Lynn Township (part 2 of 2)

WILLIAM L. WADE, son of Isaac M. and Sarah C. (Wilson) Wade, was born in Centre Township, Posey Co., Ind., December 25, 1839, and is one of eleven children. The parents were natives of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, respectively, and both came to Indiana when quite young. They were among the prominent families of early times. The father's death occurred in 1863. The mother still lives near Wadesville. When our subject attained the age of twenty-two years, he married and began his career as a farmer, meeting with good success. He owns ninety-six acres of very fine land, and being well improved, is valued at perhaps $100 per acre. He was married to Palina J. Hunter, June 5, 1862, and to their union three children were born: Isaac L., Charlotte and Sarah C. Mrs. Wade died September 27, 1875, and January 29, 1879, he took for his second wife, Josephine Taylor. They have one son : Jesse. Mr. Wade is a zealous Democrat, and is recognized as one of the leading men of his township.

FEEDEEICK B. WILLIAMS is the fifth of a family of six children born to Joseph and Sarah (Carney) Williams, who were born and raised in Craven County, N. C. They came to Posey County, Ind., during its early settlement, with a family of three children. They rented farms for a few years, and then purchased a farm. The father is eighty-eight years old, and lives with Frederick. The mother died in 1882. Our subject received such education as could be obtained in those early times. He remained at home to the age of twenty years, when he married Argent Cross, February 14, 1853, and began farming for himself near his old home. He has been quite fortunate, and owns 172 acres of very fine land. His wife died December 2, 1877, leaving four living children (five dead) : Sarah, William, Charles and Virgil. November 21, 1879, Elizabeth Young became his wife. They have one daughter, Ida F. Mrs. Williams is a member of the General Baptist Church, and he is a Democrat, and a very prominent man of the county.

S. JETT WILLIAMS, a prominent young farmer of Posey County, Ind., was born February 17, 1853, in the house where he now lives. He was the third of a family of four children born to Asa C. and Anna (Gwaltney) Williams. The father is a prominent banker of Mount Vernon, mention of whom is made in this work. Our subject was raised on a farm and received a very good education. He attended the high school of Mount Vernon and the Commercial College at Evansville, receiving a diploma from each of those institutions. Aitei coming from school he kept a book and stationery store in Mount Vernon and afterward, took charge of and edited the Western Star for four years. He then moved on the old homestead and began farming. He owns 160 acres of land and farms 400 acres of his father's farm. He still owns a one-half interest in the Western Star. He was married, March 5, 1873, to Jennie C. Eiley. They became the parents of four children, three living: Asa E., Annie L., Florence L. and Clarence, who died in infancy. Mr. Williams is a Mason and he and wife are members of the Regular Baptist Church. Politically he is a very enthusiastic Democrat and is now holding the office of justice of the peace. He is one of the most prominent young men in the county and is regarded as a worthy and enterprising citzizen.

JACOB WINTEENHEIMEE was born in Germany, in 1844, and lived there to the age of nine years. His parents were Louis and Louisa (Schweickert) Winternheimer, who, with their five children embarked for the United States in 1853. The mother and three of our subject's brothers died on the voyage and were buried in the Atlantic Ocean. The father located in Robinson Township, Posey Co., Ind., where he still resides. Our subject remained at home working on the farm until twenty-six years old, when he and his father purchased and operated a mill at Blairsville, Ind., until it was burned to the ground in 1874. A year later he and his brother rebuilt it, at the same place, and operated it until 1883, when Jacob formed a partnership with Nicholas Joest and moved the mill to Wadesville, refitting it with roller process machinery. The mill has a capacity of 100 barrels per day, and was erected at a cost of $14,000. Mr. Winternheimer married Mary Stein in 1872. She died in 1873. They had one child, who lived but a short time. In March, 1874, he married Eachel Damm, who died in 1881, leaving three children, only one of whom is living, George. He took for his third wife Mary Lutz, in 1883. Mr. "Winternheimer and family are members of the Lutheran Church, and he is a Republican and has been trustee of Robinson Township two terms.

SILAS BEEECE, teacher and farmer of Marrs Township, was born March 1, 1851, in Posey County, Ind., and is the youngest of five children born to David and Jane (Rogers) Breece. The father is of English descent, born in North Carolina in 1812. He came with his parents to Indiana in' 1821. He married in 1839, and afterward entered eighty acres of ' land six miles from Mount Vernon ; here he has since lived. He has been very fortunate in his agricultural pursuits, and owns. 363 acres of land in Posey County, and 140 acres in Illinois. The mother was of English extraction, born in 1815, died: December 8, 1867. Our subject received his education in the district schools, and in addition attended the graded schools at Carmi, 111., for six months. At the age of nineteen he began pedagoguing, and follows that occupation during the. winter seasons and farms during the summer. December 25, 1873, he married Angeline Miller, daughter of Aaron and Louisa .Miller. She was born October. 4, 1854. They have three children : Oliver, Pearl and Lola. After marriage Mr. Breece took control of the home farm, for three years, and in 1876 purchased the farm where he. now lives. He has been a prosperous farmer, a;nd as an instructor ranks among the first in the county. , He is an influential citizen and an. enthusiastic Democrat, and cast his first vote for Horace Greeley.

WILLIAM D. CEUNK is a native of the county in which he now resides, born March 10, 1842, son of Timothy and Euthy (Barton) Crunk. The father was born about 1814, and followed farming as an occupation. After his marriage he purchased 120 acres of land in Marrs Township, and lived there until his death in February, 1849. The mother died in 1846. Our subject received his education in the district schools, and after the death of his parents made his home with his grandmother until he was thirteen years old, when she too died and he was left to fight the battle of life alone. He was one of the "boys in blue," enlisting July 8.1861, in Company B, Twenty-fifth Eegiment Indiana Vol- unteers, and for three years took an active part in many of the principal battles of the war. He came home on furlough once, and was married April 7, 1863, to Missouri Dixon, daughter of John and Jane Dixon, born in Posey County in 1843. They have four children: Timothy, Ellen, Jennie and Carrie. Mr. Crunk purchased 120 acres of land after marriage, and has since increased his farm to 317 acres. He is an honest and upright citizen, and a Democrat, casting his first vote for George B. Mc- Clellan.

EOBEET J. CEUNK is a native of Posey County, Ind., where he was born December 19, 1854. He is one of a family of three children born to the marriage of John M. Crunk and Nancy Lewis, natives of this county, the father born in 1834 and the mother in 1832. They were married in 1857 and located in Marrs Township, where they purchased 210 acres of land and afterward increased it to 478 acres. In 1884 they moved to Mount Vernon where they are now living. Our subject received his education in the district schools. November 8, 1882, he married Eachael Kelly, daughter of Daniel and Mary Kelly. She was born in 1863 and is a native of the county in which she resides. Her death occurred August 23, 1883, and September 25, 1884, he married Ellen (Dixon) Derington, daughter of John and Jane Dixon. She was born in Posey County in 1854. They have one child: Agnes. After marriage Eobert located on the home place. He is a Democrat and cast his first vote for S. J. Tilden. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

EEV. H. JOHN DIESTEL, rector of St. Philip's Church of St. Philips, Ind., was born October 7, 1838, in Hanover, Germany and is a son of John and Gesina Diestel, who were both born in 1799 in Germany. The father was a farmer and died in his native country in 1839, and the mother in 1878. Our subject was reared at home without a father's care or guidance. He received his early schooling in Hanover, Germany. In 1857 he left his native country and came to the United States and entered the St. Charles Seminary, at Vincennes, Ind., and commenced studying theology. He was ordained priest December 21, 1864, and was given the charge at St. Philips. He has proved worthy of the charge and has had control of , one flock for

ALVIN P. DIXON, one of the enterprising farmers of the county, was born May 24, 1857, in Posey County, Ind., and is one of a family of three sons and eight daughters born to John and Jane (Downey) Dixon. The father is of Scotch lineage, born in the State of South Carolina, in 1808, and followed agriculture as his occupation. He left his native State and came to Posey County with his parents and settled in the southern part of Marrs Township. He was married in 1831 and afterward purchased forty acres of land where he located and lived on or near said tract the remainder of his life. He was very fortunate in business and owned at his death 1,240 acres of land, being one of the largest land holders in Posey County. He died November 12, 1875. The mother is of English extraction, born in 1810, in Indiana. Alvin P. received a good education in the district schools near his home. November 10, 1880, he married Catharine Zigler, daughter of George and Catharine Zigler. Mrs. Dixon was born February 19, 1856. They have two children: Ethel and John Homer. After their marriage they settled on the old home farm. He and his mother have 347 acres of land. Mr. Dixon possesses the attributes which go to make a first-class citizen, and is one whose future success in life is unquestionable. He is a Democrat in politics and cast his first vote for Hancock.

JOHN FISCHEE, a prominent German farmer of Posey County, Ind., was born July 26, 1826, and is one of a large family of children born to John and Catherine (Yeagle) Fischer. When ten years old he came to America with his parents and made his home with them until he was thirty years of age. May 20, 1856, he married Louisa Blair, who died October 19, 1870, leaving two living children: John C. and Isabelle (wife of Henry Cobler). February 13, 1872, he married Christena Kebler, daughter of Benhart and Christena Kebler; Mrs. Fischer was born April 6, 1843, in Germany. They have one child, Georgie William. After Mr. Fischer's first marriage, he located on 160 acres of land given him by his father. He has been very industrious and owns 250 acres of good land. He has a fine residence and has made many other improvements which add to the beau- tiful appearance of Ms home. He is a Democrat in politics and a member of tlie Roman Catholic Church. His wife is a member of the Evangelical Church.

VALENTINE FISCHER was born April 9, 1828, and is a native of Germany, son of John and Catherine (Yeagle) Fischer, who were native Germans, born in 1790 and 1800, respectively. They came to America, in 1836, and located for a short time in Wheeling, W. Va., and then moved to EvansVille, Ind., where the sons worked in the brick-yards, and the father entered eighty acres of land in Posey County, which he afterward increased to 200 acres. Here he died February 17, 1868, and the mother, May 14, 1855. Valentine remained with his parents until he was twenty-seven years old. He married Barbara Seiner, May 1, 1855 ; she is a daughter of John and Catharine Seiner, and was born February 6, 1835. They became the parents of fourteen children, nine of whom are living: Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Caroline, Julia, Henry, Matilda, Joseph, Barbara and Victoria. Mr. Fischer settled on the old home place after his marriaga He now owns 598 acres of land, besides seven houses and twelve lots in Evansville. In 1880 he erected one of the finest brick dwelling houses in the county, furnished with all the modern conveniences. He is a Democrat and cast his first vote for Franklin Pierce. He and family are members of the Catholic Church.

SAMUEL C. HENDERSON, M. D., of St. Philips, was born in Tennessee, January 16, 1848, son of Samuel and Amy (Williams) Henderson. The father is of Scotch descent, born in Tennessee, in 1802. He was a tanner by ti-ade in early life, but afterward became a disciple of Blackstone. He is yet living, i];i his eighty-fourth year. The mother was of German descent, bom in Kentucky in 1815, and died October 10, 1851. Samuel C. volunteered his services in the army, at the early age of fourteen years, in Company E., First Regular Tennessee Artillery, and participated in the battles of Rogersville, siege of KnoxviUe and numerous minor engagements. He remained in the field eleven months, and after coming home worked for some time in Gibson County, but becoming dissatisfied with his limited education he attended the district school during the winter of 1866 and 1867, and the next year entered the Owensville (Indiana)

Graded School. In 1868 he entered the teacher's profession and taught his first school in Wadesville, Ind. In connection with teaching he began the study of medicine, and in the fall of 1876 entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Cincinnati, Ohio, attending one term. In 1878 and 1879 he attended the medical college at Evansville, Ind., and graduated from that institution February 27, 1879. He then came to St. Philips and began practicing his profession. August 7, 1873, he married Barbara Pelt, daughter of James and Nancy Pelt. They became the parents of five children; Anna (deceased), Charles, Stella, Inez (deceased) and an infant. The Doctor is one of the first physicians of the county, a Democrat and Mason.

C. HICKS, M. D., of Caborn, Ind., was born October 22, 1847, in Kentucky, son of James and Ann (Eeed) Hicks. James is of English descent, and was born in North Carolina, in 1820, and followed the life of an agriculturist. He and wife are residents of Kentucky. Our subject's literary education was acquired in the common schools and in the academy at Cairo, Ky. At the age of twenty he began the study of medicine under Dr. J. T. Bethel, of Pool's Mills, Ky., continuing with him about a year. He attended a course of lectures at the University of Louisville, Ky., during 1870-71, after which he located in Dalton, Ky., and began the practice of his profession. In the fall of 1871 he returned to Louisville, and graduated from the medical college of that place in March, 1872. He then practiced his profession with Dr. Bethel about a year and then came to Posey County, Ind., and located at Caborn. September 24, 1873, he was married to Alice Thurman, daughter of Rev. Elijah and Malissa (Spencer) Thurman. She was born October 27, 1854, and is the mother of these three children : Lela, Harry S. and James. The Doctor is a Democrat and is considered an efficient physician and surgeon by all who know him. He is a Mason.

UEBAN S. MARKS, teacher, was born October 20, 1845, and is a native of the county. He is the youngest of a family of twelve children born to Urban and Susanna (Martin) Marrs. The father was born in Logan County, Ky., March 10, 1802, and followed agricultural pursuits j he left his native State in 1809, and came to Posey County, Ind., with his parents. On reaching man's estate he entered eighty acres of land in Marrs Township, where lie located, and remaiBed uutil his death. He was associate judge of the circuit court from 1845 to 1851, and was a member of the State Legislature during 1851 and 1852, and held the office of justice of the peace for fifteen years ; he died August 28, 1875. The mother was born in June, 1801, in South Carolina, and died February 29, 1868. The war of the Eebellion broke out when our subject was but sixteen years of age, but as he was thoroughly patriotic, November 13, 1863, he enlisted in Company A, Tenth Indiana Cavalry, and served three years, and was in many important engagements. After his return home he lived with and took care of his father, who was an invalid for a number of years. In 1875 he entered the teacher's profession, and has continued at that work ever since. In politics he is a Republican, and cast his first vote for U. S. Grant; he is a Mason.

MICHAEL RUMINEE, farmer of Posey County, Ind., was born in Kentucky, February 18, 1821, son of Christian and Jane (Campbell) Ruminer. The father was of German descent, born in the State of Maine. He lived in the States of Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Kentucky, and came to Indiana when about twenty-eight years old. He died in 1838. The mother was born in North Carolina, in 1779, and died in 1846. Michael obtained his education in subscription schools and made his home with his parents as long as he remained single. November 7, 1837, he entered forty acres of Government land in Marrs Township, the deed for which was given by Martin Van Buren, President of the United States, and is now in the possession of our subject. March 23, 1843, he married Jane Marrs, daughter of Urban and Susan Marrs. Mrs. Ruminer was born December 10, 1825. They have had eleven children born to them, six now living: John, Jane, Joseph W., Edward E., Martha, Lenora. Marrs Township was named in honor of Mrs. Ruminer' s uncle Samuel, who was county commissioner at that time. Our subject has been a prosperous farmer, and owns 260 acres of land; he is a Republican, and cast his first vote for Henry Clay.

ADAM SCHREIBER is a native of Posey County, Ind., born December 11, 1846, son of Michael and Elizabeth Schreiber, who were Germans by birth. The father was a farmer and was married three times, his first wife dying on the voyage to America. His death occurred in 1880. The mother was born in

1818 and died in 1866. Adam obtained his education by going from three to six miles to school. February 11, 1868, he married Margaret Houser, daughter of John and Phoebe Houser, born March 10, 1847, in Germany. They have six children: Phoebe, Caroline, Matilda, Mary Ann, Adam and Samuel. After marriage Mr. Schreiber lived with] his father-in-law for six years and in 1874, moved on the 100 acre tract where he now lives. He has been very industrious and has added ninetyeight acres to his farm. In the summer of 1884 his bain caught fire and was consumed together with 1,000 bushels of wheat, 100 bushels of oats, ten tons of hay, and various kinds of farming implements. Since that time he has erected another barn and added various other improvements. He is very conservative in politics. In 1882 he was elected township trustee and was re-elected in 1884. He and wife are members of the Evangelical Church.

JOHN ZEIGLEE. is a son of George and Catharine (Grossman) Zeigler, born March 29, 1846 in Posey County, Ind. The parents were of German descent, born about 1820 and 1824, respectively. The father was a farmer and came to this country in 1840 and located first in Pennsylvania, then in Ohio, and finally located in Indiana in 1842, and eventually became the owner of 310 acres of good land. He died in 1875 and the mother in 1884. John remained with his parents until twenty-four years old. March 15, 1870 he led to Hymen's altar, Cynthia, daughter of John and Rebecca Hogue. Mrs. Zeigler was born in Vanderburg County, Ind., 1840. They became the parents of three children: John, Nettie and Andrew. After marriage they located on a ninety acre tract, thirty acres of which were given them by Mrs. Zeigler's father. Mr. Zeigler has been quite successful and now owns 160 acres of fertile land. He is a Republican in politics and cast his first vote for U. S. Grant. His wife died March 22, 1879, and in December 1880 he married Lizzie Stiner, born in 1862, daughter of John and Margaret Stiner.