Perry Township (part 1 of 2)

Perry Township

Perry was one of the six townships into which the county was divided after the adoption of the state constitution. It was in the north-west corner of the county. By the formation of Halton and other townshi[)S, its area has been reduced to about 18 square miles, about one-third of its original size. Like other portions of the Twelve Mile Purchase, it had few inhabitants until after the close of the war of 1812.

Richard Williams, from Tenu., settled, Dec, 1814, one-fourth of a mile west of town, where his son John M. Williams lives. He had other sons, William, Alfred, Elam, and Millikin, who reside in Westville. Robert Canaday, from Tenn., settled near Economy in 1814, and died there in 1836 or 1837. He had two sons, Joshua and Thomas. Henry and Moses Mills, from Tenn., settled in 1815 on the present sitQ of Economy. Henry sold to Elihu Swain and Wm. Locke, who, in 1818 or 1819, sold to Charles Osborn, who laid out the town. Of the quarter section on which the town stands, those portions which lie outside of the town, are owned by John Osborn, Thomas B. and John M.Williams, Wm. Clark, and Samuel L. McDonald. Elihu and Samuel Swain, fi'om Tenn., settled on land now owned by the heirs of Elihu Swain, Jun. Elihu Swain and a son, Ira, reside in town. Miles Marshall, from Tenn., settled on Green's Fork, near Washington; returned south in January, 1813, and after the war of 1812, came back, and settled, about 1815, near Economy ; removed ten or twelve years ago to Iowa, and died there about 1867 or 1868. John Canaday, brother of Robert, settled, about 1816, south side of tlie town ; land now owned by Jesse H. Greenstreet, Jonathan B. Clark, and Philip Replogle, lately by Wm. Lewis. Wm. Blount, from Pa. to Ky., in 1800, and thence, in 1805, to Wayne township, and about the year 1814 to Perr\% a mile west of Economy, on land north of Macy's, on which Jesse Willetts afterward settled, now^ owned by Edwin P. and Julia Thornburg, and Thomas J.Cook. Several of Blount's sons removed to Henry Co., and laid out the town of Blountsville. The father removed about 1830 to Delaware Co. Thomas Gallon, Ky., settled IJ miles south-west of town, on land now owned by George Comer, lately by J. Ilartup. James Warren, from Tenn., on land now owned by Elvan Thornburg. Jonathan Macy, from Tenn., next north of Warren ; he was an early justice and a merchant. The lands settled by Robert Canaday and Miles Marshall, in or about the year 1814 and 1815, are said to be those now owned by Lindsey Canaday, John A. Shepard, Matilda, widow of Jonathan B. Macy, and others.

Jesse Baldwin, probably a Carolinian, from Ky. to Perry, is said to have built the tirst house on the land now owned by Matilda Macy, Though a Quaker, he had the honor of being an acquaintance of the famed Daniel Boone. Boyd Williams, brother of Eichard, settled about 1816, where Jonathan Brown lives, a mile west of town. Thomas Stanford, from Ohio, about a mile westerly from town, on land sold to John Underbill, where his son Jesse P. Underbill lives.

In the south-east corner of the township, Thomas Lamb, from N. C, about 1812 or 1813, and John Bailey, and a few years later, Wm. Elliott, of Tenn., Joseph Luce, and Job Ratcliff, settled on sections 9 and 10, which are now, or were lately owmed by Adam Oler, Stephen Cox, Elam and Caleb Mendenhall, Allen and Wm. S. Lamb, and Lewis S. Cranor. Wm. Starbuck, from 'N. C, on land now owned by Martin and Milo Lamb and Jesse Stevens. Azariah and Hezekiah Williams, from Tenn.; on land now owned by Widow Cain, Perry Hurst, and James M. Atkinson. Charles Williams, Tenn.; afterward, 1830, Philip Robbins ; present owners, his sous, George W. and Daniel B. Kobbins. John Cain, where now Milo Lamb resides.

In the south-ivest part of the township, Hezekiah Manning, from Conn., settled where George Manning lives. Abraham Lennington, from Pa., about 1815, oh land now owned by Stephen Pierce, Richard Smith, Jacob Wilson, Samuel Cromer, Daniel Whitesell. John Hart, from Ky., on land now owned by Solomon Mendenhall. Jonathan Adamson, from Tenn., on land now owned by Pleasant M. Adamson and Nicholas Shaw. Solomon Hodson, where Isaiah H. Hale owns. James Hartup, from 0., present owner, David Petty. Jason Howell, about 1816; laud now owned by Henry P. Cain. Abel Pe\Y, about 1816, on land now owned by the heirs of Daniel Shaw.

In the west and north-ivest part of the township, Jesse Greenstreet, a Carolinian, from Ky., about 1815, settled on the township west line, where Obed Williams resides ; Moses Gilraore, on land now owned by Wm. Mendenhall; John Gwinn, in 1815, where now his son Pleasant Gwinn lives. Walter Thornburg, from Tenn., where Eli B. Barnard resides. Richard and

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Daniel Mills, from N. C. in 1804, and from Ohio in 1816, on lands now owned by Wilson Pierce, Isaac B. Underbill, and Josef)b L. Wood. Miles Marshall, of Tenn., and Thomas Carr, of O., on lands now owned by John M, and Merchant B. Williams and Jonathan Brewer. Thomas Carr also owned land where the heirs of Kichard Pugh reside. David Osborn, a Carolinian, from 0., in 1816, settled on land now owned by John X. Dean, lately by Tliomas B. Williams. John Jordan, who had settled in 1810 in what is now Boston township, removed in 1815 to the north-west corner section of this townsliip, where he died. The entire section, a part of which was recently owned by T. D. Barnett, is now owned by his son Wm. Jordan and his sons John W. and George !M., and by John P. Jordan, nephew of Wm. Jordan. About the year 1815, Wm. Fife and his son-in-law, Jonathan Thornburg, of Tenn., and Amy Hall, settled where Jonathan Thornburg lives, on the township north line. In 1816, George Hobson, from Tenn., on land now owned by Charity Gwinn and Jonathan Brewer.

In the north-cad part of the township Joseph Jackson settled early, and later, Allen Jndd, whore now James Hatchins and G. W. Scantland reside. Josiah Johnson, where Ilezekiah Hutchins lives. Henry Alulliuex, where A. W. Hoggatt resides. Isaiah Osborn, about 1828, where Edmund Osborn lives. Thomas Marshall, about 1818, where his grandson Thomas Marshall now resides. Thomas Cox, where E. Bias resides. Reuben Macy, from iST. C, on lauds now owned by John Charles and John Banks. Samuel and Elihu Swain, from Tenn. in 1815, on land now owned by the heirs of Elihu Swain, Jun. Isaac Mills, Jesse Jones, Uriah Barnett, and Wm. Locke, were early owners of the land afterward owned principally by Alva J. Macy, now by his widow, Mar}' Macy.

In the cast part of the township the following-named persons settled: John Davis, from Tenn., who, about 1819, sold to Ilezekiah Hutchins; land now owned by Wm. Ballengcr. Fentou Riley, where Jesse B. AVilliams lives. Josiah Johnson, afterward Anderson Moore, on land lately owned by Henry B.

Hinshaw and Samuel Moore, now by Samuel McDonald. Henry MuUinex, later Zacbariah Hodson, where Daniel M. Hiatt lives. George D. MePherson, on land now owned by Wm. Starbuck. Benj. and John Elmore, from Tenn., a mile

Robert Canady, in 1819, built a Saw-mill half a mile from Economy, on Martindale's creek, (so named from John Martindale, an early settler on the stream,) Abel Lomax, masterbuilder. By repairs and rebuilding a mill has been kept there until the present time ; present owner, John A. Shepard. An oil-mill was built at the same place as early as 1830; proprietors, Richard Williams, Wm. Barnard, and Matthew Williams, and was run six or seven years. About the year 1827, a grist-mill was started by Daniel and Richard Mills and Thomas Cox, a mile below town, and was run about ten years. A steam grist-mill and saio-mill were built at Economy about the year 1830, by Nathan Proctor, and run about five years. John and Larkin Maulsby built, in 1849, a steam saw-mill, and afterward added a corn-cracker. They were run but a few years.

A Car ding -machine, propelled by an inclined plane horsepower, was built by Reuben Macy, about 1829, and was in operation about four or five years.

Wm. Locke and Jonathan Macy are named as the earliest Merchants in the township. Locke kept his store where he first settled, IJ miles north-east of where Economy now is. Much of his trade was in deer-skins, raccoon skins, rags, ginseng, pork, &c. Macy, who had settled a mile south-west of town, kept a small stock 'of goods. Walter Thornburg and his son-in-law, Moses Mills, in partnership, afterward established below the hill, on the north-west side of town, a store which was continued by them there for several years, and, after the death of Mills, by Thornburg and his son John. The first store in town was kept by Matthew Williams. He had been for a short time a competitor of Thornburg, and preferring a location on the hill, removed his goods to a hewed log building on the corner where Daniel B. Robbins now trades.

After about two years he was succeeded, in the same building, by Jonathan Macy, about the year 1828. Jolin Thornburg, soon after, removed from "below the hill," to the house on the corner opposite, now owned and occupied by the Chirks as a store, which he had built for that purpose. He is known to have traded in Economy as late as 1843. Ilinshaw & Coffin, [Wra. II. Hinshaw and Barnabas Coffin,] traded as early as 1840, and Ilinshaw alone for many years afterward. Maulsby & Robbins commenced as early as 1845. AYm. Clark, from N. C, in 1860, bought an interest in the store of Barnabas Coffin and Thomas El wood Clark, son of Wm. Clark. In 1863, Coffin left, and went to Indianapolis. Present merchants - Daniel B. Robbins, who has been in the business about twenty-five years, and T. Elwood Clark and Barzillai II. Clark, brothers, in partnership.

A Tannery was established in Economy by AVm. Locke about the year 1825. Among the names of those who have since carried on business at this establishment are Joshua Canaday, George P. Rupe, Price & Surface, James Stanley, Coffin & Ilinshaw, and others. Its last proprietor was Wra. Ballenger. It has recently been discontinued.

The first resident Physician in the township was Thomas T. Butler, who settled in Economy about the year 1826. The settlers had been previously served, in great part, by Brs. Warner, of Richmond, and Waldo, of Jacksonburg. Among those who have succeeded Dr. Butler were Henry Carver, in 1834, Josiah T. Bohrer, Macy B. Maulsby, George W. Robbins, Caleb K. Patterson, (eclectic,) Thomas Adamson, Royal R. Jennings. Drs. G. AY. Robbins and Jonathan B. Clark are the present practicing physicians.

Of that class of mechanics first needed in a new country, Blacksmiths, Thomas Swain was the earliest, 1^ miles north-east of Economy. He was, in 1820, a member of the legislature while it met at Cory don, and had to camp in the woods alone on his return. John Macy also was an early blacksmith.

denomination. Their first meeting-house was built of round logs, about a quarter of a mile north-west of the present town of Economy, in 1816. It is said to have been warmed by charcoal and white oak bark, burned on a hearth in the center. Some of the first members were Elihu Swain, James Warren, Richard Williams, and their wives, Robert Canaday and his wife Amy, an exhorter. Charity Mills, David Maulsby, Wm. Locke, Thomas Marshall, Henry and Moses Mills, and Charles Osborn, the only resident recommended preacher ever here. In 1821, a house was built of hewed logs a short distance from the former. The society here was called Springjield Meetivg. About the year 1842, the antislavery question caused a division of the society. The abolitionists retained the old house until it was abandoned, about the year 1850. The others built a new house in town, which is still occupied by the society ; a portion of the abolitionists having since reunited with them.

The Methodist Episcopal Church and Society was organized at an early date. A class was formed in or about the year 1817, at John Jordan's, in the north-west corner of the present township of Perry; James Havens being circuit preacher on the Whitewater circuit. The early members were John Jordan, Wm. Jordan, James Hudson, Jesse Comer, and their wives, ^Rachel Ellis, and perhaps a few others. Soon after were added Joseph Stanley, James Stanford, and their wives. Their meetings were first held at John Jordan's, near the head of West river, and at other private houses. Owing, probably, to the increase of the number and the consequent extension of the territorial bounds of the society, meetings were held, it is said, in a log school-house near the town; and among the members not above mentioned, were Simon Adamson, Jacob Bowman, George D. McPhersou, Wm. Starbuck, Barrett Barnett, Jesse Greenstreet, Daniel Worth. About the year 1827, some say - others, later than 1830 - a small frame meeting-house was built in Economy, which was dedicated by Rev. Wm. Hunt. About 1857 or 1858, the present house was built. Among the early preachers after James Havens were

Wcskya7i Ilethodist Society. - Among its members were George D. McPherson, Elihu Smith, Ira H. Hutcliins, Wm. Williams, John Maulsby, John M. "WilHams. This organization lasted only about three years. Some seven or eight years after it had been given up, a new society was formed.

The Economy Wesleyan llefhodist Church was organized Sept. 9, 1853. Alexander Haywood was preacher in charge. Members who composed the church at the time of its organization were EHhu Smith and Elizabeth, his wife, Ira H. Hutchins and Susannah, his wife, and perhaps others. On the same day, Elizabeth Mills, Martha E. Thornburg, and Emma Sutton w^ere "received into full connection." Elihu Smith was chosen class-leader ; and a few months after, Ira H. Hutchins, steward. Preachers in charge since the organization :

Aaron Worth, Enoch Marsh, L. C. Beckford, John M. Johnson, Elijah Coate, John W. Johnson, John Fall, Elijah Coate. The Wesleyan Chapel in Economy was built in 1857.

A church, called Christian Friends, was formed about the year 1837, and a house built near the north-east corner of the township, on the north line. It is said to have been formed by Valentine and AYm. Gibson, of Delaware Co., Ind. Hence the members were called Gibsonites. This church had a brief existence. About eight years ago the United Brethren formed a church here, and occupied the house until they built a new one in 1870.

The United Brethren formed a church about thirty or thirtyfive years ago near the south-east corner of the township, on the south line. Meetings were held for several years in a school-house until the present house was built. Eobert Millman, James Wright, Lewis Perry, James Powell, and their wives, are the names of members recollected. Preacher then in charge, Daniel Stover ; present preacher, James Cook ; presiding elder, John T. Varderaan.

John Underbill commenced, in 1819, a classical or high school, which he continued, at intervals, for ten or twelve years. The present school-house was built in 1868, in which is kept a graded school, the higher branches being included in the course of instruction. The cost of the building was about $7,000.

The Tow7i of Economy was laid out by Charles Osborn, as proprietor, and the plat recorded July, 1825. At an election held at the house of Wm. Barnard, Sept. 8, 1828, Isaiah Osborn, Wm. Barnard, Richard Williams, Jonathan Macy, and Josiah Osborn were elected trustees. Additions to the town plat were made by Charles Osborn in 1829 and 1834.

Some of the early Justices of the Peace elected in the township were Jonathan Macy, (who, perhaps, never served,) Miles Marshall, Isaiah Osborn, probably the first in Economy, Absalom Wright, Wm. Williams. John M. Williams is at present a justice, and has held the office most of the time since 1837.

William Locke was born in Granville county, IST. C, June 14, 1787. His father, John Locke, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and a pensioner during the remainder of his life. Wm. Locke married, first, Bamaris Mills, in 1808, and removed in 1815 to Perry township, and settled on a part of the land now owned by Mary Macy and her heirs, 11 miles northeast of Economy, where he kept the first store in the township. Much of his trade was in deer-skins, raccoon skins, rags, ginseng, pork, etc. He was a Friend, and took an active part in forming the Springfield Meeting. He afterward removed to Economy, and established a tannery, the first in Perry township. After a brief residence there, he returned to his farm. He was for several years a director of the State Branch Bank, at Richmond. About the year 1837, he again removed to Economy, where he was for a season, and in other business. Fifty years after his marriage, his wife died. A year thereafter, in his 73d year, he married Judith Carter, with whom he lived about eight years, and died November 3,

1868. He had three sons and seven daughters, as follows : Lucretia, born April 19,1809; Charity, born December 13, 1810; Hannah, born December 27, 1812; married Wm. C. Bond, of Clay township; Elizabeth, born October 13, 1814, died at 20; Rachel, born May 26, 1816, married John Brooks, of Clay; John Aaron, born May 22, 1819, married Charity Brooks, of Clay; Mary Ann, born March 25, 1821, married Elzey Storms, and died October 13, 1843 - he resides in Randolph county ; Levi, who died in infancy ; Damaris, born July 3, 1826, married Elvin Thornburg, a recommended minister of the Friends ; Wm. Milton, born December 21, 1828, married Martha Fisher, of Economy, and resides at Koblesville, Indiana.

Charles Osborn removed from Tennessee to Ohio, in 1816, and in 1819 to the township of Perry, and settled on the land on which the town of Economy now stands. In 1825 he laid out the town, as proprietor, to which he made an addition in 1829, and another in 1834. After many years' residence there, he removed to Michigan, and a few years after to Porter county, Ind. [Dates of birth and death not obtained.] His sons were, James, who was married, and died in Iowa; Josiah, married, moved to Michigan, and died there; John, married, resides in Economy ; Isaiah, married, resided there until his decease in 1846; Elijah and Gideon, married, live in Cass county, Michigan ; Charles N. and Parker, who reside in Wilmington, Ohio ; Jordan, Benjamin, deceased. Daughters : Sarah, who married James Bonine ; Anna, wife of

Jesse East ; Cynthia, who married Singerfuse ; l!^arcissa, who died in Economy at the age of 12. In 1831, all the children of Charles Osborn were living and were present at a dinner at his house. He was a preacher in the society of Friends.

Source changes here: from History of Wayne County, Indiana : Together with Sketches of Its Cities, Villages and Towns, by Inter-state Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.), published 1884; 13,737 words in this source stream.

Perry Township

"When "Wayne County was organized in 1810 it was divided only into two townships, "Wayne and "Washington. When Indiana became a State the law provided for county organization, and the county commissioners acting upon it divided Wayne County into six municipal divisions or townships, of which Perry was one. It occupied the northwest territory of the county, and also overlapped the present county line, for Wayne County at that time included a good deal of land now in Union, Fayette, Henry and Randolph counties, and the townships were correspondingly large. As the county became curtailed of her fair proportion, so did the original township suffer, and when at last Wayne County was left to her present dimensions, then came the internal arrangement to multiply her municipal divisions and Perry again suffered, and suffered badly. Dalton and Green, Clay and Jefferson, succeeded in bringing her territory down to eighteen square miles, and the number of acres of land 11,520. This is not one-fourth of her original size, but she will economize what she has, and will not complain if the work of curtailment has

Bounds, Etc

The townships may be said to lie wholly within the Twelve Mile Purchase. It is bounded on the north by Randolph Cjunty, east by Green Township, south by Clay and Jefferson, and west by Dalton and Jefferson townships. It is a square with, the exception of two sections in the southeastern portion of the township, lying south of the square of sixteen sections and on the east side.

Of the 11,520 acres of land the eighteen sections call for, 11,073.69 acres are on the assessment roll. Its assessed valuation for 1882 was $303,600; for real estate and personal property, $130,525; total, $434,125.

The valuation is less than Dalton Township, which is smaller. Just why this should be so is not explained. The population of the township for tiie past four decades is as follows: In 1850, 868; 1860, 837; 1870, 876; 1880, 890.

This shows a stand-still, or nearly so, the past thirty years, a gain of only twenty-two being recorded, thus having but its natural increase during all these years.

It is a good township of land for agricultural purposes, and its farmers are in easy circumstances. The township is well watered, Martindale's Creek, with numerous branches, flowing south through the township from north to south, and on the east side a branch of Morgan Creek, itself a branch ot Martindale's, waters that section.

When Settled

The township was first settled in 1813 and 1814, but at the end of the latter year there were but five families within the limits of what is now Perry Township. These families were: Jas. Warren, Wm. Blount, Thomas Lamb, John Bailey and Pichard Williams, the latter arriving Christmas day, 1814, and settled just west of Economy. He was from Tennessee, as was also Warren. Lamb came from South Carolina and Blount from Kentucky, though originally from Pennsylvania. Most of them had stopped for several months a few miles below Pichmond. Blount and Williams settled on section 29, Warren on section 5, Lamb and Bailey on section 29 also, bnt soon after removed to section 3, and all farmers. The next year 1815, quite a number found homes within the limits of the' township. This year came Henry Mills, Moses Mills Elihu Swain, Asa Brewer, Samuel Swain, Robert Canady Azariah Williams, Hezekiah Williams, Isaac Mills, Henry Mills and Wra. Locke, nearly on the land and the land ioining what is now Economy. Miles Marshall settled in the township in 1815. John Canady came in 1816, brother of Robert as did also Jesse Willis and his two sons, Isaac and David ' These last purchased a part of the land entered by Wm Blount. The sons of William Blount settled BlountsviUe' in Henry County. Thos. R. Stanford and Chas^ Barrouchs purchased land of Blount in partnership. Besides the^e mentioned there came Samuel Moore, Jesse Jones David and John Maulsby, John and Wm. Jordan, Boyd Williams, John Hart, Tlios. Marshall, Thomas Swam, a blacksmith and physician, Wm. Fife, Jonathan Thornburg Miles Marshall and Jesse Greenstreet during the years 1815 and 1816. Swain's shop was about one mile northeast ot Economy and on section 21. Thos. Gallion, from Kentucky, fettled in the northwest corner of section 3. Jonathan Macy s spoken of as among the first merchants ^ Economy and one of the first Justices in the township, and Jesse Baldwin, from North Carolina. Thos. Stanford settled on section 29. These latter all came prior to 1818.

Thomas Lamb, Jno. Bailey, Jesse Willis, Isaac WdUs, Eolert Canady, Thomas Swain, David Ma.sby EUha Swau, Wm. Loeke, Moses Mills, Jesse Jones, Wm. Fife "id In Thornburg all remained in the -"'-"f ''^^^ deaths Most of these early settlers were Qnake s. ihe d : ^dants of many of them live in f '--'"don of children and grandchildren of Jno. and Wm. Jordon, of Robert Canady, Thomas Marshall, Elihn Swam B.chard wtuams and/ rhaps a few others, occupy the lands entered J heir ancesfors. Of other early -'ders who came on short time later than those named were: Jna Unde^ui, to Cks Dan'l Jones, Chas. Osborn, Jno. Pierce, Wm^ Jno. BanKs, i^ai , ^^ sections 9

Tennessee; Hezekiah Manning, Connecticut; Abram Lennington, Pennsylvania; Jno. Hart, Kentuckj^; Solomon Hodson, Jas. Northrop, Ohio; Jason Howell, Abel Pew, Moses Gilmore and John Gwinn, the latter coming, however, in 1815. Then Walter Thornburg, from Pennsylvania; Richard and Daniel Wills, North Carolina; David Osborn, from the same State; Thomas Carr, Ohio; Amy Hall, Tennessee; Thomas Cox and Uriah Barnett. Reuben Macy came from North Carolina; Isaac Osborn, some years later; Jno. Davis, Tennessee; Henry Mullinex, Jos. Jackson, Allan J add. Josiah Johnson, Geo. D. McPherson and Benjamin and John Elmore, Tennessee. These were the early settlers of Perry Township, and in many cases they have left the impress of their character upon the pages of time. Quite a large number of them in their religious balief were Friends - Dan'l Jones, Chas. Osborn, John Pierce, and others.

The Quakers built a church in the northeast corner of section 29, in 1816. They had held meetings at private houses, mostly at that of Robert Canady. The hrst Methodist services were held at the house of Thomas R. Stanfords, and afterward at the house of John Jordan. This was before 1820.

Most of the second class of settlers came from South Carolina, making almost all the early settlers from the South, originally from the Carolinas, some having come lirst to Tennessee, then here.

The first grist-mill was put up about one mile southwest of Economy, by Thomas Carr, Dan'l Mills and Richard Mills, in about 1826 or 1827. A saw-mill had been built on the creek just by Economy in 1819, by Robert Canady. It remained until within a few years. The grist-mill was torn away many years ago.

By repairs and rebuilding a saw-mill has been kept there until the present time; present owner, John A. Shepard. An oil-mill was built at the same place as early as 1830; proprietors, Richard Williams, Wm. Barnard and Matthew Williams, and was run for six or seven years.

Some of the early Justices of the Peace elected in the township were: Jonathan Macy, Miles Marshall, Isaiah Osborn; in Economy, Absalom Wright, Wm. Williams. John M. Williams was a Justice in 1837 and served a great many years.

The business interests of the township are now concentrating at Economy, the only village within its border, a description of which will be found in the following pages.

Economy

This town was laid out by Chas. Osborn in July of the year 1825, and is almost in the exact center of Perry Township, as now formed. It is located on a handsome eminence which gives it a most pleasing view of the surrounding country, and with an excellent drainage the village is dry and very healthy. These advantages of pure air and good water, and a social people, make one of the most pleasant of country villages. The inhabitants were of the denomination of Friends, or the larger portion of them. It is some fifteen miles northwest of Richmond, not on the line of any railroad, and will therefore not likely become more than it is - a small country village with pleasant surroundings.

Sale Of Lots, Etc

The first sale of lots took place in July, 1825, and brought from $5 to $20, according to size and location. In 1826 there were some fifty inhabitants, one store, postoffice, and the trades and mechanics fairly represented. In 1850 it boasted of a population of 158, and in I860,. 259. In 1870 it had fallen off to 229; in 1880, 233, and at this time has about 250 inhabitants.

Something About Incorporation

The citizens of the town met at Wm. Bernard's Sept. 1, 1828, for the purpose of ascertaining the will of the people on the subject of incorporation. Isaiah Osborn was chosen President of the meeting, and Richard Williams, Secretary.

The vote was unanimoiis for incorporation. One week after the above meeting was held, to wit., on Sept. 8, 1825, an election was held (the town having been incorporated) at the house of Wm. Bernard, for the Board of Trustees. The following were elected: Wm. Bernard, Ricii. Williams, Jonathan Macy and Josiah Osborn. The land on which Economy stands was entered and purchased bv Henry and Moses Mills, m 1815. They were Tennesseeans. Henry Mills sold to Elihii Swain and Wm. Locke, and they in turn to Chas. Osborn, who came in possession in 1819. At the time of the first sale of lots, in 1825, the house of Henry Mills was the only one on the town site. As soon as the sale was completed Josiah Osborn put up the first house, and of course others soon followed on the lots they had purchased. Jonathan Macy was the first merchant, removing his store from the Country, having first started it about one mile southwest of the village. The next store was that kept by Matthew Williams. Macy's store was located on lot 19, in a part of the house which is still standing, and owned by the D. B. Robbins heirs. Macy sold out in 1833 and removed to New Castle, Henry County, and at this time, or a little earlier, Williams moved from New Castle his goods which he had in a store there, and first located 'ta the bottoms just north of Economy, but soon after moved up into town. A cluster of houses had been built in the bottoms, and a store started there by Moses Mills and Walter Thornburgh. In 1828 they built a larger frame building and kept a much larger stock and greater variety of goods. The little town in the bottoms was for a while quite a rival to Economy, but proving sickly it was finally abandoned. John Thornburgh also came up into the village, which left the " bottoms" tenantless so far as business was concerned, and the seven or eight houses were abandoned as above stated. Thornburg did business in Economy for nearly fifteen years.

Charles Osborn was limited in means, and as a method to improve his finances laid his land out in lots to sell. As he was constrained to sell his land he considered this the most economical way of proceeding, and named the new town "Economy," in preference to Charlestown, as suggested by liis friends. A postoffice was secured in the year 1826; first Postmaster was Dr. Thomas F. Butler, who, will be found, was the first regular physician to locate. The other Postmasters were: Matthew Williams, ; Barrett Barnett,

A carding-machine, propelled by an inclined-plane horsepower, was built by Reuben Macy, about 1829, and was in operation about four or five years.

William Locke and Jonathan Macy are named as the earliest merchants in the township. Locke kept his store where he settled, one and one-quarter miles northeast of where Economy now is. Much of his trade was in deer-skins, raccoon skins, rags, ginseng, pork, etc. He afterward moved it one-half mile southeast of his house and kept it two or three years, stopping it about 1820.

A tannery was established in Economy by William Locke about the year 1825. Among the names of those who have since carried on business at this establishment are: Joshua Canaday, George P. Rupe, Price & Surface, James Stanley, Coflin & Hinshaw, and others. Its last proprietor was Wra. Ballano;er. It has been discontinued.

The first resident physician in the town or township, as above, was Thomas T. Butler, who settled in Economy about the year 1826. The settlers had been previously served, in great part, by Drs. Warner, of Richmond, and Waldo, of Jacksonburg. Among those who have succeeded Dr. Butler were Henry Carver, in 1834, Josiah T. Bohrer, Macy B. Maulsby, George W. Robbins, Caleb K. Patterson (eclectic), Thomas Adams, Royal R. Jennings. Drs. G. W. Robbins, Jonathan B. Clark and John M. Clark are the present practicing physicians.

A brick yard was started in 1826 by Hezekiah Hutchins, on the corner of Maine and Market streets. Afterward Dan'l Jones started a brick yard on lot 43, Market street. A steam grist-raill and saw-mill were built at Economy about the year 1830, by Nathan Proctor, and run about five years. John and Larkin Maulsby built, in 1819, a steam saw-mill, and afterward added a corn-cracker. They were ran but a few years.

Hinshaw and Coffin, wlio kept a general stock, commenced business in 1839, and Hinshaw afterward kept several years. "W. H. Hinshaw and Barnabas Coffin composed the firm. Maulsby & Bobbins commenced as early as 1845. Wm. Clark, from North Carolina, in 1860, bought an interest in the store of Barnabas Coffin and Thomas Eiwood Clark, son of "Wm. Clark. Daniel B. Bobbins, who was in the business more than a quarter of a century, and T. Eiwood Clark and Barzilla H. Clark, brothers, in partnership.

The town now has two dry goods stores, one hardware and grocery, one hard ware, grocery and drug store, one grocery and fruit stand, one hotel, one tile factorj^ one saw, planing and furniture mill (which is the most important establishment in the village), three blacksmith shops, two shoe shops, one pump shop, two wagon shops, one large brick school building of six rooms, three churches, - Methodist Episcopal,Wesleyan Methodist and Friends, - three physicians.

Nathan Proctor came from Virginia to Perry Township in about 1820. Dressed cheaply, was a very peculiar character, of wild, roving disposition. Went back to Virginia, after a short time and returned again in 1825, showing indications of wealth in his dress, etc., and in 1828, after securing confidence and financial support of many citizens, built a saw and grist mill at the village of Economy ; ran the mill a few years.

He was the leader of a strong party of counterfeiters. For more than ten years they carried on the system, either making false bills, many of $100 denomination, or receiving them through Proctor from accessories in Virginia. After long effort, however, during which night captures, daring vigilance exploits and riots were indulged in, they were finally broken up. Some of the parties made long trips through the South and elsewhere to dispose of the counterfeit money. Economy gained a wide but unwholesome reputation through their unhallosved proceedings and the citizens were glad to escape from their contaminating presence.

Weather Observations

On the 1st of August, 1833, John Osborn, a resident of Economy, began taking observations of the temperature by thermometer, three times a day, viz., at sunrise, at noon and at sunset. It was an independent enterprise for his own gratification. It was kept up with perfect regularity until his death, in 1874, when he requested that it be carried on by his son, Josiah Osborn, at least until the end of fifty years from Aug. 1, 1833. It was carried out, not a single observation having been missed in the fifty years, which terminated July 31, 1883. Since that time the observations continue to be made.

Extremes. - Gen. av. of March, 1842, 50.1°; gen. av. of March, 1843, 22.63°. Fourth of March, peculiarly cold day. Below freezing six times in June, two in July, and three times in August, 1839. Below freezing four times in June, 1840. On May 21, 1883, snow fell about four inches.

M. E. Church {Economy). - Before the first church was erected in Economy a society was formed, and preaching was had two and a half miles northwest of the village, in the year 1817. Asa Beck and James Beggs were two of the early preachers, and Jas. Havens, circuit preacher of "Whitewater Circuit. Meetings were held in private houses, generally in that of Jno. Jordan, Sr., where the society was formed. A society was formed southeast of Economy several years later. The house was called "Eden" Meeting-house, and stood near the southeast corner of Perry Township. The early members were: John Jordan, Wm. Jordan, James Hudson, Jesse Comer and their wives, Rachel Ellis, and a few others. Soon after were added Joseph Stanley, James Stanford, and their wives, of the first-named church, and of the latter were: John Cain, Simon Adamson, Jacob Bowman, George D. Mc- Pherson, Wm. Starbuck, Barrett Barnett, Jesse Greenstreet, Daniel Worth. The leaders of this society were John Cain, George McPherson and Wm. Starbuck. These two societies became united afterward, and centered at Economy, about equally distant from each. The house was built in 1829, on lot 43, and was the first church in the village. Jno. Jordan was a prime mover in this union. The house was enlarged after several years, and finally a new one was erected in 1858, the present one.

and Elijah Whitten. This society, too, w"as disrupted by the "abolition" question. The radical anti-slavery members seceded about the year 1842, and organized as a Wesleyan Methodist society. Among its members were: George D. McPherson, Elihu Smith, Ira H. Hutchins, Wm. Williams, John Maulsby, John M. Williams. This organization lasted only about three years. The society has been generally strong, and is in good condition now. It has been a point on the Hagerstown Circuit since about 1845. Prior to that date it had been on the Winchester and Centreville circuits. The present Class-leader is Jesse Greenstreet; Sunday-school Superintendent, Thomas Frazier.

Wesley an. Methodist. - In 1842 the old Metliodist Episcopal church split on the subject of slavery and the Wesleyan church was formed. It was only short lived but was revived again in two or three years, and has since been a fixed organization. Alexander Haywood was the earliest pastor. Members who composed the church at the time of its organization were: Elihu Smith and Elizabeth, his wite, Ira H. Hutchins and Susannah, his wife, and perhaps others. On the same day Elizabath Mills, Martha E. Thornbarg, and Emma Sutton were "received into full connection." Elihu Smith was chosen Class-leader; and a few months after, Ira H. Hutchins, Steward. Preachers in charge since the organization: A.

The Wesleyan Chapel in Economy was built in 1857, a frame building still standing and used. It is used. also for political and miscellaneous meetings. This chapel has bsen one of the strongest religious societies in the vicinity, having over 100 members in 1860 and 1861, during the ministry of Lewis Beckford. Society now has about twenty-five members; pastor, J. W. Bilderback, Ira Hutchins is Classleader. The society is not very active at this time.

For a short time about 1810, a Baptist church was formed but it was of short duration, and the United Brethren, also, between 1860 and 1870; that, too, has ceased to exist.

Society of l^riends. - This society erected a cabin about twenty feet square in the bottoms, near Economy, known as Puckett, in the year 1816, and was the earliest religious society in the township of Perry. Their first meeting-house was built of round logs, about a quarter of a mile northwest of the present town of Economy, in 1816. It was warmed by charcoal and white-oak bark, burned on a hearth in the center. Some of the first members were: Elihu Swain, James Warren, Eichard Williams and their wives, Robert Canaday and his wife Amy, an exhorter. Charity Mills, I).ivid Maulsby, Wm. Locke, Thomas Marshall, Henry and Moses Mills, and Charles Osborn. Amy Canaday was the only preacher. After a few years, a double log house, 48 x 21 feet in size, was built nearby. Charles Osborn, who came in 1819, was the first preacher of any note. This has always, to the present time, been called the " Springfield Church." About the year 1842 the anti-slavery question caused a division of the society. The Abolitionists retained the old house until it was abandoned about the year 1850. The other portion of the society erected the present frame church in the towu, in 1843, and those who left the church, known as Abolitionists, have reunited with it since. The membership is about 100, and the Rev. Charles Osborn, grandson of the first, is the present preacher. He is a farmer and lives two miles north of Economy. As. a church they are strong temperance workers, Charles Osborn being the leading man of the temperance league since its organization, and has been very earnest in all temperance work.

The Bethel Church of the United Brethren was organized in 1843 by the Rev. Mr. Jones, a circuit preacher. It is located south of Economy, on Martindale's Creek. Meetings were first held in a school-house, but a few years later put up their present church building, which is in rather a bad condition. The members who first entered or formed the society were: James Powell, Robert Millman, Aaron Locke, James Wright, Rev. John T. Vartaman, Wm. Yartaman. Their minister was the Rev. Daniel Stover. The society grew quite rapidly, having during the years 1850 and 1851 not less than 125 members. This was during the ministry of the Rev. Thos. Evans and Rev. Jno. T. Yartaman. Rev. James Cook was also pastor in charge. The church does not now number so many members, yet it is strong, in a healthy condition and carries with it a large influence for good. The membership is now seventy-five. The present pastor is the Rev. Curtis B. Small; Francis Cain, Class-leader; Elder of the district, Rev. F. M. Moore. The Sabbath-school is conducted the year round and has for its efiicient Superintendent Mr. Chas. C. Weyl. Preaching is held every two weeks, and class-meetings on every alternate Sabbath day.

J^ew Hope United Brethren Church is situate northeast of Economy about three miles,and within a few feet of the county line. It was organized in 185S,but the society was very small and worshiped in a small log eabin about twenty feet square for.nlriy used by another sect called Gibsonites. In about mo a new and very fine frame church was bu.lt, the society ha-n, recently become strong under the pastoral care of EeV Jno T. Vartaman. The present pastor is Rev. B. K B Ha Class-leader, Wm. Bell. The church has nowa tmbership' of about 100 and k-ps up a wc 11^ attended Sunday-school the entu-e year Th^ ^oc » y 's m

The Great Storm Of 1824 Biographical

Pleasant M. Adamson was born in Dalton Township, Wayne Co., Ind., Dec. 25, 1830, a son of Aaron and Sarah (Mihnan) Adamson, his father a native of Tennessee and his mother of Ohio. His parents both died when he was nine years old and he went to Marshall County, Ind., to live with an older sister, remaining there till he was twenty years old. He then returned to Wayne County. Feb. 10, 1852, he was married to Lucinda, daughter of Nicholas and Rosa (Petty) Shaw. He soon after went to Delaware County, Ind., and four years later came again to Wayne County and bought his present farm. He owns eighty-six and a half acres of fine well-improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Adamson are members of the United Brethren church. Politically he is a Pepublican.

William Ballanger^ farmer and stock-raiser, was born Nov. 16, 1824, in Ross County, Ohio, and is the eldest son of Benjamin and Sarah (Shiverly) Ballanger, natives of North Carolina and Virginia respectively. At the age of five years he came with his parents to Wayne County, where he was reared on a frontier farm in Green Township, receiving his early education in the subscription schools, which he afterward completed at Centreville, and in early life he engaged in teaching school in connection with his farming pursuits. He was married Oct. 30, 1846, to Lyda Starbuck, a native of Wayne County. Of their ten children, six are living - Alice, George S., Jacob O., W. L., Addie May, and James E. Mary Elizabeth died aged about three years, Isabell C. when two years of age, John when two years of age, and one died in infancy. After his marriage Mr. Ballanger settled on a farm where he lived nine years. He then purchased a farm of eighty acres adjoining, where he has since resided. He has added to his farm from time to time and at one time owned 280 acres of improved land. He has assisted his children by giving them a good practical education and has also given them some of his land and at present owns 140 acres. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

When he was six years old his parents removed to Franklin County Ind.. where he lived about three years, when they moved 'to Wayne County, residing there till 1858 He then moved with them to Shelby County, Mo., where he hved till the breaking out of the late war, when he enlisted m Commny A Tliird Regiment Missouri Yolunteer Cavalry. In a skirmish' at Pleasant Yiew he was wounded severely six times which disabled him from active duty three months. He was honorably discharged Nov. 3, 1864, at Little Rock, Ark, after which he returned to Missouri and farmed one year He then came to Wayne County and sold goods on the road hve years. He was married Aug. 5, 1871, to Louisa, daughter of Ishmael and Mary (Mills) Conyers, natives of Pennsylvania andWayne County, Ind., respectively. They have three children-Missouria, Auretta A. and Louie I After his marriage Mr. Burnett settled on his present farm where he has since MLed farming and trading. In politics he affihates with the

IdPrisdlla (Lmb) Cain. «- "f -. ^fjr .ie ' H seven years old, and three years later lus fatlier died. He hlnwent with his uncle. Ferry Hnrst, remammg wUh hhn till his majority. He was educated m the common

Xe'd r. "l IStT to Adaliue, lughter of John »d Hannah Wilson. They have three ch.ldren-Luella, Ger- [^Ztd Zora. Mrs. Cain is a member of the Soc.ety of Wripnds He is politically a Republican.

his marriage Air. Clark settled on a farm containing eighty eight acres of highly cultivated land, half a mile east of Economy, which his father had previously purchased. Mr. Clark is a member of the Society of Friends.

Jonathan B. Clark^ M. i>., was born in Randolph County, N. C, June 26, 1886, the second son of William and Louisa (Worth) Clark. He assisted his father during his vacations, attending school in the New Garden, S. C, boarding school. He afterward taught school one term and was overseer of his father's cotton factory about two years before commencing the study of medicine. In 1856 he began the study of medicine with Dr. Clark, remaining with him a year. He then read with Dr. Woollen and subsequently, in the winter of .1859- '60, attended lectures at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa. In the spring of 1860 he attended the University in New York, and the following winter graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He located in Economy, Ind., and has grradually built up a good practice. He has been a hard student and has met with good success. In the spring of 1883 he took a special course of lectures at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York. Dr. Clark owns a fine farm of 170 acres which he carries on in connection with his practice. He is industrious and energetic, and has by his own efforts accumulated a fine property. His grandfather, Dr. David Worth, was a prominent physician of North Carolina, and attained a wide reputation in an earl}'^ day. Dr. Clark was married Dec. 25, 1867, to Matilda J., daughter of Isaac and Luziema (Williams; Conley. They have four children - Eva C, Edmund D., Maud L. and Myrtle E. Dr. and Mrs. Clark are members of the Society of Friends.

T. E . Clark, merchant. Economy, Ind., was born Dec. 12, 1834, the eldest of twelve children of William and Louisa (Worth) Clark. His early life was devoted to study, and after leaving school he was engaged as clerk in his father's general mercantile store, remaining there till 1859. He then came to Wayne County, Ind., and purchased a half interest in the store of Barnabas Coffin, an old merchant of Economy. In 1864 B. W. Clark bought Mr. Coffin's interest, changing the firm name to T. E. & B. W, Clark. They have been very successful and for several years have been engaged in the manufacture of tile, in connection with their other business. They also own about 600 acres of land and superintend its cultivation. Oct. 5, 1862, Mr. Clark was married to Nancy Goodrich, daughter of Judge Edmond B. Goodrich, of Randolph County. She died June 6, 1882, leaving three children - Louie, Nellie and John G. Mr. Clark is a member of the Society of Friends, as was also his wife.

William Clarh^ deceased, was born in Randolph County, N. C, Oct. 22, 1808, a son of Dugan and Nancy (Wilbnrn) Clark, natives of North Carolina, of Scotch and Irish descent. He was reared on a farm and when eighteen years of age began learning the tanner's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years. He then attended school a short time and subsequently worked at his trade several years, and also was engaged in packing and corning pork. In 1837 he became established in the mercantile business in New Salem, N. C. In 1848 he assisted in organizing a cotton factory in Randolph County. He was one of the principal stockholders and was chosen the superintendent. He sold his store and stock, and gave his entire attention to the factory. In 1860, on account of his aversion to slavery, he removed to Wayne County, Ind., where he carried on a farm and also engaged in merchandising. Mr. Clark was married Jan. 23, 1834, to Louisa, daughter of Dr. David and Eunice (Gardiner) Worth, of Guilford County, N. 0. They had a family of twelve children, all of whom are living. They were members of the Society of Friends. Mr. Clark died May 21, 1873.

John Conely^ harness-maker, was born in Hagerstown, Wayne Co., Ind., March 20, 1848, a son of Benjamin and Annie (Kinsey) Conely. He remained at home till eighteen years of age, attending school and working with his father at the saddler's trade. Sept. 11, 1864, he enlisted in Company H, 140th Indiana Infantry, and served till July 11, 1865. In 1866 he went to Brownsville, Mo., and worked at his trade as a journeyman a little over a year, then returned to Wayne County, and a year later went to Winchester, Randolph County. In 1873 he went to Geneva, Adams Co.,

Ind., and engaged in business for himself a year and a half. He then went to Spiceland, but not liking the location settled in Franklin, where he remained till 1879. He then came to Economy, where he has built up a good business. Mr. Conely was married Sept. 11, 1873, to Emma C, daughter of lyindsey and Irena (Thornburg) Dennis. They have one child - Maxie Eulalie. Mrs. Conely is a member of the Society of Friends. Politically he is a Republican.

Lewis W. Oranor was born in Green Township, Wayne Co., Ind., Jan. 17, 1816, a son of Thom.as and Louisa (Lewis) Cranor. He was educated in the common schools and was reared to the life of a farmer, owning at present 160 acres of well-improved land, where he has lived since -1869. He also makes a specialty of raising fine stock. He was married Oct. 3, 1867, to Minerva Bailey, daughter of Henry and Anna Bailey. To them have been born three children - Lenna, Ottie and Mabel. Mrs. Cranor is a member of the United Brethren church.

Rachel Davis was the daughter of Elihu and Sarah (Mills) Swain, and was born on Lost Creek, in Jefferson County, Tenn., Aug. 15, 1802. She removed with her parents to Perry Township, Wayne Co., Ind., in 1815, where she attended the early schools of the settlement under the tuition of John Canaday, Thomas P. Stanford and John Underhili. She acquired a better education than most persons of her time and followed teaching for some years. Jan. 18, 1826, she was married to John Thornburgh, son of Walter Thornburgh, and resided near by and in the town of Economy till his death, Dec. 10, 1841. The fruit of this marriage was seven children - Sarah Jane, born Nov. 12, 1826, married Reuben Evans, who afterward died in Michigan, now resides in Texas; Mary Eliza, born March 19, 1829, married Larkins Maulsby and lives in Iowa; Milton E., born Aug. 7, 1831, married Margaret Calhoun, served three years in the T^hirty-sixth regiment of Indiana Volunteers in the late war, resides now in Missouri; Orlistus W., born Jan. 8, 1834, married Genette Deputee, served also in the army, was discharged at the close of the war, resides in Richmond ; Martha E., born May 22, 1836, married Aaron Conley, after his death married John W. Good ; Eliha S., born July 14, 1838, died Sept. 4, 1839 ; Cynthia Eraeline, born July e' 1840, married John R. Allen, who died and she then married James Allen ; died in Kansas, March 22, 1 875 . Mrs. Thornburgh married Elihu Davis March 10, 1843. They resided in Economy and vicinity till his death, April 10, 1875, Rachel Davis was a birthright member of the Society of Friends. When the separation took place in that society in 1842-'3 on the subject of slavery, she cast her lot with the division known as Anti-Slavery Friends. When the barriers to anti-slavery work which caused the division were removed so that most returned to the ancient fold, she chose to identify herself with the Wesleyan Methodist church, of which she is an honored and consistent member. She has heard the proclamation of emancipation from the highest officer in the nation, and her own sons have aided in making that proclamation a reality to the slave. And, further, she has lived to see a generation arrive at manhood and womanhood that never can know the odium once attached to Abolitionist. The temperance cause has received no small part of her attention during life, and her zeal and interest seem to increase with years. Rachel Davis is now in the eighty-second year of her age, and her mind is clear and vigorous. She does her own housework, and lives an active, cheerful, and contented life. Her society is sought and enjoyed by a large circle of friends of all classes and ages.

John L. Dean, farmer and stock-raiser, was born March 25 1835, in Clay Township, Wayne Co., Ind., the youngest son of Frederick and Polly (Brook) Dean, natives of North Carolina, who came to Wayne County about the year 1830. His father died before he was five years of age and he had to assist in the management of the farm at an early age, receiving only a limited education at the common schools. He resided witli his mother till he was twenty-four years old, when she again married, and he purchased the old homestead, where he resided till 1870. He then sold out and purchased a farm on section 31, Perry Township, living there six and a half years, where he traded farms with his father-in-law, where he has since lived on section 3, Perry Township, and has 160 acres of line land. April 15, 1865, he married Caro line, daughter of Milo and Susan (Cain) Lamb, by whom he has had four children - Dora, Flora (deceased), Jessie M. and Mr. Dean is a Republican in politics. His wife is a member of the United Brethren church.

Daniel W. Hiatt was born in Clinton County, Ohio, Jan. 31 1817, a son of Eleazer and Anna (Williams) Hiatt, both natives of Guilford County, K. C, of English and Scotch descent. His father was born Oct. 2, 1783, and his mother April 17, 1789. They moved to Ohio in 1816, and to Wayne County, Ind., in January, 1818, where his mother died the same year. His father afterward married Gulielma Sanders, who was born in Guilford County, N. C, Dec. 23, 1784. Eleazer Hiatt was by trade a potter and bricklayer, and worked at his trade seven years after coming to Wayne County. He then bought a farm three miles east of Richmond, where he lived four years, when he moved to Newport, now Fountain City, and engaged in the mercantile business eight years, at the same time carrying on a pottery. In 1835 he moved to Washington, and was subsequently engaged in farming and merchandising till after the death of his second wife, when he retired from active business and lived with his children. He was an energetic, industrious man, and always alive to the interests and welfare of the community. He was specially active in anything that tended to advance the cause of temperance. He represented his county in the Legislature one term in 1825, and served as Magistrate seven years. Our subject remained with his parents till twentythree years of age, excepting one year spent in Illinois. He was married Aug. 26, 1841, to Melinda, daughter of William and Rebecca (Coffin) Mendenhall. In 1846 he bought his first farm, and four years later sold it, and a year later bought a farm in Randolph County. In 1852 he sold his farm and bought the one where he now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Heath have had a family of eight children - Edwin W., Eliza Ann (died at the age of eighteen years), James A., Olive S., Lindon C, Emily R., Rebecca Ann and Esther C. They are members of the Society of Friends. Politically Mr. Hiatt is a Republican.

John W. Jordan^ son of William and Mary (McLelland) Jordan, was born in Ferrj Township, Wayne Co., Ind., July 2, 1815. His early life was spent in assisting his father on the farm, receiving but a limited education. By applying himself to study at home he acquired sufficient education to enable him to teach, a vocation he followed two years. He subsequently purchased 107 acres of land on sections 24 and 25, and made additions to it from time to time till now, after dividing his land with his children, he has 220 acres reserved for his own use. In an early day he had to take his wheat to Lawrenceburg, where he sold sixty-three pounds for 50 cents. He received $1.25 a hundred for his hogs. Feb. 24, 1841, he was married to Catherine, daughter of William and Mary (McShirley) Davidson. To them have been born twelve children, of whom eight are living - Rachel J.,Thoma8 J., William D., Smith McLelland, America L., John Russel, Emma J. and Carrie L. Mr. Jordan and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Thomas J. Jordan^ farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Dalton Township, Wayne Co., Ind., March 7, 1845, a son of John W. and Catherine (Davidson) Jordan. He was reared a farmer, and has been very successful in that vocation. In 1867 he went to Randolph County, but three years later returned to Wayne County, and settled on land entered from the Government by his great-grandfather. He has a good farm of 168 acres all well improved. Feb. 21, 1867, he married Sarah A., daughter of Z. M. and Mary (Legg) Cecil, a native of Delaware County, Ind. They have four children - Elmer C, Mary A., Charles R. and Florence S. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan and their family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Jordan has been a local preacher since 1870.

Allen L. Lainb, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Ferry Township, Wayne Co., Ind., June 29, 1836, a son of Milo and Susan (Cain) Lamb. His education was received in the subscription schools, residing with his parents till manhood He then purchased a farm of sixty acres, on section 3, near the old homestead, but six years later sold it and bought the farm where he now resides. He has 122 acres of good land; all well cultivated. June 29, 1855, he was married to Rebecca Cox, who was born April 17, 1838, a daucfhter of William and Hannah Cox, natives of North Carolina, but early settlers of Wayne County. They have one son - Elmer J., born July 22, 1857.. Mr. and Mrs. Lamb are members of the United Brethren church. Politically he is a Republican.

Mil 0 Lamb ^ retired farmer, was born in Indiana, June 5, 1811, third son of Thomas and Hannah (Lewis) Lamb, natives ef Randolph County, K. C, of English and Welsh origin, who came to Indiana about 1809 or 1810. In 1816 his parents moved to Wayne County and in the following year his father entered ten acres of Government land on section 3, which he cleared and improved, residing there about twelve years. He then sold his farm and entered 160 acres of unimproved land, where he followed farming until his death in 1852. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His widow survived him about twelve years. Our subject has lived in Waj^ne County since he was five vears old, a period of sixty-seven years. His youth was spent in assisting his father clear the farm, and in attending the subscription schools a short time during the winters. He was married Sept. 25, 1835, to Susan Cain, a native of Wayne County, Ind., and a daughter of John and Susannah Cain, natives of North Carolina. Of the seven children born to this union, six are living - Allen L., William S., Thomas M., Caroline, John H. and James M., all living in Wayne County. Joseph A. died in infancy. After his marriage, Mr. Lamb purchased a farm of eighty acres, partly improved, on section 3, where he followed farming about thirty years, with good success. Three of his sons served in the the late war; one served during the war; one lost his health and was discharged before his time of enlistment expired, and one served nearly two years. Mrs. Lamb died March 26, 1875, and Mr. Lamb was again married Oct. 22, 1877, to Mrs. Julia Ann (Given) Thornburgh, widow of Walter Thornburgh, an old settler of Wayne County, who died in December, 1851. She had two children by her first marriage - Mary J. and E. P.

(Jacobs) Manning, natives of Connecticut. His father was bj occupation a farmer and school-teacher, and in 1824 came to Wayne County, Ind., and entered 160 acres of land on section 5, Perry Township, where he built a cabin and opened a school. He remained here six years and then returned to Connecticut, and was married. Three years later he came again to Indiana, remaining here till his death, Sept. 24, 1852. His wife died Nov. 14, 1874. They had a family of four children, two of whom are living - George B. and Emeline E. The deceased are - John L. and Henry H. Our subject was married Aug. 27, 1857, to Susan C, daughter of Harvey and Lutitia Lamb. They have had ten children; eight are living - Dora, John M., Ulysses G., Cora, Carrie, Florence, Edgar I. and Blanche. Aurilus and Indabel are deceased. Mr. Manning owns a good farm of 275 acres. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church.

Thomas Marshall was born in Knox County, Tenn,, Dec. 8, 1811, a son of Hon. Miles and Martha (Jones) Marshall, natives of North Carolina, his father born in 1789, and his mother in 1792. His parents came to Wayne County, Ind., in 1812, and located on Green's Fork, near where Washington is now located, but a few months later returned to Tennessee and remained till the fall of 1813, when they came again to Wayne County, and located on Elkhorn Creek, in what is now Boston Township. In 1816 they removed to Green Township and the following fall bought eighty acres of land in Perry Township. Mr. Marshall held many offices of trust in the township, and served two years in the Legislature* He was Magistrate fifteen consecutive years. Both he and his wife were members of the Society of Friends. Mrs. Marshall died in 1854, and in 1855 Mr. Marshall moved to Dallas County, Iowa, where he died in 1868. To them were born ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity. Our subject was reared on a pioneer farm and received but a limited education in the subscription schools. He remained at home till twenty-two years of age. Nov. 3, 1833, he was married to Cynthia, daughter of Sylvan us and Rhoda (Worth) Swain, who came to Wayne County from North Carolina in 1824. To them were born five children - Clayton, Bhoda,

Swain, Alonzo and Orlando. Mrs. Marshall died Dec. 31, 1851. March 19, 1S54, Mr. Marshall married Elvira, daughter of Isaac and Eleanor (Thoriibur^h) Macj. They have two children - Cynthia, Ellen and Elmer Ellsvvorth. Of a family of seven children and twentj-four grandchildren, all are living, Mr. Marshall has given his children fair educations and is now enjoying the fruits of his labors in early life. He lias been a prominent man in his township and has held the office of Trustee twenty-two years.

Adam Oler^ farmer and stock-raiser, section 9, Perry Township, was born in Green Township, Wayne Co., Ind., July 25, 1819, a sou of Henry and Sarah (Potter) Oler. He resided at home till he grew to manhood, and then began life for himself He took the contract of cutting 133 cords of wood, at 31J cents a cord, and 5,000 rails, of Allen Lewis. He was married Feb. 2, 1843, to Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Shirley) Ballenger. They have had a family of nine children, seven of whom are living - Sarah A., Henderson B., Phoebe A., Lewis P., George W., Fanny E., William E. The deceased are - Jacob S. and Joseph E. After his marriage Mr. Oler rented land five 3'ears, and then bought 120 acres, where he has since resided. He subsequently added to his farm till he had 700 acres, all well improved. He has divided his land with his children, reserving 200 acres for his own use. Mr. and Mrs. Oler are members of the United Brethren church.

Misha K. Olvey, druggist. Economy, Ind., was born in Randolph County, Ind., near the Wayne County line, July 21, 1839, a son of Edward and Mary (Low) Olvey, natives of JSTorth Carolina, who came to Wayne County, Ind., in 1836, and subsequently moved to Randolph County, where our subject was born and reared. He resided at home till the breaking out of the civil war, enlisting JN"ov. 8, 1861, in Company E, Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry. He participated in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Shiloh, Corinth, Atlanta and Franklin. At the latter place he was taken prisoner, was taken to Columbus, Tenn., and a short time after, while, as they supposed, en route to Marietta, Miss., he, with three comrades, escaped, near Corinth, and after passing four days and nights of untold hardships, reached the Union lines. In the fall of 1862 he was detailed on the recruiting service, and spent the fall and part of the winter in Indiana, and in JSTovember, 1863, was detailed in the same service. He was discharged Jan. 28, 1865. In 1869 he moved to Economy, and opened a drug store, and has built up a thriving business. In 1872 he was appointed Postmastei\ Dec. 28, 1868, 1?^ was married to Bell, daughter of John and Martha (Johnson) Atkinson, of Wayne County.

Charles Osborn. - Matthew Osborn was a native of England. His son, Daniel Osborn, was born in Sussex County, Del., March 14, 1745, and married Margaret Stout, a native of York County, Pa. Charles Osborn was born in Guilford County, N. C, Aug. 21, 1775. In 1704 he moved with his parents to Knox County, Tenn., where he was married Jan. 11, 1798, to Sarah Newman, a native of Virginia. In the fall of 1811 he moved to Lost Creek, Jefferson County, where his wife died Aug. 10, 1812, leaving seven children - James, born Nov. 10, 1798; Josiah, born March 2, 1800; John; Isaiah; Lydia, afterward Mrs. Eli Newlin, born Oct. 6, 1805; Elijah, born Nov. 15, 1807; Elihu, born Feb. 9, 1810. Sept. 26, 1813, Mr. Osborn married Hannah, daughter of Elihu and Sarah Swain, and to them were born nine children - Narcissa, born June 20, 1814; Cynthia, born Sept. 30, 1815, married A. Liggerfoose; Gideon S., born Aug. 12, 1817; Charles N., born Sept. 20, 1819; Parker B.,born Oct. 14. 1821: Jordan, born Auig;. 6, 1823; Benjamin, born Nov. 21, 1825; Sarah S., born Feb. 21, 1828, married J. B. Bonine; Anna, born Aug. 20, 1830, married Jesse East. Charles Osborn was a minister in the Society of Friends. He was the organizer of the manumission societies of Tennessee and North Carolina in the year 1814. Although reared in a slave State his sympathies were early enlisted in the behalf of the slave, and he became his life-lono; friend. In the fall of 1816 he moved to Mt. Pleas ant, Ohio, where he published the Philanthropist a religious anti-slavery paper. In January, 1819, he moved to Wayne County, Ind., settling where the town of Economy (which he afterward laid out) now stands. In 1842 he moved to Cass

County, Mich., and in 1848 to Porter County, Ind., where he died Dec. 29, 1850. Charles Osborn was a minister of some note in the Society of Friends. He visited nearly all the meetings of his church on this continent, and many of them more than once, traveling several thousand miles to accomplish it, much of ths time on horseback. In 1832 and 1833 he vfsited meetings in Great Britain and the continent of Europe. His devotion to the slave, and especially his opposition to colonization, cost him his position in the society, and he was one of the leaders in organizing the society of Antislavery Friends, of which he was a member at the time of his death. His widow lived with her daughter, Mrs. Bonine, till Feb. 12, 1878, when she died, aged eighty -eight years. Isaiah Osborn, a son of Charles and Sarah (Newman) Osborn, was born in Knox County, Tenn., Nov. 25, 1803. In 1816 he moved with his father to Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, where he learned the printer's trade in the office of the Philanthropist y and in 1819 came with his father to Wayne County, Ind. In the fall of 1822 he went to Greenville, Teim., and worked in a printing office two years for $100 a year and his board, most of the time in the office of the Genius of Universal Emancipation. In the fall of 1824 he returned to Centreville, Ind., and worked on the Western Emporium till the spring of 1827, when he went to Indianapolis and remained a year. He then returned to Wayne County and entered the land on which he afterward lived, the patent bearing date April, 1828. Early in 1829 he was elected Justice of the Peace, an office he held four years. In the meantime he cleared his land, planted an orchard, and built a house preparatory to moving to his farm. He also taught school and worked at his trade in the winter. In the winter of 1832 he worked for Septimus Smith, publisher of the Western Titnes^ riding from Economy to Centreville and back each week, attending to the duties of Justice one day in the week and setting the required amount of type, receiving $3 a week for his services. For a number of years he was Assessor and Collector of Taxes of the northern townships. He moved to his farm in 1833, and there died, June 16, 1846. His educational advantages were limited, but by his own efiorts he succeeded in obtaining suf- ficient education to enable him to fill responsible positions in church and State. He was a consistent member of the Society of Friends. June 24, 1829, he was married to Lydia, daughter of Job and Rhoda Worth. She was born in Guilford County, N. C, Nov. 1, 1805, and in 1823, moved with her mother to Randolph County, Ind. To Mr. and Mrs. Osborn were born eight children - Caroline, born Feb. 4, 1831, is the wife of William Edgerton, and lives near Dnnreith, Henry Co., Ind. ; Charles W. ; Rhoda, born Dec. 7, 1834, died Sept. 9, 1859; Edmund B.,born Nov. 4, 1836; Lawrinda, born Oct. 1, 1838, married Thomas Ward, of Winchester, Ind.; Narcissa, born Oct. 30, 1840, married Henry W. Charles; died Sept. 24, 1878; Martha W., born Feb. 15, 1843, died March 31, 1848; Eunice, born May 4, 1845, died April 7, 1848. Mrs. Osborn is a woman of rare ability. Left a widow with eight children, the eldest but fifteen years of age, with but little means and several debts incurred by her husband's sickness, she went to work with energy, and succeeded in paying the debts and rearing her family, giving the six that grew to maturity a better education than the majority of children at that day received. After remaining a widow twelve years and rearing her children, she married David Maxwell, and moved to Union County, Ind., and from thence to Dunreith, Henry County, where she lived till Mr. Maxwell's death in 1880. Since then she has lived with her son Charles, near Economy. She has been a lifelong member of the Society of Friends, and has held many important positions in the society. Her life has been one of faith and good works, and she still takes great interest in the moral and religious work of the day.

Charles Worth Oshorn, son of Isaiah and Lydia Osborn, was born in Economy, Feb. 8, 1833, and for twenty-seven years was a resident of Perry Township. Residing since then within two miles of Economy, though in the edge of Randolph County, his life-work has been almost as closely identified with Wayne County as though he lived within its borders. Up to the winter of 1845-'6 he was sent to various private schools in the neighborhood. His father died when he was thirteen years old, and from that time on for six or seven years he only attended school a few weeks during the winter, staying at home to work a day or two almost every week. After securing the harvest of 1853 he left home with $2.25 in his pocket (the proceeds of the sale of some apples in Hagerstown) to attend the remaining two months of the summer session of the Union Literary Institute - a manual labor school near Spartansburg, Randolph Co., Ind. Here students could pay half their board in work; here he could work more than enough to pay half his board, and sell his time for money to others who preferred to pay all money. In this way he was enabled to pay his way with but little aid from home. He and his sister Rhoda attended the two following sessions of five months each at this institution. At the commencement of the first the board dismissed the Superintendent, and not being able to supply his place till spring, they employed Charles to attend to the duties of the office for the term, which consisted in providing for the table for thirty boarders, superintend their work on the farm, collect and keep an account of their board, etc. This, in addition to five studies and hearing one class recite each day, so occupied his time that for more than two months he allowed himself but four and a half hours' sleep each night. The following session the Superintendent was absent much of the time, and he gave tlie immediate care of the farm work to Charles, thereby enabling him not only to pay liis own way but to assist his sister also. The teacher in this institute was Prof. E. Tucker, a graduate of Oberlin College, and an excellent instructor, and the year spent under this preceptor was the most important of Charles's education. In December, 1854, he began his first public school in Green Township, having obtained a license for two years; farmed the next summer, and the following fall and winter taught the first of five sessions in Economy; taught in Greensboro, Henry County, in the spring of 1856, and then went to Antioch College two terms. He taught during the winter and farmed in the sum mer for the most part till 1867, when he left the school-room for the farm, bat not without some regrets. His father and sister having died of consumption, and the generally crowded and poorly ventilated school-rooms of those times subjecting him to frequent colds, he deemed it best to follow an occupation that would brinoj him more in the open air. Charles W. Osborn is a minister in tlie Society of Friends; was Clerk of his Monthly Meeting for seventeen years, and fills other important positions in the church. He has ever been an active worker in the temperance cause, appointing meetings and talking temperance in the surrounding neighborhood, while attending school at the institute. He has been identified with the different temperance movements since that time, and for the past four years has been President of the Economy Temperance League, an organization that has met weekly during this time. He has also been prominently connected with the Sunday-school work of his church and also of Wayne County. In the spring of 1858 he was married to Asenath W. Wood, daughter of Jacob and Phebe Wood, of Greensboro, Ind. They have had six children, three of whom are living. He is now comfortably situated with his family, on a little farm two miles north of Economy.

Edmund B. Osborn was born in the house where he now lives, Nov. 4, 1836, the youngest son of Isaiah and Lydia (Worth) Osborn. He was reared a farmer and was educated in the schools of Perry Township. When he was nine years old his father died, and his mother subsequently married again. He was married Dec. 12, 1867, to Mary E. Rinehart, daughter of Charles and Mary Rinehart. They have had four children - Charles A., Lydia E., Mary Y. and Lloyd Garrison. Mr. Osborn has been a successful farmer, and has surrounded his family with all the comforts of life. He is an ardent worker in the temperance cause, never having used tobacco in any form, drank a glass of liquor nor tasted a drop of whisky ; has not tasted coffee for more than thirty years? neither has there been a cup of it made in his house since he was married except for visitors or work hands. Milk lie uses, and advocates the' use of the same. He was raised a Friend or Quaker, but is a Freethinker or Materialist.

John Osborn, son of Cbarles and Sarah (Newman) Osborn, was born in Knox County, Tenn., Nov. 28, 1801. His early life was passed with his parents, and, like all children of early pioneers, his educational advantages were limited. His innate desire for knowledge, especallj for the sciences, overcame all d.fficlties, and while other boys were spending their leisure hours in sport he was spending his in stndy Acguir ing a thorough knowledge of mathematics and natural science and a fair acquaintance of literature and art, with but little aid from schools, he did not appreciate the value of institucZl T? , ^" T"^''^ ''"^'"'"' ^'"^ ^'- Thomas Carroll, first m Richmond and going with him to St. Clairsville, Ohio. He completed his studies but never practiced w'ZicTT *a" -y other man, does Wayne County owe the reputation she has had for nearly fifty years, ol the quality of her frnit. Before starting his nursery m Economy, in 1833, he walked to Long Island and back again, to obtain the best varieties of fruit grown in the Eas , carrying the cuttings in his hand; and in grafting did not lose a single variety. After testing them, if he became ng the aws that govern the growth of vegetables and plants cnl ivatingthem year after year to obtain f particular vareU For forty years prior to his death he kept a meteorolo^cal resident of Economy; Ellen, born Dec. 8, 1843, married Eobert Haxton; Josiah, born Jan. 19, 1846, also a resident of Economy; Sarah Zerelda, born July 15, 1853, married Benjamin Limming, July 18, 1881, and died Feb. 14, 1883; Martha, born Nov. 30, 1855. Mr. Osborn died May 2, 1874. His widow still resides in Economy.

Lewis Peirce was born on the farm where he now resides Nov. 13, 1833, a son of John and Annie (Jones) Peirce, his father a native of Lancaster County, Pa., and his mother of Guilford County, N. C. His parents were married in Ohio, and in 1820 moved to Wayne County, Ind., and bought eighty acres of unimproved land. He afterward entered a tract of land in Perry Township, which he improved, living there till his death in May, 1874. His wife died in 1864. They had a family of thirteen children, but four of whom are living. Our subject remained at home till manhood. In 1856 he purchased the old homestead, where he still lives. He was married Oct. 23, 1857, to Hannah, daughter of Jonathan and Priscilla Cain. They have had four children but two of whom are living - Roy and Byron. Webster and Annie are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Peirce are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

David Petty was born in Perry Township, Wayne Co., Ind June 29, 1826, a son of Josiah and Sally (Sheets^ Petty. His'education was limited, being obliged when quite young to work as a hand on the farm. His mother died when he was sixteen years of age, and he then served an apprenticeship at the tailor's trade. That being too confining he afterward learned the shoemaker's trade, and as was then the custom, went from house to house, and, made shoes for the family After reaching his majority he worked by the day one season and then rented a farm three years. He then bought eighty acres of land which he improved and subsequently sold it for double what he paid, and bought the place where he now lives, which he added to from time to time till he had 200 acres. He was married May 8, 1850, to Rhoda, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Shaw. They had six children, five of whom are living. Mrs. Petty died m July, 1864. In October, 1865, Mr. Petty married Ann, daughter of Peter and

Catherine Wright. Seven children were born to them, all living. His wife died April 10, 1876, and March 6, 1878, he married Marion, daughter of William Gentry. Mr. and Mrs. Petty are members of the Baptist church.

J(?5*«AP6%, deceased, was born in Surry County, N. C.,May 10, 1T90, a son of Zachariah and Nancy Petty, natives of England, who came to America prior to the Revolutionary war. Our subject's early life was spent in assisting his father on the farm and in the distillery, and his educational advantages weie limited. In 1811 he came to Wayne County, Ind., and carried on a distillery, but, subsequently, on account of tlie troubles incident to the war of 1812, he went to Ohio, remaining there nine months, when he again came to Wayne County. He built a distillery in Perry Township and ran it till 1834 or 1835, and then went to Randolph County and remained three or four years. He returned to Wayne County and located in Cambridge City, and in 1840 moved to Miami County and settled near Peru. In 1851 he returned to Wayne County. He was married in 1817 to Sally Sheets, a native of Ohio, of Scotch descent. They had a family of nine children, eight sons and one daughter, seven of whom are living. Mr. Petty was-a member of the Methodist Episcopal church many years, but in later life he united with the United Brethren church. He died April 15, 1878. His wife died in 1840.

Daniel B. Bohblns, deceased, was one of the most prominent citizens of the county, a man of indomitable energy and great force of character, a leader of men, yet quiet and unobtrusive, wielding his great influence by a quiet demeanor and a firmness that showed the strength of his character, and a latent force that gave success to all his undertakings, either in business, political or social life. Mr. Bobbins was born in Adams County, Ohio, April 18, 1825, and was the third son of Philip and Phoebe (Caldwell) Bobbins. His father removed to Wayne County in 1832, and settled in Perry Township, near the village of Economy, where he grew to man's estate. His education was limited, receiving, however, the full instruction given in the public or district school. On reaching his majority he left the paternal homestead, and started out to seek a fortune by his own unaided exertions. He found a clerkship first in a store in Huntsville Randolph County, where he remained nearly or quite a year, and then returned to Economy and entered the store of Barnabas Coffin in 184Y, who was at that time one of the leading merchants of the county. By his engaging manners, prompt business character, and prudent habits, he became a partner in the business after a few years of clerkship, and continued as such until 1856, when he sold his interest to his partner, and in a short time started business for himself in the same town. His steady habits and genial character made him many strong friends, and he received from them a liberal patronage, as also from the rich farming community, of which Economy is the center. Thus pleasantly surrounded, he continued the mercantile business for thirty-six years, being considered, as a merchant and a man, one of the leading spirits, and always ready to contribute of his wealth to the deserving and theneedy,yet never in this for public favor or praise. Oct. 25, 1855, Mr. Robbins was married to Marticia, daughter of Barnabas and Marion (Worth) Coffin, who came from Randolph County, N. C, in 1840 and became prominent among the cultivated and hospitable people of Wayne County. There were born to them four children, three daughters and a son. The latter, Seward B., one of the most promising and intelligent youths of this section of the State, died ere he had scarcely reached his majority, mourned as only a loving son and brother could be by those who knew his worth and general unselfish traits of character. The three daughters are named respectively, Corinne E., Annie J. and Alma C. With a most pleasant home and all the surroundings that culture, refinement and wealth could give, death took him in his relentless grasp, and Daniel B. Robbins closed his earthly career Dec. 26,1882, Baourned by his family and a large circle of friends.

George W. Robhins, M. Z>., was born in Adams County, Ohio, March 15, 1820, son of Philip and Phoebe C. (Caldwell) Robbins, natives of Westmoreland County, Pa., who removed to Ohio in 1815, and in December, 1829, came to Wayne County, Ind. Our subject received but a limited education in his youth, but being ambitious studied at home and obtained some acquirements. In 1841 began the study of medicine in

Ohio, finished up his course in Economy, Ind., and commenced practice in 1844, where he has had a lucrative and successfnl practice ever since. Graduated in the Ohio Medical College in the winter '62 and '63. He was married to Julia W. Forsyth, of Pittsburg, Pa., Oct. 17, 1848, to whom have been born five children, viz.: Sarah J. (deceased), John F., Byram C, Florence May and Hattie Y. The subject of this discourse has been studying the parasitic theory of disease for many years, and on this basis got up a remedy in 1879, known as "Robbins's Antiseptic Compound," and after using it without a failure for eighteen months his friends solicited him to place it on the market, so that their distant friends might obt'ain its benefits, and its use has been fraught with more success, and it has received greater encomiums than any remedy in the same length of

George TF. Scantland, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Culpeper County, Ya., June 18, 1831, a son of George W. and Catherine (Burdett) Scantland, and when a child came with his parents to Wayne County, Ind. They lived in Dublin one year, then moved to a farm three miles south of Milton, residing there three years. The family then moved to Delaware County, where the father died, leaving his wife with seven children, our subject being the fourth child. When he was ten years old his mother died, and he lived with his sister till he was fifteen years of age, when he came to Wayne County. When he was nineteen years of age he began learning the carpenter's trade, serving an apprenticeship of two years with Calvin Marshall, after which he engaged in business for himself in Perry Township, until about 1873. He was married Dec. 18, 1853, to Annie Hollingsworth, a native of Ohio, but reared in Perry Township, Wayne County, Ind. They have had twelve children - Rachel E. (deceased), Aura Melinda, Elvira Josephine, Elmer Ellsworth, Sarah Alice, Edgar Allen, Hannah Lovinda, Emma Caroline, Oliver Howard, Frankie C. and Freddie L. (twins), the latter deceased, and Harry Ernest. After his marriage Mr. Scantlaud moved to his farm on section 22, Perry Township, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and is now the owner of

Thomas Swain was born June 7, 1830, in Wayne County, Ind., a son of Elihu and Mary (Worth) Swain, and grandson of Elihu Swain, Sr. His grandfather came to Wayne County from Tennessee in 1815, and settled on the farm where our subject now resides. He had a family of six sons and three daughters. Elihu, Jr., was born in Tennessee in 1800. He was married in 1827 to Mary, daughter of Job and Rhoda Worth. They had a family of eight children, six of whom are living. He died in 1847. His wife died Aug. 31, 1874, aged sixty-four years. They were members of the Society of Friends. Our subject was educated in the common school. After the death of his father he lived with his grandfather till manhood. He was married July 7, 1853, to Belinda, daughter of Lemuel and Keziah Underbill, and granddaughter of John Underbill. Of their nine children seven are living - Alanson W., Elihu B., Jennie E., Nora B., Ottie, Cynthia and Bernie. Seward L. and Yiola are deceased. Politically Mr. Swain affiliates with the Greenback party.

El'vin Thornhurgh was born Sept. 3, 1821, in what is now Dalton Township, Wayne County, a son of Jacob and grandson of Walter Thornburgh, one of the early settlers of Wayne County. Our subject was reared on a frontier farm, receiving only a limited education at the log-cabin subscription schools. His mother died when he was nine years old, and he was bound out to Jesse Greenehurst, with whom he lived till he was twenty-one years of age, after which he was variously employed, such as driving hogs to Cincinnati, chopping cord wood, etc. He was married Feb. 9, 1842, to Damaris M. Locke, born July 3, 1826, and daughter of William and Damaris (Mills) Locke. After his marriage Mr. Thornburgh purchased a farm in Delaware County, Ind., which he sold soon after and bought 160 acres on Martindale's Creek, Wayne County, since which he has accumulated a good property, and in 1881 he moved to Economy, having retired from active life. He and his wife are active members of the United Brethren church, of which he has been Class- leader, and Mrs. Tliornburgh has been a minister, for many years. Tliey had five children, three of whom are living - John M., Jacob Albert and William Lewis. Mary Ann and Martha Ann (twins) died in infancy.

John M. Thornburgh^ farmer and stock-raiser, was born Jan. 24, 1846, in Perry Township, Wayne Co., Ind., eldest son of Elvin and Damaris (Locke) Thornburgh. He received a common-school education, residing on the home farm till Sept. 21, 1864, when he was married to Sarah F., daughter of George and Eliza (Francisca) Foland. She was born in Preble County, Ohio, and came to Wayne County, Ind., with her parents when a child. Mr. and Mrs. Thornburgh have two children - Emma L. and Bertha L. After his marriage he lived two years in Dalton Township, "Wayne County, and from there moved to Perry Township, where he resided eight years. He then resided in Henry County, Ind., seven years, and in 1881 returned ^to the old homestead in Perry Township, where he has 160 acres of well-cultivated land. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church.

William L. Thornhurgh, youngest son of Elvin and Damaris (Locke) Thornburgh, was born April 24, 1855, in Perry Township, Wayne County, Ind. He was educated at the common school and reared on tlie home farm till he grew to manhood. He engaged in farming for himself when eighteen years of age, which he successfully followed till 1877. He has since been trading in stock, real estate and loaning money, in which he is meeting with much success. He was married Jan. 3, 1875, to Jennie E. Cook, born Dec. 14, 1857, and daughter of Joseph and Mary (Swain) Cook, of Perry Township. They are the parents of two children - Harry E. and Damaris May (twins), born Aug. 7, 1878.