Greensfork Township (part 2 of 2)

JOSEPH H. THORPE, farmer, P. 0. Arba, was born in Wayne County, Ind., August 5, 1832. He is the son of John and Anna (Middleion) Thorpe, who were natives of North Carolina, the former born February 10, 1792, and the latter March 9, 1796- Mr. Thorpe was married November 13, 1808, to Hannah Clevenger, who was born in MoBigomery County, Ohio, August 9, 1840. She is the daughter of Thomas and NIary Clevenger, the formev born September 27, 1818, and the latter August 3, 1819. This union has been blessed with four children, viz., Marshal E. S., born August 7, 1859; Stephen 0. E., July 6, 1864; Thomas I. C, May 20. 1870, and Oliver J. R., December 20, 1871. Marshal E. S. died September 4, 1802. Mr. Thorpe became a resident of this county in 180St. He owns 125 acres of land in Section 34, o.n which he resides. Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe are members of the Society of Friends, and are highly respected citizens.

P. M. B. THOMPSON, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, son of William and Lucinda Thompson ; father was bom and raised in South Carolina; was born May 26, 179C, and died in spring of 1871. His mother was born in Virginia about 1806, and when quite young was taken to South Carolina, where she married Mr. Thompson. They emigrated to Mississippi about 1843, where they remained about seven years, when they came to this county, and settled on the farm now owued by the widow and her son, P. M. B. The subject of this sketch was born in South (jamlina February 4, 1843, and emigrated with his parents. He remained with them until April, 1863, when he enlisted in Company F, Fifth United States Colored Troops. Was in the battles of Petersburg, beep Bottom and Fort Fisher ; also several other hard-fought battles ; waa mustered out in October, 1865. Then he engaged in teaching school, both North and South, for several years. .September 1, 1870, he enlisted in Company D. Twenly-fourtli United States Regulars, and did effective service for five years. Was mustered out September 1, 1875. Since then ha-t followed the occupation of farming. Mr. Thompson procured a furlough in March, 1864, and came to Nashville. Tenn., and married Malinda Joiner, when he immediately returned la his regiment, which was then stationed at Eagle Pass, Tei. They have one -hiid - David T. Thompson - a bright, promising youth. Mr. Thompson ob Mined a good education, under theiuslruclion of Prof. E. Tucker, at the U. L / Institution of Groensfork Township. By indomitable pluck, energy, perseverance and intelligence, industry, and by economical and temperate habits, he has accumulated a nice property. His wife is a member of the A. M. E. Church. It is almost needless In slate that Mr. Thompson is a strong Repub-

Spartansburg, a native of Germany, was born dclchior and Elizabeth (Felling) Wise, who were born in Germany. The subject of our sketch emigrated to the United States in 1854, landing at New York February 11. From there he went to Cincinnati, and worked in a foundry for six months. Thence to Greenville, Ohio, where he remained for about two years. Thence to Spartansburg, this county, where ho chose as his occupation farming. Mr. W'ise was married August 18, 18B0, to Hannah L. P.i.wen, who was born in this county January 27, 1843. She is the daughter of Ephraim L. and Ruth (Dwigginn) Bowen. This union has been blessed wiih six children, viz., Elnora L., born November 22, 1801 j John O., April 21, 1863; Lizzie M., September 15, 1866; Hatlie R., January 22, 1868: Ulrey C, April 21, l870. and Florence 0., born March 7, 1874. Mr. Wise enlisted, August 9, 1802, in Company F, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry. He participated in numerous battles. Among which mav be mentioned Richmond, Ky.. Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion Hill" the siege of Vicksburg, the Red River expedition, assisting in the capture of Fort Blakely, etc. Mr. Wise, as a .soldier, had an extensive experience, and was always found at his post of duty. Mr. Wise owns a fine farm of 120 acres, and is extensively engaged in farming and the lireeding of fine stock. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and is known as a thorougii gentleman.