Richland, Indiana

James W. Anderson, whose portrait occurs on another page of this volume, was born in Greensburg, Ind., March 24, 1832, and one of two sons to the marriage of Samuel L. and Elizabeth (McCracken) Anderson, the former a native of Fayette County, Ky., of Scotch origin, and was born March 27, 180S, being the second son to the marriage of James and Mary (Logan) Anderson, natives of Cumberland County, Pa., who, in early life emigrated to Kentucky, where James Anderson died in 1815. The wife of James Anderson was afterward united in marriage to Rev. William Bellbridge, and removed to Adams Count}', Ohio. The father of our subject in boyhood learned the tanner's trade, and in 1829 he located in Decatur County., Ind., where he continued his trade until his death, which occurred in 1S35, and the following j-ear Mrs. Anderson married Isaac Sorden, her death occurring early in 1837. The boyhood of Mr. Anderson was spent upon the farm and his education was limited to that obtained at the countrv school. He came to Rush County in 1852, and located in Richland Township, where he engaged in farming and trading. As a farmer, he has always been a leader, and as a trader and business man, one of the most prosperous in Rush County. His home farm is located near the village of Richland, consists of 4S0 acres, and is one of the best improved in this part of Indiana. October 16, 1851, he was united in marriage to Miss Livonia, eldest living daughter of Preston E. and Eliza (Donald) Hopkins, natives of Kentucky. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were born six children, viz. : Alice E., Samuel B., Mary E., John (deceased), Lyle H. and James W.

Passage source: History of Rush County, Indiana, from the Earliest Time to the Present : with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc., Together with a Short History of the Northwest, the Indiana Territory, and the State of Indiana, published 1888.

Mahlox Brooks, who has been a resident of Richland Township for the past forty-six years, was born on a farm eight miles east of Brookville, Franklin Co., Ind., September 6, 1816, being the son of Eli and Sarah Brooks, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. He was reared upon a farm in his native count}', and on the 23rd of May, 1S39, he was united in marriage to Sarah A. Peterson, who also was a native of Franklin County, born October 10, 1S23. In 1841, Mr. Brooks moved to this county and settled in Richland Township, where he has ever since resided. He has lived upon the farm he now occupies since 1S44. His first wife died April 11, 1843, and in August, 1S44, he married Mrs. Catharine Baughhon, who was born in Roanoke County, W. Va. Her maiden name was Catharine Pursinger. She remained the wife of Mr. Brooks until the year 1S70. On the 22nd day of October of that year, the marriage of Mr. Brooks and Miss Carcdine Heddrick was solemnized. She was born in Franklin Count}', this State, July 17, 1S40, being the daughter of Frederick C. and Dortha Heddrick, who were natives of Germany. The first marriage of Mr. Brooks resulted in the birth of two children: Emily, who is now the wife of Joseph Horton, of Anderson Township, and a son that died in infancy, unnamed. He and his present wife are the parents of- three children: Eva, Cora, and Leah Ella, all of whom are living. Mr. Brooks and wife are members of the

Passage source: History of Rush County, Indiana, from the Earliest Time to the Present : with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc., Together with a Short History of the Northwest, the Indiana Territory, and the State of Indiana, published 1888.

Beaufort L. Conner, one of Richland Township's substantial farmers and honored citizens, was born in Faj'ette Count}-, this State, November 11, 1816. He was the son of Daniel and Ehzabeth Conner, both of whom were natives of the State of Virginia, and the former was a native of Culpepper Countv. His father and mother accompanied their respecti\'e parents to Boone County, Ky., while both were yet veiy young. There they became ac(|uainted and in about the year 1813, they were united in marriage. They immediately set out for Fayette County, this State, traveling the whole distance on horseback. They located upon a tract of land seven miles south of Connersville, where the subject of this sketch was born, and where his parents both spent the rest of their lives, and where both are buried. His mother died early in July, 1841, and his father died about the first of Jul}-, 1866. The subject of this sketch continued with his parents upon the old home farm until after his first marriage, which occurred November 15, 1836, or when he was four days past twent}^ years of age. The lady that became his wife was Matilda Anderson, who was born in Campbell County, Ky., April 3, 1S17. Her parents, Hemy and Nancy Anderson, were also natives of Kentucky. For three }-ears after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Conner resided in Fayette County. They then removed to Huntington Count}-, this State, but a year later they settled upon a farm in Franklin Countv, where they lived for a period of eight years and six months. They then came to Rush Count}-, and located upon a farm in Richland Township, which has been the home of Mr. Conner ever since. His first wife died July 3, 1861, and on December 18, 1861, he was married to Mrs. Mary Jane Anderson, who was born near Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio, i\ugust i, 1837. She was the daughter of William and Jane C. Thompson, both of whom were also natives of Brown County, Ohio. On November 5, 1856, she was married to James L. Anderson, who died December 28, 18^7. The first marriage of Mr. Conner resulted in the birth of eight children, as fohows: William H., Daniel H., Martha A., John E., Cicero, Ben F., Leroy and Mary O., all of whom are dead. Mr. Conner and his present wife are the parents of two children : Jennie T., and Beaufort L., both of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Conner are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Conner has been a member of that church since about 1S40, and his father was a preacher in that church for forty years. Our subject owns a fine farm of 160 acres, about 140 acres of which is in a good state of cultivation. It is fitted up with a handsome residence and other substantial improvements, and is a very desirable location. Besides this he is the owner of thirty-six acres of land in Franklin Countv. He is one of the well-to-do and successful farmers of Rush Countv, and he and his wife are among its most excellent citizens. In politics, INIr. Conner is a Democrat; while a resident of Franklin Count}' he held the office of Justice of the Peace five j-ears. Mr. and Mrs. Conner rank among the best citizens of their township. His portrait appears on another page in this volume.

Passage source: History of Rush County, Indiana, from the Earliest Time to the Present : with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc., Together with a Short History of the Northwest, the Indiana Territory, and the State of Indiana, published 1888.

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