Marion Township

Marion Township

This township is bounded on the north by Eel Kiver, ou tlio enst by Center and Clay, on the south by Clay, and on the west by Putnam County. The surface is for the most part undulating, and in some places nearly flat. The streams are all mere branches, which put out from. springs and flow toward both Eel River and Mill Creek. There is a clay subsoil throughout the entire extent of the township, and much of the land is second-class for grain, but it is all first-class for the orrasses. Little gravel is found in this township, and, consequently, there has been but very little improvement of the highways, which get very bad in long continued wet weather. The farmers of Marion Tc'wnship fully realize the advantages of their soil for the production of grasses, and have a larger acreage in open and woodland pastra-e than any other township, and send to market a larger number of the fat cattle and siieep than any other township in the county.

In every new country the settlements are first formed on the streams, and in Ilendricks County it begajn on "White Lick, south of Piainfield, and then followed up "White Lick and its East- and "West forks, and then spread out over the country like a fan, and, therefore, those townships farthest from the streams were last in settling, and Marion Township did not have a single settler within its borders until nearly two years after the coui\ty was organized. The first settlers were Tliomas Samuels, Xury "West, John and Isaac Hays, and Daniel, Thomas and David Higgins, who settled in the township from 1S26 to 1S27. From 1S2S to 1S32, Paul Faught, Moses Cavett, William Elackketter, "William and Harvey Euntain, G. W. Turner, "Wesley Morgan, Peter Yaimice, Thomas Chadd, John Hancock, James McCownaud William Hays settled in difi'erent portions of the township.

New Winchester was laid out in 1832 by "Wesley Morgan and James Bronangh. It is situated a little west of the center of the township and seven miles west of Danville, on theRockville road. It contains about 100 inhabitants, and is a place of little importance. There is a postofBce, the only one in the township, and a store, kept by J. O. Kennedy. Edward Scott keeps a blacksmithshop, and 1,. H. Ricl\ is a shoemaker. There are two physicians, William Eobbins and T. T. Brazier. There are also tiiree churches, the only ones in the township. The oldest is the Cliristian, which has a congregation of about 100. The present pastor is Rev. D. Collins, of Nortli Salem. He was preceded by Revs. Oliver P. Badgei', Canfield and Heckethorue. Services arc held the first Sunday in each month. The next oldest church is the Baptist, with an attendance of 125. The pastor is Rev. Alex. Mayhall, of JMew Maysville, who \vas preceded by Revs. Sheirill, Keller and Layton. Services are lield the third Sunday in each montli. The Cumberland Presbyterian church hp.s a congregation of perhaps ninety. Rev; Morton Long, the pastor, resides here. Before him were Revs. Hawkins f.nd Yan Dyne. An Odd Fellows' lodge was maintained here for several years, but died about ISSl.

First Election

The poll-book of the general election of Aug. 3, 1S36, heldat New "Williamsburgh, gives the names of thirty-one voters, whicli afford a partial list of the first settlers. Here are the natnes, as written on this document: "William Hodges, Elijali Sutton, David Fox, Henry Tomlinson, "William Bailey, Abraham Lewis, Alexander Bryant, William Tomlinson, James Turner, Brr.dford Samuel, R. "W. Shannon, Jeremiah Culbertson, Joseph Lewis, Jr., JaTnes Maccoun, .John Higgins, Jacob Fox, Henry Bland, William Hayworth, John Mahan, John Robins, Jordan Denny, William Robins, John Yicory, Joseph Robins, Wesley Morgan, Hiram Tomlinson, B. S. B. Parker, Moses Tomlinson, Jeremiah Hunt, Martin Hancock and Thomas Higgins.

At this election Jacob B. Lowe, for Congress, received fifteen votes, and George L. Kiunard, fourteen; Christian C. Xave, for Representative, received fourteen votes, James Anderson, thirteen, and Job Osborn, three; Edmund Clark, for Sheriff, received twenty-three votes, and James Siggersou, seven; Henry H. Marvin, for Probate Judge, received twenty-four votes.

Political

The political sentiment of the people of Marion Township has been rather variable. From 1836 to 1S52 it was Whii^ by diminishing majorities; in 1856 it was carried by the Democrats; then until after the war it worshiped the Eepcblican gods; and from 1868 to the present time it has been loyal to the Democratic party. Following is the vote at each presidential election:

Official

Following are the names of those who have been selected Justices, Constables, etc., for Marion Township, together with the years in wliich they were chosen;

. Justices of the Peace: Harmon Brittain and Samuel Shannon, 1833; Job Turner, 1838; David Higgins, 1843; Lemmon Christie,' 1843; Lemmon Christie, 1818; George AT. Brown, 1851; Henry C. Harper, 1853; Benjamin Robins, 1854; William Kirkpatrick, 1855; James Sheets and Elisha Bailey, 1858; B.. F. Faught, 1S62; Joseph H. Sellers, 1863; W. W.Graham and G. R. Harper, 1866; John A.Orth, 1867; John Armstrong and James Crews, 1870; W. W. Graliam and G. Washington Turner, 1372; G. Washington Turner and Anthony W. Kelly, 1874; Joseph Allison and Anthony W. Kelly^ 1878; Joseph Allison and John Q. Hill, 1382.

Constables: John Hayes and Ale.xaodor West, 1833; iS'atiianiel Brittain and James Turner, 1S34; Thomas C. Gray and James Turner, 1835; JS'athaniel Brittain and James Turner, 1836; Thomas C. Gray and James Turner, 1S37-'S; "Robert Parsons and F. Taylor, 1839; Jeremiah Culbertson and George M. Turner, 1841; Miciiael Higgins and Jeremiah Culbertson, 'l845-'6; David Gricr.-s and

Jeremiah Culbortson, ISiT; Levi Armstrong and Jeremiah Cul- bertsoD, 1S4S; Andrew Atkins and Jeremiali Culbertson, 1S49; Jeremiah Culbertson, 1S50; Jeremiah Culbertson and James Lymes, ISol; Jeremiah Culbertson and William Plampton, 1852; J. B. Proctor and William Hampton, 1S53; William Hampton and Elijah Tinder, 1854; William Hampton and W. Stewart Kobbin?, 1S55; Michael Higgins, Sr., and Daniel Higgin?, 1856; Washington A. West and Daniel Higgins, Sr., 1857; Xury E. West and James Turner, 185S; George L. Tiiompson and Gcorgawuy Sullivan, 1859, Toliver Stephenson and George P. Turner, 1860; Toliver Stephenson and Richard F. Harper, 1861; W. F. Parker and Logan Brown, 1862; S. P. Thrift and William Bales, 1863; S. P. Tbrilt and J; :ne3 Hemphill, 186-1; Bichard F. Harper and Logan Brown, 1865; John M. Miindy and Alfred McCoy, 1SG6; H. C. Hays and James Crews, 1867; James Crews and John M. Mundy, 1S6S; James Crews and Thomas B. Hankins, 1869 ; Austin Bohannon and Henry Dooley, 1870; Austin Bohannon and John R. Shannon, 1872; A. Dooley and James A. Bohannon, 1871; Robert Armstrong iind James A. Bohannon, 1876; Joseph T. Waters and James A. Bohannon, 1878; James A. Bohannon and James Crews, 1880; James Montgomery and James Cr^ws, 1882; James Fields and J. F. Bailey, ISSl.

The population of Marion Township bj the census of 18S0 wa^ 1,29S. The following statistics of property and taxation are for the year 1SS5: Acres of land assessed, 21,470.58; valueof same, 6655,- 635; valueof improvements, §77,972; value of lots, S64C; value

History Of Hendkick3 County Biographical

Lewis Blackketter was born in Putnam County, Ind., Oct. 16, 1825, a son of William and Elizabeth (Clounch) Blackketter, with whom he lived till manhood, accompanying them to Hendricks County when five years of age. He lived on the homestead till I860, when he, with the rest of the family, moved to Missouri, and with them returned to Hendricks County in 1S71, and has since lived on section 17, where he has a pleasant home. He was married Oct. 1, 1848, to Elizabeth Alexander, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, born Jan. 1, 1827, daughter of Eobert Alexander. They have thi'ee children - Weslej', living with his parents; Georore W., of tliis township, and Spicey Jane, wife of Edmund Williams, also of Marion Township. In politics and religion Mr. Blackketter adheres to the faith of his father, being a Republican in the former, and his entire family being members of the Christian church.

William BlacJcJcdter was born in Mecklenburg County, Va., Feb. 19, 1795, and when a boy accompanied his father to Mercer County, Ky. At the age of nineteen years he enlisted in the Kentuckv militia and was one of the heroes that fought under Jackson at Orleans. He went down the river from Louisville, Ky., to New Orleans in a flat-boat. After the war he returned to Mercer County, Ky., walking all the way. Jan. 27, 1820, he was married to Elizabeth Clounch, a native of that county, born Nov. 20, 1800. In 1821 they moved to Jadcson County, Ind., thence in 1824 to Greencastle, Putnam County, then a place of three cabins. Borrowinoa few boards he made him a camp by a lo^ and lived tlicre six weeks, till he raised a cabin, working part of the time at 12-J- cents per day for meat and bread for his fixmily. In the tall of 1S25 he bought a tract of Government land three miles from Greencastle, where they lived till 1830, when ho entered 240 acres of land in Marion Township, Hendricks County, on which they lived till the fall of 1865. They then sold tlieir farm and removed to Nortliern Missouri, but in September, 1S71, returned to Hendricks County and bought his old farm again, where they still live in the enjoyjoO nient of a fair degree of health. Thej have shared each other's joys and sorrows sixty'-five years, and in this time have lived in three States and experienced many privations and hardships incident to pioneer life. Their family consisted of six children, all of whom reached maturity - Jane, deceased, was the wife of William Alexander; Lewis, of this township; Lucinda, wife of Isaac McReynolds; Alvin, deceased; Emily and Wesley. In politics Mr. Blackketter is a Republican. lie and his family are members of the Christian church.

Henry H. Buntaiii, son of William and Leaner (Wilson) Buntain, was born in Mercer County, Ky. , Nov. 23, 181S. He was reared a farmer an4 has followed that avocation most of his life. He was also engaged in the manufacture of brick in the early days of this county. He came v.'ith his parents to tliis county from Kentucky in 1S32 and lived with them till his marriage in 1837 to Frances Kobbins. She was born in Nortti Carolina, Sept. 6, 1S19, a daughter of William and Leah Robbias, natives of Noith Carolina, who settled in Hendricks County in the spring of 1S33. Her father died April 16, 1S71, rtged about ninety years, his wife having died a izw j-ears previous from a paralytic stroke. Their children were - John and Benjamin, deceased; Mrs. Elizabeth Denny, living in this township; Mrs. Lourany Bfu-nard, of Putnam County; Mrs. Frances Buntain; Mrs. Folly Pliggins, Jacob, Mettie, Joab, all deceased; William, of Putnam Coiiuty; Mrs. Eunice Wright and Mrs. Selraa Steel, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buntaiii have seven children living - ^Benjamin C, at home; Mrs. Mary C. Dooley, of this township; Mrs. Leaner L. Wright, also of this township, whose first husband died in Tennessee while serving in the late war; Mrs. Martha E. McCoun, of this county; John H., Sarah E. and Charles L., all at home. Joseph E. died, aged twenty-two years; Ruth Ida died at the age of four years, and one child died in infancy. Mr. Buntain is an ardent Repmblican, as was also his father, who left Kentucky because of his antipathy to slavery. lie has served one term as County Commissioiaer and several terms as Trustee of Union Township. He is a member of North Salem Lodge, No. 142, F. & A. M. His entire family are members of the Christian church. Our subject's father was born where Harrodsburg now stands, in the historic " Harrod's Fort." He and his wife arc both deceased. They were the parents of the following children - Mrs. Sarah Keller, died in Kansas; Mrs. Julia Ann Christie, lives in Pntnam County; James V., lives in Buchanan County, ^lo.; Henry

History Of Hend.7Jicks Couij-Ty

Benjaviin B. Dodson, deceased, one of tlie early settlers of Marion Township, was born and reared in Wavne County, Kv He can,e to Hendricks County when a young man," but sub^enuentfy returned to Kentucky and married Lethena Tbon;pson, a native of Madison County, that State. lie then came again to Indiana and settled on section 25, Marion Township, on an eighty-acre tract entered from the Government. A few years later he moved to section 31, Center Township, where he lived till his death, Aug. 20 ISSO, aged eighty-one years. His first wife died in IS40 Their cliildren were three in nuinbor-Jesse T., John E. (deceased), and riiomas M. He suhsequently married Lucinda Lockhai-t, who at her death left four children - Larkin G., Stockton and .Mrs. Mary Wise. His third wife was Catherine Lockhart, and to them were born five children - William, Mrs. Helena Beason, Mrs Alice Conn, Catherine and Nora. Mrs. Dodson is living in Monto-omerv County, this State. "

Jesse T. Dodson, son of Benjamin R. and Lethena (Tiiompson) Dodson, is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born in Center Township, Dec. 31, 1S35. He was a memb-r of his father's faniilv till his marriage, assisting in the work on the farm. Afrer his mar riage he settled on land of his father's on section 36, Marion Town ship, where he has since lived. He has a pleasant home and is one of the representative citizens of the township. Mr Dodson was married Dec. 22, 1S.57, to Arthnsa R. Wylie, a native of Gar rard County, Ky., born Oct. 9, 1839, daughter of David and Jemima Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. Dodson have no children. They are members of the Baptist church. In politics he is a Democrat! Aaron T.Dooley, a prominent citizen of Hendricks County wis born in Franklin County, Ky., 28, 1.S33. His latlier, Thomas S.DooIey, was a native of Virginia, but was reared in Kentuck'v and died in that State in 1S69. His motlier was a native of Ken tucky and died in 18i8. He cauie to Indi.-ina in 1851 and located in Marion Township. He etdisted in the vrar of the Rehellion'aud was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company C, Fifty-first Indiana Infantry, commanded by Colonel A. D. Strci-ht His first engagement was at Stone River, May 3, 186-3. Thev wer^ captured and the officers were taken to Libby Prison, where tlioy were kept in close confinement till March 12, 1S65, when he was exchanged, and was soon after mustered out of the service. Sin,;e his return from the war he has lived on section 2S, Alarion Township, wliere he owns a pleasant home. He was elected Trustee of his township in 1S60 and 1S61. In 1876 he was elected Coruuiissioner .of Hendricks County, and after serving efficiently three years was re-elected in 1879. He was hiarried Nov. 23, 1853, to died in 1S60, and Mary, married A. Thompson and died leaving two children. Mrs. Dooley died in 1860, and in 1861 Mr. DooUy married Malinda E. AYest. They have eight children; all are at home - -Levi. Clarence, Lillie, Ira, Daisy A., "William, Elizabe'h and Yirgil. Mr. and Mrs. Dooley are members of the Cumberland Preibyteriaa church. He is a member of North Salem Lodgj, No. 158, I. O. O. F.

William IFi Gnihco/i, a prominent citizen of ]\Iarion Townshi]), was born in Mercer Counry, Ky., Nov. 1-1, lS3i. His parents settled on section 10, this township, in November, ISIO, his fatlitr bujing 21:0 acres of land (school lands) in that section. Of thcr children, four were born in Kentucky, our subject being the eldest. James died in Kentucky, aged one year; Frederick died at tl e age of seven years, and Samuel enlisted in the Eighteenth Miisouri Infantry in August, 1861, and died in camp at Laclede, Mo., Oct. 28, 1861. Three of their children were born in tliis township - John, Nancy Ellen (wife of Warren Hardwick) and Joshua. The father, Young W. Graham, died in April, 1846, aged thirty-fiva years. After his death the family only retained eighty acre::, which is now the home of his widow and her. son Joshua. William W. remained witli his mother till his marriage to Susan A. Stephenson, which occurred Jan. 1, 1857. She was born Feb. 25, 1839, .in Clark County, Ky. Her mother died in Kentucky an I her father married again, and about ISll came to this township. Mr. and Mrs. Graham lived a short titne on the Eynerson farm and in October, 1858, moved to Putnam County, Mo., where ^Ir. Graham bought si.xty acres of land. In September, 1861, they returned to tliis township and lived on rented land till the spring of 1865 when he bought p.'operty in the village of New Winche.-- ter, on which he has since resided. In addition to his residcnei; property he also owns a small farm ab<'.>ut a half mile from the village. In lS69-'70 he was engaged ia tlie mercantile business here.

Mr. Graham was electedJnstice of the Peace in ISCG, and has held that ofBce at different times about seven years. In 1880 he was elected Township Trustee and re-elected in 1SS2. In politics he is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church.

Abner Greenlee, deceased, was born April 19, 1791, in Virginia, where he was reared. His father, John Greenlee, having died in Vii'ginia, he came with his widovv'ed mother to this county, and in 1S26 settled in Pulnaui County, Ind. In 1827 he married Mary B., daughter of James Cliristie, a Virginian, one of tlie early pioneers of Putnam County, where he died. They had a family of live children - Eliza Jane, died in 1851, aged nineteen years; James, residing on the old noraestead; William, of Clay Township; ]\[rs- Rebecca Atcheson, of Illinois, and Mary Elizabeth, died in 1851, aged two 3'ears. After his marriage Mr. Greenlee bought eighty acres of Government land on section 20, to which he added by subsequent purchases till he owned 270 acres in this township and 160 acres in Clay Township. He resided on section 20 till his death,- occurred June 21, 1877, aged eighty-two, after a married life of fifty years spent on the pioneer farm located by him in 1827. His widow is still living on the homestead, with her son James, aged seventy-eight years,

James Greenlee, son of Abner and Mary Greenlee, was born on the place wliich he'now owns and occupies, Feb. 5, 1836. He was married March 2, 1S56, to Elizabeth Bryant, born in Hendricks County, Dec. 25, 1834, daughter of Anderson and Sarah Bryant. Her parents came to this county in 1827, where her father died Oct. 14, 1SS4. Her mother still survives, aged seventy-one years. Mr. and Mrs. Greenlee have six children - Mrs. IMartha Ellen Bird, of Franklin Township; "Woodson E., of Illinois; James W., of this township; John jS''. M. ; Tighlraan A. and Eliza Jane, all at home. Mr. Greenlee owns 138acres of land where he resides, also a small tract of ten aci'es a half mile from his home. He is a member of the Methodist church. In politics he afhliates with the Republican party.

Edom R. Hadley, one of the prominent citizens of Marion Township, was born Aug. 17, 1819, in Chatham County, N. C. His parents, James T. and Mary (Richardson) Hadley, settled in Center Township in 1825, bringing with them a family of eight children, our subject being the si.xth child. His father brought considerable means to the pioneer settlement, and was a man of thrift and energy. Edoin R. Hadley was reared to a farm life and was given tlie advantage of sucli scliooling as conld be obtained in those early days. He lived under tlie l:ome roof till S 'pt. 10, 1846, wlien lie was married to Miss Louisana, daughter of Peter C. and Sarah A. (Smith) Yannice. Siie was born Feb. 7. 1S29. They have three children - Louisa Jane, wife of George W. House, residing in Grecnsburg, Decatur Co., Ind.; Milton M., graduated from Lincoln University, in Login County, 111., in 1SS3, and is now principal of the public schools, of Chestaut, 111.; and Charlie E., residing in Center Townsliip. After his marriage Mr. Hadley made his home in Eel River Township till 1S50, where he owned a farm of 240 acres. He then sold that property and bought a farm of 25-2 acres in Center Township, remaining there till the fall of 1367, when he settled in his present home, on section 29, this township. He has a well-itn proved farm of 280 acres and a beautiful home - the reward of a life of industry combined with frugality. Mr. Hadle}^ is Republican in politics. H imself, wife and sons are members - of the Cumberland Presbyterian clui!-cli.

Tilbncm Hadley, son of "SYilliam T, and Beulah Hadley, wa; born April 18, 1839, on the old homestead in this township, where his grandfather settled in 1829. He was reared a farmer and has always followed that avocation. He remained at home till 1861 when he went to Clarke County, Iowa. At the end of a year he returned home, and Feb. 28, 1863, lie was married to Susannah Jane Coffin, born in 1813, in Hendricks County, Ind. Her father, Charles Coffin, came to this county "when a young man and was liere married. Her parents are deceii^sed. Two children were born to this union - -Melworth K., who died at the age of sixteen years. and Julia A''ashti, now a resident of Texas. Mrs. Hadley died Xov. 19, 1866, aged tweuty-chree years. Mr. Hadley married again Sept. 8, 1869, to Hannah Hadley, a native of Clay Township, this county, and daughter of Nathan and Olive HJadley, of Clay Township. To them were born six children, all of wkom are living - Luther, Olive, Beulah, Smithie, William and PauL Mr. Hadley resides on section 13, wlicre he I as a farm of 400 acres of excellent land, 100 acres of which is in Clay Township. He also owns the White corner property and a dwelling house on West Marion street, in Danville,, and three and a half sections of land in Crosby County, Tex.-is. He is a member of the society of Friends. Politicall}' he is a Republican.

nent pioneer families of Hendricks County, resides on section 13, Marion Township, on the original entry made by his father, Simon Hadley, in 18i^9. Simon Iladley was born in North Carolina, the tenth month, 6th, 1765, and was married fifth month, 10th, 1787, to Eh'zabeth Tiiompson, a native of tlie same State, born eighth month, 7th, 1770. In 1S29, with two sons, Tiiomas and William, aged nineteen and fifteen years, respectively, they came to Marion Township and bought eighty acres of laud ott section 13, ten acres of which had been partially cleared and a riide'cabin built. Here the father, aided by his sons, rapidly made a farm, and soon after bought 172 acres of the Government. Here the father died fourth mouth, 3d, 1S43, and the mother eighth month, 16th, ISii. They had a family of fourteen children, all born in North Carolina, William being the only one now living in Hendricks County. Two sons, Thomas and William, accompanied their parents to this county; four, James T., Joshua T., Simon T. and John T., subsequently; Jonathan settled in Clinton County, Ohio; four daugliters, Martha Thompson, Sarah Hadley, Elizabeth Hadley and Mary Hadley, settled in Morgan County, Ind., and one daughter, Eutli Hadley, remained in North Carolina. Simon Hadley was a strong anti-slavery man, and a birthright metnbor of the society of Friends. His firm principles and good life endeared him to the hearts of the pioneers, and he is still remembered by all who remain of the early settlers. The homo of his parents has always been the home of William T. Hadley, although his finely improved farm of 200 acres, his beautiful residence and other improvements bear no resemblance to the rude cabin amid the stumps and brush in which life here was commenced. He is one of Marion Township's most prominent citizens, a man of good principles, kind, hospitable and charitable, a valuable member of society, and universally respected for his upright life and honorable dealings. In politics he is a Republican: In religion he is a member of the society of Friends. He was married eleventh month, 12th, 1S37, to Beulah Hunt, a native of North Carolina, born si.xth month, 30th, 1S16, daughter of Zimri Hunt, an early settler of Hendricks County: Mrs. Hadley died first month, 23d, lSJ-3, leaving two children - Tillman, who now lives near his father, and Daniel, who died at the age of twenty-two years. Tenth month, 1st, ISiS, Mr. Hadley mairied Paith Moody, who was born tenth month, 20th, 1S22, a daughter of John and Mary Moody, who came from North Carolina and settled in Parke County, Ind., in the fall of

1829. To thera have been born three children - Harriet S. Stanley, of Clay Township; Martha, who died in her seventeenth year, and Mary E. Ilodson, who settled in Clay Township and died twelfth month,' 21st, 1S69, in her twentietli year.

Franklin Hixynes was bora in DiitcKess County, !N. Y., April 7, 1833, a son of Charles and Maria Haynes. In 1826 lie removed with his parents to Clinton County, Oliio, where he grew to manhood and was there married Sept. 12, 1846, to Lydia jSTedry,- a native of that county, born July 16, 1S30'. They have eleven children living - Mrs. Eva Downard, residino- iaJKansas; Mrs. Eliza Bianton, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Alice Christie, of Buffalo, JN'. Y.; Benjamin, living at home; James aiid Alfred, of this township; Oliver, of New Salem; Charlie, at liome; Edinand, of Kansas, and Wilson and Franklin, at home. Mr. Haynes followed farming in Clinton County, Ohio, until June, ISoS, with the e.xceptioa of three years, when he was engaged in the mercantile trade. He then bought a farm, known as the Jim Maccoun fariii, in this township, where he lived six years, and after several elianges he settled on his present farm on section 31 in 1871. His farm contains 2SJ- acres of land all of which is well cultivated a-ad is one of the best in the township. Since his residence in the township he has been extensively engaged in buying and shipping all kinds of live stock, and liis large farm is also dev(;ted to raising stock, his son Benjamin being associated with him in the business. His shipments during the year 1884 amounted to §12.5,000. Politically Mr. Haynes is a Republican. He and hLs wife are members of the Christian church. His parents came to Hendricks County and settled in Center Township in 1858 wfcere both died, the father at the age of seventy-two years, and the imother several years later aged seventy-two years. Of their children, Charles and William live at Danville; Thomas resides in ludiauapolis; Samuel in Kansas; Asa remained in Ohio; their eldest daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Howlan, and Mrs. Amanda Henssim, reside in Kansas; Mrs. Mary Bowsman resides in Danville; Mrs. Almira Haines, of Clayton, this county; Enoch died in Kajrisas, and Mrs. Zuba Martin died jn Clinton County, Ohio.

Henry 11. Jl'iys-, son of J jhn and Catherine Hays, was born June 29, 1821, in Mercer County, Ky. He came with his parents to this township in 1837, where he wa.-5 reared to manhood. He was married Feb. 9, 1848, to Mary K. Rose, a native of ]\[ercer County, Ky., born Aug. 27, 1831. Her parents, Lewis A. and

History Of Hendeicks Coitnty

Flora Rose, settled in this township in 183i, where her father died. Her mother is still living in Danville. Mr. and Mrs. Haj-s have ei_2;ht children living - Lewis, of Clay Coanty, 111. ;, Mrs. Sarah AV^eekly and Mrs. Ettie Underwood, also of Clay County, 111. ; John M., of Center Township, this county; Arthur, of this township; Scott, at home; Mrs. Laura Underwood, of this township, and Kate, at home. In April, 18i7, Mr. Hays settled in -his present home on section 15, where he^wns a fine farm of 160 acres. Mr. Hays and his family are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He was one of the cliarter members of Danville Lodge, A. F. & A. M. His parents were natives of Virginia, but went to Kentucky in early lite where thej were married. In 1827 John Ha^'S came to this county with his wife and two children, Mrs. Sarah Faught (deceased) and our subject. He settled in this township on section 30, entering eighty-seven acres of land from the Government. During their residence of one year in Bartholomew County, Ind., their third child, John Harvey, was born, and now lives on section 33, this township. Six children were born to them in this township - George, deceased; Mrs. Sarah Riley, deceased; James, on section 39, this township; Eliza, wife of A. W. Kelly; John Thomas, of Center Township, and Mrs. Catherine Christy, deceased. The father owned at one time 414- acres of land which he [nade by his own exertions, having, after paying for his small land entry, but 50 cents on which to begin life in his new forest home. He died at his home on section 6 in March, 1871, aged seventy-one years. His widow yet resides on the old homestead.

Anderson Hedge, section 33, Marion Township, was born in the State of Virginia, ]S"ov. 33. 1833, and was iive years of age when his parents, "William and Lucinda ]Hedge- moved to Hendricks County, Ind. They settled in Marion Township, where the father died a few years later. The motlier survived till 1858, and lived to see her children all married and settled im homes of their own. Her children were twelve in number - James, Mrs- Perlina Farmer, George, Mrs. Mary "Wright, John, David, Mrs. Melinda Robbins, Mrs. Anna Gibson, Crockett, Harrison, xlnderson, and Mrs. Lucinda Bales. Five of the family are livijig - James (the eldest, aged eighty-two years), John, Mrs. Robbin^;, Harrison and Anderson. Anderson Hedge was married Aug. 29, 1S46, to Leah Dodd,a nativeof Floyd County, Va., born June 14, 1834, daughter of John P. and Sarah Dodd, early settlers of Mart'on Township. About a year after tlieir marriage, in the fall of ISiT, Mr. Hedge bouglit eighty acres of his present farm, and they began making for themselves a home. In 1S56 he added 120 acres to his original purchase, and now has one of the best improved farms in the township, The log cabin hasgivea place to a fine residence and a forest to cultivated fields. In ISSi Mr. Hedge embarked in a new enterprise' which promises to be a snccessful venture. He built a dam across a small stream whj.ch runs across one corner of his farm and stocked the pond with about 1,500 German carp. Mr. and Mrs. Hedge have had si.v children, but two of whom, Charles A. and Otie S., are living. Charles was born in 1S62. He married MoUie Gill and lives on a part of the homestead. Otie, born in 1865, married Linnie Wright and lives with his parents. James M. died in ISGO, aged sixteen months; Sarah C, in 1866, aged nineteen years; John AV., in 1866, ag«d seventeen years; Clara P., in 1878, aged twenty-eiglit years. The latter was the wife of -John G. Ridpath, and left two children - -John "William and Sarah A. In politics Mr. Hedge is a Democrat. He takes an active interest in politics and has cast all his votes iti the same precinct. He is in the strictest sense an honorable man, his word at all times being as good as his bond.

Michael Hlggins was born in Putnam County, Ind., Aug. 5, 182-3, a son of David and Helen (Xludd) Higgins, the former a native of Kentucky, born in 17y5, and his mother of Maryland. They were mariied in Kentucky and soon after moved to Lawrence County, Ind., and later to Jefferson Township, Putnam County, and in March, 1831, came to Hendricks County and settled on the southeast quarter of section 33, Marion Township, on land entered by his brother Thomas in 1828. He became one of the most prosperous citizens of the county, adding to liis first purchase till he owned a landed estate of 500 acres. His family consisted of eight children, three born in Putnam ansi five in Hendricks County - David, of Edgar County, 111.; Michadl; yii-%. Eliza Ann Cavett, of Lucas County, Iowa; John A., of Colorado; Mrs. Elizabeth Pai-ker, of Saline County, Kas.; Mrs. Heten Aldrich, deceased; Mrs. Nancy Carter, of Hendricks County; and ^lary Jane, deceased. Daniel Higgins died in 1851, and IWLj-.s. Higgins several years later, at the residence other daughter, Mr.?. Carter, aged seventy-seven years. Micliael Higgins was marrJed Oct. 7, 1817, to Elizabeth Plaster, who was born Sept. 30, 1822, daughter of William Plaster, an early settler of Middle Township, -where he died in 18S0, his wife surviving him but a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have a family of six children - William T., David A., Mrs. Nancy Jane Wilson, Mrs. Cassandra Hunt, Charles E. and May. Tiie eldest four are married and settled near the homestead, in Marion Township. Mrs. Higgins died Aug. 15, 1883. Mr. Higgins is the largest laud-owner in Marion Township, his title deeds showing tlie proprietorship of SSO acres of valuable land, including the greater part of his father's property. He is one of the reliable citizens of the township, and has served his townsmen as Trustee and Treasurer. In politics he is a Democrat.

Daniel Hunt was born in Guilford County, IM. C, Dec. 25, 1825, a son of Zimri and Rebecca Hunt, pioneers of Hendricks County, locating on section 2, Marion Township, in November, 1827, with their six children - Beulah, deceased wife of William Hadley; Stephen, died in the service during the late war; Mary, deceased wife of Israel Ilarlan; Asenath, married Goldsmith ILirlan, and resides in Parke County, Ind. ; Ithamar, deceased, and Daniel, our subject. Five cliildren were born to tlieni in this township - Mrs. Anna Pike, of Clay Township; Mrs. Lydia Moore, of Putnam County; Mrs. Jennette Huddleston, a widow residing in Colorado; Mrs. Pebecca Hackins, deceased, and Zimri, Jr., of this township. Zimri Hunt, during his life, cleared two larms, and lived to enjoy his life of toil. He died at the age of seventy-seven years, July i, 1871, being in jeligious belief a Quaker. His wife died Aug. 13, 1S77, aged seventy-nine years. Daniel Hunt began to work for himself at the age of twenty years, and was employed on diiferent farms about five years, and out of his savings he bought 106 acres of timbered laud on sections IS and 19 of which land he yet retains sixty-six acres. He lived on and improved his land three years before his marriage, which occurred March 19, 1851, to Ellen Hunter. She was born in Putnam County, Ind., in 1S31-, and was a daughter of Charles Hunter, an early settler of that county. They have three children - -Bedial Jamal, wife of F. P. Wright, living iu Missouri; Charles Zimri, of Clay Township, and Lydia Ellen, at home. Mr. Hunt has lived on section 19 since 1851. Tlie home farm contains 213 acres of land. He also owi:s other land, making in all 145 acres, mostof which is improved, all being acquired by his own industry and economy. Mr. Hunt was reared a Whig, in politics, and since the organization of the Kepublicau party he has voted that ticket. He is a worthy citizen and has the confidence and esteem of all his neighbors.

Ithamar Hunt, son of Asher and Jane (Hunt) Hunt, was born in Marion Township, Hendricks Co., Ind., March 17, 1S20. He was reared on the home farm, remaining with his parents till about twentj-'five years of age. He was married in 1846 to Frances Jane, a native of Kentucky, daughter of John Bush, an early settler of this township. They have nine children - Eri, residing in the Territory of New Mexico; Mrs. Elizabeth Martin; Henry, on part of the home farm; John, in Brown County, Ind.; Mrs. Angeline Higgins; Perry, in tliis township; Rosa, at home; Clara, wife of Emory King, of Grant County, Ind. ; and Elmer, at home. Mrs. Hunt died July 13, 1874, aged forty-eight years. Mr. Hunt's home farm includes his father's homestead, and contains 39G acres, all on sections. He also owns a farm ofl60 acres on section 14, forty acres on section 12, and forty acres in another part of the county. Politically, Mr. Hunt is a Republican. His father, Asher Hunt, was born and reared in North Carolina, and in 17SS he married Jane Hunt, a distant relative. He settled in Sullivan County. Ind., in ISIS, where his wife died in 182S. He married again in that county, his second wife being Abigail Foster, and to this union was born one child - Mrs. Martha .Jane Ranford, who died in Illinois. After a residence of eighteen years in Sullivan County, M.-. ' Hunt came to this county in 1S36. He settled on section 2, this township, where he bought eighty acres of land, of which a few acres had been cleared and a cabin and log stable built. Mrs. Abigail Hunt died in this township in 1S46, and Mr. Hunt vvas again married to Mrs. Nancy (Brown) Wilson, widov/ of Thomi'.s Wilson. She died about ten years after her marriage. Mr. Hunt had eight children by his first marriage, of whom only three survive - Mrs. Rhoda Johnson, of Sullivan County; Ithamar, our subject, and Mrs. ^MelindaStuveuson. Mr. Hunt commenced life with little capital, but at one time owned 160 acres, which he acquired by his own industry and economy. He died on the homestead iu this county in 1S72. He was reared a Quaker. In politics he was a Republican.

Anthony W. Kelly, son of William and Malinda Kelly, was born on the homestead where he now lives, Jan. 11, 1S35. He has always lived on the farm, which with the exception of forty-six acres, he now owns. - Iti addition to this he owns 120 acres; all is under a good state of cultivation. He is an enterprising, intelligent citizen, and has been successful in his chosen vocation. He was married May 2, 1858, to Euza Hays, a native of Marion Town- ship, born June, 1837, dauo-hter of John Hays, an early settler of this township. Tliev have had six children, fonr of whom are living - Allen, John, William and Malinda. James Grant died a^'cd thi'ee years, and Oliarles Albert, aged one year. In politics Mr. Kelly is a Republican, and an ardent supporter of the principles of the party.

1809. In October, 1831, he accompanied his two married sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Houston and Mrs.Mariraret Lemmino; and their hnsbands, to Hendricks County, and bou<rht 160 acres of Government land on section 17, Marion Township. In the fall of 1831, on account of failino; health, he engrte'ed in the mercantile business at New Winchester, but did not regain his health, and died Sept. 28,

1810. He was one of the most active and enterprising of the early settlers, and for some time served as Justice of the Peace. He was married March 13, 1832, to Malinda "West, a native of Wayne County, Ky., who came with her parents, Alexander and Sarah West, to Hendricks County in October, 1831, locating on section 16, Marion Township, where her mother died in 1839. Her i'ather died in Missouri in ISGO. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly had a family of five children - Mrs. Sarah I. Tincher, Anthony W., Mrs. Margaret A. Hays, Mrs. Mary Hays (deceased), and William R. Mrs. Kelly was married Jane 23, 1853, to Stephen Stephenson, who died July 13, 1875. She is still living en the homestead, on section 16, Marion Township, and is one of the few remaining old settlers of 1831.

J. O. Kennedy, general merchant at New Winchester, was born March 20, 1827, in Liberty Township, Hendricks Co., Ind., a son of Jacob Kennedy, one of the pioneers of this county. He has always been a resident of this county, and in 1S71 he engaged in his present business at New Winchester. He was married to Melissa F. Roach, a native of Kentucky. They have two children - Benjamin F. and Nannie. Jacob Kennedy was born in Virginia in 1797, and when a small boy removed with his parents to Wood ford County, Ky., where he was reared and married. His wife was Isabella Combs, a cousin of General Leslie Combs. They had' two children - Dr. L. H. Kenneily and our subject. He came to Hendricks County with his family in 1825, and settled in Liberty Township, remaining there aboiit fifteen years. Wlien he arrived in this county he had but §4, but by industry and economy he earned enough to buy a farm, and later bonght a f\irm in Guilford

Township, where he lived forty-five years. His wife died in Liberty Township, aged seventy-six years, since which he h;is made liis home witli his son in Danville. Pie is now eighty-eight years of age. Dr. L. II. Kennedy was born in Kentucky, July 10, 1823, and came with his parents in October, 1825. He worked on a farm till twenty-fuur years of age, and helped clear a farm of 100 acres. He began the study of medicine at Belleville in 184:7, with Dr. Moore, and graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, 111., in 1855. He began his practice with Dr. Moore in 1850, remaining with him about twenty years. He located in Danville in 1869, where he has built up a good practice.

Henry F. Kurtz, one of the pramiueut fartners of Marion Township, resides on section 28, where he has 3i3 acres of valualjle land and one of the best residences in the township. In 1854 he bought eighty acres of unimproved land of James Hadley, and a few years later forty acres of cleared land of Dow Wright, and eighty acres of timber of William Bird, and since then the rest of his farm, wliich was only partially cleared. In addition to the homestead he owns an improved farsa of 123 aci-cs near New "Winchester, and has given his son Jacob a farm of eighty acres adjoining the home. He is a thoroughly practieail farmer and has been successful in all his pursuits. He was borra in Nelson County, Ky., Feb. 10, 1S2S, a son of Jacob and Allatia Kurtz, the fornrer a native of Kentucky, of Holland descent, born Dec. 22, 1790, and the latter a native of Maryland, born March 3, 1703. His parents settled in Putnam County, Ind., in the summer of 182S, and made that county their home till death. The fether died June 15, 1874, and the mother Ftb. 29, 1876. They reaned a large family of whom six are living - -William F., George W., Jacob II., Henry F., Mrs. Mary Allen and Mrs. Sarah A. Cassiday. Our subject was married Oct. 9, 1851, to Margaret L. Vairmico, a native of Hendricks County, born May 2, 1834, a daugLtedr of Lawrence and Caroline (Adams) Vannice, who settled in MauriLon Township in 1833. Her mother died Sept. 17, 1837, and her father is now living in Danville. Mr. and Mrs. Kurt/ have si.vcbi'klrea - Mrs. Frances Under- "wpod, Jacob L., Mrs. Eliza Hadley, Mrs. Jennie Hadley, Charles and Oscar. The family a. e member's of the Cumberland Presliyterian church. Mr. Kurtz, lik-^ his father, was originally a "Whig and now affiliates with the Repubiiciiii party.

History Of Hendricks Coctuty

that coiintj', who emigrated from Kentucky in the year 1S2S. He was reared a farmer, which occupation he has always followed, living with his parents till their death, he and his wife caring for them in their last years. His father had been an invalid and walked on crutches for over thirty years. . He died at the advanced age of eighty-three years. His wife was an active woman till a year previous to her death at the age of eighty-two years, when she became as helpless as a little child. Oar subject then became owner of the homestead, on which he lived till 1S7S, a period of forty-five years. He was married Marcli 27, 1S.55, to Eliza Cassity, born jSTov. 19, 183S, a daughter of David H. and Susan Cassity. Her parents came from Kentucky and settled in Putnam County, Ind., in an early day. Her mother died, and her father afterward married Mrs. Sarah Ann (Kurtz) Graham, a sister of Mr. Kurtz. Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz have two children - Edwin M. and Laura Ellen. Edwin M. was born Sept. §0, 1856, and was married Sept. IS, ISS-i, to Mary Florence Somers, a native of Putnam County, born March 9, 1S59, daughter affWilliamO. and Mary Somers, of Kaiisas. Laura Ellen was bonii April 1-i, 1801, and was married Sept. 27, 1882, to Henry Underwood, a son of Joseph and Lucretia Underwood, of Putnam County. In 1882 Mr. Kurtz bouglit the Edmund Hadley homestead, one of the oldest places in that part of Hendricks Count}'. His bomesiead contains 173 acres of well cultivated land, and his resiflence and farm buildings are good. Since his occupancy he has reirnodeled botli house and barn. Politically Mr. Kurtz is a Republican. He and his family are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.

George Montgomery was born July 23, 1812, in North Canolina, a son of Samuel and Mary Mont«-omery, who were born, reared and married in the State of Nortili Carolina. His parents immigrated to Virginia in 1818, residing' there till 1836, when they came to Hendricks County, Ind., and settled in Lincoln Township. Their three youngest children came with them to this county - Anna and David now deceased,, and Tyra, now a resident of Mattoon, 111. Their son William setitled in Eandolph Countv, Ind.; James, another son, died in LincaEa Towusliip, and Ilobert now resides in Missouri. Thj fatht-r, Samuel Monlgomeryj died at his home in Lincoln Township, in ISTi. His widow died a few years later at the residence of her daug-'ater, Mrs. Anna Allman. George Montgomery, whose name heads this sketch, was married March 13, 1831, in Virginia, to ISTancy Sturman, born Feb. 27,

Jane (deceased), and Tyra, born Dec. 9, 1S53, living on part of his father's farm. He was rrarried Aug. i, 1S7S, to Amanda E. Wilson, who was born and reared in Putnam County, Ind. They have two cliildren - Maud Alice and Grace Ann. Our subject is a firm believer in the doctrines of the Baptist church. In politico he is a staunch Democrat.

Harvey Munday was born in Mercer County, Ivy., Feb. 21, ISIO, a son of Henry and Nancy Munday. His father was born in Virginia and died in Kentucky, aged seventy-tive years, and his mother, a native of Kentucky^ died in this township, at New Winchester, aged eighty-two years. In August, 1S33, Harvey Munday was married in his native county to Caroline Coghill, a native of the same county, born in ISlo, who died April 10, ISoi. Their children were - -Ann Mary, died at the age of three years; .John 11. and Thomas J., residents of this county; Joseph A. and James M. (twjns) enlisted in the Fifty-first Indiana Infantry, the former killed at the battle of Muifreesboro, Tenn., and the latter served nearly five years, and is now living in Kentucky; Benjamin F. and Eenben S,, living in Missouri; "William J., of this township, and George II., of Missouri. In October following his marriage Jlr. Munday moved to Hendricks County, Kving at Danville the first

ISlo, a native of Virginia. In 1835 they settled near Plainfieh / f this county, and lived on rented land two years. In 1S37 the\ / purchased forty acres in Guilford Township, where they lived till/ 1S40, when in the fall of that year they settled in their present', home on section 34, Marion Township, and which contains 360 acres of valuable land. Mrs. Montgomery's death occurred April 8i 18S1, since which the household has been in charge of her two eldest daughters - Julia and Hannah, and two more thorough, intelligent and energetic housekeepers are seldom found. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery had the following children - Julia, born March 9,1835; Hannah, born Dec. 31,1838; Jonathan (deceased); James, born Dec. 14, 1840, and married Jan. 19, 1SG3, to Margaret F. Tharp, who died July 19, 1869, leaving three children - George B. McClellan, Louisa C. and Erasmus D. T. James Montgomery was again married to Sarah E. Baker, a native of Putnam Count}', bv whom ha has three children - Nancy Jane, William O. and Florence May. He resides on part of his father's farm, and since the spring of 1SS2 he has been engaged in the manufacture of drainage tile. The rest of Mr. Montgomery's family are - Harlen, resid- few months. He v/as a man of limited means, but possessed good health and energy. He worked at the blacksmith's trade at Danville till 1S3-J:. lie removed to New Majsville, Pntnatu County, in February, 1S:^J, and in the tall of 1843 bought a piece of land near the town, where he carried on farming in connection with his trade. He returned to this county, locating in his present home in the fall of 1847. His residence is on sections 17 and 18, and his farm, containing 160 acres, was brouglit from a forest to a well cultivated farm. Oct. 15, 1854, Mr. Munday married for his second wife Matilda Hankius, born in Shelby County, Ky., in 1820. She came with her parents to this county in 1839. Her father died at the home of Mr. Munday in 1803, and her mother died in Center Township, April 23, 18S5, at the advanced ageof ninety-six years. Mr. Munday has three children by his last marriage - -Mrs. Martha V. Yount, Mrs. Judith Ellen Graham, and "VVoodson, livin"' with his parents. In politics Mr. Munday is a Democrat. He has been a member of the regular Baptist church since 1839.

William Bohhins, 21. D., v^&i born Jan. 16, 1S43, in Marion Township, Heiidricks Co., Ind. His parents, John and Lydia (Parsons) Pobbins, were among the pioneer settlers of this township. He lived at home till his enlistment, Aug. 16, 1861 in Company B, Seventh Indiana Infantry. He was wounded in the first battle of Bull Run, on account of which he was .discharo-ed. and returned home. Eegainiug his strength he again went into the service and was commissioned Second Lieuteuant of Company I, Xinth Indiana Infantry. He was in the x\.nny of the Cumberland, and in March, 1863, he was promoted to Captain of his company. In the retreat of General Hood after jSTashville his regiment did gallant service, and also on many other occasions. He was honorably discliarged at the close of the war and returned home. He was married while home on furlough, Jan. 1, 1863, to Marcella Hamrick, born Dec. 4, 1845, and daughter of "William and Jane Hamrick, her fatlier a resident of Center Township, and her mother deceased. They have had three children - Cluarles M., born March 7, 1866; James B., born July 13, 1S67, and died Dec. ISj 1874, and Laura J., born April 13, 1869, and died March 10, 1870. Dr. liobbius commence! the study of medicine with Dr. T. J. Adams, of 2>rorth Salem, in 1871, and in 1872 attended the Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis, and again attended in 1879, receiving his diploma. He began his practice at Gaynor City, Mo., in 1873, and in 1875 returned to this county and lived on his farm in Eel Eiver Township till ISTS. He then located at New Winchester and resumed his medical practice. Politically he is a radical Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. Tlie Doctor is a member of Defiance Lod^e, No. 14S, I. 0. O. F., at Defiance, Mo.

Willis Slave/is, section 19, Marion Township, is a native of Hendricks County, born in Eel River Township, Nov. 1, lS3o. His parents, James and Mary Siavens, were pioneers of Eel River Township, locating there in 1S2S, soon after their marriage. The motlier died in lSi6 and the father iu ISol, aged forty-four years. They had a family of nine children - Harvey, a member of the Fifty-first Indiana Infantry, died at Nashville, Tenn., in ISG:.'; Mrs. Nancy Dean, "Willis, Jesse, Milton, Mrs. MaryAVright, William, John and Reuben. Left orphans at an early age, the children were obliged to depend on themselves for maintenance, and Willis as a farm hand till twenty years of age, and tlie next six years was employed as engineer in a saw-mill. He was married March 14, ISGS, to Mary A. Ragan, daughter of James and Lucy- Ragan. She was born Nov. 23, 1S4T, on the homestead of her parents, where she now lives. Her parents were natives of Kentucky and pioneer settlers of Marion Township. Her mother die 1 June 1-i, 1871, aged forty-nine years, and her father Aug. 6, 1871, aged fifty years. Of a large family of children Mrs. Siavens is tho eldest, and the only daughter living. Five sons are living - John S., a physician of Avon; Zachariah, of North Salem; Aimer, of Nebraska; James B., of Richmond, Ind., and William IL, witli Mrs. Siavens. After his marriage Mr. Siavens settled on the Ragan homestead, and had the care of the family, and he and his wif j succeeded to the ownership of the i-esidence portion of the property. They have one child - Delia, bora May 11, 1870. Mr. Siavens enlisted Sept. 22, 1861, in Company A, Fifty-first Indiana Infantry, of which his brother Harvey was Lieutenant, and after serving nine months was discharged on account of ill-Iiealth. Jan. 4, 18G4:, he again enlisted, and served in the IS'inth Cavalry till Aug. 28, 1865. In politics Mr. Siavens is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. He is a member of North Salem Lodge No. 142, F. & A. M.

James F. Tinder, son of Jeremiah and Kittie Tinder, was born in Marion Township, tliis county, May 19, 1S40. He lived at home till Feb. 22, 1866, when he was marrl-d to Martha C. Faught, a native of Eel River Township, and daughter of Jacob C. I'aiight, a deceased merchant of North Salem. 'Mr. and Mrs. Tinder have three children - Oscar, Delia and Kittle. Mr. Tinder settled on his present farm immediately after his marriage. The farm was formerly known as the William Pierson place, and now contains 236 acres of land, all under a tiue state of cultivation, with good farm buildings. Mr. Tinder is active in all that tends to the general welfiire of his township. Re is energetic and enterprising and highly respected throughout the county. In politics he votes the Democratic ticket.

Franhlin Underwood was born in Decatur County, Ind., March 1, 1826, and was in his tenth year when his parents, John and Rebecca Underwood, settled in this township. He lived at home till his marriage, in the fall of ISoO, to Catherine Martin, a native of Shelby County, Ky., and daughter of 13enjamin Martin. Three children were born to them - Mrs. Rebecca Beckley, of this township; Mrs. Sarah L. Christie, of Putnam County, and Clarissa, who died Sept. 21, 1867, in her thirteenth year. Mrs. Underwood died Aug. 13, 1S59, aged thirty-three years, aud Oct. 28, 1860, Mr. Underwood married Ellie Christie, born Aug. 31, 1832, in Shelby County, Ky., a daughter of TVilliara Christie, Sr. She came to this county with her parents, both now deceased, when she was two years of age. One son was born to this union - Marshall C, bprn in 1863, living at home. Mr. Underwood resides in section 31, where he has one of the finest farms in his neighborhood. His home farm contains -100 acres, the west half of which is in Putnam County. Pie also owns eighty acres in Putnam County, one and a half miles from his residence. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party. He and his wife are members of the Regular Baptist church.

John Undenoood, deceased, was a native of Shelby County, Ky., born in 1795. He was married in his native county to Rebecca Radford, a native of Yirginia, coming to Kentucky when a child. He came with his wife and six children to this township in tlie fall ot 1835, having previously lived in Decatur County, Ind., nine years after leiving Kentucky. Mr. Underwood devoted his attention to the introduction of blue grass, and converting his lands into stock fanning, he being the first man in the township to drive fat stock to market to Indianapolis. He died May 'i>4-, 1861, ao-ed sixty-six years, his widow surviving him about six years. They were the parents of tlie following children - "William, deceased- Mrs. Charlotte McMurry, of Normal, HI.; Mrs. Elizabeth Carver, of Putnam County, Ind.; Mrs. Catherine Darnell, deceased; Mrs. Sallj Sopor, of Hendricks Coiiutv, and Mrs. Ellen Bridges, deceased, the latter being the onlj one born in this countv. Mr. Underwood owned, at the time of his death, a farm of 325 acres. .

John F. Undericood is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born in Marion Township, Fob. 20, 18-19, a son of William and Harriet L. Underwood, and grandson of John. Underwood, one of the early settlers of this township. William Underwood was born in Kentucky, in 1S23, and accompanied his father to Hendricks County. He was here married, March 20, 1847, to Harriet West, who was born April T, 1830, a daugkter of Isaac and Polly We ^t. They commenced housekeeping on section 10, Marion Township, and there mide a home, where he died in September, 1875. He had a farm of 700 acres and was one of the most prosperous citizciis of the county. The mother still lives on the homestead with her son, Obadiah. John F. is the eldest of their six children, the others being William, Mrs. Mary E. Higgins, Obadiah, Mrs. Angeli-ie Christie and Robert, all residents of Marion Townsliip. John F. Underwood was married Jan. 23, 1873, to Caroline F. Kurlz, daughter of Henry F. Kurtz. Thej have two children - Carrie and Lourie. In ISSO Mr. Underwo.ad bought what is known as the G. W. Turner farm, which contains 200 acres of improved land, located on section 27. In politics Mr. Underwood is a Democr;',t. He and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyteri m church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, making its motto the rule of iiis life. He is a>ne of the most prominent a;id influential citizens of the township.

Peter C. Yannice, one of the early settlers of this townsliij), was born in Mercer County, Ky. , July 17, 1801, and was married in that county Feb. 14, 1828, to Saralhi Ann Smith, born in Mercer County, Dec. 11, 1810. In 1831 tiiej came to this county and settled on section 30, Marion Townships bringing with them from j Kentucky two children - Louisiana., mow wife of Edoni 11. Had- i ley, and William H., a resident of Lucas County, Iowa. Kino children were born to them in this bowuship - Samuel N. and ilr?. j Joanna Allen, both of Lucas Comity, Iowa; Sarah, wife of Il(.>'. j W. T. Ferguson, of Morgan County, Ind.; Mrs. Amanda J. Trot- j ter, of Marion County, Iowa; Milton B., of this township; Janies ] R., died aged six years; Ellen, dieil aged three years; Henry S.. . died aged twelve years, and Ellen, wife of Rev. 0. C. Hawkins, ot i

Lucas County, Iowa. Peter C. Vannice, in early days, was a Whig, but from the organization of the Republican party he has Tt)ted that ticket. Both he and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and are re3j)ected by all who know them. Our subject's parents were Peter and Debara-li (De Alotte) Yannice, natives of Xew Jersey, his father of IToUand and his mother of French Huguenot descent. His mother's ancestors were driven from France at the time of the massacre of St. Bartholomew. .

, Jonathan Walton was born in "Washington County, Pa., Jan. 9, 1837, a son of John and Eliza Walton, who were both natives of Pennsylvania. With their four sons they moved to Ripley County, Ind., in the summer of 1837, where the father died and was buried Jan. 9, 1845. His widow, some years later, married Stephen Gowin and to this union were born six children - Love J., deceased; Mrs. Adaline Slavins, of Kansas; Oliver and James B., residing in this township; Mrs. Cynthia Robbins, of Missouri, and ilrs. Anna Crose, of this townshi]i. The children by her former raarriacre were - Warren, of Ripley County; William, a member of the Ninety-ninth Indiana Infantry, died in the service; Amos, served in the Seventh Indiana Infantry, now living in Jladison County, Iowa, and Jonathan, our subject. The family moved to Hendricks County in cl853, locating on section 34, where Mr. Gowin died in the spring of 1880. His widow is living in this townshi]) with her youngest daughter, Mrs. Anna Crose. Jonathan Walton lived with his mother and step-father till his "marriage t'> Miss Cynthia Robbins, which occurred Oct. 9, 1859. After his marriage he made his home on section Si, on part of the John Robbins homestead. He has prospered in his agricultural pursuits, and now owns a farm of 188 acres, also a fine residence property in North Salem. He is a member of North Salem Lodge, No. 158, I. O. O. F., and politically he is a Republican. To Mr. and Mrs. Walton have been born three children - Emma C, their eldest, died at the age of eighteen months; John Gavin, born March, 1863, and Bertha, born in November, 1870. Mrs. Walton's grandparents came to this county in 1833. . Her father was bom in North Carolina, June 16, 1809, and was there married in June, 18:29, to Lydii Parsons, who was born Dec. 27, 1808. They had eleven children, of whom six are living - Mrs. Mary Jones, of Eel River Township; Mrs. Martha Davis, same township; Mrs. Cynthia Walton, this township; William, this township; Mrs. Su~an Robbins and Mrs. Jose- plune Davis ot Eel Ei^er Township. Those deceased are-Xewtou Cathenne, Join, and Barnabas. John Robblns was a prJi nent cf.en of this county, and served satisfactorily as Coa ' Co,n,u:ss,oner several tern.s. His .death occurred March 5 ISSl. H,s widow IS living on the old homestead with he,' on-in-law, Jonathan Walton, winch has been her home for fi - two years. ->