Jefferson Township (part 2 of 2)

James M. Boyd was born in Liberty Township, Henry Co, Ind., on the farm where he now resides, Aug. 31, 1838, the youngest son of Robert and Harcissa (Stinson) Bo^^^d, his father a native of Kentucky, born Oct. 24, 1798. and his mother of Tennessee, born JMov. 1, 1796. His parents came to Indiana with their parents and located in Wayne County, where they were married Feb. 22, 1821. In 1826 they moved to Henry Coi^ity, ^t that time a wilderness. His grandfather, Samuel Boyd,' was a minister ot the Hew Light church, and traveled over Indiana in the early days. His maternal grandfather, James Stinson, was a Captain in 'the Revolutionary war, and lost his eye-sight; was blind forty years before liis death, and drew a pension from the close of the war. James Boyd received a good education and taught school several terms'. After his marriage he settled on the home farm, iis mother remaining with him. He was married Jan. 1, 1854, to I famelia Hunt, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, born Oct. 20, 1832,^ a daughter ot John and Margaret (Mu Her'! Hunt^ her father a native of Hew Jersey, and her mother of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have had three children; but two are living. They are members of the Fla^ock Christian church. Mr. Boyd's farm contains 140 acres of land, all well improved.

Moses Brown, deceased, farmer and horse doctor, was born i Preble County, Ohio. Pec. 1, 1819, a son of Isaac and Mar^SWh, natives of North Carolina and Ohio respectively. In 1823 his parents moved to Henry County, Ind., and settled in the northern part of Liberty Township, in the woods. Isaac Brown was a very energedc, industrious man, and although obliged to undergo many hardships in the new country was successful, and cleared and brought under a good state of cultivation one of the best farms in the township. He and his wife were among the first members and lonnders of the Society of Friends in the township. Eight of their ten children lived till maturity. Moses was their second son He was married March 8, 1839, to Delphia Dowell, a native of North Carolina, born April 16, 1819, a daughter of Peter and Margaret Dowell. After his marriage he lived in Blue River Township thirteen years, and in 1852 moved to the farm where the family now reside, in Liberty Township. Mr. Brown was an active member of the Society of Friends, as is also his wife. Of their eleven children nine are living - Anna, Joseph M., Isaac D., Margaret A., Aaron D., Samuel H., James A., John A. an3 Delphia^ J. Henry P. and Mary E. are deceased. Joseph M. enlisted in 1862, in the Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and served six months. Mr. Brown was a man of good judgment and a practical farmer. As a horse doctor he was very successful. His farm contained 180

John Brunner was born Jan. 25,1833, in Covington, Miami Co., Ohio, a son of George and Henrietta (Deehant) Brunner, the former a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, and the latter a native of Germany. Our subject was reared in Miamisburgh wheie he received a limited education, and at the age of fifteen years he was apprenticed to learn the shoemaker's trade, at which he served three years. He then worked as a journeyman till he was married, Sept. 9, 1855, to Mary, daughter of George and Susan (Brower) Meyers. After his marriage Mr. Brunner engaged in the boot and shoe business, near Millville, Henry Co., Ind., where he remained live years. He has since carried on the same business in Millville. He and wife are members of the Church of God.

John Conway^ stock trader, was born in Mason County, Ky., Hov. 15, 1820, a son of Miles and Catherine (McShirley) Conway, natives of Kentucky. They came to Indiana by wagon in 1827 and bought a small farm in Liberty Township, Henry County. A year later Miles Conway entered 240 acres Government land and remained there for fifty-two years. The first twenty years spent in Indiana they experienced all phases of pioneer life. Wolves were very numerous, often killing his sheep, carrying off his pigs, etc., but the hunters and men of the county kept killing them off until they became entirely extinct. Mr. Conway served in the war of 1812. At the time of his death he owned 160 acres of land, having sold several years previous some 300 acres. He died Kov. 3, 1883, aged ninety-four years. His wife survives him, aged ninety years. They were both active members of the United Brethren church for over forty years. They had five children - William, John, Elizabeth, Phoebe and Miles M. Our subject, John Conway, came with his parents to Henry County when he was eleven years old, and spent his youth in helping to clear his father's farm. He received a limited education in the old-fashioned log school-houses, the school year consisting of three months during the winter. He was married Nov. 10, 1838 , to Matilda, daughter of Moses and Mary Robertson. Of the eight children born to them, seven are living - Manda, Catherine, Elizabeth^ Moses, William, John Wesley and Polly. Phoebe died in December, 1877. After his marriage Mr. Conway settled on his farm in Liberty Township, where he was engaged in trading and farming for fifteen years, when he sold his farm and followed the mercantile business two years in Hagerstown. He then moved to Millville, Henry Co., Ind., where he carried on general merchandising about four years, when he traded his stock of goods for a farm in Howard County, Ind., where he opened a store which he carried on in connection with farming, for two years. He then moved with his children to Missouri, his wife having died two years previous, Dec. 10, 1859, where he bought a farm and engaged in fiirming, stock trading and the dry-goods business in which he continued until he enlisted in the late war, April 2, 1862. 'He was in several engagements against Qnantrell, Marmaduke, Anderson and Hart, all famous out-laws, and was taken prisoner at Glasgow, Mo., but was paroled about two hours after. He served three years and saw active service during the entire term of service. During the war, while on a visit to his daughter in Kentucky, he was taken -prisoner by Morgan's men and remained in jail eight days, where he endured much privation. The rebels stripped him of his clothes, money and watch. He is now making his home in Henry County, Ind., and is one of the leading dealers in fast horses, of the present day. He has recently purchased a tine thoroughbred running horse of William Bowen, of Cynthiana, Ky. Mr. Conway has been a member of Hagerstown Lodge, Ho. 49, A. F. & A. M., for thirty-two years. He is a staunch temperance advocate, having never tasted liquor as a beverage for over thirty years. Politically he is a Republican. When our subject was a young man, a bear came into the neighborhood. He went out on horseback, ran it down and killed it by beating its brains out with a club.

George C. Craig^ of the firm Mullen & Craig, proprietors of saw-mill and dealers in hardwood lumber, Ashland, Ind., was born in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Ind., June 4, 1848, a son of George and Elizabeth (Paul) Craig, natives of Pennsylvania. He passed his early life on his father's farm and in attending the common schools. On reaching manhood he engaged in farming following that vocation till 1880, when he engaged in his present business. In 1882 the firm of Mullen & Craig was formed, Joel Mullen being the other member. Mr. Craig was married in 1875 to Melissa Mullen, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Mullen, of Hew Castle. They have two children - Orval and Rachel Odella.

Jaeoh Denney^ farmer, postoffice Hew Castle, was born in Preble County, Ohio, in 1838, a son of Shubeal and Margaret^enney, his father a native of Virginia and his mother of Horth Carolina. His parents came to Henry County, Ind., in 1849, and located on Flatrock, Liberty Township, where they lived till his mother's death. His father then moved to Greensboro Township, where he still resides. His parents were reared in the Society of Friends. Of a family of three daughters and one son, one daughter is deceased. His father married Mrs. ^Dorothy Huff and they have three children. Jacob Denney was married when twenty-two years of age to Huliiah J., daughter of Moses McKee. They lived ten years in Harrison Township and then moved to Madison County, but two years later returned to Henry County and settled on the farm where Mr. Denney now resides. Mrs. Denney died March 19, 1884:, aged forty-two years. They had a family of ten children - Sarah, Emma Jane (deceased), William (deceased), Lillie, Elizabeth, Nancy, Charles, Isaac, Kosetta, Luther, and Ida Maud (deceased). Mrs. Denney was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics Mr. Denney is a Republican.

Philip Dils was born in Fayette County, Pa., in 1838, a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Dils. He remained with his parents till 1861, when, in August, he enlisted in Company E, Thirty -fifth Ohio Infantry, at Eaton. He participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Mill Springs, Louisville, Nashville, Winchester and Tuscumbia. He spent four months in the hospital at Nashville and Dec. 16, 1862, was discharged and returned home. He then engaged in farming a vear, and May 2, 1864:, enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Ohio National Guards, as Second Lieutenant, and served 100 days. In 1867 he moved to Preble County, Ohio, andjhreeyears later to Wajuie County, Ind., where, Sept. 13, 1870, he was married to PhoebeJLiane, daughter of Amiel and Ly^aiLane, the former a native of Preble County, Ohio, and the latter of Guilford County, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Dils have had four children; but two are living. Mrs. Dils's parents were members of the Society of Friends. They were married Oct. 10, 1832, and to them were born seven children; but three are living. They moved to Henry County, Ind., in 1872 and located on the farm where Mr. Dils now resides, where Mrs. Lane died Ap 1 28, 1875, and Mr. Lane Nov. 8, 1880.

J. C. Hardesty^ M. D.^ was born April 17, 1849, in Elkhart County, Ind., a son of David E. and Harriet (Butt) Hardest}^ wLo were natives of Ohio, the former of English and the latter of German descent. He spent his early life in Noblesville, Ind., where he received a good common-school education. At the age of twenty-two he engaged in the boot and shoe trade in Westfield, Hamilton Co., Ind., for three years, when he sold his stock and began reading medicine in the ofiice of S. C. Dovre. He had previously read some time without an instructor. In the fall of 1877 he entered the Butler University at Indianapolis, from which he graduated in the spring of 1880, receiving a diploma as physician and surgeon. He then practiced in Franklin, Wayne Co., Ind., sixteen months, and since Oct. 10, 1882, he has carried oh a successful practice in Millville, Henry Co., Ind., having made for himself a high reputation. He was married July 1, 1876, to Addie E., daughter of Isaac and Mary (Newby) Elliott, natives of Henry County, but now residing in Westfield, Ind. To Hr. Hardesty and wife have been born two children - Otis E. and George C. The Doctor is politically a Republican. He is a member of the New Light church. His wife has a birthright in the Society of Friends. She taught school some }'ears prior to her marriage.

Reason Harter postotfice New Castle, Ind., was born in Preble County, Ohio, in 1822. His parents, Joseph and Catherine Harter, were natives of Ohio and moved to Henry County, Ind., in 1823. They were among the first settlers of Liberty Township and were among the founders and active members of the German Baptist church. Joseph. Harter died July 12, ] 872. His widow still resides on the old homestead. They had a family of thirteen children. Reason Harter remained with his parents till his twentysecond year. Sept. 1, 1844, he was married to Hannah Ulrich, a native of Wayne County, Ind. In 1866 he bought the farm in Liberty Township, where he has since resided, which contains 160 acres of well-improved land. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist church. They have had seven children; but four are living.

1850, in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Ind., a son of Thomas and Mary Jane (Odom) Hewit; the former was born in Ireland and the latter was born and reared where her son now resides. Our subject was reared on the farm and attended the common schools completing his education at the New Castle and Spiceland Academies. Eor nine years he taught school during the winter, and worked on the farm during the summer. He was married April 4, 1876, to Phebe, daughter of Enos and Susannah (Hoover) Bojid, natives of Indiana. They have had two daughters born to them. Shortly after marriage Mr. Hewit bought the Wells farm where he lived six years, and in 1883 he purchased from W. D. Pierce, an adjoining farm where he has since resided. He owns 280 acres of excellent and well-improved land. He makes a specialty of raising thoroughbred short-horn cattle. Mr. Hewitt served eighteen months as County Surveyor and one year as Township Assessor. He and his wife belong to the Universalist church.

Thomas Hewit ^ farmer, was born near Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 15, 1816, a son of Henry and Margaret Hewit. He came to America in 1841, and in 1845 his parents followed him and settled in Wayne

County, Ind., where his mother died in 1846. His father then resided with him till his death, Aug. 11, 1871. Of three children, Thomas, George and Anna, our subject is the only one living. He learned the weaver's trade in early life and worked at it a number of years in Wayne and Henry counties. Although a poor man when he came to America he has by industry and good management accumulated property, and now owns 290 acres of fine land, well improved. He was married Dec. 26, 1847, to Mary J., daughter of John and Margaret Odom, natives of Henry County. They had a family of four children - John H., Margaret Ann, George, and an infant, deceased. His wife died Dec. 26, 1855, and Hov. 19, 1857, he married Mary, daughter of Jacob and Phoebe Hall. They had four children - Sarah, William, Ella and Emma, all save Ella deceased. Mrs. Hewit died Aug. 11, 1866. April 4, 1867, Mr. Hewit married Mrs. Lucinda A. Courtney, widow of Joseph Courtney. They have had one son, now deceased, Samuel. Mr. Hewit is a member of the Methodist, and his wife of the Christian church.

Hamilton County, Ohio, July 29, 1840. His father, John Hunt, was born in Hunterdon County, H Dec. 20, 1805, of English descent, a son of Samuel Hunt, who moved to Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1815. He was married in 1827 to Margaret Mullen, a native of Pennsylvania, born »Tan. 30, 1806. In 1850 they moved to Henry County, Ind., and settled on the farm where Thomas B. now resides. In 1870 they moved to Hew Castle where Mr. Hunt died June 22, 1875, and where. Mrs. Hunt resides. They had a family of five children - Pamelia, wife of J<uM. Boyd ; Mary Jane, wife of Thomas Stanford; Thomas B.; Sarah M., wife of Leander Hovey, and Charles, deceased. Thomas B. Hunt received a fair education and afterward taught four years in the district schools of the county. He was married Nov. 20, 1862, to Sarah J. Millikan, daughter of John R. and Martha Millikan. They liave five children - Clay, John M., Clemima, James R. and George W. Since his marriage Mr. Hunt has been engaged in farming and now owns 200 acres of well-improved land. He is one of the leading citizens of the township and Iims served as Trustee four terms.

Edmond L. Kenty of the firm of Wisehart & Kent, grain dealers, Millville, Ind., was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1842, ason of Luke and Adeline E. (Ernst) Kent, his father a native of the District of Columbia and his mother of Cincinnati, Ohio. The parents 4G of Luke Kent removed to Cincinnati in 1814, when he was two years old, and his father established the first jewelry store in the place. In 1826 he began working with his father and has been in business since that time being now located at Ko. 58 West Fifth ^ street. He was married July 5, 1840. Of the nine children born to him but six are living - Edmond L., Lillie E.. Andrew H., Herbert F., Otis S., and Walter. The deceased are Charles, Luke,

In 1861 he was employed in the Quartermaster's Department of the Army of the Cumberland and was in the South with the army three years. He was at the battles of Nashville, Murfreesboro, and with Sherman on his march to the sea. At the expiration of his term of service he returned to Cincinnati and remained a year.

David Kutz. third son of Joseph and Martha (Shell) Kutz, was born Jan. 27, 1851, in Montgomery County, Ohio. He was reared on the farm and obtained a good education at the district schools.

He was married Dec. 25, 1872, to Sarah J., daughter of Daniel and Catherine Gibhart, natives of Pennsylvania. After his marrage he engaged in farming which he still follows and now owns thirtythree acres of valuable land under a high state of cultivation. He and wife are members of the Lutheran church and his political affiliations are with the Democratic party. Our subject's parents were natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. They were married in Ohio, and after living there several years they settled in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Ind., where Joseph Kutz carried on farming and coopering until a few years ago when he retired from active business. His wife died Oct. 11, 1875. They were the parents of five sons and five daughters of whom two sons and one daughter are deceased. He and wife belonged to the Lutheran church.

Aaron, B. Leahey^ farmer, postoffice Rock Creek, Huntington Co., Ind., was born in Butler County, Ohio, July 6, 1821, the eldest son of Joseph R. and Abigail (Biggs) Leake}^, the former born in Knox County, Tenn., in September, 1798, and the latter a native of Ohio. Joseph R. Leakey moved to Butler County, Ohio, in 1818. In the fall of 1821 he attended the land sales for Henry County, Ind., at Brookville, and entered eighty acres for his mother, J

160 acres for his brother Levi, and 160 acres for himself, and the following spring moved to the county and settled in what is now Dudley Townsliip. He was married in Ohio, to Abigail, daughter of Aaron Biggs. To them were born eiglit^children, seven of wliom are living. His wife died and he subsequently married Mrs. Martha A. Hewball. They had a family of six children. Mr. Leakey was for many years a member of the Christian church. His widow still resides in Liberty Township with her daughter, Mrs. Wise-^ hart. Aaron B. Leakey was married Dec. 15, 1842, to Anna Paul, a native of Virginia, born Aug. 16, 1821, a daughter of Daniel and Leah (Swope) Paul, natives of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Leakey resided in Henry County five years after their marriage and then moved to Huntington County, where he has since resided. To them were born ten children; but three are living. Mrs. Leakey died Jan. 1, 1877, and Sept. 1, 1878, Mr. Leakey married Mrs. Mary Gray, who died Hov. 29, 1882. Mr. Leakey is a member of Pock Creek Grange, No. 574. He is an active member of the Christian church.

L. J. Martz^ of the firm of Modlin & Martz, dealers in general merchandise, was born Nov. 3, 1854, in Montgomery County, Ohio, and is the only son of David and Lydia (McMullen) Martz, the former of German and the latter of Scotch descent. In 1864 he came with his parents to Henry County, Ind., and received a good business education. At the age of thirteen years he began clerking in the dry-goods store of Samuel Winnings, of Millville, with whom he remained three years. He was variously engaged for the next few years, and March 26, 1874, he entered the general mercantile store of C. & C. Howsen as clerk. He remained with Mr. Howsen till he sold out to Hernly & Bouslog, who was succeeded by Isaac Brumback, Mr. Martz remaining in the same store as clerk until Dec. 1, 1882, when he and W. E. Modlin purchased the stock and have since carried on a successful business. His political affiliations are with the Pepublican party.

David Millikan. - William and Eleanori Millikan were the parents of Alexander Millikan, and grandparents of the subject of this sketch. They emigrated to Tennessee from North Carolina in the year 1795, settling in Grainger County, of the former State, which was then an almost unbroken wilderness. They reared a family of eight sons and two daughters, all of whom lived to old age, the youngest being sixty-two years old at the time of his death. William was a very zealous Quaker and a strong

Democrat. He was an excellent mechanic, as a worker in both wood and iron. Alexander was the tifth son, and was born in 1788, being seven years old when his father went to Tennessee. At the age of twenty-one he married Elizabeth Russell, of the same State. About that time he came into possession of a farm, which he proceeded, with energy and in good faith, to clear up and improve. But upon a subsequent survey it was discovered that the title to the land was in another, and he therefore lost all. He again settled another claim and that was taken in the same way, thus forcing him to lay the third claim, after spending much labor on the first and second. This third farm was a purchase, and embraced about 300 acres. There he opened up a farm and reared a family of twelve children, eight girls and four boys, who all lived to have families of their own. In December, 1838, he moved to Indiana, having been preceded by three of his children. On his way here, just west of Cincinnati, his four-horse team took fright and ran away, coming in contact with the fence and tearing loose a stake which struck the driver, Martin Stubblefield, on the head, killing him instantly. Four of his children were in the wagon, but all escaped unhurt, and were rescued after the team had run about a mile. Arriving in Indiana he settled on a farm which he had previously bought, about a mile and one-half east of Hillsboro, on Little Blue Biver. Again settling in the woods, he moved into a small log house which his son, John B., bad prepared for him. He lived there and improved the farm. His family being grown and his wife very weakly, his children began to marry and go to places of their own; all but two of them were here married. In May, 1855, his wife, Elizabeth, died. Shortly after he moved to a farm on Elatrock, in Liberty Township, which is now owned and occupied by his son David Millikan, where, on the 18th day of August, 1880, he passed peacefully away, being ahnost ninety- three years Old. He and his wife had joined the Baptist church when about twenty-four years old, and ever afterward remained faithful and consistent members of that faith, and died in the hope of a blissful immortality. David Millikan, the subject of this sketch, was born in Jefferson County, E. Tenn., Jan. 13, 1828, and came to this State with his father in 1838, and lived, as other boys of that day, enjoying very few of the advantages of school, helping his father to open up and prepare the Blue Biver farm, rolling logs and clearing; at the age of sixteen years, plowing here and there among roots and stumps with the old-fashioned right-hand plow.

When about twenty-one years old he saw his first double-shovel plow, made by his brother, John R. Millikan, and thought it one of the grandest improvements he ever beheld. He continued with his father, farming on the shares, until his marriage, Feb. 11, 1858, to Martha A. Runyan, the youngest daughter of Thomas and Mary Runyan. In the meantime he had bought a piece of land in Grant County. He never moved to it, but sold it and purchased the old home farm on Flatrock, in order that he might live in the neighborhood of his brothers and sisters, and be the support of his father in liis declining years. He has lived on and so improved this farm tliat it is to-day one of the most pleasant homes in the beautiful valley of Flatrock. Martha Millikan, his wife, was born in Henry County, Ind., July, 1840, and was brought up on her father's farm, which joined «that of her husband. Her Christian graces and virtues have been such as to not only adorn the marriage relation, but make it a blissful and happy one. She is a consistent and zealous member of the ITniversalist iaith, and her husband, although not a member, is in full sympathy with her religious views, and does his full sliare in supporting and advancing the interests of said church. The fruits of said marriage were one girl and two boys - Ora Lee, who died in infancy; Mont. Y., born March 8, 1868; and Clint. R., born April 15, 1871. Mr. Millikan is mi active and zealous member of the Democratic party of the old Jacksonian and Jeffersonian school, and firmly believes that the affairs of this Government will never be fairly, honestly and economically administered until that party resumes control of the executive and legislative branches of the Government, which he has great faith it will do about Marcii 4, 1885. Mr. Milligan enjoys the confidence of the members of his party to a high degree, and has often been honored by them in various positions of responsibility. In the last quarter of a century few have been the County and State conventions to which he has not been sent by his constituents as a delegate. He was (dected one of the three Trustees of Blue River Township under the new school law of 1854, altliough the Whig party was largely in the ascendency in that township. As such Trustee lie helped locate all the schoolhouses of that township. For the second term of said office he was opposed by Jacob Hill, a prominent Whig and member of the Society of Friends, and defeated liim by a large majority. Mr. Millikan was then only twenty-six years of age.

Isaac N. Millikan^ fanner, was born in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Ind., Dec. 31, 1855, a son of J. R. and Martha (Koo^ Millikan. His early life was passed on the home farm, receiving his early education in the district school. He then attended the Hew Pastle Academy one term, the Spiceland High School a year and a half, and the Butler University, at Irvington, Ind., a year. He was married Dec. 15, 1881, to Harrie Boyd, daughter of James M. and Permelia Boyd. After his marriage Mr. Alillikan settled on a part of his father's farm, where he has since resided. He owns 100 acres of tine land. Airs. Millikan is a member of the Christian church.

William E. Modliii^ member of the general mercantile hnn ot Modlin & Martz, was born in Dudley Township, Henry Co., Ind., June 17, 1857, the eldest son of Amos and Samantha (Stiggleman) Modlin, natives of Yirginia and Henry County, Ind., respectively. He was reared on a farm and educated at tlie district schools of his native township. When he reached the age of twenty-one years, his grandfather gave him 140 acres of land, which he farmed live years. He was married Aug. 21, 1880, to Lizzie, daughter of David and Lydia (McMullen) Martz, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively, of German and Scotch descent. Two years after his marriage Air. Modlin came to Millville, and purchased a half interest in his present store, carrying a general line of drugs, hardware, gj*oceries, etc. They carry a §tock of $2,000, and the sales for 1883 amounted to $7,800. Politically Mr. Modlin is a Republican. His parents were married in Henry County, Ind., where they resided on a farm till his father's death. His mother was married again a few years afterward to Henry Scott, of Henry County. She is now deceased. She had three sons by her first husband and one son by her second.

Joel Muller^ of the firm of Mullen & Craig, proprietors of a saw-mill, and wholesale and retail dealers in hardwood lumber, Ashland, Ind., was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, July 28, 1846, a son of Thomas and Rachel Mullen, of Hew Castle, a sketch of whom will be found on another page. He resided with his parents till manhood, receiving a good education in the schools of the county. He was reared a farmer, and followed that occupation till 1882, when he formed a partnership with George Craig in his present business, which they have carried on very extensively and successfully. He was married Hov. 5, 1865, to Mary H. Craig, daughter of George and Elizabeth Craig, natives of Pennsylvania.

They had three children - Elzetta, Irena and Arminda (deceased). Mrs. Mullen died Feb. 3, 1881. July 28, 1883, Mr. Mullen married Martha J., daughter of Alfred and Mary Ann Welker, of Henry County.

Daniel Neff^ blacksmith, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., March 21, 1851, a son of Cyrus B. and Mary A. (Johnson) Keff, natives of the same county. Eight of a family of ten children are living. Cyrus B. Neff has been for the past twenty-five years chief engineer of the blast furnace at Cordelia, Pa. He was a member of the Two Hundred and Twelfth Pennsylvania Infantry and served four years. He was taken prisoner at Richmond, and sent to Belle Isle, and thence to Libby Prison, where at the end of eleven days he was paroled and exchanged and immediately joined the command, and subsequently participated in many hotly contested battles under General Sherman. Daniel Neff learned his trade at Silver Spring, Pa. He came to Indiana in 1876 and located two and a half miles from Millville, where he remained four years and then moved to his present location. In connection with his trade he also carries a full line of farm implements, including the celebrated Wood twine binder. Mr. Neff is the inventor of Neff & Foick's sectional harrow, and is now sole owner and patentee. He has manufactured over 400 of these harrows, the greater number having been sold in this vicinity. All that have been sent to adjoining States have given perfect satisfaction. Mr. Neff was married in 1874 to Margaret Meiskey, a native of Lancaster County, Pa. They have five children, three sons and two daughters. Politically Mr. NefiP is a Republican.

JohnNetz^ Postmaster, and dealer in dry-goods, groceries, hardware, drugs, etc., Ashland, Ind., was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1836, a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Shoup) Netz, natives of Prussia. His parents were married in their native land, and in 1836 came to America and settled in Ohio, where they died, leaving two sons - John and Peter. Both were members of the Lutheran church. His father was a soldier in the Prussian army six years. When he was eight years of age our subject was bound to Peter Shoup and remained with him six years. He then was variously employed till he was twenty -one years old, when he began to learn the cooper's trade. The next year he came to Henry County, Ind., and remained eighteen months, when he returned to Ohio, and enlisted in August, 1862, in the Wallace Scouts. He served one month, and then enlisted for three years ill the Eighth Ohio Cavalry, First Batallion, afterward consolidated with the Second Ohio Cavalry, under General Rosecrans. He was discharged at Washington, October, 1865. After his return from the war, Mr. Netz engagedin saw-milling fourteen years, when he sold his mill and carried on a farm till 1881. He then established his present business, at which he has been very successful. He was appointed Postmaster in April, 1883, and in 1884 was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace. He is also station agent of the third division of the Pan Handle Railroad, at Ashland. April 15, 1866, Mr. Netz was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Truman B. and Rachel (Boothby) Strong. They have had eight children - Andrew J.,* John W., Mary E., William, Elizabeth (deceased), Charlie, Flora and an infant, unnamed.

Frank Phelman^ farmer, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, March 23, 1837, a son of Francis and Elizabeth (Cook) Phelman, natives of Pennsylvania. He was married when twenty-two years old to Amanda Laboyteaux, of Hamilton Count}% Ohio. They have had three children; but two are living - Blanche and Effie. Guy died Oct. 2, 1881. Mr. Phelman came to Henry County, Ind., March 7, 1865, and bought eighty acres of the farm in Liberty Township, where he has since resided. In 1881 he added forty acres to his original purchase, having now a fine farm of 120 acres. He is one of the most successful hog raisers in the county. Politically he is a Democrat. He is a member of the Hniversalist church.

John Pressel (deceased) was born in Kentucky, Feb. 14, 1801, a son of Daniel and Motley (Larndy) Pressel, natives of Kentucky. He passed his early life on a farm in his native State, and when a boy came with his parents to Montgomery County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He was married in 1825 to Barbara, daughter of George and Fannie (Wendall) Hoffman, who emigrated from their native country, Germany, to America. They lived some time in Pennsylvania, and from there moved to Ohio, where they spent the remainder of their days. John Pressel left Ohio for Henry County, Ind., in 1829, where he resided till his death in 1846. His widow still resides on the place where they first settled when coming to this county. They were the parents of nine children, of whom four survive. Mrs. Pressel is a member of the German Baptist church. Mr. Pressel also belonged to that church.

John Runyan^ farmer, was born in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Incl., in 1840, a son of Georcre and Elizabeth (Mullen) Kunyan, natives of Hamilton County, Ohio. George Runyan was born in 1808, and in 1829 was married and came to Indiana and entered eighty acres of land, where he lias since resided. His wile died July 17, 1881, after a married life of flt'ty-two years.

* They were among the founders of the Devon Universalist church, and were earnest sufipoiters of its interests. Six of their eight children are living. John Runyan was reared a farmer and has always followed that vocation. He now owns 160 acres of land in his native township and has a pleasant home. He was married in 1859 to Margaret, daughter of George and Catherine Evans. They have had seven children - George, Clay, Bertha, Walter, Jennie, Artiiur and Oscar, the latter deceased. Mr. Runyan is not a member of any church; his wife formerly was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Thomas Runyan^ one of the early settlers of Henry County, was born in New Jersey, Jan. 26, 1799, a son of Noah and Catharine (LaBoyteaux) Runyan. When the subject of this sketch was six years old his father unwed with his family to Hamilton County, Ohio, and settled in Colerain Towmship, about eleven miles Irom Cincinnati, which w'as then comparatively a small town. Here Thomas Runyan grew to manhood, and was married to Mary Mullen March 16, 1820. The fruits of this union were nine children, four of whom died in infancy ; another, Mariah. married to Hen ry J^es and died about three years after her marriage, leaving a iiusband and one child. The remaining four, a son, A. J. Runyan, and three daughters, Mrs. David Wilson, IMrs. David Millikan and Mrs. Jane Feed, widows of Richard Peed, are living. On starting out in married life he and his wife were entirely dependent on their own labor and management for their support, but by industry and economy they soon secured a small home in the immediate neighborhood where they were reared. To show the value of property near Cincinnati at that time we will here insert one of his tax receipts. The reader will observe a tax receipt was not worded half a century ago just as it is now;

When a boy he was taught the business of farming and the cooper's trade, and continued to follow those two occupations for several years, when he concluded to tarn his attention to farming, exclusively, and in order to secure land better adapted to that purpose, he removed with his family to Henry Count}^, Ind., in 1831, and purchased the farm on which he resided till his death, April 25, 1877. His wife died nearly ten years before. May 14, 1867. It may be said of him that one of his principal traits was to be strictly honest, and all through the journey of life he sustained the reputation of being an honest man. His old homestead is now owned and occupied by his son, A. J. Runyan, whose birthplace it was and whose home it has always been.

Enoch H. Shawhan^ farmer, was born in Warren County, Ohio, in 1827, a son of David C. and Eliza (Huff) Shawhan, natives of the same county, his father born in 1801, and his mother in 1807. His parents were married in 1824, and in 1830 moved to Henry County, Ind., and settled in Fall Creek Township. David C. Shawhan was purely a self-made man. He studied law, and practiced several years in connection with attending to his other business. He erected a grist and saw mill in Fall Creek Township, but in 1842 traded it for the farm of 120 acres, where Enoch H. now resides. He served several terms as Commissioner of Henry County, and one term in the State Legislature, as a representative of the county, elected by the Whig party. He and his wife were active members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He died in 1853, and his wife in 1864. Of a family of eight daughters and two sons, four daughters and one son are living, three in Howard County, Ind., and two in Henry County. Enoch H. Shawhan received a good education and taught school two years in Henry County. Hov. 3, 1853, he was married to Melinda Humbard, of Wayne County. In 1856 he moved to Madison County, Ohio, and engaged in farming in the summer and teaching school in the winter, till 1864, when he returned to Liberty Township and settled on the old homestead, where he has since resided. Politically Mr. Shawhan is a Republican. His wife is a member of the New Light church. They have had five children; but three are living - Emma, wife of E. Ellabarger; Paulina and Silas. The deceased are - Albert and Frank.

William H. Smeltzer was born in Frederick County, Md., June 5, 1847, a son of Jacob and Arie E. (McLain) Smeltzer, natives of Maryland, the former of German and the latter of Scotch descent. They were married in their native State and resided there till the death of the latter, in 1879. Jacob Smeltzer then removed to Ohio, where he died May 12, 1883. Our subject was reared on the home farm in Maryland, receiving a good common-school education. At the age of twent}"-four he came to Henry County, Ind., and worked on a farm for John Stanley about eighteen months. He was married Sept. 28,1876, to Sallie Kessler, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Kessler, who were natives of Indiana, but are now' deceased. They are the parents of two daughters - Elzora and Lulu May. After his marriage he farmed on Riles Stanley's farm about four years, then removed to Delaware County, Ind., remaining there one year, when he moved to the farm where he now resides. Mr. Smeltzer is a member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 54, I. O. O. F., of New Market, Ind. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Richard Smithy farmer, postoifice Millville, was born in Union County, Ind., March 8, 1849, a son of John P. and Mary (Sedgwick) Smith, his father a native of Kentucky and his mother of Union County, Ind. His parents were married in 1839, and subsequently moved to Wayne County, locating near Richmond, where the mother died in 1864 and the father still resides. Richard Smith received a good education, attending Earlham College two years. He was married in 1877 to Belle, daughter of Wright and Rebecca Lancaster, of Richmond. In 1878 he moved to Henry County and bought the farm where he has since resided, containing 160 acres of well-improved land. April 7, 1884, he was elected Assessor of Liberty Township. In politics he is a Republican; Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one son - George D.

James A. Stafford^ M. D., is a native of Henry County, Ind., born Sept. 28, 1839, of Quaker parentage, the eldest child of Dr. D. H. and Sarah G. (Stretch) Stafibrd. His father is a native of Indiana, and mother of New Jersey. He received a common- school education and then attended Earlhain College, Richmond, Ind., afterward teaching a few terms of common school, then began reading medicine with his father in 1864. After attending two full courses of medical lectures in the Physio-Medical Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, he graduated in 1867. He then located in Millville, Ind., where he has built up a large and lucrative practice. He owns a good farm of 100 acres which he has cultivated in accordance with the latest and most approved modes of agriculture. Also he devotes considerable attention to bee culture and tlie improvement of apiarian furniture which is attested by his fine apiary and bountiful products of beautiful honey. He owns a general store with an average stock of $5,000 in Millville, of which his wife has full charge. In 1879 he was appointed Postmaster, still holding the position. He was married in the fall of 1860 to a daughter of John Pavne. who died in 1866, leaving two sons - Horace and Charles, who are now attending school at Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., preparing themselves for the medical profession. In 1868 Hr. Stafford married bis present wife, a daughter of John Wnrl. an early settler of the county. They have one son - ^rl, aged thirteen, who is an amateur printer, taking great interest in his business. Dr. Stafford is a member of the First District and State Physio-Medical Association, and of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Is very lenient in his religious views, but assists liberally in all local religious movements. He is also an uncompromising temperance man, believing that the use of all intoxicating beverages should be discouraged and prohibited by law.

John W. Turner^ Jr.^ was born in Fayette County, Ind., Aug. 10, 1841, a son of John W. and Jane (Port) Turner, natives of Ireland, his father born in 1801, and his mother in 1802. His parents were married in Ireland, and with four children came to America in 1837 on account of religious opposition. They were members of the Methodist church, but ten years before her death his mother professed faith in the Universalist church. On reaching America they proceeded to Cincinnati, where they were met by William Port, a brother of Mrs. Turner, who had come to America fifteen jmars before. They located in Fayette County, Ind., but in 1853 moved to Henry County and bought the land where our subject now lives, where the father died in 1858, and the mother Feb. 13, 1867. Of five children, Robert, Margaret and John W. are the only ones living; William and James P. are deceased. Mr.

Turner was Postmaster of Waterloo from 1837 to 1853, and at the same time carried the mail from Waterloo to Connersville. Our subject remained with his parents till his marriage in 1862 to Tabitha, daughter of Charles and Mary Wilson, nativ^es of Kentucky and Virginia respectively, and since then has engaged in farming on the place where he now resides. He owns eighty acres of well-improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Turner are members of the Universalist cliurch. They have two children - Mark P. and Julia. Their son is highly educated and has taught school five years. He is at present Principal of Salem High School in Dudley Township.

Jacob Williams^ was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, May 19, 1835, the fourth son of Israel and ^Susannah (Ritter) Williams, the former a native of Bedford County, Pa., and the latter of Horth Carolina. They were married in Montgomery County, Ohio, and in the fall of 1836 they moved to Wayne County, Ind., where Israel Williams followed farming till about 1859, when he kept a toll gate till his death, which occurred July 3, 1863. His wife survived him till Feb. 7, 1878. They were active members of the German Baptist church for many years. Their family consisted of eight children, seven still living. Jacob Williams was reared on his father's farm and was educated at the district schools. When seventeen years old he began learning the carpenter's trade and worked as a journeyman a number of years. He moved to Henry County, Ind., in 1865, where he has since followed farming and carpentering. He is a member of the United Brethren church and has been a minister in the church for ten years. He is a Republican in politics and is a strong advocate of Prohibition. He was first married May 13, 1866, to Martha, daughter of David and Martha Bird, who died March 13, 1878, leaving three children - Laura, Horace and Mary Elizabeth. Mr. Williams was again married March 8, 1879, to Mary, daughter of Samuel and Margaret L. (Jacobs) Williams, natives of Darke County, Ohio. To this union were born two children - Cora and Arthur.

Levi Williams is a native of Ohio, born Oct. 27, 1832, and is a son of Israel and Susannah Williams. His educational advantages were very limited, his youth having been spent in assisting on the farm. He was married Sept. 29, 1857, to Miss Barbara Bennett, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Buck) Bennett. To this union have been born five children, three of whom still survive - Josephus, Benjamin F., and Ida L. Two daughters are deceased - Mary E. and Eliza Ann. After his marriage Mr. Williams engaged in farming and is still engaged in agricultural pursuits in Liberty Township, where he has a very pleasant home. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church.

David Wilson^ Jr.^ was horn in Harrison County, Ky., Dec. 1, 1819, a son of David and Jane (Guynn) Wilson, also natives of Kentucky. His father and three uncles, William, James and Jackson Wilson, served nine months in the war of 1812. When he was fifteen years of age, he with two brothers, two sisters and his mother (his father had died many years before) came to Indiana. His mother being an invalid, a consultation was held as to the best way to bring her. Although in the fall of the year it was decided to bring her in a covered sled, which they did - by nearly killing a good tearn, camping out excepting one night. They settled in Liberty Township, Henry Countv, where he has since lived. At that time it was heavily timbered, but now is one of the finest farms in the township. His mother remained with him till August, 1864. He was married Nov. 2, 1843, to Cyntha Runyan, a native of Hamilton Countj^ Ohio, born March 13, 1824, a daughter of Thomas and Marymun^n. They have had a family ^ of four sons and four daught^s; two of the sons are deceased. They have been members of the Universalist church since its organization, and are among its most liberal supporters. Mr. Wilson has served as Township Trustee several years, and has filled many other offices of trust.

James Wilson^ deceased, was born in Kentucky, Jan. 29, 1812, a son of David and Margaret Wilson. He came to Indiana with his mother and two brothers and settled on the farm where his brother David now lives, at that time in the woods. April 22, 1852, he was married to Lucinda Pressel, a native of Henry County, Ind., born Feb. 23, 1831, a daughter of John and Barbara Pressel, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. After his marriage Mr. Wilson settled on the home farm with his mother, remaining there till her death. In 1862 he bought the farm where his widow resides, and where he died June 10, 1881. He was Trustee of the township two or three terms. He was a member of New Castle Lodge, No. 91, F. & A. M. Mrs. Wilson is a member of the Universalist church, and although not a member he was a strong advocate of its doctrines. Of their eight children six are living - John David, the eldest son, was born June 9, 1854. After his father's death he assumed the management of the farm, and has met with marked success. The home farm contains 177 acres of fine land.

William H. Wilson was born in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Ind., Sept. 29, 1846, a son of David and Cyntha Wilson. He received a good education, attending Hew Castle Academy and Dublin High School several terms. He then taught three terms, but on account of ill health was obliged to abandon the schoolroom and turn his attention to out-door pursuits. He was married Feb. 17, 1881, to Lizzie L. Millikan, daughter of Mathew H. and Arrninta (Davis) Millikan, and settled on the farm where he now lives. He owns 100 acres of land, well cultivated. He has served one term as Trustee of Liberty Township. Mrs. Wilson is a member of the Christian church.

George Wimmer, farmer, was born in Liberty Tomiship, Henry Co., Ind., in 1856, a son of William and EveVVimmer. He was reared on the farm and received a good common-school education. He was married in 1876 to Izetta A. Sowash, daughter of John and Minerva Sowash. They have two children - Yaughn and Emma. Alter his marriage Mr. Wimmer located on the farm where he still resides. He owns 160 acres of fine land, all well improved, and is one of the promising young farmers of the township.

John M. Wimmer^ farmer, was born in Henry County, Ind., in 1855, a son of Hoah and Catheriney^immer, old settlers and residents of Henry County. He spent his early life with his parents, receiving a common-school education. He was married Aug. 8, 1880, to Dora A., daughter of Frederick and Sarah Dilling, of Wayne County, Ind. They have two children - Everett F. and G-len D. After his marriage Mr. Wiinrner lived in Wayne County two years, and then moved Liberty Township, Henry County, and rented 160 acres of land, where he has since resided. He is one of the promising young farmers of the township.

William Wimmer^ farmer, was born in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Ind., in 1829, a son of William and Susan (Mi^en) Wimmer, natives of Ohio. His parents came to Indiana in 1820 and entered land from the Government, near the site of Ashland, which they afterward sold, and entered the farm where William, Jr., now lives. Ten years later he sold this farm and entered another in the same township, where the mother died in 1840. At the time of their coming to the county there were but four other families in the township, Thomas Stanford and wife and David Odom and wife being two of them. Mr. and Mrs. Wimmer were members of the New Light church many years, but after his wife's death he became a member of the Universalist church. He was for many years a School Director. Mr. Winimer died in 1854. His family consisted of four sons and four daughters. William Wimmer, our subject, was reared in pioneer times and his educational advantages were very limited. He has always devoted his time to farming in Henry and Howard counties, and in 1880 bought the farm where he now resides. He owns 295 acres of line land, all well improved. He was married in 1851 to Eve, daughter of George and Cathariney^vans, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ohio, of German descent. Of their ten children, nine are living - Sarah C., James, Joan, George, Mary J., Alice, Electa J., Maggie and Emma. William Carl is deceased. Politically Mr. Wimmer is a Republican.

Alonzo J. Winnings^ youngest son of Joseph and Jane (Mullen) Winnings, was born Oct. 16, 1854, in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Ind. His boyhood days were passed on the farm till he was twelve years of age, when he went to Muncie, Ind., and attended the High School there about three years. At the age of fifteen years he began clerking in the grocery store of his brother, T. J. Winnings, remaining with him till he was twenty-one years old. He then engaged to sell tobacco and cigars by sample for Rudy & Co., of Hagerstown, which business he followed till his health failed. He then came to Henry Count}' and has since resided on the home place. He was married April 26, 1876, to Ida B., daughter of Seth S. and Maria Bennett, of New Castle, Ind. He and his wife have been members of the Christian church for eight years.

Joseph Winnings (deceased) was born near Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 12, 1812, a son of Archibald and Christina Winnings. When he was nine years old his parents moved to Ohio and settled on a farm in Hamilton County where his father soon after died. He was married March 3, 1836, to Jane ^ullen, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, and a daughter of Hugh and Mary Mjillen. To them were born seven children, six sons and one daughter. One son is deceased. After his marriage he engaged in farming and also worked at the cooper's trade, which he had previously learned. After selling his farm he moved his fatnily to Henry County, Ind., March 4, 1854, and bought the farm in Liberty Township where his widow now resides. Mr. Winnings served as Trustee of Liberty Township for two terms. He was an earnest worker in the Christian church, being a prominent member for over forty-five years. Mrs. Winnings is also an active worker in the same church. Mr. Winnings died April 10, 1880, aged sixty-eight years, and was buried in Benton's graveyard by the Masonic order, he having belonged to Hagerstown Lodge for over thirty years. Our subject commenced on very limited means but by good management he succeeded in owning one of the finest farms in Henry County. At his death he owned 240 acres of excellent land. At one time he owned 340 but divided 100 acres among his children.

Eli M. Wisehart, farmer, was born in Liberty Township, Henry Co. Ind., April 13, 1846, a son of John L. and Margaret Wisehart. He received a good education and when seventeen years of age began clerking in the dry goods store of B. F. Wisehart, in New Castle. He remained there two years, and then was employed a year by his brother, Samuel D., and 1'

Mr. and Mrs. Wisehart are members of the German Baptist church. They have a family of eight children - Martin C., Ida F., Katie E., Lewis M. (deceased), David W., Carrie O., Goldie F., and an infant, unnamed. Politically Mr. Wisehart is a Republican.

John L. Wisehart^ deceased, was born Nov. 9, 1814, in Henry County, Ind. He was reared a farmer receiving his education in the subscription schools. March 17, 1836, he was married to Margaret Davidson, a native of Mason County, Ky., born Dec. 18,

1826. After their marriage they settled in Liberty Township, a mile and a quarter from Millville, where Mr. Wisehart died March 25, 1864, and where Mrs. Wisehart still resides. To them were born twelve children - Benjamin F., Samuel D., Eli M., Wilson A., Alonzo, Lagrande, John W., America (deceased), Martha A.,

Yiretta, Ella, and Mary E. (deceased). Mr. Wisehart served as Township Trustee two terms, and as Constable. He was a member of the Christian church as is also his wife. ^

1839, a son of John L. and Margaret (Davidson) Wisehart. He received a good education, residing with his parents on the farm till twenty years of age, when lie engaged in the general mercantile and grain business in Millville. In 1873 he sold his stock of merchandise and gave his exclusive attention to the grain trade. Sept. 1, 1880, Edmond L. Kent became associated with him. In June, 1883, they erected a grain elevator at Mooreland at a cost of $800. They ship annually from Millville and Mooreland 75,000 bushels of grain, and also deal in all kinds of agricultural implements. Mr. Wisehart was married June 5, 1870, to Alice, daughter of William S. and Mary A. (Case) Layboyteaux. They have two children - Edmond and William. Politically Mr. Wisehart is a Democrat.

John Worl was born in Wayne County, Ind., Dec. 20, 1816, a son of Joseph and Nancy (Bell) Worl, who were natives of Kentucky. They immigrated to Indiana in an early day and settled near Jacksonburg, Wayne County, but the Indians becoming hostile they soon after went to Eaton, Ohio, remaining there two years. Joseph Worl was a soldier in the war of 1812, and for his services received 160 acres of land from the Grovernment. He died in 1852 and his wife died in 1870. They belonged to the Christian church for many .years. Their children were - Polly, Milton, Matilda, Sallie, Washington, Elizabeth, John, Joseph, Lucinda and Martin. John Worl, our subject, remained on the home farm till he was twenty-one years old and received only a limited education. He was married Jan 10, 1837, to Mary A. McShirley, who died March 20, 1855. To this union were born seven children - Elizabeth, Manda, Joseph, John M., Mary J., Nancy and Martin. After his marriage Mr. Worl bought a farm in Liberty Township, Henry Co., Ind., where he has since resided. When he first came to his farm, only eight acres had been cleared and the buildings consisted of one log cabin in which he lived eight years. He has now a fine large house, erected two years ago, and his farm contains at present 159 acres, he having divided the balance, 214 acres, among his children. Mr. Worl married again Jan. 10, 1857, Charlotte Silvers, a daughter of Asa and Catherine (Hefilin) Silvers, and to them have been born two children - Laura Bell and Monroe. He and wife are members of the Christian church, to which he has belonged thirty-three years. Mr. Worl has been an invalid for eleven years and is now entirely confined to his room. He has been a life-long Republican.