Washington Township

Washington Township

JESSE M. BALLARD, one of the young and enterprising farmers of Washington Township, was born in Center Township, Grant County, July 13, 1861. He is the eldest son in a family of two children born to Jamesand Emily (Riggs) Ballard, both natives of Indiana. Early in the year 1862 the father moved to a farm in Washington Township, where Jesse M., lived until 1868. His mother, who at this time was a widow, became the wife of Irvin Love. He then made his home with his step-father until 1877, his time having been spent working on the farm and attending the district school. He concluded to make a teacher of himself, and with this end in view he attended the normal school in Marion two terms, after which he began teaching, his first term being taught during the winter of 1879 and 1880, since which time he has taught six consecutive terms. He is now pleasantly located upon 100 acres of land, to which, during the summer, he devotes his entire attention. September 4, 1883, he was married to Mary L. Lomax, a daughter of Alfred and Mary A. (Anderson) Lomax. She was born in La Porte, Ind., June 28, 1862, and in 1881 came to this county, where she taught school two years prior to their marriage. The union has been blessed with one child, Mary E., born March 22, 1885. Mrs. Ballard is a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Ballard is a successful teacher and a good citizen.

HENRY Z. BLINN, a prominent citizen of Washington Township, was born in Marion, Ind., December 26, 1844. He is the sec~ ond son in a family of five children born to Samuel and Catherine (Zellars) Blinn, natives of Ohio. When thirteen years of age he moved with his father to a farm one mile north of Marion, where he remained until 1871. He then moved to a farm in Washington

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Township, thence to another farm in the same locality, subsequently locating on his present home. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Fifth Cavalry of the Ninetieth Indiana Regiment. With this he went to Wabash, where, by the premature discharge of acannon he lost the sight of one eye, the hearing of one ear, and also had one arm broken, besides having his clothes badly burned. He returned home, and after recovering served in the One Hundred and Highteenth, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth, and One Hundred and Fifty-third Regiments, Indiana Infantry. In the One Hundred and Eighteenth he was company drummer, while with the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth and One Hundred and Fifty-third he was principal musician. He was in the battles of Blue Springs, Walker's Ford and Bear Station. January 9, 1868, he was married to Sallie Eby, a-native of Pennsylvania, born of Dutch descent April 23, 1848, and a daughter of Jacob and Anna (Feighner) Eby, of Grant County. October 10, 1884, the true wife and mother died, leaving five children, named Harvey M., born Noyember 3, 1868; Olive May, January 22, 1871; Jennie E., February 23, 1873; Walter Z., July 12, 1879, and Julia A.. May 9, 1881. Mr. Blinn is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the G. A. R., and the Methodist Church, of which his wife was also a consistent member. He is a man of sterling qualities, and highly esteemed by the community in which he lives.

ORANGE L. BISH, second son of Abraham and Lucinda (Hendricks) Bish, was born on a farm in Washington Township, Grant County, July 21, 1847. The father was of Dutch descent, and was born in Montgomery County, Va., July 28, 1813, the mother being a native of Fayette County, Ohio, born January 7, 1813. Orange L. was reared at home, and attended the district school three months in the year, where he acquired the rudiments of an education. November, 1863, at the early age of sixteen, he enlisted in the Union Army, where he remained until the close of the war. In the battle of Nashville he was struck upon the lower jaw by a spent ball, but sustained no serious injury. At the close of the war he returned to his 'father's home, who had in the meantime removed to a farm in Huntington County, Ind. Here he worked on a farm and attended school in the winter for three years, also attending school in Huntington two terms. Tn the fall of 1869 when he returned to Huntington County and taught school during the winter. In the spring of 1870 he went to Missouri, where he taught school two years, and where the father died, October 14, 1870. Returning to Huntington County with his mother and sisters he has since been engaged in teaching, farming and other occupations, and is considered a superior teacher as well as an excellent farmer. In 1882 he purchased a small farm in Washington Township, where he has since given his attention to the raising of small fruits. March 4, 1875, he was married to Martha E. Bradford, a native of Grant County, born July 10, 1849, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Woolman) Bradford. To them have been born six children, all of whom are living and named as follows: Emmet A., born December 27, 1875; Lilly L, born December 5, 1877; Walter C., born June 11, 1879; Orange W., born December 28, 1880; Laura B., born March 26, 1884, and Alfred C., born November 13, 1885. Mr. Bish is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

LEWIS BOCOCK is a native of Highland County, Ohio, born January 22,1810. He is of English descent, and the second son born to John and Nancy (Johnson) Bocock, both natives of Virginia. His uncle, Waddy Bocock, represented his district (in Virginia) in Congress for five terms. Our subject when a mere lad came with his parents to Clark County, Ohio. Here he worked on his father's farm until fifteen years of age. Atthis time his mother died, and after keeping house for his father one year, he became an apprentice of William Marshal, of Clark County, Ohio, with whom he learned the cabinet trade. He remained with Mr. Marshal over three years, the last of which he received wages. At the expiration of this time he formed a partnership with his brother Alfred, with whom he worked at his trade about three years, until 1846. During this time his work was divided between Fayette, Clinton, Madison, Clark and Green Counties, Ohio, and Grant County, Ind. In 1839 he removed to Grant County. Having purchased a farm in Washington Township he settled thereon, and has never since removed except to an adjoining farm, which he has since purchased. He is now the owner of 400 acres of excellent land, all well improved, with good substantial buildings. His possessions are the true reward of industry and economy, and his career is a good example of what may be attained by well-directed diligence. October 28, 1829, he married Hannah Arnold, and to their union were born three children: Elizabeth, born November 10, 1834; Nancy, born July 15, 1836; and Jane, who died in infancy. Mrs. Bocock died October 28, 1837. October 3, 1838, he married Sarah Newland, a native of Fayette County, Ohio. To them have been born twelve children: Drusilla, Van D., Granville, Julian, Josephine, Angeline, Victoria, William, James S., Jane, Alvara and Alonzo. Mr. Bocock is an Independent in politics, and a member of the Eclamtisvitus Society. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Church.

JOSEPH H. BOXS#LL, a native of the county in which he now resides, was born December 11, 1844, being the youngest child in a family of seven children born to William and Catherine (Parson) Boxell, both of whom were natives of Virginia and of German descent. Joseph H. in 1865 went to Minnesota, where he took a homestead, but after a stay of two months returned to his home in Van Buren Township. In 1866 he located upon a farm of his own in the same township, where he lived until he came to his present home in Washington Township in February, 1882. Mary V. Bradbury, a native of Grant County, born April 16, 1848, became his wife January 11, 1866. She is a daughter cf John and Cassandra (Gilmore) Bradbury, natives of Ohio and Virginia, respectively. To their union have been born five children, as follows: Charles A., born October 18, 1866; Alden L., born January 26, 1868; Minnie E., born August 7, 1870; William, born December 22, 1874, and Della, born June 28, 1880. Mr. Boxell has always followed agricultural pursuits, and is now the possessor of 185 acres of good land, most of which is in a state of cultivation. He is an energetic farmer and citizen, and is well respected by all who know him.

ISAAC BRADFORD, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Washington Townsbip, was born in Hardy County, Va. June 2, 1816. His father was of English descent and a native of Virginia, born August 21, 1783, Hemarried in the earlier part of this century Mary Stingley, who died aftér bearing the four following children: Lenard, John, George and Daniel. He again married, in 1812, Elizabeth Shell, a native of Hardy County, Va., born Noyember 3, 1797. Sixteen children were the fruits of this union. In 1842 he removed to Grant County, settling on a farm in Washington Township, wherg he died December i4, 1855. Isaac, the immediate subject of this sketch, was reared on a farm in his native

State. The advantages for a good education in Virginia at this period were very poor, consequently his education is quite limited. In November, 1836, he came to Clinton County, Ohio, on horseback, where he worked as a farm laborer for six years, receiving for his first month's work $9, and for the remainder of the six years received $14 per month. After the six years spent as a laborer he rented his employer's farm and farmed for three years. With the money thus earned and saved he came to Grant County in 1844 and entered the land he now lives upon. The place was thickly covered with timber, and he worked diligently to clear and improve his farm until it was changed to fruitful fields. December 10, 1840, he wedded Susan Spray, a native of Warren County, Ohio, born January 25, 1823, and a daughter of James and Charity (Sanders) Spray. Eight children blessed this union: Oliver M., born March 18, 1843; Samuel, born August 20, 1844, died May 19, 1874; Andrew, February 21,.1846, died in Clinton County, Ohio, October 2, 1847; Charity A., born December 25, 1847, died August 23, 1870; Francis A., born August 27, 1850; Sarah J., born March 26, 1853; Mary E., born April 18, 1858; and James L., born October 3, 1860. The five living children are all married and reside near the homestead, and are recognized as among the foremost people of the township. Mrs. Bradford died December 21, 1877; September 18, 1881, he married Mrs. Dinah Jessup, a sister of his first wife. She was born in Warren County, Ohio, February 15, 1830, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford are members of the Friends' Church. Mr. Bradford is now living in easy circumstances, enjoying the fruits of labor performed in earlier years.

JOSEPH BRADFORD, a native of Hardy County, Va., was born November 22, 1823, being the fifth son in a family of sixteen children born to George W. and Elizabeth (Shell) Bradford, natives of Ohio and Virginia, respectively, the father being of English descent and the mother of German descent. Joseph, at the age of twenty, removed with his father to Grant County, and settled on a farm in Section 16, Washington Township. He remained at home with his parents until twenty-four years of age, when he settled on a portion of his father's farm, and began to do for himself. Here he lived until 1853 when he came to his present farm, where he is engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock raising. That he has not made life a failure is proven by the 320 acres of good land he owns and'the universal respect with which he is regarded by the surrounding community. Sarah Woolman, a native of Ohio, born November 5, 1826, and daughter of Abraham and Ruth (Bond) Woolman became his wife October 29, 1848. The wife and mother departed this life May 22, 1872, leaving the following eight children: Martha E., Benjamin F., John W., Ruth E., Lucy M., Lydia L, Sarah A. and Lola D., of which Benjamin F., John W., and Ruth E. have since died. Mr. Bradford selected for his second wife Mary J. Billiter, a native of Brown County, Ohio, born September 9, 1842, and daughter of Hugh F. and Drusilla E. (Slayton) Billiter. Four children are the fruits of this marriage: Ina W., born June 10, 1878; Floyd K., born May 10, 1880, and died February 26, 1881; Clare L., born April 4, 1882, and Edna M., born June 19, 1885. Mrs. Bradford is a member of the Wesleyan Church. Mr. Bradford is an ardent Prohibitionist, and is very much opposed to secret societies of any kind.

HENRY BRADFORD, farmer and stock raiser, was born near Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, September 19, 1843; being the youngest son in a family of eight children born to Jasper and Rachel (Scott) Bradford. The father was a native of Hardy County, Va., born February 20, 1799. The mother was a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, where she died when Henry was but three months old. His father came to Grant County in 1853, and settled upon a farm in Washington Township, where he lived until his death, which occurred November 15,1884. Our subject was reared on a farm and attended the common schools. After he had attained his majority he succeeded his father in possession of the old home place where he continues to reside in comfort and happiness. His entire attention has been devoted to farming and the raising of stock. In this latter occupation he has taken especial pains, and is now the owner of some very fine cattle of the Shorthorn stock. November 2, 1865, he was wedded to, Lydia Bruner, daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Michael) Bruner, of Wabash County, Ind., and to them have been born eight children: Eva M., born August 7, 1867, died October 2, 1867; William G., born April 9, 1869; Annie E., born April 12, 1872; Ida R., born April 30, 1879; Cora I., born November 16, 1878; Lizzie C., born September 3, 1881; Mary E., born October 1, 1883, and Sarah E., born December ZO: 1885. Mr. Bradford is a Republican in politics, a member of the

L O.0O. F. and a first-class citizen. William S. Bradford, brother of Henry, graduated in the Alleghany College, Pennsylvania, in 1854. The following year he joined the Northern Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church. He continued in the ministry until 1861, when he responded to his country's call to aid in defending the Union. He enlisted in Company F, Fifty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteers, as a private, but was soon promoted to a captaincy, in which rank he served in the battle of Shiloh; while encamped at this place, he was taken sick and died twelve days after the battle. He was a kind husband and father, an earnest worker in the cause of Christianity, and a faithful officer in the service of his country.

FRANCIS ASBURY BRADFORD is the fourth son in a family of eight children born to Isaac and Susan (Spray) Bradford, appropriate mention of whom precedes this. -He is a native of this county, born August 27, 1850, was reared on the home farm and attended the common school, from which he acquired sufficient education to teach, and during the winters of 1870 and 1871 taught the home school, since which time he has given his entire attention to agricultural pursuits. His marriage with Maria L. Landess occurred August 7, 1873. She is a native of Grant County, born May 24, 1853, and a daughter of Lewis and Phebe (Whinnery) Landess. To their union have been born four children: The first born November 9, 1879, and died in infaney, unnamed; Grace, born March 29, 1881; Eulalie, born January 23, 1881, and an infant unnamed, born May 2, 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Bradford are also rearing a foster son, Carl Bradford, born April 7, 1576. Himself and wife are among Washington Township's best citizens, and are members of the United Brethren Church.

WILLIAM C. BRENKER, a native of Germany, was born March 8, 1828, and is the youngest child in a family of eight children born to Deidrich Brenker, who died in Germany when William ©. was twelve years old. Our subject received a good common school education in youth, and at fourteen years of age learned the cooper's trade. In 1852 he came to America, landing at Baltimore, June 28. He at once started westward to Indianapolis, where he remained until the following spring. He then went to California, and after prospecting in California, Oregon and Mexico for about two - years, returned to Indianapolis where he worked at his trade until 1874, when he came to Grant County and settled on the farm where he now lives. Since locating here he has engaged in farming, and by industry has secured a good farm and comfortable home. J uly 14, 1857, Catherine Schulmiear became his wife. , She is a native of Germany, and daughter of Jacob and Barbara Schulmiear. To their union eight children have been born: Catherine, Louisa, Johanna, William, Lewis, Charles, George and Robext. Mr. Brenker is a member of the German Reformed Church, and a gentleman known and respected by many.

HENRY J. CALLANTINE, a native of Guernsey County, Ohio, born August 25, 1822, is the eldest son in a family of eight children - six sons and two daughters - born to Abraham and Susan (Devinney) Callantine, the father being of Dutch descent and a native of Ohio. Henry J. spent his boyhood working on his father's farm, during which time he attended the district school. At the early age of thirteen, his father being poor and he the eldest, he engaged his services to the proprietor of a drug house, in which, after some months spent in learning the work, was regularly employed by the year. He remained here three years, after which he returned home and worked on the farm one year. In 1849 he came with his father's family to Grant County, where the latter settled on a piece of timber land of eighty acres in Section 11, Washington Township. Having settled in a new country a great deal of hard work naturally devolved upon young Henry. Not satisfied with the limited education he received in his early life he concluded to further his knowledge after coming to this State. He attended the district school in the winter upon such days that he could not work, continuing this way for three terms, the last of which was after he was twenty-one years old. During the next three years he was engaged in working for different men in his neighborhood, the work consisting of clearing, splitting rails, log-rolling and burning brush, and all kinds of work pertaining to the developmext of a new country. He then took a trip through the West, visiting the States of Illinois, Lowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Returning a year later, September, 1864, he entered the Union Army, being the first man drafted in Grant County.. He was in the battles of Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville, receiving his discharge in June, 1865. Tn the fall of 1866 he removed to a farm in Huntington County, Ind.,; where he lived three years, thence came to his present home. Martha A. Dicken, a native of Indiana, born September 26, 183%, and a daughter of Richard H. and Matilda (Cook) Dicken, became his wife June 27, 1861. Eight children were born to their union: Francis M., born April 10, 1862, died August 27, 1863; Elmer, born December 25, 1863, died January 22, 1864; Emma B., born April 15, 1865; William H., born March 14, 1867; Eva M., born March 20, 1871; George R., born October 20, 1873; Susan M., born September 14, 1875, and Azema, born November 12, 1879. May 26, 1883, Mr. Callantine was deprived of an affectionate wife and his children of a loving mother, since which time he has lived with his children. Mr. Callantine is one of Washington Township's intelligent and enterprising farmers, is the owner of valuable property, and a member of the United Brethren Church.

GEORGE W. COON, a prominent farmer and native of Grant County, was born January 8, 1844, he being the youngest son in a family of ten children born to Jacob and Martha M. (Wall) Coon. George W., at the tender age of ten years, left home and has ever since done for himself. He worked about at different places on a farm until eighteen years old. During four years and three months of this time he made his home with William Middleton, now deceased, of Center Township. In September, 1863, he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Eighteenth Indiana Volunteers, with which he served in the battles of Spring Hill, Walker's Ford and Tassel, and in June, 1864, received an honorable discharge. Returning to Marion in the fall of 1864 entered Company K, Fortieth Regiment Indiana Volnnteers, as a substitute for his brother Michael. With this company he was in the engagements at Columbia City, Franklin and Nashville, and in June, 1865, received his final discharge. After the war he engaged in the livery business at Marion. In 1882 he built the brick livery barn on Adams Street, which together with an addition that has since been erected, is one of the finest and best arranged livery barn, in the State. De- cember, 1882, he exchanged this barn and other property for a farm of 300 acres, situated one and a half miles east of Marion. In the following January he located upon this farm, where he farmed three years. He then sold his farm and purchased another in the same locality, consisting of 160 acres, for which he paid $4,350, and upon which he has made improvements to the amount of $2,000. Mr. ' : ; : . . Coon is an entirely self-made man, and is an active, energetic farmer and is highly esteemed by.the community in which he lives.

Amanda J. Marshal, a native of Marion, born December 25, 1844, and a daughter of John and Mary A. (Roberts) Marshal, became his wife August 30, 1868, and to them have been born five children, viz.: John W., born October 8, 1870; Mary A., born June 12, 1872, died Novémber 4, 1873; George M., born April 20, 1874; Libbie E., born February 23, 1874, died April 6, 1881, and Leathea M., born February 12, 1883. They also have an adopted daughter, Ida May Bowman, who was born May 1, 1868. Mrs. Coon is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

ELIJAH COX, an old and, well-known citizen of Grant County, was born in Wayne County, Ind., May 24, 1812, and is the third son in a family of eight children born to the marriage of Thomas Cox and Mary Dollerheid, both of whom are uatives of North Carolina. Elijah was reared by his parents to manhood. About the year 1840 he settled on a farm in Washington Township in this county. In 1853 he removed to Iowa where he lived ten years. Returning to Washington Township he located on a farm until 1874, when he came to his present home on the Marion and Salem pike. He married, May 10, 1832, Nancy Chance, who has been by his side as his life companion for over fifty-four years. She is the daughter of Redden and Sarah (Moreman) Chance, and was born in Richmond County, N. C., January 30, 1811. Although considerably advanced in years Mr. and Mrs. Cox enjoy fair health and bid fair to live many years longer, and thus fulfill the wishes of their many friends.

EPHRAIM W. CREVISTON, an influential farmer of Washington Township, is 8 native of Miami County, Ohio, born November 29, 1839. He is the eldest son in a family of nine children born to Daniel and Sarah A. (Pippinger) Creviston, who are of German descent and natives of Ohio, their respective births occurring November 20, 1814, and November 23, 1819. Ephraim W., at the age of two years, came with his parents to Grant County and located upon a farm which his father had entered in Van Buren Township. Here he spent his boyhood and youth on his father's farm and attending the district school. At eighteen years of age he entered school at Marion, where he attended three terms. September 21, 1861, he was mustered in the Union Army, Company F, Thirty-Fourth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, and spent three years in the service of his country, receiving his discharge September 21, 1864. He was in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Jack- son and the siege of Vicksburg. He returned from the war to Van Buren Township, where he worked upon his father's farm for one year. September, 1866, he came to his present farm, which consists of 420 acres of good land, industriously and intelligently managed. Margaret Ann Culberston, a native of Ohio, born May 21, 1841, and a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Stiles) Culbirston, natives of Ohio, their respective births occurring in 1806 and 1818, became his wife October 15, 1865. Two children have blessed their union: Elmer J., born September 3, 1866, and Alma, born March 20, 1873. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Creviston held the office of township trustee from 1878 till 1882, and is the present nominee of his party for county commissioner.

HARVEY M. CREVISTON was born in Van Buren Township, Grant County, August 19, 1852. He is the fourth son of Daniel and Sarah A. (Pippinger) Creviston, natives of Ohio. Harvey M. was raised by his parents to man's estate, receiving a good common school education. October, 1874, he settled upon the farm where he now lives in Section 11, Washington Township, which consists of 250 acres of good land, most of which is in a state of cultivation. Here he is successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits and is recognized as one of the substantial and reliable citizens of the township and county. Eldora E., daughter of James M. and Harriet M. (Williams) Huat, born of English descent in Rush County, Ind., December 29, 1855, became his wife October 1, 1874. Their union has been blessed with five children: Cora B., born August 16, 1875; Albert C., born March 20, 1877, died December 19, 1879; Nellie Fu born July 14, 1880; Chester A., born September 13, 1882, and Homer, born March 15, 1886. Mrs. Creviston is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Creviston is a member of the United Brethren Church, of which he is one of the trustees. He also held the office of township assessor one term and is at the present time deputy as- Sessor.

GEORGE DICKEN, a native of Grant County, was born August 23, 1844, being the third son in a family of thirteen children born to Richard and Matilda (Cook) Dicken. The father was a native of Kentucky, born July 22, 1516. His parents were Henry and Bettie (Lindsey) Dicken, natives of Virginia, and among the early settlers of Fayette County, Ind. Richard Dicken remained with his parents until 1839 when he left home to do for himself. He came in this year to Grant County and located on a farm in Washington Township where he still lives, and is one of the county's oldest and best known citizens. June 21, 1836, he was married to Matilda Cook, a native of Louisiana, born July 25, 1816, and a daughter of George K. and Sarah (Hampton) Cook, natives of Kentucky and South Carolina, respectively, the mother being a cousin of Wade Hampton. To Mr. and Mrs. Dicken have been born thirteen children: Martha A. (deceased), John R. and Peyton H., twins (deceased), America, Sarah (deceased), George, James, Mary, Thomas, Nancy, Archie, Amanda and Albert. George, the immediate subject of this biography, has always lived on a farm in Washington Township. He received a common education in youth. In August, 1861, he entered the Union Army in the One Hundred and First Regiment Indiana Volunteers, which he was with in the battles of Milton, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, Atlanta, Savannah and Goldsboro. He was in Sherman's march to the sea, and in the battle of Chickamauga he was wounded by a bail in the left instep, and captured a few minutes later. Hewas kept in prison at Atlanta two months, also in Richmond four months. He was then sent to Annapolis, Md., on parole, and from there was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio, where he was exchanged in April, 1863. He received his discharge June 24, 1865. After the war he returned to his father's farm, where he began farming for himself. In the spring of 1869, he settled upon a farm of his own in Sections 8 and 9, Washington Township, where he continues to live, and owns a nice farm with good buildings and well improved. May 1%, 1868, he was married to Martha A. Oreviston, a native of Grant County, born February 22, 1848, anda daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Pipenger) Creviston, natives of Ohio. To this union have been born three children: Burr W., born May 29, 1869; Cora, born September 1, 1876, and Maud, born July 22, 1879. Mr. Dicken is a member of the Disciple Church.

JAMES M. DROOK was born on a farm in Union County, Ind., January 11, 1841, is the youngest son in a family of eleven children born to' John and Saloma (Fosher) Drook, who were natives of Virginia. When James M. was three years of age he came with his parents to Richland Township, this county, where he grew to manhood, receiving in youth only a limited education. In February, 1884, he removed to the farm where he now lives. Mary

Painter, daughter of George and Nancy (Shachaford) Painter, born November 23, 1841, became his wife October 16, 1862, and their union has been blessed with six children - one boy and five girls: Flora E., born November 6, 1864; Cora A., born June 27, 1866; Myrta A., born August 21, 1868, now the wife of Homer L. Allen; India S., born July 9, 1875; Don M., born February 2, 1878; and Maud, born October 14, 1880. Mr. Dawsen~has a good farm and is well known as an honest and upright citizen.

JOHN FEIGHNER, one of the well-known citizens of Washington Township, was born in Franklin Township, Penn., June 16, 1830. He is the second son in a family of ten children born to John Adam and Sarah (Snyder) Feighner, both of whom are natives of Pennsylvania and of Dutch descent. Our subject was reared at home, working on the farm during the summer and attending the district school in the winter, until he attained his majority. In 1851 he started out for himself and came to Ohio, where he settled on a farm in Richland County. Here he remained three years, and in 1854 he came to Indiana. He stopped for a few months in Wayne County, and then came to Grant County, where he settled upon a farm in Washington Township, remaining two years. In the spring of 1859 he removed to near Fort Wayne, where he lived until 1879, when he returned to his native county in Pennsylvania for ashorttime. This trip was intended more for a visit than with intent to locate. In August, 1879, he returned to Grant County and settled on a farm in Washington Township, and in the spring of 1883 removed to Marion, where, in connection with his brother, he engaged in selling agricultural implements, in which he continued two years. He then engaged in baling and shipping hay, in which he is at present engaged. In the spring of 1886 he removed to the farm where he now lives, three miles northeast of Marion. He is also the proprietor of a large hay-barn in Marion, his partner being Robert Lyons. April 4, 1851, he was united in marriage with Kate Crider, a native of Franklin County, Penn., and a daughter of Rev. Tobias Crider, also a native of Pennsylvania, and traveling minister in the United Brethren Church for over fifty years. By this lady Mr. Feighner had six children: Josephus, born July 17, 1552; Clara, born September 6, 1854; Ida A., deceased; Nina Ada, born July 10, 1860; Lucretia May, deceased ; George W., deceased. Mrs. Feighner died February 13, 1883

November 80, 1884, he married Mrs. Linda (Thompson) Bradford, a native of Warren, County, Ohio, born August 24, 1846, and a daughter of Elder Evan and Sydney (Cornell) Thompson. This union has been blessed with one child, Floy K., born September 4, 1885. Mr. Feighner is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the I. 0. O. F. He is a Republican in politics, and an honorable, upright citizen.

JEFFERSON HAMAKER, a native of Clark County, Ohio, was born April 14, 1827. Heis of Dutch and Irish descent and a gon of John and Elizabeth (Madden) Hamaker, who were natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Maryland. In 1838 the father, with his wife and four sons, removed to Grant County, Ind., and located upon a farm in Washington Township. One son, David, was drowned in the Mississinewa River May 12, 1884, and another, Benjamin, is the present recorder of Grant County. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, receiving an ordinary education. In about 1855 he located upon a farm of his own in the same township, where he lived until 1882. In that year he removed to the farm where he now lives in Section 17, Washington Township. September, 1864, he entered the Union Army and served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville. October 12, 1850, he wedded Martha Woolman, a native of Clark County, Ohio, born October 15, 1850. She is a daughter of Samuel N. and Elizabeth (Bond) Woolman. The father a native of New Jersey, born October 28, 1800, and the mother a native of Kentucky, born December ,12, 1802. They both lived to the advanced age of eighty years, and died in Grant County. To Mr. and Mrs. Hamaker were born these seven children: Eber, born July 7, 1852, died October 15, 1858; David N., born February 11, 1854, died August 25, 1872; John W., born August 28, 1855; Elizabeth, born August 14, 1857; Mary J., born March 10, 1861, died November 17, 1864; George W., born November 10, 1863, and Ida M., born May 10, 1866. Mr. Hamaker is a member of the United Brethren Church. In politics he was always @ Republican until the fall of 1884, when from principle he renounced his connection with the party, for which he had fought and in which he had spent most of his life and took up the cause of Prohibition. In November of the same year he cast his vote for St. John, and has ever since defended the principles for which this

SAMUEL HAWKINS, deceased, was a native of Fayette County, Ind., born October 17, 1819.. He was the only child of James and Rebecca (Dale) Hawkins, natives of North Carolina. He lived on a farm in his native county until about the year 1850, when he settled on the farm where his widow now lives in Section 4, Washington Township, where he followed agricultural pursuits. His marriage with Sarah A. Dickey took place in 1840. She wasa native of Fayette County, Ind., horn November 21, 1820, and a daughter of Robert and Robecea (Galloway) Dickey. To their union these eight children have been born: James, born March 19, 1841; Rebecca A., November 6, 1843, died October 24, 1851; Robert, August 25, 1847; William L., August 11, 1851; Edgar, July 19, 1854; Samuel, April 2, 1857; Mathew, December 8, 1859, and George W., December 15, 1862. Mr. Hawkins was the owner of 172 acres of good land, which is still in the possession of the family. He held the office of township trustee for two terms, and was in office when he died, June 26, 1864, honored and respected by all who knew him.

MARK HILLSAMER, a prominent citizen of Washington Township, is a native of Warren County, Ohio, born August 15, 1835. He is the eldest son in a family of three children born to David and Carolina (Gage) Hillsamer, the former a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born September 23, 1810, and the latter a native of Connecticut, born September 13, 1814. Our subject is of German and Hnglish descent. His maternal great-grandfather, Mark Gage, with his six brothers, served in the war of -the Revolution; he is also a nephew of William B. Gage, who at one time was a noted engineer and master mechanic in the State of New York. He received a common school education, came with his parents to Grant County April 7, 18438, locating on a farm in Monroe Township, where he lived five years. They then removed to a farm in Section 28, Washington Township, where his parents lived until their deaths, tho father's occurring October 16, 1877, and the mother's in June, 1857, In April, 1855, Mr. Hillsamer located upon a farm of his own in Section 29, Washington Township, where he lived until the spring of 1871, when he removed upon the farm where he now lives, and devotes his attention to farming and stock raising. He owns a valuable farm comprising 497 acres, all of which is well improved. Edith Woolman, a native of Marion, this county, born

November 19, 1836, and second daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Bond) Woolman, became his wife April 11, 1855, and to them have been born ten children. Their names are Lucy C., born April 25, 1857; Louisa E., born December 16, 1858; Marion S. born March 25, 1861; Rosa J., born February 24, 1863; Morton J., born June 10,1865; William W., born July 8, 1867; Mary Delight, born November 29, 1870; Walter M., born July 30, 1872; Henry H., born August 8, 1874, and Charles O., born January 5, 1877." In 1880, for the purpose of seeing the country, Mr. Hillsamer took a trip through Tllinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas, returning with the idea that it is best "to let well-enough alone." He is one of the successful business men and farmers of Grant County, throughout which he is well known and respected. He is thorough-going, industrious, and a liberal supporter of all laudable public enterprises, and is a Republican. His first purchase was forty acres, for which he was to pay $800. His father gave him $500. He then went to work and paid the balance, and added, too, till he had 497 acres in Pleasant Township. His father came to Grant County in 1839, and entered land in Monroe Township. WILLIAM R. JACKSON, an old and respected citizen of Washington Township, was born in Miami County, Ohio, September 9, 1807. He is the youngest son in a family of seven children born to John and Bethena (Reagan) Jackson, both of whom were natives of South Carolina and were of English descent. In 1812 they removed to Kentucky. After a short stay removed to Warren County, Ohio; thence to Clinton County. William R. was reared ona farm. Owing to the limited advantages for schooling in his early life his 6u..ation is quite limited. In 1840 he came to Grant County and entered 160 acres of land in Washington Township, upon which he lived for five years. He then purchased the farm he now lives upon, where he has ever since resided. October 30, 1828, he was united in marriage with Delilah Lucas, a native of Clinton County, Ohio, born May 7, 1809, and a daughter of Ebenezer and Hester (Woods) Lucas, and to them have been born nine children: Hester, born October 26, 1829, died in August, 1850; Joel, born July 30, 1831; John, born August 31, 1833, died while a Union soldier near Vicksburg February 14, 1863; Rhoda J born September 94, 1835; Francis M., born September 9, 1837, and

1840; William H., born March 2, 1843, died in 1857; Sarah A., born February 28, 1846, died in 1883, and Martha Ellen, born December 19, 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are members of the United Brethren Church. They are venerable old citizens, and are passing their declining years in well-earned comfort. It is needless to add that they are highly esteemed by the community in which they have so long lived.

AARON T. LOBDELL is a native of Perry County, Ohio, born May 7, 1836, and is of Dutch and Irish extraction. His father, John Lobdell, was also a native of Perry County, Ohio. Aaron T., at the age of six years, removed to Indiana with his parents, settling on a farm in Washington Township. In the fall of 1856 he settled on the farm he now occupies, Section 6, Washington Township, where he now owns 110 acres of good land. In September, 1863, he responded to a draft and was taken to Indianapolis, where he remained a short time, then hired a substitute and returned home. October 23, 1856, he was united in marriage with Catherine Ann McDanel, a native of Rush County, Ind, born October 22, 1832. She is a daughter of John and Catherine (Coon) McDanel, natives of Kentucky. Five children have blessed this union as follows: Josephine, born September 20, 1857; Francis M., August 23, 1561, died February 21, 1885; Emma C., October 26, 1865; Laura E., April 30, 1870, and John T., May 29, 1877. Mr. Lobdell is well respected, is a Republican in politics, and himself and wife are members of the Christian Church.

IRVIN LOVE, one of the substantial farmers and business men of Washington Township, is the third son in a family of eleyen children born to William and Mary (Dungan) Love, natives of Huntington County, Penn., their respective births occuring in 1807 and 1809, Our subjectis of Dutch and Lrish descent, and was born in Miami County, Ohio, August 28, 1840. When only six months old he accompanied his parents to Grant County, Ind., where they settled upon a farm in Washington Township, and where the father died when our subject was but seven years old; after which, the care and support of a large family devolved upon him and his elder brother James. Owing to this condition in the family he was deprived of the advantages of an education, but which has been greatly increased in later years by desultory reading and personal observation. October, 1562, he enlisted in Company C, Fifty-fourth

Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served for one year. With his regiment he took part in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Magnolia Hill, Champion Hill, Jackson, Miss., and the siege of Vicksburg. In December of 1863 he received his discharge at New Orleans, after which he returned to the old home, in Washington Township, in which, at this time, he owned a partial interest. By hard labor, judicious and economical living, he made enough in the course of a few years to purchase the interest of his brother and thus he became sole owner of the farm. When the Marion and Salem gravel road was built he purchased thirteen shares, at $25 each. He has since increased this number to thirty-three. In the fall of 1885 he built a livery barn in Marion, at the corner of Adams and Third Streets, of which he is sole proprietor, and in connection with his brother, Frame, has a half interest in the stock. He is also the owner of 160 acres of excellent land, well improved, besides a lot in North Marion, upon which is a residence and a business, house, occupied at present as a grocery store. October 24, 1868, he married Mrs. Emily Ballard, who died April 13, 1882, leaving two children: George B., born July 12, 1871, and Orville I, born March 20, 1878. May 23, 1883, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hettie Pearmen (a sister of his former wife), who at present adorns his home. Mr. Love is at present educating the two children of his wife, by her former husband, named May and Ernest Pearmen. He is one of the county's best citizens and a Democrat in politics.

SAMUEL McCAN is of Scotch descent, and was born in Clinton County, Ohio, December 22, 1821. He is one of a family of eight boys and one girl born to Edward and Phebe (Vestal) McCan, natives of North Carolina. When nine years old his mother died, and he went to Randolph county, Ind., where he lived with his sister until fifteen years of age. He then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, whence his father had moved, and remained with his father ten 'years. In 1844 he settled on a farm in Hendricks County, Ind., and where he remained three years. The fall of 1847 he removed to Missouri, where he farmed four years. He then returned to Indiana, locating in Wayne County, and in 1857 purchased a piece of land in Pulaski County, where he lived for five years and in which county he served as trustee of Harrison Township. Since 1864 he he has been giving his attention to the raising of small fruits and vegetables. October 21, 1844, he was married to Sarah Vestal, a native of Randolph County, Ind., born July 22, 1826, and a daughter of David and Rebecca (Barker) Vestal, their respective births occurring February 18, 1794, and June 26, 1794, both natives of North Carolina. These four children were born to this union: Joseph W., born July 23, 1845, died February 28, 1863; Adrianne V., born April 2, 1847; Isaac J., born October 28, 1849, died October 5, 1860, and Mary E., born February 12, 1853, died May 5, 1859. Mr. and Mrs. McCan are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

ARCHIBALD MOORE, a native of Franklin County, Penn., was born October 20, 1825. He is the sixth son in a family of eleven children born to John and Mary (Briggs) Moore, the father being a native of Ireland, and the mother of New Jersey. Our subject remained in his native county for thirteen years, during which time he worked on a farm and attended the district school. In March, 1838, he came with his father to Miami County, Ohio. Here he lived two years, when his father removed to Grant County and settled on a farm of eighty acres in Section 7, Washington Township. Mr. Moore succeeded to his father's estate in this township, where he has followed agricultural pursuits. April 23, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, Twelfth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, and was honorably discharged at Washington, D. C., May 15, 1862. June 25, 1858, he was married to Elizabeth Duncan, a native of Wabash County, Ind., born June 7, 1841, and a daughter of John and Delilah (Bodkin) Duncan. They have ten children, named George W., born May 12, 1859; Benjamin F., born June 1, 1861; Delilah E., born April 5, 1863; James A., born April 31, 1865; Thomas L., born April 15, 1867; Laura A., born May 24, 1869; John E., born May 18, 1871; Leonard, born June 28, 1873; Ida, born October 7, 1875, and Burr, born July 27,1880. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are members of the United Brethren Church. He is a Democrat and a good citizen.

JOSIAH OATESS was born in Frederi¢k County, Va., April 20, 1818, and is the son of John and Elizabeth (Kerns) Oatess, the father a native of Virginia, and the mother of Germany. Our subject came to Green County, Ohio, in 1835, where he farmed until 1854, when he removed to Grant,County, Ind., and located on the place where he now lives. February 16, 1844, he was united in marriage with Sarah Smith, a native of Greene County, Ohio, and daughter of George and Rosana Smith. Nine children were born to this marriage: George A., John A., Mary E., Sarah E., James A., Martha J., William H., Amanda C., and Rebecca C.; of these Martha J. and Amanda are now deceased. Mr. Oatess is well respected and a stanch Democrat.

JOHN Y. PARLETT, an old and highly respected citizen of Washington Township, was born in Frederic County, Va., April 16, 1821. His parents were John and Elizabeth (Yeakley) Parlett, both of whom were natives of Virginia. His paternal grandfather, Joshua Parlett, came from England. John Y. was reared on a farm and received such education as the common schools of that day afforded. At fourteen years of age he began learning the blacksmith's trade, at which he worked four years. He then learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked two years. November, 1854, he came to Grant County and located upon the farm that is his present home. He has ever since given his attention to agricultural pursuits, also dealing in live-stock. June 27, 1843, he was married to Mary A. Fries, a native of Frederic County, Va., and a daughter of David and Mary (Holahan) Fries, to whom have been born eight children: Rosana J., born October 24, 1844, and died December 21, 1859; Elizabeth M., born November 2, 1846; Mary C., born Noyember 16, 1848; IsaiaheR., born December 24, 1850, and died September 22, 1860; Ann H., born December 12, 1852, died September 10, 1860; George M., born August 25, 1854, died February 15, 1855; John W., born March 16, 1856, died September 11, 1860, and Ellen V., born April 13, 1858. Mrs. Mary A. Parlett departed this life December 22, 1859. January 24, 1861, was again married to Susan M. Wingard, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Fohl) Wingard, of Pennsylvania. To their union the following seven children have been born: David G., born N ovember 21, 1861, died July 20, 1864; Martha A., May 29, 1863; Laura B., May 4, 1865, died June 19, 1867; John N., July 18, 1867, died July 13, 1882; George F., September 4, 1869; Charles H., September DT, Asa, died August 15, 1872, and Emma F., July 22, 1873. The parents are members of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Parlett has served oné term as justice of the peace, and has been local preacher in his church for over thirty years. He owns 360 acres of well im-

ELI PEARSON, a native of Grant County, was born on a farm in Center Township March 9, 1837. His father, Joseph Pearson, was a native of Virginia, born July 12, 1807, and was a blacksmith by trade. He came to Grant County in the fall of 1836, and located upon a farm in Center Township. In the spring of 1865, he removed to Minnesota, where he lived nineteen years. He then removed to Chattanooga, Tenn., where he died October 10, 1884. The mother of our subject, Jane (Frasier) Pearson, was a native of Pennsylvania and died in Grant County in 1839. Eli remained upon the old home place until twenty-five years of age, during which time he worked on the farm in the summer and attended the district school in the winter. In 1862 he went to Washington Township where he rented land and farmed until June, 1866, when he located upon his present home and where he has ever since resided. Josephine B., daughter of James and Sarah Ann (Hayes) Phillips of Washington Township, born May 6, 1843, in Belmont County, Ohio, became his wife November 3, 1861, and three children are the fruit of their marriage: Marrian, born August 20, 1862; Addie H., born June 13, 1865, and Milton H., born October 4, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson are members of the Christian Church.

GEORGE W. PRICKETT, a prominent citizen of Washington Township, was born on a farm in Pleasant Township, Grant County, November 14, 1838. He was the youngest son in a family of thirteen children born to William and Catherine (Rise) Prickett, the former a native of Miami County, Ohio. George W. was reared on the farm by his parents, and received a fair education in the district schools. When twenty-one years old he went to Pike's Peak, Colo., on a prospecting tour; from there to Iowa; thence to Andrew County, Mo., at the latter place he remained some time and began learning the carpenter's trade. In October, 1860, he returned to Pleasant Township, where he worked at his trade for about four years. He then engaged in farming, and continued to work at his trade until 1878, when he went into the grain business. He built an elevator on the Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Railroad at Fox Station, at which place he has ever since been engaged in buying and selling grain. He also deals largely in general merchandise and holds the office of postmaster. October 7, 1861, he married Huldah A. Bot-

Kin, a native of Pleasant Township, born December 14, 1841. She is a daughter of Thomas and Phebe J. (Conner) Botkin, natives of Ohio and Indiana, respectively. Six children have been born to their union: William S., born January 24, 1865: Frances, born July 16, 1867; John, born June 7, 1870, died November 24, 1873; Joseph, born April 29, 1872; Ida, born July 4, 1876, and Mary, born May 22, 1878. Mr. Prickett served Pleasant Township as trustee from 1878 to 1882. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Samaritan Lodge, Marion, No. 391, is a Democrat in politics, and is highly respected.

CHRISTOPHER SEARS, an old and respected citizen of Washington Township, was born in Highland County, Ohio, August 7, 1814, and is a son of John and Penelope (Johnson) Sears, both natives of Virginia. His father dying when he was two years of age, he removed with his mother to Greene County, Ohio, where he lived until nine years old, when they removed to Warren County, Ohio. Here he worked on a farm by the month until he attained his majority. In the fall of 1839, he came to Grant County and located upon the farm he now occupies. Beginning life a poor boy, with a limited education, he has struggled against poverty and under adverse circumstances until he now has a good farm and a comfortable home. August 24, 1837, he was united in marriage with Lydia J. Crau, a native of Clinton County, Ohio, born November 15, 1815, and eight children have been the fruits of this marriage: Amos W., born June 15, 1838, died March 12, 1857; Isabel, born October 7, 1840, died April 2, 1878; Caroline, born October 21, 1842; Mary, born July 1, 1845; John, born August 18, 1847; Maria, born June 3, 1849; George A., born December 29, 1851, died January 27, 1875, and Alice J., born January 18, 1855. Mr. and Mrs. Sears are members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

REV. CYRUS SMITH, a regularly ordained pastor in the United Brethren Church, was born in Knox County, Ohio, April 18, 1818. He is the fourth son in a family of nine children, six boys: Jesse B., Jeremiah B., Thomas, Cyrus, William W. and Samuel, and three girls: Phebe, Mary A. and Maria M., all of whom were born to William and Margaret (Brown) Smith. His father, William Smith, was born in New Jersey about the year 1773. When five years old his mother died, and at an early age he learned the tanners trade of a man in Somerset County, Penn. When twenty-one years of age he came to Knox County, Ohio, where an acquaintance was formed with Margaret Brown, a native of Bedford County, Penn., born of English and German descent, in about the year 1777, and whom he married two years later. The father died in Knox County, Ohio, in 1841, the mother dying a year and a half later. Our subject was reared on a farm and attended the common school, receiving an ordinary education. He is now a well informed man, but it has been due to his private study. In 1846 he came to Indiana and located upon a farm in Noble County, . where he lived two years, after which he came to Grant County, and after living in different localities came to his present home in September, 1884. His ministerial studies were begun in 1849, and in 1853 he joined the White River Annual Conference of the church of United Brethren in Christ. His first pastoral work was in Howard County, and embraced a mission circuit divided between Tipton, Miami and Grant Counties, Ind. When he went on the circuit scarcely any churches had been built. Meetings were held in schoolhouses, private houses and barns. But, through his untiring efforts, new churches were soon built, and the impression left on the cause of Christianity showed that his was a valuable addition to the church. He has since preached continuously at various points and upon different circuits. From August, 1864, till August, 1866, he was presiding elder the first year in the Marion District, and the second year in the Indianapolis District. Since coming to his present home his work has been divided between Grant, Huntington and Wells Counties. January 2, 1840, he married Barbara E. Smith (no relation before marriage), a native of Pennsy'vania, born June 20, 1822, and who died November 1, 1880, after bearing seven children: Amanda E., born March 9, 1841; Thomas S., born March 7, 1843, and was killed in'the siege of Vicksburg, May 22, 1863; William W., born September 21, 1851, and four others dying in infancy. Mr. Smith was married, November 1, 1883, to Mrs. Elizabeth

1818, and a daughter of Amos and Mary (Lieurance) Wright, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of North Carolina. Rev. Smith is now in his sixty-ninth year, and is enjoying excellent health,

His parents were Charles and Catherine (Lessena) Tinkle, the former a native of Germany, the latter of France. The father came to this country when nine years of age. He was sold to a man in New Jersey for his passage to this country, with whom he remained until he was twenty-one years old, after which he lived in different States, finally locating in Illinois, where he remained until his death. Our subject, with his parents, removed to Preble County, Ohio, where he worked on a farm until twenty-two years of age. September 28, 1833, he was united in marriage with Eliza Crist, a native of Virginia and a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Crist. - This union -was blessed with eight children: Lydia A., born September 25, 1835; Daniel, born November 10, 1837; Jacob C., born September » 4, 1840; Mary A., born April 26, 1843; Nelson, born December 12, 1845, now deceased; Eliza J., born September 19, 1848; Sarah A., born February 18, 1851, deceased; Amanda, born October 13, 1852. Mrs. Tinkle departed this life November 30, 1866. March 28, 1867, he was married to Mrs. Catherine J. (Parlett) Shinholt, a native of Virginia, who died April 6, 1882. March 19, 1883, he was married to Mrs. Sarah A. (Stivers) Minich, his present companion. She is a native of Kentucky, born March 14, 1830, a daughter of John and Jeannette (Waters) Stivers, natives of Kentucky. Both he and wife are members of the Dunkard Church. JOHN T. WILLIAMS, « citizen of Washington Township, was porn in Warren County, Ohio, April 22, 1844. He is the only son of William and Alice (Hopkins) Williams, both natives of Wales, their respective births occurring March 15, 1797, and June 7, 1802. They immigrated to the United States in about 1827, and settled in Philadelphia, Penn., where they lived five years, after which they removed to Warren County, Ohio; thence to Grant County, Ind., in 1847, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The father died April 15, 1883, and the mother June 13, 1881. They were the parents of the following children: John F., Mary Ann, Catherine J. and Sarah J., of whom Mary Ann and Sarah E. are now deceased. John T. was but three years of age when his parents came to this county and settled upon the farm where he now lives. His entire life has been spent upon this farm, excepting six months spent in the Union Army. In May, 1864, he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Indiana Regiment, but was not called into active service. December 21,

1868, Susana Middleton became his wife. She is a native of Grant County, born December 3, 1843, and a daughter of William and Margaret (Strickle). Middleton, both natives of Virginia. Six children are the fruits of this marriage: William M., born April 24, 1870; Gertrude, born November 20, 1872; John D., born December 20, 1876; Mary A., born November 16, 1879; Claud M., born November 8, 1882, and Burl, born May 30, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are members of. the United Brethren Church. Mr. | Williams is a Republican and an influential farmer and a good citizen. ¢

HENRY WINE, a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, was born July 5,1855. He is the eldest son in a family of fourteen children born to Alexander and Mary Ann (Bretz) Wine, the father being of English descent and a native of Stafford County, Va., the mother of German descent and a native of Fairfield County, Ohio. Alexander Wine, at the age of twenty, located upon a farm in Fairfield' County, where he remained thirteen years. He then removed to Indiana and settled in Huntington County, where he now lives. Our subject accompanied his parents to Indiana, where he was reared on the farm and attended the district schools until his sixteenth year, when he returned to his native county and attended the Fairfield Union Academy three terms. He then returned to Huntington County and learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked for two years. In 1874 he entered the teacher's profession, teaching nine terms with good success, four of which were in Huntington County and five in Grant County. November, 1879, he came to his present home in Section 12, Washington Township, where he has ever since given his attention to agricultural pursuits. In 1885 he invented and received a patent on an automatic car-coupling, which promises to be the instrument of dispensing entirely with the danger attending the business of coupling cars. May 28, 1879, he wedded Mary E. Bradford, a native of Grant County, born April 18, 1857. She is a daughter of Isaac and Susan (Spray) Bradford, of Washington Township. To their union five children have been born, these yet living: Jessie O., born September 27, 1881; Charles A., born February 12, 1883, and Iva Pearl, born April 2, 1884. Mr. Wine is a Democrat in politics. In the spring of 1884 he was elected trustee of his township and re-elected in 1886. He isa progressive and enterprising citizen.