Washington Township (part 2 of 3)

WILLIAM ADAMSON, fiirnici', 1'. O. Cerro GorJo, lie was born February 5, 1837, in West Ilivcr T'ownshits tiiiscdunly: lie was eilucateil iu this county, and has followed fanning from boyhood ; he was married to Mary K. Stanley in September, 18<!7 ; she Was born iu Wayne County, Ind. Mr. Ailaoison was a giillant soldier in the war for the Union, serving through the war in Company 0, Sixty-ninth Indii^na Volunteers ; lie is .an industrious, enterprising farmer, owning a beautiful farm of eighty-four acres of fertile land ; he is Republican in politics, and a worthy oitizeu. He has two children living - Carrie E., born April -'4, 1876, au.l Orrie B., May ^9, 1870; he is of English descent.

CVnUS H. BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Trenton. He was born July 7, 1840, in Wayne County, Ind. : he located in West River Township in 184a, and wa.s educated in its district schools. He was married October 3, 18fi3, to Emily J. Vitts, who was a native of Wayne County, and born January I'J, 1845. Tliiv have two- children - Clayton U., born August 3, 18G4, and Harriet 0., June 18, 1867. He is a member of I. 0. 0. F., 248 Trenton Lodge ; is liber.al in politics, and a gentleman noted for his integrity.

MILTON II. BEESOX, farmer, P. O. Trenton. This esteemed citizen ,f-s born February 111, 182i), in Wayne County, Ind., and settled here in Feoi-uary, 1873. He was educated in the common schools of Wayne County, and was married September 10, 1848, to M,artlia Sherry, who was born July 0, 1832, in Tippecanoe County, Ind. This union was blessed with six children, of which number five are living - Viola J., born March 4, 18-01; A. C, September 13, 18i:j ; Laura N., Novraber 16, lS-5-'>, deceased October 24, 18,57 ; Ira A., January 21, 1858 ; Jesse E., February 3, ISiil, and Mary J., March 6, 1865. His father, Isaac Keeson, was a native of Guilford County, \. C, where he was born in December, 177!t ; he settled in Wayne County, Ind., in 1806, ou the laud which he entered, and deceased there July 0, 1848. He w.as a genial companionable man and a metuber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The father of Mrs. Beeson was John Sherry, born January 7, 17!t9; settled in Tippecanoe County, Ind., and deceased March 17, 1867. Mr. Beestm and wife arc consistent members of the Methodist Episcoptil Church, and universally esteemed for their sociability and hospitality. Their ancestors were of English descent and Quakers.

JEREMIAH BLY, farmer, P. 0. Trenton. This worthy citizen was born Miiy 13, 1820, in Germany ; he came to Ohio in 1845, and after making several changes in his location, he finally settled here in the fall of 1^4S. Mr. Ely was educated in the schools of his native land, and is now en'.'.iged in finnin'^ and stock-raising. He was married on the 24 of Ootobtir, 1850, to Mildred A. Johnson, who was born in the State of Virginia January 12, 18:i5. They have five children - Murray B., born October 7, 1857 ; Osceola, June 28, lKi;3 ; Paylon G., June 1, 18G8; Margaret, March 7, 1.S72, and Frank, December 20, 1875. Mrs, Bly is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Churcli ; he is a member of I, 0, 0. F, Lodge, No. 248 ; he served in Company D, Sixty-nintl; Indiana Infantry, in the war for the Union, and losing his health was discharged. Ho owns a valuable farm of 207 acres of land, and is regarded a* one of the best citizens in his vicinity.

THOMAS W. BOTKIN is a physician, and his post office iiddress is Unionsport ; he was born in Randolph County April 14, 1844 ; he is a son of Dr. .lahu W. Botkin, an eminent physician, vvho has jiracticed extensively in Randolpb and adjoining counties ; his mother's maiden name was Mary Peacock. Thomas W. was educated in the common scltools, and studied medicine with his fathat; he was also a student at the Eclectic Medical College of Indianapolis ; he tplisted in Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and senwBd tlirough the war. After the cruel war was over he came home and engaj^d for a time in farming. On the first of September, 1868, Dr. Botkin was mtrried to Mary E. Irvin, a daughter of Lafiyette Irvin ; she was born iu this county February 17, 1851. The Doctor and Mrs. Botkin have surrounded tbeii: hearth stone with three children, viz.: John L., born September 5, 187.>( Charles L., July 6, 1878; and Clyde E., June 2W, 1882. Dr. Bolk his by his energy and success built up a lucrative practice, amounting to S18,IXI0 per annum. Mrs. Botkin is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church ; her mother's maiden name waa Cynthia E. Hill. She was born in Virginia Miu-oh 29, 1827 ; her father was born in this county July 20, 1825. Dr. Botkin is a

J. A. BOTKIN, farmer and saw-milling, P. 0. Lynn; he is a Sj T,of Petet and Elizabeth Botkin ; his father was born in Knox County, Tenn., NovenlbttS 2, 1804, and came with parents in 1815, who settled at present site of Washing ton. Wayne Co., Ind., and two years later came to this county ; his mother Waaborn in Randolph County June 20, 1812. They were married in this county April 28, 1831, and settled ou Martindale's Creek, West River Towiuhip, where they continued to reside until called away by death. His father died November 24, 1876, and his mother August 29, 1863, J. A, was born July 5, 1855, and marrieil Ida M. Hunt November 17, 1875, Mr, Botkin has been engnged in different pursuits ; lived in Missouri from fall of 1874 to 1875, when he returned to this county; formed a partnership with D. T. Harris, and in 1876 built a tile factory at Farmland, and muiiuf'actured tilo fur aboul three years, when they sold out to D. F. Young 26th of March, 187'.t, bu'I December 26, 187'J, bought the Jesse Smith farm of aliout one hundred and ninety acres, where he resided for a time in a house that wilhstood the terrific storm of 1824 (in the fallen timber belt). It is, perhaps, the oldest inhabited house in the county. He has successfully engaged in farming and saw-milling. Mr. and Mrs. Botkin are both active members of the Metliodist Episcopal Church at iliintsvillo. In politics, he is a Republican, and in domestic relations a kind .ind devoted husband. Mr. Botkin sold his farm in West River Township, .and located at Lynn, where he is now engaged in a tin store, and manufacturing tinware and all kinds of metalic roofing.

WILLIAM T. BOTKIN, farmer, 1'. 0 Unionsport. The subject of this !"ketch was bom in West River Township, this county, June 27, 1842; he was i^lucated in the common schools in this county, and has gained much i nformation ft-.,ni reading and observation; he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony Nuvember 0, 1806, to Martha F. Cropper, who was born May 21, 1844, in this county. Mr. Botkin hivs followed farming for a living, and by his industry and frugality h:is succeeded well in life; he owns a good farm of 119 aores of valuable land, and is considered to be a model fanner; he served in the war for the Union in Company 1), Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, participiitiug in all the battles of that organization ; ho was elected Assessor of West River Township in the year 1872, and again in 1K74. The faithfulness and fidelity with which lie performed this trust imposed upon him by his fellow-citijens, demonstrates the high regard in which he is held by them. Those parents have been blessed by the birth of eight children, of which number seven are living - Mary K., born November 2fl. ISefi ; Farra L., April 7, ISOS; Laura N., September 9, ISfi'j; Abbie A., December 5, 1871; Guy W., October 1, 1876; Orpha 0., AuguKt 23, 1877, and William II , July 31, 187!i.

HENEV H. BROOKS, farmer, 1'. 0. Cerro Gordo. This esteemed citizen was bom March 8, 1841, in WeH River Township, this county ; his father's name wof Thomas Brooks, who was born in Nuw Jersey May 17, I7WJ; served in tlie war of 1812; emigrated to this county in October, 1837, and deceased January 28, Ue,S ; his mother's maiden name was Kimbrough, born March I'J, 1803, still living at this date. Mr. Brooks was educated in the common schools of this county, and haa followed farming and moving houses for a living; he was married, August 1, 18fi6, to Belinda E. Groshong, who was born February 22, 1840, in White River Township, this county; he has six children living - Ue Witt C, born May 7, 1866; Minnie M., December H, 1807; Allen R, born March 0, 1871 (died May 26, 1871); Oeorge II., May 4, 1872; Martin T., March 111, 1875 ; AUie D., January 17, 1880, and Anne M., born May 2!), 1SH2. The father of Mrs. Brooks, Zimri Groshong, was born in the year 1818 in Buchanan County, Mo., and at this date is still living; his family is of Scotch descent, and are worthy industrious citizens.

JOHN 11. BlITLKIl, farmer, 1'. 0. Trenton; he was born January !1, 1811, ill Stony Creek Township, this county ; ho was educated in the common schools of this county, and has followed farming from boyhood: he was united in marriage, to Klizabeth Wilcox, December 14, 1866. She was born in Darke County Ohio, February 27, 1846, and came to this county with her parents in the fall of I.S02. They have three children - Mary V., born November 2, 186B ; Camline v., December 20, 18liH, and Charlie C, September 16, 1873; he and his wife are members of the Christian (!hurch, and he of P. & A. M., Lodge No. 3i;7, IluntsviUc ; his father, James Butler, was a native of Virginia, where he was born in 1808; he came to this county in 1830, and deceased June, 1862. The forefathers of Mr. Butler were in the w.ars of the Revolution and 1812. The father of Mrs. Butler was John Wilcox, who was boin in Butler County, Ohio, about the year 1808; came here in 1862, and at this date is living in !u«a. Mr. Butler is a kind ami courteous gentleman.

WILLIAM T1;LL BIJR81:AR is a farmer, and resides in West River Townsliiji ; he is a son of Mortin and Sarah Bursear; his father was a native of Switzerland, and oarae tu this county about the year 1803, and enlisted in the war 'if 1SI2 and served about six months. Soon after the close of the war, he married Sarah Calahan nee Vir, and moved to llainilton County, Ohio, about 1815, where the elder Bursear died in 1833, and his widow removed to this county in 1866, and here, in December, 1879. William T. was born in Hamilton Coutfty, Ohio, August 14, 1S21, and settled in West River Township, this ooniily, in October, 1843, where he has resided ever since. On the 6lh day of Deoenlber, 1844, Mr. Bursear was married to Ann Howell. Since their marriage, they have had many additions /fourteen) to the first union, viz. : Mary J., John F., William H.and Joel W. (twins), Mahala M., Evaline and Erameline (twins), Samuel T., David J., Robert M., Martha E. Lydia A., Dora A. and Benjamin F. Mrs. Bursear died June 19, 1879. Mr. Bursear ubtained a fair education in youth, and began the battle of life by working for $4 per month. 1,/ his t;'-sev6ring energy and great industry he has reared liia large family, und fic-red a competence for his winter's age. In politics, ho is a Democrat.

the son of Ocorgo nnd Mary (Coe) Bai-r, and is the fifth of a family of ildreti. all of whom are living .at this writing. His brothers and sisters I married, with the exception of two, four of whom reside in this State. Iher and mother were both born in Loudoun County, Va., the former No- 12. 181)8, and the latter January II, 1811. They were married in 1833, liscd and educated a large family of children. His niollier died in the ooiinty of her birth July 12, 1868. His father still lives in Clark County, ^itli his daughter, Mrs. Ilowena C. Payne, but still keeps possession of il homestead in Loudoun County. His mother had been a consistent and ed member of the Baptist Church all her life. His father was of Irish is mother of English extraction.

he subject of this sketch spent his boyhood on a farm in his native y and State, until he was seventeen years old, receiving his education he common schools of Virginia; his youthful eipericnce was in common with boys of his time, save that he was very domestic in his likings and noted for his steady and industrious habits ; he was a bright example of honesty and morality for the youth of his day.

In November, 1867, ho moved from Licking County, Ohio, to Union County, Ind., where he again engaged in farming. He came to this county in October, 1809, and purchased eighty acres of land in West River Township, and settled upon it, where he has since resided. This farm is weU improved, being supplied with convenient and commodious buildings, a sketch of which is given in this work.

He was married March 12, 1808, to Miss Rowena C. Davis, who is a most estimable lady and the daughter of Isaac and Martha (Barr) Davis. She was born in Union County, Ind., October 2, 1843. She is the second of a family Qf eight children, of whom four are now living. Her father was born in Bullor County, Ohio., January 20, 1800, and her mother in Loudoun County, Va., October 8, 1813. Her father came to this State, in company with hfs parents, in the year 1808, and settled in Union County, where he died April 24, 1868. Her mother came to this Slate in the year lgS',1; was married to Isaac Davis September 14, 1841, and died May 27, 1804. Rowena was raised on a farm, and received a liberal education from the district schools of Union County and the Female College of Oxford, Ohio. From 1863 to 1868, she taught almost continuously in the public schools of Union County. In March of the latter year, she was married to the subject of this sketch, as elsewhere stated.

Mr. and Mrs. Barr have never been blessed with any children of their own, but have taken a bright little boy to raise, who is now ten years of age. His name is Alonzo Coffin, and he is the son of William R. and Rebecca Coffin. His mother died November 12, 1877. This boy is a very active, intelligent lad, and highly appreciates the comforlAblo home of Mr. and Mrs. Barr.

Mr. Barr usually votes the Republican ticket, but was educated' in the Democratic school of politics, and affiliated with that party until since his residence in this county. He is an honored and useful membor of Trenton Lodge, No. 248. I. O. O. F., and lias tilled all the chairs of his lodge three times, and been three times a representative to the Grand Lodge.

He and his excellent wife are acceptable members of the M, E. Church at Lebanon, near Huntsville. They are intelligent and respectable citizens of the couuty, and honored members of the community where they reside.

William Miller Botkin

William Miller Botkin, a farmer and son of Hugh and Rachel K. Botkin, was born in Ramlolph County, Ind., July 7, 1823. He is the eleventh of a family of thirteen children, of whom seven are now living. His father was born in I'endleton County, Va., November 17, 1774, and his mother in Knox County, Tenn., February 25, 1780. They were married in Knox County. Tenn., in the year 1801, and removed to Wayne County, Ind., in 1815, and to Randolph ('ounty in 1817, where they settled on the farm now owned by the subject of this sketch; his father entered 120 aores of land, and continued to live on the farm until his death; his father died February 27, 1836, and his mother January 24, 1857.

The subject of this sketch was burn and raised upon the farm he now owns. His boyhood wag uneventful, and differed but little from that of the boyhood of farmers' sons in early days, save, probably, that he was noted for his unth-ing industry in his assistauco in clearing his father's farm from the unbroken wilderness. These industrious habits formed in youth furnished the foundation of Mr. Bolkin's success and usefulness in after years.

Botkin possesses a fair common school education, and has acquired a vast amount of general information from the reading of the literature of the day and his associations with his fellow-men.

He was but thirteen years of age when his fiither died, but lived on the farm with his mother until he was twenty-one; after which he hired out by the month as a farm laborer until he was twenty-seven, when he was first united in marriage to Martha A. Hiatt, daughter of Louis and Charity Hiatt, of Clinton County, Ohio, December 20, 1849.

After his marriage, he settled on his father's homestead, which he had commenced to purchase from the heirs ; be continued the purchase of shares until the entire estate came into his possession.

He was called to mourn the death of his wife September 27, 1864. She was a faithful companion and mother and a true and tried friend. Her frugality and industry were important factors in Mr. Botkin's success in life. She was an acceptable and honest member of the United Brethren Church, and remained faithful until death.

After the death of his wife, Mr. Botkin hired a housekeeper, and continued with his children to live upon his farm until his second marriage, which occurred October 16, 1808, to Dooia C. Butler, the daughter of William and Thirza T. Butler, of Campbell County, Vo. She removed with her parents from Virginia to this county in the year 1847, when she was but two years of age. Her parents are both living, and are honored citizens of this county.

By his second wife Mr. Botkin is the father of three children, all of whom aroliving - Martha A., born July 18, 1809; Thirza K., born June 27, 1873; John W., bom July 4, 1878.

Mr. Botkin is the owner and proprietor of a farm of 320 acres of most excellent land, of which a greater portion is under a high state of cultivation. His farm is beautifully located, sloping gently to the south and east, well adapted to grazing, as well as tlie producing of grain, being supplied with an abundance of water. His farm buildings are of modern architecture, afid are large and convenient. His house is a large brick structure, two stories in height, situated on a commanding knoll fronting the south. This house is both beautiful and convenient.

Mr. Botkin has been a life-long Republican, and was honored in 187C by being elected to the office of County Commissioner for the Middle District ; he held this office for one term, and served tlie coanty faithfully and lione»tly, giving entire satisfaction to his constituents.

Mr. and Mrs. Botkin are acceptable members of the M. E. Church, belonging to the Huntsville charge. Mr. It. i.i also a devoted member of the Hunt^- ville Lodge, No. 248, F. & A. M.

Jonah L. Catky

William Oatcy, the father of this gentleman, was born in New Jersey December 15, 1812. In 1822, he came with his parents to Wayne County, Ind., where he grew to manhood. In that county, he married Min3 Sarah Davisaon, and shortly afterward removed to Randolph County, locating in West River Township ; he entered eighty acres of government land, from which he developed a fine farm, adding to it from lime to time, until his possessions aggregated aver2U0 acres ; lie was an energetic, industrious man, and bestowed great attention upon the cultivation and improvement of Ills farm. His first house was a hewed-log house, but this g;ive place, within a few years, to a neat, comfortable frame house. He was a man of progressive ideas, and kept pace with the march of improvement; he always look an active interest in politics, but never accepted public office. In early life he was a Whig, and laier a Kepublican : he enjoyed the confidence ami good will of all who knew him, and was always recognized as one of the best citizens of the community in which he lived. During a business trip to Wayne County, in 1862, he was tnken ill, and two days later, September IS, he diet! in that county; he had borne a part in the pioneer development of both Wayne and Randolph Counties, and lived long enough t^> witness and enjoy the prosperity of later years. His wife was a native of North Carolina, where she was born March 21, 1814. Sho survived her husband nearly ten years, dying at the home in West River Township April 23, 1872.

Jonah L., their son, was bom November 2, 1850, in West River Township, Randolph Co., Ind. ; his early life was passed on the home farm, where he was engaged in assisting his father, except during the winter, when he attended school ; he first attended the schools of his own neighborhood, and afterward, the graded schools at Economy, and the high school at Winohraler. As he grew to maturity, he decided upon the ailoption of the pursuit of farming as his occupation in life, and has been thus engaged for several years. On the 27th of January, 1872, he (vns united in marriage with Miss Nancy Massey, who was born in Wayne County. Ind., January 10, 1853, and is the daughter of Maberry Massey, Esq., a native of North Carolina, who came to Wayne County when a boy. By this union they are the parents of five children, viz. : William M., Zelma J., Alice, Byron R. and Elo, of whom two (Zelma and Byron) are deceased. Mr. Catey occupies and cultivates a farm of eighty-two acres, this being his share of the home farm, and the spot upon which his father first erected the pioneer home ; he is a successful and energetic farmer, and as a citizen, enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics is an enthusiastic Republican. In his father's family there were nine children, viz. : Rebecca, Moses I)., Rachel, George W., Eliza, Willliam H., Samuel C, Jonah L. and John B. Of this number Rebecca, Moses D., Rachel, George W. and Eliza are deceased. Three of the brothers served in the Union army d\iriug the late war ; Moses D. and George W. were members of Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, the latter dying at Young's Point, La., in March, 18C;t. William H. was in the One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indiana Infantry, and now resides in Illinois.

schools of that township. His early life was spent in the performance of the varied duties of farm lifer and tipon reaching mature years he adopted the pursuit of farming, and, like his brother Jonah, has made it a success. He was married, on the 20th of September, 1870, to Miss Celina J. Morland, and by this union they are the parents of three children, named respectively Maud, Clyde and Oscar M., all of whom are now living. Mrs. Catey is the daughter of William Morland, a native of Ohio. Her mother, whose maiden name was Prudence Wright, was I jrn in North Carolina February 28, 1812. Mr. Morland's family were highly respected citizens of Wayne County, Ind., where their daughter, Mrs. Catey, was born November 14, 1855. Mr. Catey and wife are worthy members of the M. E. Church, and enjoy the esteem of all who know them. In politics, Mr. Catey is an active Republican, but he has never sought nor accepted official position, preferring to give his attention exclusively to the pursuit in which he is engaged.

MILTON COFFIN, farmer P. 0. Trcuton. He was born November 11, 1823, in Guilford County, N. C; he came to ;his State and county in the fall of of 1883. He was married, the first time, ,ii Sarah Dcnney, in December, 1840. She was a native of Kentucky, and bom there February, 1822. Thi.s union was blessed with four children, of whom three are living - William, bom September 23, 1847 ; Jonathan, November 2, 184!), and Lewis J., September 10, 1859. He was married the second time, March 1, 1870, to Elizabeth Barr, who was a native of A'irginia, and born there November 27, 1837. They had two children, one living - &lward M., born Marcli 4, 1871. Mr. C. was educated in the common schools of this State, and has followeil farming. He lias been a consistent member of the M. K. Church for eight years. His father, Jonathan Coffin, was a native of North Carolina, where he was boni about the year

17a.S; came with his family to this county in the fall of 1833, deceased February, 1875. Mr. 0. is Republican in politics, of English descent, and a gentleman of undoubted integrity and great sociability.

MOSES E. CONYERS, farmor, P. 0. Trenton. He was born August 12, 1843, in Wayne County, Ind.; he came to this county in 1851, and was united in marriage to Mary Allen, September 0, 1809. She was born in Wayne County, Ind., September 9, 1849. They have three children - Orran C, born September 26, 1870; James E., tictober 12, 1870, and Thomas B., April 17, 1880. He was educated in the common schools of this State, and has followed the occupation of a farmer. He enlist«d in Company D, Sixty-nin'h Indiana In fantry, and was consolidated in B, of the same infantry. He had a good record as a soldier, and was discharged from both on account of expiration of term of service. Mr. C. is an honored member of the F. &, A. M., Huntsville Lodge, No. 867. His father, Ismael Conyurs, was a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born March 22, 1813; after several changes, he finally locate<l in this county in 1861. The father of Mrs. Conyers was born in this county, deceased 1852. Mr. Conyers had two brothers in the war for the Union - Austin F., in Company C, Nineteenth Indiana Infantry, and Alphonso W., in Company B, Seventh Cavalry. Mr. C. is of Irish and Dutch descent, and is noted for his int«grity.

DANIEL CROPPER, hotel-keeper, Trenton. lie was born March 5, ISS.T., in Kentucky. He received the ruiliments of a common school education in this county, and was married, November I, 1849, to Elizabeth Thornbnrg, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., August 16, 1829. They had five children, of which number three are living: Fannie E., horn December 12, 1850, married to Samuel H. Stephenson; Melinda A., August 13, 1852, deceased August 10, 1854; Martha A., November 13, 1854, married to William H. Cox; Lydia E., March 25, 1804: and William A., November 30, 1858, deceased April 22. 1803. Bela W. Cropper, the father of the subject ot this sketch, was born in Kentucky January 8, 1791, deceased March 27, 1874; his wife was originally Elizabeth Ashby, a native of Kentucky, horn October 20, 17114, now deceased. William Thornburg, born in Tennessee October 2, 1794, deceased May 23, 1880; his wife, originally Martha Bradshaw, was born in Tennessee January 8, 1790, deceased in November, 1808. Mr. C. is proprietor of the Cropper Hou.se, and is attentive and kind to all who call on him.

ALLEN S. CROPPER, farmer, P. O. Ccrro Gordo. He was born April 7, 1827, in Henry Couiity, Ky. ; he came to Ohio in the fall of the same year with his parents, and from thence removed to this county in October, 1 833. He wns educated in the common schools of the county, and has followed the carpenter trade and farming. He w.os married, December 20, 1850, to Laura Haynes, who was born May 24, 1829, in the State of New York. They had two children - fehiel G., born June 12, 1862, and Edmund A., November 20, 1806. On October 14, 1876, Mr. Cropper was bereaved by the loss of his beloved wife, who had been the companion of his youth. He and his wife were members of the Christian Church. He owns a good farm of 128 acres of land worth $50 per acre, and is Republican in politics. His father's name was Bela W. Cropper, born January 8, 1791, dece.ised March 27, 1874, in this county. His mother, originally Elizabeth Ashby, born 1794, in Shelby County, Ky., decea8e<l in this county in the fall of 1875. His father, Bela, was in the war of 1812, under Col. Dick Johnson, of Kentucky, and took part in the battle of the Thames, where the celebrated Indian Chieflian Tecumsch was killed. Mr. Cropper is an industrious, honest citizen.

DAVID A. CROPPER, farmer, P. 0. Unionsport. He was born April 4, 1842, iu this county; he was educated in the common schools of the rural districts, and has followed farming for a business. Mr. C. was married, September 2, 1808, to Lydia A. Botkin, who was a daughter of Dr. Botkin, and born in this county June 15, 1849. These parents have one interesting daughter, Ada A., born October 19, 1809. Mr. Cropper learned the blacksmith trade in boyhood, but as stated, adopted farming, which is more congenial to his nature. He and his estimable wife are members of the M. E. Church, and are reganled as good citizens. He owns a good farm of 138 acres of land, and by his industry is succeeding well in its cultivation.

EDWARD T. CROPPER, merchant, Trenton. He was born December 23, 1841, in this county ; he was united in marriage to Mary J. Keever, in October, 1800. She was born June 15, 1843, in Warren County, Ohio. Mr. C. was educateji in the common schools of the county, and by his industry and economy has succeeded well in life. He followed farming in early life, but finding the mercantile business more congenial to his nature, engaged in It, which now demands his attention. He served in Company D, Sixty-ninth Regiment Indiana Infantry, in the w.ir for the Union, and was a gallant soldier. He has a family of four children - Cora A., horn August 1, 1867; Stephen L., December 14, 1872; Emma F., November 12, 1876, and Chariea A., born January 12, 1881. He carries a well-selected stock of goods, wilh increasing sales reaching more th.in $12,000 annually. His card is: E. T. Cropper, dealer in dry goods, groceries and general merchandise, Huntsville, Ind.

ELISHA COX, fanner, P. 0. Economy. He wa.s born January 12, 1834, in Wayne t>unty, Ind. He came to this county in ihe winter of 1806. Mr. Cox was educated in the common schools of this county, and is a successful farmer. He is gcni.al and compani<^nab^e, and in connection with oilier members of the family own.s 259^ acres of valuable land. His father's nnme is Levi Cox, who was born October 23, 1789, in Georgia. He moved to lielmout County, Ohio, in 1798; from thence to Wayne Cnunty, Ind., and settled here in 1865. Deceased June 23, 1868. Lydia Williams, the maiden name of Mrs. Cox, and mother of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Belmont County, Ohio, where she was born May 30, 1808. She was married to Levi Cox July 17, 1828. Deceased June, 1845. Mr. Cox has two sisters and one brother - Rebecca, bom Juno 7, 1830; Nathan, January 1, 18.32, and Zelphina (now Mrs. iMendenhall), born April I, 1840. This family is universally respected.

ELZE L. DAVIHvSON, farmer, P. O. Bloomingsport. He was born September 30, 1844, in Randolph Clounty, Ind. He was educated in the common schools

1809. to Lydia A. Phillips, who was born September 18. 1852, in Washington Township, this county. They have reared two nephews and two nieces - Nora E. Davisson, horn March 17, 1860; James N. Wright, April 17,1866; William Hofford, October 17, 1803, and Maggie A. KofiFord, March 10, 1871. .Mr. D.aTisson served in the Fifty-fourth Indiana Infantry, Company I, and the One Hundred and Forty-seventh, Company A, in the war of the rebellion, and was a faithful soldier in the discharge of duly. His father and mother- Ira Davisson and Catharine Peacock, were married October 27, 18.31. Ira Davisson, his father, was originally from North Carolina, where he was born May 2j, 1812. He came to this county about the year 1820, remaining here until the date of his decease, September 15, 186-5. The companion of Father Davisson wa^ a native of New Jersey, where she was born June 22, 1814. She came lo this county with her parents at an early date, an^l deceased October 12, 1868. Mr. Davisson commenced life a poor boy, but by his industry and energy is .succeeding well in life. He owns a good farm of 140 acres of land, and is well suited to his chosen occupation.

JAMUS M. DENNY is a farmer and .school teacher, and his post office address is Trent^in. He is a son of William and Mary Dcnr.y. His father was born in North Carolina, and emigrated with his parents to Kentucky, and from there to this county, where the family has resided over since. His mother was born in Ohio, and came to this county while yet quite an infant with her parents. They died and left her an orphan in her youth. Mr. Denny's fatlierand mother were married in 1842, and are still living in Nettle Creek Township. James M. was born November 20, 1843, and was reared on a farm. He was principally educated in the common schools ; he has obtained a good education, and it is in a great measure due to self-culture and diligent study. He has been successfully engaged in the public schools of the county for ten yearf,. On the I4(h day of August, 1870, Mr. Denny was married to Caroline Alkins. Their little family now consists of four additions, viz. : William I., .I.ames Marion, I.uther U. G., and Gertie May. Mr. Denny is a "good old Jackson Democrat,"

GEORGE W. EDWARDS is a farmer, and his post office address is Trenton, He was born December 29, 1843, in Rivndolph County. He is a son of Zebulon Edwards, who was a son of Henry Edwards : hia father and grandfather were natives of North Carolina. His mother's maiden name Wiis Sallie McNeal. George W. was educated in the common schools ; he w.as married, July 20, 1875, to Matilda Victoria Harris, who is a daughter of William P. Harris, and who w.as born in this county November 22, 1848. These parents have three children, namely: Ida 0., born September 12, 1876 ; .James A., April 6, 1879, and William Zehulon, June 19, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Edwards enlisted twice during the late unpleasantness, for military duty ; first, in Company D, Si-^tty-ninth Indiana Vnlunlcer Infantry, and subsequently in Company F, One Hundred and Fortieth Volunteer Infantry. He is now located upon his farm of ninetytive acres of land, and is prosperous in his vocation. He and his worthy wife are hospitable and model society people.

JAMES EDWARliS, farmer, P. 0. 'Crentou. He was born September 20, 1846, in this c»unty. He received a common school education in his neighborliood, and has followed farming. He was married the first time, July 6, 1871, I" Eliza Pastors, who was born December 27, 1849 ; deceased August 31, 1873. T«-o children blessed Ihis union - Mary E., born March 12, 1872, and Lyda C, May 2, 1873. Ue was marri.'d the second time to Amanda York, May 0. 1876. .She was born September 16, 1858. They have one child - Franklin, who was horn September 12, 1878. Mr. Edwards .«erv.ed in the war for the Union, in Company A, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indiana Infantry, and .also in Company F, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Indiana. His father, Benjamin Edwards, was a native of New Jersey, where ho was born, September 15, 1798; he came to this county at an early date, and deceased August 29, 1865. Uis mother, Elizabeth Edwards, formerly Miss Chestnut, was a native of Kentucky, and born there May 22, 1801. She was the mother of twelve children, and for one of her age is remarkably active.

.70S1AH ENGLE, farmer, P O. Bloomingsporl. The subject of this sketch was boru October 30, 1854, in Wa.sliington Township, this county. He was educated in tlie common schools of the neigliborhood in which he lived, and is now a successful farmer. He began life at majority as a school-teacher. He was united in marriage, December, 1875, lo Amanda Hoover, who was horn Ocliiher 23, 1855. These parents have three children - Arthur C, born October 31, 1876; Myrtie M., June 17, 1878, and Mary C, September 9, 1880. Mr. Engle and wife are wortliy members of the Methodist Hpiscopiil Church, and are among the besi citizeu.s of tlieir viiiuily. He owns a fertile farm ot niueiy-si.x acres id' land ; is a Uepubliran from princijde, aud noted for his inlegrity.

.viM ui III. 1.-, .1 !m, husband by death, March 24, 1876. Five children issi'd fhoir i.iairiacc - William L., born Septcmbur 20, 18-50; Samuel J., ne 8, 1854; Aok-y O., February 23, IStiO, and M.irgaret A., July 11, 1864; 1 Loander, born June 15, 1857, and deceased June 2, 1858. Mrs. Fennire is a consistent member of (he Methodist Episcopal Church and, with the lisiance uf her son. manages the farm, C(insi.sling of 100 aciesof clioice land. H,b-.,,.- ii iiii Imc all worthy niotlicrs who maintain their liiniilies sonuf Malilou Farqubar, who was born in (_irecueCounl.v, Ohio, in theyear 1810. ,Mr. Farquhar was iimriied April 20, 1862, to Mah.laMacy, daughter of Joseph Maoy, of the seventh generation, and born December 19, 18-11, and deceased

January 26, 1879. Joseph Macy, was the son of Albert Maoy, of the sixth generation, born July 9, 1803, at New Garden, N. C; he moved, with his family, to this county in 1819; he married Sarah Hobson March 19, 1820. Albert Macy was the son of Joseph Macy, of the sixth generation, was born &t Nantucket February 4, 1774, and died in this county May 10, 1847 ; he married Nancy Wall in North Co -olina; she 'ived to the advanced age of ninety-seven years. Joseph Macy, of the fifth generation, was a son of Joseph Maoy, born at Nantucket, October 4, 1735; moved to Guilford County, N. C, and died there in 1812 ; he was married to Mary Starbuck in 1757. Joseph Maoy, fourih generation, son of Thoraa,s Macy, third generation, was born April 8, 1809, at Nantucket ; he married Hannah Hobs, in 1728, and, with his family, moved to New Garden, N. C, in 1733 ; he made a will on the 20th day of the 5lh month in the 10th year of the reign of King George III, of Great Britain, giving each of his six children a part and parcel of his estate. Thomas Macy, third generttion, son if John Macy, second generation, was born at Nantucket, in 1687. and died June 27, 1759; he was married to Deborah Coffin; in 1720, he assisted in capturing a whale, of which he took his share of the bone to England and purchased a bale of Irish linen, a clock and Sewall's History - the clock descended to Joseph Macy, aud from him to his son, Paul, in 1832. He shortly afterward gave it to his son, Obed Macy, who is at present -it Troy, Ohio. During all this time of one hundred and sixty years it has never been in the hands of a clock-maker but once, aud still keeps excellent time. John Macy (second generation) was a son of Thomas Macy, of the first generation was born at Salisbury, Mass., July 14, 1655, and died at Nantucket, October 14, 1691 ; ho married Deborah Gardner in 1676, who died in 1712 ; he was a house-carpenter, and there are now several houses on the Island which he helped to make. Thomas Maoy, of the first generation, was born at Chilmark, England, in 1608, and died on the Island of Nantucket, April 19, 1682, at the age of seventy-four years.; he was married to Sarah Hopcott at Cliilmark, England (date not given); she survived him several years, living to the advanced age of ninety-four years. The history of Tliomas Macy is too long for Ihis work, suffice it to say he was a Christian of the Baptist persuasion, believing every one had a right to worship God according to his own conscience, for whick belief and harboring Friend Quakers, he was hunted down by the Priests and Sheriff, and Imd to tiee the country to save his life. He and his wife embarked in a little bircii canoe (see Whittier's poem) while the Priests and Sheriff were after them, and, after a perilous voyage in their little craft, landed on the lonely Island of Nantucket. It is not known for certain what year Thomas Macy landed in this country, but it was some time in the year 1635 or 1636. He was a man thai was held In very high esteem by his associates, and was looked to as a spiritual advisor ; he was a merchant, planter and preacher, and held many po-sitions of honor and trust in the new province. Much more could be written which would be of interest in regard to his history. Our subjects own good farms, well watered, and stocked with fine horses, cattle, sheep and hogs.

ALDEN h. GAINES, farmer, P. 0. Trenton. This esteemed citizen was born March 17, 1848, in Herkimer County, N. Y., and came to this county in the fall of 1854. He was educated in the common schools of this county, and has followed farming for a living. He w.as united in marriage to Celia E. Harris. March 18, 1869, who was born October 21, 1851. They have two children - Clara L., born January 1. 1871, and Charlotte V., November 28, 1872. He served in the Twenty-second Indiana Regiment for a brief term on garrison duty at Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Gaines has also worked at the carpenter trade, and is a stanch Republican. His father, Hoyt Gaines, is a native of Vermout, where he was born in the year 1812; he emigrated to this State with his family in the year 1854, and for one of his age is unusually active. His mother's name was Sophia Klingin, who was born in the State of New York, February 3, 1816, deceased in this State June 13, 1864. Mr. G. is noted for his integrity and soci.abiliiy.

OLIVER P. GWIN, farmer, P. 0. Economy. This worthy citizen was born February 4, 1831, in Wayne County, Ind. He was educated in the common schools of his native county, and was united in marriage August 7, 1852, to Eliza Worth, who was born May 3, 1834, deceased February 7, 1877. Eight children, living, blessed this union - .John T., bom November IG, 1856; Nancy, January 8, 1859; William L., July 30, 1861; David F., April 11, 1864; Minnie M., October 18, 1867; Lurana A., March 22, 1869; Aaron M., October 16, 1871, and George W., February 16, 1874. His father, John Owin, was born about 1801, in Tennessee; came lo Wayne County, Ind., 1818; deceased October 25, 1848; he married Elizabeth Worth, born about 1802, deceased December 24, 1803. Mr. G. and wife were worthy members of the M. E. Church, and now that she is gone to the great Unknown, he lives in the bright hope that he shall meet her again, to see and know her as she is. He is a substantial former, and owns a good farm of eighty acres of valuable land.

Elisha P. Gaddis

Elisha Peairs Gaddis, a farmer, is the son of William and Elizabeth Gaddis, and was boru in Pennsylvania February 20, 1811. He is the fourth of a family of nine children, of whom five are now living. His father was born in Virginia, and his mother in Pennsylvania. His parents removed from Pennsylvania about the year 1816, and settled in Clinton County, Ohio, where they remained until their deaths.

Elisha lived on his father's farm until he was twenty-eight year-i of age, taking entire possession thereof when he was only fifteen, his father being a cripple from rheunialisni. His odiicational advantages were very poor, attending school only for a brief period during the winter, at the common district scliool in the old pioneer log house, with greased poper for windows, hewed benches, etc. He has sufficient education to transact all business in his line.

He came to Indiana in 1838, and liveil with his brother-in-law two years, who resided in Kaudolph County. He was married to Eydia Macy, daughter of Albert and Nuiicy Macy, uf this county, August 25, 1840.

-Vfter murriagc, he settled where he now resides, having purchased sixty acres of unimproved land and commenced clearing a farm from the forest. He under a high slate of cultivation. This farm is one of tlie hesl in the neighborhood and is very productive. His farm buildings are very good and convenient. He has given especial attention to the cultivation of a great variety of fruit, and it may be said that no farm in the county will excel this one in this respect.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaddia are the parents of eleven children, of whom nine are now living - Thomas W., born July Ifi, 1841 ; Sarah E., born October 17, 1842 ; Albert C, born October 28, 1844 ; Allen, born October 25, 1847, deceased May 19,1850; Warren, born April 28, 1849, deceased May 27, 1850; Nancy E., born March 7, 1851; Hiram A., born April 10, 1853; Phebe E., born February 0,1865: Austin F., born December 8, lS5ii; Caroline M., born August 28, 1860; Nora E., born August 9, 18G4. Seven of this family of children are married, and the greater portion of them reside in this county. His sons are all farmers, and comfortably situated.

Thomas and Albert enlisted in the lat« war; the former was a member of Company D, Sixty-ninth Kegiment, and served for three years; the latter in Hie One Hundred Days' service, and did good service during the Morgan raid. Thomas look an active part in some of the most importint battles of the war - Vicksburg, Fort Donelson, Ball's Blutf, etc. At the last named place he was taken prisoner, but w.as very soon exchanged. He was' mustered out with his regiment at the close of the war. He was a gallant soldier and was ever ready for duty. He was neither wounded nor in a hospital during the entire service.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaddis are of English extraction. Mr. Gaddis is a stanch Republican, and has served one term as Township Trustee. He and his excellent wife lead a quiet and honorable life, and are honored citizons of the county.

Lydia ( llacy ) Gaddis. the wjfe of Elisha P. Gaddis, and daughter of Albert and Nancy Macy, was born in Randolph County, I-nd., May 11, 1821. She is the youngest of a family of eight children of whom four .are living. Her early life was spent on the farm, doing the work common to farmer's daughters' in pioneer times. Her education is very meager, having but lillle opportunilies of attending Bclmol. She attended three or four short terms at the common district school. At the age of nineteen she was married to her present husband.

Mrs. Gaddis is a woman of noble impulses, and devoted to the interests of her family. She is the mother of eleven children, all of whom are honorable and upright citizens. She has borne the joys and sorrows of life with her husband for forty-two years. She is a woman of excellent health for one of her age, and is capable of doing and does do a great amount of labor. H^r ancestors were the first settlers on the Island of Nantucket.

Stephen Uavnes

STEPHEN UAVNES. This honored citizen is one of the pioneers of this county, having sctdod in West River Township in the year 18:i4. He was horn in Dutchess County, N. v., .January 12, 1800 His father, Enoch Haynes, and his moilicr, Elizabeth (Rirdsall) 'llaynes, were both natives of Dutchess County, N. Y. His gramlparents were also natives of the same county and Slate. His parents were of English extraction, and his grandfather was a successful farmer, becoming very

Stephen was the eighth of a family of eleven children, of whom three are now living, a,s follows: Asa H;iynes, scvcnfy-sevcn years old, and resides in Knox County, 111. ; Mrs. Palty Corhin, ninety years of age, and resides in Dutch'ess County, N. Y., and the subject of this sketch, who is in his eighty-third year. His father emigrated lo iheStalenf Ohio in the year 1808, where he died some years after, his mother having previously died in her native State. Ilis father was twice marricil, and was the father of sixteen children ; was of a roving disposition, and never accumulated much property. His second wife was Slary

The subject of this sketch was cisht ye.ars of nge when he cmigriilcd with his father to Clinton County, Ohio ; his father being very poor, w.as unablo to givi; his children an ed'ication, and wliiit little Stephen received w.as obtained after he became a man grown, at his own expense. At the age of fifteen, he was apprenticed at the cabinet-maker's business, a trade he followed with much success in connection with that of farming, for a great many years. In the year 1819, he returned to his native county and remained fur about one year, when he moved to Herkimer County, where he was first married to L.iurtt Gayncs, March 9, 1822. His wife was a most worthy Christian lady, aud devoted wife and mother. She was the daughter of .lesse and Lucy Gaynes, and was born in the State of Vermont. As fruits of this marriage, Mr. H.aynes is the father of eight children, six of whom are now living, as follows : Willard, l-ucy, Jesse, Laura, Elizabeth, Asa, Sarah and Martha. He lived in Herkimer County for fifteen years after marriage, when he moved to Clinton County, Ohio, where he remained for one year; he then came to this State and county in the yoar 1884, its stated elsewhere. He entered a20 acres of land ami devcloperl a fine farm from the unbroken wilderness ; he has accumulated a large amount of property, the most of which he has given to his children ; he gave each one 5!l,iilKI as a start in life ; he now lives in the little town of Unionsport in a very comfortable home, and cultivates one acre of ground ; he was called to mourn" the death of the dear wife of his youth in 1875, at the advanced age of seventy-three years; he was subsequently married to Mrs. Ellenor Allison, who was born in Northumberland County, England. She is the daughter of John and Mary Stephenson, and was born January 1, 1815. She emigrated to this county with her husband, lUljih Allison, in the year 1852. She is the mother of ten children. Her son, Peter Allison, enlisted in the Thirly-fifth Regiment Ohio Infantry, and W.1S killed outright at the battle of Mission Ridge, March 5. 1^65. Mr. Haynes' son, Asa, enlisted in the late war under i:!ol. J. P. C. Shanks, and died with brain fever in the hospital at Vicksburg; his adopted son, George Smith, enlisted in the same regiment, and died of camp diarrhu'a in Texas. Mr. nnd .Mrs. Haynes have been honored and active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for a number of years (the former for fifty years, and the latter for twenty years).

Mr. llaynes was a Democrat in the earlier part of his life, but on account of the position of the party on the subject of slavery, he ceiused to affiliate with mil has fur a number of years actively advocated the doctrines of the Relican party, lie is a man of strong convictions, and advocates what he bees to be right with great energy, purely from a standpoint of duty ; he is izen, the son of Stephen and Laura (Gaynes) tiaynes, was oorn in nerKimer County, N. Y., January 10, 1825 ; he is the second of a family of nine children, six of whom are now living ; his father was born in the State of New York January 12, 1800, and his mother in the State of Vjarmonl December 20, 1804 ; his father is still living in Unionsport, this county ; his mother died in this county March 26, 1878. His parents removed from New York to Clinton County, Ohio, in the fall of 1834, and settled on a farm They remained here for one year, when they removed to this county, where his father entered a half-section of land near Unionsport ; he subsequently purchased a forty-acre tract with slight improvements, and settled upon it. After three years, he sold the half-section and bought land adjoining the forty acres upon which he settled ; he added to his purchases year after year, until he obtained a fine farm of 2IJ0 acres.

The subject of this sketch resided with his parents upon this farm until be was twenty-four years of age, devoting his time and energies in assisting his father upon the farm. His educational advantages were very meager, confined exclusively to such common district schools as the county at that time afforded. After he was twenty-four, he hired out by the month for one year as a farm laborer, when he was united in marriage with Matilda Cropper, ilaughter of Bela W. and Elizabeth Cropper, of Randolph County, January 4, 1849. After marwhen he purchased ninety-six acres of the farm upon which he now resides ; his farm now consists of 180 acres, with 125 acres under a high state of cultivation ; his farm is located two and one-fourth miles south of Unionsport, is a perfect square in form, sloping gently to the south. It is of an excellent quality of soil, beautifully situated and is very productive. Mr. Haynes is a scientific farmer, careful to keep his farm in excellent repair, and has provided commodious and convenient buildings. He has just completed a very excellent farmhouse, beautiful in architecture and convenient in construction. This building is two stories in height, containing nine rooms, a summer kitchen nnd wash-house.

Mr. and Mrs. llaynes are the parents of eight children, six of whom are now living - Emily A., born October 25, 1849 ; Alfred 0., June 0, 1852, deceased November 2, 1854 ; Martha V., born September 25, 1853 : Stephen M., June 30, 1H58, deceased August 1, 1859 ; Asa O., born .lanuary 14, 181)0 ; Effie A., April 12, ISOl : Edna L., November 9, 1864 ; Frank M.. March 5, IHOS. His two eldest children arc married ami settled in this county, an. I together have nine children. Mr. Haynes has always been a stanch Republican, and has done much for the good of his party in this county.

MATir.uA H.VY.NKS, wife of Jesse G. Haynes, and daughter of Bela and Elizabeth Cropper, was born in Warren County, Ohio, February 17, 1829. She is the tenth of a family of fourteen children, of whom five are now living, all hut one residing in this county. Her father was born in Woodford CJoiinty, Ky., January 8, 1791, and departed this life March 27, 1873, aged eighty-two years two months and nine days. Her mother w.as born in Shelby County, Ky., October 22, 1794, and deceased October 31, 1875. Her parents removed from Kentucky to Ohio in the year 1828, and remained there until September, 1833, when they came to this State. The subject of this sketch was five years old when she came with her parents to this county. They settled on a farm where Matilda continued to live until her marriage. Mrs. Haynes' youthful experience was similar to that of most farmers' daughters in pioneer times, having comparatively no opportunities for obtaining an education, the schools being in a, very primitive state. She is an honored and zealous member of the Methodist' Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes are industrious and frugal, honest and generous. They have raised and. educated a family of honorable children, and have secured a competency of property, and are honored citizens of the county.

WILLIAM P. HARRIS, farmer, P. O. Trenton. He was born December 29, 1821, in Campbell County, Va., and came to this county in March, 1S37. He was educated in the common schools of Virginia, and is one of the substantial farmers of the county. He w.as united in the holy bonds of marriage to Loui.^a F. Butler, April li, 1843. She was born September 0, 1824, in Campbell County, Va. Theyhavesix children living - Henry E., born March 18, 1844; Lucy A., September 4, 181(j; .Matilda V., September 20, 1x48; Celia E., October 21, 1851; John C, April 10, 1857; and Selina F., May 11, 1869. Mr. Harris was elected Justice of the Peace in 1870, and w.is appointed in 1877 to the same office, there being some error in the date of his commission. He and his family are consistent membera of the M. E. Church, and universally esteemed in their community. He is also an honored member of Huntsville Lodge, F. & A. M., 367. He owns a valuable farm of 251 acres of land in a high stale of cultivation, and is an anient Republican from principle. His father, John Harris, was a native of Virginia, where he was born March 10, 1791; he was married to Celia It. Lamb, April 2, 1818. She was born in Virginia February 13, 1801, and died in this county November 28, 1874. His father immigi'ated to this county in the year 1837, and deceased November 28, 1801.

HENRY E. HARRIS, farmer, P. O. Cerro Gordo. He was born March 18, 1844, in West River Township, this county. lie wns educated in the common schools of his neighborhood, and has been a farmer ft-om boyhood'. He was married to Sarah A. Giuidis, (Jctob* 8, 1865. She was born October 17, 184:;. They have three children- Lydia L., born May 14, 1867; Charies

A., June 80, 1868; and Cora M., October 22,1871. lie serveii in Company D Slzty-nintb Indiatia Infantry, participating in all the principal battles in which the regiment was engaged. He was wounded in the lefi wrist at Blakely, Ala., by a grape shot from the enemy's cannon, but was mustered out of service at theeipirntionof his term of enlistment. His father, William 1'. Harris, v'as born in Campbell County, Va., December 29, 1821, comini? here about the year 1837. Hia wife's father's name is Kliiha V. Gaddis, born about the year 1814 Id Clinton County, Ohio. These people are of Kngli.«h descent, and are among the best families in the county. Mr. Harris and his wife are members of the M. K. Church, and are worthy citizens.

DAVID T. HAHRIS, is a farmer, and his post office address is Trenton, Ind. His father, John G. Harris, was born in Campbell County, Va., in November, 1812, and emigrated to Randolph County in 1838, and died here Julj 20, 1872. His mother's maiden name was Abba Mills; she was born February 14, 1816, in the State of Ohio. Mr. Harris' father and mother were married al Hagerstown, Wayne Co., Ind The/ emigrated to Randolph (.'"imty in 1855, where they made themselves a farm out of the foi-est, and wberp they resided until the death of the elder Harris, since which time Mi^. Harris baa become a resident of Winchester. David T. was married to Mary 1). Boikin, June 8, 1874. She was born m Randolph' County July 25, 1863. These parents have two children, viz.: Eramett B., born July 12, 1870, and Emily, born November 12, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Harris were educated in the common schools. He has generally followed farming. He had two broth- el^ in the wor for the Union.viz.: John W., a member of Company F, Thirty, sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at Chiokaumuga September -20, 1863;WilliamE.,memberof Company A, One Hundreil and Forty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, who served his time, and returned home. The Harris family is of Irish and English descent.

WILLIARD HAVNES, farmer, I'. 0. Unionaport. This worthy and industrious farmer was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., February 11, 1823. He was educated in the common schools of this county.whioh, in 1836,were in their pioneer state. He was married, May 21, 184(!, to Delilah Wright, who was a native of Clinton County, and born there December 3, 1822. Stephen Haynes, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., January 12, 1800, and after making some changes, settled in this county in the year 1834; his wife and mother of VVilliiird,wa3 originally Liura Gaines, a native of Vermont, and burn there about the year 1804; deceased March 2), 1876, in this county. The father of Mrs. Haynes (Empson Wright), was originally from Virginia, where he was born November Vt, 1797. He came to tins county about the year 1824; deceased November 28, 1853. on the land which he entered. His wife was originally Rachel Rubel, born February 1, 1801, in Tennessee (nrw deceased). The worthy wife of Mr. Haynes is a consistent member of the Christian Church, and he is a Republican, and one of the substantial farmers of the neighborhood in which he resides. Seven children have blessed this union - Laura E., born March 5, 1847; Sarah E., October 23, 1849; fMaisa. M., Deocmber 22. 1851; William H., April 23, 1855; Lucy A., October 3, 1857; Stephen C, October 13, 1850, and Harrison W., February 22, 1862.

ALI'IIEUS HOOFLAND, farmer, 1'. 0. Cerro Gordo. He was born October 10, 1830, in Hamilton County, Ohio. He came to Wayne County, Ind., in the year 1832, and finally settled here in this county in 1833. His father, I.sono HooHand, was a native of New Jersey, where he was horn aiiout the year 1790; he c-imeto this county in his boyhood, and deceased Septembers, 18iO. His mother's maiden name was Hamilton. She was born about 1795, in Ohio, and came with her husband to Wayne County, Ind., in 1832, and from thence lo this county in 1833, and de.eased November 8, 1865. Mr. Hoofland was educated in the common schools of this county, and is a successful farmer. He was united in marriage to IsabelU MoNenl, January, 1862; she was bom July ;i, 1828, in Butler County, Ohio, and came to this county in 1851. This family is of Irish and English descent, and were of the Presbyterian faith. Mr. and Mrs. HooHand areconsistentmembcrsof the Wealeyan Methodist Churob, and are noted for iheir integrity and hospitality.

MARTIN HOOVER, farmer, P. 0. Bloomingsport. This model farmer was born March 29, 1829, in Wayne County, Ind. He was educated in the common schools, and has followed the occupation of fanning ond stock-raising. He was morried the first time, March 4. 1852, to Mary C. Cook, who was born .(une 30, 1836, in Wayne l^ounty, Ind., and decc.ised March 4, 1874. This union was blessed with eight children, of which number three are living - Nancy, born July 19, 1853, and died July 5, 1871 ; Amanda, October 23, 1855; Andrew, January 9, 1868 ; Oliver, June 12, 1860, and deceased December 17, 1862; David E., December 26, 1862, deceased August 24, 1864, and Emma, .lune 8, 1866. Mr, Hoover was married the second time, March 30, 1876, to Helena A. Stevenson, who was originally Mrs. Hulfman. One child was the lesull of this marriage - Olive, born April 1, 1878. Mr. Hoover :ind wife are omsistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Republican, owns a valuable tract of 315 acres of land, and is noted for being a successfid fiirnitT and stock -nii.ser. His father's name was Andrew Hoover, bom in Ohio, February 23, 1806, and came to Wayne County in 1811, and deceased September 22, 1867. His mother was originally Matilda Wori, a native of Kentucky, l.iirn November 9, 1809, and deceased in Wayne County, Ind., December 6, 1880.

WILLIAM H. HOWELL, farmer, P. 0. Trenton. He was born November 4, 1849, in this county. He was educated in the common schools of his native county, and has followed farming from boyhood. Mr. Howell was united in Toarriage, January 3, 1871, to Martha J. Thomas, who was born in September, 1847, in Wayne (.'ounty, Ind. They have three children - Edgar E., born December 7, 1871 ; Attie V., December 19, 1K73, and Willmm T., August, 1875. Mr. Howell and wife are eonsialent members of the Methodist Epi.Hcopal Church, and are considered worthy citiiens. His father's name was William ; he was born in Wayne County, I nd. ; came to this county at an early date in its history, anil deceased in the fall of 1876, Mr. lloweirs parents were of English dcicenl, and belonged to one of the best families of the county.

JOHN T. HUNNICUTT, farmer, V. O. Economy. This worthy citizen born November 25, 1816, in Dinwiddle County, Va.; he oame to Fayette County, Ind., in 1827, from thence to Wayne County in 1828, and finally settled in this county. Ho was educated in the common schools of this and Wayne County, ond engaged aucessfully in farming. He was married, the first time to Jane Charles, on the 15ih day of the first month, 1861. She was born on tlie 4th day of the fourth month, 1833, in Wayne County, Ind., deceased on the 22d day of the third month, 1861, in this county. Five children blessed this union - diaries D., bom 17th day of the ninth month, 1852; Julia E., 19th doy, tenth month, 1854; Albert C, 17th day of the first montJi, 1857; William P., 19th day, fifth month, 1869, and Mary J., 8th day, third month, 1861. Mr. II. was married the second time on the 28th day of the second month, 1872, to Deborah Arnett, formerly Hollingsworth, who was born on the 8tli day, ninth month, 1829. He and his estimable family are members of the Church of Friends, and are universally esteemed. He is an ardent Republican, and owns a valuable farm of 250 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. His father, Daniel Ilunnicutt, was originally from Virginia, where he woa born ; he died on the 30th day, tenth month, 1849, in this county ; he was of English descent, and a member of the Friends' Church. Daniel Charles, the father of Mr. Hunnicntt's first wife, was born in North Carolina on the 10th day. t«nth month, 1800, and came to Wayne County, Ind., in the fall of 1827 (deceased). Henry Hollingsworth was the father of his present wife, was originally from South Carolina, where he was born on the 2(Hh day, first month, 1804; oame to Wayne County in 1830; deceased on the 27th day, sixth month, 1876. This family has a good history and furnishes worthy examples to the living as to character and noble citizenship.

JESSE HUNT, farming nn.l lumbering, P. 0. Swain's Hill. He is a son of Jonathan W. and .Sarah Hunt. His father was born in North CarolinH, and mother, in Ohio, His father emigrated to this county about 1830, while yet a youth,, and died November 1, 1873. His mother came to this county in 1857, and inarrieil Mr. Hunt a few months after her arrival. She married James Doling in July, 1876, and is still living in West River Township. Jesse was born in Randolph County, Ind., February 28, 1851, and married Frances A. Hunt, August 15, 1877. They have two children, viz.. Virion M. and Morney M. He obtained a fair education ; commenced business by working land on shares, and by persevering industry has secured a nice home. In connection with farming, he carries on quite a trade in lumber. In politics, he is a Democrat. He is a kind father and devoted husband.

Henry C. Hunt

HENRY C. HUNT. Henry C. Hunt, physician and surgeon, was born at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Ind., July 27, 1839. He is the son of Miles Hunt, who was born in Fleioing County, Ky., in 1808. He was of English extraction; his great^great-grandfatlier emigratecl from England in company with three brothers, one of whom settled in Maryland, one in Virginia and one in South Carolina. His grandfather's name was John Hunt, who had four brothere, as follows; Joseph, Reuben, Lewis and .Samuel. Hia father (the grandfather of the subject of this skotoh), Basil Hunt, emigrated to the Territory of Indiana in the year 1811, and settled on the Waba,«h River, in Sullivan County. He had four brothers, viz : John, Reuben, Abraham and Lewis. The father of Basil Hunt moved to Tennessee in very early times, and from there to Kentucky, taking all of hia

During the war of 1812, the family of Isaac Hutson, who were living in Illinois, was massacred by the Indians. Isaac Hutson married the grand aunt of the subject of this sketch, and during his temporary absence from home the Indians murdered his family and burned his house. To obtain revenge for this wrong, he disguised himself as an Indian and sought to slay the murderers of his family, but was himself killed by the Indians near Fort Harrison. Isaac Denton, the grand uncle of the subject of this sketch, was also murdered by the Indinns near the same place, while on a surveying expedition under Gen. Hopkips.

Miles Hunt came to this county in 1825, and settled on a farm near Huntsville. He married Mary L. Botkin, in 1831, whose parenU moved to this county from Tennessee in tlie year 1810. They were the parents of eleven children, seven boys and four girls.

In 18li2, he enlisted in Comp.any D, Sixty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. He did gallant service for his country, and made an honorable record as a soldier. He was severely wounded in the left limb at the battle <if Richmond, Ky., from the effects of which he has never fully recovered. Ho received an honorable discharge in the spring of 1863. From the fall of 1803 to 1805, be was engaged in teaching in the public schools of Illinois, after which he returned to his native town in this county and commenced the study of medicine under Dr. Eikenberg. In the fall of 1807 and winter of 1868, he attended the Eclectic Medieal Institute at Cincinnati, Ohio. He commenced the practice of ills chosen profession at Losnntville, this county, in the spring of 1868. He continued to practice at the above named place until 1873, when he returned to Huntsville, where he has continued in a lucrative and successful business ever

Martha J. Vanlnndingham December 27, 1868. She was tne uaugiiier ot .Mimes and Eleanor Vanlnndingham, and was born in Fleming County, Ky., in 1839. She oame to this ominty in 1852.

Dr. Hunt was called lo mourn the death of his devoted wife, .Innuary 10, 1882. She left n kind husband and two affectionate daughters to mourn their lo.ss. The names of her daughters are as follows: Lauretta W., born October

27, 1870, and Lola E., born November 16, 1872. Uia Christian lady, au affectionate mother, and an esteemed neighbor and friend. The Doctor has been very successful in his chosen profession, is liighly esteemed as a citiien, and an honored and useful membur of society.

GEORGE W. JARRETT, farmer, P. O. Winchester. He was born November 3, 1842, in Buchanan County, Mo. He was educated in the common schools of Indiana, and has been eogtgcd in merchandising and farming; for a living. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, to Anna C. Harris, October 6, 1865. She was born in this county December 9, 1847. Two children blessed this union - Clara A., born April .SO, 1867, and Ward, December 20, 1868. He and wife belong to the M. E Church, an! are noted for their hospitality and integrity. Mr. .1. enlisted in Company E, Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry; served forty-three months, participating in all the Important battles of the war. He was severely wounded in the forehead and left hip, at the bloody bat'le of Franklin, Tenn., and was dlsoharKel on that account from the service. His father, David Jarrett, was a native of Virginia, where he was born July 21, 1815; he moved to Missouri in Ihe yeir 1841, and deceased there February 10, 1845. The family are of English descent, and are honored representatives of that race.

thorp) Jenkins, and was born in Frederick County, Va., February 7. 1810. he is the second of a family of ten children, of whom eight are now living. His father was born in Hampshire County, V*., November 16, 1781. an.l his mother in Frederick County, of the same State, December 12, 1788. His parents came to Ohio in 1836, and settled near Wilmington on a farm, where they remained until their deaths. His mother died May 23, 1817, and his fattier followed May 23, 184U.

John and his family came to Ohio in company with his parents, and settlcl near Spring Valley, where lie remained near one year, when be came to this State and county and settled one and one half miles north of Huntsville, upon the farm where he now resides, having resided here for forty -five years at the time of this writing. His first purchase was 280 acres with three acres cleared. He now owns 440 acres of excellent land, of which 280 acres are in a high state of oaltivation. This farm is one of the best in the county, beautifully located, slightly rolling and sloping to the south and east. The soil is very fertile and well adapted to grazing as well as to producing all kinds of grain. Mr. Jenkins received his education from the common schools of Virginia, which were very poor in his time. He is well educated for one of his agcand opportunities, having been a close student all of his life. He finds gre%t comfort in reading the best literature of the day. In addition to his habits of reading, ho is a close observer of human nature and the actions uf his fellow-men. He was married to Frances C. Smith, daughter of George and Frances Smith, of Frederick County, Va., March 31, 1831.

They lived in Virginia until the fall of 18-36, when they removed to Greene County, O'-io, where they rem.iined a little le-ss than one year, when they removed to Randolph County, Ind., and settled on the farm he now owns. He settled in the unbroken forest and set to work to develop a farm, with the results above mentioned. The toils and hardships he endured in this work were in common with pioneer life

Mr. Jenkins is the father of ten children, of whom four are now living. His children have all been married. A widowed daughter and his youngest recently married, make their home with their father. One of his sons lives near him and the other in Colorado. He was called to mourn the death of his devoted wife, January 3, 1877.

Mr. Jenkins wag born and raised a member of the Society of Friends ; he continued a faithful member of this church until 1842, when at the organization of the Presbyterian Church at Pleasant Ridge, he and his wife became members. They remained consistent members of this congregation until 1873, when the church at that place disbanded. They then oast their lots with Ihe Methodist Episcopal Church, and have remained consistent members ever since. As church members, both Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins were devoted and useful. Mr. Jenkins was a Ruling Elder during his entire membership with the Presbyterian congregation ; and since he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church he has been honored with the positions of Class Leader, Trustee and Steward, the last named office he now holds and has for a number of years. Mr. Jenkin-i has long been a strong and uncompromising advocate of the temperance cause, and was for years a member of the order of Sons of Temperaace In thejdaysof slavery, he entertained a bitter hatred for that institutii>n, even from boyhood, this feeling being one of the strongest inftuencos which caused him to remove to a free State.

In political preferments, he has always believed and acted with the Re publicans, and has been industrious in his eB'orts for the success of his party. He was oleoteil to the office of Township Trustee in the year 1839, and served in that capacity for six years. He has aNo filled the office of Road Superintendent for a number of years. In these offices he has served the people faithfully and honestly.

Mr. Jenkins is of English ext side ; is a quiet, honest and upright nitizen, unassuming in his manners, and it is those who know him best th U love him most. He has a great fondness for antiquarian relics, and has retained quite a number that have come into his hands. Among these we will mention a few. He has two chairs made in 17'.l'>, another made in 1834 ; a broad-ax. made in 1833; a nmttook, made in 1832; an auger, made in 1H31, and his grandmother's Bible, published in 1722. One of the most valued artio'eb in Mr. Jenkins' possession is a wreath made of the hair of each member of his family.

Mr. Jenkins has accumulated a library of well-selected books, and these form his constant companions when not engaged in the common routine of duties on the farm. He is well preserved for one of his age, has good health, and it is to he hoped will have yet many years of usefulness.

Mrs. FBAXoea C. S. JuNKiNs. This Christian lady was the wife of John Jenkins, and daughter of George and Frances Smith, of Back Creek Valley, Freder- Counly.Va.; WIS born July 6, 1810. She was married to John Jenkins March 31, 1831. She united with tne .Methodist Episcopal Church in 1830, ni this county, when they united with the Presbyteria Pleasant Ridge (an account of which is given in Mr. .Jenkins' biography). She was the mother of ten children, six of whom preceded her to the spirit land. Her eldest eon, Rev. George S. Jenkins, of the Northern Indiana Conference of the Melho list Episcopal Church, died October 27, 1874. God spared her life until she was permitted to assist her husband in raising their children to manhood and womanhood, when He decreed that she should come np higher and reap the rewards of a faithful servant. She departed this life January 3, 1877.' She was always the central and shining light in her Christian household, dovoted to her family and the church. The Christian ministers sought her house as the .stopping place when visiting in the neighborhood. She always welcomed them with words of comfort and cheer. She not only believed in Christian religion, but was a living example of its teachings. She wasa most amiable companion, a devoted mother, a kind neighlKjr and an affectionate friend. Her demise left a vacancy in the circle of her friends and neighbors that cannot be filled. The funeral obsequies were held at the residence of her husband, and conducted by the Rev, A. .vl. Patterson, assisted by the Rev. J. P. Rhoades. After the impressive services over the remains, she was interred in the cemetery at Pleasant Ridge, there to await the resurrection of the justifieil.

JOSHUA G. JONES, farmer, P. 0. Trenton. This esteemed citizen was born August 27, 1829, in Bath County, Ky; he came here in the fall of 1848, and received his education in the common and graded schools of this county. He was united in marriage, November 1, 1859, to Elizabeth A. Paschal, who was born September 8, 1830, in Warren County, Ohio. Mr. Jones followed teaching school for a number of years with good success, bat is now engaged in farming. He was licensed to exhort in the Methodist Church February 28, 1875, and is noted for the zealous manner in which he performs his duty. He is a member of I. 0. 0. F., Trenton iKjdge, No. 248, and also an ardent Republican. His father, James P. Jones, was a native of Kentucky, where he was born September 11, 1787; he served in the war of 1812, and deceased in this county July 17, 1868. His mother's maiden name waa Stephens, she was born in Kentucky in 1796, and after suffering, with Christian patience bodily affiiolion for a number of years, deceased July 7, 1868. The father of Mrs. Jones (Jesse Z. Paschal), was born in Philadelphia, Penn., in the year 1795, and died in this county, January 11, 1865. He was alsoa soldier of 1812. Six children, of whom five are living, blessed the h->me of Mr. Jones - Aquila F., born July 4, 1860; Francis M., September 6, 1861 (deceased September 28, 1862); Ulela M., January 11, 1863; Indiana M., December 10, 1864; William M., November 2, 1867, and Minnie M., January 1, 1870.

LEVI JOHNSON, merchant, Trenton. He this county. Mr. Johnson has been married twice November 21, 1857; she was a n.itive of Virginia, and horn there in the year 1840; she deceased September 15. 18.i8- The second time he was married to licttie Butler, November 21, 1861; she was born in Campbell County, Va., June 17, 1842. They have one child - Lillie T., who wisborn November 13, 1862. He was educited in the common schools of Virginia, and has fallowed farming, and leaching music for twenty-five years; he also taught in the common schools in early life, but for eleven years, last past, he has been engaged in the mercantile husincss.. He was elected to the ofBce of Township Trustee, of West River Township in April, 1880, and so far has filled Ihe position to the entire satisfiotion of his constituency. His father, Jonathan Johnson, was originally from Virginia, where he was born in 1803, and deceased in West Virginia in the year 1862. Mr. Johnson is a consistent member of the M. Fi. Church, and of I. 0. 0. F., No. 248, Trentoc. He has a well selected stock of dry goods, with annual sales amounting to ¥20,000; his card is Levi Johnson, dealer in dry, giods, clothing, groceries, haUi, caps, boots, shoes, and general merchandise, Huntsville, Ind.

GEORGE KEVER, farmer, P. 0. Trenton. He was born June 12, 1838, in Warren County Ohio; he came to this county with his p*rcnU about the year 1845. He was educated in the common schools of the county, and has followed farming. Mr. Kever was married to Elizabeth J. Harris October 9, 1867; she was born February 2, 1848. They have two children living - Mary A., born October 11, 1870; and Peari, March 11, 1873. He served in company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and was honoribly discharged from the service having participated in all the principal battles in which his regiment was engaged. He owns a good farm of eighty acres of land, is a Republican in politics, an ardent temperance man, and a gentleman whose honesty and sociability are appreciated by all who know him.

HEN'RY H. LASLEV, farmer, P. 0. Winchester. He was born September 9, 1849, in this county. He was educated in the district schools of his native township ; followed the occupation of an artist from the age of fifteen years, and has engaged in farming since March, 1871. He was married, March 12, 1871, to Margaret A. Smith, who was born April 20, 1854, in Butler County, Ohio. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, and are highly esteemed in good society. Mr. L. is a member of I. 0. 0. F., No. 248, Trenton, and is worthy of so noble an order. His father, Moses Lasley, was a native of the SUte of Ohio, where he was born in the year 1810; he came to this State in March, 1819, and is still living at this date ; he is one of the substantial farmers of the county. Mr, Lasley has three children - Ida M., born October 3. 1872; Emma C, September 21, 1876, and Maud, August 9, 1880.

EPHRAIM LEE, farmer, P. 0. Swain's Hill. This esteemed pioneer was born November 7, 182-1, in this county. He was educated in the common schools of this and Wayne Counties. He was married, September 25, 1845, to Elizabeth J. Ledbetter, who was a native of North Carolina. His &therj Samuel, wis originally from Tennessee; whaw lfcB WSrBWfli 5BSiit"l«0Si"fc«

Isaiah Oscorn

Charles Osborn, the father of Isaiah, was born in Guilford County, N. C, year 1775, and Sarah Newman, his mother, was born in Virginia in the year 1773. After marriage, they settled in Tennessee, and while residents here, f'liirles became the founder of the Manumission Societies of Tennessee and "iMiIi Carolina. Aa the name indicates, these societies were formed for the I iirjioae of liberating slaves from bondage. They removed to Mount Pleasant, hio, about the year 1817, where Charles commenced the publicaiion of a paper The Pkilitnthropisl, the first ;tnti-slavery paper published in America. Tliis paper boldly advocated the immediate and unconditional emancipation of the slaves. It was ably edited, and though taking a step far beyond public ncntiment, had its influence in the final consummation of the cause that brought

Charles and his family moved to Indiana about the year 1819, and settled in Wayne County, wliere he entered land and laid out the town of Economy, where ho lived until the year 1842, when he removed to Michigan, and from Ihcnce to Porter County, Ind., where he died in the year 18-50. He was an lionored member of the Society of Friends, and was recorded a minister of the Gospel about the year 1808. As a minister, ho traveled extensively over the United States, and in the years 1832 and 1833, he visited the Continent of Europe for the purpose of proclaiming the Gospel.

Charles Osborn was a remarkable man, noted for his strong convictions on all public questions, especially that of slavery, when he stood almost nlone, and uncompromising in principle. He saw from the beginning the true nature of the Colonization Society, and voted alone against merging the Manumission Society, which he had founded, into that of colonization, thus placing conditions on emancipation which should be unconditional. He was devoted to the church, but his firm stand on the slavery question cost him his position ; believing that he was right, as God gave him to sec the right, he yielded up his membership iu the church rather than retract from the stand he had taken. He died full of the faith he had so long preached, and which had sustained him during a lung, eventful and useful life.

Isaiah lived with his father until the year 1822, when lie emigrated to Qreenville, Tenn., and engaged to Benjamin Lundy as a printer on bis antisiavery paper. He returned to Indiana in the year 1824, and locaied at Cenlerville, Wiiyne County, where he continued to work at the printer's trade in the employ of John Scott. He remained here until the spring of 1827, when he removed to'Indianapolis, and worked in the office of John Douglass in the siinie capacity. He remained hero for one year, when he returned to Wayne County and entered eighty acres of land. He was married to Lydia Worth, daughter of Job and Khoda Worth, of Randolph Connty, June 24, 1829. His wife, who is the only living child of Job Worth's family, is a woman of more Ihiin ordinary abililty, and was eminently fitted to be the wife of the honored subject of this sketch. After marriage, tliey settled in Economy, where they remained for four years, Isaiah serving as Justice of the Peace during the enlire time. They then moved on afarm situated one mile northeast of Economy, v.liere they remained until the death of Isaiah, which occurred June 16, 1840. Mr and Mrs. Osborn were the parents of eight children, of whom four are now living. Two of their children reside in Randolph County, one in Wayne County and the other in Henry County, this State. They were both acceptable and useful members of the .Society of Friends, and remained so all of their lives. Isaiah entertained a strong anti-slavery sentiment from his youth, was a fine business man and had extensive experience in puMio life, of unquestioned integrity, apd beloved by all who knew him. lie had strong convictions for the right on all questions, and dared maiut.'tin lliem. He was particularly qualified for usefulness in either church or stjite, and, it may be truly .said, ho lived up to the full measure of his ability, and died honored and respected by all

Charles W. Osborn

'ipaliy upon Charles' shoulders. Although young in years, he was ripe in experience, and he wius indeed a great slay to his mother iu managing the farm and mising the family.

His education was principally confined to the common district schools, lie attended the Union Literary Institute of this county in the year 1853. He also allcnded Antioch College for six months in the fall of 1850, and winter of i'Vi7. His education was obtained at preat sacrifice, having to work his way through. While attending tho Literary Institute, a kind of isgricultunil insti- I'ltion, he paid his own way, and also that of a sister, by working on an<l superintending the farm connected with the institution. It is needless to state that in all of this work, Charles made the most of his oilvantages, was of untiring obtaining an eduoalion above that of the average

He began teaching school in tho fall of 18.54, ai ! the winter, until 1806, with the cxcci>tion of tl endance at Antioch College. During the summer gaged in farming. As a teacher, Charles was emi young man of more than ordinary energy and of unquestioned moral character. He was a living example to his pupils of purily of Ufe and Christian deportment. He was especially adapted to the profession of teaching, and, after nearly twelve years of faithful work !n the school-room, left the profession with many regrets. He not only attempted to train the minds of his pupils, but their hearts as well.

He was married to Asenith W. Wood, daughter of Jacob and Phoebe Wood, of Henry County, Ind., March 25, 1868. After marriage, he settled on his father's old homestead, in Wayne County, where he remained until the spring of 1800, when he removed to the farm where he now resides. He purchased this farm in 1857, and it consisted of fifty-three acres, with about twenty under cultivation. He now has sixty acres, fifty of which are under a high state of cultivation. He is comfortably sittmted, farm in good repair and provided with convenient and commodious buildings.

Mr. and Mrs. Osborn are the parents of six children, three of whom are now living - Arthur W , born January 7, 1859 ; Daniel W., October 19, 1860 ; Ijiura C, born June 4, 1865, deceased Jannary 20, 1877 ; Edgar C, horn October 25, 1872, deceased October 7, 1874 ; Carrie, born June 23, 1870, and deceased the same date, and William E., born June 23, 1876. Mr. nnd Mrs. Osborn have been active and useful members of the Society of Friends all of ihcir lives. Charles was recorded a minister of this church la 1876, and his services in this capacity have been highly acceptable. He has been a strong advocate of the temperance cause for years, and has done much to mould public sentiment in favor of prohibition. He has acted as Superintendent of the Sabbalh school at Economy continuously for ten years. He is a Republican iu polilical preferment, and has always been anti-slavery in sentiment. Charlei Osborn is a useful man in the community in which he lives. He is well qualified to serve in any capacity to which he may be called. He k systematical in all of his transactions and honest in all of his dealings.

Mr. and Mrs. Osborn lead a quiet and happy life, surrounded by loving and obedient children, endeavoring to make all around them better and happier by their presence. They are honored members of the church and society, and it is to be hoped that they will have many years of usefulness yet to come. .

JOHN W. PRICK, farmer, P. 0. Economy; he was born July 4, 1834, in Wayne County, and was educated in its common schools; he was united ia marriage, October 1, 1857, to Jane Shugart, who was a native of Wayne County, Ind., and born June 15, 1838. This union was blessed with three children - Eva L., born January 20, 1859 ; William E., March 15, 1862, and George 0., May 17, 1872 ; he and his family are worthy members of the M. E. Church ; his" father, William Price, was a native of North Carolina, born October 20, 1804; came to Wayne County, Ind., about the year 1817. Still living, at this date, his wife, originally Jane Massey, was a native of South Carolina, bora 1808, deceased about tho year 1869. Mr. Price is an energetic farmer and enjoys the confidence of his neighbors.

DAVID F. PUllSLEV", farmer, P. 0. Trenton. This farmer and soldier was born July 10, 1839, in this county; he was married, September, 1860, to Jane Clevenger, who was born February 26, 1850. They have three children --Franklin C, born May 1, 1868; William C, November 18, 1870, and Fredcrick E., May, 1870. Mr. P. had but little advantage of school and has followed farming; he early espoused the Union cause and enlisted in Company C, Nineteenth Indiana Infantry, serving through the war. The .Nineteenth wag assigned to the "Iron Brigade," of the Army of the Potomac, and Mr. Pursley participated in all the battles of that grand old organization; he was severely wounded in the left hip and wrist at the bloody battle of Autictam ; he had three brothers in the war - Lafayette and Aleazer, who served in Company C, Nineteenth Indiana, and James M., who served in Company A, Uighty-fuurtli Indiana; his father's name was James M. Pursley, who was originally from Virginia, where he wa.'s born about the year 1805 ; deceased in this county, 1865; his wife's father's name was James M. Clevenger, who was a native of this Stiite, born in the year 1828 ; deceased at Indianapolis, Ind., August, 1880. Mr. Pursley stands high in tho community in which he lives.