Richland Township

Richland Township

James W. Anderson, whose portrait occurs on another page of this volume, was born in Greensburg, Ind., March 24, 1832, and one of two sons to the marriage of Samuel L. and Elizabeth (McCracken) Anderson, the former a native of Fayette County, Ky., of Scotch origin, and was born March 27, 180S, being the second son to the marriage of James and Mary (Logan) Anderson, natives of Cumberland County, Pa., who, in early life emigrated to Kentucky, where James Anderson died in 1815. The wife of James Anderson was afterward united in marriage to Rev. William Bellbridge, and removed to Adams Count}', Ohio. The father of our subject in boyhood learned the tanner's trade, and in 1829 he located in Decatur County., Ind., where he continued his trade until his death, which occurred in 1S35, and the following j-ear Mrs. Anderson married Isaac Sorden, her death occurring early in 1837. The boyhood of Mr. Anderson was spent upon the farm and his education was limited to that obtained at the countrv school. He came to Rush County in 1852, and located in Richland Township, where he engaged in farming and trading. As a farmer, he has always been a leader, and as a trader and business man, one of the most prosperous in Rush County. His home farm is located near the village of Richland, consists of 4S0 acres, and is one of the best improved in this part of Indiana. October 16, 1851, he was united in marriage to Miss Livonia, eldest living daughter of Preston E. and Eliza (Donald) Hopkins, natives of Kentucky. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were born six children, viz. : Alice E., Samuel B., Mary E., John (deceased), Lyle H. and James W.

Mahlox Brooks, who has been a resident of Richland Township for the past forty-six years, was born on a farm eight miles east of Brookville, Franklin Co., Ind., September 6, 1816, being the son of Eli and Sarah Brooks, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. He was reared upon a farm in his native count}', and on the 23rd of May, 1S39, he was united in marriage to Sarah A. Peterson, who also was a native of Franklin County, born October 10, 1S23. In 1841, Mr. Brooks moved to this county and settled in Richland Township, where he has ever since resided. He has lived upon the farm he now occupies since 1S44. His first wife died April 11, 1843, and in August, 1S44, he married Mrs. Catharine Baughhon, who was born in Roanoke County, W. Va. Her maiden name was Catharine Pursinger. She remained the wife of Mr. Brooks until the year 1S70. On the 22nd day of October of that year, the marriage of Mr. Brooks and Miss Carcdine Heddrick was solemnized. She was born in Franklin Count}', this State, July 17, 1S40, being the daughter of Frederick C. and Dortha Heddrick, who were natives of Germany. The first marriage of Mr. Brooks resulted in the birth of two children: Emily, who is now the wife of Joseph Horton, of Anderson Township, and a son that died in infancy, unnamed. He and his present wife are the parents of- three children: Eva, Cora, and Leah Ella, all of whom are living. Mr. Brooks and wife are members of the

Beaufort L. Conner, one of Richland Township's substantial farmers and honored citizens, was born in Faj'ette Count}-, this State, November 11, 1816. He was the son of Daniel and Ehzabeth Conner, both of whom were natives of the State of Virginia, and the former was a native of Culpepper Countv. His father and mother accompanied their respecti\'e parents to Boone County, Ky., while both were yet veiy young. There they became ac(|uainted and in about the year 1813, they were united in marriage. They immediately set out for Fayette County, this State, traveling the whole distance on horseback. They located upon a tract of land seven miles south of Connersville, where the subject of this sketch was born, and where his parents both spent the rest of their lives, and where both are buried. His mother died early in July, 1841, and his father died about the first of Jul}-, 1866. The subject of this sketch continued with his parents upon the old home farm until after his first marriage, which occurred November 15, 1836, or when he was four days past twent}^ years of age. The lady that became his wife was Matilda Anderson, who was born in Campbell County, Ky., April 3, 1S17. Her parents, Hemy and Nancy Anderson, were also natives of Kentucky. For three }-ears after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Conner resided in Fayette County. They then removed to Huntington Count}-, this State, but a year later they settled upon a farm in Franklin Countv, where they lived for a period of eight years and six months. They then came to Rush Count}-, and located upon a farm in Richland Township, which has been the home of Mr. Conner ever since. His first wife died July 3, 1861, and on December 18, 1861, he was married to Mrs. Mary Jane Anderson, who was born near Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio, i\ugust i, 1837. She was the daughter of William and Jane C. Thompson, both of whom were also natives of Brown County, Ohio. On November 5, 1856, she was married to James L. Anderson, who died December 28, 18^7. The first marriage of Mr. Conner resulted in the birth of eight children, as fohows: William H., Daniel H., Martha A., John E., Cicero, Ben F., Leroy and Mary O., all of whom are dead. Mr. Conner and his present wife are the parents of two children : Jennie T., and Beaufort L., both of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Conner are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Conner has been a member of that church since about 1S40, and his father was a preacher in that church for forty years. Our subject owns a fine farm of 160 acres, about 140 acres of which is in a good state of cultivation. It is fitted up with a handsome residence and other substantial improvements, and is a very desirable location. Besides this he is the owner of thirty-six acres of land in Franklin Countv. He is one of the well-to-do and successful farmers of Rush Countv, and he and his wife are among its most excellent citizens. In politics, INIr. Conner is a Democrat; while a resident of Franklin Count}' he held the office of Justice of the Peace five j-ears. Mr. and Mrs. Conner rank among the best citizens of their township. His portrait appears on another page in this volume.

JoHX W. Davis, a prosperous farmer of Richland Township, was born on the farm he now occupies, Julv lo, 1840, being the son of Robert and Elizabeth Davis, both of whom were natives of Fleming County, Ky., the former being the son of John Davis, a Revolutionary soldier, and the latter being the daughter of Samuel Henry. His mother died when he was t\\'elve j'ears old, after which he made his home with his brother Samuel H. Davis, of Anderson Township until after his marriage. During the winter of 1B59, and '60, he attended a commercial college in Indianapolis. During the summer of 1S60, he was employed as clerk in a store in ihe village of Richland. On the 4th day of September, 1861, he volunteered his services to the Union Army, and was regularly mustered into Company K, Thirty-seventh Indiana Volunteers on the 18th of the same month. He served until October 27, 1864, when the time for which he enlisted expired. He participated in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, the siege of Atlanta and many other engagements of less importance, in all of which he discharged his duties in a manner becoming a loval soldier. On receiving his discharge, he returned to this county and here he has ever since given his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was married September 28, 1S71, to Miss Margaret A. McCorkle, who was born within the present limits of Anderson Township, December 26, 1848, being the daughter of John and Jane D. ^IcCorkle, both natives -of Fleming County, Ky., the former being the son of James McCorkle, and the latter being the daughter of John Howe. Ever since their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Davis have resided w"here they now^ live in Richland Township. Their home farm contains 160 acres of excellent land which is well improved, and most of which is in cultivation. Besides this, Mr. Davis is the owner of another farm in that township of 116 acres in a good state of improvement and cultivation. The wife of Mr. Da-\is is a member of the United Presbyterian Church. The political affiliations of Mr. Da\'is are with tlie Republican partv.

George W. Hawkins, one among the most substantial and influential farmers of Richland Township, is a native of Franklin Count}', Ind., born September 13, 1832, being the son of Reuben and Mary Hawkins, who were respectively natives of Tennessee and New Jersey. His early life was spent upon the old home farm in Franklin County, where his father died in the fall of 1S62, and where his mother still resides. That continued to be his home until after his marriage which did not occur until June 21, 1882. At twenty-five years of age, he took up the occupation of a farmer for himself and while this has been the chief avocation of his life he has frequently, in connection with this, embarked in various other pursuits, among which may be mentioned milling and mercantile pursuits and the live-stock trade. In 1S66, he became a partner in a flouring mill at Metamora, Franklin County. To that his attention was directed for eight years, during the last two of which he also possessed an interest in a general store, in that place. For a period of twentv-flve years, commencing in 1S58, he in connection with his brother, David Hawkins, was extensively engaged in the live-stock trade. Mrs. Hawkins, whose maiden name was Miss Marv J. George, was born in Preble Count}', Ohio, November 10, 1837, being' the daughter of Henry and Ann George, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter a native of Preble County, Ohio, the former being born in 1811, and the latter in 1810. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins began their married life upon a farm in Franklin Count}'. In November, 1884, the}' came to Rush County, and have ever since occupied their present home. The undivided attention of Mr. Hawkins is now given to the management of his farming interesjs. He owns a magnificent farm of 306 acres about 275 of which are in a high state of cultivation. It is in a high state of improvement and contains an elegant residence erected at a cost of $5,000. The wife of Mr. Hawkins is a member of the Christian Church. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and a pronounced Republican in politics.

William N. Hite, who for the past fifty-four years has been a resident of Richland Township, was born in Augusta Countv, Va., October 21, 181 1, being the son of George and Elizabeth (Franger) Hite, the former a native of Rockbridge County, Va., and the latter a native of Pennsylvania, both of German descent. When he was three years old his parents removed to Nelson County, Va., where he was reared upon a farm. At twenty-one years of age he accompanied his parents to Pickaway County, Ohio, where they remained from November, 1832, to March, 1S33, at which time they came to Rush County, and located in Richland Township, which has been the home of our subject ever since. For a period of eighteen years after coming to this county he worked at the blacksmith's trade, which he had learned in Virginia. In about the year 1851, he turned his attention to farming, and this has occupied his attention ever since. He has a good farm of i6o acres, about 120 acres of which are in a high state of cultivation. The marriage of Mr. Hite occurred over hftv years ago or Julv 6, I S3 7. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Fisher, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, May 10, 1819, being the daughter of Jacob and Jane Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Hite are the parents of ten children: John A., George W., Ehza J., William T., David F., Lewis E., Jacob W., Mar}^ I., Laura A. and Lola M., of whom John A., William T. and Laura A. are deceased. Mrs. Hite is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Hite has never identified himself with any church, but is a firm believer in the principles of Christianity. His political affiliations have always been with the Democratic part}'. He and wife are among the pioneers of the county, and are among its worthy and honored citizens.

Ja:\iep M. Holmes, an old and honored citizen of Richland Township, was born in Bourbon Countv, Ky., Julv 22, iSio. His parents weie Alexander and Sarah Holmes, the former of whom was a native of one of the Carolina States, and the latter was a native of Virginia. His father was accidentally killed by the stroke of a limb upon his head, when the subject of this sketch was vet a mere lad, probablv nine or ten ^'ears of age. After this event James continued with his widowed mother upon a farm in Bourbon County until the spring of 1S35, when he came to this countv and located in Richland Township. His mother came to this countv in the following October, and with her he made his home until after his marriage. Miss Sarah Dexter became his wife September 17, 1840. She was born near Dayton, Ohio, April i, 1S20. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes entered upon their married life upon a farm in Richland Township. Some years later thev removed to a farm in Franklin Countv, but a year or so later, the}' returned to Richland Township. After a few j'ears they again moved to Franklin County, and resided there about six 3'ears. They then returned once more to Richland Township, and that has been their place of residence ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes have had born to them ten children, as follows: Harriet A., Sarah F., Susan D., Edward W., Marj- M. and Emma T. (twins), Laura O., James M.. Sophronia L. and Charles, all of whom are living except James and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes are members of the Christian Church. In politics, Mr. Holmes is a Democrat. He owns a farm of eight}' acres and has a comfortable home where he and wife reside in a quiet, happj' wav.

Isaac Lefforge, an old and esteemed citizen of Richland Township, was born in Franklin Ind., October 17, 1S19, being the son of John and Sallie Lefforge, who were natives of New

Jersey and South Carolina, respectively. When he was three years old, his parents came to Rush County, and located in Noble Township, where the parents both spent the rest of their lifes, and where our subject was reared upon a farm. He was married to Miss Florenda Brown, February 5, 1845. She was born in Campbell County, Ky., May 3, 1825, being the daughter of Archibald and Elizabeth Brown, who were natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively. In April, 1870, Mr. and Mrs. Lefforge removed from Noble to Richland Township, and settled upon the farm they now occupy. They have had born to them eight children: Mary, Thomas S., Philander, Jesse I., Lewis D., and three others that died in infancy, unnamed. Mrs. Lefforge is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. In politics, Mr. Lefforge is a Republican. He is a well-to-do and prosperous farmer.

James Warder Logan, one of the most substantial and prosperous farmers of Richland Township, is the son of James and Elizabeth Logan, and he is also distantly related to the late Gen. John A. Logan. He was born in Noble Township, December 22, 1836. His father was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in the year 1798, and was of Scotch-Irish descent, his ancestors having formerly come from Scotland. His maternal ancesters were descendants of William Tell. His parents emigrated to America when he was about three }rears old, and settled in Abbeville District, S. C. Six weeks after the landing his father died, after which he remained with his widowed mother upon a farm in South Carolina until he reached the age of seventeen, when he accompanied her to Franklin County, Ind. Some years later he came to Rush County, and entered a tract of land in Noble Township, upon which he settled, and which he developed into a good farm. He added to this by the purchase of other lands, until he was finally the owner of about 600 acres of land. He was married in Richland Township to Elizabeth Mann, in 1823. She vv'as born in Brown County, Ohio, in about the year 1804, and she died in Noble Township, June 13, iSSo. Her husband survived her until August 13, 1881, when he died. The subject of this sketch was reared upon the old homestead in Noble Township. He received in the district school a good common school education, and later on he attended an academjr at Richland a part of one winter. He was married, September 30, 1862, to Miss Hester Wellman, who was born in Noble Township, March 29, 1842, being the daughter of Aaron and Francis Wellman, the former of whom was born in Pendleton County, Ky., March 3, 1S05. He was reared near Cincinnati, and came to Rush County in a very early day, and while yet a young man. He was married March 25, 1828, to Miss Frances Lines, ^vho was born in

Franklin Count}', Ind., July 19, 1S12. He died February 26, 1868, and she survived him until September 23, 1877, when she died. Immediatel}^ after their marriage, Mr. and JMrs. Logan located upon a farm in Section 2, Richland Township, which thev have ever since occupied as their home. They are the parents of three sons, whose names and ages are as follows : Thomas W., born October 10, 1S63; Emerson E., born February 5, 1865, and Jesse, born January 11, 1S68. Mr. Logan owns a fine farm of 433 acres, which, with its handsome residence and other substantial improvements, makes a very desirable location, and one among the best farms in the county. Besides this, he is the owner of another excellent farm in that township of 160 acres, in Section 13. He and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. In pohtics, Mr. Logan is a Democrat. In the spring of 18S6, he was elected Trustee of his township, and is the present incumbent. He overcame an opposing majority of seventeen, which is evidence of the esteem in which he is held by his fellow citizens. He is one of the thrifty and most prosperous farmers of his own township, and he and wife are among its most excellent citizens. The portrait of Mr. Logan may be seen on another page in this volume.

Alphoxzo B. Marlow, an active and prominent farmer of Richland Township, was born in Scott County, Ky., June 6, 1818, being the second child of a familyof nine children, born to George and- Mary (Reid) Marlow, both natives of Virginia, and both of English descent. When our subject was very young, onl}' being about three years of age, his parents moved to Decatur County, Ind. ; his father had entered eighty acres of land that was dense forest, and in this forest they erected a log hut of round timber, and only being one room with a very large fire-place, that was used for cooking and heating purpose, and this one little room was usedin combination as a parlor, sitting-room and kitchen. This family and subject sheltered themselves about fifteen years in this place although it was ver}' airy as there were large cracks between the logs, and after living in this place thus long, his father erected a good log house, which may be seen to this day in Decatur County, Ind., and where our subject remained all this time, helping his father to farm and clear the land, until 1849. But in the meantime he was joined in matrimony to Anna E. Halsted, April 26, 1849, a native of Franklin County, Ind., born August 29, 1830, daughter of Robert W. and Elizabeth (Munson) Halsted, both natives of New York, and of English descent. But before this happy affair he had bought a small farm of forty acres, and it was on this that he built a small hut and began their happy life, where he and wife continued to li\-e until 1S60, when buying this land he only paid $12 per acre, and in ten years afterward he sold it for $32 per acre, November 19, i860, our subject and family moved to Richland Township, and settled on the farm, he now lives on and owns in- Section 4. He has worked hard during- his life, and has been amplyrepaid for it, as he has gathered together acre by acre until he has^ a good farm of seventy-five acres, all well improved, and a fine dwelling. The above union resulted in two birth's as follows ; Mary E., born February 18, 1850; Sarah V., born September 12, 1S52, and died January 24, 1883. Mrs. Marlow is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Marj' E., is a member of the Christian Church, and Mr. Marlow is a member of the Baptist Church. He believes in upholding the principles of the Democratic partv in politics, and has made several political speeches for his party.

Charles S. Miller, a prominent farmer of Richland Township, whose portrait is shown elsewhere, was born in the township in which he now resides January 20, 1S27, being the son of Archibald and Ann Miller, the former of whom was born in Monroe Countv, W. Va., being the son of Peter and Sarah Miller, and the latter was born in Overton Count}-, Tenn., being the daughter of Eliphalet and Susannah Barber. While he was yet an infant child his parents removed to Posey Township, Franklin County. They returned to a farm in the east part of Richland Township when he was ten years old, and two years later they removed to another farm in that township, King in Section 9, where the 3-outh of our subject was spent assisting to clear and cultivate the farm. He was married March 9, 1849, ^° Miss Sarah A. Simmons, who was born in Franklin County, Ind., March 3, 1826, being the daughter of James and Ann Simmons, the former of whom was born in Lexington, K-\'., being the son of Robert and Sarah Simmons: and the latter was born in Ohio. Her maiden name was Ann Frost. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Miller settled upon the farm thev now occupy in Section 17, Richland Township, where Mr. Miller has ever since pursued the vocation of a farmer. In this connection he has had marked success. Besides considerable property which he has given to his children, he is the owner of a fine farm of 250 acres, about half of which is in cultivation. It is fitted up with good fences and buildings and is a very desirable location. He and wife have had born to them seven children: George W., James T., William A., Loella, Abraham L., and two sons that died in infancy, unnamed. Of those named, James T. and Abraham L. are also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Miller possess a membership in the church known as the United Brethren in Christ. In politics, Mr. Miller is a Republican. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace two terms of four years each. He is one of the substantial farmers of the county, and he and wife are worthy and esteemed citizens.

Samuel R. Pattox, one of Richland Township's most prominent and substantial farmers, and at present a member of the Board of County Commissioners, is a nati^-e of the township in which he resides, born November 27, 1842. His parents, William and Nancy S. Patton, were natives of Ohio and Kentucky, respective!',-, the former being the son of Nathaniel and Polly Patton, born December 7, 1S04, and the latter, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Henr}', born August 10, 181 2. Nathaniel Patton was born February 22, 1776, and died July 3, 1844. Polly Patton, whose maiden name was Polly Robison, was born March 10, 1775, and died Januarjr 5, 1847. The parents of our subject were married in Anderson Township, this count}', December 29, 1829. His mother died February 10, 1857. His father was afterward married to Mrs. Nancv S. Mitchell, whose maiden name was Miss Nancv S. Duncan. He died in February, 1876, and his wife who still survives, resides in Richland. The subject of this sketch spent his earh' life upon the old home farm in his native township. In addition to a common school education he attended an academy in Richland for three winters. He volunteered his services to the Union Arm}-, September 4, 1861, and was mustered into Company K, Thirtv-seventh Indiana Volunteers, September 18. His term of service expired October 27, 1864, when he received an honorable discharge. He took the part of a 103'al Union soldier in the battle of Stone River and many other skirmishes, and was a member of the reserve force at Chickamauga and Mission Ridge. On receiving his discharge he retm-ned home, and during the winter of 1S64 and '65, he was a student in Richland Academy, where he formed the acquaintance of Miss Mary E. Humes, who was then his classmate, but who on December 20, 1S65, became his wife. She was born in Noble Township November 13, 1846, being the daughter of Thomas and Eliza Humes, the former of w-hom was born in Warren Count}', Ohio, February 11, 181 1, and the latter was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, April 13, 1810. Her maiden name was Eliza Brown. They were married November 27, 1S32. She died October 2, 1874, and in 1S79 her surviving husband was married to Mrs. Eliza Griffith. He died November 14, 1880, and she survived him but one month. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Patton, were John and Maria (Voorhees) Humes, who were born November 7, 1770, and August iS, 1785, respectively, and were married June 29, 1806. For ten years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Patton resided upon a farm in Decatur County.

In 1S76, they returned to this couijty, and settled upon the farm they now occupy. Mr. Patten's entire attention is given to agricultural pursuits and he possesses a rank among the prominent farmers of the count}'. His farm, which contains 280 acres, is in a good state of improvement and cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Patten have had born to them these seven children: Carey O., born August 23, 1867; Stella B., born April 19, 1869, died October 6, 1S70; Henry B., born July 14, 1870; Mattie D., bern March 7, 1872; John E., born December 29, 1873; Walter E., born December 24, 1875, and Elma L., bern April 23, 1879. P^tton and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is a member of the G. A. R., and in politics he has alwa3rs been a staunch Republican. He was elected Trustee of his township in the spring of 1878, and was re-elected in the spring of 1880, serving two terms to the entire satisfaction of the public. In the fall of 1884, he was elected County Commissioner for the Southern District, the duties of which office he is new discharging in an able manner.

Joseph Plough, who has been a resident of Richland Township for the last sixt3'-one years, was bern in Madison Countv, K}'., May 3, 1805. His parents, Henry and Ann (Pasley) Plough, were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia, respectively, the former of German, and the latter ef Scotch and Irish descent. When he was two years old, his parents removed to Hamilton County, Ohio, where he was reared upon a farm. When he was twenty-one 3'ears of age, or in 1826, he accompanied his parents to Rush County, and settled with them in Richland Township. He continued with his parents for some four or five years thereafter, or until his marriage, which occurred in 1830. His wife, whose maiden name was Mar)- Ann Young, was bern in Fleming Count}', Kv., March 10, 1S08, being the daughter ef Alexander and Elizabeth (Rickets) Young, who were natives of Pennsjdvania and Kentuckv, respectively. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. Plough and wife settled upon a 120-acre tract of timbered land in Richland Township, a part of which now lies within the present limits ef Anderson Township. Their first home was a log cabin, occupying a mere opening in the forest. The clearing of the land occasioned months and years of hard labor, but of this Mr. Plough was net afraid, and through his industry and perseverance, a good farm was developed. His labors were liberall}' rewarded, and he has since been able to purchase adjoining lands, until he now owns a splendid farm of 320 acres, of which 240 are in Richland Township and eighty in Anderson Township. The marriage of Mr. Plough resulted in the birth ef five children as follows : Caroline, Mary J., Amanda, John and William J., of whom Amanda and

William are deceased. His marriage relation was terminated b\' Mrs. Plough's death January 24, 1881. In politics, Mr. Plough was formerly a Whig, having cast his first vote for Henry Clay in 1829. Since 1856, he has ardently supported the principles of the Republican party. He is one among the oldest residents of Rush Countv, and though more than four score years of age, his figure is well preserved, his health good, and his constitution and mental faculties are comparatively unimpaired. He is one of Rush Countv's highly honored and esteemed pioneers.

John H. Scott, who is one of Rush County's pioneers and who has resided irj Richland Township since 1830, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., May 16, 1805. He was the son of William H. and Ann Scott, both of whom were also natives of Rockbridge County, Va., the former of whom was the son of Thomas and Ann (Logan) Scott, and the latter was the daughter of John and Ann Houston. He was reared in his native county upon a farm. In 1830, he accompanied his parents westward to Rush Count}^ and the familv located upon a tract of land in Richland Township, where the father and mother spent the rest of their lives, and where the subject of this sketch has ever since resided. He has now lived continuously upon the same farm since 1830, or for a period of fifty-seven years. His occupation throughout his whole life has been farming. On the 3rd day of January, 1833, he was married to Sarah Jackman, who was a native of Franklin County, this State, born May 2, 1810. Her parents were Atwell and Margaret Ann (Simpson) Jackman, the latter of whom was a first cousin to Gen. U. S. Grant. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Scott resulted in the birth of twelve children, as follows : The first was a son that died in infancv, unnamed. The others are INIargaret A., William J., Robert H., Elsie M., Smith and Ninetta W., living, and Sarah J., Atwell J., Sarah J., Virginia C. and Eliza A., who are deceased. The wife of Mr. Scott died May 3, 1881. The political affiliations of ]Mr. Scott have alwavs been with the Democratic part}-, having cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson. He owns a farm -of 160 acres, about 100 of which are in cultivation. Mr. Scott is now in the eighty-third j'ear of his age, but he is still in full possession of his mental faculties, and enjoys good health.

James W. Stewart, a farmer of Richland Township, was born in Harrison County, K3'., October 20, 1826. His parents, David B. and Margaret Stewart were also natives of Kentucky, the former of Harrison County and the latter of Lexington, Fayette Countv. It is noteworth}' that our subject and his father were both born on the same farm, it being the old Stewart homestead upon which the grandfather of our subject, Robert Stewart had settled in about the year 1790. When the latter was nine years of age his parents removed from Kentucky to Rush Count}-, and settled upon a farm one mile and a half south of the village of Richland, where the father and mother both spent the balance of their lives, the latter having died May 24, 1839. On the 26th day of February, 1840, her surviving husband, David B. Stewart, was united in marriage to Mrs. Nancy Henry, who died October 12, 1S74. He survived her until February 14, 1876, when he died. The early life of our subject was spent working upon the farm in summer, and attending school in winter. I^e remained at home until after his marriage, which occurred November 15, 1849. The lady he chose for his life companion was Miss Margaret F. Mcllvaine, who is also a native of Harrison Count}-, Ky., born December 6, 1S28. Her parents, Moses and Jane Mcllvaine, removed from Harrison County, Ky., to Rush County, this State, while she was yet a little child. They settled upon a farm in Center Township, where Mrs. Stewart spent her early life, and where the parents both spent the rest of their lives. About one year after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart located upon a farm in Section 15, Richland Township, which they have ever since occupied as their home. It then consisted of 143 acres. Since then Mr. Stewart has been able to add to this, by the purchase of adjoining lands until he now owns a magnificent farm of 475 acres, about 325 of which are in a high state of cultivation, and 150 consists of timbered pasture land. The farm is well improved with buildings and fences, which united with its natural facilities, makes it one among the best farms in Rush County. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have had born to them an only child which was a daughter that died in infancy, unnamed. In politics, Mr. Stewart is a Democrat.

William A. Stewart, an influential citizen of Richland Township, was born in the house ii which he now resides, July 20, 1S41. His parents, David B. and Nancy Stewart, were both natives of the State of Kentucky, the former of Harrison County, and the latter of Fleming County. They continued to reside during the rest of their lives upon the old Stewart homestead. The mother was born September 7, 1801, and died October 12, 1874. The father was born July 7, 179S, and died Februar}- 14, 1876. The subject of this sketch was reared upon the old home place, doing farm work in summer and attendmg district school in winter. After he had attained his majority he took up the avocation of a farmer for himself, and to this pursuit his attention has been given ever since. His home farm contains 160 acres of first-class land, about eighty of which are in a good state of cultivation. Besides this he is the owner of a good farm in Anderson Township that contains eighty acres. The first marriage of jNlr. Stewart occurred January 28, 1S63, when EHza J. Bryan became his wife. She was born in Indiana County, Pa., February' 4, 183S, being the daughter of Nathaniel and Hannah Bryan, wlio also were natiyes of Indiana County, Pa. Mrs. Eliza J. Stewart died May 3, 1868, and on the iSth day of October, 1870, Mr. Stewart was married to Miss Sarah E. Hood. She was born in Fleming County, Kj"., August 10, 1845. Her parents were James R. and Eliza (Norwood) Hood, the former of whom was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, Jul\- 11, 1807, and died in Richland Township, August 21, 1858. His wife, Mrs. Eliza Hood, was born in Fleming County, Ky., Noyember 11, 181 1, and at present resides with the subject of this sketch. The first marriage of Mr. Stewart resulted in the birth of three children: Nanc}' L., Elmer B., who is a graduate of Indiana Stat-e Uniyersity, and Albert F., who is now a student in that institution. The oldest child is deceased, having died May 18, 1874. Our subject, his wife and family, are members of the United Presbyterian Church. For the past fiye years Mr. Stewart has been an Elder in that church. In politics, he is a staunch Democrat. He was the candidate of his party in 1884, for the otlice of County Treasurer, but failed to oyercome an opposing majorit}-.

Joseph S. Winship, a farmer and citizen of Richland Township, is a native of Boone Count}-, this State, born June 22, 1S44, being the son of Jabez L. and Jane B. Winship. His father, Jabez L. Winship, was born in Anderson Township, this county, February 4, 1S15, being the son of Jesse and Celia Winship. His w'hole life was spent in Rush County, excepting nine years during which he resided in Boone County, Ind. He died at his home in Rushville, November 10, 1885. Mrs. Jane B. Winship, who was his third wife, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., December 16, 1S18, her maiden name being Jane B. MuUikin. She died in Anderson Township, this county, July 10, 1878. When the subject of this sketch was yet a young child, less than two ^-ears old, his father returned to this county and settled in Anderson Township, where Joseph was reared upon the farm. When he became of age he engaged in agricultural pursuits for himself, and to this his undivided attention has been given ever since. In this connection his labors have been liberally rewarded and he now possesses a rank among the most prosperous farmers of the county. He and Miss Mary G. Hunt were united in marriage on the 28th day of December, 1870. She was born in Noble Township, July 22, 1S47, being the daughter of Morgan J. and Sallie C. Hunt, the former of whom was born in Franklin Count}-, Ind., Jan'aary 27, 1822, and died in that county Februai-}- 5, 1887. The latter was born in Wayne County, Ind.,

July 4, 1820, and at present makes her home with her children in this county. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Winship, were Jonathan and Jane Hunt. Her maternal grandparents were Jacob and Eliza Brooks. Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Winship settled upon the farm they now occupy, and it has ever since been their home. Mrs. Winship is a member of the Christian Church. Politically, Mr. Winship is a Democrat. He is an industrious and progressive farmer, and he and wife are among the county's best citizens. Their farm consists of 154 acres. It is in a fine state of improvement and contains one of the handsomest residences in the count}'.