Wayne Township (part 3 of 3)

Mr. Canady was elected magistrate of Nettle Creek Town- .ship in the spring of 1879, against a candidate who had held office for twouty-fivo years, and had never before been beaten. Mr. Canady was the census enumerator for 1880 in tho census district in which he resides. Ho is a Republican, and seems to be rising in popularity and growing in fitness for public station.

AV'alter Cauady came from Ncjrth Carolina to Randolph County, Ind., in 1829, and lived and died there. He had a wife and five childreu. He was a farmer of Nettle Creek Township, entering land there when ho came to the county.

John Cleveuger. father of William Clevenger, near Noff, was boL-u in Virginia in 17ii(l; came to Ohio in 1803; married Maria Sfuthard in IT'.l-Mn.irn 17S0); came to Randolph County, Ind., in ISJS; entere 1 120 acres, being a part of William Clevenger's present f.inn. He li;ul fourteen children; twelve lived to bo grown and .married and have largo families, the whole twelve having lOS children, or an aver;ige on the twelve of exactly nine each. Ho died in 1872, aged ninety-two years and nine months. His wife died in 1S46, being sixty-six years old. His children are as follows: D.isha (Dudley), 'born 'l800, had twelve children: Samuel, born 1802, had eleven children; John, born 1803, had nine children: Wesley, born 1805, had nine children; Eliza, born 1809, had seven childreu; James, 1811, had five children; Niincy, 1811 (Raine.s), had nine children; Seppv, 181,'), had five children; Fielding, 1817, had twelve children; Maria, ISlfl

With this multiplying process as a specimen, the Clevengor name ought to be widely scattered throughout the land. Twelve children, \vithl families having an average of nine apiece makes certainly' an e.xtensive connection.

Jonathan Clevenger came the same fall. The two families had arranged to meet on tbejway, and come the rest of the distance together. ;^ The plan, failed in some way, and the families did not meet, and each one_ found his way alone. Mr. Clevenger was a stm'dy Democrat. He voted for Jackson in 1828. He was an active member of the Christian (New Light) Church, and a worthy and exemplary citizen.

John C. Clevenger was iboru in Randolph County, lud. , in 1830. He has eleven children. Ho has hold several local offices, having been Justice of the Peace fom- years and Township Trustee two years. It is quite remarkable that though a Democrat in a township that has a Republican majority of eighty, he was elected Trustee in the spring election of 1880 by twenty majority. He is an active citizen, and a useful niember of the body politic. He is a farmer, and lives nortliwost^of Losantsville.

Isaac Crouse was born in Randolph County in 1S37 ; married Irene Watkins in 18."39, whoVas born in 1844. They have three children. He is a farmer and a member of the Christian (New Light) Church. His homo is near Losantsville. It is a somewhat remarkable fact that his wife was at his marriage with her only fifteen yeai-s old. Although now old enough to have had several children, her age is only thirty three years. Should tieir married life last till she arrives at the age of ninety, her state of wedlock will have continued through the wonderful period of throe-quarters of a centmy.

William Clevenger is the sou of John Clevenger, who came to Randolph Co., Ind., in 1828. Ho was born in Ohio in 1821; came with his parents to Randolph County in 1S28. He married Mary Jane Smithson in 1841, and has six children. He is an extensive farmer, and is a prominent citizen. He owns 320 acres of land. Although his father was a strong Jackson Democrat, yet William Clevenger on coming to his majority, after voting for Polk iu 1844, radically changed his politics, and has voted the Abolition and Republican tickets ever since. His ballot was cast for Hall and Julian in 1848, when the ticket got only three votes in the tov.Tiship. He made a temperance pledge for himself when a boy tlftoen years old. Seeing the evils of drink, and I'esolving never to touch it, ho has kept his vow to this day. Ho joined a temperance society only three or four years ago, but has "lived" it from boyhood. A member of the (Christian (New Light) Church, and a wide-awake, thriving, successful business man. In his youth and early manhood he did an immense amount of hard work, his brothers and himself, as he says, clearing more land than any other family in the township or Jperhaps in the county or oven in the State. William Clevenger has been Road Supervisor for fifteen yeara, and is so still. Mi'. Clevenger is a pleasant specimen of the prosperous and successful fai'mer. Ilospitablo, friendly, generous and enterprising, both himself and his wife are remarkable for their worthy and estimable characters. He has erected upon his extensive farm a substantial and commodious mansion, which will doubtless yield them pleasiu-e and comfort during the remainder of their lives.

Jacob Crouse was born in North Carolina in 1799; married Hannah Johnson in 1824; emigrated to Randolph County, Ind., in 1832, settling one mile west of Losantsville. They have had seven children. His wife was a Baptist. He was not himself a member of any religious body, and in politics lived and died a Democrat of the Jacksonian stamp and style. He entered eighty acres of land, and he resided on the tract till his death in 1S73, forty.one years. His wife lived only till 1864. Charles Cr.juse, his son, still occiipios the original homestead, one mile west of Losantsville, being, like his mother, a Baptist, and, like his father, a Democrat.

Mark Diggs was born in North Carolina 1799, and was the son of William Diggs, the elder, whose son William came to White River in 181fi. Mark Diggs came to White River, Randolph County, in 1821 : married Susannah Way, daughter of Matthew Way. who was brother of Paul and Henry Way, and who died in Carolina in 1820. They had one child which died in infancy. Mark Diggs settled in 1827 on the farm where his widow now lives, near Pleasant View. He was a Friend, belonging to the body; in politics, a Whig and a Republican. He was an Elder in the Friends' Society, greatly respected and altogether a solid member. He owned at the time of his death in 1878 000 acres of land. At first^he entered 240 acres. His widow is living still on the old homestead, which ha.s been her residence for fifty-five years. Mrs. Mark Diggs has in her possession the family record of old William Way, her grandfather, and the father of Paul, Henry, William, Robert and Matthew Way, which is hero ti-anscribed. William W^ay, son of Paul and Mary Way, born July 8, 1756; died April U, 1839, eighty-three years; Abigail (Ozborn), bom September 20. 1750, diedj January 2, 1829, aged sovonty-threr

Matthew Way (above) was married in Carolina, and had two children, dying iu 1811 by being thrown from a horse. His wife died with her second child. Their children were: Susannah, born January 4, 1807; Moorman, born February 9, 1808, died in 18S1. Susannah married Mark Diggs, but has no children living. Moorman Way was also married, but has no issue liv-

[Moorman Way died in the fall of 1881, leaving his largo fortune to his only heir, his sister. Mrs. Susannah Diggs, widow of Mark Diggs, as above, who was already the possessor of a considerable estate from her husband, as already described.]

Wilkerson Gray was born in Kentucky in 1 802 ; came to Wayne County. T;id., in 1810, and to Randolph County, Ind., in 1835. entering a tract of land one-half mile west of Losantsville, and has lived there from that day to this. He married Matilda Long in 1820, and has been the father of ten children, eight of them being still living and married. His wife was born in 1805, and died in 1847. He has been a widower for thirty-four years. He was married very young, at eighteen years, and they had three children before ho v/as twenty-one years of age. He lives on his old place with his son-in-law, Isaac Crouse, having attained tlie great age of foiu'score years, and is strong and hearty, considering the length of time that he has taiTied amidst sublunary scenes.

Jordan Halstead was born on the way to Ohio, at Allegheny Point, on tlio Ohio River, in 1805. His pai-ents came to Butler County, Ohio, and then to Wayne County, Ind., in 1825. Ho maried Nancy McClaiiahan in 1828, and came to Randolph County, Ind,, in 1831. They have had thirteen children. Nino are living and nine have been married. He has resided at his present home from the fust (fifty-one years), and he now owns 244 acres of land.

Solomon Hanscom, Pleasant View, born in Maine; moved to Kentucky in 1839 and to Randolph County, Ind., in 1853; has had six childi-en, and died in 1875. He was an undertaker and cabinet maker. His business has been continued by his two sons under the firm name of Jwmes W. Hanscom & Bro. He was a Presbyterian, then a Baptist and lastly a Friend. In politics, he was at first a Democrat and afterward a Republican.

William Hendricks came early to the county, and was Justice of the Peace twelve years. He maiTied 100 couples during his temi of office. He was also Township Trustee ten years, and was never defeated as a candidate for office till thi-ee years iigo, at which time (spring of 1879) he ran for magistrate, and was beaten by M. L. Kennedy. He moved to Kansas in the spring of 1880. He was an exceedingly popular and greatly influential man. But it happened with him as it does with scores of prominent men - there comes a time when the popular feeling begins to cool toward them And if they are shrewd enough (which most, however, are not) to realize the fact and gracefully bow themselves out. all goes well; but all are not thus keen-sighted, and a struggle against fate followed by defeat is the result Mr. Hendricks doubtless will continue in the future as during the pjist a porsonageof influence and usefulness, retaining, as ho does, the estimable qualities which for so many years of his earlier life enabled him to hold so lirmly a commanding position among his

Miles Hunt was bo;:n in Kentucky September 10, 1808. He came early to this county in 1824, at the age of sixteen, and has been a re-nidout of Randolph fifty-eight yeara. He has boon identified with the interests of the county for more than half a century, repre.senting the county at one time in the State Legislature when comparatively a yoving man. Mr. Hunt has raised a large family, now grown men and women, who are now among the useful and worthy citizens of their native commonwealth. He has been a life-long Democrat, being one of the few who have clung to that political faith in the face of the overwhelming adverse majorities for many years in this Republican county. Since the time of the Murphy revival he has been an active and enthusiastic temperance worker, being now engaged along with his worthy companion in the advocacy of the prohibition movement. He was one of the proprietors of the town of Hnntsville forty-seven years ago when a young man twenty-six yeai-s ago, and he has for many years been a resident of Losantsville. formerly Hunt's Cross Roads. Mi-. Hunt, though past threescore years and ten, is still vigorous .and energetic, .showing more streugtli and activity than many another person fifteen years his Junior. Long may he survive to wave aloft the temperance banner, even until he shall behold it float in triumph over the last grim fortress of King Alcohol!

Antony Johnson came to Nettle Creek. Randolph Countv, Ind., as soon as 1829 (may be sooner than that). He and his wife ^e very old, he being eighty-six years old and she some younger. They reside on a small farm northeast of Losantsville. Full fifty years and even more have passed over their heads, for weal and woe, in sunshine or in storm, since first this now aged couple reared their hmnble home beneath the leafy shade of the giant trees of Randolph forests. The ax, that mighty instrument of fate in the brawny hantls of the stalwart jiioneer. has accomplished its wonckous task, and the sun pours down u[x>n those now denuded fields its fiery rays, where, for long ages before, its utmost power could not avail to reach. And two generations have disappeiued from sight, and been hidden beneath the crumbling mold of the lonely graveyard. Yet these two still survive, almost the only remnants of that early race who made the heroic onslaught upon the mighty forests which had for so long a time hidden the earth's genial surface deep and dai-k beneath its overreaching foliage. They yet remain. But not for long. Even while I write these lines as this memorial to the coming ages, the decree may have gone forth for them. " The silver cord is loosed, the golden bowl is broken, the ])itcher is broken at the fountain and the wheel is broken at the cistern. Let the dust return to dust as it was, and the spirit return to (iod who gave it" At any rate, for them speedily, for us .-ill iu God's in good time, the final summons will sm-nly come.

Daniel E. Johnson h- the son of Reuben Johnson, and the brother of L. Williams Johnson, and perhaps of others by that name in the vicinity. Ho is a wealthy farmer, residing northeast of Losantsville, in the fertile region of the Little White River. He is a thriving farmer, an active business man and a prominent Democrat. In much of Randolph County, Republican i)redomi. nance is so strong as to cut Democrats off from all hope of preferment, and in Nettle Creek Township the Ropublican is generally the stronger side. But the Democrats in this township are a bold, defiant party, and sometimes, when the Republicans fall out among themselves, the other sort strike all as one and make a success. All honor to the sincere, upright, honest yeomanry, who fight for country and for principle, and not for spoil. And such, indeed, must the Democrats of Randolph be. For, buried deep under the weight of an opposing majority, sometimes of 2,200, what but solid convictions can keep the average Randolph County Democrat loyal and unyielding to his fealty? Party spoils there are none for him. His view of political duty holds him fast and firm as the " needle to the pole. "

Reuben Johnson was born in Surry County, N. C, in 1700. He came to Hagerstown, Wayne Co., Ind., in 1830, and to Losantsville in 1832, He married Mary Harville, end had nine children. He died in 1857, and his wife in 1803. He was a farmer, a Baptist and a Democrat. Several of his sons are living, and are prominent citizens, residing in the vicinity of Losantsville.

Lewis Williams John.son is the son of Reuben Johnson. He was born in North Carolina in 1810, came to Hagerstown, Wavne Co.. Ind., in 1S31, and to Nettle Creek, Randolph Co., Ind." in 1832. He married Eunice Hodgson in ISll, .and Martha A. Canada in 1804 (who was born in 1845). He has had sixteen children; thirteen of thorn ai-e living, seven have been married, and .seven iire at home. He is a prominent citizen and farmer. He is a member of the Christian (New Light) Church, and in politics a Democrat. He has been Township Trustee and Township Assessor. Ho is also a local preacher in the denomination to which he belongs, an estimable man and a valuable member

George Leaky w;is bom in Tennessee in 1804, emigrated to Clinton County, Ohio, in 1810, married Lydia Hiatt in 1823, and moved to Randolph County, Ind., in ]83'4 His first wife died iu 1834, ami ho married Jane (Sanders) Peters in 1830. He was the father of ten chihken. all of whom are living, and all are married but one. Hi? died in 1877 at the age of seveuty-tliree. He entered at first eighty acres, and afterward 100 more, making for himself and family an extensive and profitable fai-m. He was a member of the Christian denomination, and died in 1877, leaving behind a large and interesting group of descendants and relatives.

Christian Leakv was the son of George Leaky, being born in Clinton County, Ohio, in 1829, and coming to Randolph County. Ind., in 1834. He married Sidney A. Snodgrass in 1854, and they have had six childi-en. He is a member of the Christian (New Light) Church, a farmer by vocation, living north of Losantsville, and the owner of 300 acres of excellent land.

Hem-y Leaky was boru in Tennessee in 1794, being an older brother of George Leakj'. He came to Ohio in early life, and to Randolph County, Ind., in 1831, having married "jaue Frery a considerable time previous. They had seven childi-en, and he died in 1807. being sixtv-seven yefu-s old. Ho was a farmer anil had filled the ofiice of Justice of thePeace, both in Indiana and for a long time in Ohio, besides which, moreover, he held, during one t«rm, the position of County Commissioner of Randolph. In religious connection, he belonged to the body calling themselves Christians.

.Vnna Leaky (^NIcGunnigill Snodgrass) mamed Charles Mc- Guunigill, who came from South Carolina to Randolph County, Ind., in 1834. Mr. McGunnigill was born in 1801, and died in 1802. She has had ten children; seven of the children are living, and six liave been married. She is now the wife of William Snodgrass, whose biography is given elsewhere.

David Metzgar lived south of Losantsville. Ho died in 1874. One of his sons died in Andersonville Prison. His daughter (wife of Frank Burroughs) livas on the old homestead, one and one-half miles south of Losantsville. He was a prominent citizen of Nettle Creek, but we have not at hand at this wi-iting material for a more extended biogi'aphy.

William Shullabarger came to Randolph County sixty years since. When ho settled in Nettle Creek is not certainly known. He was killed many years ago by the falling of a tree upon him. His widow married William C. Hendricks, an account of whom is elsewhere given.

Hamilton Snodgrass has beeu a resident of Nettle Creek for more than half a century. His boyhood days were spent in different places, and in three States - Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana.

Mark Diggs

Mark Dtgqs, deceaaed, was born in North Carolina April 23, iTiiy. Ho was the son of William and Fannie Diggs, and was the fifth of a family of nine children. He was raised on a farm and received a meager education from i.hf. schools of his native State. As ii boy, he was remarkable for his honesty, morality and industry. In his earli'T life were planted the seeils of Christian integrity, whfch ripened into an abundant harvest in later yeara. He came to this county in corupany with his parents, in the year 1822, and settled two miles li.'^i of Winclioster, his fatner purchasing 160 acres of land with s!:g;.i impro^'ement's, iianng a log cabin, a few acres cleared aiid an orchard. At the time of his settlement on this farm, there were but two log cabins upon the ground now occupied by the town of Winchester. His father lived on this farm until the death of hh wife, when he made his home with his daughter, Ann Moorman, with whom he lived until his death. Mark Diggs wa«, married to Susannah Way, November 9, 1826. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Diggs settled on a farm in Nettle Creek Township, the same upon which the widow now resides. He entered 160 acres of fertile land, and through his untiring industry put it in a high state of cultivation. He lived on this farm until his death, which occurred June 6, 1878, at the age of seventy-nine years. He has but one brother living, William Diggs, who lives at Earlham, Iowa. Mark Diggs was a hard working man, and very economical in his habits. He accumulated quite a large estate, a portion of which his wife inherited. He had a birthright in the Society of Friends, and was a valuable and useful member of the church, having filled many important places of trust. He was quiet and reserved in his habits, and it was those who knew him best that loved him much.

Ho was born in Tenuessoe in 1807, came to Ohio in 1811 and to Indiana in 1813, and to Randolph County in 1830. He has been twice married, and both his wives are dead. The first was Betsey Dixon, married in 1828. The second was Polly Ann (Street) Burroughs. She died in 1880. Mr. Snodgra-^s has had six children, is a farmer by occupation and a Democrat in politics. He resides a mile north of Losantsville. As would appear by the dates given above, his entire early and middle life was that of a pioneer. Born in Tennessee, near the opening of the centmy, brought to Ohio about the commencement of Tecumseh's war of 1811, and taken to Indiana in 1813 when only nine years old, changing his residence still again while yet only a young man in his prime, barely twenty-thi-ee years of ago, this time to the then wild and unsettled regions of Kandolph, it is clear that for him his palling in life was to march at the front and be a strong and gallaTit leader and one of the advance guard to the mighty army of civilization that were erelong to take full and permanent possession of the beautiful and glorioas western wilderness. And he could well and worthily sing to the echoes of his resounding ax-blows and to the crackling crash of the mighty tree-trunks. But that song is for this region nearly done - the giants of the " grand old woods " have disappeared, and in their stead a puny, sickly race shabbily and scantily fill the places bo long and so splendidly hiding the face of the gi-ound beneath their deep, dark shades.

John SnoJgrass was born in Virginia in 1763, moved to Tenn.>ssee in 1803, to Ohio in 181 1, to Hem-y County, Ind., in 1813, and to llandolph County, Ind., in 1830. Ho had eight children. His wife was lihoda Mays, and he was married in Virginia long before he began his wanderings to find a suitable home. He was an old man when he came to Randolph, sixty-seven years of age, but his stay was but short among his children and friends. He died in 183-1, and his wife eleven years after her husband, in 1845. Four of the children are living still. His residence was about a mile north of Losantsville. He was a, farmer and a Democrat Think of the life of this sturdy pioneer. Forty years among the rugged mountains of Virginia, eight years amid the forests of Tennessee, two, years in Ohio through the Indian war of 1811-13, seventeen years buried in the woods of Henry Coimty, Ind, and when within three years of his allotted threescore and ten, plunging yet once more, and for the hist time, into the heart of the deep, unbroken forests of Randolph County, and lying down at length after so many tedious and wearisome years, beneath the oaks and the beeches, to die and be forever at rest, while hia friends and his comrades, gathering aiwind his mortal remains, sadly but hopefully say, "Life's fitful fever over, he

William Snodgras brother of Hamilton 1809. He married Betsey Gray Gunnigill in 1870. He has had (^ and all married. He came to Randolph County, Ind., in 1830 moved to Iowa in 1854, and returned to Nettle Creek, in 18GU. Ml-. Snodgrass is a farmer and a Democrat, somewhat advanced in years, but active and attentive to business. He is quiet, modest, unobtrusive in his manners, diligent and frugal in his business and careful and economical in his management, sincere in his own convictions and tolerant of those who may cliauce to difier with him. He resides on a farm north of Losantville, carrying on an extensive business in that line.

Lemuel Wiggins, Losantville, wr.s born in Hocking Countv, Ohio, in 1820; came to Hagersto\TO, Ind.; thence he removed to Blountsville, Henry County, and la.stly, to Losantville, in 18u8. His first wife died of cholera in Blountsville. His second wife was Mary Stanley. He has had ten children. Mr. W. is an enterprising man, a sterling Republican and an active INIethodist. He has been Township Trustee two years, is a merchaut. a hotelkeeper; also a farmer, owning several farms; is Postmaster of the town, and a wide-awake, positive, energetic business man. He has been an extensive stock-raiser, as also a producer of fruit, since he has on the land ho owns twelve orchards.

aged seventy one veal's. Ho married Margaret Durbin in Kentucky in 1817 (born 1790). He came to Ohio in 1802 (or before), to Wayne County, Ind., in 1829, and to Randolph County, Ind., in 1834. They moved to Kosciusko Coimty. Ind., in 18(j1, and he died there in 1804. They have had fourteen children, eleven of whom became grown, ten have been married and nine are still living. His widow resides at Losantsville, and belongs to the Christian (Now Light) Church.

Jlr. Wine was a soldier in the war of 1812, and received a pension, which, since his death, has been transferred to his widow, who receives it still. It is a noteworthy fact that he emigrated to Ohio just eighty yeai-s ago, during the very year, moreover, on which that now rich and powerful commonwealth became a member of the Federal Union, and has resided in that State during twenty-seven long andevontful years of the important formative i)eriod, when all was new and wild and rough, leaving it at length as long ago'as the' first year of " Old Hickory's" first term in the Presidency, now fifty-three yeai-s gone by.

Hicks K. Wright was an early settler in that region, and a very prominent citizen for many years. He was County Cojnmissioner several terms, and also Township Trustee a long time, dying while in that office. Ho was an Episcopal Methodist. He raised a large family, several of whom are now living. Mr. W. died oiily a few years ago. His life is worthy, doubtless, of a larger and more definite mention in a history of Randolph; yet. while many, even of the prominent citizens, must be omitted, and only a few in all can bo commemorated, it happens that our present subject falls among the great multitude concerning whom we have failed to obtain suitable materials for an extended

JOHN BOROUGHS, farmer, V. 0. Losantville, was born in this counly NoTember 1, 18:W. His father, John Boroughs, was a iialive of Virginia, born February U, 1793 ; his mother, Martha (Chambers) Borouglis, was born in North Carolina May 8, 1799. Mr. Boroughs was married Maroh 25, 1858. to Sarah J. Pollard, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., September 24, 1840. Her parents were natives of Indiana. This union has been blessed with two children - Lillie B., born October 7, 1861, who was married to .lames N. Johnson, of this county ; Lillie B.. deceased October 11, 1881. Their son, Jesse P., was born August 9, 1807, and is s bright, promising lad, of whom his father is very proud, Mr. Boroughs has a good farm of 120 acres; be is a sterling gentleman, and commands the respect and confidence of all who know him.

WILLIAM BOROUGHS, farmer, P. 0. Losantville, was born in Nettle Creek Township, this county, March 21, 1832. His father, John Boroughs, was a native of Virginia, born February 0, 1793 ; his mother, Martha (Chambers) Boroughs, was born in North Carolina May 8, 1799. Mr. Boroughs was educated in the district schools of the county. Was married December 18, 1851, to Edith Lumpkin, who was born in this SUte February 9, 18.33 ; her parents were natives of Tennessee. This union has been blessed with eight childreu, viz., Louisa J., born October 1, 1852; Erastus, April 25, 1854; Freely, June 18, 1858; Alonzo, April 3, 1860; Alfred L., September 7, 1863; Bora A., April 25, 186fi; Harlan, February 14, 1872; Arthur, May 28, 1874. Mr. Boroughs owns a well-improved farm of 330 acres. He is a friend to education, a supporter and advocate ot good schools, and ever stands ready to aid in advancing general improvements in his community. Peaceable, temper-

' CHARLES H. BARRAX, saw'-milling, Goodview, was born in Virginia July 15, 1827. His parents were natives of Virginia. Mr. Barrax was educated at West Elk, Ohio. He was married, July 12, 1860, to Sarah Robinson, who was born in this counly May 17, 1836, and the same year moved to Richmond, Ind., where they remained for eight years. They have had born to them one child, Mjnnie, born March 9, 1866. In 1868, they settled where they now reside. Since then, Mr. Barriix has been engaged in the grocery, drug and saw-milling business. He served for a term of eighteen months as Postmaster of the office at that time known as Melancthon but since changed to Goodview. He is now giving his whole attention to. and successfully conducting his saw-mill, which is located in Section 23. Mr. Barrax is an energetic, enterprising gentleman.

JONATHAN CANADY, farmer, P. 0. Losantville, was born in North Carolina August 3. 1821. His father, Walter, and mother, Hannah (Adamson) Canady, were natives of North Carolina. Mr. Canady came to this State with his parents when eight years of age; was educated in the common schools of the county. Mr. Canady has been engaged in the mercantile business at lialton, Bluntsville and Windsor. At the latter place, he lost his store and its moved from the farm where he now resides, having lived there for the pa.st eighteen years. Mr. Canady was married, December 22, 1843, to Susunah Moore, who was born in Ohio April 10, 1823 ; her parents were natives of Virginia. This union has been blessed with children, twelve of whom lived to the age of maturity, and one who is dead. The living ones are Mary J., born February 13, 1844; Martha A., November 14, 1845; Louisa, February 18, 184B; Martin L., August 7, 18J8; iSilns A., July 18, 1854 ; William W., December 8, ' 1865 ; Etha L., died February 26, 1876 ; Enos, born October 2, 1856; Melissa E.,

JIftrch 7, 1858; Preotioe A., December 8, 185!); Emma J., Jjinuary 23, 1803, and Lillie V,, April 26, 1804, of whom nine of tlie twelve have Uught .ichool in the Boliools of this county. Mr. CunaJy owns a well-improved farm of 171 acres in Sections 34 and 4. Is a consistent member of the Christian llhurch, and is a sterling gentleman, highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, and is a lover of education and always in favor of good schools. 1'. A. and Lillie, his youngest son and daughter, are attending Mcrom School, and P. A. will graduate this year at said college.

MAHLON H. OHAMNESS, farmer, P. 0. Dalton, was born in this county .Innuary 24, 1840, and since that time has resided within a short distance of his birthplace. His father, Joshua, was born in North Carolina in 1800, and his mother in same Slate in 1809, and deceased April 22, 1881. They moved to this county in the year 1832. The subject of this sketch was married in 18iV2 to Miss Emily J. IloJgin, who was born in Randolph C'iunty, Ind. Their union has been blessed with three children - Jjorinda .\., born January 17. 1805; Mary A., October 13, 18G7 ; Albert, August 19, 1873; Mary A diwl March 4, 1.S7.S. Mr. Chauiness is an energetic and ' - -'-- '^i i7-;_-iofficc of Justice of the Peace in 1878, and again re-elected in 1882. In 1880, he was appointed enumerator No. 171 in the Third District, under the supervision of Hon. J. W. llidenower. He has filled all of these important offices with credit to himself and satisfaction to hia constituents. He is an efficient and active member of Losanlville Lodge, No. 232, 1. 0. O. V., and Hagcrslown Encampment, No. 25. He has passed all the chairs of his lodge twice, been times elected Delegate to the Grand Lodge, has held the office of Secretary indolph County, li fourth of a family of twelve children, eight ol whom are now Jiviug. ms father was born in Virginia February Vk 1802: hi.s mother (Mary Truiil) Wiis born in Maryland February 14, 180!'. .\fter ijiarriage, his parents settled in Clinton County, Ohio, and after renuiiiiing here for a numoer of years they removed to Kaudolph County and .settled in Stony (^Ircek Township. They remained there on a rented farm about three years, then purchased eighty acres, and held it till 1850, when they .sold out and purchased the farm now owned by the subject of this sketch, where they remaincil until their deaths. Mrs. Clevenger died May 24, 1S04, and Mr. Clevetiger died November 30, 181.5. John lived with his father on the farm until his marriage, which occurred August 23, 1855; he was married to Amy A. Aker, of Randolph County. Mr. Clevenger obtained a fair education from the common district tchools of the county. After his marriage, he settled on his father's farm, 1 he moved upon a farm owned by sisted of 160 acres, a large portion of which was unimproved. It now co siets of 240 acres, of whicli about 200 are under cultivalion. This farm well located and of a good quality of soil. Mr. and Mrs. Clevenger are t: parents of thirteen children, of whom eight .ire living. Mr. Clevenger till iates with the Democratic party, and was elected to the office of Justice of t Peace in 1872, .and served for four years. He was elected Township Trustee 1878, and served two terras. In both of these offices he served tiie peof faithfully and honestly. He is an honored member of Windsor Lodge, ^ 017, I. 0. 0. F. In addition to farming, Mr. Clevenger is eng.aged in buyi and shipping stock of all kinds. Mr. and .Mrs. Clevenger are both iudustrio and frugal people, well situated in life, and honored and useful citizens.

Martin L. Can.Vdy

under the supervision of Prof. Ferris. He began tenohiiig in the public schools of this county when he was eighteen years of age, and has taught during the winter almost continuously ever since. At this writing, he Is iu charge of the school of his native town, Losontville. Mr. Caoaily has been eminently successful as a teacher and educator, and has done much V..r the cnuse of odu- r ouny JJ ws a IV I 31. J.^r,!'. t., Miss SaliVrni.i L Noel n Im lie y 1 ly d ly 1 l.i.r .ii:w- in.l s,. lodge. He takes a deep interest in the welfare of the orde ively engaged in its interest. He and his estimable lady are acceptable members of the Christian Church at Lo8antvilIe,'Rnd honored and useful members of the community in which they reside.

Hamilton P. Franks

HAMILTON P. FRANKS. Hamilton P. Franks, phy.siciaa and surgeon, was born in H.ardin County, Ohio, March 8, 18411; he is the son of Peter and Mary (Brown) Franks, and is the si.tth of a family of seven children, of whom four are now living. His father was born in Fayette County, Penn., December 17, 1813, and moved to Ohio with hjis parents when he was but three months |0ld ; his mother was born in Perry County, Ohio, November 11, 1817. After marriage, they settled on a farm in Hardin County, where they remained for a. number of years, and subsequently removed to Licking County, where Peter franks died April 24, 1878, and where Mary Franks, his widow, siiU resides. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm until he was fifteen years at age, engaging in the duties common to the life of farmer boys, and receiving a liberal education from the common schools. At the age above mentioned, he commenced tho study of dentistry with Dr. McBriar, of Newark, Ohio, with whom he remained for two years, when ho located at ThornviUe, Perry Co., Ohio, and engaged in the practice of his profession. During his sojourn at ThornviUe, he commenced the study of medicine, which he prosecuted with vigor in connection with the practice of dentistry. He remained in ThornviUe until September, 1871, when he came to this county and located at Pleasant View, Nettle Creek Township, and engaged in the practice of me.licine. He continued to practice iu the above-named place until August, 1874, when he moved to ille of the snme lowtH.^hip, where he has since resided, and engaged in

11.. n i iM.ii I ill niarri.age, November 8, 1870, to Miss Louisa A. McKinnnii ; bis excellent wife is the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Arbogast) .McKinuon. and w.as born in Logan County, Ohio, April 20, 1849; her parents are both living, and reside in Union County, Ohio; her father was born in Clark County, Ohio, February 22, 1811, .lud her mother February 4, 1813. Dr. and Mrs. Franks are the parents of two living children, four having died in infancy - Jessie M. was born November 8, 1872 ; Mary 0., November 18, 1881. The Doctor and wife are acccpUvble and honored members of the Methodist Kpisc.pal Church. The Doctor is also a member of Losantville Lodgt\ No. 232, I. O. O. F., and a prominent member of the Randolph County .Medical Sociely. lie has recently erected a handsome two-story frame residence at Losumvillc, convenient and commodious. An exact sketch of the same is given in this work. Dr. and Mrs. Franks arc honored and useful citizens of the county and valuable members of society.

J. W. HANSCOM & BUG., undertaking and furniture, Goodview. J. W. and J. S. Hauscom, were both born in Kentucky, the former November 9, 1842, and the latter July 15, 1 853. They were educated at the Bourbon County Seminary, near Paris, Ky. Their father, Solomon Hanscom, was a native of Maine, their mother, Margaret (Ross) Hansconib, was born in Kentucky. Iu 1855, they moved with their parents to Franklin, Johnson Co., Ind., where they remained for one year; they then settled at Pleasant View, where they now reside. On their arrival at this place, their father opened an undertaking and furniture establishment, which he continued to conduct until 1808, when he retired from business ; his sons then formed a copartnership as above for the purpose (if oxleiiling and continuing the business that their father had successfully < in 1. i .ill before them. These gentlemen are now doing an extensive business, i : i I r establishment may be found a largo and well-selected stock of that "Is usually foun.l in tin undertaking house. J. W. Hauscom w:i3 lii II ;. I April li), 1870, to Elizabeth Stump, who was born in Delaware Coun- IV. In.l , .\..venihcr 28, 1849. Their union has been blessed with four children -Mviilo v., Leni L., Rufus R. and Maud.

JONATIIA.S J. JONES, farmer, P. 0. Losantville, was born in Henry County, Ind., September 4, 1830; his father, Jacob Jones, was a native of North Carolina, bum December 23, 1793 ; his mother, Matilda (Chappie) .Tones, was also a native of North Carolina. Jlr. Jones was married, February 14, 1801, to Susan Coialt, who was boru in Ohio May 12, 1837. This union has been blessed with six children, viz., Thomas D., born September 2, 1803 ; .Johnny, born October 19, 180() ; Louis T., bom August 27, 18f>9; Mollie J., born Heplember 11, 1872 ; Eddie, born April 13, 1875 ; Charles, born December 24, 1878. Mr. Joucs moved to this county in 1880 ; ho owns a well improved farm of IGO acres in Sections 14 and 16. Mr. Jones is a genial gentleman, and since his arrival into the county, has gained the respect and confidence of all who know him. Is also a prominent member of the I. 0. 0. F. at-Losantville.

ISAAC R. .MAULSBY, farmer. P. 0. Losantville, was born in this county November 0, 1840; his father, Thomas Maulsby, was born in Tennessee January .'), 1805; his mother, Mary (Key) Maulsby, was a native of Virginia. Mr. Maulsby was married, September 27, 1805, to Miss MaunieCory, who was born kind. She was a hard-working woman, possessing a remarkably strong constitution, a.nd practiced the strictest economy. She was married to Mark Diggs, as stated in his biograf>hy. Since his death, she has remained on the old homestead, and managed her financial affairs with marked ability. She was of inestimable advantage to her husband in managing his affairs. She spun and wove all of the weiring apparel of herself and husband for a great many years. She has never had any children of her own, but has partially raised and educated several. She has been an acceptable member of the Friends' Church all her life, is remarkably well preserved for one of her age, and honored by all who know her.

Nathan Garrett

NATHAN GARRETT. This honored and useful citizen was bora in Guilford County. N. C, November 19, 1806. He is the son of Caleb and Befuiah (Jaclcson) Garrett, and was removed from North Carolina about the year 1817, and settled in Salem, Ind., where Nathan received the greater portion of his education. From Salem his parents went to Danville, Ind., where they both died. Nathan was eighteen years of age when he came to Randolph County. He settled near Unlonsport, and for several years engaged as teacher in the public schools. He was accounted a remarkable scholar for his time, having a Icnowledge of the classics as well as the common branches. As a teacher he was eminently successful, doing much to elevate the standard of education in the county. He was first married to Sarah Puckett, daughter of Joseph and Mary Puckett, of this county. After marriage he settled near Buena Vista, where he continued to teach in the public schools. He was the father of five children as fruits of his first marriage, and seven of his second. He was elected to the office of County Sheriff in the year 1885, and served for two terms. He was again elected to the ofllce of County Auditor in the year 1848, and served in this capacity for fourteen years. That he served the people of the county faithfully as their public servant, his continuance in office for eighteen years is the best evidence. It is said of his services that he was complete master of all of the details of the offices that he filled. It is stated upon unquestionable authority that he could locate by section every resident of Randolph County at the time he was serving as County Auditor. He was called to mourn the death of his wife June, 1849. He was united in a second marriage to Mrs. ilalinda R. Strahan December 24, I860, who still survives. After a residence in Winchester for ten years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett settled upon a farm of 20O acres in Nettle Creek Township, where they continued to reside until Mr, Garrett's death, which occurred October 7, 1871, at the age of sixty-four years. He enlisted in Seventh Indiana Cavalry, under Col. J. P. C. Shanks and Lieut. Col. T. M. Browne, June, 1862. He enlisted as a private, but was soon promoted. He held the position of Quartermaster with the rank of First Lieutenant. As a soldier he«arved his country faithfully, and cast his might on the side of right when she trembled in the balance. And he lived to see the right prevail, and the shackles stricken from four mUlions of bondsmen. Mr. Garrett was a true patriot, and to him his beloved country was everything while men were nothing. He served his country faithfuUy for a term of three years, and was mustered out with his regiment at the close of the war. He returned to his home, where he remained until his death, conscious of the fact that he had done his whole duty to both his country and fellow-men; he had only to await the summons "come up higher," In politics, Mr. Garrett was an ardent and uncompromising Republican, and was ever active and vigilant in the support of the party of his choice. It may truthfully be said of Mr. Garrett that ha was one man in ten thousand that are eminently fitted for serving the people. He characteristics of this re forgot a face nor a name. An example of his remarkable memory is connection with his history as County Auditor. Thus lived and died or dolph County's most honored citizens, a faithful public servant, a brave devoted husband, and an affectionate father, whose memory will ever t throughout coming ages.

Maltnda R. Garrett

MALTNDA R. GARRETT. This venerable lady is the daughter of Rev. I of Nathan Garrett, and was bom in Fleming Her father was bom in Tennessee March 26, 1790. and her mother in Kentucky March 26, 1791. Malinda is the third of a family of ten children, of whom six are still living. Her parents settled in the State of Kentucky, where they rcwhich occurred September 26. 1880. Her father removed to Indiana about the year 1868, and settled in Randolph County. He purchased a large Inul of land in this county, where he lived untU his death, October 29, 1869. Malinda lived with her parents until she was eighteen years of age, when she was united in marriage to Geoi^e T. Strahan. of Kentucky, July 14, 1835. After marriage, they settled on a farm in their native State, where they continued to reside until the death of Mr. Strahan, which occurred April 17, 1847. After the lapse of one year Melinda removed to Indiana with her children, and settleJ on her father's farm in this county, where she remained until her marriage with Nathan Garrett December 34, 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett lived in Winchester, this county, for ten years after their marriage, when they purchased the farm where Malinda now lives. This farm consists of 200 acres, with 120 under cultivation. Mrs. Garrett her former husband she is the mother of four children, and by the hitter seven. Her sons, David and S. P. Strahan, were gallant soldiers during the late war. David was the second enlisted soldier of Randolph County, Col. T. F. Colgrove being the first, and S. P. Strathan was ttie third to enlist, and the first wounded in battle. He was wounded in the battle of Rich Mountain. Being the flrat wounded soldier that enlisted in the county, after his rettu-n home he was visited wounded soldier. These sons of Mrs. Garrett did gallant service in the defense of their country, and were honorably discharged. She is an industrious and frugal w

RICHARD J. MAULSBY, farmer, V. 0. Economy, was born in the house where he now resides, December 12, 1847. Thomas Maulsby, his father, wis born in Tennessee January 6, 180.3 ; his mother, Mary Maulsby, was a native of Virginia. The subject of this sketch was married, January 1, 1870, to Miss Ellen Hunt, who was boru in this county June 7, 1851. Her parents were natives of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Maulsby have Iiad born to them three children - .Mary E., born July 7, 1871 ; Thomas M., born November 21, 1872, and Oliver E., born December 9, 1877. Mr. Maulsby was educated in the Hagerstown Academy and the district schools of this county. He is an enterprising farmer, and one who believes in advancement. lias oi his firm some improved breeds of stock and poultry. Mr. Maii'sby is a hospitable, genial gentleman, and worthy of imitation.

SAMUEL NOKTSKER, farmer, P. 0. Goodview.waSborn in Ohio November 16, 1834. His father. Christian Noftsker, was borii in Pennsylvania November 22, 1800. His mother, Rachel (Parish) Noftsker, was a native of Ohio, born August 10, 1812. Samuel Noftsker, with his parents, settled in Delaware County, Ind., in 1837, where they vemained until after the death of his father in 1869, when he, with hia mother, settled where they now reside. Mr. Noftsker was educated in the district schools ; has a good farm of forty acres in Section 14. Mr. Noftsker and mother are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Noftsker is a gentleman highly respected by all who know him. Mr. Noftsker was married, in 1882, to Miss Julia Freer, who was horn in this county.

WILLIAM 0AKER30N, farmer, P. 0. Neff, was born in Kentucky April 1, 1808. His father and mother, John and E iz.abeth (Todd) O.iker.-ion, were natives of Maryland. Mr. Oakerson was married, March 20, 1828, to Mary Vallandingham, who w.vs born in Kentucky J.anuary 5. 1804. Her parents were natives of Tennessee. They had born to them six children, of whom but two arc living - James F. M., born June 24, 1835. and Alfred T., born January 9, 1843. July 27, 1870, Mr. Oakerson was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, and has since been living with his son Alfred, at the old home ; except the past year, he has been living wiih his son James at the old homesteail. Mr. Oakerson is an earnest worker in the Chri.slian Cburch. Owns a fine farm of 180 acres in Section 23. Is an honest, upright gentleman, who has giiaed the confidence and respect of a large circle of acriuainlances.

BURREL PIRKENS, farmer, 1". 0. Winchester, was born in Tennessee in 1813. His father, Stephen Pirkens, was a native of Virginia; his mother was born in Tennessee. Mr. Pirkens lived with John C. Carmichael until about eighteen years of age, when he becanio weary of the hardships that were daily imposed upon him, and concluded to leave his employer and seek his fortune elsewliere. For several years Mr. Pirkens was engaged in various avocations in Tennessee and along the river of that name. Mr. ' Pirkens has been married three times. His first wife, Mary Reeves, w.as a native of South Carolina, and bore' him seven children, viz., Harrison, .John, Priscilla, StopluMi, Levi, Joel and Daniel. His second wife. Judy Felton, was bori) in X.: ;, ^ i ': .. Mi-. Pirkens' third and present wife, Mahala Scott, is lli" i liMren - Delmetia, Oda and Julian. Mr. Pirkens is a m^ii , M 'ihodist Episcopal Church, and is an ardent worker in in I 'Ciuseof Christ. He has a neat farm of seventy-two acres, m I ;- ;i i 1 n I to be au enterprising citizen.

Isaac Routh

This substantiiil and honored citizen is the son of James and .Mary (Itnolen) Routh, and was born in Wayne County, Ind., August 3, 1H2'J. He is the fourth of a family of twelve children (trn males and two fenr.iles), of whom four are now living. His father was born in Tennessee July 14, 1805, and his mother in Ohio in the year I80S. His fither moved to Indiana about the year 182.5, and settled in Wayne County, very sion after which his first wife died. He, was subsequently marriel to Mary Hooten about the year 1828. Aboufthree years after this, he moved to Raudolpii C)uniy. and purchased 120 acres of unimproved land in Nettle Creek Towu'iliip ; lie liri' I upon this piece of land about twelve years, when he sold it.iuid li m;,?lil I do acres in the same township, where he lived for twenty yevr< wIk-ti lie sil 1 out and removel to the State of Kansas, where he reiiaiiuid fir a sli in time, then returned (o Indiana and remained for two year*. « li ;i ti - rr n >\. I i" ilii> State oflllinois, where his wife ilied, August, 1S65. Ho,'. ^ ; liunand

Hannah Crouse of this county, NovemiiT I : l^'.t Mi r inreuts were natives of North Carolina. After marria.ge .Mr. Rquth seulcl on a farm of eighty acres, situated immediately south of the one he now ovvqs, where he lived abiut ten ye.ars, when he sold out and puro'iased 120 acrej joining his present farm. Hia farm at present consists of 200 acres, with 100 acres well Improved. His farm is gently rolling and very productive, and supplied wilh au abundance of water. He has excellent buildings, being large an! conveaient. His dwelling house WIS erected in 1870, one and a half stories in height, and is a model of convenience. It is situate! on a cammandin.5 knoll surr,iunded by shade trees. Mr. and Mrs. Routh are the parents of eleven children, six of whom are living - Maria J., born Ootobsr 25, 1852 deceased September 21, 1853 ; Charles W., bornSeptember 8, 1851; William R., April 18, 1557, uecea^e^ February 20, 1860; Hamah E, born April 2 I,. 18-39 : .Tam^s 0., March 22, 18')1 ; Jacob W.. March 24, 1863, deceased September 9, 1864; Alves T., horn Febniary 3, 1 Milo 0., Novembers, 1867: MirthaE, September 19, 1869; Joseph

May 20, 1873,' deceased September 7, 1873^ Omer E., born September I, 1877, deceased September 23, 1877. One son, Charles W., is married and lives near his father; the remainder of the living children are at home with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Routh and three of their children are acceptable members of the Christian Church. Mr. Rjuth is a Demooral in political preferment, and has served one term as Township Trustee. He joined the I. 0. 0. F. Lodge in li?62, and remained an honored member until 1865, when he voluntarily withdrew, having a prospect at that time of leaving the State. Mr. and Mrs. Routh are industrious and lead a quiet but upright life, and are beloved by all who

Cuiiii.ES Wbslev Rourii, son of Isaac and Marv Routh, was born in Randolph County September 8, 1854. He is the second of a family of eleven children; he lived on the farm with his parents until he was twenty-two years of age ; he received his education at the common district schools of the county, and obtained a very fair English education. After his twenty-second year, he rented land of his father for about five years, when he purchased seventy-six acres where-;l>e now resides. He was married to Sophrona Leeka, daughter of Christian atid, Sidney Leeka, of Randolph Cbunty, April 19, 1876. Mr and Mrs. Routh are honored members of the Christmn Church. Mr. Routh affiliates with Uie Democratic party. Mr. and Mrs. Routli have a pleasant home, and are industrious and frug.al and honored citizens.

IRA SMITHSON, farmer, P. O. Neff, was born in Ohio November 30, 1829. His father and mother were natives of Virginia. Mr. Smithson when ten years old came with his parents to this county; was married to Eliza J. Thornburg, March 20, 1832, who died January 15, 1850. Mr. Smithson was again mar. ried to Christena Clevenger, August '2i, 1852, who was born in this county April 16, 1835. This union has been blessed with four children - Eliza J., born July 23, 1853; Edward W , February 18, 1856; Lorinda E.. December 30, 18G2 ; and Oliver P., July 3, 1867. Mr. Smithson settled on the farm of sixty acres where he now resides, in 1852. He was educated in the district schools of the county; he is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Smithson is an enterprising farmer and well respected by all who know him. His son, Oliver P., was born blind ; he has .attended three terms of school for the blind at Indianapolis and has made considerable proficiency.

CHARLES n. SMOTHERS, farmer, P. 0. Trenton. He resides in Nettle Creek Township. Jlr. Smuthers was bora in Virginia February 25, 1833. His father, Cliarles, and his mother Evaline (Early) Smuthers, were natives of Virginia. When Charles H. was ten years old, his parents came with him to this county. He has always given his time to farming. In 1861, at the beginning of the war, he enlisted in Company E, of the Thirty-sixth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, and was in the Army of the Tennessee. He participated in the following hard-fought battles - Pittsburg Lmding and Shiloh April 6 and 7, 1882 ; the siege of Corinth, Miss., in the summer of 1862; battle of PerryviUe, Ky.. Ojtober 8, 1862; Resaoa and Kenesriw Mountain and all the other conflicts in the famous Sherman's march to the sea, till the army arrived at Lovejoy. At the last-named place, Mr. Smuthers became unable for duty and his soldiery ended. He was discharged in 1864. On the 20th day of December, 1864, he was married to .Miss Nancy Williams who was born in Virginia, June 4, 1841. Mr. Smuthers has a farm of eighty acres, which, by his industry, he has well improved. He an I his estimable lady are widely known and favorably received by all who know them.

HAMILTON SNODGRASS is a farmer of Nettle Creek Township, and his post office address is Losinlville. He was born in Tennessee July 29, 1807 ; his father and mother were natives of Virginia. Mr. Snodgrass was marri'-d, in 1828, to Elizabeth Dickson, who was bjrn in Virginia October 3, 179H, and wiio died in 1863. By this union there were three children - Sidney, William A. J. and John. Mr. Snodgrass was a second time married, in 1864, to Mary A. Burris, who was born 'in Wayne County, Iiid. By this union there were two children - Martha C. and Dvvid 0. Mr. Snodgrass was again bereaved of his companion. September 13, 1880, he was a third time married, to Patience Wayne. Mr. Snodgrass was an early settler, having come to the county in 1828. He is familiar wilh the hardships and deprivations of frontier life, and has done much to build up his neighborhood. And while he was building up, the foundation was Laid to level his fortune, for he had to pay 515,000 security debts. He is still enierprising and has a pleasant home.

' .JOHN SAWYER, farmer, P. 0. Trenton, whose parents were natives of North Cirolina, was born in Wayne County, Ind., in 1830. Mr. Sawyer was married, in 1856, ,1,0 Miss A. M. Robinsin, who departed this life in about eleven months after marriage. Mr. S. was again marri-d, in 1853, to Miss Sar.ih J. Outland. This union was ble.ssed with one child - Eli T., born April 29, 1860. In 1862, Jlr. Sawyer was called upon to mourn the loss of his be. loved wife. He fought the battles of life alone until May 1, 1863, when he w.a3 married to Riohel Scott. The result of this last .ion has been ten children, viz., Mark, born February 26, 1861 ; Sarah E., April 2, 1866; William C, August 19, 1867; John C, December 16, 1868; James W., December 20, 1870; Reuben, October 26, 1872; Susan, Starch 18, 1874; Mary, Miy 18, 1876; Elmer C. October 18 1878; Carry, born October 4, 1880, deceased. Mr. Sawyer is au honest, upright gentleman, and higlily respected by all who know him. Has a farm of eighty acres, umler a good state of cultivation, in Section 25.

DAVID A. .STAFFORD, farmer, P. 0. Goodview, was born in Henry County, Ind,, September 2. 1844. When six years of age, he moved with his mother to this county, and settled where he now resides. Mr. Stafford was married, March 12, 1866, to Miss Maria E. Wood, who was a native of this county. Their union has been blessed with four children - John F., born May 2, 1367; Nevad F., December 7, 1869; S.irah F., March 15, 1871 ; Ella M., January 2, 1873. Mr. Stafford was educated in the district schools of Ibis I county. Is an industrious, good citizen. Has a well-improved farm of eighty

Inii., November 27, 1815, and resided there till he was past eighteen years old, when he moved to Wayne County and from there to Randolph County in the winter of 1861. He hits been a resident of this county ever since. He was a Bon of William Vardeman, and his mother's maiden name was Mary Reed. Ills fither was born in Lincoln County, Ky., July 28, 1790, and his mother in Virginia in 1795. On the 12th day of March, 1812, the elder Vardeman and v»ife landed on the West Fork of Whitewater, four miles from Connersville. The country was then wild and full of the natives, and this brave pioneer had to sit by his door with raouth full of bullets and with knife and tomahawk in hand mriny a long night, in defense of )iis fiimily. Young John T. was educated in the schools of the day - in the buckeye log cabin, furnished with split log slabs without backs, and with greased paper windows. At the age of twentyfive, he began his career as a minister in the United Brethren Church, and he has obtained much of his knowledge while in the saddle in the tours of his circuit. He never studied grammar or mathematiea in school. The Rev. Mr. Vardeman was married the first time to Martha Jenkins, a native of Fayette County and daughter of Azure and Ruth Jenkins. By this union there were six children - Joseph, Philip, Caleb W., Nancy and Amanda. The first three died in infancy. Mrs. Vardemau died and Mr. Vardeman subsequently married Rebecca Jenkins, the sister of his first wife. By this union, tliere were nine children - Martha J., John T., Sarah D., Elven M., EUeanor, Mary C, William M., Indiana, Alice and D.avid E. Mr. Vardeman was again bereaved. and he was subsequently married to .Sarah E. Boling, daughter of James and Ellen Boling. By this union, there were two children - Orpha and Jeremiah. The reverend gentleman represented his church seven limes in the General Conference and half of the time as Presiding Elder. In 1869, he was elected Kepresenlative in the Legislature for Randolph County. He was an eirly Abolitionist and is in f*vor of prohibition.

STEPHEN D. WARWICK, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Swan's Hill, was born in Erie County. N. Y., June 18, W.l. When four monlhs of age, moved with his parents to Michigan, and settled in Jackson County, where he remained until 1860, when he removed to Park County. Ind., where he resided until 1861, when he enlisted in Company A, Thirty-first Indiana Volunteers. | Mr. Warwick took part in numerous battles, among which may be mentioned ' Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh and Fort Uonnelson. He was discharged in October, 1 8r,:i, and again enlisted in the One Hundred and Kiftv-fourth Ohio National Guards for a term of three months, and during the time wasslalioned at Piedmont, Va., as patrol. Mr. W. was married June 11, 18G5. to Elizabeth Conyers, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., April 20, 1841. Her father was a native 1 of Pennsylvania. Her mother was born in Indiana. Mr. Warwick is a local '

Isaac Wood

ISAAC WOOD. Isaac Wood was born in Franklin County, Va., December 9, 1818. He i^ ihe son of Philip and EUcnor (Green) Wood, and is the fifth of a family of eight children, of whom four are now living, as follows : Samuel, who resides iir this county; Abraham, in Michigan ; Jesse, in Wayne County, and the sub- ,eot of this sketch. His father and mother were both born in Virginia, the former, of slave parentage, February 1 'i, 1781, and the latter of free parentage, .\liy 5, 1779. His father bought his freedom prior to the birth of I.saao, ami moved to this Slate in 1840, and settled in this county, where he died in the year 1856. His mother died in Virginia, prior to the emigration of her husband. Isaac came to this Stjit* in 1837, and hired out to a farmer in Wayne County. He continued to work out by the month until 1815, when he came to this county and settled on the farm where he now resides. He at first purchased 160 acres of unimproved land, with the exception of a deadening of twenty acres. Through his untiring industry and frugality, he has added to this purchase until to-day he is owner and proorietor of 385 acres of excellent land, with 300 acres under a high state of cultivation. His land lies in two tracts, one of 320 acres in the form of a square, and one of sixty-five acres. This farm is well-improved, of fertile soil and supplied with a very comfortable farmhouse, and one of the largest and most convenient barns in the county, a sketch of which is given in this work. He was married, January 9, 1845, to Miss Sarah Thomas, a most estimable Christian lady, and daughter of Selh and Sarah (Clarke) Thomas. She was born in North Carolina, of free parentage, November 6, 1822. She emigrated to this Slate with her parents in the year 1837, and settled near Washington, Wayne County, where her parents died. Mrs. Wood is the only surviving child of a family of three. Mr. and Mrs. Wood received a limiled education in Wayne County, this State, the latter also attending school while a resident of North Carolina. They have never been bles.sed with any children of their own, but have partially raised and educated two. Mrs. Wood is an honored and acceptable member of the M. E. Church at Bethel, this county. She has been a faithful and devoted wife and has been of great assistance to her husbtnd in all of his undertakings. When Mr. Wood came to this county, he had but a few dollars that he had saved out of his hard earnings as a day laborer. He is now one of the most "wealthy of his t^oe in the county. He is a stanch Republican and takes a deep interest in the success of the party. He and his estimable lady are honored and respected citizens of the county and useful members of society.

Source changes here: from Past and Present of Randolph County, Indiana : with Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old Families, by Smith, John L., Writer on Local History, published 1914; 483 words in this source stream.

Wayne Township

In 1818 the new purchase of the cession with the Miami Indians had been made and all the central and northern parts of Indiana were opened to settlement. The surveys were made, and dispositions were made of the land in 1820. It must be remembered that Randolph county was the most northern county organized at that time, and on January 20th of that year, the following law was approved : Sec. i . Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, that all that part of the New Purchase, recently acquired from the Indians, which lies east of a due north line, drawn from the northwest corner of Randolph county, and north of said Randolph county, be, and the same is hereby attached to the said county of Randolph county and from henceforth shall be held and considered an integral part of Randolph county. The northwest corner of the county at that time was where a boundary line of 1809 left the parallel direction to the old boundary line and went directly to Fort Recovery, Ohio. It is about one mile southwest of where Ridgeville now is. This extended Randolph county to the Michigan line and it became necessary to organize this portion into a township. The commissioners did this in their August term of that year, when it was "Ordered that part of the New Purchase Which was added to the County of Randolph by a late act of Assembly into a new Township to be

Known and Designated by the name of Wayne Township and that all the Klections to be held in Wayne Township be held at the house of Dr William Turner. Ordered that Ezra Taylor be Inspector of Elections in Wayne Township for and During the term of one year. Ordered that an Election be held in Wayne Township on the last Saturday in November Next for the Purpose of Electing two Justices of the Peace and one Constable in said Township." The Dr. William Turner, in whose house the election was to be held, lived m Fort Wayne, as did the inspector, Mr. Ezra Taylor. The treasurer's record shows that ^Ir. Taylor received seventv-five cents for l)ringing the election returns from Fort Wayne to Winchester. He certainly earned his seventy-five cents. This Wayne township should not be contused Avith the present township of Wayne.

The extreme length of Jackson Township made it necessary to organize a new township which was done in September, 1838, by the following order: "Ordered that all that part of Jackson Township lying South of the line dividing Townships 20 & 21 in Range 15 be and the same is hereby Stricken off and called Wayne Township and ordered that all Elections in A^'ayne Township be held at the house of Harper Poivel. And ordered that all Elections in Jackson Township be held at the house of Ezekiel Davis."