Pike Township

Pike Township

G. W. BIGGS, farmer, is a native of this township, born March 1.5, 1833, and is a son of Josiah and Mahala (Garrison)Big'.'s; the fath?r a native of Ohio, the mother of New Jersey, both of whom moved to Warren County, in 18J9, and settled on the land now owned by G. W. and D. D. Biggs, wliere tlie father died. December 4, 18i4; the mother is slill living, aged ninety-two years. G. W. Biggs received but an ordinary education at the district school, and at the age of twenty-one began farming for himself. On December 2T, 1866. he was married to Mrs. "Mary J. Crawford, daughter of James H. and Elizalieth Mcintosh. This union was blessed with five children - Millie F., FredW.. William H. Essie E. and an infant which died unnamed; of these, two are deceased. Mr. Biggs now owns 169 acres, of what was a part of the old homestead, which is well improved and one of the best farms in Warren Country. He is a thorough Republican, and gave his first Presidential vote for Gen. Fremont; he is also a worth}' citizen. !Mrs. Biggs is a member of the Christian Church.

DANIEL DUTT<;)N BIGGS, was born in this township January 07, 1836, and ie the youngest of tlie eleven children of Josiah and Mahala Biggs. Josiah Biggs was one of the founders of the county, and a prominent citizen; our subject received his education in the first school of this coun'y, a log building on the land of Dr. Daniel Dutton Hall, after whom our subject was cliristened. Mr. Biggs was married September 39, 1870. to Miss Ruth E. Mcintosh, a native of this township, daughter of J. H. and Elizabeth Mcintosh. This union was blessed with five children - Nellie, Charles H. (deceased, March 13, 1883), Lewis (deceased. March 3. 1883). an infant (deceased, unnamed) and Clara. Jlr. Biggs is a Republican, and gave his first Presidential vote for Lincoln, in 1860. He is an enterprisins man, and a leading farmer of this county. In 187.5, he built his present residence, one of the finest in the township.

ELIAS A. BIGGS, jeweler and fancy goods dealer, was born in this county August 3". 1850, and is the fourth of the ten i-hildren of Reuben and Elizabeth (Ayles) Biggs, both deceased, the former in l.'^63. the latter in 1877. Mr. Biirgs has gained by his industry and observation a good business education. AVlien stxteen years old, he was liouiid to Messrs. BelKt Ward, of West Lebanon, to learn wasonmaking, and wlien twenty, began business at Roli Roy. This, owini; to ill liealth, lie continued but two years. After visiting Micliigan he came to West Lebanon', and, with a younger brother, commenced the liakefy and eonfeetionerv trade, whitli after one year he abanchuied for the jewelry and fancy goods trade." On May 38, lS7;i, be was married to Miss Heli'na B. Cran'e. a native "of Fourtain County, da'ughter of Silas and I5ell J. Crane, Iiy which union were born three children - Leota May. Ada B. (deceased Auu'iist 36. 187.-^). and Joseph N. Mr. Biirgs is a Republican and east his tirst Presidential vole fcu' Gen. Grant; he is also a Freemason. He has lunll the finest hriek liloek in West Leiianon. or in the countv. and is a man of ureat worth and enlerjirise. He has been Town Clerk and Treasurer.

JAMES BKEl^N. denier in lioots, shoes and ruliber goods, was born in Xia'mra County, N. Y.. July 13, 1843, and is a son of Patrick and Bridget (Conrov) Brven, both natives of Ireland, who emigrated in is;is and settled in" Koekiiort", N. Y.'; they were sixty-six ilays ou the voyage, Mr. and Mrs. Breen moved to Delphi.' (larroll (,\>.. hid,, when James was four vears old; the father died in Favette County, IS73, the mother at Delphi in IS75. \Vhen our subjec'l was fifteen vea'rs of age he went to leiirn shoe-inaUing with John Dixon, at Delphi. In Januarv ' U'^63 he enlisted in the Sixteenth iVrtilleiy, and in Aug,ust was wounded at the battle of Cedar Mountain; was taken prisoner at the Second Bull Run and kept in Libby Prison tnirteen months, and was lionorably discharged at Washington in September, 186.5. In 1860. he removed to Missouri and other States, where iie remained three years, and returned to La Porte, Ind.; there he worked at shoe-making, and was twice elected City Assessor. Afterward, he traveled as salesman for a Cincinnati house, and in 1874 came to West Lebanon, and after two years engaged in the boot and shoe business with J. H. Wilson, whose interest he afterward purchased, and which business he now carries on. On February 3, 1879. Mr. Breen was married to Miss Katie Bulger, a native of Pulaski County. Ind. They are members of the Universalist Church, and Mr. Breen is a Republican.

JACOB BRENNER was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, March 13, 1835, and is the second of the eight children of John and Frances (Etnire) Brenner, lioth natives of Virginia; the former died Sept. 13, 1881, the latter Oct. .31, 1851. Mr. Brenner obtained some education from the common schools of Ohio and Indiana, and when he was twelve years old his parents removed to this township, where they purchased 304 acres. On December 33, 1847, Mr. Brenner was married to Miss Susanna James, a native of Fountain County, Ind., daughter of Samuel and Cynthia James, pioneers of Fountain County. This union was blessed with seven children^SIary E., Cynthia F.. John H. (deceased). Martha J., Jacob H.. William H. and Minnie M. In 1850. Mr. Brenner moved to Jasper County, where he purchased 130 acres and remained seven years, after which he returned to this county and purchased a farm on Rock Creek. In November, 1881, he came to West Lebanon to reside; his farm is one of the best improved in the township. Mr. Brenner was a Whig, then a Democrat, and is now a Greenbacker. He is also a liberal and progressive citizen. He and wife are members of the Christian Church.

JOHN W. BROWN was born in Montgomery County, Ind., March 13, 1838, and is a son of Annaas and Dorcas (Gibson) Brown. The father of our subject being in limited circumstances, Mr. Brown's education was that derived from the district school, excepting, however, two years at a select school. At the age of eighteen, he became an apprentice to the carpentering trade. Previous to coming to this county, he was married. Oct. 3, 1858. to Miss Martha Beck, a native of Indiana, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Beck, both natives of South Carolina. This union was blessed with six children - Viola D., Alonzo F. C, Laura V.,Lula May, Nellie and Nova L., of whom Viola D. and Laura V. are deceased. After coming to West Lebanon, Mr. Brown followed carpentering for sixteen years, and was town officer for fourteen years. On May 4, 1878, he became Postmaster, succeeding Dr. A. C. Walker. He also then commenced the grocery business. Mr. Brown is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and wife are members of the M. E. Cliurch. He is an uncompromising Republican, and gave his first vote for President Lincoln. He is also a member of La Fayette Commandery, No. 3, having been made such in 1883.

ASHLEY R. CADWALLADER, grain and commission merchant, was born in Montgomery County, Ind., January 11, 1854, and is a son of Jesse W. and Minerva J. (Silver) Cadwallader, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Ohio. Three brothers of the Cadwallader family came to America from Wales at the close of the seventeenth centurv. When Ashley was one year old, his parents removed from Indiana to Ottawa, Minn., and thence, after five years, came to West Lebanon, where they have since resided. Ashley's whole education was comprised in that obtained from the district school. He began teaching when he was seventeen years old, and attended two terms at Wabash College. His last teaching was at West Lebanon, in 1878-79, when he was Principal of the high school. Afterward, in partnership with his brother, he began mercantile business at West Letianon. which was continued five years In 1881, the firm erected the West Lebanon grain elevator ; this is now owned by Mr. Cadwallader, who is the largest grain merchant of the place. He was married, September 19, 1877, to Miss Laura C. Fleming, daughter of James M. and Sarah C Fleming. Mr. Cadwallader is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and Master of Lodge 352. He is. politically, a Republican ; a member of the Christian church and Superintendent of the Sabbath school.

IRA W CADWALLADER was born in Le Sueur County, Minn., March 19, 18o8, and is the fourth of the thirteen children of J. W. and Minerva J. Cadwallader. When Ira was eighteen months old, his parents came to West Lebanon, m reduced health and circumstances, so that he obtained his education from the district and graded schools, and was obliged to assist in supporting thefamdy by working during the summer season. After a few years, he began the grocery business at Crawfordsville as a partner of his brother Ashley. In 1878, the stock was moved to West Lebanon and in 18,S1 the firm built the West Lebanon grain elevator. In April, 1883, on account of increase of business, he sold his interest in the elevator, and bought

Ms brother's interest in tlie store, and now Ue lias a proiitable business. Mr. Cadwallader is a stroniJ- Republican and temperance man. r, laon a-

HENRY T. CALTON was born in Scott Count}', W. Va., June 7, 1830 and is a son of K. G. and Mary (Taylor) Calton, both natives of North Carolina ; the former died in Warren County, Ohio, April 8, 184i, the latter m same locality March 17, 1848^ Mr. Calton moved to Ohio when Henry was about tif teen years old, where he attended but one term of school. He besjan life for himself when twenty-one years of a^e, and April 17, 1842, was married to Miss Sarah Nelson, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Nelson, all natives of Ohio. This union was blessed by eleven children, four of whom died unnamed, the others being - John W., Mary J., William T. Orange S., Luther L., Henry N. and George W. ; of these only three are living. In August, 1845 Mr Calton removed to Madison Township, Ind., where he remained two years thence to Jordan Tonwship. where he pre-empted land, and thereafter continued to buy until he owned 400 acres. Mr. Calton was the first m this county to break soil by horse-power, his happiest day being when he found a plow to reach the prairie loam. In 1874, he moved to West Lebanon. Mr. Calton is a pioneer, a Rebublican, a Prohiliitionist, and, as also his wife, a member of the Weskyan Methodist Church. For eight years. Mr. Calton was Postmaster of Walnut Grove, and Justice of the Peace in Jordan Township.

GEORGE W. CRAWFORD, farmer, was born in this township October 30, 1846, and is the tenth of a family of eleven children. His father was a native of Ohio, and his mother of Kentucky. George W. Crawford's education was of the character taught in the district schools. In 1875, Mr. Crawford purchased the old homestead, consisting of 190 acres, and is one of the best farms in the county. On January 14, 1875, he was married to Miss Sarah Porter, daughter of Ellas and Lavina Porter. To this union were born two children - Stella L. and Porter. Mr. Crawford is a man of intelligence and enterprise, and is a Republican in politics, having given his first Presidential vote for Geu. C4rant. Mrs. Crawford is a member of the Christian Church since 1870.

THOMAS H. CRONE was born in Frederick County. Md., October 15, 1836, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Leachi Crone, both natives of ^Maryland. The great-grandfather of Thomas came to America from Germany previous to the Revolutionary war, and was one of the first to form a settlement in the Middletown Valley. John Crone died in 1864, and Mrs. Elizabeth Crone in 1881. Thomas remained with his father, for whom he worked, until he was twenty-four _vears of age. On January 17, 1850, he was married to Miss Susan R. Blessing, daughter of George and Susan Blessing, both natives of Maryland. This union was blessed with seven children - George A., Chancellor L., Minor F., Loretta C. Esther A., Stella P. and John W. After marriage, Mr. Crone removed to Amherst County. Va., where he purchased 436 acres of land and remained five j'ears; after which lie returned to his native State and became a man of all work. In 1858, Mr. Crone removed to a farm two and one-half miles southeast of Lebanon, where he resided until 1881, when he moved to West Lebanon, at which place he now lives. Mr. Crone has 430 acres, and a well-improved farm, with a remarkablv commodious barn, 40x80 feet; cost, ?;l,400. Mr. Crone is a thorough Republican.

C. V. FLEMING, retired merchant and farmer, is a native of Ohio, born June 20, 1814, and is a son of Peter and Rebecca Fleming, the former a native of South Carolina. Mr. Fleiniug has acquired a practical education: j'et, he never attended school one whole year. When thirteen years old, his parents removed from Preble County, Ohio, to Warren County, Ind., and settled in this township, where they entered and purchased 240 acres, ' C. V. Fleming worked for his father until he was twenty-two years of age, after which he clerked in a store in Old Lelianon several years. Mr. Fleming was married February 8, 1835, to Miss ^lalinda A. Clifton, daughter of William and Elizabeth Clifton", all natives of Kentucky. This union was blessed with six children - Peter W., William B., James ]*I., Mason T, Frank C. and Jerome; of these, three are deceased: William B. was killed during the late war, at the battle of Stone River. Mr. Fleming built the first business'^ house in AVest Lebanon, and kept the first stock of dry goods, which he continued twelve years. In 1872, Mv. Fh'ining built his present residence, at a cost of §4.000. He is a Republican, a pioneer of Ibis eouuty, and is, as likewise his wife, a member of tlie Ilniversalist Church, and a liberal "citizen.

PETER W. FLEJIIN(.5, was b(n-n in West Lebanon. Ind.. November 20 18S8 and is a son of Cornelius V. and Malinda A. (Clifton) Fleming. Mr. Fleming's first Iciulun- was Rev. Mr. Hall, a Methodist divine; he also attended the generafschool of the place. From 18.56, he clerked for his father, in a general store, until he wtus twenty-(me years of age, when his father gave the store to liim and his brother William (who was killed during the war at StoneRiver). Peter W was likewise a soldier of tlie late war, having enlisted in Ooni]>anvK, One Hundred and Tliirtv-fifth

Indiana Infantry, May 4, 1864. He was commissioned First Lieutenant, and iionorablv discharged September 21, 1864, after wliich lie resumed mercantile liusiness with his father, having since added dry goods, boots and shoe.s, etc., to tlie value of f 10.000. Mr. Fleming was married, January .5, 1860, to Miss C. J. Sinkes. daughter of James M. and Jane Sinkes. To this union succeeded one child - Leland B.i'Mrs. Fleming died February 19, 1867; Mr. Fleming was next married, June 1, 1869, to Miss Arranna Craft, daughter of W. and Mary Craft, a native of Ohio. To this union were born three children, the tirst and last dying in infancy, the second only living - Lois B. Mr. Fleming is Past Master in the Masonic order, also a member of Covington Chapter, H. R. A. In politics, he is Republican, and was Postmaster during the Lincoln adminstration.

FRANK C. FLEMING, Treasurer of Warren County, was born in that county October 12, 1849, and is a son of C. V. and Malinda A. Fleming. Mr. Fleming's share of education was obtained at the district schools, with one year at Asbury University. When twenty-one 3'ear3 of age, he began mercantile business at West Lebanon, under the firm name of Fleming Brothers, in which he has since been engaged. In 1871, Mr. Fleming was married to Miss Sarah Nj^e, a native of Charleston, Ohio, who died in October, 1872. Mr. Fleming was nextmarried, June 3, 1881, to Miss Ella Wheeler, of West Lebanon, who died'October 18, 1883. In 1876. Mr. Fleming was elected Township Trustee, and in 1883, Treasurer of Warren County, by a majority of 846. He is a Ro3'al Arch Mason, and a rigid Republican, having given his first vote for U. S. Grant.

HON. J. FLEMING, physican and surgeon, is a native of Preble County, Ohio, born March 24, 181,5. His father, Peter Fleming, was a native of North Carolina, his mother, Sarah (Caughey) Fleming, of Kentucky. His maternal grandfather came from Ireland during the American Revolution, through which he served, and during which he was wounded, taken prisoner and sold to thejindians. Dr. Fleming's parents died when he was young. At fifteen years of age, he removed to Liberty, Union Co., Ind., where he learned the trade of a hatter, and became an expert at that business. After serving as clerk for one year, he began the study of medicine with Drs. Co.x and Holland, the former of whom was a brother-in-law. In 1839, he removed with Dr. Cox to Paris, Ohio, where they formed a partnership in medical practice. This was dissolved in 1843, when Dr. Fleming came to Warren County, Ind., and located at Lebanon. Previous to this, July 10, 1843, he married Miss Mar3' Jamieson, who died in 1860, leaving four children - William H., Edwin, Hattie M. and Rufus. In 1863, Mr. Fleming married Mrs. Jane Gree; she died in 1869. In 1872. Dr. Fleming was married to Mrs. Amanda Stephens, a native of Ohio. Dr. Fleming cast his first vote for Gen. Harrison, in 1840. He was a State delegate when the Republican party was organized, and has since been a stanch supporter thereof. In 1883, he was elected Senator from Warren and Fountain Counties. He is a rigid temperance advocate, but not of a third party on that issue. Dr. Fleming is the principal physician in and founder of West Lebanon, which should have been namedafter him'. The Doctor is a Freemason, and religiously a Universalist; his wife is a member of the Cliristian Church.

JAMES M. FLEMING (deceased) was born in Preble County. Ohio, June 30, 1819, and was a son of Peter and Sarah (Caughey) Fleming. James M. Fleming received a very limited education, but by study and reading he became exceedingly well informed, particularly in politics and religion. When a lad, he went to live with his brother, Thompson, and when of sufficient age began to learn the trade of tanning, at wtlch he wofEed for his brother until he was twenty-four years old. He was married, November 17, 1842, to Miss Sarah C. Hyde, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, daughter of Obadiah and Sophia Hyde. To this union were born five children - Ariadne J., Winfield S.. Thomas C, Ann E. and Laura L. In 1843, Mr. Fleming came to old Lebanon and engaged in the tanning business; thence moved to Attica in 1846, and conducted a tannery some years; and thence to this township, where he purchased eighty acres, afterward living in Prairie Township, and in Kansas in 1878, where he purchased a claim and died, at the home of his daughter, near Spcarville, March 7, 1879. Mr. Fleming was a member of the Masonic body; in politics, a Republican, and an honored and enterprising citizen. Mrs. Fleming is a member of the Universalist Church.

CAPT DICKSON FLEMING (deceased), merchant and real estate dealer, son of Peter and Sarah (Caughey) Fleming, Avas born April 24, 18-33, in Preble County, Ohio and was of Scotch-Irish descent. Capt. Fleming never attended school after he was twelve years old, but through his own energy and perseverance obtained more than an ordinary education. He was a great reader, and gave special attention to the subjects of finance, politics and religion. The early death of his mother and the ill financial success of his father impressed him with the idea that to live was to work, and, accordingly, at twelve years of age, he supported himself by working by the month on a farm. In 1848, he went to CaliforQia, returning, however by rtnaon of failing health, in 1850, and making his home in or near West Lebanon. The marriage of Capt. Fleming occurred March 4, 1853, to Miss Ann S., daughter of Ichabod and Eunice Howe. Mrs. Fleming was born in Hampden County, Mass. Her mother died July 35, 1835, and father December 34, 1873. To the union of Captain and Mrs. Fleming were born two children - Fred and Allie, Fred died August 9, 1881. He was a young man of sterling qualities, and of more than ordinary intelligence, of much promise. Politically, Capt. Fleming was a thorough Republican. He enlisted in 1861, and re-enlisted in 1863, but, on account of ill health, was compelled to resign the command given him, and near the close of 1863 he came home. Capt. Fleming was by faith a Universalist. Mrs. Fleming is a member of the Universalist Ch'urch, having joined in 1880. The death of Capt. Fleming occurred January 8. 1873. In his death, Warren County lost one of the most valued and representative men, and the community a highly honored citizen. Mrs. Fleming resides in West Lebanon, and is one of the most amiable ladies in Western Indiana. She is a great temperance advocate, and famed for her works of charit}'.

WARREN T>. FLEMING was born in this county, May 4, 1850, and is a son of James and Lucinda (Purviana) Fleming ; the former a native of Ohio, the latter of Tennessee ; the father died in 1853, the mother in 1877. The parents of Warren came to this township in 1837, and were truly pioneers. Mr. Fleming received but littla schooling, jret he has, by diligence acquired a practical education. After he became of age, he commenced the grocery business at West Lebanon, in company with R. P. Adams ; this, after three months, he renounced for farming, and in 1873 purchased the family homestead, on which he be,gan the manufacture of tiles, under the firm name of Fleming, Hamar et Co. On April 16, 1871. he was married to Miss Ettie French, by whom he had one child, Harry L. Mr. Fleming, in 1883, began making tile by the steam-drying process, the firm having manufactured 300,000 during that year, and has since increased its facilities for the work. Mr. Fleming is a radical Republican, and gave his first Presidential vote for Gen. Grant.

ZEBULON FOSTER, one of the pioneers of Warren County, was born in Pike County, Ohio. August 19, 1808, and is a son of Richard and Rachel! Browning ? Foster, both natives of JIaryland ; the former died in Pike County, Ohio, in 1831, the latter in same county in 1856. Mr. Foster received what education he has in the subscription schools of Ohio. He worked for his father uuil he was twenij-live, when he was married to Miss Caroline Ostrander on Februarj- 14, 1833, daughter of Dr. Edward and Margaret Ostrander. To this union were born twelve children - Edward. Rachel, Eliza W., Mary, William and Harriet ; the others died in infancy. After marriage. Mr. Foster came to Warren County, where he liuilt a cabin 16x18 feet, and entered 400 acres, which he subsequently improved. Mrs Foster died June 3, 1871. On August 31, 1877, Mr. Foster was married to Mrs. Juliet Russell, daughter of Andrew and^Ann Fleming. Mr. and Mrs. Foster are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Foster is a stanch Republican, and has been ToNvnship Trustee for five years.

SAMUEL M. FRAME, ex-County Commissiiiiier. was born in Preble r",iunty, Ohio, September 37, 1S17. and is a sou of Samuel and Elizabeth (Martin) Frame! the former a native of Virginia, who died in Prelile Countv, Ohio, in 1847 ; the latter a native of Nortli Carolina, who died in this county in 1831. In 1830, the parents of Samuel J[. Frame removed from Ohio to this township, where they entered and afterward purchased eight v acres. After his mother's death his father and he went to Ohio, where thcv remaineil until 1S;39. Ou October 11 183s; he was married to Miss Vilriah Ammermau, daughter of Jolm and Rachel Vmmerman' This union was blessed with nine children - Eliza J., Celia Rachel 0 Maiv M Henry C, Minerva A., Elizabeth C, Samuel M. and John L. (deceased)' " In '18*39' Mr, Jranie returned to this county and purchased land, on which he lived until 1883, wlieu he moved to West Lebanon. Mr. Frame cast his first Presidential vote for Gen. Harrison, in 1S40, Init is now a stanch Re|Hiblican. tie has served as Township Trustee, and as County Coinmissioner from 1S68 to 1881 nine iron bridi^es, a court house and asylum for the poor having been built durin.' his term Mr. I^rame IS a so an Odd Fellow, and he and wife are members of the Soul Sleepers t^liurch.

THOMAS GOOI)^VlNE (d,>eeased) was born in Kentucky August 10 1810 and was a s.ui ot James and Elizabeth (Snyder) Godwine. The parents of Thomas came to Indiana (then the Northwest Territory) when he was live years old looting lirst m .laekscm. then in Bartholomew, and I'ame to this couniy in 18->^ Mr (,oodwiiie was a soldier of (he Bhu'k Hawk war. Thomas began tlu' work "for him- ,selt when twenty-one years of age, his father having given him '^tO acres On

August 37, 1834, he was married to Miss Eliza A. Baird, a native of Ross County Ohio, daugliter of James and Elizabeth Baird. This union was blesseii with ten children - James S., Jolin C, Wesley, William W., Rosalin, Elizabeth C. .Jennie H., Thomas H., Julian and Scott W. ; of these, five are deceased. Mr. Goodwine died October 1, 187i. Mr. Goodwine had four sons in the late war - James S. John C, Wesley and William W., the last having died at Bridgeport, Ala., and Wesley at home from wounds received in the service. Mr. Goodwine was a prominent citizen of this county, and was universally respected. Mrs. Goodwine resides on the old homestead, now more than sixty-four 3'ears of age.

JAMES GOODWINE, land owner and stoclT dealer, was born in Kentucky .June 19, 1813, and is the third of the eight children of James and Elizabeth (Suj'der) Goodwine. The elder Goodwine was a soldier of the war of 1812, also of the Black Hawk war; was a pioneer of Warren County, and for many years Commissioner of the same. When our subject was an infant his parents moved to Jackson County, Ind., and thence to Bartholomew County, where Mrs. Goodwine died and James first attended school. Afterward, the family removed to what is now Liberty Township. Mr. Goodwine died in this county in 1851. On August 15, 1833, our subject was married to Miss Sophia Buckles, a native of Ohio, daughter of William and Lois Buckles. To this union were horn twelve children - Mar}- J., John, William H., James, Frank, Washington, Louisa L., Christiana, Indiana, Marion, Horace and Fremont; of these, five are deceased. Mr. Goodwine's first land purchase was forty acres from his father, to which he has continued adding until he now owns 10,3.50 acres, only ninety of which are not drained and improved; he has also given a good farm to each of his children. Mr. Goodwine handles from 1,200 to 1,500 head of cattle every year, and has 7,500 acres of pasture, and 1,000 acres of meadow land. Since 1874, he has been President of Warren County Agricullural Association. He is a liberal and energetic citizen, contributing freely to every worthy enterprise. He had three sons in the late war - John (who died "in the service at Savannah), and William and Frank (who were in Libby prison). He is a Republican, but liberal, and Mrs. Goodwine is a member of the L^niversalist Church.

FREMONT GOODWIN (named after Gen. John C. Fremont) is a native of this county, is the son of James and Sophia (Buckles) Goodwine, and was born May 23, 1857. When five years of age, he commenced attending school in aframe house, one half mile from the homestead, and continued until he was twelve years old, when his father sent him to Perdue University, where he entered the freshman class and remained for three years, but was taken from college against his wishes, and now he designs to complete a course and graduate at some reputable institution. In 1878, Mr. Goodwin began teaching, at which he has continued, excepting a period of one year, during which he was agent of the Havanna, Rantoul & Eastern Railroad, in 1881, he was elected Principal of the West Lebanon Public Schools. On August 15. 1878. Mr. Goodwin was marri<'d to Jliss Ettie A. Walker, daughter of Dr. A. C. and A. M. Walker. Mr. Goodwin is a radical Republican and temperance man. Mrs. Goodwin is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

REV. COLBRATH HALL, pioneer mini-^ter of Warren County, was born in the State of New York January 20, 1806, and is a son of Josiah and Phebe (Dutton) Hall, both natives of Connecticut and deceased - the former in Butler County, Ohio, in 1830, the latter at same place in 1831. The parents of our subject settled in Butler County, Ohio, when he was nine years old, where lie attended the pioneer school, and afterward, by diligence and perseverance on his part, he acquired a good education, and remained on the home farm until after his father's death. In September, 1838, he married Miss Maria Horner, daughter of Naihan and Cordelia Horner. To this union were born iwo cliildren - Adaline and Harriet, both deceased. Mrs. Hall died in March, 1836. Rev. Mr. Hall was next married September 14, 1836, to Miss Sarah II. Hum. daughter of Rev. William and Matilda Hunt, to which union were born eight children - Henrii'ita, Wliittield. William I., Josephine, Hiram D., Marshal S., Sarah A. and Sarah F., of whom Hiram D. and Sarah A. are deceased. In 1834, Mr. H.ill came 10 Jennings County, Ind., and traveled Vernon Circuit; in 1835, Lawrencelmrg Circuit; and in 1836 and 1837. AYinchester Circuit. After living in old Lebanon six years, he removed to his present home, where he has resided thirty-five yi-ars. Rev. Mr, Hall was licensed a minister of the M. E. Church July 13, 1833, in Ohio, and was f)rdained at Lawrenceburg, Ind., October 24, 1S39, by Bishop Roberts. He has performed 5.50 marriages, preached 4,000 times, and 700 funeral sermons. He has served rive terms in the Legislature. He is a Repulilican, Freemason, and a re|ircsentative man and honored citizen.

ALEX HAMAR, tile manufacturer, was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., February 10, 1848. and is a son of Joseph and Amy (JlcCrea) H.-imar, both of whom are living in Iroquois County, III. Wln'n Alex Hamar was twelve years old, his parents moved to Vermillion County, 111., where he attended school during three winters, when the family came to this township, and thence removed to Adams Township where Mr. Haraar finished his schooling. In 1861, he enlisted in Company Q, One Hundred and Fiftieth Indiana Vohinteers, and was discharged at Indianapolis in August, 186.5, from wliicii time until about 1875 he has been engaged in threshing and manufacturing tiles, being the senior of the firm of Hamar, Fleming & Co. On .January 2. 1870, he was married to Miss Mary A. Johnson, a native of this county. Mrs. Hamar had four brothers in the late war, three of whom were sacrificed. To this union was born one child, Luella (September U, 1873). Mr. Hamar is a Republican, and gave his first Presidential vote for Gen. Grant. Mr. Hamar came to West Lebanon in 1867, and has been Assessor of this township. Mr. and Mrs. Hamar are members of the Universalist Church.

J. W. HAMAR is a native of Warren County, Ind., born April 10, 1858, and is a son of J. C. and A. T. (McCrea) Hamar, both natives of Ohio, and residents of Iroquois County, 111. When J. W. Hamar was fourteen years of age, he removed to Ohio with his parents, and received some education, mo.st of which was at Vienna, 111., although he attended the normal school at Valparaiso one year, and also a short term at Sandusky. Ohio. In 1880, Mr. Hamar removed to West Lebanon, and engaged in manufacturing drain tile, and is a junior member of the firm of Hamar, Fleming & Co. On March 22. 1882, he was married to Miss Clara E. Biaer, daughter of Henry and Mary Biser. all natives of Maryland. Mr. Hamar is a Republican, and gave his first Presidential vote for Rutherford B. Hayes. He is a young man of great industrv and enterprise.

CHARLES HAYWARD was born in Baltimore, April 18, 1811. and is a son of William and Keziah (Coats) Hayward, both natives of Maryland; the former died in Clarke County, Ohio, October, 1853, the latter in 1848. Charles Hayward received some education in his native State, and at the age of fifteen was apprenticed to a house-joiner for five years. After finishing this trade, he removed to Cincinnati, thence to Vicksburg, and thence to Clarke County, Ohio, where he was married, April 23. 1834. to Miss Elizabeth E. Vickers. a native of Ohio, daughter of Richard and Celia Vickers. To this union were born five children - Sarah (deceased), Mastin, Celia K., James W. (deceased) and Ruth A. James W. was a soldier in the late war, of Company H. Second New York Cavalry, and was discharged September 10, 1864; he was captured before Richmond, sent toLihby Prison, and died of disease contracted while in tlie service. In October. 1838. Mr. Hayward and family moved to Morgan County, Ind,, where he remained until 1840, when he came toWarren County and settled in Lebanon. In 1846, he bought 240 unimproved acres, which he improved, and in 1869 moved to West Lebanon. He is now a Republican, and was an Abolitoniet; he is also a temperance man and a pioneer of this county.

DAVID JAMES was born February 1, 1819, and is a son of Isaac and Gcvenney (Dunham) James. When David was about eight years old. his parents moved to Cincinnati, where he attended school and worked in a fruit house. In 1837. he came to this township and county, and in the winter of 1839-40 taught in the Benson Settlement, and in the summer walked to Cincinnati to attend select school, thus continuing three years. On July 28, 1844, he married Miss Mary A. Davis, daughter of John and Mary Davis, to which union was born one child - Tlieodore jT; Mrs. James died November 26, 1845. Mr. James was again married. Septemlier 19, 1816, to Miss Sarah J. Hurst, by whom he had three cliildren - Mary H., John W. and Sarah G. ; Mrs. James died March 30, 1852. Mr. James was next married to Miss Frances Sherwood, September 30. 1852. To this union were born four children - Michael \V. .Elizabeth J,. FlorenceE. and Margaret A. Two years ago. Mr. James moved to West Lebanon. In 1850. he was elected Justice of the Peace, and has mostly held said office since that time. Mr. James is a Repulilican in politics, a prominent merchant, and one of the pioneer scb lolmasters For twelv.' years, he earriid on a store at Independence. Warren Township, where lie was Postmaster from 1862 to 187ll Mrs. James is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Cbureli.

CHARLES E. JONES, grocer and queensware dealer, was born in Fairtield County. Conn., July 6, 1846. and is a sou of David W. and Catherine M, (Judson) Jones, the fiu'mer a native of Massachusetts, and the latter of Connecticut. Mr. Jones was killed in the battle of Cliancellorsville, Jlay 3. 1862. C. E, Jones taught school in his native State for four years, when he emigrated to Lake Count v. Ind.. wliere he taught four terms of school. In the spring of 1872. he was married to Miss Ella llandley. a native of Lake County, daughter of G. W. aiid Sarah llandley. To tliis union has succeeded one child - Euhi C. (born May 81 1879). In 1875. he was appointed railwayagcnt at Alvin, 111., whence, after 't"bree years, he wan transferred to West Lebanon, after which he accepted a like position with the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway Company, whence, after one year and a half, he came to West Lebanon, and engaged in his "present business J .nuarv 1882. Mr. Jones is a stanch Republican, and ' one of the prominent busiiiesV'me'n of his locality.

JAMES KIMBALL, Wabash. St. Louis & Pacific Railway Agent at West Lebanon, was born in Clinton County, N. Y., Ma}^ 11, 1836, and is a son of E. and Susan (Case) Kimball, both natives of New York. His maternal grandfather was a soldier of the war of 1813. His mother died wiien lie was four years old, and he early began the struggle for himself. After worlving in the pineries, and when seventeen years old, went to Canada, and thence to Minnesota, where he remained four years, when he returned to Montgomery County, Ind. In the winter of 18.i9, Mr. Kimball came to West Lebanon, and in 1861 he married Miss Samantha Sliillman, a native of this county, daughter of Jolm W. and Marj' SlilUman. This union was blessed with seven children - Edwin 8., Anna (deceased). Charles H., Carrie, Frank. John and Dudley. For six years after coming to tliis county. Mr. Kimball was engaged in a saw mill, a flouring mill and in the lumber business. In Februarjr, 1876. he was appointed railway agent at West Lebanon. Mr. Kimball is a Royal Arch Mason, and also a Republican, having given his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He was a Councilman for six years, and is at present a member of the school board. Mrs. Kimball belongs to the M. E. Church.

JAMES H. McIXTOSH, a pioneer of Warren Count}', was born in Lexington, Ky., Maj' 17, 18iy. and is a son of David and Jane (McAuley) Mcintosh. David Mcintosh was a native of Scotland, and came to America in 1801, and after one year emigrated to Lexington, Ky., whence, in 1819, he removed to Madison County. Ohio, and in 1830 came to this township. He died October 28, 1848, aged eightyfour. He was a carpenter, and a most exemplary man. Mrs. Mcintosh died May 26, 1872. J. H. Mcintosh received his early education from the common schools, and when he reached manhood began life for liimself by working at boat-building. January 28. 1836, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Dunbar, a native of Sandusky Couniy", Ohio. This union was blessed with six children - Marv J., Maria L., Elizabeth R., Martha A., Boston H. and Sarah F. Mrs. M. died August 15, 1879. In the autumn of 1836, Mr. Mcintosh purchased his present home. He is a public-spirited citizen and a worthy man. In politics, he is a radical Republican, and in religion, a member of the Christian Church of a standing of forty years.

BARTOX H. McI^fTOSH was born in this township and county September 17, 1848, and is the only son in a family of six children born to James H. and Elizabeth (Dunbar) Mcintosh, natives of Kentucky and Ohio respectively. Barton received his education from the common country school, and lived at home until his twentyfifth year, sharing in the products of the farm after his twenty-first year. On June 18, 1874, he was married to Miss Morcy Greene, a native of New York, daughter of M. S. and Sarah Greene, of West Lebanon. After his marriage, Mr. Mcintosh contracted to manage his father's farm until that parent's'dea.th. In October. 1876, he was elected Township Assessor, and re-elected in April, 1878. He was elected Township Trustee April 3, 1882. He is Past Master of Ancient Masons and a radical Republican. Mrs. Mcintosh is a member of the Christian Church.

ELIAS PORTER was born in Clinton County, Ohio, February 2, 1813, and is a son of Nicholas and Mahala Porter. His grandfather served through the whole of the Revolutionary war, and died in White County, Ind., aged one hundred and nineteen. His father was a native of Ohio, where he died in l8l4; he was a soldier of the war of 1812. His mother is still living, aged ninety-two. Elias came to Warren County with his step-father in 1830, and settled in Rock Creek, in this township. On February 3. 1833, Mr. Porter was married to Miss Lavina James, a native of Ohio, daughter of Thomas and Mary James. Five children have followed this union - Thomas J., Prudence, Cornelius, James W. and Sarah E., of whom two only survive. After his marriaue, Mr. Porter worked as a laborer, and for long in the'harve.st field at 25 cents per'day. In 1835, he purchased eighty acres, to which he continued to add until he possessed more than 400 acres, and one of the finest farms in Pike Township. He moved to West Lebanon March 7. 1872, where he yet resides. Mr. Porter is a Republican, and one of the pioneers of the county. Mrs. Porter is a member of the Christian Church.

DAVID B PURVIANCE, one of the pioneer farmers of the State, was born in Giles County, Tenn., March 21, 1819, and is a son of Eleaser and Elizabeth (Orr) Purviance. His grandfather was a Colonel in the Revolutionary war. His father was a native of North Carolina, and died in this township in 1869. When David was ten years of age, his parents moved to this State, and settled in this township, where they purchased eighty acres, a part of which is now the Union fair grounds. Here he attended school and worked fen- liis father uatil he was twenty-one years old after which period he received a share of the products. On December 26, 1844, Mr Purviance was married to Miss Fannie Hamilton, a native of Ireland, daughter of Edward Hamilton. She died October 8. 1858. leaving four children - Edward D Mary F., Fannie and Lizzie A. Mr. Purviance was next married. April 1, 1860* to Miss Mary M. Beck, a native of Union County, daughter of Anthony Beck.

To this union were born three cliildren - Ida V.. William E. and Rhoda A. Mr. Purviance is a Republican, and was formerly a Whig, having given his first vote for Gen. Harrison. He is a member of tlie Christian Church, and a respected citizen. W. L. RABOURN" was born in Vermillion County, Ind., July 26. 184S, and is the youngest of the four children born to Fielding and Rebecca (Shepherd) Rabourn. Fielding Rabourn was a native of Kentucky; he died March 13, 1831. The motlier of W. L. Rabourn diid when he was yet an infant, and he was taken by an aunt until his father's second marriage. His early life was passed in the service of his father on tlie farm during summer and attending school during winter. So he continued until he was nineteen, when he began teaching. In 1869, he commenced the study of law in the office of Davis & Mann, at Danville, 111., where he remained two j'cars, wlien, for want of means, he discontinued the law and resumed teaching. On April 16, 1871, he was married to Miss Dorothy Carithers, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Carlthers. Si.x children liave blessed their union - Ldlie, Nellie, Ossian, Fannie, Stella and Charles O. In August, 1871, he was admitted to the bar of Vermillion County, Ind., and one year later to the bar of Vermillion County, 111., and also, in 1877, to the b,ir of Warren Countv, Ind. In 1879. he moved to West Lebanon, where he has been since located. Mr. Rabourn is a Republican, and in 1881 was elected Town Clerk and Treasurer. On May 1, 1883, he formed a law partnership with Hon. W. P. Rhodes, and is esteemed one of the tirst lawyers at the Warren Countv bar

DANIEL W. REED, Marshal, was born in Warren County, Ohio, ]May 13, 1841, and is the eldest of live children born to William M. and Mahala (Fox) Keed, natives of Lawrenceburg, Ind., and Montgomery County, Ohio, respectively, and of Scotch-Oerman descent. Mr. Red's parents came to Liberty Town>hip, VVarren Count}', Ind.. in 1860; remained until 1871, and then moved to -Jasper County, where tliey still reside. Our subject's marriage occurred November 7, 186,>, to Miss Mary J. Schoonover, a native of Liberty Township, this county, and daughter of J.-imes and Susanna Schoonover. They have had six children - Cora B., Lenora D., Desse M., Lura E., Nathan J., and William A. In 1870, Mr. Reed went to Iroquois County, III., remaining there until 1877, when he returned to this county. In 18S0, he removed to West Lebanon. In August, ls63, he enlisted in Company'F, Seveniyseoond Indiana Volunteers, and was in battle at Chickamaus.i, Atlanta campaiirn, Selma, and all engagements in which his regiment participated, except one. He was honorably discharged July .5, 186.5. Mr. "Reed is a Kepui)llcan. and a memlier of G. A. R. In 1880, he received '357 votes in countv convention, for Recorder He was elected Marshal of West Lebanon, May 7, 18^-8. Mr. Reed is an enterprising and creditable citizen.

JOHN C. STEPHENS was born in Hamilton Countv, Ind. April 34 1849 and is a son of Henry and Mary R. (Wells) Stephens, the 'former a native of Ohio When John C. was ten years old. his mother ciied. and he lived with an uncle until his father was again married. In August, 1860, he moved with his father to this county and settled near West Leban.m, where he attended the accessilile schools'" When fifteen years of age, he began workin;j; by the month, then a^ clerk in a holeV then in the buteliering trade for ten years, then in the confectionerv and tinallv iii thesrocery business, at which he is now engaged. On Oclolier 10 b^tiO Mi Sienliens" was married to Miss Sarah F. Clawson, a native of Preble Couuiv Ohio bv which union they had three children - Everett, Elsie and Mvrtle. Mr "Stephensjs a Republican, and h.as been Justice of the P.Mce. Town Marshal, and is and has been a Town Iruslee; he is also a menibrr of the Mas.mic fraternilv Air uid Mrs Stephens are meinbers of the Alethodist Episcopal Church

A. C. '\VALKE1^ M. D was born in Zanesville, Ohio. September 1, 1^33. and is son of Andrew anil Mary (Barron) Walk.T, the former a native of IMarvI in,l wl,o diecl at Dresden, Ohio, July, 18-16, the latter a native of ' '.i Dr Wa ker was three years of age his parents moved to Dresden,' Ohio, where he attended school and when sixteen years old his father sent him to attend the medical departnv.iit 01 the Universily of P,.nnsvl vauia. wh-re he studied tl.rV yea n