Liberty Township (part 2 of 5)

PETER KINGSEED was born in Germany January 18, 1822, and was the third of ten children born to Anthony and Margaret (Rought) Kingseed, both natives of Germany ; his parents came to America in 1831, locating in Schuylkill County, Penn. Thence they moved into Ohio, locating near Tiffin. Anthony Kingseed there purchased a farm of 115 acres, and has since improved this with good frame buildings, and has a vineyard of three acres, from which he makes from twelve to fifteen barrels of wine yearly ; he is now eighty-seven years old, and is still living on the same farm, but his wife died in 1868. Mr. Kingseed is a representative man, and he and wife were members of the Catholic Church ; he is a member of the Democratic party, and in early life was an organmaker, working at his trade in the old country. The subject of this sketch came with his parents to America, and spent his boyhood days in Pennsylvania and Ohio upon the farm with his father, receiving a common school education. He learned to read German through his own efforts. At the age of twenty-five, he rented land, on which he lived until June 2, 1854, when he located in this township, on a farm of 240 acres ; he found this in the green, and at once built a log cabin and began to clear the land. A few years later, he built his present house, a frame, where he has since lived. Mr. Kingseed is a leading farmer, and has on his place fruits of all kinds, and the convenience of a wind engine ; he also owns 160 acres in Whitley County, Ind. Mr. Kingseed has been identified with all the public enterprises of his county ; he is not what is called a party man, but votes liberally ; he takes pleasure in assisting all home enterprises, and is a member of the Catholic Church.

WILLIAM LINDLEY is a native of Wayne County, Ind., and was born in the year 1815. His parents, James and Susanna (Stout) Lindley, of English and German descent, came to this county in 1847. Our subject came to Howard County two years before his parents, in order to get a home for himself; he pre-empted 160 acres of land, and in 1848, in company with Tence Lindley (his brother) and Jesse Osborn, went to Fort Wayne and secured his home. In 1834, he was married to Miss Mary Writesman, in Wayne County, Ind. Mr. Lindley is a pioneer of this county, and has all his life been improving the community; he has always been a friend to all public enterprises and improvements ; he is now a retired farmer, and is living at his home in Greentown, and has one of the finest locations in the town. Mr. Lindley is highly respected in the community, and his honesty and integrity are unimpeachable.

HENRY C. LINDLEY was born in Henry County, Ind., July 29, 1843, and is the son of Charles and Rhoda (Dikes) Lindley, natives of North Carolina. This family was among the pioneers of Henry County, and in 1845 removed tq this county. Charles Lindley entered 160 acres one-half mile west of Greentown, built a log cabin and resided there a short time, when he sold and bought a claim one and one-half miles west, and began life the second time as a pioneer. He afterward followed milling and farming, and later was in the mercantile business seven years. He then came to Greentown and was in the mercantile business with Squire Gray, for three years, when he exchanged his stock of goods for a farm, and four years later he sold and bought the Davis farm west of Greentown, where he lived the remainder of his life. He was among the first Justices of the Peace in his township. He died of a cancer in 1866, at the age of forty-eight ; his wife survived him but two years. Our subject lived at home until he was eighteen years old, when he enlisted in Company D, Thirty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, as a private. His regiment engaged in battle at Green River, Ky., Bowling Green, and Pittsburg Landing. Just after this battle, Mr. Lindley took sick and soon came home on a furlough. He was afterward ordered back to Indianapolis, where he was discharged in 1861, on account of disability, having served one year. In the fall of 1862, having regained his health, he re-enlisted in Company I, Ninty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in the Fifteenth Army Corps, under Gen. Sherman. He engaged in battle at the siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., Black River, Memphis, Lookout Mountain, the siege of Chattanooga, and then with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was detailed to forage and keep up the supply train, and at night act as the General's guard. The first day out he was captured, and soon taken to Cahobba, Tenn., and put in prison, where there were 2,600 or 2,800 Northern men. He was retained six months, when he was sent with many others to Camp Chase, Ohio, but after boarding the steamer near Memphis, Tenn., the boat exploded with a loss of 1,600 men. Mr. Lindley saved his life by swimtiQing six miles. He was taken to the hospital at Memphis, Tenn., and soon was sent home and was honorably discharged in June, 1865. He was married, October, 1868, to Mariah Scott, born in Jay County, Ind., July 30, 1842, and a daughter of Charles Scott. She died in 1877, leaving four children, three of whom are living - Laura P., Stella and Ernest. Mr. Lindley was married to his present wife, Mary E. Brink, of Greentown, in 1879. They have one child, Freddie. He has for years taken charge of a farm, and dealt in stock. He does a large business, at one time shipping 5^13,000 worth of hogs to Cincinnati. In the spring of 1881, he began in the mercantile line, where he is yet doing business, and he is also proprietor of a livery stable. He is a member of the Republican party, and Masonic fraternity, and Mrs. Lindley is a member of the Christian Church.

HENRY LOOP was born in Preble County, Ohio, February 28, 1842, and was the eldest son of J. M. Loop. When he was eleven years of age, he came with his parents to this county, where he attended the common schools. He enlisted in April, 1861, in the ninety-day service, but before he was mustered in he was transferred into the twelve-month service. Uefore leaving Indianapolis, the call for three-years men was proclaimed, and again Mr. Loop was transferred at his request to Company E, Thirteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. July 11, 1861, his company participated in the battle of Rich Mountain, Va., and here Mr. Loop was shot by a minieballin his right arm, passing through the arm-pit, right lung, and severing three ribs from the vertebrae, leaving an entrance, so that in breathing, air would enter the lungs through the wound. He was taken to a private house, and in a few days taken to the Goff Hospital, where they received soldiers who were mortally wounded. After six weeks, he was given a furlough of thirty days and came home ; his furlough was extended from time to time until June, 1862, when he returned to his company at Manassas Junction, Va. He was at the siege of Richmond, and assisted McClellan ; a few weeks later, he was honorably discharged on account of disability ; he returned home to recuperate, and on December 29, 1863, he r.e- enlisted in Company E, Eleventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Cavalry; he was at Bellefonte, Ala., at Bellefonte Station, Louisville, Ky., in the battle of Franklin, Tenn., the siege of Atlanta, where Mr. Loop was on his horse sixteen days in succession, and part of the nights, following Gen Hood, until he crossed the Tennessee. Later, his regiment was sent out to restore order in Kansas, until August, when thev were ordered to Leavenworth, and later to Indianapolis, where Mr. Loop was honorably discharged ; he ,'eturned to this county and purchased eighty acres of unimproved land, which he has improved with good buildings and has since added forty acres to it. Mr. Loop was married February 13, 1868, to Miss Mary A. Fisher, of Howard County. She was born April 10, 1846, and is the daughter of Jonathan Fisher, of Greentown. They have had eight children, four of whom are living - A. Alonzo, Charles H., Erie C. and Delia M. Mr. Tioop and wife are members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Mr. Loop is a Republican, and has served as Supervisor, School Director, Constable, and in 1881 was appointed as Inspector of Elections in the North Precinct of Liberty Township.

W. T. MAIN' RING IS a native of Delaware, and was born April 5, 1829. He was the third of eight children born to Ambrose and Nancy (Scotton) Manring, both natives of Delaware. His father moved with his family to Franklin County, Ind., in 1837 or 1838, rented a farm and began to prepare for himself a home. In a few years, he went to Iowa, but after a sojourn of nine months returned to Madison County, Ind., where he purchased 160 acres of good land. He found this almost in the native state, but with the aid of his sons he cleared and improved it until he had a good home. Here he died December, 1868, aged sixty years, and his wife died February, 1869, aged fifty-three. Our subject was reared a Airmer's boy ; he accompanied his fiither to Franklin County, Ind., thence to Iowa, and finally, at the age of thirteen, to Madison County, Ind., where he spent the remainder of his boyhood days, receiving a limited education from the subscription schools. He was married, November, 1851, to Amanda Sherwood, of Bartholomew County, Ind., born June 17. 1838. She died January 29, 1872, leaving eight children - Rosa, wife of William Riley ; George E., conductor on the P., C. & St L. Railway; William, druggist at Greentown ; Frances H., railroader; Emma G., John T. (deceased), Ida May and Cora B. In 1853, Mr. Manring purchased an eighty-acre farm, with twenty acres cleared, and two years later exchanged it for eighty acres, with forty acres improved. This farm he cultivated until he came to this county, where he shortly purchased ninety acres in Liberty Township. He lived here until 1873, when he sold and purchased his present home of 160 acres, which is well improved, well drained, and has good frame buildings. Mr. Manring has been a hard-working, economical farmer, and has given much attention to the raising of short-horned cattle and Poland-China hogs, thoroughbred in both branches. He is an active worker in the Republican party, and a prominent member of the I. 0. 0. F. In the fall of 1872, he was married to Martha E. Smith, born in Rush County February 19, 1848, and the daughter of David Smith, of Howard Township. Four children have blessed this union - Fanny (deceased), Minnie P., Charles H. and Leota. Mr. and Mrs. Manring are prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ABRAHAM C. MURPHY, a pioneer of Liberty Township, was born in Greene County, Ohio, August 30, 1819, and is the youngest of eight children born to David and Martha (Thatcher) Murphy, natives of Virginia and of Irish and German descent. Mr. Murphy spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, receiving a limited education. At the age of twenty he rented a farm and began doing business for himself, and by being industrious and saving his earnings, he came to this county, and was enabled to purchase 160 acres of heavily timbered land. He moved into a hewed-log house, which had been built the year before, landing here in September, 1853. Here the family experienced many of the privations of pioneer life, the wolves howling around his cabin every night, and there was game of all kinds in abundance. He spent most of his time clearing the farm, sometimes would hunt, and has killed as many as 100 squirrels in one day. In 1855, the roads broke up and the people were mud bound, and Mr. Murphy and family had to live eight days on hominy and squirrel meat. He has made a farm of 320 acres, but has given of that eighty acres apiece to his two sons. Mr. Murphy is a leading citizen and liberal supporter of all benevolent purposes, and in political views he votes for the man and not for the party. He was married. May 23, 1839, to Miss Abigail H. Davis, of Greene County, Ohio, born May 2, 1822.

HENRY NEEIIOUSE, farmer and stock-raiser, a native of Prussia, was born June 18, 1839, and is the son of Ilendrick and Mariah (Bush) Neehouse, both natives of Prussia. Our subject had the advantages of school until he was fourteen years of age, when he left the paternal roof, in company with some of his friends, and came to America ; he landed in New York November 2, 1854, and two weeks later came to Cincinnati, where he worked at job work, and the following summer worked in a brick yard. In the spring of 1855, he engaged as deck-hand on a flat-boat, running from Aurora to New Orleans, and after his first trip engaged in selling notions and jewelry ; he began learning the blacksmith trade in 1858, but subsequently learned the stone-mason trade, at which he worked two years. In 1860, he began farming in Decatur County, where he remained six years, and in 1866 located in Windfall, Ind. Three years later, he purchased a farm of eighty acres, seven miles from Windfall, and in the spring of 1882 sold this and removed to Liberty Township, where he now lives ; he owns 111 acres, fairly improved ; he is a Democrat in politics, and has filled the office of Road Supervisor for five years. Mr. Neehouse was married, August 9, 1860, to Miss Mary Champ, born January 4, 1837. They had five children - James H., Lydia E., Uriah, Josephine and Mary E. ; his wife died September 17, 1880, at the age of forty-three years, and Mr. Neehouse was next married, in January, 1881, to Mrs. Martha (Champ) Back, a sister of his first wife. Mr. Neehouse is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and his wife is identified with the Baptists.

WILNA 0. NELSON was born in Grant County, Ind., October 26, 1856, and is the only son of Milton Nelson, a native of Ohio, and Amanda (Thrasher) Nelson, a native of Indiana, and both of English descent. Milton Nelson was a farmer in early life, and later was in business at Independence, Grant Co., Ind., which he followed until his death, February, 1870; his wife, Amanda, when but thirteen years of age, taught her first term of school, and after teaching her second term, she retired from this calling. She was a graduate of Fairview College, and is now a resident of Independence. Wilna 0. Nelson, during his boyhood days, had access to the common schools, and when fourteen years of age began as an apprentice at house-painting, serving three years ; he then left the parental roof and has since worked at his trade during the summer seasons ; he, at the age of nineteen, finding his education quite limited, concluded to attend school at Greentown, which he did three winters, and in the fall of 1878 he began teaching, which profession he has since followed, proving himself to be a worthy and proficient tutor. Mr.

Nelson was marriQ,d, March 27, 1878, to Miss Josie Gallion, of Howard County, born November 16, 1857, and the daughter of Ezra P. and Matilda Gallion, both of English descent. Mr. Nelson is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DR. W. B. PAYTON was born in Kokomo, Ind., November 16, 1856, and was the third of five children born to L. B. and Isabel (Bailey) Payton. Mrs. Payton died when our subject was but six years old, but he remainedvwith his father on the farm. They removed to Carroll County, Ind., in 1857, thence to Cass County in 1870, and after four years they returned to Carroll County, where Dr. Payton remained the most of the time for three years ; he had access to the common schools until he was sixteen, after which he attended the Normal School at Loc^ansport one term, at Walton two terms, and Delphi one term. In 1876, he began teaching, and was considered a successful tutor in Cass and Carroll Counties. The summer of 1878, he began to read medicine at his leisure, and in 1879 entered Dr. IJradfield's office at Deer Creek, Carroll County, as a student, and in September of the same year entered the Medical College at Ann Arbor, graduating with honors in the spring of 1881. He then began practice at Wheeling, Carroll County, succeeding remarkably well for a young physician, and in April, 1882, he located at Greentown and entered a copartnership with G. B. & J. T. Scott, the oldest physicians in the town. Mr. Payton was married, April 26, 1882, to Rachel A. Reed, of Cass County, Ind. She is the daughter of Michael and Sarah Reed, both of German descent. Mr. Payton is a Republican in politics, is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his wife of the Lutheran Church.

JOHN W. PHARES is a native of Shelby County, Ind., and was born January 6, 1837 ; he was the third of twelve children born to John and Sarah (Wicker) Phares, natives of Ohio and North Carolina. John Phares removed to Shelby County, Ind., when but twelve years of age, with his father, who was one of the pioneers of that county. He there spent his boyhood days and was married in 1831. For the last thirty years, he has been actively engaged in the ministry of the Missionary Baptist Church, and is yet living in Shelby County. He and wife are now quite old, and have been members of the same congregation for about forty years. The subject of this sketch received a limited education in the common school, and later attended high school for some time, and in the winter of 1860 taught his first school ; he worked the farm in the summer and taught school in the winter for ten years, and in 1873 removed with his fiimily to Howard County, locating on his present farm of sixty acres ; he has always been a member of the Republican party, and was elected Justice of the Peace in 1874, serving one term. Mr. Phares was married, November 21, 1861, to Miss Samantha Carinony, born October 20, 1841, and the daughter of John and Sarah A. Carmony? born October 20, 1841, and the daughter of John and Sarah A. Carmony, of Shelby County, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Phares had five children - S. Emma, J. William, M. Elva, Anna F. and Espy Otto. Mrs. Phares died, April 23. IS'iT, an earnest Christian woman, a member of the Union Baptist Church. Mr. P. is a prominent worker in the same church, being a Class-Leader and Secretary of the Quarterly Conference.

C. POWELL, merchant, handling a full line of dry goods, notions, boots and shoes and groceries, and doing a good cash business of $10,000 per annum, was born in Fayette County, Ind., November 23, 1845, and is the son of John and Rebecca (Mappin) Powell, both natives of Kentucky. John Powell was a farmer who came to Fayette County near 1826. Here he lived a pioneer life, made a good home, and reared a family of seven children. He located in Liberty Township, Howard County, in 1857. where he lived for several years, when he moved to Howard Township, and one year later located in Greentown and superintended a farm of 116 acres, having accumulated about $20,000 worth of property. He and wife were prominent members of the Methodist Episcopjil Church, and both died in 1866. Mr Powell was in early life a Whig ; later he voted the Democratic ticket, but since the war had been a stanch Republican. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and received a fair education in the common schools. He was married, November, 1866, to Miss Malissa E. Walker, of Howard County. She was born in Henry County, Ind., July 29, 1849, and is the daughter of William and Sarah (Templeton) Walker. Two children bless this union - Frederick G. and Mary Ethel. At the age of eighteen, he began teaching school, and farmed and taught seven years. lie sold his farm in 1872, and came to Greentown, purchased property and built a new frame house. The following fall, he and his brother started a general store with a $3,000 stock. This partnership was dissolved when they sold out in 1882. Mr. Powell began business again in November, 1882, and we find him to-day in the best business room in the town. He was appointed Postmaster in January, 1873, which position he held until May, 1882. He has filled the offices of Town Trustee and School Trustee. He is a member of the Republican party, and he and wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ALEXANDER C. ROGERS is a native of Warren County, Ohio. He was born October 8, 1831, and is the son of William and Hannah (Welch) Rogers, both of English descent. William Rogers removed from Warren County to Clinton County, when our subject was but a small boy, and here remained until his death. A. C. Roiiers was the only son of a family of five children, and his mother supported them with her needle and by housework. When about fourteen years of age, Mr. Rogers went to live with A. T. Croesdale, a merchant of Highland County, Ohio. At the age of twenty, he entered a copartnership with his employer, and remained in this business seven years in the town of Samantha. He then abandoned this business and engaged in farming in the same county, and in 1871 removed to Howard County, locating on the farm where he now lives. He purchased 120 acres, fairly improved, but has since erected a fine brick house, the best country residence in the township. He has been an active politician in the Democratic ranks, having filled the office of Assessor in Ohio, and is now Justice of the Peace, having been elected in 1879. In the spring of 1862, he joined Company A, Forty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned as First Lieutenant. This formed a part of the Army of the Tennessee. They were in battle at Shiloh, Red River, Lookout Mountain and Atlanta, after which they returned with Gen. Thomas into Mississippi. Mr. Rogers was promoted to the office of Captain in the fall of 1862, which office he held until he was discharged in July, 1865 ; he was married, January 20, 1850, . to Miss Sarah J. Fleming, of Clinton County, Ohio, of English parentage. She died July 28, 1876, leaving a family of nine children. January 20, 1879, Mr. Rogers was married to Miss Martetia Davidson, of Howard County. They have two children - a son and a daughter. Mr. Rogers is an enterprising citizen, is a liberal supporter of all public improvements, and he and wife are prominent members of the Society of Friends.

LEWIS SCHAAF was born in Bavaria, Germany, November 7, 1832, and is the son of Daniel and Phoebe Schaaf. His father was a miller, and in 1850 emigrated to America and located at Shanesville, Ohio, where he worked at his trade. A few years later he removed to Ragersville, Ohio, where he made his home until his death, spending his last days working a small vineyard of two acres. Our subject attended the common schools until he was fourteen years of age, and later learned the cabinet-maker's trade, working three years as an apprentice. In his youth he worked at the miller's trade with his father, and at the age of seventeen came to America in company with a younger brother, locating at Shanesville, Ohio. In 1856, he removed to Miami County, Ind., and ten years later bought a farm in Liberty Township, this county, where he lived until 1875. He then exchanged his farm for his mill property, where he has since been doing a good business at custom work. He started in life empty handed, but through industry and economy has acquired a good home. Mr. Schaaf was married in 1855 to Miss Eliza Roli, of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. She is a native of Switzerland ; was born July 16, 1832, and emigrated to America vNith her parents in

J. T. SCOTT, M. D., is a native of Darke County, Ohio, and was born in 1836. His parents, Charles and Sarah (Bloxsom) Scott, came to Grant County, Ind., in 1845. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and at the age of twenty-two began the study of medicine. He is a graduate of the Rush Medical College of Chicago, and began his practice in 1860 at Greentown, where he has continued ever since, except six months, when he practiced at Xenia, Ind. He has established a large practice in Howard County. In March, 1861, he was married to Miss Mary A. Davis, of Greentown. She was a native of Wayne County, Ind., and her parents were among the first settlers of Howard County, coming as early as 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Scott have had five children, two of whom are now living - Evert G. and Kate Adel. In 1876, Mr. Scott was Township Trustee, during which time the graded schoolhouse of Greentown was built and the iron bridge on the Wild Cat at Greentown. For the last twenty years, he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church ; has been Church Trustee for several years, and he is an Odd Fellow. His residence is the finest in Greentown. Dr. Scott is one of the enterprising men of Howard County, assisting in all measures of advancement and progress.

GIDEON B. SCOTT, M. D., was born in 1838. His parents, Charles and Sarah (Bloxsom) Scott, in 1845 settled in Grant County, this State. Our subject taught school during his earlier years; in 1861, came to Howard County, and the following winter he enlisted in the Fifty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. After seven months of active, arduous service and weary marches, he was discharged in 1862 on account of disability. He then returned home and taught school two winters at Sycamore Corners. In the spring of 1864, having regained his health, he again enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and did post duty at Duck River. He was mustered out at Indianapolis and again re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until the war was over. He was Sergeant in the last two regiments. He commenced studying medicine before the war, while he was teaching. He attended the Rush Medical College at Chicago one term, and graduated at the Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis in 1871. He commenced practice in Tampico in 1868, and for the last eleven years has been practicing in Greentown. He was married, March 5, 1867, to Miss Tillie W. Lindley. They have had three children, one of whom is living. His wife died July, 1875, and in 1876 he was married to Miss Mary P. Lindley. Her parents came into this county in 1848, and were among the first settlers. Mr. Scott has been a member of the Society of Friends all his life, and has been a Mason since 1862. He is a member of the Republican party, and has taken an active part in politics in his own community and the country at large. He has now one of the finest residences in Greentown, and is one of its most respected citizens.

WILLIAM R. SEAGRAVE was born in Henry County, Ind., in August, 1834. His parents, Tarver and Rachel (Rooble) Seagrave, were of English and German descent. Our subject came with his parents to Howard County in 1847. His father entered land and afterward laid out a part of the village of Greentown. William Seagrave was reared on the farm and worked at the carpenter's trade for two years before the war. April 18, 1861, he enlisted in Sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was out three months, and was in a regular engagement at Garrett's Ford on Cheat River, and in some heavy skirmishes, the most notable one being that of Laurel Hill ; he was discharged at Indianapolis and came home in August, and the following November he again enlisted for three years, in Fifty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He engaged with his regiment in the battle of Shiloh and siege of Corinth. He was discharged in 1862 on account of disabilty. May 14, 1864, he enlisted in the one hundred day service and served his time, being discharged December 17. Since the war, he has followed the carpenter's trade the most of the time. In 1865, Mr. Seagrave was married to Miss Lucinda Adams. They have had six children, three of whom are now living - Lua May, Tarver C. and an infant. Mr. Seagrave has been a member of the Christian Church for a number of years.

JOHN W^ SEGRAVE is the son of Tarver and Rachel Segrave, and was born in Ohio, in 1839. His father was a native of New Jersey, and his mother of Ohio. Our subject moved with his parents to this county in 1847, being then eight years of age. His father entered 160 acres of land near Greentown, and cleared and improved it until now it is one of the best farms in the township. John W. stayed with his father and assisted in clearing and improving the farm, until he was thirty years of age. They built a log cabin on the Indian trail running from Peru to the Wild Cat. They had but four neighbors, living within a mile of each other. The Indians passed their house frequently, but were very peaceable. Mr. Tarver Segrave, in company with three or four other men, walked to Fort Wayne to enter his land. In 1848, in connection with Mr. Jesse Osborn and C. 0. Fry, he laid out the town of Greentown. Mr. Segrave lived on the land he entered until his death, in April, 1881. The subject of this sketch followed farming until August, 1862, when he en- listed in the Eigthj-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Munfordsville, Ky., September 17, 1862, and was paroled the same day, and in a week he with the balance of his regiment was given a furlough of thirty days. Mr. Segrave was badly injured while in line of duty at Munfordsville, by over driUing. In the winter of 1862, he received an honorable discharge, and returned to Greentown, where he has remained ever since. March 15, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Sybila A. Scott, of Highland County, Ohio. They have had eleven children, four of whom are living - Rachel E., Emma J., Stella and James A. Mr. and Mrs. Segrave are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Segrave is now holding the office of Town Councilman the second term. He has led an active life, working hard toward the improvement of the township, always lending a helping hand to public enterprise. He is now running the only hotel in Greentown, and is a highly respected citizen. Ho had three brothers in the array - M. K., Luther S. and William R. M. K. Segrave, is still in the army, holding a Captain's commission.

HENRY SHROCK was born in Holmes County, Ohio, February 18, 1845, and is one of twelve children born to Benjamin J. and Mary Shrock, both natives of Ohio, and of German descent. Our subject was small when his parents moved to Miami County, Ind., where he assisted his father on the farm, and had access to the common schools. At the age of eighteen, he began teaching, and taught his second term in Liberty Township, in 1866-67, having removed to this county in 1865, locating on eighty acres, where he now lives. He found this in its native state, and here began to improve his farm and build a log cabin. In 1881, he built a fine brick residence, and now has 120 acres of well-improved land, which he has accumulated through industry and economy. He began buying and shipping stock in 1869, and has been actively engaged each season since, and in the fall of 1878, he bought and shipped about 4,000 hogs. He is an active worker in the Democratic party, and has filled many of the minor offices of his township. Mr. Shrock was married, in May, 1866, to Miss Lucinda Gerhart of Miami County, Ind., daughter of Michael and Margaret Gerhart, natives of Germany. Mrs. Shrock died November 7, 1875, leaving three small children - William, Philip and Harvey. He then married, in May, 1876, Mary Gerhart, his sister-inlaw. They had two children - Arminda and Milton (both deceased). Mr. Shrock is a member of the Dunkard Church, and his wife belongs to the Lutheran denomination.

N. D. STANBROUGIL born July 6, 1844, in Hamilton County, Ind.; is the eldest of ten children born to John and Lydia J. (Mills) Stanbrough. His parents were among the pioneers of Hamilton County, and there lived on a farm. John Stanbrough, after his fiither's death, took charge of the homestead farm, which he improved, and where he lived until his death, December 28, 1878, his wife having died in February, 1875, The subject of this sketch spent his boyhood days upon the farm with his father, receiving a common school education. At the age of eighteen, in August, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, One IIun<lred and First Regiinent Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His regiment was the Second Brigade of the Fourteenth Army Corps. He was in the battle at Milton, Tenn., Chickamauga and Mission Ridge. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and for sixty days his regiment was within the sound' of musketry. He was always present at roll-call during service, and was with his company whenever it stacked arms, unless while out foraging, or on detached duty. He was honorably discharged July 1, 1865, having proved himself to be a brave and loyal soldier. He then returned to Hamilton County, engaged in the carpenter's trade at journeyman work for eight years, when he began contracting for himself. In February, 1875, he moved with family to this county, locating at Greentown, where he has since lived, actively engaged at hia trade. He was married, February 24, 1869, to MissEltruda Hollis, of Hamilton County, Ind. She was born September 12, 1851, and is the daughter of Richard C. and Susan Hollis. Six children blessed this union - only one now living - Leslie Paul. Mr. Stanbrough is an active member of the Republican party, casting his first Presidential vote for U. S. Grant in 1868. He is a prominent member of the I. 0. 0. F., and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SOLOMON STONE was born in Franklin County, Ind., March 11, 1823, and is the son of Henry and Mary (Wilfing) Stone, natives of Culpeper County, Va., and of German and Irish descent. His parents were married in Virginia, and soon removed to Franklin County, Ind., where they entered land on White Water, and built a log cabin. 'I'hey remained until 1843, when they sohl out and located in Rush County, where they purchased an improved fiirm. In 1857, they came to Howard County, purchased eighty acres of forest land, just north of Greentown, and here lived the remainder of their lives. Mr. H. Stone was a hard-working man, reaping his grain with a sickle, and threshing it with the flail, while his wife for years spun from flax and wool, and wove clotli for her family. Mr. Stone was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died in 1862, at the age of sixty-four. His wife belonged to the United Brethren Church. She died in 1877, at the age of eightytwo. The subject of this sketch was reared a farmer's boy, and received a limited education from the pioneer school. In 1842, he removed with his parents to Rush County, where he was married, October 17, 1844, to

Mary Ann Hatfield, of Rush County. She is the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Cook) Hatfield, natives of Virginia. This family was among the early settlers in Rush County, where Mr. Hatfield died in 1853. His wife (now aged seventy-eight) still survives him, and resides with her children in Wayne County, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Stone have had five children - John H., Marion T., Sanford (deceased), George W. and Elmer E. Mr. Stone farmed on rented land, and with the profits, $1,100, came to this county in the fall of 1857, and lived one year on a rented farm. In the meantime, he built a cabin and made a small beginning on the farm where he now lives. The family experienced many of the privations of pioneer life, and for years made their own clothing from flax and wool. They now have a good farm, well fenced and drained, and furnished with good buildings. His farm is well stocked with horses, cattle and hogs. Mr. Stone is a stanch supporter of Republican principles, and a member of the Masonic order, and he and wife are prominent members of the New-Light Church.

WOODSON W. THRASHER was born in Fayette County, Ind. December 11, 1840, and is the son of William ami Elizabeth (Parish) Thrasher, of English descent. William Thrasher was a mechanic and farmer, and in 1862 enlisted in Company C, Twelfth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and after being out about three weeks was killed in battle at Richmond, Ky. His second son was in the same battle, and was taken prisoner, but was soon paroled, after which he joined his regiment and served for two years. The subject of this sketch enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and First Indiana Volunteer Infantry, at the town of Webes, and was mustered into service at Indianapolis. His regiment was in the Fourth Division of the Fourteenth Army Corps. Soon after enlisting, he was detailed as teamster of the company, and two months later was placed in charge as teamster in the supply train, and after the Chickamauga battle, this corps was re-organized, and the One Hundred and First Regiment was placed in the Third Division, at which time Mr. Thrasher took his musket and participated in the battle of Missic^p Ridge. He was then detailed again as teamster, and served until July, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. When Mr. Thrasher was but ten years of age, he moved with his parents to Grant County, where he assisted his father on the farm, and received a common-school education. He was married, in 1859, to Miss Harriet Main, of Grant County. She Avas born June 1, 1837. Three children bless this union - Ida, Lizzie and William L. After the war, Mr. Thrasher located near Greentown, and purchased forty acres of land. In 1869. he moved to Kokomo, and three years later returned to the vicinity uf Greentown, where he has since lived. Mr. Thrasher is a worthy citizen, and an active worker in the Republican party.

HENRY R. THRASHER was born in Fayette County, Ind., November 3, 1847, and was the fifth of nine children born to William P. and Elizabeth (Parish) Thrasher. Mrs. Thrasher is now living in the village of Greentown, having lost her husband in the battle at Richmond, Ky. Henry R. Thrasher, when he was three years of age, removed with his parents to Grant County, where he remained until the fall of 1864. He received a common school education, and at the early age of seventeen began to make his own living. For six years, he worked at whatever his hands found to do, during the time visiting a number of the Western States. He was married in 1870 to Miss Sophia Fry, of Howard County. She was born in Rockingham County, Penn., November 2, 1845, and is the daughter of Noah and Elizabeth Fry, of German descent. Five children bless this union - Noah, Charles, Frank, Delia and Bertha. Mr. Thrasher soon after his marriage began farming, renting land for three years, when he bought forty acres west of Greentown. Three years later, he located on the Kokomo & Greentown pike, where he lived until the fall of 1882, when he removed to Greentown, and the following March engaged in the livery business, which he is still following. Mr. Thrasher, by labor and economy, has made for himself a home, and is now in comfortable circumstances. He is a Republican in principles, and is a worthy citizen in the community in which he lives.

JOHN S. TREES is a native of Rush County, Ind., and was born June 5, 1838 ; he is the eldest son of John and Rhoda (Simmons) Trees, of German and English descent. His parents married in Rush County, Ind., and lived a pioneer life in that and Shelby County. In 1858, they removed to Howard County, locating on the farm where our subject now lives; here they toiled and improved their farm until they had a good home. Mr. John Trees died in May, 1874, at the age of sixty-two years. Mrs. Trees (aged sixty-nine) is still living, and makes her home with her children. Mr. Trees was in early life a Whig, and later a Republican, and his religious views were with the Methodist Episcopal Church. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and received a common school education, and February 10, 1858, he was married to Miss Fannie E. Floyed, of Shelby County, and the same year moved to this county, stopping with his father on the farm ; he shortly after returned to Shelby County, where Mrs. Trees died. Mr. Trees then returned to this county, and assisted to farm the home farm, and in December, 1859, he married Miss Mariah Hazzard, of this county. She died September 20, 1870, leaving four children - Rolla A., Denny M., Lizzie L. and Effie L. Mr. Trees was married to his present wife, Miss Alice Curlee, of this county, March 1, 1872. She was born in Johnson County, Ind., September 21, 1852. This union has been blessed with four children - Rhoda S., Fred L., Susie

M. and John G. Mr. Trees purchased a farm in 1859, and November 8^ 1870, he removed to Kokomo, having been elected Sheriff of the county by the Republican party. After serving one term, he entered the grocery business, continuing: eighteen months, and in the winter of 1881 he purchased the farm where he now lives. In 1863, he enlisted in Company E, Eleventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, formi ng a part of the Army of the Cumberland, and was engaged in battle at Columbia, Spring Hill, Crasked Creek, and December 15 went out to meet Gen. Hood, at Nashville, and Avas here struck in the riglit thigh by a minie ball. He lay all night on the battle-field, and the next morning was taken to Columbia Hospital, where his wound was dressed, A few months later, he was transferred to Jefferson Barracks, and later came home on a furlough. He was honorably discharged in June, 1865 ; he was compelled to go on crutches for nine months, and is a cripple for life. Mr. and Mrs. Trees are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Trees is a Republican in politics, and a member of the I. 0. 0. F.

JESSE WARE, a retired farmer and old settler of Howard County, was born in Warren County, Ohio, in 1825, and was the son of John and Margaret (Roberts; Ware, natives of New Jersey. In 1833, he moved with his parents to Henry County, Ind., and in 1847, his father entered 240 acres of land in Howard County. At the same time Jesse entered 160 acres in Union Township, on which he lived eleven or twelve years ; he lived on several different farms in the county until he finally purchased 200 acres east of Greentown ; he also has twenty acres of timber land in Jackson Township. Mr. Ware has always lived a farmer's life ; he has been a hard-working man, and has cleared over 100 acres of land in this county. Besides his farm land, he has a comfortable residence in Greentown, in which he is now living a retired life. Mr. Ware was married in 1846 to Miss Phebe Moon, of Henry County, Ind. By this union they had five children, three of whom are living - Sarah E.. Mary J. and Sophia. Mrs. Ware died in 1857, and Mr. Ware was married to Lucinda Main. They had five children, only one of whom is living - 0. P. Morton. Mr. and Mrs. Ware are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Ware has held the office of Supervisor several times.

ANDERSON WILLITS is a native of Iowa, born May 24, 1838 ; he was the son of Charles and Hannah (Kirlin) Willits, natives of Ohio and Virginia. His fither was of Welsh descent, and was reared on a farm in Wayne County, Ind., and there married about 1835 ; he moved to Iowa, where he farmed until 1846, when he returned to Henry County, Ind., and in the fall of 1848 he entered 120 acres of land in Howard County, and erected a log cabin. In 1860, he entered the mercantile business in Greentown, handling a general stock of goods. Here he re- mained the rest of life, except one year he was selling goods at Aledo, 111. He died in April, 1872, and his wife followed in April, 1881. Mr. Willits was an enterprising citizen, and served as Township Trustee and Assessor. The subject of this sketch received a limited education in the common schools, and has always led a farmer's life. In 1872, he purchased his present place of 135 acres, moderately improved ; besides he has good village property in Greentown. He has been a hard-working, industrious man, and has made a good home, and is a liberal supporter of all public enterprises. Mr. Willits was married March 11, 1857, to Miss Harriet J. Hazzard, of Howard County, Ind. The result of this marriage has been nine children, four now living - Dora E., Eva Leota, Charles 0. and an infant. Mrs. Willits died March 30, 1883. She and her husband were both faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Willits is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is an active politician in the Republican ranks.

WILLIAM WOODS was born March 20, 18:^0, in Wayne County, Ind., and is the second of ten children born to Benjamin and Mecca (Boon) Woods, natives of Kentucky, and of Irish and English descent. Benjamin Woods was reared on a farm near Waynesville, Ohio, and upon reaching manhood, removed to Wayne County, Ind., where he was married in April, 1819. In 1848, he came to Howard County, locating on the " Big Spring Farm, " one and a half miles east of Greentown. He purchased 160 acres, on which there was a log cabin. He improved this farm and made a good home for his family. His house was used by the Baptists as a place of worship for twelve years. Mr. Woods was first a Whig, and later a Republican ; he and wife were prominent members of the Baptist Church. June 29, 1877, Mr. Wood died, having survived his wife only four months. William Woods was reared on a farm and received a common school education. At the age of nineteen, he began teaching school. Later he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1844, but soon returned to farming and teaching. In 1850, he came to Howard County, locating on the farm where he now lives. He started in a log cabin, but now has 204 acres of fine land, with good, comfortable frame buildings, which he has accumulated through labor and economy. Mr. Woods is one of the leading citizens : has held the ofiice of Township Trustee, and has served as County Commissioner for a number of years^ making an efficient officer. He was married, August 7, 1845, to Miss Mahala Burgoyne, born February, 1821, and the daughter of James and Mary (Minor) Burgoyne, of Dutch descent. Five children blessed this union, three of whom are living - Allie, Willard and Arthur. Mrs. Woods died March 3, 1859, and Mr. Woods was again married, February 24, 1860, to Miss Matilda Burgoyne, a sister to his first wife. They had five children, three now living - Ellsworth, Willie and Oscar. Mrs. Woods died March 1, 1872, and Mr. Woods married his present wife February 27, 1873 - Mrs. Nancy A. Morris, of Howard County.

JEREMIAH YOUNG was born in England, August 9, 1841, and in his infancy his parents came to America. When but eight years of age, his parents located in Franklin County, Ind., where he was reared a farmer's boy. In July, 1861, he enlisted in the first call for three years' men, in Company F, Eighteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered into service at Indianapolis. Their first engagement was at Pea Ridge and lasted three days, after which they marched through to the Mississippi River, and on into Arkansas after Gen. Price, having skirmishes almost daily. In the spring of 1863, he was transferred to the Array of the Cumberland, and was at the siege of Vicksburg, after which he was transferred to the Army of the Gulf, under N. P. Banks, at Baton Rouge. Thence they went to Matagorda Island, where they stormed the fort, and captured all its occupants. In January, 1864, Mr. Young re-enlisted in the same company, and returned home on a veteran furlough, after which he joined his regiment at Washington. In August, 1864, he went into Shenandoah Valley, and September 19 engaged in battle at Winchester" and Cedar Creek, where he was severely wounded in his left arm, by a minie ball. He was taken to the hospital at York, Penn., where he remained until November, 1864, when he came home on a thirty-day furlough to vote for President Lincoln. His furlough was extended thirty days, and June 8, 1865, he was discharged, after serving nearly four years. He returned to Franklin County, where he lived until the spring of 1883, when he removed to this county. He is a Master Mason, and an active member of the Christian Church.

WILLIAM ZERBE was born in Schuylkill County, Penu., October 25, 1818, and is the eldest child born to David and Elizabeth Zerbe, both natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. David Zerbe was a millwright by trade, which he followed until 1841, when he removed with his family to Shelby County, Oliio, where he engaged in farming. Our subject, when seventeen years of age, began to learn the wagonmaker's trade, at which he worked two years, after which he worked in a ship yard, and later on the canal one season. The next two years he worked on a farm for a man at $75 per year, after which he removed to Shelby County, Ohio. He worked as a farm hand for a few years, until he was able to buy a team, after which he rented land and began farming. Later he purchased thirty acres and two town lots in Sidney, and continued working on a farm, except one summer, which was spent working with an engineer in locating the Bellefontaine k Indianapolis Railroad. In the spring of 1866, he moved with his family to this county, locating on the farm where he now lives, and redeeming a good home, and erecting good buildings. He started in life empty handed, and now has a good home of 100 acres fairly improved. He took care of his aged father and mother for a number of years. His father died in 1857 and his mother two years later. He was married in October, 1841, to Miss Mary A. Butcher, born February 22, 1824, in Lancaster County, Penn. Eight children have blessed this union - Sarah A., George, Mary E., Charles C, Robert D., John L., Clara T. (deceased), and William H.

DANIEL ZOOK was born in Holmes County, Ohio, July 25, 1843, and is the son of John and Mary (Miller) Zook, both natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. His parents moved to Ohio when single, and were there married in 1841. John Zook was left a poor boy and was truly a self-made man. He came to Howard County in the fall of 1851, and purchased thirty-five acres of timber land in Liberty Township, erected a log cabin, and here made a good home. Mr. Zook died in 1876 and his wife in 1872. He and wife were prominent members of the Mennonite Church. Our subject was reared on a farm and received a limited education in the subscription schools. At the age of twenty -one, he began working for himself at job work, and after his marriage moved upon the farm where he now lives, finding it as nature had left it. Here he erected a log eabin, and began to improve his land, until now he has one of the model farms of the township. Mr, Zook votes the Democratic ticket, and is an enterprising citizen. He was married in the spring of 1869 to Miss Elizabeth Schraucker, born in Holmes County, Ohio, in 1846, and the daughter of Christian and Susanna (Miller) Schmucker. Mr, and Mrs. Zook have had six children - Henry, John, Lewis and Albert (twins), Susanna and Catharine (deceased). Mr. Zook and wife are active members of the Mennonite Church.

tended one term of school at Hartsville University, Hartsford, Ind. He then engaged in farming a short time, and subsequently enlisted in the Twenty-fifth Indiana Light Battery and served until the close of the war. He participated in a battle at Nashville, Tenn., and others less important. After he was discharged, he attended school in Tennessee at Laurel Hill Academy, graduating from that institution in 1867 ; he then entered the ministry in the United Brethren Church and was ordained in 1871. He did circuit duty one year in Tennessee, two years in Ohio and one year in Indiana. During this time, he studied medicine in his leisure. He retired from the ministry in 1873, and in the fall of 1874 entered the Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis, where he studied two terms ; he then located at Jackson Station, Tipton Co., Ind., where he practiced medicine two years; he located at Sharpsville in February, 1879, where he is now engaged in the duties of his profession. He was married in Marion County, Ind., March 17, 1869, to Miss Rachel Ponder, of Indiana. They have five children - Jacob C, Allie I., Carl, Ethel M. and Lela. Dr. Rubush is a worthy citizen, and politically is identified with the Republican party.

WILLIAM SMITH, son of Samuel Smith, a native of Virginia, was born in Greenbrier County, Va., December 5, 1826, and at the age of eight years moved with his parents to Madison County, Ind. Subsequently they removed to Hendricks County, where our subject grew to manhood ; he then purchased a small farm where he remained until 18o-2, when he came to Tipton County and purchased 160 acres which he cultivated. He is a practical farmer and has accumulated a handsome estate of 575 acres, part of which lies in the suburbs of Sharpsville ; he also owns town property ; he at one time owned and operated the flouring mills at Sharpsville, but is now leading a retired life on one of his farms. He has taken a prominent part in improving the public roads of the county, having served as Supervisor for ten years. Mr. Smith was married in Rush County March 12, 1851, to Mary Stephenson, of Indiana. She died in 1877, leaving three children - Sarah A., Samuel J. and William. He married his present wife, Mrs. Cynthia Smith, in Tipton County, June 27, 1878. She was born in Johnson County, Ind., March 18, 1846. They have two children - Mary B. and Leona E. Mr. Smith is a member of the Republican party, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Smith came to Tipton County in 1852 with limited means, but to-day is one of the wealthiest citizens in the county. W. H. SPURLIN is the son of Joshua and Hester (Layman) Spurlin, both natives of Ohio. His parents came to Indiana in 1833, and located on a farm in Shelby County. The subject of this sketch was born in Butler County, Ohio, June 16, 1833, and shortly removed with his parents to Shelby County, Ind., where he was reared and educated. In 1853, he located on a farm in Shelby County, where he followed agricultural pursuits eighteen years. In 1860, he was ordained as a minister of the Separate Baptist Church, and has since engaged in that labor. He had charge of Pleasant Grove Church in Shelby County three years ; of Mt. Zion Church, Shelby County, six years; and, in 1872, came to Tipton County and located on his present place. He now has charge of Rock Prairie Church, of this county, and Union Church, of Howard County. Mr. Spurlin has been actively engaged in ministerial work for twenty years, has baptized many converts and preached many funeral discourses. He was married, in Shelby County, Ind.^ November 17, 1853, to Serena Lemar, daughter of Robert and Rosanna (Lee) Lemar, natives of Indiana and Virginia. Miss Lemar was born in Shelby County, Ind., January 20, 1886. By this union they have six children - Exlina, James F., Rosanna, Hester, Charley and Mary A. Mr. Spurlin is a prominent citizen, is identified with the Democratic party, and is one of its most active members.

HENRY TOLLE is the son of Benjamin and Nancy (Applegate) Tolle, natives respectively of Virginia and Kentucky. His parents came to Indiana in an early day and settled in Rush County on a farm. Henry Tolle was born in Rush County April 10, 1839, and was there reared and educated. In 1861, he came to Tipton County and settled on his present place. He started with thirty acres, which he began to clear and improve, and now has a fine farm of 170 acres, with large, brick dwelling, erected at a cost of $4,000. He has taken a prominent part in improving the public highways, having served three terms as Supervisor. He was married, in Howard County, Ind., January 10, 1864, to Sarah L. Witson, a native of Missouri, born March 15, 1844. She was the daughter of Elias A. and Nancy (Garner) Witson. Mrs. Tolle died in Tipton County May 14, 1872, leaving one child - Clara. Mr. Tolle was next married to Minerva A. Witson, a sister of his first wife. She was born in Howard County September 5, 1851, and died in Tipton County May 3, 1877. By this union they had one child - Fred. Mr. Tolle came to Tipton County in 1861 with about $50, and now has a good farm well stocked with fine horses. He is a prominent farmer, and a stanch member of the Democratic party.

JOSEPH TURNER, son of Nathan and Sarah (Murphey) Turner, natives of Ohio, was born in Ohio July 15, 1836, and during his infancy was taken by his parents to Fountain County, Ind., and eight years later his father removed to Rush County, where our subject was reared and received the benefits of the common schools. He rented land in Rush County five years, and in 1864 came to Tipton County and settled on 160 acres of unimproved land. This he cultivated until 1876, when he located on his present place of 120 acres. Mr. Turner was married, in Fayette County, Ind., November 8, 1857, toElenor J. Nash, daughter of Richard and Margaret (Moffet) Nash, natives of Pennsylvania. She was born in Fayette County, Ind., June 20, 1833. This union has been blessed with three children - Marion T.,born in Rush County, Ind., October 15, 1858, and died March 4, 1864 ; Sarah M., born in Rush County July 27, 1860, and died March 7, 1864, and Laura A., born in Tipton County February 10, 1865, and died September 18, 1867. Mr. Turner came to Tipton County in 1864 with limited means, but by his industry and good judgment he has accumulated a comfortable estate, despite his heavy loss by security. Mr. Turner is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and in politics votes the Republican ticket.

J. S. ULRICK, son of Samuel and Mary Magdalene (Kline) Ulrick, natives of Pennsylvania, was born in Union County, Penn., September 17, 1826, and was reared and educated in his native State. In 1850, he came to Indiana and located in Sharpsville, with only $5 in Spanish and Mexican coin, bearing dates of the seventeenth and beginning of the eighteenth centuries. He still has these coins in his possession. He found ready employment at the plasterer's trade, which he learned, together with brick-laying. This he followed successfully about twenty-six years. In 1868, he purchased forty acres of his present place, to which he has been adding until now he has 200 acres of well-improved land, besides town property. He served as Constable in 1857 and 1858. He was married, in Madison, Ind., December 28, 1854, to Mary J. Naylor, born in Ripley County, Ind., December 10, 1829, and daughter of William D. and Eliza (Brown) Naylor, natives of Virginia and Kentucky. This union has been blessed with five children - Tommie D., Lot S., Silas A., Rinaldo K. (deceased), and Perry E. (deceased). Mr. Ulrick is conservative in his political views. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and wife are identified with the Lutheran Church.

PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. MATTHEW ANDERSON was born in Warren County, Ohio, January 22. 1821. His parents were Isaiah, born May 25, 1779, and Elizabeth (Collings) Anderson. They were married July 11, 1802, in New Jersey, their native State. The previous year both of them voted for Thomas Jefferson for President, the l;iws of New Jersey permitting women to vote. Isaiah died in 1855, and his wife in 1850. Matthew, the only survivor of a family of five children, was reared on a farm, and lived with his parents until his father died. In 1850, he entered forty acres of land in Tipton County, which he still owns. In 1857, he commenced working on this land; being then single, he for a long time lived alone in his cabin. He added to his farm from year to year, and now owns over 200 acres of fine land. June 7, 1881, he was married to Hulda J. Rollings, of Clinton County, Ind. This union has been blessed with one child, Charlie, who is still living. Matthew in his youth received a fair common school education. He has had his share in the development of the county. The money with which he purchased his first fifty-eight acres was obtained by working at 50 cents a day. Mr. Anderson is a Democrat.

GEORGE W. BALDWIN, one of the leading farmers of Prairie Township, was born in New Castle County, Del., April 19, 1811 ; he is the fourth of six children of the family of Samuel and Rebecca Baldwin, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch and English descent respectively ; Samuel's grandfather was one of the companions of William Penn, on his voyage to the New World, and was present when the city of Philadelphia was laid out. Our subject remained with his parents untiHie was seventeen years of age, and his education consisted of the limited curriculum of the public schools of that day ; the most beneficial course of study pursued by him was during an attendance of six months at the Knightstown, Ind., public schools, after he had passed his twenty-fifth year ; when seventeen years old, he commenced working at the carpenter's trade, and continued until he was forty years of age, a part of which time uniting the business of a millwright. He located in Prairie Township, of this (Tipton) county, in the fall of 1851, on a tract of land containing 400 acres, which is his present farm and place of residence. When he removed to Tipton County, he was the owner of 320 acres of land in Delaware County, Ind., which he has since disposed of, and invested the proceeds in Howard County soil ; he never received any assistance in a financial way, and has become the possessor of his present property by good management and hard toil ; he has been twice married, the first time to Miss Sarah Hopper, February 5, 1833 ; this lady died October 10, 1833 ; hia second marriage occurred December 26, 1839, to Miss Margaret Myers, by whom he is the father of four children, viz.: William F. (deceased), born February 4,1842; Charles L., born July 14, 1843 ; Hannah J. (deceased), born April 9, 1845 ; and Isadora M. (now Thompson), born March 22, 1849. He is again a widow er, his wife Margaret having departed this life December 16, 1882 ; he has given each of his children a start in life, and has sufficient remaining to supplyhim comfortably in his old age ; he is, and his wife was, aconsistent mem ber of the Friends' Church ; politically, he was a Whig until the dissolution of that party, when he became, and has ever since been, a Republican ; he is in every sense a commendable citizen.

SAMUEL BIDDINGER, manufacturer of tile, of Prairie Township, was born in Dearborn County, Ind., November 12, 1852, and is the first of a family of three children born to Aaron J., and Malinda (Hamilton) Biddinger ; the former was a native of Ohio, the latter of Indiana, and respectively of German and Irish extraction ; his father dying when he was about eleven years of age, himself and mother made their home with his maternal grandfather, James Hamilton ; here he remained until his twenty-second year. The routine of life in his youth was labor on the farm in the summer, and attendance at the district school in the winter, from which he gleaned a good practical education ; starting in life with no capital to advance him but his energy and pluck, he has become the owner of a half interest in a tile factory, in which he at first labored for daily wages ; the factory is now doing a business of about $1,400 annually, and having rented the interest of his partner, Mr. Thompson, who has the management of a large farm to occupy his time, he is now making preparations to increase the capacity of the factory. He was married in Prairie Township, March 2, 1876, to Miss Isabella Lee, daughter of William and Neoma (Chambers) Lee, both of Irish extraction, and of whose family of seven children, she was the third. They had two children, viz.: William A., born January 21, 1877, and Florence, born February 19, 1879, and departed this life August 19, 1880. Mrs. Biddinger died July 18, 1880. He now is, and his wife was, a consistent member of the Friends' Church. Politically, he is a Republican, and is one of its most active workers ; he is an enterprising young man, and has fine prospects for the future.

THOMAS J. BROOKS, Trustee of Prairie Township, and one of the most enterprising farmers, was born in Hart County, Ky., January 8, 1844. He is the son of James L. and Lucinda (Woodward) Brooks, natives of Kentucky, and of Irish descent, and is the fifth child in a family of nine children. He was reared on a farm and had few educational advantages. He came to Tipton County in 1865, with his parents, who located on a farm of forty acres in Prairie Township. This the father, with the assistance of his sons, made one of the neatest little farms in the township. Since his father's death, Thomas has become the possessor of the home place, and has made it his residence. On starting in life, he had no assistance from any source, and has become the owner of what little property he now has by hard work and shrewd, economical management. He has succeeded, by close application, in acquiring considerable knowledge, and is regarded by his friends and acquaintances as a well-informed man. During the late rebellion, he enlisted in the Ninth Kentucky Cavalry, Company B, under Jacobs, and, during a service of twelve months, participated in several engagements.

the principal being the battle of Perryville. Politically, he has always been a Democrat, and at. the spring election of 1882 he was elected Trustee of his township by a large majority, and is now discharging the duties of that office. He is an honest, capable and energetic young man.

JOSEPH A. CAMPBELL, farmer and plasterer, of Prairie Township, was born in Brown County, Ind., July 18, 1838. He is the son of William and Nancy (Spears) Campbell, and is the third of a family of twelve children, nine of whom are still living in the immediate neighborhood of our subject. Joseph was reared on a farm, and had no opportunities for obtaining an education. He remained with his parents until twenty-three years old. On the 24th of August, 1861, he was married to Mary J. Burns, a native of Indiana, and daughter of Robert and Maria Burns. This marriage has brought him seven children, five of whom are yet living. After his marriage, he learned the plastering and carpentering trades, which he has since followed in connection with farming. His only capital on starting in life was a determination to succeed, and moving on the farm he now owns, as a renter, and which was then in an undeveloped state, he improved it, and in 1870 purchased it. Now it is under excellent cultivation, well supplied with all necessary buildings, and ornamented by a neat residence, which stands in the place of one consumed by fire August 11, 1881. His wife died February 12, 1881, and, being left with five small children, and unable to attend properly to their interest, he married, December 24, 1882, Miss Abigail Jones, born in Johnson County, Ind., September 4, 1836. He has been a member of the Christian Church for twelve years, his wife and elder children also being identified therewith. He has accumulated a sufficiency for his declining years. He is a man of industrious habits, formed through the experience of a pioneer. Mr. Campbell is of temperate habits, and is charitable and public spirited.

JAMES M. CAMPBELL was born in Brown County, Ind., May 27, 1843 ; his parents were William and Nancy (Spears) Campbell ; they located in Prairie Township in 1843. William was born April 20, 1804, and married in Johnson County, Ind., August 23, 1832 ; he died January 25, 1882; his wife was born November 20, 1817, and died March 4, 1883. They were both natives of Kentucky ; they were highly respected citizens, and consistent members of the Christian Church for many years. Our subject, James M., is the fifth child of a family of twelve children, nine of whom are yet living ; he was reared on a farm, and had very limited educational opportunities ; in his early days, he was noted for extreme inquisitiveness ; he was an excellent marksman. In 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Seventy-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war ; he participated in the engagements at

Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and Marietta ; he was also with Sherman during his victorious march to the sea. He was off duty only a few days, on account of measles. On his return home, he farmed for one year. He was married, November 6, 1867, to Miss Mary B. Cole, the second of six children born to Perry and Melvina (Butler) Cole, natives of Indiana, who located in Prairie Township in 1858, where they followed farming until his death, which occurred October 16, 1862. Mollie was born at the birthplace of her father February 28, 1848, and their union has been blessed by the birth of four children, viz., Alfred C, born September 15, 1868; Stella M., born November 6, 1869; Conie, born March 30, 1879, and Guy, born November 10, 1881. James M. purchased an interest in the Normanda Flouring Mills, and successfully followed milling for teh years; he then sold out, and bought 134 acres of fine land joining the north of Normanda, and since that time has continued farming. Mr. Campbell has energetic and industrious habits, is benevolent and active in all public enterprises ; he is a firm Republican ; his wife has been a Methodist since her girlhood.

JOSEPH CARDWELL, one of the pioneer farmers of Prairie Township, was born in Rockingham County, N. C, December 14, 1813, and is of Irish and French descent ; his entire educational advantages consisted of an attendance of ten weeks at school during his boyhood ; in 1836, he removed to Jefferson County, Ind., and, remaining there five years, removed thence to Switzerland County, Ind., whence, in 1851, he came to Tipton County and located in Prairie Township on the farm hfr at present owns; in 1842, July 10, he was married to Miss Matilda Edwards, and by her has become the father of twelve children, of whom ten are yet living, viz. : Pleasant P., Ann M., Elizabeth, John W., Clarinda and Lorinda (twins), James B., Noah, Mary Eliza, Alva. Lucy A. (died aged sixteen), and George B. M. (died aged two months). When our subject arrived at his new home, he was accompanied by an invalid mother, his wife and sister, and with scarcely means enough to provide for the necessities of life ; his mother died the year after his arrival, his sister within four years, and his wife also departed this life in 1879 ; he has had an experience requiring an unbroken confidence and strong nerve to withstand ; he has been a consistent member of the Separate Baptist Church for forty-three years, and also a member of the Masonic Lodge at Russiaville, Ind. Politically, he is a stalwart Democrat, and in 1878 was elected by that party to the office of Assessor of his township, which he fills in a very creditable manner ; he has several times been appointed to appraise the real estate of Prairie and Liberty Townships ; he was one of the first Trustees of Prairie , Township ; his second marriage was to Mrs. Fidelia Fiskin, widow of John Fiskin, and a native of

Ohio. Our subject has a fine farm of 140 acres under cultivation ; he has recently erected a large barn. Surrounded by his family, consisting of his wife and three children yet at home, he is prepared to enjoy the evening of life in peace and plenty.

PLEASANT PERRIN CARD WELL, farmer, was born March 8, 1845, in Jefferson County, Ind.; he is the second of a family of twelve children, ten of whom are yet living, born to Joseph and Caroline M. (Edwards) Cardwell, natives of North Carolina, the former of whom is of English descent, and is a farmer in Prairie Township at the present time. Pleasant was reared on a farm, and never had the privilege of attending school until he was thirteen years of age, and then the terms were very short; he remained on the farm until he was nirieteen years of age ; at that time he was married to Miss Julia A. Ragan January 21, 1864, the ceremony being performed by W. J. Tyner; his wife was the second child born to Thomas and Phoebe Ragan. This union has been crowded by the birth of nine children. Pleasant was included in the draft of 1864, but was rejected as not being an able-bodied man. On the 8th of October of the same year, himself and family being absent from home, his house and its entire contents were consumed by fire, the cause of which was never known. Mr. Cardwell has always been an industrious, economical man, and has always enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his neighbors; is a member of Prairieville Lodge, No. 554, of A., F. & A. M., having joined the order in 1880 ; is politically a Democrat.

SAMUEL CARTER, a prominent Prairie Township farmer, was born March 22, 1827. Mr. Carter is the third child in a family of six born to James and Martha (Holaday) Carter, natives of North Carolina, and of Scotch-Irish descent; he was reared on a farm. All the education he ever obtained, was acquired from the district school of early days. Soon after attaining his majority, he was married to Miss Ruth Quakenbush, the daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Lee) Quakenbush, of Orange County, Ind., natives of North Carolina, and of English and German descent respectively. Their marriage has resulted in a family of ten children, of whom five are living : Hannah E., Martha A., Thomas, James I., Sarah E., George, Cyrus, John E., Oliver P. and Samuel L. Shortly after the birth of the last child, his excellent wife departed this life, December 26, 1866. Being left alone, with the care of a large family, Mr. Carter married, in September, 1869, Nancy C. Glenns, widow of Joseph Glenns, and daughter of Richard and Sarah (Atwood) Wiles, natives of North Carolina. This union has been crowned by the birth of three children, viz.; William G., Mary E. and Laura B., all of whom are now deceased. Mr. Carter came to Tipton County in 1857, locating on a farm in Prairie Township ; this he entered from the Govern- ment. It contained forty acres situated near Sharpsville; he continued to gather land, until he owned 160 acres ; he then sold that piece, and purchased a farm of 130 acres, located near Russiaville, Ind., and upon this last purchase he now makes his home. Politically, he is an active worker of the Republican party, having cast his first vote for Zachariah Taylor for President, in 1848, and he has been elected by his party to the office of Trustee of his township. Mr. Carter is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and both himself and wife are consistent memof the Baptist Church.

THOMAS CARTER, a farmer of Prairie Township, and the son of Samuel Carter, was born in Tipton County, Ind., November 18, 1852. Mr. Carter grew to manhood on his father's farm, and obtained a practical education from the common schools of his native county. From the age of fifteen, he labored as a farm hand at the rate of from $17 to $20 per month. On the 2d day of December, 1875, he was married to Louisa A. Runk, born March 5, 1855, daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Ratcliff) Runk, of Howard County, descended from German and English ancestors, and natives respectively of Virginia and Ohio. His marriage has been crowned by the birth of two children - Milton E. and Lillie E. For about five years after his marriage, he resided on a farm in Howard County. At the end of that time he removed to Prairie Township, Tipton County, and located upon a farm of 100 acres, near Russiaville, where he now resides. Politically, he is a Republican, and adheres strictly to the precepts of his party; his wife is a consistent and active member of the New-Light Church.

AMBROSE CORN, a Prairie Township farmer, was born in Scott County, Ind., July 6, 1818; his parents were John and Hannah (Spencer) Corn, natives respectively of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, and of Irish descent; his father died in Johnson County, Ind., in 1837, and his mother then resided with him until 1860, when she also died. Ambrose was reared on a farm, and is the fifth of a family of nine children all of whom are now dead save himself and one sister. Mr. Corn was married, July, 1841, to Miss Catherine Miller, of Johnson County, daughter of John Miller. In 1843, he located in Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Ind., without a dollar, and with only an ox team ; he built a cabin in the month of March, and got to housekeeping by the 1st of April. During the first year of his residence, he made baskets and traded them in Hamilton County for corn, taking one load to Indianapolis, where he exchanged them for flour and bacon. When the " reserve " land came into market, he disposed of all his stock and personal property, and secured enough money to purchase forty acres of land, which now forms a part of his home, and is in a high state of cultivation. They have had the following children : John, Mrs. Rebecca E. Gorden, James, Asa, Calvin, Mrs. Hannah J. Kindal, Isaac, Mary E., Ida C, Alfred, William (died in the army 1864), and David W. (died, aged two years). He has been a consistent member of the Separate Baptist Church for thirty years, and is in every respect a desirable citizen. He has always been kind to his afflicted relatives, keeping his mother and mother-in-law until their death, in all a period of nearly forty years, and providing liberally for the maintenance of two widowed diaughters. He is one of the pioneers of the county ; he is a man of broad sympathies and charity, and one who has succeeded by industry in providing for his declining years. Politically, he is a Republican, and before the birth of that party was a Whig.

SAMUEL S. CRAIL was born in Allegheny County, Penn., August 2, 1816 ; his parents, Samuel and Sarah (Boyd) Crail, were of English and Irish descent respectively ; his great-grandfather immigrated to this country with Lord Baltimore and settled in Maryland. Our subject was reared on a farm, and is the second in a family of five children, all of whom are living; his parents in 1822, leaving the State of Pennsylvania, descended the Ohio River in a flat-boat, and landing at Madison, penetrated to the interior and located near what is now the city of Greensburg, Decatur Co., Ind. On December 20, 1888, he was married to Miss Catherine Weaver. By her he is the father of four children. In 1849, he removed to Howard County, Ind,, where he had the misfortune to lose his excellent wife. On December 3, 1858, he was again married. This time to Elizabeth Conwell, of Howard County. On the 22d of March, 1864, he removed to Tipton County, and settled on the farm which he now owns, of 120 acres. It was then a swamp, but by industry he has succeeded in making it one of the finest farms in the county. He managed, during his youth, to acquire as fair an education as the public schools of that day could furnish. He has filled the office of Justice of the Peace for twenty years. He has succeeded in accumulating a respectable competence and in building up an unimpeachable reputation ; he has always been noted for his commendable spirit of public enterprise. He has recently lost his second wife, who died October 25, 1882.

ZALMON DISBROW was born. in Seneca County, N. Y., December 18, 1812 ; he is the son of Isaac C. and Elizabeth (Buritt) Disbrow, natives respectively of New York and Connecticut, and of English descent ; his father was a farmer and cooper, and moved to Johnson County, Ind., in 1831, having married his companion in 1805. They remained in Johnson County until their death, at the ages respectively of eightyseven and seventy-seven years. Zalmon was the second of a family of eleven children, only three of whom are now living, two sisters, besides our subject, living in Johnson County. He was reared on a fiirtn ; his educational advantages consisted of three weeks' schooling, and this after he had attained his majority. During his youth, he worked at the cooper trade. In 1835, he was married to Miss Nancy Bowles, who died July 7, 1837 ; his second marriage occurred February 14, 1838, to Miss Rachael Massey, a native of Kentucky. He located in Prairie Township on 200 acres of land, in the woods, in 1851. On this he now resides, having made it a fine farm by his ceaseless toil. Mr. and Mrs. Disbrow have had eleven children, ten of whom are living. Zalmon is an industrious citizen, and has succeeded in accumulating a sufficiency for his old age. He is a fine Biblical scholar, and is inclined to the doctrine of Universalism. Politically, he is a stalwart Democrat.

ENOS M. FITZ SIMMONS, a farmer of Prairie Township, and a native of Shelby County, Ky., was born April 12, 1816. He is the second of a family of ten children born to Richard and Martha (Miles) Fitz Simmons, both natives of Kentucky, and respectively of Irish and English extraction. In company with his parents, he, in 1850, emigrated to Marion County, Ind., and thence, after a short residence, to Tipton County, where he has since resided ; he was reared upon a farm, and obtained an ordinary education from the district schools. On starting in life he received $500, and to this he has added, and he is now the owner of a nice little farm of thirty acres, upon which he at present resides. July 25, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Orr, a native of this State, who departed this life December 28, 1876. The issue of this union consists of two children, viz.: Robert S., born May 20, 1870, and Lora L., born October 30, 1873. Mr. Fitz Simmons was married the second time on September 4, 1878, to Miss Nettie C. Phillips, of this State, daughter of Lewis and Lavina (Bell) Phillips. She is the second of ten children born to them. This union was also crowned by the birth of two children, viz.: Lawrence C, born June 13, 1880, and Murray L., born March 30, 1883. Besides farming, our subject makes a specialty of raising tine horses for breeding purposes, and keeps both the Norman and American stock. He is a member of the Christian Church, and was a member of the "Grange." Politically, he is a Democrat, and is one of its most active supporters.

JACOB FOSTER was born in Burlington County, N. J., March 25, 1811. He is the youngest of a family of four children born to Edmund and Mary (Gaskill) Foster, natives of New Jersey, and of English and Scotch-Irish extraction, respectively. His mother dying when he was five years of age, his father placed him in care of other parties, and watched over him and appropriated his wages until he reached the age of eighteen. At that time he purchased his liberty by paying for his time until he should reach the a^e of twenty-one. He worked in an iron manufactory in his native State, and finally became its foreman. It was while laboring in this capacity that he married (1833) iMiss Sarah Lemon, daughter of Lewis and Polly (Johnson) Lemon, natives of New Jersey. Four years after his marriage, Mr. Foster, with his family, removed to Decatur County, Ind., near Kingston, and locating in the green woods; took a lease which he surrendered in one year. Removing a short distance, he rented a farm until 1854, when he purchased a farm of eighty acres, upon which he resided for five years. 'During his residence on this farm, his wife died, September 11, 1847. She was an excellent woman, and a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They had ten children, five of whom are still living, viz.: Mrs. Mary E. Wainright, Mrs. Hannah A. Psalters, Mrs. Margaret J. Crail, Mrs. Lovenia A. Chaptman and Bdmon L. Having the care of a large family, Mr. Foster married, July 5, 1859, his second wife. Miss Sarah Martin, daughter of John and Jane (Campbell) Martin, natives of Kentucky, and of English descent. Of this marriage there is no issue. He removed to Prairie Township, Tipton County, Ind., in 1861, and located on 160 acres of land near Russiaville, and it is upon this farm, beautifully situated and highly cultivated, that he now resides. Politically, he is an active Republican, and one of that party's best workers, although his first vote was cast for Gen. Jackson in 1832. Both himself and wife are identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are among its active workers. He is also noted in the community where he lives for a broad and liberal charity. JAMES R. GIBBENS was born in Morgan County, Ind-, February 17, 1829; his parents were David and Hannah (Botman) Gibbons, natives respectively of Virginia and Maryland, the former of Irish descent and the latter of German-Welsh extraction. The former died in Morgan County, Ind., in 1835; the latter died in 1879, aged ninety-four. They came to this State (Indiana) in 1826. James, our subject, was reared on a farm, and had very meager opportunities for acquiring an education ; he is the eighth child and the seventh son of a family of nine children, five of Avhom are yet living in Indiana, Iowa and Missouri. James remained at home maintaining his parents until the 25th of September, 1851, when he was married to Miss Elizabeth Jones, born in Owen County, Ind., May 13, 1828. She is the daughter of Thomas and Frances Jones, the former, who died in Tipton County in 1859, being of Welsh and English extraction, and the latter, who died in Howard County in 1879, being of English and Irish descent. James' marriage has been crowned by the birth of six children - Lydia A., Mrs. Mary Isabelle Hoback, Hannah Frances, Hester E., Powell Morton and Riley Grant. In 1853, he located on the farm he now owns, and remained there for three years as a renter. On account of sickness, he returned to Owen County, and remained about seven years, five of which were passed in Gosport. In 1862, he came back to his farm, and has been there ever since. He has had considerable misfortune in his career. At one time he lost a fine team of horses, supposed to have been caused by poison. He has made a specialty of breeding fine stock, always having on hand a superior variety of hogs. He owns a good farm in Section 26 of Prairie Township, which he last year ornamented with a handsome residence. He has been for twenty-five years a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and his wife has been a member since childhood. His older children also belong to the same organization. He has succeeded by industry in accumulating a competency, and is regarded as an honest, upright and worthy citizen. Politically, he is a Republican.

JOHN THOMAS GRAYSON, farmer and carpenter, was born in Decatur County, Ind., November 6, 1836. He is the third in a family of thirteen children, ten of whom are living, born to Wren and Lucinda (Williamson) Grayson, natives of Tennessee. John was reared on a farm, and during his youth learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed until President Lincoln's call for 300,000 volunteers, when he enlisted in Company D, Seventh Indiana Infantry, in August, 1861. He participated in the battles of Greenbrier and Winchester, and in the defense of Washington. Here he was taken sick and sent to the hospital, where he remained only a few days, although he was kept in the convalescent camp all winter. In the spring, he again joined his regiment and was in the battle of Gettysburgh. From there, he went to the Wilderness, where, on the first day's engagement, May 5, 1864, he was taken prisoner, sent to Lynchburg and thence to Andersonville Prison. For seven long months he endured the torments and agonies of a living death. Released from prison December 6, 1864, he returned home, and as soon as he regained his strength resumed his trade, and removed to Tipton County, Ind. He was married, November 1, 1866, to Miss Lucinda Smith, born in Johnson County, Ind., July 21, 1848, and the daughter of Harrison and Margaret A. (Foster) Smith. This union has been crowned by the birth of five children, three of whom are living - Maggie Alice, Eva May and Delia Maud, the others dying in infancy. John is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and attends Westport Lodge, No. 52. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for six years - his wife from childhood. He is the owner of a nice little farm in a fair state of cultivation, ornamented by a neat residence, built in 1881. He is publicspirited, and stands well in the community.

Ilis parents, John and Elizabeth (Evans) Harlow, were natives of Manchester, England, and, emigrating to this country, located in Maryland in 1819. From there they in 1820 removed to Ohio, where John, being a cotton-spinner by trade, erected the first cotton mill at Smithville. Our subject was reared on a farm, and was the last of a family of nine children. He had no educational advantages whatever during his youth. In 1844, he was married, in Hamilton Oounty, Ohio, to Miss Nancy G. Coleman, daughter of Richard and Mahala Coleman, natives of Kentucky. In 1824, his parents removed to Shelby County, Ind., where they remained until he was grown up, excepting a period of three years spent near Cincinnati, Ohio. During that period occurred the cholera epidemic of 1832, of which they were witnesses. In 1864, he located on the farm he now owns in Tipton County. By his marriage he is the father of five children, all sons, viz.: John R., George A., David T., William 0. and James E., the youngest of whom, aged twenty-three, remains at home, the remainder being married and having families. In his younger days, our subject learned the carpenter and wagon-maker trades, which he has followed in connection with his farm. In 1855, he removed to Iowa, and remained there nearly ten years, farming and working at his trade, and it was at the end of that time that he located in this (Tipton) county. His present farm is composed of fine land, in a high state of cultivation and well supplied with a superior grade of stock. Politically, since the death of the old Whig party, he has been a zealous Democrat. He is a man of industrious, temperate habits, and is in every sense a commendable citizen.