Adams Township (part 1 of 2)

Adams Township

This township is situated in the southeast corner of the county. It is seven miles from north to south and five from east to west, and contains thirty-five square miles. The township derived its name from Abraham Adams, who was one of the first settlers, coming here in 1823, and locating near New Columbus. Among the other first settlers we find the names of John Adams, Reason Sargent, William Penn, John, Andrew, and David Ellsworth, Levi Brewer, Thornton Rector, William Nelson, Manly Richards, Stephen and James Noland, Peter Jones, Bridge, Sawyer and Hudson, (the three latter of the Indian murder.) Of those who came soon afterward, and located in different parts of the township, we find the names of Thomas Bell, Hiram Birch, Joseph Smith, David Rice, John Coopman, John and Moses Surber, John Blake, William Sloan, Stephen Norman, Isaac Cooper, Thomas, William and Garrett McCallister, Ralph Williams, John Markle, James Collier, Stephen and Henry Dobson, Morris Gillmore, Thomas Shelton and William Stanley.

The election was first held at the house of Abraham Adams then at the house of Manly Richards. About the year 1830, the precinct was permanently located at New Columbus. The second precinct was established at Markleville in 1870. The following have served as trustees : William Sloan, Jacob Festler, John Boram, J. H. Dailey, Randall Biddle, Nelson Prichard and John Justice. There are ten school houses in the township, eight frame and two brick ; the former are twenty-two by thirty, and cost $600 apiece ; the latter are twenty by forty, and cost $1,200 each.

The total number of school children in 1858 was five hundred and eighty-four, and the total number in 1874 was five hundred and thirty-eight. The number of polls in 1872 was three hundred and twenty-three, of which one hundred and forty-one were cast at New Columbus, and one hundred and eighty-two at Markleville. The population of the township in 1850 was one thousand three hundred and nine; in 1860 it was one thousand four hundred and fifty-three, and in 1870 it was one thousand five hundred and seventy-six.

The number of acres of improved land in 1870 was ten thousand nine hundred and seventeen. The total value of farms and farming implements for the same year was |759,- 257; value of live stock, $117,282; and value of all productions, $208,969. The number of bushels of corn raised in 1870 was ninety-one thousand one hundred and sixty-three. The number of miles of pike finished is fifteen. The number of Maconic lodges is two, with a total membership of sixty-nine. The number of Granges is four, with a membership of one hundred and ten. The number of post offices two; the number of saw mills, three; grist mill, one ; physicians four ; churclies, seven ; local preachers, four.

Fall Creek and Lick Creek pass through the township. Among the prominent men that have filled county offices from this township are Thomas Bell, Thomas McCallister, Joseph Peden, Peter Festler, John McCallister and G. W. Hoel.

The hilliest part of the county is in this township, on Fall Creek, between Columbus and the Henry county line. In this township lives the oldest man in the county, John Coopman, aged ninety years. It was in this township that the noted Indian murder occurred in 1824, which caused so much trouble to the infant settlement. The first marriage that took place in the township was in the year 1825, the parties being Adam Ellsworth and Sally Rector. The first school teacher was C. Hudson; the first physician Dr. Horn. The first meetings were held at the private houses of Abraham Adams, Peter Jones, and Reason Sargent. There was a meeting at the house of Peter Jones on the day the Indian bodies were discovered. Among the first preachers were James Havens, Mr. Hoel, Saul Reger and D. F. Stright.

Those serving as Justices of the Peace, are as follows: Hiram Birch, William Nelson, Moses Surber, J. M. Zeke, M. Armstrong, Thomas McCallister, Joseph Peden, Josephus Poindexter, Andrew Bray, Samuel Williams, G. W. Hoel, John Justice, Edgar Poindexter, James Moneyhun, and J. A. Sebrell. The last two are now serving.

We omitted to mention in the proper place the names of George and William Sebrell, who also served as justices. Otherwise the list is thought to be nearly or quite correct. There are but very few of the early settlers of the township now remaining in it. Among those few are Kitty Williams, daughter of Abraham Adams, John Coopman, John Blake, Ralph Williams, Thornton Rector, William Sloan, J. F. Collier, and Morris Gillmore.

Anderson Townhsip

This township is six miles square, and is the only square township in the county, excepting Van Buren. The number of inhabitants in 1850 was one thousand three hundred and forty-six; in 1860 it was two thousand five hundred and thirty ; in 1870 it was four thousand seven hundred and thirteen, and in 1874 estimated at five thousand five hundred. In 1870 it had three hundred and seventy-one foreigners and ninety-one colored persons. The number of acres of improved land, in 1870, was one hundred and six thousand six hundred and eleven ; the value of farms and farming implements, $1,049,974; value of live stock, $97,053 ; total value of all products, $207,899. The number of bushels of corn raised in 1870, was ninety-six thousand one hundred and forty one. It has fourteen school houses, five of which are brick. The total value of school property, including grounds, houses, etc., is $14,300; value of school property in the city of Anderson, $8,000. The number of school children in 1858, including Anderson, was eight hundred and fifty-four. The number in 1874, including

Anderson, v/as sixteen hundred and forty-four. It contains five grist mills, eight saw mills, three planiog mills, two heading and stave factories, three cooper shops, four wagon shops, two chair manufactories, one spoke and hub factory, two furniture rooms, two lumber yards, three harness shops, two tanyards, two hardware stores, three hotels, eight dry goods stores, fourteen groceries, four drug stores, four shoe stores, eight general assortment stores, five churches, one post office, twelve physicians, eighteen lawyers, five local preachers, one telegraph office, two express offices, three stove stores, three agricultural warehouses, three grain warehouses, two printing offices, six shoe shops, one carriage shop, one wagon and carriage shop, three wagon shops, one foundry one pump shop, one marble shop, two photograph galleries, two bakeries, three banks, one flax mill, five blacksmith shops, two jewelry stores, one revenue office, two Masonic lodges, one Odd FelloAvs lodge, six Granges, three building and loan associations, three millinery establishments, one gunsmith shop, one wholesale liquor establishment, three livery stables, four butcher shops, one temperance society, I. O. G. T., and one book store.

This township was settled about the year 1820. Among the first settlers were William and John Allen, John Berry, Alford Makepeace, Dr. Wyman, William Curtis, N. Berry, Andrew Jackson, Joseph Howard, 11. N. Williams, W. B. Allen, G. T. Hoover, William Beard, John and Thomas Haruiison, W. G. Atherton, William Roach, Judge Mershoon, J. AV. Westerfield and Joel Blackledge.

Among those who have served as Justices of the Peace, we find the following: John Berry, John Allen, J. M. Zeke, Oren Todhuuter, Henry Wyman, Joel Blackledge J. P. Sharp, David Williamson, John Rcnshaw, P. H. Lemon, G, W. Bowen, Henry Whitmore, W. H. Mershoon, Andrew Jackson, Asa Pratt, William Roach and Edward

White river passes through this township from east to west. Kill Buck comes into the township at the north and empties into White river near the railroad bridge. Prairie Creek has its source in this township, and flows south into Fall Creek, near Pendleton. There are three miles of the hydraulic canal in this township, which terminates at Anderson. It contains twenty-five miles of pike and seventeen miles of railroad. In this township is Anderson, the county seat, which will be spoken of more fully in another place. The general surface of the county is level, with the exception of a few bluffs along White river and Kill Buck. The fact that this township contains the county seat will keep this ahead of the otlier townships as far as population and business is concerned; the soil, however, is no better than is found elsewhere.

This township derived its name from Daniel Boone, of frontier notoriety. It occupies a central position in the north tier of townrhips. It is six miles from east to west, and five from north to south, and contains an area of thirty square miles.

Among the first settlers were Thomas Brunt, Wright Smith, John W. Forest, John Tomlinson, Dudley Doyle, John Moore, William Ilieves, Peter Eaton and Kobert Webster.

The population of the township in 1850 was two hundred and ninety-nine; in 1860 it was six hundred and seventyeight; in 1870 it was ten hundred and seventy-eight ; and in 1874 estimated at twelve hundred. It contains eight school houses valued at $3,150, including grounds, maps, etc. In 1858 it contained two hundred and ninety-six schoolchildren; in 1874 in had three hundred and ninety. The number of acres of improved land in 1870 was seven thousand three hundred and eighteen ; value of farm and farm implements, §1,049,974; value of live stock, §83,240. The number of bushels of corn in 1870 was fifty-four thousand seven hundred and forty-eight; number of churches, two ; of Sabbath schools, two ; of physicans, two ; steam saw mills, tliree ; blacksmiths, two; tile factories, one; local preachers, three. XJ.O/2933

Among those who have served as Justices of the Peace, we find the following: John Tomlinson, B. Carver, W. Doyle, J. W. Forest, Thomas Clark, A. J. Seward, and E. H. Peters.

The surface of Boone township is level, and when properly ditched this township will be one of the most fertile in the county. Duck Creek passes through the southeast corner. Lily creek has its source in this township. Boone was originally one of the finest timbered townships in the county, and here some of the finest oak trees are yet standing. It also has had some fine walnut and poplar groves, but they have disappeared to a great extent. Forestville is near the center of the township and was named in honor of John W. Forest. There was a post office here kept by J. W. Forest, but it has been discontinued. The elections are held here in school house No. 7. The people of Boone are somewhat destitute of merchants, mechanics and a post office. Forestville should maintain a good store, a post office and five or six mechanics. This would materially add to the convenience of the citizens of the township. The pioneers of this township had a hard time to make a start and nothing short of heroism and untold perseverance would have succeeded. The land was naturally low and wet and covered with a dense forest. There were no roads no mills or other conveniencies. In this gloomy ])icture a few pioneers pitched their tents about the year 1842. Little by little the forest has been removed and the water has been confined to ditches. Koads have taken the place of bridle paths and Indian traces, school houses and churches have multiplied and other conveniences have been introduced as the times would seem to demand. Boone, however, is not yet finished. Thousands of acres yet remain to be ditched and put under proper cultivation. When this is done Boone will take rank with some of her other sister townships. The presentt rustee is William D. Brunt.

Mr. H. emigrated from Wayne county, Indiana, in 1834. Settled in Adams township, near the Henry county line, where he continued to live until 1873, when he moved to Middletown where he now resides. He was born in 1792 and is consequently in his 82d year. The first time I saw Mr. H. was in the pulpit exhorting his fellow man to love and good works, which was his greatest theme. He was one of the few men whose daily life corresponded with his teachings. He was all through life a zealous Methodist, serving class leader, exhorter and preacher. His house was the home of the itinereut, and when there were no churches it served as a place of worship. He has always been a support to the church in this township, and the first to move in the organization of a Sabbath school, which he attended

He worked at his trade, that of laying brick, for several years, but of late has worked on his farm. His partner in life is worthy of special notice. They have now lived together fifty-five years. They are still plodding along together through this life of afiiiction and disappointment, sharing the same grief, supported by the same hope of a blessed immortality, when the silver cord is loosened and the golden bowl is broken. In person Mr. H. is low and heavy made, inclined to baldness, dark skin and dark eyes. He served in his country's defense in the war of 1812, for which service he is entitled and receives from the Government eight and one-third dollars per month.

Personal Sketch Of Elizabeth Hollingsworth

Mrs. H. deserves special notice in this work. She was the wife of Elias Hollingsworth, who came to the county about the year 1820. She was an exemplary woman in every respect, of strong character and a devoted Methodist. Her house was the home of the itinerent preacher. She was the mother of the second white child born in the county. She was the first to organize a Sabbath school in Lafayette township, to which she removed from Fall Creek township. She was known far and wide as a midwife and attended more births, perhaps, than any other woman in the county. What a contrast with women of to-day ! After attending to her domestic duties and perhaps assisting in the clearing, she would ride ten or fifteen miles at night on horseback over what were then called roads, but would hardly pass for such at the present day. It took courage and determination to undergo what Mrs. H. did, and it is well such women found their way to the frontier. They were needed ; they came ; filled their day of usefulness and passed away. We admire the courage that prompted them to accompany the sterner sex to fields of adventure. The name of Mrs. H. must necessarily be associated with th;i early history of the county, nor would we exclude her name from this little book, but regret that we are not more capable of giving her name a more worthy and extended notice. Mrs. H. died in 1853 and was buried in Richland township.

Personal Sketch Of Samuml D. Irish

Mr. Irish came with his father to the county when a young man, and became associated with him in the milling business, and afterwards in the woolen factory, in which business he continued nearly up to the time of his death ; he came into possession of the Falls property, which he improved from time to time until it became very valuable. He was a public spirited man, and was ever ready to supply the wants of the people ; especially was he good to the poor. He was kind and generous in his nature free and openhearted, and would not stoop to a low and mean action. He was a devoted Mason, and a charter member of Madison Lodge No. 44, and for many years its presiding officer ; he had also taken a number of higher degrees in this order. He was the son of James Irish, who will be remembered by many. Mr. Irish raised a large family, among whom are Virgil, Volney, Mrs. John Snelson, William, Oliver and Ira, and perhaps others, whom I am unable to call to mind. Mr. Irish lost his first wife many years ago, when he married Mrs. Reed, who still survives, and lives in Pendleton. Mr. Irish acted with the Whigs until 1856, when he attached himself to the Republican party. He was a strong war man, and, I believe lost one of his sons in the army. He lived to see the rebellion crushed, and peace restored, when, weary of life, he laid down his staflP, highly respected by all. Mr. Irish was about five feet and eight inches in hight, of a dark complexion, with dark hair and eyes, and was a Universalist in faith ; his age was fifty-eight.

Mr. B. was born in North Carolina in 1804; removed to Ohio with his parents in 1813, and from there to Madison county in 1828. He was a very poor man, but with strong hands and willing mind to grow up with the country. He raised a crop and then returned to Ohio for a helpmate for life who lived until 1858. Mr. B. married again in 1859. His widow now lives on the old homestead. He filled the office of justice of the peace for thirteen years and resigned only a short time before his third term expired. He owned at one time one of the finest bodies of land in the township. It consisted of seven hundred and forty acres. It lies on Fall creek, a mile and a half east o^ New Columbus. Upon this farm, in 1856, he erected a two story brick house which cost $1,800. It was at that time considered one of the finest houses in the county. He united with the Chrisiian Church in 1849 and became a zealous and influential member. He was an active Republican and a friend to the soldiers who went out in the late war. At a f^anitary meeting held at Anderson in 1863 he gave more than any other man in that cause. Mr. B. died in March, 1865, in the sixty-first year of his age. His funeral was oreached by Elder L. H. Jemison and was largely attended by friends and relatives. He was buried at Tucker graveyard on Sly Fork in Adams township. He is the father of Francis M. and Archibald Bray, both of the above township.

Andrew Jackson

The subject of this sketch was born in Clearraont county, Ohio, in 1801 ; came to Madison county in 1828; was elected soon after as sheriff, and in 1833, as treasurer; was elected clerk in 1837, and as senator from Madison and Hancock counties in 1844, having in this last case Thomas D. Walpole for an opponant; went to California, remaining there three years, when he was taken sick and returned. He was again elected to the senate, over John H. Cook. He was, as the reader will notice one of the most popular men in the country, taking an active part in the Bellefountaine railroad and among the first to advocate its charter in the senate. Mr. Jackson has been largely engaged in the milling business at Pendleton, Anderson, and Perkinsville, and introduced the first pair of French burrs in the county. He built a grist mill one mile above Anderson which is now in operation, owned by his son David Jackson. He was agent for a Mr. Fletcher, the owner of a large track of land adjoining Anderson, and laid off what is known as Jackson's addition. Mr. J. .was also engaged largely in the mercantile business, having three stores at one time in the county, losing ^ considerable of his property while so engaged. He has taken a great interest in agricultural pursuits being the first to introduce improved implements. He has a fine garden one-half mile southwest of Anderson, raising in large quantities the rheubarb plant for sale and for the manufacture of wine. Though he has lost consider^ able of his property he still has land enough to cultivate^ which he does with his own hands. He is now acting as justice of the peace. He laid out a number of lots in the south part of Anderson, and it is known as Jackson's addition.

Personal Sketch Of Philip Keller

bus. Perhaps Mr. K. has been the second oldest man in the county, being, at his death, in his ninety-ninth year. He was the largest landholder in the county, and owned at one time twenty -two hunderd acres of choice land, worth to-day $150,000. He is the father of ten children, six of whom are living, among whom are Henry, of Adams, and Philip, of Fall Creek township. In politics, Mr. Kellar is Whig; in religion, a Presbyterian. He died at his son Henry's in 1870, and is buried at the cemetery just east of New Columbus. A few years previous to his death he was unable to go about. How few reach his advanced age. But one in the county has lived longer than Mr. Kellar ; this was Mr. Maynard, who will be noticed in another place.

Personal Sketch Of J. B. Lewis

Mr. Lewis was born in Chester county. Pa., in 1830. He came to this county with his parents in 1832, and settled two and one-half miles east of Pendleton, where he has resided ever since, excepting two years when he lived in Wabash county. Mr. L. ran for the legislature in 1860 against John Hays, and was only defeated by one hundred and eighty-six votes, showing his great popularity, as the county was then four hundred Democratic. Mr. L. was school examiner for the county two years ; has served as township trustee for Fall creek five years, and is trustee at the present time. Mr. L. is regarded as an exceptional officer; everything in his township is in good working order. Having taught school himself he is very popular among the teachers of Fall creek, and there is no use of any one running against him for the office. Mr. L. has, with one exception, acted with the Republican party, and is thoroughly posted on political matters. He is a son of John J. Lewis and brother of Albert Lewis, of Markleville. Since the above was written, Mr. Lewis has received the nomina-

Sketch Of Moses Maynard, The Oldest

It would be strange indeed if we did not in some way notice Moses Maynard who lived to the astonishing age of 107 years and who without doubt was the oldest man in the county, if not in the State. Mr. M. was born in North Carolina, and had been a citizen of this county about forty years most of which time was spent in Monroe township. While traveling over the county in May, I called to see: Mr. Maynard to gather some facts in regard to his life, age^, etc. Alas, however, to late ! ! He was then upon his death bed and did not live but a few days. We obtained however from his daughter-in-law the facts which are substantialy the same as will be found in the subjoined obituary notice taken from the Herald shortly after his death. It: seems that Mr. M. enjoyed uninterrupted good health and! went to Alexandria to deposit his ballot as late as 1873, which he never failed to do, having voted 'for all the President excepting perhaps George Washington. His last illness was not attended with much suffering, but like a " clock tired of beating time the wheels at last stood still." Below will be found an article on the death of Mr. M. taken from the Anderson Herald.

Death Of The Oldest Resident

Mr. Moses Maynard was born in Orange county, North Carolina, October 18th, 1767. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Greenstreke, in the year 1788. In 1790, he removed to Kentucky where he raised a family of eleven children. Seven of whom, with their- father and mother, removed to Madison county, Indiana, in the year 1834.

Mr. Maynard was among the first settlers in this neighborhood, on Little Kilbuck. He first settled on the farm Qow owned by McKeown and Pugh, where he resided for two or three years, when he removed to the place where he Bnded his earthly pilgrimage.

Mr. Maynard was first a member of the Methodist ihurch and then of the Baptist church, in Kentucky, and ifter his removal to Indiana, he spent the last thirty-seven ^ears of his life in the regular Baptist church.

He esteemed and loved his neighbors and friends very much. He was very industrious. Often have we seen him in the harvest field, aiding in taking care of the golden yrsdn after he had passed the age of ninety.

For the past year his health has been rapidly declining. His last sickness came suddenly and severely, and was of long duration, considering his age and feebleness. He was taken sick on the 29th of May, and died on the 18th of the present month. His sufferings were very great. He retained his senses to the last, and when the final hour came, he passed away calmly and peacefully to that bourne from which no traveler ever returns. So ended the days of the oldest resident of Madison county.

Personal Sketch Of George Moore

Buren township. He helped to organize the township an( proposed the name, being at the time a devoted Van Burei man. Mr. Moore, in his boyhood, was often with Dani( Boone, of Kentucky, his father being often with Boone i his hunting exploits. Mr. M. was a hardy pioneer and th frontier life was his delight. He came to his townshi when it was quite new and was one of its earliest settleri He served as its first trustee. He died in April, 187] aged ninety-seven years, and excepting two was the oldej man in the county. He was buried at the cemetery on mile and a half north of Summitville. Mr. Moore is tt father of Aquilla Moore, who was born in North Carol in in 1819; came with his father to the county in 1836 ar has lived in Van Buren township ever since. Aquil Moore has been engaged in the mercantile business at Sua mitville where he is also postmaster. He voted the fir Free Soil ticket ever cast in Van Buren township, but h lived to see near two hundred vote with him.

Personal Sketch Of Judge W. H.

Me. M. was born in Middlesex county, N. J. He mov to Dayton, Ohio, in 1832. He was largely engaged in fur trade for Preston Ewing, visiting the outposts of t West for that firm. He soon after removed to Pendletc Ind. He was a charter member of Madison Lodge, No. 4 of Free and Accepted Masons. In 1842 he was elect probate judge. He served seven years with credit to hi: self and to the bench. In 1840 he was district deputy mi shal and superintended the taking of the census over a lai district. In 1851 Mr. M. removed to Anderson, and cc tinuea to live therejup to the time of his death, April, 18' He was at the time acting as justice of the peace. His died in 1864. They are buried at Anderson cemete: mong their children are John D. and William Mershon, id Mrs. William R. Myers, all of Anderson. Mr. M's. Dnneetion with the county was such as will endear him to le people for many years to come. He was one of the few len who stood by and protected Frederick Douglass, during le mob at Pendleton.

Politically he was a Democrat of the Jeffersonian school. n manners he was highly accomplished, agreeable and ffable. He was a good fireside companion. In person he las under the medium size.

Personal Sketch Of John Markle, Sen

Mr. Markle was born in the State of New York in 1793 ; same to Madison county in the year 1830, and located a nile and a half northeast of Huntsville ; he remained there ,wo years, and removed to where Markleville now stands, )uilding the first house in the town, where he continued to ive up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1866. He was a very peculiar man ; stictly honest ; his word was is good as his note ; an ultra Democrat, never having voted for but one Whig, and that was General Harrison. He was a man of strong mind and will, though he had but little education. He was a great reader, and had the Constitution of the United States by heart. His religion was of the broadest type, believing in the salvation of the whole human family. He was the first postmaster in Markleville, being appointed in 1860. The business was done by Samuel Harden, who was soon after appointed in his place. The first time I ever saw Mr. Markle, was at an Old Settlers'meeting, near Pendleton, in 1858; he was upon the stand telling how a man was killed in 1831 on the prarie. Mr. M. was a man who, if once seen, was always known ; of peculiar make - low, heavy set, and thick, short neck. He was kind to a friend, but hard on an enemy. He is

Mr. McCallister was born in Mason county, Virginia, in 1796; came to Madison county in 1830; settled on his farm five miles east of Pendleton and two miles northwest of Markleville. He resided there until his death which occurred in 1853. Aged fifty-seven years. Mr. McCallister stood high among his fellow citizens, representing them in the legislature for a period of eleven years, being first elected in 1842. He was also elected to the State senate bat died before that body convened. He headed a band who went to demand the release of Peter Runnels and others who were in jail at Anderson for mobbing Fred. Douglass, at Pendleton, a full account of which will be given in another part of this book. It was through the influence of Mr. McCallister and Mr. Berry that these men were dissuaded from any violence in the matter, indicating that he had great influence over his fellow man.

His religious notions were of the broadest type, embracing the salvation of the whole human family. He was a staunch Democrat and as such was elected to the offices referred to above. Mr. McCallister raised a large family, the members of which are considerably scattered, the widow having removed to Illinois in 1868. He was a brother to John, William and Garrett, and father of J. W. McCallister, present candidate for sheriff.

The names of McCallister and Bell are closely connected; both representing the county ; both tall, muscular men, but differing in politics. They were pitted against each other for the State senate on the temperance question. Mr. McCallister being on the anti-temperance ticket. He was elected by a majority of two hundred and fifty over Mr. Bell. Mr. McCallister has a monument erected to mark his resting place occupying the highest point in the cemetery, holding in death, as in life a prominent place. He is buried on his farm and in the cemetery bearing his name, on the bank of Lick creek in Adams township.

Among the more prominent families in the county, is the one that heads this article. They came from Virginia in an early day, and located in the southern part of this county. The family has become numerous, and their representatives may be found now in all parts of the county and numerous other places. The older set consisted of four brothers, John, Garrett, Thomas and William, all of whom raised families of considerable size. They, in turn, followed the example of their parents, complying with the ancient command, ^Hhou shalt multiply and replenish the earth," and the result is, one has to be better posted on their geneaology than I am to give anything like a full history of this family. I will, therefore, content myself with noticing a few only who have been more or less connected with the public. If I should overlook any, it will be attributed, I hope, to a want of a better knowledge of the family rather than to any interest in not recording what may seem an oversight. The first we will notice is John, who located in the southern part of Fall Creek township, and owned a fine farm there. He was at one time county commissioner, and served acceptably. He moved to Anderson, and died there in 1858. Among his children, we will notice James, of Lafayette township, Mrs. John Hunt, of Spiceland, Augustus C, of Anderson, and John, whose locality is unknown. Secondly, we will notice Garrett, who settled one mile west of New Columbus, on the north side of the road leading to Pendleton.

He was a low, heavy set man, of fair complexion. He died in the year 1854. His wife died a few years later. Among his children are Mrs, Joel Clark, deceased, James G., Lorenzo D., Corydon, Calvin, and William Monroe. The next we will notice is the family of Thomas. A full account of himself will be given in another place. Among his children are John W. , Garrett, Martin, Robert, Mrs. John and Weston Somerville, Clifton and Dewitt Clinton. The next we will notice is William who lived two miles southwest of New Columbus where he owned a ftne farm. He was a large man, full six feet high, and of fair complexion. He removed to Columbus and died there in 1868. Among his children we find Garrett, whose wife was the daughter of James P. Irish. Garrett died on his farm midway between Pendleton and Markleville in 1860. John, his brother, lives just north of the farm described, in the edge of Adams township. He has served as county commissioner, and is, at this writing, candidate for sheriff on what is known as the People's ticket. The old set, that is, the four brothers and their wives are all dead with the exception of Thomas' widow, who lives in Illinois. The McCallister family are noted for their hospitality. I would gladly give a further sketch of this family, but believing this in fairness sufficient I will not pursue the geneology any further. The final resting places of the older brothers are as follows : John at Anderson, Thomas at McCallister cemetery, Garrett and William at New Columbus, each by the side of their companions, with the exception of Thomas and John who yet survive. ,

Sketch Of The Makepeace Family

This family came from Massachusetts. The older set consisted of Alford, Allen, George, Bradley, Ransom, Elizabeth, Hay den, Lora and Amasa, jr. Their father Amasa

Makepeace, sr., settled at Chesterfield about the year 1820. He built a mill there, and at once became among the most prominent men of that locality. He was justice of the peace in 1840. He died a number of years ago, and was buried at the cemetery west of Chesterfield. The most prominent among this family was Allen. He was the first merchant in Chesterfield, and continued in business there for a number of j ears. He was very successful in business, and at the time of his death was the wealthiest man in the county. He was associated with the bank at Anderson, and at one time owned two thousand acres of land. About 1850, he built a fine brick house in Chesterfield, where his widow still resides. Allen is the father of Quincy Makepeace and Mrs. John E. Corwin, of Anderson. Mr. A. died in Michigan in 1872, where he had gone to recruit his health. His remains were brought home and interred in Chesterfield cemetery. In person Mr. M. was about five feet and eight inches in hight, of fair complexion, fine looking, and polished in his manners. He is somewhat noted for his integrity and close application to business, which were the sure avenues to his success. He was at the time of his death about sixty-six years of age.

The next we will notice is Alford, who located at Anderson, and who was closely associated with its history. He was one of its first merchants, and built the U. S. Hotel in 1852, which was at that time an ornament to the town. He at one time possessed a large amount of property, but, on account of the fickleness of fortune, became dispossessed of it to a great extent. He is the father of Allen, jr., Horace, A. I. Makepeace, Mrs. William Mayes, Esty and Charles. In person Mr. A. was large and of heavy, square make. He died in 1873, and was buried at Anderson cemtery. George was also engaged in merchandize at Chesterfield at an early day, and built the large brick business house there in 1850. As to his family we are not advised. Bradley is living in Anderson. Amasa, the youngest, is living in Chesterfield. He owns the mill built by his father in early times. This closes the history of this pioneer fam- ily as far as we are able to give it. One of the members having promised a full sketch, and having failed, for reasons, unknown, we have, hastily, before going to press, gathered the above incomplete sketch, which we are somewhat loth to publish concerning a family so associated with early history, and so deserving of more extended notice.

William Prigg, Senior

Mr. Prigg was born in Maryland in 1790; came to Dayton, Ohio, 1829 ; kept a half-way house between Dayton and Eaton; came to Madison county in 1835; settling on his farm on the south side of Fall Creek in Adams township near the Henry county line, where he has resided ever since. He was soon afterward elected associate judge, served seven years without missing a day when court was in session.

Mr. Prigg' has always occupied a high place among his fellow citizens ; served with credit on the bench. He is and always was a Universalist and is well able to defend the doctrine. He is in every way a worthy man. Since the death of the old Whig party he has acted with the Republicans. He was a strong war man desiring the success of the boys in blue ; Mr. Prigg lost his wife in July, 1871 ; age 77 years. In 1872, he visited Maryland, the place of his birth in company with Isaac Franklin and Dr. J. Weeks. He is eighty-four years of age ; is somewhat bald, but strong in mind for one of his age. He is one of the links connecting the past with the present. In person Mr. P. is tall over six feet in hight, high forehead, prominent nose, and altogether a man of strong character and has been a man of mark in the county.

Personal Sketch Of Henry Plummer

Mr. p. was born in Randolph county, N. C, in 1806 ; came to Wayne county, Indiana, in 1809 ; to Rush county in 1823 ; and to Madison county in 1836 ; he has lived here ever since. Mr. P. was county commissioner in 1841, and served as trustee of Pipe Creek township four years ; he served as township assessor for several years ; he received the nomination for county commissioner at the Democratic convention, April 5th, 1874, and was elected over his competitor, J. H. Hall, at the following October election, by a majority of forty-four. Mr. Plummer is a prominent member and exhorter in the Christian Church. He is regarded as a number one man, plain and unassuming in his manners, and a Christian gentleman. He resides two miles north of Frankton, where he owns a fine farm. The writer first met him while gathering material for this work, when hie tarried over night with him and received the hospitalities of his family.

Personal Sketch Of Robert E. Poindexter

Me. Poindexter was born in Mason county, Virginia, in 1825; came to Madison county in 1837, and has resided here ever since. He lived seven years in Pendleton, working at the carpenter trade, and then removed to his farm, four miles east of Pendleton, where he lived several years.

In March, 1865, he moved to Columbus and engaged in the mercantile business for five years. Mr. P. was elected justice of the peace and served four years from April 1 864. He ran in primary convention in 1872 for real estate appraiser but was defeated by David Festler, by a few votes. He has served as president of the Anderson and New Columbus Short Line turnpike.

Mr. P. Has lived on his farm the past four years with the exception of a few months' residence in Anderson. His farm is on the north bank of Fall creek, five miles south of Anderson. He is patentee of a saw set that promises to be of utility, and was granted letters of patent July 16, 1872, and has also made application for a patent on a saw gauge and is awaiting results. In faith Mr. Pomdexter has always been a Universalist and is regarded as a very worthy man. He has always acted with the Democratic party. He is a son of Josephus Poindexter, formerly of Adams township. Mr. P. was married in 1847 to a daughter of Garrett McCallister.

Personal Sketch Of Dr. Joel Pratt

Dr. Pratt was born in Boston in 1826 and came to the county when quite a young man. He read medicine at Pendleton with Drs. Cook and Jones, a^ d commenced the practice of his profession at New Columbus, where he continued up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1872. Mr. P. was married to Palmer Patrick's daughter. She died in 1858. They are both buried at Pendleton cemetery. Mr. P. was a noble hearted man, of generous nature and a successful physician. There are but few houses in Adams township which he has not visited in his extensive practice, and he will be remembered in time to come as a most excellent man. His nature was such that he did not accumulate much property. The cup, too had its enchantment for him and it was to some extent his ruin. He was kind to the poor, and this endeared him to the people, and his goodness can not be eradicated from their affections. In person Mr. P. was a fine looking man. He was five feet eight inches in hight with dark hair and complexion and rather low forehead. He was a member of Ovid Lodge, No. 164, Free and Accepted Masons, and when he died was buried by the Order.

Personal Sketch Of Rev. Sajjl Reger

Me. R. canie to Henry county in 1828 ; resided there one year ; came, in the spring of 1829, to Madison county; set. tied on Lick creek about midway between Markleville and Pendleton, where he he owned four hundred acres of choice land ; he continued to live there until 1853, when he moved to Missouri. He joined the M. E. Church early in life, and not only became a zealous member, but, later in life, a local preacher of some note. He was just the man for a pioneer life - strong and thorough-going, and of decided character. Mr. R. raised a large family, among whom is Rev. L. D. Reger, of Adams township. We may say of this man that his influence for good will long be appreciated, as he ever moved onward with unfailing energy in the cause he so early advocated. He was not a mart of education, but nis example of perseverance was worthy of imitation. Mr. R., in person was large, being in hight about six feet, rather corpulant ; his forehead high and complexion fair. He was born in Virginia, and died in Missouri, July 24th, 1867, aged about seventy years.

Personal Sketch Of Dr. T. Ryan

icine and soon gained an extensive practice which extended over miles of country. He stood high among professional men throughout the country. Mr. R. was elected a member of the State legislature in 1846, running against R. N. Williams. During the late war he served as lieutenant colonel and colonel of the 34th Ind. Vols. He was for several years in the drug business in Anderson, associated with Dr* Crampton. He is now engaged in the boot and shoe trade on the west side of the public square. In person he is about five feet and ten inches in hight with dark skin, black hair and high forehead. He has always acted with^ the Democratic party and at one time was a prominent candidate for congress. He is one among the best speakers in the county.

Personal Sketch Of Col. M. S. Robinson

Mr. Robinson was born in Ripley county, Ind., in 1832» He became a citizen of Anderson in 1851, and commenced the practice of law in which he has been engaged up to the present time. He rose rapidly and became a prominent attorney, not only at the bar of the county, but at that of the Supreme Court. He was State elector on the Fremont ticket in 1856. He was State prison director in 1860. He waa elected State senator from the counties of Madiscm and Grant,, in 1866 over Dr. John Hunt, and served two years with distinction. Mr. M. S. Robinson was elected a member of Congress from the 6th district in 1874 over Edmund Johnson, by a majority of 454. Mr. R. has always acted with the Republican party, and is an able advocate of its doctrines. On the breaking out of the rebellion, Mr. Robinson went out as lieutenant-colonel of the 47th Ind. Vols. He waspromoted to colonel of the 75th, and breveted brigadiergeneral. At this writing, Mr. R. has not taken his seat in> Congress, and as to his course, we can say nothing. Judging.

the future by the past, we may sefely predict that he will represent his constituents with ability and fidelity. It is a high compliment to one so young to be elected to the American Congres, and we trust he will appreciate the compliment and keep himself clear from the rings, monopolies and salary grabbers, which have proved the downfall of so many political men.

Personal Sketch Of Nathaniel Richmond

Mr. Richmond came to Pendteton in the year 1820 a* the age of twenty-five. He at once became very popular with the people. He entered the ministry as a Baptist preacher. His popularity continued up to the time he left the county, which was about the year 1850. Perhaps in his day there was not a minister of any denomination in the county that stood higher than Mr. R. He preached far and near and commanded large congregations wherever he went. He was a tower of strength and had great influence with the people. He was a son of Nathaniel Richmond and brother of F. M. Richmond and Lorena Eastman spoken of in another part of this work. There is about this family something of an unusual and interesting history. Three of the sons entered the ministry. The parents were of great moral worth and consequently they exerted an influence in moulding the early sentiments of the people. The name of Richmond is inseperably connected with the early history of the county. Mrs. Eastman is the only surviving member of this* pioneer family.

Personal Sketch Of Manley Richards

The subject of this sketch was born in Harrison county, Virginia, in 1801 ; came to this county in 1823, locating in Adams township, on the south bank of Fall creek, near where Edwin Trueblood now lives, two miles east of New

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Columbus ; was appointed by Ansel Richmond to be inspector of the first election held in the township; was appointed by Aaron Shaul to collect the first tax, which amounted to $18.25. He has always been an active member of the M. E. Church, as also his wife, of whom we will give an extended notice in another place. He prided himself on being a pioneer, attending all of the Old Settlers' meetings, where he rehearses the scenes of his early life. He is always heard with attention and interest, portraying these matters in language which bring to mind these early trials anew. Mr. R. is at this writing, August, 1874, lying dangerously ill at his daughters, near Meuden, on the bank of Lick creek. At his special request, we have given especial notice of his companion, who died April, 1869. He, too, will soon be gathered to his Fathers, " like a shock of corn fully ripe." In person, Mr. R. is rather under the medium size, dark complexion, dark hair and eyes. Mr. R^ is closely identified with the early history of Adams township. ^

Personal Sketch Of Catharine

Mrs, R. was daughter of Peter and Margaret Hardmam ; was born September the 16th, 1798, in Harrison county, Virginia. She was united to Manley Richards in marriage in 1818. In 1823 they emigrated to Madison jounty, where she continued to live until her death which occurred in 1869, She was a consistent member of the Methodist church and one of the first members of the Pendleton class. She was a woman of strong faith and untiring zeal, faithful mother and dutiful wife. Her memory will live, the youth will speak in her praise, when she shall have been dead many years. Especially will she be remembered by the church of which she was an active member. She did not let trifling circumstances prevent her from attending Divine worship. She was always found in her seat, until within the last few months of her life, which proved to her that ol deep affliction and snifering, falling and breaking a limb from which she never fully recovered. This occurred in July, 1866. During this long interval she was never heard to complain, nor murmur, but seemed to be resigned to her fate. Death came kindly to her relief and her happy spirit took its flight to an unknown world. The life of this woman should be imitated, her virtues practiced, if we would like her share the Crown which was doubtless hers.

Personal Sketch Of The Late T. N.

The subject of this sketch from his prominent position before the people of the county, and the tragic death which he so lattly met, seems to demand more than a passing notice, l^r- Stilwell had been a citizen of the county twenty years, coming from Ohio when a young man. He at once had the confidence of the people ; for as early as 1856 he was elected to the State legislature. When the war broke out he enlisted in defence of his country, going out as quartermaster in the 34th regiment Indiana volunteers ; promoted colonel ; assisted in organizing the 130th regiment; made war speeches all over the county, and in fact throughout the eleventh congressional district, from which territory the above regiment was obtained. Just before their departure to the field the Colonel was presented with a fine gold watch by this reginent as a mark of their confidence and esteem. He was elected a member of the 39th congress and served his term creditably. Was appointed by the President as a minister to the republic of Venezuela, S. A., and through him an old claim on that government was adjusted. Returning he built the Stilwell House which will long remain an honor to the city and a mark demon-

Mr. S., in connection with his father, was engaged in the banking business in what will be remembered as the citizens, then first national, bank, which came to rather an unpleasant termination in November, 1873. In other words it failed, and is now unable to pay its creditors. The last year or two of his life he became reckless, having resorted to the flowing bowl. A little later he hid a dispute with Mr. John E. Corwin, in regard to some bonds alledged to have been deposited by Mr. Allen Makepeace, and for whose estate Mr. Corwin was administrator, Mr. C. alledging and Mr. S. denying the validity of these bonds, amounting to $14,500.

This was afterwards decided by the court in favor of the Makepeace estate. In this stage of things we find matters on the evening of January 14th, 1874, where we would gladly draw the curtain. But a further duty devolves upon us. On the evening referred to, Mr. S. went to the banking office of Mr. C, on the north side of the square, entered the door with pistol in hand. J\Ir. C.^ observing him, leaped over the counter, grappled with Mr. S., whose pistol was discharged, hitting the pocket of Mr. C. The progress of the ball was arrested by a key. Mr. C, still holding on, drew his revolver, shot Mr. S. twice in the head, killing him instantly. It is hardly necessary to say that this caused intense excitement, both being highly connected and respected. Mr. C. gave himself up to the proper authorities; gave bond; a preliminary trial soon followed, before A. H. Pratt, which was attended with great interest. The defense was represented by Gen. Ben. Harrison, of Indianapolis, and John A, Harrison, of Anderson ; the prosecution by Maj. J. \V, Gordon, of Indianapolis, assisted by Kobinson aud Lovit, of Anderson. Both sides were ably contested. Perhaps no trial has ever taken place in the couiity that was watched with such interest. On the third day the trial terminated in the acquittal of Mr. Corwin ; and, while the verdict was not at the time received by all as just, time will, in this case, as it must in all similar ones, give its approval. Though Mr. S. went to his grave somewhat under a cloud, and just in the meridian of life, he will be remembered as a noble hearted man, a kind father and a faithful iriend. The city of iVnderson lost in him a benefactor, as it was his ambition to make it a live town. We can afford to forget his faults and dwell on his virtues. And whether or not time will overlook the wrongs which led to his untimely end, they ought to be now a timely warning to all to shun the cup which has been indirectly the cause of blighting the finest intellect, and bringing many otherwise worthy persons to a premature grave. Mr. S. had a life insurance policy amounting, it is said, to ^50,000. He was elected to the Legislat\ire as a Democrat, and to Congress as a Republican. In the campaign of 1872 he acted with the Liberal or Greely party. He was an eloquent speaker, and had a commanding appearance. In person he was of medium size, broad, heavy shoulders, good features and dark hair, and was at the time of his death forty-four years of age. He is buried in the cemetry at Anderson. He leaves an interesting family, well cared for.

Personal Sketch Of J. T. Swain

The subject of this sketch was born in North Carolina, and came to Huntsville in the year 1830. He worked at carpentering and cabinet making. In 1842, he was elected justice of the peace, and continued to serve in that capacity up to the day of his death, January 6, 1874, serving thirtytwo consecutive years. He was the oldest justice in the county, if not in the State. His farm was adjoining Huntsville, where he built a house in 1858. This house was consumed by fire in 1872, causing him a loss of $2,000. Though afflicted with poor health, he built again, scarcely completing it before he was taken down with a long sickness from which he never recovered. I first became acquainted with Mr, Swain in 1855; was associated with his family by marriage.

and consequently became well acquainted with him. During the nineteen years acquaintance with Mr. Swain, I never knew an action that would not comport with the strictest sense of honesty and integrity. His long continued public life, if nothing else, would commend his memory to thosunacquainted with him. Mr. Swain is buried at the ceme. tery at Huntsville, by the side of his wife, who died in 1867 Mr. Swain was about five feet ten inches in hight, of dark skin, high forphead, and projecting eyebrows. At the time of his death, lie was fifty -eight years of age.

Personal Sketch Of Wright Smith, Sr

Mr. S. was born in Virginia, in 1798. He came to Rush county in 1829, and remained there seven years. He then came to Madison county in 1836, first settling in Monroe township ; afterwards in Boone, where he continued to live up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1863. Mr. S. was a devoted Methodist, and did much to establish this society in his neighborhood, especially in building a church. He gave the land and principally built the house, which bears his name. He was among the most active temperance men, and advocated it when it was not popular in his township. He had the courage to stand up and defend it at all times. He was also a friend and encourager of the Sabbath school. In fact he was on the right side of all moral questions. His memory should be kept green for the sterling qualities and noble ambition which weie characteristic of the man. Mr. S. had the entire confidence of the people, serving them as trustee, class leader, etc. His companion is yet living, in the eighty-second year of her age. She was worthy of such a husband as she found in Mr. Smith. They raised a large family. Among whom are George and James Smith, and Mrs. Joel McMahan, of Boone, and Captain Joseph T. Smith, of Anderson. One of the above was the first white child born in Boone township. In person, Mr. S. was tall, slim, and dark complec-

Personal Sketch Of Adliza Slaughter

Among the comparatively few women whom we will notice in this book, we would not fail to speak of Mrs. Slaughter. She was born in Wayne county, Indiana, in 1816 ; came, with her parents, to the county in 1822. She has lived in the county ever since with the exception of the last few years, during which she has resided at Indianapolis. Mrs. Slaughter is the eighth child ot Samuel Holliday, who was among the. early settlers of the county. She was married to John Slaughter in 1853, when she became a citizen of Adams township, and remained there up to the death of Mr. Slaughter, which occurred in January, 1866. Mrs. Slaughter in a ladj in every sense of the word ; a consistent Christian, and has been a member of the Methodist, Episcopal church for thirty years. She was, for many years, a member of the class at Markleville, where I became acquainted with her in 1859. She is the only surviving member of an early and interesting family of whom there was eleven children.

Personal Sketch Of James R. Silver

Me. S. was born in Warren county, Ohio, in 1827, and came to Pendleton in 1838. He commenced business as a merchant in 1849, and and has continued in the business ever since. Mr. S. has served as master of Madison Lodge No. 44, for three years, and was a charier member of the Chapter at Pendleton. He is now engaged in building, just south of town, one of the finest residences in the county. He also owns a large farm besides the one his residence is on. In 1868, he in connection with Mr. Morris bought a fine storeroom, twenty by seventy on State street, and they now occupy it as a place of business. This is one of the best rooms in Pendleton, and is used also for a post ofl&ce. Mr. S. though a young man, has accumulated a large amount of property. Though he has never been a member of any church, he is in faith a Universalist, and has been associated with that society, and contributed to the building of their church at Pendleton. He has taken an active part in the Fall creek agricultural society. He is a stockholder, and was president of the society one year.

Sketch Of The Shaul Family

This family came early to the county from Virginia. The older set consist of Saul, John, and Aaron. Each had large families and the result is that there are quite a number of them principally in Green and Fall Creek townships. What we have to say will be mostly confined to the older set, as our acquaintance with the younger portion would not warrant a detailed statement. The first we will notice is John, who was born in Virginia in 1781 and came to the county in 1836, and located two miles west of Pendleton, where he lived up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1854. His wife died in 1855. They are aged respectively seventy-three and sixty-five. They are both buried at the Falls Cemetery. They are the parents of O. B. Shaul, of Green township, a very worthy man. He was born in Ohio in 1825; came with his parents to Green township, and has lived in the same locality ever since. Saul was among the first settlers and came rs early as 1820. He was born in Virginia in 1786 and died November, 1864, aged seventy-eight years. His wife died November, 1873. They are both buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, four miles southwest of Pendleton, on the Bellefontaine railroad.

Mr. Shaul was county commissioner at an early day, and was universally respected as an upright citizen. Aaron lived south of Anderson, two miles where he lived many years, and where he erected a fine house in the year of 1857. He formerly lived at Pendleton, where he was engaged in the tanning business. He died in 1866, and is buried at Kokomo, Indiana. His age was about seventy. His wife died in California, in 1873, while on a visit to her children. Their daughter was the first wife of D. A. Ireland, of Pendleton. Mrs. Sbaul had been but a few months in California when she met with an accident, in which she broke a limb, and from which she never recovered. Mr. andMrs. Shaul were in many respects alike. Both large, blessed with strong constitutions, and well fitted tor a pioneer life. They lived together near forty years. They, joined their fortunes and shared the toils and joys alike. One is buried in Indiana, the other sleeps in the Golden State, doubtless on one of the many hills that tower heavenward, where the golden sunlight sparkles in the early morn, and where his rays linger when sinking in the dreamy West.

Upon one of those hills the writer would like to lie down when life's fitful dream is over and there let the balmy breezes and the golden sunlight alternate dwell. Upon some of those hills the writer has wandered and caught the view of the snow- clad mountains of the Sierra, and on the other hand the lovely valley that lies smiling in the distance. Who would not choose a place like this to lie down at last where the tall pines would sing our requiems above. My mind often revisits those hills and valleys. They rush upon my imagination and I fancy that I hear the tall pines sigh and nod, almost conscious of their greatness. But I am wandering away and will return to my subject. While many miles intervene between the remains of this couple their spirits may be blending together where the golden land, spoken of, sinks into- nothingness in comparison. It makes very little difference where we fall in the valley or on the mountain top if we gain Heaven at last.

Personal Sketch Of Andrew Shanklin

June, 1805 ; came to Madison county in the year 1830, and located on Foster's Branch two and one-half miles west of Pendleton, in Green township. He was elected justice of the peace in 1840; elected a member of the constitutional convention in 1850, and a member of the legislature in 1852. He was an influential member of the M. E. Church, at whose house meetings were often held in early times. He at one time owned two thousand acres of land, the most of which he bought of Blanding and Wells, at four dollars and thirty cents per acre. He had, however, disposed of the most of it previous to his death, excepting the home farm. Mr. S. was highly esteemed as an upright man and of great moral worth. He died in the year 1865 and was buried in the Pendleton cemetery. He was the fiather of William V. Shanklin, of Stoney Creek, and Mrs. C. E. Goodrich, of Green township. In person, Mr. S. was a large strongly made man, fully six feet high, with dark complexion and rough features. His widow is living on the home farm.

Personal Sketch Of William V.

Mr. S. was born in Virginia, in 1829, and came with his father to Madison county in 1830. He now resides four miles northwest of Pendleton on the Fishersburg pike. Mr. S. was elected justice of the peace in 1856. He owns eight hundred and twenty acres of fine land, where he built in 1869, a fine house and steam mill costing two thousand dollars each ; and is at present engaged in the lumber trade and farming. He was also engaged for two years in pork packing at Pendleton Avith George E,. Boram. Mr. S. is a strong Sunday school man ; has served as superintendent of the Sabbath school near his house for a number of years. Served as vice-president of the county Sunday school union ; and was elected president of the same at the annual meeting at Markleville, September, 1873. Mr. S. is the son of Andrew Shanklin, formerly of Green township. Mr.

Shanklin in person is tall, has a dark skin and high forehead, and is near six feet in hight. He is an active member of the M. E. church. Mr. S. is a director and stockholder of the Pendleton and Fishersburg pike.

Rev. William A. Thompson

Mr. Thompson was born in Pittsylvania county, in the State of Virginia, on the 12th day of October, 1803. He was married to Mary E. Burger on the 26th day of September, 1819, and had thirteen children - eight boys and five girls - of whom eleven grew to be men and women ; eight of which still survive. He removed from the State of Virginia to Wayne county, Indiana, in the spring of 1832, and remained there until the spring of 1839, when he removed to Madison county. He lived here until 1866, when he removed to Sullivan county, where he still resides. He was, by irade, a shoemaker, but when he came to this county he abandoned his trade and chose farming as a business, most congenial to his nature. In 1828 he joined the Methodist-Episcopal church, and remained a member until 1830, when he joined the Old School Baptist church. On the first Saturday in August, 1830, he preached his first sermon and has continued to preach, without intermission, to this day. He seldom passed a Saturday or Sunday without preaching a sermon.

He has always been remarkable for his good health, fine physical constitution and good temper. During his long life he has scarcely ever been known to be angry, especially with any member of his family. He is five feet eight inches high, heavy set, and has a full red complexion, blue eyes, black hair, and is a very ready speaker. In politics, he was always a Democrat, and never voted for a man for any office who was not a Democrat. His wife, Mary, died on the 3d day of May, 1864, and he married Mrs. Sarah Richards, the widow of John Richards, a Baptist preacher, of Grant county. He was elected a member of the Indiana Legislature in

1856, and served in that capacity one term, with great honor to himself and to the people who elected him. He was one of the committee who voted against the State assuming the payment of the Wabash and Erie Canal bonda. In 1863, he was elected county commissioner for Madison county, and served one term, and was mainly instrumental in having Madison county issue bonds to pay bounties to soldiers, who had volunteered in the defence of their country. His children who are yet living, are George D., a farmer; William A., a Baptist preacher; James A., David T., John F., Calvin D., Mary E. Peniston, and Lucy J. Van Meter.

Mr. W. came to Anderson in the year 1839. He was then a young man just commencing in life. He engaged in the practice of medicine and was a successful practitioner for some twenty-five years. He is not now practicing but has been engaged in the drug business, and for the past few years in the boot and shoe trade. At this writing I believe he is out of business. A few years ago he built the Westerfield hall and the business rooms below, which were an improvement to that part of the city. The hall is used for general purposes, such as lectures, preaching, etc. This hall will accommodate about five hundred persons and is a credit to its proprietor. Mr. W. has been a citizen of the county thirty-five years in both public and private positions, and during all that time he maintained a good name which is rather to be chosen than great riches. In religious matters Mr. W. is liberal in his views and a true Christian gentleman. In person he is large and and fine looking with a high forehead. At one time Mr. W. was county auditor and for several years was closely connected with the school matters of the county.

Sketch Of William Williams

Among the early settlers on Fall Creek was Mr. Williams. He was born in North Carolina in 1775, and moved to this county in the spring of 1824, and located three miles east of Pendleton on the Fall Creek road leading to New Columbus. He lived on the north side of vh^ creek, six miles immediately south of Anderson, up to the time of his death, which occurred on November 16th, 1847. At one time he owned five hundred and eighty acres on Fall creek, which he entered. He neighbored with the Briggs' and Sawyers', three miles further up the creek. He started the first nursery in the county, in which business he seemed to take delight. His wife died in September, 1847. They raised a family of nine children, all of whom lived to manhood and womanhood. Among those living are Martin and Caleb Williams, both of Illinois, and both of whom have been engaged in the truit and nursery business. Annie Roberts and Miriam Tilson, both of Huntsville, and Mrs. Harden, of Pendleton, widow of the late John Harden. Martin Williams formerly lived on and owned the farm known as the Crown Hill farm, four miles ni rth of Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were highly respected in their time, and are buried at the Huntsville cemetery. They were Quakers and will be long remembered.

Personal Sketch Of R. N. Williams

Mr. Williams was born in North Carolina and came to Anderson in the year 1828, where he continued to live up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1869. He was, at the time of his death, near sixty years of age. From first to last he was closely associated with the affairs of the county. He served as representative, auditor, clerk, and recorder; aud in 1865 he was elected the first mayor of the city of Anderson. He was among the first attorneys of the county, and a highly esteemed member of the bar at the time of his death. He was a charter member of the Mt. Moriah Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, and was one of its first secretaries. With the exception of Andrew Jackson he has filled more offices than any other man in the county.. Mr. Williams served in all the above offices with general acceptability. The fact of his having filled so many offices of trust and profit is of itself enough to show his high standing among his fellow citizens. He lived to see Anderson grow from a few scattered houses to an incorporated city. Mr. Williams was the father of Augustus and A. D. Williams of Anderson. In person he was tall, a little stooping, of thin visage, with light hair and high forehead. He is buried at the cemetary at Anderson.

Personal Sketch Of Adam Winchell

Mr. W. was among the first settlers of Fall creek, coming here in 1823, locating two miles east of Pendleton, near where William Ifort now lives. He was elected as associate judge, and for what reason it does not appear, for it is said he could scarcely read or write. He worked at black - smithing for a number of years, and made the handcuffs which adorned the wrists of Bridge and Sawyer. He was on the bench when those worthies were tried at the Falls in 1824. He was doubtless better fitted for the blacksmith than the judicial bench. He was not wanting, however, in honesty and integrity, which goes a long way, or should, in place of the refined superfluities of to-day. He is represented as having been careless as regards dress and manners. It is related that he actually pared his toe nails while sitting on the bench. This incident is not given to disparage the the memory of Mr. W., but as a contrast with the judges of the present day. He removed West many years since and died there ; the year I have been unable to find out ; perhaps about the year 1840, at which time he must have been about sixty-five years of age. Mr. W. was born in North

Carolina, of German parents. He was a man of compact build, muscular, and of the " heavy tread " order. As regards religion, he was of the Methodist faith.

Personal Sketch Of Frederick Windell

The subject of this sketch was born in Virginia in 1789 ; came to Madison county in 1829, and located on Lick creek, five miles east of Pendleton. Mr. W. met a tragic end under the following circumstances : On the 19th day of December, 1850, he was making preparations to help a neighbor kill hogs ; got down his gun intending to load it ; put his foot on the hammer to blow his breath in the barrel, forgetting that he had previously loaded it. The result was, as it -has been recorded a thousand times, his foot slipped from the hammer, the gun discharged shooting him in the mouth, killing him instantly. It need hardly be said that this unfortunate occurrence cast a gloom over a large family circle and that of many friends and acquaintances. The widow still lives, making her home at one of her sons on the old home farm. Among the other children we may mention Dr. Windell, of Pendleton, and Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Hardman, of Markleville. In person, Mr. W. was large and fleshy, weighing over two hundred pounds, fair complexion, and naturally of a jovial disposition. He was regarded as a good man, a kind neighbor, and he was universally respected by all. His rare conversational powers rendered him a desirable firside companion. His untimely end was the occasion of one of the largest funeral processions ever witnessed in this part of the country at that day. He was buried at the Busby graveyard, four miles east of Pendleton. At the time of iiis death he was in the 61st year of his age. He had been a citizen of the county twenty-one years.

Meeting Of Mexican Soldiers

According to appointment a meeting of the Mexicau soldiers of Madison county, Indiana, met in the auditor's office and was called to order by Colonel N. Berry, and was organized by the appointment of Colonel Berry as chairman, and H. P. Shafer as secretary.

Whereas, The ties formed between those who have endured common hardships, suffered common privation, and braved common dangers in the defense of their country's right and honor, are as they ever should be, indissoluble.

Resolved, Therefore, That a few of the surviving soldiers who served in the army of the United States during the war between our country and Mexico, will ever cherish the proud recollection that we responded to the call of our country in the hour of danger; and on this occasion we meet to renew the friendship formed between us when on foreign soil. AVe with strong arms and stout hearts maintained the rights of our country and the honor of our flag.

Resolved, That we remember with patriotic pride the gallant deeds of ourselves and comrades who carried victoriously the the banner of our country from Vera Cruz to the capital of Mexico and triumphantly planted the stars and stripes of American liberty on the halls of the Montezumas.

Resolved, That among the fruits of our victories we extended our southwestern boundary from the Neuces to the Eio Grande and added New Mexico and California to tlie United States. That from our territorial acquisition our country has derived among many advantages at least one billion dollars in gold, which largely contributed to build railroads across the continent, erect chuiches and' school houses in every State in the Union, to stimulate improvements of every kind, to increase our trade both at home and abroad, and to adorn and beautify our common country by converting waste places into happy homes and cause the wilderness to bloom and blossom as the rose.

Resolved, That we regard the surviving soldiers who served during the Mexican war, their widows and orphans as both worthy and entitled to the Nation's gratitude.

Resolved, That we will attend the convention to be held at Indianapolis, on the 7th and 8th days of January, 1875, by our old comrades in arms, and unite with them in an appeal to a generous country and patriotic Congress and executive, to add the names of the surviving soldiers in the Mexican war to the list of pensioners to the end that the Nation's bounty may be extended to all, who, by their deeds of noble daring have contributed to maintain the rights and uphold the honor of our country either at home or abroad.

White

This murder took place on the 8tli day of April, 1867, two and one-half miles southeast of Anderson, on the east pike leading to Columbus, in a piece of woods where the larger timber had been cut off and a dense undergrowth covered the ground. The facts in regard to the murderer's arrest and execution are about as follows : Tlie parties had lived neighbors and were considered good friends. They had been in company at Anderson during the day, started home together, and were seen to enter the above woods in company. This was the last seen of Hopis alive. Search was soon instituted and his body found, and near it a sasafrass club, with which it is supposed he was killed, as it was saturated with blood. (This club, about three feet and a half long, was preserved and handsomely labeled, and may be seen in the clerk's office at Anderson.) White was arrested on suspicion and lodged in jail. In the meantime circumstances pointed to him as the probable murder. His preliminary trial was had before Esquirer Schlater in which a sufficient amount of evidence was obtained to remand him back to jail to await the session of the circuit court, which convened in the following August, judge, Henry A. Brouse.

After some little delay in obtaining a jury the following were chosen : J. M. Nelson, Macajah Francis, David King, W. P. Prewett, Robert Jones, J. B. Chodwick, Eli Davis, Levi Conner, Jonathan Deboy, Thomas Hughes, Thomas Wood and Henry Etchler. The case was prosecuted by Nick Van Horn, assisted by C. D. Thompson ; the defense by H. D. Thompson and James W. Sansbury.

After a thorough examination of the case White was convicted of murder in ihe first degree, solely on circumstantial evidence, as no eye saw him commit the crime. So perfect, however, was the chain of evidence, that little or no doubt ever existed but that he was the proper person arrested, tried and executed.

The time set for carrying out the sentence was the 26th day of September The executive - Gov. Baker - thinking the time too short, extended it to the first Friday in November. During this interval he was visited by the Governor in person, as there had been some influence brought to bear to commute this sentence to imprisonment for life. After this interview, the governor refused to interfere, and the execution took place on the day above mentioned, and at the fair grounds.

Of course this event as well as the first day set for his execution brought out a large concourse of people to witness the proceedings, the like of which had not occurred in our county for a period of forty-two years. The execution took place in an enclosure. Planks were set up endwise and only about one hundred persons were admitted. Some not to be outdone climbed the adjoining trees as hio-h as seventy-five or a hundred feet and there overlooked the sickening event. As a general rule good order prevailed, some however, were barbarous enough to jeer the man on the gallows. At about two p. m., White was conveyed to the fair grounds in a vehicle and was dressed in a suit of black and followed by a curious crowd. His long confinement had bleached his naturally dark skin, and his neat fitting clothes gave him a good appearance. He was a large and powerful man and well made. The animal however, largely predominated. Illustrative of this, it is reported that he would torture geese, chickens, etc. It was his seeming delight to see them suffer ; had but little intelligence and lacked heme culture, and was allowed to grow up without moral training. He did not seem to realize his situation and gave no concern whatever to the awful day that awaited him.

During his confinement in jail he was kindly treated by sheriff" Snell and wife. I am also glad to learn that deputy sheriff", William Roach, was unremitting in his attention to the unfortunate man.

Isaac Hoppis was a small, inoffensive man and but little known outside of his immediate neighborhood. Was possessed of but little harm or good.

The circumstances which led to the above tragedy were as follows : Hoppis had accused White of stealing meat which he (White) denied. A quarrel ensued which resulted as above narrated. They were both married men and about the same age - twenty-five years.

Father

The above murder, or rather double murder, occurred in Union township, one and one-half miles north of Chesterfield. The facts of the case are about as follows : Mr. Williamson was a citizen of Delaware county, living a short distance north of Yorktown. It seems that his daughter loved not wisely, but too well, as Mr. Williamson thought. He was determined to prevent their union, and had refused her suitor admittance to his house. On the day previous to this fatal tragedy. Miss Williamson came to Joseph Ramsburg's, an acquaintance, to stay over night. She was followed by her father, who supposed she was making preparations to elope. When night came, the daughter and Mrs. Ramsburg retired to one bed, and Mr. Williamson and Mr. Ramsburg to another. Thus, the night was spent that ushered in the gloomy morn. Mr. Ramsburg had gone to the barn to feed ; Mrs. Ramsburg had repaired to the kitchen to prepare the morning meal, leaving Mr. Ramsburg and daughter in bed. Mr. Williamson thinking this a good time to remonstrate with her, sought her bed chamber, when a consultation was had, which was heard in part by Mrs. Ramsburg ; but thinking nothing particular about it, continued at her work. She was soon aroused, however, by the screams of the dying girl, whose throat had been cut, (killing her almost instantly. Mr. Williamson went out in the yard, drew a revolver, shooting twice, one ball taking effect in the forehead, just entering the skin, doing no particular harm ; the other was the fatal shot, taking effect in . .the throat. He was taken to the couty jail where he ling- ^ered four days, when death put an end to his suffering. This double murder, of course, caused great excitement throughout the neighborhood, happening as it did, in the same locality, where the Isonagle boys were murdered by Stotler, but a short time previous, making this part of the county somewhat historical for crime. The house where ithe above murder occurred, was visited by hundreds of citi-

The people of Madison county, may in part, erase the stain of this crime when they consider the parties were citizens of another county. However, let this be a warning to all that the future historian may not be called upon to chronicle a parallel with this.

Sketch Of Jacob Schwinn A Fatal Accident

Since the commencement of this book my friend Mr. Schwinn has been called to his final account. While gath- these items I called on Mr. Schwinn, who we found a very clever man. He was a truly devoted Christian and a zealous Sunday school worker. He was of German extraction though thoroughly Americanized. He was a candi- for the Legislature in 1848, and was only beaten a few votes. He ran on the temperance question. Following will be found an account of his death taken from the Anderson Democrat at the time of his death :

On the morning of Monday last the minds of the people of Monroe township were gloom-stricken over the intelligence that an old and estimable citizen, Mr. Jacob Schwinn, had that morning been suddenly called from time to eternity, the result of a fall from his buggy, while attempting to control a runaway horse attached to the same.

Mr. Schwinn was on his way to Anderson to make sale of a horse, the same being led by him from within his buggy ; and ere he had traveled out of sight of his home, the horse intended for sale became restive, passed around the side of the vehicle, coming in unexpected contact with the horse drawing the buggy, whereupon the latter took intense fright, broke off into a fearful plunging run, resulting as aforesaid in the death of the driver.

Mr. Schwinn's son, Evan, had accompanied his father to within some sixty rods of where the accident occurred, it being that far upon his (the son's) way where he was teaching school ; and having his attention attracted by the cries of his father in his ineffectual attempt to control his horse, ran at his utmost speed to his (the father's) rescue ; but lo I when he arrived at his side, the vital spark had flown, and the truth, tortuous and intense, flashed upon his mind that he was then and there a fatherless boy. The accident was witnessed by perhaps half a dozen persons, who, within a moment or two, were at his side.

The supposition is that dislocation of the neck ensued from the sudden concussion, and belief favors his never knowing what hurt him. The buggy, bottom upward, was found, detached from the horse, a few rods from where it's previous inmate was found lying.

This is the fifth demolition the same buggy has undergone since its purchase, scarcely a year ago. But the saddest feature of this mournful tragedy remains yet to be stated - the reception of the lifeless body of the beloved and dear lather when brought and laid down within the bosom of the family circle. Grief, like a descending avalanche, bore down upon the souls of the bereaved wife and tear-stricken children, whose affectionate wails weighed down with mournful emphasis the hearts of the neighbors and friends assembled. The truth will permit it to be spoken of the deceased that grief for his loss did not terminate at the confines of the family circle.

Jacob Schwinn was an efficient member of society. I mean by the same, he was a kind father, a good neighbor, and, viewed socially, politically, and from a business standpoint, implicitly squared his life by a high and intelligent conception of morality.

Jacob Schwinn was born in the Grand Duchy of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, September 21st, 1816; emigrated to America in the year 1837; was married near Alexandria, Indiana, to Miss Emily Francis, daughter of Hon. Evan Ellis, October 27th, 1849. Mr. Nathan E. Tomlinson, Esq., of Alexandria, was married at the same time and place.

The Isonagle Boys Mtirder By George

This tragedy also occurred in Union township, in the same locality of the one just related. It was also a double murder, and everything considered, it was one of the most dastardly acts ever committed in the country. Unprovoked throughout, two youths stricken down without the slightest cause, and when we consider the surroundings we wonder the more why Stottler was not mad* to pay the full penalty of the law. White, a few months previous, was hung on suspicion of having killed one man, whik Stottler escaped the gallows for actually killing two defenceless boys. Why this discrimination the people are at a loss to know.

The facts are, as near as we have been able to gather, as follows : Stottler had been working in the neighborhood, boarding at the boys' grandmother's, and was seemingly on good terms, so much so that he requested the loan of a borse to ride to Anderson on the fatal day. From some -cause this request was not granted.

This doubtless enraged him. He obtained another horse, went to Anderson, returned to the house intoxicated, when an altercation took place. It seems that the boys made little or no resistance. Strottler stabbed both in the region of the heart killing them instantly. William, aged twenty- one, Isaac sixteenv The latter was also cut on the arm. After the deed he went away, but returned again at nighty and wandered around in an adjacent woods where he was captured on the following day, by sheriff Snell, assisted by Wash Maynard and Samuel Glodfelty. He was taken to- Anderson, arranged for trial. A change of venue, was taken to Delaware county. His trial came on; verdict rendered, imprisonment for life. He is now serving hi» time in the State prison at Michigan city. He i* represented as being somewhat stubborn and unruly, having cut off two of his fingers for the purpose of getting rid of labor. Previous to this murder it is stated that his habits were low, groveling and cruel in the extreme, having a book in his posession giving instruction in the art of killing, or teaching the exact point to strike in order to make it fatal. It seems that he had studied this matter to perfection, for the knife entered the body of both at the same place, causing death immediately. What a comment on human nature, to know that there are persons studying how to kill their fellows with skill and dispatch ! But so it is, and so it will be in all time to come. Cain committed a foul act in murdering his brother ; but we find the same spirit ruling in many at the present time. However, we still hope for the day to arrive when the condition of society will change,, when the youth of our country will cast aside everything selfish, and properly appreciate a virtuous sensibility.

Fall Creek Agricultural Society

This society was organized in the year 1867. Among those who were first to move in this enterprise were J. R. Silver, J. O. Hardy, Harvey Craven, David Catren, Joel Garrettson, Robert Blakely, John H. Kinnard, Thomas Wilhoit, M. G. Walker, and others, whose name* I do not call to mind. Soon after its organization a piece of land containing some twenty acres was purchased, three-fourths of a mile south of Pendleton, on the pike leading to Eden,

This was improved and good commodious sheds were erected, a time track prepared, and everything })ut in good order. The grounds are well located and easy of access. The society has held its annual lairs ever since with general success and satisfaction. The average amount taken in year being about $1,200, which is sufficient to pay the premiums. The society has made, from time to time, great improvements in their grounds, and the result is that they have as good a fair ground as any in the county. Although the fairs are open to the world the patronage is mainly confined to the counties of Madison, Hamilton, Hancock and Henry. Below we give the names of those who were successful in obtaining premiums at the fair held in September, 1874. The presidents have been J. R. Silver, J. O. Hardy, Thomas Lenon, Robert Blakely, M. G. Walker, and Thomas Wilhoit. The secretaries have been J. B. Lewis, S. F. Tyler, Frank Galloway, and O. W. Brownback, present one for 1874.

Seventh Annual Fair

The exhibition given by the Fall Creek Agricultural Society last week will compare favorably with former ones, both in attendance and the number of entries. The receipts were larger than last year, and the amount of premiums offered was also in excess of those last year. The company will probably get entirely out of debt and have a handsome surplus after paying the premiums in full. Next year affairs will be in such a condition that the society can add largely to their premiums, and offtr extra inducements to exhibitors. Hardly sufficient attention was given to the stock departments this year, and they suffered in consequence, though nearly all the entries made were prime specimens. The society is on the right track, if it will only venture on.

The Medical Society At Pendleton

Mitchell, J. H. Harter, and W. H. Lewis, it was determined to take the proper steps to organize a medical society. Accordingly, Dr. Cook was chosen temporary president, and Dr. W. H. Lewis temporary secretary, and invitations were sent to all regular physicians in the county to meet at Pendleton on Thursday, November 13, 1873. At that time the society was organized with sixteen members as follows : From Pendleton, Drs. Ward, Cook, O. W. Brownback, T. G. Mitchell, J. H. Harter; from Markleville, Drs. B. L. Fussell, and W. P. Harter ; from Fortville, Drs. Hiram Duncan, Simeon Yancey, S. A. Troy, J. M. Jones, and T. K. Saunders ; Fishersburg, Drs. J. M. Fisher, H. G. Fisher, and Daniel Cook; Huntsville, Dr. W. H. Lewis; New Columbus, D. H. Myers. Drs. Joseph Stephenson and Ira Irish have since become members. The following officers were elected : President, Hiram Duncan, of Fortville ; secretary, W. H. Lewis, Huntsville; treasurer, G. H. Harter, Pendleton ; censors, Ward Cook, Pendleton, O. W. Brownback, Pendleton, Simeon Yancey, Fortville. The society holds its regular meetings semi-annually on the first Tuesday after the second Monday of May and November.

The Hydraulic Company

The Anderson hydraulic company was organized on the 19th of December, 1868. The following named persons were elected directors : Peter Suman, William Crim, H. J. Blacklidge, N. C. McCullough, George Nichol, Samuel Hughel and James Hazlett. The board of directors organized by electing N. C. McCullough president, William Crim treasurer, and C. D. Thompson secretary. The canal constructed by the company is about eight miles in length, and extends from a point on White river opposite the town of Daleville in Delaware county, to the city of Anderson, and has a net fall ot forty feet. The amount of capital stock subscribed at the time of organization was sixty -four thousand dollars, and afterwards Anderson city subscribed twenty thousand dollars. The water was let in on the fourth of July 1874. The company has been troubled more or less by the banks washing out or giving way ; this

Anderson Temperance Alliance

We reproduce this week, for the benefit of all concerned, the articles of association of the Anderson Temperance Alliance. The names of all persons who have become members of the Alliance are also given.

Articles Of Association

2. The objects of this organization shall be to encourage every effort in favor of temperance, and to oppose intemperance in every form, and especially to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors in the city of Anderson.