Washington Township

Washington Township

1864, and was assigned to duty in company C, One Hundred and Seventy-third Ohio volunteer infantry, which became a part of the Second brigade, Second division, of Hancock's | veteran corps. Mr. Younts passed through all the commissions up to the rank of sergeant ; major of his regiment, from which he was j made lieutenant of company B, and assigned to duty on the staff of Gen. Eugene Powell, as A. A. A. G., in the army of the Shenandoah. He was mustered out of the service with his regiment at Columbus, Ohio, September 1 3, :

1865, and returned to his home in this county, j On the 22d day of May, 1866, he was wedded to his present companion, Lydia J., daughter of John and Celia McClain. He continued ' the occupation of school teaching, and, in 1868, resumed the study of law. In 1869, he ^ was admitted to the bar of Delaware county, ^ and began the practice of his profession at the j town of Eaton. The position he occupies, as ! an attorney, has been gained by unremitting effort on his part, and his limited educational '

In his social relations, he is esteemed as much for the frank goodness of his nature as he is among the teaching fraternity for his ability; and in this sphere the honors are shared by his wife, who is a lady of an amiable, kindly disposition. Although not a member of any church, Mr. Younts adheres to the tenets of the Christian religion, and contributes cheerfully to the support of the chcrch and the spread of the Gospel.

He is a member of Delaware lodge, 46, A. E. & A. M., and has served as junior and senior warden and senior deacon in that lodge. He also belongs to the Muncie chapter. No. 38, Muncie council No. 16, Muncie commandery K. T. ,and Muncie chapter. No. 104, of the Eastern Star. The other fraternities with which he is identified are the G. A. R. , John Brant post. No 156; Muncie tribe. No. 144, I. O. R. M.

OHN BARRETT. - The blessings of the farm life, and the profit which comes from following that calling, are aptly shown in the life of John Barrett, of Washington township, Delaware county. Mr. Barrett was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, November 25, 1825, and lived with his parents until he was of age. His boyhood and youth were spent upon the farm, and he received but a limited education. After reaching his majority, he worked by the month, cutting down forest trees, and fitting the soil for cultivation, and in this way cleared a very large amount of land. After his marriage, he bought forty acres in Madison county, Ind. , at that time covered with a dense forest growth, but he cut down the trees and broke the ground and put it in a nice state of cultivation, after which he traded it for eighty acres, which compose his present farm. The latter is under a fine state of cultivation, and what he owns came as the result of the work of his own hands.

The father was taken to Ohio when a boy by his parents, who located in Jefferson county; removed to Madison county, lud, , in 1842, where he bought forty acres of land; remained there a few years, and then came to Delaware county, buying eighty acres of land in Washington township. His death occurred in 1881 and his wife followed him to the grave the next year. They were membei'S of the Christian church, and had been for forty years prior to their death.

daughter of John and Catherine (Nowland) Zedekar, her father a native of Pennsylvania, and her mother born in Shelby county, Ohio. The father of Mrs. Barrett came to Madison county, Ind., in 1840, where he combined farming with his trade of carpentering. He was a very successful man, owning at the the time of his death 300 acres of land. He was a democrat up to the time of Buchanan's administration, and then he became a republican, and continued so for the rest of his life. For a number of years, Mr. and Mrs. Zedekar were active and influential members of the Christian church. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Barrett there have been born seven children, namely; Elnora, John Z. , Thomas, Catherine, Nellie "Frances, Rebecca Florence and William Wesley. Mr. Barrett is an honest, hard working man. He has always given the democratic ticket a very hearty support.

of English descent. The father left Virginia in 1830, and located in Henry county, Ind., where he remained one year, and then moved to Salem township, this county. There he bought eighty acres of land, but remained only a short time. Coming to Washington township, he bought 400 acres of forest land. He lived to see 100 acres improved, and reared a family of ten children. The mother of our subject died when he was a small boy, and his father married a few years later Elizabeth Dragoo, also a native of Virginia. The father died in 1858, and his second wife had then been dead some time. In politics he was a whig, and a strong supporter of Henry Clay. Benjamin Bartlett lived with his parents until he was twelve years old, and then with his brother David until he was twenty-one, working at anything that would bring him in an honest dollar. He had very few educational advantages, having gone but four months to school in all, yet he is a well informed man, having studied and read after he grew to manhood. He rented land up to the time of the v/ar, and then enlisted, August 24, 1861, in company B, Thirty-sixth Indiana regiment, for three years or during the war. Mr. Bartlett took part in the following battles: Shiloh, Round Top

Mountain, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga. Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, and Dalton. Mr. Bartlett was with Sherman at Dalton, where he received a wound in the left thigh from a musket bad. As a result of this wound he receives a pension of $6'per month. Mr. Bartlett has always been an active man, and after the war he engaged in farming in this township for six years, after which he ran a saw mill for a number of years, and then ditched for about five years. In the year 1885 he bought a title factory in New Corner, where he now carries on a large business; having the latest improved facilities for the manufacture of tile. Mr.

Mr. Bartlett was married April 8, 1854, to Miss Lucinda Gilliland, who was born June 9, 1838, in Henry county, Ind. She is the daughter of Joseph and Lucinda (Clark) Gilliland, her father being a native of Kentucky, and her mother of North Carolina. The former, when a boy, moved to Ohio, and then to Henry county, Ind., after which he came to Delaware county, in 1840, and entered eighty acres. After some years he went to Howard county, Ind. He was a shoemaker as well as a farmer, and whatever he did he did well. This worthy man died in 1862, and his wife followed him two years later. They were consistent members of the New Light church. In politics he was a republican, and a warm admirer of Lincoln. Lie and his wife were the parents of the following children; Mary Ellen, John Riley, Sarah Jane, Lucy Florence, Clarissa, Matilda, David Vincent, Joseph Willis, George Harrison, deceased, Charles and Nellie Pearl. In politics Mr. Bartlett is a democrat, and does good services for his party in election campaigns. He is a member of lodge No. 425, of Odd Fellows, at New Corner; also of Live Tribe No. 123, Red Men, at New Corner, and Lookout Mountain post. No. 140, G. A. R.

DWARD BEUOY, farmer and worthy citizen of Washington township, this county, was born September 12, 1 828, in Guernsey county, Ohio, and is the son of Thomas and Mary (Harte) Beuoy, whose sketch appears in this volume in connection with that of Randolph Beuoy. Edward grew up on a farm, where he had very limited chances for schooling, and remained with his parents until he was twenty-one.

Until this time he had worked hard, helping his father to clear the land and get it into good farming shape. He began life for himself by working for his father by the month for a few years, and that parent gave him 125 acres in section 2, Washington township. After living on this land for three years he bought his present farm near Wheeling, consisting of 100 acres, all of which is improved, and under cultivation. He followed farming all his life until a few years ago, when he retired from active work. He has one of the best farm residences in the township, and the barn and the out-houses are neat, attractive and roomy.

Mr. Beuoy was married in this county, March 6, 1850, to Sarah Jane Milhollin, daughter of John and Melinda Milhollin. Her parents are old pioneer: of Grant county, and are both members of the Methodist church, and in politics he is a strong republican. By this marriage Edward Beuoy is the father of the following children; Owen, John, Thomas, Eliza, Cedora and Mary Jane, all deceased; Alsina, Cora and Maggie, all at home, Ellen, wife of Frank Kepplinger, of Fairmount, Ind.

Mrs. Sarah Jane Beuoy died August 25, 1875, and her remains lie in the Olive Branch cemetery. She died, as she lived, in the faith of the Presbyterian church, of which her husband is also a member. Mr. Beuoy is a strong supporter of the democratic party, and firmly believes in its teachings.

ANDOLPH BEUOY. - Washington township, Delaware county, Ind., is settled with a peaceful and law abiding people, the majority of whom are in good circumstances. Among the well known residents is Randolph Beuoy, who is highly esteemed for his many good qualities and admired for his knowledge of practical farming. Mr. Beuoy was born August 14, 1834, in the same township in which he now resides, and lived with his parents until he was twenty-one, working upon the farm and aiding in subduing the forest and adding to the cultivable acres of the farm; consequently, his education was very limited. After attaining his majority, he and his brother took charge of his father's farm in partnership, and so ran it for twenty years, and then Randolph bought his present farm of 120 acres in Washington township. It was larger originally than at present, as he has just given his son seventy acres from it. Previously he had bought a farm which he gave to his daughter.

Mr. Beuoy is regarded as one of the best citizens of Delaware county. His house is beautifully situated on a knoll, and everything about the place affords evidence of thrift and enterprise. He gives much care to the raising of poultry, and has every convenience at hand for that purpose, his hennery being heated by gas during the cold weather, and the result is the supply of eggs continue through the winter months. His poultry department adds no little to his income yearly. Mr. Beuoy is also very successful as a grower of fruit, the product of his orchards being second to that of none in the county of Delaware. The residence is a large and very attractive building; the barn is roomy and convenient, and all other needful buildings upon the place are in good condition. In short, Mr. Beuoy is a live, wide awake and progressive farmer, who suffers no interest of his to be neglected. He is a liberal and public spirited man, always ready to assist in any movement that promises to benefit the community or the county.

Mr. Beuoy was married January 14, 1858, to Miss Eliza McVicker, a most estimable lady, born in Blackford county, Ind., January 9, 1837, the daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth

(Bruner) McVicker. Her parents came from Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1836, and settled in Blackford county, Ind., the father entering 160 acres of land, which was all forest. With brave heart and strong hands he went to work and made of it one of the finest farms in the county. There they lived until their death, both passing away in the faith in which they had lived, the Old School Baptist church.

Thomas Beuoy was one of the old settlers of this county and township, and was at Wheeling, W. Va., when that city was a mere village. He helped to build the first court house in Greene county. Pa., and settled in Ohio when it was yet a territory. He spent a few years there hunting and trapping, until his marriage, then he leased a piece of land, bought and disposed of it, after which he purchased 160 acres of land, which he sold for $700, and, then, in 1832, came to Delaware county, Ind. Here he entered 160 acres of land, in the township of Washington. After locating in Indiana he prospered, althongh he reared a family of twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, all of whom attained their majority. In addition to his first entry he subsequently purchased forty acres of government land, which he improved, and afterward bought each of his eight sons eighty acres of land. Notwithstanding the fact that he could neither read nor write, he was a very intelligent, and a very good man. It was the aim of his life to provide each of his children with a home, and this he did. He and his wife were consistent members of the Old School Baptist church. Randolph Beuoy and wife also are held in the highest esteem in that body, as they are in the community generally. They are the parents of three children, namely: Alice, at home; Mack, married to Miss Jennie Watson, and Jennie, wife of Jonathan Rich-

HOMAS BEUOY (deceased) was born October 17, 1818, in Ohio, where he remained until he was thirteen years of age; then came with his parents to Washington township, Delaware county, Ind., where his father purchased a tract of land from the government. Faithfully he remained at home, assisting his father in the improvement and cultivation of the land, until he was twenty-two years of age, at which time he began life for himself, choosing agriculture for his life work.

Mr. Beuoy married when he was twentytwo years old and removed at once to the farm in Washington township, where he ended his days, and upon which his widow now lives. His father gave him eighty acres and he bought eighty acres additional, all of which at that time was in a primitive state. He built a humble log cabin, in which he and his wife lived for twelve years, for they were quite poor in those days. Their furniture was scant and of the simplest kind; but industry, perseverance and favoring seasons brought their reward, and a finer and better house took the place of the rude cabin, and comforts and luxuries were added to the home.

Mr. Beuoy gave his time to farming and stock growing, taking a special pleasure in the raising of cattle and sheep. He was never connected with any church, but was always generous towards the cause of religion and gave freely to the poor. He was a kind and considerate husband and an indulgent father. Mr. Beuoy died January 23, 1889, and his remains lie buried in the cemetery at Wheeling, where a beautiful monument marks the spot.

was born January 24, 1821, in Gallatin county, Ky. , being the daughter of Benjamin W. and Tamer (Corn) Furnish. Benjamin W. Furnish was born April 14, 1796, and his wife January 2, 1796; both natives of Kentucky, and they were reared to maturity in Harrison county, that state. The grandfather of Mrs. Beuoy was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and her grandfather, Joseph Corn, was in the war of 1812. The father of Mrs. Beuoy moved to Rush county, Ind., from Kentucky, in 1823, and bought land, upon which he remained until 1830, and then he went to Franklin county, where he purchased eighty acres. After living there for several years he settled in Grant county, where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1851 Her mother lived until 1888, when she passed away at a ripe old age. Both were members of the Baptist church from childhood to the end of their lives. Mr. Beuoy was married to Esseignor Furnish, August 27, 1840, and the fruit of this marriage were the following children; Catherine, Emeline and Mary, all deceased; Benjamin T. , married Catherine Grimes and lives in Washington township; Emily, wife of Edgar Grimes, and Amanda, deceased. The father of these children was a strong republican, and took an active part in matters political.

BRANK BFAKEFY, the courteous and thriving general merchant of Gaston, Washington township, Delaware county, Ind., was born in Randolph county, Ind., September 15, 1855. His parents, William B. and Feah A. (Fyon) Blakely, came from Clinton county, Ohio, in 1852, and sttled on the farm near Farmland, Monroe township, Randolph county, where the father died in 1887. The mother still survives, together with three sons and one daugh- ter, one son having died at the age of five years. The Lyon family is of English origin, and Mrs. Leah Blakely is the niece of Gen. Lyon, who was killed at the battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo., August lO, 1861, while gallantly charging the enemy. Mrs. Blakely also had three brothers in the Union army under the intrepid Gen. W. T. Sherman.

Frank Blakely performed the regular labor of a farm life until fifteen years of age, receiving his elementary education at the district school, and then being sent to a higher grade, until prepared to engage in teaching, which vocation he followed for several years. Later, while attending college at Ridgeville, Ind., Mr. Blakely, in 1879, becanre acquainted with his future wife. Miss Nellie Rowley, who was the preceptor of music in the same college. This acquaintanceship ripened into love, and June 28, 1883, at the home in Sturgis, Mich. , the two were united in matrimony, and at once located in Albany, fnd., where Mr. Blakely had for some years been engaged in the dry goods business. There came to bless this happy union two children, a boy and a girl, named Karl and Nina, the girl now aged nine and the boy seven years. But in October, 1892, the young mother was seized with typhoid fever, and lingered until November 17, following, when death claimed her for his own. She was a most exemplary Christian, and strove to soften the ills and asperities of life whenever within her power. She felt more the pang of parting with her most helpless children, still almost in their infancy, than she did the sting of the enemy of life, but she meekly bowed to the will of God. She was much beloved by her sorrowing husband, and loved and respected by her numerous acquaintances and the large circle of friends, who held her very dear.

The father of Mrs. Blakely was also a warrior-patriot, and fell in the battle of the Wilderness, while fighting under Gen. Grant. Mr. Blakely, since his residence in Washington township, has won many warm friends, and by sound and substantial business methods, his business has had a very rapid and profitable increase since the first establishment of the store.

C. BRADDOCK is a well known citizen of Washington township, whose many good qualities have endeared him to the people of his community. He was born in Greene county. Pa., April 27, 1833, being the son of David G. and Susan (Crow) Braddock. His father was born May 9, 1807, and his mother in 1808, both in the above county and state. His parents remained in Greene county until their death; the father was a farmer who acquired 250 acres of land. He died in 1889, having survived his wife forty-three years. They were members of the Presbyterian church, of which he was a ruling elder. The father was of German descent. M. C. Braddock lived with his parents until he was twenty-one, obedient to them, and then he worked for his father until he was twenty-seven years old. In the year 1864 he enlisted in company A, Eleventh Pennsylvania infantry, and remained in the service until June 17, 1865. He participated in the battle of the Wilderness, of Five Forks, and was under fire every day after that engagement until the surrender of General Lee. He received a slight wound in the hip, caused by a musket ball, and receives a pension of six dollars per month. After the war Mr. Braddock engaged in farming on eighty acres of land in Greene county. Pa. This he sold in 1870, and moved to his present farm in Washington township, Delaware county, Ind., consisting of 165 acres. Here he has engaged in farming ever since, as well as stock raising, hand- ling a great many sheep. He was married April 2 1, 1 860, to Mary Carter, who was born in Greene county. Pa., in 1835, S-^d died in 1863. By this marriage he had one child, Viola, wife of George Reasoner. Mr. Braddock's second marriage was solemnized Octotober 6, 1 870, with Mrs. Mary Ann Miller, who was born December 22, 1837. She was the widow of Abraham Miller, a native of Muskingum county, Ohio. Mr. Miller was born in 1832, and died in 1868, owning, at the time of his death, 200 acres of land. Mrs. Braddock is the daughter of Nancy and John (Johnson) Crow, her father being a native of Greene county, Ohio, and her mother of Guernsey county, Ohio. Her father came to Delaware county, Ind., in 1836, and made a great deal of money, having given his children 960 acres of land. He died July 9, 1891, and the mother died December 9, 1887; both being members of the Presbyterian church. In politics her father was a republican, and warmly supported the ticket of that party.

Mr. Braddock held the office of justice of the peace for two terms, and has in other ways been identified with the interest of the community. He is a worthy man, and much esteemed by all who know him.

ACKSON BROCK was born March 5, 1828, near New Burlington, Delaware county, Ind., and resided with his parents until he had reached the age of twenty-one years. His parents were Sherod and Mary Brock, the former having been born March 13, 1781, in Tennessee; he came from there when still a young man and settled in Wayne county, Ind., where he remained for a period of two years, and then bought land in Perry township, county of Delaware. He sold this in 1834 and purchased more land in Delaware county, but one year later disposed of his country real estate near Muncie, rented land and worked at shoemaking for a few years. He spent his remaining days with his son, the subject of this mention, and died August 8, 1858.

Jackson Brock grew up in the country, and like most farmer lads, had but few educational advantages. He lived on the home place, assisting in the labor incident thereto, until 1854, when he bought a piece of land and went to work for himself. He has continued this until, at the present time, he is the owner of ninety-six acres of good Indiana soil. Mr. Brock takes an interest in his farm, for he alone has earned it, $17 representing all of the assistance he received from any source whatever. Politically he is a republican, is a member of the United Brethren church, and is one of the worthy and reliable citizens of the township.

Mr. Brock has been twice married; his first wife was Elizabeth Barrett, born in 1831, daughter of Jacob and Sarah Barrett. They were married June 7, 1849, had a family of five children, William, deceased, Samantha Ann, Lydia Jane, deceased, Jonathan Wesley, and Mai'y Emily, deceased. Mrs. Brock's parents were natives of Ohio, where Mr. Barrett carried on farming. In 1 864, Mr. Brock married his present wife. Miss Malissa Rhodes, born in Ohio, in 1843, daughter of George and Elizabeth Rhodes, and the following children have been born of this union; Jacob Sherod; Andrew Jackson; Van Buren and Elizabeth Etta. The family are all attendants at the United Brethren church and are highly esteemed throughout the community.

It will be seen that Mr. Brock has been the architect of his own fortune, and his example is one that is well worthy the imitation of the rising generation of Delaware county, as well as elsewhere.

RYAN BROTHERS represent one of the most flourishing business houses of the town of New Corner, Delaware county, Ind. The elder, R. J. Bryan, was born in Washington township, Delaware county, December i6, 1852, and William R. Bryan, the junior partner, was born November 17, 1866, sons of John and Sarah (Bryan) Bryan, who were natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively. They married in this county September 2, 1850, and immediately located in Washington township, with which they were so well pleased that they spent the rest of their lives there. They reared a family of eight children, as follows: Mary E., R. J., Jennie, Erank, Laura, Anna, William R. and Walter I. The father of this family died in October, 1882, and the mother resides with her son. They always always belonged to the Methodist church, and were good and worthy people in every way. Mr. Bryan followed farming all of his life, and at death left an estate of 120 acres of land.

R. J. Bryan grew up in his home under parental care, receiving a good common school education, and he himself taught school for seven terms in the county before he was twenty-four years old. He was married August 3, 1876, in this township to Miss Lydia J. Clemens, born in Ohio, a daughter of William D. and Sarah E. (Jones) Clemens, who were natives of Ohio, and of English descent. By this marriage there were born three children: Flossie, deceased; Bessie and Bertha. In their religious connection Mr. and Mrs. Bryan are Methodists. Politically, both brothers are republicans and take prominent parts in local affairs. In 1877, R. J. Bryan began farming, at which he continued until 1883, when he engaged in general merchandise, following the latter until 1888, when he took in a partner in the person of his brother, since which time, the firm has done a flourishing business of several thousands of dollars annually. He has been a hard worker and says that his success in life has come from I close application to the work in hand, j William R. Bryan, the junior member of the firm, was reared on the farm, educated in the public school, and afterward took a course at Danville, Ind. In March, 1888, he went into business with his brother. He is a young man much respected in the village and is considered a good business man.

ARRIET WILSON BROYLES is the widow of Anderson Broyles, one of the most prosperous farmers of Washington township, Delaware county, Ind., a good and worthy man who left a large estate of 500 acres to his survivors. Mrs. Broyles was born April 9, 1812, in the state of Kentucky, a daughter of Robert and Mary (Scott) Wilson, also natives of the same state. They came to Decatur county, Ind., when Mrs. Broyles was eight years old, there engaged in farming and entered land. They lived in a tent until they could build the house in which they lived until their death On February 20, 1835, the subject was united in marriage with Anderson Broyles, who was born in Greenville county, Va. , August 19, 1812, and died December 29, 1889. He had immigrated with his father from Virginia to Rush county, Ind., in 1834, and afterwards lived in the state of Illinois for some time, but in 1837 removed to the western part of Washington township, Ind., which at that time was a wilderness. Industry and perseverance made him successful, and he had the satisfaction of knowing that he had provided well for those dependent upon him. His father had a large family, but two children only of his are left, these being Madison, of this county, and Joseph of Wright county, Mo. For fifty-five years he was a consistent member of the Methodist church, in which body Mrs. Broyles also holds a membership. Mr. Broyles was a son of Ephraim and Elizabeth (Harvey) Broyles, natives of Virginia. He did not rear as large a family as his father, but as his death left a widow and five children to mourn his decease, together with a large number of friends. His remains were laid to rest in the Zion cemetery. His family were as follows: James T. , John W. , Nancy, deceased, William H., Lewis H., Irena, died February i, 1851, and Joseph A. Mrs. Broyles manages her fine estate with wisdom and intelligence and is one of the most respected residents of the township.

HOMAS BROYLES (deceased) was born May 6, 1817, in Virginia, and when a young man came to Rush county, Ind., and engaged in teaming, hauling goods from Cincinnati to Richland. When he married he gave up teaming and went to work on his uncles's farm by the month for two years, and then came to this county. This was in 1830, and he located near his present farm in W ashington township, entering forty acres, right in the wilderness. He was obliged to borrow $50 to begin with, and by hard work and good management he made a success of life, owning 400 acres at the time of his death. He was united in marriage February 22, 1838, with Sarah Ann (Lyon) Broyles, who was born February 10, 1817, in Bourbon county, Ky. She was the daughter of John L. and Margaret (Sharp) Lyon, both parents natives of Kentucky. They came to Rush county, Ind., in an early day, and entered eighty acres of land. He was a carpenter and worked at the trade in connection with farming. He and his wife were members of the Methodist church. The father of Mrs. Broyles voted the democratic ticket up to the beginning of the war, when he joined the republican party and remained loyal to it until his death; which occurred a number of years ago. His wife likewise is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Broyles are the parents of two children: Margaret Elizabeth, wife of John Harris, and Joseph William, who married Miss Mary Broyles.

ANNAH McCREERY BROWN. - The well known lady whose name introduces the present sketch is the widow of William Brown, who, during life, was one of the largest land owners and most prominent men of Washington township, Delaware county, Ind. She was born March 24, 1831, in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, a daughter of Samuel McCreery, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. In 1851 she was united in marriage with James Marshall, who was born in Harrison township and who engaged in farming there until the date of his death. He left two children, but both of whom are deceased, namely: Rhoda Catherine, and Elizabeth. Some time later Mrs. ISIarshall married Mr. William Myers, a native of Clinton county, Ohio, who came to the county of Delaware when a young man. Again she was left a widow with three children, Mary Ellen, now the wife of Frank Johnson, Lavina Ann and Jacob Henry, the last two of whom are deceased.

Mrs. Myers is a womrn of agreeable nature and of sociable temperament, eminently fitted to make a pleasant home for a husband, and March 20, 1867, she was married to William Brown. He was born in Ohio, and had come to this county at an early day and located in Washington township, where his father had previously entered a piece of land. After the death of the latter, William bought the old home place. He was a man of prominence and was successful in a financial way, owning, at the time of his lamented demise, 520 acres of fine land, which is now managed by his widow. In politics, Mr. Brown was a democrat, and was an important factor in the deliberations of his party in local affairs. Both he and his wife were valued members of the Methodist church. Beside his widow, he left the following children; Sarah Catherine, the wife of Otis Broyles; Cora Eddie, the wife of Frank Hayden; and Rebecca Leona, the wife of William Shipley,

LFRED CAMPBELL is a native of Indiana, having been born in Jefferson county, May 12, 1819. He is very active for his years, and is held in very high esteem by his neighbors. Mr. Campbell is the son of James and Sarah (McClure) Campbell; his father a native of Culpeper county, Va. , and his mother of Pennsylvania. The father immigrated with his parents to Kentucky when very young; remained there several years, and then came with the family to Jefferson county, Ind., and entered 160 acres of land, where he remained until within a few months of his death, when he sold and moved to Ripley county, Ind. , and purchased eighty acres. He made farming his principal business, and died in 1829. At that time Alfred Campbell was but ten years old, and he remained with his mother until he was twenty-two years old, being her mainstay after he was old enough to understand and perform the duties of the farm. Alfred Campbell was united in marriage, at the age of twentytwo, to Sarah Nicholson, of Ripley county. Ind., born September 18, 1841. She is the daughter of George and Sarah (Basset) Nicholson. Her parents were natives of Holmes county, W. Va. George Nicholson immigrated with his parents to Kentucky when a boy; remained there until after his marriage, and then brought his family to Ripley county, Ind., where he purchased land and settled and finally died. He was very successful as a farmer, and accumulated considerable land. He and wife were of Scotch descent, and were members of the Baptist church.

After the marriage of Mr. Campbell he rented a farm for four years in Ripley county, and then bought forty acres, upon which he remained six years; then came to Delaware county and located upon his present farm in Washington township, consisting of eighty acres, all of which was in timber at the time of the purchase. He has remained upon this property ever since, and now owns no acres, all of which are under cultivation. Mr. Campbell has always been a farmer, but has devoted a great deal of his time in the past thirty years to the work of the ministry. He has never received any pay to speak of for his services, his church, the Missionary Baptist, engaging his services in establishing new places of worship where the congregations were small and unable to give him any stated salary. He and his wife have been members of that church for upwards of fifty years. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell are the parents of the following children; Jeanetta, George, and William Oliver, deceased; Sarah Ann, wife of James Stace, a blacksmith of this township; Cynthia, deceased; Acha, wife of S. W. Hayden, a farmer of Washington township, and Jane, wife of David Williams, also a farmer of the same township. In politics Mr. Campbell is a republican, and believes that the safety of the country demands the continued success of that party, consequently, he ardently works for it.

ILLIAM A. CLEMENS was born in Randolph county, Ind. , January, II, 1834, and is the son of Dr. William D. and Sarah (Jones) Clemens. The parents came originally from Ohio, and were married at Fairview, Randolph county, Ind., in April, 1832. The married couple located at Fairview, and here Mr. Clemens engaged in the shoemaking business for a living, and at the same time studied medicine. He was of the old school, and began practicing medicine in Alexandria, Madison county, Ind., in 1862, and remained there for four years, when he came to this place, and remained until his death, which occurred July 18, 1889. He remains are in the Odd Fellows' cemetery at Cumberland, Grant county, Ind. The widow is now the favorite milliner of that place. They are the parents of two children: William A., and Lydia J., the wife of R. J. Bryan. Dr. Clemens was a republican in politics, and was moderately successful in life, and both he and wife were members of the Methodist church.

William A. Clemens was practically reared in the village of Fairview, and came from that place to Delaware county. He received a good common school education, and began life for himself at the age of seventeen by teaching school in the winter. He then served under Thomas Stubbs at the carpenter trade for three years, and has followed the same ever since. He was married February 28, 1875, to Martha Burgess, who was born in Delaware county, Ind., August 2, 1854, the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bryan) Burgess - the family of German extraction. To this union there have been born three children - Omer E., Joseph C. and Harry M. Mr. Clemens and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church. He was elected justice of the peace in 1888, entered upon the duties of office in April, 1889, and has served in that capacity with fidelity, and to the satisfaction of the public to the present time, having been re-elected since that date In politics Mr. Clemens is a republican, and takes an active interest in all matters relating to the success of that party.

OHN DUNN a prominent and popular citizen of Washington township, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, August 26, 1829. He is the son of John and Cathander (Knight) Dunn. The father was born in 1775, in Monongalia county, Va. , and the mother in Monroe county, Ohio. 'John Dunn went to Monroe county, when a young man, and remained there until his marriage. Following this event he engaged in farming, and pursued that occupation in Ohio until 1832, at which date he came to Delaware county, Ind. , locating in Washington township, on 160 acres of land, in section 15. He afterward bought 24a acres, but remained on the first purchase until his death, which occurred in 1865. His wife died in 1863, both being members of the Baptist church. The father was a democrat until 1856, and then he became a republican.

John Dunn remained obedient to his parents until he was twenty-one, and then rented his father's farm until the death of the latter, when he inherited eighty acres, and bought an adjoining eighty acres, living upon this land for ten or twelve years, and then bought 100 acres of his present farm in section 10, Washington township. At the present time he owns eighty acres in section 15, and 280 in section 10, upon which he has erected one of the handsomest residences in the township.

Mr. Dunn was married September 3, 1854, to Sarepta Littler, born February 24, 1843, in Grant caunty, Ind. She was the daughter of Thomas and Susan (Fry) Littler. Her father was born in Hardy county (now W. Va. ), in 1802, and her mother in the same county in 1805. The father removed to Grant county, Ind. , with his wife, in 1829, and entered 120 acres of land; afterward buying 138 acres more. Mrs. Littler died in 1869, and her husband in 1883. They were members of the Methodist church, and were worthy and greatly respected people.

To Mr. and Mrs. Dunn were born the following children; Rosetta, wife of John Dorton, a farmer of this township; Sylvester, married Angeline Richards, living in Jefferson township, Grant county, a farmer; Thomas L. , at home; Alma Amanda, wife of Henry Dooling, of Grant county; Emma May, at home. Mrs. Dunn died August 27, 1893, and her remains rest in New Cumberland cemetery. Mr. Dunn is a firm believer in the teachings of the democratic party, and gives it a hearty support at every election.

OHN C. DUNN, a highly respected citizen of Washington township, was born in Blackford county, Ind., August 28, 1840, and is the son of Thomas and Sarah (Reasoner) Dunn, the father having been born in Pennsylvania in 1812, and the mother in Ohio in 1815. Thomas Dunn emigrated with his parents to Virginia when a boy, remained there a short time, and accompanied them to Henry county, Ind. He lived with his parents until he was of age, and then learned the carpenter's trade. About this time he entered eighty acres of land in Washington township, Delaware county, which he afterward traded for another eighty acres in the same township, in section 10. This was about the year 1842. In 1865, he bought the Cumberland mills in Grant county, and operated them until the time of his death, which occurred in November, 1881. This enterprising man also owned an interest in the Elizabeth mills in Washington township, now operated by his son, John C. He likewise owned eighty acres of land in Jefferson township. Grant county, and forty acres in Washington township, Delaware county. This property was cleared by his own industry and good management. He filled the office of township trustee for sixteen years, and took a very active part in politics, always supporting the republican ticket. He and his wife were members of the Presbyterian church, in which faith she lived and died in 1890.

John C. Dunn's boyhood days were spent upon the farm, where he acquired a thorough knowledge of farming. He enlisted in 1862 in the Eighty-fourth Indiana infantry for three years, or during the war, all of which time he served except one month, taking part in the Atlanta campaign, and was in the following battles: Buzzard's Roost, Pulaski, Duck River, Eranklin and Nashville. In the last named battle he was wounded in the knee by a minie ball, and was in the hospital for five days. He was mustered out in June, 1865, having served throughout the entire war. He has never made application for a pension. Upon his return home he worked for his father one year in the mills, and then traveled for a few months in Iowa and Illinois and the northern part of this state.

Mr. Dunn was married May 19, 1870, to Sarah Horner, born in Darke county, Ohio, in 1843, daughter of Andrew and Nancy (Walker) Horner, natives of Pennsylvania. Her father was a farmer of Grant county, Ind. Mrs. Dunn died February 22, 1891, and was buried in Elizabethtown cemetery. She was the mother of one child, Della, wife of William R. Janney, a farmer of this township. Mr. Dunn married again October 25, 1892,

Ohio, October 30, 1852. She is the daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Killian) Irvin, the father having been born February 24, 1817, in Fayette county, Ohio, and the mother in Clinton county, Ohio, April ii, 1825. The father was a cabinet maker, and followed that trade all his life. In the year 1856 he settled at Atlanta, Logan county. 111., where he remained until his death, which occurred December 22, 1888. He was an active member of the Christian church, and was the deacon in that body for years. Mr. Irvin was a strong supporter of the republican party. His widow is living with her daughter, Mrs. Dunn.

J. C. Dunn is a deacon in the Presbyterian church, and his wife is a member of the Christian church. In politics he is a republican, and always takes a lively interest in elections. Mr. Dunn has been in the milling business since 1866; first in Cumberland, and then in the Elizabeth mills; being now owner of the latter, and doing an excellent business. He also own a store at that place, where he sells all kinds of merchandise. In addition to this property he owns fifteen acres of land adjoining the mills, and is in very prosperous circumstances.

OSIAH FERGUSON is a native of Southampton county, Va. , and the youngest of six children of William and Mary (Glovier) Eerguson, as follows: Nancy, Drew, Lydia, Tabitha, Jane and Josiah. But little is known of the history of his ancestors, the father dying when Josiah was but ten years of age, leaving him to the care of his aged mother and sisters. The family left their native state and emigrated westward to Ohio about the year 1834. The journey through a sparsely settled country was an undertaking of no little magnitude, and Josiah and his sisters were compelled to traverse the greater part of the distance to their new home on foot. After consuming about five weeks on the road, the family reached Clinton county, Ohio, and settled in a comparative wilderness, where Mr. Eerguson began clearing a farm. He possessed a strong rugged nature, and it is stated that he become one of the strongest and most able bodied men in the community where he resided. He worked early and late, and was a true type of those hardy pioneers through whose efforts civilization was introduced into the great states of Ohio and Indiana. In 1848 Mr. Ferguson came to Delaware county, Ind., and purchased a small tract of land in Harrison township, and at once went to work with his characteristic energy to make it habitable for the family. In 1856 he embarked in business in what is now known as the village of Gaston, which venture proved unsuccessful, and he returned to his farm, where, until the close of life, he devoted his attention, exclusively, to the pursuits of agriculture. A few months previous to his death he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which he never entirely recovered. The infirmities ot age, together with the ailment mentioned, brought on the disease which ended his life; he died on the 30th day of October, 1891, aged seventy-five years, nine months and sixteen days. Susan Ferguson, wife of Josiah Ferguson, was born in Northampton county, N. C, , June 9, 1823, and was the daughter of Josiah and Tabitha Oliver. From the best information obtainable, her ancestors came from the British Isles and snttled in North Carolina, at a period antedating the revolutionary struggle. Her father, Josiah Oliver, was born in 1782, married in 1807, Sallie Nelson, who became the mother of two children; Zachariah and Charlotte. The former died in early life, but Charlotte became the wife of Drew Ferguson, who in later years located in Grant county, Ind. After the death of his first wife Josiah Oliver

William, James, Susan, Evart, Edmund, Mary, Thomas and Benjamin Oliver. In 1833 Mr. Oliver met with the loss of his second wife, and a short time after that event removed to Ohio with his large family. At that time Susan Oliver was eleven years of age, and of the party she was one of the gayest, and she stood the trip remarkably well considering her youth, as the trip had to be made on foot, a distance of over 500 miles. It was while on this journey she first met Mr. Eerguson, who a few years later became her husband. He was then with a number of friends seeking a new home in the western country. Josiah Ferguson and Susan Oliver were married in 1838. Being in very poor circumstances, they were obliged to encounter the vicissitudes of life in the best way possible, and he soon found employment in the family of Mr. Edward Thorpe. As soon as sufficient money could be procured, Mr. Ferguson procured the necessary household effects and farm implements, rented a place and began housekeeping. After leasing and clearing a considerable farm in Ohio, he concluded to better his condition by emigrating further westward; accordingly in 1848 the family removed to Delaware county, Ind. This country was at that time quite new, deer and wolves moved unmolested through the thick forests, and life in the woods had many hardships and obstacles for the pioneer family. It was in the fall of 1848 that the new house was reached, and Mrs. Ferguson, who still survives to tell the story of those stirring times, recalls with pleasure the many meals she cooked in the hollow stumps and the many days and nights of toil spent with her husband in battling with adverse circumstances. Mrs. Ferguson has reached the good old age of seventy years. Sixteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs.

Ferguson, namely: Lucinda, Elizabeth, Jane, George, Ruth, Mary, Rhoda, Emma, Lydia, John, Silas, Daniel, infant son, Caroline, Josiah and Joshua. Of the above, death has claimed Elizabeth, Jane, George, Rhoda, Emma, Lydia, John, and Caroline and the infant, which died without being named.

AMUEL GROOVER is a worthy citizen and successful farmer of Washington township, who was born in Pennsylvania, September 20, 1833. Samuel Groover is the son of William and Catherine (Roderick) Groover, both of Pennsylvania. The father moved to this state when Samuel was thirteen years old, and located in Mount Pleasant township, near the present site of Yorktown, took a lease, and was engaged in farming until 1859, the period of his death. His wife was called hence in 1851; they were both natives of Germany, and very worthy and good people.

Samuel Groover lived with his parents throughout his minority, and then rented the farm on which his father had lived in Mount Pleasant township. After two years he bought his present farm, consisting of forty-five acres, which is in a fine state of cultivation. This was in 1867, and Mr. Groover has continued to reside on the same ever since; in fact, his entire life has been spent as a farmer.

Mr. Groover was married May 20, 1854, to Miss Elizabeth Schults, who was born in Ohio in 1827, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (McClurry) Schults. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, and her mother of Ohio. Jacob Schults went to Ohio with his parents when a young man, and later moved to Indiana when the wife of our the subject was ten years old, settling near Yorktown, and engaging in farming, which he fol- lowed to the time of his death. Mrs. Schults was a member of the Methodist church, and, like her husband, was of German descent. To the union with Miss Schults Mr. Groover is the father of the following children: Martha

Muskingum county, Ohio, being the son of William and Olive (Carter) Heal; the father was born October 29, 1791, near Belfast, Me., and the mother October 18, 1799, in the same place; the father died April 16, 1847, and the mother September 19, 1844. William Heal went to Muskingum county when twenty-two years old, and worked in a foundry for seven years, after which he was employed in burning brick, cutting stone, building houses, he being a mechanical genius, who could turn his hand to almost anything. In 1829 he moved to Indiana, and entered 200 acres of land in Washington township, Delaware county, which at that time was virgin forest. He and his family lived by a log heap until he erected a rude cabin, which was very small, and only six feet in pitch to the ceiling. William lived to see 100 acres under cultivation, and had his family in a good substantial dwelling. In those days most of the marketing was done at Cincinnati and Michigan City. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom lived to rear families.

David Heal lived with his parents until he was twenty-one, his boyhood being spent in working upon the farm, splitting rails; and other work necessary for the improvement of the place. His playmates when a boy were chiefly Indian lads, the red men being there in numbers, and living in great concord with the whites. The chances for an education were most limited, yet David so improved them, that he was able to teach school when twenty years old. He taught two terms, then attended school at Muncie for six months, and then resumed teaching for five terms, receiving from $30 to $50 for seventy-two days' work. Mr. Heal purchased his first tract of land in 1848, it being a share of his father's estate, and consisting of twenty-one acres, worth at that time about $290. At the present time he owns thirty-one acres, having given his children 127 acres. He is one of the most useful men in the township, being public-spirited, and interesting himself in everything that will advance the welfare of the community. He held the office of justice of the peace for sixteen years, and has been a notary public for twenty years. An idea of the confidence that is placed in him may be seen in the fact that he has been administrator for twenty-five different estates, all of which were satisfactorily settled. He was married May 21, 1848, to Anna Caroline Rigdon, born May 24, 1831, in Guernsey county, Ohio. She is the daughter of Eli Rigdon, and her mother's maiden name was Nixon. Her father came to this state in 1838, and located in Blackford county, where he bought a grist mill and managed it for some time, after which he engaged in farming for a few years, and then came to Wheeling, Delaware county, where he was a merchant until his death. Mrs. Heal departed this life January 7, 1878, and her remains rest in Olive Branch cemetery. She was a good mother, a faithful wife, and a consistent member of the Christian church. The children by this marriage are: George E. and Anna Lacy, who are also members of the Christian church. In poli- tics Mr. Heal is a stanch republican. He is living a retired life, after long years of arduous labor, and, despite his age, is strong as a young man of thirty.

EWIS J. HOOKE, a prominent farmer and successful man of Washington township, Delaware county, Ind. , was born in Rockingham county, Va., July 17, 1840, a son of Jerry and

Anna (McNett) Hooke, both natives of the same place. By trade the father was a carpenter, who spent his whole life in the county of his birth, and died when Lewis J. was six years of age. Following this event, Lewis J. lived with Mr. Elijah Huffman until he was nineteen years of age, and then learned the trade of miller, being apprenticed for two years, at wages of $40 for the first year and $60 for the second year. He filled out his contract, serving the first year on Mill creek, Rockingham county, Va. , and the second year in Augusta county, on Middle river. For six months he served as a soldier in the Confederate army, having been pressed into the service; in 1862, went to Roanoke county, where he worked in a mill until 1864, and then removed to Logan county, Ohio. In the state of Ohio Mr. Hooke remained until 1865; engaged in the milling business, at which date, he returned to Roanoke county, Va. , and engaged in farming for a short time, subsequently coming back to Logan county, Ohio, where for a brief period he continued to pursue his chosen calling. Again he returned to the state of his birth, but in a short time came back to Logan county, Ohio, and after engaging in milling for a time farmed for three years. Mr. Hooke then came to Delaware county, Ind., in 1873, and located on his present farm of eighty-three acres of well improved land in Washington township, and as agricultural labor proved remunerative he has devoted the greater portion of his time to the cultivation of the soil. In addition to his labors in this direction Mr. Hooke is the solicitor for the German Baptist Mutual Insurance company.

Mr. Hooke was married June 12, 1866, to Miss Lucy A. Moomaw, born September 9, 1845, near Amsterdam, Va. , daughter of Joseph and Mary (Stover) Moomaw. The following interesting family have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hooke: Calvin W., Joseph W., Harvey L., Effie C. and Eddie C., twins; Hugh A., Mary Esta, Clara V., and Anna F. In politics Mr. Hooke is a democrat, and is one of the leaders of that party in the township. He and his family are very prominent in the German Baptist church, of which he and his wife are members. Having risen by his own industry, Mr. Hooke is rightly considered one of the representative men of the township, and is highly .espected by all his neighbors and friends.

ISAIAH HOWARD. - The history of Washington township would be incomplete without the sketch of Isaiah Howard, a well known and popular farmer of this section. Mr. Howard was born December I, 1831, in Ross county, Ohio, and his days were passed under the parental roof until he reached manhood. His father, being a farmer, he toiled in the field, and when there was nothing to do on the farm he attended school, if any was in session. In other words, Mr. Howard's educational opportunities were very limited, and six months will cover the time he spent under a teacher. After his marriage, he rented a farm in Ross county, and remained there for twelve years, and then came to Delaware county, Ind., and located in Washington township upon a portion of his

Mr. Howard has been a minister of the gospel for a quarter of a century, being an acceptable preacher for the German Baptists. The financial reward he has received for his ministrations has been very slight, and he has always looked for a higher source of recompense. The wife of Mr. Howard was Sophia Moomaw, of Ross county, Ohio, born September 5, 1835, being the daughter of Peter and Celia (Adams) Moomaw. Her fatl>er is a native of New Amsterdam, Va. , and her mother of Ross county, Ohio. The father came to Ross county with his parents when about four years old, and spent his life there engaged in farming, and owned a large tract of land at the time of his death. Her parents were members of the German Baptist church.

and the mother in Augusta county, of the same state, July 14, 1814. The father went to Ross county, Ohio, with his parents when twelve years old, and resided there until his death, which occurred in 1871. After attaining manhood he learned the blacksmith's trade, and worked at this, in connection with farming, all his life. In politics he was a democrat, and firm in the belief of the teachings of that party. The marriage of Isaiah and Sophia Howard resulted in the birth of nine children, namely: Alice Mary, wife of Frank White, clerk in a dry goods store in Hartford City; Ella Jane, wife of E. E. Allen, an employe in the handle works at Huntington, Ind. ; Elizabeth, wife of J. O. Allen, bank cashier, Summitville; Peter S., a farmer in Madison county, married Miss Anges Thomas; John, a stock buyer at Summitville; McCrillus, a farmer, at home; Joseph, a farmer, at home, and Edward, at home. In politics Mr. Howard is a

ENRY HYER is a man in the full vigor of strength, and a representative farmer of Washington township, who has accumulated a good property by the labor of his own hands. Mr. Hyer was born in Ross county, Ohio, November 10, 1^37, and lived with his parents until tw'enty-one years old. At the age of seventeen he went with his parents to Greenfield, Ohio, and there attended school ten months, working upon the farm for the remainder of the time until April, 1861, when he enlisted in company C, Twenty-second =regiment Ohio volunteers, for three months. He served abont five months, and then returned home and worked upon his father's farm. He was married August 19, 1862, to Miss Elizabeth Ellen Winengar, born August 27, 1839, in Highland county, Ohio, and died December 8, 1873. She was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Johnson) Winengar, both natives of North Carolina. Her father emigrated with his parents to Virginia when but a boy, remained there a few years and went with his parents to Highland county, Ohio, and in 1866, with his wife, removed to Marion county, Iowa. After farming there for ten years, he moved to Nebraska, located on a farm and died a few days later. Some time during the year 1864 Mr. Hyer entered the lumber trade, and followed it for two years, at the end of which time he went to Johnson county. Mo. , with his wife. There he engaged in farming and stock raising, which he followed until the spring of 1877, when he moved to Madison county, Ind., and engaged in the lumber business. At the latter place he remained two years, and then moved to a j point near New Cumberland, and carried on the lumber trade there for three years. He then bought the farm on which he now lives, consisting of i6o acres, which was then in a primitive state. He went to work with a will, and the result is that the land is. almost entirely under cultivation. During this time he continued to follow the lumber trade for several years, and met with encouraging success in the same. He served for a term as road superintendent, at a time when this official had charge of all the roads in the township. He now holds the office of township trustee, to which he was elected by the republican party, of which he is an active and influential member. By his marriage, previously noted, Mr. Hyer is the father of five children, namely: Janies Orlin, Charles Hemy, Lizzie Maude, Evelyn, and Orland; the first and last deceased. Mr. Hyer's second marriage was consummated in October, i88i, with Mary P, Moore, who was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, November 8, 1850, she being the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Perron) Moore. Her parents are natives of the same county and state. When she was but one week old she lost her mother, and her father passed away in 1889. The latter owned a farm of 120 acres in the county in which he was born. By his last marriage Henry Hyer is the father of two children, namely; Henry Clyde, and Edith Pearle.

John and Elizabeth (Strayley) Hyer, parents of Henry, were natives of Ross county, Ohio. The father lived in that county until fifty years of age, and then moved to Greenfield, with the object of giving his children an education. There he remained four years, during which time he conducted a hotel. He then moved back to his farm in Ross county, which consisted of twenty-two acres, staid there a few years and then moved to Henry county, Ind. , purchasing 120 acres, where he lived until his death.

HMOS E. JANNEY is a highly respected citizen of Washington township, who has lived a successful life, and by industry and strict attention to his own affairs has become one of the leading farmers of the community in which he resides. He was born in Stark county, Ohio, May 5, 1837, being the son of Joseph and Sarah (Hayden) Janney, the father a native of Stark county, born December 21, 1811, and the mother born in Westmoreland county. Pa., March i, 1812. The father came to Delaware county, Ind., in 1837 and located in the township of Washington upon a farm. Up to the time of settling in Indiana he operated a grist mill, but on becoming a resident of the Hoosier state he gave his time unreservedly to farming, at which he was most successful. He occumulated ample means and was able to give to each of his seven children an eightyacre tract of land. He was an active member of the republican party, and always took an interest in the great political questions of the day. He and his wife were members of the Christian church.

Amos F. Janney lived upon the farm with his parents until he was twenty years old, working upon the place during the summer and attending school during the winter season. He began life for himself by taking charge of the home farm for a year, and working it upon shares, and at the expiration of that time, bought a farm of eighty acres in Washington township, upon which he continued to live until within a comparatively recent date, when he removed to the village of Gaston, where he is spending his years in retirement from active business. Mr. Janney owns a farm of 150 acres, in a fine state of cultivation, and also has a valuable property in Gaston. Mr. Janney was married March 12, 1857, to Miss Barbara J. Roberts, who was born November 16, 1835, the daughter of Vincent and Dorcas Roberts, natives of Dearborn county, Ind. Mr. Roberts became a resident of Delaware county in 1854, locating upon a farm in Washington township. He was a minister of the Christian church, and he and his wife died a number of years ago, firm believers in the faith of that body. Mr. Roberts was a very intelligent and successful farmer.

of Volney Reeves; Vincent R. , married to Jane Woodring; John W. , married to Anna Myers; Alice A., wife of Nathan Brown, of Madison county, and Jacob, married to Della Dunlap. Mrs. Janney died November 10, 1881, and her remains rest in the Perry cemetery, Washinton township, she dying, as she had lived, unshaken in her faith in the Christian church.

Mr. Janney married again April 3, 1882, his wife being Mrs. Cynthia (Wear) Love, widow of Joseph Love and the daughter of James and Eliza Wear; she was born March 4, 1848. Mr. Love was born in Ohio and came to Dearborn county, Ind., when a boy with his parents; Mrs. Love being a native of Dearborn county, Ind. After the marriage of her parents they came to this county and located in Harrison township, in which they lived the remainder of their days upon a farm, the father making his business very successful. Both have been dead a number of years and their remains lie in the Nottingham cemetery, Harrison township.

ENRY A. JONES is one of the leading men of Washington township, and one who is always ready to do all in his power to advance the interests of his community. He was born August 6, 1828, in Adams county. Pa., being the son of Jacob and Mary Ann (Neely) Jones, both of Welsh extraction. Jacob Jones was born January 6, 1806, in Cnmberland county, Po., and Mrs. Jones is a native of Adams county, same state. Mr. Jones emigrated to Ohio in 1832, lived in Miami county, upon a farm, for six years, then farmed in Clarke county for three years, after which he came to Delaware county, Ind., in 1841, and located in Washington township, on 120 acres of land. This land was covered with heavy timber, but he lived to see it under a high degree of cultivation, and finally died January 5, 1891. His wife died in Pennsylvania when Henry A. was a mere boy. She was a member of the Episcopal church, as also was her husband; the latter was a strong republican, and always supported his party ticket. In 1837 he married Maria Packer, who died in 1853. He filled the offices of justice of the peace, and township trustee, and was very prominent in the affairs of the county.

Henry A. Jones lived with his parents until he was of age, and then learned the carpenter's trade, but worked at home most of the time until he reached the age of twentyfour, but carpentering engaged his attention for some time after his marriage. When this latter important event occurred he owned ninty-one acres of land in the township named, and lived upon it until 1883. The farm was located in section i8, and consisted of 165 acres. In the year named he sold this tract, and bought his present farm near Gaston, which consists of 164 acres. He also owns four lots in the town of Gaston, where he has built one of the finest residences in the town, in which he and his wife expect to spend the remainder of their days. Mr. Jones engaged in the mercantile business for a short time a few years ago, but was burned out and sustained a loss of $3,000.

Mr. Jones was married June 24, 1853, to Miss Mary Reasoner, born January 4, 1833; being a daughter of Peter and Rhoda (Fry) Reasoner. See sketch of Dr. O. I. Reasoner, Union township. By his marriage Mr. Jones is the father of the following children: Frances A., wife of Allen Oxley; Julia Ann, wife of Henry Higdon; John and Jennie, twins, Jennie being the wife of B. A. Brown; Rhoda C. , wife of John Watson; Mary E., wife of Milton Gwinup; Effie M., wife of Erank Woodring. Mr. Jones and his wife are members of the Methodist church, and are much esteemed in that body. He is a strong republican, and always votes for the candidates of that party.

W. McKinley, of the mercantile firm of Rowlett & McKinley, Gaston, was born in Delaware county, Ind., September 22, 1864, the son of B. H. and Arab McKinley. B. H. McKinley was a native of Ohio and married in Delaware county, Ind., in 1850, Arab Bryan a native of Virginia, who bore her husband nine children, as follows: Nancy, deceased; William, a citizen of

Delaware county; JohnW., whose name introduces this mention; James A., Samuel, Thomas, Mary A., George M., and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. McKinley are both living at this time. They are members of the Methodist

J. W. McKinley was reared on the home farm, received his early education in the common schools, and prepared himself for the teacher's profession by taking a course in the Normal school at Danville, this state. He taught successfully for six years in the schools of Delaware county, and earned the reputation of a competent and painstaking instructor. He abandoned the profession in 1892, and in partnership with E. M. Rowlett, under the firm name of Rov^^lett & McKinley, engaged in the mercantile business at the town of Gaston, where he has a large and constantly increasing trade. Mr. McKinley was married Eebruary 22, 1890, in Muncie, to Miss Ethel Trowbridge, who was born in Delaware county, January 28, 1866, the daughter of Dr. D. L. Trowbridge of Muncie. One chiid has gladdened the home of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley, namely, Ered W. Mr. McKinley wields an influence for the democratic party, and is a member I. O. O. E. , belonging to lodge No. 425. He is still a a young man, but is recognized by his fellow citizens as one of the wide awake and enterprising residents of the town where he lives. He possesses good business qualifications and has before him a future of much usefulness.

ASHINGTON MAYNARD is a native of the Buckeye state, and a well known citizen of Washington township, this county. He was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, June 21, 1837, being the son of Benjamin and Letha (Tracy) Maynard, both natives of Virginia. The father removed to Tuscarawas county when a young man, farming there, and re- mained there until 1841, when, with his family, he came to Washington township and bought eighty acres of land in section 27. Later he purchased eighty acres, where he remained until his death, which occurred in August, 1883. He and his wife were members of the Methodist church. Benjamin Maynard was a republican, and gave his hearty support to that party.

Washington Maynard came here with his parents, and remained with them until the age of twenty-four; receiving a good common school education as he grew up. At the age named he owned forty acres of land in Harrison township, which he sold, and bought the same amount in section 29, in Washington township. Here he lived until 1868, and then moved to New Corner, and engaged in mercantile business for fourteen months, at the expiration of which time he sold out and moved back to the farm. Here he remained until 1891, and then again moved to New Corner, where he now lives, and is a notary; having been a justice of the peace for twelve years, he is very familiar with all kinds of legal forms.

Mr. Maynard was married September 24, i860, to Martha J. Thompson, daughter of David and Melinda (Davis) Thompson. She was born January 10, 1842, in Delaware county. Her father was born October 27, 1817, and her mother May 13, 1820, in Butler county, Ohio, and came to this county in 1840, where Mr. Thompson engaged in farming up to 1872. In this year he removed his family to Muncie, where he now lives a quiet retired life. He and his wife are members of the Church of God. In politics he is a prohibitionist, and is very earnest in his support of that party. Mr. Maynard is the father of the following children: Mary Alice, George

Methodist church, both identifying themselves with the church in early life. Mr. Maynard is a trustee in the church, and superintendent of the Sunday-school. In politics he is a prohibitionist, and firmly believes that party is necessary to the salvation of the country.

HDAM H. miller, a prominent farmer of Washington township, of which he is a native, was born March 9, 1839. He lived with his parents until he was of age, spending his boyhood on the farm, and received but little education, the district schools of those times being anything but what they now are. Added to this, the farmers could ill afford to spare their boys from the hard work that was necessary in the clearing of the land and putting it in shape for cultivation, accordingly the schools were slimly attended. When Mr. Miller arrived at his majority, he farmed rented land until he was married,, and then built upon forty acres of his present farm. His marriage took place January 20, 1861, his bride being Sarah Jane Hayden, born July 12, 1841, in Sparta, Morrow county, Ohio. She is the daughter of Zachariah and Martha Ann (Bathal) Hayden. Jane Hayden was left motherless when six years of age, after which she made her home with her grandmother until thirteen years old, from which time she lived among neighbors until her marriage. After the death of her mother her father went to San Diego, Cal., where he slill lives and where he has accumulated quite a comfortable fortune. Mrs. Miller died at New Corner, Ind. , October 19, 1892, a faithful member of the Methodist church. She had been reared a member of the Christian church, but after her marriage united with the Methodist body. During her illness, which was protracted, she bore her affliction with remarkable resignation and with Christian fortitude, attesting by word and action her supreme faith in a higher sustaining power than earth affords. No complaint ever came from her lips, and during her illness she continued to testify to the sustaining grace of the gospel of the Son of God. This good woman left seven children, with her husband, to mourn her irreparable loss. All the relations of life were sustained by her with a grace that challenged the admiration of all, being the best of wives and mothers and the kindest of neighbors. To know her was to be benefited by the good words that constantly fell from her lips and by the brightness of her example. The following are the names of the children born to Mr. and Mrs Miller: Levi Franklin; Rhuanna C., wife of Oscar Needier; Martha Ann, wife of Charley Hyer; Isaac Newton; Effiie Estella, wife of Walter Morris; Pearl Permelia and Harry Irwin.

Mr. Miller is the son of Levi and Rhuhanna (Summers) Miller, the father born in Ohio, in i8oi, of Irish descent, and the mother in Virginia. The latter went from Ohio to Henry county, Ind. , with her husband, in 1836, where they remained for a short time and then came to Delaware county, Ind., where Levi Miller entered a tract of eighty acres in Washington township, the first home in the new country having been a log dwelling of the most primitive pattern. At the time of his decease Levi Miller owned 420 acres of land, 150 of which were cleared. He died in 1871 and his wife in 1878. Both were members of the Methodist church, and in politics Mr. Miller was a democrat. Adam H. Miller has one of the finest farms in the county, consisting of 159 acres; the residence, barn and outhouses all being in keeping with a first class rural home, and showing the thrift and good management of the owner. In religion he is a member of the Methodist church, and in politics he is a prohibitionist.

a ALVIN E. MOOMAW, farmer of Washington township, this county. Calvin F. Moomaw stands prominent as a careful and hard working man. He was born October 13, 1841, in Botetourt county, Va. , being the son of Joseph and Mary (Stover) Moomaw, his parents, natives of the same county and state. Joseph Moomaw is yet living there, and is a very successful farmer.

Calvin F. Moomaw lived with his parents until he was of age, going to school during the winter, and working on the farm in the summer time as he grew to manhood, and in this way acquired a fair knowledge of books, and became a very good farmer. For a short time after reaching his majority he worked for his father, and then, about 1865, went to Ross county, Ohio, worked on a farm for a while, after which he spent a couple of months at South Bend, Ind., returned to Pmss county, and then went back to Virginia. In the following year, 1866, he went back to Ross county and remained one season upon a rented farm, then came to Delaware county, Ind. , and rented a farm in Washinton township, remaining on the same for two years. Then he bought 100 acres in Harrison township, farmed this place for eight years, at the end of which time he bought the farm upon which he now lives in Washington township, consisting of ninety acres of well improved land. This property came to Mr. Moomaw through his own industry.

Mr. Moomaw was married in February, 1866, to Miss Sarah Moomaw, who was born in Ross county, Ohio, February 5, 1848, being the daughter of Peter and Celia (Adams) Moomaw, natives of Botetourt county, Va. Peter Moomaw was born May 24, 1806, and his wife in the month of June, 1810. He was a farmer, and followed that occupation all his life.

parents of the following children: Lewis, married to Jennie Keppler; Alice, at home; Lena Belle, at home; Ella Jane, deceased; and David O., deceased; Jessie, Howard, Ray, and Lily Myrtle, the last four also at home. Mr. Moomaw and wife are worthy members of the German Baptist church. In politics Mr. Moomaw is a democrat, and always supports the candidates of that party.

AVID O. MUNSEY, M. D., a popular physician and surgeon of Gaston, is a native of Russell county, Va. , and dates his birth from the 7th day of July, 1845. His parents, Skidmore and Rebecca (Ewing) Munsey, were both born in Virginia, in which state they were married in the year 1842. Dr. Munsey was nine years of age when his parents came to Delaware county, Ind., and he fiest lived about three miles from Muncie, in Hamilton township, where his father purchased a farm. He received his education in the common schools and the schools of Muncie, and, in early manhood, began teaching, which profession he followed for two years. In the meantime he decided to enter the medical profession and to prepare for the same began reading in the office of Dr. Kemper, under whose able instruction he continued for two years, and then attended a course of lectures in the Ohio Medical college, Cincinnati, from whice he graduated in 1878. Eortified with a knowledge of the healing art, he began the practice of the same in the town of Parker, Randolph county; thence, one year later, he moved to Power's Station, Jay county, where he remained until 1870, at which time he moved to New Corner, Delaware county, now the village of Gaston, where he has since carried on a lucrative professional business. In his chosen profession Dr. Munsey has in a great measure solved the problem of success, and he occupies a prominent place among the professional brethren of Delaware county. He is an enterprising citizen, alive to all the better and higher interests of the community and he endorses and patronizes all movements having for their object the promotion of the general welfare.

Dr. Munsey was married September 3, 1873, to Sarah Trout, daughter of Washington and Carmilla (Christe) Trout. Two children were born to this union, namely: Gertrude, a student at Terre Haute, and Bessie. Mrs. Munsey died September 4, 1883, and on the 15th of December, 1885, the doctor married Mrs. Kate McMahan of Madison county, Ind. , and daughter of William and Catharine Knipe. Dr. Munse}^ served six months in the late war as member of company B, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Indiana volunteer infantry, and during that time did duty principally as a guard of railroads. He was discharged in September, 1864. He is a member of the G. A. R., and votes the democratic ticket. He owns a farm in Washington township and several lots in the village whei'e he resides.

HBRAHAM W. pence. - Those who visit Abraham W. Pence will be ready to join with his neighbors in pronouncing him a genial, pleasant, and kind hearted man of decided intelligence, who takes a deep interest in matters pertaining to his community. Mr. Pence was born in Henry county, Ind., Eebruary 8, 1831, and lived under his father's roof until he was twenty-four years old, working upon the farm, and making himself generally useful. He married, March 23, 1854, Miss Elizabeth of Lambert Moffett, a native of Ireland, who came to this country when a young man. In 1827 Mr. Moffett purchased land in Mount Pleasant township, this county, where he lived until his death.

Air. Pence is the son of Christian and Frances (Fisher) Pence, the father born in 1805, and the mother in 1810, both natives of Virginia. These parents moved to Henry county, Ind. , in 1829, and the father entered 160 acres of land, which he worked, and at the same time followed his trade as a cooper. At one time, Christian Pence owned 600 acres of land, and he lived upon his original tract until his death, which occurred in 1875. He gave his son, Abraham W. , a 160-acre tract, upon which the latter now lives in Washington township. The wife of Christian Pence survived her husband a few years. Abraham W. Pence removed to this township after his marriage, and located upon the farm which his father gave him. It was at that time a wilderness, but with energy and hard work he converted it into a very good farm. Fie had the misfortune to lose his wife March 16, 1869, and since that time has remained unmarried. Mr. Pence is of German parentage, and his wife was of Irish descent. She, like her husband, was a member of the Christian church, and her remains lie buried in the Perry Grove cemetery. Mr. Pence has always voted the republican ticket, and is an active worker in that party. By his marriage he is the father of seven children, as follows; Christian, Samuel P. , Frances Maria, Amanda Jane, Susan, Alfred James, and an infant unnamed.

AMES RIGDON is a worthy citizen of this county whom it is a pleasure to know, because of his many sterling qualities. He was born August 12, 1834, in Guernsey county, Ohio, being the son of Eli and Harriet (Slater) Rigdon. The father was born in Harford county, Md. , October 4, 1792, and the mother was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1812. Eli Rigdon left home when a boy and went to Baltimore, where he worked in a store mornings, evenings and Saturdays, and attended school. This youth was resolved to have an education at any cost of honest work, and his father was just as determined he should grow up in ignorance. This is why he left home, and his father disinherited him. Eli taught school for a few years during the winter months and then went to Ohio, teaching school in that state. In Ohio, Eli bought eighty acres of land, but finally lost this by going security for a friend. He came to Indiana in 1834, located in Grant county and entered 160 acres of land, afterward trading that for a saw and grist mill in Blackford county. This property, too, he lost by going security for a friend, and then he bought forty acres of land, upon which he lived until 1855, when he came to Wheeling and bought a small . farm, which he afterwards sold. At this time he embarked in the mercantile business at Wheeling, and continued in it until his death, which occurred January 24, 1 864. He was one of the first county commissioners of Blackford county. Brought up an old line whig, he continued in that party until the republican party was formed, when he joined that and and voted with it until he died. In religion he was a Baptist and held firmly to the teachings of that church.

James Rigdon lived at home until he was twenty-two, then engaged in farming for one year, at the end of which he bought an interest in a blacksmith shop at Wheeling, at which he worked until 1859. Selling out, he went to the mines of Colorado, proceeding by rail to Jefferson City, and thence to Denver with an ox team. He remained there until the fall, engaged in mining, but proved un- profitable; so he returned to Wheeling and went into a blacksmith shop of his own, remaining at that trade until 1869, then, in 1869, having saved enough for the purpose, he bought 160 acres of land near the town, the same costing $3,000. Since that time he has followed farming and has been very successful, now owning 400 acres around Wheeling. He was married January 26, 1861, to Jane, daughter of John and Susan (Ginn) Sanders, who settled in this county, in 1838, and owned a great deal of real estate. Mrs. Rigdon died August ii, 1866. Mr. Rigdon then married, February 14, 1867, Rebecca, the sister of his deceased wife. Rebecca was born November 28, 1848. By the first marriage there were no children, but by the second there were three - Minnie, deceased; EliS., at home; and Frank, deceased. Mr. Rigdon voted for Peter Cooper, and is a strong people's party man. %

AVID E. ROWLETT, a prominent business man and ex-soldier, now located in the pleasant village of Gaston, Delaware county, Ind. , was born in Wayne county, Ind., June 28, 1849, son of Edwin and Mary E. (Wright) Rowlett, natives ot Indiana and Pennsylvania respectively. Mr. Rowlett's father first located in Wayne county, where he lived for some time, when he moved to Jay county, Ind., and then to Madison county. Neb., where he is now engaged in farming and stock raising. He has been thrice married, and is the father of twentyone children, thirteen of whom are yet living. He is a member of the Methodist church, and is a temperance man, voting the prohibition ticket.

schooling, but when little over fourteen years of age, he enlisted in company B, Eleventh Indiana cavalry, November 4, 1863, for a term of three years, and received his honorable discharge at Indianapolis, September 19, 1865. He participated in the battle of Nashville, but the greater part of his service was spent as a scout. He now is the recipient of a pension of $10 per month.

When the war closed Mr. Rowlett was still a boy, and immediately after leaving the army he began working in a saw and grist mill, which occupation he followed until 1872. In the latter year he engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes, which business he has pursued since locating in the village of Gaston, in 1881. He now deals in boots, shoes and harness, and does a very prosperous and satisfactory business. Mr. Rowlett married May 17, 1868, Miss Esther A. Heaton, born in Delaware county, December 28, 1851, daughter of Madison Heaton, a pioneer of the county and state. By this marriage, five children have been born, as follows: Mary J., Edv^^in M., George W. , Ida B., and John deceased. Mrs. Rowlett died January 5, 1879, and on May 9, 1880, Mr. Rowlett was united in marriage to Miss Samantha A. Brock, born in this county, December 16, 1852, daughter of Jackson and Elizabeth (Barrett) Brock, and three children have been born of this union, as follows: Orpha B., Arthur Jackson, deceased, and Mettie E. Mr. and Mrs. Rowlett are members of the Methodist and United Brethren churches, respectively, and are highly esteemed in the community where they reside. Mr. Rowlett belongs to the G. A. R. and also to the order of I. O. O. F. He owns eleven acres of fine land in the village of Gaston,, which promises to be very valuable. Politically, he is a republican and upholds the principles of his iparty -with spirit, intelligence and. energy.

HOMPSON SHARP, a prominent farmer of Washington township, and one of the leading citizens of Delaware county, is a native of Indiana, born on the I2th day November, 1827, in the county of Henry. His father, Edward Sharp, was born June 4, 1801, in Tennessee, and the mother, whose maiden name was Anna Thompson, was a native of Virginia, where her birth occurred on the i8th day of January, 1808. Edward Sharp, in an early day, accompanied his father to Ohio, were he remained for a few years, and then came further west, locating, in 1820, in Henry county, Ind. Subsequently he purchased a farm in Salem township, Delaware county, where, in time, he became the possessor of a large tract of real estate, owning, at the time of his death, in 1855, 640 acres, the result of his own energy and thrift. In addition to the pursuit of agriculture, he dealt, quite extensively, for a number of years, in live stock, purchasing in various parts of Indiana and driving to Cincinnati, making of this a very profitable business. He was recognized as one of the leading citizens of the community in which he resided; was a prominent member of the Christian church, and exerted a wholesome moral influence upon all with whom he had business or other relations. His wife, a most estimable Christian lady, and a member of the Protestant Methodist church, departed this life in 1862, and was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Sharp cemetery, in the township of Salem.

Thompson Sharp remained under the parental roof until his majority, working on the farm during the summer attending school about three months of each year until reaching the age of thirteen, consequently he is not an educated man in his knowledge of books, but in the practical affairs of life possesses a knowledge such as institutions of learning fail to impart. Immediately after his marriage, which occurred in his twenty-first year, he removed to his present farm in Washington township, where he has since resided, actively engaged in the pursuit of agriculture. At that date the farm consisted of 120 acres, but he has since enlarged its area until, at this time, it contains 340 acres, the entire place being under cultivation, the improvements upon the same ranking among the best in the township and county. Mr. Sharp has surrounded himself with all the modern improvements and conveniences of agriculture, and devotes to his calling the energies of a strong practical I mind, believing in the true dignity of the farmer's vocation. He is recognized as one of the | intelligent and substantial citizens of the com- | munity, manifests a lively interest in every- j thing that pertains to the material and moral J well being of the township of which he has so { long been a resident, and as an active worker j in the republican party is widely and favorably known throughout the county. As a reward of his party service, he has been twice elected to the responsible position of county commissioner; in 1888 first, and second in 1892, of which office he is a present incumbent, and the duties of which he has discharged with ability and most commendable fidelity. His marriage, as already noted, was solemnized on the 15th of November, 1849, with Miss Chnstena Bowers, who was born March 20, 1828, the daughter of Jacob and Susanah (Andes) Bowers. These parents were natives of the state of Virginia, born in the counties of Shenandoah and Rockingham, respectively, and became residents of Salem township in 1841, purchasing a farm of 160 acres of land, upon j which the remaining years of their lives were | spent. The following are the names of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson 1 Sharp: Jemima A., Florence O., Otto, mar-,

Hall; Noah, married x\manda Prim; George, Nelson Grant, Dora, wife of James Lewis and Ozora.T. This is a most interesting family, and the children, like their parents, are held in the highest esteem in the community. The youngest son, OzoraT. , is a graduate of one of the leading literary and law schools of the country, and since his admission to the federal and supreme courts at Indianapolis in June, 1893, has practiced the legal profession very successfully in Delaware county. He is a young man of more than ordinary ability ability and bids fair to make a creditable record as an attorney. Mr. Sharp, although in his sixty-sixth year, possesses in a remarkable degree his faculties, both mental and physical, and may be considered as in the prime of vigorous manhood. He has borne well his part in life, and it is with pleasure this brief tribute to his worth is presented in this connection.