Walker Township

Walker Township

Abner Bebout was born in Fleming County, K}-., February 22, 1819, and is the son of Peter and Elizabeth Bebout. The former came to Rush County in 1826, and here died in 1830. By occupation, the subject of this biography is a farmer and stockraiser. The marriage of Mr. Bebout occurred in 1839, to Miss Mary Gardner, daughter of Robert and Sarah Gardner. To this marriage were born the following children: Sarah Ann, Robert F., Albert, Elizabeth, Louisa, Lottie, James, Caroline, Rosa K., and Thomas H. Mrs. Bebout died in December, 1878, and two years later Mr. Bebout was married to Miss Sarah Mahin. They are the parents of two children, viz.: Belle and Maude. Politically, he is a Republican. As a farmer, he has been successful, and as a citizen, is well respected.

Jaaies R. Carr, a prominent farmer of Walker Township, was born in Rush County, February 28, 1830, the eighth in a family of eleven children, born to Isaac and Lementine (Hilligoss) Carr, natives of Kentucky, and of Irish descent. They were among the pioneers of this county. Our subject grew to manhood on a farm and was educated at the subscription and public schools. In 1879, he purchased his present farm, which consists of 160 acres of well improved land. February 11, 1858, Mr. Carr was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. Miller, born February 14, 1S36, daughter of Alexander and Hannah (Morrison) Miller, natives of Kentucky. To the above named union, were born four children, viz.: Irvin, born December 27, 1858; Leroy, born October 20, 1864; Charles^ born June 26, 1S67, and Oria, born November 9, 1869. March 13,- 18S2, Irvin married Miss Sarah Lyons, a native of Rush County, and now resides in Madison Count}', Ind. Formerly Mr. Carr was a Whig, but now is a firm Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Carr are members of the Presbyterian Church.

William H. Creed was born in Liberty Township, Shelby County, Ind., August 4, 1858, and is the eldest in a family of sbc children born to Smith and Larinda (Henderson) Creed, the former born in Lancaster Count}-, Pa., and the latter born in Fayette County, Ind. Our subject received a good common school education and remained on the farm with his parents until eighteen years of age, when he began working at the blacksmith trade, which he : continued four years, and then came to Manilla. Here he sooo established a profitable business, and now in addition to blacksmithing, manufactures buggies, wagons, etc. Mr. Creed was married December 20, 1882, to Miss Viola, daughter of Evan S. and Sarah (Youngman) Jones, the former a native of Hillsdale County, Mich., and the latter a native of Fayette County, Ind. Mr. Creed is a member of Blue Ridge Lodge No. 554, I. O. O. F., and a Democrat. Mrs. Creed is a member of the Christian Union Church.

of ten children, born to William and Martha (Moffitt) Ellison, natives of Kentucky. The early life of our subject was spent upon the farm and he now owns 182 acres of valuable land, upon which he has erected a substantial residence. August 14, 1851, Mr. Ellison was united in marriage to Sarah E., daughter of Amues and Rosa A. (Dunn) Duke, the former a native of Bourbon County, Ky., the latter of Larue Count}-, Kj-., and is yet living. Mrs. Ellison was born June 28, 1834. They are the parents of seven children, viz. : an infant who died unnamed, James M., born September 26, 1852; Charles F., born July 13, 1856; Lonzo P., born February 18, 1859; Elmer E., born January 20, 1862; Flora B., born September i, 1866, and Hattie A., born July 29, 1870. Mr. Ellison is politically a Republican, and he and family are members of the Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ellison are Avell known and highlj' esteemed citizens.

John" A. English, a representative farmer of Walker Township, was born in Bath County, Ky., February 24, 1823, son of John and Joanna (Kincaid) English, the former a native of Tennessee, and the latter of Pennsylvania. The father died in this county, August, 1853, and the mother in 1862. At the age of nine 3'ears, our subject came with his parents to Rush County, where they settled on the farm now owned by our subject and upon which he has erected an elegant residence. Mr. English was united in marriage, January 5, i860, to Miss Mahala A., daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Waugh) Plummer, both natives of Kentucky, and both deceased. Mrs. English is a native of this county, and was born May 20, 1836. Mr. and Mrs. English are the parents of three children, viz. : Andrew F., born December 8, i860; John L., born July 17, 1863, and Mary C, born April 8, 1869. Our subject and wife are both old settlers and are well preserved for the work they have done. He is a Democrat, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Jacob Gahimer, a pioneer farmer of Walker Township, was born in Germany, May 4, 1804, and is the onl}^ son of George Gahimer. Soon after his birth, his mother died, his father follow- ing in less than nine j-ears. Our subject attended school until fourteen years of age, after which he followed teaming and farming until about 1834, when he immigrated to Rush County, and settled in Walker Township, where he has followed the vocation of a farmer and where he owns a fine farm of 120 acres, besides giving each of his children a farm. His marriage occurred in 1827, to Miss Mary Debriz, a native of Germany, and daughter of George and Mar}' Debriz. To this marriage were born the following children : Catherina, Mickel, Jacob, John, Margaret, Mary and

John M. Haehl, a prominent farmer of Walker Township, was born January 27, 1832, in Merchien, Germany, being the son of Conrad and Mary B. (Glisch) Haehl, both natives of Germany. When eight ^-ears old he came with his parents from Germany to Rush County and lived with his father on the farm now owned by Frederick Haehl, until twenty-two years old. At the district school he gained a good common school education. August 27, 1854, he married Sarah Headley, a native of Rush Count}^, the daughter of Thomas and Eliza J. (Carney) Headley. The young couple commenced their married life on the farm where they now live in Section 27, near Manilla, having only a small log hut to shelter them and a stable large enough for one horse, but by hard work and good management, they have reared a large family respectably and have built for themselves a home that thej' may well be proud of. Mr. Haehl now owns 240 acres of good land in a high state of cultivation, well improved, with a fine dwelling and other firstclass buildings. He has six children: Jennie M., born June 13, 1S55; Frederick E., born January 6, 1857; Emma L., born November 22, 1858; Cordelia, born January 28, i860; Harry M., born October 5, 1867 ; Allie M., born March 16, 1869. Of these the following are married: Jennie M., to Orval Bishop, June 24, 1881; Frederick E., to Frankie Parker, November 17, 1878; Emma L., to Daniel Deprez, November 23, 1876; Cordelia, to Charles Morrison, MaA" 5, 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Haehl are church members. The former is a Republican in politics.

Frederick J. Haehl, a prominent farmer of Walker Township, was born in Merchien, Germany, December 26, 1834, being the son of Conrad and Mary B. (Glisch) Flaehl, both natives of Germany. When six years old he immigrated from his native land with his parents and came to Rush County, Ind., stopping, however, about five weeks in Shelby County, while in the wilds of the forest, on the farm where our subject now lives, a small log hut was being built for them to live in. In 1850, his father died, and three j'ears later he went to California, crossing the plains in a wagon. He remained there three years and returned to this county, where he has since lived, a prosperous and respected farmer. He now owns 240 acres of good land, in a high state of cultivation and well improved. His mother died February 14, 1861. He was married January 6, 1859, to Barbara Kuhn. There was born to this marriage one son, Edward, born January 26, 1861, who on October 23, 1883, was married to Wilhelmina Huey. Shortly after the death of his mother, Mr. Haehl was again be- reaved by the loss of his wife. About two years after that sad event he married Barbara Theobold, a native of Germany, who was the daughter of George M. and Mary K. (Haehl) Theobold, both natives of Germany. This union has been blessed with seven children: Laura M., Conrad F., Ella H., Katie, LiUian, Harley C, and Arno. Our subject's son, Conrad F., was married to Ella R. Robinson, September 8, 1886. Mr. Haehl is a Repubhcan in politics.

Frederick E. Haehl, hardware merchant of Manilla, was born in Walker Township, Rush Count}', Ind., June 6, 1855. His parents were John M. and Sarah (Headley) Flaehl, natives of Germany, and Rush County, Ind., respectively. His boyhood was spent on his father's farm. At the district schools of his neighborhood and at Manilla, he received a good common school education. He was married at the age of twent^'-two, and spent seven years on the farm once owned by Thomas Headley. His efforts on the farm were rewarded with success, but because of failing health he moved to Manilla and then in August, 1887, purchased the hardware business of Joseph Zike. B}^ close attention to business and fair dealing, he has become one of the most prominent business men of Manilla. He was married November 17, 1878, to Frankie Parker, who, born in Decatur County, Ind., August 18, 1858, is the daughter of John W. and Sarah (Linnev) Parker. There were born to this marriage four children : Larra, born September 13, 1879; Bertha, born October 24, 1881; Hattie, born March 13, 1883; Emma, born August 17, 1886. Mr. Haehl is a Republican in politics. Mrs. Haehl is a member of the Christian Church. Both are estimable citizens.

Mrs. Eliza Jane Headley, a venerable widow lady of Walker Township, was a native of New York, being the sixth child in a family of eleven born to Steven and Leha (Lowilliger) Carney. Our subject emigrated to Penns3-lvania when she was eight years of age, and settled in the eastern part of the State on a farm, and continued to live there until she was joined in wedlock to Thomas Headle}', December 19, 1824, and continued on a farm in Pennsylvania for a few 3'ears, then emigrated with her husband and three children to the west and settled in Shelby County, where they lived about two j^ears upon a farm; then they came and entered eight}' acres of land in Rush County, in Section 27, and built a house, in the dense forest, of logs, having only one room. Mr. Headley hewed the logs and did all the carpenter work on it; they continued to live there until this happy family was broken by the death of the husband, leaving a wife and four children to mourn his loss, after which our subject continued to live on the homestead about five years, when she quit house-keeping and went to live with J. M. Haehl, where she now resides. To Mrs. Headley were born twelve children, of whom nine are deceased and three still survive. Susan, Stephen, Leah, Joshua, Nancy, Benjamin, Josephus, Thomas C. and Lucv A., are deceased; Sarah, Milton and Alpheus, still survive. Sarah was married to J. M. Haehl, August 27, 1854; Milton was married to Luc}- Boreing September 6, 1S6S; Alpheus married Matilda Shaffer, October 3, 1S67. Mrs. Headley is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church ; she is an elderly lad}', and is highly respected by all.

Sylvester Hilligoss, a prominent farmer of this township, was born in Rush County, April 18, 1834, being the third son born to Levi and Jane (Vensant) Hilligoss, both natives of Kentuck^^ and who in an early da}- came to Rush Count}', and entered the land now owned by our subject. His farm consists of 488 acres, the greater part of which is in a high state of cultivation, and his residence is the finest in Walker Towship. The marriage of Mr. Hilligoss was solemnized February 28, 1S60, to Miss Jane Mull, born in Rush County, July 9, 1835, daughter of Frederick and Jane (McDonald) Mull, natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively. To this union four children were born, viz. : Orato, born September 29, 1862, and died November 17, 1S63; Cvrus, born June iS, 1865; Frederick, born November 5, 1868, and Elmer, born Juh' 7, 1875, and died January 14, 1877. Politically, he is a Democrat, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church. Thev are widely known and highly esteemed.

St. Clair Hurst was born in Plymouth County, Kv., March 18, 181 5, and is the third son of six children, born to William and Mar}^ (Emmons) Hurst. He received a good education and spent his boyhood days on a farm. About 184S, Mr. Hurst came to Rush Count}^ and settled on the farm he now owns, and which at that time was a dense forest. Mr. Hurst was united in marriage June 23, 1846, to Miss Malata J., daughter of George and Margaret Sutton, the former a native of New Jersey, and the latter of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst are the parents of three children, viz. i Martha A., now Mrs. J. R. King, born August 23, 1855; Mary E., now the wife of B. F. Kirk, born October 14, 1856, and an infant that died unnamed. Politicalh', he is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst are members of the Christian Church.

John J. Inlow, M. D., an able and scholarly physician of the flourishing little town of Manilla, was born in Fleming County, Ky., February 13, 1826; he was the oldest son of two children, born to Abraham and Sophia (Bell) Inlow, the former a native of Fleming County, Ky., born July 18, 1802, and was of Welsh descent, died

January 25, 1872; the latter a native of Lewis County, K3'., and was of English descent, died June, 1828. Our subject's mother died when he was but quite small, and he with his brother and father went to live with James Inlow (his paternal grandfather) until his father was married to Mary Payne, then going with them, but only remained about three months; then his grandfather, James Inlow, took him to raise. This union was blessed with six children, as follows: Jane, Samuel S., Thomas, Joseph, Lucy and Octave. Our subject grew up to manhood with his (grandfather, in his native count}', and helping him on the farm during this time, in the winter season he attended the subscription schools, he also attended the Flemingburg Academ}- one year, and by so doing he received a good common school education. In the fall of 1846, he became. tired of the vocation of a farmer and went to Flemingburg and began the stud}^ of medicine, under Dr. E. O. Bell, and continued this until the fall of 1S49 successfully, then attending a course of lectures in the Ohio Medical College, at Cincinnati, until the spring of 1849, and from these lectures he returned to his native county, to a small town by the name of Martha Mills; and it was there he began his profession, and continued there from April, 1849, until 1851. Becoming dissatisfied, as the county was rough, and thinking he could do much better in the north, he came through on horseback and located in Manilla, Rush County. He landed here in December of 1S51, and bought Dr. J. W. Trees out, then began his profession January i, 1852, and has ever since pursued the medical practice continually. He continued the practice alone for about two years, then he and Dr. J. W. Trees formed a partnership, and pursued the practice of medicine together for some two years. During this time he was also connected in the mercantile business, after which he sold this to Dr. J. W. Trees, then buying him out in the profession, and has ever since practiced his profession successfully, although he has had some bad luck. In 1856, he lost his office and dwelling by fire, then building a small office on this lot, he was compelled to rent property for some time. In 1861, he replaced on this lot a very fine dwelling. With the exception of this he has been successful financially in all his undertakings. As he has a farm of 536 acres of good land, 138 acres of this is situated in Shelby Countv, and the balance in Walker Township, the most of which is all well improved land. In June 28, 1853, our subject was joined in the happy wedlock to Mary A. Mull, a native of Rush County, born April 28, 1831, daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Richardson) Mull, the former a native of Loudoun County, Va., born July 12, 1803, and of German descent, died June 16, 1857; the latter a na- tive of New Jerse-,', born January 3, 1805, and of Irish descent, died April 21, 1S72. To this union there were born nine children, six daujjhters and three sons, as follows: Emma S., born July 11, 1854; and two infant daughters, both unnamed; William E., born April 29, 1859; Kattie, bom February 19, 1861; Kattie, died September 7, 1862; Cyrus E., born February 18, 1863; Lulie J., born February 24, 1865; Charles, born August 3, 1867; Luc}^ J., born February 7, 1870; of these two daughters are married as follows: Emma S., to Nathan F. Talbott, January 22, 1878, and resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Lulie J., to Louis J. Kaufman, August 17, 1884, and resides in Columbus, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Inlow are both members of the Christian Church. He believes in upholding the principles of the Democratic party, in politics. He and family are good citizens and well respected by all.

George S. Jones, the eldest son of William P. and Sarah Jones, was born near the town of Jonesville, in Lee County, Va., June 12, 1840. His boyhood was spent on the farm, and attended a select school during the winter. By occupation his father was a carpenter, and George S. assisted him in that vocation for several years. The subject of this biography is the possessor of a good common school education, and at the age of eighteen years began teaching in the public schools of Kentucky, and three years thereafter came to Shelby County, Ind., and continued the profession of a teacher until 1863, when he enlisted in Company I, Seventh Indiana Cavalry.. Februarj- 22, 1864, he was wounded at the battle of Okoloma, Mississippi, and was captured bv the enemy and confined in the prison at Andersonville, from which he made his escape one year afterward and was honorably discharged from the service June 13, 1865, and then returned to Shelby County and resumed his former occupation. As a teacher, he attained more than ordinary success, and has been connected with some of the best schools of this part of Indiana. During his residence at Fairland, in Shelbv County, he founded the Fairlami Bulletin, which he continued for three years, and then removed the paper to Shelbyville and changed its name to the S/iclby ]^olinitcer, now known as the S/icIbv Times, and continued his newspaper work for three years, where he again took up the profession of school teaching, and later was appointed to a position in the United States Pension Office. The political sentiments of Mr. Jones are that of an earnest and never tiring Democrat, and in 1886, was the nominee of his party for Congress, of the Sixth Congressional District. Mr. Jones is a man of fine social qualities, and his political popularity was fully attested by the fact that he ran several hundred votes ahead of his ticket. In 1870, Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Cvnthia Ann, daughter of Andrew J. and Catharine J. Cherry, and to them were born the following: Andrew, born October 8, 1871, and Thomas Hendricks, born November 27, 1876. Mr. Jones is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, and a member of the G. A. R.

Thomas A. Joxes, the subject whose name introduces this biography, is a native of Fleming Count^% Ky., born June 3, 1843, being the fifth in a familv of eight children, born to Thomas D. and Jane (Kirk) Jones, who were natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, respective!}'. The former died in 1883, and the latter in 1853. The early youth of our subject was spent in his native county. In 1862, he volunteered in Company A, Tenth Kentucky Cavalry, and served fourteen months, during which he participated in the following battles : Richmond, Winchester and a number of minor battles. March 19, 1863, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant, which position he held during the remainder of his service, and was honorably discharged September 17, 1863, and soon after came to Indiana and settled in this township, where he now owns 103 acres of good land, upon which is a beautiful residence. Mr. Jones was married October 30, 1865, to Miss Louisa F. Gardner, a native of Walker Township, born October 5, 1844, daughter of Landon and Nancy (Jones) Gardner, natives of Kentucky. To this marriage were born four children, viz.: Ella, born January 6, 1871, and died August 6, 1872; Willie E., born August 6, 1873; Herman E., born September 20, 1875, and Nellie E., born January 15, 1879. Mrs. Jones died January 12, 1882. Mr. Jones is a Republican, a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 62, F. & A. M. and a G. A. R.

Thomas Logan is a native of Rush County, Ind., born May 19, 1827, second child born to James L. and Elizabeth (Mann) Logan, natives of Ireland and Ohio. The former died August 13, 1881, and the latter June 13, 1880. The subject of this sketch received a limited education and was raised on the farm. In 1847, he removed to Des Moines County, Iowa, and settled on a farm and here remained seventeen years, when he returned to Rush County and soon afterward settled on the farm he now owns, and which contains 160 acres of good land. Mr. Logan was married August 30, 1S47, to Miss Sarah Lefforge, born in Noble Township, November 22, 1829, daughter of John and Harriet (Herndon) Lefforge natives of New Jersey and Virginia. To this union were born twelve children, viz.: Elizabeth J., born 1849; John N., born 1850; Harriet A., born 1852; Mary E., born 1855; Emisetta, born 1856; Charlotta A., born 1858; Laura C, born 1861; Charles B., born 1865; James T., born 1867; Myrtle M., born

1869; Omer D., born 1S70 (deceased), and Mattie, born 1873. Politically, he is a Democrat, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

JosiAH Miller was born in Fleming County, Ky., September I, 1806, and is the 3'oungest in a family of fifteen children born to John and Margaret (Bowier) Miller, the former a native of Tennessee, the latter of Maryland and of Irish descent. Our subject was reared in his native county, where he attended school in winter and farmed in summer. About 1831, Mr. Miller came to Rush County and settled in Walker Township, where he owned 400 acres of valuable land, but which he has now given to his children. The marriage of Mr. Miller was solemnized in 1829 to Lucinda, daughter of Joseph and Mary Jones, who was born in 1810. Her parents were natives of Virginia and are both deceased. To this union were born ten children, viz. : Joseph G., born June 7, 1833; Margaret, born January 3, 1835; Mary J., born April 2, 1837; Sarah E., born January' 28, 1840; John S. and James (twins, the latter deceased), born April 25, 1844; Nancy A., born September 29, 1847; William S., born March 4, 1850; Robert M. (deceased), born March 24, 1852; and an infant who died unnamed. Mrs. Miller died December 30, 1876. Mr. Miller is a Democrat and for many 3'ears has been a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Cyrus Mull. - The great grandfather of Cyrus Mull was David Mull, a native of Germany, who came to America in 1740, and settled in Pennsylvania, where he married. About i757, he moved to Loudoun County, Va., where he died. He had five children, George, the youngest, being grandfather of Cyrus. George was born in Loudoun County, Va., about 1772, and married there in 1783, Catherine Long, who was born in Lancaster County, Pa., about 1774. From this marriage there were born seven children: David, Anthon)-, John, Frederick, George, Elizabeth and Jacob, all born in Loudoun County, Va. Jacob, the father of Cyrus, was born in 1803, and married in Ohio, Margaret Richinson, of Scotch descent, born in New Jersey. In 18 14, George with his family, moved to Warren County, Ohio, where Catherine his wife died August, 1823. In March, 1826, George with two of his sons, George and Jacob, moved to Rush County and settled in the forest, George in Rushville Township, and Jacob in east side of Walker Township. George, the father, died here in December, 1827, and his remains were taken back to Warren County, Ohio, and sleep beside those of his wife. Frederick also came to Rush County and settled near his brothers, and remained there until his death. Jacob Mull moved from his farm to Manilla, in 1838, where he lived until his death in 1861. Most of his time was engaged in carrying on a general store. Cyrus Mull was born March 19, 1829, in the eastern part of Walker Township, Rush Count}', and was the third of four children. Catherine was the wife of Dr. J. W. Trees, and is not living. George died at seven years of age, Mary Ann, now wife of Dr. J. J. Inlow. Cyrus after his father moved to Manilla, spent his time as other boys, attending school part of the time until about his eighteenth year; his father then bought a farm near bj', and he managed that until he became twentv-one j'ears old, when a partnership was formed, consisting of Jacob Mull, Cyrus Mull and J. W. Trees, under the firm name of J. & C. Mull & Trees, for the purpose of carrj'ing on a general store. It was then customary for many country stores to sell goods on credit from January i, until Christmas, and then buy the farmers' hogs, drive them on foot to Cincinnati and sell them, and on return make general settlements of the j-ear's business. In this line of business Cyrus acquired some knowledge of the traffic in live stock, and experience in business, and in after life for a time, devoted his entire attention to the live stock trade, and by prudence, carefulness and honesty, accumulated a large estate, made mostly between the years 1S57 and 1883. He married September 17, 1857, Eleanor J. Kerrick, at Milroy, Ind., daughter of Nimrod Kerrick, a Methodist minister, a native of Loudoun County, Va., whose wife was Mary Masters, a native of Lancaster County, Pa. They resided on a farm adjoining Manilla, where he died of nervous brain exhaustion Jul}^ '], 1883, leaving his widow and six children surviving him, two other children died in infancy. Those living are: Thomas K., born i860; WiUiam C, born 1863; Frank A., born 1864; Leonidas H., born 1866; George F., born 186S; Jacob C, born 1878, and Mar}- M., born 1882. He was a leading citizen and probably the wealthiest man in the county at his death, was a Director of the Rushville National Bank, also one of the First National Bank of Shelb3'ville. He was a devoted husband. In all of his varied and extensive business operations, his whole life seemed centered around the family hearthstone, and he made it a happy and comfortable place for all who came there. No man in the county took greater pleasure in entertaining his friends at his fireside. His devotion to his wife and famih^ was a marked feature of his life. Though not a member of any order, society or church, the principles of Christian morality seemed to govern him in every transaction of his life. The last few j-ears of his life his time was given mostly to lending money and managing his farms and monetary affairs. Instead of collecting his money by law, and enforcing his claims against debtors, through the Sheriff, he sought to aid by fi'iendly advice and counsel lagging debtors, and would stand by and assist one he believed to be honest, to the last. He was never known to oppress one of his debtors so long as he found him honestly striving to meet his obligations. A better man for the community in which he lived, or more generally missed, is very rare.

William Mull, an old settler of Rush Count}^, was born in Walker Township, April 26, 1828, the third son born to Fr«?derick and Jane (McDonald) Mull, the former a native of Virgii_"a, and the latter of Ohio. In 1826, the father of Mr. Mull came to Indiana, and settled on 160 acres of land in Walker Township. The subject of this sketch received a limited education at the subscription schools and until twentj'-one years of age assisted his father on the farm. By occupation he is a farmer, and now owns 884 acres of well improved land. Mr. Mull was united in marriage February 27, 185 1, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Felding and and Pheobe Jones, natives of Virginia and Tennessee, respectively, and both of whom are are now deceased. Mr. and, Mrs. Mull are the parents of nine children, viz.: Monroe, born February 27, 1852 (deceased); Omer P., born August 24, 1853; Madaline, born December 28, 1855; Clarissa, born July 21, 1858; Francenia, born July 13, i860 (deceased); Alice, born June 6, 1862; Nellie, born November 16, 1864; Arnold, born December 22, 1868, and William E., born Januaiy i, 1873. Mr. Mull is a Republican and a member of the Masonic order. Mr. and Mrs. Mull are Seventh Day Aventists.

William D. Mull, a pioneer of Rush County, was born in Rushville Township May 3, 182S, third son in a family of six children born to George and Maiy (Ball) Mull, and is of German- Scotch lineage. The father of our subject was a native of Loudoun County, Va., and died in this count}', January 15, 1887. His mother was born in New Haven, Ohio, and now lives on the farm with Martin Miller, in Rushville Township. At the age of twentysix j'ears Mr. Mull began farming for himself, and Januar}' i, 1855, he removed to the farm he now occupies, and which consists of 155 acres of good land and a fine residence. His marriage occurred October 26, 1854, ^o Miss Amanda Cart, bom February 20, 1834, daughter of Adam and Ehzabeth Cart, natives of Virginia. To this marriage were born two children, viz.: John W., born January 26, 1857, and Erma A., born January 24, 1859. January 22, 1865, Mrs. Mull died, and Mr. Mull was married, January 15, 1866, to Miss Sidney, daughter of Isaac and Nancy J. (Inlow) Hilligoss, natives of Kentuck}'. To this union were born these children, viz. : Ida, born May 10, 1870, and George M., born January 25, 1873, and died September 21, 1881. Politicallj', Mr. Mull is a Democrat. Mrs. Mull is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Frederick Mull was born in Rush County, Ind., February 4, 1833, being the fifth in a family of seven children, bora to Frederick and Jane (McDonald) Mull, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ohio. Our subject received a good education, and until twentv-three years of age, assisted his father on the farm. In 1S65, Mr. Mull removed to Kansas, and there remained until January 11, 1866, when he returned to Rush Count}-, where he has since lived. He has 270 acres of valuable land and a beautiful residence. The marriage of Mr. Mull was solemnized December 18, 1856, to Miss Polly, daughter of Cuthberth and Hannah (Knotts) Webb, natives of Ohio, and who are now deceased. Mrs. Mull was born in this count}^ August 8, 1830, and is the mother of these five children: Laura, born November 25, 1857; Alma, born August 27, 1859; Dora, born July 2, 1862, and died October 19, 1865; Larue A., born May 20, 1864, and Bert, born September 21, 1867. Mr. Mull is a Democrat, and a member of Manilla Lodge No. 34, F. & A. M. He and wife are members of the Christian Church.

George W. Thomas, one of the most prominent farmers and stock-raisers of Rush Countv, was born in Walker Township, July 15, 1844, son of George and Lvdia (Walker) Thomas, natives of Lewis Count}', Ky. In 1829, the father of our subject came to Rush County, where he entered land, and three years later removed his family to the new home. In i860 and 1861, he represented Rush County in the General Assembly of Indiana, and also took an active part in the organization of the Fifty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was an Elder in the Christian Church, and in early days his residence was known as " the preacher's home," it being the stopping place of all ministers and circuitriders. His death occurred October 30, 1863, his companion following February 24, 18S4. Mrs. Thomas was also a member of the Christian Church, she being one of the first members of this denomination. The immediate subject of this biography received a good common school education and was reared on the farm he now owns, which consists of 193)^ acres of well improved land. In addition to farming, he has given his attention to thoroughbred stock, and now has some of the finest stock in this part of the State. The marriage of Mr. Thomas was solemnized in 1880, Miss Emma S. Smith being the bride. She was born in Fulton, Illinois, and daughter of William and Mary A. Smith, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Illinois. To this union were born the following children: Clarence, born April 16, 18S2, died April 24, 1S82, and William W., born April 19, 1884. Politically, Mr. Thomas is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.

Joseph Tomes, farmer, was born in Dearborn County, Ind., August 17, 1S15, being the youngest of two children born to Conrad and Rachel (Bridges) Tomes, natives of Pennsylvania. The early boyhood days of our subject were spent in his native county, attending school in winter and farming in summer. Subsequently, the family removed to Decatur County, Ind., where our subject worked at cabinet making in addition to farming, and six years later, learned the brick mason's trade, which he continued eighteen years, and then came to Rush County. About 1843, he purchased the farm where he now resides, and which at that time contained 200 acres. To this he added at various times until he owned 1,017 acres, which, excepting 132 acres, he has given to his children. Mr. Tomes was married in 1837 to Miss Mary Small, born February 20, 181 8, daughter of John and Nancy (Foster) Small, natives respectively of Germany and Kentucky. To this union were born ten children, viz.: John F., born March 30, 1840; James W., born April 7, 1842; George W., born February 10, 1844; Milan P., born October 16, 1846; Lucinda F., born January 21, 1850; Joseph H., born April 28, 1852; Manerva F., born February 6, 1855; and Harriet J., born June 15, 1858; James W. died March 23, 1876, leaving a wife and four children. Mr. Tomes is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church. Dr. James W. Trees, of Manilla, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, March 21, 1818. His parents were Adam and Mary Ann (Hill) Trees. The former was a native of Westmoreland County, Penn.; the mother the daughter of John Hill, was born aboard ship, on the Atlantic Ocean. The great grandfather, John Trees, emigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania prior to the Revolution, in which he served for three 3'ears. The maternal grandfather emigrated from Pennsylvania to Bracken County, Ky., and from there to Clermont County, Ohio. The Doctor is the fourth child of his parents, with whom he, at the age of five years, came to Rush County, being ten days on the road from Clermont County to Richland Township, where they arrived March 27, 1823, over almost impassable roads, the Miami and White Water having to be crossed. Here his time was passed until December, 1835, assisting to clear lands and attending district schools, which the Doctor avers were better than most schools of their class. Our subject continued his rural life until 1838, when he went to Milroy, and commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Samuel Barbour, at the same time clerking in a store. He assiduousty pursued his studies until 1841, in May of which year he was licensed to practice by the Indiana Medical Institute, and immediately commenced practice in partnership with his preceptor. September 3, 1S41, he removed to Manilla, and went into business for himself. September 18, 1842, Dr. Trees was united in marriage with Catherine, daughter of Jacob and Margaret Mull. By this marriage there were six children: Ethan Allen, born June 10, 1844, now married and living in Manilla; Leander M., born October 4, 1846, died May 7, 1S87; Cyrus E., born August 4, 1848, and doing business in Manilla; Levanche, born June 25, 1853, died October 19, 1857; Margaret M., ' August 24, 1858, died March 21, 1874; Marshall, born x\pril 18, 1861, died August 8, 1861. Mrs. Trees died November 5, 1884, and she with the dead ones whom she loved lie buried within the silent confines of the Manilla cemetery. Mr. Trees was married to Miss Sarah Harshman, of Shelbvville, November 10, 1886. He has ever been a Democrat, and by his close application to his profession, which he renounced more than a quarter of a centur}^ ago, and b}'' strict attention to business he amassed a goodly fortune. He and his two living sons, Ethan A. and Cyrus E., are of the staunchest business men in the county, and rate high in business circles wherever known. The Doctor's portrait appears on another page of this volume.

Cyrus E. Trees, of Manilla, is a son of Dr. J. W. Trees, of that place, whose sketch appears above. He was born August 4, 1848. He obtained a good common school education in the schools near his home, which was supplemented by a course in the Northwestern Universit}'. Being thus thoroughl}- prepared for the duties of life, and possessing all the natural endowments necessary- to a successful business man, he entered upon a career that has been unusually prosperous. His enterprise has been the most potent factor in bringing about the present high standing which INIanilla enjojrs among the surrounding towns as a place of commercial importance. He has for several years been identified with every movement that was of importance to his communitv from either a financial or moral standpoint. Associated with his father in the grain business he has contributed largely to make Manilla one of the best grain markets in this portion of the State. In the firm of Trees & Mohler he is extensively engaged in the lumber trade, while Trees & Lewis do a thriving business in bu3-ing and shipping live stock. In addition to all these he is actively and successfully engaged in buying and selling real estate in Kansas and other poi"- tions of the west. He is Vice President and Director of the Kiowa Investment Company, and is Director and one of the proprietors of the Town Company which laid out the town of Birmingham, Kan. May 4, 1S69, his nuptials with Anna E. Inlow were celebrated; she was a daughter of Isaac and Lucinda Inlow. Her death occurred January 8, 1S76. One child was born to this union March

26, 1870, named Levanche E. Mr. Trees was married December 2, 1S78, to Lotta M. Macy, a daughter of T. C. Macy. She has borne him two children, Lee M. and Mary C

Source changes here: from Rush County War Activities, 1861 to 1918, at Home and in the Field, by American Red Cross. Rush County Chapter (Indiana), published 1918; 36 words in this source stream.

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Sliafer, Mrs. W. E. Shockey, Joseph Shockey, Mrs. Josepli Smith, John A. Springer, A. J. Springer, Mrs. A. J. Stiers, Ben Stiers, Mr.s. Ben Stiers, Lolita Stiers, Harold Stiers, Lowell Sutton, J. T. Swartz. A. A.