Bean Blossom Township

Surface Features And Geology

HE chief natural characteristic of Bean Blossom Township is the rough, precipitous and stony appearance of the country. Outcroppings of fine stone are seen all along Bean Blossom Creck and in remote portions of the township. The stream above mentioned enters the township from the east side, about two miles from the southeast corner, and takes a northerly course, emptying into White River, which forms a portion of the northwestern boundary. No portion of Indiana furnishes a more superior quality of limestone. The stone belongs to the Warsaw division of the Lower St. Louis Group, and known by the local name of American marble. It is light gray with bluish streaks, and is susceptible of a high polish. Many thousands of tons of this and other varieties of limestone, noticeably the kind so rich in the smaller species of fossils, are quarried annually and shipped to all portions of this and neighboring States. Within the last six or eight years, the facilities for quarrying stone have been wonderfully improved, so that now blocks of enormous size and great value are lifted out, sawed by steam into any shape and size, and loaded with the greatest ease on cars for transportation. The "American marble" is used extensively for local monuments, affording a cheap, durable and beautiful means of marking the last resting-place of the dead. The geological section at Big Creek Quarry, about one mile west of Stinesviile, where the best marble is obtained, is as follows:

The Lower St. Louis Group of the Warsaw Division of limestone, light gray, clouded with bluish gray streaks, pleasing to the eye and susceptible of a high polish. It is excellently suited for interior decorations and monumental work generally, as may be seen at Stinesville. This is a valuable bed of limestone and quite acces- SIDI OG E a OE E E E E T S teens 4 feet. Lower St. Louis Group of the Warsaw Division of limestone, coarse grained, light. blue color, containing the following fossils: Nautilus, Collectus, Bellerophon, Sublxvus, Euomphalus planispira, E. spurgroneusis, Terebratula bovideus, T. formosa, T. sub cuneata, Rhychonella mutata and R: Groso enart wasscocavacserccceesscossencerieceeencec eee 2 feet. Limestone of the same group, light gray color, soft and easily worked, hardens on exposure, and is entirely without fossils ........ eaves -- 6 feet. Limestone, same group, dark gray in color, very hard and containing

Limestone (Warsaw Division of the Lower St. Louis Group), light gray, fine grained, easily worked, without fossils. bleaches white and hardens on exposure. This stone is regularly bedded and

Ferruginous clay, chert and argillaceous layors............ccsseeceeceeee reens 8 feet. Limestone (Warsaw Division of the St. Louis Group), dark gray, coarse grained, hard, water-worn, containing numerous fossils in a silici-

These tables illustrate the wealth of the township in first-class limestone. And the beauty of the fact lies in the ease with which the stone is worked.

The Settlement

The early settlement is so remote that it is difficult to get at with any degree of reliability. The entries of land were early, but many of the heaviest purchasers were speculators who did not expect to reside in the township, but afterward, from time to time, sold to those who located permanently. John Fullen bought all of Section 4, as soon as the land was thrown into market in 1816. Nathaniel Gilbert, who became a resident soon afterward, bought a tract in 1816, on Section 15. He was one of the first settlers in the township, if not the first. John McCormick, a speculator, bought tracts on several sections, in 1816, and during a few of the succeeding years. Hugh Barnes, another very early resident of the township, bought on Section 20, in 1816, and Abner Evans, who is said by several old settlers to have been the first permanent settler of Bean Blossom Township, located during the same year on Section 21. He built a saw-mill on Jack's Defeat Creek, at a very early day - probably as early as 1819, which was operated by him for a number of years. Archibald Wood, who did not live in the township, bought several tracts quite early - several in 1816. Jonathan Gilbert bought not only on Section 15, in 1816, but on Section 22 as well. He was a prominent citizen in early years. C. & F. Bullett and Fetters & Hughs, speculators, bought several tracts at an early day. Julius Woodward bought on Section 32, as early as 1816, and William Millikan on Section 34 during the same year. Millikan built a saw mill early, which he operated a series of years. Traces of the old dam are yet visible, a memento of the early times. William Kelso bought on Section 34 in 1816, and soon afterward became a resident. John Bigger bought on Section 35, the same year, but whether he became a resident cannot be stated. Jonathan Lindley who did become a resident, secured a piece of land on Section 85 in 1816. Phineas Stevens became a land-holder on the same section the following year. Samuel Jennings also bought on Section 36 in 1816. These were the only entries of 1816. In 1817, Robert Blair bought land on Section 15; F. V. Hall, on Section 17; James Bailey, on Section 23; William Puett, bought on Section 25; Moses Slaughter, on the same section; Nathaniel Clark, on Section 26, and John Kays, on Section 36. In 1818, the entries were as follows: Isaac V. Buskirk, on Section 5; William Ray, on Section 26. John Burton purchased a piece of land on Section 9 in 1819. He became one of the most prominent and influential citizens of the township. He founded the town of Mt. Tabor, established the first grist and saw mill there, and was actively engaged in the early history of the village. More of this will be found further on in this chapter. There does not seem to have been a single tract purchased in the township in 1820.. In 1821, the following entries were made: William Burton on Section 2; Francis. Evans on the same section; Anthony Reese on Section 18; John Moore on Section 30. Reuben Loving bought on Section 2 in 1824; Simon Lindley on the same section the same year. John Lemon bought on Section 3 the same year. John Burton secured an additional tract on Section 11, in 1824, and William Burton increased his farm by a purchase on Section 2, in 1822. Charles Devore settled on Section 17 in 1823. L. L. Waldron bought a tract on Section 19 in 1825, and has since been a resident of the township. William Puett bought on Section 19 in 1827, and John Summit on the same section in 1828. Nicholas Whisenand and Solomon Teague bought on Sections 20 and 21, respectively, in 1827, and Henry Ritzel on Section 21 in 1826. Alexander Wilson bought on Section 27 the latter year. W. O. Stansberry purchased a tract on Section 29 in 1824, and George Sharp and Armstead Puett on Section 30 the same ear. In 1828, Henry Hopewell bought on Section 33, and in 1826 Maran Wampler on Section 36. David Bight bought on Section 32 in 1829; Joseph Wampler on Section 30, in 1826; Gilbert Lytton on Section 28, in 1828; Samuel Hartsock, who is said by some to have been the first settler in the township, on Section 16, in 1830. John L. Ashbaugh, another very early settler and prominent man, on Section 16, in 1831; John Blain on Section 16 in 1830; Henry Wallace on Section 9, in 1829; Richard Shirley on Section 6, in 1829; Peter Abel on Section 3, in 1826; Benjamin Utterback on Section 2, in 1829; Andrew Robinson on Section 1, in 1826, and John Barton on the same section in 1828. These were the only entries prior to 1830. The names of all the early residents, however, have not been given.

Old Daniel McHolland, who settled in the vicinity of Ketchum's Mills, in Clear Creek Township, in the year 1815, and who was probably the first white man to bring his wife and family to the county of Monroe, became a resident of Bean Blossom Township at an early day. He was a jovial old fiddler of exceptional backwoods skill, and officiated in the capacity of orchestra at many an early dance in the township. His musical proclivity was too preponderant for financial success. He owned no land and was content with enough to eat and wear so long as his fiddle could be played upon. He passed away with the old times. At the early settlement of the township, bears were quite numerous and several were killed. Thomas Allen killed several, and was a famous hunter of deer. A man named Wrightsill killed a bear in 1829 or 1830 southeast of Stinesville. He was hunting in the woods with his dogs and succeeded in treeing the bear in a large sycamore. He was a good shot, and brought it down at the first fire. The ground was so soft under the tree that the falling animal made a deep indentation which remained there for a year or more. The marks of the bear's claws on the bark of the tree could be seen there for several years. Thomas Wilson was another skillful bear hunter. At an early day, he went up to the vicinity of Baker Township, Morgan County, where he encamped in the hollow trunk of an enormous sycamore tree which was yet standing, and remained there for a week or more, traversing the surrounding country for bears. He killed four or five, it is said, some under rather thrilling circumstances, besides numerous deer. David Ellett killed bears in Bean Blossom Township, it is said. Coleman Puett shot one near the southeast corner of the township during the twenties. Jerry Devore crippled one west of Stinesville in later years, but the animal succeeded in eluding all pursuit. Old man McHolland was an experiented trapper and deer hunter. He killed many of the latter animals in the, township. The hides were worth from 25 cents to $1 each, and were largely used for "breeches" by the earliest settlers. When the weather was fair, they were good enough, but in rainy or foul weather they took water like a blanket, and when dried were stiff enough to stand alone. Then it was Jaughable to see the old settlers draw them on. The '' saddles'' of the deer were worth about the same as the hides. The venison was dry and required lard in which to be cooked before being palatable. The old settlers much preferred fat and lean pork, combined, to any other meat that they could get. The Baileys and the Turners and others were skillful deer hunters. It is said that one of the Baileys once had a fight with a wounded deer, and had the clothing nearly all torn from his body, besides receiving numerous bruises from the sharp hoofs and antlers before he vanquished the enraged animal.

Poll-Tax Payers Of 1841 Mt. Tabor

The most important feature of Bean Blossom Township in early years was the village of Mt. Tabor. There was a time in the history of this village when it was the leading commercial center of Monroe County, as far as grain and live stock were concerned. The town was the important place before any town was there, if that is not an ambiguous statement. As early as 1820, John Burton erected a saw mill there on a dam which he constructed, and about the same time, or perhaps a little later, he also began grinding corn and wheat, though the bolting of the latter was done by hand. These continued to operate with a wide and useful patronage for several years before any other buildings were erected. It is said that about 1825, James Turner and Jefferson Wampler established blacksmith shops there, though probably not at .the same time. William Ellett opened the first salesroom there as early as 1828, in the shape of what later generations would demoninate "a saloon." He sold whisky and other kinds of liquor, and within a year began to sell from a small stock of groceries. He remained but a few years.

In April, 1828, the village was properly laid out and recorded at the county seat. W. D. McCullough was the surveyor. Sixty-six lots were laid out on the north side of the creek, and the old plat shows the bridge, the saw-mill and the grist-mill.

In 1829, James Gilbert began selling liquor there, as did Andrew Wampler. It is likely that these men were not there at the same time. The first store of any consequence was opened by Parks & Hite in 1829, or perhaps 1830, and during the latter year Hezekiah & David Wampler opened a combined liquor establishment and grocery. Saloons at that day were called groceries, und usually comprised groceries as we know them and liquors which were classed as " wet groceries." The name saloon was never applied to such houses. About this time William Ellett also sold a small amount of merchandise. In 1831, Ellett & Kirkham were engaged. in the grocery business together. In 1832, Hezekiah Wampler brought on a stock of general merchandise, which he continued to increase as the years passed, until he had the largest stock, it is said, in the village. John S. Barnes started a store in 1834, and Gideon Walker a grocery the same year. Parks & Hite were. yet in business with a large stock and an increasing trade. The Wamplers were similarly situated. John Bennett began to sell goods in 1835. J. K. Hemphill was also in business in the town about this time. After this came Wampler, Shelburn & Dunning, in 1836; Ellett & Barnes, 1837; William Hite, 1839; James Whitesill, 1841; Felix G. Hite, - 1841; A. W. Hill, 1843; W. J. Sparks, 1845; Sparks & Davis, 1847 (the Wamplers, Sparks, Whitesill. Hill, et al, were yet in business); George L. and Milton Brown, 1848; William Houston, 1848 ; John C. Mays, 1849; Parks & Egbert, 1849; Sparks & Davis, 1849, and others later and on, until about the time of the last war, when Levi Kean kept store, the last one in the village. William Chambers was an early wheelwright. The Posey Brothers made quite a number of hats from lambs' wool, which were bought in the surrounding country.

In about 1828 or 1829, Samuel Hartsock bought the old Burton saw mill and grist mill, and rebuilt both on a much larger and better scale. He also greatly improved the old dam, until an excellent water-power was obtained. Within a year or two, he sold out to Parks, Shelburn & Hitec, and in 1831 Gideon Walker bought a half interest. Other changes were afterward made. The old grist mill had a very large local trade, and in addition shipped by boat to the Southern markets large quantities of good flour. In the thirties, and during about all of the forties, large quantities of produce were sent South by Nathan Hill, Parks & Egbert, Wampler & Co., W. J. Sparks and others. As high as 5,000 hogs were slaughtered there in one season, and shipped down the river. In the spring of the year, White River rose so high that back water on Bean Blossom Creek rose in the town of Mt. Tabor to a sufficient depth to float boats. It is said that when a freshet would occur, a flat-boat would be constructed hurriedly, loaded with pork, flour, corn and wheat, and sent down the stream. There was but little, if any, current in the creek, go that the boats were poled down to the river current, after which the hand labor was over until the destination was reached. As high as fifteen boat loads were sent from Mt. Tabor in one season; and the season, be it remembered, was only during the flood of the springs. Dr. W. S. Walker said he went nine times to New Orleans with flat-boats, and Matthias Berry went thirteen times. Late in the forties, it is said, Mr. Hill introduced steam into his pork packing house, to scald the slaughtered swine and operate the machinery for hoisting. The trade of Mt. Tabor extended far beyond Bloomington. It is said that Hezekiah Wampler shipped the first boat load of pork, grain and provisions down the river about 1836. Noah Stine owned and conducted a large cooper shop, where scores of barrels were made for the pork packers and the grist mill. Mr. Turner was an experienced gunsmith, and had a big shop. Mr. Chambers manufactured all kinds of spinning wheels and reels. Amsden, Hatterbaugh & Coffin manufactured wheat fans for a few years, beginning about 1836. They employed as high as twenty-five men, and kept four peddlers, with wagons, on the road all the time; this was a very large and important business. David Wampler conducted an extensive tannery. The well-known Judge Eckles was married in Mt. Tabor. Of course the citizens gave him an old-fashioned charivart. A number of tin pans and bells were fastened to the machinery in the old saw mill; the water was then turned on, and the Judge to be was charivaried by machinery. The Judge will furnish further details upon reee The village was at its best from 1835 to 1852, and probably did the largest business early in the forties. Its highest population was about 850. William Hite was the first Postmaster. Nathan Hill and F. G. Hite succeeded him. Among the earliest residents were John Burton, Samuel Hartsock, William Hite, F. G. Hite, Hezekiah Wampler, David Wampler, John Cox, David Keizer, Widow Godsey, William Ellett.. A man named Moody conducted a tailor shop there in about 1832; Edward Ellett succeeded him, and G. W. Boyd succeeded Ellett. There has been nothing on the site of the old village for several years, except the old mills and a residence or two. The busy business houses, the thronged streets and the buildings have disappeared. In looking at the site of the old village, one is reminded of the lines of Goldsmith :

" Sweet. smiling village, loveliest of the lawn, Thy sports are fled, and all thy charms withdrawn. Amidst thy bowers the tyrant's hand is seen, And desolation saddens all thy green."

This village owes its origin to the New Albany Railroad. It was laid out by Eusebius Stine, owner, and John J. Poynter, surveyor, in 1855, on the southeast quarter of Section 17, and consisted of 114 lots, 15 of which were on the west side of the railroad. The village began to grow slowly, but received quite an impetus when the Virginia Company began quarrying American marble west on Big Creek. Samuel Briscoe probably started the first store. John McHenry & Son came with goods within a few years. James Williams sold goods for a short time. Mr. Matheny was probably next, and James Shell next. Thomas Riggs was in soon afterward. ©. C. Dunn came in a few years ago and is there now. David Miller opened a store four or five years ago, and is yet in business. The first hotel was opened by William Easton, who has remained with it since. Dr. Mullinix was probably the first physician. Drs.

Allen and Greer are practicing at present. John McHenry was the first Postmaster. James Greer isthe present agent of Brother Jonathan. The owner of the town was probably the first blacksmith. John Easton was the first shoe-maker. Frank Ashbaugh has been the shoe-maker for about twenty years. Eusebius Stine built the first saw mill at the village. He also built a small grist mill. These buildings were erected long before the town started into being. Among the early residents of Stinesville were Eusebius Stine, after whom the village was named, Samuel Brisco, Thomas Wilson, Charles Miller, Frank Ashbaugh, Mr. Math. eny, Jackson Hite, William Easton, George Pugh and their families, and others. The great feature of the village during the past five or six years is the limestone interest. Two or three companies from Terre Haute, and one or two from other cities, are quarrying and sawing and shipping large quantities of excellent limestone.

The first school, it is said, was taught inthe Putnam neighborhood, about the year 1828, by a Mr. Taylor. The house was a residence of logs, that had. been vacated, and was then used for several years for school purposes. A school was started about the same time in the northern part near the Buskirks. By 1836, there were four established schools in the township - one east of Mount Tabor, one west of Mount Tabor, one a mile and a half south of Stinesville, and the fourth about three miles southeast of Stinesville. Of course the four houses were of: logs. In 1846, the number of districts had been increased to five or six. In 1856, schoolhouses were standing on Sections 2, 12, just south of Mount Tabor, 7, two houses on Section 29, and 23. Since that day, the schools have been greatly improved. Mount Tabor had no schoolhouse but sent to the country houses. The building about a quarter of a mile south was the principal one, and this was at first used also by the children of Stinesville. Twelve or fifteen years ago, a schoolhouse was built in the latter town. About five years ago, the building was burned and another, which is yet used, was erected the same ee Three famous teachers during the decade of thirties were Eusebius, Euraneus and Ambrose Hinkle, brothers, sons of a wealthy slave-holder of 'Tennessee, and young men of fine manners, finished education and among the most perfect disciplinarians ever in charge of schools in the township. Eusebius, the elder, was a Lutheran minister, and often preached in German to members of his church who could not understand English very well. The morning sermon was in German, and the evening sermon in English. The brothers were single men, though the elder married one of the fair daughters of the township. These brothers were in such demand to take charge of the schools that comparatively large amounts were raised by subscription in addition to the stinted amount furnished by the school fund, to pay them for their services. 'They introduced grammar, United States History and algebra into their schools, and created an interest in improved and advanced education that had a marked beneficial effect upon all the surrounding schools. Clinton C. Owens was another early teacher of pronounced success. He was finely educated and his discipline was the pride of the district where he taught. At no time since has the township had better schools than under Owens and Hinkles. The township schools in 1880-81, with the teachers, etc., were as follows:

A class of Methodists was organized at the Putman Schoolhouse about 1832, and continued to meet there for worship for many years. Among the earliest members were the families of Henry Putnam, James Houston, Stephen Lundy, Joseph Houston, David W. Elliott, Peter Abel, Joshua Jones, B. B. Rogers and Barnard Arnold and others. A church was finally erected in the northern part of the township early in the fifties. The old Baptist Church called " Jack's Defeat "' was organized about the year 1840, among the earliest members being the Davores, the Lyttons, the Wilsons and others. Their church, called Mt. Carmel, was erected late in the forties or early in the fifties. After Stinesville started up, the old log church was abandoned, and the Baptists, Methodists, Christians, and Lutherans living in the vicinity united means and built a "box" church in the village, which was used continuously until the present. when a new house is being erected (1883-84) by the Baptists. The Methodists will retain the old church. The new church will cost about $800 when finished. The Lutherans organized a class about 1845 or earlier, and soon built a church south of Stinesville. Among the leading families belonging were the Stines, the Summits and other. Henry Stine, Sr., was for many years the Elder. Other churches have been established in later years.

WILLIAM BENNIE was born in Neweastle-on-Tyne, England, on December 17, 1849, and is the first of six children born to Thomas and Mary (Biggse) Bennie, who were born in the North of England. Our subject was reared in New Castle, and worked in the coal mines of England. He immigrated to the United States in the year 1870, landing in New York City, and immediately went to Greencastle, Ind., and worked as a stone cutter. In August, 1870, he came to Ellettsville, Monroe County, and has remained here ever since, working at his trade of stone-cutter. He owns forty acres of good land, under a high state of cultivation, with a comfortable house and good orchard. He accumu- lated his property through his own exertions and industry. His education is limited, as, while in his native England, he only acquired the rudiments. He is the only member of his family resident of this country. On October 27, 1871, he was married to Wilmina Schultze, a native of Prussia, but a resident of Monroe County. Six children have been born to them, viz., Thomas William, Charles, Mary Jane, Emery, Albert G. and Gusta. Ho is a member of A., F. & A. M., No. 245, Ellettsville. In politics, he is an active Democrat.

MATHIAS BERRY, farmer, was born April 22, 1820, in Lincoln County, N. C., and is the second of eleven children born to John and Charity (Rader) Berry, natives of North Carolina, and of German descent. Mathias was reared on a farm, and received a passable education, attending school when not employed about the farm. In 1833, he came with his parents to this township, where his father entered land. On December 26, 1850, Mr. Berry was married to Mary E., of Putnam County, Ind., and a daughter of Stephen and Nancy (Parish) Bell, natives of Tennessee and Kentucky respectively. By this union Mr. Berry had born to him ten children - Margaret O. (now Mrs. J. K. Smith), James W. (deceased), John Stephen (deceased), William Alex (deceased), Nancy Charity (deceased), Hamilton L., Melissa B., Louisa J., Emma Ann and Richard R. (deceased). Mr. Berry owns eighty acres of land, well cultivated, stocked and improved by a comfortable residence, barn, etc., and also u fine orchard. He is the possessor of a fine stone quarry, containing marble which may be polished to an extent almost equal to that of New England marble. This is used for monumental purposes, and is shipped to various parts of the country. That which 1s softest is used for building purposes, and it is of the best quality found in the State. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been Constable of his township for three terms, and is a Demoerat. He enjoys good health, and it is to be hoped will enjoy many more years of usefulness. Fór ten years he followed flat-boating from Gosport to New Orleans.

DAVID P. BURTON, a farmer and stock-raiser of this county, was born December 28, 1848, in Baker Township, Morgan County, Ind., and is the first of two children born to J. E. and Cynthia A. (Buskirk) Burton, natives of this township and of German lineage. David P. was reared on a farm, and received a fair education at the public schools, also attending the graded school and the university at Bloomington, each two years. On December 14, 1870, Mr. Burton married Mattie C., a native of Morgan County, and a daughter of Patterson B. and Mariah A. (Sparks) McCoy. The couple have two children - Fred W. and Charles Me. Mr. Burton owns 160 acres of land in a good state of cultivation, stocked abundantly, and which has a five residence, barn and outbuildings, besides a young orchard. Mr. Burton started in life with $500, and what he possesses besides has been accumulated by his persevering industry. He and wife belong to the M. P. Church. He has always given to benevolent and charitable enterprises with a liberal hand. {In 1882, Mr. Burton was elected County Commissioner. In political fields he has always been under the Republican colors. He was one of the first to settle in Bean Blossom 'Township.

JOSEPH L. BUSKIRK, a farmer and stock-raiser, was born February 6, 1860, in Bean Blossom Township, and is a son of Isaac and Nancy (McCoy) Buskirk, natives of this township and of Martinsville,

Morgan County, Ind., and of Scotch-Irish descent respectively. Joseph L. attended school when not employed about his father's farm, and also attended the Preparatory Department at Bloomington University. On April 14, 1881, Mr. Buskirk married Laura Walker, of Monroe County, and daughter of Dr. Ware S. and Eliza (Hite) Walker, natives of Kentucky and of,Scotch origin. By this marriage there is ore child - Chloe. Mr. Buskirk possesses 130 acres of land, cultivated and embellished with a good residence and outbuildings and with the addition of a good orchard. This place was inherited from his father's estate. Our subject has had excellent success since starting for himself. In politics, Mr. Buskirk is an active young Republican.

WILLIAM A. CLINE, stock-raiser and farmer of this county, was born May 10, 1840, in this township, having been the first of three children of Valentine and Catherine (Summit) Cline, natives of North Carolina and Indiana respectively, and of German-English and German descent. William A. was reared on a farm, and received some instruction at the schools of the neighborhood. Mr. Cline married Nancy Jane, daughter of Levi and Mary Jane (Shilburn) Kean, nativesof Kentucky, and of English lineage. By this union there were three children - Mary, Catharine (McHenry), Minter V. and William Henry. The parents belong to the Baptist Church. Mr. Cline owns ninety-three acres of land, cultivated, and ornamented with a good residence and outbuildings, and a flourishing young orchard. He is a good farmer, and by his perseverance has accomplished a great deal in the way of ascending the ladder of success in life. He is a Democrat, and in the way of charity is not backward in doing his duty.

VALENTINE CLINE, an old settler of Monroe County, who is enterprising in his business of farming and stock-raising, was born about 1812, in Lincoln County, N. C., and is the second of ten children born to Philip and Elizabeth (Abbenatha) Cline, natives of North Carolina, and of German and English descent respectively. Valentine was reared ona farm, and attended school but one month in his life. In about 1829 or 1830, he came to Indiana, locating first at Chambersville, Owen County, where he lived about four years. He then removed to the river bottom, stayed a short time, when he returned to his first place of residence. Mr. Cline remained here four years, and during this time married, on March 13, 1839, Catherine, daughter of Christian and Betsey (Master) Summit, of Monroe County. He then went near Ellettsvillo; remained two years; then near his present residence; then to Owen County, for two years, and finally came to the place on which he now lives. Mr. and Mrs. Cline have three children - William Alexander, Rufus Oliver and Anna Catharine (Taylor). Mr. Cline owns 146 acres of land, under good cultivation, with a good residence, barn and ontbuildings. After his children's marriage, he presented them with 213 acres of land. Mr. Cline began his life's journey by working for $8 per month, but by his unceasing industry has been able to earn this fine home farm. His wife and children belong to the Baptist Church. He is a Democrat, and from his strongth and activity, it is hoped he will long be with a community who greatly honor and respect him. He has reared two of his grandchildren - Amanda and William Wilson.

PETER COWDEN, one of Monroe County's old settlers, and an enterprising farmer, was born in Wythe County, Va., on April 7, 1820, and is the fifth of the eleven children born to James and Barbara (Etter) Cowden,

Virginians, of Irish and German descent respectively. Peter was brought up on a farm, attending common schools in winter, when not engaged in farm labor. When he had attained the age of eighteen, being ambitious, he began to farm indopendently. In about the year 1833, Mr. James Cowden and his son came to Indiana, settling in Bean Blossom Township. Here he lived one year; then returned to Virginia and lived in that State for six years. In 1840, he again came to this county, where he remained about nine years. In 1849, Mr. Cowden went to Illinois, locating in McLean County, and farming for three years. Then he came again to Monroe County, first worked by the month, and then farmed for himself. On April 4, 1856, Mr. Cowden married Susan, daughter of Edward and Susan (Ridge) Raney, Kentuckians, of Irish and Swedish origin. To this marriage were given four children, of whom two are living - Jennie Florence and Benton Howard. Mr. Cowden possesses 170 acres of land, which he has labored perseveringly to raise to its present improved state. This farm is finished with a convenient residence, and a roomy barn and out-buildings. His wife and daughter are members of the Christian Church. . He is a Democrat. From his hard work and energy, Mr. Cowden well deserves to enjoy peacefully, on his fice place, his declining ears.

JAMES S. GENTRY, an old settler, as well as an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser of this county, was born on January 9, 1813, in Kentucky, and is the second of three children given to Elijah and Elizabeth (Ware) Gentry, natives of Tennessee and Virginia, and of English and Scotch origin, respectively. James S. was reared on a farm, attended school in Indiana about eleven months, and so learned to read and cipher. His parents brought him into Indiana in 1816, and settled in Harrison County. About 1817, his father died, and his mother moved, first to Lost River, Orange County, in 1822, and then to Morgan County, and, about 1838 or 1839, James S. entered eighty acres of land, where he now lives, and to which he has added, until the number of acres amounts to 253, all cultivated, with residence, out-buildings and orchard. On Febrnary 8, 1838, Mr. Gentry married Eliza, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Graham) Campbell, of Monroe County. Her parents came here in 1818, and her mother drew a silver medal for being the oldest settler represented at the the old settlers' meeting, August 9, 1883. By this union, Mr. Gentry had the following children: William C., Lemuel K. (deceased), Norman J., Mary J. (Cosner), Joseph P., James M., David D. and Thomas H. Two of Mr. Gentry's sons, William C. and Lemuel K., were in the late war. Mr. Gentry was a member, formerly, of the I.-O. O. F. and of the Grange. He and wife are members of the M. P. Church, and are very benevolent in disposition. He served on the Board of Trustees five years, and in 1859, was elected, when the law was changed, and served until 1873. In the spring of 1878, he was again elected for a term of two years. He is aDemocrat. In forty years, Mr. Gentry has not lost three days of time on account of illness. He lives in a house, a part of the lumber in the building of which was made by his hands in 1837, being sawed out with a whip-saw, and he has worked with a whipsaw for a month ata time, for 50 cents per day, thinking this large pay. In using this saw, two men could saw 400 feet of lumber per day. Mr. Gentry built rafts at Mt. Tabor at an early day, and labored thus, until the construction of the New Albany Railroad, at which time rafting ceased.

R. M. GREER, M. D., was born October 3, 1851, in Troup County, Ga., and is the seventh of eleven children, nine now living, born to Young and Eliza Victoria (Darnell) Greer, natives of Virginia and of Scotch-Irish and French extraction. R. M. was reared on a farm, and his advantages for an education were small, as he was in the South during the war, and little attention was paid there to learning. He wont to school soon after the war was over, at Davisville, Calhoun Co., Ala., also attending Carrollton College for about nine months. He afterward spent some time at Louisville Medical College, and two terms at the Louisville University. In the year 1870, our subject moved with his parents into Calhoun County, Ala., where the family remained two years. R. M. Greer went to Fayette, Chambers Co., Ala., in the year 1870, thence to Monroe County, Ind., about 1872, settling in Stinesville, where he was employed in stone quarries about three years, after which he began the study of medicine with Dr. Smith, of Gosport, Owen Co., Ind. He finished his course in the College of Medicine, practiced there, at Gosport, for one year, and then located in Stinesville, where he has met, with excellent success in his profession. In 1883, Dr. Greer opened a drug store in the village. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and during his school days was associated with Charles Hili, son of Senator Hili, of Georgia.

WILLIAM HEDRICK, one of Monroe County's leading farmers and stock-raisers, was born on February 4, 1832, and is the second of eleven children of Conrad and Mary A. (White) Hedrick, natives of North Carolina, and of German and English descent respectively. William was reared on a farm, and attended common schools in the winter, when not engaged in thw duties incident to farm life. He was married on February 9, 1861, to Brunette P. Ground, a native of Monroe County, and daughter of Henry Ground. They have had born to them seven children, six boys and one girl, viz., James W.. Samuel E., Florence I., William A., Elijah E., Charles E. and Henry G. Mr. Hedrick is the owner of 250 acres of land in a good state of cultivation, well-stocked, and embellished with a fine residence, barn and out-buildings, and an orchard of choice fruit. He commenced life with nothing, but has been very successful in hie accumulations, and is the possessor of as fine a home as any in his township. He is entirely free from indebtedness, and takes great interest in the education of his children. He is esteemed in his community as an honorable and upright citizen. Politically, he is an active Democrat. 4

WILLIAM HOADLEY, Jr., was born in Yorkshire, England, January 27, 1825, and is the fourth of five children born to William and Elizabeth (Hopwood) Hoadley. William, Jr., came to the United States in 1842, and in 1846 the family returned to England and settled in Leeds. They carried back with them a planing-mill and machinery for making buckets, about the first of the kind ever introduced into England. Owing to the hostility felt there against American improvements, their enterprise did not sueceed, and in 1848, William and his brother John returned to the United States. After their return, buckets were introduced and fortunes made by many out of them. Mr. Hoadley lived in New Albany, and was employed in the steamboat shops until 1855, when he moved to Mt. Tabor, Monroe Co., Ind. Here, in company with his brother, he purchased a flour mill, and also a saw mill, which Mr. William Hoadley still owns, and manufactures as good flour as any in the country. In 1876, he and his brother divided the property, John taking the saw mill and he retaining the grist, and in 1878, William purchased his brother's mill, and is nowsole proprietor. On August 27, 1856, he married Phebe, a native of this county and a daughter of Reuben and Margaret (Buck) Staley, of German descent. By this union there were seven children - William, Edwin, Margaret A. (Goss), Cyrus, Sylvester, (Jaudius and Thomas (deceased). Mr. Hoadley was well educated, attending private. and also East Witton School in England. His son William has taught five years in the township, and is well thought of. Mr. Hoadley was formerly a Republican, but is now a Democrat. In life he has always been " lucky," as the saying is.

JOHN W. HOUSTON, an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser, was born October 18, 1848, in this township, and is the youngest of tho eight children of Joseph and Lucinda (Putnam) Houston, natives of Kentucky, and of English descent. John W. was reared upon a farm, and educated during the winter months, when farm work was dull. On December 21, 1871, Mr. Houston married Martha, daughter of John and Eliza (Johnson) Gilman, natives of Kentucky, and of German and English descent. By this marriage there were six children - Amanda, Lewis W., Cassandra M., Florence Ida, Walter T. and Purnel J. Mr. Houston owns ninetynine acres of land, well cultivated, with a comfortable frame dwelling, barn and out-buildings, supplemented by a thrifty orchard. Mrs, Houston belongs to the Christian Church. Mr. Houston's parents came to Monroe County in 1834, and settled on the farm where he now lives, and which his father had improved. Lucinda Putnam and her parents came to Monroe County from Kentucky in 1823. Mr. Joseph Putuam bought the farm which our subject now owns, in about the year 1822. Thus Mr. Houston's grandparents were among the earliest settlers in the connty. He is a Democrat.

ALFRED LAYMON, farmer, was born December 26, 1846, in Shelby County, Ind., and is the seventh of twelve children, born to Alfred and Elizabeth (Randolph) Laymon, natives of Ohio. The father was of German descent, and the mother of the Virginian family of Randolphs, her great-grandmother being an Indian. Alfred was reared on a farm, and was taught at the public schools what time he was not otherwise engaged. On February 20, 1865, Mr. Laymon enlisted in Company G, Thirtythird Indiana Infantry, Col. Burton commanding, and joined the regiment at Raleigh, N.C. He participated at the grand review at Washington, D. C., and was discharged there on June 20, while in hospital. Mr. Laymon owns 130 acres of land, cultivated, and which has a good house and out-buildings. He started with absolutely nothing, but his perseverance has worked wonders. He owns nineteen acres of land in Owen County, which was given him by Mr. Laymon, Sr. On November 21, 1867, Mr. Laymon married Tracy C., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Parks) Wampler, natives of North Carolina. Mrs. Laymon's parents are the oldest settlers of this county, having located here about 1817, near Bloomington. Mr. and Mrs. Laymon have three children - Rosa Etta, Joseph E. and Ollie E. He is a Democrat.

WILLIAM C. LITTEN, an old settler and leading farmer and stock-raiser of Monroe County, was born in Bean Blossom Township January 30, 1828, and is the oldest of the nine children born to Gilbert and Lavina (Summitt) Litten, natives of North Carolina and of English and German descent. Gilbert descends from Lord Lytton. He came to this country in 1827, entered land, and sottled in the place of William's birth, being one of the first settlers in the township. Our subject was reared on a farm, and was poorly educated. He first attended school at the house of Mrs. Philips, by whom the children were instructed. The principat things William C. learned were to read and cipher. In 1840, the family went into Washington Township, Owen County, our subject accompanying them. They purchased 320 acres of land, which were sold in 1853, for $6,000, when they came to Bean Blossom Township, purchased 515 acres of land, whero the father lived until his death in June, 1862, at the age of fifty-six, and where William C. Litten now lives. Mr. Litten was married on April 17, 1855, to Elizabeth, a native of this county, and a daughter of Lewis L. aud Vorlinda (Parks) Walden, natives of Kentucky and North Carolina respectively, and of English lineage. Mr. and Mrs. Litten have four children - Andrew J., Ella Florence (Miller), Rosa Bell and Louis P. Mr. Litten is the possessor of 245 acres of land, improved, stocked and well provided with buildings, with a fine old orchard, and also a young one. He is also supplied with all the necessary agricultural implements of the latest make. He has labored well for the property which he possesses, and given eech of his children fifty-five and sixty-seven acres. Mr. Litton began to make a clearing inthe woods twice for himself and father each, and he has assisted materially in clearing up and developing the county. He is very charitable in disposition and is a Democrat. They belong to the Baptist Church. Mr. Litten has an iron constitution, has always enjoyed good health, and bids fair to live a number of years in a community where he is a respected and valued citizen.

W. H. McHENRY is the oldest of thirteen children of John and Rebecca A. (Wilson) McHenry, the former of whom was born in the fort at Vincennes, Ind., during the Indian war of 1812. The grandfather, John McHenry, was engaged in the war of 1812, and participated in the battle of Tippecanoe. He went to Vincennes in the year 1811, and thence to Owen County immediately after peace was declared, and entered 160 acres of land, which he improved. Our subject was born on April 19, 1838, near Stinesville, Monroe County. He was reared on a farm, and attended the common schools when not engaged on the farm. At Franklin, Johnson County, he attended a Baptist college about eleven months, after which he taught school several terms. On May 3, 1858, he was married to Matilda, daughter of C. C. Wilson, of Monroe County. Mr. Wilson was of English descent. Mr. and Mrs. McHenry had born to thom four children, two living, viz., John C. and Notra B. Our subject followed farming until he was twenty years of age, when he engaged in the saw milling business, which he followed four years in Illinois. He then went into the stone business, which he has followed more or less ever since. He was engaged in the morcantile business for seven or eight years after his marriage, in Stinesville; was Postmaster of Stinesville five years. Ir politics, he is a stanch Republican.

WILLIAM M. MAY, an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser of this county, was born November 13, 1844, in Bloomington Township, this county, and is the second of ten children born to William R. and Eliza (Threslur) May, natives of Virginia, and of German descent. William M. was reared on a farm, and attended school part of the time. In November, 1864, he enlisted in Company G, Forty-third Indiana Infantry, under Capt. Moss. He was located at Indianapolis on guard duty for a time. June 14, 1865, he was discharged, and returned to farming, living with his father until his marriage. On November 29, 1866, Mr. May was wedded to Bliza A., daughter of William R. and Tabitha (Everman) Coftey. She was born January 23, 1851, in Monroe County. By this union there were five children - William R., Rosa Ethel, Frank N., Mamie Elsie and Walter E. Mrs. May's parents were among the earliest settlers of the county. Mr. May is the possessor of 206 acres of land in a good state of cultivation, well stocked, and ornamented with a good residence, barn and out-buildings, and a fine orchard. With a start of $2,300 from his wife, he has established his farm and home, worth about $6,000. Mr. May formerly belonged to the Sons of Temperance. They belong to the Christian Church, and are liberal in all charitable movements. He is a Republican

ANDREW W. REEVES, one of the county's pioneers and enterprising farmers and stock-raisers, was born on April 30, 1808, in Fleming County, Ky., and is the third of ten children born to Joseph and Susanna (Woods) Reeves, natives of Virginia and South Carolina respectively. Onr subject came to Indiana with his parents in 1818, and settled in Richland Township, Monroe County, where the father entered 160 acres of land, which he improved. This farm is in the southwest part of Ellettsville. Our subject was reared on the farm, his limited education having been acquired at the subscription schools of that day. On March 22, 1832, he was married to Sallie Ann McDonald, a native of Mason County, Ky., and daughter of William and Ruth (McFadden) McDonald. Five children have been born to them, viz.: Elizabeth A. (deceased), William McD., Joseph H. (died in the army), John A., Mattie E. (Deem). Mr. Reeves was four years a Trustee of Richland Township; was also a School Trustee of Ellettsville. He was elected Sheriff of Monroe County for two consecutive terms - from 1856 to 1860. In the autumn of 1872, he was elected a Representative to the Legislature from his county, attending the regular session during Gov. Hendricks' administration, and a special session during Gov. Baker's. He also held the office of Justice of the Peace while a resident of Owen, of which county he was formerly a resident twenty-one years. He owns 360 acres of good land, well improved; 120 acres of this land lie in Richland Township. About two years ago, he lost by fire a fine property in Ellettsville, since which time he has resided on his farm in Bean Blossom Township. He and his wife have beeu members of the Christian Church for over forty years, and are liberal givers to charitable enterprises. In politics, he is an active and uncompromising Republican. In his community, he is much respected and highly esteemed as an upright citizen.

WILLIAM RIDGE, one of Monroe County's pioneers and enterprising farmers and stock-raisers, was born on January 8, 1821, in Martin County, Ind., and is the third of eight children born to Benjamin and Henrietta (Staten) Ridge, natives of Maryland and Kentucky respectively. Our subject was reared to a farmer's life, and his limited education was acquired from a subscription school which he attended in the winter when not engaged on the farm. He came to Monroe County about the year 1824, with his parents, and settled in Indian Creek Township, remaining here about six years; thence to Richland Township; thence to Bloomington Township, where his parents resided until their death, On January 27, 1856, our subject was married to Margaret Whisnand, a native of Monroe County, aud daughter of William and

Elizabeth (Wolf) Whisnand, natives of Virginia and Tennessee respectively. Theoy have had born to them two children, viz.: Laura A. (Akin), Elizabeth Ella. He has taken great interest in giving his children a first-class education. They attended the high school at Bloomington, Elizabeth graduating from that institution, and is now a successful teacher in the schools of the county. Mr. Ridge is the owner of 280 acres of good land, well improved and stocked, and occupies an elegant residence. It may be said of Mr. Ridge that he is ''the architect of his own fortune." He has given his married daughter about $7,000. In politics Mr. Ridge is one of the active Republicans of the township. His wife is a consistent member of the Christian Church.

WILLIAM STALEY, farmer and stock-raiser of this county, was born April 10, 1837, in Virginia, and is the sixth of seven children born to Reuben and Margaret (Buck) Staley, natives of Virginia and of German ancestry. William was reared on a farm, and attended eubscription schools when not farming. In 1837 he was brought into Monroe County by his parents, who located in Bean Blossom Township, and in 1840, they went to Mt. Tabor, where William has resided ever since. In July, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Sixty-seventh Indiana Infantry. He took part in the battle of Munfordville, Ky., where he was captured, paroled and sent to Indianapolis. He was exchanged in ninety days. and, becoming disabled, was discharged from the service December 27, 1862. Mr. Staley returned home and engaged in farming and the lumber business, and the latter he has followed more or less since 1868, farming at the same time. Ho owns 200 acres of land well cultivated. He started with nothing, having purchased a horse on time, and since has been very successful. On January 19, 1872, Mr. Staley married Emily J., of Mon. roe County, a daughter of Dr. S. H. and Margaret (Brown) Flood, and of Scotch-Irish descent. Three children have resulted from this marriage - Sanford, Oliver F. (deceased) and Margaret I. Mr. Staley belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was appointed Justice of the Peace two terms, and, in 1880, resigned and accepted the position of Census Enumerator for his township. He is a Republican, and at present one of the Central Committee of the county.

REV. GEORGE W. TERRY, a prominent citizen, was born December 6, 1825, in Richmond, Va., and is the fourth of eigbt children born to Thomas and Elizabeth 'Terry, natives of Hanover and Greenbrier Counties, Va., and of French-Saxon and Irish-French-Saxon descent. George W. was reared on a farm in Greenbrier County, and when fifteen years old he went with his parents to Mubhlenburg County, Ky., and there they engaged in farming until the father's death. George W. attended school when not employed upon the farm, snd on December 21, 1847, was married to Nancy A., daughter of John and Minerva (Weir) Shelton, of that county. By tbis union there were nine children - Ruth Ann (Mosier), Melissa Jane (Jackson), William A., George T., John C., Charles (deceased), Ida May, Edward F. and Robert ©. Mr. Terry followed the trade of silversmith after his marriage until 1862, in the meantimo studying for the ministry nights. He enlisted September, 1862, in Company B, Ninety-seventh Indiana In fantry, and was soon appointed Chaplain. He was with the regiment in all its engagements, except when in hospital, and took part in the following batiles: Jackson, Miss., second Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Resaca, Dalton, Little Kenesaw Mountain, Big Kenesaw Mountain, Decatur, Ga., Atlanta, second Atlanta,

Griswoldville, Ga., Savannah, Ga., and Bentonville, N. From exposure, Mr. Terry became subject to rheumatism, and was confined at hospital at Memphis one week, and two weeks at tho field hospital in Marietta. But he preferred to be with his comrades, and so followed his regiment on crutches, or with a cane, from January, 1863, to the close of the war. In 1864, Mr. Terry came home on leave of absence, and so far recovered as to be able to leave his crutches and use a cane. He then returned to his regiment, to which he was greatly attached. He took part in the grand review at Washington, D. C., and on June 15, 1865, was discharged, and returned to his family on the farm he now occupies. Hoe came to Indiana in 1857, and settled at New Albany, whore he staid two years, engaged at his trade. He thon went to Gosport, Owen Co., Ind.; worked at his trade, and preached every Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Terry lived there until 1862, when he joived the army, and his family moved to near Stinesville, where his wife purchased a farm of seventy-seven acres, on which they now reside. In 1866, he attended a theological institute at Chicago for two months, one month at Clayton, Hendricks County, and one month at Terre Haute, Ind. He also studied with several theological professors. Since leaving the army, Rev. Mr. Terry has been engaged wholly in his ministerial duties in the Baptist communion. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, and is a Democrat. His grandfather was in the war of the Revolution, and at the siege of Yorktown received a wound which resulted in his death. His father, Thomas Terry, was a soldier of the war of 1812, and participated in the battle of Craney Island, Va. Mr. Terry volunteered his services during the Mexican war, but peace was declared before he went into the field. He has served his association as Moderator of Township Association for fourteen years, and in twenty years has preached 5,300 sermons. DAVID VAN BUSKIRK, farmer and stock-raiser, was born upon the farm he now occupies November 23, 1826, and is the eldest of ten children born to James and, Mariah (Campbell) Van Buskirk, natives of Ohio and Tennessee, and of German and Scotch-Irish descent respectively. David was reared on a farm, was fairly educated, and on March 16, 1849, married Lucy Ann, daughter of Isaac and Patience (Stillwell) Buskirk, of German lineage. Mr. Van Buskirk, by this marriage had six children born to him - D. C., J. I., Cinthy (Ridge), John, Thomas and Gety. He lost his wife March 16, 1866. He was next married, May 26, 1867, to Mrs. Martha Able, of Monroe County, and daughter of Madison and Sarah (Wilborn) Stephenson. They had born to them two children- - Michel (deceased) and Mariah Ann. Mrs. Van B. died February 22, 1873, and our subject took for his third wife, October 26, 1874, Mary Able, sister of the second wife. He enlisted in July, 1861, in Company F, Twenty seventh Indiana Infantry, under Capt. Peter Clapp and Col. Silas Colgrove. He was engaged first in the first battle of Winchester, where he was taken prisoner, being confined for about three months. He was finally sent to Annapolis, Md., exchanged, and next took part in the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, besides numerous skirmishes. He went out as Second Lieutenant, but his Captain was killed during his imprisonment, and he received an appointment as First Lieutenant, and after tho battle of Antietam was made Captain. In the fall of 1862, his command was transferred to Gen. Thomas' division, and on April 26, 1864, he resigned on account of disability and returned to farming. Tu 1866-68, he was elected County 'Treasurer of Monroe County, on the Re- publican ticket, but was defeated in a struggle for State Treasurer in 1876. He has not since made any attempt to secure office. Mr. Van Buskirk owns 450 acres of land on White River bottom, highly cultivated, well stocked, and which has the addition of a fine residence, outbuildings and orchard, and is ono of our oldest settlers, having always lived here. He has provided handsomely for all his children, and has taken great interest in their education, having given them all courses at college. He enjoyed good health until he left the army, since which time he has been affected with rheumatism. Mr. Van Buskirk is the largest and tallest man in the county, and one of the largest in the State. He weighs 390 pounds, and stands six feet ten inches in his stockings. He is a Republican, and is very benevolent. Mr. Van B.'s grandfather, Isaac Van Buskirk, was a soldier of the Revolution, and his uncle, John Van Buskirk, served in the war of 1812, having been wounded at the battle of Tippecanoe. Isaac, son of John Van Buskirk, served in the Mexican war, and in the late rebellion. He was killed at the battle of Chancellorsville, at the time being a Lieutenant. The wives of the above soldiers are all sleeping peacefully in the family graveyard on David Van Buskirk's place. This burying-ground is located on a hill east of the house, and from the spot you may command a view of tho entire country.

LEWIS W. WALDEN was born in Bean Blossom Township, Monroe County, on November 27, 1830, is one of the oldest living native-born citizens in the township, and is the fifth of ten children born to Lewis L. and Virlincha (Parks) Walden, the father a native of Kentucky, the mother of North Carolina. Our subject was reared on a farm, his early advantages of an education having been very poor. He was married, in August, 1853, to Eliza Ann Owens, of Lawrence County, Ind., daughter of John Owens. One child has been born to them - Ruth R. (now Hedrick). Mrs. Walden died on January 12, 1860, aud he was next married, in 1861, to Frances Reynolds, of Monroe County, Ind. Six children have been born to this union--Charles W. (deceased), Samuel B., Anna E., Jesse EB., Daisy E. and Lewis E. For five years our subject lived in Owen County, engaged in farming and bricklaying, returning to Monroe County in January, 1860, and working his father's farm for two years. He then purchased of his father ninety-one acres, moved on it, and lived there eight years. He then exchanged this property for a flour mill at Stinesville, ran the mill about five years, then lost the property as a result of going security for other parties, and other debts. He then purchased forty acres of land west of Stinesville, and opened up a stone quarry, now known as and operated by the Terre Haute Stone Company. This he afterward sold, and purchased eighty acres of land where he now lives, un which he bas an excellent marble quarry. He ships marble to all parts of the country. The quarry also yields the softer stones of good quality. He has had good success in whatever he has undertaken in life, und his property is the result of indefatigable industry and rigid economy. Mr. Walden is a much respected citizen in the community in which he resides. He is politically a stanch Democrat, and has held the office of Justice of the Peace, once by appointment, and one term by election. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was a member