Ripley Township (part 2 of 2)

Amos H. Hill, one of the prominent farmers of Ripley Township, is a native of Wayne County, this State, born January 4, 1827, being the son of William and Charity (Hawkins) Hill, the former of whom was born in Randolph County, N. C, of English descent, and the latter was born near Bush Hill Church, S. C, of Welsh descent. His father was the son of Bei:ifjamin and Mary (Jessup) Hill, and his mother was the daughter of Amos and Anna (Comer) Hawkins. When he was a lad seven years old, his parents came to Rush County, and settled upon a farm in Riplev Township, near where he now resides. There his early life was spent assisting to clear and cultivate the farm. At the age of seventeen, he entered upon an apprenticeship with J. B. Hinshaw, of Knightstown, with whom he spent three years learning the blacksmith's trade. On completing his trade, he entered the emplov of Mr. Hinshaw, for whom he worked a few months, when he then set up a shop for himself in Carthage, this county. He continued to devote his entire attention to his trade in Carthage for a period of twentv-tive years. In the meantime he was married to Miss Peninnah Thornburg, November 22, 1848. She was born in Randolph County, N. C, October 24, 1826, being the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Henley) Thornburg, both of whom were also natives of Randolph Count}', N. C, of English descent. Her father was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Winslow) Thornburg, and her mother was the daughter of Joseph and Peninnah (Morgan) Henley, all of whom were natives of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Hill continued to reside in Carthage until the spring of 1876. In the meantime he had retired from his trade in 1871, and became a partner in a drug and grocery store, to which his attention was directed about sixteen months. In 1874, ^^ "^^'^^ elected by the directors President of the Carthage Turnpike Company, of which he had been a stockholder since the construction of the road before the war. In the spring of 1876, Mr. and Mrs. Hill removed to the farm they now occupy four and one-half miles northwest of Carthage, where the former has since given his whole attention to agricultural pursuits. In this connection he has alread}' earned a rank among the prosperous farmers of his township. He owns 240 acres of land, about 185 of which are in cultivation. His farm contains an elegant brick residence, and is in other respects substantially improved. He and wife have had four children, as follows : Mary A., Leora A., William B., and Lucv S., all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Plill and all of their children are members of the Friends' Church. In politics, the former is now an ardent Prohibitionist. He is one of the industrious and substantial men of his township.

Hon. Benjamin PIill, son of Jesse and Mabel (Overman) Hill, was born in Riple}- Township, on December 24, 1832, and is the youngest of twelve children. He grew to manhood on the farm of his father, and has since resided there. He cast his first vote with the great body of men who ushered into political life the Republican party. He was educated in the Friends' school, at Carthage, and in 1870, was elected to the Indiana Legislature, Joint Representative for Rush and Decatur counties. On March 14, 1861, Benjamin married Lydia M. Bowman, daughter of Jesse and Mary (Burcham) Bowman. Her parents were born in North Carolina. Benjamin Hill is the father of three children: O. M., born October 7, 1S63; Gertrude, born January 20, 1S65, and Lawrence S. born February 26, 1S75. In 1S73, th*^ Legislature elected Benjamin Hill Director of the Southern prison, which position he filled satisfactorily for more than four years. Mr. Hill is a farmer, a member of the Society of Friends, and in politics is an uncompromising Republican.

John R. FIill, who is a natiye-born citizen of Ripley Township, was born near where he now resides, August 24, 1834, being the son of William and Charity (Hawkins) Hill, who were natives of Virginia and South Carolina, respectivel}'. He was reared upon a farm in his native township, and at the age of twenty-three, on May 20, 185S, he was united in marriage to Miss Peninnah Henley who was born in Carthage, this count\-, February 12, 1833. She was the daughter of Henr}' and Ruth (Morrow) Henley, whose history appears elsewhere in this work. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Hill engaged in agricultural pursuits for himself upon the old homestead where he was born, and continued with his father and mother until after their deaths,«the former dying February 26, 1861, and the mother survived him until the i6th day of March, 1882. In the meantime, in 1868, Mr. Hill became the sole owner of the old homestead, and it still remains in his possession. They continued to<>ccupy this farm until the spring of 1883, when they removed to their present home. The life occupation of Mr. Hill has been farming, and in this connection his labors have been liberally rewarded. He owns in all 240 acres of land, all of which lies in Ripley Township, and about two-thirds of which is in cultivation. His home farm is in a substantial state of improvement and is very desirably situated. He and wife are the parents of two children, as follows: Amos L., born June i, 1S59, and Eunice, born November 17, i860, both of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Hill and both of their children are members of the Friends' Church. In politics, our subject is a Republican.

Owen S. Hill was born in Riple^^ Township, Rush County, Ind., February 2, 1838, son of Thomas and Tamar (Clark) Hill, on the farm his father entered. He attended school at Walnut Ridge, at the Friends' school, lived on the farm and spent his youth in assisting to develop the farm. At the age of twenty he began teaching school in Morgan County, Ind. He taught in the neighborhood of his home for four 3'ears, and was principal of the public school in Carthage in 1871. On September 13, 1866, Owen married Melissa A. Bales, daughter of John H. and Ann (Haskett) Bales. There were no children from this union. Mrs. Hill was a a member of the Society of Friends, a worker in every good enterprise. She closed this life x\pril 24, 1886. Mr. Hill has been in the mercantile business in Carthage ten years, as a druggist. In June, 1S87, Mr. Hill married Lizzie Pierce, daughter of James and Christian (Perry) Pierce. Miss Pierce has been engaged in teaching for several years in the public schools. She was in the schools of Dunreith, New Castle, Knightstown and Carthage. Mr. Hill has no children of his own, but Susie Lattmore has lived in his family for several years. Mr. Hill is President of the Carthage School Board, a pubHc spirited citizen, a member of the Society of Friends, and in politics, is a Republican.

Aaron O. Hill, the senior member of the firm of Hill, Henley & Co., of Carthage, is a native of Randolph County, N. C, born October 20, 1S40, being the soq. of Aaron and Miriam (Thornburg) Hill, who were natives of Randolph County, N. C, both of English descent. He was reared upon a farm and received in the district school a good common school education, and one that enabled him to teach public school. During the winters of 1865-6 and 1S66-7, he taught school in Randolph County, N. C. In April, 1868, he emigrated to Johnson County, Kan., where for a period of ten months he was in the employ of the Government in the capacitv of a teacher of Indian children. In the spring of 1869 he returned to his native county, but in March, 1870, he came to Rush Count}-, and for nearly five years he w-as employed as a farm hand in Ripley Township. In the fall of i875) he returned once more to his native county where he was engaged at farming and teaching until March, 1877, when he again came to this county, and for two years thereafter, he acted as clerk for the Henley Brothers, merchants, of Carthage. In September, 1S79, ^^ entered the employ of Gwvnne, Johnson & Co., of the same place, and continued with them as salesman until the death of Mr. Gwvnne, in September, 1884. Shortly after that event the business passed into the hands of the firm of Hill, Henle}' & Co., of which our subject is the senior member. It possesses a rank among the largest and most successful business firms of the county. February 11, 18S5, he was married to Miss Eliza Henley, daughter of Thomas and Abigail Henley, formerty of Ripley Township, but who are now deceased. She was born in Ripley Township, October 11, 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are members of the Friends' Church, and, in politics, the former is an ardent Republican. For a number of years he has served as a member of the Town Council in Carthage.

Miss Miriam E. Hill, of Carthage, is a native of Randolph Count}', N. C, being the daughter of Aaron and Miriam (Thornburg) Hill, who were also natives of Randolph Count}', N. C, of English descent. When she was fourteen years of age she went to West Chester, Pa., and made her home with her sister, Mrs.

Asenath H. Reece, for a period of twelve _years. At about the age of eighteen she became a teacher in the pubHc schools of West Chester, Pa., and taught in that place one winter term. During the four years which followed, she was engaged in teaching in Lycoming County, Pa. She then took a position as teacher in White's Institute, of Wabash County, Ind., a position she retained two j-ears. Returning to West Chester, she spent one year with her sister. In September, 1874, she accepted a position as instructor in the Penn's Charter School, Philadelphia, where she remained two years. In the fall of 1876 she came to Rush County, and has ever since been a resident of Carthage. On the 17th day of March, 1883, she assumed the duties of Postmaster of Carthage, which office she filled in a creditable manner until in June, 1886. Since retiring from the postoffice she has given her entire attention to her book and stationer}- establishment, which she has conducted since May, 1883. She is a member of the Friends' Church.

Allen Hill, a farmer, is a native of Ripley Township, born August 13, 1853, being the son of John C. and Mary (Phelps) Hill, the former of whom resides in Carthage, and the latter of whom died in about 1856. He was reared in his native township, upon a farm. For a number of years after he became of age, he was employed upon a farm by the month. He was married November 10, 1881, to Miss Fannie Bennett, who was born in Missouri, February 27, 1859, being the daughter of Richard and Caroline (Tygart) Bennett. Their marriage has resulted in the birth of two children. Both were daughters who died in infancy, unnamed. Our subject is a member of the Friends' Church, and is a Republican in politics. He owns seventeen acres of land, which adjoins the village of Charlottesville, and all of which is improved.

Captain Da\id S. Holloway, deceased, was the son of Dayton and Barbara M. (Smith) Holloway. The father was one of the early comers to Rush Count3% and, having located at Carthage, assisted in erecting the first mill at that place. Of this he subsequently became one of the proprietors. Their family consisted of the following children: Sarah, Margaret, David S., Edward, Benjamin F., Hannah, William W., John R., and Dayton J. David S. was born on his father's farm in Ripley Township, Juh' 16, 1826. The business of his life was that of an agriculturist. His education was obtained in the schools of his neighborhood, and more especially at Walnut Ridge. In 1861, when the country called for volunteers, he was among the first to offer his service as one of its defenders. He enlisted as a private, and so well did he discharge the duties of a soldier, that he was promoted through the various grades to the rank of Captain. His Company was D, in the Nine- teenth Regiment of Indiana Infantry. Some of the important engagements in which he participated were Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Laurel Hill, Five Forks and Appomattox. He belonged to what was known as the "Iron Brigade." At Gettysburg, he was w'ounded and taken prisoner, but was afterward paroled and exchanged. At the close of the war, he returned home and renewed the business of farming, and in addition to that he later added milling, all of which he conducted successfully. His marriage with Sue Bently occurred August 25, 1849. She was a daughter of Reuben and Sarah (Hill) Bently, and was born April 11, 1S32, in Maryland. They Isegan housekeeping at the place where the family yet resides. Their children \vere born as follows: Daj'ton R., December 8, 1851; Sarah M., October 13, 1855; Dayid E. E., June 15, 1861: Dahha, August 10, 1865; Ruth, August 9, 1873; Dayton 'and Sarah, died September 19th and April 9, 1S60, respectiA'el}'. Captain Holloway was one of the most conspicuous men in his community for probity of character and fearless integrity. His death occurred July 18, 1887, and Avas the result of an accident that happened him while engaged in operating a reaper. He was universally mourned as a loyal and upright citizen. His portrait, as it appears in this volume, represents him as at the close of the war, in which he was so active a participant. ,

LiBNi Hunt was born in North Carolina in 1791, came to Ohio in 1805. In Clinton County, Ohio, he married Jane Hockett, and in 1837 removed to Ripley Township, Rush Co., Ind. He was the father of the following children : Alfred, Eber, died in infancy; Ann, deceased; Miriam, deceased; John, Margaret, died in infancy; Priscilla (Fries), Rebecca (Cloud), Isaac, deceased; Joseph R. and Jane (Harold). Mr. Hunt had charge of a saw mill on Six-mile Creek for many j'ears, and the needs of himself and neighbors prompted him to attach a grist-grinding department, which need he supplied. He was a successful farmer, a member of the Society of Friends, and on January 8, 1S75, he died. His wife preceded him, having departed this life on October 21, 1S73. They are laid at rest in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

James G. Jeffries, a prominent farmer of Ripley Township, is a native of Green Countj-, Ohio, born May 15, 1S30, being the son of Macklin and Marj- (Turner) Jeffries, whose history appears elsewhere in this work. He was but eighteen months old when his parents came to Rush Count}' and settled in Ripley Township, in which he still resides. The subject of this sketch was reared upon a farm in Riple}- Township, and at about the age of twentytwo, he took up the avocation of a farmer for himself, and he has

«ver since continued to follow that pursuit in Riple}' Township. On the first da}- of April, i860, he was united in marriage to Miss Clarissa Brown, who was born in North Carolina, being the daughter of Allen and Elizabeth (Keen) Brown. She died December 23, 1864, and on the 14th of March, 1867, Mr. Jeffries was married to Miss Henrietta F. Roberts, who is a native of Hamilton County, this State, born July 12, 1847, being the daughter of Elias and Mariah (Chibes) Roberts, both of whom were natives of North Carolina, of English descent. Her father was the son of Willis and Marthaline Roberts. The first marriage of Mr. Jeffries resulted in the birth of three children: Samantha M., Izzeta M. and Joseph A. J., of whom the last two are deceased. He and his present wife have had nine children: Izora, OUie M., Icannis, Alma A., Elsie M., Nora A., Eunice B., Milton M. and Orval W., of whom Izora, Icannis and Orval are deceased. In politics, Mr. Jeffries is an uncompromising Republican. He takes an active part in politics, and will use all honorable means to promote the welfare of his partv. He owns a farm of seventv acres, which is nearh' all in cultivation.

Samuel H. Jessup, an old and honored citizen of Ripley Township, was born in the house he now occupies, just opposite the town of Carthage, August 27, 1834. He was the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Hill) Jessup, both of whom were natives of North Carolina, of English descent. His father was born August 6, 1785, and was the son of Jacob and Rachel Jessup. His mother was born August '], 17895 and was the daughter of Thomas and Ann Hill. His grandparents were all natives of North Carolina. He was reared upon his father's farm, and continued with his father until the latter's death, which occurred March 25, 1861. His mother survi^-ed his father until in Julv, 1864. At her death our subject became the owner of the old homestead, which is still in his possession, and which has been his home all his life. His first marriage occurred December 29, 1875, when Miss Sarah E. Wilson became his wife. She was born in this State, Julv 30, 1844, being the daughter of Thomas T. and Mary Jane (Clawson) Wilson. She became the mother of one child - a daughter that died in infancy. Mrs. Sarah E. Jessup died January 20, 1878. On the 30th day of December, 1880, Mr. Jessup was married to TVliss Marv E. Nicholson, who is a native of Ripley Township, born October 23, 1845, being the daughter of Nathan P. and Miriam (Hunt) Nicholson, the former a native of North Carolina, and the latter a native of Ohio, both of English descent. Her father was born July 25, 1816, being theson of Nathan and Peninnah (Pai'ker) Nicholson. Her mother was born September 18, 182 1, being the daughter of

Libni and Jane (Ilockett) Hunt. Her grandparents were also all natives of North Carolina. Her mother died in Ripley Township, October 5, 1S4S. Her father died in Hancock County, this State, March 8, 186S, his death resulting from injuries received three da3's previousl}' while helping to move a barn. He left a widow, whose maiden name was Asenath H. Cloud, to whom he had been married October 2, 1850. She died May 14, 1S78. Mr. Jessup and his present wife are the parents of three children, as follows: Walter, born March 25, 18S2; Ida, born November 14, 18S3: and Miriam E., born August i, 1886, all of whom are living. Our subject and wife are members of the Friends' Church. In politics, the former is a Republican. He owns 105 acres of land about sixt}-- tlve of which are in cultivation. He is a well-to-do farmer, and he and wife are respected citizens. The paternal great grandparents of Mrs. Mary E. Jessup, were Nicholas and Sarah Nicholson, and John and Joel Parker. Her maternal great grandparents were Asa and Priscilla Hunt and Joseph and Ann Hockett.

David W. Kirkwood, a prosperous farmer and native born citizen of Ripley Township, was born near where he now resides, November 25, 1841. He was the son of Thomas and Amanda M. Kirkwood, both of whom were natives of Kentucky', and the former of Harrison County, of Irish and Scotch descent. His father died October 3, 1851. His paternal grandparents were David and Rhoda (Shields) Kirkwood, who were natives of Virginia. His mother's maiden name was Amanda W. Mcllvaine. When he was yet a j'oung child, less than a vear old, his parents removed to Jasper Countv, 111., where his mother and father both died, the former when he was but six years old, and the latter when he was but nine years old. His mother died November 6, 1S48, and his father died in October, 1851. In May following his father's death, he and his sister, Nancy E., younger than he were brought to Rush County by their uncle, Joseph Power, of Center Township, in whose famil)' our subject remained until he reached the age of twenty-one. For some two or three years after he became of age he was engaged a part of the time working bj- the month upon a farm, and during the rest of the time he was employed upon the farm of his uncle, Joseph Power. He was married September 27, 1866, to Miss Mary M. Siler, who is also a native of Ripley Township, born June 27, 1841, being the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Reddick) Siler, both of whom were natives of Ohio, of German descent. Her father was the son of Peter and Elizabeth ( Rub\" ) Siler, and her mother was the daughter of John and Susan Reddick, all of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkwood, entered upon their married life in Carthage, this county, where for a period of five years, the former was engaged at saw milling. In March, 187 1, they moved to their present home, two miles east of Carthage, where Mr. Kirkwood has given his whole attention to farming ever since. He owns a farm of eighty acres which is in a good state of improvement, and three-fourths of which is in cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Kii'kwood are the parents of three children, as follows: William E., born November 3, 1867; Nora, born December 3, 1868, and Lizzie M., born July i, 1871, all of whom are living. Our subject and wife are members of the Christian Church. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, having reached the degree of Knight Templar. His Chapter, Council and Commandrv membership is at Knightstown. In politics, he is a Democrat.

Daniel B. Loudenback, farmer, is a native of Hancock Count}-, Ind., born March 19, 1849. ^'^ ^^''^^ ^^^^ ^O"^ of Joseph A. and Malinda (Brown) Loudenback, the former a native of Fayette County, Ind., and the latter a native of Pennsylvania. He was reared upon a farm, and was married in his native county to Miss Sarah Pearson, September 18, 1S73. She is a nati\'e of Howard County, Ind., born September 20, 1857, and the daughter of Enoch and Rachel (Brown) Pearson, of whom the former survives and is now a resident of Ripley Township. For seven years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Loudenback resided in Hancock County. In 18S0 they remo^-ed to Ripley Township, this county, and have ever since occupied their present home. They own a farm of forty acres and have a comfortable home which is the result of their economy and good management. They have an onl}' child, whose name is Thresha A. She was born June 22, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Loudenback are among the best citizens of their township. They are members of the Friends' Church, and in politics, the former is a Democrat.

JoHX McCarty, who has resided in Rush County for the past fifty-three years, was born in Lincoln County, N. C, March 14, 1816, being the son of Jacob and Judah (Jenkins) McCarty, both of whom were natives of Lincoln County, N. C, the former of Irish, and the latter of German descent. His father was the son of Cornelius McCart\-, a native of Ireland, and his mother was the daughter of William and Catharine Jenkins, who were natives of German}'. When he was yet a young child but four years old his parents emigrated westward to Champaign County, Ohio. The family settled upon a tract of woods land, where the mother died three years later. Seven years after his father married Mrs. Sarah Like. In about 1S33, his father and stepmother removed to Clark County, Ohio, and a year later they came to Rush County and settled in Riple}' Township, wliere his father spent the rest of his life, his death occurring in the eighty-third year of his age. For one year after his parents came to this count}-, our subject remained in the State of Ohio, but in February, 1S35, he likewise came to this count} , and his home has been in Ripley Township ever since, except about four or five months, during which he resided in Center Township. He was married December 24, 1836, to Miss Eliza Siler, who was born in INIontgomer}' County, Ohio, February 2, 1818, being the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Ruby) Siler, both of whom were natives of Virginia. Mrs. Eliza McCart}^ died December 14, 1863, and on February i, 1865, Mr. McCartv, was married to Miss Catharine Rhodes. She was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, October 10, 1828, being the daughter of George and Sarah (Ruby) Rhodes, the former a native of Bedford Count}', Pa., and the latter a native of Shenandoah County, Va., both of German descent. Her father was the son of Philip and Mary (Weaver) Rhodes, who were natives of Pennsvh"ania. Her mother was the daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Bender) Rub}-, who were natives of Virginia. The first marriage of Mr. McCarty resulted in the birth of four children: Edward, Rebecca A., Jacob F., and John H., all of whom are living. He and his present wife have an only child: Minnie, born December i, 1865, Mr. McCarty has occupied his present home since about the year 1847. His life occupation has been farming, and in this connection he has been very successful. When he entered upon his married life his only capital was willing hands. The present good state of his circumstances, reflects very creditably upon his industry and energy. He owns a good farm of 120 acres which is in a good state of improvement and cultivation. In addition to this the wife of Mr. McCarty has a farm of forty acres, which also lies in Ripley Township. Mr. McCarty is an industrious and hard working farmer, an honorable, upright man, and he and wife are among the best citizens of their township.

Jacob F. McCarty, proprietor of a meat market in Carthage, was born March 17, 1842, being the son of John and Eliza (Siler) McCartv, a history of whom is given elsewhere. He was born in Ripley Township, and reared upon his father's farm. He entered the service of the Union Army at the age of twenty, or in August 1S62, and served in Company G, Sixteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantr}', for eight months. He was captured at Richmond, Ky., shortly after his muster in, but was immediately paroled. On leaving the service he returned home and resumed work on his father's farm. He was married October 12, 1863, to Miss Vandalena Stinger, who was born in Ripley Township, September 20, 1S42, being the son of Samuel and Christena Stinger. After their marriage they settled upon a farm in Ripley Township, but in 1868, they moved to Carthage, where the former conducted a hardware business for a period of eleven months. Mr. McCarty then resumed farming, but in November, 1S87, he opened a meat market in Carthage, to whicli his attention is now directed. He and wife have had two children : a daughter that died in infancy, and Samuel O., who was born May 30, 1870, and who is now Assistant Postmaster at Carthage. Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and, in politics, the former is a Democrat.

JoHX H. McCarty, a prosperous yoting farmer of Ripley Township, was born in that township near where he now resides, December 2, 1845, being the youngest son of John and Eliza (Siler) McCart}', a history of whom is given elsewhere. He was reared upon the old McCarty homestead, where his father now resides, and received in the district school a knowledge of the ordinary branches of learning. He was married September 15, 1864, to Miss Sarah E. Harvey, who is a native of Wayne County, Ind., born July 2, 1844, being the daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Walker) Harvey, who were natives of Wayne Count}', Inch, and the State of New Jersey, respectively. Her father was the son of William and Sarah (Charles) Harve}^ and her mother was the daughter of Isaac and Mary Walker. For four years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. McCarty resided in Ripley Township. The}' then removed to Center Township, but a year later they returned to Ripley Township, in which they have resided ever since. They have occupied their present home since September, 1S74. They are the parents of nine children, as follows: Lueha M., born August 12, 1865; Leonard B., born August 3, 1867; Henry E., born October 5, 1869; Mar}' E., born September 6, 1871; Omer T., born September 19, 1873; Ira O., born January 4, 1876, Burt H., born October 14, 1S77; Otto C, born June 30, 1880, and Erma, born October 24, 1882. Mrs. McCarty is a member of the Methodist Episcopal' Church. In politics, Mr. McCarty is a Democrat.

Joshua Moore, a citizen of Ripley Township, and an esteemed pioneer citizen of Rush County, was born in the same house he at present occupies, December 2, 1826. He was the son of Samuel and Rebecca T. (White) Moore, both of whom were natives of Penjuimans County, N. C, the former of English and Irish, and the latter of English descent. He was reared upon the old homestead where he was born, and at the age of twenty-two he began to learn the trade of a blacksmith. He served as an ap- prentice in a shop on the present site of the village of Mooresville, Hancock County, for four years, by which time he had a good knowledge of the trade. In the meantime he had become the partner of the man with whom he served his apprenticeship, and finally, at the end of the fourth j-ear, he became the sole owner of the shop and assumed the full responsibilit}- of discharging the duties of village blacksmith. He continued to de\'ote his whole attention to his trade for a period of twenty-five vears, and his labors in that connection were entirely performed in the self-same little village of Mooresville, which had naturally taken the name of its most conspicuous citizen, Mr. Moore. In the meantime, on the 2nd of April, 1857, he was married to Miss Mar}' Bufkin, who is a native of Cadiz, Henry County, this State, born June 5, 1837. She was the daughter of Samuel and Catharine (Kinnick) Bufkin, who were natives of Ohio and Maryland, respectivel}-. In August, 1873, ^^i'- ^nd Mrs. Moore settled upon the old Moore homestead, in Ripley Township, which was the birthplace and boyhood home of the former. Since then the attention of Mr. Moore has been given to farming. He and wife have had four children, as follows: Lanora A. and a twin sister who were born April 28, 1S5S. ^ The latter died unnamed, and the former died September 15, 185S. Their third child is Lindlev Murray, born June 30, 1S61, and the fourth is Emma Annie, born April 20, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and both son and daughter, are members of the Friends" Church. In politics, Mr. Moore is a Prohibitionist.

Thomas T. Newby, whose portrait appears in this volume, is a son of Heniy and Sarah (Thornburg) Newby. The parents were both natives of Randolph Count}^, N. C, and of English descent. They were born August 8, 1795 ''-"d August 22, 1800. They were married November 29^ 1S18, and remained in their native State until 1832. In the fall of that 3'ear they came to Indiana and located in Rush County where tbe remainder of their lives was passed. They were industrious, frugal, and were prominent members of the Friends' Church. Mr. and Mrs. Newb}' died September 4, 1S74 '^n^ December 20, 1876, respectivel}". They A\'ere the parents of ten children of whom but two are now living. One of these is Thomas T. whose birth occurred May 16, 1834, upon the farm where he now resides. His whole life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits and is characterized by that energy and integrity which everywhere belong to members of the Friends' Church. His education was obtained in the subscription schools of early da3'S and was sufficient to enable him to teach three terms in the public schools of Ripley Township. He is the owner of 251 acres of fine land which includes the old homestead upon which his parents located in the spring of 1833. He has provided his farm with the moderh improvements for carrying on the occupation of husbandry, and his surroundings are those of a thrifty and successful farmer and stock-raiser. In politics, he has alwa3-s been an enthusiastic and aggressive Repubhcan. His marriage took place November II, 1875. His wife, Parthena J., is a daughter of Willis and Marian (Elliott j Grifhn, and was born in Bartholomew County, Lid., March 2, 1S36. But one child has been born to this union, Sarah E., January 9, 1877. They are members of the Friends' Church and occupy a high position in the esteem of those who know them.

Luke Ne\\'so:\i, deceased, was born in North Carolina, December 12, 1802, being the son of Ransom and Sarah (Tippett) Newsom. He settled in Section 29, Ripley Township, this county, in 1829, and there continued to reside until he died. He was twice married - the first time in Randolph Count}', K3^, to Elizabeth Hill in 1825. By her he had four children : Martha, Henry H., Jabez H. and Elizabeth, the last of whom is deceased. In 1834 he was married in this county to Miss C\'nthia Bulley, who was a native of Randolph County, Ky. By her he became the father of eleven children: Elizabeth"^B., Mary Ann, George W., John G., Allen W., William P., Thomas C, Daniel W., Alban W., Charles H., and Melissa Jane, of whom Elizabeth B., George W., Thomas C, Alban W. and Charles H. are deceased. He owned a good farm and was one of the enterprising and representative citizens of the county.

Allen W. Newsom, a member of the firm of Hill, Henley & Co., of Carthage, is a native of Ripley Township, born June 7, 1S42, being the son of Luke and Cynthia (Bullev) Newsom, who were natives or Randolph County, N. C, of English descent. He was reared upon a farm in his native township, and at twenty-one years of age he took up the avocation of a teacher, which furnished his winter's employment for three 3-ears. He was married, October 5, 1865, to Anna M. White, a native of Shelby Countv, this State, born April i, 1847, being the daughter of John and Amanda (Adams) White, who were natives of Ohio and Kentucky, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Newsom entered upon their married life in Carthage, where the former found employment as salesman in a general store. He was thus employed for a period of thirteen years, when he became the partner of his employer, O'Brien Gw3rnne, and the firm continued to do business for a period of five years, beginning January i, 1879. ^^ was dissolved by the death of Mr. Gw3'nne, September 4, 1884. For three 3'ears thereafter Mr. Newsom was engaged settling the business of the firm, still retaining an interest in the store, which had partiall}' fallen into new hands. His undivided attention is now given to the store, which is a hirge dry-ooods estabhshment, conducted under the firm name of Hill, Henley & Co. The first wife of Mr. Newsom died February i8, 1878, and on the 2Sth day of February, 1883, he was married to Miss Mary E. Pusej', who was born in Ripley Tow nship, November 18, 1847, being the daughter of Jesse F. and Jane (White) Pusey, who were natives of Ohio and North Carolina, respectively. His first marriage resulted in the birth of four children: Winona, Samuel L., Cora B and Mattie, of whom the last is deceased. He and his present wife ha\e one child: Flovd P. Mr. and Mrs. Newsom are members of the Friends' Church. In politics, the former is a Republican. He possesses good business qualifications, and is a reliable, honorable and upright man. He is at this time a member of the Board of Equalization of Rush Countv. John Nipp, son of George and Rebecca (Townsend) Nipp, was born in Wythe County, Va., November 18, 181 1. His father was a soldier in the War of 1812. In 1814, he removed to Tennessee, and the following 3-ear came to Indiana and stopped at Connersville, a small Indian station on the outposts of the white settlements. In 1821, on the nth day of March, the father with his wife and several small children, located on the farm now belonging to Dr. W. H. Smith, on Flat Rock. The children were Nancv, John (our subject), Jane and Martha. The following were born after the family came to Indiana: William, now in Marshall Countv; Leonidas, now in Grant Count}"; Reuben, now in Seymour, Jackson Count}', and a sister, Anna. John's father was a tanner bj" trade, and located a tanner}- on his farm in the wilderness just south of a point a quarter of a mile east of the bridge over Flat Rock, near Dr. Smith's country residence. Here the family remained until 1826, when the farm was purchased by the late Dr. H. G. Sexton, and the family removed to a farm now owned by Martin Blacklidge. Here this pioneer prosecuted his farm work in season, and carried on shoe-making in winter. John grew to manhood among" the scenes incident to pioneer life, and on September i5) 1S36, married Catherine Goodmon, a native of Ohio. She was the daughter of James and Sarah (Johnson) Goodmon. These voung people began house-keeping on the farm just west of Purnell Bishop's farm in Union Township. The subject of this sketch was a natural mechanic and during the transition from log to frame buildings he stepped immediately to the front as a very skillful carpenter, as many of the best frame buildings in the county will testify. After remaining here three }'ears he removed to a farm now belonging to A. N. Norris. In 1842, he went to Grant County, and after spending two vears there became back to Rush Countv and worked at his trade ; during his life he built ten mills in Rush County, two in Grant County, and one in Decatur Count3^ Streams which to-day would not furnish sufficient water to "turn a wheel," were, in those days, quite enough for the needs. In 1S52, John moved to the farm on which he now resides, in Washington township. Here he hired to Adam Ammons by the 3'ear. He built the saw mill here in 185 1 for Ammons, and in 1856, he built the grist mill known all over the country as Nipp's mill. He helped to build the second mill at Smelser's (the first having been built in 1822 by Stephen Cory). John Nipp built a combination mill for Philip Ertel. This was a woolen mill, a grist mill and a saw mill, on Flat Rock, near where Joel Carson now resides. In 1858, in the month of Jul}', his father, George Nipp, died at his (John's) home, after having walked from New Castle, in Henry Count}'. In a few days the mother passed away; she died on ist day of Januar}', 1859. '^'^'^ following children were born to John and Sarah Nipp: George, deceased; Sarah, married W. Hendricks; James, married Malissa Hahn; William, Jane, married George Booth; John, married L3'dia Glimpse; Vinson, deceased; Mary Ann, deceased. A few da3's after this sketch was written, John Nipp was called to his reward. His life closed on September 13, 1887. He was an honest, unassuming, conscientious nian, respected b}' all. At the time of his death there was only one man living who had resided longer in the count3' than John Nipp; that man is Harmon3' Laughlin, of Rushville. Mr. Nipp was a man of remarkable memory, and gave the writer valuable information in the preparation of the school chapter in this work. His reputation for truthfulness and accuracy was so recognized that no one is found who questions his statements when talking of pioneer matters. "The good that men do lives after them,"' and the influence of the life of John Nipp will be felt in this community when the spot which marks his last resting place will have been forgotten.

Joseph Overman was born in Wa3'ne Count3', near Centerville, on April 7, 1817. He was the son of Nathan and Elizabeth (Ratliff) Overman. His parents settled on their farm in Indiana Territor3' in 1813, having spent two 3-ears in Richmond, then a small town on the frontier. The3^ left North Carolina about 181 1. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood on the farm of his father, and attended the common schools of the neighborhood. The first school house he attended was without an3' floor except mother earth, and other conveniences in accord. In the spring of 1838, he came with his father's famity to Riple3' Township, Rush County, and bought a farm of Micajah Binford, which was occupied at that time b}' Henr}' Mac3'. In 1836-37, Joseph attended school at Centerville, under the tutorage of that pioneer of Indiana educators, Samuel K. Hoshour. It was in this school that he became acquainted with Oliver P. Morton, who was a pupil. This mutual friendship lasted until the death of the old " War Governor." In 1S3S, he attended school again in Centerville, and in the fall of the same year, he taught in Rush County. In 1S39, Mr. Overman married Eleanor Commons, one of his former pupils. She was the mother of ten children, as follows: C)"rus W. (insurance business), Oliver P., Ezekiel, L^-dia Ann, Sarah E., Irene, Emma, Horace, Julian, and Mar}- E. Mrs. Overman was the daughter of Ezekiel and Sarah (Julian) Commons. Her mother is still living, at the age of ninet^'-four, with her daughter at Charlottesville, Mrs. Hatfield. On July 13, 1S70, Mrs. Overman died, after a Hfe full of usefulness and responsibility. She was a noble woman, a good and kind mother, and lo\-ed by her neighbors. On the 8th of January, 1S73, Mr. Overman married Susan Thornburg. There are no children as the result of this marriage. Susan Thornburg was the widow of John Paxson, by whom she had two children, both married. Under the old schoollaw, Mr. Overman was one of the three Township Trustees. In 1863, he took his place on the Board of County Commissioners, to which he had been chosen at the preceding election. He served satisfactoril}^ for seven years, during some trying times. In 1871, Mr. Overman removed to Carthage, and was made a member of the Board of Education, and held the place for seven years. He assisted in the consolidation of the Friends' School, and township and town corporations, and helped to make the Ripley Township and the Carthage schools Avhat they have been and are at present. In 1S79, ^^''- Overman bought the farm on which he now resides, of Samuel Gates, and moved to it the same year. Here he resides contentedly, a public spirited gentleman, and liked by the people. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Republican.

Mrs. Priscilla Parker, of Ripley Township, is a native of Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, born September 4, 1S20, being the daughter of William and Esther (Ladd ) Butler, both of whom were natives of Virginia. Her father was the son of Joseph and Miriam (Hunnicutt) Butler, and her mother was the daughter of Jared and Sarah (Gillum) Ladd, both of whom were of foreign birth. When she was two years old her parents came to this State and settled in Wayne Count}', where they resided about thirteen years. They then removed to Raysville, Henry County, and a year later to Hancock County, where our subject resided with them until the time of her marriage, which occurred October 24, 1S3S. Her husband, was Mr. Silas Parker, was born in

Northampton County, N. C, September 29, 1817, being the son of Samuel and Rebecca (Binford) Parker, who were natives of North Carolina. His father was the son of Josiah and Martha (Peele) Parker, and his mother was the daughter of James and Hannah (Crew) Binford, all of whom were nati\'es of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Parker entered upon their married life in Ripley Township, upon the farm now occupied by Mr. John P. Parker. In March, 1S53, they removed to the farm where Mrs. Parker now resides, in Section 27, Ripley Township. There Mr. Parker pm^sued the occupation of a farmer and carpenter, until his death, which occurred August 27, 1884. Mrs. Parker is the mother of eleven children, four of whom are deceased. Those living are: Louisa, Samuel W., Lindlej- M\, Albert S., Olney T., Mary and Charles M., and those deceased are: Oliver S., Lvdia A., Rebecca and Esther L. Mrs. Parker and all of her children are members of the Friends' Church. She has a farm of 100 acres and a comfortable home where she resides in a quiet way. She is esteemed by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Olney T. Parker, a prominent young farmer of Ripley Township, was born in that township, near where he now resides, April 2, 185S, being the son of Silas and Priscilla (Butler) Parker, whose history appears elsewhere in this work. He was reared upon his father's farm and received in the district school a good common school education. In the graded school at Walnut Ridge, this count}^ he also obtained a knowledge of algebra, rhetoric, philosophy, ancient history and Latin. Later on in his j'outh he attended Earlham College, during one term. He was married when he was twenty-one, or November 20, 1879, '-° Miss Rilda A. Cox, who is a native of Randolph County, this State, born March 18, 1858, being the daughter of Benjamin and Alice (Harris) Cox, both of whom were natives of North Carolina. Her father was the son of Benjamin and Ann Cox, and her niother was the daughter of David and Marj' Harris. A few months after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Parker settled upon the farm they now occupy, where they have ever since resided. In addition to attending to the management of his farm, Mr. Parker gives considerable attention to the carpenter's trade. He owns forty acres of land which are in a good state of improvement and cultivation. He and wife are the parents of two children: Ethel L., born November 17, 1880, and Silas F., born May 4, 18S3. Our subject and wife are members of the Friends' Church. In politics, the former is a Republican. He is an industrious young man, a skillful mechanic, and he and wife are worthy and esteemed citizens. The father of Mrs. Parker died when she was but one year old, and she was but five years old when her mother died. At the age of nine she accompanied a brother to INIarshall Count}', Iowa, but three years later she returned with a married sister to Randolph Count}'. At eighteen years of age she came to Charlottesville, Hancock County, where she made her home in the family of Woodard Fulghum, until her marriage, which occurred three years later.

Henry C. Phelps, born in Randolph County, N. C. His parents, Mark Phelps and Sarah (Lewis) Phelps, were both nati\-es of North Carolina. Henry came with the tide of emigration to Indiana with his parents in 1830, settled on a farm the father purchased of Aaron Beck, now belonging to the heirs of Daniel Clark. The father died in 1S32. Plenry was the only child and spent his early life on a farm. In 1S45, at the age of sixteen, he began to make trips to Cincinnati for the Carthage merchants. He made eighteen trips to Cincinnati on foot driving hogs to market. In 1834, Mrs. Phelps married Samuel Noe, who died after one year. In 1837, she married Elisha Prevo. She kept the Prevo House in Carthage for many ^'ears and died in 1874, ^^ovember 10. Henry did a great deal of teaming for the railroad and Carthage mills. In July, 1S61, he enlisted in the service of his country in the Nineteenth Indiana, under Colonel, afterward Gen., Sol. ^Meredith. He married Susannah Hill, daughter of Thomas and Tamar (Clark) Hill in May, 1849. 'T^^^ result of this marriage is one son, Elisha, now passenger conductor on the Evansville & Henderson Railroad. His wife, Susannah, died in the spring of 1853. He served three 3"ears as a private soldier in the Iron Brigade, First Army Corps, and participated in the battles of Second Bull Run, South jNIountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Wilderness, Petersburg, Five Forks and Appomattox. In December 9, 1S75, Henry married Mrs. Eunice S. Cox, daughter of Henry and Ruth (Morrow) Henley. For several years the subject of this sketch has been the genial landlord of the Phelps Plouse in Carthage, near the site of the old Prevo House, where his mother for so many years kept hotel. In politics, Mr. Phelps is a radical Republican.

Jesse L. Phelps, farmer of Riple}' Township, is a native of the township in which he resides, born March 31, 1835. He was the son of Jonathan and Susannah fHenley) Phelps, both of whom were natives of Randolph County, N. C. He was reared upon his father's farm in his native township. He continued with his father until he reached the age of twenty-one, after which, for about four years he was employed upon a farm by the month. At the age of twentv-five, or October 25, i860, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Ann Junken, who was born in Posey Township, this county, June 26, 1832, being the daughter of Noble and Ellen (Wilson)

Junken, both of whom were natives of Kentuckjr. Ever since their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Phelps have resided in Ripley Township. Thev first settled upon a farm in the southeast part of the township, in Section 28. A year and a half later, the}' removed to Section 15, where they resided from the spring of 1862 to the fall of 1867. They then removed to Section 17, and there resided upon a farm for a period of sixteen 3'ears. During all this time, Mr. Phelps was a renter, and the fact that he was continued so long upon the same farm is evidence, of the proper manner in which he conducted it. After a brief residence in Section 25, he removed to his present handsome farm in Section 24. It contains 188 acres of first-class land, about 160 of which are in cultivation. Its good barn and elegant residence make it a most desirable location. When Mr. Phelps began life for himself, his only capital was willing hands; and the present state of his circumstances reflects very creditablj^ upon his industry and good management. He and wife have had eight children, as follows: Henry B., Sadie E., Amos O., Jonathan E., Gurney O., Susannah M., Lenora B., and Mary C, all of whom are living except Jonathan, who died in childhood. In politics, Mr. Phelps is a Republican.

Samuel C. Pitts, a farmer of Ripley Township, is a native of Guilford County, N. C, born September 3, 1S33, being the son of James and Rebecca (Moore) Pitts, who were natives of Guilford and Pen^uimans Counties, N. C, respectivel}'. His father was the son of John and Elizabeth Pitts, and his mother was the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Morris) Moore. He was but eight years old when his father died, and some two or three j-ears later he went to live with his grandfather Jesse Moore, with whom he remained upon a farm until he reached the age of twentj'-one. He then returned home and remained with his mother in Guilford County about three years. In 1S57 he accompanied her to this countv, and the family settled in Ripley Township where the mother spent the rest of her life, her death occurring in about 1872. On November 19, 1862, Mr. Pitts was married to Lydia Ann Parker, and soon after this marriage he settled upon a farm in Hancock County, near his present home in this countv. Mrs. Lydia Pitts was a native of this county, born January 7, 1S42, and daughter of Silas and Priscilla (Butler) Parker. She died in April 1865. May 5, 1869, Mr. Pitts was married to Miss Dinah J. Kendall, who was born in Hendricks County, this State, being the daughter of Joel and Sarah Ann Hodson. She died May 5, 1870, and on November 11, 1874, our subject was married to Aliss Cemilda Fawcett, who was born in Belmont County, Ohio, January 11, 1841, being the daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Branson) Faw- cett, both of whom were natives of Virginia. Her father was the son of Samuel and ArmeHa (Carpenter) Fawcett, and her mother was the daughter of John and Miriam (HoUoway) Branson. Mr. Pitts continued to reside in Hancock County, until in the year 1881, when he moved his famiU' to their present home in Ripley Township. His first marriage resulted in the birth of two children: Clara I., and a son that died in infancy. B}- his second wife he is the father of one child, Lydia A. He and his present wife have had fi^-e children: John F., Emery J., Flora A., and a daughter and son that died in infancy. Mr. Pitts owns 200 acres of land, fifty of which are in this county, and 150 in Hancock County. Both tracts lie side by side, making in this way one large farm. In politics, Mr. Pitts is a Republican. He and wife are members of the Friends' Church. He is a substantial and well-to-do farmer, and he and his wife are good citizens. His maternal great grandparents were Samuel and Margaret (Hix) Moore. In his earlier manhood Mr. Pitts taught public school some. He taught in Pose)' Township during the winter of 1857-S, and during the winter of 1S71-2, he taught school in Hancock Count}-. His life occupation has been farming, though he has also worked some at the carpenter's trade. Mrs. Phebe Porter is a native of Rockbridge County, Va., born February 24, 1S23, being the daughter of Jacob and Mary M. (Clemor) Brosius, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. When she was fourteen years old, she accompanied her father and mother to Rush County, in which she has resided ever since, excepting six months since her husband died, during which she resided in Knightstown. The family, on reaching this county, settled in Ripley Township, in which the father and mother spent the rest of their fives, the former d3'ing May 5, 1S54, and the latter dying December 12, 1858. She continued with her parents until her marriage, Avhich occurred No\'ember 11, 1849. ^^^' ^^^' band, Lemuel J. Porter, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, November 22, 1S17, being the son of Thomas and Phebe (Gard) Porter. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Porter settled where the latter now resides, where the former pursued the vocation of a farmer until his death, which occurred November 25, 1S69. Since then Mrs. Porter has been a widow. She is the mother of eight children, as follows: Charles N., born October 7, 1S50, married to Lottie Cuddington April 29, 1875, becoming the father of one child, Eddie; Charles died July 13, 1887; John C, born November iS, 185 1, married to Nefiie Mitchell April 25, 1S76, becoming the father of one child. Earl C, who died in childhood; John C. Porter, died September 27, 1S81; Mar}- F., born December 25, 1S52, married to Edward Emerson June 10, 1S75, ^^^^ '^^ the mother of six children: Daniel, Burdett and Carrie B. living, and Robert T., Edward B. and Charles P. dead; the fourth child of Mrs. Porter is Joseph H., born November 9, 1854, married to Fannie Bennett, November 4, i875; having one child, Grace; Fremont, born November 30, 1856, married to Mary Mitchell November 18, 1880, having one child, William L.; Henrietta, born April 27, 1858, married to Elias T. Reddick, February 28, 1878, having had two children, Ralph and Mar}' L., of whom the latter died in childhood; Henrietta died April 7, 1884; Gersham, born April 6, 1863, married to Ida Keith in April, 1884, having one child, Nellie; the eighth and last child is Albert, born November 22, 1S60, died June 3, 1861. Mrs. Porter is a member of the Presbyterian Church ; Mr. Porter was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Porter was the owner of 325 acres of land when he died, all of which was the result of his own industry. Besides providing comfortably for her children, Mrs. Porter is still the owner of ninety-eight acres, most of which is in cultivation. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Porter were Abram and Rosanna (Crow) Brosius, and her maternal grandparents were George L. and Mary M. Clemor.

Joseph F. Publow, of the firm of Hill, Henley & Company, merchants of Carthage, was born in Perth, Province of Ontario, Canada, November 12, 1853, being the son of Joseph and Annie (O'Donnell) Publow, the former of whom was born in Watertown, New York, of English and Spanish descent, and the latter was born in Ireland of Irish descent. His father died when he was eleven years old, and shortly afterward he accompanied his widowed mother to Cincinnati, Ohio, where the mother fell sick and for a few weeks our subject was cared for at The Children's Home, of that citj-. In October, 1865, he found a home in the famil}' of Daniel Clark, of Ripley Township, with whom his youth was spent upon a farm. He received from the estate of Mr. Clark when he became of age $250, which was then his sole capital. In the meantime at the age of twenty-one, he took up the avocation of a teacher, and taught in all nine terms, his labors in that capacity all having been performed in Ripley Township. His vacations were chiefly spent at the Normal School, at Valparaiso, which institution he attended four terms, perfecting his knowledge in the common branches and completing a commercial course. On retiring from the school room, he on the 21st day of August, 1879, accepted the position of salesman in the dry goods establishment of Gw3'nne, Johnson & Company, of Carthage. He continued in the capacity of a clerk until in September, 1S84, when he became one of the partners of the firm of Hill, Henley & Company, and has retained an interest ever since. His whole attention outside of his official business is now given to the store. He was married April 9, 18S4, to Miss Eunice M. Henley, who was born in Ripley Township, August 2, 1S59, being the daughter of Thomas W. and Hannah C. (Williams) Henley, who were natives of North Carolina and Ohio, respectively. Mr. Publow is the father of two children : Ethel H. and Joseph R., both of whom are living. Mrs. Publow is a member of the Friends' Church. Our subject is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, and a Republican in politics. In the spring of 1886, he was elected Trustee of his township, and is now discharging the duties of that office in an able manner.

Caleb W. Pusey, a prominent farmer of Riplej' Township, is a native of Hancock County, born May iS, 1846, being the son of Jesse F. and Jane (White) Pusey, who were natives of Green County, Ohio, and Perquimans County, N. C, respectiveh', both of Enghsh descent. His father was born October 18, 1S20, and was the son of Joel and Hannah (Faulkner) Pusey, both of whom were natives of Virginia. When he was fourteen years old Jesse F. Puse}^ accompanied his parents to Raysville, Henry Count}^ where, during the rest of his youth, he was emploj'ed in a mill and as clerk in a store. He was married in Raj-sville to Jane White, June 29, 1842. She was born November 11, 1S22, being the daughter of Caleb and Mary White, both of whom were also natives of Perquimans Countv, N. C. For one year after their marriage the father and mother of our subject resided in Knightstown. Thev then removed to Wa3'ne County, and a year later removed to Hancock Count}', where they Resided when our subject was born. In December, 18555 the}' came to Rush Count}' and settled upon a farm in Ripley Township, where the father spent the rest of his life, his death occurring March 7) 187 7) and where the mother still continues to reside. Thev were the parents of seven children, as follows: WiUiam B., Caleb W., Mary E., Francis W., Joel B., Emma J. and Charles R., of whom William and Charles are deceased. The former was a graduate of Earlham College, and before his death he taught several terms of public school. He died at the age of thirty-one. The subject of this sketch was reared upon his father's farm and recei^'ed in the district school a knowledge of the ordinary branches of learning. Later on he became a student in Earlham College where he pursued a scientific course a year and a half. He then returned to the home of his parents in Ripley Township, and during the winter of 1866-7 he taught public school in Hancock County. After this, for a period of seven years, he was engaged at farming in Ripley Township. In the spring of 1874, he emigrated to Lvon County, Kan., where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits for three years. In the spring of 1877, he returned to Ripley Township, and he has ever since resided upon the old home place. His undivided attention is given to agricultural pursuits. His marriage occurred December 23, 18S6, when Miss Lydia E. Vogle became his wife. She was born in Lockport, N. Y., March 10, i860, being the daughter of William and Eve (Luchart) Vogle, both of whom were natives of Germany. They are the parents of one child, Eva J. The wife of Mr. Pusey is a member of the Christian Church. He is an ardent Republican in politics.

Dr. Oliver W. Rkjhter, of Carthage, is a native of Shelby County, this State, born February 13, 1854, beingthe sonof George G. and Salome (Kilbourn) Righter, who were nati\-es of Virginia and Connecticut, respectively, the former of German, and the latter of Scotch and English descent. His father was the son of George Righter. He was reared upon a farm in his native county, and at seventeen years of age he took up the vocation of a teacher, and for four consecutive years he taught the home school which he had attended himself. His vacations were chiefly spent pursuing his studies in the Normal School, at Lebanon, Ohio, and after returning from the school room, he returned to that institution and there completed a commercial course, and also made himself familiar with some of the sciences. On leaving school he began the study of dentistry with Dr. J. S. Rice, of Shelby\'ille, with whom he remained one year. On the ist da_v of November, 1877, he became a student in the Ohio Dental College, of Cincinnati, where he remained until the following March. In May, 1878, he located in Carthage, this county, and entered upon the practice of his profession. In October, 1S83, he went to Portland, Ind., where he continued his professional duties for eighteen months. Earlj^ in 1S85, he returned to Carthage, of which he has been a resident ever since. In June, 1SS7, he became one of the proprietors of the Carthage flouring mills, which having been recentlv provided with the new roller process, is one of the best milling properties in the county. Dr. Righter was married Ma\- 23, 1883, to Miss Carrie M. Henley, who was born in Carthage, March 19, 1855, beino- the daughter of Charles and Tamar Henley, a history of whom is given elsewhere. Their marriage has resulted in the birth of two children: a son that died in infancy, unnamed, and Lillian, born November 9, 1885. The wife of Dr. Righter is a member of the Friends' Church. The Doctor is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, having reached the degree of Knight Templar. He possesses a membership in the Blue Lodge of Morristown, and in the

Jacob Ruby, farmer, is a native of Center Township, born about the year 1830. He was the son of Jacob and ^Nlary (Rhodes) Ruby, who were nati^-es of Virginia and Pennsylvania, respectively. He was reared upon a farm in Center Township, and ver-\" early in his manhood took up the vocation of a farmer for himself, and he has ever since continued in that pursuit. His first marriage occurred J anuary 3, 1856, when Miss Ehzabeth Newsom became his wife. She was born in Ripley Township, September 18, 1S35, being the daughter of Luke and Cynthia (Bulley) Newsom, who were natives of North Carolina. Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Ruby settled upon the farm where the former now resides in Riple}' Township. He has continued to occupy that place ever since, his chief occupation being that of a farmer. In his earlier life he worked some at the carpenter's trade. His first wife died in about 1S64, and on the 14th of May, 1869, he was married to Mrs. Eliza J. Lee, who was born in Madison County, Ind., September 2, 1832, being the daughter of William and Rebecca Stouder, who were natives of Pennsylvania and North Carolina, respectively. Her father was the son of Susannah Stouder. Her mother was the daughter of Stephen and Catharine (Waymire) Jackson. On the first day of January, 1852, Mrs. Eliza J. Ruby was married to Thomas G. Lee, who was born March 28, 1822, being the son of Martin Lee. Thomas G. Lee died March 26, 1864. After her husband died, Mrs. Lee remained a widow until her marriage to Mr. Lee, given above. By his first wife Mr. Rubv had five children: James A., Adda M., C_vnthia E., Mary E. and Oma C, all living. By her first husband JNIrs. Ruby had six children: William M., Sarah E., Roanah S., Mar^- E., Thomas W. and Nancy A., of whom the oldest is deceased. Mr. Ruby and his present wife have had six children : Edgar V., Martha A., John I., Frances E., Jesse L. and a son that died unnamed. Of those named, John I. is also deceased. Mrs. Ruby is a member of the Methodist Church. In politics, Mr. Ruby is a Democrat. He owns 140 acres of land, about 100 of which are in cultivation.

Jesse H. Siler, farmer, was born in the house he now occupies, October 29, 1852, being the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Reddick) Siler, both of whom were natives of Ohio. He was reared upon the old family homestead, and at the age of twentyone, he became employed upon a farm bv the month, and worked in this way some two or three ^^ears. His father was born January 23, 1815, and died December 21, 1855. His mother was born August 23, 1S19, and died July 20, 1S76. Our subject was married September 21,1876,10 Miss Isabelle F. Gilson, who is a native of Center Township, this county, born March 17,1856. She was the daughter of John M. and Sophrona (Fry) Gilson, the former of whom is an old and esteemed citizen of Center Township. Ever since their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Siler have continued to occupy the old Siler homestead, where the former was born, and where his boyhood days were spent. His undivided attention is given to agricultural pursuits. He owns 100 acres of land, about eightyfive of which are in cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Siler are members of the Christian Church. The former is a member of the Masonic Lodge, and in politics, he is a staunch Democrat.

Logan Stin(;er, Postmaster at Carthage, was born February 8, 185 1, in Ripley Township, in which his early life was spent upon a farm. He received a good common school education and at about twenty j^ears of age he engaged in agricultural pursuits for himself. His attention was thus occupied in Ripley Township until the year 1885. On retiring from farming he removed to Carthage, of which he has been a resident ever since. In Ma}', 1 886, he was elected to the office of Town Clerk and was re-elected in May, 1887. He was appointed Postmaster of Carthage on the 24th day of April, 18S6, and took charge of that office on the 17th day of May following. In September, 1887, he resigned the Clerkship to devote hfs whole time to his duties as Postmaster. He was married September 14, 1882, to Miss Florence Deiter, by whom he is the father of one child, Henry L., born November 4, 1883. Mrs. Stinger was born in Springfield, Ohio, July 22, i86r. Our subject and wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, the former is a Democrat.

Thomas Thornburg, deceased, was born in Randolph Count}-, N. C, October 10, 1794, being the son of Thomas and Miriam (Winslow) Thornburg, who also were natives of North Carolina, of English descent. His grandfather's name was also Thomas Thornburg. Our subject was reared upon a farm in his native county, and was married there to Diza Woods, November 2, 1S15. She died September 6, 1818, leaving two children: Winslow and Sarah, the former of whom died in 1885. The second marriage of Thomas Thornburg occurred December 2, 1819, when Miss Sarah Henley became his wife. She was born in Randolph County, N. C, October 8, 1799, being the daughter of Joseph and Peninnah (jMorgan) Henley, who were natives of North Carolina, but ' who settled in Ripley Township in 1837, where both spent the rest of their lives. Joseph Henley was the son of John Henley. Our subject pursued the vocation of a farmer in Randolph Count}', until November 29, 1836, at which time he died. His last marriage resulted in the birth of nine children, as follows : Phebe, born December 21, 1820, died May 7, 1887: Elizabeth, born September 22, 1822; Diza, born October 16, 1824; Peninnah, born October 24, 1826; Miriam, born September 14, 1828; Amanda, born October 14, 1830, died February 26, 1879; Luzena, born January II, 1833; Mary, born February 2, 1835; Thomas T., born May 20, 1S37, died April 8, 1838. In April, 1837, the widow of our subject, Mrs. Sarah Thornburg, removed with her children to this county and settled in Riplev Township, in which she spent the rest of her life. Her death occurred in Carthage on the nth day of June, 1887, at the advanced age of eighty-seven. As to the children who reached maturity we append the following facts: Phebe was married to Elwood Hill in about 1839, and became the mother of seven children: Mary J. and Sarah A. (twins), Jesse, Robert H., Emma, Lucretia and a twin brother who died unnamed. Mary J., Jesse, Emma and Lucretia are also deceased. The second child, Elizabeth, became a teacher in the public schools at twentyfour years of age, and continued to follow that pursuit for a period of twenty-six j^ears. Her labors in this capacity were all performed in Rush County, excepting one term of school which she taught in Wavne Count}'. She is now retired and resides in Carthage. Diza, the third child, began teaching school at the age of twenty-two, and taught in all, about five terms, the first of which was in Hancock County, the last in Wayne County, and the others in Rush Count)'. She was married to Joshua Butler, in about 1851, and became the mother of seven children: William, Rollin T., Bartlett L., Orville J., Mar}- L., Christopher M., and a son that died unnamed. Of those named, William is also deceased. Peninnah, the fourth child, taught school in Hancock Count}^ about three terms. She is now the wife of Amos H. Hill, whose history is given elsewhere. The fifth child, Miriam, taught school in this county two terms, and is now the wife of John Walker, a history of whom is given elsewhere. Amanda taught school for a number of 3-ears, her labors being performed in Rush, Wayne, Henry and Hancock counties. She was married to Jesse Walton in 1S62, who died in 1S63. In 1868, she married William Parker, who resides in Cedar Count}-, Iowa. She had but one child, Carl, that died when five years old. The seventh of the children is Luzena, who became a teacher in the public schools of this county at the age of twenty, or in 1853, and she has pursued that vocation during the greater part of the time ever since. She has taught three years in this county, six years in Wayne County, during five of which she was an instructor in Earlham College, from which insti- tution she graduated in 1S62. For a period of seventeen years following 1863, she was a teacher in Spiceland Academy. During the winter of iSSo and 1S81, she was emplo^'ed as an instructor in the Carthage High School. Her home at this time is in Carthage. The eighth child, Mary, taught one term of school in Henry County, and was married in 1857, to Lewis G. Rule, with whom she now resides in Hancock County. She is the mother of two children: Jesse and Sarah E., both of whom are living.

Prof. Edwin P. Trueblood, Superintendent of the High School at Carthage, is a native of Washington Count}% this State, born May 16, 1S61. He was the son of Jehu and Louisa (Pritchard) Trueblood, who were natives of Washington Count}', this State, and Pasquatank Co., N. C, respectivel}', and both of English descent. He was reared upon a farm in his native count}', and received in the schools of his neighborhood, a good common school education and one that fitted him for college. At the age of nineteen, he became a student in Earlham College, in which Institution he completed a scientific course, graduating in June, 18S5. In the meantime, before graduating, he remained out of college during the winter of 1883-4, and taught school in Washington County, and the same one in which he had received his own early training. During the ^yinter of 1885-6 he was Principal of the graded schools at Raysville, Henry County. In March, 1S86, he accepted a position in the Union High School of Westfield, Hamilton Co., Ind., and was thus engaged three months. In September, 1886, he entered upon a course in Belles Lettres in the universit}- of Michigan, which was completed in June, 1887. In September, 1887, he entered upon his duties as Superintendent of the High School at Carthage, and he is now filling that position in a creditable and able manner. Prof. Trueblood is a member of the Friends' Church. He is thoroughly qualified and competent for the duties of his profession, and is an energetic and successful instructor.

John Walker was born in Virginia, December 26, 1793. He was the son of Charles and Jane (Short) Walker. When quite young he removed with his father to Ross Count}', Ohio. Plere he grew to manhood, and at the age of twenty-two, he married Ehza R. Jefferson, a young lady of English family, eighteen years of age. In 1818, John removed with his wife and two small children, Lewis R. and Kittle I., to Fayette County. He settled at the place where Lyon's Station now is, and entered nearly a section of land in Rush Count}-, and on to which he removed in 1S23. While in Fayette County, John W. and William L. were born. His first cabin was erected near the spot on which now stands the commodious residence of his grandson, Commissioner

Willliam L. Walker. Here were born James Q. and Ed\\ard T. In 182S, on xVugust 4th, while John Walker was in Ohio on business affairs, his wife died, and ere the return of the pioneer to his family, the companion and mother of his children had passed away. The wife had been dead two weeks before he returned. On January S, 1829, he married Rachel Russel, a native of Ohio, born September 27, 1808. The following are the children of this union: Benjamin R., Eliza J., Henry F., Rachel A., Lindley I., Festus H., Samantha E., and Sarah E. There are to-da}' four sons living, viz. : Louis R., Benjamin R., Lindley I., and John W. The father, the subject of this sketch, lived to a ripe old age. He was a pioneer in its broadest sense - in the opening up of a new country, in the establishment of educational facilities and religious work; he donated the land for the church and school house at Franklin Chappel, took care of the Methodist pioneer preachers, was one of the early Justices of the Peace, and did quite a lively business in tying the nuptial knot for the pioneer lovers. The fee for marr3-ing 3. couple was $1, and frequentl}'- the groom would work for the Squire three or four days to pay him for the ceremony. John Walker was County Commissioner, elected on the Whig ticket, and served on the Board with Peter Looney and George Mull. He was then a 3'oung man, and was Commissioner before the Mexican War. Was Captain of the militia in his township, and w'hile in Ohio was enlisted in the War of 181 2, under what was known as the General Call. He received his education in the pioneer schools of Ohio, was industrious and frugal, and at the close of a busy hfe he beheld in part the realization of his hopes. He died September 27, 1875, and lies in the burj-ing ground at Franklin, with which spot he had long been familiar. After the Republican party was formed, he acted with, and voted for, its principles.

John W. Walker, son of John and Eliza R. (Jefferson) Walker, was born in Fayette County, Ind., March 14, 182 1, and when about two years old, came with his parents to Riple}- Township, Rush County, a then unbroken forest, and settled near Blue River on Section 35, now the home of his son, William L. Here he assisted the father in his work of clearing up a farm, and attended short terms of school in winter. When he grew to manhood John W. married Cynthia Phelps, August 12, 1S41. Their children are: Wm. L., born August 19, 1843: Amanda M., who married Mills Souders; Martha A., deceased; Edward A., deceased, and Anna E., born March 12, 1854, married John M. Conaway. John W. Walker has never been a candidate for an}- office, has always voted the Republican ticket, and belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Carthage. On April 19, 1871, Cynthia, his wife, died, aged fiftv-two 3rears six months eleven da^'S. On November 27, 1S76, John W. Walker married Miriam (Thornburg) Lacy, widow of Thomas Lacy. She is a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Henley) Thornburg. (See Thornburgs.) In i86S, Mr. Walker lost .the use of one of his eyes, and about six years ago, he noticed the gradual losing of his remaining eye, until now he is practically blind. He lives on his farm of nearl}' 400 acres, a man well esteemed, and of acknowledged integrity. There are very few men in Rush County who have been in the county longer.

William Lakin Walker, Commissioner of Rush Count}-, is a son of John W. Walker, a sketch of whom appears above. He was born in Ripley Township, this county, August 19, 1843. When he was but a year old his parents moved to the farm on which he now lives, and where he has spent nearl}' his whole life. His youth was passed amid the stirring scenes of farm life, and his education was obtained in the schools of his neighborhood. When the Civil War began he was one of those who volunteeted to defend the cause of the Union on the field of battle. He enlisted in Company G, Sixteenth Regiment of Indiana Infantry, commanded by Capt. Elwood Hill. For more than three years he shared the fortunes of his command in many a hard-fought campaign. At the date of his honorable discharge in August, 1S65, he was Sergeant Major of his regiment. Upon returning home he taught school for two years at Macedonia. On March 11, 1868, his marriage with Nancy A. Hackleman occurred. She is a daughter of Cicero and Elizabeth (Newhouse) Hackleman. In politics, Mr. Walker has always been allied with the Republican party. In the fall of 1882, he assumed the responsible position of County Commissioner, which he has ever since continued to disfcharge in an able and satisfactory manner. His third term will begin in the fall of 1888, which testifies to the estimation the people place upon his services. Both Mr. and Mrs. Walker are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His portrait is presented with this volume as one of Rush County's leading farmers and representative citizens.

Albert White, farmer, is a native of Guilford County, N. C, born January 24, 1825, being the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Rayl) White, both of whom were also natives of Guilford County, N. C., of Enghsh descent. His father was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Lamb) White, and his mother was the daughter of Matthew and Nancy (Harrington) Rayl, all of whom were natives of North Carolina. He was reared in Guilford County upon a farm, and at twenty j-ears of age he accompanied his parents to Hancock County, this State, but a year later they removed to Ripley Township, this county. In the fall of 1856, the father and mother emigrated to Jasper County, Iowa, where both spent the rest of their lives, the former dying in 1859, '^^'^ ^^^ latter in about 1877. After his parents came to Rush County, the subject of this sketch was for a number of years emploAcd upon a farm bv the month. He was married to Miss Cynthia Nicholson, September 23, 1858. She was born in Ripley Township, this county, March 5, 1839, being the daughter of Nathan and Miriam (Hunt) Nicholson, the former of whom was born in Perquimans Countv, N. C, and the latter was born in the State of Ohio, both of English descent. Her paternal grandparents were Nathan and Peninnah (Parker) Nicholson, and her maternal grandparents were Libni and Jane (Hockett) Hunt, all of whom were natives of North Carolina. Ever since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. White have resided upon a farm in Ripley Township. They have occupied their present home in Section 11, since September, 1873. They are the the parents of six children, as follows: Emerj'^ A., born April 29, 1S60, died September 4, 1862; Franklin, born June 27, 1863, died October 25, 1864; Harvey T., born August 4, 1865; Anna A., born October 19, 1870; Martin L., born October 10, 1872, and Ella L., born Januarj^ 20, 1876. Mr. White owns 119 acres of land, about sixty-five of which are in cultivation. They are both members of the Friends' Church, and in politics the former is an ardent Republican.

Edgar T. White, farmer of Ripley Township, is a native of Franklin Count}', this State, born Januar}' 21, 1843, being the son of Alexander S. and Nancy A. (Templeton) White, both of whom were also natives of Franklin County, the former chiefly of Welsh, and the latter of Irish descent. His father was the son of William and Nancy (Skinner) White, the former of whom was a native of Delaware. His mother was the daughter of Robert and Mary (Adam) Templeton, the former of whom was a native of North Carolina. He was reared upon a farm in his native county, and at eighteen j'ears of age, or in November, 1861, he entered the Union Army, in the Seventh Indiana Batter}-, with whidi he served three years or the full time of his enlistment. He participated in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga and many others of less importance, in all of which he discharged his duty in a manner becoming a loyal soldier. On returning from the service he returned to the home of his parents, in Franklin Count}', where he remained during the greater part of the time until after his marriage to Miss Tamson AdalineMtillin, who became his wife March 17, 1875. She is a native of Napoleon, Ripley County, this State, born February 20, 185 1, being the daughter of Rev. Mark H. and Harriet L. (Ogden) Mullin, who were natives of Warren County, Ohio, and

Union County, Ind., respectively. Her father was the son of John and Charlotte (Haines) Mullin, both of whom were natives of New Jersey. Her mother was the daughter of Daniel and Harriet (Lumis) Ogden, both of whom were also natives of New Jersey. Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. White settled upon a farm near Rossville, Clinton Count}-, this State. Two years later they removed to another farm, ten miles distant, but still in the same county. In iH79i they removed to a farm near New London, Howard Count}-. Three j^ears later they came to Rush Countv, and they have resided in Riplev Township ever since. They have occupied their present home since February, iS86. The whole attention of Mr. White is given to farming. He began in very moderate circumstances, and for a number of years was a renter, and the present state of his circumstances reflects very creditably upon his industry and good "hianagement. He has a good little farm, which contains fortj^-iive acres, which is in a good state of improvement and cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. W^hite have an onh- child: Eula T., who was born December 23, 1879. Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The former is a member of the Odd Fellow's Lodge, and a Republican in politics. In her earlier life Mrs. White followed schoolteaching for a number of j-ears, having taught her first term in Mt. Carmel, Franklin Count}', when she was but seventeen A^ears of age. She continued teaching every year, missing but one winter from the time she began until after her marriage. She also taught two years after her marriage, making in all eight winter terms. In this connection she attained a very high degree of proficiencv, and was a very successful teacher.

Orlando Winslow, a farmer of Ripley Township, was born in that township, November 6, 1859, being the son of Josiah P., and Rachel (Patterson) Winslow, who now reside in Ripley Township. He was reared upon his father's farm, and at twentyone years of age or November 20, 1S79, '^^ ^^''^^ married to Miss Mary Parker, who was born in Ripley To-wnship, August 26, i860, being the daughter of Silas and Priscilla (Butler) Parker, the former of whom is deceased, and the latter of whom resides in Ripley Township. Ever since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Winslow have resided in Ripley Township. They have occupied their present home since May, 18S2. The entire attention of our subject is given to farming. He and wife have a farm of eighty acres which is in a good state of improvement, and about forty-five of which are in cultivation. They are the parents of three children as follows: Weaker F., Jewel Grace and Orloa, the first two of

John Q. Zion and Mrs. Juha A. Henley were married November 12, 1S87. The former is a native of this county, born December 10, 1829, being the son of Matthew and Catharine (Sergeant) Zion, who were natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively, the former of Dutch and English, and the latter of English descent. His father was the son of John and Rachel Zion, and his mother was the daughter of Thomas Sergeant. He was reared upon a farm in this county and was married to Miss Maria Pickering, December 4, 1851. She was born in Miami Count}-, Ohio, March 26, 1832, and was the daughter of Benjamin and Hettie (McCove) Pickering. For one 3'ear after their marriage they resided in Center Township. They then removed to Marion County, Ind., but four years later they returned to Center Township, where Mrs. Maria Zion died September 14, 1885. Their marriage resulted in the birth of four children: Selina E., born December 6, 1S52, died July 16, 1S60; Hettie C, born May 5, 1S54; Mary E., born March 16, 1857, and Wilham R., born January 31, 1859. After the death of his w^ife, Mr. Zion resided in Carthage until his second marriage the date of which is given above. His present wife, Mrs. Juha A. Zion, was born in Henry County, Ind., October 15, 1839, being the danghter of Wyatt and Mary Stanley -^vho were respectively natives of Randolph County, N. C, and Wajme Countj^ Ind. Her father was the son of John andEhzabeth (Dix) Stanley, and her mother was the daughter of George and Karon (Elliott) Bundy, all of whom were natives of North Carohna. When she was six years old her parents removed to Hancock Count}-, Ind., where a year later, or in August, 1846, her mother died. For three years thereafter she made her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bundy, in Henry County. She then returned to the home of her father, who, in the meantime, was married to Nancy A. Henley. She remained with them until her first marriage which occurred March 29, 1859. Her husband, whose name was Milton Henley, w-as born in Ripley Township, May 28, 1833, and was the son of"^ Thomas and Abigail (Starbuck) Henley, whose parentage is given elsewhere. Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Henley settled upon the farm where the latter now resides. There Mr. Henley pursued the vocation of a farmer until his death on the 17th day of March, 1872. Their marriage resulted in the birth of four children, Harvey G., born April 4, i860; Walter C born September 15, 1861; Milton, born February 10, 1872, and a dausfhter that died" unnamed. After the death of her hus- band Mrs. Henle}' remained a widow until her marriage to Mr. Zion. Mr. and Mrs. Zion are both members of the Friends' Church. In politics the former is a Prohibitionist. In her earlier life Mrs. Zion was a teacher in the public schools two years. Her first husband, whose later education was received in Earlham College, was also, for a number of years, a teacher in the public schools of this county. JNIr. and Mrs. Zion have two farms : one upon which thev reside, in Ripley Township which is admirably situated and improved, and one in Center Tow nship which is also in a good state of improvement.