Boston Township (part 3 of 3)

Jones attained his majority he espoused the political faith of the old Whig party, and zealously advocated its principles till its dissolution, when he adhered as faithfully to the Republi-' can party. In 1860 he was elected to represent Wayne County in the Legislature, and re-elected in 1862. He also attended an extra session held in 1863, at which he resigned, as the body as a majority refused to indorse and support Governor Morton in his loyal course toward the General Government. As a Representative he was firm in his adherence to the principles he considered right and to the interests of those who had reposed confidence in him, and to him is accorded a high place among prominent men and politicians of Wayne County. Noble, generous, honest, he won the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. In the fall of 1863 he was elected one of the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, and served nine years. He was for several years Treasurer of Centre Township. March 17, 1838, he was married to Mary, daughter of John and Judith (Roundtree) King, who came to Wayne County from Kentucky in 1828. Their children were twelve in number - Joseph, died at the age of nineteen years; Jane, deceased, wife of J. M. Eliason ; Elmira, wife of J. S. Russell; John K., Cashier of Centreville National Bank; Lucinda, wife of Joshua Eliason, Jr.; Martha, wife of S.G.Smith; Levi M., of Richmond; Anna, wife of Lewis Shute, of Preble County, Ohio; William H.; Emily, deceased, wife of W. C. Shute, Preble County, Ohio; Charles W. D., Teller First National Bank, Cambridge City, Ind.; Lincoln H., residing on the home farm. Mr. Jones^ died Dec. 16, 1874. He had been a member of the Christian church fifteen years, and an Elder of the church four years. Mrs. Jones has been a member of the same church thirtyseven years. She is residing with her son, Lincoln, on the old homestead.

Washington Jones, farmer, Etna Township, Whitley Co., Ind., postoflace Hecla, was born a mile north of Centreville, Wayne Co., Ind., Dec. 8, 1816, three days before the State was admitted into the Union. His father, Levi Morris Jones, was born in Culpeper County, Ya., Oct. 10, 1785, and emigrated from Culpeper County to Kanawha County with his father, John Jones, in 1797. His mother, Mary (Thomas) Jones, was born in Buckingham County, Va., Feb. 7, 1784, and in October, 1797, moved with her father to Kanawha County, where, March, 1806, she was married to Levi M. Jones. John Jones and Joseph Thomas were both of Welsh descent; both were soldiers in the Revolutionary war, the latter directly under command of General Washington, and neither would receive a pension from the Government, sayin o" they fought from principle, not for money. John Jones liad a family of ten children, eight sons and two daughters, and Joseph Thomas twelve, five sons and seven daughters. Levi Jones and his family moved to Wayne County, Ind., in April, 1815, and bought a quarter-section one mile north of Centreville, which he afterward sold, and bought town lots in Centreville, where he erected buildings and kept public house several years. He died in Centreville, Oct. 5, 1823. His wife died Sept. 20, 1848. Their son, Eli R. Jones, born March 17, 1818, was the first male child born in the town of Centreville. Levi Jones at his death left a family of ten children, the eldest fifteen years of age and the youngest six months. After the estate was settled they found themselves $500 in debt. This Mrs. Jones paid oflr, in addition to rearing her family. Washington Jones worked for his three elder brothers until he was nineteen years of age, receiving no wao-es aside from his rough clothing and board. He then bought a quarter-section of land in Madison County, Ind., from them, for $280, paying for it in monthly payments of $9 each, losing but two work days until it was paid for. He then bought eighty acres in Tipton County, Ind., for $200, which he paid for in the same way. He then thought he had enough land, and spent his earnings in improving a lot in Centreville. He spent $1,400 on the lot and improvements, and sold it for $900. With $600 he bought a quarter-section in Whitley County ,which to-day is worth $8,000. Mr. Jones' early education was detained in the subscription schools, but, his mother being poor, he attended very little before the days of public schools. He was obliged to stay at home and work, but he managed to keep up with his schoolmates. When in his twenty-first year he attended school three months, day and night, his brother, O. T. Jones, beinothe teacher, and learned more than in all his previous attendance. In his twenty-second year he began teaching, and taught the next six winters. Governor Morton's wife was a pupil in one of his schools. Jan. 20, 1845, Mr. Jones was married to Catherine Hunt, daughter of Colonel Smith Hunt, of Wayne County. They had two children - Mary Jane and Hannah Eliza, both deceased. His wife died Nov. 6, 1852, and Oct. 2, 1853, he was married to Mrs. Frances M. Hart, a sister of his first wife. They had three sons - Levi Monroe, Washington Thomas and Oliver Perry, all living. Mrs. Jones died in September, 1873, and Oct. 8, 1874, Mr. Jones married Mrs. Semantha C. Trumbull. He first settled and commenced housekeeping in Centreville, Feb. 1, 1845, and followed farming and brick-making till Aug. 29, 1848, when he left Wayne County, and Sept. 5 landed in Whitley County. When he was ready to leave Wayne County he said to his brothers (six of whom were present): "Boys, this looks rather tough, that a man should be driven from his native land by poverty, but I'm going, and if any of you should ever come to see me you will find me trying to fix myself comfortable in life, and if I never get so fixed, I shall die trying." His old friend, Eleazer Malone, was present and said he would soon sins:, "Carry me back to Old Virginia." But he told him he should stay long enough to build himself a good home, and asked him if he would come and build it (Mr. Malone was a brick-mason). He said that he would, and thirteen years from that day Mr. Jones wrote him he was ready to build, telling him the day he wished him to be there, and true to his promise he was there and did the work. When Mr. Jones started in life he set a mark to work up to, and has been working to that end. He is now comfortably settled. He has served four years as Justice of the Peace, two terms as Township Trustee, one as Assessor, and was once elected County Commissioner, but did not serve. In politics he was first a Whig, and when the Republican party was organized enlisted under its banner, and continues one of its firm adherents. In religious faith he is a Baptist, kaving been a member of that denomination since the winter of

1849. He is opposed to all secret societies, is strictly temperate, using neither liquor nor tobacco, and is in favor of prohibition and equal rights for all. He was the first person to introduce full blooded Durham cattle into the county; put on the first slate roof in the county; put up the first artificial fountain and the first woven wire fence and automatic gates in the county. He has been a liberal, public-spirited man, and all enterprises of benefit to the county have felt the power of his influence and approval.

Caleh W. King is a son of James "W. D., and Malinda (Jackson) King. His grandfiither, John King, moved from Kentucky to Wayne County, Ind., with his family, in 1824, James being at that time twelve years old. The latter died at the age of nfty-two years. His widow died in 1879. They were the parents of eleven children - John W., died in infancy; Olive, wife of J. W. Boyd, of Newton, III; Caleb W.; William S., of Kansas City, Mo.; Joseph J.; Judith E., wife of John Myers; Eliza, wife of Jesse Stevens; Sarah M., wife of William Smith; James C; Lucinda, wife of Charles Staats, arid Mark P. Caleb W. King was born in Wayne County, Ind., Nov. 2, 1838. He obtained a liberal business education at the High School of Centreville, and when nineteen 3^ears of age began teaching school, which he followed nine winters, i'arming during the summer. He was married in 1861 to Adaline, daughter of John F. and Caroline (Abrams) Medaris. She lived but fourteen months after her marriage, and in 1866 Mr. King married Lydia E., daughter of R )bert and Ilachel Bond. They had two sons - Walter S. and Lewis E. Mrs. King died in 1879. She was a member of the Society of Friends. Feb. 27, 1884, Mr. King married Miss Lucinda Townsend, daughter of Samuel and Anna Townsend, of Fulton County, Ind. Mr. King is a member of the Christian church. He has been Justice of the Peace eight years, and is an influential man in the township. His farm contains 275 acres of well-improved land, with a commodious brick residence and good farm buildings.

John L King was born in Wayne County, Ind., Sept. 26, 1847, the eldest son of Joseph and Sarah (Way) King, his mother a daughter of Seth Way, an early settler of Wayne

County. He was educated in the district schools and Centreville College, obtaining a good business education. Feb. 22, 1882, he was married to Rena, daughter of Frank and Naomi (Lewis) Beverlin, of Jay County, Ind. He then settled on a farm of 160 acres, formerlj'^ known as the John Maxwell farm, where he is successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising. He is politically a Republican. He is a member of Hoosier Lodge, No. 23, and Hebron Encampment, No. 8, I. O. O. F., Centreville, and has passed all the chairs in both bodies.

Joseph King^ deceased, was born in Kentucky, July 7, 1821, and when seven years of age, in 1828, came with his parents, John and Judith (Roundtree) King, to Wayne County, Ind., and settled a mile and a half north of Centreville. There were in his father's family nine children - Lucinda, married Joshua Eliasoii; James, married a daughter of Caleb Jackson ; Joseph; William, married a daughter of Caleb Jackson; Mary, married Oliver T. Jones; Presley, married a daughter of Ebenezer Cheesman; Nanc}'-, married J. M. Maxwell; Jackson, married Elizabeth Davis; Jesse died at the age of fourteen years. Joseph King grew to manhood on his father's farm, receiving a good business education under the tutelage of Samuel Hoshour, of Centreville, and subsequently became the owner of the home farm. Feb. 27, 1845, he was married to Sarah Way, who was born in Wayne (younty, Ind., July 20, 1826, a daughter of Seth and Sarah (Cranor) Way. To them were born a family of nine children - Eliza J., wife of John Merritt; John L. ; Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Dunbar; William J., died, aged seven years; Lucinda, wife of W. S. Eliason; Martha A., died, aged six years; Joseph S., Walter J. and Dora B. Mr. King was one of the practical and progressive farmers of Wayne County. Politically he was a Republican, as are all of his sons. He was a member of the Christian church. He died Dec. 28, 1867. Mrs. King's parents came to Wayne County from North Carolina in 1810. To them were born eight children - Thomas, Lydia, Hannah, Betsey, Seth, Charlotte, Joshua and Sarah.

grandson of Jesse King. His father came to Wayne County with his parents when nineteen years of age, in 1824. He was married in 1827 to Betsey, daughter of Seth and Sarah (Oranor) Way. Seth Way settled in Williamsburg in 1810, and while living in the block-house, Aug. 2, 1812, Betsey was born. She is still living, and attends to her own house. She is the mother of eleven children - Seth, Rebecca, William, Hannah A., Lydia E., Absalom, Sarah, Joseph L., Andrew J., Margaret E. and an infant, unnamed. Joseph L. King grew to manhood on his father's farm, receiving a fair business education. He was married in 1870 to OUie, daughter of Walter G. and Martha (Jeffries) Stephens. Mrs. King was born in Wayne County, Ind., in 1849, and received a liberal education. Mr. and Mrs. King have three children - Lizzie J., Mary G. and Nora Z. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. King has a fine farm of ninety-eight acres on Nolan's Fork,

William F.. King, M. Z>., is a native of the District of Columbia, born April 19, 1824. His father, Francis Iting, was also a native of Columbia, His mother, Eliza (Thorpe) King, was a native of Fairfax County, Ya., but when a child went to the District of Columbia with her parents, and was there married. In 1835 Francis King moved to Richmond, Indiana, and in 1837 to Centreville, and from that year till 1844 was in the Clerk's office. After the creation of the office, he served as County Auditor five years. He then moved to Indianapolis, where his wife died in 1860, and he in 1865. Seven of their nine children are living. William F. King received a common-school education, and when fifteen years of age went to Richmond to learn the printer's trade in the old Jeffersonian office. He worked at the trade till 1847, when he began the study of medicine. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1852, and served four years. He then located in Williamsburg and practiced his profession two years. In 1863 he entered the army as Surgeon of the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry, and served two years, the greater part of the time under General Sherman. At the close of the war, in 1865, he was mustered out, and returned to Centreville, where he has built up a large practice. He is one of the best physicians in the county and his practice is not confined to the city where he lives, but extends for miles around, wherever he is known. He is a member of the Wayne County Medical Society, He was one of the first members, and the oldest surviving member of Hoosier Lodge, No. 23, I. O. O. F. He is at present a member of the Town Board. He was married in 1851 to Hannah E. Maule. They have four children - Emily, a teacher in the Centreville schools; Frank, Helen and Alice.

Solomon D. Kitterman^ farmer and stock-raiser, Centre Township, was born March 23, 1836. His parents, Philip and S irah (Sowers) Kittennan, were natives of Floyd C )anty, Ya. They were married in their native county and remained there till 1830, when they moved to Ohio, and three years later to Wayne County, Ind. They bought a farm a mile south of Penhook, where the mother died in 1861 and the father in 1866. They had a family of seven children, two of whom have died since their parents - Sophia, Joseph, Elizabeth, Rhoda, Julia Ann, Aaron and Solomon D. The latter still lives on the old homestead. He has never married, his sister Elizabetli keeping house for him. They have a good farm of 130 acres, well improved. The residence, a two-story brick, was built by their father in 1819. The farm buildings were also built by their father. Mr. Kitterman is a successful farmer and stock-raiser and a prominent and popular man of his township.

JohriT. Lashley was born in Centreville, Ind., Aug. 27, 1845, a son of Daniel and Caroline (Douglass) Lashley. His father was born in Montgomery County, Md., Feb. 22, 1807. His mother was born in Washington, D. C, Jan. 18, 1811, and was married in her native city Oct. 9, 1837. The following year they moved to Centreville, Ind., where they kept a liotel thirty years, till after the removal of the county seat to Richmond, when they abandoned the business. Mr. Lashley died Feb. 19, 1874. His widow is still living in the house once used as a hotel. They had a family of nine children - Edward D., Arnold, Elizabeth E., Mary A., JohnT., Samuel H., Helen J,, Sarah G. and Rachel C. The mother is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church. John T.

Lashley is a member of the firm Lashley Brothers, extensive farmers and stock-raisers. They have two large farms, one north and the other south of Centreville. His brother, Samuel Lashley, was born Nov. 13, 1847, and Dec. 25, 1877, was married to Emma F,, daughter of David B. Beeson, of Wayne County.

Henry C. Leeson, grocer, Centreville, was born Aug. 5, 1841, near Jacksonburg, Wayne Co., Ind. ; lived there until the year 1857, when he went to Dublin, being influenced by the high grade to which the public schools had been raised, and was a pupil during four terms. During vacation he was always found in some employment or other endeavoring to make the expenses of his parents in his education as light as possible. During the winter of 1860 and '61 he tried his hand in learning the young ideas how to shoot. Was successful to a remarkable extent, it being his first efibrt. When Fort Sumter was fired upon then everything personal was forgotten. All aspirations for the future were dropped and nothing could be done; but, being a minor, was prevented from enlisting immediately. He responded to the second call of Lincoln and enlisted Aug. 20, 1861, as private, in Company C, Eighth Indiana Infantry, serving three years, not having received a furlough during the time, and, with the exception of two short spells of sickness, was always ready for duty. He was discharged as Second Sergeant - having been in all the battles that the regiment was engaged in, viz.: Pea Ridge, Mo., Raymond, Champion Hills, Jackson, Miss., siege of Yicksburg and many others. It may not be out of place to say that there are not many regiments that saw the services of the Eighth. After returning home he took a thorough course in the Miami Commercial College of Dayton, Ohio. In 1866 he assisted his father in the office of the Clerk of Wayne Circuit Court. In 1867 he purchased the grocery stock of the estate of Levi Fox. His father, Moses D. Leeson, was boru in Harrison Township, Wayne Co., Ind., Nov. 16, 1818. Having^ received a fair education at the common schools of the day, he taught school with great success until 1842, when he purchased a stock of goods in Jacksonburg, where he conducted a large business, continu- ing iu Jacksonbnrg until 1857, when he moved to Dublin, superintending the business of J. & C. A. Leeson until 1862. When the call for more troops by Lincoln was made he enlisted in the Fifth Indiana Cavalry and served to the close of the war, a faithful soldier and a beloved officer. He received four promotions, entering as a Lieutenant and rising to the position of Major. He was a bold and fearless officer, leaving a good record. In 1866 he was appointed Clerk of Wayne Circuit Court to fill vacancy caused by the death of Samuel B. Slagle, serving until the election of his successor. Retiring from office he remained with his son, our subject, in the store until August, 1877, when he was stricken with paralysis, lingering helpless for six years and five months, dying on the 19th day of January, 1884. His wife was Elizabeth Mundell, a native of Peru, mother of five children, three of whom still survive. Richard Leeson, the grandfather of Henry C. Leeson, was a native of Kentucky, emigrating to Wayne County in about the year 1814, settling near Jacksonburg. He was a tanner by trade and carried on in connection with the tannery a farm of 300 acres. He was a soldier in what was known as the Ohio Militia, under General Wingate. He raised a family of eleven children, of whom Moses D. Leeson is the first to break the band.

Mark Maudlin was born in Wayne County, Ind., Sept. 6, 1826, the eldest son of John and Rebecca Maudlin. He was reared on a farm, but when twenty years of age commenced learning the carpenter's trade. He has worked at his trade faithfully, and is now one of the principal contractors of Centreville and vicinity. In August, 1851, Mr. Maudlin was married to Betsey A., daughter of Andrew Meredith, of Wayne County. They have two children - James A., and Sarah A., wife of Walter S. Commons. Mr. Maudlin is Permanent Secretary and is one of the Trur-tees of Hoosier Lodge, No. 23, I. O. O. F., and Treasurer of Hebron Encampment, No. 8, I. O. O. F. In religious faith he is a Friend. He is the Republican nominee for County Commissioner in the middle district.

of Thomas and Christina McConaha. He received a common-school education, and on arriving at manhood began farming for himself. He owns a fine farm of 240 acres, lying on both sides of INolan's Creek. He has been a successful wheat-grower and stock-raiser; is a man of good judgment, sagacious and shrewd in his business dealings. He was married Sept. 30, 1880, to Sallie Jackson, daughter of Joseph W. and Mary E. Jackson.

Simon McOonaha was born in Wayne County, Ind., Jan. 13, 1852. His father, Thomas M. McConaha, was a native of Virginia, and when a boy came with liis parents to Wayne County, Ind., and settled three miles south of Centreville. He was an extensive farmer and stock-dealer, owning a whole section of land. He was a very successful manager, and a good citizen. He married Christina Kramer, of Butler Countyj Ohio. They had seven children - Barbary, Lewis, Taylor, Simon, George, Walter and Ada. His wife died, and he afterward married Martha Eliason, and to them were born two children - Ella and Omer. Mr. McConaha died in 1877. Simon McConaha remained on the]home farm till his majority, and in the winters of 1873, 1874 and 1875 taught school. In 1876 he went fo E-andolph County and improved a small farm, which he traded for another, on which he lived, till 1881. He then spent the summer in the West, visiting Kansas and the Indian Territory, and in March, 1882, bought what is now known as the American Hotel, which he improved and now rents. He also built a stable, where he is now engaged in keeping a sale and livery stable. In 1878 Mr. McConaha was married to Alpha, daughter of James and Catherine Snofford. They have two children - Carl and Elmer.

Thomas McConaha, deceased, was born in Fauquier County, Ya., Nov. 8, 1813. In 1829 his parents, Samuel and Nancy McConaha, came to Indiana, and settled three miles south of Centreville, where he spent the days of his youth. He then drove team for Barnett & Whiteside, millers, of Camden, Oliio, at $7 per month, and at the end of six months put $40 on interest, and from that time to the date of his death there was not a day that he had not money on interest.

At the age of twenty-nine he bought the homestead of his father, and from time to time added to it till he owned a section. He was a successful farmer and stock-raiser, making a specialty of the cattle industry. He was married in 1841 to Christina Kramer, a native of Butler County, Ohio, and a daughter of Geo. Kramer, Sr. They had a family of seven children - Barbara,' Lewis, Taylor, Simon, George, Walter and Ada. His wife died in 1864, and he was married the second time in 1867, to Martha, daughter of Joshua Eliason, Sr. They had two children - Ella and Omer. Mr. McConaha died Sept. 15, 1877. Mrs. McConaha is living on the old homestead. Walter makes his home with her, and carries on the farming. In 1863, in company with G. A. Bertram and J. A. Beck, Jr,, he opened on his farm the Granite Tile Works, where they are doing an extensive business in the manufacture of drain-tile.

JoJin McCoy was born near Richmond, Ind., June 18, 1808, the eldest son of Thomas and Margaret McCoy, natives of Allegheny Co., Pa. His parents were married in their native county, and subsequently moved to Kentucky, remaining there, however, but one season. In the spring of 1805 they moved to Wayne County, and cleared out a small farm three miles south of the present site of Richmond. He afterward bought land south of the first settled and remained there till the land sales in Cincinnati, when he bought a tract of land lying on Nolan's Fork, three miles southwest of Centreville. A few years later he entered another tract of 160 acres. Mr. McCoy died in 1856, his wife having preceded him in 1838. They had a family of nine children; all lived to have families of their own. Two only are now living - John and Morgan. John McCoj^ was married in his twentieth year, to Margaret Longwill, and soon after settled on wild land, erected a cabin, and began making himself a farm. He has been successful and now owns 240 acres of choice land, with a large brick residence and good farm buildings. Mrs. McCoy died in 1844. Of a family of six children, but one daughter is living - Mai'garet, who is now keeping house for her father.

born in Wayne County, Ind., Feb. 24, 1818, the second son of Tliomas and Margaret McCoy. He was reared on his father's farm, receivinsj such education as was afforded by the schools of those days. After reaching maturity he engaged in farming on his own account, which he has continued with marked success. He pays special attention to the raising of stock and small grain. His farm consists of 320 acres of well improved land, on Nolan's Fork, of Whitewater River. In 1852 he built his large brick residence, near a spring of pure water, which is drawn to the surface by a bucket, with the aid of a wheel and windlass. In 1844 Mr. McCoy was married to Elizabeth Neff, daughter of Bastian and Catherine Neff. She was a native of Preble County, Ohio, born ISTov. 4, 1821, and died Nov. 4, 1869.

John Merritt, a representative of one of the oldest families in the township, was born Dec. 4, 1839. His father, Ephraim Merritt, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1798. His mother, Margaret Merritt, was born in New York, Sept. 18, 1800. They were married Oct. 16, 1821, and in the spring of 1822 moved to Wayne County, Ind., and settled on the farm now owned by Charles Jackson, where the wife died in August, 1865. In 1869 Ephraim Merritt moved to Mercer County, 111., and subsequently to Centerville, Iowa, where he died July 19, 1881. There was a family often children - William T., Moses,. Eliza A., James Y., Mary, Sarah, Rebecca, Nancy M., John, Aaron J. James Y. served three years in the war of the Rebellion, as Captain of Company K, One Hundred and Second Illinois Infantry. Aaron J. was a member of Company I, Thirty-sixth Indiana Infantry, and died while in the service. John Merritt was reared on the farm and has always followed that vocation. He owns seventy-five acres of excellent land adjoining the old homestead. He was married when twentyfour years of age to Eliza J., daughter of Joseph and Sarah King. They have had five children - Sadie K., Delia A., Eliza A., Alice D. and Nora. Alice and Nora died in infancy. Mrs. Merritt is a member of the Christian church. William S. T. Morton was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1807, and diedin Wayne County, Ind., April 30, 1875. His father. James Morton, was a native of Scotland, where his name was known as Throckmorton, and came to the United States when a young man. He soon after married Maria Caldwell and to them were born three children - William S. T., James, who died when a lad, and Anna M. The wife died and he afterward married a daughter of John Miller, who died July 11, 1826, leaving one son - Oliver P., late Governor of Indiana. When William S. T.Morton was sixteen years of age he learned the hatter's trade, at which he worked several years. He then carried on an extensive establishment several years, but subsequently disposed of his stock and embarked in the mercantile business, and at the same time carried on his farm, of 300 acres, of excellent land, where his widow now resides. He was a thorough business man, a good financier, witli practical ideas which he carried out in his every day life. He married Charlotte Miller, who died, and he subsequently married, Jan. 5, 1858, Eliza M. McCullongh, a native of Oxford, Ohio, and a daughter of Samuel McCullough. To them were born three children - William S. T., James T. and Clara T.

Henry Otten, of Centre Township, Wayne Co., Ind., was born in Germany, Sept. 27., 1827, and when twenty years of age came to the United States. He landed at Baltimore, Md., and from there went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and thence to Wayne County, Ind. In 1876 he bought his farm of 132 acres, where he now resides. He has a family of six children, three boys and three girls.

Joh7i Peelle^ Jr.^ was born in Wayne Count}'^, Ind , May 15, 1825. His father, John Peelle, Sr., was born in Wayne County, N. C, March 27, 1791, and died in Wayne County, Ind., April 20, 1879. He was married in 1815, to Penina Pate, also a native of Wayne County, N. C, born Aug. 26, 1796, and three days after their marriage they bade farewell to home and friends, loaded their effects on a two-horse wagon and started for Indiana. In October they landed in Kandolph County, where they remained two years, and in 1817 came to Wayne County and settled two miles north of what was then J^ewport. Here they settled in the woods and cleared up a farm, and here all their children save one were born. Their children were twelve in number - William

T., Celia, Hiram, James, Harriet, John, Pasco, Jane, Rebecca, Sarah C, Calvin and Mary. All lived till maturity, and four are still living. In 1854 Mr. and Mrs. Peelle removed to Centrevilie, where she still resides. She liv^es alone, . doing her own house work, and is hale and hearty, enjoying a peaceful old age.

John Prichett, M. />., is a native of New Jersey, born Nov. 25, 1803, A son of Joab and Mary (Buzby) Prichett. In 1805 his parents moved to Columbiana County, Ohio, where liis mother died in 181:8, and his father in 1851. The latter was by trade a blacksmith. Of a family of eight children five are still living, Dr. Prichett being the eldest. Rachel married Simon Cope and lives in Ohio. Sarah married Charles Murphy and lives in Jennings Countj^ Ind. Elizabeth, now Mrs. North, lives in Iowa. Joseph lives in Ohio. Dr. Prichett was reared in Columbiana County, Ohio. He began the study of medicine with Dr. Gustavus Allen, of Fairfield, Ohio, and commenced his practice in 1825, after being examined by a Board of Medical Examiners, and granted a license. He located in the small town of Petersburg, but in 1826 came to Wayne County, remaining, however, only a year. He returned to Ohio and remained till 1828, when he came again to Wayne County, and has since made it his home. Immediately after coming here he formed a partnership with Dr. William Pugh, who died in June, 1829. Since then Dr. Prichett has had several partners. He has been practicing medicine over fifty-six years, and is now the second largest practitioner in Wayne County. He now owns a drug store, having as a partner in the business Dr. Reed. In 1843 he received a diploma from the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati. He was married March 4, 1830. to Emily Talbott, a native of Virginia, who came to Wayne County when a girl. They have had three children, but one of whom, Mary, is living. Gustavus A. died in 1840. James M. died in 1871. Dr. Prichett has been a Mason since 1825 and an Odd Fellow since 1849. He is a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

years and two months. He received his early education in the Centreville Academy, and when sixteen years of age was appointed, through the influence of Hon. Sam W. Parker to the naval academy at Annapolis, from which he graduated in 1857. Shortly after his graduation he made his first voyage in the United States man-of-war Mississippi, to China and Japan, remaining nearly three years. He next cruised in the Mediterranean, on the Richmond. Returning to America at the time of the breaking out of the civil war m 1861 he was transferred to the navy yard at Washington, under Commodore Dahlgren, and the following^ year was sent down the Mississippi, under Commodore Foote; also participated in the siege of Fort Donelson. He had charge of the receiving ship Clara Dolson at Cairo until the organization of the gun-boat fleet, when he was placed in command of the Tyler; from thence was transferred to the command of the monitor Mahopac, retaining the position till the close of the war. He was next assigned to duty as executive officer of the Vanderbilt, and soon after to the same position on the Augusta, and accompanied General Farragut on his expedition to Russia. On his return to America m 1869, he was ordered to San Francisco, and accompanied the Pacific Squadron on the Tuscarora, to South America. Returning in August! he remained at home a short time on sick leave, and was then ordered to the receiving ship Yermont, in the Brooklyn navy yard, remaining there till his last illness. Commander Prichett was perhaps as faithful in attention to his duties m the navy as any oflicer in the service. Durmg a connection of nineteen years and a half he had but an occasional leave of absence, 'and then principally on account of sickness His gallant conduct received complimentary mention fieou ntly during the late war from Admiral Porter and Comrdore Foot' in their dispatches to the Secretary ^t the Navy. While on his death-bed an order came fiom he mvll Department directing him to report at Washington for promotion. In all the relations of life, both as an officer n the navy and as a citizen, Commander Prichett was universally esteemed, and his memory will ever be cherished.

Oliver H. Reece^ accent of the Chicago, St. Louis & Pittsburg Raih'oad and of the Adams Express Corapan}'^, and telegraph operator at Centreville, Ind., was born in Wayne County, Ind., March 27, 1853, a son of John and Ann Reece. His education was mostly obtained in New Garden Township. He followed farming several years after reaching maturity, and in 1881 was appointed station agent at Cleveland, Ind,; remained there a year, and then went to Charlotteville, and remained two months. In March, 1881, he came to Centreville to assume the duties of his present position, which he is admirably fitted to fulfill. He was married in 1878 to Amelia Dill worth, daughter of Charles and Rebecca Dillworth, of Ohio. Thej^ have one son - Oran.

Hiram 3£. Robhins was burn Sept. 17, 1825, in Wayne County, Ind., the eldest son of Moses and Elizabeth Robbins, who were natives of North Carolina. He was reared on his father's farm, and has always followed agricultural pursuits. He now has an excellent farm of 179 acres, on the east branch of the Whitewater. He was married in 1856 to Permelia Grentry, a native of this county, who died in 1875, leaving five children. One had died in 1874. In 1881 Mr. Robbins was married to Rachel Laraott. They have had one child, who is deceased. Our subject's father was married in 1824 to Elizab3th, daughter of Frederick Long. He then settled on tiie land entered by his father, where he reared a family of thirteen children, four of whom are still living. Besides being a farmer and stock-raiser, he was a teacher of vocal music. He died in 1879. His widow is making her home with her son. Dr. Robbins, of Miami County, Ind. Our subject's grandfather, Moses Robbins, came to Wayne County from North Carolina in 1816 and settled on Nolan's Fork, afterward entering the land, nearly a section, from the Government. He died in 1850. Our subject's great-grandfather, John Robbins, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.

John II. Rohe was born in the State of Oldenburg, Germany, in 1818, a son of Henry and Gendena (Myer) Rohe, of Kleppenburg County. He remained in his native country till manhood, working on a farm, and of his earnings saved enough to bring him to the United States, coming in 1838.

He worked on the canal in Maryland, and also on a farm, at $8 a month. He was married in that State, in 1845, to Anna Wiland, and in 1849 came to Wayne County, Ind., and bought 160 acres of land of Joshua Eliason, in Centre Township. He now owns 200 acres, all well improved, which he has acquired by industry and "perseverance. He is a highly esteemed citizen of Wayne County, and a liberal supporter of all laudable enterprises. In politics he is independent, supporting the man and not the party. Mr. and Mrs. Rohe have had six children - May, deceased, wife of Frank Blomer; Sarah, wife of John Bennett Baumer; Michael, married Katie Batter ; Margaret, wife of William Pothoff; CRspero, married Mary Walker, and Anna is at home. Mr. Rohe and his family are members of the Catholic church in Richmond, Ind.

Charles E. Both, the second son of Peter and Harriet Roth, was born in Wayne County, Ind., June 26, 1848. He learned the carpenter's trade of his father, at which he still works. He is a skillful workman, and has contracted and built same of the best houses in the township. He was married July 6, 1882, to Sallie T., daughter of William Reading, of Illinois. Mr. Roth's father was born in Bucks County, Pa., in 1821, and died in Wayne County in February, 1883. He came to Wayne County when a young man, and was married in 1846, to Harriet, daugliter of John and Rebecca Hoover. She was born in Bucks County, Pa., June 7,1826, and came to Wayne County with her parents when fifteen years of age. Her father died in Penhook in 1877, and her mother in 1880. Mr. Roth was a master mechanic, a skilled workman, and many of the houses in Wayne Township are monuments of his industry and ability. He was a member of the Odd Fellows' order. Mrs. Roth is still a resident of Penhook. She has had six children - Henry A., Charles E., Mary (died in infancy), John F., Dora R. and Ellen H. John F. was killed in the railroad shops in Richmond.

James J. Russell, son of George and Judith (Johnson) Russell, was born in Richmond, Ind., March 23, 1823. He grew to manhood on the farm, receiving his education in the Friends' school-house at West Grove. Sept. 1, 1844, he was married to Rachel, daughter of Isaac and Tamar (Mendenhall) Russell, of Miami County, Ohio. The}^ have had five children - Isaac, of Indianapolis; Elvira, deceased wife of Georo-e Faucet; Eiara, of Indianapolis; Ruth A., wife of Alpheus Williams, and Perry, agent of the S. V. R. R., Kingston, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Russell are members of the Society of Orthodox Friends, of which he is an Elder. Politically Mr. Russell is a Republican. His grandfather, Timothy Russell, was a native of Nantucket, where he was engaged on a whaling vessel in his young days. He subsequently removed to North Carolina, where he entered land on which was built the noted Friends meeting-house, New Garden, that was used as a hospital in the Revolutionary and late civil wars. Mr. Russell's father was born in North Carolina, Aug. 19, 1782, moved to Richmond in 1813, and died June 2, 1841. His mother was born May 5, 1789, and died April 18, 1833. They had a family of seven children, three of whom are living - Josiali, James J.,andSina, wife of John Whitson. After his mother's death his father married Susanna Jones, who was born Oct. 2, 1799. To them were born three children; two are living - Mary, wife of Isaac Hawkins, of Morgan County, Ind. ; and Calvin W., of Kansas. Mrs. Russell's father was born Dec. 12, 1799, and died Oct. 8, 1871. Her mother was born Nov. 20, 1798, and died Nov. 25, 1871. Of their nine children se^^en are living - Samuel, of Troy, Ohio; Joseph, of Marion County, Ohio; Rachel; Oliver, of Morrow Count}', Ohio; Rosanna, wife of Mordecai Brooke, of Vernon County, Mo. ; Harriet, wife of John Pearson, of Miami County, Ohio; Tamar, wife of Perry Dixon, of Isabel County, Mich.

John 8. Russell^ farmer. Centre Township, was born in Wayne County, Ind., April 8, 1839, the eldest son of Vinnedge and Mary J. (Rich) Russell. He lived on the farm with his father till manhood, receiving a common-school education. He was married in 1861 to Mary J. Smith. To them were born four daughters, but one of whom is living - Clara. The deceased are - Nora, Elizabeth and Francena. Mrs. Russell lived but a few years. In 1875 Mr. Russell married Elniira J., daughter of Oliver T. and Mary (King; Jones.

From 1871 till 1874 inclusive, Mr. Russell was enerao-ed in the saw-mill business, cutting lumber for a railroad company in Henry County, Ind, Since then he has been successfully engaged in farming. He has 221 acres of fine, well-cultivated land. His wife is a member of the Christian church.

Yinnedge Russell was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Dec. 10, 1811, a son of Samuel and. Elizabeth (Vinnedge) Hussell. His father was of English descent, born July 5, 1771. His mother was of German descent. Samuel Russell came to "Wayne County, Ind., in 1818, and in 1819 settled on the farm now owned by his son Yinnedge. He died at the age of sixtj'-three years. His wife died in 1832, aged fiftytwo years. They had a family of four sons and six daughters, only three of whom are living - Yinnedge; Samuel, of Grant County, Ind., and Ann, wife of John Kem, of Grant County. They were members of the Methodist church. Our subject's grandfather, Adam Yinnedge, was of a wealthy German family, and came to America when young. He served in the Revolutionary war, for which he received 300 acres of land in New Jersey. He afterward sold it for continental money which proved worthless. Yinnedge Russell has followed farming through life. He now owns the old homestead, a fine farm of 217 acres. He has filled the position of Justice of the Peace of Centre Township nine years. He is agent for the Indiana F anner, and correspondent for the Agricultural Bureau, "Washington, D. C. Politically he is a Democrat, casting his first vote for Andrew Jackson. He is a member of "Whitewater Lodge, No. 41, and Oriental Encampment, No. 28, I. O. O. F. Aug. 7, 1834, he was married to Jane, daughter of Joseph and Margery (Cox) Rich.' Seven children were born to them - John S., Joseph T., Thomas W. (deceased), DeWitt C, Allen W., Francena (deceased), Martha A. (wife of Michael Helm). Mrs. Russell died Aug. 15, 1851. Feb. 22, 1852, Mr. Russell married Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Bathsheba Jay, of Miami County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Russell are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

30, ISttl, the only son of William and Clarissa M. (Faulkner) Scott, his father a native of England and his mother ot Schenectady County, N. Y. William Scott came to the United States when fourteen years of age. Re was by trade a shoemaker, and followed that business several years in Abington, Wayne County. He died in February, 1868. His wife died in 1S75. They had a family of four children - Mary, wife of Dr. Hall; Julia, wife of Lewis Robey; Martha, wife of James Reed, of Richmond; and Francis E., who was reared and educated in Wayne County, learning the shoemaker's trade of his fatiier. He commenced business on his own account in the fall of 1865, in Centreville. In March, 1862, he was married to Narrie E., daughter of James and Mary Dunbar. They have one son - Harry S., who learned telegraphy in Centreville, and for three years has been operator of the Union Dispatch office in Richmond. Mr. Scott is Past Grand of Hoosier Lodge, No. 23, L O. O. F.

Rudolph S. Sho-ff^, proprietor of livery and sale stable, was born March 20, 1840, a son of Rudolph Shoff, who is one ot the leading farmers of Jackson, Wayne Co., Ind. Our subject was reared on a farm. In 1870 he came to Centreville, Wayne Count}^, and opened his present livery and sale stable, where he has done a fair business. He was married in 1869 to Mary Smith, daughter of Samuel and Anna Smith, of this county. She was born in Lancaster County, Pa. They have three daughters - Ada, Nellie and Christie.

Isham Smeher, deceased, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Smith) Smelser, was born Nov. 23, 1823, in Wayne County, Ind. He was married in 1850 to Henrietta, daughter of John and Catlierine Farlow, who came from North Carolijia to Union County, Ind., in an early day. The result of this marriage was four children - John F., Jacob S., Mary E. and Richard E. Sooti after his marriage Mr. Smelser settled on the farm now occupied by his family, and which contains 326 acres of land. He followed agricultural pursuits through life, and was one of the enterprising cattle raisers of the neighborhood. He was a member of the Universalist church. His death occurred Sept. 28, 1882, in his fifty-ninth year. His parents came to Wayne County, Ind., in 1822, from Ken- tncky, and spent the rest of their lives in Boston Township. Jacob Smelser died Dec. 8, 1875, aged ninety-one j^ears, and his wife died at the age of seventy-live years, April 7, 1869.

S. G. Smith, farmer and stock -dealer, was born near Richmond, Ind., Dec. 2, 1840, a son of George and Ellen (Stillwell) Smith, his father a native of Maryland and his mother of ISTew Jersey. His father was by trade a paper-maker. In 1839 he came with his family to Wayne County, Ind., and settled in Richmond where he worked at his trade a few years and then bought a farm in Centre Township, and the rest of his life was engaged in agricultural pursuits. He died at the age of sixty-five years. His widow, living, is seventy-three years old. They had a family of five children - Samuel Gr,;, Benjamin D. (deceased); George C, of Centreville; William H. and Robert P. (deceased). Samuel G. Smith was reared a farmer, and has always followed that vocation. He is energetic, a good manager, and enterprising, and ranks among the leading farmers and stock-dealers of the county. He owns 192 acres of fine land well-improved. Politically he is Republican. He was married Oct. 25, 1866, to Martha R., daughter of Oliver T. and Mary (King) Jones. They have four children - Harry J., Cora A. , Howard G. and Oscar P. Mrs. Smith is a member of the Christian churcii. In the war of the Rebellion Mr. Smith served two months in the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry, on the Ohio and Missisippi rivers.

William H. Smith, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Wayne County, Ind., Oct. 5, 1819, a son of George and Ellen (Still well) Smith. He was educated in the country schools, and when seventeen years of age was apprenticed to Solomon Horney & Co., of Richmond, to learn the blacksmith's trade, working on plows. He worked at the trade six years. He is now engaged in farming and stock-raising, making a specialty of the best blooded stock and fowls. He is a thorough, practical business man. He owns 103 acres of fine land on Nolan's Fork. Politically he is a Republican, and an earnest advocate of temperance. Oct. 11, 1871, he was married to Sarah M., daughter of James W. D. and Malinda King, of Wayne County. They have had five children; but three are livino- - Idella M., Florence L. and Omar J. Anna R. and Frankie B. died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Christian church.

Frederick V. Snider, deceased, was born near Martinsburg, Va., Aug. 16, 1796, and when a child his parents moved to Lebanon, Ohio, where he learned the cabinet-maker's trade, at which he worked a number of years. In 1831 he moved to Hamilton, Ohio, and in 1833, toCentreville, Ind., where he eno-aged in the dry-goods business, which he followed twenty years. He had one of the largest stores in the town and was very successful, being very popular with all his customers. He was one of the original Directors of the First National Bank of Centreville, and took a great interest in the success of the undertaking. Politically he was a Republican, and always took an active part in all points at issue of interest to his party. He left his room a week before his death to go to the polls to vote. He was a fine financier and very judicious in his investments. He was married in 1826 to Mary Smith, a native of Warren County, Ohio, born Feb, 22, 1804. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio at an early day. She is the youngest of their eight children and the only one living. Mr. and Mrs. Snider had a family of four children - Samuel Gr., of White County, Ind.; William H., of Logansport, Ind.; Kate, wife of Thomas F. Gentry; Charlotte M., now Mrs. Coffin. Mr. Snider was an Elder of the Presbyterian church, his wife being a member of the same church. He died in May, 1883, in his eighty-seventh year.

Jesse C. Stevens, eldest son of Walter G. and Martha Stevens, was born in St. Joseph County, Mich., Sept. 9, 1847, and when three years of age came with his parents to Wayne County, Ind. He received a liberal business education, and is now one of the best informed men of his aofe in the township. He is a diligent reader and a close observer of all public issues. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln. He attended the funeral of that President and also of President Garfield. He takes an active interest in all measures of interest to county, State and Nation. He is foremost in all undertakings. He has represented the Republi- can party in county, State and Congressional conventions. He is a member of both county and State horticultural societies, making vegetables and small fruits a specialty. He has forty-five varieties of potatoes and seventy-five varieties of strawberries, comprising the best in the United States. He was married Nov. 14, 1867, to Eliza A., daur\- ter of James W. D. and Malinda King. They have ' . v^en children - Martha, Malinda, Walter, Ollie J., Yiola, Flora and James.

Walter G. Stevens was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, April 18, 1813, a son of Jesse and Anna (Tribble) Stevens, natives of North Carolina. His father moved to Clermont County, Ohio, with his parents in 1808, and in 1809 was married, his wife's parents having previously settled in the county. They subsequently moved to Hamilton County, and lived ^there till 1818. In 1828 they came to "Wayne County, Ind. Jesse Stevens was by trade a shoemaker, but was also engaged in the mercantile business, and owned and conducted a farm. He was politically a strong Republican. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and was for years a Class-leader. He was Justice of the Peace of Centre Township several years. He died in Centreville, Aug. 3, 1864, aged seventy-six years. His widow survived him a few years, and died at the same age. Their children were - Sarah, wife of Aaron Birdsall, of Henry County, Ind. ; Walter G. ; Collins C. ; Mary A., now Mrs. Peterson, of -Blackford County, Ind.; Francis L.; Caroline, deceased; Jesse M., of Illinois; Lucinda G., wife of John C. Page; Ollie, wife of James McKim; Louisa, wife of Henry C. Noble; William H., of Indianapolis, and Chas. W., of Kansas. Walter G. Stevens worked at the shoemaker's trade with his father till eighteen years of age. He attended school but a portion of one term, but by diligent home study acquired a fair education. When eighteen years of age he went to Michigan, to begin life for himself. He was the first Deputy Sherifi" of St. Joseph County, and was Sheriff of the county several years. He constructed the first jail and built the first brick residence in the county. He was for eighteen years continuously in public office in St. Joseph County. He was at one time tlie most extensive horticulturist west of the State ot New York. He is thoroughly a self-made man. He has made the science of horticulture a study, and is a charter member of the State and county horticultural societies. He ^was for seven years Superintendent of the Wayne County liKfirraary. He was married in 1832 to Mary A., daughter of Joh?^ .and Amelia Jones, of St. Joe, Mich. She lived but a short ti«,ne, and he then married her sister, who died leaving a daughter- -Mary, wife of Francis Cunningham, of Aledo, 111. Oct. lb, 1846, Mr. Stevens married Martha A , daughter of Abram Jeffries. They have had four children - Olive, wife of Joseph King; Jesse, Samuel D., and Howard (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Stevens are members of the Society of Friends.

Sanfiiiel Raymond, Taylor was born Nov. 28, 1831, in Delaware, a son of John and Nancy Taylor, and in 1833 was brought by his parents to Wayne Countj^, Ind. He was married in 1855 to Nancy J. Barnes, a native of Centre Township, Wayne County, a daughter of Shapley Barnes, who came from Yirginia to Wayne County among the early settlers. To them have been born five children - Lydia E., deceased, wife of Charley Estell, of Richmond; Anna C, wife of Ira Moore; John W., Frank M. and Charley S. Samuel R. on attaining his majority served two years at the carriage- maker's trade in Richmond, after which he engaged in fanning, which occupation he still follows. He owns an excellent farm of 125 acres, all well improved. He has also been a breeder of fine horses for many years. His father was a native of Delaware. He was married in 1827 to Nancy Hallis, who was born in 1805. They were the parents of four children - Elizabeth, wife of Evan Burguire; Samuel R. ; Sarah, wife of P. Doughty, and Anna E., wife of Davison Cheesman. In 1832 John Taylor moved his family to Wayne County, Ind., and settled near Salisbury and was employed on the bridge and National pike. He was taken sick with small-pox and died in the winter of 1838. His wife then moved to Salisbury, and supported her family by going out as a weaver, and besides keeping her family she saved enough money to buy a house and lot in Salisbury. She is

Ilosea T'dlson, M. D.^ was born in Darke County, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1830, a son of Gresham Palmer and Kancy (Stewart) Tillson, his father a native of Yermont, and his mother of New Jersey. His parents moved to Ohio in an earW day, and were married in Summerville, Butler County, but afterward moved to Darke County, near Richmond, Ind. Tliey subsequently moved to Decatur County, Ind. When eighteen years of age, Hosea Tillson left home and taught school four years, in the meantime devoting his leisure hours to the study of medicine. He began his practice at Abington, Ind., in 1853. continuing there and in Hartsville till Nov. 18, 1861, when he enlisted as a private in Company D, Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry. Jan. 9, 18'63, he was promoted to Hospital Steward; Feb. 25, 1863, was mustered as Assistant Surgeon of the Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry; Nov. 14, 1863, promoted to Surgeon, and Aug. 15, 1864, appointed Chief Surgeon of the Second Brigade, Second Division, Fourth Army Corps, and served till mustered out. He returned home at the close of the war and located at Centreville, and a year later went to Philadelphia, Hancock County, and remained six years. In 1872 he returned to Centreville, where he has since been actively engaged in the practice of his profession. Dr. Tillson is a member of the Wayne County Medical Society, and has served as President of that body. He has been Examining Surgeon for U. S. Pensions since 1872. He is a popular man socially and politically, as well as professionally, forming lasting friendships with those with whom he comes in contact. He has served six years on the School Board, two years in the City Council, and is serving his third year as Secretary of the Board of Health. He is a Master Mason, and has held all the offices in his lodge, of which he is now Worshipful Master. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has been a Trustee, and Superintendent of the Sundayschool several years. Dr. Tillson was married in April, 1854, to Indiana J., daughter of Ferdinand Weber. They have two daughters - Cora K., wife of John M. Gentry, and

Judge Jesse Williams was born in Pulaski County, Ky.,. Auo-. 3, 1798. In 1815 his parents moved to Fayette County, Ind., where they passed the remainder of their days. In 1820 Judge Williams came to Wayne County, Ind., located at Centreville, and opened a harness and saddler's shop. A few years later he formed a partnership with W. S. T. Morton in the general mercantile business, continuing eight years. In the meantime he was appointed Associate Judge to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Asa M. Sherman, and at the regular term was elected to the same office. He served in the capacity of Associate Judge fifteen years. In the fall of 1837 he moved to the farm where he still resides, a mile and a half east of Centre ville, at that time heavily timbered. He was married in 1820 to Mary, daughter of Patrick Hart. Of their eight children, three are living - Arthur P., H. Jerome, and Maria E., wife of John S. Chittenden. Mrs. Williams died June 13, 181:7, and the Judge afterward married Elizabeth, widow of William Poston. She died Nov. 8, 1883. In politics Judge Williams has adhered to the Whig and Republican parties.

LciFayette TFi7Z/am.s, merchant, Centreville, Ind., was born in Fayette County, Ind., July 20, 181:8, a son of Balis and Martha (Heavern) Williams, both natives of Kentucky. His grandfather, John Williams, was a Yirginian, and emigrated to Kentucky, and thence to Fayette County, Ind., when Balis was a year old. The latter lived in Fayette County till 1854 when he removed to Wayne County and settled on a farm near Centreville, where he still resides. His wife died in July, 186-1. Three of their six children are living - Edmund, Ella and La Fayette. The latter began his mercantile career as a clerk in the store of J. B. Van Aernam, remained with him three years and then went to Richmond and clerked for a brother of his former employer two years. In 1877 he commenced business for himself in Centreville. He has had a good and steadily growing trade from the first; keeps a complete stock of dry-goods, hats, caps, boots and shoes. He is an experienced merchant and studies the wants of his cus-

Washington Wright^ farmer, was born in Wayne County, Ind., Jan. 31, 1826, a son of John and Mary Wright, natives of Pennsylvania. His father was born March 27, 1786, and died Feb. 5, 1879. He was married in his native State and soon after moved to Butler County, Ohio. In 1816 he came to Wayne County and entered 160 acres of land from the Government. It was situated in the woods, four miles southwest of Centreville. He improved his land and made it one of the finest farms in the township. He had a family of eight children - Margaret, wife of Morris Jones; Lucy, wife of William Malone; Mary Ann, wife of William Pussell; Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Stinson ; Joseph, married Elizabeth Stevens; William, married Margaret, sister of John and Morgan Mc- Coy; John P., married Sarah Standley; Washington, our subject, married, in 1849, Teresa, daughter of John IS^ugen. He then located on his farm, where he has successfully followed agriculture and stock-raising. He makes a specialty of fine Poland China hogs. Mr. Wright is a representative man of the township, and does all in his power to assist in its upbuilding. He had a family of eleven children, nine of whom lived till maturity. Only three are living - Gleorge W.j John P., and Enos S-