Jordan Township (part 1 of 5)

Jordan Township

JOHN H. DAY w.as born in Preble County. (Ihio, .Uiue '.), 182S. and is the fourth child of John N. and Ann (Worthington) Day, natives of Kentucky and Ohio respectively. John N. Day was the sou of John Day. who was of English descent, and who settled in Kentucky in an early day, and moved to (~)hio in 1802. settling near Eaton, where he remained until his death. He had seven children, among them four sons - William, John X., Samuel and Nicholas. John N. Day (father of subject) was born in Kentucky in 1701!, and moved with his parents to Ohio, where, Marcli 3, 1820, he married Ann Worthington, who was born in Ohio, in 1802. In 1831, he moved to F.nmlain County, Ind., where they spent the reniaindi'i- of their lives. His wife died in 18-Hi. and he survived her four years. Tliey had the following chihlren - William, Miry. Ln'ina. John H., George, ,ruliel (V., .Joseph, .laines, Ellen, We^tlev and Tiieodare. John II. Day was married in Warren County, Ind., February 3, 1,S5;'., to Deliiliine. a daughter of Curtis and Ann Newell, and bnru in Fountain County, Ind,, Fehruary 18, 1835. They have had Ihirli'cn childrini - Ella (deceased), Cordelia (deceased), Laura. Lawrence N., Luella, Thi'odore, Ch;irles, Horace, Wilmer, Emma (de 'c isimK. Eva (deceased), Elmore (deceaseill and tJeeil. Slnnaly after marriag -, he settled in this county. He owns 780 acres of laivl. and is Tnisiei' of the township.

ABNEU GOODWINE. was born in Bartholomew County, Ind., 'July 10.1826, and is the son of James and Sarah Goodwiue, natiyes of Kentucky and Virginia respeclivcdy. James iJoodwine was born in 1780, and was of English descent. His fattier, John Goodwine, settled in KentiK ky in an early day, and there died. James married in Kentneky Elizabeth Snyder, by whoiv he had seven children - Elizabeth, Thomas, .bunes, Indiana, jNIartha, Harrison and John W. He moviai to Jack- ,Min Coiinly. Ind.. where bis lirsl wife died. He then married Mrs. Sarah Logan, widow of VViUiain M. Logan, and danghler of John Shiimaker. By this marriage.

there was one child - Abner. James subsequently moved to Bartholomew County, Ind.. and in 1828 came to this county, where he died March 12, 18.51. He was a pioneer of Warren County, and an extensive land owner. His wife lived with her children until her death, June IT. 1872. Abner Goodwine was married in this county. October 30. 1851. to Miss Barbara J. Pence; born in Bartholomew County, Ind.. bctober 19. 1830; and a daughter of George and Mary Pence. They have had twelve children - George (deceased), .Mar}' C, Newton C. Bell (deceased), Sarah E., Clara V.. Frank S., Olive. Nora. Cora. Leola J. and Harry M. Mr. Goodwine is a laro-jlaiid owujr and stock dealer. His farm is well improved; aad lie has a fine brick house.

HORACE G. GOODWINE is a native of Warren County, Ind., where he was born Februarv 9, 1845. His parents are named respectively James and Sophia (Buckles) Goo'dwine, of Pike Township. Warren County. Horace is one of a family of twelve children. He was married in this county November 8. 1874. to Mary A.. daughter of Eli and Cyrena Briggs, a native of this county, born September 29, 1856. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Goodwine has been favored with three children - Ora J., Edna L. and Arley 0. Mr. Goodwine is a very promising and much esteemed young man.

LUTHER JONES was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, September 8, 1840, and is the fifth- of six children born to Robert and Elizabeth (Logan) Jones, natives of New Jersey and Hamilton Couatv. Otiio, respectively. Robert Jones was born September 17. 1795. His father. James Jones, settled in New Jersey, in an early day. where he married Elizabeth Todd, by whom he had nine children - John, Katie, Poliy. Ann. Robert, Enoch, Lydia, William and James. He afterward moved to Ohio, where he died. Robert Jones moved with his parents to Hamilton County. Ohio! where he married Elizabeth Logan; who was born October 19. 1807. They had the following children - Hezekiah. William. Sarah E.. David M.. Luther and Julia A After marriage, he settled on his father's old farm in the same county, where his wife died January 14. 1862. In 1863. he moved to Warren County, Ind., where he died December 22. 1866. Luther Jones came with his father to this county in 1863. Februarv 3. 1876. he married in Hamilton County, Ohio, Susie, a daughter of Ledwell and Elizabeth Jones; she was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, December 6, 1853. They have two children- William W. and Julia M. Sliortly after his marriage he returned to this county, and settled on the farm purchased by his father, where he has since remained.

CH A.RLES G. McCLAFLIN is a native of this county, and was born August 13, 1856 He is the elder of the two sons of Gordon B. and Catherine (High) McClaflin, of Williamsport Ind. About the year 1847. Gordon B. McClaflin removed to this county and settled on the Walnut Grove Farm, and in 1854 removed to that of which our subject is now resident; thence he removed to Williamsport. where he and family now are- they have two children - Charles G. and James E. Our subject, Charles G was married in this county, September 5, 1878. to Alice K.. daughter of Peter and Sarah Zimmer. a native of Wiscon Jn, born April 11. 18,o8. which union was favored with one child - Grace A., born in this county October -j. 1879. Mr. McClaflin is a very excellent and promising young man^

JOHN PUGH was born in Lawrence County. III.. March 18. 1826. His father. George Pu'di was born in South Carolina. August 22. 1789. and was a son of John and Nancy Pu<?h'of Scotch and Welsh descent, who at an early period settled in South Carofina "After the death of John Pugh his wife removed to Tennessee, where Geor-e Pui^h and Nancy Long were joined in wedlock, and whence they emigrated to Lawrenc'e County. III., where Nancy Pugh died. In 1832, Mr. Pugh married Miss Elizabeth Anderson and removed to this county, where he died. He was father to seventeen children-Wilford. Sarah. Eliza and Betsy A.-by his first wife , John. Geore-e Mary J William M.. Celinda. James M.. Rebecca. Washington H.. Joseph, Henry H Caroline, Martha and James B. by his last wife. John Pugh came to this couniv with his father in 1832. When about twentj-three years old, he learned hlacksmithino- at which he worked three years. Mr. Pugh was married February W 185^ to Nancy Etnire, born in Ohio November 9, 1832 and died August 8, 1880, leaving nine children-Sarah F. (deceased). George A. (deceased). Fl""" H.. Wi - Ham D (deceased) Forman (deceased). Alvin L.. Edmund E.. Edwin E. (deceased) and 'Nl-irv L In 1877 ilr. Pugh removed to his present home.

DAVID H SAUNDERS was born in Norfolk Co., England. February 13, 1830. His father John Saunders, was a native of the same place, born October 20, 1802, whose parents were John and Mary Saunders, who were born and died in England, Tohn father of David, being the only one who emigrated to America. He married in Ena-land in 1821. Maria Raimer, Ijorn in England in 1804. In 1837, they moved to this State lived in Fort Wayne and Lafayette, also in Danville, III., where his wife died April 26, 1842. He afterward married Susan Cozart, and about 1847 removed to a farm near Danville, where he died Jp.T-T JLrOavW H "\"ark^ eight children: By his first wife-Williatn C, David 'deceased) Davd H^ ^1^«- James and Benjamin F. (deceased) ;. by liis second "^'f^-ff f/"'^ /"l^I^' gtrnp and ject, David H. Saunders, was married, September l'^^:. ''^J^'^Ylf^^-XPnce he afterward purchased a farm and settled /ernaillion County III, whence he removed to Covington, Fountain Co., Ind where his wife died Deceniber 4, 1877, leaving three children-Maria R. (deceased), Henry J. J"^ ^;J,^'|,^Ip,.^^° l^?.^,^' '^'^.^ 28 he married Mrs Rebecca J. Cronkhite, widow of AVilliam F. Cionl^hite. Mr. Saunders soon after removed to this county, of which he is a much-respected citizen. He is a m-mber of the Masonic fraternity. . th n^^amhpr Q 18-^S

GEORGE W. SMITH was born in Vermillion County, December 9 1838, and is the eldest of eight children born to James W^ and Eliza (Pugh)hnith^ James W. Smith was l)orn in Warren County, Ohio, March 28 1818, and wdien young lived with his grandfather. In 1837 he was married, and has smce ived m Vermillion County, Ind., Edgar County, Ills.. Warren County Ind., Kansas, and since 1872 has resided in this county. His children were as follows : George W Frances M., Maria A.. Harriet A., James W.. John M.. William F. and Joseph L. Geor.>-e W Smith in is6i, enlisted in Company K. Thirty-third Indiana \olunteers. and served until February 23, 1864. He re-enlisted in same company and served until the close of the war'. April 9, 1867, he married, in this county, Julia A. Jones who was born in Hamilton Countv, Ohio. November .5. 184:3, and is a: daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Jones. Tliey have two children - Robert A. and iNettie^ J. After his marriage, he settled on a farm, which he had previously bought in \ ermillion County, 111, In 1876, he returned to this county, and now owns 800 acres ot fine land, all of which he has acquired bv his own industry. ^

J W WARRICK was born in Fountain Countv. Ind.. October 2,, 1848, and is the third of six children liorn to John and Keziah Warrick, both natives of Warren County Ohio. They were born June 30, 1819, and August 9, 1825, respectively, and were married in Fountain Countv, Ind., in 1846. and afterward settled in the same county. They have had the following children - Ezra. Huldah 0.. James W., SylvaU., Mary B. and Birdie. J. W. Warrick attended the district schools until sixteen years old, then entered the Union Christian College at 3Ierom, Ind.. and two years later the Wabash College at Crawfordsville, Ind, In 1872, he studied at the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, taking a full law course, and received the degree of L.L. B. In June, 1874, he was admitted to the bar, and began practising his profession at Indianapolis, continuing until 1877. He then moved to the farm in this county, which he still owns. He was married in this county to JIary A. Rogers, April 20. 187."). Mrs. AVarrick was born in this county March 24, 1854. They have three children - Dole R.. Ira C. and Edison J. Mr. Warrick is a member of the M. E. Church, also of the Masonic fraternity. He is much respected by his fellow-citizens.

HENRY I. ADA:MS was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1838. and is a son of Isaac and Ann (Idings) Adams, both natives of Jefferson County, Ohio (the former born May ,28, 1814, the hitter January 3, 1818), who came to Jliami County, this State, in 1841 ; there Mr. Adams bought sixty-six acres, and paid therefor with Bhie Point money; several years later, he bought forty acres near by, all of which he sold in 1856 for |1,400, when he came to Marion Township, this county, and pur" chased 240 acres. Mr. Adams died in 1879, and Mrs. Adams in 1882, leaving the following family: Henry, Elizabeth, Sarah Ann, Joseph, William E., Mary and Marion. Henry I. Adams was reared a farmer, educated at the common schools, and when sixteen years old engaged in teaching, which he followed for twelve winters. December 23. 1859, he married Sophia M. Beale. to which union were born six children - Clara D. (deceased), Florence (deceased), Francis, Judson L., Mary S. and Cecil E. Mrs. Adams died March 29, 1ST2. His second wife was Miss Ellen McCuUough, by which marriage descended five children - William I., Kittle, Belle, Lou and Henry S. Mr. Adams enlisted in the Eighty-seventh Indiana Regiment in 1862, and was discharged in 1863, by reason of illness. He was elected County Treasm-er in 1876, and later appointed Postmaster. He now owns 600 acres of land, and is a prominent citizen.

BENJAJMIN BARGER is the fourth of the eight children of Henry and Catharine (Kennedy) Barger, natives of Pennsj'lvania, and of German descent. He was born in Lycoming County, Penn., November 4, 1845, and was reared and worlvcd on the farm, with but small chance for schooling, until 1865, when he engaged as a farm hand at i?20 per month, so continuing until 1873, when he came to this township and purchased forty acres, and added forty acres after, maliing a comfortable home and good farm. Mr. Barger was married, January 26, 1871, to Anna, daughter of Michael and Matilda (Arnold) Bowers, a native of Ohio. This union was crowned with three children - Nathan P., Benjamin H. and Frederick, all of whom are living. Mr. Barger is a hard-working and industrious man, and one who has merited the property and position he has acquired.

JOHN L. BICKNELL is the ninth of thirteen childi-cn born to Lewis T. and Jane (Felse) Bicknell, natives of North Carolina, and of Scotch and English extraction. The grandfather of John was a Revolutionary soldier seven years, and a portion of the time a cavalryman. After the war, he settled in North Carolina as a farmer, where he died. Lewis T. Bicknell lived for a time in Rush County, Ind., and afterward came to Hancock County, where he remained until his death. John L. Bicknell was born in Wilkes County. N. C, April 7, 1833, and reared on the home farm. When he was fifteen j-ears of age, he learned the blacksmithing trade, at which he labored until 1876, when he engaged in farming, and has since followed that occupation, having now 100 acres in this county. Mr. Bicknell was married, September 6, 1859, to Rebecca A., a native of Indiana, and daughter of James V. and Elizabeth P. (Pritchett) Dutton. Nine children have blessed this union - James L., Ida May, John M., Louis B. (deceased), Frank A., Willis E., Marion W., Bertha A. and Freeman 0. Mr. Bicknell is a Freemason and a much respected citizen.

ELLIOTT R. BURR, the youngest son of the family of Eli R. and Susan (Monagle) Burr, the former a native of Vermont, the latter of New York, and of English and Irish descent, was born in Allegany County, N. Y., August 2, 1843.

He was reared on a farm, and after his father's early death was placed in care of an uncle. August 20, 1862. he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth New York Volunteers, and served one year, after which he was discharged for reason of sickness. He was married, June 14, 1863, to Sarah J. Voorheis, of New York, daughter of John and Cynthia (Vanness) Voorheis. Soon after marriage, Mr. Burr moved to Michigan, where he engaged in coopering ; thence to Ilhnois, where he was Deputy Clerk of Jackson County. Afterward, he came to this township, where he located on 190 acres, his present home. Mr. and Mrs. Burr have had seven children - Frederick R., Emma, Susan, Anna, Edwin, Cynthia and Willie. Mr. Burr is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Both he and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church, and workers for temperance and education.

WILLIAM H. CAIN is the youngest of four children born to Thomas and Catherine (Oinley) Cain, l)Oth natives of Ireland, and of Irish descent. Thomas Cain landed at New Orleans in August, 1853; thence going to St. Louis; thence to Illinois, and thence to Jordan Township, this county, March IT, 1869, where he purchased 160 acres and remained until his death, August 10. 1880. William H. Cain was born in Will County. 111., July 22. 1859, and was reared a farmer, and remained with his father until his majority, soon after which he married Barbara Ulm, a native of (Jhio, daughter of John and Eve (Ecki Ulm. Mr. Cain has continued as a farmer, and now has 160 acres of good and improved laud, as well as an attractive home; he is also made happy with one child - William Edward, born May 20. 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Cain are members of the Catholic Church.

JA3IES V. DUTTON. the second of the five children of John and Martha (Cleaver) Dutton, was born in Warren County, Ohio. September 29. 1809; his father was a native of Virginia, his motlierof Pennsylvania, and both of English descent, .lames V. Dutton was reared on the farm. During winter, he attended school, and accjuired sufficient education to become a teacher, and he taught in Ohio and Indiana. Mr. Dutton was married. April 30. 1-^35. to Elizabeth Pritchett. a native of Delaware, and a daughter of Soloman and Sarah iKillon) Pritchett. This union was followed bj' nirie children - Asa. Mary. Rebecca. Lydia. Sarah E.. Harriet M., Isabel, John C. P. and Lilian. After his marriage. Mr. Dutton engaged in farming in Tippecanoe County. Ind.. where he resided until 1865. and was County Trustee for a period of thirty years. In that year, he moved to this county and purchased and settled on 360 acres, where he has made his home. He is an active Republic;m, and a liberal and benevolent citizen. Mr. Dutton was of service in raising soldiers during the war. and in caring for their families.

JOSEPH EAST was born in Garret County. Ky., March 10, 1810, and is one of the ten children of James and laicy (English) East, natives of Virginia, and of Irish descent. Joseph East is a farmer, and has spent most of his time in this State. He was married, in Jackson County. Ind.. November 9. 183-t. to Olive, daughter of Ebenezer and Susanna (Buck) Neff. a native of Washington County, N. Y. To this union have succeeded eleven children - Henry J.. Margaret (.now Mrs. Fuller). Elizabeth (deceased). Levi B.. Susanna (deceased), Lewis (dece:ised), Isaac M.. Mary E. (now Mrs. Ellis). John E.. Catharine (now Mrs. Frasier), and Frank J. i\Ir. Kasl came to this township in March. ISTt. and purchased 160 acres, on wliich the family is settled ; the farm I'Oiitaius many improvements, and is an attractive home. Mr. East h;is accpiired this desirable possession by his indusli-y and la'onomy; he is a Hepuhlii;iu. but cast his first ballot for Andrew Jackson, in 1S31. Frank J. East. :\Ir. E;ist's youngest son. residing with his parents, was born in La Salle County. 111., June 26. 1856. He was reared on the farm, and married, November 29, 1876, to Emily K. Henderson, of this State, daughter of \Villi:im C, and Jane (Woody) Henderson, also natives of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs, East have two children - Maiulie Gertrude and William Roscoe.

ALBERT G. ^Y. FARMER is the third of the eight children of Nirarod and Mary E (Smith) Farmer, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Tennessee, and of English descent. Albert was Ijorn in Jefferson County, Tenn., June 8, 1837; he was reared on the farm, and whan eighteen came to Indiana with his uncle, and engaged as a farm hand, and afterward as a partner in land. During this time, he married Matilda, a native of Wayne County, Ind., daughter of Alva and Mary (Lewis) Macy. Nine children were the consummatioQ of this marriage - Macy A. (deceased). Charley E. (deceased), Clarence R. (deceased), Orpah. MaryE., Malinda C, Albert C, "Worth and Henry P. Mr. Farmer continued in agriculture until 1865, when he came to his present location, and settled on forty acres near Goodland, Mr. Farmer is a Republican; he was Trustee of Milroy Township, and is now Justice of the Peace in this township. Mr. and Mrs. Farmer are active religious persons, she of the Friends' Society, and he of the M. P. Church, of which he has been for several years local minister.

EPHRAIM FLEMIXG was born in Licking County, Ohio, in May, 1839, and is the second of the eight children of James and Sarah (Bright) Fleming, natives of Ohio, and of German and English descent. In oonseciuence of his father's death, Ephraim engaged as a farm hand for $10 per month. At the age of twenty-two years, he was married to Eliza Goodwin, a native of Ohio, daughter of Richard Goodwin. Four children bind their union - Ellen (deceased), Anthonj', Franklin and Robert. Mrs. Fleming died soon after the birth of the last child - December 9, 1860. October 13, 1861, Mr. Fleming enlisted in Company E, Forty-sixth Re,giment Indiana Volunteers, but was discharged May 29, 1863, by reason of sicliuess, and was married shortly after to Pernine Reed, a native of Indiana, daughter of Josiah and Anna (Shoej') Reed. This union has been strengthened by seven children - Mary A. (deceased). Rosalie J., Andrew J., Charity M. (deceased), Arthur E., Bertha G. and James E. After farming in Kewton County until 1870, Mr. Fleming came to this township and located on eighty acres near Rensselaer, which he has made his home and which he has proudly earned.

JOSEPH G. GALEY is the fourth of the six children of Samuel and Matilda (Chamberlain) Galey, both natives of Kentucky, and of English and Irish descent. Samuel Galey removed from Montgomery to Jasper County, Ind., in 1819, and was a pioneer of Jasper County, where he died in February, 1856. Joseph G. Galey was Ijorn in Montgomery County, Ind., March 18, 1844, and was reared on a farm. After the death of his father, he commenced worlv for himself, receiving only his board and clothes; he afterward worked for §14 per month. At the blast of war, he enlisted in Company K, Forty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, served thirtyeight months, and took part in the battles of luka, Corinth, Jackson, Champion Hills, the siege of Vicksburg, and Gen. Slierman's course to the sea. During this service, he was several times ill, but never received a wound. After his return, he resumed farming, and Jul}^ 10, 1870, married Margaret German, daughter of Joshua and Sophia German, from which union sprang two children - Homer (deceased) and Xellie A. (born September 31, 1873). Mr. Galey has an improved farm of eighty acres and an attractive home, all the result of his labors. Mrs. Galey belongs to the M. E. Church.

JOHN GUEST is the second of thirteen children born to Robert and Mary (Pritchard) Guest, natives of Ireland, and of Welsh extraction. John was born in Roscommon County, Ireland, probably in June, 1837, and obtained his education in the main at the Protestant night schools of his native country. At the age of thirty-seven, he arrived in Illinois, where he remained until 1874, at which time he came to Indiana, and settled on 120 acres in this county, near Rensselaer, on which he is making his home. Mr. Guest was married, March 6, 1867, in Joliet, III., to Fannie Sampey, born in Ireland February 1, 1837, daughter of Thomas and Mary

Sampey, natives of Ireland and of Welsh extraction. Their union has been made happy with two children - Robert J. (born November 15, 1871), and Thomas J. (bom April 25, 1874). Mr. Guest has made for himself a home and friends by the labor of his hands and the goodness of his heart.

CHARLES W. HARRIS is the only son of Rowland and Elizabeth (Pike) Harris, the foi-mer a native of North Carolina, the latter of Georgia; both of English descent. Rowland Harris settled in this township in 1866, and remained until his death, October 4, 1876. Charles W. Harris was born in Warren County, Ind., May 20, 1855, and was reared to the ancient occupation of farming. He was married, October 10. 1878, to Laura J. Timmons, a native of this State, and daughter of Nelson and Martha A. (Lamborn) Timmons. After his marriage, Mr. Timmons continued to farm in this county - whither he had come with his father in 1865. He has ninety-four acres near Remington, which land is well-improved and productive; and he has, besides, a very pleasant home. Jlr. Harris has earned this property, and it is a durable monument to his ambition and industry.

STEARNS F. ILIFF, pioneer farmer, is the seventh of the family of William V. and Hannah (Morrison) IlifE, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of Pennsylvania, and of English and German descent. Our subject was born in Wabash County, Ind.. AugustSO, 1836, and was brought up a farmer. After the death of his parents, and at the age of sixteen, he began work for himself as a farmhand, and later, made an investment in stock. In 1861, March 21, Mr. Iliff was married to Eleanor K., daughter of Cornelius and Jane V, (Kline) Hutton. Mrs. IlifE is a native of this State, and by this union mother of seven children - William C, John W., Harriet A., George K.. Mary J., Charles E. and Lela Grace. !Mr. Iliff continued to farm successfully after his marriage. He now has 200 acres near Rensselaer, with improvements on the land, and the comforts of home to make him prosperous and happy. Mr. IlifE is a benevolent and respected man, and his wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

HENRY P. JONES, farmer, was born in Carnarvon County, Wales, April 24, 1836, and is the son and youngest of eight children of Henry P. and Jane Jones, natives of Wales and of Welsh extraction. Our subject passed most of his boyhood between the farm and the school, and when sixteen year- of age emigrated to America. Visiting an only brother at Warren County. N. J., he worked there in a slate quarrj^, at $]..50 per daj', for eight months, thence going to Vermont for twelve years, and thence to Calitoniia. In ISTl, he came to this township, where he is located on a good farm of i:!0 acres m-nr Rensselaer. Mr. Jones has made this great possession, unaided, by his energy and care. In addition to general farming, he has a predilection for. and makes a specialty of fiue horses, a fair supply of which he has always on hand.

JAMES E. LAIMSOK is (he third of four children born to r>aniel and Margaret (Pogue) Lamson, natives of Indiana, and of German and English extraction. James E. Lamson was born in Howard County, Ind.. August 3, 1849, and was reared to farming. His parents moved to this county in 1852, and located on 160 acres near Rensselaer, where he now lives, with all the improvements on the land, and comforts of life. Mr. Lamson was married. February 10. 1S73, to Susan Rlankenlinker, a native of Kentucky, daughter of Michael and Elizabetli (Gates) Hlankenbaker, natives of Oliio and Kentucky, and ot (Jernian descent. Mrs. Lamson died July 8, 1S70, leaving one child - llarley. born October 17, 1875; she was a nieiulicr of tile Lullierau Church, hi July. 1881, J[r. Lamson married Anna L. Mc- Coy, n n,ilive of Indiana, a prominent school teacher of Jasper Countv, and daughter of B<'njninin and Rachel (Ih'udersiui) JlcCoy. natives of Maine and Pennsvlvania. and of Seotcli-lrish descent. To tliis union has been born one child - Hazel Jl born Mareli 27, I8,'S2.

JOHN LEWIS, a pioneer faimer, is the fifth of nine children born to Ciileb and Susanna (Cook) Lewis; the former a native of South Carohna, the latter of North Carolina, and of Welsh descent. John was born in Clinton Count}', Ohio, September 1,5, 1813, and was reared as a farmer b_y his father, with whom he came to Warren County, Ind., in 1834, and located near Pine Village, where he was married, December 28, 1836, to Sarah Beard, a native of North Carolina, daughter of 'W'illiam and Rachel (Pearson) Beard. 'Sir. Lewis engaged in farming in Union Count}- for fourteen j-ears, and after manj' removals came to this township and purchased 100 acres, to which he has since added 103, making 203 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have had five children - Semira (deceased), Telemachus (deceased), Armand, Jiai'cus G. and Ida Sadora (deceased). Mr. Lewis is a Republican of the abolition school. He has served three successive terms as Justice of the Peace, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and urgent temperance workers; for the past seven \'ears Mr. Lewis has acted as a local preacher.

JONATHAN LEWIS was born in Morgan County. Ohio, May 10. 1843, and is the second of the nine children of Valentine and Catharine (Grimes) Lewis, natives of Ohio, and of German and English descent. He was brought up to follow the plow, but was aroused by war, and, November 21, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Seventy-seventh Ohio Volunteers, afterward transferred to Twenty-eigUtli Illinois Regiment, served through the war, and participated in the engagements of Bull Run, Pittsburg Landing, Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, Corinth, Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain, where he was captured, and afterward sent to Andersonville for nine months. He was one of a party, who escaped l)y digging, and were tracked by bloodhounds and retaken after five days. He was afterward with Gen. Sherman on his march through Georgia. At Shiloh, he received six flesh wounds, and lost the fibula by a bullet. After his discharge, July 31. 186.J, he resumed his trade of black, smith, and September 21, 1867, married Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Shaw) Littlefield. Six children bind theii union - Elnora E., Frances O., James W., Edith M., Margaret F. and Orsa. Mr. Lewis is a Republican and gave his first vote for Mr. Lincoln in 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are members of the United Brethren Church; they came to this count}' in 1870.

JOSEPH McCART is the second in the family of four cluldren liorn to Benjamin and Rebecca McCart; the former a native of Kentuclvy, tlie latter of Ohio, and of English extraction. Joseph McCart is a native of Buchanan County, 'Mo., and was born January 19, 18.57. He was reared in the city of St. Joseph, 'and came to this township and county in 1878, where he is now settled and engaged prosperously in farming. Mr. McCart was married, November 23, 1879, to Ida Michals, a native of this State, and daughter of Jonathan and Susannah (Rhow) Michals, natives of Ohio, and of German and Eaglish descent. This union has been made happy with one child, Arthur Benjamin, born May 23, 1881. Mr. McCart is an enterprising, energetic young farmer, with a good record and a clear future.

EUGENE PARK is the third of six children born to Philander and Amelia (Searls) Park, natives of New York, and of English descent. Our subject is a native of Franklin County, Ohio, born September 8, 1842, and was reared to farming. May 20, 1863, he enlisted in Company F, Forty-third Ohio Volunteers, served nine months, and participated at Bermuda Hundred and Petersburg, and was discharged February, 1864. He was married, January 1. 1869, to Margaret Mackalpin, daughter of Dr. P. 8. and Catharine Anderson. Three children bind this union- Jessie, May and Ruble. After marriage, Mr. Park moved to Newton County, and purchased 400 acres, wliere he i-emained five years. This he .sold, came to this township, and bought 4.50 acres near Fordsraan Station, and here he has a good farm and all conveniences and comforts. Mr. Park is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and an active Republican, having cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln.

LYMON RAYMOND is the tliinl of four children comprising the family of Reuben and Caroline (Lord) Raymond, both natives of Wisconsin, and of English and Irish extraction. Lymon Raymond was born in Grundy County, 111.. May 27, 18.52, and reared to the'plow as a livelihood. In the winter, however, he went to school and so obtained a fair education. He remained with his parents, sharing in the labor of the farm, until Xovember 2. 18T.J, when he was married to Nellie, daughter of Morris and .lulia Gorman, natives of Ireland, and of Irish descent. Two children bind this union - Hattie. born January 0, 1878. and Carl, born June 11, 18,S3. Mr. Ra3mioud has a good farm of KiO acre?, near Goodland. containing many improvements and making an ideal home. He is a stanch Republican, and gave his first vote for Gen. V. S. Grant, in 1872.

JOHN REED, farmer, is the eldest of eleven children of the family of Michael and Mary (Ca-ry) Reed, natives of Ireland and of Irish descent. John is also a native of Ireland, and was born June 24, ls-37. He was brought up a farmer. In 1863, he emigrated to America, remained in New York one month and moved to Illinois, where he worked as a mason for eight years. He thence moved to Benton County, Ind., in 1872, and there remained five years, whereupon he came to this township and purchased 200 acres, on which he is now a resident. His land is fairly improved, and his liome is comfortable. September 7. 18,57. Mr. Reed wedded Mary, davighter of Patrick and Catharine Bray, natives of Ireland. This marriage was crowned with eight children - Michael, Mary (now Mrs. Cacy). John, Ann (deceased), Catharine (deceased), Thomas, Bridget (deceased) and William. Mr. Reed has acquired his property b.y industry and care, and deserves the commendation of his friends. Both he and wife are members of the Catholic Church.

JOHN ROADIFER is the fifth of the seven children descended from Daniel and Rhoda (Huff) Roadifer, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Ohio, and of German and English descent. John Roadifer was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Atigust 18, 184.5. He was reared a farmer, but during winter attended school and obtained sufficient education to enable him to liecome a teacher, which vocation he followed in Indiana and Illinois. He afterward engaged in farming and breaking prairie. He thus, and by other work, economised sufficient means to purchase eighty acres, near Goodland. where he now lives, and has a good farm and comfortable home. This properly and the position ilr. Roadifer has in life were attained by his own eft'orts, vuuudcd. aud his future is clear and promising.

HENRY WELSH Avas born in Adams County, Ohio, June 10, 1809. He is the second of the five children of Benjamin and Mary tJIoore* Welsli. natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively, and of Iri>li descent. In company with his father, Henry came to tlus township in 1S40. where tliey erected a cabin and where he has since resided. In 18.52, May bl, oiu- subject was married to Sarah Ann, daughter of fra aud Elizabeth (Darling) Baker. This union gave is-;ue to ten children - Frank M.. Benjamin A.. Mary E. (now Goodrich!. Ira L., Agues A,. Josephine (now BuUis), Robert E., Ella, (b-aee G. and Jersey. Mr. Welsh is located on acres near Rensselaer. He has a well-improved farm and a pleasant home. Mr. Welsh is a, mendier of llie Odd Fellows' fraternity and of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is fortiin:Ue in the nuniy blessings and comforts which surround him.

ALLEN J. YEOMAN, the second of the five children of I,evi and Eliza J. (White) Yeoman, natives of Ohio, and of English and Gernian extraction, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, September ;!, 1841. He was reared to the farm, working in sunuuer luul goUig to school in winter. Owing to his mother's death, he went to live with an unele in Jasper County, in 1854, in which county he has since resided. He was married, November 23, 18li5, to Lydia A. Shull. a native of Indiana, damrh- ter of Jonathan and Patsej' (York) ShuU, a union crowned by three cliildreii - Edward E., Albertie and Charles M. After his marriage, Mr. Yeomau farmed, and has now 500 acres near Rensselaer; he also deals in and ships considerable stock. In 1861, he enlisted in Compan}' H, Fifteenth Indiana Volunteers, and served through the war, participating at Shiloli, Corinth, Perrj'ville, Stone Rivet'. Chickamauga, Missionarj' Ridge and Gen. Wilson's raid, in which Mr. Yeoman was severely wounded in the right lung, for which he was treated at a private dwelling in Selma. He was discharged August 8, 1865. Mr. Yeoman is an Odd Fellow and a Republican, and has served two successive terms as Sheriff of Jasper County, to the second being elected without opposition. He is now holding his second term as Trustee of Jordan Township.

WILLIAM H. BEAVER is the eldest of seven children born to Luke and Sarah (Owens) Beaver, the former a native of Ohio, and of Irish descent. Our subject first saw the light in Marion County, Ind., January 10, 1840. He was brought up on a farm, and attended school somewhat in the winter. In the time of the war, November, 1863. he enlisted in Companj' K. One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Regiment, Twelfth Cavahw. and served twentj'-three months, during which he took part in the battles of Stone River. Mobile, Spanish Fort, and all through the Mobile campaign. He was discharged November 33, 1865, and some time after, March 37, 1867, married Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Sarah E. (Fisher) Owens, and a native of this State. After his marriage, Mr. Beaver commenced farming in this county, which he has made his home, and is located near Wolcott Post Office. Mr. and Mrs. Beaver are parents of seven children - Martha J., Charles W., Matilda E., Albert A., Lewis ^I., George W. and Jacob B. Mr. Beaver is a strong advocate of the Democracy.

JOHX G. BRADDOCK is the third of three children born to Moses and Sarah (Longdon) Braddock. natives of Pennsylvania, and of Welsh descent. Our subject was born December 15, 1833, and was brought up to the business of farming. In 1833, he moved with his father to Hancock County, Ind. At the age of eighteen, he began the course of life on his own account, working as a farm hand for IJIO per month; this he continued until September, 1843, when he married Mary, daughter of John and Catharine (Camrey) Jones, a native of this State, who died July 33, 1853, leaving three children - Mary G., Nancy and William Henry. March 31, 1854, Mr. Braddock married Elizabeth Jones, sister of his deceased wife, by which union resulted six children - Sarah J., Mrs. McColly; John M., a student at Asbury University; Rose Althie, Mrs. Price; Nettie V., Mrs. McCoy; Oliver P. L. and Maggie M. In 1857, Mr. Braddock came to this county and located on eighty acres of his present home. He is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

PETER FOULKS was born in Covington, Ky., December 35, 1839, and is a son of Richard and Nancy (Ellis) Foulks, the former a native of Georgia, the latter of New York, and of German and English descent. Richard Foulks was a soldier of the war of 1813, and assisted at Perry's victor\' on Lake Erie. After the war, he settled in Ohio, near Cincinnati, and after the death of his wife removed to this county,' where he died August 15, 18.54. Peter began work at an early age. After reaching maturity, he learned carpentering, and on September 39, 1854, married Louisa J., daughter of Riley C. and Catharine (Coghill) Meadors; the former was ii pioneer of Montgomery County, but canie to this county in 1842, and died January 27, 1854. Mr. Poulks is located on 120 acres, and has a good farm and a pleasant home. He and wife are members of the IMethodist Episcopal Church, and parents of five children - Josephine, deceased; Richard E., George W., Lacie and Effle A. Mr. Foulks is an active Uepublican, though his first vote was given to Franklin Pierce in 1852. fie has served two terms as Trustee of this township, of which he was one of the organizers.

THOMAS W. ILIFF is the youngest of the nine children of James and Sarah (Hill) lliff, the former born in 1776, a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of North Carolina, and of Englisli descent. Thomas first saw the light in Greene County, - Ohio, April 13, 1820, was reared by agriculture, and began life for himself as a farm hand, when fourteen years of age, at |10 per month. December 19, 1843, he married Lydia, daughter of Upton and Mary (Cravens) Evans, a native of Ohio. Succeeding liis marriage, Mr. lliff farmed in Randolph and White Counties, Ind., and came to this township in September, 1867, and located on his present farm and home. Mr. and Mrs. lliff are parents of nine children - Hester Ann, deceased: Mary E., now Mrs. Wooslcy; John F., Dorothy E., deceased; Elmira, deceased: Minerva, now Mrs. "Wood; Lydia, now Mrs. Phillips; Bertha A., deceased, and Bryam. Mr. and Mrs. lliff are members of the ^Methodist Episcopal Church, and benevolent toward all worthy enterprises.

JACOB JOHKS is the fourth of tlie seven children of Robert and Betsey (Boosenborg) Johns, natives of Indiana. He first saw- the light in Boone Countv, Ind.. January 24, 1836, and was reared to labor and on a farm. He worked for his parents until lf^58, at which period he married Elizabeth Umphris. a native of Indiana, after which event he continued farm work until September, 1862. when he enlisted in Company E, Fifty-fourth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, served about si.xteen months and took part in the engagements of Vicksburg. Arkansas Post, Grand Gulf and Big Black River. He was discharged at New Orleans in December, 1H63, and immediatelj' resumed farming in Boone County. In l87l), he came to this township and purchased fifty acres, on which he has since made his home. Mr. and Mrs. Johns are the parents of five children - Martha J. (Mrs. Benson). Emma Bell, Charles Anderson, Rolla and Lilly L. :\Ir. Johns has acquired his home and property solely by his earnest efforts and continued industry, which is one of tlie few things of which a man may be laudably proud.

WILLIAM C. McCORD is the sixth of tlie eiglit children of James and Leah (Rhiver) McCord, both natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. William came to the world in Decatur County, Ind., September 6, lS4."i. and was to the maiiiiei- born a farmer. He assisted his father until his majority, after which, Noveinl)er 25, 1868. he was married to Clnr:i A. Cosier, a native of this State, and daughti'r of William II. and Eliz:\belli lEuder) Cosier, the former a native of Ohio, the latter of Kentucky, inul liolli of Germ.iu descent. The union of Mr. and Mrs. McCord was productive of four cliihlrcn - James F., William O.. Ira D. and Milton N. In bsC)!), Mv, M( (,'ord c:uue to this lounty. wliere he has made a good farm and eiimforhilile home, lie is an urgent Democrat, for which party he h;is held several otlices of honor and trust, and is at this time Township Trustee. Mrs. 3IeCord is a memlier of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and both are liberal contributors to every good cause.

CHARLES R. BENJAMIN" is a native of Paj^ette County, Ohio, was born in 1840, and is a son of Rial Benjamin, one of the first pioneers of this county. Our subject enlisted during the late war, and served three years in the Forty-eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry (Col. Eddy). He was at the siege of Corinth, the battle of luka and Champion Hill, in the Vicksburg campaign, in the heroic march with Gen. Sherman through the State of Georgia, and was once wounded. In 1808, Mr. Benjamin married Miss Letitia, daughter of Micah and Hannah Sayler, and a native of Marion County, born in 1847. The result of their union was two children - Maud and Ray. Mr. Benjamin has a good farm, numbering 180 acres, and a comfortable home. He is an esteemed citizen.

JARED BENJAMIN was born October 10, 1830, in Fayette Counti^, Ohio; his father, also Jared Benjamin, was born in Connecticut, Februarj^ 16, 1782, and was reared, educated and afterward married, in Tompkins County, N. Y., to Miss Mary Hemingway, by which union they had five cliildren. After Mrs. Benjamin's death, Mr. Benjamin married Mary, daughter of Stephen and Abigail (Fountain) Yeoman. This union also gave issue to five children. Jared was married, September 10, 1848, to Lettie, daughter of Samuel and Susan (Webster) Halstead. They had the following children: Teresa, born June 17, 1849; Mar3^ born August 6, 1850; Martha, born March 13, 1852, and Clarissa, born August 8, 1853. Of these, Mary and Clarissa died in 1858; Teresa married John Martindale and had two children - Jared and Nina. Mr. Benjamin is one of the earliest settlers of the county, having come hither in 1838, and located on land vacated by the Indians, and on which are yet many traces of that people. He began life a poor boy, but has acquired a good farm and home and is an esteemed citizen. The grandfather of our subject, Stephen Yeoman, was a soldier and hero of the Revolutionary war; he was an unyielding Whig, and intensely hated hy the Tories for his fealty to tlie Colonial Government. On one occasion, he was visited by a band of about ten Tories, who, finding him at the plow, took him to a tree for the purpose of hanging him, but, upon consultation, they agreed to lash him instead, and, having fastened lum by his plow lines, each one then inflicted thirty lashes by means of straps, and fled. He was found bleeding and nearly insensible, from which horrible cruelty he never fully recovered. May his reward be as great as his glory is imperishable !

A. J. FREELAND was born in Baltimore County, Md., in 1800. His father died when he was four years old, after which he was brought up by an uncle, and also reared a farmer; he was married there to Nancy Tracj', and after they had three children born to them, he emigrated hy horse to CraT\rford County, Ohio, whence he came to Jasper County, Ind., and settled on 160 acres in Section 17, where he still resides, at the age of eighty-three, in mental and physical vigor, and in the highest esteem of his friends and neighbors. Mr. Freeland has reared the following family: Sarah Ann, Charlie, .John, Mary, Andrew J., Eliza J., Rachel H. and Wesley. After the death of his first wife, he married Polly Bond; his son Jackson was married to Josephine, daughter of Jacob Sayler, an old settler of this State, from wluch union sprang two children - Marion and Annie.

L. W. HENKLE was born near Springfield, Ohio, December 3, 1818, His father JoelHenkle, was born on the North and his mother on the South Fork of the Potomac River, Va. They emigrated to Ohio in 1800, where Mr. Henkle purchased some military land. His family consisted of Rebecca, Henr}' V., Elizabeth, James

S., L. W. and Margaret. Our subject's parents were swept away in 1848 by cholera, which threw him upon the world. His good grandmother gave him a puny colt, which he nursed into restoration, to her great astonishment, and on which he rode to Indiana. lie also exchanged a pocket comb and twenty-five cents for a fine brood sow, and thus he started out to success. He first came to La Fayette and afterward to this county, in 1841. where he superintended some business for an uncle for a year, and thereafter purchased a portion of land. In 1842, Mr. Henkle married Mary, daughter of .James and Nancy (Hunt) Griffith, who died in 18.50, leaving the following children: Eliza J., Emily. Sarah and Luther G. Afterward, Mr. Henkle married Lucinda C. daughter of Henry Russel. of White County. This union gave issue to eleven children - Mary A., Ilenrj' C. Martha, Anna, William, Bruce, Charles V., Alice. Horace R.. Harvey M. and Lemuel W. Mr. Henkle was elected Count}' Treasurer in 1870. and served two vears most satisfactorily. He is an Odd Fellow, a Republican, and was active in war affairs during the late struggle. .JOHN C. KENTON (deceased! was born in Kentucky in 1808. His father. Philip Kenton, was a native of Virginia, and removed to Kentucky in company with Simon P. Kenton, the renowned Indian fighter. Philip Kenton and his son, Jolm C, came to Urbana, Ohio, and bought a section of land, but later removed to the Blue Licks, where the former died. .John C. Kenton came to this county in 1843. and purchased 200 .acres of land. While in Champaign County, Ohio, he" kept the poorfhouse and worked at his trade of shoe-making. 'Slv. Kenton was father of the following children: Edmund, Philip C. (killed by the explosion of a steamboat while homeward bound from California). Barbara A.. Fannie. Simon, William, Cynthia A., J.asper and Mary Jane. .John C. Kenton was a successful man in every line of his effort, and as a reward of his industry and integrity left a fine estate to his family. He was genial, liberal and just, and had many" friends. Indeed, the whole Kenton family were well known and esteemed.

SiMox Kentok was born in Ohio in 183(5. and in 18.j9 married to Josephine Spry, daughter of Samuel and Peggy (McGill) Spry, old settlers of Champaign County, Ohio. Their union was honored by eighl cliildren - Alda. Emma. Edmond. Milon, Omer. and three infants, deceased.

.Jaspei! Kkntox was born in tliis county in 1840. and resides on his father's old farm. In 1873. he married Miss Mary Catharine Wilcox, to which union have been bestowed three children - ilaggie. John Stewart and Charlie. Mr. Kenton owns 240 acres of fine land, besides 200 of timber.

mOIUS STRONG was born in INIarion County. Ohio. September 21 1836 and IB a son of Horace and Abigail (Williams) Strong, natives respectively of Vermont and New Jersey. The grandparents of our subject. Daniel and Hannah Stron.r emigrated to Ohio about 1802; they were parents of seven children. Horace Stron^- entered land a few miles north of Rensselaer. Lucius Strong married, in 1868 Mi.ss Clara, daughter of Joshua and Sophia (Lyons! Ponsler. and'born Oitobt-r '^9 1840 Her brother John settled on Ir,>,]uois River, an,l was once captured by the Indian's" Mr. and j\lrs. Lucius Strong have one child - Ada. born November I'l, 1872 J[r Strong was elected Townsliip Trustee in 1870. .onlinned six ve:irs and re-clectci in 18S0. He has a line fann of 700 ;,rrcs: is a man of integrity and character and highly esteemed liy all.

GEORGE R. THORNTON w:,s born in 01,io in 1821. where he was reared to m;.nhoo,l. His falhcr w;,s born in Mass:,.bu,set.s. seryed as a Corporal under Gen Wa.shmgton, and wasdet:ul.ed as :, wagoner. He lived in Vermont, and was there married to M,ss Mcvy (Joodell: were afterward early settlers of Ohio havinemigrated in I81(r, l,i« son Solomon, who died in 1882, in this county was likewise an old settler. Our subject, in 1842, married Marx Roberts, formerly of New York who dud :d,oui 18,W, leaving five children-Mary, Melviua, Jerome," Greenleaf and

Margaret. Mr. Thornton afterward married, inlSoS). Louisa Blankenbaker, wlioseparents removed from Virginia to tlris county many years ago. To this union succeeded eight children - Mary, Samuel, Jane, Maggie, Sherman, Delia. Clinton and Henry V. Mr. Thornton commenced life poor, having borrowed |5 with which to be married. In 1842, he came to this county and did various work and entered fortj' acres, to which he added until he now has a half section of land and indulges a predilection for stock-raising. He was elected Township Trustee in 18.55.

STEPHEN YEOMAN was born in Tompkins County. N. Y., in 1801, and moved with his parents to Fayette County, Ohio, where he afterward purchased 200 acres of land, and in 18-14 removed to this county; he died September 9, 1845; his wife. Hannah Smith, was born in Berkeley County. W. Va.,iu 1803, whence she moved to Fayette Count}- with a sister, and married July 28, 1825. They reared the follow" ing children: Joseph. Sarah (deceased), Elvina, James, Mary, Minerva, Elizabeth, John, Ira and Stephen. The first. Joseph, was born Sepitejnber 2, 1826, and married in 1852, Rachel A., daughter of Roljert and Elizabeth (MoKinley) Moore, early settlers in this State. By this union descended Robert J., born November 2, 1853; Marietta E., born in 1857; Mary E., born in 1863, and Reuben C, born in 18T6. Tlie secorid^Sarah (deceased), was born July 2. 1827. The third, Elvina, born September 371830. The fourth. James, born September 20, 1832, married Miss Phebe Benjamin, and had five children - David, Effie M.. Charles R.. A. J. and James M. The fifth. Mary, born October 18, 1834, married Hugh Coen. The sixth, Minerva, born August 2, 1836, married W. Hopkins. The seventh.JElizabeth, born September, 1838, married Lewis Sa_yler. The eighth, John, born October 20, 1840, married Abbie Sayler. The ninth. Ira, born April 28. 1843. married Hattie Sayers. The tenth, Ste_pheii, born October 4. 1.845. married Nancy Jane ^Talker. The Yeoman family came hither poor, but have, b}- diligence, economy and tact, become wealthy; they are also influential and respected citizens. James Yeoman also deals in stock, and has been Justice of the Peace of New-ton Township; he owns a fine farm, as does likewise his brother Joseph.

SAMrEL E. YEOilAN was born in this county in 1839; his father, Jared Yeoman, was born in New York in 1813; later his parents moved to Faj-ette County, Ohio, where he was reared a farmer. In 1836. he married Miss Mary, daughter of Samuel Edwards, a native of Maryland, by which tmion the}' had the following family; Ira, killed at Nashville during the war, while exchanging papers with the rebels; he was first a member of Company B. Fifty-first, and next of Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry: Samuel E., also in the Fifty -first Regiment as a flfer: Asa. of the Ninety-ninth Regiment, died after the siege of Vicksburg; and Alva, a member of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Regiment, who served three years. In 1838. Jared Yeoman, in company with Jared Benjamin, came to this county and purchased land six miles north of Rensselaer, whence, in 1850, he removed to Newton Count}-, and finally to Missouri, where he died in 1876; i[rs. B. died in 1872. Samuel E. Yeoman married, in 1863, Miss Nancy, daughter of John G. and Mary C. (Jones) Braddock. and a native of Hancock County. Ind.. born in 1844; this family are descended from Gen. Braddock, of Revolutionary fame. Mr. Braddock came hither in 1856. Mr. Yeoman is a member of the Masonic fraternity, a strong advocate for universal education, a Republican and a respected citizen.

TURNER ALLEN KNOX was born in North Carolina August 26, 1809; was brouglit to Washington County, Penn., before he was two years old; worked at farming until he was seventeen, from which time until he was twenty-three, he worked at house painting in the city of Pittsburgh. He moved to Rush County, Ind., in 1833; taught a few terms of school, was elected Probate Judge of that county in 1836 and was made Postmaster at Rushville the same year. In 1837, he mariied Maria Bussell; moved to Jasper County, Ind., in 184:3; practiced medicine from 1845 to 185.j; was elected Auditor of Jasper County, and served till 1859, since which time he lias not been capable of much labor; he also filled the office of Justice of the Peace for nearly fourteen years, and is now Justice of the Peace in Hanging Grove Township, He left home when a small boy, educated himself, having learned Latin and German by himself, and has been successful in life. He is a fine conversationalist, has a well-stored mind, and is practical in all his business dealings. JAMEh LEFFLER is a native of Jasper County, born in 185-3. and is a son of Michael and Jane Ann (Overton) Letfler. Michael Leffler was boru in Washington Couniy, Penn., in 1812. When a boy, he removed with his parents to Rush County, Ind.. where his father purchased 160 acres, on wliich he was reared. Here he labored until about 1836, when he married Jane Ann, daughter of Gad and Nancy (Gilmore) Overton, and born in Kentucky in 1814. After marriage, Mr. Lefller farmed in Rush County until 1839, when he removed to Jasper County, and settled where his father had entered 300 acres, eighty of which he was to have on pa3-mcnt therefor. This he did without assistance, besides adding eighty thereto, and made a good farm and comfortable home. He was a man of the strictest integiity and purest Christian character; lie died in 1876, leaving a devoted wife and eleven children - John B.. Reuben, Elizabeth, Micliael, JIargaret, Elmira C, Jane Ann, James, Kansas, Henrietta and Mary Ann. James Leffler married Miss Lucy, boru in March, 1851, daughter of John and Catliarine (Martin) Lashbaugh, witli an issue of two children - Leonard L. and Robert J.

JOHN B. LEFFLER is a native of Rush County, hu!., horn in 1837. In 1861, he married Miss Sarah L., daughter of Caspar 11. and Ann (Stokes) Garrigus, both natives of Philadelphia. Jlrs. Leffler died in 1879, leaving the following family: H. Jlarshall, Eliza A., Micliael A.. Esther and Israel.

W. E. Moore was bom in RaniUilpli County. Ind., January 8, 1807, and is a son of William and Jincy (Minter) ^loore, lioth natives of Virginia, the former boru in 17116 and the latter in 1797. William Moore moved to Ohio about 1817. He iiiteiuled liuying land there, but not lieing satisfied with the title, he came to Indiana and luniglil 'JOO acres of choice land on White Rivgv, in Randolph Comity. They resided in the county aliont forty years, and died in 1857 and I.S67 res]ieclively. Tiiey had the following children: Elizabeth, Susan. Samuel \V.,W. E., N.ancy. Silas. Eliza, Cyrus S. and Hebeeca. W. E. Moore was reared Id fanning, and in 1S47 niarrieil Aliss Diana Evans, a d;iughter of John and .luditli (.lones) Evans, and liorn in Wayne County, Ind., in 18-o. This union was lilcssi'd Willi the following children: Franklin C. Melissa J., Melvina C. ilary E., ,\ustin I!,, William ,1. .and :\liirtlia .V. Mrs. Moore's parents had the following cbildreii: ,lesse, Xaiicy. John. Kiailieii. Zeiia, Miuy A.. Dinah ami Ira. Mr. Moore came lure in the year 18,"i;!, with scarcely any means; he bought -00 acres, which he inipidvecl, iuul now has a tine farm; he was elected Justice of the Peace in 1855, and is :i meinliir of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SAMUEL PARKER, farmer, is a native of Virginia, and was born in 1819; his parents were George and Susanna (Martin) Parker, botii natives of Virginia. After his father's death, his mother re-married, and Samuel came with her and husband to the West, and one year tliereafter, being fifteen years of age, he began to worli for himself. After ten years' hard labor, he saved a small amount of money, which he invested in land in Jasper County, which was then a wild, but where he now possesses 740 acres of choice land. He afterward married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Catherine (Bateman) Evaus, to which union were born eight children - Alma. Isaac, Felix. Albert, Jacob, Ida, George and Samuel. Two years following his marriage, ilr. Parlier removed to this county, erected a cabin and occupied his land; his cabin had one door and two windows, looliing north and south, and in which they lived for fifteen years. Mr. Parker is now one of the most substantial farmers of the county.

ISAAC PARKER was born in Virginia in 1834. When ten years old, he emigrated with his n-other to the West, and worthed at farming during youth and early manhood. In 1848, he moved to this county, where, in 1849, he purchased his first 160 acres, and the same year emigrated to California, whence he returned in 18.53, having in the meantime worlced in the Inines there, and received for the first month's service iS400. After his return, he worked a threshing-machine, and in 18.55 married Rudia Moor, who died in 1864; he afterward married Miss Isabel, daughter of John and Matilda (Kenton) Parkison. and born in this county in 1843. This union was crowned with five children - William R., Isaac, Susanna, Charles and Tliomas M. Mr. Parker is now the possessor of 1,640 acres of land, all earned by his labor and tlirift. He is an enterprising, honorable man, one of the leading farmers of his county, and prominent in the advocacy of educational and public affairs.

FLEMING PHLLLIPS was born in Rush County, Ind., in 18'35, where lie was reared and obtained some schooling. His parents were John S. and Sarah (Webb) Phillips, natives of Virginia, the former born in 1796, the latter in 1798. Both removed to Preble County, Ohio, married, and reared ten children. They afterward removed to Rush County. Ind., where they purchased and improved land. This they sold, came to this county and purchased 240 acres, where Mr. Phillips died in 1879, and Mrs. Phillips in 1873; the former was a soldier of 1812, and was ten times elected Sheriff, during which our subject was his deputy. The grandfather and granduncle of Fleming were soldiers of the Revolution, the latter being a Captain. Fleming Phillips removed to this county with his parents in 1844. where he married Ruth A., daughter of Daniel and Rebecca (Hale) Grant, natives of Virginia. From this union descended two children - George and Kansas. Mr. Phillips came hither a poor man, but has acquired a good farm of 173 awes. He was Postmaster in 1868, and is a member of the Christian Church.

WILLIAM H. RANDLE. son of Thomas and Nancy (Culp) Randle, was born in Jasper County. Ind., in 1839, and reared to farming, which has since been his business, in connection with stock-raising. Having to work hard during his boyhood, he had but meager opportunities for acquiring a school education. In 18.58, he married Miss Mary E., daughter of Cyrus and Margaret (Parker) Stires, and born in Rush County, Ind., in 1840. This union was favored with six children - Melissa, Nora. Nancy, Frank, Alfred and Charlie. The father of Mrs. Randle was widely and estiinably known - a man perhaps without an enemy. He died from causes engendered by exposure during the last war, in carrying provisions to the soldiers. North Parker, grandfather of Mrs. Randle, was once made captive by the Indians in Kentucky. William H. Randle was a renter of land for a long time, and sixteen years ago made his first purchase of forty acres, which number has since grown to be 340 acres of desirable farm land. Mr. Randle is an esteemed neighbor and citizen.

THOMAS SMITH was born in Montgomery County, Ind., in 1829, and is a son of James and Catharine (Coghill) Smith, both natives of Kentucky, and who moved to Jefferson County with their parents in the pioneer days, where they resided for seven years before moving to Montgomery County, where they were married about 1827, with a result of two children-Thomas and James W, (once a resident ot Milroy Township). Mr. Smith carried on 'blacksmithing five miles northeast of Crawfordsville. Thomas Smith married in 1861 Miss Mary, daughter of Elijah and Sarah (Williams) Gulp, both of whom were early settlers of this county. Mrs. Smith was born February 11, 1S39, and has been honored as the mother of a very interestinff family. Mr. Smith began life with the slenderest means, but now is the owner of 138 acres - all the result of his industry and thrift. He is a great believer m and advocate for education.

JOHN E. ALTER, farmer, was born Feliruary 14, Is.'jS, in this county, and :.s the first of the six children of Isaac and Eliza (Willet) Alter, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Michigan, who came to this county in the early days of emigration. At the age of eighteen, John applied himself to the acquirement of knowledge, in which he made so rapid a stride that he soon received a teacher's certificate, after which he taught several terms, and attended the State Normal School at Terre Haute. He now teaches during the winter and oversees his farm during the summer, which he has continued five j-ears. August 10, 1873, he married Hat tie McColly, the result of which alliance has been four children - Harry Enow, de ceased; Ira L., John C. and Charles L. Mr. Alter is a Republican, and an active worker in that party, by which he was elected Justice of the Peace in lS7ii, and served for four years; he was afterward candidate for Trustee, but there being a tie vote, the board cast lots, his opponent thus receiving the office. Mr. and Mrs. Alter are members of the Jlethodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN CARLIN, farmer, was liorn in Scotland June 11, 1848, and is \hv of the ten ehihlren of Bernard and Bridget (I'uUeni Carlin, of Irish descent. In company with his parents. John came to this country in 18.il. located in Illinnis, and remained until the death of his father, alter which event the family removed to Pennsylvania. In 1868, in company witli his mother and stepfather, our subject came to this county and made a home. November -5. 1879. he married Elizabeth Brushnahn. This union was blessed with one briglit, beautiful child, Agnes. Mr. and Mrs. Carlin are members of the Catholic Cluirch. Jlr. Carlin is a Democra; and an energetic, prosperou-- farmer, and one of llie promising men of I'ni >n Townsliip.

STEPHEN T. CONNER was born Etbruary bi. 1S48, in this county, and is tlxe seventh cd' tlie family of William and Phebe (Dayclle) Conner, natives of Ohio, and of English and German extraction. In 1N3S, they came to this countv :ind located in Barkley Township, look a claim and remained seven years, after whiih tliey removed to (rillam Township, where they lived a like period of time, then eiUTie to this townsliip. where William Conner died. His widow stdl survives. cai<>d for and eoinforted by lua- sons Ste|>hen and Barney, the otlu>r children lieina' m.irried. Slie is a mcnilii'f of the Jlethodist Cluircb, as w.is also her husband, who was lor twenty years a lieeiised minister. October!), 1871, Stephen T. Conner married Ella Danels, now deceased, to which union was born one child, an interesting' bov. Slielby. After the death of his wife, Stephen returned to his mother's home, lie and his lirolher Barney overseeing Ihe homestead, notwithstanding Ihcv both have good farms. In addition to their farms, they dciil extensively in cattle, Stcphi-n is an active member of the United Brethren Clmrch, and botli are active members of tbe Republican party; the}' are also energetic, commendable and promising j^oung men.

WILLIAM COOPER was born in Madison County, Ohio, and is the lirst of the nine children of John and Sarah (Osborn) Cooper, natives of Kentucky, and of English and Scotch descent. His parents came to this county in 1843, and now live in Barkley Township. Out of the land entered by his father, with the help of the sons, were made some of the best farms in the county. E-xcepting a period of seven years, William Cooper has made this county his home, and by economy and diligence he has obtained a farm of 420 acres. His first marriage was to Mary Price, to which succeeded four children - Charlie, Scott, Prank and Amandanet, deceased. Mrs. Cooper died, the victim of consumption, and Mr. Cooper's second marriage was to Sarah Parker, who also died after having borne three children - Marion, Mary, deceased, and Noah, deceased. Mr. Cooper's third marriage was to Kancy E. Wenrick, a union crowned with four children - Warren, deceased; Jasper, Sarah A. and Levi. Mr. Cooper formerly voted with the Republicans, but now votes with the Democrats. He was elected Township Trustee in 1880, and re-elected in 1882.

FRANCIS C. HALL is a native of New York, born April 17, 1833, and the first of the family of Ancel C. and Elvira F. (Cusliman) Hall, natives of Vermont, and of English and Irish descent. When quite young, his parents removed to Ohio, in which commonwealth he resided, working on the farm and going to school until his seventeenth year; he also learned from his father the trades of cabinet work and shoe-making, but abandoned both to become a successful farmer. In 1860, he came to this county, and located for a few j^ears in Gillam he removed to Illinois, and again to this county, where he located on 100 acres of choice land. November 9, 1854, he married Mary PuUen. Seven children have cemented this union - Martha, now deceased; John, Ella, Joseph, Lilley, Arthur and Lj'man. Not having received any assistance in the beginning of his career. Mr. Hall can only attribute his success in life to the virtues of industry and economj'. He is an active member of the Republican part}^

B. W. HARRINGTON was born June 21, 1835, in Licking County, Ohio, and is the third child of Brunson and Catharine (Lockwood) Harrington, natives of Vermont, and of English descent. B. W. Harrington learned the trade of coopering, which he followed until he was twentj' years old, when he came hither with his parents, since which time he has been engaged in farming. November 28, 1858, he married Susanna Burget, a native of this county. This union has been blessed with five children - Walter, Viola, Charles, Scott and Catharine. His son Walter is one of the leading teachers of the township, having been prepared therefor at Valparaiso. Mr. Harrington is the possessor of eighty acres of good land, which is wholly self-acquired. He was formerlj^ a Republican, and cast his first vote for John C. Fremont, but of late years he has been a stanch Greenbacker and a leader of his party; he lacked but ten votes of being elected Commissioner in 1878; he was also defeated in a race for Sheriff.

JOHN HUMES is a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born August 21, 1836, and the fifth of the family of William and Mary (Watson) Humes, both natives of Virginia, and of English and German descent. After the death of his mother, the family removed to Logansport, Ind., and in 1866 he came to this county, worked at his trade of blacksmithing, and made a home; he has now a farm of sixty acres under cultivation and with good improvements. John Humes was married, October 4, 1866, to Priscilla Smith, a union dignified by seven children - Mary L., Martha (deceased), Wdliam E., Willis E., John W., Helen M. and Iva P. Mr. Humes enlisted in Company E, Twenty ninth Indiana Regiment, and did good service at Shi- loh, siege of Corinth, Stone River and Chickamauga; lie was mustered out at the close of the war with the honors of a soldier. Mr. Humes is a Democrat, and he and wife are members of tlie United Brethren Church.

JACOB KEENER is a native of Ross County, Ohio, born April 7, 1822, and one of the family of John and Catharine (C4ossard) Keener, the former a native of Penn.sylvania, the latter of Ohio, and of German descent. Our subject came to this State in 18.55, and located in what was then Walker, then Keener, and later Union Township, where he has a good farm of 100 acres, on which are many improvements. He was married April 7, 1850, to Lucia M. Harrington, which union has been favored with three children - Augustus F. (deceased). Francina (now Mrs. Spitzer) and Minnie (now Mrs. Braskett). Mr. Keener was originally a Whig, but later became a Republican, by which party he is much esteemed. He has been elected Assessor nine years, and Trustee and Constable each one term in Keener Township. He is a liberal and progressive citizen, and he and wife are long-standing members of the Christian Church.

AUSTIN N. LAKIN was born in this county December 22. 1864, and is the first-born child of Francis M. and Barbara (Guss) Lakin, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Germany, and of English and German extraction. The father of Austin is an extensive dealer in cattle, Austin being brought up to the business of farming, with some attendance at school during the winter season. He afterward prepared himself for a teacher at Valparaiso, obtained a license and began teaching. He is now serving his second term, and has been more than commonly successful. Mr. Lakin is painstaking in his profession, and an energetic and promising young man. In politics, he is a Democrat.

CLARK McCOiLLYwas born May 24, IStsi, in Clark County, Ohio, lie remained with his parents until he was twenty-eight years of age, being reared as a farmer, working in summer and going to school in winter. In the fall of b'^ii7. he came to this countj\ locating in Jlarion and afterward in this township, where he has a farm of sixty acres, well improved. He received some assistance in the beginning, but has practiced economy tlirougli life, thus acquiring sufficient means to live comfortably. March \i\ 1842. he married ]\Iary Hance. which uniini was blessed with an issue of tliirtecn children - Rosctta. Phebe. Nancv. John. Willis. Harriet, Mary A., Elizabeth, deceased; Clarinda, deceased; James, Benjamin, Charles A. and Edgar G. Jlr. McColly was once a AVhig. but is now a Republican. He was elected Justice of tlie Peace in Delaware County. Ind., in 1847, also almost muinimously Sheriff in l!S."il, nud re-elected two yearslater. He was elected Justice of the .Peace in this township in lS7(i, sinci^ which time he has retained the otlice. His commission will expire in 1S,S-|

AUGUSTUS M. ]\1UNDEN. protVssi,,nal teac her. was born February 2.-.. 184(i, in Pasquotank County, N. ('.. and is the tirst of three children comprisini; the family of Isaiah and Mabel (BidgotnU :\Iun.li ii, and ot German and English descent. Augustus lived at lionie until IS(;2. when he inlisled in Com|ian\- A. Fifty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in Hancock County. Ind., serving until the close of the war, and in many hard won battles. After Ids discharge, he came to this cinintv in 1871, cilil:iiiied a leaclier's certiticate. and .ifterward taught twenty-three terms of seliool, hax'ing missed but two winter terms since he begun the profession, lie has lieeii greatly snccessfid, and obtained his tunditieations from our public schools. Decemher :il, is:2. he was married to Damaris Given, to which union was born fuie ehihl, .lolni G. l\Ir. IMunilen wiis an active member of the Grange movement, ami is in connectidn witli the Grand Army of the Reimblie and the Sous of Temp, ranee. Me has always veled I he Republican ticket.

Pierson, natives of Ohio and of English and Irish descent. Aaren remained with his parents until he was twenty years old, at which time he enlisted in Company 6, Forty-fourth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was in the battles of Shiloh and Corinth, and on the march to Boonsville, Miss., under Gen. Pope, where 10,000 prisoners and 1,400 stand of arms were captured. After considerable sickness, he was discharged October 6, 1863, and for five j'ears thereafter was unfit for business. In 1874, he came to this county, and soon after to this township On July 7, 1864, he married Phebe McCoUy, a native of this State. Eight children bind this union - Clark C, David D., Estelle E., Willis O., jNIary M.. Lydia H.. James M. and Omer W. Sir. and Mrs. Pierson are members of the Christian Church, of which Mr. Pierson was ordained Elder in 1877. He is a Republican, served as Assessor of Barkley Township and is a well-to-do farmer and much respected citizen.

WALTER PONSLER, extensive cattle-dealer, is a native of Ross County, Ohio, born October 13, 18.53, and is the third of six children born to Joshua and Sophia (Lyons) Ponsler, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ohio, and of German and Irish descent. Walter was bred a farmer, and obtained his schooling during the winter months. After manhood, he was married, November 20, 1882, to Josephine Dowell. Mr. Ponsler is in comfortable circumstances, having made his start by working for 2.5 cents per day, and first investing in a calf. Certain it is that he received no help from any one. He is at present overseeing Simon C. Thompson's farm, in which he has a half -interest in all except the land. Mr. Ponsler is a member of the Republican party, of which he is one of the most active workers. He is also an energetic, prosperous and promising farmer.

THOMAS C. SAYERS is a native of this township, and first saw the light Jlay 6, 1859; and he is the eldest of the four children born to Ephraim and Mary J. (Israel) Sayers, whose names are Thomas C, Charitj' M., Lester A. and Albert L. Ephraim Sayers is a native of Ohio, and his wife of Indiana; he is of Irish and she of German descent. They came to this county in 1845, settled in Marion Township, and later came to this township, where Mr. Sayers has a good farm of 160 acres, with many improvements; he gives much attention to cattle raising. Thomas C. Sayers is at present overseer of the farm. He was reared a farmer, and after attending the common schools, he'received further education at the town of Rcasseler, thereby being better fitted for the business demands of life. Mr. T. C. Sa}'- ers is an earnest Republican, and is a worthy and promising young gentleman.

NEWMAN S. SNOW was born January 1, 1826, in Trumbull County, Ohio, and is the fourth child of Lovell and Freelove Snow. Newman lived witli one John Harris until he was sixteen years old. when he began life for himself. After living in Illinois, he came to this county in the year 1845, which he has since called his home. He enlisted for the Mexican war in Company C, Fifth Indiana Infantry, under Col. J. H. Lane. After his discharge, he was married to Rachel Hurley, September 18, 1840, with a result of twelve children - Benjamin H., "William H., Sarah, George N., Martha A., Conunodore W., Theodore W.. Samuel 31., Francis M.. Charles E. and two infants, deceased. Mrs. Rachel Snow died with consumption, and Mr. Snow next married Mrs. Marszilla E. (Conner) Nelson, who is also deceased, having borne three children, who died nameless. Mr. Snow's third marriage, July 31, 1880, was to Rachel Mitchel. In the fall of 1861, Mr. Snow enlisted in Company K, Forty-eighth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and spent most of his service as hospital nurse, but was in the engagement at luka; he was mustered out in 1865. Mr. SnoAv is a member of the Masonic order, also of the G. A. R. He is a Republican, and was elected Road Superintendent in 1883.

JACOB M. TROXELL, farmer and stock-raiser, was born November 28, 1828, in Jackson County, Ala., and is the elder of the two sons of Michael and Margaret

(Merkle) Troxell, natives of Peunsylvania, and of German descent. Jarob moved to this county in 1854, and engaged in the grocery and provision business for three years. He then purchased a farm and tilled the soil for several years. In the spring 1865, at Carroll County, Ind., he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Fiftyfourth Regiment, and was mustered out the following summer, when he returned to this county, and engaged in burning the first brick burned in Rensselaer. After some assistance from his father, he became possessor of 160 acres, well stocked, where he gives most attention to raising cattle and in the dairy branch of farming; he makes usually from fifty to sixty pounds of butter per week. His first marriage was to Amelia J. Grant, who died .lune 18. 1854, leaving five children - Eva M. (now Mrs. Hemphill), Mary E., Minnie W.. Lilian E. and Josephine G. Mr. Troxell's second marriage was to Mary E. (Roljerson) Bruner. October 33. 1877. she having one daughter - Emma. Mr. Troxell is an (Jdd Fellow, and a charter member of Iroquois Lodge, 143, of Rensselaer: He is an active member of the Republican party, and an earnest worker therein. He is also an energetic business man. and a leading farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Troxell are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ABRAM WARNE, farmer, is a native of Muskingum County. Ohio, and is the sixth of the twelve children of Joseph and Elizabeth (Mitcbel) Warne, both natives of Pennsylvania, and of German and Irish extraction. Abram was brought up to the occupation of farming, and worked diligently during boyhood. In the year 1856, he moved to this county, and made for himself a home. December 7. 1857. he married Elizabeth Greenfield, which union has been cemented by nine children- Pierce F., Frank E., Effie A., Delia A.. Charlie K., Gracie G., Mertie A.. Elizabeth M. and an infant. Mr. Warne commenced the race for self support with a capital of ISOD. He is at present owner of '.280 acres of land, with many advantages and improvements. Mr. Warne is a Republican, having voted that ticket since succeeding to the privilege of a franchise. He is a liberal, benevolent gentleman, and active in all good causes.

WILLIAM BLTRNS, a son of .Joseph and Susanna (Barnes) Burns, was born in Champaign Count}-, Ohio, March 25, 1813, and came with his parents at an early day to White County, Ind., where he married Susanna Barnes, a native of Virginia, born March 13, 1812. In 18'.3s, they came to this county and entered 160 acres in Section 34. Barkley Township, near which the}' resided until death; Mr. Burns died December 11; 1862 - one of the first settlers, a man of the strictest integrity and adherence to principle, and one of tlie most generally esteemed residents of the county. It is believed that " Uncle William" did not have an enemy; liis family consisted of the following children; James Irvin, born December 16, 1840; Francis Marion, born May 11, 1842, a member of the Eighty-seventh Indiana Infantry, died of pneumonia at Nashville, January 4, 1863; John Milton, born March 11, 1845; Vilena, born January 1, 1847; Mary Ann, born July 31, 1849; Joseph Martin, born March 17, 1853; :\Iargaret Matilda, born January 20, 1855; Myra Jane, liorn .July 20, 1858, and William Wallace, born April 27, 1861; there is also an adopted daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Ann, born Septemlicr 21, 1838. Tlie mortal remains of these old and honored pioneers now repose on the land once owned and so hardly won by them during this life. It was by their special requests the}' were so buried. .

JOHIN T. CULP was born in this county December 2, 1836, and is a son of George and Mary (Burton) Culp, the former born in Virginia March 8, 1800, the latter October 26, 1809. George Culp was one of the earliest pioneers of this county, and died on the place on which he first settled April 18, 1847; Mrs, Culp died October 22, 1871. They reared the following family: Harriet Ann, William G., James, Elizabeth J., Maria, John T., Matilda P., Nancy R., Rachel J. T. and Walter. Out subject, John T. Culp, married Mrs. V. Wade, widow of George Wade. By this union have descended two children - Ursula, born October 14, 1876; and John, born May 28, 1883. Mr. Culp is a practical farmer and is the possessor of a good farm. NATHAN ELDRIDGE, farmer and stock-dealer, was born August 8, 1841, in Crawford County, Ohio, and is the fifth of the children of Peter J, and Catharine (Traxler) Eldridge, the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter of Pennsylvania, and of English and German descent, Nathan's mother died when he was six years old, after which he made his home with his uncle until he was fourteen years of age, when, his father having remarried, he went home to that parent until 1862, at which time he enlisted in Company F, Twelfth Indiana Regiment Volunteer Infantry, and served until the war dosed. He took part in many battles and skirmishes, but came out without bodily injury, and never missed a day from inability to do duty. He was mustered out at Vicksburg, with all the honors of a veteran. April 25, 1873, he married Clara J. Webb, a native of Jasper County. To this union were born two children - Lora M. and Jesse G. In the fall of 1876, Mr. Eldridge came to this county and located in this township. He has always voted the Republican ticket; has been an active worker for the party, and was elected Township Trustee in 1882. He is a respected, influential citizen, and has a good farm of 100 acres - all the reward of shrewdness and Industry.

JOHN ENGLISH was born in Clark County, Ohio, in 1832, but was reared in Champaign County, where his father, Abel English, died in 1848, In 1849, in company with his mother, Mary (Wolf) English, he removed to this county, where Mrs. English entered land. Ten years later they removed to this township, where Mra. English died in 1863, aged seventy-three years; she was a native of Pennsylvania, and mother of eight children - Mary Ann. Stacey, Margaret, George, Job, John, Samuel and Peter. John English married Jliss Mary Shanaban, daughter of Sam- ,uel and Fidelia (Ferguson) Shanahan, with a result of four children - Martha J., Eveline, Samuel and Eudora. Mrs. English is a native of White County, whither her parents came in the early days, when their neighbors were Indians. Her mother could talk the Indian language, which made her friends among them. Their milling was done at Tippecanoe, which frequently required twenty-one days for the round journey. Samuel Shanahan was born in Maryland and died in this county in 1854, aged forty-seven: his wife died in 1857. aged forty-four years. Their family was - Thomas, Nancy, Martha, Alfred, Warwick, Elizabeth, Marauds, Smith and Malinda. John English began life a poor man, but has now a fine and well-improved farm of 240 acres.

RIAL B. HARRIS is a native of this county, and was born in the year 1854. He is the son of William F. and Ruth A. (Benjamin) Harris, natives of Virginia and Ohio respectively. R. B. Harris, in September, 1875, married Miss Eliza, daughter of Hon. George H. and Elizabeth (Nichols) Brown. To this union has been born a family of three children - Sedella A., Nellie M. and Ruth. Mr. Harris is one of the energetic farmers and stock-raisers of this county, as well as being the owner of a good farm of 405 acres, which is well stocked and well improved. Mr. Harris is an estimable citizen and an active Republican.

JOHN A. HENKtE was born in Butler County. Ohio, in 1835. Samson Henkle, father of our subject, was born in Virginia in 1800. where he married. His family were George Washington. Bejamin Franklin, Louisa M.. Amelia F.. Joseph C, John A., Augustus M., W. H.. Martha and Coke T. A. Mr. Henkle was a pioneer preacher, a member of the United Brethren Church, and a Justice of the Peace. Our subject's parents moved when he was young to La Fayette, Ind., and afterward to this county, where he was reared and attended the common schools.' In November, 1860, he married Miss Catharine, daughter of George P. and Tena (Smoots) McCollocb, and a native of White County. Ind., born in 1837. Mr. McColloch W!is one of the first settlers of this, and Mrs. McColloch. of White County. Mr and Mrs. Henkle are the parents of four children - Flora. Florence, Morton and Cora. Mr. Henkle is a member of the Campbellite Church, and a Republican

THEODORE HURLEY, merchant, was born October 9. 1837. in Allen County Ohio, and is the fourth of the children of William B. and Cassa (Burget) Hurley' natives of Ohio, and of Irish and German descent. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-two years of age. working on the farm in summer and attending school in winter: most of his education, however, lie acquired after becoming of age. In 186], he enlisted in Company K. Forty-eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was in seven heavy battles and not less than thirty skirmishes in which he received only a wound in the hand. He was mustered out at Louisville with the honors due a soldier. His father was in the war with Jlexico and both grandfatliers were in the war of 1812. October 6, 1859, he married Jane Mc- Ginnis. a native of Ohio, to wliich union followed seven children - Cassa A Alex ander, Sarah C. Huldalr J. (deceased), Charles W.. William and Owen' Mrs Hur ley died December 17. 1879. a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church' Mr Hurley is a Republican, and an active worker for that party. He is an energetic well-to do business man. and now Postmaster of Blackford, "jasper County '

GEORGE KESSLER was born in Botetourt County, Va.. in 1814 His father Jacob Kessler, was born in Penn.sylvania. and died in Virginia in 1824- his mother was a native of Maryland, and died in Virginia in 1844. When twenty veir^ ill our subject moved to La Fayette, Ind. ; be made the trip on horseback accompauicHl by an uncle who was bound for Illinois. While there. Mr. Kessler stopped wi'th his brothers, David and Daniel. He was then a fine physical specimen, and so .10 cally regarded that he was met by the great Kentucky wrestler, who came from that State to meet him. Mr. Kessler was the victor, gaining two falls out of three. In 1837, our subject married, at Pretty Prairie, Abigail, daughter of .Tames and Elizabeth (Shearer) Shaw, with an issue of two children - Mary E. (Mrs. J. C. Hlukle) and James S., who died from disease contracted in the late war service. About 1844, he removed to this county, and purchased a few acres of land, which he has since made into a good farm, now numbering several hundred acres. He has been eminently successful, especially in the culture of grapes, and is broadly and graciously known. Heformerly acted with the Democrats, but before the war became a Republican; he voted for Gen. Hancock, however, in 1880, and is now an adherent of the National party. Mr. Kessler is a man of many fine ciualities, a true friend and valued citizen. He has been a memberof the Board of County Commissioners, and has held other township offices.

WILLIAM W. MURRAY was born in Ohio in 1838. In 1836, his parents moved to White County, Ind., where they entered 600 acres of wild land. At the age of twenty-one, William W. Murray came to this county, and worked for John Parkison at the rate of |10 per month. In 1854, he married Miss Rosanna, daughter of 'Henry and Ziltha (Moore) Barkley, born in Pennsylvania in 1833. To this marriage succeeded five children - Henry, Mary, Emma J., William and Charles. Mr. Murray is a grandson of the renowned Indian fighter, Simon Kenton, whose exploits have become history. During the late war, Mr. Murray was a member of the Eighty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunreer Infantry, but, owing to disability, was discharged after six months' service. His l)rothers - Lewis and Henry - were likewise volunteers in thai service; the former was discharged after being wounded at Shiloh, and afterward entered the Twelfth Regiment. Mr. Murray is a prosperous and thorough farmer, and has a finely improved farm. He is a good citizen, a kind neighbor, and a man generally esteemed.

S. R. NICHOLS Avas born in Jasper County, Ind., in 1846. His father, George Nichols, was born in Kentucky in 1803, and married, in Ohio, Rebecca Lewis, born in 1803. They had the following children: Jackson, who enlisted for the Mexican war, but died at La Fayette on his way; Cj^nthia (married first to William Davis, and later to Joshua German, who died in the late war, at Crab Orchard,Ky.); Alonzo and Benjamin (died in infancj'). Elizabeth (wife of George H. Brown, of Rensselaer, twice elected to the Legislature), Solomon, Hester J. (wife of Henry Nichols), Olive (died aged sixteen), John L., Harrison T., Matilda (wife of William Potts) and Samuel R. George Nichols was for many years a Justice of the Peace, and once Deputy Sheriff. He contracted a disease while in the late war which caused his death in 1879. He was a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Nichols' father. John McCurtain, was born in Kentucky, about 1799, and married Esther McGill, born in 1801. They reared the following children: Solomon, .John, Newton, Barbara, Lizzie, Lucinda and Evaline. The father died in 1867. He was a long time in the army without remuneration, after which he served four years. One son, Charles, left home wlien about fifteen, and was never heard from. S. R. Nichols owns a farm of 300 acres, the result of his own industry. He is a Republican, and is now County Commissioner of the Second District.

WILLIAM M. NOLAND is a son of Henry and Mary (Ashby) Noland, and was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, May 39, 1838. His parents were married in Virginia, and soon after removed to Knox County, Ohio, thence to Tippecanoe Count}', Ind., and thence to this county, where they purchased eighty acres of canal land, which they improved. Mr. Noland wis born in Virginia in 1791, and died in this county in 1845. Mrs. Noland was also born in Virginia, and died in Iowa. Their family was Lydia (married John J. Campbell, of Iowa, and deceased), Rebecca (married Wesley Irwin, of Iowa), Sarah (deceased), Mary (married William Querry, and deceased), and William M. Our subject married Emma Parliison, who died in 1857, leaving one child, one having died very young. He next married Louisiana Gray, daughter of Robert and Mahala Gray, and a native of Virginia. To this union were born four children - Mary Emma, Frank E., Ross E. and an infant not named. Mr. Noland went to California in 1850, but returned to this State in 1853. James Ashby, the maternal grandfather of Mr. William Noland, was a Revolutionary soldier, and kept a prisoner for a long time on board of a vessel.