Wayne County, Indiana - The whole text, 1912 (part 8 of 16)

Territory was almost an unbroken wilderness and inhabited by Indians. Owing to these conditions the family decided to return to Butler county, Ohio, but two years later they again came to Wayne county, taking up their residence near Middleborough, where Joseph White grew to manhood. There were seven children in the family - four sons and three daughters - James, John, Nathan, Joseph, Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah, all of whom are deceased. In 1836 Joseph White purchased a farm of 160 acres in Wayne township, oil the New Paris pike, four miles northeast of Richmond, and there iie resided the remainder of his life, adding to his possessions until he owned about 300 acres of land at the time of his death. He was married in 1821 to Miss Alice Clawson, whose parents were pioneer residents of Wayne county. These parents - Mahlon and Rebecca (Clark) Clawson came from North Carolina to Indiana in an early da)' and settled near Chester, in Wayne count)-, where the\- resided the remainder of their lives. They became the parents of seven children - Mary, Sarah, Alice, William, Amos, .Mahlon, and Abner - all of whom are deceased. Joseph White died Dec. 26, 1868, and was survived by his widow until Aug. 5, 1872, when she, too, passed away at the farm home in Wayne township. They were the parents of the following children: Josiah, who married Eliza Coburn and after her death was wedded, in 1852, to Hannah E. Frame; James, who married Anna T. Stedom ; Lydia, who married Reese Mendenhall ; David, who married Nancy Strawbridge and after her death was wedded to Martha E. Strawbridge; Anna E., who married Hugh G. Nickle; John, who married Mar) J. Gladden; William 1. is the next in order of birth; and Joseph C. married Hannah D. Dilks. Of these children but two survive - William I. and Joseph C- - and the latter resides on the old White homestead in Wayne township, the place adjoining that of his brother, William J. William 1. White received his education in the public schools of Wayne township and has always followed agricultural pursuits. Upon reaching manhood he began his independent career on the farm where he now resides, and which was then but partially cleared and almost wholly unimproved. lie finished clearing the land, erected the buildings thereon, and developed the place into one of the fine farm properties of Wayne township, the tract consisting of 112 acres. On Dec. 25, 1866, he was married to Miss Sarah H. Strawbridge, born in Richmond, May 17, 1843, daughter of Iicnjamin and Hannah (Gladden) Straw-bridge, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Maryland. They were married in Wayne county and resided here until 1848, when they removed to Illinois, where the father died, and the mother then removed to Indianapolis, where she spent the residue of her life. They were the parents of five children: Mary J. is the widow of D. 1'.. Geary and resides at New Paris, Ohio; Martha E. is the widow of David White (an older brother of William I.) and resides at New Paris, Ohio; Sarah II. is the wife of Mr. White; Nancy E. is deceased, as is also William C, the only son in the family. Mr. White is a Republican in politics and he and his wife are members of the Friends' church. He is regarded as one of the sound and substan- tial men of this locality. Four children were the issue of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. White: Ora Mabel has taught in the Columbian School on the Middleborough Pike for the past thirteen years and resides at the parental home; Harry B. resides at home and superintends the farm; J. Edwin is a railroad engineer and resides in Richmond; and Maurice W. is a clerk in the Pennsylvania railroad office at Richmond.

Francis W. Robinson. - A publication of this nature exercises its supreme function when it enters tribute to the memory of worthy citizens who have been called from the scene of life's endeavors and have left records on which rest no shadow of wrong or suspicion of evil. Such a one was Mr. Robinson, one of the representative manufacturers of the city of Richmond for more than half a century and who ever commanded unequivocal esteem as a man and as a loyal and public spirited citizen. He was born in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 9, 1810, and his death occurred at his home, 122 North Fifteenth street, in the city of Richmond, Nov. 23, 1897. He was a descendant of Sir William Robinson, who came to this country with William Penn. His father - Jehu Robinson - and his mother - Mary \nn Willis - belonged to families early founded in America. He accompanied his parents from Baltimore to Philadelphia when two years of age, and was reared to maturity in the last named city, where he early became familiar with all departments of the carpenter trade, and was afforded the advantages of the common schools of the period. His mother died when he was twelve years old, and in 1829 he removed with his sister and an uncle, John Wills, to Darke county, Ohio, later coming to Richmond, where he took up a permanent residence. In 1842 he organized the Robinson Machine Works and bent his energies and powers to the development of the industry and to making his success cme of the cumulative order. How well he realized his ambition is shown in the magnitude of the business to which he devoted his efforts and intelligent direction. He was always progressive in his ideas, so that he kept in touch with the advances made in and the requirements of the great basic art of agriculture, and lived to the last fully appreciative of the ever increasing benefits and privileges which it was his to enjoy and to whose procurement he contributed his due epiota as a citizen and business man. His life was characterized by inviolable integrity and righteousness and offers both lesson and incentive to those who observe its perspective, now that he has passed to "that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns." The (inn of Robinson & Company is one of the prominent corporations and manufactories of the city of Richmond, and having been founded in the days of the city's infancy it has been closely connected through its owners with the social and business life of the community. As before stated, it was founded in 1842, by Francis W. Robinson. Succeeding his father, the late Henry E. Robinson was president of the company until his death, and at the present time S. K. Swaym, a son in-law of Francis \V. Robinson, is president; William Platte Robinson is secretary, and Henry Rayburn Robinson is vice-president and superintendent. The last two named are sons of the late Henry E. Robinson. These officers, with the daughters of the founder, form a family corporation which owns and operates the modern plant, which has grown from the small beginning, made in 1842, at which time a horse provided the power for the works. The harvesting and saving of the world's crops is a big theme in industrial affairs and one which has taxed inventive genius as much, if not more, than any problem of transportation or distribution. Richmond men and Richmond machinery have played an important part in the evolution and in the manufacture of modern threshing machinery, and the name of "Richmond" has been carried literally to the ends of the earth on the grain-saving machinery made in that city. When Francis W. Robinson began the manufacture of grain separators, in 1842, they were known as "chaff pilers" and "traveling threshing machines" and did not separate the grain from the chaff. lie promptly invented some valuable improvements in this regard, purchased the establishment of Edward Borton & Son, and in 1860 added portable farm engines and "Pitt's" separators to his line. In 1858 his son-in-law, the late Jonas W. Yeo, became associated with him, and later, in 1872, the works were incorporated as the Robinson Machine Works. When the affairs of this corporation were rounded up, in 1877, the late Francis W. and Henry E. Robinson, father and son, acquired full control of the business, under the firm name of Robinson & Co., and it was incorporated under the same name in 1S89. The main plant now occupies the entire square from Third street to Second street, on Main, and north to A street, and about an equal area on the east side of Third street. The buildings consist of a modern office, a large steam and electric plant, a commodious foundry, machine and carpenter shops, fire-proof pattern house, test house, and an erecting shop which alone is as capacious as the entire plant was in 1884. Branch houses are maintained at Indianapolis, Columbus, St. Louis, St. Joseph (Mo.), Stuttgart (Ark.), and at Jennings (La.), and a growing export business is handled through New York offices. The machinery manufactured consists of traction and portable engines, saw mills, threshing machines and attachments, and steam hay balers. This machinery threshes rice in Louisiana, Texas, and the Dutch East Indies, and separates wheat, oats, and small grain from the straw and bales the straw from Colorado to the eastern point of Lung Island, in the United States, and also in Africa, Chili, and the Argentine. The engines are known in the same territory, wherever power is needed for threshing, plowing, railroad construction, grading and saw-milling. Francis W. Robinson, up to the date of his last illness, looked after many of the details of the business which he founded and carried on for more than half a century, lie was nearly eighty-seven years of age and in the full possession of his faculties. He was noted in boyhood for his bravery, self-possession, and readiness of resource in time of danger, and he loved to excel in the boyhood sport- and in the ex- hibitions of physical prowess, skill or strength. lie was fond of boating, swimming, sailing, and fishing, as occupations for leisure hours. As before stated, he lost his mother at the age of twelve years, and two brothers died in childhood, lie could never refer to their loss without showing the tearful eye that betrayed the warmth of his affection and the tenderness of his nature, which closely blended strength with gentleness. He had three brothers, two sisters, and three half-sisters and two half-brothers. He was extremely fond of his home, his family and friends, for whom he was ever ready to make any sacrifice called for; and no stranger ever asked needed aid in vain. This side of his life was worthy of much admiration. He was of a lively, sociable nature, fond of solid reading, music, poetry, and the drama, and he preserved his interest in current topics and his faith in his fellow man to the last. He was a personal friend to his employes, and though often tried and tested by the experiences of a long life, ami disappointed sometimes to find his trust in men abused, he newer held malice or resorted to retaliation, contenting himself with letting the culprit see his true self mirrored in the eyes of an honest man. Near the close of his long lite he remarked that he would gladly live his life all over again, taking the bitter for the sake of the sweet. For more than fifty years lie was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, passing through all the degrees conferred by that order, though he was not an active member during the later years of his life. The Odd Fellows held a special service in his memory at his residence, the evening after his death, lie attended and lent his support to the North A Street Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, the funeral services having been conducted according to the riles in use by the religious organization which represented his faith. The interment was in Earlham Cemetery. On April 10, 1836, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Robinson to Miss Susan B. Erwin, and with this estimable lady he enjoyed the comforts of a happy home for nearly fifty-nine years, she having passed away Feb. 10, 180.5. Of their eight children, two daughters - Mary A. and Anna S. (Mrs. James J. Turner) - preceded them to the eternal home, and their only son, the late Henry E. Robinson, died 111 1909. Five daughters are living and they all reside in Richmond - Mrs. Emily I'. Yeo, Mrs. George \Y. Barnes, Mrs. S. E. Swayne, and the Misses Eleonora 11. and Frances M. Robinson.

Thaddeus Nichols, for man)' years a leading farmer of Franklin township, is a native of Rush county, this State, having first beheld the light of day, Sept. to, 1865, son of Harrison Nichols (see sketch). Thaddeus Nichols was ten years old when his parents moved from Rush county to Franklin township, Wayne county, and was reared and received his educational training in the district schools there. Upon leaving school he worked in the Bond sawmill for a time and after his marriage removed to the farm where he resides. Since the year 1004 he has worked as a salesman for Irvin Reed, of Richmond, luck, continuing his residence on the, farm, and at all times has devoted his attention to farming. In politics lie has always been active in Republican circles, though he has never fostered aspirations for public office. Concerning religion he has ever entertained liberal views and is not affiliated with any congregation. His wife is a member of the Middleborough Methodist Episcopal church. On Dec. 31, 1S87, he was married to Minnieola Stidham, daughter of William and Jane (Strawbridge) Stidham, and of this union there is a sun, Clem, born May 9, 1.891, who operates the farm for his father, lie graduated in the common schools of Franklin township and finished his education in a business college at Richmond. Another child, a daughter, died in infancy. Mrs. Nichols' paternal grandfather, John Stidham, was a native of the State of Delaware, but her parents were born in Wayne count)'. William Stidham, her father, was born in Franklin township, Oct. 31, 1834, son of John and Sarah Stidham, natives of Delaware, as before stated, lie began his career by farming his mother's place, adjoining that now owned by Thaddeus Nichols, and remained there until the year 1857. lie then purchased a part of the present farm of Air. Nichols and spent the residue of his life there, at the same time assisting in managing his mother's place, lie died April 30, 1N70. lie was a Republican in his political views ami he and his wife were associated with the Methodist Episcopal church, in which the widow still retains her membership. Jane Strawbridge, mother of ilrs. Nichols, is a daughter of Joseph* and Nancy (Cankhead) Strawbridge, and was born in Wayne township, this county, Jan. 23, 1838. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania and spent the greater part of their lives in Wayne township. On Feb. 5, 1857, she was married to William Stidham and of their union were three children: Charles O, born Dec. 24, 1857, married Emma ("ominous and is a farmer near Lynn, hid.; Ellis I., born July 14, [859, resides at Dayton, Ohio; and Mrs. Nichols was horn Dec. 22/1866. After the death of her husband Mrs. Stidham remained upon the farm, the same being operated by her sons - Charles G. and Ellis I. - for several years. From 1885 to 1887 she lived in Richmond, but in 1887, when her daughter, Minneola, married, she returned to the homestead to spend the balance of her days with her daughter and son-in-law, leading a quiet and contented life.

Emmet E. Druley, who resides in New Garden township, is numbered among the successful agriculturists of this county and through his connection with this line of industry has gained a competence and a position of distinctive independence, while it is his to retain the confidence and esteem of the people of the county in which he maintains his home. lie was born on his father's farm in Union county, Indiana, Oct. 11, 1881, a son of Edwin E. and Sarah (Moss) Druley, the former born in the city of Richmond. Edwin E. Druley was reared and educated in Wayne county and is a son of Smith Druley, who came from North Carolina to Indiana and was one of the pioneer settlers of Richmond, being one of the influential citizens of the community. Edwin E. Druley became one of the substantial agriculturists of Union county, where he owned a fine landed estate, lie and his wife became the parents of seven children. Emmet E. Drulev was reared to maturity under rural environment and influence. His early educational privileges were those afforded in the district schools of the locality and he duly rendered his quota of the work in the cultivation of the home farm. Later he took an agricultural course of two years in Purdue University. Then, after another year on his father's farm, he rented a place in Preble county, Ohio, and resided there two years, lie then moved to a farm in New Garden township, this county, and two years later purchased his present farm, upon which he lias erected an attractive modern residence and a commodious barn, lie is a Republican in politic.-, and he and his wife are members of the New bight Christian Church in Preble county, Ohio. On Sept. i, 1903, Mr. Drul ey was united in marriage to Miss F.lla Toney, born in Preble county, Ohio, ( )ct. 13, 1S84, a daughter of Andrew and Flora Toney, prominent residents of that county; Of this union have been born three children: Olive, born July 29, 1904; b.lvert, born Sept. 28, 1906; and Vied, born Feb. 21, 1908. Mr. Druley makes a speciality of raising hogs and cattle in connection with general farming. Charles T. Henchman, deceased, for several years a prosperous and influential citizen of Richmond, where nine years he was engaged in the confectioner)' business, and living retired at the time of his death, was another of those who attained to success in life entirely through his own indefatigable energy and enterprise, lie was born in Boston, Mass., Aug. 23, 1832, son of Capt. Louis and Mary (Caswell) Henchman, natives of Boston; the father was born March 4, 1794, and the mother in June, 1705. The father was a sea captain and followed sailing for a livelihood during the greater part of his active career, lie was a considerable lime in the United States service, under Commodore Decatur and other eminent commanders, but because of an accident was compelled to give up that occupation and thereafter lived practically retired. The latter part of his life he resided with his son, Charles T., and died at the residence of the latter, in Richmond, Dec. 29, 18S2, an exemplary and honored citizen, ilis wife preceded him in death a number of years, passing away in Boston in January, 1858. Charles T. Henchman received a common school education in his native city and in Lexington, Mass., and then worked for a time as an employe in various occupations. He was engaged in the weighing business in Boston at the outbreak of the Civil war and enlisted as a private in Company I of the Forty-fourth Massachusetts infantry, under Captain Kendall. The nucleus of this regiment was the Fourth battalion Massachusetts militia, organized at Boston, May 27, 1862, to serve during the pleasure of the President, and had been mustered out May 31, of the same year. The command volunteered almost as a unit when the call came for nine months' troops and was recruited to a full regiment at Camp Meigs, Sept. 12. It left the State Oct. 22, for Newbern, N. C, where it was brigaded with the Twentyfourth Massachusetts, Fifth Rhode Island, and Tenth Connecticut, under Colonel Stevenson of the Twenty-fourth. At the end of October it engaged in the Tarboro expedition and saw its first fighting at Rawle's Mill. This expedition occupied two weeks, and in December it participated in the Goldsboro expedition. It formed part of the reserve at Goldsboro, whence it returned to Newbern, and in March went to reinforce a small garrison at Washington, N. C, and occupied the town during the siege. The regiment returned to Newbern on April 24, relieved the Fort) -tilth, and was engaged in provost duty until iis term of service expired. It was relieved by the Twenty-seventh .Massachusetts, June 6, returned to Boston, where it arrived mi the 10th, and was mustered out at Readville on the 18th. On July 13, on account of the danger of a draft riot, it was again called into service for a week. Upon being honorably discharged from the service Mr. Henchman returned to P>oston, where he was married and for some time thereafter was engaged in conducting a feed store. In 1868 he removed to Lafayette, Jnd., and engaged in the lumber business, remaining there about four years, after which he removed to Indianapolis, where he continued in the same pursuit and was lumber inspector until 1882. In September of that year he came to Richmond ami engaged in the confectionery business, forming" the partnership of Henchman & Cox, which association continued a few years and was then dissolved by mutual consent. Air. Henchman then continued the business alone until about J891, when he disposed of the establishment and, because of failing health, lived a retired life until called to his reward, Feb. 8, 1908. I lis was an industrious and successful career and he was ever recognized as an intelligent, honorable and public spirited citizen, in whom his fellow men had implicit faith and confidence, lie was ever an ardent adherent of the Republican parly and was extremely broad minded and liberal in all of his views. On Nov. 5, 1863, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Mary A. If. Pingree, who first beheld the light of day in Boston, May 20, 1X37. daughter of Samuel II. and Mary A. (Edwards) Pingree, natives of Newburyport, Mass. The father of Mrs. Henchman was born June 2, 1S10, and died March 29, 1886. The mother was born April 11, 1810, and was summoned to the life eternal, Sept. 13, 1880. The father was a Morocco dresser in early life and later became the Western or St. Louis representative of his firm in the hide and leather business, lie spent the greater part of his life in hotels in St. Louis, going home once or twice each year, and continued in that business until his death, which occurred suddenly, lie attained to success and prestige as a follower of that pursuit, entirely through his own thrift and enterprise, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of the entire community in which he was so many years a resident. He never fostered ambition for public office, preferring to devote his entire time and attention to his business. To him and his good wife were born four children: George Edward's is deceased; Joseph W. died Feb. 14, H)Oj; Alary A. II. is the widow of Charles T. Henchman; and Julia Ah. who died in July, 1906, was the widow of a Mr. Taylor. To the happy union of Mr. Henchman and wife were born four children: Alary L., wile of Rev. R. F. lvey, D. D., a minister at Indianapolis ; Georgiana O, widow of Joseph Richardson, of Columbus, Ohio; Sarah E., who resides at home with her mother, and Julia I'., who is the cashier and bookkeeper in the wool house of F. C. Taylor & Company, in St. Louis. Mrs. Henchman owns a fine residence besides other property in Richmond, and she and her daughters also own a beautiful summer home at Bay View, Mich., where they reside in the summer.

Joseph H. Elliott, deceased, for a number of years one of the leading citizens of Wayne township, engaged in agricultural pursuits, was born near Dayton, Ohio, May 7, 1836. lie was a son of Benjamin and Rachel (Hixon) Elliott. The parents came to Randolph county, Indiana, in an early day, settling near Spartansburg, and there the father was actively engaged in agricultural labors until his demise. Of the union of these parents were born seven children, five of whom are living: Rebecca is the widow of Clarkson Eulghum and resides in West Richmond; Martha is the wife of Charles liutchins, a farmer at Lynn, tnd. ; Samuel is a farmer and resides near llollandsburg ; Miles is a farmer and resides in Arba, Wayne count)-; and May Etta is the widow of Jessie Hubbard and resides in Winchester. Joseph II. Elliott received his educational training in the district schools of Randolph county and remained on his father's farm until he had attained his majority. Me then purchased land and engaged in farming in Randolph county until 1893, when he purchased a farm of thirty-five acres, one and onehalf miles north of Richmond, where he devoted his time to farming until he answered the call of his Maker, June 18, 1904. He made a specialty of strawberries and fruit raising. His passing was a distinct loss to the community in which he had labored, and his life was an example whereby many a younger man has shaped his career, lie was a Republican in his political views, and although earlier in life a member of the Christian church, he later joined the Society of Friends. Mr. Elliott was twice married. Mis first wife was Anna Jane Wiggs, who bore him seven children : Ray ford, deceased, was married and had five children - four girls and one son, Prank, who resides with Mrs. Elliott ; Alpha, wife of Omar Franklin, of near Danville, Ilk; Effie resides at the same place; George W. resides in Los Angeles, Cal. ; Worley F. resides in Los Angeles, Cal. ; and two children died in infancy. On June 22, 1893, ^Lr- Elliott was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Ellen Hawkins, daughter of John Hawkins. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Elliott remained on the farm four years and then purchased a home in Richmond, where she resides and expects to spend the remainder of her life.

Albert H. Hunt, who died at his home in the city of Richmond, Dec. 1, 1908, was one of the honored citizens of Wayne county, where he maintained his home from his boyhood days until his death, and contributed in generous measure to the civic and material development and progress of the county, where he so ordered his life as to retain at all times the inviolable confidence and esteem of all who knew him. Mr. Hunt was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec 15, 1851, and thus was fifty-seven years of age at the time when he was summoned from the scene of life's mortal endeavors. His father was Alonzo Hunt and his mother, Eliza Manifold, was born in Pennsylvania. In early life the father was a farmer and later engaged in the mercantile business at Westville, Ohio. Still later he came with his family to Indiana and took up his permanent abode in Wayne county. lie settled in Wayne township, east of Richmond, where he purchased a tract of land, and resided there until his health failed, when he moved into Richmond and there died in [870. llis widow continued to reside in Richmond until her death, about 1903. They were the parents of seven children : Charles died in childhood ; Lydia is deceased ; Anna is the wife of Oliver Darland, of West Richmond; Albert H. was the fourth in order of birth; Emma is deceased ; Malinda is the widow of Jesse Williams and resides in [ndianapolis; and Martin is a merchant in Cincinnati. Albert 11. Hunt secured his rudimentary education in the district schools at what was called Fountain 11 ill, and earned his own way in life from the age of ten years, lie was reared to maturity under the parental care and was nineteen years old when his father died. He then learned the carpenter trade, but later engaged in farming, which he followed about seven years. Then he engaged in the implement business in Richmond about four years, after which he went to Tennessee and remained there one year. Returning to Richmond, he engaged as a salesman for an implement firm fourteen years, during the first year of the period at Topeka, Kan. He then engaged in the real estate business in Richmond and remained so employed until his death, and in which he held the unqualified esteem of all who knew him and had appreciation of his sterling attributes of character. Though never a seeker of the honors or emoluments of public office, Mr. Hunt took a deep interest in public affairs of a local order and was ever ready to lend his aid and influence in the support of worthy causes and enterpiises. His political allegiance was given to the Republican party, and Mrs. Hunt is a zealous member of the Presbyterian church. On Oct. 12, 1876, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Hunt to Miss Emily F. Holmes, born in Wayne township, near Richmond, April 29, 1853, a daughter of Walker and Mary J. (Gore) Holmes, natives respectively of Wayne county, Indiana, and Rockbridge county, Virginia, the former born May 11, 181 1, and the latter July 3, 1816. The father was of Scotch and English parentage, his father having been born in Ireland, of Scotch parents, and was three years old when the family came to America. Mis. Hunt's paternal grandfather became a resident of Kentucky and came from there to Wayne county, about 1S08. Here he entered the land upon which he spent the remainder of his life. His wife died several years previous to his demise, leaving a large family of children. The parents of Mrs. Hunt continued to reside on the old Holmes homestead throughout the entire life of the father, who added to and improved the farm which his father had purchased from the government. He made a specialty of the stock business, was one of the originators of the Horticultural Society, and was instrumental in getting schools in his vicinity, improving the roads, etc. He died Oct. 19, 1868, and some years after his death his widow removed to Richmond, where she passed away, Feb. 8, 1887. They were folk of noble character and were held in unqualified regard in the community in which they long maintained their home. They were the par- ents of five children: John Wesley is deceased; Sarah Ellna is a retired teacher and resides in Richmond; Mary M. died Nov. 18, 1876; Alice V. is the wife of Albert T. Marrow, a retired grocer of Richmond ; and Mrs. Hunt is the youngest. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt became the parents of a daughter, Ruby, born Jan. 10, 1880, the wife of Harry M. Jay, of Richmond.

Edward Bradley Fletcher, deceased, left a record and memory that might well be the envy of anyone in the walks of civil life: His services to society were given with an enthusiasm and integrity that permit his life's reviewers to inscribe his name in the civil halls of fame and speak of, him as a man whose object in life was to secure the betterment of his fellow men and the upbuilding of his country. A nation's strength is measured by the loyalty of its citizens, and loyalty is a matter of individualism. A traitor to his country only gives to others cause fur greater devotion, and the example of one whose life is spent in the service of peaceful industry is an ever present standard for his brethren. To him who would have a pattern for home life and faithful service, let him study the life .of Edward D. Fletcher and profit thereby. This worthy gentleman was born in Richmond, Ind., Feb. n, 1857. His predecessors were of the early American colonists and it might be said that each generation has been among the most useful of citizens. Samuel Francis Fletcher, father of Edward 11. Fletcher, was in early life a traveling salesman, but later engaged in the tea and coffee business, which he conducted many years. Late in life he retired from business, but continued his residence in Richmond until his death, about 1803. He took unto himself a wife in his early years, his choice being Miss Elizabeth Dix iliatt, born in North Carolina, and died in 1907. They were the parents of nine children: Albert W. is a stockman and resides in Oklahoma; Sarah Elma ih the wife of Elijah Coffin, of Pennsylvania; William H. died in New York City; Dr. M. li. is a dentist in Cincinnati, Ohio; Alice is the wife of Dr. Langdon, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Francis Nixon resides in Brooklyn, N. Y., engaged in the lace business; Edward E. was the next in order of birth; Jesse Dix is a traveling salesman and resides in Minneapolis; and Charles Coffin is deceased. Edward B. Fletcher remained ;it home until his eighteenth year, when he went to New York City and engaged as a salesman with the wholesale (inn of Mills & Gibbs. What education he had opportunity to acquire had been very thorough and his mind was well disciplined. He had attended the ward schools in Richmond ami also Earlham College, and as his was a natural intelligence and activity, soon became a leader in the field of his chosen endeavor. After a few years with the firm of Mills & Gibbs, in New York City, he engaged in the wholesale lace and curtain business with his brother, acting as the resident buyer in Europe several years. He resided successively in Scotland, France, and England, until [890, when, on account of failing health, he returned to America and, taking up his residence at Greeley, Colo., resided there until his death, Jan. 24, 1904. He was a man who was very fond of reading, writing, drawing,, etc. In politics he was an ardent Republican and a strict adherent to the principles and policies of that great party. He was a birthright member of the South Eighth Street Society of Friends in Richmond. On Sept. 23, 1886, he led to the altar Miss Sarah M., daughter of William and Mary (Barker) Baxter, of Richmond, and this loving couple lived a happy life from then until the time of Mr. Fletcher's death. To them were born two children : Esther, born Sept. 8, 1888, near Paris, France; and Emily M., born in Nottingham, England, Feb. 17, 1895. After the death of Air. Fletcher his widow and daughters returned to Richmond, where they have since continuously resided. Mrs. Sarah M. Fletcher, widow of Edward B. Fletcher, was born in Camden, N. J., Dec. 3, 1857. Her father was William Baxter (see sketch on page 80). Her ancestors were people of learning and education and she is gifted with a splendid mind, her knowledge of the world and its people having been broadened by constant reading, study and travel.

John Henley, deceased, was burn in what is now the city of Richmond, Aug. 11, 181 5. He was a man widely known throughout this section by reason of his business career. His parents - McCaga and Guhelma (Charles) Henley - born in North Carolina, were people in modest circumstances. They came to Wayne county, overland, direct from North Carolina, and entered a homestead where the city of Richmond stands. The father later disposed of this land to his cousin, Thomas Charles, and purchased a farm southeast of the town, about one and one-half miles, where he continued to reside until his death. His widow survived him some years and died at the home of her son, Samuel Henley. They were the par-' ents of eight children, all deceased. John Henley obtained his education in a private country school in Wayne township and as a young man taught school in the winter and worked at the carpenter trade in the summer. In 184J he moved to a farm just north of Fountain City, where he resided until about 1865, when he rented the farm and came to Richmond, where he engaged in the lumber business. lie followed this line of endeavor about twenty-five years and then disposed of his interests and retired. About 1882 he built the home where his widow resides, and he also built several other residences, which he later disposed of. He did a great deal of church work and was secretary of the Yearly Meeting House when it was built. He also served as clerk of the Monthly Meeting. On ..Aug. 5, 1842, was celebrated Mr. Henley's marriage to Miss Naomi G. Clawson, who died in Richmond, leaving no children. On Oct. 22, 1873, Mr. Henley was married to Miriam W. Creen, born at Newport, now Fountain City, in New Garden township, June 30, 1840. She is a daughter of Robert and Rachel P. (Wilson) Green, the former born in Virginia, in 1804, and the latter in North Carolina, Feb. 4, 1809. In early life, for a few years, the father followed the business of a hatter in Newport, ami about seven years engaged in the mercantile business in the same place, following which he was engaged in the hotel business in Newport until his death. With Eevi Coffin he was prominently connected with the "Underground Railroad" movement, transporting slaves to Canada. He died Sept. 3, 1850, and his widow continued her resi- dence at Fountain City until her death, June 17, 1896. They were the parents of four children, two of whom are living - Mrs. Henley, and Rhoda Ellen, wife of Samuel Perry, of Fountain City. Mrs. Henley is a lady of culture and refinement. One child was the issue of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Henley - Robert M., born Feb. 21, 1875. He is a traveling salesman for the Watt & Keeler Cornpan)' and resides with his mother in Richmond.

Henry Swisher, deceased, who fur many years was one of the prominent and respected citizens of Campbellstown, Ohio, was born June 23, 1836, near Abington, Wayne county, Indiana. He was a son of Jesse and Rachel ( Paddock) Swisher, the former horn in Pennsylvania and the latter in Abington township, Wayne county, Indiana. The father was a fanner all of Ins life and the death of both parents occurred in Campbellstown, Ohio. Henry Swisher attended school in Abington, fnd., and also the schools of Preble count}-, after the removal of the parents to Ohio, lie resided with his parents until twenty-five years old and then engaged in farming near Campbellstown, Ohio, which occupation he followed four years. He was then engaged in the mercantile business for several years, after which he returned to the farm. He served as postmaster and was also ticket agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad at Campbellstown, and many years engaged in tin- grain and stock business, in addition to owning two large farms. On March 13, iX(>_\ he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Bulla, daughter of Joseph M. and Nancy (Wilson) Bulla, the former born near Richmond, Wayne county, Indiana, Dec. n, 181 1, and the latter was a native of Metamora, Franklin county, Ohio, born in April, 1817. The father followed farming as an occupation and resided in Wayne county throughout his entire life. lie was quite prominent in local affairs and represented Wayne county in the State legislature during the years 1851-52, besides serving in various other local offices. To him and his good wife were born eleven children, all of whom grew to the age of maturity: Caroline is deceased; Barbara is the wife of Francis M. Stanley, a farmer residing south of Richmond; Melissa is the widow of Preston Grimes and resides near Rich moml ; Thomas is deceased; Sarah was the next in order of birth ; Anna is the wife of Lee Druley, a farmer in Boston township ; Susan is the wife of Henry Highley, of Richmond ; John is deceased ; Mary is the wife of Winfield Smelser, of Richmond; Dora is the wife of Mack Foutz, of Pittsburgh ; and J. M. is a practicing physician at Portland, Ore. Two children were the issue of the union of Mr. and Mrs. Swisher: Minnie is the wife of G. W. Murray, of Dublin, fnd., and William 11. married Cora Murray, daughter of James Murray, of New Paris, Ohio, and is a practicing physician in and "v count)', Ohio, with residence at Dayton. Campbellstown, Ohio, June jy, 1905, and his grief to a large circle of friends. His widow it Campbellstown until June 1, 1907, when she nd purchased the Hat where she resided leath, April 2, ioir. The old home in Ohio, Home," was burned, with all of its con tents, in her absence, and she then sold the land. Mr. Swisher's life was a striking example of the truth of the axiom that attention to the little things, scrupulous integrity, and energy are certain auguries of success.

George H. Grant, who for many years was one of the foremost figures in the educational and manufacturing life of the city of Richmond, was born in Lyman, Me., May 1, 1828, son of Samuel and Jane (Gould) Grant, the former a native of the Pine Tree State and the latter was born in Massachusetts. The father always followed farming as an occupation and the parents spent their lives on their farmstead in Maine. The educational advantages of George H. Grant were those afforded by the Alfred Academy in his native State, and throughout his lifetime he gave unswerving allegiance to the principles of Republicanism. He remained at home until about twenty-one years old and then went to Boston, where he worked in the large wholesale fruit house of Jones & Farley, importers, for a couple of years. In 1851 he came to Ohio and for a time taught school near Lebanon, in 1853 nc came to Richmond and accepted the position as principal of the first high school in the place, under Professor Hurty. Later he succeeded Professor ilurty as superintendent, which position he occupied when the original Garfield School was erected, lie resigned this position to become the Indiana representative of the firm of Wilson. 1 1 inkle & Company, of Cincinnati, and after serving two years in that capacity began the manufacture of school furniture, office and court supplies, lie invented several articles along this line, one of which was a holding desk, known as the "Richmond Rustic." llis first partner in the manufacturing business was a Mr. Allen, who died of cholera in 1866 and was succeeded by Joseph Merchant. Mi'. Merchant's interest was later purchased by Turner Haines and Joshua Nickurson, the firm being known as Geo. II. Grant & Company, and the factory was located at what is now Twelfth and North E streets. In 1872 Mr. Nickerson's interest was purchased by William F. Spencer, and five years later Mr. Grant retired from the management of the concern, but continued with the firm as a representative three years. Then, in company with a .Mr. llempleman ami Eli Jay, he formed a company ami again engaged in the manufacturing business, at the corner of Eighth and Washington streets. In 1SS3 Mr. Jay sold his interest in the business to Mr. Swayne and the firm became known as Grant & Swayne." In 1880 Mr. Grant disposed of his interest and retired from active business. Having lived to see the two factories which he established develop into two of the foremost concerns in Richmond, he died April 4, 1898. On July 20, 1858, was celebrated Mr. Grant's union to Miss Mary Isabella Blanchard, born in Richmond, Nov." 12, 1836, daughter of William and Isabella (Foster) Blanchard. These parents were natives of Massachusetts, the father born at Rrookfield, Oct. 1, 1800, and the mother at Oakham, Jan. 10, 1805. They were married Dec. 13, 1826, and removed to Rhinebcck, N. Y., on the Hudson river, where they continued to reside until September, 1835, when they removed , to Richmond, Ind., and lived there continuously until their deaths.

William Blanchard and his brother, Albert C. Blanchard, engaged in the mercantile business in 1835, and continued as a firm until 1848, when Albert C. Blanchard withdrew and devoted himself to the affairs of the Richmond branch of the State Bank of Indiana, of which he was the president and a director. He was born in 1808, at Brookiield, Mass., and came to Richmond in 1832, and induced his brother William to join him in business in 1835, as before stated.' Jle was elected a director and president of the State Bank in 1835 and held that position until the expiration of the charter, in 1855. In 1853, with Robert Morrisson and Charles F. Coffin, he organized a private bank, called "Citizens' Bank of Richmond," and was connected with it until 1861, when, on account of the ill health of his wife, he transferred his interest to his son, Albert II. Blanchard, and removed to lirookfield, Mass., his early home, where he died in 1874, aged 66 years and 3 months, in the house where he was born. William Blanchard was a cabinet and furniture maker by trade, which he followed in Rhinebeck, N. Y., but he continued in the drygoocls business in Richmond until about 1856, when he engaged in the insurance business and followed that occupation until his death, March 27, 1881, aged 80 years and live months, and his wife, Isabella, died June 9, 1883, aged j8 years and five months. The)' were the parents of seven children, three of whom are living: William A. resides in Cincinnati; Emma is the wife of Frank Vanuxom, of Oakland, Cak, and Mrs. Grant is the fifth in order of birth. William Blanchard was one of the pioneers in the Presbyterian church at Richmond, and he and his wife united with that organization, Ma)- 4, 1844. Rev. Thomas Whallon, the pastor at that time, was the father of Rev. K. P. Whallon, D. D., now one of the editors of "The Herald and Presbyter," of Cincinnati. On March 14, 1846, William Blanchard was elected a Ruling Elder in the church and continued in that position until the close of his life. To Mr. and Mrs. Grant were born t'wn children: Jennie is the wife of Harry Mather, of Richmond; William died in infancy; Edward C. resides in. Cambridge, Mass.; Herbert died in 1908; and Wilbur S. resides in Rochester, X. Y.

Ira Moore, who was an extensive land owner and fanner in Wayne county, was born east of Richmond, in Wayne township, near the State line, Dec. 22, 1853, and died in this, the count)' of his birth, Jul) 11, 1898. He was a son of Ira and Mary (Thorn) Moore, natives of Xew Jersey. The father came to Wayne township in an carl)- day and" was engaged in farming operations during the remainder of his active career. 1 fc died about 1884 and his wife passed away in March, 1902. They were the parents of eleven children. Ira Moore was educated at the Sycamore Valley school in Wayne township and all of his life was devoted to agricultural pursuits, and a noteworthy success and excellent record was made by him. lie continued on his father's farm until married, and later he and his younge'st brother purchased the farm. After nine years of this partnership Ira purchased the entire tract and at the time of his death owned 160 acres of finely cultivated land, as productive as any in this county, one that leads all sections of the country in fertility and producing quality. In politics he belonged to the Republican party, but found no leisure to devote to becoming a candidate for office of a public nature, his home and family having been given his entire time. As are the surviving members of his family, Mr. Moore was a devout communicant of the liicksite Friends Church, of which he was a birthright member. On (Jet. 25, 1882, was celebrated Mr. Moure's union to Miss Anna Taylor, born southwest of Richmond, in Wayne township, Oct. 13, 1858, daughter of Samuel and Jane (Barnes) Taylor, the former of whom came to Wayne county in 1836. The father was born in Delaware, Nov. 28, 1833, and the mother in Wayne county, Indiana, June 16, 1836. The father came to Indiana when about three years of age and the family settled in Wayne township, three miles west of Richmond. They made the journey overland, and soon after their arrival in Wayne count)- the father of Samuel Taylor died, but the other members of the family continued to reside in their new home. When a small boy Samuel Taylor came to Richmond and worked as an apprentice in a carriage shop for a year and a half, and then worked as a farm hand until he was married. He then purchased a farm in Wayne township and continued to reside thereon until 1906, when he sold it and is now living retired in Richmond, lie and his good wife are the parents of five children: Elyda E. died in 1876; Anna is the second in order of birth; John W. is a farmer and stock-buyer and resides at Economy; Frank M. is the cashier of the First National Hank in Richmond; and Charles S. is a traveling salesman for the Jones Hardware Company of Richmond. After the death of Mr. Moore his widow rented the farm and removed to Richmond, where she now resides. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore were born three children: Everett, born Oct. 16, 18S3 ; Walter F., born July 10, 1887; and one child died in infancy.

Henry Daniel Zuttermeister, deceased, among the early German settlers of this county, was born in Germany, Nov. 18, 1831. J lis parents never came to this country, lie received such education as could be had in the schools of his native land in that day and spent his early years in the place of his birth. He remained there until his majority and then came to America, direct to Richmond, where a sister resided. This sister was Mrs. Saflolh, who afterward married John Barr, and her son is engaged in the bakery business in Richmond. Mr. Zuttermeister first obtained employment on the railroad, on construction work, afterward assisted masons, etc., and later engaged in the retail liquor business one year. After retiring from that business he practically lived a retired life until his death, Aug. 7, 1874. Mr. Zuttermeister was married in Richmond, Aug. 18, 1852, to Miss Elizabeth Hart, daughter of Conrad and Wilhelmina Hart, born in Germany and who came to this country in 1848, locating on a farm near Fvansville, Inck, afterward moving into the city of Evansville, where the father secured employment as a weaver and spent the remainder of his life After his death the mother went to Lawrence, Kan., where she resided with a son until her death. They were the parents of six children, three of whom died in Germany, and Mrs. Zuttermeister is the only one living. She was born in Germany, March 25, 1836, coming' to America when twelve years old. She is a member of the Lutheran church, and since the death of her husband has continued her residence at the home place, which was the first house built on South Ninth street, in Richmond. She and her husband became the parents of eight children : Charles F. is engaged in the livery and transfer business in Richmond; Louis is a confectioner in Lawrence, Ivan.; Conrad died in infancy; William is a hotel proprietor in Chicago; James died in Richmond, leaving a son, t harles; Henry 1). is engaged in the commission business in Rich mond; Anna E. \V. resides with her mother; and George Winlield also resides in Richmond.

Washington I. Dulin, deceased, was born near Chester, Wayne township, Aug. 14, 184-'. His parents were William ami lieulah (Brown) Dulin, the former born on the eastern shore of .Maryland, near Easton, Talbot county, Feb. 10, 1801, son of James and .Mary Dulin, and the mother was born at Woodbury, \. J., in 1800, and came to Indiana with her parents in 1819. In early life the father was an overseer on a large plantation and came to Indiana in the '30s, having contracted his first marriage in Maryland, lie settled in Wayne count)', near Chester, where he purchased a farm and continued to reside until just before the beginning of the Civil war, when he disposed of his farm and removed to Richmond, where he lived practically retired. He served as assessor many years and died in Richmond in the early "70s, his second wife, the mother of Washington 1., surviving until \&j<). Three children were born to them, Washington I. being the youngest. The others were Charles, who is deceased, and Alice, who became the wife of John Lancaster and is also deceased. Washington I. Dulin was educated in this count)', first attending the schools in Chester and later the school which was formerly located at the corner of Seventh ami A streets in Richmond. His first work in life was in the employ of others, and before he was eighteen years old he engaged in an enterprise on the Newman homestead of trying to produce Osage oranges for hedge, ami also gave some attention to the raising of grapes. About 1865 or 1806 he engaged in the lumber business in Richmond, and about the year 1871 he moved into the city and continued in the lumber business until about 1885 or 1886, when he disposed oi his interests to William Cain. Lis location was at the corner of what is now Eleventh and Main streets, and after selling to William Cain he engaged in the produce commission business a short time, lie was then engaged in the furniture business about three years, and also for a time in the bakery business, and then entered the real estate business, in which he continued till the time of his death, \Tov. 14, [892. He was also interested in the promotion of the Evansville & Richmond railroad, which, however, did not materialize. In 1876 he built the commodious home where his widow resides, and he did a great deal to improve the city. Sueess had attended all his individual efforts in life, and he passed away, having the respect of the entile community; and he is remembered by all as a man of integrity and honor. His family was always treated with the greatest kindness, and friends and strangers always met with courtesy and consideration at his hands. 11 is death occurred in his fifty-first year, just at the time when he had so constructed his fortune and so lived his life that the years before him to lill out the da)'s of "three score ami ten," which should he our lot, were years he looked forward to with the greatest pleasure, and it can truthfully be said that his life was such that he will never be forgotten while there lives anyone who had the good fortune to be associated closely with him. Politically he never aspired to hold public office, but was importuned on several occasions to be a candidate for alderman ami served as councilman from the Fifth ward several years, giving an administration carefully conducted. Socially connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, he was a faithful attendant of their meetings and a linn believer in their principles. On Oct. 9, iSo_\ was celebrated .Mr. Dulin's marriage lo Miss Rebecca, daughter of Thomas and Millicent ( Ratlil'f) Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Newman were natives of New Garden township, Guilford count)-, North Carolina, the former born Nov. 28, 1704, and the latter, Jan. 28, 1797. The father was a miller by occupation and came to Indiana in an early day and engaged in the milling business, lie also erected a paper mill, the first established in Wayne county, and continued in milling enterprises until his death, in 1845. lie plunged into the water to save the mill dam and from the exposure contracted an illness, of which he died. Eight children were born to him and his good wife: Anna C., born Aug. 14, 1827, became the wife of Miles J. Shinn, Sept. 18, 1849, and died near Wichita, Kan., Oct. 22, 1884; Joseph, born Aug. to, 1829, died in childhood ; Elizabeth, born Jan. 9, 1834, became the wife of George liushnel] and died in 1909; Mary, born Aug. iS, 1835, became the wife of William W. Folk, now deceased, ami she resides at Spring Grove; Jonathan, born May 3, 1838, is an attorney in Richmond; Thomas Jefferson, born Sept. 18, 1841, is deceased; and Rebecca, widow a\ Mr. lhilin, was born March 3, 1843, jus1: north of Richmond, on what is called "Newman's Hill." To her and her husband was born one child - Jesse Benton - April 10, 1865, who resides at the parental home.

William Price Estelle, who died in the city of Richmond, Oct. 9, 1871, had been a resident of this county thirty-erne years, and left a reputation and record that might be the envy of any citizen of this country. His reputation for right was builded on such substantial foundations and his record of life's service was so identified with progressiveness that he who follows his example will always be a leader among men. This worthy gentleman was born near I'emberlon, N. J., April 23, 1830, his father being Richard and his mother Rebecca ( Fennimore) Estelle. Both parents were natives of New fcrsev, the father born in 1804 ami the mother in 1808; and the death of the former occurred about 1873 and that of the latter in 1906. Richard Fstelle's life work was begun as a shoemaker, and he was engaged in the manufacture of shoes before coming to Richmond. From New Jersey he removed with his family to Indiana, in 1840. llis first and permanent location was in the city of Richmond, where he engaged in the shoe business some time and then became interested in the jewelry business, in which lie was engaged until his death, his two sons being interested with him during the later years. After his death his widow resided with the widow of William P. until her demise. Two suns were born to the elder Estelles, William P. being the elder, and the younger, Samuel F., is engaged in the manufacture of a car seal, an article of his own invention, at Los Angeles, Cal. William P. Kstelle was educated in the schools of Richmond and remained with his father until twenty years old. The business of photographing was given early attention by him and he learned this trade under a Mr. Watson, of Richmond, with whom he later became associated as partner. This partnership existed a number of years, being finally dissolved by the death of Mr. Watson, and Mr. Kstelle then formed a partnership with a .Mr. Maxwell. Upon the death of the last named Mr. Estelle continued the business alone until his demise. Politically Mr. Estelle was a Republican. On Nov. 16, 1859, he chose for a life companion, Elizabeth, daughter of Jesse and Sarah (Faraby) Dozier, natives of North Carolina. The mother died at the time of Mrs. Estelle's birth, and two years later her father married a Mrs. Walters. About 1S41 he removed from Germantown, Ohio, near which place Mrs. Estelle was born, to Milton, Wayne county, and there engaged in the practice of medicine some time, but for several years before his death the condition of his health prevented the active practice of his profession, lie died in 1853 and his widow died some years later in Illinois. Of his first marriage were born four children - Frances, Enoch, David, and Elizabeth - all passed away but Mrs. Estelle. This estimable lady was born near Germantown, Ohio, July 4, 1838, and to her and her husband were born three children: Anna, born Nov. 23, 1S60, became the wife of Charles M. Jenkins, an optician of Richmond, and died in May, 1890; Frances, born April 23, 1862, was educated in Richmond, became a teacher of German in the public schools of that city, and died in 1888; and Harry F., born May 3, 1878, married Lydia Van Austori, of Ohio, and is engaged in the jewelry business in Dayton. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Estelle has resided continuously in Richmond, her present abode being at 113 South Thirteenth street.

Richard H. Swift, deceased, held the office of internal revenue inspector, was also for a time engaged in the United States mail service, and is remembered as a careful and efficient officer, always faithful to his trust, never shrinking in his duty, and he was a good friend to all. lie was born at Blooming Grove, Ind., Sept. 26, 1826, and his parents were Richard and Elizabeth Swift, natives of Pennsylvania. The parents settled in Indiana at an early date and located in Franklin county, the greater portion of whose early inhabitants were from the Keystone State. Franklin county was the home of this family until the death of the parents, the father giving his attention to agriculture. To this couple were born three children, none of whom is living, and Richard H. was the youngest. Richard II. Swift was educated in the district schools of Franklin county and began his work in life as a school-teacher. He later moved to Brookville, Ind., where he edited the "American" a number of years. Quitting the newspaper in 1870, he came to Richmond and engaged in business with the Robinson Machine Company, but this venture proved disastrous and he suffered considerable loss. After retiring from the machine business he moved to a farm near Economy, but after two years in that occupation returned to Richmond and engaged in the United States mail service as clerk, acting as such up to the time of his death, Feb. 13, 1885. Politically Air. Swift was a Republican, an ardent adherent to the principles of that party, and as such was appointed to the offices spoken of. He was twice married, first to Martha DeBolt, who died in Brookville in 1869, and of this union were born four children: Laura Virginia is the wife of James Ellis Davis, a traveling shoe salesman of Chicago; Clara E. is the wife of John W. Taylor, a musician of Chicago; Albert is a printer and resides in Chicago; and Elizabeth A. is the widow of Vincent If. Boyd and also resides in Chicago. On July 23, 18S4, occurred the marriage of Mr. Swift to Mrs. Hannah (Hyde) Herron, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth (Miller) Hyde. These parents were born in Manchester, England, the father on April 8, l/*)?, and the mother on Nov. 6, 1802. By occupation Mr. Hyde was a farmer and he came to America in 1830, locating in Montgomery county, Ohio, where he remained a short time and then came to Eranklin count}-, Indiana, where he cultivated a farm which came to his wife by inheritance. There the parents spent the residue of their lives, the father dying March 7, 1871, and the mother, Jan. 25, 1883. Mrs. Swift was their only child, born near Mount Carmel, Ind., Sept. 30, 1836. On Oct. 20, 1S57, she married George Herron, born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, June 4, 1819. He came to Indiana about 1840 and located in Eranklin countv, where he became a land-owner, his farm adjoining that of his wife's parents. They resided there until his death, April 26, 1872. He was a brother of Professor Herron. of the Herron Institute at Indianapolis. After Mr. Swift's death Mrs. Swift returned to Eranklin county, but about four years later, in October, 1889, she again came to Richmond, disposed of all her real estate, and purchased the very commodious home where she now resides.

Stiles Dougan, for many years a valued and trustworthy citizen of Wayne county and a leader in agricultural pursuits, was born southeast of Richmond, in Wayne count vr, Sept. 24, 1833. His parents - John C. and Rebecca (Holmes) Dougan - were natives of Tennessee, but were married in Wayne county. The father came to Indiana in an early day and purchased a farm southeast of Richmond, where he resided until his death, in April, 1871, his wife passing away several years earlier. Of their union were born three children, one of whom died in infancy, Lucinda died in 1847, and Stiles was the youngest. Stiles Dougan attended the schools in Wavne township and also was a student for a time in the schools of Richmond. He resided with his father until 1862, when he became the owner of the home farm and there continued to reside, devoting his entire time to the farm, until his death, Oct. 29, 1886.

On Feb. 19, 1862, Mr. Dougan was married to Miss Almina, daughter of Hugh U. and Martha E. (Fryer) Taylor. Mr. Taylor was horn in Knoxville, Tenn., June 14, 1816, and Mrs. Taylor in Wayne county, July 8, 1817. The father was always a farmer. He came with his parents to Wayne county very early and located southeast of Richmond, q» a farm, where he grew to the age of maturity. Later in life he removed to Iowa, in 1850, and there resided until his death, Sept. 12, 1853. The mother then returned with her family to Richmond and died there in 1898. To these parents were horn three children: Martha F., wife of Isaac Dougan, of Spring Grove; Almina is the second in order of birth, anil Elizabeth Lavinia died in infancy. Mrs. Dougan was born south of Richmond, in Wayne county, (Jet. 12, 1843. After the death of her husband, she resided on the farm until 1903, when she purchased the home where she resides, on North Seventh street, in Richmond. Of her union with Mr. Dougan were born four children: John C, born July 9, 1871, was married to Margaret M. DeLamater Aug. 11, 1895, ms wife died July 2, J900, and he resides with his mother in Richmond; Jennie M., born March jj, 1874, is the wife of Frank C. Johnson, a farmer near Fountain City, and the)- have two daughters - Caroline A., born Jul}- 15, 1897, and Margaret I), born Nov. (>, 1900; and Frank T. and Fred II. were twins, bom Sept. 9, 1S77, the former dying at the age of four years, and the latter married Daisy Mote and resides in Richmond.

James R. Edgeworth, son of one of the pioneers of Preble county, Ohio, an honest and upright man and a good citizen, was born near Morning Sun, in the above named county and State, July 20, 1847, and died at his home on the Boston pike, south of St. Mary's Cemetery, Aug. 6, 1885. llis life followed the course of thrift, ecenomy, and industry, and, notwithstanding he was cut oil in his prime, he had so established Ins fortune and reputation that he left his widow well prepared for the battle of life and a name that has endured, llis parents were Samuel and Jane (Mc- Millan) Edgeworth, natives of Preble county, Ohio. The "father Was a miller by occupation and operated a mill at Morning Sun, Ohio, several years, lie also engaged in farming and at the time of his death owned a line faun near that place, lie died of cancer in a hospital at Cincinnati, when the son, James R., was a small boy. After his death the mother removed to Kansas, but later returned to Preble count)-, Ohio, and died at the residence of her son, James R., in 1876. She and her husband were the parents of eight children, three of whom are living: Samuel is a farmer and resides in Union count}-, Indiana; Harvey resides in Ottawa, Kan.; and Rosanna resides with her brother, Harvey. James R. Edgeworth's early education was obtained in the schools of his birthplace, and he was reared on a farm at Morning Sun, Ohio, where he resided until about 1869, when he went to Kansas with his mother. They located near Ottawa, Kan., on a farm, and there he resided about six years. He then returned to Preble county, Ohio, and resided on his wife' grandmother's farm seven years. At the end of this period he and his wife broke up housekeeping, because of his fail- ing health, and resided for a short time at Cambridge, Ga. They then returned to Mrs. Edgewurth's father's farm, in Union county, Indiana, and later purchased a small farm on the Boston pike, south of St. Mary's cemetery, where they resided until the death of the husband. In politics Mr. Edgeworth was a Republican, but never an office-seeker. Airs. Elizabeth Alice ( Lybrook) Edgeworth, who became the wife of James R. Edgeworth, Feb. 13, 1873, is a daughter of Baltzer and Jane (Cunningham) Lybrook, of Union county, Indiana. Mr. Lybrook was a farmer by occupation and lived his entire life cm a farm near where he was born in that county. Mr. Lybrook died Dec. 1, 1892, and his widow passed away March 2, 1893. There were eleven children born to them: Jacob Henry, Margaret Ellen, and Ann Maria are deceased; Leander Thomas resides in New Castle; Mrs. Edgeworth is the next in order of birth; Sarah Estella is deceased; Mary Jane is the widow of Albert Ramsey and resides in Richmond; Laura Belle is the wife of Samuel Edgeworth, a farmer in Union county; Henrietta is the wife of Daniel Orebaugh, of near Kitchell, Union county; Minnie Luella is the wife of Isaac Hart, of Richmond; and Madison is deceased. Mrs. Edgeworth was horn Feb. 4, 1852. After the death of her husband she resided on the farm until 1893, when she sold it and purchased the home where she resides, at 225 South Eighth street, in the city of Richmond, and has resided there continuously since. She is a devout member of the United Presbyterian church of that place. Her father was a native of Union county, Indiana, born Aug. 28, [82-1, and her mother was born in Virginia, Jan. 22, 1825.

Charles Davis Hire was born in Center township, Wayne county, Indiana, April 21, 1867, and has always lived on the farm upon which he was born. His father, Frederick Hire, is called to mind as one of the early settlers of Center township and a man who was prosperous in his undertakings, especially in his efforts to build up a home and secure a competency. Frederick Hire was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1824, and from the time he was sixteen years old until twenty-one he resided with his uncle at Leesburg, Ohio, having previously been a bound boy at Chillicothe. About 1845 he came to Indiana, locating first in Center township, this county, and in 1855 moved to the farm which constitutes the Hire homestead in Center township, having previously lived a short time near Portland, in J a)- count)-. Mr. Hire was reared to the habits of industry. He was married Feb. 9, 1854, to Miss Nancy Davis, a native of Center township, born on the farm where her son resides, Aug. 0, 1833, and this tract she inherited from her father at his death. She was the daughter of Aaron Davis, a native of Kentuck) and an early settler of Center township. In 1863, Frederick Hire enlisted as a private in Company E of the Seventh Indiana cavalry for service in the Civil war. This regiment was organized al Indianapolis in the summer of 1863, b\ authority of the Secretary of War, for three years, and was mustered in by companies, the organization being completed Oct. 1. It left the Stale Dec. 6, reporting at Louisville, and was ordered to Union City, Tenn. It was assigned to the First brigade (Brigadier-General Grierson com- mantling), Sixth division, Sixteenth corps. It moved with a force, cm Dec. 24, into Mississippi to cut off Forrest in his retreat from Jackson, Term., being in a brisk skirmish with his forces near Paris. It was engaged in a sharp fight at Egypt Station, Miss., and in a severe battle near Okolona, Feb. 22, 1864. 'The enemy drove the Union forces from the field, but the Seventh cavalry held the enemy in check and saved the train after the division had lied. Later, it made a saber charge, saving a battery that had been abandoned, but was finally compelled to retire. It was complimented by the commanders for its valor. It was stationed near Memphis some time, engaged in scouting. Moving with Sturgis' forces upon Forrest, the enemy was engaged at Guntown, Miss., in heavy force, a desperate fight ensuing, in which the Seventh took part. It was again complimented by General Grierson for having repulsed repeated charges by superior numbers. It was on railroad guard duty near Memphis, being in a fight at La Mavoo, Miss., Aug. 18. Leaving Memphis in November, 1S64, it marched with Mower's division through Arkansas in pursuit of Price's forces, proceeding as far as Cape Girardeau, where it took steamers to St. Louis, marching into the interior of Missouri. Returning to Memphis, it took part in an expedition in search of Forrest, surprising his dismounted force at Vernon, capturing the camp and a large quantity of stores, sixteen cars loaded with pontoons for Hood's army, and 4,000 new English carbines. On the 28th the enemy was attacked at Egypt Station, his forces captured or dispersed, and a train of fourteen cars destroyed. The regiment was actively engaged in scouting and on provost duty near Memphis until June, 1865, hut Mr. Hire was mustered out of the service in May of that year, on account of ill health. He returned to his home in Center township and resided there until his death, Aug. 5, 1887. He and his good wife became the parents of five children: Harvey and Amanda are deceased; Lizzie is the wife of Jewett Anderson, of Winchester, Ind. ; Charles D. is the next in order of birth ; and John is deceased. The father made the home place of sixty-seven acres one of the best improved farms in Center township. Charles D. Lire received his education in the schools of District No. 2, in Center township, and when about twelve years old began working for others, driving horses to a hay baler. He worked for others until twenty years old and then purchased a threshing outfit, and has been engaged in the threshing business ever since. He is an expert machinist and does all kinds of threshing and shredding, besides operating his farm in a general way, and buying and selling stock to some extent. On June 11, 1904, he was married in the city of Richmond to Miss Mary Holly, born in Putnam county, Indiana, Feb, 4, 1875, daughter of Hezekiah and Sarah (Anderson) Holly, and of this union has been born a daughter, Sarah Belle, born Feb. 14, 1008. The parents of Mrs. Hire were born in Ohio, the father in Allen county, in 1843, and the mother in Ross county, in 1846. The father was always a farmer by occupation. They removed to Richmond about 1895, an(' there the father died in 1900, the mother still maintaining her residence in that city. In politics, Charles D. Hire has always been a Re- publican, and he is a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, also having a life membership in the Western Travelers' Accident Association. Mrs. Hire is one of seven children born to her parents. George Archie Webb, another of Wayne county's sons of sterling worth, who has long been identified with the industrial growth of the county, was born on North Sixth street, in the city of Richmond, Nov. 9, 1870. He is a son of William YV. and Isabelle (Baldwin) Webb, the former born in Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1839, and the latter in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1842. They were married in Washington, Pa., Nov. 1, 18O4, and came to Richmond in December of that year, where the father engaged in railroad employment. On July 29, [861, William W. Webb enlisted for service in the Civil war and served two years in the Union army, as a member of Company A, Third Indiana cavalry, serving with the Army of the I'otoinac. After coming to Richmond, as before stated, he engaged in railroad work, as a fireman, and later was employed as engineer at the Wayne Works twelve or fourteen years, lie then became the care-taker of the Knights of Pythias temple ami also the Presbyterian church, being thus employed until the fall of 1910, when he purchased a twenty-acre tract near the edge of the city and has since been engaged in the trucking business, lie is a member of the Knights of Pythias. His wife died Sept. 8. 1900, the mother of four children : Theodore J resides with his father; John is deceased; Charles is engaged in the bicycle business in Richmond, and George A. is the youngest. George A. Webb's education was received in Richmond and the district schools of Wayne township, but his advantages were limited, due to the necessity of his early assuming life's responsibilities, for he began working for others at the age of twelve years and continued to do so until married. At the age of six years he helped a truck farmer by holding the horse while the product was being disposed of. At the age of twelve he began work at the bench in Henley's machine shop in Richmond, and remained thus employed about two years, lie then went to Spring Grove and worked on a farm about four years, after which lie worked in the shop of Gaar, Scott ec Company, about four, years, lie continued in various lines of employment, chiefly farm work, until married, when he settled on the eighty acres of land where he resides, lie devoted himself assiduously to improving the land, ami has one of the finest and most highly cultivated farms in Wayne township, admirably equipped as to modern rural conveniences, including a beautiful modern residence. In this pleasant and comfortable home he expects to spend the remainder of his days, enjoying the quietude and peace he so justly deserves. On Feb. 2, 1894, he was married to Mrs. Alice (Moore) Shute, born in Wayne township, in August, 1849,. at the time of her marriage the widow of Albert C. Shute. deceased. By her first marriage Mrs. Webb became the mother of three children: Gertrude is deceased; Ollie resides at the parental home, and Maud is the wife of Charles Darland, of Richmond. In his political belief Mr. Webb is a Republican, and he is a devout Baptist, his wife being a member of the Friends' church.

David F. Dillman, a prominent farmer of Wayne township, was born in Preble county, Ohio, April 26, 1847, son of Joseph and Julia (Kreigo) Dillman, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Preble county, Ohio. The father was a cooper by trade and. coming from Virginia to Ohio, followed that occupation in Preble county for man}' years. Later in life he engaged in farming and continued to reside in Preble count}- until his death, lie and his -ood wife were the parents of eleven children: Adeline is the wile of William Brown, of Preble county, Ohio; Henry C. resides in Preble count}-; David P. is the next in order of hi it'll ; Louis X. resides in Chicago; LurtOn I), resides in Connersville, Ind.; James N. is deceased ; William C. resides in Preble county, Ohio; Martha E. is deceased ; Laura A. resides in Dayton, Ohio; Emma R. is deceased; and Elizabeth is the wife of James Bell, of Preble county, Ohio'. David F. Dillman received a very limited education, attending the district schools of the native count}-, and early became a valuable assistant to his father in the operation of his farm. Me remained at home until the age of twenty-one years, when he rented a. farm in Preble count}-, Ohio, and rented land about fifteen years. f-Ie then purchased a farm in Randolph count}-. Indiana, where he lesided six years, and then moved to Darke county, Ohio. After a residence of eight months in the last named county he purchased the farm of sixty-two acres where he resides, and carries on a general farming business. In politics Mr. Dillman gives allegiance to the Republican part}'. On Jan. 11, 1872, he was married to Anna D. Borodaile, born in Preble county, Ohio. Dec. <), 1852. daughter of William and Priscilla (Brown) Borodaile, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Preble county, Ohio. In early life the father was a blacksmith, but later became a farmer. Fie came to ( >hio as a young man, was married there, and he and his wife continued to reside in the house where the latter was born until their deaths. To Mr. and Mrs. Dillman were born two children: Lora is the wife of Martin Eikenbury, a farmer of Preble county, Ohio; and Taylor resides with his parents. To the parents of Mrs. Diliman were born seven children: Clayton resides in Preble county, tlia is deceased; Mrs. Dillman is the next in order of 1 is deceased; Edward resides in Union count}-, Indiana; i wife of William C. Dillman, a brother of David P., of Preble count}-, Ohio; and one child died in infancy. The father of Mr. Dillman served as a soldier in the war of 1812.

John Frederick Bullerdick, a worth}- representative of those citizens of intelligence and industry which Wayne count}' lias contributed to Indiana, was born on South Fifth street, in the city of Richmond, Nov. 25. [854. He is a son of David and Ellen (Schultz) Bullerdick, born in Hanover, Germany, the father on May 2, 1832, and the mother about 1838. When a mere boy the father came to America and first secured employment at cutting wood for Benjamin Baurmer. In speaking of those days in later life he said that man}' a time he sat on a log and cried, wishing he was back in Germany, lie finally learned the shoemaker's trade and followed that occupation a number of years. After his marriage he removed west of Indianapolis, but later returned to Wayne county and purchased a farm north of Chester. About 1861 he sold this farm and removed to Richmond, where he owned a residence property on South Fourth street and there resided until his death, lie died in April, 1909, and his wife passed away in August, 1897. 'bey were the parents of nine children: John F. is the eldest; Louisa and Cora are deceased; Alary resides in Cincinnati, Ohio; Henry C. resides in Richmond; Anna is deceased; George R. resides in Richmond; Lida is the wife of Christopher Swartz, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Edward is in the hotel business at El Paso, Tex. John F. liullerdick received his educational training in the schools of Chester and Richmond, lie lived with his parents until twenly-one years of age, upon which natal day his father gave him a part) and oyster supper in celebration of the event, llis father purchased a grocery store on South Eleventh street ami John F. was employed therein three years, at the end of which peril id he removed to his father's farm, which he operated on shares about two years, lie then purchased forty acres, lying across the road from his father's place, and a year later sold that tract and purchased the farm which is now owned by Mrs. Henry llartman. Three years later he sold that farm and returned to the old home place, where he resided until he purchased lite one where he lives, lie is the owner of 1.60 acres of finely improved land and is engaged in general farming. Here he expects to spend the remainder of his life in his comfortable and pleasant home, where he and his faithful helpmeet enjoy the fruits nf those many years of toil and endeavor, when by diligence and industry the)- acquired their valuable property. On Oct. 31, 1879, was celebrated the marriage of John F. Bullerdick to Miss Mary Mennie Fangman, born in Germany, Aug. 28, 1858. She came to America in about i860 or 1861, with her parents, who located in Cincinnati, where the father engaged in the gardening business, in which he continued until his death. The mother died in Wayne county, Indiana, in July, 1907. To John F. and Mary F. Bullerdick were born six children: Walter F., born Sept. 8, 1880, married Elizabeth Stewart, has a daughter, Luc'ile, and resides in the city of Richmond; Ilarry E., bom March 26, 1882, married Anna Borton, has one child, Sherman, and is engaged in the grocery business in Richmond; Flora, 'born Jan. 28, 1884, is the wife of Charles Roup, a farmer, near Middleburg, Wayne county, and they have two children - Alice and Clarence; Charles, born March 26, 1886, married Maude Trimble and resides on the old home farm; Roy, born Jan. i8, 1804, resides at the parental home, as does also Ruth, born March 8, 1898. Mr. Rullerdick's political affiliations are with the Democratic party, and he and his wife are devout members of the First English Lutheran Church in Richmond.

Isaac N. Hanna is the owner of one of the most nicely improved residence properties in Wayne township and his success in life has been due to a more than ordinary native ability, coupled with a determination that never quailed in the presence of serious obstacles, lie was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, July, 17, 1832, a son of Charles and Elizabeth (Martin) llanna. The father was born in Baltimore, Md., the date of his birth being Sept. 4, 1800, and the mother was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, in 1803. The father was a chairmaker during the greater part of his active career. The paternal grandfather, Caleb iianna, removed his family from Baltimore to Fayette county, Pennsylvania, where he spent the residue of his life, and there Charles llanna learned his trade, lie continued to reside there until [852, when he removed his family to Adams County, Indiana, and there died, in 1854. After his death his widow removed to Fort Recovery, Mercer count), Ohio, and there died in February, l88y. To them were born seven children: William, who died in Chicago in 1910, served a term of eighteen months as a soldier in the Fifth Ohio cavalry, in the Civil war; Isaac X. is the second in order of birth; Sarah Anna and FJliza'beth are deceased; Charles served two years as a soldier in Civil war, and was killed by guerserved with the Thirty-seventh In- >i the regiment, and died in hospital n, win 1 resides in Clarendon, Ark., served a term of eighteen months : X. llanna attended the common ntinued to make his home with his estate. But h may be said that he ireer at the age of fourteen year.-,, when he commenced working for others, giving his father one-half of his earnings. Thus he continued about five years and then learned the cabinet-maker's trade, in Jay county, Indiana, the famih then living just across the line in Adams count)'. 1'lis brother, William, was also a cabinet-maker, and they worked together in New Corydon, Ind., until the breaking out of the Civil war, when, Sept. 18, 186], Isaac N. enlisted in Company B of the Thirty-fourth Indiana infantry, as a private, being almost immediately advanced to sergeant, and served on detail duties the greater part of his term of service. This regiment was recruited at Anderson and was mustered in Sept. 16, 1861. It was in camp at Jeffersonville until Nov. 15, when it proceeded to New Haven, Ky., where it remained until Dec. 14, and then marched to Camp Wickliffe. On Feb. 7, i8bj, it moved to the Green river, and on the 14th to the Ohio river, Where it took transports to Cairo, marching from there to New Madrid. It was in the siege of the latter place and then moved to St. Men-weather's Landing, where two 32-pound siege guns were placed in position. The regiment was attacked by seven gun-boats on the l6th, but compelled them to withdraw. This battery cut off the retreat from Island No. 10, and led to its subsequent capture. The regiment garrisoned New Madrid from- April 7 to June 14, aided in the capture of Fort Pillow, and then moved to Memphis and joined Colonel Fitch's command for the Whit e Ri\cr campaign. It engaged the enemy at Aberdeen, drawing him to Devall's Bluff, ami was at Helena during the fall and winter of 1862-63, engaging in frequent expeditions, including the clearing of Yazoo Pass, which the enemy had filled with heavy timber. The regiment was assigned to Hovey's division, Thirteenth corps, and took part in the Vicksburg campaign. It was in the engagement at Fort Gibson, making a charge and capturing two field pieces and forty-nine prisoners; was at Champion's Hill, where it captured the Fortysixth Alabama, with its colors and held officers; was in the siege of Vicksburg until the surrender and was then engaged at Jackson. It was then ordered to New Orleans, where it remained from Aug. _| until Sept. 12, then moved to Brashear City, took part in the Teche Expedition as far as ( )pelousas, was engaged at Carrion Crow Bayou, and was at Xew Iberia until Dec. 10. On Dec. 23 the regiment look ship for 1'ass Cavallo, Tex., reaching there Jan. 8, 1864, and remaining until Feb. 21. It returned to Xew Orleans and on .March 20 left for home on furlough, Mr, lianna being mustered out at Indianapolis, .May 18. 18G4. lie then joined his mother at Fort Recovery, Ohio, where she had moved to in the meantime, and engaged in cabinet-making until 1895; also conducting an undertaking business there twenty-five years. In [895 he came to Richmond. built a home on the West Side, and there resided until the fall of KJ07, when he purchased the place of live and one-half acres, where he resides, practically retired. Mr. lianna takes an intelligent interest in public affairs, and politically, though naturally an adherent of the Republican part}', is quite independent in his views and exercises his right of franchise in a way that he deems for the best interests of the country. On Feb. 15, 1S77, Mr. lianna was married to Miss Anna'Missouri Fisher, born near Gettysburg, Pa., July 14, 1853, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Fisher. Of this union were born three children: Ernest is division engineer on the Iron Mountain railroad and resides in Aurora, Mo.; Thomas A. died Aug. 3, 1909; and F.lsie E. is the wife of Roy \V. Thomas, of Richmond. The parents of Mrs. lianna - Thomas Fisher and wife -are both deceased, and were born in Maryland. They came to Indiana in 1863 and located south of Richmond, where they resided until 1872, and then removed to Mercer county, Ohio, locating near Willshire. They remained there until about 1878, when they returned to Wayne county and spent the residue of their lives on their farm south oi Richmond. They were the parents of five children: Sarah Elizabeth is the wife of Joseph O. King, of West Richmond; Mrs. lianna is the second in order of birth; Booth is deceased; Howard is a passenger conductor on the Pennsylvania railroad and resides at Logansport, fnd.; and one died in childhood.

Daniel Webster Harris, an enterprising and progressive farmer of Clay township, was born on a farm near Parker, in Randolph count)', Indiana, Dec. 18, 1849. He is a son of Milton R. and Matilda (Bradbury) Harris, born in Wayne county, the father in Green and the mother in Clay township. In early life the father was a farmer and merchant, engaging in the latter occupation at Parker, where he also operated a farm. About 1855 he removed to Clay township, in Wayne county, locating on the farm where his son, Daniel resides, and soon thereafter engaged in the mercantile business at Green's Fork. He retained his interest in the store in Randolph county until some years later, and then disposed of his mercantile interests and confined his efforts to farming. About