Daviess County, Kentucky - Biographical sketches (2 of 8 so headed), 1883 (part 3 of 4)

John Wandling^ eon of Peter and Sarah Jane (Creveland) Wandling, was born in Washington, "Warren Co., N. J., July 10, 1836. His great-grandfather was of German birth. The family name was formerly spelled Yendling. He was the second of eight children. He received his education in the common schools and academy of his native county. When sixteen years of age he was employed as clerk in the mercantile house of A. W. Creveling. He remained there some time, when he went into business with his father, the firm name being P. Wandling & Son. In 1857 he started for the West, intending to go to Kansas. At Philadelphia he met J. F. Hunter, a resident of Owensboro, who induced him to bny his ticket via Louisville. While stopping at the old Messmore House he was taken sick. During his convalescence he was invited to teach the Hampton District school. He taught a succes-sf'ul three months' term, and then taught in the Forks of Panther Creek District. March 9, 1859, he married P.J. Evins, daughter of William and Susan Marshall (Hall) Evins. The same year he went back to New Jersey, and worked for his old employer, A. W. Creveling, four years. At the death of Mr. Evins, in 1864, he returned with his wife to Owensboro, and after a visit to New Jersey to settle up his business, he made this city his home. During the first two years of his residence here he was employed as clerk for Wing & Peters. He then entered into partnership with H. M. C. Simmons, buying out B. Bransford. This partnership continued five years, when Mr. Wandling established himself in the carpet business - the first store of the kind in the city. About the same time he was asked by Mr. Tyler to accept a clerkship in the Deposit Bank, and a short time after was elected Assistant-Cashier. At the death of Mr. Tyler he was elected Cashier, which position he still retains. He is also in the general insurance business, the firm being Wandling, Buckner & Co., Jacob C. Wandling being the third partner. Mr. and Mrs. Wandling have seven children - Josephine, born July 15, 1860; Luella, May 4, 1862; George Bryan, Sept. 23, 1864; Charles Melvin, Jan. 3, 1867; Edna, February,

1869; Eoberta, April 3, 1871; John Ware, Feb. 11, 18T8. Mr. Wandling is Elder, Trustee and Treasurer of the Fourth Street Presbj'terian Church. His wife is a member of the First Baptist Church. He is also a leading member of the Masonic order, and is a Knight Templar.

Phil. Thom])son Watkins, son of Thomas W. and Susan B. (Thompson) Watkins, was born in Owensboro, June 4, 1846. His father was a native of Maryland and came to this county with a brother and two sisters in 1842. His mother was a native of Owensboro, and a daughter of Philip Thompson. They were married in May, 1845. His mother died Dec. 26, 1852, aged thirty and his father July 29, 1855, aged thirty-seven. After his father's death, he and his two sisters went to live with their uncle. Major Thompson. In 1859-'60 he was employed in "the Circuit Clerk's office, his uncle being Circuit Clerk of the county. When the war broke out his uncle raised a company for the Southern army and was appointed Major. During the greater part of the year 1863 Mr. Watkins was Deputy in the Circuit Clerk's office at Henderson. From 1866-'70 he was Deputy Circuit Clerk, after which he was appointed Master Cuinmissioner of Daviess County Circuit Court. He resigned his office to accept the position of Cashier in the Planters' Bank of Kentucky, now First National Bank of Owensboro. He has been Secretary and Treasurer of the Owensboro Gas Light Company since 1871. He has been a Mason since 1868 and has served as Treasurer of the chapter and commandery for several years. He was married Jan. 1, 1868, to Anna C, daughter of Dr. W. C. AVoolford. They have lost one daughter and have two sons and five daughters living.

Martin H. Weber, upholsterer and foreman of Phillips Bros. & McAtee's carpet department, Owensboro, was born in Owensboro, Nov. 2C, 1852. His father, John Weber, was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, in 1800. When fourteen years of age he came alone to the United States; landed in New York City, where he was a tailor's a])prentice six years; then went to Louisville, Ky., and worked there and at Jersey vil'e until 1846, when he came to Owensboro and engaged iu the clotliing trade and merchant tailoring. He died in October, 1881. Ho was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. lie w^as married to Dorothea Ilager, at Jeffersonville, Ky. She was born in Bavaria, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Weber had four sons and two daughters, two sons and one daughter living - William S., a merchant tailor and cutter, of

Owensboro; Mary E., residing in Owensboro, and Martin IL, subject of this sketch, who was the tliird son and child. He attended the private schools of Owensboro until sixteeen when he began to learn the trade of upholsterer; worked in Owensboro eighteen months; then went to Louisville, K3^; remained there four and a half years then returned to Owensboro and worked at his trade, and October, 1881, accepted his present position with Phillips Bros. & McAtee. Mr. Weber married Joeletsy Long, March 3, 1877. She was born in Owensboro, the daughter of John G. and Marietta (Newbolt) Long. Mr. and Mrs. Weber are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Mr. Weber is a member of Star Lodge, No. 19, K. of P., Owensboro. In politics he is a Democrat.

Ernest Weill, son of Leon and Matilda (Herman) Weill, was born March 26, 1848, in Rosieres aux Salines, Dept. of Meurthe, France. He attended school in his native country, and finished his education by a three years' term of school in London. From this latter place he emigrated to America, in 1868, locating in Owensboro, where he has since lived. His father died in 1862, and he left his mother in the old country. On arriving in Owensboro he engaged in clerking over a year, and then, in partnership with Mr. Hirsch, opened a clothing store and continued five years. The partnership was then dissolved, and in 1876 Mr. Weill took a trip across the water to visit his native land. When he returned, he resumed business at the corner of Main and Allen streets, the present site of the savings bank. From there he removed to his present location on Main street, between Frederica and St. Ann. He has a large clothing establishment, and does a good manufacturing business. He was married in 1878 to Henrietta Neicam, a native of Daviess County. They have three children - Leon L. , Joseph and Henry. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., and I. O. O. F. Postofiice, Owensboro.

John G. Weir, son of James Weir, was born in Owensboro, Ky., Jan. 13, 1849. He was educated at Princeton, N. J., and graduated from the college there in June, 1871. He immediately began reading law in his father's office, and in the spring of 1872 was admitted to the bar, and commenced practicing with his father under the firm name of James Weir & Son. In February, 1880, C. J. Walker was admitted, and tlie yn-esent law firm of Weir, Weir & Walker established. April 30, 1874, Mr. Weir married Elizabeth S., daughter of Clinton Grifiith, of this city. Tliey have four children, two sons and two daughters. Politically Mr. Weir is a Democrat.

James M. 'Whitehead^ born March 8, 1833, in La Rue County, Ky., is a son of Stout and Catharine (Stout) Whitehead, natives of Virginia, who came to Kentucky when young. His mother died in March, 1843, aged forty-three, and his father in 1864, aged sixty-six. They had a family of five children - James M., Susan A., John S., "William A. (deceased), and Martha E. James M. received his education in the country schools of his neighborhood. He lived on a farm, and his time for attending school was limited. Jan. 8, 1861, he married Eliza E., daughter of John Elliott, ot Kelson County, Ky., and went to housekeeping on the homestead. When he was nineteen he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at it at times till after his father's death. In 1861 he enlisted in the Federal army in the Third Kentucky Cavalry, commanded by Colonel J. S. Jackson. He served about a year, and was discharged in September, 1862, on account of physical disability, when he returned home and resumed farming.. After the death of his father the family was broken up, and he and his brother John went to Posey County, Ind., and remained till the close of the war. In 1865 he came to Owensboro, where he has since resided, working at his trade and contracting, having built some of the iinest buildings in the city and county. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and a regular attendant at its meetings. He has been a member of the First Baptist Church since coming to Owensboro. He has a family of three children - James S., John W. and Nannah Bell.

Sol. Wile c& Sons. - Solomon Wile, born June 11, 1829, in Baden, Germany, was a son of Baruch and Fannie (Heilbron) Wile. His father died in Germany, in 1854, and his mother in Owensboro,in- 1868. Solomon Wile was educated in Germany, and when twenty six years old came to the United States ; landed in New York in July, 1855, and located in Breckinridge County, Ky. He, not having any great means, began business by peddling in Breck nridge and Ohio counties, with good success ; after three years he opened a store in Ohio County, on the Hartford road, about seven miles from Hartford. He continued in business there four years, and when the war broke out, came to Owensboro, and located on Main street, in the east end, where he remained three years. In 1865 he built his present business block, on Main street. He bought the lot for $800 , and put up a brick block on it, thirty-fourfoot store-room, with partitions through it, living in the rear of the store and on the second floor. His business increasing all the time, he was compelled to take oul one partition after anntlier, build additions in the rear, and move his family into a private residence. Having laid the foundation of a large trade, which was increasing all the time, Mr. Wile, in June, 1881, tore down the old building and put up entirely new his present block, at a cost of between $6,000 and $7,000. He opened in the new store Sept. 26, 1881, with a new stock of goods. He has the finest and largest stock of clothing, gents' furnishing goods, etc., in the city. His residence on Fourth street was finished in 1878, at a cost of $10,- 000. As a merchant, Mr. Wile has been successful in life, and by honest and fair dealings has increased his business to its present dimensions. He was married Aug. 13, 1855, to Carolina Rothchild, a daughter of Simon Hothchild. They have a family of seven children - Benjamin, Joseph, Henry, Jennie, Leon, Minnie, and Cora. Mr. Wile's sons are with him in the store, and greatly assist in the management and control of its business.

P. 0. Willkle, Eoadand Bridge-Master for the O. & N. Ry., was born on the Catawba River, in Catawba County, N. C., Jan. 10, 1848, and is a son of George J. and Anna (Whitener) Willkie, natives of North Carolina and South Carolina respectively. They had a family of thirteen children, P. O. being the youngest son. He remained on the farm until nearly sixteen, when he enlisted in Company H, Sixteenth North Carolina Confederate Cavalry, and remained in the service until close of the war. At the close of the war returned home, remained a short time, and was on the W., N. & C. Ry. three months; then went to York, Fairfield Co., S. C, and served an apprenticeship as carpenter to John Pope two years. He then worked at his trade in various places until 1808, when he went to Atlanta, Ga., and built bridges on the Western &; Atlantic Railway for A. L. Maxwell; worked for hina on different roads until 1872, when he began to work for the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway, and worked for tliem until 1878; then came to Owensboro, Ky., and accepted his present position for the O. & N. Ry. Mr. Willkie was married Feb. 13, 1878, to Ellen Brennan, at McEwen's Station, Tenn. She was born in Nashville, Tenn., and was a daughter of M. Brennan. They had one daughter, Anna, born Dec. 25, 1878. She died in February, 1879. Mr. Willkie is a member of the Knights of Honor, Lodge No. 2,525, Owensboro. In politics he is a Democrat.

native country. In 1869, in company with his sister, ho emigrated to America, and located first in Louisville, remaining there two years in business with an uncle. He then removed to Owensboro and engaged in the produce business a little over two years, with L. Leser. Then went to Henderson and clerked for Hermann & Co., clothiers and dry-goods merchants. Returned and formed a partnership with Sol Wile & Sons, under the firm name of Wile, Wolf & Co., dealer in clothing, hats, caps, etc. This partnership was dissolved in 1875, and Mr. Wolf started a business for himself, locating first on Main and Allan streets; he has since removed to Main, between Frederica and St. Ann. He carries a stock of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and millinery and notions. He was married Jan. 2, 1877, to Fanny Rieser, of Evansville, Ind. They have two children - Clementine and Joseph. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wolf are active members of the Jewish church. Politically he is a Democrat. P. 0., Owensboro.

Joel F: Yager was born in Jefferson, near the line of Oldham County, Ky., Dec. 28, 1832. His father, Joel Tager, was a native of Louisa County, Va., and when a young man settled in Jefferson County, Ky. He married Polly Yewell, who was reared on Bujllskin Creek, Ky. They had a family of ten children, six sons and four daughters. Mr. Yager, Sr., died in 1844, and his wife|in 1880. Joel F. was reared in Jefferson County. In 1859 he moved to Henderson County and remained there ten years, being engaged the greater part of the time in the livery business. He then went to Evansville, Ind., and remained about a year, coming to Owensboro in the latter part of 1870. He lived here three years, speculating in horses, and June 24, 1873, went to Hartford, Ohio County, and again engaged in the livery business. April 15, 1880, he returned to Owensboro and opened the livery stable where he is still engaged. He was married in 1856 to Rebecca Close, a native of Oldham County, and a daughter of Joseph Close. They have seven children, five sons and two daughters.

Philip Yeiser, born in Murray Precinct, Daviess County, Nov. 1, 1856, was a son of Thomas and Irene (Johnson) Yeiser, both natives of Daviess County. There was a family of six children, five living - Philip, James, John, Nannie and Catherine. His mother died July 3, 1873. When twenty years of age Mr. Yeiser went to McLean County and worked on a farm a year; soon after went to Texas and remained four months; returned to Kentucky and attended the Muhlenburg College till 1881; then returned to

Owensboro and carried on a saw-mill two years. He then formed his present partnership with Mr. Lea in a livery stable. Jan. 26, 1882, Mr. Teiser married Lula Stout, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Lea) Stout. They have one daughter - Irena. Mrs. Yeiser is a member of the Baptist church. Politically, Mr. Yeiser is a Democrat.

Philip R. Zvlauf, City Clerk, and the leading watch-maker and jeweler of Owensboro, is a native of Germany, and was born Aug. 19, 1844; sou of Conrad and Hannatte (Schneider) Zulanf. Philip was the fourth child of six sons and one daughter. When seven years of age he came with his parents to the United States, landing at New Orleans, and locating in Louisville, Ky. The father was a large manufacturer of boota^ and shoes, and was compelled to leave Germany on account of his political views as a Republican. He died in April, 1876. His wife died June 27, 1882. Philip learned his trade in the city of New Albany, Floyd Co., Ind. In April, 1863, he came to Owensboro. He worked for Albert Stillman until 1864, when he opened a jewelry and watch-making establishment of his own, remaining in business until 1871; then associated himself with J. H.Taylor; remained with him until 1877, when Mr. Buckner bought out Mr. Taylor; J. A. Steman succeeded in 1879, and Thomas P. Scott succeeded Mr. Steman in 1880. Mr. Zulauf has been with this house since 1871, and is known as the best workman in the city. He has been elected City Clerk of Owensboro, and is the present incumbent. He is a Mason, and member of Owensboro Lodge, No. 130. He is a member of I. O. O. F., Brothers Lodge, No. 132, and charter member of Star Lodge, No. 19, K. of P., and present Grand Prelate of the State; also member of the K. of H., Tost Lodge, No. 2,626. In politics he is a decided Democrat, and cast his first vote for George B. McClellan for President of the United States. Mr. Ziilauf married Eliza Taylor at Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky., Oct. 17, 1866. Slie was born in Fleming County, Ky., a daughter of George H. and Harriet (Fleming) Taylor. Mrs. Zulauf is a member of the Third Street Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Zulauf have had nine children, five living - Philip A., Hattie T., George T., Nettie and Tyler. Mr. Zulauf resides on Louis street, near Fifth.

Chaptek Xyiii Boston Precinct

This precinct by law is thus bounded: Beginning at Knottsville Precinct at corner on Ohio County line, thence down North Pantlier Creek to bridge on Litchfield road, thence with the State road to the Miller's Mill road, thence with Miller's Mill road to South Panther Creek, thence with said Creek, Deserter's Fork and Ohio County line to the beginning.

A large portion of the land in this precinct was surveyed and sold by Kobert Triplett. The farm lines are generally straight, but are at an angle of ten degrees from the cardinal points of the compass.

The land in this precinct will average about second and third rate in quality. Very little of it is subject to overflow. It is generally undulating, some of it hilly, and there are some very high hills, in which there is considerable coal and fine building stone. There is also a large quantity of lithographic stone in this part of Daviess County, but at present it is rather inaccessible.

In the spring of 1882 a petition was drawn up by James F. Il^te and was signed by the citizens in this community and sent to Hon. H. W. Scott, County Judge, who changed the voting preciiiCt, which was formerly held at Boston, to Whitesville, where the polls are now held ; therefore it is generally known as Whitesville Precinct, though the oflicial name is still Boston Precinct, as recorded in the poll books at the County Clerk's ofiice in Owonsboro.

About the first settler in Boston Precinct was Bassett Burton, father of Horace Burton. He came from Adams' Fork, near Ilarrodsburg, Ky., about 1810, bringing help with him to raise a log cabin. The nearest settlement was five or six miles distant. Other early settlers were Elisha Burton, Cornelius Westerfield, William Hayne?, John Ward and John Cooper. The two latter came in the fall of 1811, and settled near Mr. Burton. George Jackson settled where James Miltoii now lives, in the southwestern part of the precinct. Mr. Karn (whose given name may have been Josiah) settled in the western part. William Holmark settled where Mrs. Hinton now lives, William Sinnett whore George Mattingly now lives, Joseph Hale on a place dow owned by Thomas J. Monarch, James Maifiies where Joe Haynes now lives, and Jabe Lnallen where Thomas Ware now livfls. A man named French settled here at an early date. When the first settlements were made, others came in and took up the land, and cleared the forests, and began improvements. William P. Ellis, from Shelby County, came and settled in 1829, in the extreme eastern part of the precinct.

The first physician who settled in the precinct was Dr. Richard Lockhart, who lived here five or six years, and then moved into Knottsville Precinct, although doing a large pi-actice in this part of the country for a number of years.

Bassett Burton was the first Magistrate who served in the neighborhood, which was before it was organized as a precinct. After Mr. Burton's death, his son, Oreed Burton, was chosen to fill the office. One of the first sheriffs who served was Simpson Stout. Under the new constitution in 1851, the first Magistrates were Benjamin F. Ramsey and John B. Hinton. The Sheriff was Thos. Landrnm, and the Constable, W. W. Church.

The oldest man now living in the precinct is Robert Ragsdale, tt the age of eighty-nine years, a native of Nelson County, Ky. Nancy Williams, widow of Alexander Williams, is about of the same age.

The first school-house erected was in 1825, on the farm of Bassett Burton; and the first school-teacher was an Irishman named William Maxwell, a well-educated man. The next one was James Jones.

In 1822 Bassett Burton built a horse-mill on his farm, for the purpose of grinding corn and wheat. People from a distance of fifteen miles came here to have their grain ground. The mill was run by the family after Mr. Burton's death, and by Horace Burton after he came in possession of the farm, till the beginning of the war. With four horses hitched to the mill it would convert a bushel of corn into the finest meal within six minutes.

A postoffice was kept at Boston until about 1859 or '60, and was then removed to Whitesville. During the war, owing to the supposed disloyalty of the postmaster, it was again established at Boston, but remained only a short time, when it was returned to Whitesville.

Whitesville is situated in the eastern part ot'Boston Precinct and is the second town of importance in the county. Its population is in the neighborhood of 400 inhabitants, and is a good business center for a large extentof country for a number of miles in all directions. The village received its name from Dr. "Wm.Lee White. It was laid out in 1844.

The first house built was by Dr. "White and Ben. F. Ramsey, and used as a store. They did business some two or three years. The first wagon-maker was Wjn. Miller. Afterward Martin Shanker was here a few years and then moved to Texas. Wm. Miller remained here till his death. His son, Wm. L. Miller, is now working at the business.

Among the first settlers in the village was Wm. Dillahay, the first blacksmith, who used to carry his coal in his leather apron from Ford's Knob to his shop. An apron full would last him a week or thereabout. He did all the blacksmitbing in the neighborhood. Another early settler was John T. Kelley, who put up a log house, which is still standing. Thomas and Joe Bnrkhead, and Charles Brand, a German, all blacksmiths, came in an early day. The first shoemaker was John T. Kelley, commonly known as Terry Kelley, who carried on a shop in his house, remaining here a few years.

The first school-bouse was put up by Isaac E. Day, in 1853 or' 4. The land was given by James Eddj', and comprised two lots: one was pur..hased for $15, for a church, and the other he donated for a school-house. It was the only school-house in this neighborhood. Tlie first school-teacher was Upton W. Hawkins, who taught a six months' school. After him, James Nail, Mason Haynes and Geo. Bagott were teachers. The school building stood some five or six years, when the Templars of Honor removed it and substituted a new building. They occupied the upper part of the building for their lodge, and the lower part was taken in charge by a stock company and used as a school-room. It was used for this purpose until the present Baptist church building was put up, when school was held in the old church. The present number of pupils is in the neighborhood of forty, and frequently many more; present schooleacher, F. P. Piircell. t

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The first physician who settled in the place was Dr. Wm. Lee "White, who came from the upper part of the State, and remained for a few years. He is now a resident of "Washington, D. 0. Other physicians were two brothers, Dozier B. and Mars Lewis, who lived here a number of years. Dozier Lewis died here during the war, and his brother remained here a short time after that, and then wentback to Nelson County, where they came from, and died there.

The first hotel here was built by James L. Stinnett, who kept it as a tavern a few years, when it was converted into a store-room. The present hotel was built by Dr. John Gillaspy, who used it as a dwelling-house; it was afterward converted into a hotel, and is now run by Joseph G. McCarty.

The first postoffice was established in Boston, which used to receive mail once a week, via Owensboro. As "Whitesville grew into popularity, business being centered here, the postoffice was transferred to "Whitesville, where mail is now received three times a week. The present postmaster is Thomas C. Floyd. The place now contains five dry-goods and grocery stores, one drug store, one saloon, three blacksmith shops, one shoemaker's shop, two churches (Baptist and Christian), two tobacco houses, four physicians, one Masonic lodge and one flouring mill.

Whitesville was incorporated in 1867, through the efforts of Kichard C. Barrett and Camden Riley, when Joseph "Veech was Representative in the Legislature and aided the adoption of the bill. In February, 1882, an amended charter was drawn up by Mr. Barrett and submitted to the Board of Trustees, who indorsed it. It was then sept to J. A. Munday, then a member of the Senate, who took charge of it until it was adopted by the Legislature.

The first Board of Trustees, electied April 6, 1867, were: B. P. Yewell, Chairman ; Hardin Gregory, G. W. Mullen, A. D. Mattingly and "W. Cate; J. E. Haynes, Clerk; John Lyons, Treasurer; and Henry Haynes, Marshal.

Present Board: C. Hale, Chairman; C. L. Haynes, G. W. Mullen, A. D. Mattingly and A. P. Brooks; J. W. Haynes, Clerk; T. C. Floyd, Treasurer; R. C. Barrett, Police Justice; J. F. Stockton, Marshal.

Business

or '62 it was purchased by Wm. S. McMabon, who put up tobacco a part of the time and then it was rented bj' several other parties. At his death, March 11, 187S, it passed into tlie hands of James L. Stinnett, who occupied it about five years. In December, 1SS2, it was purchased by P. H. Haifey. Size of the house, 50 x 70 feet; capacity, 150,000 pounds.

James L. Stinnetfs Tobacco Ilouse was built in 1867 by M. D. Wells, who occupied it about seven years and died. After his death it was purchased by Neal & Mattingly, who ran it six or seven years, and then sold to J. C. Ashby, of Owensboro. He ran the house one year, and in December, 1882, it was purchased by James L. Stinnett, who now occupies the house. Size, 40 x 100; capacity, 20,000 pounds.

Oeo. W. MuUin's Flouring Mill was built in 1868 by Jesse Haynes; probable cost, complete, about $7,000; used by him as a flouring mill. In addition to it was a wool-carding machine whicli cost in itself about $1,500, although included in the whole amount. Mr. Haynes ran the mill about two years, when it was rented by Mr. Mullin and Geo. F. Brack. These gentlemen ran the mill about eighteen months, when it was rented by J. Q. Haynes and B. R. Kelley. They ran the mill about one year, when it was sold to Geo. W. Spurrier for $5,000. He carried on the business till 1877, when it was purchased by Geo. W. Mullen, the present proprietor. The mill was wanting repairs, and Mr. Mullen put in $2,000 for repairs and machinery. In the fall of 1882 he again put in new machinery, to the amount of $1,800, and the mill is now in good order, and one of the important business factors of Whitesville.

While under Mr. MuUin's management it has proved a success, and is run on the average five days in the week. The mill is capable of grinding 150 bushels each of wheat and corn in ten hours. It is run by a steam engine of fifty horse-power. Coal to run the machinery is taken from a mine close to the mill: a vein of coal ranging from twenty-two to twenty-six inches in thickness, and thirty feet below the surface. A shaft is sunk and the mine is worked most of the time. It also supplies a portion of the coal used in the village. Shaft twenty feet from furnace.

A. P- Brooks iS: Bro., dealers in dry-goods, groceries, saddlery, harness, queen's-ware and general merchandise ; manufacturers of saddles and harness of all kinds. House started in 1877 by A. P. Brooks, who continued by himself till the winter of 1881, when D.

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The mercantile house of Thos. C. Floyd was opened in the fall of 1880, and has a good stock of dry-goods, groceries, queen's-ware, hardware and farming implements; doing a good business. Mr. Floyd being the Postmaster of Whitesville, draws alarge additional trade. He is a good business man, and is well liked by all. He carries a capital stock of $1,500. Store situated on north side of Main street.

J. F. Hite'a Drug Store. - One of the most attractive business houses of Whitesville is tliat of J. F. Hite, the popular druggist. Mr. Hite started in business here in August, 1877, and has a drug store equal to any outside of a large city. It is kept in a most attractive manner, everything arranged in accordance with the good management of the proprietor. He has a complete stock of drugs, stationery, notions and holiday goods generally. He has a fine prescription department in connection with the store, which makes it the headquarters of the physicians of the place. Mr. Hite carries a capital stock of about $4,000. He first began business in a house on Main street, just below the hotel, where he continued for two years, and in 1879 moved to his present quarters.

The first school that was taught before the town was laid off was by Dr. Wm. Lee White, who was there temporarily. During this time he bought a lot for the purpose of building a store-house, and with his cousin, Ben. F. Eamsey, built a store-house in 1844, which was the first house erected in the place. The house was opened on Christmas eve of that year, and the first yard of ribbon cut oflf and sold was by Mr. Eamsey. This was the beginning of the town, and from that on other settlers came in who made other improvements. The place was first called " Cross Koads," and shortly after was given the name of "Whitesville," in honor of its founder. Dr. Wm. Lee Wbite. After the school-house was put up by Isaac E. Day, teachers in rotation were as follows: Upton W. Hawkins, J. G. Nail, Mason Haynes, George Bagott.

ent places, known as follows : Walnut Grove, situated on the Litchfield road, between J. McCarty's and T. Floyd's; Whitesville, Horace Burton's school-house ; Grandview, situated in Litchfield, about four miles below Whitesville; Little Hickory, situated on the Rumsey road, three miles south of Boston; Smith's, situated on Miller's Mill road, five miles south of Whitesville; Hogan's, two miles soutii of Whitesville; Bartlett's, two miles north of Whitesville; and Moseley's, three miles southwest of Whitesville.

Whitesville Academy. - This institution flourished after the war, under the principalship of Prof. J. E. Haynes. Music was taught by Jennie S. Haynes. The trustees were B. F. Ramsey, R. A. Bartlett and Dr. J. R. Gillaspy.

The first religious services held in the precinct were by the Methodists on Walter Ward's farm, then owned by his father, John Ward, in 1829, and Johnnie Pinckston and Joe Miller were the first preachers. Services were held in various houses for a number of years before any established church was built. There are now three churches in the precinct : Baptist, erected in 1854, and the Christian in 1855, both in the village of Whitesville, and the Catholic church about 1860.

Baptist Church. - la 1853, when not even a school-house could be had in which to hold worship, the first religious meetings of this church were held in the log-cabin residence of William Bartlett. This cabin was of the most primitive kind, described elsewhere in this volume. Here a protracted meeting was held, which resulted in the addition of many to the church, among them thirteen heads of families. They first united with the church at Panther Creek; but subsequently, in 1854, they organized a church at Whitesville, with forty-six members, under the ministration of J. P. Ellis and K. G. Hay.

The first officers of this church were: J. P.Ellis, Pastor and Moderator; S. C. Arrington, Clerk; and Horace Burton and J. S. Taylor, Deacons. Mr. Taylor served from the date of organization until May, 1856, when he was ordained to the ministry, and M. D. Wells was chosen in April, 1858, to fill the vacancy. J. C. Miller and F. W. Haynes were chosen Deacons in July, 1860, at which time the four Deacons were ordained, the first two having served up to this time before ordination. In April, 1874, G. W. Mullen, G. T. Brack and J. L. Stinnett were chosen and ordained. The

The pastors of the church, have been : Elder J. P. Ellis, who was chosen at the organization and served till November, 1859, when he resigned, to serve the Daviess County Association as missionary a year; Elder J. B. Haynes accepted the care of the church, and preached till Mr. Ellis's time as missionary had expired. Mr. Ellis resumed as pastor and preached till October, 1870, when he resigned. Elder J. M. Dawson accepted the pa corate and preached till April, 1873, and resigned. In June, J. P. Ellis was called again and served till March, 1876, when, in consequence of continued ill health, he resigned. Elder J. D. Arnold was called in April, 1876, and died in June, 1881, while serving as pastor. R. S. Fleming was called to fill Rev. Arnold's unexpired time and served from June, 1881, till April, 1882. At this date F. P. Purcell, the present pastor, was chosen .

The first church building was erected in 1854. It was 30x40 feet, two stories high, and was put up by the Baptists and Freemasons together, on a two-acre lot. The Masons held their lodges in the upper part and Baptists their meetings on the ground floor. The Baptists occupied this building till 1878, when the present brick house was completed, and Rev. J. S. Colman, D. D., dedicated it on the second Sunday in July. Size of new house, 36 x 56; cost, about $3,000. It was on account of a large revival service held in the neighborhood that gave rise to the building of the first church, in 1854. Just preceding the organization of the church, thirteen men who were heads of families, together with a number of women and children, professed religion and joined neighboring churches.

Shortly after the organization of the church a special revival service was held in a school-house on the farm of J. P. Ellis in the fall of 1854. During the continuance of this meeting there were thirty-one additions to the church. A number of different meetings have been held, almost annually, in different parts of the territory with marked success.

The present condition of the church is prosperous, the members numbering nearly 200. A Sunday-school has been in existence for many years, holding the school all the time with the exception of a few months in the winter on account of had weather. For the past few years soiiool has been held the entire year, having strength enough in town to support it.

St. Mary's Catholic Church. - This religious denomination is one of the oldest in this part of the country, that at Knottsville being the oldest in the county. As early as 1830 or 1832 services were held in this precinct, at the residence of Thomas 0. Hogan. When the congregation was first organized it comprised six or seven families, and, as their meetings continued, their numbers increased. The first church structure was erected in 1845. The land, donated by R. W. Barrett, consisted of two acres, and was intended for church and school purposes, although no school was held for some time after.

Until within a few years priests from the Knottsville church supplied the pulpit, it being an outgrowth of that church, holding ser- once, and sometimes twice, a month.

The first preaching was by Father John Wathen. The ones who followed him in rotation were Fathers Joseph Adams, Michael Oaaghlan, O'Oalahan, Vanlk and Egermont.

In 1879 Father K. W. King, the present priest, was given charge of the congregation, and from this date they have had a permanent pastor, holding services each Sunday.

The present building, erected in 1862 or 1863, is a good substantial frame building, however at present not large enough to accommodate the congregation, which now numbers over 100 families. The church is located one mile and a half south of Whitesville.

Christian Church. - The first religious service of the denomination was held in 1833, at the house of Spencer Ford, in the northeastern part of the precinct, close to the Ohio County line. The first members who constituted the congregation were James Milton and wife, Sallie Milton, William Crawford and wife, Minor Ford and wife, Nancy Ford, Spencer and Sallie Ford, his wife, and Sarah Ford. These constituted the congregation in May, 1 833. They held their meeting at the school and private houses till they were strong enough to build a church. The first church building was a hewed log house, 24 x 36 feet, erected at Boston. The first preaching was before the church was built, by William Ford and Samuel Helm. The dedication sermon was preached by Isaac Mulkey, a traveling evangelist.

The first preacher in the church was Minor Ford, who had charge of the congregation for six years. S. G. Marshall was the next preacher, who continued about seven years. When he firet took charge of the congregation it had a membership of 150. The first Elders in church were William Crawford and Cornelius Westerfield. The first Deacons were James Milton and Minor Ford. Samuel Greer was the first clerk after the church was dedicated. The church remained at Boston till 1855, when it was moved to Whitesville. The church at Boston was known as the '- Antioch Church." The first church building erected at Whitesville was 'n 1855. It was a frame building, 30 x 40 feet. The moving of the church to Whitesville occurred during Marshall's administration. There was a change made in the ofiices. James Milton still continued Elder, and the others were Joseph Sinnett, Robert Roby and John Helm. The Deacons were L. C. Anderson and Hayden Westerfield. L. 0. Anderson acted as Clerk. The present building was erected in 1872- '3. The building committee were B. F. Ramsey, James A. Bartlett and Dr. Bedford.

The dedication sermon was p-eached by Rev. Stone, of Illinois, who spent two weeks here holding revival meetings. The preacher in charge at that time was H. C. Ford. Size of the present building, 30 X 50. The present pastor of the church is John L. Bremer, who took charge of the congregation in November, 1882. The present Deacons are J. S. Helm, S. W. Bartlett and J. T. Bartlett. The Treasurer is S. W. Bartlett, and the Clerk, Isliam Wells.

Bihle Lodge, W. D. granted April 26, 1854. Organized June 22 1854. Officers :-^Henry Whitely, W. M.; Felix G. Bannon, Si. W.; Jacob Cooper, Jr. W. ; Creed Burton, Sec. ; Henry J. Cooper, Treas.; Edmund F. Smith, Sr. D.; Michael D. Wells, Jr. D. ; Hardin Gregory, S. & T. ; organized by John J. Daveiss and Stephen, F. Ogden, proxies for the G. M. Chartered by the G. L. Aug. 31, 1854. Organized as Hodges' Lodge, No. 297, Sept. 23, 1854. Officers as above. Changed to A. G. Hodges' Lodge in October, 1874.

Whitesville Enterprise. - Tliis interesting little sheet was issued in March, 1883, edited by one of Whitesville's enterprising citizens^ J. W. Ilaynes. It is designed as a monthly paper, four pages ot

1848, Aug. 7: Governor - John J. Crittenden, 81; S. "W. Powell, 58. Senator - George W. Triplett, 74; Cornelius Burnett,69. Representative to Legislature - John McFarland, 71; "W. H. Haws, 76. For Constitutional Convention, 107. For School Tax (two cents on $100), 90; against, 47.

Senator - Ed. Ilawes, 108. Representative to Legislature - C. Griffith, 119; J. W. Gabbert, 9. County Attorney - Y T. Crawford, 100. For school tax, 5; against, 117.

Jtremiah Barnhill was born in Oldham County, Ky., July 15, 1818. Ills father, James Barnhill, was born in Virginia, and came to Woodford County, Ky., when a young man. He married Hannali Boone, wlio wa; born in the fort at Booneboro, Ky., and was a daughter of Josiah Boone. After Mr. and Mrs. James Barnhill were married tliey settled in Oldham County, Ky., and in the spring of 1824 came to Daviess County and settled on the farm now owned by their youngest son, Joseph Barnliill, in Boston Precinct. Mr. and Mrs. Barnliili had a family of nine children. Jeremiah was the second son, and was but six years old when lie came with his jiarents to Daviess County. In September, 1836, he married

Elizabeth A. "Ware, a native of Shelby County, Ky., and a daughter of James and Anna (Garner) Ware. After his marriage he remained on the old homastead farm in Boston Precinct, until the spring of 1854, when he purchased his present farm in Boston Precinct. He and his wife have had four children, three living - James M., married Marian Harrison; Amadine A. A., married Joseph Taylor, who died in August, 1878, and she resides with h3r children in Masonville; Nicholas B., married Mary S. Harrison. Mrs. Barnhill died in 18i8. Mr. Barnhill then married Mrs. Nancy M. Barnhill in April, 1849. She was the widow of James Barnhill, and by whom she had one daughter - -Virginia A., wife of Elijah Lacklin. Mr. and Mrs. Barnhill had three children - Malissa, married Phillip Lacklin; Louis D., and John W., a practicing physician at Newville. Mrs. Barnhill died in 1869. She was a member of the Baptist church, and her maiden name was Nancy Melvina Smizer. Mr. Barnhill married Mrs. Bettie Owen, Sept. 15, 1872. She was a native of Murray Precinct, born April 20, 1826, and a daughter of James and Nancy (Howard) Johnson. Mrs. Barnhill first married Richardson Owen, by whom she had one son - John J., who married Eliza Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Barnhill are both members of the Baptist church at Bethabra. He owns a fine farm of 170 acres, 110 under cultivation. In politics he is aDemocrat. Hie grandfather was in the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Barnhill's grandfather, James Johnson, was also in the Revolutionary war. He lived to be 104 j^ears old. Mr. Barnhill is of English and German descent.

Joseph, Barnhill^ born in Oldham County, Ky., June 29, 1821, was a son of James and Hannah (Boone) Barnhill. Joseph was the youngest son and seventh child of a family of nine children. He was about three years old when he came with his parents to Daviess County; he was but five years old when his father died. He then lived on the farm, with his mother. July 17, 1845, he married Siberi A. B. Martin, a native of Shelby County, Ky., born in 1825. She was a daughter of Mansfield and Susan (Cox) Martin, natives of "Virginia. They came to Daviess County at an early day. He is still living, and although an old man is a good shot with a rifle to-day, and shoots squirrels out of the tallest trees and is pretty hard to beat at 100 yards. After his marriage Mr. Barnhill settled on the old homestead farm, where he still resides. He and wife have had a family of ten children - Menerva A., born June 16, 1846, married William A. Cook; Nancy, born

Oct. 23, 1847, died Sept. 8, 1865; Mary C, born Feb. 19, 1849, died in December, 1851; Drnsilla, born May 19, 1851, married K. H. White; Susan H., born Oct. 28, 1852, died Feb. 10, 1873; Kobert M., born Nov. 23, 1854, married Mary P. Harrison Nov. 16, 1882. a native of Daviess County, born Sept. 20, 1858 (he is a Mason and member of Joseph Branham Lodge, 436); Sarah E., born Aug. 21, 1857, married David Russell; Lucretia D., born Aug. 14, 1859; Malcena, born July 7, 1861, married J. V. Martin; Viola, born Nov. 7, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Barnhill and family are members of the B iptist church. Mr. Barnhill owns a fine farm of 218 acres, 100 acres under cultivation. In politics lie is a Democrat. He is of English and German descent. He has held various local offices of trust and has the confidence and respect of all who know him.

Richard C. Barrett, born July 3, 1830, in Ohio County, Ky., is a son of Eichard W. and Mary (Wedding) Barrett, natives of Maryland, who came to Ohio in the latter part of the eighteenth century. They had a family of eight children, three sons and two daughters now living. Mrs. Barrett died in Jinie, 1844, and Mr. Barrett in October, 1859. When Richard C. was six years of age his parents moved to Daviess Coputy and settled a mile and a quarter south of Whitesville. His educational advantages were limited, being confined to the early subscription schools. Nov. 15, 1855, he married Sarah A., daughter of Thomas H. Henton. After his marriage he worked on his father's farm about two years, and then, Feb. 14, 1858, moved to Whitesville. July 2, 1873, he went to Marshall County, Ky., returning to Whitesville, Feb. 22, 1874. In 1868 Mr. Barrett was admitted to the bar by Judge Martin H. Gofer, and has held a responsible position as legal adviser in this part of the county, having considerable practice in the Magistrates' Courts of Ohio and Daviess counties. Politically he was an early Whig, then affiliated a short time with the Kuow-Nothing party, and since that time has been a Democrat. In 1859 he was elected Magistrate of Daviess County, serving till 1873. In May, 1881, he was elected Police Judge of Whitesville, and was re-elected in August, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. B irrett have had seven children, five now living - Searles D., Emmie D., Alaric, Sarah A. and Birchie. Their two eldest children died in infancy.

James A. Bartlett, son of William and Zilpha (Helm) Bartlett, was born May 9, 1832, in Shelby County, Ky. In 1842 his parents came to Daviess County and settled in Whitesville Precinct. His father died in 1850. His mother still lives with lier son, James A., aged eighty-two years. There was a familj' of six children, four sons and two daughters. Mr. Bartlett was previously married to Polly Helm, who died leaving a son and daughter. When fourteen years of age James A. went to Hardin County and lived with an uncle two years. Jan. 22, 1855, he married Mary Ann, daughter of Richard Simmons, of Bullitt County. The first year after his marriage he rented a farm in Hardin County, and the following spring came to Daviess County. He remained here five or six years and then went to Shelby County ai. 1 traded in stock a year. He then bought a farm in Ohio County and lived there six or eight years, when he traded it for a farm in Daviess County, which he sold in 1879 and bought the one where he now lives. He now owns 145 acres of fine land, under a good state of cultivation, about a half a mile west of Whitesville. Mr. Bartlett was reared a Baptist, and joined that church when a boy, but in 1857 severed his connection with it and joined the Christian church. Mrs. Bartlett was reared a Catholic, but joined the Christian church with her husband. They have had ten children, six of whom are now living - William L., Franklin W., Queen Ollie, Mary Magdalene, Ida and Orville A. William L. married Janie, daughter of Duncan Evans, and is a resident of this township. Politically Mr. Bartlett has always been a Democrat.

Samuel W. Bartlett, son of William and Zilpha (Helm) Bartlett, was born in Shelby County, Ky., July 5, 1829. His parents came to Daviess County when he was eleven year^ old. When he was eighteen years old he went to Hardin County and worked eight months at $8 per month. He then went to learn the saddler's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years with Silas Hart, and received $40' the first year, $50 the second, and $60 the third, together with his board. At the expiration of his apprenticeship he remained with Mr. Hart six months working for $20 per month. He then came to Whitesville and opened a shop, having a set of tools and $20 in money. In 1861 he bought a farm of sixty-two and a half acres, and two or three years after bought sixty-two and a half more, and again made an addition to it, till now he has 140 acres of good, well-improved land. He was married in 1854 to Catharine Harrison, a native of Nelson County, Ky., born May 20, 1836, and a daughter of William Harrison. Eleven children have been born to them, only seven now living - Julia A., born Oct. 23, 1868; Jane Lewis, born June 15, 1861; John R., born

Joseph F. Birkhead, son of Wesley and Nancy (Furraan) Birlchead, was born in Daviess County, Ky., Dec. 18, 1833. When about two years of age his father died, leaving a family of six children. His mother afterward married James Lashbrook, by whom she had two daughters. She died in 1839. Left an orphan at the age of six, Joseph went to live with relatives, remaining with them till fifteen. He then commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade with Dr. William Duncan, working for him three years at $50 a year. In 1851 he came to Whitesville, and in partnership with Charles Brand opened a blacksmith shop. Two years later he sold out and built another shop, doing business alone till 1866 when he bought his farm, moving on it the first of March, though he still carried on his shop for three years. At the expiration of this time he sold out and devoted his entire time to farming. He now owns 194^ acres of fine land, with good improvements, two miles south of Whitesville. Feb. 8, 1861, he married Narcissa P. Moseley, a native of Daviess County, born Oct. 8, 1844. They have eight children - Catharine, wife of Silas Williams, born Feb. 18, 1862; Marietta, born May 21, 1864; Josey F., born Oct. 8, 1866; Nancy Ann, born May 8, 1869; Hetta L., born March 15, 1871; B. E., born Oct. 1, 1873; Albert and Alberta (twins), born May 12, 1878.

George Brooks, son of Philip and Susan (Fletcher) Brooks, was born in Caroline County, Va., Oct. 2, 1816. When he was a boy his parents moved to Prince William County, Va., on the Potomac River, and lived ten years. They then went to Charles City County, on the James River. In 1836 the family came to Kentucky, and settled near Haynesville, Ohio County, where his father bought 100 acres. His mother died in Virginia, and his father brought four sons, a daughter and a niece to Kentucky with him. He kept house till all the children but one son had married and left him. He then sold his farm, and returned to Prince William County, Va., where he died in 1846. George Brooks is now the only living representative of his father's family. Jan. 19, 1843, he married Elizabeth Haynes, a daughter of John B. Haynes, born March 8, 1814. After his marriage he bought a farm of 191 acres, on the borders of Ohio County, where he lived thirty years. March 1, 1874, he sold his farm, and bought property in Whitesville, where he has since resided. Mr. Brooks has been a hard-working man, and is an upright and well respected citizen. For the past ten years he has been unable to perform any manual labor, on account of rheumatism and an injury received by his horse running away. His wife is also an invalid from rheumatism, having been confined to her bed for the past six years. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks have four children - Edwin M., of Owensboro; Estelle, wife of W. A. Johnson, of Terre Haute, Ind. ; A. P. and D. F., twins, both in business in Whitesville. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks have been members of the Baptist church over forty years. Politically h j is a Democrat. la 1854 he joined the Masonic fraternity, and is a member of A. G. Hodges' Lodge, No. 297, at Whitesville.

Horace Burton^ born Jan. 9, 1815, in Daviess County, Ky., is a son of Bassett and Polly (Carter) Burton, both natives of Yirginia, his father born Feb. 24, 1787, and his mother Feb. 2, 1783. They were married in Ohio County, Ky., and settled on Adams Fork. They came to Daviess County in 1811, where Mr. Burton died Aug. 22, 1832, and his wife. July 21, 1867. They had a family of eight children - Creed, Elisha, Lindsay, Horace, Addison, Almira, Satira and Catharine. Creed, Horace, Addison and Catharine are the only ones now living. Horace received a limited education, and resided at home till his majority. He then took charge of the farm. October, 1837, he married Mary Ann, daughter of James and Mary S. Miller, early settlers of the county. In 1840 he bought a piece of land about four miles from home, but only lived there about two years, as, at the death of one sister and the marriage of another, his mother wanted him to return home. The land was therefore divided, and Mr. Burton took pogseasion of the homestead farm, where he still resides. He owns 260 acres in this tract, and forty-four and a half in the flats of Panther Creek. He has been an earnest worker in the Baptist church since 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Burton have had five children, but one now living - Almarinda 0., died Oct. 30, 1857, aged seventeen years, one month, and seventeen days; Mary Almedia, died May 26, 1867, aged thirteen years, nine months and twenty-six days; Allen Bird, died March 21, 1864, aged seven years, one month and twent3'-nine days; Alice, wife of S. E. Haynes, died Feb. 28, 1880; James Bassett, born Aug. 26, 1851 married MaryMobberly, and is living on the homestead farm. Aug. 22, 1867, Mr. Burton's house was destroyed by fire; loss, $3 000, but he immediately erected his present bouse, which is an improvement in some respects over the old one. Digitized by Microsoft®

Charles Christian was born Feb. 8, 1827, in Daviess County. His father, James Christian, was born in "Virginia, in June, 1800, and came to Kentucky when eleven years of age, with his father, and settled in Ohio County. When eighteen years of age he came to Daviess County. He was married in his twentieth year to Mary, daughter of Joseph "Wilcher. She was a native of Yirginia, born in September, 1800, and came to Kentucky when seventeen years of age. Mr. Christian died Jan. 1, 1850, and Mrs. Christian in October, 1874. They had a family of seven children - Lawson, Joseph, Mildred Levina, Charles, Mary Ann, Drury and Elizabeth. Charles, Drury and Mary Ann are the only ones now living. Th6 two former are residents of Daviess County, the latter of Illinois. Charles Christian was married May 10, 1849, to Clarissa Hendricks, a native of Daviess County, born Oct. 3, 1832. They have eleven children - James William, Joseph Powell, Mary Frances, Lewis Riley, Eliza Ellen, George Washington, Warner Crow, Armacinda, Harriet Jane, Charles Franklin and General Lafayette. They have lost two children - John Finley and an infant son. Mr. Christian has a fine farm of 276 acres, a portion of it part of the old homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Christian and three of their children are members of the Baptist church, at Bell's Run, Ohio County.

Henry J. Cooper was born in Daviess County, Ky., Dec. 14, 1821. His father, John Cooper, was born in South Carolina, in 1781. He married Elizabeth H. Jourdan, a native of Virginia, and in 1815 came to Kentucky, and settled in Breckinridge County, but in 1816 came to Daviess County, locating on a tract of 381 acres, where he lived till his death, May 29, 1852. Mrs. Cooper died in May, 1858. There was a family of seven children, four now living. Henry C. lived with his father till his marriage, Nov. 28, 1844, to Matilda Isabel, daughter of R. W. Barrett. He then went to farming for himself, having bought seventy-seven acres of the old Jonathan Ward farm, where he lived till 1858. His wife died Nov. 15, 1858, leaving five children - Mary E., wife of Henry Bray; John, married Sarah E. Barrett; JuliaAnn, Richard T. (deceased), and Matilda Isabel. After the death of his father Mr. Cooper bought 197 acres of the homestead, where he now lives. Feb. 22, 1859, he married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas C. Hagan. They have five children - Tabitha Jane, Sarah Ellen (wife of James Wimsctt), Jacob Henry, Rachel Cyrilla and George Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and seven of their children are members of the Catholic church.

Boston Pkecinct

T. Crigler, M. D., was born Nov. 23, 1846, in Bullitt County, Ky. His fatlier was James Crigler, a native of Virginia, who emigrated from that State to Bullitt County, Ky., with his parents when he was about twelve or fifteen years of age. He was married to Cynthia A. Duvall, of Nelson County, who lived but three or four years after their maraiage when she died, leaving three children, two eons and one daughter, one son having since died. Mr. Crigler was married again to Mrs. Eliza (Wilson) Shane, a widow,. who died in 1850, leaving two children, of whom Dr. Crigler is the only one living. Mr. Crigler died Novembe ', 1879, in Bullitt County, Ky., where he has always made his home. Dr. Crigler was reared in Bullitt County, and lived with his father till he was twenty-five years old. He was educated in the common schools of his county, and at the Cecilian College in Hardin County, Ey. He began his medical studies in 1872 A/^ith Dr. J. E. Edelen, then. of Bullitt County. In the winter of 1874-'5 he attended medical lectures at the University of Louisville, and again during the winter of 1876-'6, graduating from this institution March, 1876. In the spring of 1876 he located in Whitesville, Daviess County, and began the practice of medicine and is now one of the successful members of his profession. In November, 1882, he became a member of the Catholic church. He was married in 1875 to Louisa Henderson, daughter of David Henderson, of Bullitt County, Ky. They have one daughter - Jennie.

Francis M. Daly, M. D. (deceased), born Jan. 8, 1822, in Fayette County, Ky., is a son of Lawrence and Ann (Beard) Daly, both of Irish descent. He was the fifth of a family of ten children. His education was received in Lexington, where he lived till twenty-five years of age. In the fall of 1845 he came to Daviess County, and in 1847 commenced the study of medicine with Dr. , Samuel Haynes at Masonville. He attended his first medical lectures at Louisville Medical College during the session of 1848-'9, and again during 1849-'60, graduating in February, 1850. He began the practice of medicine in Masonville, and in February, 1851, located at "Whitesville. In 1862 he bought a farm a mile and a half south of Whitesville, where he lived four years; then moved to a farm four miles from Owensboro, where he lived two years. During this time he was elected on the Democratic ticket to represent the county in the State Legislature. On his return from Frankfort he sold his farm and moved to Masonville, and about eight months later moved back to Whitesville, where he remained four or five years. In Marcli, 1861, he sold his property here and moved to Fayette County, where he practiced his profession and also carried on a blacksmith and wagon shop. In 1864 he returned to Whitesville, and in 1867 bought tlie farm below the village where he formeily lived. In December, 1870, he sold the place and moved to Louisiana. In February, 1872, returned and again bought his old farm, where he lived till his death, Nov. 20, 1872. Dr. Daly was a good physician, and always had a large practice. He was married May 6, 1846, to Narcisea P., daughter of Dr. Samuel Haynes. Their children are - Anna, wife of Richard Milton; Lawrence, deceased; Sarah E.; Eamilus C, married Karcissa P. Ehodes; Joseph A.; Mary B., wife of Lewis Ye well; Artie Marietta, Hamilton H. and Francis Mc. Mrs. Daly and family are living on the homestead farm.

Isaac E. Day, born Septf 10, 1815, in Grayson County, Ky., is a son of Joseph and Margaret (Brooks) Day, natives of Virginia. His parents came to Kentucky with a family of six children, and settled first in what is now Hardin County, and two or three years later went to Grayson County, where his father died, at the age of eighty-four years, and his mother a few years later, at about the same age. There was a family of seventeen children, twelve sons and five daughters; two pairs of twins - two sons and two daughters. Isaac E. was next to the youngest and one of the twin sons. In the spring of 1839 he came to Daviess County and settled in Boston Precinct, first working a few months on the farm of Creed Burton, and then clerking in his store in Boston. Daring the summer of 1841 he went to Knottsville and assisted in opening a store there, returning to Boston in the fall. He was appointed Constable by the County Court, serving two years. He bought a farm of 106 acres in Boston Precinct, afterward increasing it to 130 acres, vchere he still lives. Jap. 13, 1842, he married Paulina T. Eoseberry; a native of Bourbon County, Ky., and a daughter of Charles Roseberry. They have had three children - Eliza Ann, married Webster Cate and resides near Henderson, Ky. ; a son died at the age of nineteen years, and one died in infancy. They have reared two adopted children, only one now living.

William N. Dunn is a son of William H. D.mn, who was born in King and Queen County, Va., near Rappahannock River, in 1801. He came from Yirginia to Kentucky and settled in Montgomery County, and there was married to Susan Ann Dunikee, who wa8 a native of Kentucky. He remained there for several years, and opened in business in a small place called Ticktown. Here he opened a hotel and ran it a few years. He was born of wealthy parents, his father, Newbald D.inn, beinw a large planter in Virginia. William H. Dunn was well started in life, and on three different times received slaves from his father's plantation, being brought here from Yirginia. Owing to misfortunes in life he died a poor man. In 1828 he moved to Dj,viess County and remained here about five years when he bought a farm in Ohio Cannty, near the line of Hancock and Daviess counties, known as the John Shively farm. He lived here about ten years and then sold his farm and moved to Hancock County where he lived the remainder of his life. He died at his son-in-law's in Spencer County, Ind., in March, 1858. Mrs. Dunn died May 7, 1867, at her youngest son's, Francis M. Dunn, in Hancock County, and was buried in the cemetery at Hawesville. They reared nine children, five sons and four daughters. They also lost one son, who died in infancy. William N. Dunn, the eighth child of his father's family, was born in Daviess County, June 6, 1837, on aplace then called the Alex.McDuniel farm,betweon Pell ville and Knottsville. He was raised in the county and lived with his father till he was nearly twenty years of age. He was married Nov. 11, 1856, to Eliza Jane Stinnett, daughter of Joel Stinnett, an old settler of Daviess County. After he was married he rented a farm about two miles south of Pellville, Daviess County, and worked it for three years. He then moved six miles southwest of Pellville, on what is known as the Jack Stout farm, where he remained three j^ears. In the fall of 1862 he purchased his present place and moved on to it April 4, 1863, where he has resided since. In October, 1877, Mr. Dunn, with his entire family, united with the Baptist church at Whitesville, J. D. Arnold pastor of the church at that time. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn have had sixteen children born to them, only three of whom are living - ^James Wesley, born Feb. 14, 1858; Mary Elizabeth, born May 26, 1861; John William, born Jan. 23,1863. They have had the sad misfortune to lose thirteen of their children, the most of them dying in infancy, and two at the ages of ten and twelve years respectively.

Jie>J. Joseph P. Ellis, third son and fourth child of William and Kebecca Ellis, was born Oct. IS, l.>ll. His ])arcnts were born and reared in the city of RichnK^nd and came to Kentucky early in the present century, buying a farm in Shelby County, near the old Dover Church. They had a family of six sons and six daugh- ters. Old Dover Church was named by his parents and grandparents in honor of the church in Virginia from which they came. Joseph P. 's early education was obtained in the old log schoolhouse. He attended school seven years, twelve months in the year, beginning when seven years old, S. IT. Maddux, an old Virginia Baptist, being the teaclier. When in his fifteenth year, May 31, 1826, he lost his mother. Before her death she called him to her and made liim promise to seek religion and meet her in heaven, but it was not till the 16th of July f )llowing that he finally yielded and felt that his sins were f(ji-given. At tliat time he was very desirous of uniting with tlie church, but not carrying out his desire, he grew weaker in the faith and finally abandoned the idea till he should grow older. His father married Miss Elizabeth Miller, a woman in every way adapted to perform the duties she had assumed, and in the fall of 1829, having sold his farm in Shelby County, removed to Daviess County, and settled in the dense forest, unbroken save by the Litchfield road from Owensboro, which was opened the spring before. They arrived here on Joseph's birthday. All hands went to work and in a short time had the ground ready to erect a building, and by calling help from the nearest neighbors soon after had a house to shelter them. The next season they managed to raise enough to live on, and by dint of hard work improved the land till they were able to live in comfort, Josepli remaining at home till he was twenty-two years of age. In the fall of 1833 he and a sister returned to their native county on a visit and he made arrangements to stay a year and attend to the business of an old acquaintance. In the summer of 1834 he went to work for Daniel Con ley in the neighborhood of Bufl'alo Lick church, of which his employer was a member. In July the church at Bethel held a series of meetings for several days. His employer attended them and on his return would urge hitn to go, but he would put him off, telling him the wheat needed his attention. One Saturday about one o'clock his employer came riding up and found that the wheat was all in the shock, and the hands lying idle under the shade trees. He ordered them to get ready to go to church with him at four o'clock. When on his way for his horse the questions, Where are you going? and What are you going for? were constantly suggested to Joseph's mind till he was distressed, and he was so impressed with the necessity of prayer tliat he remembered nothing till he found himself riding up to the house and rejoicing aloud. The family rushed out to see what was the matter. He liad no difficulty in telling them as Le had had the same happy feelings eight years before. He told the Deacon all his previous experience, begiiming with his promise to his dying mother, and that night presented himself for membership in the church and was baptized the next day. In 1840 he was licensed to preach. In 1842 he became the pastor of Bell's Run church, and not long after was called to the pastorate of Mt. Pleasant church, Ohio County, receiving a salary of about $20 per year. In 1844 he accepted the pastorate of Panther Creek church, remaining with them till 1857 and receiving an average salary of $18 a year. During this time the membeiship increased from 90 to 200. In 1873 heretui-ned to this church and served them five years, with a salary of $100 a year. In 1849 he took charge of Bethabra church and was their pastor eight years, receiving $36 a year. At this time he was appointed by the Daviess County Mission Board, missionary in her field. From 1873-'75 he was pastor of the Bethabra church, retaining a salary of $240 a year. From 1867-'70 he was pastor of Zion Church. In 1854 he organized the church at Whitesville and was its pastor several years. During his pastorate of furty-flve years he has baptized hundreds, and has seen new churches planted and grow where a few years ago it was a wilderness. Sixteen new churches have been built in the field of his labors and he has laid hands on sixteen young ministers. He was married in September, 1835, to Jane Taylor, of Ohio County. They have had two sons and five daughters. All grew to maturity, and became members of the Baptist church, Mr. Ellis baptizing his wife and the most of his children. His eldest daughter, Sallie M., died June 6, 1870. The rest of his children are married and settled near the oldhomestead. Mr. Ellis has seventeen grandchildren, and two gi-eat-grandchildren.

Luther C. Ellis was born in Ohio County, Feb. 10, 1838, and is the second son of the Eev. J. P. Ellis. He attended the neighborliood schools during three months in a year, for a few years, and acquired a fair education, considering the advantages offered him. When he was twenty years old he went to Illinois, and remained ten months. He then returned to his home and stayed with his father till the war. In July, "1862, he enlisted in the Tenth Kentacky Cavalry, commanded by Colonel Johnson, mustered into service at Slaughterville, Webster Co., Ky., and attached to General Morgan's command. The principal engagements he was in were

Madisonville, Ky.; Uniontown, where 387 Union prisoners were taken; McMinnville, Tenn. ; Snow's Hill, Tenn.; Liberty, Tenr.; Milton Tenn., together with several skirmishes. At Ashbysburg, Ky., in 1862, he^ being in the town, was taken prisoner by a body of soldiers entering the town, and taken to Johnson's Island, Lake Erie, where he was confine J tliree months, when he was exchanged. He then rejoined his regiment and remained with it about eight months. While confined at Johnson's Island he was taken sick, and not recovering, after his exchange, he obtained an unlimited furlough and returned to Kentucky. He went to Hancock County, near Hawesville, where he remained till 1869. He was married Jan. 10, 1865, to Amanda Estes, who was born in Hancock County, daughter of John M. Estus. .In the fall of the same year he was married Mr. Estes purchased a farm in Hancock Connty, where he lived till 1869. His wife died Sept. 15, 1869, leaving one son, John P. Ellis. After the death of his wife, Mr. Ellis sold his farm and came to Daviess and purchased his present place of 150 acres, adjoining that of his father's. He was married again, Feb. 1, 1871, to Sarah E. Stinnett, daughter of Joel Stinn tt, of Daviess County. They have two diildren - Joel R,, born May 16, 1873, and Jessie B., born Dec. 15, 1879. In 1878. Mr. Ellis united with the Baptist church, at Whitesville, his wife also being a member of the same church.

Thomas C. Floyd, born in Marion County, Ky., May 8, 1849, was a son of Zachariah D. and Mary J. (Gregory) Floyd, of the same county. They moved to Daviess County in October, 1855, and located in Whitesville. His father was a mechanic by trade, and died Sept. 6, 1879. Mrs. Floyd is still living, in her fifty-third year. They had two sons - Thos. C. and Hardin L. Thos. Floyd came to Whitesville with his parents when he was six years old; was educated here, and began in business for himself March 1, 1877. He opened a confectionery store on the north side of Main street, and was appointed Postmaster of Whitesville at the same time. In the fall of 1880 he opened a general store, where he is now doing business. When he first started in business he had comparatively nothing, and has met with a decided success. He has always been attentive to business and has not lost a day since^he began. He was married "Sept. 19, 1878, to Miss Rosa Mattingly, daughter of J. L. Mattingly, of Whitesville. They have two children - Ada and Virgie.

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George W. Hagan, son of Thomas C. and Tabitha (Wedding) Hagan, was born Oct. 14, 1828, in Nelson County, Ky , and in the spring of 1829 his parents came to Daviess County and settled near Whitesville. His father was a Catholic and took ati active part in tlie establishment of the hrst church in this precinct. He died in March, 1876, his wife preceding him in October, 1860. They had a family of nine children. George W. was married in February, 1851, to Lucinda Van Russelberg, a native of Daviess County, born Nov. 9, 18SI, a daughter of P. J. Van Russelbsrg After his marria<;e he bought a farm in t Hiio County where he lived live years, and then sold it and bought the one where he now lives. Mr. and Mrs. Hagan have had fourteen children, eleven now living, seven sons and four daughters. Mr. Hagan is a member of the Catholic church.

Caleh Hale, M. Z>., born May 2, 1835, in Ohio County, Ky.; son of Caleb and Salhe (Huff) Hale. His father was born in Virginia, and settled in Ohio County, Ky., in 1806, where he was married, his wife being a daughter of Charles Huff, native of Mercer County, Ky. Both parents died in Ohio County, the father at the age of seventy six years, and the mother at the age of sixty-seven years. They reared a family of eleven children, four sons and seven daughters, of whom two of the daughters afterward died ; among the sons two of them have become praicticiog physicians - Josiah Hale, of Owensboro, and Caleb Hale, of Whitesville. Dr. Hale, the subject of this sketch, was reared in Ohio County. His education was commenced in the common district sehoola, but completed at Hartford, Ohio Countj', and Calhoon, McLean County, principally at the latter place. He began his medical studies in his sixteenth year, with his brother Josiah, who was then pr^ctrqing m Ohio County. He took liis first course of medical lec^nrea at the Louisville [Jniversity, in 1852, and graduated from this institution during the sesfcion of 1857-'8. He first began the practice of medicine in his twentieth year, at Fordsville, Ohio Co., Ky., before graduating. In 1859 he moved to Yelvington, Daviess County; remained there, however, only a short time, when he moved to Calhoon, Mc- Lean County, where he stayed one year. In 1861 he came to Whitesvi le, where he has been engaged in the active practice of medicine ever since. When he was in his seventeenth year he united with the Ba4)tist church. In 1856 he became identified with the Masonic order, the Fordsville Lodge, Ohio County. He has been successful in his professional duties, and has had as large a practice as any man of his age in the county. He was married in 1856 to Sarah F. May, daughter of Isaac May, of Ohio County. They have had five children - Laura, deceased, wife of Rev. R. S. Fleming, who died leaving two little sons; Sue, Mattie, Sallie, and Yirdie, who was drowned at the age of two years.

Meredith W. Hamilton, born Dec. 22, 1838, in Ohio County, Ky., is a son of Samuel and Louisa (Crow) Hamilton. He is the third of a family of nine children, six of whom are now living. His father died ill 1852, and his mother is living with a daughter in Ohio County. His educational advantages were limited, being confined to the country schools. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in Company D, Twenty-third Kentucky Infantry. He was in the battles of Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing, Nashville, Fort Anderson, and numerous skirmishes, and was mustered out in August, 1864. In 1866 he married Dielan, daughter of George Stephens, and went to farming on the old homestead, remaining there till 1874-, when he sold his farm, and bought one of ninetj^-nine acres in Daviess County. In February, 1883, he sold this place, and bought the farm where he now resides, ofI112 acres, lying just outside of Whitesville. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have one daughter - Mary Margaret. They are members of the Catholic church.

Charles L. Uaynes, born March 13, 1826, in Ohio County, Ky. , is a son of John B. and Rhoda (Huff) Haynes. He was the youngest of a family of thirteen children, all of whom lived to manhood and womanhood. His mother died in 1845, and his father during the war. Charles L. lived at home till after the death of his mother, and then went to Grayson County and lived with a brother two years. In 1849 he married Arena McBroom, a native of Daviess County, and settled on a farm in Ohio County on the borders of Daviess. In 1874 he came to Whitesville. He has been a member of the Baptist church since 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes have had twelve children, six sons and six daughters, one of whom is deceased.

Henry It. Head, born in Knottsville Precinct, Daviess Co., Ky., Aug. 31, 1833, is a son of William and Hannah (Adams) Head, natives of Nelson County, Ky. His father died in 1838, and his mother in 1858. They had a family of twelve children, ten now living. Henry was but five years old when his father died, and when sixteen he began life for himself by working on a farm. In 1862 he enlisted in Company E, General Morgan's command. He was captured in 1862 at Hawesville, Ky., and taken to Jeffer- soiiville penitentiary, where he remained about a week, and was taken to Camp Morton, Indianapolis, and kept two weeks. He was then taken to Johnson's Island, Sandusky Bay, and confined three months, and was then exchanged. He went to Cairo, and from there to Vicksbiirg, where he joined his command. From there lie went to Mobile, then to Nashville, Tenn.; was in the engagement thei'e. He was taken bick with tlie measles, and off duty two_ months. His next t ngagement was at McMinnville, Tenn.; tlience to Snow Hill, Bowling Green, Ky., and Bardstown; was with Morgan in his raids in this part of the country. In 1863, when Morgan crossed the Ohio, Mr. Head went back and joined Bragg's forces, and after a month went to Louisville and surrendered to the Federal forces, and was released by taking the oath of allegiance, and giving a bond of $3,000. In 1867 he was married to Elizabeth Rhodes. They have one son - James E., born March 4, 1868. In 1868 he bought his farm near Whitesville, where he still resides. He was reared in the Catholic faith and is a member of the Whitesville church.

James F . Hite, son of J. R. and Elizabeth (Evans) Hite, was born Dec. 17, 1843, in Oldham County, Ky. His parents were both natives of Jefferson" County. His father was born Jan. 31, 1824, and his mother April 25, 1825. They were married March 27, 1845, and removed to Oldham County, where they lived three years, and then came to Daviess County, landing in Owensboro Nov. 8, 1848. They located about seventeen miles east of Owensboro, where Mr. Hite bought a farm of 280 acres. Mrs. Hite died April 3, 1856, leaving three children, two sons and a daughter. In 1858 Mr. Hite married Dora, daughter of John Cabo They had four children, two sons and two daughters. Mr. Hite resided on his farm, with the exception of three years, till after the death of his second wife, in 1875. He now resides with his son, James F. When fourteen years of age James F. Hite left home to earn his own livelihood, and worked for his uncle, B. S. Allen, till 1863, when he enlisted in the Confederate army, in General Forrest's command. He was in actual service only two or three months, as he was captured by the Union forces in Butler County, Ky., the year he enlisted. He was in prison about four months, and was released by giving bonds for $5,000, and paying $1,000, his grandfather, Francis Evans, paying the ransom money. He was released on condition that he remain North till the close of the war, which he did , returning to Kentucky by permission of

Governor Palmer, after Lee's surrender. lie went to his uncle's, B. S. Allen's, remaining there till 1866, when he commenced going to school, and four years later commenced to teach a country school in Hancock County. In the latter part of 1876 he commenced business life, and, with W". Ford, opened a dry-goods and general store at Pleasant Ridge. AYhile teaching school Mr. Ilite spent leisure time in the study of pharmacy witli Dr. J. W. Ellis, of Masonville, and at the end of a year in the dry-gonds business he opened a drug store in Pleasant Ridge. In September, 1878, he bought the drug store of Mullen iSi Ilayiies, of Wliitesvil'e, and is now one of the enterprising and success I'ul business men of the place. Mr. Ilite is a member of the Baptist church, and Superintendent of tlie Whitesxille Simday-school. May 21, 1872, he married Sarah Mobberly, a native of Daviess County, and a daughter of Peyton Mobberlj'. They have four children, two 8<jaL9 and two daughters.

Albert G. Howard was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, March 8, 1813. His parents were Edward and Frances (Adams) Howard, natives of Virginia. They have a family of eight children, Alberc J. being the seventh. When four years old his father died. He then lived on the farm with his mother in Lawrence County, Ohio, until sixteen, when he went to Louisville, Ky., to his brother, Thomas J. Howard, who was running a bakery there. Albert U. learned the shoemaker's trade. In 1835, when some twenty-two years old, he went to i^ew York City, and soon after shipped as a sailor on a surveyor's expedition to South America and remained one year, when, owing to ill health, he quit the sea. lie went to Charleston, S. C, and worked four months at his trade. He then went to Columbia and remained four months, then to Nashville, Tenn., and remained two months, when he came on a visit to his brother, Thomas J. Howard, who had removed to Daviess (bounty, Ky. He was persuaded by his brother to locate here. He remained with his brother one j^ear. He married Sarah A. Shoemaker, June 12, 181:5. After his marriage Mr. Howard settled on a farm in Masonville Precinct. Renaained some twelve years, then settled on a farm in Upper Town Precinct, on the Litchfield road, eight miles east of Owensboro, and remained until February, 1877, when he settled on his present farm in Boston Precinct. Mr. and Mrs. Howard are members of the Baptist church. They have had a family of fifteen children, twelve living - Cynthia G., born] June 6, 1846, is unmarried, and is teaching a school at Yelvington,

YelviDgton Precinct; Martha N., born April 26, 1847, is the wife of the Rev. W. H. Dawson, Baptist minister, and resides in Yelvington; Emily L., born Nov. 20, 1850, is the wife of L. D. Florrence; Samuel W., born Aug. 17, 1852, is unmarried, and is a practicing physician at Utah, Utah Territory; Nancy M., born Aug. 1, 1854, died an infant ; Mary U. and William R. (twins) were born Aug. 17, 1855 (Mary is the wife of Thomas L. Kirk, and resides in South Hampton, Upper Town Precinct. They have one son - Charles L., born April 10, 1878. William R. is unmarried, and resides on the old homestead with his parents); Sarah A., born Oct. 31, 1858, died June 15, 1877; Anna L., born Oct. 15, 1860, is unmarried and resides with her parents; Thomas M. and Price E. (twins) were born April 22, 1862 (Thomas M. is in Minneapolis, employed by the railroad company in repairing telegraph lines; Price E. is in the gold mines of Old Mexico); Eleanor, born Sept. 14, 1865; Gertrude, born Feb. 6, 1868, and James E., born April 30, 1869, all reside with their parents. Mr. Howard owns a fine farm of 100 acres, seventy under cultivation. He and wife are leading and representative members of the Baptist church. They joined the Bethabra church in 1843. Mr. Howard in politics was first a Whig, and since the organization of the Republican party has been one of its strongest supporters. Ho is a fair-minded, honesthearted gentleman. He is of English descent. The first of the Howards came from England, and were among the first settlers of Virginia. Mrs. Howard was born in Shelby County, Va., Sept. 19,

Milton E. Jones was born Aug. 16, 1837, in Daviess County, about a mile from where he now resides. His father, William W. Jones, was a native of Virginia, born in 1814. His grandfather, Richard Jones, came to Kentucky at an early day and settled in Shelby County, and in 1832 came to Daviess County, locating in Masonville Precinct. William W. was the eldest of a family of seven children. He lived with his father till his marriage, in 1836, to Eleanor Bristow, a native of Shelby County, and a daughter of Jasper Bristow. After his marriage he settled on the farm where his son James R. now resides, and where he lived till his death. He died January, 1870, and his wife Jan. 12, 1876. They had a family of seven children, all now living except one daughter who died at the age of two years. Milton E. had very little

Opportnnity of attending school. He was married May 12, 1869, to Cataline Persell, a native of Daviess County and a daughter of "William Persell. In December, 1859, he bought a farm of 150 acres, where he still resides. In 1853 he united with the Bethabra Baptist church, and in 1880 transferred his membership to the Bell's Run Baptist church in Ohio County. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have ten children - Lucy E., wife of J. S. Martin; John W., married Mattie King; William R., married Belle Halstead; Beauregard D., James C, Jasper T., Reuben O., Lear A., Cora F and Charles McO.

William H. Kam (deceased), born April 8, 1820, in Daviess County, was a son of Christopher and Leah (Boone) Karn. He was reared to manhood on the place, and was married Feb. 9, 1842, to Sallie Jackson. Mrs. Karn is a daughter 'of George Jackson, and was born in this county, and reared within five miles from where she now lives. After his marriage, by request of his father, William remained with him on the place till his death, which occurred in September, 1841. The estate was divided among the bdrs, and the homestead place was left to William. During the war he was Captain of the State Guards, and served almost through tije entire war. He was appointed by the Government Captain of the company ; was in several skirmishes, and was wounded during one of the engagements at Slate Ri£9e, on Rough Creek, in Ohio County. A ball entered his body just under his left shoulder blade and lodged there, where it ever afterward remained. In consequence of this he always had poor health. He was a faithful man to his country, and never flinched from duty in the hour of peril. After the war closed he returned to his home and carried on the duties of the farm till the time of his death. He died April 9, 1882, after having lived sixty-two years on the place where he was born. The place is now in the poEsession of his widow, who with her only daughter is living there. Mrs. Karn is the mother of seven children, five sons and two daughters - Almina, deceased wife of William Bristow, who died leaving two children ; Nancy E., wife of Richard Luckett, and the mother of three children; Josiah, married Julia Massey; Granville, married Elizabeth Jackson; George, James and Thomas are single. William Karn was a highly respected citizen of the community, a strictly upright and honest man.

land, Dec. 6, 1799, and came to America in 1820. He was married March 10, 1320, just before starting for America, to Elizabeth Rogers, who was born July 28, 1794. He graduated from the medical college of London, England, in 1820, and was appointed to the position of surgeon in the British navy, resigning to come to the United States. He settled in Shelby County, Ky., where he practiced medicine till his death, March 6, 1855. His wife died July 20, 1859. William E. is the fourth of a family of ten children. He has a twin brother living in Lewisport. When twelve years of age he went to Shelbyville to a tend school, and when nineteen commenced the study of medicine with his father. In 1847 he entered the Louisville Medical College, graduating in 1849. He commenced the practice of his profession in Chaplin, Ky., remaining there about a year and a half. In 1850 he went to Kansas City, Mo., and in the spring of 1851 came to Daviess County and settled in Whitesville where he now has a good practice. His brother, James B., came here with him and remained three years, when he went to Philadelphia to attend medical lectures. At that time Dr. Haynes, of Masonville, was the only physician in this part of the county. Dr. Knox was married Jan. 4, 1855, to Sallie A. Milton, daughter of James Milton, who was born opposite Dr. Knox's residence, April 15, 1839. They have six children, four sons and two daughters. His eldest son, James S., is a physiciaix, having graduated from the Louisville Medical College in the spring of 1882. A brother, Marcus L., was a surgeon on the steamship Pemgrem, U. S. navy, during the late war and lost his hearing in the service. He died at the residence of Dr. Knox, May 20, 1873.

Oeo. W. Litsey was born June 29, 1839, in Grayson County, Ky. His father was Davis Litsey, a native of the same county. His grandfather, John Litsey, was from Washington County, Ky. , and . settled in Grayson County at an early date, and in 1851 moved to Washington County, Iowa, where he lived till his death. Davis Litsey was a farmer in Grayson County. He married Eebecca Dav, a native of Grayson County, daughter of Joseph Day. They had six children - James, George W., John T., Susan, Squire (deceased) and MoUie. Mrs. Litsey is still living in Hart County, Ky., with her daughter Mollie, wife of Henry Wheeler. Mr. Litsey died in the winter of 1863. Geo. W. Litsey was reared in Grayson County, and lived with his father till 1856. He learned the blacksipith's trade, and in 1856 went to Bewleyville, Breckin- ridge Co., Ky., where he worked at his trade nearly two years. In October, 1858, he came to Daviess County and settled in Whitesville, and in 1863 bought the property where he now lives. In 1859 he began work at his trade with Birkhead & Ramsey. A short time after he bought Mr. Ramsey's interest and shortly after bought Mr. Birkhead's interest in the shop and carried on the business himself till 1877. In January of this year Mr. Litsey was stricken with a paralytic stroke which unfitted him for basiness, and the greater part of the time since he has been nearly helpless. Up to the time of his misfortune he has been a hardworking man. In 1877 he became a member of the Baptist church, and since then has been a strict adherent to his religions principles. He was married in July, 1863, to* Luticia Gist, daughter of John A. Gist. Mrs Litsey was born in Daviess County, Dec. 20, 1843. Seven children have been born to them - Richard L., born April 25, 186i, died Dec. 23, 1864; Junius, born Dec. 9, 1865; Alice, born Feb. 20, 1867, died May 20, 1867; Rosallie, born April 20, 1868; Ollie, born April 9, 1871, died Jan. 24, 1872; Ettie Delia, born Oct. 9, 1872; Fred Irwin, bom Sept. 15, 18T4.