of Rudolph and Christiana Shoff. He spent his youth on a farm, receiving his primary education at the public schools. In 1876 commenced to teach school, and taught two terms, after which he attended the

Central Normal College at Danville, Ind., and completed the scientific course of studies. He then commenced the study of medicine, and attended the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati, where he graduated in March, 1881. During the winter of 188182 he attended the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, of New York City, graduating from that institution in March, 1882. He immediately located at East Germantown, Ind., where he has since practiced his profession. In February, 1883, he purchased the drug store of W. D. Mauk, which he carries on in connection with his practice. Was married in May, 1882, to Lottie Kaderly, of Dennison, Ohio. They have one son - Ard K. The Doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Rudolph Shoff was born near Lancaster County, Pa., Nov. 27, 1808. He remained on the home farm till he was twenty years of age, when he started out in life for himself. He was married in 1833 to Christiana Stanffer, of Lancaster County, Pa., by whom he had twelve children - Susan, Mary, Henry, Barbara, Rudolph, Lizzie, Uri, Christian, Emma, Catherine, Rebecca and Jacob, all living and married. In the spring of 1851 Mr. Shoff moved with his family to Wayne County, Ind., where he purchased a farm of 289 acres south of East Germantown. He commenced life a poor boy, but by his industry and economy has accumulated property, at present owning 500 acres of fine land. He has followed farming and stock-raising through life. He and wife have been members of the Brethren church for many years.

Henry A. Shroyer, deceased, was born in New Castle, Henry Co., Ind., in 1846, a son of Peter and Mary (Benboiv) Shroyer. He was married in 1870 to Caroline Z., daughter of John and Angeline Kepler. Soon after marriage My. Shroyer moved to Cambridge City, where he was engaged in

1878 he removed with his family to the farm which is now owned and occupied by his widow, where he followed farming and stock-raising with success till his death, which occurred in the spring of 1883, in his thirty-eighth year. He left two children - John K. and Harry E., his only daughter having died in infancy. He was a prominent member of the Odd

Fellows' fraternity, and also of the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Shroyer superintends the farm, which contains 270 acres of well-improved land.

George W. Shults, was born May 31, 1845, in Hamilton County, Ohio, only son of George W. and Elizabeth K. Shults, natives of Ohio. The former died in July, 1881. in his seventy-second year, and the latter resides with our subject, being now in her seventy-third year. George W., Jr., came to Cambridge City, Wayne Co., Ind., in 1862 and soon after, asa member of the firm of Jos. Lefeber & Co., engaged in the manufacture of sash, doors, ploughs and carriage materials, in which he continued till 1867. He purchased the drug store of N. Raymond & Son in 1871, which he carried on till 1879 when he sold out and has since been engaged in dealing in grain. Mr. Shults is President of the Board of Town Trustees and is also Town Councilman, representing the Fourth Ward. He isa member of Lodge No. 5, A. F. & A. M., of Cambridge City and Cambridge Commandery, No. 6, and also belongs to the Agricultural Society, of which he is Secretary.

John Andrew Smith was born in Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio, Dec. 17, 1819. His father, John G. Smith, was a native of Germany, and was born in a village near the city ot Gotha, July 14, 1782, and came to America about the year 1806, arriving at New York City where he remained about eight years, during which time he was engaged in carriagemaking. About the year 1814 he emigrated to Ohio and settled in the Southern part of the State, at French Grant, where he remained a short time, and removed to Chillicothe about the beginning of the year 1815, where he was married about the year 1818, to Susannah Wools. It is probable that her native State was Pennsylvania, and moved to Montgomery County, Ky., in anearly day. She was born July 4,1774, and died Dec. 7, 1824, in Chillicothe, Ohio, when the subject of this sketch was nearly five years old. John G. Smith, remained in Chillicothe, Ohio, until the fall of 1844, when he came to Cambridge City, Ind., to live in the home of his only son, John Andrew, and there died July 9, 1862. Our subject, J. A. Smith, spent his boyhood days in Chilli- cothe, and in the country near there, and was educated at the pay and public schools of the town and the country schools in the western part of the county, and when about fourteen years of age he came to Cambridge City, Ind., and accepted the situation as clerk in the store of Ira and Sanford Lackey, the town having been just laid out east of the river by Ira Lackey and William Conwell. Entering the store in the spring of 1834, he held the position of clerk with the firm, and with Sanford Lackey seven years. Arriving at the age of twentyone years, he entered the high school of Cambridge, which was under the direction of Prof. Samuel K. Hoshour, and continued there a year or more, after which he taught one term of school in Henry County, Ind., and was afterward variously engaged as clerk and bookkeeper in the stores of the town. June 27, 1844, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Hannah, daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Johnson- *baugh, who then were living in East Germantown, Ind., by whom he had four children, two of which died in early infancy. His wife died Nov. 26, 1856, at the age of forty years, four months and seventeen days. His son, Franklin Fremont Smith, was born June 28, 1855, in Cambridge City, Ind.; was educated at the public schools in the town, until his eighteenth year, when he went to Oberlin, Ohio, at which place he served as an apprentice and journeyman, in the clock, watch and jewelry store of Charles H. Tuttle, for seven years. In September, 1880, he was invited by Messrs. Shourds & Story, extensive jewelry dealers in, Chicago, Ill., to the position of salesman in their store. After serving them a little more than two years, he died in that city, Nov. 27, 1882. His daughter, Mary Elizabeth, was born in Cambridge City, Ind., April 25, 1847. She received the advantages ofa liberal education, and thorough education in music by some of the best teachers, and devotes most of her time in giving instruction on the piano. May 29, 1878, she was married to Garrison P. Austin, who was a resident and engaged in business in Cambridge City, and there died April 3, 1881. They had one daughter - Catharine Rose Austin, who was born March 8, 1880. Mrs. Austin, with her daughter and step-daughter, Amy R. Austin, makes her home with Mr. Smith, at the old home residence on Church street, which he built in 1844. From the spring of 1854 to March, 1861, Mr. Smith served as general clerk and bookkeeper in the store of Morrison & Newby, who did an extensive business in groceries, leather, grain, etc., and in shipping of produce, ete.. on the W. W.Y. Canal to Cincinnati. In March, 1861, he was appointed Postmaster at Cambridge City, Ind., and served until June 30, 1867. He was appointed, in the spring of 1861, Collector of Tolls on the Whitewater Valley Canal, and served about two years. In July, 1867. he was employed as bookkeeper by Callaway, Callahan & Newby, manufacturers of linseed oil, flour, etc., they having leased and fitted up Benj. Conklin's mill for that purpose. He remained with the firm seven years. In May, 1875, Mr. Smith was elected Clerk of the corporation of Cambridge City, Ind. He has held the office by re-election for the past nine years, and his home has been in Cambridge City for nearly fifty years. A

Isaac N. Smith, agent of the Fort Wayne, C .& L. and Whitewater railroads, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., in December, 1829. When eight years of age he came to Clarke County, Ohio. When he grew to manhood he taught school five terms, after which he worked at the tanner's trade until 1857 in Clarke County. He then came to Wayne County, Ind., where he continued to work at his trade until 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, Eighth Indiana Infantry. He participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, siege of Vicksburg, Opequon, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek and a number of others. He served three years and eleven months and was mustered out in the spring of 1865. Returning to Wayne County he opened a grocery in which he continued for several years, and in 1870 he accepted his present position. He was married in 1855 to Maria Roller, of Clarke County, Ohio. Mr. Smith has served one terin as Councilman of Cambridge City. He is a member of Lodge No. 5, A. F. & A. M., of Cambridge City.

Albert Southworth, physician and surgeon, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1838, being the youngest of six children. His parents, Apollas and Deborah Southworth, were born, the former in Stoughton, Mass., in 1792, the latter in Canton, Mass., 1796, being descendants of the old Puritanic stock which has made the Western Reserve nationally famous for its Republican principles. They left their native home and suffered all the privations incident to a rigorous winter and spring in traveling hundreds of miles with an ox team, at times through an almost unbroken forest, to the now populous city of Cleveland, on the shore of Lake Erie, and on the lovely banks of the beautiful Cuyahoga, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Both are now deceased, the former at the advanced age of eighty-six, and the latter at the age of seventy-five years. Our subject received the rudiments of his education at the district school; from there he went to Baldwin University, Berea, Ohio. His health failing him, he resorted to the invigorating air of the broad prairies of the West, where he engaged in farming for several years. Returning, he again entered school and qualified himself for teaching, which he pursued for several years, then turned his attention to the study of medicine. He has been a life reader of hydropathy and hygiene, and a student one session in the Hydropathic Medical College in New York City. Being imbued with the principles of progressive medicine, he allied himself to a noted practitioner of homeopathy, Dr. Disbro, of Berea, Ohio, where he prosecuted his studies in the intervals of the college sessions and graduated with honor at the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College in the spring of 1869. Having dissolved his connection with his preceptor he settled: in Franklin, Ind., and the year following came to Dublin, Ind., where he is still engaged in the practice of his profession. He was married in 1872 to Alice Scott, daughter of James and Sarah Scott, of Walnut Level, Ind., deceased. They have two children - Clarence and Lena May. The Doctor has been President of the Board of City Councilmen for years, also President of the Wayne County Homeopathic Medical Association. He is a member of the I.O. O. F. fraternity, Olive Branch Lodge, No. 189. He and his wife are members of the Christian church, Dublin. Their thrift and enterprise make them conspicuous in the field of economy and industry.

of age. He then resided four years in Ohio, and in 1844 came to Cambridge City, Ind., where he was engaged in the grocery trade three years. He then disposed of his stock, and soon after, in the fall of 1849, he was elected J ustice of the Peace, which office he has held continuously by re-election, performing his duties in a way satisfactory to his constituents. He was married in 1846 to Maria, daughter of Samuel Robertson, of Preble County, Ohio. They had one daughter - Annie M., who died when abont three years of age. Mr. Sprigg has been a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities for many years. He is now jn his seventy-second year, but still attends to the duties of his office, and is highly esteemed by all who know him.

William P. Stahr - Few men, with the limited advantages for attaining success in life that have fallen to the lot of the subject of this notice, have made better use of their opportunities, or displayed greater energy, persistence, and courage than Mr. Stahr. He was born in Germany, Dee. 2, 1839. His father was a schoolmaster, who, after pursuing his avocation faithfully for fifty years, was pensioned and honorably discharged by the Government; he died in 1863. William P. passed his boyhood at home, caring for a few acres of land owned by his father, until March 10, 1858, when he left his native country for America, contrary to the wishes of his father, though favored in his ambition by his mother. Arriving in New York April 26, 1858, a few days later he left the city for La Crosse, Wis., where he was engaged as a farm -laborer for one year. Becoming weary of the hardships of 'life in the 'wild west" in May, 1859, he left for Indiana, arriving in Cambridge City on the 13th. Thence he proceeded to Jacksonburg, where his cousin lived, walking and earrying about seventy-five pounds of baggage upon his back. He soon after entered the employ of John Kepler, a leading farmer, with whom he remained until 1862. His wages were $10 per month during the first year, $12 the next, and $14 the third. He next worked a year fur Wm. Black. While working for Kepler and Black he gained a thorough knowledge of farm work, aequired the English language almost unconsciously and found time to attend school about three months. He

Proving his aptitude for business by his diligence and quickness, he was soon promoted by his employer to a better position and his salary was advanced untilhe received $60 per month. He remained in the brewery until 1866, then purchased a small grocery for $750. A few months later he was robbed of two watches and a considerable sum of money. He next formed a partnership with J. Wise, baker and grocer, which did not long continue. In 1867 and 1868 he was again employed by the owners of the brewery, the property having changed hands. In March, 1868, he bought alot of ground with a story and a half house and a one story back building upon itand engaged in the business of baker and confectioner. In 1869, April 30, he was robbed of $225. In 1871, having prospered in business, he removed the old building on his lot and erected a two-story brick structure. -To this building he added a third story in 1875, then beginning the hotel business. He has since been making additions and improvements almost constantly, building an addition to the east end of the house in 1880, and to the west end in 1883. Stahr's Central Hotel is now one of the largest and best business buildings in the town, and its enterprising proprietor has the satisfaction of having earned and reared it himself, little by little. Mr. Stahr was married Dec. 2, 1867, to Miss Mary E. Michael. They have a family of children whose names are - Francis G., Maggie, Berthie and J. Paul.

Rev. Miles J. Stirewalt, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran church of East Germantown, was born May 8, 1835, in Roan County, N. C., where he remained till attaining his majority. He was educated at Catawba College, of North Carolina, and afterward attended Emory and Henry colleges, of Virginia. In the fall of 1858 he entered the ministry, and the following fall took charge of his first church, in Randolnh County, N. C. In 1866 he, in company with his father's family, came to Marion County, Ind., where he had charge of churches three years. In 1869 he took charge of the church in East Germantown, Wayne Co., Ind., remaining there three years, when he returned to Marion County, where he was pastor seven years. He then spent three years as a missionary in Kansas, when he was appointed to his present charge. He was married, in 1858, to Camilla E., daughter of David Smith. They have a family of four children - Solon E., G. Cullen, Julius A. and Clara E.

Joseph Stonecipher, eldest son of John and Mary E. Stonecipher, was born Feb. 6, 1844,in Wayne County. He was reared on a farm, and educated at the district school, and on arriving at maturity he engaged in agricultural pursuits, and is now one of the enterprising stock-raisers of his township. He was married, in 1865, to Mary J., daughter of Harris and Sarah Norman. They have six children - Mary E., Daniel, John, Alice A., Benjamin and Gertie R. Mr. Stonecipher is a member of the Odd Fellows' fraternity. His father was a native of Tennessee, and his mother of Virginia. They were married in Wayne Connty, Ind., and are yet living. They reared a family of ten children, eight of whom survive.

John Storch was born March 20, 1825, in the small city of Hambach, Schweinfort, Bavaria, Germany, where he received his education. He was married in his native country, to

* Anna Nappenbach, by whom he had thirteen children, ten still living - Barbara, wife of Patrick C. Colbert; John, married Drucia Watson, George, Adam E., Henry C., Anna M., Teresa E., Frederick, Mary E. and Aloysius. Mr. Storch learned the shoemaker's trade in Germany when he was twenty-seven years of age, he working at it till he came to America,in 1853. He lived in Lancaster County, Pa., twelve years, during which time he was engaged in raising tobacco, and in the winters worked at his trade. he moved to East Germantown, Wayne Co., Ind., where he worked at his trade five years; at the same time followed farming. In 1869 he rented the farm which he now owns, and where he resides. His land is well adapted to raising small grain, and has good farm buildings. Mr. Storch is one of the suecessful stock-raisers of his township. He commenced life with comparatively nothing, but by his industry has accu mulated considerable property. His wife died July 1, 1883. Mr. Storch and family are members of the Catholic church at Cambridge City.

Ephraim Swallow, physician and surgeon, was born Dee. 2, 1818, in Fayette County, Pa. He lived on a farm till he was fifteen years of age, when he began working in a woolen mill, where he continued some eight years, during which time he devoted his leisure hours to reading medicine. He then began to practice medicine, and soon after moved to Wayne County, Ind., locating near East Germantown, on Green's Fork, where he followed his profession for over forty years, doing a large and lucrative business. He has added to his farm since he first came here, which now contains 160 acres of valuable land. He devotes the greater part of his time to agricultural pursuits, but still practices his profession. He was married in 1844, to Sarah A., daughter of Michael J. Snyder, of Union County, Ind. They have had three children, two still living - Rolando G. and Ida J., wife of Charles Jameson, now living in Marion, Ind. Dr. Swallow is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and belongs to Milton Lodge.

Rolando G. Swallow, only son of Ephraim and Sarah A. Swallow, was born March 21, 1851. He received his early education at the common school and afterward attended Earlham College at Richmond, about two years. He began teaching school in 1872, which he has successfully followed to the present time. He taught nine winters in his own district, but at present he is Principal of the Pinhook schools. During the summer months Mr. Swallow follows farming and stock-raising on his farm, which contains 100 acres of valuable land ina high state of cultivation. He was married in 1880 to Lenna L., daughter of Levin and Hester Swiggett, of Cambridge City, Ind. They have two children - Levin E. and Beatrice.

Henry Swinn was born in Germany, Oct. 21, 1812. When twenty-three years of age he came to the United States, landed at Baltimore, and from there went to Cincinnati, Ohio. He afterward came to Indiana, stopping first at Richmond, but subsequently located at Cambridge City, where he worked at the wagon-maker's trade till 1856. He then bought a farm two miles north of Cambridge City, where he still resides. He has been a resident of the county forty-eight years.

Milton Thornburgh was born in Guilford County, N. O., July 4,1812. His parents moved to Warren County, Ohio, in the fall of 1814, and from there in March, 1820, to Wayne County, Ind. In March, 1822, they removed to Posey Township, Fayette Co., Ind., and located in the woods on what was called the new purchase, where they passed the remainder of their days. His father was by trade a wagon-maker, and he also manufactured farming implements. When a youth Mr. Thornburgh was employed in clearing the land and farming, but worked in the shop with his father in unpleasant weather. In 1833 his father went to Kentucky and bonght some short horned Durham cattle, and from that time till 1870 Mr. Thornburgh was engaged in breeding improved stock and farming, and also in the meantime ran a saw-mill. In 1870 he bought the Mier farm, situated on the National pike, between Dublin and Cambridge City, Jackson Township, Wayne County, and he moved to it in the fall of 1871, where he now lives He was married Feb. 1, 1835, to Sarah, daughter of John Charles, of Knightstown, Henry Co., Ind. They have had six children, four sons and two daughters, but one of whom, the youngest son, is living - Oliver M., who is married and now owns and occupies the old homestead in Fayette County, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Mr. Thornburgh's parents were Quakers, and he had a birthright in the society, but was turned out for marrying out of the church. He has never joined any other religious sect, but endeavors to live an upright conscientious life. He is an old-time Abolitionist and liberal in his political views.

Elbridge G. Vinton, proprietor of the Vinton House, was born near Boston, Mass., July 11, 1824. His parents came to Wayne County, Ind., and settled on a farm near Germantown, where his father, Joseph Vinton, followed farming till his death-in 1875. His mother was born March 9, 1801, and is still living with our subject. They were the parents of three sons - Joseph W., a farmer of Cleveland County, Ind.; Elbridge G., and Darius S., who died about 1848. Elbridge G. was educated in his native State, and resided at home till attaining his majority, after which he was variously engaged until 1846. He then began keeping hotel in the building now known as Hotel Kirby, remaining there three years, when he rented his present house for eighteen years. At the expiration of this time, he purchased the house and grounds, and has since kept the leading hotel in Cambridge City. Mr. Vinton was married in 1847 to Catherine, daughter of Frederick Johnsonbaugh, who came from Pennsylvania to Wayne County, Ind., in an early day. They have a family of four children - Charles W., died in 1849; Ida L., wife of George Stoddard, of W pouwiny: Ohio; Lillie O. and Flora B.

James Valorus Wayman, M. D., eldest son of Moses Wayman, was born Oct. 14, 1811, i Campbell County, Ky. He is German descent on father's side, and Scotch-Irish- Welsh on the side of mother. He was educated in the schools and seminaries of the day. He finished his classical studies through application at home, and through private study and travel made himself master of the German, French and Spanish languages. He moved with his father in 1829 to Henry County, Ind., near New Castle, where he commenced the study of medicine under Dr. Joel Reed, and in 1833 was licensed by a medical board to practice medicine and surgery. He afterward became a pupil of Profs. Gross and Parker, of Cincinnati, graduating in medicine and surgery at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, in the spring of 1837; has continued in practice of his chosen profession to the present time. He was married to Mary Louisa Robinson, daughter of John S. Robinson, Warren County, Ohio, in 1836. They have had a family of nine children, four only now surviving. - Four died in youth and infancy, and one son, Dr. Willard G. Wayman, died in San Francisco in 1878, in the thirty-ninth year of his age, standing at the head of his profession and having at the time an enviable reputation.

Isaiah Weekly was born July 17, 1843, near Centreville, Wayne Co., Ind. His father, Mordecai Weekly, was born on the same farm, and was by occupation a farmer and merchant. He died in Lewisville, Henry Co., Ind. He was married to Nancy A. Nugen, a native of Wayne County, and daughter of John Nugen, an early settler of this county. She is still living, and is making her home with our subject. He was educated in the district schools of his neighborhood, and remained on the home farm till 1872, where he was actively engaged in dealing in stock. He was married in 1875 to Nancy J., daughter of Henry and Nancy Wright. His family consists of three childrea - Wells C., Frances E., and Omer D. In 1872; Mr. Weekly moved to Lewisville, Henry Co., Ind., remaining there but a short time. In 1874 he came to Cambridge City where he has since kept a livery stable, and is also engaged in buying and selling horses. He is the owner of a fine farm of fifty-one acres in Henry County. He belongs to Lodge No. 5, A. F. & A. M., Cambridge City.

Kosciusko Whelan was born Feb. 17, 1833, in Germantown, Montgomery Co., Ohio, and is the second living son of Thomas Dailey and Elizabeth Whelan. He came with his parents to Cambridge City in 1840, and was educated in the public schools. When about sixteen years old he entered the printing office of the Cambridge City Reveille, and two years later went to Centreville, Ind., thence to St. Louis, Mo., where he was engaged in various offices. He then returned to Cambridge City, and, in company with 1. L. Pritchard, published a literary paper in Milton, called the Western Budget, to which paper Louisa M. Chitwood contributed some of her earliest political gems. The paper not proving remunerative, it was moved to Knightstown, thence to this city, where, in connection with Samuel H. Hoshour, he commenced the publication of the City Item, but at the end of a year the paper was sold tothe Hon. T. Develin, and was merged into the Cambridge City News. Mr. Whelan went to Cincinnati and worked fifteen months on the Commercial, when he returned to Cambridge City and worked for Develin. He subsequently commenced the publication of the Cambridge City Mews and Daily Item being associated with Buckingham and Waltz, and in six months they sold out. He returned to Cincinnati and worked on the Gazette during the Fremont campaign in 1857. He returned home and entered the Bulletin office with G. R. Seig, and at the end of a year they formed a partnership, which continued three years. He then, in company with Seig and Reller, commenced the publication of the Flag of the Free, continuing till the breaking out of the late war. Mr. Whelan served one year in the hospital department at Nashville, Tenn., since which time he has filled several city. offices. He was City Clerk seven years, two of which he served as Collector, and as U. S. Marshal on various occasions. Mr. Whelan was married in 1857 to Miss M. C. Bowling, of Winchester, Va. They have four children - Thomas, clerking with C. B. Elliott; Lizzie, teaching in the primary department at the Germantown schools; Elmer Grant, mail messenger, and Ernest, attending school. Mr. Whelan is at present a member of the City Council of the Third Ward and has served about two years.

Oliver White, only son of Josiah and Ester (Hiatt) White, was born in Milton, Wayne Co., Ind., Aug. 21, 1836. His father died in 1837, after which he lived with his uncle, Daniel Johnson till he was eleven years old. He returned to Milton and lived with his mother, who again was married in 1845 to Joseph Dickinson, till he reached the age of fourteen years, when he removed to Richmond, remaining there till 1860. He received a good education and graduated from Amherst College, Massachusetts, in the scientific department, in 1863, after which he taught school in different parts of this State. In 1865 he was married to Carrie, daughter of Thomas Cottom, of Winchester, Ind. They have four children - Winnifred L., Hester G., Raymond P., and Robert F. Mr. White came to Dublin in 1876, where he edited a paper the first year. He then embarked in the drug trade, which he continued till 1880, when B. F. Maxwell became his partner, under the firm name of White & Maxwell. Mr. White is a minister of the Society of Friends. His father, who was a native of North Carolina, emigrated to Indiana in an early day, and was engaged at the cabinet maker's trade in Milton till death in 1837. He was married in 1835 to Esther G. Hiatt, of Wayne County. She was again married in 1845 and is now living in Richmond.

Benjamin F. Wissler, Principal of the East Germantown schools, was born July 30, 1848, in Henry County, Ind. He was reared principally in Wayne County, Ind., where he attended school. He completed his education at the Spiceland

Academy, which he attended one year. Since leaving school he has followed teaching, first in the district schools of this county. He was appointed Principal of the East Germantown schools in 1881, and during his principalship the schools have been in a prosperous condition. He was married Ang. 5, 1869, to Sylvania Medler,a native of Henry County, and daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Medler. They have four children - Clarkson D., CoraE., John E., and LizzieO. John M. Wissler, our subject's father, was born in Wayne County about 1825, and in 1846 married Elizabeth Herr, a native of Lancaster County, Pa., and a daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Herr. They reared two children to maturity - our subject and Christian P. Mr. and Mrs. Wissler resided in Wayne County till 1860, since which they have made their home in Henry Connty. es