Book ^_aB (k # 0m>li MD HISM %/ Kosciusko County, Indiana, Containing Portraits of alt^ the Presidents of the United States from Washington Cleveland, with accompanying Biographies of each; A Condensed History of the State of Indiana; Portraits and Biographies of some of the Prominent Men of the State; Engravings of Prominent Citizens in Kosci- usko County, with Personal Histories op many op THE Leading Families, and a Concise History of Kosciusko County and its Cities and Villages. X^'iS^'^ ''"^C/? THE LEWIS PUELTSIIING COMPANY, IKj Adams Street, Cuicago. 1887. »M"HWaiP«"«"-»«»«»«»«»»»i«M»ia«M«w-M«it»Wiir«iiirinifiSWiiiCiiiii^^ ^ J > \ ... , '5 1 ' ill , 1 < \) !^ 1 } i \ % J 1 ' ' } 1 ■ i' '\\ } 1 f ^'•^ ^i( > ^ 1 1 f \i ^fesiJvW"'^^ h **( ^^^^^^^^ ! '• -^1^^-— ^Pv^^l^ : If \( ^"^^^^^^^"^ '- 1 i V^^^^^Jjf \\\ \\ ^p¥^^ 'ij ^' '^ ~, 1 f ! ri^ ^^rifr^'^j^--!^;!^^ J 1 > iii PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. George Washington John Adams 14 Thomas Jetterson 20 James Madison 20 James Monroe 33 JoIiM Quincy Adams. 38 Andrew JacliSOQ 47 Martin Van Buren 53 William Henry Harrison T)!) John Tyler fiO James K. Polk 1 Zachary Taylor 68 Millard Fillmore 12 Franklin Pierce 7U James Buchanan 80 Abraham Lincoln 84 Andrew Johnson 93 Ulysses S. Grant !)0 Kutherford B. Hayes 103 James A. Garfield 1()9 Chester A. Arthur 113 Grover Cleveland 117 HISTORY OF INDIANA. Former Occupants Pre-Historic Races E.xplorations by the Whites. . . National Policies Expeditions of C^olonel George R. Clark Government of the Northwest. . E.xpediticms of St. Clair and Wayne Orsfanization of Indiana Terri tory Governor Harrison and the In- dians Civil Matters General Review Organization of the State Indiana in the Mexican War. . Indiana in the WarfortheUnion Financial Inlenuil Improvements Geology Agricultural Educational Benevolent and Penal Institu- tions 154 PROMINENT MEN OF IN- DIANA. Oliver P. Morton Kit Thomas A. Hendricks 1(!5 Schuyler Colfax Ki'J James D. Williams 173 Robert Dale Owen 177 ^» History of Kossiusko Gouety.^*- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Aborn, O. H 244 Aldridge, Cashes 399 Allspaugh, George 530 Amiss, J. M 194 Andereck, B. C 454 Andereck, William 457 Angliu, S. D 528 Armey, J. S 414 Arnold, Aaron Oil Arnold, Philip 233 B. Bacon, L. B 400 Baer, J. F 540 Bair, A. J 533 Baird, G. K 015 Baker, David 619 Baker, J. S 225 Banks, John 540 Banks, S.E 401 Barber, M. R 192 Barber, Sylvesler 304 Barnard, Thomas 308 Barnes, J. H 301 Baughman, Henry 594 Bay man, Alexander 304 Beagle, Calvin 370 Beatty, Ross 3f^3 Beghtel, Jesse 456 Becknell, Ananias 231 Becknell, I. J 303 Becknell, J. M 480 Beebe, Uarley 371 Beeson, B. Y 540 Benford, William 534 Bennett, Daniel. . . 277 Bentley, C. B 537 Berkey, J. S 553 Berst, T. G 395 Berst, Henry 505 Best, John 361 Best,W. W. 575 Beyer, J. E 446 Beyer, J. F 434 Bierce, A. F 565 Bitner, D. S 340 Blain, J. C 399 Blue, Benjamin 605 Blue, P. W 330 Blue, William 490 Bockman, J. F 197 Bodkin, Henry 309 Bodkin, William 577 Boggess, W. C 491 Boggs,A. II 541 Boggs, William 545 Boulton, T. R 594 Bowman, Joseph 589 Bow.ser,W. H 583 ssissiESQa^ CONTENTS. Boydston, B. S 550 Brady, Isaac 371 BrallW, H. H 184 Brenneman, Abraham 896 Brower, A. C -.593 Brower, Isaac fl05 Brown, Daniel 2(il Brown, D. R. . . . 5(56 Brown, G. W 5 72 Brown, Martin 58:3 Brown, Newton 255 Brown, P. W 474 Brumbaugh, D. JI 612 Brumbaugh, David 595 Brumbaugh, Jacob 021 Brumbaugh, J. ^\ 624 Burkett, Benjamin 248 Burkett, Elias 317 Burley, G. G 220 Burns, A. M 633 Bushong, Jonathan 553 Butterbaugh, J. P 633 Bybee, Harvey 603 C. Cable, John 245 Carpenter, Wesley 478 Catey, S. B 303 Caltell, J. B 343 Cattell, W. H 333 Chandler, A. C 611 Charles, W. S 564 Chilcote, Roberson 583 Christian, J. W 504 Cininger, Levi 259 Clark, W.R 433 Clase, Charles 586 Clayton, CM ,587 Clayton, L. 8 195 Clemaus, Commodore 631 Clipp, Lewis 625 Comstock, H. P 513 Conistock, J. W 585 Couant, C. W 448 Connell, D. H 234 Cook, James 286 Cook, J. A 232 Cook, John 610 Cook, N. P 289 Cook, S.N G30 Cook, Stephen 208 Cook, Wesley 487 Cory, A. C 489 Coy, D. B 388 Coy, Henry 600 Crawford, W.J 484 Crockett, H. P 103 Crow, W. N 365 Crowl.Eli 400 Curry, James 602 D. Danimanu, J. H 422 Dawson, D. S 518 Deaton, G. W 207 Decher, Thomas 612 Dewart, Lewis 027 Dewart, Simon 370 Dewart, William 523 DeWitt, D. C 385 Dick, I), J 483 Dick, M. L 471 Doaue, C. E 203 Dodge, J. B 333 Dohin, J. P 195 Dome, I. C 338 Dorsey, John 390 Draper, B. F 437 Dubbs, George 518 Dunlap, William 447 Dunn nek, J. W 499 Durbin, Absalom 400 E. East, Henry 241 Eby, A. M 487 Eckert, Sullivan 515 Eggleston, W. H 468 Elder, John 613 Elder, S. P ,5,56 Elliott, G. W 503 Erviu, William 578 Everly, Joseph . . 502 Evers, John 389 Fawley, David 222 Pelkner, A. J 453 Felkner, E. W 488 Felkner, Jacob 471 Felkner, Neil 565 Felkner, William 186 Fesler, George 198 Finton, Hiram 446 Fisher, Emanuel 383 Flowers, Jesse .596 Ford, Henry 337 Fester, F. H 445 Foster, L. S 206 Fowley, John 504 Frank, Thornton ,542 Frasier, G. W 373 Frazer, J. S 247 French, E. D 321 Frush, W. D 191 Fuller, Cyrus 556 Funk, A. C 355 Funk, Michael 183 Funk, W. B 213 G. Galbreath, N. R 214 Galbreath, Samuel 206 Gartee, Cyrus 486 Garwood, Amasa 347 Gault, George 393 Gault, Jacob 634 Gawthrop, Egbert 257 Gawthrop, James 519 Gawthrop, John 495 Geiger, H. D 424 Geyer, H. E 591 Gibson, Harlan 395 Gibson, Henry 517 Gibson, W. K 391 Gilliam, Clavin 393 Gochenour, B. C 375 Goodrich, James 415 Goshert, H. A 284 Goshert, Jeremiah 298 Gray, H. C 221 Green, J. W • 554 Griffis, Zachariah 359 Gripe, J. W ,506 Grove, David 588 Grove, W. H 397 Groves, I. M 385 Gugeler, Gotllob. ... 529 Gunter, William .'. 5,55 Guy, William 3^21 Haines, Joseph 331 Hall, Hiram 576 Hamman, Valentine 430 Hamman, Rev. Peter 280 Hammond, T. L ,528 Hanes, William 333 Harman, Christian 538 Harman, D. D 345 Hart, Joseph 343 Harter, Mathias 315 Hartman, Isaac 620 Harvuot, W. C 322 Hastings, S. A 518 Hattiekl, C. L 593 Hatfield, W.J 581 Hayden, D. F 473 Hayes, William 210 Hearn, J. W 516 Hearn, S. M 387 Heckerman, William 601 Heeter, Rev. N. B 628 HefHy, John W 313 Heisler, G. S 476 Hendee, Caleb 397 Hitzler, R. II 350 Hoadley, Amos 403 Holbrook, Amariah 604 Holbrook, M. V 603 Holbrook, O. F 274 Holderman, W. H 543 Hoopingarner, G. B 435 Hoover, Alfred 336 Hoover, Benjamin 514 Hoover, Daniel 239 Hoover, Enoch 616 Hoover, Henry 236 Hoover, J, D 492 Horick, W. H 201 Horn, Adam 353 Ilossler, Q. A 380 Hover, J. W 467 Iluber, Silas 555 Hufter, Rudolph 218 Huffman, Elkanah 398 Hufl'mau, Herbert 521 Iluftman, Philip 604 Hughes, Caleb 529 Hughs, William 488 Humble, S. F 207 Humble, J. W. V 242 I. Idle, E. M 294 Ihrig, F. M 393 i 5r"'^!^ °°j^ .a'-M«»f»M»iM»M-»«m"-w»»»w»»a.-»r^wjw;iw ^ -Mji^ SigWa;»awapi Jackson, Heuiy 470 James, H. F 310 Jaques, F. M 458 Jarrett, J nnas 4(14 Jeffries, Miltou 293 Jemisoii, Samuel 438 JeDuings, I. II 335 Jerman, Dauiel 537 Johnson, Beniamin 463 Johnson, H. H 387 Johnson, John 310 Johnson, O. T 509 Jones, A. M 574 Jones, W. B 493 Judy, Milton 303 Kaylor, Daniel 4;9 Keller, L. U 018 Kelley, II. P 501 Kellosij, II. J 450 Kensey, D. C 017 Kesling, Samuel 413 Ketchum, George 308 Ketring, E. A 553 Ketring, Valentine 309 Kimes, Daniel 413 Kimes, Jacoh, Jr 403 Kimes, Jacob, Sr 404 Kindig, J. A 507 King, a. O 000 Kinney, Abraham 453 Kintzel, W. L 371 Kirkendall, Archibald 619 Kirkpatrick, William 34g Kistler, G. W 410 Kliugel, W. J 030 Klous, Charles 384 Krull, F. A 443 Lathrop, John 008 Laughlin, William 250 Leatherman, Conrad 429 Leedv, A. K 323 Leedy, S. S 573 Leffel, William 398 Lendrum, Alexander 398 Lesh,G. B 483 Lessig, D. 11 303 Lichtenwalter, J. B 309 Lilly, J. C 243 Lindamood, Noah 479 Line, S. J 381 Linn, Dimmic 390 Linn, John . . .314 Little, Erastus 568 Loehr, AV. H 441 Long, C. R 191 Long, Franklin 534 Long, U. B 2.53 Long, Mrs. S 031 Loring, S. C 370 Love, J. W 442 Lowe, Benjamin 037 Lucas, I. N 639 Lutes, William 307 Mabie. Eli 385 Magee, J.AV 493 Makemson, John 599 Maloy, Seth 592 Manwaring, A. C 219 Markley, William 310 Master, Isaac 349 Mather, J. P 5.57 Maxwell, C. M 551 McCarter, A. C 379 JlcCarter, Kev. A. G 290 McCarter, G. W 533 McCleary, E.J 006 McClure,Elias .563 McCuen, Henry 515 McCullough, Frank 390 MoDanieCs. L 267 McDonald, T.W 566 JIcKibbin, Samuel 438 McKrill, Benjamin 307 McKrill, John 323 McMillin, AVilliara 330 McPhersou, David 318 Meek, J. A 590 Merrick, R H 235 Merritt. J. L 409 Mershom, A. J 351 Messimore, Joseph 413 Middleton, George 033 Milice, A. S 251 Milice, Ebenezer 578 Miller, Aaron 4.53 Miller, Dauiel 283 Miller, D.K 514 Miller, D. N 306 Miller, Harvey 533 Miller, J. H 260 Miller, J.J 4.57 Miller, J. M 601 Miller, S. D 254 Miller, William 208 Miller, AVilliam 279 Mock, David 279 Mock, J. K 240 More, Jacob 410 Morehead, Franklin 451 Morehead, Joseiih, Sr 244 Morehead, Joseph 412 Morford, J. B 028 Moore, William 291 Morris, C.F 277 Morris, 1. J 259 Morrison, Francis 431 Jlort, Joseph 508 Munson, J. W 409 Murdick, Sylvester 563 Myers, D. D 586 Myers, L. W 345 N. Neff, Rev. W. B 537 Nellans, G. W 380 Nicewood, Jacob 414 Nine, Jonathan 534 Nixon, John 395 Noel, J.W 584 Norris, James 517 Nyce, W. W 014 ,M-n,»,aaT°i O'Brien, W. M 510 Owen, Edmund 230 P. Packer, J. C 2.5S Parks, James 533 Parks, T. G 547 Paul, Philip 377 Paulus, Henry 306 Pearman, F. M 558 Pellett, Joseph 495 Phend, Jacob 417 Pinkerton, Hiram 436 Pinkerton, Wesley 268 Plummer, James 570 Pontius, Amos 577 Poor, C. A 265 Poulson, Joshua 491 Pound, J. F .523 Puterbaugh, Kev. A. H 401 H. Radcliff, E. M 400 Rafter, John, Sr 550 Rantz, C. E 022 Rea, A. J 392 Reber, Samuel 306 Reed, Stephen 420 Rickel, Samuel 475 Richhart, G. B 309 Rigdon, C. A 209 Ringgenberg, John 413 Riley, William 490 Ripple, Lewis 313 Robbins, G. C 253 Robinson, Alvin 205 Rodibaugh, Isaac 280 Rogers, J. C 373 Rookstool, William 332 Roop, Andrew 403 Rosbrugh, Benaiah 317 Rosbrugh, Jacob 521 Ross, Enoch 387 Rouch, Alfred 302 Roudeliush, David 330 Royse, L. W 241 Royston, J. W 590 Rimyan, P. L 325 Runyan, Captain P. L 007 Rupp, Frederick 507 Ryerson, Edward 614 S. Sample, Ira Sarber, T. B Sarber, W. h.... Schooley, Elisha.. Schue, J. H. .033 .478 . 509 .3.85 . 589 Scott, Abraham 494 Scott, Isaac 347 Scott, Joseph 359 Sellers, A. K 267 Sensibaugh, J. K 330 Shackleford, T. J .507 Shaffer, Henry 346 Shaffer, John 501 Shanton, I. R 507 ■»"»™JI."'»»»»»»»»»»»".l™»—1™»'»»i»'l™ M — ■"»"■"■ » — »"■»»■ — »».»" M»»« CONTENTS. Shatto, H.J 384 Sheely, William 303 Sheffield, E. A 461 i Sheffield, G. S 568 t Sherburn, George 296 Shearer, James 461 Shipley, C. W 303 Shipley, George 477 Shoemaker, Jacob 418 Shroyer, George 533 Sigler, Jacob 273 Sloan, John 503 -rSmith, B. P 377 -Smith, C. M 548 Smith, E.J 220 -Smith, H. C 424 -Smith, Isaac 609 •Smith, Jacob 530 Smith, J. K 227 ■Smith, J. S 229 -Smith, J. S 289 -Smith, L. C 411 Smith, R. C 302 Smith, T. L 408 ^mith, William 246 Snader, David 378 Snell, Daniel 437 Snodgrass, Samuel 303 Suoke, P. W 539 Snoke, Samuel 220 Suyder, L. B 253 Snyder, W. M 373 Sorbie, D. E 303 Stahly, Jacob 508 Stanton, W. E 000 Slaymates, Christian 350 Stephenson, F. H 571 Stephenson, J. E 527 t Stettler, John 584 t Stickler, Andrew 571 i Stocker, W. S 373 t Stocking, J. 373 Stockmeyer, John 531 Stoner, H. M 209 Stoner, James 462 i Stout, Adam 448 ^ Strieby, Andrew 459 Strieby, J. B 282 Strieby, William 228 Summers, Marshall 028 \ i Taylor, J. W 334 t Taylor, J. H 415 Teghtmeyer, John 343 Tennant, L. H 548 Terry, John 405 Terry, P. E 570 Thomas, B. A 531 Thomas, C. W 530 Thomas, John 391 Thomas, S. D 311 Thompson, C. D 516 Thompson, Jesse 345 Tinkey, George 633 Tinkey, Noah 538 Todd, Rev. J. S 493 Tom, Daniel 403 Tom, George 433 Towl, A. M 430 Traster, Eli 603 Trish, J. L 017 Trish, Lewis 616 Troup, Jacob 490 Tucker, Albert 374 Tucker, Horace 466 Turner, O. B 472 U. Ulrey, D. 453 Upson, H.W 420 Upson, W. H 270 V. Vail, Peter 010 Valentine, C. W 473 Vanator, W. S 573 Vancuren, W. L 535 Vandemark, Jeremiah 292 Van Dyke. J. M 252 Van Gilder, A. L 008 V^an Ness, Cornelius 575 W. Wallace, ]\roses 523 Walter, William 026 Walton, B. R 231 Walton, Thomas 433 Wamsley, Samuel 346 Ward, H. L 314 Warnei-, A. B 434 Warner, J. B 325 Warner, Marion 388 Warner, T. K 439 Warren, Tliomas 301 Watson, AVilliam 427 Watt, J. 1 505 Wattles, B. H 282 Weaver. P. A 500 Weirick, Jacob 329 Welch, C. W 380 Welch, John 360 Wells, Ephraim 305 Wells, Mrs. M. L 590 Wheeler, T. S. H 396 AVhetton, John 417 White, R.P 378 White, S. B 3.53 Whitehead, J. W 486 Whitney, I. T 337 Whittenberger, A. J 185 Wiley, David 485 Williams, Reuben 350 Williams, F. S 595 Wilson, J. W 490 Wiltrout, Frederick 305 Wince, J. L 588 Windbigler, J. B 449 Wissler, William 360 Wolford, W. D ,593 Wood, A. G 581 Wood,W. D 421 Woods, William 370 Woolley, Amos 425 Y. Taste, AV. H 587 Yenner, A. L 404 Yocum, Andrew 573 Yohn, Benjamin 216 Z. Zininger, Caleb 300 Zinn,W. C 519 PORTRAITS. Baker, J. S 224 Beatty, Ross 382 Bogo-s, William 544 Burkett, Elias 316 Cattell, J. B 343 Comstock, H. P 513 Cook, J. W 288 .Ervin, William 579 Felkner, Jacob 470 Felkner, William 188 -Felkner, Mary A 189 ■Fesler, George 199 Foster, P. H 444 Funk, A. C 354 Funk, William B 213 Holbrook, O. F 275 Hoover, Daniel 338 •Kelley, H. P 500 Lesh, G. B 483 Makemson, John 598 'Milice, A. S 250 Miller, J. J 4,56 Muuson, J. AV 406 ■Munson, Elizabeth J 407 Nixon, John 394 Stephenson, J. E 520 Tom, George 433 AVarren, Thomas 300 AVeirick, Jacob 338 AVelch, John 367 AVells, Ephraim 264 AVilson, Hon. J. W 497 AVood, AV. D 420 GENERAL HISTORY. Introductory 039 Early History 041 Incidents of Pioneer Life 046 Military History 055 Political and Official History. ..663 The Press 666 Professional 070 Miscellaneous 676 Township History 685 ^1^™"™— ""■"— "»™"™'»™— —««' ^ ■- ■ ^^■Ii ^SiB ^ i ■J ■ - ■ - ■ i^^.■l ■ -■- ^ ^ ..M'^ iPI^KSlOMl r ^ "e^lg 'Tjii' «^'< r1, '1^1 '^K^^ tSrJ .^l^sT- f^J ^^^ "^^l^' L. '™""^»™-"—™»"«i"— "M"™""™"™™"™""* ■—■»»——■■— '■■ » —''™~—~"~"~"~"—"~"^"^^;^j^_;^ .ii».Wa»,iB,»,ia„M, n, ■», ■„■, ■»! tl: li i -J I TT.^^- Ui^. ty ^:::^/t^<..^^c'^^/^;K, in '■^■—■"■' i»S-a- »'j»^5»_"-»»» » w -»- M - n »»» » ip», » , « ^ GEORGE WASHINGTON. ill '■I I ■I 1 1 ' yo» 6JJ -I- tj3 -I- 6^" -I- i^ •r-"©ac<.!5jT_-s»r3(is;"-i- ej^'-r-" ^EORGE WASHING- TON, the " Father of his Country" and its first President, 1789- '97, was born Febru- ary 22, 1732, in Wash- ington Parish, West- moreland County, Virginia. His father, Augustine Wash- ington, first married Jane But- 4f^'t?^\ ler, who bore him four chil- fc^WSj dren, and March 6, 1730, he married Mary Ball. Of six children by his second mar- riage, George was the eldest, the others being Betty, Samuel, John, Au- gustine, Charles and Mildred, of whom the youngest died in infancy. Little is known of the early years of Washington, beyond the fact that the house in which he was born was burned during his early child- hood, and that his father thereupon moved to another farm, inherited from his paternal ancestors, situated in Stafford County, on the north bank of the Rappahannock, where he acted as agent of the Principio Iron Works in the immediate vicinity, and died there in 1743. From earliest childhood George devel- oped a noble character. He had a vigorous constitution, a fine form, and great bodily strength. His education was somewhat de- fective, being confined to the elementary branches taught him by his mother ^nd at a neighboring school. He developed, how- ever, a fondness for mathematics, and en- joyed in that branch the instructions of a private teacher. On leaving school he re- sided for some time at Mount Vernon with his half brother, Lawrence, who acted as his guardian, and who had married a daugh- ter of his neighbor at Belvoir on the Poto- mac, the wealthy William Fairfax, for some time president of the executive council of the colony. Both Fairfax and his son-in-law, Lawrence Washington, had served with dis- tinction in 1740 as officers of an American battalion at the siege of Carthagena, and were friends and correspondents of Admiral Vernon, for whom the latter's residence on the Potomac has been named. George's inclinations were for a similar career, and a midshipman's warrant was procured for him, probably through the influence of the Admiral ; but through the opposition of his mother the project was abandoned. The family connection with the Fairfaxes, how- ever, opened another career for the 3'oung man, who, at the age of sixteen, was ap- pointed surveyor to the immense estates of the eccentric Lord Fairfax, who was then on a visit at Belvoir, and who shortly after- ward established his baronial residence at Greenvvay Court, in the Shenandoah Valley. ■■■■■■■■■-■«nswi.»-"-»»»«-i»-». SCS^j Three years were passed by young- Wash- ington in a rough frontier life, gaining ex- perience which afterward proved very es- sential to him. In 1751, when the Virginia militia were put under training wiih a view to active service against France, Washington, though only nineteen years of age, was appointed Adjutant with the rank of Major. In Sep- tember of that year the failing health of Lawrence Washington rendered it neces- sary for him to seek a warmer climate, and George accompanied him in a voyage to Barbadoes. They returned early in 1752, and Lawrence shortly afterward died, leav- ing his large property to an infant daughter. In his will George was named one of the executors and as eventual heir to Mount Vernon, and by the death of the infant niece soon succeeded to that estate. On the arrival of Robert Dinwiddle as Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia in 1753 the militia was reorganized, and the prov- ince divided into four districts. Washing- ton was commissioned by Dinwiddie Adju- tant-General of the Northern District in 1753, and in November of that year a most important as well as hazardous mission was assigned him. This was to proceed to the Canadian posts recently established on French Creek, near Lake Erie, to demand in the name of the King of England the withdrawal of the French from a territory claimed by Virginia. This enterprise had been declined by more than one officer, since it involved a journey through an ex- tensive and almost unexplored wilderness in the occupancy of savage Indian tribes, either hostile to the English, or of doubtful attachment. Major Washington, however, accepted the commission with alacrity ; and, accompanied by Captain Gist, he reached Fort Le Boeuf on French Creek, delivered his dispatches and received reply, which, of course, was a polite refusal to surrender the posts. This reply was of such a character as to induce the Assembly of Virginia to authorize the executive to raise a regiment of 300 men for the purpose of maintaining the asserted rights of the British crown over the territory claimed. As Washing- ton declined to be a candidate for that post, the command of this regiment was given to Colonel Joshua Fry, and Major Washing- ton, at his own request, was commissioned Lieutenant-Colonel. On the march to Ohio, news was received that a party previously sent to build a fort at the confluence of the Monongahela with the Ohio had been driven back by a considerable French force, which had completed the work there be- gun, and named it Fort Duquesne, in honor of the Marquis Duquesne, then Governor of Canada. This was the beginning of the great " French and Indian war," which con- tinued seven years. On the death of Colonel Fry, Washington succeeded to the com- mand of the regiment, and so well did he fulfill his trust that the Virginia Assembly commissioned him as Commander-in-Chief of all the forces raised in the colony. A cessation of all Indian hostility on the frontier having followed the expulsion of the French from the Ohio, the object of Washington was accomplished and he re- signed his commission as Commander-in- Chief of the Virginia forces. He then pro- ceeded to Williamsburg to take his seat in the General Assembly, of which he had been elected a member. January 17, 1759, Washington married Mrs. Martha (Dandridge) Custis, a young and beautiful widow of great wealth, and de- voted himself for the ensuing fifteen years to the quiet pursuits of agriculture, inter- rupted only by his annual attendance in winter upon the Colonial Legislature at Williamsburg, until summoned by his country to enter upon that other arena in which his fame was to become world wide. It is unnecessary here to trace the details of the struggle upon the question of local it' 'i it f) nEORGB WASHINGTON. self-government, which, after ten years, cul- minated b\' act of Parliament of the port of Boston. It was at the instance of Virginia that a congress of all the colonies was called to meet at Philadelphia September 5, 1774, to secure their common liberties — if possible by peaceful means. To this Congress Colonel Washington was sent as a dele- gate. On dissolving in October, it recom- mended the colonies to send deputies to another Congress the following spring. In the meantime several of the colonies felt impelled to raise local forces to repel in- sults and aggressions on the part of British troops, so that on the assembling of the next Congress, May 10, 1775, the war prepara- tions of the mother country were unmis- takable. The battles of Concord and Lex- ington had been fought. Among the earliest acts, therefoi'C, of the Congress was the selection of a commander-in-chief of the colonial forces. This office was unani- mously conferred upon Washington, still a member of the Congress. He accepted it on June 19, but on the express condition he should receive no salary. He immediately repaired to the vicinity of Boston, against which point the British ministry had concentrated their forces. As early as April General Gage had 3,000 troops in and around this proscribed city. During the fall and winter the British policy clearly indicated a purpose to divide pub- lic sentiment and to build up a British party in the colonies. Those who sided with the ministry were stigmatized by the patriots as " Tories," while the patriots took to them- selves the name of " Whigs." As early as 1776 the leading men had come to the conclusion that there was no hope except in separation and indepen- dence. In May of that year Washington wrote from the head of the army in New York: "A reconciliation with Great Brit- ain is impossible When I took command of the army, I abhorred the idea of independence ; but I am now full}' satis- fied that nothing else will save us." It is not the object of this sketch to trace the military acts of the patriot hero, to whose hands the fortunes and liberties of the United States were confided during the seven years' bloody struggle that ensued until the treaty of 1783, in which England acknowledged the independence of each of the thirteen States, and negotiated with them, jointly, as separate sovereignties. The merits of Washington as a military chief- tain have been considerably discussed, espe- cially by writers in his own country. Dur- ing the war he was most bitterly assailed for incompetency, and great efforts were made to displace him ; but he never for a moment lost the confidence of either the Congress or the people. December 4, 1783, the great commander took leave of his offi- cers in most affectionate and patriotic terms, and went to Annapolis, Maryland, where the Congress of the States was in session, and to that body, when peace and order prevailed everywhere, resigned his com- mission and retired to Mount Vernon. It was in 1788 that Washington was called to the chief magistracy of the nation. He received every electoral vote cast in all the colleges of the States voting for the office of President. The 4th of March, 1789, was the time appointed for the Government of the United States to begin its operations, but several weeks elapsed before quorums of both the newly constituted houses of the Congi-ess were assembled. The city of New York was the place where the Congress then met. April 16 Washington left his home to enter upon the discharge of his new duties. He set out with a purpose of traveling privately, and without attracting any public attention ; but this was impossi- ble. Everywhere on his way he was met with thronging crowds, eager to see the man whom they I'egarded as the chief de- fender of their liberties, and everywhere .■ ■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ iih " - " - " - " - " - " - " - " - " »"- " -"-"-"- "' -"- " - " » " - " - " - " - " « " « w -; PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. rt) he was hailed with those public manifesta- tions of joy, regard and love which spring spontaneously from the hearts of an affec- tionate and grateful people. His reception in New York was marked by a grandeur and an enthusiasm never before witnessed in that metropolis. The inauguration took place April 30, in the presence of an immense multitude which had assembled to witness the new and imposing ceremony. The oath of office was administered by Robert R. Livingston, Chancellor of the State. When this sacred pledge was given, he retired with the other officials into the Senate chamber, where he delivered his inaugural address to both houses of the newly con- stituted Congress in joint assembly. In the manifold details of his civil ad- ministration, Washington proved himself equal to the requirements of his position. The greater portion of the first session of the first Congress was occupied in passing the necessary statutes for putting the new organization into complete operation. In the discussions brought up in the course of this legislation the nature and character of the new system came under general review. On no one of them did any decided antago- nism of opinion arise. All held it to be a limited government, clothed only with spe- cific powers conferred by delegation from the States. There was no change in the name of the legislative department ; it still remained " the Congress of the United States of America." There was no change in the original flag of the country, and none in the seal, which still remains with the Grecian escutcheon borne by the eagle, with other emblems, under the great and expressive motto, " E Plurihus Umiiii." The first division of parties arose upon the manner of construing the powers dele- gated, and they were first styled " strict constructionists" and " latitudinarian con- structionists." The former were for con- fining the action of the Government strictly within its specific and limited sphere, while the others were for enlarging its powers by inference and implication. Hamilton and Jefferson, both members of the first cabinet, were regarded as the chief leaders, respect- ivel}', of these rising antagonistic parties, which have existed, under different names, from that day to this. Washington was re- garded as holding a neutral position between them, though, by mature deliberation, he vetoed the first apportionment bill, in 1790, passed by the party headed by Hamilton, which was based upon a principle construct- ively leading to centralization or consoli- dation. This was the first exercise of the veto power under the present Constitution. It created considerable excitement at the time. Another bill was soon passed in pur- suance of Mr. Jefferson's views, which has been adhered to in principle in every ap- portionment act passed since. At the second session of the new Con- gress, Washington announced the gratify- ing fact of " the accession of North Caro- lina" to the Constitution of 1787, and June I of the same year he announced by special message the like " accession of the State of Rhode Island," with his congratulations on the happy event which " united under the general Government" all the States which were originally confederated. In 1792, at the second Presidential elec- tion, Washington was desirous to retire ; but he yielded to the general wish of the country, and was again chosen President by the unanimous vote of every electoral college. At the third election, 1796, he was again most urgently entreated to consent to remain in the executive chair. This he positively refused. In September, before the election, he gave to his countr_ymen his memorable Farewell Address, which in lan- guage, sentiment and patriotism was a fit and crowning glory of his illustrious life. After March 4, 1797, he again retired to Mount Vernon for peace, quiet and repose. ■■"■^■■■^■■■■■■■™M»M' nsORGB WASHTI^GTON. His administration for the two terms liad been successful beyond the expectation and hopes of even the most sanguine of his friends. The finances of the country were no longer in an embarrassed condition, the public credit was fully restored, life was given to every department of industry, the workings of the new system in allowing Congress to raise revenue from duties on imports proved to be not only harmonious in its federal action, but astonishing in its results upon the commerce and trade of all the States. The exports from the Union increased from $19,000,000 to over $56,000,- 000 per annum, while the imports increased in about the same proportion. Three new members had been added to the Union. The progress of the States in their new career under their new organization thus far was exceedingly encouraging, not only to the friends of liberty within their own limits, but to their sympathizing allies in all climes and countries. CH the call again made on this illustrious chief to quit his repose at Mount Vernon and take command of all the United States forces, with the rank of Lieutenant-General, when war was threatened with France in 1798, nothing need here be stated, except to note the fact as an unmistakable testimo- nial of the high regard in which he was still held by his countrymen, of all shades of po- litical opinion. He patriotically accepted this trust, but a treaty of peace put a stop to all action under it. He again retired to Mount Vernon, where, after a short and severe illness, he died December 14, 1799, in the sixty-eighth year of his age. The whole country was filled with gloom by this sad intelligence. Men of all parties in poli- tics and creeds in religion, in every State in the Union, united with Congress in " pay- ing honor to the man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his country- men." His remains were deposited in a family vault on the banks of the Potomac at Mount Vernon, where they still lie entombed. L PliESTDENTS OP- TUB VN/TED STATES. 'i: a^if -^f^OHN ADAMS, the second President of the United States, 1797 to 1 80 1, was born in the present town of Ouincy, then a portion of Braintree, Massachu- setts, October 30, 1735. His father was a farmer of mod- erate means, a worthy and industrious man. He was a deacon in the church, and was very desirous of giving iiis son a collegiate educa- tion, hoping that he would become a minister of the gospel. But, as up to this time, the age of fourteen, he had been only a play-boy in the fields and forests, he had no taste for books, he chose farming. On being set to work, however, by his father out in the field, the very first day con- verted the boy into a lover of books. Accordingly, at the age of sixteen he entered Harvard College, and graduated in 1755, at the age of twenty, highly esteemed for integrity, energy and ability. Thus, having no capital but his education, he started out into the stormy world at a time of great political excitement, as France and England were then engaged in their great seven-years struggle for the mastery over the New World. The fire of patriotism seized young Adams, and for a time he studied over the question whether he should take to the law, to politics or the army. He wrote a remarkable letter to a friend, making prophecies concerning the future greatness of this country which have since been more than fulfilled. For two years he taught school and studied law, wasting no odd moments, and at the early age of twenty-two years he opened a law office in his native town. His inherited powers of mind and untiring devotion to his profession caused him to rise rapidly in public esteem. In October, 1764, Mr. Adams married Miss Abigail Smith, daughter of a clergy- man at Weymouth and a lad}' of rare per- sonal and intellectual endowments, who afterward contributed much to her hus- band's celebrity. Soon the oppression of the British in America reached its climax. The Boston merchants employed an attorney by the name of James Otis to argue the legality of oppressive tax law before the Superior Court. Adams heard the argument, and afterward wrote to a friend concerning the ability displayed, as follows : " Otis was a flame of fire. With a promptitude of classical allusion, a depth of research, a rapid summary of historical events and dates, a profusion of legal authorities and a ; i I ^M <%.) w-^ /f^/i Jdimu I — yOI/JV ADAMS. prophetic glance into futurity, he hurried away all before him. American independence was then and there born. Every man of an immensely crowded audience appeared to me to go away, as I did, ready to take up arms." Soon Mr. Adams wrote an essay to be read before the literary club of his town, upon the state of affairs, which was so able as to attract public attention. It was pub- lished in American journals, republished in England, and was pronounced by the friends of the colonists there as " one of the very best productions ever seen from North America." The memorable Stamp Act was now issued, and Adams entered with all the ardor of his soul into political life in order to resist it. He drew up a series of reso- lutions remonstrating against the act, which were adopted at a public meeting of the citizens of Braintree, and which were sub- sequently adopted, word for word, by more than forty towns in the State. Popular commotion prevented the landing of the Stamp Act papers, and the English author- ities then closed the courts. The town of Boston therefore appointed Jeremy Grid- ley, James Otis and John Adams to argue a petition before the Governor and council for the re-opening of the courts ; and while the two first mentioned attorneys based their argument upon the distress caused to the people by the measure, Adams boldly claimed that the Stamp Act was a violation both of the English Constitution and the charter of the Provinces. It is said that this was the first direct denial of the un- limited right of Parliament over the colo- nies. Soon after this the Stamp Act was repealed. Directly Mr. Adams was employed to defend Ansell Nickerson, who had killed an Englishman in the act of impressing him (Nickerson) into the King's service, and his client was acquitted, the court thus estab- lishing the principle that the infamous royal prerogative of impressment could have no existence in the colonial code. But in 1770 Messrs. Adams and Josiah Quincy defended a party of British soldiers who had been arrested for murder when they had been only obeying Governmental orders ; and when reproached for thus ap- parently deserting the cause of popular liberty, Mr. Adams replied that he would a thousandfold rather live under the domina- tion of the worst of England's kings than under that of a lawless mob. Next, after serving a term as a member of the Colonial Legislature from Boston, Mr. Adams, find- ing his health affected by too great labor, retired to his native home at Braintree. The year 1774 soon arrived, with its fa- mous Boston " Tea Party," the first open act of rebellion. Adams was sent to the Congress at Philadelphia ; and when the Attorney-General announced that Great Britain had " determined on her system, and that her power to execute it was irre- sistible," Adams replied : " I know that Great Britain has determined on her sys- tem, and that very determination deter- mines me on mine. You know that I have been constant in my opposition to her measures. The die is now cast. I have passed the Rubicon. Sink or swim, live or die, with my country, is my unalterable determination." The rumor beginning to prevail at Philadelphia that the Congress had independence in view, Adams foresaw that it was too soon to declare it openly. He advised every one to remain quiet in that respect; and as soon as it became ap- parent that he himself was for independ- ence, he was advised to hide himself, which he did. The next year the great Revolutionary war opened in earnest, and Mrs. Adams, residing near Boston, kept her husband ad- vised by letter of all the events transpiring in her vicinity. The battle of Bunker HiU 1 ■ ■ ■b" m - « - « - « - « " «" « " - " . » .»- " -»-«- « .. » .. » ,j T'RES/DENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. came on. Congress had to do something immediately. The first thing was to choose a commander-in-chief for the — we can't say " army " — the fighting men of the colonies. The New England delegation was almost unanimous in favor of appoint- ing General Ward, then at the head of the Massachusetts forces, but Mr. Adams urged the appointment of George Washington, then almost unknown outside of his own State. He was appointed without oppo- sition. Mr. Adams offered the resolution, which was adopted, annulling all the royal authority in the colonies. Having thus prepared the way, a few weeks later, viz., June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee, of Vir- ginia, who a few months before had declared that the British Government would aban- don its oppressive measures, now offered the memorable resolution, seconded by Adams, " that these United States are, and of right ought to be, free and independent." Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Sherman and Livingston were then appointed a commit- tee to draught a declaration of independ- ence. Mr. Jefferson desired Mr. Adams to draw up the bold document, but the latter persuaded Mr. Jefferson to perform that responsible task. The Declaration drawn up, Mr. Adams became its foremost defender on the floor of Congress. It was signed by all the fifty-five members present, and the next day Mr. Adams wrote to his wife how great a deed was done, and how proud he was of it. Mr. Adams continued to be the leading man of Congress, and the leading advocate of American inde- pendence. Above all other Americans, he was considered by every one the prin- cipal shining mark for British vengeance. Thus circumstanced, he was appointed to the most dangerous task of crossing the ocean in winter, exposed to capture by the British, who knew of his mission, which was to visit Paris and solicit the co-opera- tion of the French. Besides, to take him- self away from the country of which he was the most prominent defender, at that critical time, was an act of the greatest self- sacrifice. Sure enough, while crossing the sea, he had two very narrow escapes from capture ; and the transit was otherwise a stormy and eventful one. During the summer of 1779 he returned home, but was immediately dispatched back to France, to be in readiness there to negotiate terms of peace and commerce with Great Britain as soon as the latter power was ready for such business. But as Dr. Franklin was more popular than heat the court of France, Mr. Adams repaired to Holland, where he was far more successful as a diplomatist. The treaty of peace between the United States and England was finally signed at Paris, January 21, 1783; and the re-action from so great excitement as Mr. Adams had so long been experiencing threw him into a dangerous fever. Before he fully re- covered he was in London, whence he was dispatched again to Amsterdam to negoti- ate another loan. Compliance with this order undermined his physical constitution for life. In 1785 Mr. Adams was appointed envoy to the court of St. James, to meet face to face the very king who had regarded him as an arch traitor ! Accordingly he re- paired thither, where he did actually meet and converse with George III.! After a residence there for about three years, he obtained permission to return to America. While in London he wrote and published an able work, in three volumes, entitled: " A Defense of the American Constitution." The Articles of Confederation proving inefficient, as Adams had prophesied, a carefully draughted Constitution was adopted in 1789, when George Washington was elected President of the new nation, and Adams Vice-President. Congress met for a time in New York, but was removed to Philadelphia for ten years, until suitable Ji JOHN ADAMS. V 4i; \i buildings should be erected at the new capital in the District of Columbia. Mr. Adams then moved his family to Phila- delphia. Toward the close of his term of office the French Revolution culminated, when Adams and Washington rather sympathized with England, and Jefferson with France. The Presidential election of 1796 resulted in giving Mr. Adams the first place b}'' a small majority, and Mr. Jeffer- son the second place. Mr. Adams's administration was consci- entious, patriotic and able. The period was a turbulent one, and even an archangel could not have reconciled the hostile par- ties. Partisanism with reference to Eng- land and France was bitter, and for four years Mr. Adams struggled through almost a constant tempest of assaults. In fact, he was not truly a popular man, and his cha- grin at not receiving a re-election was so great that he did not even remain at Phila- delphia to witness the inauguration of Mr. Jefferson, his successor. The friendly intimacy between these two men was interrupted for about thirteen years of their life. Adams finally made the first advances toward a restoration of their mutual friend- ship, which were gratefully accepted by Jefferson. Mr. Adams was glad of his opportunitj' to retire to private lite, where he could rest his mind and enjoy the comforts of home. By a thousand bitter experiences he found the path of public duty a thorny one. For twenty-six years his service of the public was as arduous, self-sacrificing and devoted as ever fell to the lot of man. In one im- portant sense he was as much the " Father of his Country " as was Washington in another sense. During these long years of anxiety and toil, in which he was layingi broad and deep, the foundations of the greatest nation the sun ever shone upon, he received from his impoverished country a meager support. The only privilege he carried with him into his retirement was that of franking his letters. Although taking no active part in public affairs, both himself and his son, John Quincy, nobly supported the policy of Mr. Jefferson in resisting the encroachments of England, who persisted in searching American ships on the high seas and dragging from them any sailors that might be designated by any pert lieutenant as British subjects. Even for this noble sup- port Mr. Adams was maligned by thou- sands of bitter enemies ! On this occasion, for the first time since his retirement, he broke silence and drew up a very able paper, exposing the atrocity of the British pretensions. Mr. Adams outlived nearly all his famil3'. Though his physical frame began to give way many years before his death, his mental powers retained their strength and vigor to the last. In his ninetieth year he was gladdened by the popular elevation of his son to the Presidential office, the highest in the gift of the people. A few months more passed away and the 4th of July, 1826, arrived. The people, unaware of the near approach of the end of two great lives — that of Adams and Jefferson — were making unusual preparations for a national holiday. Mr. Adams lay upon his couch, listening to the ringing of bells, the waftures of martial music and the roar of cannon, with silent emotion. Only four days before, he had given for a public toast, " Independence forever." About two o'clock in the after- noon he said, "And Jefferson still survives." But he was mistaken by an hour or so; and in a few minutes he had breathed his last. r '■^M^ — "™** ■■■'—'■»■ PRESIDENTS OF THE UN /TED STATES. *^^s^s. ■^:^. ^m^r '^vg ^g5 d;» - W ;^ a - ii n TMOMAS yEFPERSON. ■■-"-■-■■-■-■-■■ ■■■■-igr 25 But f(5r four long years his Vice-Presi- dency passed joylessly away, while the partisan strife between Federalist and Re- publican was ever growing hotter. The former party split and the result of the fourth general election was the elevation of Mr. Jefferson to the Presidency ! with Aaron Burr as Vice-President. These men being at the head of a growing part}^ their election was hailed everywhere with joy. On the other hand, many of the Federalists turned pale, as they believed what a portion of the pulpit and the press had been preach- ing — that Jefferson was a " scofiSng atheist," a "Jacobin," the "incarnation of all evil," " breathing threatening and slaughter ! " Mr. Jefferson's inaugural address con- tained nothing but the noblest sentiments, expressed in fine language, and his personal behavior afterward exhibited the extreme of American, democratic simplicity. His disgust of European court etiquette grew upon him with age. He believed that General Washington was somewhat dis- trustful of the ultimate success of a popular Government, and that, imbued with a little admiration of the forms of a monarchical Government, he had instituted levees, birth- days, pompous meetings with Congress, etc. Jefferson was always polite, even to slaves everywhere he met them, and carried in his countenance the indications of an ac- commodating disposition. The political principles of the Jeffersoni- an party now swept the country, and Mr. Jefferson himself swayed an influence which was never exceeded even by Washington. Under his administration, in 1803, the Lou- isiana purchase was made, for $15,000,000, the " Louisiana Territory " purchased com- prising all the land west of the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean. The year 1804 witnessed another severe loss in his family. His highlj^ accomplished and most beloved daughter Maria sickened and died, causing as great grief in the stricken parent as it was possible for him to survive with any degree of sanity. The same year he was re-elected to the Presidency, with George Clinton as Vice- President. During his second term our relations with England became more com- plicated, and on June 22, 1807, near Hamp- ton Roads, the United States frigate Chesapeake was fired upon by the Brit- ish man-of-war Leopard, and was made to surrender. Three men were killed and ten wounded. Jefferson demanded repara- tion. England grew insolent. It became evident that war was determined upon by the latter power. More than 1,200 Ameri- cans were forced into the British service upon the high seas. Before any satisfactory solution was reached, Mr. Jefferson's Presidential term closed. Amid all these public excitements he thought constantly of the welfare of his family, and longed for the time when he could return home to remain. There, at Monticello, his sub- sequent life was very similar to that of Washington at Mt. Vernon. His hospi- tality toward his numerous friends, indul- gence of his slaves, and misfortunes to his property, etc., finally involved him in debt. For years his home resenrbied a fashion- able watering-place. During the summer, thirty-seven house servants were required ! It was presided over by his daughter, Mrs. Randolph. Mr. Jefferson did much for the establish- ment of the University at Charlottesville, making it unsectarian, in keeping with the spirit of American institutions, but poverty and the feebleness of old age prevented him from doing what he would. He even went so far as to petition the Legislature for permission to dispose of some of his possessions by lotter}', in order to raise the necessary funds for home expenses. It was granted ; but before the plan was carried out, Mr. Jefferson died, July 4, 1826, at 12:50 P. M. '■"■"■• 26 PliESrDBNTS OF TUB VNITED STATES. \MES MADISON, the fourth President of the United States, 1809-'! 7, was born at Port Con- wav. Prince George Countw A'irginia, March iG, 1 75 1. His father, Colonel James Madison, was a wealthy planter, residing upon a very fine estate called " Montpelier," only twenty-five miles from the home of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. The closest personal and political at- taciiment existed between these illustrious men from their earl}- youth until death. James was the eldest of a family of seven children, four sons and three daughters, all of whom attained maturity. His early edu- cation was conducted mostly at home, under a private tutor. Being naturally in- tellectual in his tastes, he consecrated him- self with unusual vigor to study. At a very early age he made considerable proficiency in the Greek, Latin, French and Spanish languages. In 1769 he entered Princeton College, New Jersey, of which the illus- trious Dr. VVeatherspoon was then Presi- dent. He graduated in 1771, with a char- acter of the utmost purity, and a mind highly disciplined and stored with all the learning which embellished and gave effi- ciency to his subsequent career. After graduating he pursued a course of reading for several months, under the guidance of President Weatherspoon, and in 1772 re- turned to Virginia, where he continued in incessant study for two years, nominal!}' directed to the law, but really including extended researches in theology, philoso- phy and general literature. Tiie Church of England was the estab- lished church in Virginia, invested with all the prerogatives and immunities which it enjoyed in the fatherland, and other de- nominations labored under serious disabili- ties, the enforcement of which was rightly or wrongly characterized by them as per- secution. Madison took a prominent stand in behalf of the removal of all disabilities, repeatedly appeared in the court of his own county to defend the Baptist nonconform- ists, and was elected from Orange County to the Virginia Convention in the spring of 1766, when he signalized the beginning of his public career by procuring the passage of an amendment to the Declaration of Rights as prepared by George Mason, sub- stituting for "toleration" a luore emphatic assertion of religious liberty. / / a,x.j^^ ■c^C V''^^ 't''^(^r'(Ti^r*T>^r*T> gy^yirV^JViiE'-t'^V'.^V'T'^''^^^ JI^mm:^ Mrij^rHxiioi, aEBiiasaa3:i^^^^a337ii^^^fi^^^m^^-^jiasaasa p!*4i;<:'C'i*<.' I'l.' it<.''it.,''i'<." it..'?!' % -^ ^'^ VMES MONROE, the fifth President of the United > States, i8i7-'25, was born in Westmoreland County *' irij,, ^^ Virginia, April 28, 1758. ^i'^ «^at LjJ He was a son of Spence Monroe, and a descendant of a Scottish cavaHer fam- ily. Like all his predeces- sors thus far in the Presi- dential chair, he enjoyed all the advantages of educa- tion which the country could then afford. He was early sent to a fine classical school, and at the age of six- teen entered William and Mary College.. In 1776, when he had been in college but two years, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, and our feeble militia, with- out arms, amunition or clothing, were strug- gling against the trained armies of England. James Monroe left college, hastened to General Washington's headquarters at New York and enrolled himself as a cadet in the army. At Trenton Lieutenant Monroe so dis- tinguished himself, receiving a wound in his shoulder, that he was promoted to a Cap- taincy. Upon recovering from his wound, he was invited to act as aide to Lord Ster- ling, and in that capacity he took an active part in the battles of Brandywine, Ger mantown and Monmouth. At Germantown he stood by the side of Lafayette when the French Marquis received his wound. Gen- eral Washington, who had formed a high idea of young Monroe's ability, sent him to Virginia to raise a new regiment, of which he was to be Colonel; but so exhausted was Virginia at that time that the effort proved unsuccessful. He, however, received his commission. Finding no opportunity to enter the army as a commissioned officer, he returned to his original plan of studying law, and entered the office of Thomas Jefferson, who was then Governor of Virginia. He developed a very noble character, frank, manly and sincere. Mr. Jefferson said of him: "James Monroe is so perfectl}^ honest that if his soul were turned inside out there would not be found a spot on it." In 1782 he was elected to the Assembly of Virginia, and was also appointed a mem- ber of the Executive Council. The next year he was chosen delegate to the Conti- nental Congress for a term of three years. He was present at Annapolis when Wash- ington surrendered his commission of Com- mander-in-chief. With Washington, Jefferson and Madison he felt deeply the inefficiency of the old Articles of Confederation, and urged the formation of a new Constitution, which should invest the Central Government with something like national power. Influenced by these views, he introduced a resolution < Bi mantown and Monmouth. At Germantown by these views, he mtroduced a resolution ? ^,^-^^^-^/' 7 A^^-^ C^ 7--^^^^ ^ , yAMES MONRon. 3S ^•1 that Congress should be empowered to regulate trade, and to lay an impost duty of five per cent. The resolution was refer- red to a committee of which he was chair- man. The report and the discussion which rose upon it led to the convention of five States at Annapolis, and the consequent general convention at Philadelphia, which, in 1787, drafted the Constitution of the United States. At this time there was a controversy be- tween New York and Massachusetts in reference to their boundaries. The high esteem in which Colonel Monroe was held is indicated by the fact that he was ap- pointed one of the judges to decide the controversy. While in New York attend- ing Congress, he married Miss Kortright, a young lady distinguished alike for her beauty and accomplishments. For nearly fifty years this happ}' union remained un- broken. In London and in Paris, as in her own country, Mrs. Monroe won admiration and affection by the loveliness of her per- son, the brilliancy of her intellect, and the amiability of her character. Returning to Virginia, Colonel Monroe commenced the practice of law at Freder- icksburg. He was very soon elected to a seat in the State Legislature, and the next year he was chosen a member of the Vir- ginia convention which was assembled to decide upon the acceptance or rejection of the Constitution which had been drawn up at Philadelphia, and was now submitted to the several States. Deeply as he felt the imperfections of the old Confederacy, he was opposed to the new Constitution, thinking, with many others of the Republi- can party, that it gave too much power to the Central Government, and not enough to the individual States. In 1789 he became a member of the United States Senate, which office he held acceptably to his constituents, and with honor to himself for four years. Having opposed the Constitution as not leaving enough power with the States, he, of course, became more and more identi- fied with the Republican party. Thus he found himself in cordial co-operation with Jefferson and Madison. The great Repub- lican party became the dominant power which ruled the land. George Washington was then President. England had espoused the cause of the Bourbons against the principles of the French Revolution. President Washing- ton issued a proclamation of neutralit}' be- tween these contending powers. France had helped us in the struggle for our lib- erties. All the despotisms of Europe were now combined to prevent the French from escaping from tyranny a thousandfold worse than that which we had endured. Colonel Monroe, more magnanimous than prudent, was anxious that we should help our old allies in their extremit}'. He vio- lently opposed the President's procla- mation as ungrateful and wanting in magnanimity. Washington, who could appreciate such a character, developed his calm, serene, almost divine greatness by appointing that very James Monroe, who was denouncing the policy of the Government, as the Minis- ter of that Government to the republic of France. He was directed by Washington to express to the French people our warm- est sympathy, communicating to them cor- responding resolves approved by the Pres- ident, and adopted b)' both houses of Congress. Mr. Monroe was welcomed by the Na- tional Convention in France with the most enthusiastic demonstrations of respect and affection. He was publicly introduced to that body, and received the embrace of the President, Merlin de Douay, after having been addressed in a speech glowing with congratulations, and with expressions of desire that harmony might ever exist be- 36 i^m^m^m^m^^' pres/dea^tS Of the United states. tween the two nations. The flags of the two repubHcs were intertwined in the hall of the convention. Mr. Monroe presented the American colors, and received those of France in return. The course which he pursued in Paris was so anno3'ing to Eng- land and to the friends of England in this countr}- that, near the close of Wash- ington's administration, Mr. Moni^oe, was recalled. After his leturn Colonel Monroe wrote a book of 400 pages, entitled " A View of the Conduct of the Executive in Foreign Af- fairs." In this work he very abl}' advo- cated his side of the question; but, with the magnanimity of the man, he recorded a warm tribute to the patriotism, ability and spotless integrity of John Jay, between whom and himself there was intense antag- onism ; and in subsequent years he ex- pressed in warmest terms his perfect veneration for the character of George Washington. Shortly after his return to this countrv Colonel Monroe was elected Governor of Virginia, and held that office for three years, the period limited b}- the Constitu- tion. In 1802 he was an Envoy to France, and to Spain in 180;. and \:as Minister to England in 1803. In 1806 he returned to his quiet home in Virginia, and with iiis wife and children and an ample competence from his paternal estate, enjoyed a few vears of domestic repose. In 1809 Mr. Jefferson's second term of office expired, and man)- of the Republican party were anxious to nominate James Monroe as his successor. The majority were in favor of Mr. Madison. Mr. Mon- roe withdrew his name and was soon after chosen a second time Governor of Virginia. He soon resigned that office to accept the position of Secretary of State, offered him b}' President Madison. The correspond- ence which he then carried on with the British Government demonstrated that there was no hope of any peaceful adjust- ment of our difficulties with the cabinet of St. James. War was consequently declared in June, 1812. Immediately after the sack of Washington the Secretar}- of War re- signed, and Mr. Monroe, at the earnest request of Mr. Madison, assumed the ad- ditional duties of the War Department, without resigning his position as Secretary of State. It has been confidently stated, that, had Mr. Monroe's energies been in the War Department a few months earlier, the disaster at Washington would not have occurred. The duties now devolving upon Mr. Mon- roe were extremely arduous. Ten thou- sand men, picked from the veteran armies of England, were sent with a powerful fleet to New Orleans to acquire possession of the mouths of the Mississippi. Our finan- ces were in the most deplorable condition. The treasur}' was exhausted and our credit gone. And yet it was necessary to make the most rigorous preparations to meet the foe. In this crisis James Monroe, the Sec- retary of War, with virtue unsurpassed in Greek or Roman story, stepped forward and pledged his own individual credit as subsidiarv to that of the nation, and thus succeeded in placing the city of New Or- leans in such a posture of defense, that it was enabled successfully to repel the in- vader. Mr. Monroe was truly the armor-bearer of President Madison, and the most efficient business man in his cabinet. His energy in the double capacity of Secretary, both of State and War, pervaded all the depart- ments of the country. He proposed to increase the army to 100,000 men, a meas- ure which he deemed absolutely necessary to save us from ignominious defeat, but which, at the same time, he knew would render his name so unpopular as to preclude the possibility of his being a successful can- didate for the Presidency. (•! ■■■-■■■-■J" .^31 r JAMBS MONROE. The happy result of the conference at Ghent in securing peace rendered the in- crease of the army unnecessary; but it is not too much to sa}' that James Monroe placed in the hands of Andrew Jackson the weapon with which to beat off the foe at New Orleans. Upon the return of peace Mr. Monroe resigned the department of war, devoting himself entirely to the duties of Secretary of State. These he continued to discharge until the close of President Madison's administration, with zeal which was never abated, and with an ardor of self-devotion which made him almost for- getful of the claims of fortune, health or life. Mr. Madison's second term expired in March, 1817, and Mr. Monroe succeeded to the Presidency. He was a candidate of the Republican party, now taking the name of the Democratic Republican. In 1821 he was re-elected, with scarcely any opposition. Out of 232 electoral votes, he received 231. The slavery question, which subsequently assumed such formidable dimensions, now began to make its appearance. The State of Missouri, which had been carved out of that immense territory which we had pur- chased of France, applied for admission to the Union, with a slavery Constitution. There were not a few who foresaw the evils impending. After the debate of a week it was decided that Missouri could not be admitted into the Union with slav- ery. This important question was at length settled by a compromise proposed by Henry Clay. The famous "Monroe Doctrine," of which so much has been said, originated in this way: In 1823 it was rumored that the Holy Alliance was about to interfere to prevent the establishment of Republican liberty in the European colonies of South America. President Monroe wrote to his old friend Thomas Jefferson for advice in the emergency. In his reply under date of October 24, Mr. Jefferson writes upon the supposition that our attempt to resist this European movement might lead to war: " Its object is to introduce and establish the American system of keeping out of our land all foreign powers; of never permitting those of Europe to intermeddle with the affairs of our nation. It is to maintain our own principle, not to depart from it." December 2, 1823, President Monroe sent a message to Congress, declaring it to be the policy of this Government not to entangle ourselves with the broils of Eu- rope, and not to allow Europe to interfere with the affairs of nations on the American continent; and the doctrine was announced, that any attempt on the part of the Euro- pean powers " to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere would be regarded by the United States as danger- ous to our peace and safety." March 4, 1825, Mr. Monroe surrendered the presidential chair to his Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams, and retired, with the universal respect of the nation, to his private residence at Oak Hill, Lou- doun County, Virginia. His time had been so entirel}' consecrated to his country, that he had neglected his pecuniary interests, and was deeply involved in debt. The welfare of his country had ever been up- permost in his mind. For many years Mrs. Monroe was in such feeble health that she rarely appeared in public. In 1830 Mr. Monroe took up his residence with his son-in-law in New York, where he died on the 4th of July, 1831. The citizens of New York conducted his obsequies with pageants more imposing than had ever been witnessed there before. Our country will ever cherish his mem- ory with pride, gratefully enrolling his name in the list of its benefactors, pronounc- ing him the worthy successor of the illus- trious men who had preceded him in the presidential chair. Jp i; PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. J, !ljf (it it I RHaa m ^^y?^^^^^^^^^^^s^s^^§^i^^§^3lf OHN QUINCY ADAMS, the sixth President of the United States, i825-'9, was born in the rural home of his honored father, John Adams, in O u i n c 3' , Massachusetts, July II, 1767. His mother, a woman of exalted worth, watched over his childhood during the almost constant absence of his father. He commenced his education at the village school, giving at an early period indica- tions of superior mental en- dowments. When eleven 3'ears cjf age lie sailed with his father for Europe, where the latter was associated with Franklin and Lee as Minister Plenipotentiary. The intelligence of John Quincy attracted the attention of these men and received from them flattering marks of attention. Mr. Adams had scarcely returned to this country in 1779 ere he was again sent abroad, and John Quincy again accom- panied him. On this voyage he commenced a diary, which practice he continued, with but few interruptions, until his death. He journeyed with his father from Ferrol, in Spain, to Paris. Here he applied himself for six months to study; then accompanied his father to Holland, where he entered, first a school in Amsterdam, and then the University of Leyden. In 1781, when only fourteen years of age, he was selected by Mr. Dana, our Minister to tiie Russian court, as his private secretary. In this school of incessant labor he spent fourteen months, and then returned alone to Holland through Sweden, Denmark, Hamburg and Bremen. Again he resumed his studies under a private tutor, at The Hague. In the spring of 1782 he accompanied his father to Paris, forming acquaintance with the most distinguished men on the Conti- nent. After a short visit to England, he re- turned to Paris and studied until May, 1785, when he returned to America, leav- ing his father an embassador at the court of St. James. In 1786 he entered the jun- ior class in Harvard University, and grad- uated with the second honor of his class. The oration he delivered on this occasion, the " Importance of Public Faith to the Well-being of a Community," was pub- lished — an event very rare in this or any other land. Upon leaving college at the age of twenty he studied law three years with the Hon. Theophilus Parsons in Newburyport. In 1790 he opened a law office in Boston. The profession was crowded with able men, and the fees were small. The first year he had J^ ^ . J^lcuy.^ iPariiiW^w. yOHN ^UJNCr ADAMS. no clients, but not a moment was lost. The second year passed away, still no clients, and still he was dependent upon his parents for support. Anxiously he awaited the third year. The reward now came. Cli- ents began to enter his office, and before the end of the year he was so crowded with business that all solicitude respecting a support was at an end. When Great Britain commenced war against France, in 1793, Mr. Adams wrote some articles, urging entire neutrality on the part of the United States. The view was not a popular one. Many felt that as France had helped us, we were bound to help France. But President Washington coincided with Mr. Adams, and issued his proclamation of neutrality. His writings at this time in the Boston journals gave him so high a reputation, that in June, 1794, he was appointed by Washington resident Minister at the Netherlands. In July, 1797, he left The Hague to go to Port- ugal as Minister Plenipotentiary. Wash- ington at this time wrote to his father, John Adams: " Without intending to compliment the father or the mother, or to censure any others, I give it as my decided opinion, that Mr. Adams is the most valuable char- acter we have abroad; and there remains no doubt in my mind that he will prove the ablest of our diplomatic corps." On his way to Portugal, upon his arrival in London, he met with dispatches direct- ing him to the court of Berlin, but request- ing him to remain in London until he should receive instructions. While waiting he was married to Miss Louisa Catherine John- son, to whom he had been previously en- gaged. Miss Johnson was a daughter of Mr. Joshua Johnson, American Consul in London, and was a lady endowed with that beauty and those accomplishments which fitted her to move in the elevated sphere for which she was destined. In July, 1799, having fulfilled all the pur- poses of his mission, Mr. Adams returned. In 1802 he was chosen to the Senate of Massachusetts from Boston, and then was elected Senator of the United States for si.x years from March 4, 1804. His reputation, his ability and his experience, placed him immediately among the most prominent and influential members of that body. He sustained the Government in its measures of resistance to the encroachments of Eng- land, destroying our commerce and insult- ing our flag. There was no man in America more familiar with the arrogance of the British court upon these points, and no one more resolved to present a firm resist- ance. This course, so truly patriotic, and which scarcely a voice will now be found to condemn, alienated him from the Fed- eral party dominant in Boston, and sub- jected him to censure. In 1805 Mr. Adams was chosen professor of rhetoric in Harvard College. His lect- ures at this place were subsequently pub- lished. In 1809 he was sent as Minister to Russia. He was one of the commissioners that negotiated the treaty of peace with Great Britain, signed December 24, 18 14, and he was appointed Minister to the court of St. James in 1815. In 1817 he became Secretary of State in Mr. Monroe's cabinet in which position he remained eight years. Few will now contradict the assertion that the duties of that office were never more ably discharged. Probably the most im- portant measure which Mr. Adams con- ducted was the purchase of Florida from Spain for $5,000,000. The campaign of 1824 was an exciting one. Four candidates were in the field. Of the 260 electoral votes that were cast, Andrew Jackson received ninety-nine; John Quincy Adams, eighty-four; William H. Crawford, fortv-one, and Henry Clay, thirty-seven. As there was no choice by the people, the question went to the House ii \{\ 'i'sr- ,ip,»a»M,i PRESIDENTS OF THE UN/ TED STATES of Representatives. Mr. Clay crave the vote of Kentucky to Mr. Adams, and he was elected. The friends of all disappointed candidates now combined in a venomous assault upon ^fr. Adams. There is nothing more dis- graceful in the past history of our country than the abuse which was poured in one uninterrupted stream upon this high- minded, upright, patriotic man. There was never an administration more pure in prin- ciples, more conscientiously devoted to the best interests of the country, than that of John Quinc}^ Adams; and never, perhaps, was there an administration more unscru- pulously assailed. Mr. Adams took his seat in the presidential chair resolved not to know any partisanship, but only to con- sult for the interests of the whole Republic, He refused to dismiss any man from of- fice for his political views. If he was a faith- ful officer that was enough. Bitter must have been his disappointment to find that the Nation could not appreciate such conduct. Mr. Adams, in his public manners, was cold and repulsive; though with his per- sonal friends he was at times very genial. This chilling address very seriously de- tracted from his popularity. No one can read an impartial record of his administra- tion without admitting that a more noble example of uncompromising dignity can scarcely be found. It was stated publicly that Mr. Adams' administration was to be put down, " though it be as pure as the an- gels which stand at the right hand of the throne of God." Many of the active par- ticipants in these scenes lived to regret the course they pursued. Some years after, Warren R. Davis, of South Carolina, turn- ing to Mr. Adams, then a member of the House of Representatives, said: " Well do I remember the enthusiastic zeal with which we reproached the admin- istration of that gentleman, and the ardor and vehemence with which we labored to bring in another. For the share I had in these transactions, and it was not a small one, I hope God wi/l forgive inc, for I shall never forgive myself. ' ' March 4, 1829, Mr. Adams retired from the Presidency and was succeeded by An- drew Jackson, the latter receiving 168 out of 261 electoral votes. John C. Calhoun was elected Vice-President. Tfie slavery question now began to assume pretentious magnitude. Mr. Adams returned to Quincy, and pursued his studies with una- bated zeal. But he was not long permitted to remain in retirement. In November, 1830, he was elected to Congress. In this he recognized the principle that it is honor- able for the General of yesterday to act as Corporal to-day, if by so doing he can ren- der service to his countr3^ Deep as are our obligations to John Ouincy Adams for his services as embassador, as Secretary of State and as President; in his capacity as legislator in the House of Representa- tives, he conferred benefits u])on our land which eclipsed all the rest, and which can never be over-estimated. For seventeen years, until his death, he occupied the post of Representative, tow- ering above all his peers, ever ready to do brave battle for freedom, and winning the title of " the old man eloquent." Upon taking his seat in the House he announced that he should hold himself bound to no party. He was usually the first in his place in the morning, and the last to leave his seat in the evening. Not a measure could escape his scrutiny. The battle which he fought, almost singly, against the pro-slavery party in the Government, was sublime in its moral daring and heroism. For persisting in presenting petitions for the abolition of slavery, he was threatened with indictment by the Grand Jury, with expulsion from the House, with assassina- tion; but no threats could intimidate him, and his final triumph was complete. a ■J: yOHN ^UINC7- ADAMS. nt Oil one occasion Mr. Adams presented a petition, sig^ned by several women, against tiie annexation of Texas for the purpose of cutting it up into slave States. Mr. How- ard, of Maryland, said that these women discredited not only themselves, but their section of the country, by turning from their domestic duties to the conflicts of po- litical life. "Are women," exclaimed Mr. Adams, " to have no opinions or actions on subjects relating to the general welfare ? Where did the gentleman get his principle? Did he find it in sacred histor}', — in the language of Miriam, the prophetess, in one of the noblest and sublime songs of triumph that ever met the human eye or ear? Did the gentleman never hear of Deborah, to whom the children of Israel came up for judg- ment ? Has he forgotten the deed of Jael, who slew the dreaded enemy of her coun- try ? Has he forgotten Esther, who, by her petition saved her people and her coun- try ? " To go from sacred history to profane, does the gentleman there find it ' discredita- ble ' for women to take an interest in politi- cal affairs? Has he forgotten the Spartan mother, who said to her son when going out to battle, ' My son, come back to me with thy shield, or upon thv shield ? ' Does he remember Cloelia and her himdred com- panions, who swam across the river under a shower of darts, escaping from Porsena ? Has he forgotten Cornelia, the mother of the Gracchi? Does he not remember Por- tia, the wife of Brutus and the daughter of Cato ? " To come to later periods, what says the history of our Anglo-Saxon ancestors ? To say nothing of Boadicea, the British heroine in the time of the Caesars, what name is more illustrious than that of Eliza- beth ? Or, if he will go to the continent, will he not find the names of Maria Theresa of Hungary, of the two Catherines of Prussia, and of Isabella of Castile, the pa- troness of Columbus ? Did she bring ' dis- credit ' on her sex by mingling in politics ? " In this glowing strain Mr. Adams si- lenced and overwhelmed his antagonists. In January, 1842, Mr. Adams presented a petition from forty-five citizens of Haver- hill, Massachusetts, praying for a peaceable dissolution of the Union. The pro-slavery party in Congress, who were then plotting the destruction of the Government, were aroused to a pretense of commotion such as even our stormy hall of legislation has rarely witnessed. They met in caucus, and, finding that they probably would not be able to expel Mr. Adams from the House drew up a series of resolutions, which, if adopted, would inflict upon him disgrace, equivalent to expulsion. Mr. Adams had presented the petition, which was most re- spectfully worded, and had moved that it be referred to a committee instructed to re- port an answer, showing the reason why the prayer ought not to be granted. It was the 25th of January. The whole body of the pro-slavery party came crowd- ing together in the House, prepared to crush Mr. Adams forever. One of the num- ber, Thomas F. Marsliall, of Kentucky, was appointed to read the resolutions, which accused Mr. Adams of high treason, of having insulted the Government, and of meriting expulsion; but for which deserved punishment, the House, in its great mercy, would substitute its severest censure. With the assumption of a very solemn and mag- isterial air, there being breathless silence in the audience, Mr. Marshall hurled the care- fully prepared anathemas at his victim. Mr. Adams stood alone, the whole pro-slav- ery party against him. As soon as the resolutions were read, every eye being fixed upon him, that bold old man, whose scattered locks were whit- ened by sevent3'-five years, casting a wither- ing glance in the direction of his assailants, i\' ,...J •?.? PRESIDENTS OF TUB UN/TED STATES in a clear, shrill tone, tremulous with sup- pressed emotion, said: " In reply to this audacious, atrocious charge of high treason, I call for the read- ing of the first paragraph of the Declaration of Independence. Read it ! Read it! and see what that says of the rights of a people to reform, to change, and to dissolve their Government.' The attitude, the manner, the tone, the words; the venerable old man, with flash- ing e3'e and flushed cheek, and whose very form seemed to expand under the inspiration of the occasion — all presented a scene over- flowing in its sublimity. There was breath- less silence as that paragraph was read, in defense of whose principles our fathers had pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. It was a proud hour to Mr. Adams as thev were all compelled to listen to the words: " That, to secure these rights, govern- ments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; and that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of those ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government, la)-ing its foundations on such principles and organizing its powers in such form as shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness." That one sentence routed and baffled the foe. The heroic old man looked around upon the audience, and thundered out, " Read that again ! " It was again read. Then in a few tier}', logical words he stated his defense in terms which even prejudiced minds could not resist. His discomfited assailants made several attempts to rally. After a conflict of eleven days they gave up vanquished and their resolution was ig- nominiously laid upon the table. In January, 1846, when seventy-eight years of age, he took part in the great de- bate on the Oregon question, displaying intellectual vigor, and an extent and accu- racy of acquaintance with the subject that excited great admiration. On the 2istof February, 1848, he rose on the floor of Congress with a paper in his hand to address the Speaker. Suddenly he fell, stricken by paralysis, and was caught in the arms of those around him. For a time he was senseless and was conveyed to a sofa in the rotunda. With reviving consciousness he opened his eyes, looked calmly around and said, " This is the end of earth." Then after a moment's pause, he added, " / am content." These were his last words, and he soon breathed his last, in the apartment beneath the dome of the capitol — ^the theater of his labors and his triumphs. In the language of hymnology, he " died at his post;" he " ceased at once to work and live." ^^:4^a^.^.. ANDREW JACKSON. -4^ NDREW JACKSON, theseveiitli President of the United States, i829-'37, was born at the Waxhaw Settle, ment, Union Coun- ty, North Carolina, irch i6, 1767. His parents were Scotch-Irish, natives of Canickfergus, who came to America in 1765, and settled on Twelve-Mile Creek, a trib- utary of the Catawba. His father, who was a poor farm laborer, died shortly before An- drew's birth, when his mother removed to Waxhaw, where some relatives resided. Few particulars of the childhood of Jack- son have been preserved. His education was of the most limited kind, and he showed no fondness for books. He grew up to be a tall, lank boy, with coarse hair and freck- led cheeks, with bare feet dangling from trousers too short for him, very fond of ath- letic sports, running, boxing and wrestling. He was generous to the 3"onnger and weaker boys, but very irascible and over- bearing with his equals and superiors. He was profane — a vice in which he surpassed all other men. The character of his mother f ^'■■■■';i»_ii^M"» J;^"»»»i he revered; and it was not until after her death that his predominant vices gained full strength. In 1780, at the age of thirteen, Andrew, or Andy, as he was called, with his brother Robert, volunteered to serve in the Revo- lutionary forces under General Sumter, and was a witness of the latter's defeat at Hang- ing Rock. In the following year the brothers were made prisoners, and confined in Camden, experiencing brutal treatment from their captors, and being spectators of General Green's defeat at Hobkirk Hill. Through their mother's exertions the boys were exchanged while suffering from small- pox. In two days Robert was dead, and Andy apparently dying. The strength of his constitution triumphed, and he regained health and vigor. As he was getting better, his mother heard the cry of anguish from the prison- ers whom the British held in Charleston, among whom were the sons of her sisters. She hastened to their relief, was attacked by fever, died and was buried where her grave could never be found. Thus Andrew Jackson, when fourteen years of age, was left alone in the world, without father, mother, sister or brother, and without one dollar which he could call his own. He 48 PKESIDBN rs OF THE UN /TED STATES. soon entered a saddler's shop, and labored diligently for six months. Bnt gradually, as health returned, he became more and more a wild, reckless, lawless boy. He gambled, drank and was regarded as about the worst character that could be found. He now turned schoolmaster. He could teach the alphabet, perhaps the multiplica- tion table; and as he was a very bold boy, it is possible he might have ventured to teach a little writing. But he soon began to think of a profession and decided to study law. With a very slender purse, and on tiie back of a ver)- fine horse, he set out for Salisbury, North Carolina, where he entered the law office of Mr. McCay. Here he remained two years, professedly studying law. He is still remembered in traditions of Salisbury, which say: " Andrew Jackson was the most roaring, rollicking, horse-racing, card-playing, mis- chievous fellow that ever lived in Salisbury. He did not trouble the law-books much." Andrew was now, at the age of twent}'. a tall young man, being over six feet in height. He was slender, remarkably grace- ful and dignified in his manners, an exquis- ite horseman, and developed, amidst his loathesome profanity and multiform vices, a vein of rare magnanimity. His temper was fiery in the extreme; but it was said of him that no man knew better than Andrew Jackson when to get angry and when not. In 1786 he was admitted to the bar, and two years later removed to Nashville, in what was then the western district of North Carolina, with the appointment of so- licitor, or public prosecutor. It was an of- fice of little honor, small emolument and great peril. Few men could be found to accept it. And now Andrew Jackson commenced vigorously to practice law. It was an im- portant part of his business to collect debts. It required nerve. During the first seven years of his residence in those wilds he traversed the almost pathless forest between Nashville and Jonesborough, a distance of 200 miles, twenty-two times. Hostile In- dians were constantly on the watch, and a man was liable at any moment to be shot down in his own field. Andrew Jackson was just the man for this service — a wild, daring, rough backwoodsman. Daily he made hair-breadth escapes. He seemed to bear a charmed life. Boldly, alone or with few companions, he traversed the forests, encountering all perils and triumphing over all. In 1790 Tennessee became a Territory, and Jackson was appointed, by President Washington, United States Attorney for the new district. In 1791 he married Mrs. Rachel Robards (daughter of Colonel John Donelson), whom he supposed to have been divorced in that 3-ear by an act of the Leg- islature of Virginia. Two years after this Mr. and Mrs. Jackson learned, to their great surprise, that Mr. Robards had just obtained a divorce in one of the courts of Kentucky, and that the act of the Virginia Legislature was not final, but conditional. To remedy the irregularity as much as pos- sible, a new license was obtained and the marriage ceremony was again performed. It proved to be a marriage of rare felic- itv. Probablv there never was a more affectionate union. However rough Mr. Jackson might have been abroad, he was always gentle and tender at home; and through all the vicissitudes of their lives, he treated Mrs. Jackson with the most chival- ric attention. Under the circumstances it was not un- natural that the facts in the case of this marriage were so misrepresented by oppo- nents in the political campaigns a quaitcr or a centur}' later as to become the basis of serious charges against Jackson's moral- ity which, however, have been satisfactorily attested by abundant evidence. Jackson was untiring in his duties as AVDREW JACKSOV. United States Attoiiie3% which demanded frequent journeys through the wilderness and exposed liim to Indian hostilities. He acquired considerable property in land, and obtained such influence as to be chosen a member of the convention which framed the Constitution for the new State of Ten- nessee, in 1796, and in that year was elected its first Representative in Congress. Albert Gallatin thus describes the first appearance of the Hon. Andrew Jackson in the House: "A tall, lank, uncouth-looking personage, with locks of hair hanging over his face and a cue down his back, tied with an eel skin; his dress singular, his manners and deport- ment those of a rough backwoodsman." Jackson was an earnest advocate of the Democratic party. Jefferson was his idol. He admired Bonaparte, loved France and hated England. As Mr. Jackson took his seat, General Washington, whose second term of office was just expiring, delivered his last speech to Congress. A committee drew up a complimentary address in reply. Andrew Jackson did not approve the ad- dress and was one of twelve who voted against it. Tennessee had fitted out an expedition against the Indians, contrary to the policy of the Government. A resolution was intro- duced that the National Government should pay the expenses. Jackson advo- cated it and it was carried. This rendered him very popular in Tennessee. A va- cancy chanced soon after to occur in the Senate, and Andrew Jackson was chosen United States Senator by the State of Ten- nessee. John Adams was then President and Thomas Jefferson, Vice-President. In 1798 Mr. Jackson returned to Tennes- see, and resigned his seat in the Senate. Soon after he was chosen Judge of the Su- preme Court of that State, with a salary of $600. This ofifice he held six years. It is said that his decisions, though sometimes ungrammatical, were generally right. He did not enjoy his seat upon the bench, and renounced the dignity in 1804. About this time he was chosen Major-General of militia, and lost the title of judge in that of General. When he retired from the Senate Cham- ber, he decided to try his fortune through trade. He purchased a stock of goods in Philadelphia and sent them to Nashville, where he opened a store. He lived about thirteen miles from Nashville, on a tract of land of several thousand acres, mostly un- cultivated. He used a small block-house for a store, from a narrow window of which he sold goods to the Indians. As he had an assistant his ofifice as judge did not materially interfere with his business. As to slaver}', born in the midst of it, the idea never seemed to enter his mind that it could be wrong. He eventually became an extensive slave owner, but he was one of the most humane and gentle of masters. In 1804 Mr. Jackson withdrew from pol- itics and settled on a plantation which he called the Hermitage, near Nashville. He set up a cotton-gin, formed a partnership and traded in New Orleans, making the voyage on flatboats. Through his hot tem- per he became involved in several quarrels and "affairs of honor," during this period, in one of which he was severely wounded, but had the misfortune to kill his opponent, Charles Dickinson. For a time this affair greatly injured General Jackson's popular- ity. The verdict then was, and continues to be, that General Jackson was outra- geously wrong. If he subsequently felt any remorse he never revealed it to an3'one. In 1805 Aaron Burr had visited Nash- ville and been a guest of Jackson, with whom he corresponded on the subject of a war with Spain, wiiich was anticipated and desired by them, as well as by the people of the Southwest generally. Burr repeated his visit in September, 1806, when he engaged in the celebrated ■j""«*«"w"ii"'«"«"w"«"«-«-«-B"«-w"ii"MgBgi ■■m™™™"™™™™™™——^— ■■■< IB 50 P/?B^-/DE/VTS OF THE UNITED STATES. combinations which led to his trial for trea- son. He was warmly received by Jackson, at whose instance a public ball was given in his honor at Nashville, and contracted with the latter for boats and provisions. Early in 1807, when Burr had been pro- claimed a traitor by President Jefferson, volunteer forces for the Federal service were organized at Nashville under Jack- son's command; but his energy and activ- ity did not shield him from suspicions of connivance in the supposed treason. He was summoned to Richmond as a witness in Burr's trial, but was not called to the stand, probablv because he was out-spoken in his partisanship. On the outbreak of the war with Great Britain in 1812, Jackson tendered his serv- ices, and in January, 181 3, embarked for New Orleans at the head of the Tennessee contingent. In March he received an or- der to disband his forces; but in Septem- ber he again took the field, in the Creek war, and in conjunction with his former partner. Colonel Coffee, inflicted upon the Indians the memorable defeat at Talladega, Emuckfaw and Tallapoosa. In May, 1814, Jackson, who had now ac- quired a national leputation, was appointed a Major-General of the United States army, and commenced a campaign against the Britisii in Florida. He conducted the de- fense at Mobile, September 15, seized upon Pensacola, November 6, and immcdiatel}- transported the bulk of his troops to New Orleans, then threatened by a powerful naval force. Martial law was declared in Louisiana, the State militia was called to arms, engagements with the British were fought December 23 and 28, and after re-en- forcements had been received on both sides the famous victory of January 8, 181 5, crowned Jackson's fame as a soldier, and made him the t3'pical American hero of the first half of the nineteenth century. In 1 81 7-' 1 8 Jackson conducted the war against the Scminoles of Floiida, during which he seized upon Pensacola and exe- cuted by courtmartial two British subjects, Arbuthnot and Ambrister acts which might easily have involved the United States in war both with Spain and Great Britain. Fortunately the peril was averted by the cession of Florida to the United States; and Jackson, who had escaped a trial for the irregularity of his conduct only through a division of opinion in Mon- roe's cabinet, was appointed in 1821 Gov- ernor of the new Territory. Soon after he declined the appointment of minister to Mexico. In 1823 Jackson wasclected to the United States Senate, and nominated by the Ten- nessee Legislature for the Presidency. This candidacy, though a matter of surprise, and even merr^'ment, speedily became popular, and in 1824, when the stormy electoral can- vas resulted in the choice of John Quincy Adams by the House of Representatives, General Jackson received the largest popu- lar vote among the four candidates. In 1828 Jackson was triumphantly elected President over Adams after a campaign of unparalleled bitterness. He was inaugu- rated March 4, 1829, and at once removed from office all the incumbents belonging to the opposite party — a procedure new to American politics, but which naturally be- came a precedent. His first term was characterized b}- quar- rels between the Vice-President, Calhoun, and the Secretary of State, Van Buren, at- tended by a cabinet crisis originating in scandals connected with the name of Mrs. General Eaton, wife of the Secretary of War; by the beginning of his war upon the United States Bank, and by his vigorous action against the partisans of Calhoun, who, in South Carolina, threatened to nullify the acts of Congress, establishing a protective tariff. In the Presidential campaign of 1832 ANDREW yACJCSON. Jackson received 219 out of 288 electoral votes, his competitor being Mr. Clay, while Mr. Wirt, on an Anti-Masonic platform, received the vote of Vermont alone. In 1833 President Jackson lemoved the Gov- ernment deposits from the United States bank, thereby incurring a vote of censure from the Senate, which was, however, ex- punged four years later. During this second term of office the Cherokees, Choctaws and Creeks were removed, not without diffi- culty, from Georgia, Alabama and Missis- sippi, to the Indian Territory; the National debt was extinguished; Arkansas and Michigan were admitted as States to the Union; the Seminole war was renewed; the anti-slavery agitation first acquired impor- tance; the Mormon delusion, which had organized in 1829, attained considerable proportions in Ohio and Missouri, and the country experienced its greatest pecuniary panic. Railroads with locomotive propulsion were introduced into America during Jack- son's first term, and had become an impor- tant element of national life before the close of his second term. For many rea- sons, therefore, the administration of Presi- dent Jackson formed an era in American history, political, social and industrial. He succeeded in effecting the election of his friend Van Buren as his successor, re- tired from the Presidency March 4, 1837, and led a tranquil life at the Hermitage until his death, which occurred June 8, 1845. During his closing years he was a pro- fessed Christian and a member ot the Pres- byterian church. No American of this century has been the subject of such oppo- site judgments. He was loved and hated with equal vehemence during his life, but at the present distance of time from his career, while opinions still vary as to the merits of his public acts, few of his country- men will question that he was a warm- hearted, brave, patriotic, honest and sincere man. If his distinguishing qualities were not such as constitute statesmanship, in the highest sense, he at least never pretended to other merits than such as were written to his credit on the page of American his- tory — not attempting to disguise the de- merits which were equally legible. The majority of his countrymen accepted and honored him, in spite of all that calumny as well as truth could allege against him. His faults may therefore be truly said to have been those of his time; his magnifi- cent virtues may also, with the same jus- tice, be considered as typical of a state of society which has nearly passed away. P/i'ES/DEATTS OF THE UMITED STATES. Pi^i :'^'g5»tg^t?gltg^*Silt^^g^ gEr:Ea^A''j''V"V^7Wgjq^Et^^^^'^'^')^''^'^^''-^'^^-'^^^^''^-"^ ')^^S><^^S><^^?^S>^^. ^as^agj^asargiH^aa^gfeTg^^s i }gj?^~ ii^'»':%'t(»)!<^a?p^^^ M'llIN VAN BU- REN, the eighth -0 President of the riiited States, 1837- 4 1 was born at Kin- dci hook, New York, December 5, 1782. His ancestors were of Dutch origin, and were among the earhest emigrants from Hol- land to the banks of the Hudson. His father was a tavern-keeper, as well as a farmer, and a very decided Democrat. ■^ Martin commenced the study of law at the age of fourteen, and took an active part in politics before he had reached the age of twenty. In 1803 he commenced the practice of law in his native village. In 1809 he removed to Hudson, the shire town of his county, where he spent seven years, gaining strength by contending in the courts with some of the ablest men who have adorned the bar of his State. The heroic example of JohnQuincy Adams in retaining in office every faithful man, without regard to his political preferences, had been thoroughly repudiated by Gen- eral Jackson. The unfortunate principle was now fully established, that " to the victor belong the spoils." Still, this prin- ciple, to which Mr. Van Buren gave his ad- herence, was not devoid of inconveniences. When, subsequently, he attained power which placed vast patronage in his hands, he was heard to say : " I prefer an office that has no patronage. When I give a man an office I offend his disappointed competi- tors and their friends. Nor am I certain of gaining a friend in the man I appoint, for. in all probability, he expected something better." In 1812 Mr. Van Buren was elected to the State Senate. In 181 5 he was appointed Attorney-General, and in i8i6 to the Senate a second time. In 1818 there was a great split in the Democratic part}' in New York, and Mr. Van Buren took the lead in or- ganizing that portion of the party called the Albany Regency, which is said to have swayed the destinies of the State for a quarter of a centur)-. In 1 82 1 he was chosen a member of the convention for revising the State Constitu- tion, in which he advocated an extension of the franchise, but opposed universal suf- frage, and also favored the proposal that colored persons, in order to vote, should have freehold property to the amount of $250. In this year he was also elected to the United States Senate, and at the con- clusion of his term, in 1827, was re-elected, but resigned the following year,' having been chosen Governor of the State. In March, 1829, he was appointed Secretary of O 7 Tyi-^ i^i^J^^r^ MARTIN VAN BUREN. State by President Jackson, but resigned in April, 1 831, and during the recess of Congress was appointed minister to Eng- land, whither he proceeded in September, but the Senate, when convened in Decem- ber, refused to ratify the appointment. In May, 1832, Mr. Van Buren was nomi- nated as the Democratic candidate for Vice- President, and elected in the following November. May 26, 1836, he received the nomination to succeed General Jackson as President, and received 170 electoral votes, out of 283. Scarcely had he taken his seat in the Presidential chair when a financial panic swept over the land. Many attributed this to the war which General Jackson had waged on the banks, and to his endeavor to secure an almost exclusive specie currency. Nearly every bank in the country was com- pelled to suspend specie payment, and ruin pervaded all our great cities. Not less than 254 houses failed in New York in one week. All public works were brought to a stand, and there was a general state of dismay. President Van Buren urged the adoption of the independent treasury system, which was twice passed in the Senate and defeated in the House, but finally became a law near the close of his administration. x^nother important measure was the pass- age of a pre-emption law, giving actual set- tlers the preference in the purchase of public lands. The question of slavery, also, now began to assume great prominence in national politics, and after an elaborate anti-slavery speech by Mr. Slade, of Ver- mont, in the House of Representatives, the Southern members withdrew for a separate consultation, at which Mr. Rhett, of South Carolina, proposed to declare it e.Kpedient that the Union should be dissolved ; but the matter was tided over by the passage of a resolution that no petitions or papers relating to slavery should be in any way considered or acted upon. In the Presidential election of 1840 Mr. Van Buren was nominated, without opposi- tion, as the Democratic candidate, William H. Harrison being the candidate of the Whig party. The Democrats carried only seven States, and out of 294 electoral votes only si.xty were for Mr. Van Buren, the re- maining 234 being for his opponent. The Whig popular majority, however, was not large, the elections in many of the States being verv close. March 4, 1841, Mr. Van Buren retired from the Presidency. From his fine estate at Lindenwald he still exerted a powerful influence upon the politics of the country. In 1844 he was again proposed as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency, and a majority of the delegates of the nominating convention were in his favor ; but, owing to his opposition to the pro- posed annexation of Texas, he could not secure the requisite two-thirds vote. His name was at length withdrawn by his friends, and Mr. Polk received the nomina- tion, and was elected. In 1848 Mr. Cass was the regular Demo- cratic candidate. A schism, however, sprang up in the party, upon the question of the permission of slavery in the newly- acquired territory, and a portion of the party, taking the name of " Free-Soilers," nominated Mr. Van Buren. They drew away sufficient votes to secure the election of General Taylor, the Whig candidate. After this Mr. Van Buren retired to his es- tate at Kinderhook, where the remainder of his life was passed, with the exception of a European tour in 1853. He died at Kinderhook, July 24, 1862, at the age of eighty years. Martin Van Buren was a great and good man, and no one will question his right to a high position among those who have been the successors of Washington in the faithful occupancy of the Presidential chair. L. Ml| WILLIAM HENRY HflHRISDN. |fep LI AM HENRY HARRISON, the ninth President of the United States, I 8 4 I , was born February 9, 1773, Ml Charles County, Virginia, at Bericeley, the resi- dence of his father. Governor Benjamin Harrises!. He studied at Hampden, Sidney College, with a view of entering the med- ical profession. After graduation he went to Philadelphia to study medicine under the instruction of Dr. Rush. George Washington was then President 3f the United States. The Indians were committing fearful ravages on our North- western frontier. Young Harrison, either lured by the love of adventure, or moved by the sufferings of families exposed to the most horrible outrages, abandoned his med- ical studies and entered the army, having obtained a commission of ensign from Pres- ident Washington. The first duty assigned him was to take a train of pack-horses bound to Fort Hamilton, on the Miami River, about forty miles from Fort Wash- ington. He was soon promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and joined the army which Washington had placed under the command of General Wayne to prosecute more vigorously the war with the In- dians. Lieutenant Harrison received great commendation from his commanding offi- cer, and was promoted to the rank of Captain, and placed in command at Fort Washington, now Cincmnati, Ohio. About this time he married a daughter of John Cleves Symmes, one of the fron- tiersmen who had established a thriving settlement on the bank of the Maumee. In 1797 Captain Harrison resigned his commission in the army and was appointed Secretary of the Northwest Territory, and ex-officio Lieutenant-Governor, General St. Clair being then Governor of the Territory. At that time the law in reference to the disposal of the public lands was such that no one could purchase in tracts less than 4,000 acres. Captain Harrison, in the face of violent opposition, succeeded in obtaining so much of a modification of this unjust law that the land was sold in alternate tracts of 640 and 320 acres. The Northwest Territory was then entitled to one delegate in Congress, and Cap- tain Harrison was chosen to fill that of- fice. In 1800 he was appointed Governor > I ( ^ A'/ya^ a ■-■■■'-■■■-■^■-■■■■■■■-■i WlLL/AM HENnY HARRISON. iV ' iJ of Indiana Territory and soon after of Upper Louisiana. He was also Superin- tendent of Indian Affairs, and so well did he fulfill these duties that he was four times appointed to this office. During his admin- istration he effected thirteen treaties with the Indians, by which the United States acquired 60,000,000 acres of land. In 1804 lie obtained a cession from the Indians of all the land between the Illinois River and the Mississippi. In 1812 he was made Major-General of Kentucky militia and Brigadier-General in the army, with the command of the Northwest frontier. In 1813 he was made Major-General, and as such won much re- nown by the defense of Fort Meigs, and the battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813. In 1 8 14 he left the army and was employed in Indian affairs by the Government. In 1816 General Harrison was chosen a member of the National House of Repre- sentatives to represent the district of Ohio. In the contest which preceded his election he was accused of corruption in respect to the commissariat of the army. Immedi- ately upon taking his seat, he called for an investigation of the charge. A committee was appointed, and his vindication was triumphant. A high compliment was paid to his patriotism, disinterestedness and devotion to the public service. For these services a gold medal was presented to him with the thanks of Congress. In 1819 he was elected to the Senate of Ohio, and in 1824, as one of the Presiden- tial electors of that State, he gave his vote to Henry Clay. In the same year he was elected to the Senate of the United States. In 1828 he was appointed by President Adams minister plenipotentiary to Colom- bia, but was recalled by General Jackson immediately after the inauguration of the latter. Upon his return to the United States, General Harrison retired to his farm at 1 North Bend, Hamilton County, Ohio, six- teen miles below Cincinnati, where for twelve years he was clerk of the County Court. He once owned a distillery, but perceiving the sad effects of whisky upon the surrounding population, he promptly abandoned his business at great pecuniary sacrifice. In 1836 General Harrison was brought forward as a candidate for the Presidency. Van Buren was the administration candi- date; the opposite party could not unite, and four candidates were brought forward. General Harrison received seventy-three electoral votes without any general concert among his friends. The Democratic party triumphed and Mr. Van Buren was chosen President. In 1839 General Harrison was again nominated for the Presidency by the Whigs, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Mr. Van Buren being the Democratic candi- date. General Harrison received 234 elec- toral votes against sixty for his opponent. This election is memorable chiefly for the then extraordinary means emplo3'ed during the canvass for popular votes. Mass meet- ings and processions were introduced, and the watchwords " log cabin " and " hard cider" were effectually used by the Whigs, and aroused a popular enthusiasm. A vast concourse of people attended his inauguration. His address on that occasion was in accordance with his antecedents, and gave great satisfaction. A short time after lie took his seat, he was seized by a pleurisy- fever, and after a few days of violent sick- ness, died April 4, just one short month after his inauguration. His death was universally regarded as one of the greatest of National calamities. Never, since the death of Washington, were there, throughout one land, such demonstrations of sorrow. Not one single spot can be found to sully his fame; and through all ages Americans will pronounce with love and reverence the name of William Henry Harrison. II PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. I( y ^ J^a m j,. „ :^(i'J^'''.=^W "J;W UW 'JW ^JU-' 'JW^^^' 'jW'j^V 'ji^'iiW "ji. rM:^ "^"^ • -^*i* --^»^ ^.(t; ^^^j^-- ^-'«-' - „_ — . rT i rJ i C ^ f:. ■i. i .t. . ..^^'^'?g»'jgi^^ ^5'fS(^(SrtV'?r'r^r^»SS'(Svi' ■^J^\ ■-^■Fr/^-//7^i, LOR, the twelfth ^^^I/a; ,/2A;|.^J^ President of the United States, i849-'5o, was born in Orange County, Virginia, Septem- 1784. His father, Richard Taylor, was Colo- nel of a Virginia regiment in the Revolutionary war, and removed to Kentucky in 1785 ; purchased a large )lantation near Louisville and became an influential cit- izen ; was a member of the convention that framed the Constitution of Kentucky; served in both branches of the Legislature; was Collector (i[ the port of Louisville under President Washington ; as a Presidential elector, voted for Jefferson, Madison, Mon- roe and Clay; died January 19,1829. Zachary remained on his father's planta- tion until 1808, in which year (May 3) he was appointed First Lieutenant in the Seventh Infantry, to iiU a vacancy oc- casioned b}' the death of his elder brother, Hancock. Up to this point he had received but a limited education. Joining his regiment at New Orleans, he was attacked with yellow fever, with nearly fatal termination. In November, 1810, he was promoted to Captain, and in the sum- mer of 1812 he was in command of Fort Harrison, on the left bank of the Wabash River, near the present site of Terre Haute, his successful defense of which with but a handful of men against a large force of Indians which had attacked him was one of the first marked military achievements of the war. He was then brevetted Major, and in 1814 promoted to the full rank. During the remainder of the war Ta3'lor was actively employed on the Western frontier. In the peace organization of 181 5 he was retained as Captain, but soon after resigned and settled near Louisville. In Ma}-, i8i6, however, he re-entered the army as Major of the Third Infantry ; became Lieutenant-Colonel of the Eighth Infantry in 1819, and in 1832 attained the Colonelcy of the First Infantry, of which he had been Lieutenant-Colonel since 1 82 1 . On different occasions he had been called to Washington as member of a military board for organiz- ing the militia of the Union, and to aid the Government with his knowledge in the organization of the Indian Bureau, having for many years discharged the duties of Indian aufent over larire tracts of W^cstern I ,.,.Ji ■-■-■-"-■-■-■-'"i-"-"-""^ 'y Ct-0/0::>0'-^y/ y(^X.Y i»5liL? ZACHART TATLOR. country. He served through the Black Hawk war in 1832, and in 1837 was ordered to take command in Florida, then the scene of war with the Indians. In 1846 he was transferred to the com- mand of the Army of the Southwest, from which he was relieved the same year at his own request. Subsequently he was sta- tioned on the Arkansas frontier at Forts Gibbon, Smith and Jesup, which latter work had been built under his direction in 1822. May 28, 1845, he received a dispatch from the Secretary of War informing him of the receipt of information by the President " that Texas would shortly accede to the terms of annexation," in which event he was instructed to defend and protect her from " foreign invasion and Indian incur- sions." He proceeded, upon the annexation of Texas, with about 1,500 men to Corpus Christi, where his force was increased to some 4,000. Taylor was brevetted Major-Genei^al May 28, and a month later, June 29, 1846, his full commission to that grade was issued. After needed rest and reinforcement, he advanced in September on Monterey, which city ca- pitulated after three-days stubborn resist- ance. Here he took up his winter quarters. The plan for the invasion of Mexico, by way of Vera Cruz, with General Scott in command, was now determined upon by the Govenrment, and at the moment Taylor was about to resume active operations, he received orders to send the larger part of his force to reinforce the army of General Scott at Vera Cruz. Though subsequently reinforced by raw recruits, yet after pro- viding a garrison for Monterey and Saltillo he had but about 5,300 effective troops, of which but 500 or 600 were regulars. In this weakened condition, however, he was destined to achieve his greatest victor}'. Confidently relying upon his strength at Vera Cruz to resist the enemy for a long time, Santa Anna directed his entire army against Taylor to overwhelm him, and then to return to oppose the advance of Scott's more formidable invasion. The battle of Buena Vista was fought February 22 and 23, 1847. Taylor received the thanks of Congress and a gold medal, and " Old Rough and Ready," the sobriquet given him in the army, became a household word. He remained in quiet possession of the Rio Grande Valley until November, when he returned to the United States. In the Whig convention which met at Philadelphia, June 7, 1848, Taylor was nomi- nated on the fourth ballot as candidate ol the Whig party for President, over Henry Clay, General Scott and Daniel Webster. In November Taylor received a majority of electoral votes, and a popular vote of 1,360,752, against 1,219,962 for Cass and Butler, and 291,342 for Van Buren and Adams. General Taylor was inaugurated March 4, 1849. The free and slave States being then equal in number, the struggle for supremac}- on the part of the leaders in Congress was violent and bitter. In the summer of 1849 California adopted in convention a Consti- tution prohibiting slavery within its borders. Taylor advocated the immediate admission of California with her Constitution, and the postponement of the question as to the other Territories until they could hold conven- tions and decide for themselves whether slavery should exist within their borders. This policy ultimately prevailed through the celebrated "Compromise Measures" of Henry Clay ; but not during the life of the brave soldier and patriot statesman. July 5 he was taken suddenly ill with a bilious fever, which proved fatal, his death occur- ring July 9, 1850. One of his daughters married Colonel W. W. S. Bliss, his Adju- tant-General and Chief of Staff in Florida and Mexico, and Private Secretary during his Presidency. Another daughter was married to Jefferson Davis. ifit ■I 'fi .■„i»_»_»a ,»_a. '»""""""""™»""™»™1»"'"»™ M"1™»"»"««"J' PJiES/DBNTS OF THE UNITED STATES. "K^- ^wfm f^' ?i fmfm tmpmimim.m?i fmtm? if m f^^m^ m m m mmf it mi I LLARD FILL- MORE, the thir- >-;^0; teenth President of t It e United States, i850-'3, was born in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Janu- ary 7, 1800. He was of New England ancestry-, and his educational advantages were limited. He early learned the clothiers' trade, but spent all his leisure time in study. At nineteen years ** of age he was induced by Judge Walter Wood to abandon his trade and commence the study of law. Upon learning that the young man was entirely destitute of means, he took him into his own office and loaned him such money as he needed. That he might not be heavily burdened with debt, young Fillmore taught school during the winter months, and in various other ways helped himself along. At the age of twenty-three he was ad- mitted to the Court of Common Pleas, and commenced the practice of his profession in the village of Aurora, situated on the eastern bank of the Cayuga Lake. In 1825 he married Miss Abigail Powers, daughter of Rev. Lemuel Powers, a lady of great moral worth. In 1825 he took his seat in the House of Assembly of his native State, as Representative from Erie County, whither he had recently moved. Though he had never taken a very active part in politics his vote and his sym- pathies were with the Whig part3\ The State was then Democratic, but his cour- tesy, ability and integrity won the respect of his associates. In 1832 he was elected to a seat in the United States Congress. At the close of his term he returned to his law practice, and in two years more he was again elected to Congress. He now began to have a national reputa- tion. His labors were very arduous. To draft resolutions in the committee room, and then to defend them against the most skillful opponents on the floor of the House requires readiness of mind, mental resources and skill in debate such as few possess. Weary with these exhausting labors, and pressed by the claims of his private affairs, Mr. Fillmore wrote a letter to his constitu- ents and declined to be a candidate for re- election. Notwithstanding this ccmmuni- I _^//^...,^ i?^..--^^ MILLARD FILLMORE. 75 3l; % cation his friends met in convention and renominated him by acclamation. Though gratified by this proof of their appreciation of his labors he adhered to his resolve and returned to his home. In 1847 ^^^- Fillmore was elected to the important office of comptroller of the State. In entering upon the very responsible duties which this situation demanded, it was nec- essary for him to abandon his profession, and he removed to the city of Albany. In this year, also, the Whigs were looking around to find suitable candidates for the President and Vice-President at the ap- proaching election, and the names of Zach- ary Taylor and Millard Fillmore became the rallying cry of the Whigs. On the 4th of March, 1849, General Taylor was inaug- urated President and Millard Fillmore Vice-President of the United States. The great question of slavery had as- sumed enormous proportions, and perme- ated every subject that was brought before Congress. It was evident that the strength of our institutions was to be severely tried. July 9, 1850, President Taylor died, and, by the Constitution, Vice-President Fillmore became President of the United States. The agitated condition of the country brought questions of great delicacy before him. He was bound by his oath of office to execute the laws of the United States. One of these laws was understood to be, that if a slave, escaping from bondage, should reach a free State, the United States was bound to do its utmost to capture him and return him to his master. Most Chris- tian men loathed this law. President Fill- more felt bound by his oath rigidly to see it enforced. Slavery was organizing armies to invade Cuba as it had invaded Texas, and annex it to the United States. Presi- dent Fillmore gave all the influence of his exalted station against the atrocious enter- prise. Mr. Fillmore had serious difficulties to contend with, since the opposition had a majority in both Houses. He did every- thing in his power to conciliate the South, but the pro-slavery party in that section felt the inadequency of all measures of tran- sient conciliation. The population of the free States was so rapidly increasing over that of the slave States, that it was inevita- ble that the power of the Government should soon pass into the hands of the free States. The famous compromise measures were adopted under Mr. Fillmore's admin- istration, and the Japan expedition was sent out. March 4, 1853, having served one term, President Fillmore retired from office. He then took a long tour through the South, where he met with quite an enthusiastic reception. In a speech at Vicksburg, al- luding to the rapid growth of the country, he said: " Canada is knocking for admission, and Mexico would be glad to come in, and without saying whether it would be right or wrong, we stand with open arms to re- ceive them; for it is the manifest destiny of this Government to embrace the whole North American Continent." In 1855 Mr. Fillmore went to Europe where he was received with those marked attentions which his position and character merited. Returning to this country in 1856 he was nominated for the Presidency by the " Know-Nothing " party. Mr. Bu- chanan, the Democratic candidate was the successful competitor. Mr. Fillmore ever afterward lived in retirement. Dur- ing the conflict of civil war he was mostly silent. It was generally supposed, how- ever, that his sympathy was with the South- ern Confederacy. He kept aloof from the conflict without any words of cheer to the one party or the other. For this reason he was forgotten by both. He died of paralysis, in Buffalo, New York, March 8, 1874. :»i 'V- ' I 'I I m (^ 76 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STAVES. ?SEi£EH HS?.rCHHr? SS^^52ES "FRANKLIN PIERCE, the fourteenth Presi- dent of the United States, was born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, Novem- ber 23, 1804. His f a t h e r. Governor Benjamin Pierce, was a Rev- olutionary soldier, a man of rigid integrity ; was for sev- eral years in the State Legis- lature, a member of the Gov- ernor's council and a General of the militia. Franklin was the sixth of eight children. As a boy he listened eagerly to the argu- ments of his father, enforced by strong and ready utterance and earnest gesture. It was in the days of intense political excite- ment, when, all over the New England States, Federalists and Democrats were ar- rayed so fiercely against each other. In 1820 he entered Bowdoin College, at Brunswick, Maine, and graduated in 1824, and commenced the study of law in the office of Judge Woodbury, a very distin- guished lawyer, and in 1827 was admitted to the bar. He practiced with great success in Hillsborough and Concord. He served in the State Legislature four years, the last two of which he was chosen Speaker of the House by a ver}" large vote. In 1833 he was elected a member of Con- gress. In 1837 he was elected to the United States Senate, just as Mr. Van Buren com- menced his administration. In 1834 he married Miss Jane Means Appleton, a lad}' admirably fitted to adorn every station with which her husband was honored. Three sons born to them all found an early grave. Upon his accession to office. President Polk appointed Mr. Pierce Attorney-Gen- eral of the United States, but the offer was declined in consequence of numerous pro- fessional engagements at home and the precarious state of Mrs. Pierce's health. About the same time he also declined the nomination for Governor by the Demo- cratic party. The war with Mexico called Mr. Pierce into the army. Receiving the appointment of Brigadier-General, he embarked with a portion of his troops at Newport, Rhode Island, May 27, 1847. He served during this war, and distinguished himself by his bravery, skill and excellent judgment. When he reached his home in his native State he was enthusiastically received by / \ ■ f' m ^ m ^ gt ^mi^ m ^^ mmj^im^m^m'h^ I . FRANK LIN PIERCE. the advocates of the war, and coldly by its opponents. He resumed the practice of liis profession, frequently taking an active part in political questions, and giving his sup- port to the pro-slaverv wing of the Demo- cratic party. June 12, 1852, the Democratic convention met in Baltimore to nominate a candidate for the Presidenc3'. For four da3-s they continued in session, and in thirty-five bal- lotings no one had received tlie requisite two-thirds vote. Not a vote had been thrown thus far for General Pierce. Then the Virginia delegation brought forward his name. There were fourteen more bal- lotings, during which General Pierce gained strength, until, at the forty-ninth ballot, he received 282 votes, and all other candidates eleven. General Winfield Scott was the Whig candidate. General Pierce was elected with great unanimit}-. Onl)' four States — Vermont, Massachusetts, Ken- tucky and Tennessee — cast their electoral votes against him. March 4, 1853, he was inaugurated President of the United States, and William R. King, Vice-President. President Pierce's cabinet consisted of William S. Marcy, James Guthrie, Jefferson Davis, James C. Dobbin, Robert McClel- land, James Campbell and Caleb Cusliing. At the demand of slaver}' the Missouri Compromise was repealed, and all the Ter- ritories of the Union were thrown open to slavery. The Territory of Kansas, west of Missouri, was settled by emigrants mainly from the North. According to law, they were about to meet and decide whether slavery or freedom should be the law of that realm. Slavery in Mi.ssouri and other Southern States rallied her armed legions, marched them into Kansas, took possession of the polls, drove away the citizens, de[^osited their own votes by handfuls, went through the farce of coiml- ing them, and then declared that, by an overwhelming majority, slavery was estab- lished in Kansas. These facts nobody denied, and yet President Pierce's adminis- tration felt bound to respect the decision obtained by such votes. The citizens of Kansas, the majority of whom were free- State men, met in convention and adopted the following resolve : "Resolved, That the body of men who, for the past two months, have been passing laws for the people of our Territory, moved, counseled and dictated to by the demagogues of other States, are to us a foreign bod}-, representing only the lawless invaders who elected them, and not the people of this Territory ; that we repudiate their action as the monstrous consummation of an act of violence, usui-pation and fraud imparalleled in the history of the Union." The free-State people of Kansas also sent a petition to the General Government, im- ploring its protection. Ii: reply the Presi- dent issued a proclamation, declaring that Legislature thus created must be recog- nized as the legitimate Legislature of Kan- sas, and that its laws were binding upon the people, and that, if necessary, the whole force of the Governmental arm would be put forth to inforce those laws. James Buchanan succeeded him in the Presidency, and, March 4, 1857, President Pierce retired to his home in Concord, New Hampshire. When the Rebellion burst forth Mr. Pierce remained steadfast to the principles he had always cherished, and gave his sympathies to the pro-slavery party, with which he had ever been allied. He declined to do anything, either by voice or pen, to strengthen the hands of the National Government. He resided in Concord until his death, which occurred in (October, 1869. He was one of the most genial and social of men, generous to a fault, and contributed liberally of his moderate means for the alleviation of suf- fering and want. He was an honored communicant of the Kpiscal church. 5HM5SS5£S2S5ESSSSii'!la '^»^h. ■"■™»™»— M"»"""M" 1™M™M"»"— ™»™" PnRS/nfiNTS OF TllR UNITED STATES. ^^.: t'.?^' ■"nf?.^'§giV,'?i'.??i';ri->'^'' ;vr.'r-. .vrr'."^t 1^ f. IgrEEirSEirggP^tSEiREBD^EEi^EEEBE^EEPfSgglp/g' B ''s^f f%» P ^-^'AMES BUCHANAN, the ^ fifteenth President of the United States. i857-'6i, was born in Franklin Count y, Pennsylvania, April 23, 1 79 1. The lace where his father's cabin stood was called Stony Batter, and it was situated in a wild, romantic spot, in a gorge of mount- ains, with towering sum- mits rising all around. He was of Irish ancestry, his father having emigrated in- 783, with very little prop- erty, save his own strong arms. James remained in his secluded home for eight years enjoying very few social or intellectual advantages. His parents were industrious, frugal, prosperous and intelli- gent. In 1799 his father removed to Mer- cersburg, where James was placed in school and commenced a course in English, Greek and Latin. His progress was rapid and in 1801 he entered Dickinson College at Carlisle. Hei'e he took his stand among the first scholars in the institution, and was able to master the most abstruse subjects with facility. In 1809 he graduated with the highest honors in his class. He was then eighteen rears of rmc, tall, graceful and in vigorous health, fond of athletic sports, an unerring shot and en- livened with an exuberant flow of animal spirits. He immediatel}' commenced the study of law in the city of Lancaster, and was admitted to the bar in 1812. He rose very rapidly in his profession and at once took undisputed stand with the ablest law- yers of the State. When but twenty-six years of age, unaided by counsel, he suc- cessfully defendedbefore the State Senate one of the Judges of the State, who was tried upon articles of impeachment. At the age of thirty it was generally admitted that he stood at the head of the bar, and there was no lawyer in the State who had a more extensive or lucrative practice. In i8i2, just after Mr. Buchanan had entered upon the practice of the law, our second war with England occurred. With all his powers he sustained the Govern- ment, eloquently urging the rigorous pros- ecution of the war; and even enlisting as a private soldier to assist in repelling the British, who had sacked Washington and were threatening Baltimore. He was at that time a Federalist, but when the Con- stitution was adopted by both parties, Jefferson truly said, " We are all Federal- ists; we are all Republicans." The opposition of the Federalists to the war with Eng-land, and the alien and sedi- ;■ '5- % I }\ yz-fS^v^:^ yjA/ES BUCHANAN. tion laws of John Adams, brought the party into dispute, and the name of Federalist became a reproach. Mr. Buchanan almost immediately upon entering Congress began to incline more and more to tiie Repub- licans. In the stormy Presidential election of 1824, in which Jackson, Cla}', Crawford and John Ouincy Adams were candidates, Mr. Buchanan espoused the cause of Gen- eral Jackson and unrelentingly opposed the administration of Mr. Adams. Upon his elevation to the Presidency, General Jackson appointed Mr. Buchanan, minister to Russia. Upon his return in 1833 he was elected to a seat in the United States Senate. He there met as his associates, Webster, Clay, Wright and Calhoun. He advocated the measures proposed by Presi- dent Jackson of making reprisals against France, and defended the course of the Pres- ident in his unprecedented and wholesale removals from office of those who were not the supporters of his administration. Upon this question he was brought into direct col- lision with Henry Clay. In the discussion of the question respecting the admission of Michigan and Arkansas into the Union, Mr. Buchanan defined his position by saying: " The older I grow, the more I am in- clined to be what is called a State-rights man." M. de Tocqueville, in his renowned work upon " Democracy in America," foresaw the trouble which was inevitable from the doctrine of State sovereignty as held by Calhoun and Buchanan. He was con- vinced that the National Government was losing that strength which was essential to its own existence, and that the States were assimiing powers which threatened the perpetuity of the Union. Mr. Buchanan received the book in the Senate and de- clared the fears of De Tocqueville to be groundless, and yet he lived to sit in the Presidential chair and see State after State, in accordance with his own views of State rights, breaking from the Union, thus crumbling our Republic into ruins; while the unhappy old man folded his arms in despair, declaring that the National Consti- tution invested him with no power to arrest the destruction. Upon Mr. Polk's accession to the Presi- dency, Mr. Buchanan became Secretary of State, and as such took his share of the responsibility in the conduct of the Mexi- can war. At the close of Mr. Polk's ad- ministration, Mr. Buchanan retired to pri- vate life; but his intelligence, and his great ability as a statesman, enabled him to exert a powerful influence in National affairs. Mr. Pierce, upon his election to the Presidency, honored Mr. Buchanan with the mission to England. In the year 1856 the National Democratic convention nomi- nated Mr. Buchanan for the Presidency. The political conflict was one of the most severe in which our country has ever en- gaged. On the 4th of March, 1857, Mr. Buchanan was inaugurated President. His cabinet were Lewis Cass, Howell Cobb, J. B. Floyd, Isaac Touce}', Jacob Thomp- son, A. V. Brown and J. S. Black. The disruption of the Democratic party, in consequence of the manner in which the issue of the nationality of slavery was pressed by the Southern wing, occurred at the National convention, held at Charleston in April, i860, for the nomination of Mr. Buchanan's successor, when the majority of Southern delegates withdrew upon the passage of a resolution declaring that the constitutional status of slavery should be determined by the Supreme Court. In the next Presidential canvass Abra- ham Lincoln was nominated by the oppo- nents of Mr. Buchanan's administration. Mr. Buchanan remained in Washington long enough to see his successor installed and then retired to his home in Wheatland. He died June i, 1868, aged seventy-seven years. PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. BR AH AM LIN- COLN, the sixteenth President of the United States, i86i-'5, 541tjfc;s=^ -_dS^t. v^ J* ^^^^ born February "^^T^^a 'f^'^l^j'f^ 12, 1809, in Larue (then Hardin) County, Kentuciv)-, in a cabin on Nolan Creek, three miles west of Hudgensville. H i s parents were Thomas and Nancy (Hanks) Lincoln. Of his an- cestry and early years the little that is known may best be given in his own language : " JMy parents were both born in Virginia, of un- distinguished families — second families, per- haps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was of a family of tiie name of Hanks, some of whom now remain in Adams, and others in Macon County, Illinois. My paterna' grandfather, Abra- ham Lincoln, emigrated from Rockbridge County, Virginia, to Kentucky in 1781 or 1782, where, a year or two later, he was killed by Indians — not in battle, but by stealth, when he was laboring to open a farm in the forest. His ancestors, who were Quakers, went to Virginia from Berks Coimtv, i'ennsvlvania. An effort to iden- tify them with the New England family of the same name ended in nothing more defi- nite than a similarity of Christian names in both families, such as Enoch, Levi, Mor- decai, Solomon, Abraham and the like. M}' father, at the death of his father, was but six years of age, and he grew up, liter- ally, without education. He removed from Kentucky to what is now Spencer County, Indiana, in my eighth year. We reached our new home about the time the State came into the Union. It was a wild region, with bears and other wild animals still in the woods. There I grew to manhood. " There were some schools, so called, but no qualification was ever required of a teacher beyond ' readin', writin', and cipher- in' to the rule of three.' If a straggler, sup- posed to understand Latin, happened to sojourn in the neighborhood, he was looked upon as a wizard. There was absolutely nothing to excite ambition for education. Of course, when I came of age I did not know much. Still, somehow, I coidd read, write and cipher to the rule of three, and that was all. I have not been to school since. The little advance I now have upon this store of education I have picked up from time to time under the pressure of necessity. I was raised to farm-work, which /•J? ^' nn'i»"w"»"!n"»"«"#»g' 5^-/ .■-ly C^ (L^^ Q^y^^^'oL<^^\\ PRhS/DENTS OF THE UNI TED STATES. ^^'LYSSES SIMPSON ^ GRANT, the eii^ht- centh President of the I United States, iZSg-jj, was born April 27, 1 822, at Point Pleasant, ^T^ Clermont Count)', Oil 10 His father was of Scotch descent, and a dealer in leather. At the a£,^e of seventeen he en- teicd the Military Academy at West Point, and four years later Uiaduated twenty-first in a class oi tiiii ty-nine, receiving the tomiuission of Brevet Second Lieutenant. He was assigned to the Fourth Infantr}' and re- mained in the army eleven years. He was engaged iu every battle of the Mexican war except that of Buena Vista, and received two brevets for gallantry. In 1848 Mr. Grant married Julia, daughter of Frederick Dent, a prominent merchant of St. Louis, and in 1854, having reached the grade of Captain, he resigned his commis- sion in the arm}-. For several years he fol- lowed farming near St. Louis, but unsuc- cessfully ; and in i860 he entered the leather trade with his father at Galena, Illinois. When the civil war broke out in 1861, Grant was thirty-nine years of age, but en- tirely unknown to public men and without any personal acquaintance with great affairs. President Lincoln's first call for troops was made on the 15th of April, and on the 19th Grant was drilling a company of volunteers at Galena. He also offered his services to the Adjutant-General of the army, but re- ceived no reply. The Governor of Illinois, however, employed him in the organization of volunteer troops, and at the end of five weeks he was appointed Colonel of the Twenty-first Infantry. He took command of his regiment in June, and reported first to General Pope in Missouri. His superior knowledge of military life rather surprised his superior officers, who had never before even heard of him, and they were thus led to place him on the road to rapid advance- ment. August 7 he was commissioned a Brigadier-General of volunteers, the ap- pointment having been made without his knowledge. He had been unanimously recommended by the Congressmen from Illinois, not one of whom had been his personal acquaintance. For a few weeks he was occupied in watching the move- ments of partisan forces in Missouri. September i he was placed in command of the District of Southeast Missouri, with headquarters at Cairo, and on the 6th, with- out orders, he seized Paducah, at the mouth of the Tennessee River, and commanding the naviiration both of that stream and of '™"»™»™m™»™™'"™"'«»"m"m"»^' CTLTSSES S. GRANT. ti the Ohio. This stroke secured Kentucky to the Union ; for the State Legislature, which had until then affected to be neutral, at once declared in favor of the Govern- ment. In November following, according to orders, he made a demonstration about eighteen miles below Cairo, preventing the crossing of hostile troops into Missouri ; but in order to accomplish this purpose he had to do some fighting, and that, too, with only 3,000 raw recruits, against 7,000 Con- federates. Grant carried off two pieces of artillery and 200 prisoners. After repeated applications to General Halleck, his immediate superior, he was allowed, in February, 1862, to move up the Tennessee River against Fort Henry, in conjunction with a naval force. The gun- boats silenced the fort, and Grant immedi- ately made preparations to attack Fort Donelson, about twelve miles distant, on the Cumberland River. Without waiting for orders he moved his troops there, and with 15,000 men began the siege. The fort, garrisoned with 21,000 men, was a strong one, but after hard fighting on three successive days Grant forced an " Uncon- ditional Surrender " (an alliteration upon the initials of his name). The prize he capt- ured consisted of sixty-five cannon, 17,600 small arms and 14,623 soldiers. About 4,- 000 of the garrison had escaped in the night, and 2,500 were killed or wounded. Grant's entire loss was less than 2,000. This was the first important success won by the national troops during the war, and its strategic re- sults were marked, as the entire States of Kentucky and Tennessee at once fell into the National hands. Our hero was made a Major-General of Volunteers and placed in command of the District of West Ten- nessee. In March, 1862, he was ordered to move up the Tennessee River toward Corinth, where the Confederates were concentrat- ing a large army ; but he was directed not to attack. His forces, now numbering 38,- 000, were accordingly encamped near Shi- loh, or Pittsburg Landing, to await the arrival of General Buell with 40,000 more; but April 6 the Confederates came out from Corinth 50,000 strong and attacked Grant violently, hoping to overwhelm him before Buell could arrive ; 5,000 of his troops were beyond supporting distance, so that he was largely outnumbered and forced back to the river, where, however, he held out until dark, when the head of Buell's column came upon the field. The next day the Confederates were driven back to Corinth, nineteen miles. The loss was heavy on both sides ; Grant, being senior in rank to Buell, commanded on both days. Two days afterward Halleck arrived at the front and assumed command of the army. Grant remaining at the head of the right wing and the reserve. On May 30 Corinth was evacuated by the Confederates. In July Halleck was made General-in-Chief, and Grant succeeded him in command of the Department of the Tennessee. September 19 the battle of luka was fought, where, owing to Rosecrans's fault, only an incom- plete victory was obtained. Next, Grant, with 30,000 men, moved down into Mississippi and threatened Vicks- burg, while Sherman, with 40,000 men, was sent by way of the river toattack that place in front; but, owing to Colonel Murphy's surrendering Holly Springs to the Con- federates, Grant was so weakened that he had to retire to Corinth, and then Sherman failed to sustain his intended attack. In January, 1863, General Grant took command in person of all the troops in the Mississippi Valley, and spent several months in fruitless attempts to compel the surrender or evacuation of Vicksburg; but July 4, following, the place surrendered, with 31,- 600 men and 172 cannon, and the Mississippi River thus fell permanently into the hands of the Government. Grant was made a Major-General in the regular army, and in October following he was placed in com- mand of the Division of the Mississippi. The same month he went to Chattanooga and saved the Army of the Cumberland from starvation, and drove Bragg from that part of the country. This victory over- threw the last important hostile force west of the Alleghanies and opened the way for the National armies into Georgia and Sher- man's march to the sea. The remarkable series of successes which Grant had now achieved pointed him out as the appropriate leader of the National armies, and accordingly, in February, 1864, the rank of Lieutenant-General was created for him by Congress, and on March 17 he assumed command of the armies of the United States. Planning the grand final campaign, he sent Sherman into Georgia, Sigel into the valley of Virginia, and Butler to capture Richmond, while lie fought his own wa}' from the Rapidan to the James. The costly but victorious battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna and Cold Harbor were fought, more for the purpose of annihilating Lee than to capture any particular point. In June, 1864, the siege of Richmond was begun. Sherman, meanwhile, was marching and fighting daily in Georgia and steadily advancing toward Atlanta ; but Sigel had been defeated in the valley of Virginia, and was superseded by Hunter. Lee sent Early to threaten the Na- tional capital ; whereupon Grant gathered up a force which he placed under Sheridan, and that commander rapidly drove Early, inasuccessionof battles, through the valley of Virginia and destroyed his army as an organized force. The siege of Richmond went on, and Grant made numerous attacks, but was only partially successful. The people of the North grew impatient, and even the Government advised him to abandon the attempt to take Richmond or crush the Confederacy in that way ; but he never wavered. He resolved to " fight it out on that line, if it took all summer." By September Sherman had made his way to Atlanta, and Grant then sent him on his famous " march to the sea," a route which the chief had designed six months before. He made Sherman's success possi- ble, not only by holding Lee in front of Richmond, but also by sending reinforce- ments to Thomas, who then drew off and defeated the only army which could have confronted Sherman. Thus the latter was left unopposed, and, with Thomas and Sheri- dan, was used in the furtherance of Grant's plans. Each executed his part in the great design and contributed his share to the re- sult at which Grant was aiming. Sherman finally reached Savannah, Schofield beat the enemy at Franklin, Thomas at Nash- ville, and Sheridan wherever he met him ; and all this while General Grant was hold- ing Lee, with the principal Confederate army, near Richmond, as it were chained and helpless. Then Schofield was brought from the West, and Fort Fisher and Wil- mington were captured on the sea-coast, so as to afford him a foothold ; from here he was sent into the interior of North Caro- lina, and Sherman was ordered to move northward to join him. When all this was effected, and Sheridan could find no one else to fight in the Shenandoah Valley, Grant brought the cavalry leader to the front of Richmond, and, making a last effort, drove Lee from his entrenchments and captured Richmond. At the beginning of the final campaign Lee had collected 73,000 fighting men in the lines at Richmond, besides the local militia and the gunboat crews, amounting to 5,000 more. Including Sheridan's force Grant had 1 10,000 men in the works before Petersburg and Richmond. Petersburg fell on the 2d of April, and Richmond on the 3d, and Lee fled in the direction of Lynch- burg. Grant pursued with remorseless ;&^ i ti n ill I 't I 'I' MfcM»!M'WM"»a™M»M"M"»". ^"li? [/LrSSES S. GRANT. it *( energy, only stopping to strike fresh blows, and Lee at last found himself not only out- fought but also out-marched and out-gen- eraled. Being completely surrounded, he surrendered on the gth of April, 1865, at Appomattox Court-House, in the open field, with 27,000 men, all that remained of his army. This act virtually ended the war. Thus, in ten days Grant had captured Petersburg and Richmond, fought, by his subordinates, the battles of Five Forks and Sailor's Creek, besides numerous smaller ones, captured 20,000 men in actual battle, and received the surrender of 27,000 more at Appomattox, absolutely annihilating an army of 70,000 soldiers. General Grant returned at once to Wash- ington to superintend the disbandment of the armies, but this pleasurable work was scarcely begun when President Lincoln was assassinated. It had doubtless been in- tended to inflict the same fate upon Grant ; but he, fortunately, on account of leaving Washington early in the evening, declined an invitation to accompany the President to the theater where the murder was com- mitted. This event made Andrew Johnson President, but left Grant by far the most conspicuous figure in the public life of the country. He became the object of an en- thusiasm greater than had ever been known in America. Every possible honor was heaped upon him; the grade of General was created for him by Congress; houses were presented to him by citizens; towns were illuminated on his entrance into them ; and, to cap the climax, when he made his tour around the world, "all nations did him honor" as they had never before honored a foreigner. The General, as Commander-in-Chief, was placed in an embarrassing position by the opposition of President Johnson to the measures of Congress ; but he directly man- ifested his characteristic loyalty by obeying Congress rather than the disaffected Presi- Mi dent, although for a short time he had served in his cabinet as Secretary of War. Of course, everybody thought of General Grant as the next President of the United States, and he was accordingly elected as such in 1868 "by a large majority," and four years later re-elected by a much larger majority — the most overwhelming ever given by the people of this country. His first administration was distinguished by a ces- sation of the strifes which sprang from the war, by a large reduction of the National debt, and by a settlement of the difficulties with England which had grown out of the depredations committed by privateers fit- ted out in England during the war. This last settlement was made by the famous " Geneva arbitration," which saved to this Government $1 5,000,000, but, more than all, prevented a war with England. " Let us have peace," was Grant's motto. And this is the most appropriate place to remark that above all Presidents whom this Gov- ernment has ever had. General Grant was the most non-partisan. He regarded the Executive office as purely and exclusively executive of the laws of Congress, irrespect- ive of " politics." But every great man has jealous, bitter enemies, a fact Grant was well aware of. After the close of his Presidency, our General made his famous tour around the world, already referred to, and soon after- ward, in company with Ferdinand Ward, of New York City, he engaged in banking and stock brokerage, which business was made disastrous to Grant, as well as to him- self, by his rascality. By this time an in- curable cancer of the tongue developed itself in the person of the afflicted ex- President, which ended his unrequited life July 23, 1885. Thus passed away from earth's turmoils the man, the General, who was as truly the " father of this regenerated country" as was Washington the father of the infant nation. 'I w 'if \^S^^ ^ ■■■■■■■■■■■-■-■-■-■■■■-■-■-■■■-■-■■.■-■^»a»Ji. PJiESIDEN/S OF THE UNITED STATES. !!S THERFORD BIRCH- ARD HAYES, theniiu-- teenth President of the United States, i877-'8i, was born in Delaware, Ohio, Oc- 1^" tober 4, 1822. His ancestry can be traced as far back as 1280, when Hayes and Rutherford were two Scottish chieftains fighting side by side with Baliol, WiUiam Wallace and Robert Bruce. Both fami- lies belonged to the nobility, owned extensive estates and had a large following. The Hayes family had, for a coat of-arms, a shield, barred and surmounted by a flying eagle. There was a circle of stars about the eagle and above the shield, while on a scroll underneath the shield was inscribed the motto, " Recte." Misfortune overtaking the family, George Hayes left Scotland in 1680, and settled in Windsor, Connecticut. He was an industrious worker in wood and iron, having a mechanical genius and a cul- tivated mind. His son George was born in Windsor and remained there during his life. Daniel Hayes, son of the latter, married Sarah Lee, and lived in Simsbury, Con- necticut. Ezekiel, son of Daniel, was born in 1724, and was a manufacturer of scythes at Bradford, Connecticut. Rutherford Hayes, son of Ezekiel and grandfather of President Hayes, was born in New Haven, in August, 1756. He was a famous black- smith and tavern-keeper. He immigrated to Vermont at an unknown date, settling in Brattleboro where he established a hotel. Here his son Rutherford, father of Presi- dent Hayes, was born. In September, 1813, he married Sophia Birchard, of Wilming- ton, Vermont, whose ancestry on the male side is traced back to 1635, to John Birch- ard, one of the principal founders of Nor- wich. Both of her grandfathers were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. The father of President Hayes was of a mechanical turn, and could mend a plow, knit a stocking, or do almost an3'thing that he might undertake. He was prosperous in business, a member of the church and active in all the benevolent enterprises of the town. After the close of the war of 181 3 he immigrated to Ohio, and purchased a farm near the present town of Delaware. His family then consisted of his wife and two children, and an orphan girl whom he had adopted. It was in 18 17 that the family arrived at Delaware. Instead of settling upon his ^y ruthbrfoud n. hayes. <<>s farm, Mr. Hayes concluded to enter into business in the village. He purchased an interest in a distillery, a business then as re- spectable as it was profitable. His capital and recognized ability assured him the highest social position in the communit_y. He died July 22, 1822, less than three months before the birth of the son that was destined to fill the office of President of the United States. Mrs. Hayes at this period was very weak, and the subject of this sketch was so feeble at birth that he was not expected to live beyond a month or two at most. As the months went by he grew weaker and weaker so that the neighbors were in the habit of inquiring from time to time " if Mrs. Hayes's baby died last night." On one oc- casion a neighbor, who was on friendly terms with the family, after alluding to the boy's big head and the mother's assiduous care of him, said to her, in a bantering way, "That's right! Stick to him. You have got him along so far, and I shouldn't won- der if he would really come to something yet." " You need not laugh," said Mrs. Hayes, " you wait and see. You can't tell but I shall make him President of the United States yet." The boy lived, in spite of the universal predictions of his speedy death; and when, in 1825, his elder brother was drowned, he became, if possible, still dearer to his mother. He was seven years old before he was placed in school. His education, however, was not neglected. His sports were almost wholly within doors, his playmates being his sister and her associates. These circum- stances tended, no doubt, to foster that gentleness of disposition and that delicate considerati(jn for the feelings of others which are marked traits of his character. At school he was ardently devoted to his studies, obedient to the teacher, and care- ful to avoid the quarrels in which man)' of his schoolmates were involved. He was always waiting at the school-house door when it opened in the morning, and never late in returning to his seat at recess. His sister Fannie was his constant companion, and their affection for each other excited the admiration of their friends. In 1838 3'oung Hayes entered Kenyon College and graduated in 1842. He then began the study of law in the office of Thomas Sparrow at Columbus. His health was now well established, his figure robust, his mind vigorous and alert. In a short time he determined to enter the law school at Cambridge, Massachusetts, where for two years he pursued his studies with great diligence. In 1845 he was admitted to the bar at Marietta, Ohio, and shortly afterward went into practice as an attorney-at-law with Ralph P. Buckland, of Fremont. Here he remained three years, acquiring but limited practice, and apparently unambitious ol distinction in his profession. His bachelor uncle, Sardis Birchard, who had always manifested great interest in his nephew and rendered him assistance in boyhood, was now a wealthy banker, and it was under- stood that the young man would be his heir. It is possible that this expectation may have made Mr. Hayes more indifferent to the attainment of wealth than he would otherwise have been, but he was led into no extravagance or vices on this account. In 1849 he removed to Cincinnati where his ambition found new stimulus. Two events occurring at this period had a pow- erful influence upon his subsequent life. One of them was his marriage to Miss Lucy Ware Webb, daughter of Dr. James Webb, of Cincinnati; the other was his introduction to the Cincinnati Literary Club, a body embracing such men as Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, General John Pope and Governor Edward F. Noyes. The marriage was a fortunate one asevery- bod)- knows. Not one of all the wives of PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. our Presidents was more universally ad- mired, reverenced and beloved than is Mrs. Hayes, and no one has done more than she to reflect honor upon American woman- hood. In 1856 iMr. Hayes was nominated to the office of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, but declined to accept the nomina- tion. Two years later he was chosen to the office of City Solicitor. In 1861, when the Rebellion broke out, he was eager to take up arms in the defense of his country. His military life was bright and illustrious. June 7, 1861, he was appointed Major of the Twenty-third Ohio Infantry. In July the regiment was sent to Virginia. October 15, 1 861, he was made Lieutenant-Colonel of his regiment, and in August, 1862, was promoted Colonel of the Seventy-ninth Ohio Regiment, but refused to leave his old comrades. He was wounded at the battle of South Mountain, and suffered severely, being unable to enter upon active duty for several weeks. No- vember 30, 1862, he rejoined his regiment as its Colonel, having been promoted Octo- ber 15. December 25, 1862, he was placed in com- mand of the Kanawha division, and for meritorious service in several battles was promoted Brigadier-General. He was also brevetted Major-General for distinguished services in 1864. He was wounded four times, and five horses were shot from under him. Mr. Hayes was first a Whig in politics, and was among the first to unite with the Free-Soil and Republican parties. In 1864 he was elected to Congress from the Sec- ond Ohio District, which had always been Democratic, receiving a majority of 3,098. In 1866 he was renominated for Congress and was a second time elected. In 1867 he was elected Governor over Allen G. Thur- man, the Democratic candidate, and re- elected in 1869. In 1874 Sardis Birchard died, leaving his large estate to General Ha3'es. In 1876 he was nominated for the Presi- dency. His letter of acceptance excited the admiration of the whole country. He resigned the office of Governor and retired to his home in Fremont to await the result of the canvass. After a hard, long contest he was inaugurated March 5, 1877. His Presidency was characterized by compro- mises with all parties, in order to please as many as possible. The close of his Presi- dential term in 1881 was the close of his public life, and since then he has remained at his home in Fremont, Ohio, in Jefferso- nian retirement from public notice, in strik- ing contrast with most others of the world's notables. % ;r' L, BWig»aT»BW ign»B»g»«ai.aMW»w-w-»-w -^'B"»i» aMB»iawai»«n«a«M«"»"«"»"M"«"«"«" »^™»M™— '■"»™»™gi''°»'"M™™™»™M™— »™»™M™M™™™™" ■ ^ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■ ■ M W MMM W » » M W M M a ;igp yAMES A. GARFIELD. r,")t;-rin:'i^.^>;^,';;^'.^i^t'gj ''<5(^('T.'i**.''iT.'i^.VV.'(^.'^ ^:iv:r\.\s^^.37s«ESEE^^'^-v'»^-V""^^:A:As>ga!:VX-AV\'li5 gc^vj. yvMa^^iss^iTF^sa-^s % .i^J4M^E;S, 4, (iARF|E:Lp,^. ^^i^^Wi?al'^J^^a!33^l^^ g^^^ny>^':iiaSJSBii -t@5^ iSS't'?^»SJ'»!^iSS»'i:^(Si'3*(.5 sati^«jgi«^«ia> Afterward he returned to Mirani as Piesi- dcnt. In his youthful and therefore zealous piety, he exercised his talents occasionally as a preacher of the Gospel. He was a man of strong moral and religious convic- tions, and as soon as he began to look into politics, he saw innumerable points that could be improved. He also studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1859. November 11, 185S, Mr. Garfield married Miss Lucretia Rudolph, who ever after- ward proved a worthy consort in all the stages of her husband's career. They had seven children, five of whom are still living. It was in 1859 '•'i'''t Garfield made his first political speeches, in Hiram and the neighboring villages, and three 3'ears later he began to speak at count}- mass-meetings, being received everj-where with popular favor. He was elected to the State Senate this year, taking his scat in January, i860. On the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion in 1S61, Mr. Garfield resolved to fight as he had talked, and accordingly he enlisted to defend the old flag, receiving his commission as Lieutenant-Colonel of the Forty-second Regiment of the Ohio Volun- teer Infantry, August 14, that year. He was immediately thrown into active service, and before he had ever seen a gun fired in action he was placed in command of four regiments of infantry and eight companies of cavalry, charged with the work of driv- ing the Confederates, headed by Humphre}' Marshall, from his native State, Kentuck}'. This task was speedily accomplished, al- though against great odds. On account of his success. President Lincoln commissioned him Brigadier-General, January 11, 1862; and, as he had been the youngest man in the Ohio Senate two years before, so now he was the youngest General in the army. He was with General Buell's army at Shi- loh, also in its operations around Corinth and its march through Alabama. Next, he was detailed as a member of the general igg"c"M"gg5 court-martial for the trial of General Fitz- John Porter, aixl then ordered to report to General Rosecrans, when he was assigned to the position of Chief of Staff. His mili- tary history closed with his brilliant ser- vices at Chickamauga, where he won the stars of ALajor-General. In the fall of 1862, without any effort on his part, he was elected as a Representative to Congress, from that section of Ohio which had been represented for sixty years mainl)' by two men — Elisha Whittlesey and Joshua R. Giddings. Again, he was the youngest member of that body, and con- tinued there by successive re-elections, as Representative or Senator, until he was elected President in 1880. During his life in Congress he compiled and published by his speeches, there and elsewhere, more information on the issues of the day, espe- cially on one side, than any other member. June 8, 1880, at the National Republican Convention held in Chicago, General Gar- field was nominated for the Presidenc}', in preference to the old war-horses, Blaine and Grant ; and although many of the Re- publican part}' felt sore over the failure of their respective heroes to obtain the nomi- nation. General Garfield was elected by a fair popular majority. He was duly in- augurated, but on July 2 following, before he had fairh' got started in his administra- tion, he was fatally shot by a half-demented assassin. After very painful and protracted suffering, he died September 19, 1881, la- mented by all the American people. Never before in the history of this country had anything occurred which so nearly froze tlie blood of the Nation, for the moment, as the awful act of Guiteau, the murderer. He was duly tried, convicted and put to death on the gallows. The lamented Garfield was succeeded by the Vice-President, General Arthur, who seemed to endeavor to carry out the policy inaugurated by his predecessor. iti V %:■ ,^ -^^-^^ -".. ^ '4. ■■■■■'-■■■■■-■■■■ ^ ■ ■ ■ - ■ -■■ ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■-■■■- ■ - ■■ ■■ awiiWf;b»«»-w »»- « - w » « _ » «i_ « _ i» » » _ i CHESTER A. ARTHUR. 113 4p. HESTER ALLEN ARTHUR, the twen- ty-first Chief Execu- tive of this growing republic, i88i-'5, was born in Franklin County, Vermont, October 5, 1830, the eldest of a family of two sons and five i)40K^ daughters. His father, Rev. ^K Dr-^William Arthur, a Baptist clergyman, immigrated to this country from County Antrim, Ireland, in his eighteenth year, and died in 1875, in Newton- ville, near Albany, New York, after serving many years as a successful minister. Chester A. was educated at that old, conservative institution. Union Col- lege, at Schenectady, New York, where he excelled in all his studies. He graduated there, with honor, and then struck out in life for himself by teaching school for about two years in his native State. At the expiration of that time young Arthur, with $500 in his purse, went to the city of New York and entered the law office of ex-Judge E. D. Culver as a student. In due time he was admitted to the bar, when he formed a partnership with his intimate friend and old room-mate, Henry D. Gar- diner, with the intention of practicing law at some point in the West ; but after spend- ing about three months in the Wester.. States, in search of an eligible place, they returned to New York City, leased a room, exhibited a sign of their business and al- most immediately enjoyed a paying patron- At this stage of his career Mr. Arthur's business prospects were so encouraging that he concluded to take a wife, and ac- cordingly he married the daughter of Lieu- tenant Herndon, of the United States Navy, who had been lost at sea. To the widow of the latter Congress voted a gold medal, in recognition of the Lieutenant's bravery during the occasion in which he lost his life. Mrs. Arthur died shortly before her husband's nomination to the Vice-Presi- dency, leaving two children. Mr. Arthur obtained considerable celeb- rity as an attorney in the famous Lemmon suit, which was brought to recover posses- sion of eight slaves, who had been declared free by the Superior Court of New York Cit}'. The noted Charles O'Conor, who was nominated by the " Straight Demo- crats" in 1872 for the United States Presi- dency, was retained by Jonathan G. Lem- *«""»"■»»» 114 PRESIDENTS on THE UNITED STATES. mon, of Virginia, to recover the negroes, but lie lost the suit. In this case, however, Mr. Arthur was assisted by WilHain M. Evarts, now United States Senator. Soon afterward, in 1856, a respectable colored woman was ejected from a street car in New York City. Mr. Arthur sued the car company in her behalf and recovered $500 damages. Immediately afterward all the car companies in the city issued orders to their employes to admit colored persons upon their cars. Mr. Arthur's political doctrines, as well as his practice as a lawyer, raised him to prominence in the party of freedom ; and accordingly he was sent as a delegate to the first National Republican Convention. Soon afterward he was appointed Judge Advocate for the Second Brigade of the State of New York, and then Engineer-in- Chief on Governor Morgan's staff. In 1861, the first year of the war, he was made In- spector-General, and next, Quartermaster- General, in both which offices he rendered great service to the Government. After the close of Governor Morgan's term lie resumed the practice of law, forming first a partnership with Mr. Ransom, and subse- quently adding Mr. Phelps to the firm. Each of these gentlemen were able lawyers. November 21, 1872, General Arthur was appointed Collector of the Port of New York by President Grant, and he held the office until July 20, 1878. The next event of prominence in General Arthur's career was his nomination to the Vice-Presidency of the United States, under the influence of Roscoe Conkling, at the National Republican Convention held at Chicago in June, 1880, when James A. Gar- field was placed at the head of the ticket. Both the convention and the campaign that followed were noisy and exciting. The friends of Grant, constituting nearly half the convention, were exceedingly persist- ent, and were sorely disappomted over their defeat. At the head of the Demo- cratic ticket was placed a very strong and popular man ; yet Garfield and Arthur were elected by a respectable plurality of the popular vote. The 4th of March following, these gentlemen were accordingly inaugu- rated ; but within four months the assassin's bullet made a fatal wound in the person of General Garfield, whose life terminated September 19, 1881, when General Arthur, ex officio, was obliged to take the chief reins of government. Some misgivings were entertained by many in this event, as Mr. Arthur was thought to represent espe cially the Grant and Conkling wing of the Republican party ; but President Arthur had both the ability and the good sense to allay all fears, and he gave tiie restless, critical American people as good an ad- ministration as they had ever been blessed with. Neither selfishness nor low parti- sanism ever characterized any feature of his public service. He ever maintained a high sense of every individual right as well as of the Nation's honor. Indeed, he stood so high that his successor. President Cleve- land, though of opposing politics, expressed a wish in his inaugural address that he could only satisfy the people with as good an administration. But the da)- of civil service reform had come in so far, and the corresponding re- action against "third-termism" had en- croached so far even upon "second-term" service, that the Republican party saw fit in 1884 to nominate another man for Presi- dent. Only by this means was General Arthur's tenure of office closed at Wash- ington. On his retirement from the Presi- dency, March, 18S5, he engaged in the practice of law at New York City, where he died Kovcmher IS, ISSH. 111' ^ ^-^ c .«i-''-.--^G^ CHOVRR CLEVELAND. 117 ^^^^^ ROVER CLEVE- LAND, the twenty- second President of the United States, 1885—, was born in Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, March 1 8, The house in which he was born, a small two-story wooden building, is still stand- ^^^^% ing. It was the parsonage of Ct^#Dl the Presbyterian church, of w h i c h his father, Richard Cleveland, at the time was pastor. The family is of New England origin, and for two centuries has contributed to the professions and to busi- ness, men who have reflected honor on the name. Aaron Cleveland, Grover Cleve- land's great-great-grandfather, was born in ]\Lissachusetts, but subsequently moved to Philadelphia, where he became an intimate friend of Benjamin Franklin, at whose house he died. He left a large family of children, who in time married and settled in different parts of New England. A grandson was one of the small American force that fought the British at Bunker Hill. He served with gallantry through- out the Revolution and was honorably discharged at its close as a Lieutenant in the Continental army. Another grandson, William Cleveland (a son of a second Aaron Cleveland, who was distinguished as a writer and member of the Connecticut Legislature) was Grover Cleveland's grand- father. William Cleveland became a silver- smith in Norwich, Connecticut. He ac- quired by industry some property and sent his son, Richard Cleveland, the father of Grover Cleveland, to Yale College, where he graduated in 1824. During a year spent in teaching at Baltimore, Maryland, after graduation, he met and fell in love with a Miss Annie Neale, daughter of a wealthy Baltimore book publisher, of Irish birth. He was earning his own way in the world at the time and was unable to marry; but in three years he completed a course of preparation for the ministry, secured a church in Windham, Connecticut, and married Annie Neale. Subsequently he moved to Portsmouth, Virginia, where he preached for nearly two years, when he was summoned to Caldwell, New Jersey, where was born Grover Cleveland. When he was three years old the family moved to Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York. Here Grover Cleveland lived until he was fourteen years old, the rugged, healthful life of a country boy. His frank, generous manner made him a favorite among his companions, and their respect was won by the good qualities in the germ which his manhood developed. He at- tended the district school of the village and 'Si. ^M™ — "l»™™™™°M.»lMMi» — ™« i; was for a short time at the academy. His iather, however, believed that boys should be taught to labor at an early age, and be- fore he had completed the course of study at the academy he began to work in the village store at $50 for the first year, and the promise of $100 for the second year. His work was well done and the promised in- crease of pay was granted the second year. Meanwhile his father and family had moved to Clinton, the seat of Hamilton College, where his father acted as agent to the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions, preaching in the churches of the vicinity. Hither Grover came at his father's request shortly after the beginning of his second year at the Fayetteville store, and resumed his studies at the Clinton Academy. After three years spent in this town, the Rev. Richard Cleveland was called to the vil- lage church of Holland Patent. He had preached here only a month when he was suddenly stricken down and died without an hour's warning. The death of the father left the family in straitened circumstances, as Richard Cleveland had spent all his salary of $1,000 per year, which was not required for the necessary expenses of liv- ing, upon the education of his children, of whom there were nine, Grover being the fifth. Grover was hoping to enter Hamil- ton College, but the death of his father made it necessary for him to earn his own livelihood. For the first year (i8S3-'4) he acted as assistant teacher and bookkeeper in the Institution for the Blind in New York City, of which tiie late Augustus Schell was for many years the patron. In the winter of 1854 he returned to Holland Patent where the generous people of that place, Fayetteville and Clinton, had purchased a home for his mother, and in the following spring, borrowing $35, he set out for the West to earn his living. Reaching Buffalo he paid a hasty visit to an uncle, Lewis F. Allen, a well-known stock farmer, living at Black Rock, a few miles distant. He communicated his plans to Mr. Allen, who discouraged the idea of the West, and finally induced the enthusi- astic boy of seventeen to remain with him and help him prepare a catalogue of blooded short-horn cattle, known as " Allen's Amer- ican Herd Book," a publication familiar to all breeders of cattle. In August, 1855, he entered the law office of Rogers, Bovven & Rogers, at Buffalo, and after serving a few months without pay, was paid $4 a week — an amount barely sufficient to meet the necessary expenses of his board in the family of a fellow-student in Buffalo, with whom he took lodgings. Life at this time with Grover Cleveland was a stern battle with the world. He took his breakfast by candle-light with the drovers, and went at once to the office where the whole day was spent in work and study. Usually he re- turned again at night to resume reading which had been interrupted by the duties of the day. Gradually his employers came to recognize the ability, trustworthiness and capacity for hard work in their young employe, and by the time he was admitted to the bar (1859) he stood high in their con- fidence. A year later he was made confi- dential and managing clerk, and in the course of three years more his salary had been raised to $1,000. In 1863 he was ap- pointed assistant district attorney of Erie County by the district attorney, the Hon. C. C. Torrance. Since his first vote had been cast in 1858 he had been a staunch Democrat, and until he was chosen Governor he always made it his duty, rain or shine, to stand at the polls and give out ballots to Democratic voters. During the first year of his term as assistant district attorney, the Democrats desired especially to carry the Board of Su- pervisors. The old Second Ward in which he lived was Republican- ordinarily by 250 majority, but at the urgent request of the ■■■-■ii»J^ s i iinr„i>rj,T»r„Ti,yMr^M, j»^i„M^» GROVER CLEVELAND. party Grover Cleveland consented to be the Democratic candidate for Supervisor, and came within thirteen votes of an elec- tion. The three years spent in the district attorney's office were devoted to assiduous labor and the extension of his professional attainments. He then formed a law part- nership with the late Isaac V. Vanderpoel, ex-State Treasurer, under the firm name of Vanderpoel cSt Cleveland. Here the bulk of the work devolved on Cleveland's shoul- ders, and he soon won a good standing at the bar of Erie County. In 1869 Mr. Cleveland formed a partnership with ex- Senator A. P. Laning and ex-Assistant United States District Attorney Oscar Fol- som, under the firm name of Laning, Cleve- land & Folsom. During these years he began to earn a moderate professional in- come; but the larger portion of it was sent to his mother and sisters at Holland Patent to whose support he had contributed ever since i860. He served as sheriff of Erie County, i870-'4, and then resumed the practice of law, associating himself with the Hon. Lyman K. Bass and Wilson S. Bissell. The firm was strong and popular, and soon commanded a lai-ge and lucrative practice. Ill health forced the retirement of Mr. Bass in 1879, and the firm became Cleveland & Bissell. In 1881 Mr. George J. Sicard was added to the firm. In the autumn election of 1881 he was elected mayor of Buffalo by a majority of over 3,500 — the largest majority ever given a candidate for mayor^and the Democratic city ticket was successful, although the Republicans carried Buffalo by over 1,000 majority for their State ticket. Grover Cleveland's administration as mayor fully justified the confidence reposed in him by the people of Buffalo, evidenced by the great vote he received. The Democratic State Convention met at Syracuse, September 22, 1882, and nomi- nated Grover Cleveland for Governor on the third ballot and Cleveland was elected by 192,000 majoritv. In the fall of 1 884 he was elected President of the United States by about 1,000 popular majority, in New York State, and he was accordingly inaugurated the 4th of March following. •j-.^ I 'M"™"*"^™™ — ™»™™'' i '^( ■lit '■Ji M ]( • a - m ~ m -m'm''m'am^ml,^^^ m(. )l ' ' ^" ■ " ^ ^^■"■■"■'C'""'!^^ . ■ .. ■ ..■^ ■ mi » j a j M ^ « M * Ml» M»»W»"»™»"M''»'gM"M"M"M"»"»"M"M"1 HISTORY OF INDIANA. i] UI8T0RY OF INDIANA. History of Indiana. ^ ^^WWW^M^i PREHISTORIC RACES. p^,CIENTISTS have as- cribed to the Mound Liiilders varied origins, and though their diver- gence of opinion may for a time seem incompati- l)le with a thorough in- \eitigation of the subject, and tend to a confusion of ideas, uo doulit whatever can exist as to tlie comparative accuracy of conclusions arrived at by some of tliem. That this continent is co-existent with the world of the ancients cannot be ques- tioned; the results of all scien- titic investigations, down to the present time, combine to establish the fact of the cu-exist- ence of the two continents Historians and learned men differ as to the origin of tiie first inhabitants of the New World; the general conclusions arrived at are, that the ancients came from the east by way of Behring's Strait, subsequent to the confusion of tongues and dispersion of the inhabitants at the time of the construction of the Tower of Babel, 1757 A. M. The ancient mounds and earth- works scattered over the entire continent tend 10 to confirm the theory that the Mound Build- ers were peoj)le who had been engaged in raising elevations prior to their advent upon this continent. They possessed religious orders corresponding, in external show, at least, with the Essenes or Theraputfe of the pre-Christian and Christian epochs, and to the reformed Theraputa?, or monks, of the present. Every memento of their coming and their stay which has descended to us is an evidence of their civilized condition. The free copper found within the tumuli, the open veins of the Superior and Iron Mountain copper mines, with all the imple- ments of ancient mining, such as ladders, levers, chisels and liammer-heads, discovered by the explorers of the Northwest and the Mississip])i, are conclusive proofs that these prehistoric people were highly civilized, and that many flourishing colonies M'ere spread throughout the Mississippi Yalley. Within the last few years great advances have been made toward the discovery of an- tiquities, whether pertaining to remains of organic or inorganic nature. Together with many small but telling relics of the early inhabitants of the country, the fossils of pre- '.■■-■-■- ■-■■■-■■■■■■■.■■■-■■■■■_»_»_»»win ■a^af^M* HISTORY OF INDIANA. Iiistoric iinimals have been unearthed from end to end of this continent, many of which are remains of enormous animals long since extinct. ]\[any writers who have devoted their lives to the investigation of the origin of the ancient iidiabitants of this continent, and from whence they came, have fixed a piM'iod of a second immigration a few centu- ries jirior to the Christian era, and, unlike tlie first expeditions, to have traversed North- eastern Asia to its Arctic confines, then east to Behring's Strait, thus reaching the New World by the same route as the first immi- gi-ants, and, after many years' residence in the Noitli, jnirihed sonthward and commingled with and soon ac(|nired tlie characteristics of the descendants of the first colonists. The Esquimaux of North America, the Samoieds of Asia and the Laplanders of Eu- ro})e are supjiosed to be of the same family; and this supposition is strengthened by the affinity which exists in their languages. The researches of Humboldt have traced the Mex- icans to the vicinity of Behring's Strait; whence it is conjectured that they, as well as the Peruvians and other tribes, came origi- nally from Asia. Since this theory is accepted by most anti- quarians, there is every reason to believe that from the discovery of wliat may be termed an overland route in what was then consid- ered an eastern extension of that country, that the immigration increased annually until the new continent became densely populated. The ruins of ancient cities discovered in Mex- ico and South America prove that this conti- nent was densely populated by a civilized peo- ple prior to the Indian or tlie Caucasian races. The valley of the Mississippi, and indeed the country from the trap rocks of the Great Lakes southeast to the Gulf and southwest to Mexico, abound in monumental evidences of a race of people much further advanced in civilization than the Montezumas of the sixteenth century. The remains of walls and fortifications found in Ohio and Indiana, the earth-works of Vincennes and throughout the valley of the Wabash, the mounds scattered over the several Southern States, also in Illinois, Min- nesota and Wisconsin, are evidences of the advancement of the people of that day toward a comparati\-e knowledge of man and cosmol- ogy. At the mouth of Fourteen-mile Ci-eek, in Clark County, Indiana, there stands one of these old monuments, known as the "Stone Fort." It IS an unmistakable heir-loom of a great and ancient people, and must have formed one of their most important posts. In Posey Cotmty, on the Wabash, ten miles from its junction with the Ohio Elver, is another remarkable evidence of the great numbers once inhabiting that country. This is known as the " Bone Bank," on account of the human bones continually washed out from the river bank. This process of unearthing the ancient remains has been going on since the remembrance of the earliest white settler, and various relics of artistic wares are found in that portion of Indiana Another great circular earth-work is found near New Wash- ington, and a stone fort near the village of Deputy, Vigo, Jasper, Sullivan, Switzerland and Ohio counties can boast of a liberal endow- ment of works of anti(puty, and the entire State of Indiana abounds with numerous rel- ics of the handiwork of the extinct race. Many of the ancient and curiously devised implements and wares are to be seen in the State Museum at Indianapolis. The origin of the red men, or American Indians, is a subject Mdiich interests all read- ers. It is a favorite with the ethnologist, even as it is one of deep concern to the ordi- nary reader. HISTORY OF INDIANA. Tlio difference of opinion concerning our aboriginals, among authors who have made a profound study of races, is both curious and interesting. Blumenbach treats them as a distinct vari- ety of the human family. Dr. Latham ranks them among the Mongolidffi. Morton, Nott aud Glidden claim for the red men a distinct origin. Dr. Robert Brown, our latest authority, gives them as of Asiatic origin, which is cer- tainly well sustained by all evidence which has thus far been discovered bearing upon the question. Differences arising among communities produced dissensions, which tended to form factions and triljes, which culminated in wars and gradual descent from a state of civiliza- tion to that of barbarisu). The art of hunting not only supplied the Indian with food, but, like that of war, was a means of gratifying his love of distinction. The male children, as soon as they acquired sufficient age and strength, were furnished with a bow and arrow, and taught to shoot birds and other small game. Their general councils were composed of the chiefs and old men. When in council they usually sat in concentric circles around the speaker, and each individual, notwith- standing the fiery passions that raidvled within, preserved an exterior as immoval)]e as if cast in bronze. Laws governing their councils were as strictly enforced and observed as are those of similar bodies among modern civil- ized and enlightened races. The dwellings of the Indians were of the simplest and rudest character. The dwellings of the chiefs were some- times more spacious, and constructed with greater care, but of the same materials, which were generally the barks of trees. Tliough principally depending on hunting for food, they also cultivated small patches of corn, the labor being performed by the women, their condition being little better than slaves. EXPLORATIONS BY THE WHITES. The State of Indiana is bounded on the east by the meridian line which forms also the western boundary of Ohio, extending due north from the mouth of the Great Miami Kiver; on the south by the Ohio River, from the mouth of the Great Miami to tlie mouth of the Wabash; on the west by a line drawn along the middle of the Wabash River from its mouth to a point where a due north line from the town of Vincennes would last touch the shore of said river, and thence directly north to Lake Michigan ; and on the north by said lake and an east and west line ten miles north of the extreme south end of the lake, and extending to its intersection with the aforesaid meridian, the west boundary of Ohio. These boundaries include an area of 33,809 square miles, lying between 87° 47' and 41° 50' north latitude, and between 7° 45' and 11° 1' west longitude from Wcch- ington. After the discovery of America by Colum- bus, in 1492, more than 150 years passed before any portion of the territory now com- prised within the above limits was explored by Europeans. Colonies were established by rival European powers in Florida, Virginia and Nova Scotia, but not until 1670-'72 did the first white travelers venture as far into the Northwest as Indiana or Lake Michigan. These explorers were Frenchmen by the names of Claude Allouez and Claude Dablon, who probably visited that portion of the State north of the Kankakee River. In the fol- lowing year M. Joliet, an agent of the French Colonial Government, accompanied by James Marquette, a Catholic missionary, made an exploring trip as far westward as the Missis Ill STORY OF INDIAXA. sijipi, the banks of ■which tliey readied June 17, 1673. In 1682 La Salle explored the West, but it is not known that he entered the region now embraced within tlie State of Indiana. He took formal possession of all the Missis- sippi region in the name of Louis, King of France, and called the country Louisiana, which included what is now the State of Lidiana. At the same time Spain claimed all the country iu the region of the Gulf of Me.xico, thus the two countries became com- petitors for the extension of domain, and soon caused the several Indian tribes (who were actually in possession of the country) to take sides, and a continual state of M'arfare was the result. The Great Miami Confed- eracy ot Indians, the Miamis proper (an- ciently the Twightwees), being the eastern and most powerful ti-ihe, their country ex- tended from the Scioto Eiver west to the Illinois Iliver. These Indians were frequently visited by fur traders and missionaries from both Catholic and Protestant creeds. The Five Nations, so called, were tribes farther east, and not connected with Indiana history. Tl'.e lirst settlement maile by the white mail in the territory of the present State of Indiana was on the bank of the river then known as tiio Oualiache, the name given it by the Freiicli explorers, now the river "Wabassh. Francis Morgan de Vinsenne, who served in a military regiment (French) in Canada as early as 1720, and on the lakes iu 1725, first made his advent at Vinceniies, possibly as early as 1732. Eecords show him there January 5, 1735 He was killed in a war with the Chickasaw Indians in 1786. The town which he founded bore his name, Vinsenne, until 174:9, when it was changed to Vincennes. Post Vincennes was certainly occupied prior to the date given by A'insenne, as a letter from Father Marest, chited at Kas- kaskia, November 9, 1712, reads as follows: " The French have established a fort u])on tlio river Wabash, and want a missionary, and Father Merinet has been sent to them." Mer- met was therefore the first preacher of Chris- tianity stationed in this part of the world. Vincennes has ever been a stronghold of Catholicism. Contemporaneous with the church at Vincennes was a missionary work among the Ouiatenons, near the mouth ot the Wea Iliver, which was of but short duration. KATK iNAL I'OLICIKS. The wars in which France and Fiigland were engaged, from 1680 to 1697, retarded the growth of the colonies of those nations in North America. The English, jealous ot the French, resorted to all available means to extend their domain westward, the French equally active in pressing their claims east- ward and south. Both sides succeeded in securing savage allies, and for many years the pioneer settlers were harrassed and cruelly murdered by the Indians Avho were serving the purposes of one or the other contending nations. France continued her eflbrt to connect Canada with the Gulf of Mexico by a chain of trading-jjosts and colonies, which increased the jealousy of England and laid the founda- tion for the French and Indian war. This war was terminated in 1763 by a treaty at Paris, by which France ceded to Great Britain all of North America east of the Mississippi except New Orleans and the island on which it is situated. The British policy, after getting entire control of the Indiana territory, was still unfavorable to its growth in population. In 1765 the total number of French families within the limits of the Northwestern Terri- tory did not exceed 600. These were in settlements about Detroit, along the river Wabash, and the neighborhood of Fort Char- tres on the Mississippi. Of these families, eighty-five resided at Post Vincennes, fourteen at Fort Ouiatenon, on the Wabash, and ten at the confluence of the St. Mary and St. Josej:)!! rivers. ' The colonial policy of the British Govern- ment opposed any measures which miglit strengthen settlements in the interior of this country, lest they become self-supporting and independent of tlie mother country. Thomas Jeiferson, the shrewd statesman and then Governor of Virginia, saw from the first that actual occupation of western lands was the only way to keep them out of the hands of foreigners and Indians. lie accordingly engaged a scientific corps, and sent them to the Mississippi to ascertain the point on that river intersected by latitude 36° 30', the southern limit of the State, and to measure its distance to the Ohio. He entrusted the military operations ni that quarter to General Clark, with instructions to select a strong position near tlie point named, and erect a fort, and garrison the same, for protecting the settlers, and to extend his conquests northward to the lakes. Conform- ing to instructions. General Clark erected " Fort Jefferson," on the Mississippi, a few miles above the southern limit. The result of these opei-ations was the addition to Yirginia of the vast Northwestern Territory. The simple fact that a chain of forts was established by the Americans in this vast region, convinced the British Com- missioners that wc had entitled ourselves to the land. During this time other minor events were transpiring outside the territory in question, whicli subsequently promoted the early set- tling of portions of Indiana. On February 11, 17S1, a wagoner named Irvln Illnton was sent from Louisville, Ken- tucky, to Ilarrodsburg for a load of provi- sions. Two young men, Hichard Hue and George Ilolman, aged respectively nineteen and six- teen years, accompanied Ilinton as guards. When eight miles from Louisville they were surprised and captured by the renegade white man, Simon Girty, and twelve Indian war- riors. They were marched hurriedly for tli2-ee days tliniugh deep snow, wlien they reached the Indian village of Wa-proc-ca- nat-ta. Ilinton was burned at the stake. Hue and Ilolman were adopted in the tribe, and remained three years, when Rue made his escape, and Ilolman, about the same time, was ransomed by relatives in Kentucky. The two men were the first white men to settle in Wayne County, Indiana, where they lived to a good old age, and died at their homes two miles south of Itiehmond. EXPEOITIOXS COLOXEL GKDUmO ROGERS CLARK. In the spring of 1776 Colonel George Kogers Clark, a native of Virginia, who resided in Kentucky at the aliove date, con- ceived a plan of opening up and more rapidly settling the great Northwest. That portion of the West called Kentucky was occupied by Henderson & Co., who pretended to own the land, and held it at a high price. Colonel Clark wished to test the validity of their claim, and adjust the government of tlie country so as to encourage immigration. He accordingly called a meeting of the citizens at Ilarrodstown, to assemble June 6, 1776, and consider the claims of the company, and consult with reference to the interest of the country. The meeting was held on the dav ap- pointed, and delegates elected to conlei- with HISTORY OF INDIANA. if, ni) tl)e State of Virginia as to the propriety of attaching the new country as a county to that State. Many causes prevented a consummation of this object until 1778. Virginia was favorable to the euterjirise, but would not take action as a State; but Governor Henry and a few other Virginia gentlemen assisted Colonel Clark all they could. Accordingly Clark organized his expedition. He took in stores at Pittsburg and Wheeling, and pro- ceeded down the Ohio to the " falls," where he constructed some light fortifications. At this time Post Vincennes comprised about 400 militia, and it was a daring under- taking for Colonel Clark, with his small force, to go up against it and Kaskaskia, as he had planned. Some of his men, becoming alarmed at the situation, deserted him. He conducted himself so as to gain the sympathy of the French, and through them the Indians to some extent, as both these people were very bitter against the British, M'ho had possession of the lake region. From the nature of the situation Clark concluded to take Kaskaskia first, which he did, and succeeded by kindness in winning them to his standard. It was difficult, how- ever, for him to induce the French to accept the Continental paper in payment for provi- sions. Colonel Vigo, a Frenchman who had a trading establishment there, came to the rescue, and prevailed upon the people to ac- cept the paper. Colonel Vigo sold coffee at $1 a pound, and other necessaries of life at an equally reasonable price. The post at Vincennes, defended by Fort Sackville, was the next and all-important position to possess. Father Gibault, of Kas- kaskia, who also had charge of the church at Vincennes, being friendly to the Amer- icans, used his influence with the people of the garrison, and won them to Clark's stand- ard. They took the oath of allegiance to Virginia, and became citizens of the United States. Colonel Clark here concluded treaties with the several Indian tribes, and placed Captain Leonard Helm, an American, in command of Vincennes. On learning the successful termination of Clark's expedition, the General Assembly of Virginia declared all the settlers west of the Ohio organized into a county of that State, to be known as " Illinois '• County ; but before the pi'ovisions of the law could be made effective, Henry Hamilton, the British Lieutenant-Governor of Detroit, collected an army of thirty regu- lars, fifty French volunteers and 400 Indians, and moved upon and took Post Vincennes in December, 1778. Captain Helm and a man named Henry were the only Americans at the fort, the only members of the gari'ison. Captain Helm was taken prisoner, and tiie French disarmed. Colonel Clark M'as at Kaskaskia when lie learned of the capture of Vincennes, and de- termined to retake the place. He gathered together what force he could (170 men), and on the 5th of February started from Kas- kaskia, and crossed the river of that name. The weather was wet, and the lowlands cov- ered with water. He had to resort to shoot- ing such game as chanced to be found to furnish provisions, and use all the ingenuity and skill he possessed to nerve his little force to press forward. He waded tlie water and shared all the hardships and privations with his men. They reached the Little Wabash on the 13th. The river was overflowing the lowlands from recent rains. Two days were here consiimed in crossing the stream. The succeeding days they marched through water much of the time, reaching the Big Wabash on the night of the 17th. The 18tli and 19th were consumed trying to cross the river. Finallv canoes were constructed, and the in ii»afg»g»a»giniM-a«M«M-"»"»»»«_w_«_»_»_»_». J i) HISTORY OF INDIANA. entire force crossed the main stream, but to find the lowlands under water and consider- able ice formed from recent cold. His men mutinied and refused to proceed. All the persuasions of Clark had no efiect upon tlie half-starved, and half-frozen, soldiers. In one company was a small drummer boy, and also a Sergeant who stood six feet two inches in socks, and stout and athletic. He was devoted to Clark. The General mounted the little drummer on the shoulders of the Sergeant, and ordered him to plunge into the water, half- frozen as it was. He did so, the little boy beating the charge from his lofty position, while Clark, sword in hand, fol- lowed them, giving the command as he threw aside the floating ice, " Forward." The effect was electrical; the men hoisted their guns above their heads, and plunged into the water and followed their determined leader. On arriving within two miles of the fort, General Clark halted his little band, and sent in a letter demanding a surrender, to which he received no reply. He next ordered Lieu- tenant Bayley with fourteen men to advance and fire on the fort, while the main body moved in another direction and took posses- sion of the strongest portion of the town. Clark then demanded Hamilton's surrender immediately or he would be treated as a murderer. Hamilton made reply, indignantly refusing to surrender. After one hour more of fighting, Hamilton proposed a truce of three days. Clark's reply was, that nothing would be accepted but an unconditional sur- render of Hamilton and the garrison. In less than an hour Clark dictated the terms of surrender, February 24, 1779. Of this expedition, of its results, of its importance, as well as of the skill and Ijravery of those engaged in it, a volume would not suflice for the details. This expedition and its gigantic I'esults has never been surpassed, if equalled, in modern times, when we consider that by it the whole territory now included in the three great States of Indiana, Illinois and Michigan was added to the Union, and so admitted by the British Commissioners to the treaty of peace iu 1783. But fur the results of this expedition, our western bouml- ary would have been the Ohio instead uf the Mississippi. When we consider the vast area of territory embracing 2,000,000 people, the human mind is lost in the contemplation of its effects; and we can l)ut wonder that a force of 170 men, the whole number of Clark's troops, should by this single action have pro- duced such important results. General Clark reinstated Captain Helm in command of Vincennes, with instructions to subdue the marauding Indians, which he did, and soon comparative quiet was restored on Indiana soil. The whole credit of this conquest belongs to General Clark and Colonel Francis Vigo. The latter was a Sardinian by birth. He served for a time in the Spanish army, but left the army and engaged in trading witli tho Indians, and attained to great popularity and influence among them, as well as making considerable money. He devoted his time, influence and means in aid uf the (Jlark expedition and the cause of tlie [Tnitud States. GOVERNinCNT THE NORTUWKST. Colonel John Todd, Lieutenant for tlic County of Illinois, visited Vincennes and Ivaskaskia in the spring of 1779, and organ- ized temjjorary civil government. lie also proceeded to adjust the disputed land claim. With this view he organized a court of civil and criminal jurisdiction at Vincennes. This court was composed of several magistrates, and presided over by Colonel J. M. P. Lcgras, who was then commander of the post. iL, l; -[li ( ( This court, from precedent, begau to grant lands to the French and American inhabitants. Forty-eight thousand acres had been disposed of in this manner up to 1787, when the prac- tice was prohibited by General llarmar. In the fall of 1780 La lialnia, a French- man, made an attempt to capture the British garrison of Detroit by leading an expedition against it from Kaskaskia. lie marched with liis small force to the British trading-post at the head of the Man- mee, where Fort Wayne now stands, plun- dered the British traders and Indians, and retired. While in camp on his retreat, he was attacked by a band of Miamis; a number of his men were killed, and the expedition was ruined. In this manner war continued between the Americans and their enemies until 1783, when the treaty of Paris was .'uncluded, resulting in the establishment of the independence of the United States. Up to this time the Indiana territory' be- loncrcd by conquest to the State of Virginia. In January, 1783, the General Assembly of that State resolved to cede the territory to the United States. The proposition made by Virginia was accepted by the United States, and the transfer confirmed early in 1784. The conditions of the transfer of the territory to the United States were, that the State of Virginia should be reimbursed for all expen- ditures incurred in exploring and protecting settlers in the territory; tliat 150,000 acres of land should be granted to General Clark and his band of soldiers, who conquered the French and British and annexed the terri- tory to Virginia. After the above deed of cession had been accepted by Congress, in the spring of 1784, the matter of the future government of the territory was referred to a committee con- sisting of Messrs. Jefferson, of Virginia; Chase, of Maryland; and Howell, of llhode Island; wiiich committee, among other things, reported an ordinance prohibiting slavery in the territory after 1800, but this article of the ordinance was rejected. The ordinance of 1787 has an interesting history. Considerable controversy has been indulged in as to who is entitled to the credit of framing it. This undoubtedly belongs to Xathan Dane; and to Rufus King and Timothy Pickering belongs the credit for the clause prohibiting slavery contained in it. Mr. Jefferson had vainly tried to secure a system of government for the Northwestern Territory excluding slavery therefrom. Tiie South invariably voted him down. In July, 1787, an organizing act without the slavery clause was pending, which was supposed would secure its passage. Congress was in session in jS'ew York. July 5 Pev. Manasseh Cutler, of Massachusetts, came to New York in the interest of some land spec- ulators in the Northwest Territory. He was a graduate of Yale; had taken the degrees of the three learned professions — medicine, law and divinity. As a scientist, in America his name stood second only to that of Franklin. He was a courtly gentlennin of the old style. He readily ingratiated himself into the contidence of Southern leaders. He wished to purchase 5,500,000 acres of land in the new Territory. Jefferson and his ad- ministration desired to make a record on the reduction of the public debt, and this was a rare opportunity. Massachusetts representa- tives could not vote against Cutler's scheme, as many of their constituents were interested in the measure; Southern members were already committed. Thus Cutler held the key to the situation, and dictated terms, which were as follows: 1. The exclusion of slavery from the Territory forever. m .^.^--^-^ ■g» ni ■=»=■ - ■ » ■ «■- ■■■■■■■■■a»»» BW5»g^B! ■■"■'■■■■'■■■■■■■ggBI iMmmmmSSmSmS SSmSmSaSSBm HISTORY OF INDIANA. 131 2. Providing one-thirtj-sixtli of all the land for public schools. 3. Be it forever remembered that this compact declares that religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good govern- ment and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always l)e encouraged. Di". Cutler planted himself on this plat- form, and would not yield, stating that unless they could procure the lands under desirable conditions and surroundings, they did not want it. July 13, 17S7, the bill became a law. Thus the great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wis- consin — a vast empire — were consecrated to freedom, intelligence and morality. October 5, 1787, Congress elected General Arthur St. Clair Governor of the North- western Territory. He assumed his official duties at Marietta, and at once proceeded to treat with the Indians, and organize a Terri- torial government. lie first organized a court at Marietta, consisting of three judges, himself being president of the court. The Governor with the judges then visited Kaskaskia, for the purpose of organizing civil government, liaving previously instructed Ma- jor Ilamtramck, at Vincennes, to present the policy of the new administration to the sev- eral Indian tribes, and ascertain their feelings in regard to acquiescing in the new order of things. They received the messenger with cool inditierence, which, when reported to the Governor, convinced him that nothing short of military force would command compliance with the civil law. He at once proceeded to Fort Washington, to consult with General Harmar as to future action. In the mean- time he intrusted to the Secretary of the Territory, Winthrop Sargent, the settlement of the disputed land claims, who found it an arduous task, and in his report states that he found tlie records had been so lalsified, vouchers destroyed, and other crookedness, as to make it impossible to get at a just settlement, which proves that the abuse of public trust is not a very recent discovery. The General Court in 1790, acting Gov- ernor Sargent presiding, passed stringent laws prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liq- uors to Indians, and also to soldiers witliin ten miles of any militar}' post; also prohil)- iting any games of chance within the Terri- tory. Winthrop Sargent's administration was highly eulogized by the citizens. He had succeeded in settling the disputed land ques- tion satisfactory to all concerned, had estab- lished in good order the machinery of a free, wise and good government. In the same ad- dress Major Ilamtramck also received a fair share of pnuse for his judicious management of public afi'airs. The consultation of Governor St. Clair and General Harmar, at Fort Washington, ended in deciding to raise a large military force and thoroughly chastise the Indians about the head of the Wabash. Accordingly Vir- ginia and Pennsylvania were called iipon for troops, and 1,800 men were mustered at Fort Steuben, and, with the garrison of that fort, joined the forces at Vincennes under Major Ilamtramck, who proceeded up the Wabash as far as the Vermillion Piver, destroying villages, but without iinding an enemy to oppose him. General Harmar, with 1,450 men, marched from Fort Washington to the Mauniee, and began punishing the Indians, but with little success. The expedition marched from Fort Washington September 30, and returned to that place November 4, having lost during the expedition 183 men killed and thirty- one wounded. General Harmar's defeat alarmed as well ii. !"TJ^j]T^TJC^ ^!!^!° 5J!',*"TL"r?"*"""""*"° *' " '" " '* ** " '' " " " " " '^ .»^.a„.ra:,Hi»Ma»„;»aHiB.t * I i if I HIsTony OF INDIANA. as aroused the citizens in tlic frontier counties of Virginia. They reasoned that the sav- ages' success would invito an invasion of frontier Virginia. A memorial to this effect was presented before the State General Assembly. This memorial caused the Legislature to authorize the Governor to use sucli means as he might deem necessary for defensive operations. The Governor called upon the M"estern counties of Virginia fur militia; at the same time Charles Scott was apjwinted Brigadier- General of the Kentucky militia, now pre- paring for defending their frontier. The proceedings of the Virginia Legisla- ture reaching Congress, that body at once constituted a board of war consisting of live men. March 9, 1701, General Kudx, Secre- tary of "War, wrote to General Scott recom- mending an expedition against the Indians on the AVabash. General Scott moved into the Indian set- tlements, reached the Wabash; the Indians principally fled before liis forces. lie de- stroyed many villages, killed thirty-two war- riors and took fifty-eight prisoners; the wretched cundition of his horses prevented further pursuit. March 3, 17',ll, Congress invested Govern- or St.Clair with the command of 3,000 troops, and he was instructed by the Secretary of War to march to the Miami village and es- tablish a strong and permanent military post there. The Secretary of War gave him strict orders, that after establishing a permanent base at the Miami village, he seek the enemy with all his available force and make them feel the effects of the superiority of the whites. Previous to marching a strong force to the Miami town. Governor St. Clair, June 25, 1791, authorized General Wilkinson, with 500 mounted men, to move against the In- dians on the Wabash. General Wilkinson reported the results of this expedition as fol- lows: "I have destroyed the chief town of the Or.iatenon nation, and have made prisoners of the sons and sisters of the King; I have burned a Kickapoo village, and cut down 400 acres df corn in the milk." KXl'KI>rni)NS OF ST. t'LAIIJ AND WAYNE. The Indians had been seriously damaged by Ilarmar, Scott and Wilkinson, but were far from subdued. The British along the Canada frontier gave them much encourage- ment to continue the warfare. In September, 1791, St. Clair moved from Fort WasluTigton with a force of 2,000 men and a number of pieces of artillery, and No- vember 3 he reached the headwaters of the Wabash, where I\)rt Recovery was afterward erected, and here the army camped, consist- ing of 1,400 effective men; on the morning of November 4 the army advanced and en- gaged the Indians 1,200 strong. The Americans were disastrously defeated, having thirty-nine officers and 539 men killed and missing, twenty-two officers and 233 men wounded. Several pieces of artil- lery and all their provisions fell into the hands of the Indians; estimated loss in ]irop- erty, .$32,000. Although no particidar blame M'as attached to Governor St. Clair for the loss in his ex- pedition, yet he resigned the office of Major- General, and was succeeded by Anthony Wayne, a distinguished officer of the Revo- lutionary M-ar. General Wayne organized his forces at Pittsburg, and in October, 1793, moved west- ward from that point at the head of an army of 3,600 men. He proposed an ott'ensive campaign. The Indians, instigated by the Britisli, insisted that the Ohio River should be the boundary between their lands and the lands of the 'V fe ■HiiSif5iaiHiE?aSfl3JKSiiHaHiJEiiHBHMSJE5iiSiHaHaL .—— —■- ■ - ■ - ■ -■-■'- ■ ■■-■» ■ - ■ -■- ■ -■-■- ■-■'-■-■ HISTORY OF IXDIAXA. 13:] i! United States, and were sure tliey could maintain that line. General Scott, of Kentucky, joined General Wayne with 1,600 mounted men. They erected Fort Defiance at the mouth of tlie Auglaize Kiver. August 15 the army moved toward the British fort, near the rapids of the Maumee, where, on the morn- ing of August 20, tliey defeated 2,000 Indians and British almost within range of the guns of the fort. About 900 American troops were actually engaged. Tlie Ameri- cans lost thirty-three killed and 100 wound- ed, the enemy's loss being more than double. Wayne remained in that region for tlirce days, destroying villages and crops, then re- turned to Fort Defiance, destroying every- thing pertaining to Indian subsistence for many miles on each side of Iiis route. September 14, 1794, General Wayne moved his army in the direction of the de- serted Miami vilhiges at the confluence of St. Joseph's and St. Mary's rivers, arriving October 17, and on the following day the site of Fort Wayne was selected. The fort was completed November 22, and garrisoned by a strong detachment of infantry and artillery commanded by Colonel John F. Hamtramck, who gave to the new fort the name of Fort Wayne. General Wayne soon after con- cluded a treaty of peace with the Indians at Greenville, in 1795. ORGANIZATION OF INDIANA TERRITORY. On the final success of American arms and diplomacy in 1796, the principal town within the present State of Indiana was Vincennes, which comprised fifty houses, presenting a thrifty appearance. Besides Vincennes there was a small settlement near where Law- renceburg now stands. Tiiere were several other small settlements and trading-posts in the present limits of Indiana, and the num- ber of civilized iidiabitants in the Territory was estimated at 4,875. The Territory of Indiana was organized by act of Congress, May 7, 1800, the material features of the ordinance of 1787 remaining in force, and the iidiabitants were invested with all the rights and advantages granted and secured by that ordinance. The seat of government was fixed at Vin- cennes. May 13, 1800, William Henry Har- rison, a native of Virginia, m'us appointed Governor, and John Gibson, of Pennsylvania, Secretary of the Territory, soon after Will- iam Clark, Henry Vanderburg and John Cxriflin were appointed Territorial Judges. Governor Harrison arrived at Vincennes January 10, 1801, when he called together the Judges of the Territory to pass such laws as were deemed necessary for the new govern- ment. This session began Marcli 3, 1801. From this time to 1810, tlie principal sub- ■jects which attracted the citizens of Indiana were land speculations, the question of Afri- can slavery, and the hostile views and pro- ceedings of the Shawnee chief, Tecumseh, and his brother, the Prophet. Up to tliis time the Sixth Article of the ordinance of 1787, prohibiting slavery, had been somewhat neglected, and many French settlers still held slaves; many slaves were removed to the slave-holding States. A ses- sion of delegates, elected by a popular vote, jsetitioned Congress to revoke the Sixth Ar- ticle of the ordinance of 1787. Congress failed to grant this, as well as many other similar petitions. When it appeared from the resultof a popular vote in the Territory, that a majority of 188 were in favor of organizing a General Assembly, Governor Harrison, Sep- tember 11, 1804, issued a proclamation, and called for an election to be held in the several counties of tlie Territory, January 3, 1805, to clioose members of a House of Represent- i\ UrsTDUr OP INDIANA. !S ativcs, who should meet at Vincennes Feb- ruary 1. The delegates were elected, and assembled at the place and date named, and perfected plans for Territorial organization, and selected five men who should constitute the Legislative Council of the Territory. The first General Assembly, or Legisla- ture, met at Vincennes July 29, 1805. The members constituting this body were Jesse B. Thomas, of Dearborn County; Davis Floyd, of Clark County, Benjamin Park and John Johnson, of Knox County; Shad- rach Bond and "William Biggs, of St. Clair County, and George Fisher, of Handolph County. July 30 the Governor delivered his fii'st message to the Council and House of Repre- sentatives. Benjamin Pai'k, who came from New Jersey to Indiana in 1801, was the first delegate elected to Congress. The Western Sun was the first newspaper published in Indiana, first issued at Vin- cennes in 1803, by Elihu Stout, of Kentucky, and first called the Indiana Gazette, and changed to the Sun July 4, 1804. The total population of Indiana in 1810 was 24,520. There were 83 grist-mills, 14 saw-mills, 3 horse-mills, 18 tanneries, 28 distilleries, 3 powder-mills, 1,256 looms, 1,350 spinning Mdieels. Value of woolen, cotton, hemp and flaxen cloths, !til59,052; of cotton and woolen spun in mills, §150,000; of nails, 30,000 pounds, $4,000; of leather, tanned, $9,300; of distillery products, 35,950 gallons, $16,230 ;ofgunpowder, 3,600 pounds, $1,800; of wine from grapes, 96 barrels, $6,000, and 50,000 pounds of maple sugar. During the year 1810, a commission was engage}\ Ilegimeiit, under Colonel E. J. liobinson, moved to the front May 28, 18G4. The One Hundred and Thirty-eiglith Ilegi- ment perfected its organization at Indian- apolis, nnder Colonel J. 11. Shannon, May 27, 1864, and niarclicd immediately to the front. The One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Eegi- nient was composed of companies from various counties, and entered the field, under Colonel George Humphrey, in June, ISlJ-i. All these regiments gained distinction on many fields of battle. Under the President's call of 1864: The One Hundred and Fortieth Regiment, under Colonel Thomas J. Brady, proceeded to the South November 16, 1864. The One Hundred and Forty-first Regi- ment failing to organize, its few companies were incorporated in Colonel Brady's com- mand. The One Hundred and Forty-second Regi- ment moved to the front from Fort Wayne, under Colonel I. M. Comparet, in November, 1864. The One Hundred and Forty-third Regi- ment reported at Nashville, under Colonel J. T. Grill, February 21, 1865. The One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regi- ment, under Colonel G. W. Riddle, reported at Harper's Ferry in March, 1865. The One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regi- ment, from Indianapolis, under Colonel W. A. Adams, Joined General Steadman at Chat- tanooga, February 23, 1865. The One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regi- ment, under Colonel il. C. Welcli, left In- dianapolis March 11, lS(i5, fur the Shenan- doah Yalloy. The One Hundred and Forty-seventh Rcg- ment, under Colonel Milton Peden, moved from Indianapolis to the front March 13, 1865. The One Hundred and Forty-eighth Regi- ment, under Colonel N. R. Ruckle, left the State Capital for Nashville February 28, 1865. The One Hundred and Forty-ninth Regi- ment left Indianapolis for Tennessee, under Colonel W. H. Fairbard^s, March 3, 1865. The One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment, under Colonel M. B. Taylor, reported for duty in the Shenandoah Valley March 17, 1865. The One Hundred and Fifty-tirst Regi- ment arrived at Nashville, under Colonel J. Ilealy, March 9, 1865. The One Hundred and Fifty-second Regi- ment organized at Indianapolis, under Col- onel W W Griswold, and left for Harper's Ferry March 18, 1865. The One Hundred and Fifty-third Regi- ment organized at Indianapolis, under Col- onel O. H. P. Carey, and reported immedi- ately at Louisville for duty. The One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Regi- ment left Indianapolis for AVest Virginia, under Major Simpson, April 28, 1865. The One Hundred and Fiftj'-fifth Regi- ment, recruited throughout tlie State, were assigned to the Ninth Army Corps in April, 1865. The One Hundred and Fifty-sixth Bat- talion, under Lieutenant-Colonel Charles M. Smith, moved for the Shenandoali Valley April 27, 1865. All these regiments made a fine record in the field. The Twenty-eighth Regiment of Colored Troops was recruited throughout the State of Indiana, and placed under command of Lieu- tenant-Colonel Charles S. Russell, who was subsequently Colonel of the regiment. The regiment lost heavily at the "Crater," Peters- burg, but was recruited, and continued to do good service. The First Battcrv was organized at Evans- t'. !!| 't( ville, under Captain Martin Klauss, August 16, 18G1, and immediately joined General I'remont's army; in 18G4 Lawrence Jacoby was promoted to the captaincy of the battery. The Second Battery, under Captain D. G. Ilabb, was organized at Indianapolis August 9, 18G1. This battery saw service in the West. Tlie Third Battery, under Captain W. W. Fryberger, organized at Connersville August 24, 1861, and immediately joined Fremont's command. The Fourth Battery recruited in La Porte, Porter and Lake counties, and reported to (icneral Buell early in 1861. It was first commanded bv Captain A. K. Bush, and re- organized in October, 1864, under Captain B. F. Johnson. The Fifth Battery was furnished by La Porte, Allen, Whitley and Noble counties, commanded by Captain Peter Simonson, re- ported at Louisville November 29, 1861; during its term it participated in twenty bat- tles. Tlie Sixth Battery, under Captain Fred- erick Behr, left Evansville for the front Octo- ber 2, 186L Tlie Seventh Battery was organized from various towns: first under Captain Samuel J. Harris; succeeded by G. li. Shallow and O. H. Morgan. Tlie Eighth Battery, under Captain G. T. Cocliran, arrived at the front February 26, 1862, and entered upon its real duties at Corinth. Tlie Ninth Battery, under Captain N. S. Thompson, oi'ganized at Indianapolis in Jan- uary, 1862, and began active duty at Siiiloh in Janiuiry, 1865; it lost fifty-eight men by the explosion of a steamer above Paducah. Tlie Tenth Battery, under Captain Jerome B. Cox, left Lafayette, for duty in Kentucky, in January, 1861. The Eleventh Battery organized at La Fay- ette, and left Indianapolis for the front, under Captain Arnold Sutermeister, December 17, 1861; opened fire at Shiloh. The Twelfth Battery, from JefFersonville, perfected organization at Indianapolis, under Captain G. W, Sterling; reached Nashville in March, 1862. Captain Sterling resigned in April, and was succeeded by Captain James E. White, and he by James A. Dunwoody. The Thirteenth Battery, under Captain Sewell Coulson, organized at Indianapulis during the winter of 1861, and proceeded to the front in February, 1862. The Fourteenth Battery, under Captain !M. II. Kidd, left Indianapolis April 11, 1862, entering the field in Kentucky. Tiie Fifteenth Battery, under Captain I. C. II. Yon Schlin, left Indianapolis for the front in July, 1862. The same year it was surrendered with the garrison at Harner's S'"- irper Ferry, reorganized at Indianapolis, and again appeared in the field in March, 1862. The Sixteenth Battery under Captain Charles A. Naylor, left La Fayette for the front in June, 1862, and joined Pope's com- mand. The Seventeenth Battery organized at In- dianapolis, under Captain Milton L. Miner, May 20, 1862; participated in the Gettysburg battle, and later in all the engagements in the Shenandoah Yalley. The Eighteenth Battery, under Captain Eli Lilly, moved to the front in August, 1862, and joined General Rosecrans' army. The Nineteenth Battery, under Captain S. J. Harris, left Indianapolis for Kentucky in August, 1862, and performed active service until the close of the war. The Twentieth Battery, under Captain Frank A. Rose, left the State capital for the front in December, 1862. Captain Rose resigned, and was succeeded by Cajiitain Osborn. ^ ^■■■■■-■'■■-■-■J»ii"»g» » «_»» M»M, M . » M», » »1, » _ ll _ « , '? »^i«"-"'«"-"-"-"-'»-"«»-»-»-»'-'»S»» S"ii»ii»i^»S?»ii»^ i^ ■—■-n 148 niSTORT OF INDTANA. At '^\' ■*> a', «'' The Twenty-first Battery, umler Captain W. W. Andrew, left tlie State capital for Covington, Kentucky, in September, 1862. The Twenty-second Battery moved from Indianapolis to the front, nnder Captain B. F. Denning, December 15, 1862, and threw its first shot into Atlanta, where Captain Denning was killed. The Twenty-third Battery, uiider Captain I. H. M3'ers, took a position at the front in 18G2. Tlie Twenty-fourth Battery, iinder Captain J. A. Simnis, moved from Indianapolis to the front in March, 18G3, and joined the Army of the Tennessee. The Twenty-fifth Battery, under Captain Frederick C. Sturm, reported at Nashville in December, 1864. The Twenty-sixth, or " Wilder's Battery," was recrui'^ed at Greensburg in May, 1861, and became Company " A " of the Seven- teenth Infantry, with Captain Wilder as Lieu- tenant-Colonel. Subsequently it was converted into the "First Indei)endent Battery," and became known as "• Rigby's Battery." The total numljer of battles in wliich the soldiers of Indiana were engaged for the maintenance of the ITnion was 308. The part wliich Indiana performed in the war to maintain the union of the States is one of which, the citizens of the State may well 1)6 ])rond. In the number of troops furnished, and in the amount of contribu- tions rendered, Indiana, in proportion to wealth and pojiulation, stands equal to any (.)f her sister States. The State records show that 200,000 men enterf,ti:^ti-^r::i<;r^K:^t::t^7^t^^^^fh^ v^ fA.'lVtAU Esaj!j5S53gE3Sgcwat?yi3ES =^'^gMii^r7g-l?^ m OLIVER PERRY MORTON, gg laaa^sa^iiiBgi^ap^tgaa'^feg^gasaa^^ T^^^^:^^-J»'^<'^:-'V:;t^^aV(^Ji^3^(^>^^^^^«i^i':^t:.h':^,>i:,^('^if^3'0 ii*&jt^yjs' ''s^^ ERE we luive present- ed a pi-actical illustra- tiuii of the type of man pi'oduced by a young and vigorous republic, fay(j^^ wbicb had, but a few ' years preceding his birth, asserted, with justice, and successfully maintained, her claim &^^^ to assume her rightful position as t* NKVp Qj^g f,f the nations of the earth. James D.Williams was born iu Pickaway County, Ohio, January 8, 1808, soon after that State had assumed her place among that galaxy of stars destined to become the great- est nation in the world. In childhood he removed with his parents to Knox County, Indiana, whei-e be received a common-school education, and grew to manhood a tiller of the soil. He entered the theater of life at a time when the stage scenery was of the most gigantic grandeur ever beheld by the eye of man. Nature in her stupendous splendor was around and abont the young actor, and he readily imbibed the spirit of his sur- roundings, and was filled with enthusiastic hoj^e for the future greatness of the vast and beautiful countiy, M'hich but awaited the call of the husbandman to answer in bountiful liurvests to his many demands. With young Williams the grandeur of the scene filled his soul with a hopeful determination to act well his part in the great drama before him, as the reader will find while following him down life's pathway. When he attained to manhood he engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock-raising, and became widely known as a practical and suc- cessful Indiana farmer. He had closely observed the passing events in the clash and conflict of political jiarties, and his fellow citizens saw in him the qual- ified elements of a representative man, and he was frequently elected as a Democrat to represent his county in the Lower House of the Legislature, where he discharged the duties devolving upon him with marked ability and even beyond the expectations of his constituents. The sagacity and ability with which he dealt with public measures in the LoM'er House opened the avenue to higher honors and more weighty i-esponsi- bilities. In 1859 he was elected to the State Senate, where he continuously served his constitu- ency imtil 1867, maintaining the reputation he liad gained in the Lower House for ability and the faithful performance of duty, and still developing a capacity for a wider field of operations. 174 PROMINENT MEN OF INDIANA. It rli .\\ i\i A ' i He was not permitted to long live in tlie liome life which he so much enjoyed. The able and faithful manner in wliich he had discharged his duties as a public servant, his common sense and social manner, made hiin friends even among his political opponents. lie bore honors conferred upon him nobly but meekly, never ceasing to gratefully re- member those to whom gratitude was due for the positions of honor and trust to which they had called him. He was destined to spend his life as a public servant. His fellow citizens again elected him to the State Senate in 1871, and in 1874 he was again crowned with higher honors, and was elected to repi-esent his dis- trict in the Congress of the United States, where he displayed the same ability in deal- ing with public questions that he had in the legislative body of his State. During his term in Congress he served in the impor- tant position of chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts. He was a prominent and leading member of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture for seventeen years, and served as its president for three years. No one citizen of Indiana was more deejily interested and active in de- veloping and promoting the agricultural and other industrial resources of his State than he. One leading feature of his ambition was to be in the front rank of progress, and to place his State on a plane with the sister States of tlie prosperous Union. He was equally active in the educational interest of his fellow citizens, and advocated facilities for diffusing knowledge among the masses, plac- ing an education within the reach of children of the most humble citizen. He gathered happiness while promoting the welfare of others, and step by step, year by year, his friends increased in numbers and warmed in devotion to their trusted, faithful and grateful servant. He was rapid- ly growing in State popularity, as lie had long enjoyed the confidence of his own county and district, and in his quiet, unassuming way was building larger than he knew. His plain manner of dress, commonly " blue jeans," caused him to become widely known by the sobriquet of " Blue Jeans," of which his admirers were as proud as were those of " Old Hickory " as applied to Andrew Jack- son, or " Rough and Ready " as applied to General Zachariali Taylor. The civil war had made fearful inroads in party lines; the public questions to be set- tled immediately following the close of the war involved problems which many leading men, who had jjreviously acted with the Democratic party, could not solve satisfacto- rily to themselves from a Democratic stand- point; hence they cast their fortunes with the popular party, the Republican. The Democratic party had been impatient- ly but energetically seeking State supremacy. James D. Williams, so far as tried, had led the column to success, why not make him their Moses to lead them to possess the promised land. State Supremacy? The centennial anniversary of American independence, 1876, seemed to them the auspi- cious j)eriod to marshal their forces under an indomitable leader and go forth to conquer. They accordingly in that year nominated the Hon. James D. "Williams for Governor, and the Republicans nominated General Ben- jamin Harrison, a military hero and a lineal descendant of General W. II. Harrison. The contest will stand m history as the most ex- citing campaign in the political history of the United States, and resulted in the elec- tion of the Democratic leader. His services as Governor of the State were characteristic of his past public life. He died, full of hon- ors, on November 20, 1880. y^^c^^A (£^^<^<:^'-^:^^ »■-■-■'-"•-»-■-■-■■■-■ . ■ -■- ■ - ■' - " - ■ - ■ - ■- '■ ■.■'-■'-■-■-"-■'-■-■■■■-■-■■■-■^■J' ROBERT DALE OWEN m t\ \ ^ROBERT DALE OWEN, }^ if'oOKING outside of the realm of statesmen, we find that the most emi- nent citizen of Indi- ana not now living '^ was the learned Scotchman named at the head of thib sketch. liobert Owen, his father, was a great theorist in social and I'eligious reforms. He was born in Newtown, Montgom- eryshire, North Wales, March 14, 1771, where he died November 19, 1858. He (the father) entered upon a commercial life at an early age, and subse- quently engaged in the cotton manufacture at New Lanark, Scotland, where he introduced important reforms, having for their object the improvement of the condition of tlie laborers in his employ; afterward he directed his attention to social questions on a broader scale, publishing in 1812 " New Views of Society, or Essays upon the Formation of the Human Character," and subsequently the " Book of tlie New Moral World," in which he advocated doctrines of human equality and the abolition of class distinctions. Hav- ing won a large fortune in his business, he was able to give his views a wide circulation, and his followers became numerous; but, being outspoken against many of the gen- erally received theological dogmas of the time, a zealous opposition was also aroused against him. After the death of his patron, the Duke of Kent, he emigrated to this country, in 1823, and at his own expense founded the celebrated communistic society at New Harmony, this State. The scheme proving a failure he returned to England, where he tried several similar experiments with the same result; but in spite of all his failures he was universally esteemed for his integrity and benevolence. His later years were spent in eftbrts to promote a religion of reason, and to improve the condition of the working classes. Ilis eldest son, the subject of this biographi- cal sketch, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, November 7, 1801 ; was educated at Fellens- berg's College, near Berne, Switzerland; came with his father to the United States in 1823, and assisted him in his efforts to found the colony of New Harmony. On the failure of fl nr"«"i"[»"« " «"M",iw,»,»,»jj»«g«i 'I"---—™* ! that experiment lie visited France and Eng- land, but returned to this country in 1827 and became a citizen. In 1828, in partner- ship with Miss Frances AVright, he founded "The Free Enquirer," a weekly journal de- voted to socialistic ideas, and to opposition to the supernatural origin and claims of Chris- tianity. The paper was discontinued after an existence of three years. In 1832 he married llary •lane lujbinson, of Kew York, who died in 1S71. After marriage he settled again in iS'uw Harmony, where for three suc- cessive years (1835-'38) he was elected a mem- ber of the Legislature. It was through his influence that one-half of the sui'plus revenue of the United States appropriated to the State of Indiana was devoted to the support of public schools. From 1843 to 1847 he represented the First District of Indiana in Congress, acting with the Democratic Jiart}'; took an active paat in the settlement of the northwestern boundary question, serving as a member of the committee of conference on that subject, and introduced the bill organ- izing the Smithsonian Institute, and served for a time as one of the regents. In 1850 he was a meinber of the Indiana Constitutional Convention, in which lie took a prominent part. It was through his efforts that Indiana conferred independent property rights upon women. In 1853 he went to Naples, Italy, as United States Charge (V Affaires, and from 1855 to 1858 he held the position of Min- ister. In 18G0, in the ^'ew York Trlhune, he discussed the subject of divorce with Horace Creeley, and a pamphlet edition of the con- troversy afterward obtained a wi^le circula- tion. After the breaking out of the Rebellion, Mr. Owen was a warm champion of the policy of emancipation, and the letters which he addressed to members of the cabinet and the President on that subject were widely disseminated. When the proposition was made by certain influential politicians to reconstruct the Union with New England " left out in the cold," Mr. Owen addressed a letter to the people of Indiana exposing the dangerous character of the scheme, which the Union Leagues of New York and Philadelphia published and circulated extensively. In 1862 he served as a mem- ber of the Commisson on Ordnance Stores, and in 1803 was Chairman of the American Freedmen's Commission, which rendered val- uable service to the country. Mr. Owen was a prominent Spiritualist in liis philosophical views, and published sev- eral remarkable works inculcating them. His mind, in his later years, beginning to totter, he was often too credulous. He also published many other works, mostly of a political nature. To enumerate: he pub- lished at Glasgow, in 1824, " Outlines of System of Education at New Lanark ;" at New York, in 1831, "Moral Physiology," the ne.xt year, "Discussion with Origen Bachelor on the Personality of God and the Authentici- ty of the Bible;" and subsequently, "Pocahon- tas," an historical drama; "Hints on Public Architecture," illustrated; "Footfalls on the Boundary of Another World," probably his most wonderful work; "The Wrong of Slav- ery, and the Pight of Freedom;" "Beyond the Breakers," a novel; "The Debatable Land between this World and the Next," and "Threading My Way," an autobiography. The giant intellect of Mr. Owen being linked to a large and tender heart, his sym- pathies were constantly rasped by witnessing the boundless but apparently needless amount of suffering in the world, and chafed by the opposition of conservatism to all eflbrts at alleviation, so that in old age he was liter- ally woi'n out. He die., iVustin (!. and Tabitlia A. His vocation was that of a merchant, and in the fall of 1843 he removed his stoclc of goods by the primitive manner — with horses and wagons — occupying some two weeks making the journey, arriving in AVarsaw, accompanied by Lis eldest son, Jose])li A. Funk, October 13, and quite a luuiiber of families from Wayne County, ()hio. A purchase was made of (-Jeorge Morn and (TCorge It. Thralls, east of the southeast corner of the court-house s(jiuirc, upon which was a small frame building used as a st(irc-rn(iin on the I'itst end of tlio Int. in wliicli his stock of goods were placed, and the store ojiened up in charge of liis son, and after arranging for the erection of a hotel (or tavern, as it was then styled) on the west part of said lot, he returned to his family in Ohio, to arrange to move to AV^arsaw in the spring, which he did, with several other fami- lies in the procession, arriving at Warsaw about the middle of IVfay, 1844. He soon became identified with the town and all its interests, completing the hotel, opening up the same as landlord, with a large run of cus- tom for that day, especially during the terms of court, when judges and attorneys came from Fort AVayne, Logansport, La I'orte, South Lend, Coshen and otlier parts of the country, in the interests of litigants in tlie early times of the country. His career as a citizen of AVarsaw was of comparatively short dui'ation; during the latter part of April, 1846, he was attacked with pneumonia, and from the formation and breaking of an abscess on the lungs, his life was unexpectedly ter- minated May 4, 1846, in tlie vigor of man- hood and activity, leaving a widow and six surviving children, the youngest, Tabitlia, having died in the fall of 1844, all of whom but one were in their minority (the eldest daughter, however, being married). As a citizen he was enterprising, strictly honest in all his dealiiins with his felluw man, a half section of land. He improved this land, and li\ed upon it until the fall of 1805, when he re- moved to Milford, where he has since resided. He was elected county commissioner in 1835, and held the office for eight consecutive years, being one of the first three elected in the county. He served several years, at different times, as trustee of Van Buren Township. Although not a church ineinl)er, he lias always lent a helping hand in the cause of religion. His daughter, Mrs. Rachel (iart- iier, was the first white child born in Kos- ciusko County; she was born May 15, 1833. Mr. Felkner built the first barn in the county, and also the first brick house. He brought the first wheat reaper into the county. He X /r^ .t>^^^ ^■A'^Ti^t^-t-^-^*^ ^^^ ^ ^ y^^^.^^.^-^1^ .■ . ■ . ■ . ■ ■ ■ » I P,MB »aW5iWiim_i»» » «Ml"« M l "«» « T»S»ii» ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■"■■■"■"■■'■■■■i BIOCtR. iPJIWA L SK ETCHES. started in the world a poor man, but his industry, good management and his indomi- table energy have enabled him to acquire a competence. His children are all comfort- ably situated, and he Is now, in his eighty- second year, enjoying the fruits of a well- sjient life. lie has, perhajis, done as much as any other man toward developing the interests of Kosciusko County. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. ^[ITARLES ROBERT LONG, 1\[. D., of 'xWa Picrceton, was born in Mount (-iilead, ^W^ Morrow County, Ohio, October 13, 1851, a son of Dr. James Porter and Editha (Hunt) Long, the father born in the State of J'enn- sylvania, of Scotch and Irish parentage, and the mother a natix'C of Ohii). They were married in the year 1849, and to them were born three children — Charles Robert, our subject, Minnie who died aged four years, and Mrs. Addie Nichols, of Pierceton. The father was a physician of long practice, having followed his profession in Mount Gilead, Ohio, and Genesee, Illinois, from 1848 until 1868, when he came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and practiced medicine at Pierceton until his death, which occurred in 1880. His widow still survives. She is a member of the Baptist church of Warsaw. Charles R. Long, the subject of this sketch, was educated principally in the schools of Fredericktown, Ohio, to which place his pa- rents had removed when he was ten years old, an'd during his youth he was emploj'ed as a clerk. In 1874 he came to , Pierceton and began studying medicine with his father, and March 3, 1880, he graduated from the Detroit Medical College at Detroit, Michigan, after having attended two courses of lectures. He began the practice of medicine with his father at Pierceton, his father dying soon after. He has a thorough knowledge of his profession, and during his residence at Pierce- ton he has gained the confidence and respect of the people, and has ac(juired a good prac- tice. Dr. Long was united in mari-iage March 10, 1881, to Miss Emma J. lloovei', daughter of Daniel an R. BARBER is a native of Lou- I / \ ''""•' Massachusetts, born November ^Hji-^ 12, 1803, a son of R(.is\vell and Betsey Barber, who soon after the birth of our subject moved to Connecticut. When he was eight years old they removed to Sheldon, Genesee County, New York, living there till their death. They were the parents of five children — Laura, Sylvia, Milo, Nancy and Myron. The father was twice married, the maiden name of his second wife being Sofronia Case, and by his second marriage he had two children — Plirades and Elsie. Of his children, Myron, Nancy and Milo came to Indiana. They have been a rennirkably long-lived family, the ages of the children in 1883 averaging over eighty years. Tiie eld- est daughter was ninety years old at the time of her death, and Sylvia, who is still living in Pennsylvania, is eighty-seven years of age, and both were pensioners of the war of 1812, their husbands serving in that campaign. Jerred Barber, brother of Roswell Barber, was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and he held the iidcstand into which General Washington dipped his pen in signing the order for the execution of Major Andre. Milo R. Barber, whose name heads this sketch, was a tanner by occujiation when a young man. He learned his trade in Con- necticut when eighteen years of age, and for several years worked at it in Newark, New Jersey. He subseijuently went to (4reene County, New '\'orl<, where he met Miss Mi- randa I'liitlcr, v.'ho was a resident of that county, and was married to her Se]itember 15, 1830. She was a daughter of Stephen and Sabrina (Sanford) Butler, and was lioru Ajn-il 10, 1811. Mr. and Mrs. Barber lived in Greene County about seven years after their marriage, and there their four eldest children, Abi, Charles, Sophronia and Myron, were born. They came to Kosciusko County, In- diana, in 1838. On reaching Fort Wayne, Indiana, they ])roceeded via the canal to Peru, thence to his brother-in-law's land in this county, with an ox team, bringing his wife and children and all his worldly posses- sions at one load. He came to the county without a dollar, but he owned a good ax aiid rifle, and knew how to use both. After living a year on his brother-in-law's place, Mr. Barber borrowed !?;100, and entered the eighty-acre tnict upon which lie still rc:~idr.~, and in 1840 built the lirst log cabin. He !i *™™™™»™— * "5 BKXiRAI'IIKJAL SKETVIIES. cleared his own land, and also did much hard clearing for his neighbors, and the second winter spent in the county he cut and split 7,700 rails, which he sold for §1 per hundred, and with the proceeds he pnrcliased liis iirst ox team. As a hunter he had no superior in the county, and their larder was always well supplied with venison and other wild meats. Mr. Barber was not only a great hunter, but a noted trapper, and for many years was en- gaged in trapping and buying furs. In tliis business it was necessary for him to have a horse, and he bought on credit a nag, which failed to make time, so he traded for a big grey, wliich, he declared, " trotted so hard that it shook all the tails off his coon-skins.'' He next secured a crooked-legged liorse, known to all the early settlers as Coon-skin Bill, and it is said that he frequently walked back to his master's house so enveloped in coon, mink and other pelts that only his head and crooked legs could he. seen. Mr. Barber was associated in his fur business witli Will- iam Thorne, who furnished tiie money to carry on the trade. Tliey were very success- ful, and one day's sale amounted to $r;,000. The following winter Mr. Barber purchased, with his share of tlie profits, another eighty- acre tract, which he cultivated and improved. The farm is still ver^- productive, and is yet occupied by himself and wife, where they are surrounded with everything necessary for their comfort and convenience. Ilis years of arduous toil have been well rewarded, and as his family gi'ew be was able to i-eplace his pioneer cabin by his large two-story resi- dence. Although eighty-tln-ee years old, jNTr. Barber still M-orks on his farm, and takes pleasure in keeping bis |)lace in good order. Both he and wife are hale and hearty consid- ering their years, and Mr. Barber frequently walks to the village of Silver Lake and back to his farm in one day. Eighteen children liave been born to them, among them being three pairs of twins. Milo, Calvin, Sylvester, George and Theron were born in Se\vard Townshi]), Kosciusko County. Six of the sons were soldiers in the late war, all sharing in the great battles, and returning home full of honor. Myron was a member iif the Twentieth Indiana Infantry, and was wound- ed at the battle of the wilderness; ]\[ilo and Calvin belonged to the Twenty-sixth; Charles in the ; Sylvester in the Twelfth, and (Tcorge in the ( )ne Hundred and Twenty- eighth Indiana Infantry. Soon after his re- turn from the army George was married to Lena Miller, and seven weeks later was stabbed to death by (4eorge llani.'S. Mr. Barber was the first trustee of Seward Township, appointed June 8, 1859, and has ser\-ed effi- ciently for five years. He is noted for spon- taneous wit and quick repartee, and always takes great ])leasurein joking the Democratic party, of which he was a leader fur many years. He is a man of sterling integrity, and few local men possess the confidence and respect of the public to a greater extent than lie, who has been a resident of this county for so many years. ^ENKY PLANTAGENET CKOCX- r \ ETT was born in England, August ( 1'.), 1854, son of Joseph and Martha Crockett, both of whom are deceased, the father dying in England. When four years of age he came with his mother to America, and settled in London, Canada. AVhen he was fourteen years of age they moved to Detroit, IMicliigan. He received a liberal English education, and at the age of twenty-one began to learn tlie trade of a millwright. Snlisequently he l)ecame a contractor i'or some time. In 1881 he engaged with John i ■SB^; ir .B>_ia_B. HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ■ ! li T. Noyes & Son, of Buftiilo, New York, tlie well-known and extensive mill rcfittcrs, re- maining with them until 1885. During the summer of 1884 he superintended the overhauling of his present mill property, preparatory to refitting it with rolls and machinery that would ])roduce the Ijest grades of Hour. The mill is a substantial frame structure, 40 x 50 feet, containing four stories. The engine room is 20x35 feet, containing a tuitular boiler twelve feet long and four feet in diameter, antl a lifty- horse - power engine. Mr. Crockett pur- chased the mill in 1880, and lias named it the Leeshurg Holler Mills, and manufactures a su})erior grade of roller Hour. The mill was built in ISG'J, liy INIessrs. Wade A: Arm- strong, and it has since had several propri- etors. Mr. Crockett purchased it of W. J. Crawford. Three workmen are employed, a miller, assistant miller, and an engineer, the pro])rietor personally superintending the work. Mr. Crockett was married December 7, 1885, to Levisa Stookey, daughter of John and Elizabeth Stookey, early settlers of this county, lie is a strong advocate of prohibi- tion, and has long been engaged in temper- ance work. He was County Chief Templar of the Independent Order of Good Templars of Erie County, New York, one year. He and his wile are members of the Baptist church. fAMES JM. AMISS, M. D., is a native of Wells County, Indiana, born May 22, ^■7^ 1852, son of Philip M. and Rachel (Good) Amiss. The father was born near Amiss- ville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, the village being named in honor of his family, who were old and highly respected citizens of that county and State. The mother was a native of Perry County, Ohio. Tlie parents removed to Wells County about the year 1850, and two years later removed to Wabash County, where the mother died in April, 1873. The father is still living on his farm ill that county, aiul is now in his seventy- second year. Ten children were l)orn to them — Josejih. AVilliam, Elizabeth, .John, (ieoi-ge, ^lary, dames, Albert, Martha and Charles, all of whom are yet living; Charles, the youngest, is twenty-seven years of age, and all are married except him. Albert graduated from the Central Law School of Indianapolis, in the class of 1880. John is a lumber merchant of Cincinnati, Ohio. Joseph was, in 1886, the Democratic c;ui(li- date i'or auditoi- of Ilinitington (.'ouiity, and he is also trustee of the township in which he resides. George is also trustee of Pleas- ant Township, Wabash County, IndiauM. Pliili]) Amiss was one of the pioneer teachers of Wabash County, and all of his children re- ceived liberal educational advantages, and iive of them were for a time engaged in teaching school. James M. Amiss, the sub- ject of this sketch, completed his classical education in the normal schools of Kosciusko County, and in 1870 began the study of medicine with Dr. W. Y. Wells, and later at- tended the Medical College of Indiana, from which noted institution he graduated in Eeb- ruary, 1880. He then came directly to Sil- ver Lake, and from the first has met with success in his profession, and is now enjoy- ing a good practice. In October, 1880, he was married to ]\Iiss Ella Leckron, a daugh- ter of Benjamin and Maria Leckron, of Kosciusko County. Her parents were na- tives of Licking County, Oliio, coming to Indiana in 1873, and have since resided on a choice farm located near the village of Si her Lake. Dr. Amiss is a very popular citizen, always taking an active interest in every en- terprise whicli lie deems for the advancement ^mSfm^m^W tSm* ^■■■'■■■■■■^' »ii»in'nir»sir-w ^^ ,»_ M , M nf a»i -~-^'t : BKKSRAI'UWAL ,S KBTVHES. of his township or county, and has sei'ved three terms very acceptably as village clerk. He acquired an excellent rejjutation as a teacher, having followed that profession for thii'teen consecutive terms. W' EWIS S. CLAYTON, postmabter of ]\Icn- )!lw tone, was born in Decatur, Adams Coun- %^^ ty, Indiana, in May, 1853, a son of Joseph and Mary (Smith) Clayton. Tlio pa- rents came to Indiana from Wayne County, Ohio, in 1844, where they settled in Adams County when there were but five houses in Decatur. The father purchased a tract of laud near the village, cleared it, and after- ward settled on it with his family. In 18G9 the family removed to Noble County, where the parents have since made their home. Lewis S. Clayton, the subject of this sketch, received good educational advantages, attend- ing the Valparaiso Normal School. His first term of school was taught in Will (Jounty, Illinois, in the winter of 1871-'72, and for nineteen consecutive terms he taught in Whitley and Noble couuties, liuliana, becom- ing widely and favorably known as a popular teacher. Many of his pupils sulisequently became prominent teachers, among whom may be mentioned J. W. AVeigel, Luther Adair, Louisa M. Stultz and Elma Piper. Mr. Clayton was united in marriage in 1877 to Miss Ella Myers, of Noble County, Indi- ana, her grandfather, Noah Myers, being the first white settler of that county. Four chil- dren have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton — Bertha I., Sherman C, Elsie E. and Grace M. (twins), of whom the latter died in Au- gust, 1886. In 1882 Mr. Clayton came with his family to the new village of Men tone, and he and C. E. Doane erected the third business house in the village, and engaged in the hardware business, they being among the first merchants of Mcntone. In the spring of 1881 Mr. Clayton disposed of his interest in the hardware business and jjurchased a gen- eral stock of merchandise, continuing in that line of trade until the following spring, when he sold out. The same summer he erected his present residence, which is a credit to the vil- lage. About the same time he was appointed agent of the American Express Company. Mr. Clayton is a staunch Democrat, and dur- ing the campaign of 1884 he took an active part in the local politics of his county. Jn 1885 he was appointed to his present position of postmaster, the first regularly appointed Democratic postmaster in this district under the new administration, and the first Demo- cratic postmaster in the village of Mentone. He was the first treasurer of the school board appointed after Mentone was incorporated. He has served as notary public since 1884. His family was the second to settle in the village, William Kintzel having come with his family only two days befoi'e, and both families occupied the same ln)use for a time. (Ir OSEI'II r. DOLAN, the principal of the public schools of Syracuse, was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 20, 1849. Ilis parents were poor, but pos- sessed that sacred passion which characterizes so many Irishmen in America to-day, that is, to give their children a good education, that they may walk abreast with the vanguard of progress and intellectual culture. He was educated at the Franciscan Academy, and finished in the same class with Itev. V. Gardiner, who has since attained prominence as an orator and lecturer. Finding that the West oflei-ed a wider field for growth, and one less beset with temptations than the •i) msToHY OF KOSCIUsKil COUNTY. ) i i I cities, lie went to Wisconsin in tiie fall of 1871, in time to witness the devastating tires whicii make that year meniiiralile. The next year he engaged with Tom lioek, a railroad contractor, as water-carrier on the Madison Division of the Chicago & North- western Railway, hut was soon given a posi- tion as time-keeper and bookkeeper, which plac^e he held till the completion of the work in November. At the close of this work the question of a permanent and suitable avoca- tion was strongly thrust upon him. His predilection for books and literary work brought him into contact with teachers, in whose meetings and institutes lie took an active interest. He finally concluded that he would follow teaching as a profession, and immediately returned to school at Lodi, where Professor ^'ocuin was in charge, and reviewed his former work, besides making a study of the methods of the best teachers, spending the little surplus earned on the railroad. The spring of 1873 found him with a depleted treasury, and back to the railroad he went to recuperate, this time joining the firm of Jjill & Dalton as time- keeper and manager for their contract on the Baltimore it Ohio liailroad. This tirm had the contract to construct the road through Syracuse and vicinity; and at the close of the year Mr. Dolan sought a position as teacher, and was given the Mellinger school, where he taught his first term, which, as he says, was the most memorable four months' work of his life. The neighborhood was known as the " Devil's 36," and the pupils were reportcil to be wild, vicious and uncontrollable: but it was otherwise. He found them kind, docile and big-hearted Hoosiers, who were greatly misunderstood, and cruelly maligned. This was the year in which the law giving the ti'ustee the power to iiii-e tiie teacliers went into etfect, and which marked an era in the history of the public schools of the county. Township in- stitutes were organized, and new life instilleout three years. In tlie year 1870 he was received into the ministry by the Evangelical Association, of which he had l)een a member f(.ir a number tif years, and licensed to preach as an itinerant preacher. Edgerton, Ohio, was the first place assigned him as a field of labor, thence to Hunting- ton, Indiana, thence to Van Wert, Ohio, and Decatur, Indiana. After the expiration of the conference year at Decatur, local rela- tions were granted him by his Conference. He then moved with his family to South Bend, Indiana, soon after wliich lie remo\ed to North Webster, where, after a short time, he was again induced to re-enter the itin- eracy. New Paris circuit was assigned him as a field (if labor, and from there he was appointed to Mishawaka, Indiana, where he served one and a half years as pastor. Again locating and removing to North Webster, he has engaged in the general mercantile busi- ness ever since. He was educated in the common schools of this State. His fathei', William Bockman, entered the ministry as an itinerant, in the year 1853, at Hunting- ^fe """jr * "V!jr""*l*"?"'^'^^ ■ "■"■■■■■■»—M— »-■»■ — ■»!■— ■—■•■ 3 198 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNT T. \\\ burgli, Diiliois County, tliis State, and preached abtnit twenty-tive years, after wliicli lie located and moved on a farm M'liicli he had bought near Syracuse, Indiana, llis health soon began failing and also his wife's. Both are lis'ing with their son ,Tohn at North Webster, old and helpless, and a daily care of aged, iniirin helplessness. Our subject was married August 15, 1867, to Miss Ma- tilda Kline, daughter of Jlenry and Chris- tina Kline, the former having died in January, 1880; the latter is yet living at North Webster. They were among the oldest settlers of Kosciusko County. Mr. and TMrs. Bockman are the parents of four chileren — William Henry, Laura Ella, John Calvin and Bertha May. One child died at birth. Mr. Bockman has served as township trustee of Tippacanoe Township two years, and as post- master seven years, when the administration changed and banged him out. Politically he is a Republican. Himself, M'ife and children are members ol' the E\an"'elieal ohureh. ,(<^^E()R(tE FESLEIi, a prominent farinei- Jill jj- and stock-raiser of Kosciusko County, '■ii:'^ is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Cumberland County Eebruary 2, ISK!, his parents, ,Iolin and Tiebecca (Rule) Fesler, being natives of the same State, and of Ger- man origin. When about a year old he was taken by his parents to Seneca County, New York, they locating on Cayuga Lake, where they lived till our subject had reached his eleventh year. They then removed with their family to Seneca County, Ohio, returning to New York (Hie year later, when they settled in Erie County, on Eleven Mile Creek, the father dying in I'h'ie Comity when our subject was in his thirteenth yt'ar. .\ I'ter the father's death the motlicr, with lici- family of six children, returned to Seneca County, Ohio, and shortly after removed to Norwalk, Huron County, ()hio, where George was apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade, and for many years he followed that avocation. He was first married, in Ohio, to Matilda Thorn, by whom he had four children — Sarah J., Abi'a- liam, Nancy A. and Rebecca, all of whom are deceased. h\ 1843 Mr. Fesler settled with his family in AVhitley County, Indiana, remaining there till the fall of 1855. He then went to Minnesota, residing there some three years, and in the fall of 1858 he settled in Clay Township, Kosciusko County, In- diana, l)eing among the pioneers of the county, and many were the hardships and privations he experienced in his pioneer home. His iirst wife died about eight years after mar- riage, and he was again married, to ()rilla Keeny, daughter t)f Rufus D. Keeny, who was formerly of ()hio, but at the time of her marriage lived in Noble County, Iiuliana. To this union were born four children — Elsie, wife of Stephen Shaw, of Kansas; John W., living in Marshall County, Indiana; Josephine, wife of John Kimmel, of DeKalb County, Indiana, and George, living in Kos- ciusko County. In the fall of tlie same year of his retui-n to Indiana (1858) he was again called to mourn the death of liis faithful wife, who fell a victim to typhoid fever, the then prevailing disease of the country. Mr. Fesler was a third time married, taking for his present wife Sarah Wyant, who was born in Champaign County, Ohio, in 1840, coming with her parents, Daniel and Ann Wyant, to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1852, wlierc^ she has since lived. Five children have been born to this union — Mary, wife of .lohii Dunn, of -Lisjier County, Indiana; Pelle, wife of Charles Garrett; Charles, Alice and Carrie, the last thi'ce living at home with theii- ]);irents. In tlir wilds of Whitley ""'^^^'! -JPV^X 'B^'^-x ^S'^ niOGRAPHlCAL SKETCHES. County, with his young family to provide for, he began his first real life's work, clearing off the heavy forests, helping to raise the log cabins of his neighbors, and working at his trade, when work was to be had, in both Whitley and Kosciusko counties. The first good frame house in Washington Township lie built for John Makemson, an old pioneer and his life-long friend. Here, while strug- gling against poverty and afHiction, was formed the great desire of his life: to obtain an education and join the active itineracy of t!ie Methodist Episcopal church. But in this fate seemed to have reserved for his hands other work. Licensed first as an exhorter, and then as a local preacher, he gave both of his time and means the best that he could to the sujiport of the gospel, and, more than all, the record of an earnest Christian life and an uprigiit manhood. Jle still lives, at the ripe age of seventy-one years, on a goodly herit- age, the work of liis own hands, surrounded by neighbors and friends whose confidence and esteem pay just tribute to his merit, and whose cliildren will always say witli pride, mv father was (^eorcre Fesler. WILLIAM II. IIOPJCK was born in Ohio, March 1, 1840, on the old > 1 ' Wyandot Indian reservation. His parents were Jolin and Mary (Grimes) Ilor- ick, the former of whom is deceased. When four years of age he removed with his par- ents to Wyandot County, just across the line, wiiere he was reared to manhood. His father was a native of Pennsylvania and of (German descent. His mother was of Scotch- Irish descent. They were the parents of seven children, five of wliom are living — Washington, living in Wyandot County, Ohio; Harriet, wife of George Sigler, of Crawford County, Ohio; James, residing in Wayne Township; Stephen and William II. Jefferson and Nancy are deceased. In 1865 the family came to Kosciusko County, and settled upon what is now known as the Ilor- ick homestead, on section 19, where the father died in October, 1884. His widow resides on the home farm. He had served in various township offices in Ohio, and was a man very much respected. Political!}- he was formerly a Whig, and latterly a Repub- lican. Our subject was educated in tlie common schools, and after Fort Sumter was fired upon, April 19, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, Fifteenth Ohio Infantry, for three inontlis, serving in West Virginia, un- der General McClellan. He participated in several snuill liattles and skirmishes, and was discharged the following August. In November, 1863, he was sworn in as fusilier, his main duties being to repair bridges and roads, in which lie was engaged six months. He then came home and remained three days, when he again re-enlisted May 2, 1864, in Company H, One Hundred and Forty- fourth Ohio Infantry, and served in the Army of the East. He fought at Monocacy Junction and Perryville, having been en- gaged with Mosby, Tinder General Wallace. He was finally discharged Septemlier 1, 1864. He then returned to Ohio, and the following year came to this county. Fel)- ruary 5, 1865, he was married in Oliio to Margaret Start, of Wyandot County. Two of their tliree children are living — Ambrose L. and Orvilla. He settled upon his pres- ent farm in the spring of 1867, where he has since resided. He owns sixty-three acres of well-improved land. He is a Free Thiidcer in religion, and a Ilepublican in politics. In 1886 he was elected trustee of Wayne Township, and two years previous had served as assessor. In 1882 he was elected \\\ m ^■^■-■■■-■-■■■■^ iyii»g»a»]i»ipTjp-iP'iiHiB r ^ W » » M">i» " m " « »''«^^— '»^*'°"«' * ''°"*'"""— " . HISTORY (I/'' Koscll'sKd COUNTY. road superintenik^iit Inr two years, liut served only one year, tlie Legislature having abol- ished the office. Mr. llorick is a member of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, (t. a. R., at War- saw. /IP^iLARENCE E. DOANE, dealer in real ■|te estate and receiver for the IMentone 'W[ Machine & Novelty Works, is a native of Columbia County, Pennsylvania, born in JJloonisburg in 1847, a son of Norman E. and Rebecca (Bitters) Doaiie, both natives of the same county and State. The parents left their native State and settled in Three Riv- ers, ]\[ichigan, in 1849. • In August, 1S51, they removed to Mishawaka, Indiana. They resided in different places in Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois and again in Indiana, and in 1809 settled at Cromwell, Noble County, where the father died in 1874. The mother is still living, making her home in the village of Mentone, Kosciusko County. Four chil- dren were born to them — Clarence E., our subject, who is one of the oldest Itusiness men of Mentone, James W., Fanny L. and Harry C. Clarence E. Doaiie received his primary education at Mishawaka, Indiana, and in 18G2 graduated from F'ort Wayne Commercial College. He enlisted at the lirst call for troops in Company A, Second Illinois Infantry, under the command of General Prentice, and with his company he participated in tlie engagements at Springtield, AVilson's Creek and Lexington, Missouri. At Lexing- ton his regiment was captured by Price's men, but owing to tlie difficulty of sending prisoners South they were parolled for one year and sent home. During the interval between his discharge and re-enlistment Mr. Doane served an apprenticeship at the car- riage-ironing ti'ade at Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ill August. 18(')4. he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Forty-second Indiana In- fantry, and was assigned to duty in the army of the Cumberland. The battle at Nashville, Tennessee, was the most important engage- ment in which lie particijmted during his last year's service. After tlie war he returned to Fort Wayne, and in 1866 went to Coesse, Indiana, where he was engaged in the manu- facture of wagons and carriages till the next year. In May, 1867, he engaged in the same business at ^Etna, Hecla Post Office, Indiana, remaining there till 1882. He was united in marriage in 18r)9 to Emma James, wlio left at her death one daughter — Iva Frances. Mr. Doane was again married in 1876 to Mary A. Miller, a native of Delaware County, Ohio, and daughter of William D. and Eliza Miller, who located in AVhitley County, In- diana, in 1n65. To this union have been born four children — Clarinont E., B. A. Le- oiia and A'esta L. I., born in AVhitley County, and (Tleiina E., born in Mentone, January 9, 1886. In 1875 Mr. Doane engaged in the sale of agricultural implements at yF]tna, and also conducted a notion store for a number of years. In 1878 he was commissioned post- master of that A'illage, holding that office till 1882. The village of Mentone, Kosciusko (!ounty, was surveyed in Jul}', 1882, and in October, in company with L. S. Clayton, Mr. Doane erected the second store building in tlie place, putting in a stock of hardware De- cember 25, 1882. They carried on the hard- ware business for twelve months, when they sold out to Leonard et Wilkinson. Mr. Doane was appointed postmaster of Mentone in April, 1884, and served efficiently as such till September 15. 1885. During his resi- dence in the village Mr. Doane has lieen one of the principal factors in building up and im- proving the place. He was one of the most active men in securing a printing office in the village, ami he gave the name to the i < BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 303 paper, calling it the Mentone Gazette. He gives cheerfully of his time and means to aid any enterprise which he deems for the public welfare, or for the advancement of liis town or county. lie is erecting a residence in Mentone which, when completed, will be one of the handsomest in the village. Lately he has been engaged in the purchase and sale of real estate. July 9, 188G, he was appointed receiver of the Mentone Machine & Novelty Works, and under his skillful management the business is rapidly increasing, and be- coming a paying enterprise for the proprie- tors, C. W. Jeffries, John Foulks and John McClellan. Mr. Doane is a charter member of AVilliam Eaber Post, No. 429, G. A. E., of Mentone, and was its first quartermaster. §E. lEVIN J. BECKNELL, of Milford, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, De- '^ cember 8, 1846, son of Ananias and Catherine Becknell, who were early settlers of this county, and now reside at ]V[ilford. He lived with his parents until he reached his nineteenth year. They came to this county in 1853, and settled upon a farm about two miles west of Milford, in Jefferson Township, where our subject received his preliminary education in the public school. When in liis twentieth year he entered Notre Dame University, at South Bend, Indiana, and attended one year. The following year he graduated at the Commercial College of Spencer & Adams at that place. In the fell of 1808 he entered Hillsdale College, Michigan, attending about two years. In the spring of 1870 he began reading medicine with Drs. Jackson and Harding, of Goshen, remaining there three years. Within this time he attended two courses of lectures at Indianapolis, and graduated at the Indiana Medical College in 1873. After his gradu- ation he was assistant superintendent of the city hospital at Indianapolis six months. In March, 1875, he graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Indianapolis. In 1876-'77 he took a five months course at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, at New York City, graduating from that institution March, 1877. For a few years he was engaged, at alternate periods, in teaching school. He located at Milford in July, 1878, and has established a good practice at that place. He is also interested with Dr. A. C. Jackson, of Goshen, his former preceptor, in a drug store, the firm being Jackson & Becknell. October 26, 1876, he was married to Sarah Zook, of Goshen, and they have two children —Guy G., born April 16, 1878, and Ealph H., born October 12, 1882. In 1879 the doctor received an Addendum Degree from the medical department of Butler University of the State of Indiana. He is a member of the Kosciusko County Medical Society, and of the American Medical Association, hav- ing served as president of the former society. Politically he is a Eepublican. jE|AVID H. LESSIG, of Plain Township, Tl|n) was born in Elkhart County, this State, ■^' September 4, 1852. His father, Joseph S. Lessig, was a native of Pennsylvania, where he was reared to manhood. In early life he went to Wayne County, Ohio, resid- ing there several years; thence to La Grange County, Indiana, in 1848, remaining there several years; thence to Elkhart County, whence in the fall of 1856 he removed with his family to this county, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1868. In early life he learned the hatter's trade, which he followed many years. He was subse- I ■■"M"-* B_W»«,M^ «_»_ » , » , » ,M,», » ;^ HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. it) qiiently engaged in farming, and later em- bai'ked in the niercnntile trade at Leesburg, and continued in that business twelve years prior to his decease. He had been twice married. His first wife was Julia (Wi-ight) Murphy, and to this union were born two children — Thomas C, who was one of the lirst to enlist from this county, he being in the first company that left the county with General Williams. He participated in many important battles, and at the close of the war took part in the grand review at Washington. The other child was an infant daughter; both are deceased. Mr. Lessig's second wife was Elizabeth Hart, a native of Pennsylvania and reared in Ohio. They had six children, two of whom survive — Hattie, now Mrs. William R. Ellis, of Goshen, Indiana, and David H., the subject of this notice. Mr. Lessig was of an unassuming disposition, and very much beloved by neighbors and friends. He belonged to the Masonic fra- ternity, and at his death was buried with the honors of that order. His wife still survives him, in her seventieth year, and resides in l^eesburg. David 11. was about four years of age when he came with his parents to this county. He was married March 29, 1877, to Fannie L. Richardson, of Rochester, New York. They have one child — Jennie, born February 16, 1878. His wife died March 27, 1878. In 1873 he was appointed assessor of Plain Township, and served one year. He then served on the Board of Village Trus- tees of Leesburg two years, and on the School Boiird three years. In 1880 he was ajipointed census enumerator of Prairie Township, and for two years he served as deputy county clerk under General Williams, in Warsaw, befoi'e reaching his majority. In April, 1884, he was elected trustee of Plain Township, and re-elected in 1886. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to Lees- burgh Lodge, No. 181. In 1874 he engaged in the mercantile trade, and followed that calling about three years, and was subse- quently engaged in the drug business for several years in the firm name of Lessig & Co. On account of ill health he sold out his interest in October, 1885, and is now actively engaged in buying stock. In politics he is a Republican. For so young a man he is very pt)pular, and has won many friends. tYLVESTER BARBER, an active and ) enterprising farmer, is a native of Kos- ,^- ciusko County, Indiana, horn in Seward Township October 31, 1845, a son of Milo and Miranda (Butler) Barber, who are among the old and honored pioneers of the county. Sylvester was reared on the homestead farm where he now resides, and received a good common-school education in the schools of his native county. He was united in mar- riage June 13, 1870, to Miss Clarissa E. Stevens, and soon after his inai-riage he and his wife moved to Polk Count}-, Nebraska, remaining there eighteen months, when he re- turned to the home of his boyhood, and has since managed the home farm. He and five of his brothers were among the gallant sol- diers who went in defense of their countiy's flag. He participated in some of the most severe battles of the war, and at the battle of Richmond, Kentucky', he was taken pris- oner, but was soon after paroled and sent back. After he was exchanged he rejoined his regiment, and was with Grant's army at the siege of Vicksburg and Jackson, Missis- sippi, and from the latter place he was sent to Nashville, where he remained till his dis- charge. The privations and hardships he experienced while in the service so reduced him in flesh that when he retui-ned from BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Nasliville his weight was only eighty-five pounds. Full of patriotism, he had scarcely regained his strength until he re-enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty- eighth Indiana Infantry, and at the expiration of his term of service he again enlisted in the Twenty-sixth Indiana Infantry, in which he remained till the close of the war. During the last campaign he participated in the engagements at Mohile, Alabama, Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely. Mrs. Bar- ber died in 1878, leaving at her death three children — Abi, Walter and Arthur. Mr. Barber was again married March 24, 1880, to Miss Minerva J. Calahan, of Marshall County, Indiana. \ iMl^^^^ KOBINSON, druggist, is a na. five of Kosciusko County, Indiana, ^!^ born June 4, 1845. He was educated in the schools of his native county, attending in his boyhood the log-cabin school-iiouses of that early day. At the age of eighteen years he enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Eighteenth Indiana Infantry, in which he served six months. He re-enlisted Feb- ruary 21, 1865, in Company D, One Hun- dred and Fifty-second Indiana Infantry, for one year, and was mustered out at Charles- ton, West Virginia, August 18, 1865, and returned home unharmed. He was on duty principally in Tennessee and Vii-ginia. He was with his regiment on several severe marches, and for five days at Cumberland Gap they subsisted on two ears of corn which had been "faked" from the troughs of army mules, and a half pound of beef. Mr. Rob- inson was married February 1, 1866, to Miss Mai'y J. Cufl'el, of Kosciusko County. Her parents, Jacob and Mahala Cufl'el, were formerly residents of Ohio. They first set- tled on Eel River, coming to this county about 1840, where Ijoth died, leaving six children, all of whom are residents of Lake Township, Kosciusko County. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have two daughters — Florence and Annie. In 1874 Mr. Robinson purcluxsed the drug stock of Worley & Stout, and has since done a business in drugs, notions, etc. This store was the first of its kind in Silver Lake, and is still the leading drug store of the village. His brick residence is among the best in the village, and the surroundings of both his store and residence give evidence of prosperity. He is one of the enterprising, public-spirited citizens of the village in which he lives, of which he has been treasurer two terms, and the same number of terms has been a member of the council. In poli- tics lie is a Republican, and was chairman of the Republican Central Committee. He is a charter member of the Grand Army Post, No. 306, of which he is commander. The grandparents of our subject, William and Nancy (Miller) Robinson, were born, reared and married in the State of Kentucky, and were the parents of eleven children, nine being natives of the same State — Henry, William, i\.nn, Sarah, Robert, John, James, Samuel, George and Andrew. The grand- parents came from near Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, in 1829, to Indiana, when they located in Tippecanoe County, and in 1837 removed to Seward Township, Kosciusko County, and settled on the farm which is now owned and occupied by the widow and chil- dren of his youngest son, Andrew. John Robinson, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Kentucky, January 11, 1813, and was a mere lad when he came with his parents to Tippecanoe County, and in 1837 he moved to Kosciusko County. He was reared a farmer, which vocation he has followed the greater part of his life, although u at times interested in mercantile pursuits. In 1837 he was married to Miss Martha A. Sharp, a native of New Bedford County, Virginia, but at the time of her marriage living in Tippecanoe County, her parents also being natives of Bedford County. Tliey were the parents of si.x children, and of this number only two survive — Eliza J. and Al- vin, our subject. Mary, wife of Joseph Kemp, Elvira, Joseph and Alexander are deceased. The mother is now deceased. |^[AMUEL GALBIIEATH, an enterpris- H^ ing farmer of Washington Township, ^^ is a native of Ohio, born in Darke County, April 9, 1827, a son of John and Elizabeth (Aikman) Galbreath, who were both natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch- Irish parentage. They were married in Preble County, Ohio, in 1811, and in 1820 removed from there to Darke County, Ohio, where the father died September 22, 1855, aged over seventy years. The mother died at the home of our subject January 6, 1869, aged over eighty years. Both were members of the Universalist church at Castine, Ohio, for a number of years, and at the time of her death Mrs. Galbreath was a member of the Universalist church at Pierceton. Samuel Galbreath, the subject of this sketch, was reared to agricultural pursuits in Darke County, Ohio, remaining there until 1852. He was united in marriage in 1845 in Preble County, Ohio, to Miss Sarah Keltner, by whom he had seven children — Milton, now of Noble County, Indiana; Catherine, who died in September, 1878, aged twenty-two years; Alice, wife of Henry Hays, of Pierceton; Oliver, now of Thomas County, Kansas; Jackson, now of Allegan County, Michigan; Jemima and Marion, now of Washington Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana. In December, 1852, Mr. Galbreath came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and located on 10() acres of heavily timbered land in Wash- ington Township, which he cleared and im- proved, and is still residing on the same farm. Mrs. Sarah Galbreath died on the farm in Washington Township February 5, 1856, and in May, 1858, Mr. Galbreath married Mrs. Margaret (Black) Hibbets, of Kosciusko County. Seven children have been born to this union — Mary, wife of Franklin Yohn, now of Sumner County, Kansas; Martha, now of Smith County, Kansas; Elsworth, Grant, Stanton, Viola and Daisey, still living at home. Mr. and Mrs. Galbreath are Uni- versalists in their religious belief, but are members of no church at present. In politics Mr. Galbreath affiliates with the Republican party. He is a meinlier of Pierceton Lodge, No. 377, A. F. & A. M., and has presided in all the stations of said lodge, and is now filling the station of senior deacon. If^EWIS S. FOSTER, a member of the ftw firm of Foster & Brother, druggists of ^F^ Pierceton, is a native of Preble County, Ohio, born near Lewisburg, November 7, 1836, the fourth son of John G. and Sarah (Singer) Foster, both now deceased. He re- mained on the home farm with his parents till reaching the age of sixteen years, when he went to Lewisburg, and after serving an apprenticeship of over thi-ee years at wagon and carriage-making, he came to Indiana and worked at his trade at Liberty Mills, Wabash County, for two years. October 28, 1858, he was married at Wabash, Indiana, to Miss Mary A. James, a daughter of the late Will- iam James of Wabash. They are the pa- rents of three children — William Horace, of M.i ^\ti BIOORAPHICAL HKETaUEfi. 307 Peru, Indiana; John Bertram, of Nebraska, and Ada May, still at home. Mr. Foster went to Logansport in 1859, where he worked as a journeyman nntil 1873, and two years of that time was associated with Will- iam Krider in the manufacture of wagons. In 1873 he came to Pierceton, Kosciusko County, and became associated with his brother, Frank H., in the drug business, in which they are still engaged. He was also associated with him in the publication of a weekly newspaper at Pierceton, called the Pierceton Independent, from 1879 until 1885, when they sold out in January of the latter year. Mr. Foster is a Master Mason, and is a member of Pierceton Lodge, No. 377, A. F. & A. M. Mrs. Foster is a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church. 1^^ F. HUMBLE, proprietor of steam, tSl saw and feed-mill at North Webster, ^^® was born in Noble County, Lidiana, June 9, 185fi, son of John W. V. and Fan- nie Humble, who removed to this county when our subject was a child. They tirst settled in Van Buren Township, on an im- proved farm, where they lived a few years, then removed to their present home, one mile and a quarter southwest of North Web- ster, where the father still resides. The mother died November 16, 1884. S. F. Humble was married in Tippecanoe Town- ship July 31, 1879, to Miss Alice C. Warner, who was born and reared in North Webster, the date of hei" birth being February 7, 1860. They have three children — Edith O., Gracie E. and J. W. V. Mr. Humble and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in politics he is a Republican. He is conducting a successful business. He keeps flour to exchange for wheat, but does not manufacture flour. He purposes to put in a shingle-mill during the coming fall. He built a part of his mill in 1885 and a part in 1886. I^EORGE W. DEATON, deceased, was 'flfT born and reared in Clarke County, Ohio, ^W^ a son of William Deaton. His father was proprietor of a saw-mill, which was ope- rated by himself and sons; our subject also learned the milling trade. George Deaton was united in marriage March 9, 1856, to Miss Frances C. Fortney, a daughter of Jacob and Ann (Knoops) Fortney, the Knoops be- ing one of the oldest and most prosjier- ons families in Central Oliio, and many of the name are still living in Miami and adjoining counties. In March, 1863, Mr. Deaton came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and settled in Clay Town- ship on the farm which is now occupied by his son Jacob. Twelve years later he pur- chased the farm where his widow and chil- dren still make their liome. To Mr. and Mrs. Deaton were born the following children — AVilliain Sabin, Jacob O., Mary B. and John E., natives of Ohio, and Samuel Sherman, Ulysses S. G., Cyrus B. and Charles G., born in Clay Township, Kosciusko County, all of whom have obtained good classical educations. Jacob married Miss Mealey Cauff"man, of Kosciusko, and, as above stated, lives on the old homestead. Sherman and Grant have at- tended the high school at Warsaw, and Sher- man completed his classical course at Fort Wayne. Both of them are thinking of es- pousing the legal profession. In politics Mr. Deaton was a prominent local politician, and strongly advocated the Republican cause. Many persons will yet remember the eloquent speeches made when a political campaign was in progress. So great was his popularity J HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. tliat lie was elected trustee of Clay Township, although that township was largely Demo- cratic, he being the only Republican ever elected to that otHce in Clay Township. lie took a prominent ]>art in tlie ailvaiict'incnt of all enterprises pertaining to the weltare ot' his township, county or State, and was a char- ter member of the Grange at Claypool. lie was a consistent Christian, an earnest mem- bur of the Methodist Episcopal church. lie was very successful in his business life, and left, at his death, 275 acres of excellent land. Upon his last purchase there was some in- debtedness, which has been paid off by his widow and sons, and i\\ey have since added another purchase of forty acres. The family is one of the most respected in Clay Town- ship, where they have a most pleasant home, and are surrounded with all the necessary comforts of life. §R. GEORGE KETCIIUM, postmaster ' at Claypool, is a native of Indiana, born ;5- in Iluntertown, Allen County, October 27, 1857, :i son of Andrew I. and Mary M. (Guernsey) Ketchum, who have been residents of that county since 1848. They have reared six children — James P., Willis, Joseph (post- master at Hudson, Indiana), George, Gilbert and Clement Y., all of whom are married except Gilbert. Their only daughter died in infancy. Andrew I. Ketchum, the father of our subject, was born in Dover Plains, Dutchess County, New York, July 27, 1812. Dr. Ketchum received a practical education, and at the age of sixteen years began teach- ing school, lie commenced the study of medicine in 1877, under the preceptorship of Dr. Franklin Greenwell, of Iluntertown. He matriculated in September, 1878, at the Cleveland Medical College, Western Reserve University, of Hudson, Ohio, and graduated March 3, 1880, being the youngest member of his class, and was chosen valedictorian. He was the only graduate who ever carried otf the hoii(ii-s of the class outside of Ohio or Pennsylvania since the organization of the college in 1843. After his graduation ho was appointed house surgeon to the Cleve- land City Hospital, and afterward formed a partnership with his preceptor at Iluntertown, Indiana, llecameto Claypool in May, 1883, and commenced the practice of his chosen profession, where he has built up a good practice, and among the medical men of this section bids fair to rank with the highest. He is practically self educated and self made, having earned by teaching the money that carried him through college and iitted him for his present position. The doctor was married in May, 1883, to Mrs. Martha II. Ritter, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Jeans, of Mississippi, her father dying soon after the close of the late war. He was a large planter during his lifetime, and left a large estate. In politics Dr. Ketchum is an ardent Democrat, and was appointed post- master of the village on that ticket Novem- ber 1, 1885, he being the first Democratic postmaster appointed in Claypool. ^[TEPHEN COOK, a prominent farmer T^^ and pioneer of Harrison Townshiji, was '^jp born in Warren County, Ohio, Novem- ber 24, 1818. When sixteen years of age he removed to this county with his parents, John and Ann Cook. From his early boy- hood he has been engaged in farming. At the time of his arrival in the county there was a larger per cent, of Indians than white people in the vicinity where his father settled. His education is somewhat limited, although ■^^, J BIOGRAPHICAL .SKEraiIE,S. he lias good practical knowledge. In his day educati(_inal advantages were not so easily (ilitaint'd as at the present day. Mr. Cook has been twice married. Ilis tirst wife was Hannah Van Dyke, whom he married in June, 1841. Five of their nine children are living — James T., Stephen K., Elizabeth A., Louisa and Frances A. Mrs. Cook died in 1865, and iu January, 18GG, Mr. Cook mai'- ried Ellen 11. Gaiilt, daughter of George Gault, of Atwood, this county. They liave two children — Orr and George. Mr. Cook owns 240 acres of well-improved land. Po- litically he endorses the Prohibition party. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for over thirty years has served as class leader. lie is a representative of one of the oldest as well as one of the most influential families of Kosciusko County. y\ENKY M. STOKER, lumber and stock pjl dealer, was born in Wayne County, ^ ( Ohio, June 29, 1841. In 1846 the family removed to Franklin Township, thence to Butler Township, De Ivalb County, where he lived until he was twenty years of age. In September, 1861, he enlisted in Company II, Thirtieth Indiana Infantry, with Cyrus Ilawley as Captain. After the battle of Stone River Captain Ilawley resigned, and "W. W. Griswold became Captain, and in a few months was promoted to Colonel of the One Hundred and Fifty-second Indiana. Mr. Stoner participated in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River and Chickamauga. During this last battle he was wounded in the left shoul- der. The Color Sergeant was wounded, and Mr. Stoner, being Sergeant, took the colors, and on Sunday, about 1 o'clock, he received his wound, the ball striking him in his left upper arm near the shoulder, passing the scapula and lodging near the spine on thf left side. He went to the hos])ital at ('liatt;i- nooga, then to Nashville, wdiere he remained two months, wdien he received a thirty days' furlough. He returned to his company and was ordered to report at the hospital. When he returned to his regiment he found that it had veteranized, but the doctor would not ac- cept him, and wished him to go into the in- valid service; but, instead, he asked for a discharge. He was discharged December 31, 1803, and returned to De Kalb County, and for four months went to public schools. In 1864 he was elected county surveyor. Resigning in 1865, he went to Cedarville, Allen County, where he engaged in the mill- ing business, following it until 1876, not with very flattering success. He sold out and came to Syracuse, where he has been en- gaged in the hard-wood lumber business, with reasonable success. He was married October 17, 1871, to Miss Mary E. Knorr,who was born in Pennsylvania June 6, 1848. In 1868 she came to Allen County, this State, with her parents, Charles and Matilda (Wagner) Knorr. Iler father was born in Pennsylvania, and i-e- moved to Syracuse in 1875. He is a physi- cian. Her mother was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania. They are of German ancestry. Mr. Stoner's father, John Stoner, was born in York, Pennsylvania, October 30, 1796, and died August 12, 1881, at the home of iiis daughter in Cedarville. His mother was also born in Pennsylvania, in 1800, and died Au- gust 12, 1856, at her home in Butler Town- ship, De Kalb County. Mr. Stoner does not remember much about his grandp;irents. II is wife's grandmother, Knorr, died in Kansas in 1881, aged eighty years. Mr. and Mrs. Stoner liave two children — Daisy M., born May 29, 1875, and Winifried, born February 5, 1878. Before he could vote Mr. Stoner was a radical Frec-soiler, but since that time HlHTOliY OF KOsaiUHKO COUNTY. he has voted the Republican ticket. ]Ic served as justice of the peace four years, lie is comraaiider of Lake view Post, No. 240; has held that position since its organ- ization. Mr. Stoiier relates ;ni incident that occurred daring his arnij life, in the Hrst day's light at Chickanianga, that may be of interest to the surviving members of the Thirtieth Indiana. He was bearing the colors on that day. The regiment was in Oi)lonel J. B. Dodge's Brigade, Johnson's division, whicli occupied the left center of (icncral Thomas' corps. The Ijrigade, after tiring a few rounds, maile a charge, driving the rebels about a mile. Tiieir battalion was not more numerous than a skirmish line when they reached their advanced position. They withdrew a short distance, skirmishing and firing continuing more or less brisk until dusk, when the rebels, who had worked around to the right rear, gave them a few sharp and quick volleys of musketry, and raising a yell, assaulted them. Our troops supposed, until the charge was made, that a relief was com- ing to take their places. They soon heard the rebels calling upon the Union troops to surrender. Mr. Stoner now realized the sit- uation, and the danger of the capture of the Cdlors. He shouted to the Thirtieth Indiana to " I'ally round the colors." Thirteen men answered tlie call, forming themselves around the colors with fixed bayonets. They retreat- ed cautiously, so as to avoid falling in with any considerable number of rebels. They soon fell in with Colonel Buckner, of the Seventy-ninth Illinois, who had about the same number of men that he had. Colonel Buckner was very much disheartened at the condition of things. They put their forces together and continued their retreat, but soon came upon the right wing of the Eightj'- ninth Illinois, which formed the right of General Willich's Brigade. Here this squad of theTliirtieth Indiana rested, having brought away their colors in safet}-. -r^TILLIAM HAYES, M. D., one of the \/\], oldest practitioners of Kosciusko r~tj:^i County, Indiana, was born on his father's farm in Coshocton County, Ohio, November 20, 1811, his parents being natives of Ireland, the mother being of AVelsh origin. The father, Jeremiah Hayes, immigrated with his parents to America in his boyhood, and with them settled in Virginia, where he was married. He left Virginia about 1811, and located in Coshocton County, Ohio, about the time that county was organized, and there his wife died about 183C. In politics lie was a Jackson ian Democrat. He was the lirst sheriff elected in Coshocton County. He died on his farm in that county in 1824, aged forty-live j'cars. William Hayes, our subject, is :i member of the same family of which ex-President IIa3'es is a descendant. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, and in his boyhood received the rudiment? of an education in the subscription schools of that early day, but in after years he educated himself by private study. For his wife he married Miss Amelia McCoy, a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, and to this union were born six children — two children died in infancy; S. M. died January 18, 1876, aged thirty-six years, and at the time of his death was serving his second term as treasurer of Kosciusko County; George W., who died at Clayton, Michigan, February 27, 1879, was a grocer and druggist at Clayton; Henr}' W., carrying on a restaurant at Pierceton, and Jacob C. P., an inmate of the Insane Asylum at Indianapolis. In 1844 Dr. Hayes began the study of medicine privately, and in 184G he took a course of lectures at the medical Vi^:.* ■■yw^v ^A gaa"ii-A-°QPaga*iii»g*»"«*a"»g«g«."«"«-«"«"«"i BIOQRAPUIVAL SKETGHKS. college at Cleveland, Oliio, completing his course during the winter of 1859-'60 at the Eclectic Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio, from which institution he graduated as M. D. February 8, 1860. To defray his ex- penses while pnrsuing his medical studies he followed boating on the Ohio Canal until coming to Indiana in 1853. lie located at Pierceton, Kosciusko County, in March, 1854, where he has since practiced his profession with tiie exception of the time spent in attending medical lectures. "When he located at Pierceton it was a hamlet containing but live or six families, and with one exception their houses were built of hewed logs. At that time the prevailing sickness was of a malarial form, such as bilious, intermittent and chill fevers. In 1878 the doctor lost by lire a frame business block, consisting of five business houses, and his residence. He soon after built on the same site tlie brick block known as the Hayes Block. Dr. Hayes was bereaved by the death of his wife May 14, 1884, she being seventy years of age. From her girlhood she had been a member of the Christian church. In politics the doctor was formerly a Whig, but since the organization of the Pepubliean party he has voted that ticket. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' orders, belonging to their re- spective lodges at Pierceton. ¥iM|f ILLIAM B. FUNK, president of the TuWll ^^^ ^^'-y I^'ii'l^) "J*^" Warsaw, Indiana, I'^^'iii^) and a prominent and public-spirited citizen, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, the date of his birth being June 4, 1838. He was reared from early childhood in Kos- ciusko County, his parents having come here in 1844, locating in that year at Warsaw. He received an excellent common-school education, whicli has well fitted him for the active business life he has pursued from his youth. In 1857 he accepted the position of deputy county auditor of Kosciusko County, tilling that position until 18G2, when he was elected county auditor, holding the latter ofiice by re-election until 1871. In 1880 he was elected to the office of county treasurer, and served in that position to tlie Ijest in- terests of the county until 1884. In 1872 he became associated with his brother, Joseph A. Funk, in the mercantile business at War- saw, which is still conducted under the firm name of Funk Brothers. Mr. Funk has been twice married. June 18, 18G2, he mar- ried Miss Jennie Moon, youngest daugliter of Hon. George Moon, of Warsaw. She died December 25, 1872, leaving at her death one son — Charles. For his second wife Mr. Funk married Miss Florence F. Sapp, a daughter of S. C. Sapp, M. D., September 29, 1874, and to tliis union have been born three chihlren. Mr. Funk takes an active part in any enterprise wiiich has for its object the advancement of his town or county, or for the public welfare. For many years he has been connected with the Kosciusko County Agricultural Society, either as presi- dent or secretary. At the Republican State Convention, at Indianapolis, in 1872, his name was presented as a candidate for State Auditor, receiving a very complimentary vote. He has served for several years as chairman of the Kosciusko County Republi- can Central Committee, and his management has greatly contributed to the success of his party in the county. He takes a great in- terest in the afiairs of his church, he iiaving been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Warsaw for many years. He is i an Odd Fellow, being a charter member of Lake City Lodge, No. 430, and is a mem- ber of Hackleman Encampment, No. 37, and 214 UISTOBY OP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. has repeatedly repref5ented both in the grand lodge and grand encampment of the State. T^,ELS()X R. GALBKEATII was born °J / near Dayton, Ohio, in May, 1845, re- ~ L inuining there till IVIay, 1852, when he removed witli his parents, Alexander and Eliza Galbreath, to Kosciusko County, In- diana. IJeing the eldest in his lather's family, he and his tather at once commenced the task of making a farm in what was then an almost unbroken forest. Tie worked on the farm for nine years, when on the breaking ont of the civil war he enlisted i!i the Twelfth Indiana Infantry, and afterward in the Fourth Indiana Cavalry, but being small of stature and under age, his father secured his release from both enlistments. He soon after, how- ever, enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Indiami Volunteer In- fantry, and served with that regiment until its discharge in October, 1864. (Jn his return from the war he worked through the summer months on the farm, attending school during the winter terms, for four years, when he was married to Miss Cynthia A. Roys, daughter of (4. W. A. and Nancy Roys, of Kosciusko County. Mr. Galbreath identified himself with the Republican party on its organization, notwithstanding the fact that his family were and always had been staunch Democrats. In 1874 he was elected con- stable of his township, which ofhce he filled so satisfactorily and efficiently that he was re-elected in 1876, and again in 1878. Dur- ing these years he took a full law course under attorney J. II. Taylor, the present county clerk, but was never admitted to the bar, ]ireferring to return to farm life. He still takes an active interest in the politics of his county, being a hard and faithful worker for the Republican cause, and a mem- ber of the County Central Committee. In 1886 he represented his party in the Con- gressional, Senatorial, Judicial and County conventions. In their religious faith he and his wife are members of the Church of God of the Abi'ahamic faith, having been baptized into tliat church Ijy immersion in August, 1SS3. They are the parents of eight children, whose names are as follows — Cliarles Edward, Ida Alice, Nancy R., Eliza Belle, Minnie Grace, Augustus i\.le.\andei-, Clara Pearl and Ethel May, all but the eldest son living at home. The father of our subject was of Scotch ancestry, and his mother's family were Pennsjdvania Germans. Thej' had a family of ten children, three of whom are deceased — Perry died January, 1850. aged nearly two years; a daughter died in infancy in October, 1855, and Wilson S. died in December, 1874, aged twenty-si.x years. Those living are — Nelson R., the subject of this sketch; Martin L., principal of the schools of Collamer, Whitley County; Angle, wife of Mr. Deardorff, a farmer of Kosciusko County; Levi P., a farmer; Freeman K., a barber of Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana; Mrs. Ella Williams, of Pierceton, and Mrs. Maria Deardorff, a widow, living with her mother on the east third of the south half of section 26, township 32 north, range 7 east, in Kosciusko County, that being the old home- stead, on which the family have resided for thirty-five years, and on which the father, Alexander Galbreath, died in September, 1874, at the age of fifty-two years. Mrs. Galbreath's father was a native of Canada, and her mother was born in the State of Vermont. They were married about 1834, and in the spring of 1835 came to Kosciusko County. Both were school teachers. Mr. Roys taught a term of school, in the summer of 1835, on the prairie west of the present i] BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. i site of Lee.sl)uri,''li. Tie wns prominently identitied witli tlie early history of this coiiiitv, having liekl sevei'al offices of trust. He was also a minister of the (lospel. Mi's. Roys is still living, making- her home with lier son, Leni. ^V. lioys, attorney at law, and the present mayor of tiie city of Warsaw, and although seventy-three years of age, is still enjoying good health. ATIIIAS IlARTEPt, deceased, in his life time a resident of this county, was born in Lancaster County, Penn- sylvania, in the year 1808, his parents being Christian and Elizabeth Harter. He moved from Pennsylvania to Maryland, and from there to Ohio, and then to Indiana. When a young man he worked at the blacksmith's trade for several years. In December, 1831, he was united in marriage with Mary Easterly, born November 27, 1812, in Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of Lawrence and Cather- ine Easterly, with whom, when sixteen years of age, she emigrated to Richland County, Ohio. To this union were born eight chil- dren, of whom the following survive — George W., Henry, Susan, Matliias, William and Catherine. Mr. Harter was a widely and favorably known pioneer of Harrison Town- ship, was highly esteemed by his neighbors, and for a long time was prominent in the local interests of his community. He is es- pecially remembered as an ardent supporter of the Union cause during the late civil war, and was an able and zealous defender of the Gov- ernment. Four of liis sons were in the Union army. One, Jonathan, died in the service, at Chattanooga,Tennessee, July 4, 1864. Becom- ing an ardent member of tlie United Brethren church, in 1S.33, he was ever afterward an earnest worker, both by word and deed, in the cause of Christianity. For more than half a century he and his estimable wife shai'cd to- gether the joys and trials of wedded life. On September 10, ISSCi, he, with his wife and one son, tented on the camp ground at War- saw, where his zeal kept liis feeble frame at work late at night, resulting in the fatal illness which carried him away on the 17th. He was a devoted father and husband, and, above all, a conscientious Christian. The family, the church, and the community at large, in his demise, sustained a great loss. His residence was on section 15, west of Warsaw, where he has developed a splendid farm. George Harter, a son of the preced- ing, was born in Richland County, Ohio, September 5, 1832. He moved with his parents to Indiana in 1849. At the age of eighteen years he l)egan to leai'n the carpen- ter and joiner's tratle, which he followed for a number of years. In July, 18F)2, he en- listed in Com]>any A, Seventy-fourth Indi- ana Infantry, as a private, and upon the organization of the company he was elected Second Lieutenant, and was shortly afterward promoted to First Lieutenant; March 22, 1864, he was promoted to Captain. Being assigned to the Fourteenth Army Corps un- der General Thomas, he participated in the battles of Cliickamauga, Lookout Mountain, the siege of Atlanta and Jonesborough, Georgia. He was wounded at the battle of Cliickamauga, and his health so declined that soon after the siege of Atlanta he was com- pelled to resign November 8, 1864, at which date he returned to his home. Since the war he has been engaged in various enterprises, meeting with varied success. For the last twelve years he has been an invalid. He married Miss Miranda Baker, a sister of Joseph S. Baker, the present popular auditor of Kosciusko County. By this marriage there were two children, one only surviving — Law- ^^X '™™»™'"™™ — ™^'™" — "»""^»™»'^" — — "M"» — — "M"*™"* HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. renee E., bookkeeper for Beyer Bros., at AVarsaw. Mr. Ilarter is a member of Kos- ciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R., and of the Methodist Episcopal cluirch, and in his polit- ical sentiments he is a Ilepublican. jENJAMIN YOIIN, farmer, section 15, I'^A Tippecanoe Township, owns 220 acres ^v in the vicinity, all in a body with the exception of ten acres. lie was born in Cnmberland t'ounty, Pennsylvania, Novem- ber 30, 1813. AVhen he was fifteen years of age his parents removed to Highland County, ()lii(i, and three years later he commenced to do for himself. He left home worth $3 and a very poor horse, the horse dying soon after he reached Indiana. He now has a compe- tence. His father, Samuel Yohn, was born in Maryland December 1, 1787, and re- moved to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, when a Ijoy, where he was reared and mar- ried. He died at the age of eighty-four years and seven months. His mother was born in Cumberland County in 1787, and died in Highland County, Ohio, aged eighty-eight and a half years. The Yohns are of (Tcrman descent. His paternal grandfather, John Yohn, was born in Germany, and his grand- mother, Vandena (Peterson) Yohn, was also a native of that countrj'. His maternal grandfather, James Anderson, was born in Ireland, near Cork, and died at the age of one hundred and four years. His maternal grandmother was Polly DeLancy, whose first husband, Mr. Lytle, was killed at Fort Wayne by the Indians, being a soldier un- der General Wayne. James Anderson was her second husband. Our subject came to what is now Noble County, this State, in April, 1833, with a Mr. Colwell, for the purpose of assisting liim in building a saw- mill at Port Mitchell, situated on the Elk- hart River. It was the first mill built in Noble County, and it was erected for a man named Washington Ilenshaw, a Virginian. After the mill was completed Benjamin re- turned to Highland County, Ohio, to visit his parents, making the journey on foot and shaking with the ague. The following spring he returned to Noble County on horseback, and during the winter of 1835 worked for Mr. Colwell. Mr. Yohn relates an interest- ing incident that occurred that j-ear. On the 17th day of April there came up a very se- vere thunder storm. In a short time it com- menced to snow, and snow fell to the depth of seventeen inches. On the morning of the 18th the sun rose bright and fair, and by night the snow had all disappeared. From 1835 to 1847 Mr. Yohn worked at various things among the settlers, and boated it on the St. Joseph River, from St. Joseph to Constantine, Michigan. In 1847 he came to this county, and went to work for Mr. Thom- as G. Boydston, in the old grist-mill, which was built by Ephraim Muirhead. In the spring of 1850 Mr. Boydston went to Cali- fornia, and rented the mill to Mr. Yohn, who ran it until it was burned in June, 1853. When the mill was first built it was quite small, but previous to the fire it had been en- larged. Mr. Boydston returned from Cali- fornia in 1853, and in 1856 rebuilt the mill, which is still standing, and is now owned by Henry Willis. Mr. Boydston came to this place in 1844, bringing with him his wife and children. The first winter he lived in Leesburgh, and the following spring removed to Webster, where he died March 17, 1861. He was a member of the Legislature and a leading man in Tippecanoe Township. He left a wife and four children to mourn his loss, besides a host of friends, being widely known throughout the county. Mr. Yohn BIOOBAPHWAL SKETCHES. \\\ was married .raniiary 9, 1851, to Miss Eliza- beth J. Boydston, daughter of Thomas J. and Jane (Nichols) Boydston, natives of Pennsyl- vania. The mother was born in Mifflin County, and is now a resident of Albion, Noble County, Indiana, at the age of seventy- four years. Her father died March 17, 1861, aged fifty-five years, and is buried in a private burying-ground near the grist-mill. Mrs. Yohn was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in August, 1832, where she lived until she was brought by her parents to Indiana. She died September 5, 1865, and is buried in the fam- ily burying-ground. She left four children — Emma Jane, wife of William Mack; Lizzie, living in Marshalltown, Iowa; William B., of Tippecanoe Township, and Franklin, who is married and living at home. Mr. Yohn was a township trustee four years. In 1849 he was elected postmaster of Webster, and served nineteen years. Thomas Boydston was the first postmaster. In 1853 Mr. Yohn commenced selling a general stock of mer- chandise in a small house just north of his present home, and continued in that business sixteen years. During this time he became the owner of the mill property, after the death of Mr. Boydston, and ran the mill until 1868, then sold to Jacob Bishop, who in turn sold to his brother Levi, and the latter to Mr. Willis, the present owner. The mill site is one of the best in the country. Mr. Yohn relates many interesting anecdotes of pioneer life. In 1833 the few who were living with- in a radius of twelve or fifteen miles began to talk about a 4th of July celebration. After the question was decided in the affirmative, the next thing was to look about to see if young ladies, or " the girls," could be found. Mr. Yohn found his girl about eighteen miles from Mr. Joseph Bristol's, the place where the celebration was to be held, and two girls came from Fort Wayne, riding on Indian ponies, their saddles being wolf-skins. Mr. Yohn had the only carriage in the turn-out; all the others came on horseback or on foot. It took the greater part of one week for the young men to get their girls and take them home. When Mr. Yohn was taking his girl home the buggy broke down when about nine miles from home. He unharnessed the horse, leaving the buggy and harness together, and his girl rode the horse while he walked be- side her. After he had seen her safe home he returned to his own home, procured an ox team and big wagon and brought the broken buggy home. In July, 1833, Mr. Yohn went to mill for Mr. Colwell. They heard that there was some wheat on Elkhart prairie, owned by old Mr. Weinbright. He took an ox team and started early Monday morning for Mr. Weinbriglit's. He found him threshing his wheat, treading it with horses. The threshing floor was the ground and in tiie open air. There were several others Jilso waiting for wheat, and Mr. Yohn had to await his turn. He bought ten bush- els, paying $1.75 per bushel, and went to Brandywine mill, at Elkhart, to get it gi-ound. lie then returned to Mr. Colwell's, reaching there Saturday night at 10 o'clock, after a week's absence, having traveled sixty-two miles. This was the first milling done in that part of the county. The early settlers in that A&y had a very kindly feeling toward one another. Mr. Yohn has many times gone eight and nine miles to a house-raising or log-rolling. The settlers were very hos- pitable to new neighbors coming to settle among them, and would go many miles to welcome them. At one time Mr. Yohn and three others went to assist in raising three log cabins, one of which is still standing. The latch-string was always open to new settlers. In the fall of 1835 Mr. Colwell paid $1.25 per pound for rusty bacon, brought in by an ox ^■.■■■■■-wiP"Hi.r«rjiii.wjgij»ii» a»ai»aPi-»«»-i ^ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ -■- ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ^ ■ - ■ - ■-■-■-■-■-■-■-^■■■■■■^a' ■:r HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. team from Dayton, Ohio. He said he never ate any meat that tasted so good. Previous to that time he lived on venison, corn meal and potatoes. TJie corn was pounded in a mortar. Mr. Tohu relates an incident con- nected with the raising of the first saw-mill in Noble County. There were not enough white men to raise the mill, and a man named Joseph Bristol, who was acquainted with the Indian language, went and obtained the as- sistance of several Indians. These Indians were placed so as to help lift the beam. As soon as they heard tiie " heigh ho heave " they were so pleased they could not lift, and they came very near letting the beam fall; but they soon l)ecame accustomed to it and ren- dei-ed very efficient help. Before the advent of the railroads Mr. Yohn used to have his flour hauled to Fort Wayne, and paid 25 cents per barrel for the hauling. This was done with two pairs of oxen and a wagon, and ten barrels were taken at one load, the driver paying his own expenses. The flour was sold for ^3 per barrel. He sold wheat for 40 to 48 cents per bushel, at Fort Wayne, hauling it a distance of forty miles. It took tiiree days and half of the night to make the trip. He also had lumber hauled to Fort Wayne, and sold it for 85 per 1,000 feet, paying $2.50 for the hauling. When Mr. Yohn lived in Noble County wolves were very plenty, and every pioneer always carried his gun with him. There was a circuit rider who came through the county every five or six weeks, and preached at John Knight's log cabin. Every))ody for a long distance would attend the services, always coming early so as to have a social time before serv- ices commenced. They would enjoy them- selves at card-playing, jumping, wrestling and pitching quoits. When it was about time for the preacher to come, John Knight would say: "Boys, you'd better adjourn; the preacher will be here soon." The sports were then laid aside, and each one was on his good behavior when the preacher arrived, and all listened attentively to the sermon. They all brought their guns Sundays as well as week days, thinking they might " sight a wolf" or a deer. John Knight kept a tavern on the road between Fort Wayne and Goshen. UDOLPIl IIUFFER, an old settler of this county, was born in Bei'ks County, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1S31. His parents, Daniel and Sarah Huffer, were also natives of Pennsylvania. They had ten children, of whom six survive — Daniel, a resident of Prairie Township; Rudolph; Mary, now Mrs. East; Sarah, wife of Amos Garrett, of Wells County, Indiana; Lydia, wife of Isaac Knobenshue; Maria, wife of Daniel Barkett, of Prairie Township. AVlien Rudolph was four years of age, he was brought by his parents to Fairfield County, Ohio, and was there reared to manhood. In 1854, he came to this county, first settling in Warsaw. Jle lived there two years, and car- ried on blacksmithing, a trade he learned in Circleville, Ohio. From Warsaw he re- moved to Prairie Township, where he was en- gaged in farming about eight years. After a few months' residence in Monroe Township, he settled upon his present farm on section 28, Harrison Township, where he found con- siderable timber. His first purchase was 160 acres. He has since added to it until now he owns 200 acres of as good land as can be found in the township. When he came to this county, $530 constituted his worldly possessions. For several months he served as township trustee, having been elected for two years, but resigned on account of ill health. He has also served as school ^^^.u-^-^-^.^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 319 ill director in bis district. Politically he is a Eepublican. lie was married in this county October 11, 1S55, to Miss Sarah Stayraates, daughter of Jacob Staymates, an old settler of Harrison Township, now deceased. To this union were born eleven children — Jacob D., Ilorton C, of Kansas; Sarah C, wife of Charles Vandermark, of Harrison Township; Gertrude, wife of James Fawley, of Seward Township; Sherman, Charles, Lawrence, Joseph, Jane, Edmund K. and Pearly. Mr. Huffer was formerly prominently identified witli the Kosciusko County Agricidtural Society. ri) ^^^ ^ C. MANWAPJNG, one of the earliest ]iioneers of Mentone, and an active ' and public-spirited citizen, is a native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, l)orn in Frank- lin Township, in 1857, a son of Elliott and Sarah (Dulaney) Manwaring, tlie father born in Oswego, New York, and the mother a na- tive of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Elli- ott Manwaring came with his parents to Kosciusko County, his father, John Manwar- ing, entering the land upon whicli he now re- sides in 1844. John Manwaring built the first cabin on this tract when the entire coun- ty was almost an unbroken wilderness, the nearest neighbors to him in those pioneer days being John Dunnock, Christian Sarber, Benjamin Blue and William Blue. The pa- rents of our subject were married in Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1856, and to them were born the following children — Artemus C, our subject, Laran D., Mary A. (deceased), Susan A., John A. and Frank M., all born on the homestead farm in Kosciusko County, which is still in the possession of Elliott Manwaring. A. C. Manwaring, the subject of this sketch, received a good education in the schools of Warsaw, and after leaving school followed teaching in Kosciusko Coun- ty for a number of years, commencing at the Benton Sarber school when seventeen years of age. July 10, 1879, he was united in marriage in Severance, Kansas, to Annie L. Plank, a daughter of E. Pryor and Katie Plank, who were both natives of Pennsylva- nia. Two children have been born to this union — Franklin and Nellie. Mr. Manwar- ing settled in Severance, Kansas, in 1877, where he engaged in the confectionery busi- ness on a small scale, his first bill of goods amounting to $54.35. He commenced on a borrowed capital of $50, and by his excellent business management he prospered even be- yond his expectations, and the third year found him a partner in the best general store in the village. He returned with his family to Kosciusko County in 1882, locating at Warsaw, and September 4 of the same year began the erection of the first building in Mentone, and October 1 put in a stock of goods and engaged in the mercantile busi- ness in that village. Seeing the need of a flouring mill in the village, he, in company with Samuel S. Mentzer, began the erection of a large roller-process mill, which was ready for operations October 1, 1884, the cost of the mill being $14,000. The mill has a capacity of 100 barrels jjer day, and has been a successful enterprise from its commence- ment, and during the summer of 1886 was run night and day. Mr. Manwaring has made a decided success out of his I'etail store, his business since October 1, 1882, amount- ing to $150,000. Although a comparatively young man, Mr. Manwaring is one of the most successful citizens of tlie count}', and is now rated at $20,000, every dollar being made by fair and honorable dealing since 1879. In the building up and improvement of Mentone he has done as much as, if not more than any man in tlie village, erecting a num- >ir I t.i 220 ' ■ '-■- ■ '' ■LgL»gm?»'»ai"«i»«"«'»-«'»i; »i i » « » « " i w » » » i» ^ » - i ui»»w- B tj HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ber of residences liimself, and aiding others Mith limited capital to build substantial liumes, having expended over $14,000 in improvements since making his liome in the villaee. „i^[EORGE G. BURLEY, physician and MMif surgeon at Leesburgh, was born in ^W^ Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, November 9, 1849, son of David and Rachel Burley, who came to Indiana in 1861, and now reside in Huntington County, this State. Ilis youth was passed on the farm, his father being a tiller of the soil, and received his elementary education in the common schools of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, and Huntington, Indiana. He taught school ten years, and in the meantime took three years of the course of study in the scientific class of Hillsdale College, Michigan. He entered that institution in the spring of 1871, and remained until the close of 1873. In 1877- '78 lie attended the medical college of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and subsequently practiced his chosen profession, locating at Mount Zion, Indiana, where he remained two years. January 9, 1881, he was married to Mary E. Barsh, of Huntington County, Indiana, and to this union have been born two children — Ada B. and Bessie M. The doctor then en- gaged in the drug business with John Barsh at North Manchester. In 1883-'84 he at- tended a course of lectures in the Chicago Medical College, and soon after located at Columbia City, practicing there only a short time. He then removed to Syracuse, this State, thence to Leesburgh in 1885. The doc- tor is recognized as one of the best general practitioners in this county. He enjoys a lucrative practice, and as a citizen he is highly respected. His manner is retiring and unostentatious, always avoiding any un- necessary public display, and his disposition is kind and social. Politically he affiliates M'ith the Republican party. l^iNOCH JOHN SMITH, a farmer of 1;\r'L Washington Township, was born in ^f '^ Middletown, Frederick County, Virginia, July 7, 1822. AVhen he was twelve years of age his parents moved to Maryland, and soon after to J'airtield County, Ohio, where he lived until coming of age. In 1843 he came to Indiana, and settled in Plain Township, Kosciusko County, where he engaged in farming until 1873, when he located on the farm where he now lives. Mr. Smith was married in 1843 to Susan Luttrell, daughter of John and Betsey Luttrell. She died in 1868, leaving two children — William and Otis, both in Nodaway County, Missouri. In 1870 he married Mrs. Mary Guy. In politics Mr. Smith is a Republican. His parents, William and Sarah (Morris) Smith, were natives of Virginia, his father of Ger- man and his mother of German and Irish descent. They came to Kosciusko County in 1844, and located in Plain Township. The mother died in 1876, and the father in 1884. m DMUND OAVEN, farmer, section 19, \W'A II^'Tison Township, was born in Perry bp^ County, Pennsylvania, May 27, 1816. His parents, Zilophia and Rebecca Owen, were also natives of Pennsylvania. When he was eleven years of age his parents removed to Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio, where he was reared to manhood, and received a limited education. His parents were poor, and the schools still poorer. They had eight children, four living — Davis, Eleazer, Mary i\ BIOaHAPUICAL SKETCUE.S. •u !« i|i and Edmund. Mr. Owen was married An- gnst IG, 1836, tu Lucy Beagle, Ijorn in Octo- ber, 1812, in Virginia, and dangliter of William and Mary A. Beagle. She came to Fairfield County when quite young. Her parents linally removed to Seneca County. Mr. and Mrs. Owen have four children — Elizabeth, wife of David Woodruff, of Craw- ford County, Iowa; Rebecca N., wife of John Hipschmau, of Harrison Township; John mar- ried Mary Gault in 1806; Sarah,\vife of Charles H. Triplett, of DeKalb County, Indiana. In 1818 Mr. Owen came from Ohio to Noble County, Indiana, remaining there until the sjiring of 1865, when he settled upon his present farm. A part of liis farm he has cleared since his location on it, and he now owns 198 acres of good land in excellent cul- tivation. His farm in Noble County he cleared and opened wholly himself. He has served three terms as township trustee; is a Democrat in his political views, and in his social relations is a member of the order of the Patrons of Husbandrv. tENEY C. GRAY, farmei-. Plain Town- ship, was born in Miami County, Ohio, "^(f February 26, 1835, son of Frederic and Ann Gray, natives of New Jersey, who were among the early settlers of Miami County. Four of their eiglit children are living — Sarah, Joseph W., Hannah J. and Henry C. The deceased are — Elizabeth, John L., Charles II., who died at Harper's Ferry during the late war, and Samuel C, formerly a promi- nent physician of Warsaw. Henry C. was reared in his native State, receiving a rudi- mentary education in the district schools of his time. October 9, 1862, he was married to Matilda J. Brecount, dangliter of Miles and Ann Brecount, of ]\[iami (bounty, Ohio. Her grandfather, John Brecount, participated in the war of 1N12. Iler ancestors are from New Jersey. They ha\'e five cliildren — Ella M., Etta A., Edward II., Anna J. and Mary E. In 1875 Mr. Gray came with his family to this county, settling on his present farm in the southern portion of Plain Tt)wnship, which he has greatly improved. He owns 281 acres of land, largely under cultivation. He has served as school director and road super\isor. During the late war he enlisted in the 100-day service, and was stationed principally in various parts of Virginia, al- though he was not conspicuously engaged in active service. Politically he is a Republi- can. Although he started in life a poor boy, he has been very successful. TT NANIAS BECKNELL, an old settler of v\ Kosciusko County, was born in Cum- "" ~~ berland County, Pennsylvania, March lo, 1819, son of Charles and Anna M. Beck- nell, the former a native of Germany, and tlie latter of Pennsylvania. When aliout four years of age his parents removed to Adams County, and seven years later removed to Stark County, Ohio, where he was i-eared to manhood. His early life was spent in assisting in the labors of the farm, and in attending the common schools. He was mar- ried in Ohio November 22, 1838, to Cathe- rine Weimer, a native of Pennsylvania, and to this union were born eleven children, of whom six survive — Edward, of Van Buren Township; Dr. Irvin J., David, Rachel, wife of Thomas Self, of Milford; Caroline, wife of Charles Hunter, also of Milford, and Mattie. In 1853 he came to this county and settled on section 13, of Jefferson Township, and lived thereuntil 1872; then removed to Mil- ford. He owns 201 acres of well-im]iroved ! ' J Si !^ UISTOliY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. land in Jefferson Townsliip. lie served live years as a trustee of tliat to-\vnsliip. Po- litically he is a Rej)ulilicaii, and i-eligiously is a member of the (Terman Baptist church. ! •*TILLIAM CLAllK IIARVUOT, pro- Mi jirietor of lliirvuot's livery stable, at I'ierceton, was born in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, May 8, 1843, a son of Josejih and Margaret (Gi-eer) Ilarvuot, natives of (_)hio, the father being of French and the mother of Irish descent. The fatlier died a short time before the birth of our sul.iject, the date of his death being April 26, 1843. He was an extensive farmer of Ashlan, wliei'e he owns 240 acres of land. Tie was horn in Pennsylvania March 28, iSj 1, and the following dune his parents moved to l,a\vr(Mu-e Township, Tuscarawas County, <*hio, wIhm'c he resided until his marriage. lie was the son of ,l(din and Maria (Kicdud) Striehy, both being horn, I't'arcd and inai'riccl in rennsjlvania. The father died in Tuscarawas Comity, Ohio, in 18-11, aged about si.xty-eight years. The mother died in 1839, aged 8i.\ty-five years. William never saw his grand|iarents; they died before his I'emendirance. They are sup- ])oscd to have si'ttleil in Pennsylvania. Mr. Striehy was mai'ried December 28, 1830, in Tuscai'awas County, to Elizabeth Stiffler, wlio was boi'u in liedford County, Pennsylvania, March 17, isll, and when three weeks old her parents removed to Stark County, Ohio, settling in Pike Township, where she was reared and educated. I\lr. and Mrs. Strieby lived in Tuscarawas County until their three oldest children were boi'ii Henry, Anna and Andi'ew. The two st)ns are living in Turkey Creek Townshij). Anna died at the age of twenty-four years. She married John Keiser, \ and at her death left one child. I'he family came to this <'onnty in duly, 1S3('). Mr. Strieby iirst bought eighty acres of land in Van Buren Township, and lived there until the following ,\|iril, when he sold and ])ur- chased the lliO acres whert' he now lives. lie has since added many acres to his oi'igi- nal ]iur(diase. ^V'hen they removed to this county, they came with two yoke of oxen and covered wagon, two milch cows, two yearling heifers, and enough nnmey to pay for liis first ])urchase. lie bought one barrel of salt for which he paid ifilO. He built a round-log cabin, whiidi burned down soon after. lie i)onght his ])resent farm of his father, going to Ohio, anil returning, on foot, to make his ])nr(diase. AVhile he was gone, a boy naineil ( 'hristoiiher Saunders, who came to the county witli thrm, hewed the logs for a new house. This hoy li\ed with Iheni seven yc>ars, then married. I'heii' neighbors were scarce, and \'enison was plenty. lie bought iiis Iirst, corn of Oliver Wright, for which he ]iaid (10 cents per bushel. l'"or the next he paid 7o cents. He used to liunt deer and sell for 3 cents a jiound. His family once lived four days on potatoes, venison and pumpkins. Mrs. Strieby was of great assistance to her hnsbaiid in these pio- neer times. She hel])ed to clear numy an acre (d' land, cutting tlu' saplings and smaller trees, piling the brush and burning it, while her husband cut the larger trees. In this way they have worked until they have acquired a competence for themsehes anld her husband that tliey would not sell their cows. lie demurred somewhat, I)ut his wife trinm])hed, and they did not nud';!^ tht^ change. Mrs. Strieby sjiun and wove woolen yarn and llax, ami for many years they made their own clothincr. They used to dig ginseng and lady-slipjier roots when not overcrowded with work, as it was idways a cash article. Owv day IVFrs. Strieby and her liired girl v.'ent out and dug lady- slipper roots which they sold to Sam. Chip- man for $4fi. The first wheat Mr. Strieby sold in this county he hauled with an o.\ team to Michigan (Mty in 1840, and sold for 624 cents a bushel. The next year he took a load of wheat, and with it 2G() pounds of butter, which he sold for 12A cents a pound. Mrs. Strieby says she has walked to Milford, a distance of eight miles, and carri(;d from twenty-five to thirty-five pounds of butter and sold it for sup]>lies. The; following children of Mr. and Mrs. Strieby have been born in this county — William, .Foel, Eliza- betii, John, Conrad, Sarah, Alfred, Minerva and J)arbara. William died in January, 1879; was married and the father of 8i.K cliildren. lie was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in 1861, and was one of the last ones to come home. His exposures in the army caused the disease with which he died. Sarah mar- ried (leorge tionterman, and died leaA-iiig seven children. Mrs. Strieby's father, C!on- rad StilHer, was born in Huntingdon County, i*ennsyl\-ania, in 17'J2, and died in tins county in IS72, ])a.st <'ighty yeaj's of age. \lrv motlu'i- iiachel ( l'\;tters) Stifller, was also b(irn in Huntingdon (!ounty, in 1789, and also dieil in this county. They were the parents ni' thirteen children, of whom Mrs. Sti-ieby was the tliiril. i''ive of them are now living-Daniel and Anna live in this county; Jacob lives in Michigan; ('atluu'iiui lives in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Strieby have fifty-ai.x grandchildren and tliirty-two great- grandchildren. They celebrated their golden w(Hlding the 2Stii day of Dccendier, 1880. It was one of tlu; cohh^st. days of the season. There were seventy-foui- persons ])resent, old and young, including several of their neigli- bors. Her grandfather, Henry Stiffler, and her grandinotlier, I'llizabcth (Nipps) Stilllei-, died in Pennsylvania. 1 ler maternal grand- father, Oeorge Fetters, and her grandmother, Elizabeth (Switzey) i'^etters, died in i'ike. Township, Sta,rk County, Ohio. Mr. Strieby lias given his children over !f!ll,000 besides tlieir outfit when they were married. fOIIN Sid'lKPKii SMITH, deceased, who was one of tlu^ old and honored pioneers of Kosciusko County, was born near lla- gerstown, Maryland, in 1806, and was of German ancestry, lie remained in his na- tive county until nine years of age, when he was taken by his parents to liedford County, Penns^dvania, and there he was reared to the avocation of a farmer. At the age of eighteen years he began to ilo for himsell', and to care for his parents, lie was married in Bedford County, Pennsylvaina, March 9, ' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■■■■■■-■-■-■- ■- ■ ■ ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ ^ ■ 7 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. n 1830, to Miss liose Ann Keith, who was a native of Pennsylvania, and of German and Irish parentage. She is a sister of Lewis Keith, who was the original owner of tiie land on which Pierceton is situated. Of the eleven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, eight still survive — Mrs. Mary JMcLonghan, of Livingston County, Missouri; Mrs. Mar- tha A. A\^orknian, of Sumner County, Kan- sas; Mrs. Lucy Baker, of Mercer County, Missouri; Mrs. Catherine Ringer, of Kosci- usko County, Indiana; Daniel J., a fanner of Wayne County, Iowa; Mrs. Pose Ann Perry, of Pierceton; Jolm K., of "Washing- ton Township, and Godfrey J., also living in AVashington Township. Lewis Henry died March 12, 1835, aged fourteen months; Mrs. Hannah Elder died May 10, 18G0, aged twenty-eight years, and Mrs. Rachel Baker died at the age of twenty years, July 7, 1866. In 1838 Mr. Smith came with his young family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and settled in an unbroken wilderness in Wash- ington Township, and there they experienced many of the hardships and privations inci- dent to a life in a new country. Indians were the principal inhabitants, few white people having settled in the county at that time. Hannah Wai-sing, Margaret and Nancy Rhodes, and Lewis Elder came with the Smith family from Pennsylvania, all making the journey partly on foot and partly by team, being on the M'ay for several weeks. After crossing the Ohio line they had to cut their own road and construct bridges to cross streams. On coming to Washington Township IVIr. Smith entered land from the Government, which he im- proved and cultivated, the land being still owned by his heirs. His death occurred in October, 1869, in his sixty-fourth year. In his religious views he was a Presbyterian, and was one of the first members of the church at Pierceton. His widow is still a member of the same church. She still makes her home on the old homestead in Washing- ton Township, being now seventy-seven years old. l^AVII) ROUDEBUSII, an old settler of y'l'ij' tliis county, was born in Montgomery v}^^ County, Ohio, March 14, 1815, S(jn of George and Susanna Roudebush, the former a native of ]\raryland and the latter of Vir- ginia. In 1830 he came with his fatlier to Indiana, settling in what is now known as Elkhart County, near the site of the present city of Goshen. The father died near Bristol, Indiana. David was educated in the com- mon schools of that day, and was thrown upon his own resources at a very early age, being obliged to work his way as best he could. He has been twice married. His tirst wife was Irena C. Shelby, of this county. They had three children, all of whom are de- ceased. His second wife was Mrs. Elizabeth (Farrington) Watts. For about three years after coming to this county he lived with a relative, west of Leesburgh, since which time he has been identified with the development and business interests of Leesburgh. He fol- lowed carpentering several years after coming to the county, and afterward conducted a cabinet and furniture store about fifteen years. He bviilt the first grist-mill in Leesburgh, near the site of the present mill, and had it fur- nished throughout with the old system of machinery. The dimensions of the mill were 40 X 52 feet, containing three stories, with three run of burrs, and did custom work principally. The mill was a great conven- ience to the early pioneer, being centrally located and convenient to all in the county. Mr. Roudebush was connected with this mill about three years, tlien sold to Albert Hawks, BIOGRAPUIVAL SKETC'UE.S. ii! '-i •^ |niLIP ARNOLD, a farmer of Tippe- g canoe Township, resides on section 16, ; east half of southwest quarter. He came to this county in the spring of 1860, having run away from home. His mother was a widow with a large family, and Islv. Arnold feared she would oppose his coming to Indiana, and came without her knowledge. He had a married sister living in this county, so he packed a small valise with his posses- sions, and when he arrived here he had just ifi. left. He made his home with his sister, who was the wife of Jacob Stemler, and now lives in Tippecanoe Townsliip. He first liired out to John Kramer, a farmer in Noble County, and worked for him over a year. September 20, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Thirtieth Indiana Infantry, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out in January, 1865. His term of enlist- ment expired September 20, 1864, but he was kept in hospital by a wound. His first ser- vice was in Kentucky, and then in Tennessee. He was in the battle of Shiloh, under the commandof McCook, as Division Commander, and General Buell as Corps Commander. He followed the corps of Generals Buell, Rose- crans and Thomas, particijiating in the battle of Missionary Ridge, and was then joined to \[\ HISTORY OF KOSCIU.SKO COUNT Y. the army of General Sherman, and followed liis corps to Jonesboro, where he was wounded in the left arm, the ball striking the arm at the wrist and coming out at the elbow, which caused its amputation just below the shoulder joint. During one year of his service he was detailed as a teamster, being unable to carr}' a cartridge box. As soon as he was wounded lie was taken to the brigade hospital, thence to Atlanta for a few days, thence to Chattanooga, where his arm was amputated. As soon as he was able he M-as sent to Indianapolis, where he was discharged. lie then returned to this county, spending a short time, then went to his former home in Ohio, and during the following summer was engaged in boat- ing on the Ohio Canal. In 1868 he returned to Webster and opened a grocery store, and the following spring he was elected township assessor. He continued in the grocery busi- ness three years, then sold out to John C. Beagle. About this time he purchased thirty-three acres of land north of Webster Village, where he lived for six years, then ex- changed it for his present farm, which runs down to Tippecanoe Lake, where he has good Hsiiing and good water for his stock. Sep- tember 24, 1870, he was married to Dulcena Johnson, who was born in Tippecanoe Town- ship May 15, 1851, where she was reared and educated. She is a daughter of Isaac and Jane (Mock) Johnson, the former a native of Harrison County, West Virginia, born Feb- ruary 18, 1824, and the latter of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, born July 2, 1834. Mr. Jolin- son moved with his parents to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1834. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold have six children — Clara J., Eliza- beth, James F., Cora, Gertrude and Chester Arthur. Mr. Arnold was born in Tuscarawas County, ( )hio, October 18, 1843, where he lived until he was sixteen years of age. His parents, Jacob and Margaret (Gettle) Arnold, were natives of Germany. The mother was born in 1809, and was about a year older than her husband, who died in 1851, when Philip was about eight years old. Mr. Arnold was justice of the peace four years, and in 1886 was elected township trustee for two years. Politically he is a Itepublican. §AVID II. CONNELL, who for the past several years has served efficiently as 'sp postmaster at Pierceton, is a native of Ohio, born in Columbiana County, near North Georgetown, March 23, 1838, a son of Amos and Anna (Ileistand) Connell, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively, the father of Irish and the mother of German ancestry. They were the parents of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, of whom our subject was the fourth son. The father located with his family in Columbiana in a very earl}' day, and is still a resident of the same county, living at the age of seventy- nine years. He was reared a farmer, and has always followed that avocation. In ]iolitics he was formerly an old line Whig, but has lieen a Republican since the organization of that party. He was an avowed abolitionist, and is a strong temperance advocate, and was the first to advocate that whisky should be abolished in the harvest fields of his town- ship. In his religious faith he is a Dunkard. His wife was also reared in that faith, and adhered to the doctrines taught by that de- nomination till her death, which occurred in May, 1860, at the age of forty-eight years. David II. Connell, whose name heads this sketcli, was reared to agricultural pursuits, remaining on the home farm until eighteen years of age, receiving his education in the district schools and at Mount Union College, Ohio, attending the latter one year. On BIOGItAPinCAL SKETCHES. i !! I leaving lionie lie tauglit school two terms, after whicli he clerked in a dry goods store at Nortli (Georgetown for one year. In 1861 he went to Iiogersville, Ohio, where lie was en- gaged in clerking until August, 1862, when he enlisted in the Union service as a private, and was assigned to Company E, One Hun- dred and Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteer In- fantry, lie was discharged at Washington, I). C, March 22, 1864, on account of dis- ability, caused by sickness. After recovering his health he, in May of the same year, was commissioned a recruiting officer, and served as such until October 8, 1861, wlien he re- enlisted in t'ompany D, Twenty-fifth Ohio Infantry, as Orderly Sergeant, and March 4, 186.5, he was coniinissioned by President Lincoln Second Lieutenant of Company Iv, Thirty-fonrth United States Colored Infantry. The following October he was promoted to First Lieutenant of Company D of the same regiment and placed in command of the com- pany, and five months his company was sta- tioned at Cedar Keys, Florida, where he acted as custom-house officer. Februai-y 27, 1866, he was relieved from duty, and ordered to Charleston, South Carolina, where he was mustered out with his comiiany. While in the service he participated in the battle of the Wilderness and Honey Hill, South Carolina, where he was slightly wounded. He was also in skirmishes and battles in the Army of the Potomac, in 1862-'64, and in the numerous engagements in and around Charleston, in the winter of 1864-'()5. After receiving his dis- charge he came from Charleston, South Caro- lina to Indiana, and located in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County, and engaged in dealing in lumber and farming until 1876. April 18, 1867, he was united in marriage at Center Point, Clay C'ounty, Indiana, to Miss Mattie Zimmerman, a daughter of .Fohn and Elizabeth (Wenger) Zimmerman, natives of Switzerland. Her })arents immigrated to America in 1832, and settled in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; there her father died in 1872 and her mother in 1879. Both were mem- bers of the German lieform church. Mr. and Mrs. Connell are the parents of live children — Minnie Maud, John Amos, Lora May, Ben Ward and Grace. Mr. Connell be- came a resident of Pierceton in 1876, and in May, 1877, he was appointed postmaster of that place under President Hayes' adminis- tration, and held that office until November, 18S6, when he was removed by President Cleveland, on account of his political senti- ments, he being a staunch Pepublican. While acting as postmaster he at the same time dealt in books and stationery. In April, 1886, he was elected to the office of township trustee for a term of two years. Mr. Connell in his religious faith is a Dunkard. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Repub- lic, being a comrade of John Murray Post, No. 124, of Pierceton. Mrs. Connell is a member of the I'rethren church, a branch of the Dunkards. T1)ICKAPI) II. MEPIIICK, deceased, was Y\ burn in Montgomery County, Maryland, "^ .\ August 10, 1813. He was reared to manhood in his native county, and in his younger days was engaged in teaming, and for a short time followed blacksmithing. His educational advantages werecjuite limited. He was married in Maryland June 6, 1837, to Miss Nancy Ilalbert, a native of Morgan County, Virginia, and a daughter of Noah and Susan Ilalbert. AVhen she was about eleven years of age her mother died, and when she was sixteen years of age she re- moved to Maryland, where she married the subiect of this notice. To this union were 1^ 23G iiLsronr of kosu/u.'^ko county. Ul born three cliildren — Henrietta S., wife of (). (). Felkner, of Warsaw, Missouri; Henry E., of this county, and Mary C, wife of ]\r_vrou Potter, of Washington Territory. In 1848 Mr. Merrick emigrated with liis family to Montgomery County, Oliio, and I'csided there until 1857, in which year lie came to tliis county, and for seven yeai's worked the farm of William Felkner south of Milford. He subsequently removed to iNIilford, where he died November 29, 1884. He owned eighty acres of land in Monroe Township, which is well improved. He was a member of the ('hristian cliui'cli, and was for many years an elder in that church. His widow is also a meinlier of the same cliiirch. He was a kind and loving liusband and father, and was respected by all who knew iiim. Mrs. Mer- rick still I'esides at Milford. ■-i+-ii-;n'-'— < l^jENRY HOOVER, deceased, was born '|^\ in North Carolina, the date of his birth Si being September 22, 1788. In 1807 he came West with his father, Andrew Hoover, who settled with his family in Wayne County, Indiana, where our subject subsequently mar- ried Siisanali Clark. Like the sons of most of the early settlers, liis educational advantages were limited, but by reading and study at home he became well titled for the duties and res])onsibilities of after life. In 1825 he became a member of the first Legislature that convened at Indianapolis. In 1832 he was a[)pointed by General Lewis Cass, Secre- tary of War, as secretary to the commission appointed to liold two Indian treaties. After his marriage Mr. Hoover settled in White AYater, AVayne County, and in 1830 removed to a farm he had purchased at Nolan's Forks, in the vicinity of AVashington, AVayne County, where his wife died August 9, 1853. In December, 1854, he was married to Mrs. Lydia Z. A'aughan, and in 1855 he removed to liiehmond, Wayne County, where he made his home till his death, which occurred July 23, 18G8, in his eightieth year. He wjis reared a Friend, liut while living at Nolan's Forks he united with the Alcthodist church, of which he was an active and devoted mem- ber, but being ti'aiiied from childhood in the simpler forms of worship, he was pained at the introduction of organs and choii-s. and withdrew from the cluiirh, and during the last years of his life was a memlicr of the Fifth Street Society of Friends, of Ilichniond. He was tlie father of seven children — Alfred, of Kosciusko County; Mary, deceased, wife of David Culbertson, of Mount A-^ernon, Iowa; Ann, wife ()f Thomas Harvey, of AVayne County, Indiana; Martha, wife of I)aniel Culbertson, of Wayne County; Allen, deceased, late of Mount Vernon, Iowa; Daniel, of Kosciusko County, and Ileni-y, deceased, who was also a resident of ]\Iount A'ernon at the time of his death. ■-^ LFKEI) II OOA^ER, an enterprising .('\ farmer of AVashington Township, is a native of Indiana, born near Richmond, AVayne County, March 8, 1811, a son of Henry and Susan (Clark) Hoover, both natives of North (Carolina. The parents were mem- bers of the Society of Friends at tlie time (.)f their death. Their family consisted of eight children, four sons and four daughters, of whom Alfred was the eldest son. He was reared on the farm where he was born, re- maining tliere till attaining the age of twenty- si.\ years. February 9, 1837, he was married to Miss Mary Allsed, a native of Ohio, but reared in AVayne County, Indiana, her parents having settled in that county when she was .,.Ji ;u *1 %, (^^/^ ^j^^, zny-c. BIOGRAPnWAL SKETCHES. but a few months old. Her parents, Thomas and Margaret (Allsed) Allsed, were both born in North Carolina, and removed from that State to Ohio about 1808, when they settled on the Miami River near Hamilton. The father served in the war of 1812, and after the war came with his family to Indiana, and settled in "Wayne County, where he and his wife lived till their death, both living to be over eighty years of age. In their religions views they were Baptists of the Alexander Campbell school. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoover were born ten ehihlren, as follows — Ann, wife of Charles Ilayden, of Whitley County, Indiana; Franklin and Thomas, both of Kos- ciusko County; Mrs. Martha Cone, of La Crange, Indiana; John C, of Oxford, Kan- sas; Mary L., wife of Rev. M. II. Smith, of the Northern Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference; Mrs. Gertrude Snj-der, wife of J. F. Snyder, postmaster of La Grange and editor of the La Grange Democrat,' Henry, of Whitley County; Mrs. Lillie M. Bradwick, of Licking County, Ohio, and Alfred, who died in 1801, aged live years. After his marriage Mr. Hoover settled on a farm in Center Township, Wayne County, Indiana, where he followed agricultural pursuits nntil 1853. He then sold his farm and removed to Kosciusko County, when he settled on land in Washington Township which he had purchased from the Government in 1837, his land consisting of 320 acres. His land at that time was covered with a heavy growth of timber, mostly poplar and walnut, all of which has since been cleared, and is now the well-improved and highly cultivated farm on which he now resides. Since coming to Kosciusko County Mr. Hoover has held the office of trustee of Washington Township several terms. In his political views he is independent. Although belonging to no religious denomination, he adheres to the doctrines of the Fi-icnds. Mrs. Hoover is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. ;,A N I E L HOOVE R, son of Henry Hoover, was born .Tniie 10. 1827, in Wayne County, Indiana, and passed his early days after the ordinary manner of farmer lads, attending the common schools during the winter and working on his father's farm during the remainder of the year. Here he ac(juired a practical knowledge of the art of farming, which art in latei- years proved his road to competency. March 11, 1852, he was united in marriage with Miss Henrietta Heagy, daughter of John and Sarah Heagy, of Wayne County, vvho was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, October 26, 1830, removing to Indiana with her parents in 1846. In the fall of 1854: they removed to Kosciusko County, and located on 160 acres of unimproved land in Washington Township, from which he de- veloped his present farm. As the products of the farm began to return him a good income he wisely invested his means in other land, and at present is the owner of 218 aci-es, of which 175 acres are in the iiTiest state of cultivation. He has been industrious and enterprising all his life, and while never less generous than his neighboi's in conti'ibntions to deserving objects, has yet been careful to provide a " good foundation against the time to come," and has accumulated a sufhcient amount of this world's goods to niaintain him in old age, and an inheritance for his loved ones who shall survive him. He is a member of the Metliodist Episcopal church, and tries to live a peaceable, quiet life with all men, taking the golden rule as his text. He was made au Odd Fellow in 1866, in Pierceton Lodge, 'N'o. 257, and after passing cr HISTOUY OF EOSCIUtiKO COUNTY. \\\ . killed oil the shores of Lake Erie. The iiiotlier was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1811, and when a child was taken by her parents to Ohio, where she was reared and married. She is living with her son Allen. The latter was born October 19, 1830, and came to this county witli Ids parents. He was the eldest of si.\ children. The names of -his brothers and sisters are — Ivan, who died in Ilunts- ville, Alabama, with disease contracted in the army. He was born July 15, 1838, and died October 8, 1862. Franklin was born May 28, 18-11; Hiram was born May 10, 1844, and died in October, 1846; Margaret was born May 9, 1846, and Joseph, June 8, 1848. He is a Republican, as was also his father. The mother has been a member of the Metliodist Episcopal church for si.xty years. Allen's grandfather Champion was born in A^irginia, then went to Pennsylvania, thence to Ohio, where be died at the age of forty years. His grandmother Champion, formerly Margaret Zimmerman, was also born in Virginia, and died near Shelby, Ohio, aged sixty-three years. DAVID I). HAPtMAN, engaged in ' Do I farming and stock-raising in Harrison Township, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Dauphin County, April 9, 1838, a son of John B. and Elizabeth Harraan, the father living in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, and the mother deceased. When he was two years old he was taken by his par- ents to Crawford County, and there he was reared, remaining in that county till his nineteenth year. He then accompanied his parents to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and lo- cated with them in Prairie Township, they being among the oldest settlers of that town- ship. Here the father bought a tract of land which had been partly cleared, and here they endured many of the privations and hardships incident to pioneer life The father is still an honored resident of the same township, and is a member of the United Brethren church. His family consisted of eleven children, and of this number six are still living, whose names are as follows — Jonas, Sarah, David D., Mary, Amos and Eliz- abeth. David D., the subject of this sketch, received the benelits of a common-school edu- cation, and from his boyhood was reared to the avocation of a farmer. He was married in Kosciusko County, February 10, 1861, to Marj' A. Beyrer, a native of Stark County, Ohio, and a daughter of Charles and Mary Beyrer, her father being an early settler of this county, coining when she was in her seventeenth year. Nine of the twelve chil- dren born to Mi", and Mrs. Harman are yet living — Aaron, Reuben, Mary, Wilson, Laura, Elizabeth, Fratdvlin, Matilda and Mauda. Mr. Harman removed from Prairie Township to his present farm on section 17, Harrison Township, in February, 1885. He has met with fair success in his agricultural pur- suits, and has now his farm of fifty acres well improved and under an excellent state of cultivation. -- III' III ?l I'm 'ill i -L «».,||^i,iillj.|^i.l~«< fOHN CABLE, farmer, residing on sec- tion 28, owns 140 acres in that section, •T^ besides twenty acres on section 31, mak- ing a total of 160 acres. He was born March 19, 1842, in Turkey Creek Township, this county, on section 32, where he was reared and educated in the common schools of his father's district. He bought his first piece of land, on section 28, in 1861, which con- sisted of forty acres, making liis first home *» ™i«"»"'»"n"»™M*'«*'ia"M"'M™M—»'»M™M— M ^iJ^M"™' ill tlie woods. He lived in ahewed-log cabin, with a clap-board roof and a board floor. He exchanged his flrst forty acres for his present farm, paying a difference. He was married February 26, ISlil, to Elsie Jane Spangle, who was born and reared in Tiirkej' Creek Townsliij). Her father, Joel ISpangle, was born in Pennsylvania in 1816, and when he was a boy his parents removed to Montgom- ery County, Ohio, settling near Dayton. In 1835 they came to this State, stopping a few months in Elkhart County, and then came to Kosciusko County, settling upon the farm now owned by John Cable. He bought the farm from the Government. Here the grand- parents died. The first lionse they built is still standing, and is used by Mr. Cable for a horse stable. The upper floor is intact, fast- ened by nails which he made in his own blacksmith shop. The grandfather was a blacksmith by trade, and he followed it until his farm was mostly cleared. Mrs. Cable's mother, Sarah (Guy) Spangle, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, November 4, 1815. She came to this county with her first hus- band, Thomas Kincaid, but they soon after returned to Ohio, where her husl.)aiKl died. She and her two children then came back to Kosciusko County, and in the spring of 1841 was married to the father of Mrs. Cable. She died March 25, 1885, and is buried in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mrs. Cable's grand- father, Andrew Spangle, was born in Penn- sylvania, and died in 1844, aged sixty years. Her grandmother, Mai-y Barbara (Miller) Spangle, was also born in Pennsylvania, and died in 1838, aged fifty-three years. Mr. Cable's father, Cornelius Cable, was born in Pennsylvania, and when he was a child his parents removed to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he was reared and married. He removed to Kosciusko County and set- tled on section 32, Turkey Creek Town- ship, on a piece of land now partly owned by George Cable and partly by William Miller, each owning twenty acres. He died March 23, 1880, and is buried in a cemetery near his old home. His mother, Margaret (Mock) Cable, was born in (jhio July 15, 1809, and died April 10, 1871, and is buried beside her husband. His father was quite a trapper and hunter, and made his living by this means until he could clear his land and raise pro- duce. The parents came to this county poor, but by energy and good management pro- cured a competence. They raised a family of nine children, of whom John is the fifth. The next younger, William, died at Fortress Monroe. Mr. and Mrs. Cable have had five ciiildren, four of whom are living — Sarah Luella, born July 15. 1863; Dora Celestia, born April 7. 1866, is the wife of Albert Mock; Mary Etta, born March 12, 1870; and Omar D., born January 28, 1876. The eld- est child, an infant unnamed, is deceased. Mr. Cable is a Republican in politics, and his wife is a member of the United Brethren church. T-=rTlLLIAM SMITH, f:uniliarly known i'\/\j\ four years November, 1886. The Captain has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary A. McClelland, of Upper San- dusky, Ohio, whom he married at Warsaw in March, 1864, and who died in March, 1879, leaving two sons — Edward E. and My- ron M., both deputies under their father. At the time of her death Mrs. Milice was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, with which she united in her girlhood. In September, 1881. Captain Millice was mar- ried, at Independence, Iowa, to Mrs. S. E. Mc( ormick, of Upper Sandusky. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Warsaw; also belongs to the order of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. In the for- mer he has filled all the elective offices in the subordinate lodge and encampment, and has been for fifteen years a member of the Grand Lodge and Encampment of the State of Indi- ana, and has held the office of grand conduct- or under Grand Master Sexton. He is now grand senior high priest of the Grand En- campment of the State, and will, in 1887, be a representative in Sovereign Grand Lodge uf the world. He is a comrade of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. E., and a member of the United Order of Honor, Home Lodge, No. 69, and at this writing is grand presi- dent of tlie State. He is a member of the Patriarch Militant Canton, Warsaw, No. 5, I. (). O. P., and is Colonel, commanding the First Ilegiment, Department of Indiana. Wa EVI B. SNYDEPt, one of the active uisiness men of Pierceton, a member of "!fi;- the hardware firm of Shanton, Humpli- reys & Sn^'der, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Cumberl-nd County in 1829. When he was four years of age he was taken by his parents to Kichland County, Ohio, and in that county he grew to manhood, being reared to the avocation of a farmer. In 1853 he came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, accom- panied by his parents, and settled in Wash- ington Township where he followed farming until 1862. He then clerked in a mercan- tile establishment at Pierceton until 1865, when lie went to Larvvill, and was ejnployed in the same capacity until 1869. He then engaged in the mercantile business on his own account at Lai'will, remaining there till 1880, when he closed out his business, and became a member of the present hardware firm of Shanton, Humphreys & Snyder. In his political views Mr. Snyder affiliates with the Democratic party. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, an organization in which he takes much interest, and is a member of the lodge at Pierceton, the chapter at Columbia City, and the commandery at Warsaw, In- diana. He is a man of strict integrity, and l.)v Ills fair and honorable dealings with his fellow men he has gained the confidence and respect of all who know him. fOIIN M. VAN DYKE, a prominent farmer of Wayne Township, was born •^K, near Long Branch, New Jersey, April 12, 1806. His parents, Abraham and Mary Van Dyke, were of Holland ancestry. When he was two years of age his parents removed to Warren, Ohio, where they passed the re- mainder of their lives. John also resided there many years. Hu was uuirried October 8, 1839, to Miss Ruth Cook, a native of Ohio, a daughter of John and Ann Cook. They had eight children, four of whom are ;iving — John, Sarah, Thomas and Josephine. In the spring of 1840 he removed to Indiana, and settled in Clinton County, where he lived nearly twenty years. He then came to f'l ■-■-'■-■-■-■ ■ "■■-»-"-»i.i»-"-.w-"»"-g-»^»»M»ir«».i»»»-wg»siMiiiPa ia yaagir»^aiiBiii^ ^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. this county and settled upon his present farm on section 23, where he owns 220 acres of hind. lie is a consistent member of the Metliodist Episcopal church, and is serving as trustee of the Cook Chapel, in Harrison Township. His wife died August 21, 1884. He is a self-made man, having started in life with only §200. He has frequently served on the grand and petit juries of the county, and politically is a Republican. ^[EORGE C. ROBBINS, one of the oldest Ivii? settlers of Harrison Township, where ■^^ he is engaged in farming on section 35, is a native of Addison County, Vermont, born April 7, 1821. His parents, Willard and Mai'v llobbins, were natives of Massa- chusetts, his mother of Boston, and to them were born eleven children, of whom six are yet living — Catherine, Francis, George C, Em- ily, Melissa and Lutheria. The grandfather Robbins was a Revolutionary soldier, and the father was a soldier in the war of 1812, par- ticipating in several hard-fought battles. Our subject was twelve years old when his parents removed to Medina County, Ohio, and when sixteen years of age he accom- panied them to Richland County, where he grew to manhood. He was united in mar- riage OctoV)er 10, 1844, to Miss Sarah Heis- ler, a native of Pennsylvania, born Ma}' 8, 1827, a daughter of George C. and Margaret Heisler, her fatlier being a native of Ger- many and an early settler of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Robbins, three still living — Asenath, Lutetia, wife of James Valentine, of Clay Township, and Francis A. Mr. Robbins came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1854, and has since been a resident of Harrison Township, where he '■"«SaJ!JL?iB'"B»pi"Bi"i^iiHig has eighty aci'es of well-improved land under fine cultivation. He is one of the public- spirited men of his township, and gives liber- ally of his means to church purposes, and for any enterprise which he deems for the public welfare. He is a self-made man, having commenced life entirely without capital, his present fine property being tlie result of per- severing toil and industry. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, which he has served as class-leader and steward, and as superintendent of the Sabbath-school. Mrs. Robbins is a member of the same church. OBERT B. LOXG, a pioneer of Plain T. .wnship, was burn in llenrv (_'onnty, '^^\ Indiana, May 4, 1831. 1 1 is jiarents were Joel and Jane Long, with wliom he came to this county when four years of age. His father was a native of Virginia and his mother of Ohio. They were the parents of ten children, five of whom are living — James T., Robert B., Joel, Dicy and Martha. The' deceased are — Jackson G., Elisha, Matilda, Susan and Jehu. The tather and several brothers participated in the war of 1812. When sixteen years of age he went with his parents to Jackson County, Ohio, where he married Jane Boggs. After her decease he married Catherine Eby. He came to Henry County about 1818, being one of the first settlers of Northern Indiana. In 1835 he came to this county, having previously bought land in the southern portion of Van Buren Township. He settled upon his land the following fall. He improved about 500 acres of land. He was one of the organizers of the county, and represented Kosciusko County in the Legislature during the year r '-■-■'»-■■''»''»»■■»-■—■''■—■—■ HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. the county seat was located. In politics he was a I)e:nocrat. lie removed to Leesbiirgh a short time before his death. Thus has passed away from our midst one more of those sturdy sons of toil who have been instrumental in developing the "wilds" of Kosciusko County into tiie blooming- fields and pleasant homes of to-day. The subject of this sketch attended the common- school in the neighborhood of his home, where he acquired a good English education. Out of school hours his time M'as spent in as- sisting his father at the necessai y duties of the farm. In 1851 he was united in marriage with j\Iary J. Rippey, daughter of Hon. David Ilippey (deceased), formerly a member of the Legislature from this county, and one of the first settlers. To tliis union have been born seven children, of whom five survive — Re- becca A., Martha J., Louisa E., Charles E. and Mary E. lu 1852 he purchased a farm of forty acres in Van Buren Township, where he made his start in the world. He con- tinued to reside upon this farm until 1856, during which time he made substantial im- jirovements. In 1873 he purchased tlie farm near Leesburgh, upon which he now re- sides, and in the same year he erected his present handsome residence, to which he removed his family in 1874. lie has always been a tiller of the soil, in which occupation he finds his chief delight; and in connection with this he has been extensively engaged in selling and raising fine cattle and horses. These occupations, while quite congenial to him, have also proved of financial profit; and by close attention to business, he has amassed a handsome fortune. He is not a politician; and although he has repeatedly been urged to accept county offices, has invariably de- clined the proffered honor. He has ever been a generous friend to the honest poor, and a liberal supporter of enterprises having for their object the advancement of the county's interests. During his long resi- dence in this county he has gained many friends, who are unanimous in pronouncing him a man of irreproachable integrity and honor. Politically he is a Democrat. l^iTEPHEN D. MILLER, farmer, residing tlS?^) '-"^ section 32, Turkey Creek Township, ■-,j^' is the ownei- of 1-45 88-100 acres of land, a portion of which lies in Tippecanoe Township. He was born in Elkliart Town- ship, Elkhart County, Indiana, August 26, 1840. He lived there until he was twenty- five years of age. He was reared on a farm, and married in Jackson Township, that county. Miss Mary M. Dausman. The first years of his married life lie worked out by the day and month. After the expiration of eight years he purchased eighty acres of land in Jefi'erson Township, Kosciusko County. He made this purchase in 1804, and com- menced immediately to make a home in the woods. He built a hewed-log house, 18x32 feet, one and a half stories high. He cleared the farm as well as he could in two years, then sold it and rented anotlier of John Crabb. He lived on this place one year, then rented a farm in Tippecanoe Township, known as tlie Sam Thomas farm. This farm he rented two years, then rented a farm of Sam Thomas in Plain Township, where he lived five years, and bought his present farm a year before leaving tlie last farm he rented. He removed to his present home January 6, 1876, although he bought it in October, 1875. There were no buildings on the place except a barn, and there were about forty-four acres of clearing. Mr. Miller was a son of David and Martha (Dickinson) Miller. His father was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, July 30, m m ..Jl BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHED. 1781, where he passed liis early life. Sodii after his marriage he removed to within four miles of Dayton, Ohio, on Wolf Creek, and al)0ut 1835 or 1836 he settled in Elkhart County, this State, being one of the early settlers of that county. lie lost his wife bj' death, and in the fall of 1888 he married ]\[artha Drake, who was born, reared and married in New Jersey. Iler tirst hnsliand was a ]\rr. Drake, wiio died in Wayne County, Indiana, leas'ing four children. To David ililler's first marriage were born eight chil- dren. To his second marriage were boi-n three children — Stephen D., Michael and Ma- tilda, who died in the fall of 1861, at the age of sixteen years. The father died November 5, 1851, and the mother died September 11, 1S()0. Eoth parents were Christians — the father a Dnnkard and the mother a Baptist. Mrs. Stephen Miller was born in Union Town- ship, Elkhart County, March 15, 1846. She ])assed her early life and was married in that county. Her father. David Dausman, was born in Alsace, Germany, March 27, 1816, coming to America when he was eleven years of age. His parents settled within twelve miles of Niagara Falls, on the Canada side, where he leai'ned tiie potter's trade of Mr. McAfee. He was married in 1841, and soon after moved to Union ^Township, Elkhart County. He now lives in Jackson Town- ship, that county. Her mother, Mattie (lay- ers) Dausman, was born February 2, 1817, in Canada, where she lived until her marriage. In lier family were eight cliildren — Anna, Jacob (died when about one year and a half old), Mary M., David, Kate, Michel (died when about two years old), Samuel and Moses. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have had ten children — Martha E., Michael F., David S., Marion S., Charles S., Almeda B. (who died in the s]iringof 1874, at the age of two and a half years), Emma K., Early U.,Matie M. and Ilattie V. Mr. Miller's grandfather, Daniel Miller, and his grandmother Miller, died in Montgomery County, Ohio. His grandfather and grandmother Dickinson were born and died in New Jersey. Mrs. Miller's grandfather, David Dausman, was born, reai-ed and married in Germany, and died in Union Township, Elkhart County. Her grandmother, Magdalena Dausnuin, was also born and married in German}', and died in Elkhart County, at the age of seventy years. Her maternal grandparents, Moses and Anna Byers, were born in Canada, and died in this county, the grandfather in 1846, and the grandmother in 1860. Both are buried in Byers' cemetery. Mr. Miller is a Ilepublican in politics, and he and his wife are members of the United Brethren church. EWTON BROWN, fiirmer, section 12, Washington Township, came to this county September 4, 1849, in company with Samuel Clover and fam- ily. They came from Franklin County, Ohio. Newton made his home with Mr. Clover for six months, then worked for Mr. Dearduft' for three months, then purcliased eighty acres of land at Warsaw, of VanDyke & McClure. It was the third eighty north of his present farm, and is now owned by Erastus Little. There were no improvements on the land, but he built his log cabin and commenced to make a home. Mr. Brown was born in Prairie Township, Franklin County, Ohio, November 16, 1826, where he lived until he was twenty-three years of age. At that time he came to this county with Mr. Clover. His father, John Brown, was born in Delaware in 1805, and when he was seven years old he removed with his parents to Franklin County, Ohio, where he grew to \ i ■"■"mya^M"! HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. 'Sl—M^M"°''"'«° *M»M"'M"M — M'^«»W . 'iS'' 's ' I '■t * % f «iT i i iiiiuiliood, and where he was married and lived until 1851. That year he came to this county and settled in Washington Township, dying on that farm April 1, 1885, and is buried in Min- zie cemetery. He was a sociable, genial man, and a friend to all, but was quick to resent an insult, lie was a Republican iii politics, and in his later years was a memlier of the Methodist Episcopal clnirch. ^Ir. JJrown's grandfather, Israel 1*. Ih-own, was born in England, and when a. boy came to America with his parents, who settled in Delaware. J lis grandmother, Elizabeth (Postel) Brown, was born in Delaware. These grandparents died in Franklin County, Ohio, and were buried in Postel cemetery. ]\lr. Brown's mother, Margaret (Peters) JJrown, was born in Franklin County February 19, 1807, where she was reared and married. IShe is still living with her children. His grand- father, Daniel Teters, died in Franklin County. His grandmother, Christina (Keller) Teters, was born in Pennsylvania, and died in this count}'. 8he is buried in Ryerson cemetery. After lier husband, Mr. Teters, died she married Peter Clover, who died in Franklin County. Mr. Brown was married December 8, 1853, to Elizabeth Moore, who was boi'n in Logan County, Ohio, in October, 1828. She lived there until seven years of age, when she came with her parents to this count}^ where she was reared, educated and married, ller parents, William and Anna (Askern) Moore, were natives of Logan Clounty. The father died while on his way to California, in 1849, and is buried on the banks of a stream, by the side of a sycamore tree. Ilis name and age are cut on the tree. The motlier died in this county, and is buried in the McNeal cemetery. Mrs. Brown died December 8, 1803, leaving four children — Mar}' E. married George Amo>, who died, and she afterward married William Crayijun; Millie J., wife of Freeman Firestone; Mar- garet A. married John Baer, and Isabel M., wife of Amos Baer. November 27, 1866, Mr. Brown married Tabitha Davis, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, October 16, 1827. She died in a little less than two years after her marriage, and is buried in McNeal cemetery. Politically he is a Re- publican, and he is a mendjer of the Free-will Baptist church. l^«"f ILLIAM LAUGIILIN, farmer, owns 'tvi/VPi ^^^^ *^^^^ ^'^^^ *^^" ^'"^ northeast qnar- l""_rf ter of section 22, Tippecanoe Town- ship, lie came to this county Septendjer 6, 1840, with his parents, two brothers and four sisters, and settled on Big Turkey Creek Prairie, in what is now Plain Township, where the father rented land for about eight years. He then bought eighty aci'es in Tip- pecanoe Township, on section 22, for which he paid $300. There were no improvements on the place, and he commenced at once to make a home by building a log cabin. He lived there several years, getting his land in a fair state of cultivation, when he sold the north forty to Mr. J. W. V. Humble, and the south forty he gave to his son William, who has sold the same to his son Louis. The father then went to Whitley County to live with his son-in-law, Neriah Pearce, where he died during the war, aged sixty-three years. lie was born, in Chester County, Pennsyl- vania, and when a boy removed with his parents to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he was married, and where his son William was born March 10, 1822. When the latter was three j'ears of age he was taken by his parents to Richland County, where the family lived until William was eighteen years of age. The mother, Elizabeth (McClary) i^ M»"m'"» " «i " »" » »mMi"m W im'"m ° « BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Lauglilin, was liorii in Virgini;i, ami was four years older lliaii her liusbaml. She waft reared mostly in her native county, and came to Tuscarawas County with lier parents, where she was married. She died the same year that iier husband did, and both are buried in Jloek's cemetery in Tippecanoe Township. Our subject purchased the land where he now resides for $5 an acre, and paid for it from the proceeds of the farm, except $100. lie worked at almost every- thing — splitting rails, chopping wood and clearing land. He was first married in 1846 to Miss Rebecca Delkhart, who was born near Cliillicothe, Ohio, in 1824:, and died May 1, 1847, leaving one child — Louis Laughlin, who married Emma Middleton, and is now living in Webster. Mrs. Laugh- lin is buried in Leesburgh. January 1, 1855, Mr. Laughlin was man'ied to Sarah Rowland, who was born in Muskingum C.'onnty, Ohio, March 28, 1825. When she was five years old her parents removed to Miami County, where they lived until she was eight years old, then removed to Shelbj- County, and lived thereabout twenty years. They filially came to this county, and settled in Tippe- canoe Township upon the farm whei-e J. W. V. Humble now lives, where the father died March 27, 1857, and is buried in Mock's cemetery. He was burn July 12, 1787, in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Laughlin's mother was also born in Pennsylvania, September 22, 1792, and died at the house of her son David, aged eighty-five years, and is buried in Ra- venna cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Laughlin liave two children — Clementine, born March 28, 1862, is the wife of AVilliam G. Tryne, and lives near Leesburgh; William Ilerschel, born February 1, 1804, is living at home, unmarried, and working his father's farm. Mr. Laughlin's paternal grandfather, Robert Langhlin, came from L-eland and settled in Peuuftj'lvania. His paternal grandmother was Hannah Reed, and was probably born in Pennsylvania. His maternal grandfather,- William MeClary, was a native of Scotland, and came to America when a young man, where he married Rachel Jought forty acres of land. The year follow- ing hebought another forty, upon which there was a hewed log house. They moved into this house, and lived in it about six years, when it burned tlown. He immediately built a part of the present frame house, and the following spring built the house as it nyw stands. Daniel Jjrown died January 26, 1874, and is buried in the Menzie cemetery. He died of typhoid fever, after a sickness of fifteen days. He was a Republican in poli- tics, but cast his last vote for Horace Greele}'. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were the parents of seven children, five of whom are living — Josephine, born August 8, ISoG; Daniel D., born December 8, 1858; Thompson, born July 30, 1861; Mary O., born July 3, 1867; Myrtle B., born April 11, 1869. The de- ceased are — Frances Elizabeth, born July 22, 1854, died December 11, 1855; Hattie, born March 4, 1863, died February 14, 1865. Both are buried in Menzie cemetery. Mrs. Brown's grandfather, Alexander Doke, was born in Kentucky, and was Captain of a company in the war of 1812. Her grand- mother. Elizabeth (Swing) Doke, was of Southern birth; both died in Logan County, Ohio. Her maternal grandfather, John Tur- ner, was a native of Pennsylvania, as was also lier grandmother, Margaret Turner. Mrs. Brown states tliat when they were moving to this county they stopped seven miles from their farm to get fire, which they brought with them. It happened that they did not need it, as her uncle, Thomas Turner, who was a tanner, and was through tlie country buying tan bark, had ai'rived there before them, and had a fire already started by firing ofi' his gun. An Indian came the second night and wanted to stay over night. They allowed him to remain, and he roasted a turnip for himself by the fire, ate it, and lay down to sleep with his feet toward the fire. That same week the father had to go to Goshen for supjjlies. It took two days to make the trip. The first night during his absence the mother and cliildren received a terrible fright. Tlie Indians came around, and seeing a light they fired ofi" their guns and gave a few Indian grunts. Her father's cabin was the fourth cabin built in that town- ship. N eighbors were very scarce, the nearest one on the south three and a half miles, aiid twelve miles on the east. Their first post- oflice was at Leesbui-gh. Mrs. Brown had three brothers in the Union army — Thomp- ^^^. S^iM tAroe^^^^f^^^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. sou, John T. and Edmund. Mr. Brown's brother, Ambrose, was a soldier in the Union army, and died in the hospital at Chattanooga, Tennessee. vf^jPIIRAIM WELLS, a prominent and in- i'pL fluential citizen of Kosciusko County, native of Ohio, born in Miami County in 1839, a son of Preston and Almira (Truax) AVells, who came with their family to Kosciusko County in 1849. They settled on the quarter section of land on which Sil- ver Lake is located, and, with Jacob Panlus and Andrew Ilomman, were the original founders of that village. They were the parents of seven children, the four eldest born in Ohio, and the three youngest natives of Kosciusko County. Of the children, the first born died in infancy; Ephraim is our subject; Martha J. is the wife of George Michael; Harriet E. married Peter Clemmer; Nancy E. is the wife of William Clemmer; Sarah A. is married to William Caldwell, and Esther is the wife of Henry Leifel. Ephraim Wells received good educational advantages in youth, attending the high school at War- saw, and the Methodist Episcopal College at Fort AVayne, Indiana. In the winter of 1860 he taught his first terra in the " Deep Cut " school-house in Wayne Township, and with the exception of one winter, taught during the winter months until 1884, in all thirty- one terms. He was a popular and successful teacher, and many of his students have be- come prominent men, such as George Mor- ley, John M. Miller, principal of the Silver Lake schools, Jacob Deaton, Daniel Stephens, trustee of Jackson Township, and many others. Mr. Wells was united in marriage March 29, 1876, to Mrs. Martha J. Widener, who was formerly a teacher in Kosciusko County, and at the time of her marriage was a teacher in the grammar department of the Pierceton schools. 11 er classical education was obtained at the University at Urbana, Ohio, her parents, Samuel P. and Rebecca (Allen) Funk, having formerly been residents of that place. Two children, named AYalter A. and Edna A., have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Wells, the former dying in infancy. In the fall of 1884 Mr. Wells was elected com- missioner of Kosciusko County, his term of office expiring in 1888. He is well fitted for this position, proving himself to be the right man in the right place, and is giving entire satisfaction to his constituents. In 1882 he was elected president of the Farmers' Relief Association of Kosciusko County, holding that position since that date by re-election. Politically he is an active member of the Re- publican party, and belongs to the County Central Committee, and is chairman of the township committee. He has been a mem- ber of the United Brethren church since 1862, and for seven years has been superin- tendent of the Sabbath-school in Silver Lake. He takes an active interest in Sabbath-school work, and at various times has taught in other schools, and is at present acting as vice-presi- dent of the schools of Seward Township. As a son of one of the pioneers of this county, and one of her representative citizens, we take pleasure in placing the sketch of Ephraim Wells among the prominent men of Kosciusko County. , - , III.?,, ''i rn-^li la . ■^ALVIN A. POOR, a thorough practical Cte farmer of Harrison Township, residing ^i^ I on section 26, is a native of Ohio, born in Jackson County, September 13, 1844, a son of John and Sabina E. Poor, of whom the mother is deceased, her death taking place January 31, 1886. They were the HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. m parents of ten cliildren, of whom seven are yet living — Mary, the wife of Eli Hayden, of Ellsworth County, Kansas; David, of yEtna Township; Joshua, living in Prairie Township; Calvin A., Susanna, Martha, wife of Kev. Charles Shackleford, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Beloit, Kan- sas; and Ellen, wife of Rudolph Huffer, Jr. The father is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in his political views is a Republican. Calvin A. Poor, the subject of this sketch, was about three years old when his parents came to Kosciusko County, the date of their coming being in 1847, when they settled south of the prairie land. Here he was reared to agricultural pursuits, and he has made that the principal avocation of his life, and by his own efforts has acquired a tine farm of eighty acres, located on section 26, Harrison Township. He was united in marriage February 17, 1875, to Miss Mary O. Stinson, a daughter of John and Minerva Stinson, residents of Pierceton, Indiana. They ai'e the parents of one child, a daughter named Edith B. In politics Mr. Poor casts his sufl'rage with the Republican party. i^ENRY PAULUS, an active and enter- l^jlj prising business man of Silver Lake, ^l| was born in Lake Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1844, a son of Daniel and Maria (Miller) Paulus, who were natives of Peimsylvania and Maryland, respectively. The parents came from Montgomery County, Ohio, to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1841, and settled in the wild woods, where they built their pioneer home, a log cabin, and cleared and cultivated a farm. Their chil- dren — Jacob M., Annie, David and Catherine, were born in Ohio, and Ilenry, Mary A., Su- sannah, Elizabeth, Lydia, Monroe and Sarah E., were born on the home farm in Lake Township, Kosciusko County. All were reared to agricultural pursuits, except the youngest son. Some of the sons learned trades, our subject being among the number. He learned the shoemaker's and the harness- maker's trades, learning the former with H. C. Rantz, of Silver Lake, and the latter with Robert R. Leas. He worked as an apprentice in a rather nnnsual manner, he having fur- nished the capital to put in the stock in both the shoe and harness departments, then hired his instructors. In July, 1862, he enlisted in Company I, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, his brother Jacob M., enlisting with him. They were in the engagement at Richmond, Ken- tucky, and both were taken prisoners. On that field our subject was severely wounded, and still carries the scars of three rebel bul- lets, received in that fight. For twenty-four hours he lay on the battlefield before being taken to the hospital, where he lay for twenty-five weeks incapacitated for duty. The wounded were under the care of their own physicians and officers who were cap- tured at the same time, and as soon as they were able to be removed, were paroled and sent home. Mr. Paulus was united in mar- riage in February, 1867, to Miss Margaret Kessler. Their only daughter, Annie, is now the wife of C. W. Lad, of Silver Lake. In 1863 Mr. Paulus engaged in business for himself with a capital of $100, saved from his wages obtained from the Government while in the army, and since returning from the war has led an active business life. He began his present mercantile business at Silver Lake, in 1874, building the brick store he now occupies in 1880, where he carries a large stock of boots and shoes, clothing, hats, caps and harness, of which he is the only ex- clusive dealer in Silver Lake. From the moderate investment of $100 Mr. Paulus has BIOORAPHIGAL SKETCHES. become one of the prosperous meu of liis village, and lias by strict attention to busi- ness and good management, built up a good trade. He has served Silver Lake as coun- cilman and treasurer, holding the latter office two terms. He is one of the charter members of Post No. 306, G. A. R., of which he is the present quartermaster. The father of our subject and his brother Jacob Paulus, Sr., were the tirst merchants in what is now the limits of Silver Lake. They were the oi'iginal founders of Silver Lake, the town being laid out by them on lands owned by Jacob. Their old store, a hewed log struc- ture, was left standing till 1884, when it was removed. Our subject's parents both died in 1886, old and respected pioneers of Lake Township. a^[AMUEL L. McDANIEL, an active and "|^^\ enterprising citizen of Harrison Town- ^^ ship, residing on section 10, is a native of Ohio, l)orn in Mori-ow County June 7, 1839, and is of Scotch descent. His parents, John and Elizabeth McDaniel, were natives respectively of Maryland and Ohio. They were the parents of eleven children, and of this number seven are yet living — Samuel L., our subject; Margaret A., wife of J. M. Humphreys, of "Washington Township; Jolin R., in Bourbon, Indiana; Sarah, "William H., Joseph L., of Washington Township, and James E., living in Bourbon, Indiana. "When our .subject was fourteen years of age his parents removed to Kosciusko County, In- diana, settling in "Washington Township, having been among the early settlers of that township. There they made their home till their death, the mother dying February, 1880, and the father in December, 1885. Samuel L. McDaniel was reared to manhood in Kos- ciusko County, and in his youth received a good common-school education by attending the public schools. He subsequently engaged in teaching school, and at the age of twenty- four years he entered the New Carlisle Col- legiate Institute in St. Joseph County, Indiana, where he pursued his studies for two years. He here was noted for his ability as a speaker and debater, having been selected on various occasions to deliver public ad- dresses. He again resumed teaching, which avocation he still follows, principally during the winter terms, and during the summer months he carries on farming. He has taught in St. Joseph and Kosciusko counties, and has always met with mai-ked success, becoming a popular teacher wherever he has followed that avocation. He stands at the head of his profession among the veteran teachers of the county, having been in the ranks for more than a quarter of a century. He settled on his present farm in Harrison Township in the fall of 1871, and has brought his land under good cultivation. Mr. Mc- Daniel was married October 12, 1871, to Miss Laverna Spangle, a daughter of John and Sobrina Spangle, Ijoth now deceased, who were among the early settlers of Kosciusko County. In his political views Mr. McDaniel affiliates with the Republican party. He is a member of the order of Odd Fellows, being an active worker in its ranks. LFRED K. SELLERS, a farmer of ( Wayne Township, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, January 11, 1855, son of AVilliam and Elizabeth Sellers. He came to this county with his parents in 1861. They settled in "Wayne Township, where the father died April 30, 1883, and the mother March 9, of the same year. The father was a native of "V^irginia. He had been three .■-■-■-■-■»"ii» iaa-"" -»^^»if-"-"»«'a»g»ig» HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. 1i times married, and was the father of a large family of children, of whom the following survive — John, Samuel, George, Sarah, Nan- cy, Joanna and Alfred K. lie was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and re- spected by all who knew him. Our subject was reared to manhood and educated in the public schools. September 12, 1878, he was married to Mary It. Stickler, daughter of Andi'ew Stickler, and their children are — William V., born September 18, 1879; John H., born November 8, 1881, and Andrew E., born June 1, 1883. Mr. Sellers resides on his farm on section 14. Politically he affili- ates with the Republican party. .ir-r JESLEY PINKERTO]Sr,an old settler , \/\]| of Van Buren Township, is a native I ^T~i of Holmes County, Ohio, born Janu- ary 21, 1836. His parents, James and Margaret Pinkerton, were natives of Penn- sylvania, and in 1839 immigrated from Ohio to Kosciusko County, settling on section 30, Van Buren Township. The land was at that time in its primitive condition. He iirst cleared a space sufficient to erect a log cabin, so as to make a home for his family. He continued to clear his land, year by year, un- til he had a well-improved farm. Mr. and Mrs. James Pinkerton were the parents of eleven children, of whom tiie following sur- vive — Nancy, John, Hiram, Elizabeth, Josiah, Margaret, Sarah A., Wesley and Eleanor J. The family, like other pioneers, endured many hardships and privations. The parents passed their last days on the old home- stead farm, where they had spent so many years of toil. The father died March 11, 1871, at the age of seventy-seven years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and was highly respected by all who were so fortunate as to make his ac(piaintance. Tlie mother died July 7, 1872, aged seventj'-four years. Our subject was reared to manhood in this county, and educated in the early dis- trict schools. January 5, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Kinney, daughter of Abraham and Catherine Kinney. She was born January C, 1838, in Crawford County, Ohio. Her father resides in Jefier- son Township, this county, and her mother is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton have four children — Ashfoi'd; Jennie, wife of Daniel Carris; Ilattie, wife of Charles Gib- son, and Mollie. Mr. Pinkerton is the owner of 168 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. Politically he is a Democrat, and has served as road supervisor and school director. Religiously he is a memlier of the English Evangelical church, and for a num- Ijer of years has officiated as a local minister. THrTILLIAM MILLER, farmer, resides ■ . W \7'j on the northwest quarter of sec- [■°°3.r^) tion 32, Turkey Creek Townshij), where he owns 110 acres of land. He came to this county in the spring of 1856, with his parents, who rented for a few years, then settled in Turkey Creek Township, where the father bought forty acres of land that is now owned by Mrs. Bright. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, February 2, 1847, living there until he came to this county, and has lived here ever since. In the winter of 1864 he enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Indiana Infantry. His regiment joined General Sher- man's army at Chattanooga, and their iirst battle was at Marietta, Georgia, and Mr. Miller took part in every battle in which his regiment was engaged until Atlanta was taken. The regiment was attached to the .' ■-■- ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■- ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -"- ■ - ■ ■■■ ■-■■■■■'ii^ii^amiifi BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Twenty-third Army Corps, General Schofield. lie started back with the regiment to look after Hood, but was taken sick and could not march. He was taken to Chattanooga, thence to Nashville; thence to Jeflersonville; thence to Madison, Indiana; thence to Washington, to join his regiment. While on the way to Washington he was taken worse and could go no farther. Two months later he was dis- charged by a surgeon's certificate, and re- turned to his home, and has since been engaged in farming. His lungs are some- what affected and he has varicose veins. His father, John Miller, was born in Westmore- land County, Pennsylvania, and is now past sixty-eight years of age. He lives in Ander- son County, Kansas, having moved there in 1869 from this county. His mother, Mary A. (Grindle) Miller, is about two years younger than the father. They were the parents of five children — Elizabetli, William, Henry, who died at the age of nine years; Adam and Lorinda. Mr. Miller was married August 3, 1868, to Miss Millicent Guy, who was born in Turkey Creek Township August 26, 1848, where she passed her early life and where she was married. Her parents were Samuel and Mary (Bowers) Guy. Her father was born on February 12, 1817, and died in 1868. Her mother was born in 1824, and died in 1856, aged thirty-foi;r years, three months and twenty-five days. Mr. and Mi-s. Miller have six children — Maiy Axie, born February 11, 1870; Harley, born August 11, 1872; Idala,born March 14,1875; Jesse, born June 23, 1877; Andrew, born October 16, 1879; Bessie, born September 7, 1882. Mr. Miller's grandfather, Henry Grindle, was born in Pennsylvania, and died in Anderson Coun- ty, Kansas, in 1883, aged eighty-eight years. His grandmother, Elizabeth Grindle, was also born in Pennsylvania, and died at the home of Mrs. Beffhtel. Mrs. Miller's maternal grandparents, Daniel and Elsie Bowers, died in Turkey Creek Township; the latter was born in Maryland. ^IpHAELES A. EIGDON, a dentist at "ife Warsaw, was born in that city Septem- '^W^ ber 16, 1857. His father, Elijah AV. Iligdon, was born at Mechanicsburgh, Cham- paign County, Ohio, February 18, 1827. His education was such as could be obtained in the common schools, but he improved his opportunities so well that he soon became a fine student in several languages. October 29, 1848, he was united in marriage with Virginia A. Rigdon, who was born in Jeffer- son County, Virginia, Januaiy 7, 1827, on General George Washington's homestead at Mount Vernon, at which place her father was overseer. In 1851 they removed to Warsaw, at which place she still resides. Her husband entered the army October 28, 1862, and continued in active service until he was honorably discharged July 22, 1865. He was a member of Company C, Second Indiana Cavalry. He was a member of War- saw's first fire company, and of the Warsaw saxhorn band, the first organization of the kind in the city. By profession he was a photographer, which occupation he followed from 1865 until a few years previous to his death. April 25, 1875, he was attacked with neuralgia of the heart, which caused his death in three days. He was buried by Kos- ciusko Lodge, No. 62, I. O. 0. F., of which order he was an earnest member. Charles Rigdon, the subject of this sketch, was born at Warsaw September 16, 1857, and secured a good common-school education in the pri- mary and high school of the city. In 1873, when only sixteen years of age, he began the study of dentistry under T. A. Goodwin, with whom he remained fourteen months. He then studied under the instruction of F. E. Olney ten months, then fitted up an office at Warsaw, and began the practice of his chosen profession. By reason of being too young he had to work his way to success, his com- petitors being older and more experienced; but by patience, good nature and constant effort he succeeded in gaining a foothold, and worked up a paying patronage. In 1878 he opened a dental depot for the sale of dental supplies and surgical instruments, employing two salesmen on the road. In 188-4 he began the publication of the Dental Student, a journal devoted to dental literature, which he still publishes with success. In 1884 he was appointed manager of the Central Union Telephone Company, of Kosciusko and Mar- shall counties, and during the same year he was elected secretary of the Warsaw Building, Loan and Savings Association. He still holds both positions. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Warsaw, and also belongs to Kosciusko Lodge, No. 62, and Hackelinan Encampment, No. 37, 1. O. O. F., at Warsaw. He is past grand master of his lodge, and is high priest of the encampment. He is also one of the lessees and managers of the Warsaw Opera House. JLLIAM H. UPSON was born in W\| Delaware County, New York, May ^^^4^ 5, 1818. His father, Andrew B. Up- son, was born in 1793, and died in 1872. His mother, Betsey (Barnes) Upson, was born July 28, 1790. The Upsons are supposed to be originally from England. The grand- father, Ezekiel Upson, was a soldier in the Kevolutionary war, and Andrew B. Upson in the war of 1812. When our subject was nineteen years of age he came to Noble County, this State, which was in November, 1837, where he purchased a farm and lived upon it until 1855, when he went to Dane County, Wisconsin, and bought an improved farm, living upon it until November, 1859, then returned to Noble County and rented a farm two years. He then came to Tippe- canoe Township and lived until 1876, then removed to Leesburgh, where he lived till February, 1877. He then removed to his farm near Warsaw, M'here he died January 3, 1884, and was buried in Warsaw cemetery. Mrs. Upson was formerly Lucy Eagles, daughter of Leander B. and Zillah (Stark- weather) Eagles, and she was born in Gene- see County, New York, April 14, 1818. In the spring of 1888 she came with her parents to Noble County, this State, where she was married. Her father was born in New York City, and died in Noble County. Her moth- er died in Genesee County, where she spent all of her married life. Mrs. Upson is living on the farm where the father died. Mr. and Mrs. Upson had si.x children — William Wal- lace, Edwin H., Arthur H. and Zillah A., who lives with her mother. Leander B. died in infancy, and a child unnamed died when a few hours old. Edwin H. was born in No- ble County, May 1, 1851, and was educated in the common schools. In 1869 he com- menced teaching, and taught seven terms during the winter and worked on the farm during the summer. He was married De- cember 23, 1871, to Miss Sarah E. Bull, daughter of Eobert H. and Maria (Greider) Bull. She was born in Noble County, this State, March 26, 1853. Mr. Upson is a Ee- publican in politics, and himself and wife are members of the Christian church. He was elected justice of the peace, but did not qualify. E. H. Upson and brother formed a partnership in 1885, to breed fine sheep and poultry and to grow seeds and plants. They iW_"M>. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. now have on hand thirty head of pure bred and graded Sonthdown sheep, and are raising the Light Brahma fowl exdusively. They are raising all kinds of garden seeds, and in- tend to furnish the best at reasonable prices. They publish a catalogue of their seeds on the 15th of January, and their stock cata- logue in the fall of each year. Any person desiring a catalogue will be furnished one by sending their address to E. H. Upson & Brother, Wilmot, Indiana. J'l^ILLIAM L. KINTZEL, the pioneer '|| settlerof Meotone, is a nativeof Penn- L^^sij^^-i syl vania, born in Millersburg,Dauphin County, the date of his birth being August 25, 1829. He is of German ancesti-y, his great-grandfather, Christian Kintzel, coming from that country to Pennsylvania in an early day. His son. Christian Kintzel, Jr., was reared in Lancaster County, Pennsylva- nia, and during his lifetime was one of the most noted carpenters and cabinet-makers in that part of the country. His grandson has now in his possession an elegantly finished table, a souvenir of his artistic skill. He was a private during the war of 1812, and often subsisted on the most scanty rations, mule steak occasionally furnishing their ta- ble. He was united in marriage to Miss Polly Fourtney, and to this union were born two children — David, the father of our sub- ject, and Charlotte. David Kintzel was a tanner by trade, and owned and operated two large tanneries in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, he having built the first tannery in that town. He married Mary Kathfang, her father, Frederick liathfang, having been a tanner at Millersburg. They were tlie par- ents of ten children, of whom nine are still living — William L., our subject; Charlotte, Henry, David, Fredei-ick, Christian, Harriet, Mary and Emma, all married except Henry, and with the exception of Frederick all are residents of Kosciusko County, Indiana. In 1865 the father came with his family to Kos- ciusko County, and located at Stony Point. William L. Kintzel, whose name heads this sketch, was married in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1852, to Miss Mary McNeil, a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Mason) McNeil. Mr. McNeil was a miller by occupation, following his trade in Penn- sylvania, Ohio and Illinois. He died in Ogle County, Illinois, in 1883, aged eighty- five years. His wife, who was twelve years his junior, died in the same county. Of their eleven children, six grew to maturity, all of whom came West. Mrs. Kintzel and her sister, Mrs. A. Tucker, are the only members of that family living in Kosciusko County. To Mr. and Mrs. Kintzel have been born the following children — Charles, Emma, Ella and Clara. Emma married David Dilling- ham, and has five children — Ada, Tudor, Mollie, Charles and Odessa M. Ella has been twice married, her first husband being Franklin Shatter, by whom she has two chil- dren — William B. and Francis. She was mar- ried a second time to Elijah Stansbury, and to this union have been born two children — Bert and Susie. Mr. Kintzel was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting at Mansfield, Ohio, in Company L, Tenth Ohio Cavalry, his residence at that time being in Crawford County, Ohio. His regiment was assigned to duty in the Fourteenth Corps, under Gen- erals Eosecrans and Kilpatrick. He was de- tailed as Major's Orderly, and saw active service until he met with an accident which disabled him, causing his discharge at the end of twelve months. His brother Freder- ick remained in the service, of his country till the war closed, and was actively engaged ^;E««"«»»»»-»--i"«"-"«»J»-"«"-»««««_ia»«»»-»-»-»«««««"«»-a-»-M -i»-«-"J»a.' 273 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. in sixteen great battles, besides many minor engagements. Our subject has been a resi- dent of the State of Indiana since 1865, in which year he located iu Sevastopol, Kosci- usko County, and opened a meat market. One year later he moved to Atwood, remain- ing there till 1875, going thence to Stark County. lie purchased a farm in Stark County, but the loss of a large amount of valuable stock caused his removal to Mar- shall County in 1878. In 1882, when the new town of Meutone was surveyed, he came to this place and erected its hrst residence, which he used as a boarding-house, in which businesshehas since been engaged. Thefamily of Mr. Kintzel, consisting of his wife and two children, Charles and Clara, and a grand- son, William B. Shaft'er, was the first to lo- cate iu Mentone, and at that time the prospect was very forlorn and uninviting, but they have witnessed the many changes M'hich have occurred in the past few years, changing the wilderness into a thriving vil- lage of wonderful growth. A grandson of Mr. Kintzel, Charles Dillingham, son of David and Emma Dillingham, was the first cliild born in the village. /^ACOB SIGLER, deceased, was born in Ilichland County, Ohio, a son of Nicho- '^K. las and Catharine (Steel) Sigler, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, and of German origin. Jacob was reared to agri- cultural pursuits, receiving a common-school education in the schools of his neighborhood, and the careful instruction received both at school and under the paternal roof formed the character of one who during his business life was one of the best and most respected of men. Octoljer 11, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hilton, a daughter of Robert and Hannah (McCool) Hilton, the father a native of Sheffield, England, and the mother of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The parents of Mrs. Sigler haxl a family of ten children, Mrs. Sigler being the only member of her family living in the State of Indiana. On coming to Silver Lake, in 1873, Mr. Sig- ler engaged in the lumber business with Robert Fisher, and for three years conducted a saw-mill and lumber-yard. He subse- quently disposed of his interest in the saw- mi!), but still continued dealing in lumber, and also managed his farm, which he had purchased in 1872. He afterward sold his farm, and bought another near tlie village of Silver Lake, which is now owned by his widow. He died at the early age of thirty- eight years, September 7, 1877, his death causing universal regret. He was one of the most-respected men of Silver Lake, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. As a husband and father he was kind and affectionate, a generous neighbor, and in business he was energetic, prompt and courte- ous, and in all his dealings he was strictly honorable. To Mr. and Mrs. Sigler was born one sou — Gilbert A., who died in his seven- teenth year, February 11, 1883, his remains being interred beside the body of his father in Lake View cemetery. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sigler and their son were members of the Evangelical Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Sigler is still an earnest and worthy member. ilLLIAM S. STOCKER resides on (3) section 1, in Tippecanoe Township, .^^"If^i where he owns sixty-three acres of land. He came to this county in the spring of 1863, with his parents and seven other children, who settled across the road in Noble County, opposite to where he now lives. The ....J BIOORAPHIGAL SKETCHES. father died near Webster, on a farm he then owned, the 13th of December, 18S2. He was born in Northampton County, Pennsyl- vania, and was sixty-iive years of age when he died. The niotlier, formerly JMargaret Strieby, is living on the old farm where the family first settled when they came to Indi- ana. She is two years younger than her husband. Both parents were born in Stark County, Ohio. The brothers and sisters of our subject were the following — Nathaniel, who died in 1878, near ^Etna, Noble County; Eliza Jane married Alexander Miksch, and died in 18C5, while her husband was in the army. William S. was born May 1, 1842, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he was reared to manhood. August 17, 1802, he enlisted in the United States service, and was honorably discharged the 2Sth of December, 18()2. lie was a member of Company K, Ninety-eighth Ohio Infantry, and served un- der General Bnell, in Kentucky. lie was discharged on account of a wound received at the battle of Perryville. He was wounded by a minie ball in his left thigh, and was taken to a hospital at Perryville; thence to Lebanon; thence to Louisville. He was married November 19, 1868, to Miss Sarah C. Knepper, who was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 29, 18-17. When she was a year old her parents brought her to Noble County, where she was reared to womanhood. Her father was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and is now sixty-seven years old. The mother was born in Franklin County, same State, and is now sixty-ti\e years old. They are living on the farm where they tirst settled. Both parents are of German origin. Mr. Stocker's grandfather died when William was five or six years old. He has given considerable at- tention to bee-raising. In the spring of 1885 he had three swarms of bees, and they have now increased to twelve swarms and produced 300 pounds of honey. In the fall of 1885 he sold two swarms, and in the following spring commenced with ten swarms. He now has thirty-three swarms, and they have produced five or six hundred pounds of honey. The comb honey sells for 15 cents per pound. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. fAMES C. ROGERS, farmer, resides on section 2, Monroe Township, where he owns 120 acres of land. lie came to Whitley County, this State, with his parents June 10, 1852, living there until the follow- ing August, then removed to this county, settling in what was then Jackson, now Monroe, Township. The family located on the farm now owned by ilr. Rogers, on the opposite side of the road. There was a log cabin where the barn now stands, which was torn down only four years ago. There was a small clearing of about five acres, and in this the larger timber was standing. The father died in Pierceton September 18, 1882, and is buried in Ryerson cemetery. He was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, August 2, 1798, M'here he spent his early life. He afterward removed to Franklin County, Ohio, where he was married. The mother, Sarah (Boyd) Rogers, was born in Knoxville, Ten- nessee, March 27, 1809, and when she was eleven years of age went with her parents to Franklin County, Ohio. There were eight children born to -lacob and Sarah Rogers, of whom four are living — Zephaniah, born April 1(), 1835, lives in Monroe Township; Fidelia, born in August, 1839, is the wife of Ambrose Hamlin, her first husband having died in the army; James C, born March 28, 1841; Henrietta, born in July, 1845, is the wife of Wesley Hay, and living in North Manchester. HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. )\' ■l :i' 'ji' Nancy, the oldest of the family, died in 1865, and is buried in the Ryerson cemetery; David M., the second child, died at the age of one and a half years; Hester Ann, born in 1837, died in October, 1883; Egbert M., born in February, 1843, died May^25, 1864; he had the measles while in the army, and died in less than a year afterward. The mother is still living, and resides at Pierceton. James C. was married December 6, 1870, to Miss Elizabeth Kistler, who was born in Hancock County, Ohio, January 8, 1844. When she was ten years old the family removed to this county and settled in Harrison Township, where she lived until her marriage. Her father, Solomon Kistler, was born in Penn- sylvania, and when quite young removed to Franklin County, Ohio, where he lived until he was married. He died December 30, 1870, and tlie mother, Elizabeth (Dove*) Kistler, died January 6, 1871, just one week after her husband. Both are buried at Pleasant View cemetery. They reared a family of eleven children, six boys and five girls. The oldest and youngest are Methodist Episcopal min- isters. Not one of them used tobacco in any form, or alcoholic drinks, or used profane language. The names of the children are as follows — William R., a missionary at Las Vegas, New Mexico; Susan, wife of Isaac Hosman, and living at Oakdale, Nebraska; Reuben, wlio died in Franklin County, Ohio, aged six months; Aaron B., who died at the ago of thirty years, and is buried beside his parents; Mary A., wife of Jacob Coons, who died of lung disease; Sarah J. also died of lung disease, at the age of twenty-two years; George W., who lives on a farm near Pales- tine; Henry D., who was married and died in Nemaha County, Kansas, leaving one little girl, also died of lung disease; Elizabeth, wife of James C. Rogers; Ada B., wife of Cyrus Gault, of Atwood, Harrison Townsliip; Amos H., a Methodist Episcopal minister in Illinois. All are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. The father was a large, strong man, six feet in height, and was quite an athlete. Mrs. Rogers' maternal grand- father, Henry Dove, was born in Virginia, and died in Fairfield County, Ohio, aged nearly 100 years. He was blind, and con- fined to his bed nine years previous to his death. Her grandfather Dove was twice married. Mr. Rogers' grandfather, Zepha- niah Rogers, died in Appanoose County, Iowa, aged ninety-eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers have had two children — the first one died in early infancy; Addie Biondie was born May 7, 1879. Mrs. Rogers is a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Rogers served as assessor for eight years, and in the spring of 1886 he was elected town- ship trustee. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. '^SCAR F. IIOLBROOK, deceased, was Am °"® *^*" ^^^^ prominent and infiuential ^^ citizens of Kosciusko Count}', and a history of the count}"-, however brief, would be incomplete did it not contain some men- tion of him. He was a native of the State of New York, born March 7, 1830, a son of Amariah and Polly Holbrook. When he was seven years old, in 1837, his parents moved to Indiana and settled in Kosciusko County, being among its first settlers, and here he grew to manhood. Reared in a new country, he had but limited advantages for obtaining an education, but when the opportunity oflfered he made the best use of his time and acquired a fair education. In his youth he learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, which he followed at intervals the most of his life. He was an energetic and industrious man, lii J •^^m^m^m' '-■-■-'■■"»ii»a»a' &J^^^ Jf fcg.^ X»s5"iir?S*»! BIOGRAPEIOAL SKETCHES. and this, added to his desire to procure a good home for his fainil_y, made him persistent, and he was successful, and at his death left his widow with enough means to provide for her family. The homestead contains ninety-six acres of valuahle land, and Mrs. Holbrook owns fifty-four acres in another tract. In politics Mr. Holbrook was a Democrat. He was an honored member of the Masonic fra- ternity, an organization in which he was much interested. He was an upright, honest man, and was respected by all wlio knew him. He was a kind, considerate husband, and an indulgent father. He was twice married. First to Miss Jane Orr, who lived but a short time after their marriage. His second mar- riage took place April 3, 1S59, when Miss Margaret Dunham became his wife. She was a daughter of Jehu and Margaret Dun- ham, early settlers of Kosciusko County, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Pennsylvania. She is the oldest surviving member of her father's family, which con- sisted of thirteen children, only seven of whom are living — Henry, Celinda, Mary,' Cynthia, Harriet, Elizabeth and Margaret A. Mr. Holbrook died Sejitember 5, 1878. His widow still lives on the homestead, on sec- tion 24, Wayne Township. As a representa- tive citizen of the county, we are glad to insert in the history of Kosciusko County a portrait of Mr. Holbrook. jg,HARLES FREMONT MORRIS, of the ite firm of I. J. Morris & Son, dealers in %?'t agricultural implements at Warsaw, is the youngest of three sons of Isaiah and Rachel (Barnes) Morris, who are among the early settlers of this county. He was born at Warsaw September 22, 1857, and was edu- cated in the Warsaw schools. When eight- een years of age he became associated with his father in the agricultural implement business at Warsaw, in the firm name of I. J. Morris & Son. The firm is doing an ex- tensive business. January 4, 1882, he was married at Wabash, Indiana, to Miss Nellie L. Hanna, daughter of Hugh W. and Sue (Beavei') Hanna, of that city. They have one child — Marie. Mr. Morris is a member of the Knights of Maccabees of the Tent at Warsaw, of which he is finance keeper. |ANIEL BENNETT, farmer, section 14, 'M' Washington Township, came to Whit- "W^ ley County, this State, with his parents, John and Susan Bennett, in 1839, where they remained two years. The father bought 160 acres of land of Ggoa^ge-Gtiodin, commencing in the woods where there had not been a stick cut except what had been cut by the Indians. He had built a log cabin and cleared 'tl small piece, when the father sold out and bought 120 acres where the widow Brown now lives, on section 12, Washington Town- ship. He purchased it of James Lytle. This was also a new farm. They built a round-log house, one story high and one room. About two years later the father built a hewed-log house. After awhile the father sold forty acres of his land and moved to the farm now owned by John Orr, where he died in September, 18G3. He was born in Pennsylvania July 10, 1797, and when a young man he removed with his parents to Delaware County, Ohio, where he was married to Miss Susan Decker. She was born in Pennsylvania, May 16, 1805, and when quite young her parents bi'ought her to Delaware County. She died March 16, 1864, and is buried in the McNeal ceme- tery. Daniel Bennett was born in Delaware ili h (t (t County February 18, 1829, and was about ten years old when his parents brought liiin to Wliitley County. January 16, 1851, lie was married to Miss liacliel Wilber, who was born in Woodbur\' Township, Caledonia County, Vermont, December 1, 1828. When she was about nine years old her family re- moved to Delaware County, Ohio, where she was reared and married. Her father, Philan- thropy Wilber, was born February 7, 180G, in Calais," AVashington County, Vermont, where he grew to manhood. January 5, 182(5, he was married to Olive Kenaston. In 1837 they removed to Delaware County, (!)hio. The father died in Mercer County, Illinois, April 19, 1879. The parents came to this county in 1853, and tlie following ]\Iarch removed to Mercer County, where he bouiijht a farm. The motlier was born Octo- ber 22, 1805, in Cabot, Washington County, Vermont, where she was reared and educated. She is living with her daughter IMartha, in Phillips County, Kansas, at the ripe old age of eighty years. Both parents experienced religion when young, and always lived Chris- tian lives. Mrs. Bennett's grandfather, Hol- deu Wilber, was born in Maine, but in his later life he lived with liis son Philanthropy. Her grandmother, Polly (Gary) Wilber, died at the home of her daughter in Taunton, Massachusetts, aged about eighty-eight years. Her husband died at the age of seventy-five years. Her maternal grandmother, Betsey (Daniels) Kenaston, was born in Nottingham County, March 19, 1783, and died in La Salle County, Illinois, in 1803. Her ma- ternal grandfather, Samuel Kenaston, was also born in Nottingham, New Hampshire, May 23, 1775, and died in Delaware County, Ohio. Tliey wore bulh Cliristian people. The grandfather jjad ipiite a remarkable memory, and could repeat whole books of the Bible. After his vision became impaired, he could repeat chapter after chapter, and con- ducted family worship, reading the chapters as readily as though his sight had not failed. In her grandfather Kenaston's family were thirteen children, and three of them were preachers. Mr. Bennett's grandfather, Oli- ver Bennett, was born in Scotland, and died in Ohio in 1836. He was a young man when he came to America, and entered the army for independence. He was wounded, and afterward drew a pension. He had two sons in the war of 1812. His grandmother Ben- nett drew a pension while she lived, and died in Delaware County, Ohio. His maternal grandfather, John Decker, died in Coles County, Illinois. His grandmother Decker, formerly Rachel Courtright, also died in Coles County, about the same time her hus- band did. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have three children — Caroline L., born May 20, 1852, was twice married; first husband was Samuel Ridinger, who died November 8, 1883; second husband was A. R. Bergman; Lorenzo Au- gustus and Louisa Augusta, twins, were born February 28, 1851. Lorenzo was married in June, 1880, to Emma Clemens, and Louisa married Freeman Daniels for her first hus- band, and Thomas Carter for her second hus- band. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have the care of the children their daughter Caroline had by her first husband. Their names are Nel- lie R. and AVilson R. Mrs. Bennett is a member of the Free-will Baptist church, and Mr. Bennett is politically a Democrat. He has in his possession a powder horn which his father carried while he lived, and he him- self has carried it for many years. The first time Daniel attempted to kill deer he shot one, the ball passing tlii'ough it and lodging in another deer, killing them both. When his father arrived in this county he had only 25 cents left after paying ofl" the men that brought him here. He went on the prairie ■^■^■ji»j»MWM»Ma MMMWMaMMM«Miii„i»iiT rMMi ji«i,M -Itfj BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 379 1/ 1^ to work to support his wife and nine chil- dren, the oldest boy being about twelve years old. Daniel and his older brother cleared away a few acres in the fall and winter, with the assistance of the mother, who piled the brush to encourage the boys. There was one week they had nothing in the house to eat but turnips. This was owing to a heavy snow storm that prevented the father from coming home with provisions. Isaac, the oldest boy, died in the army, but it is not known where. He was last heard from at llmitsville, Alabama, where he was put on the cars with other sick soldiers and started for Nashville. It is supjjosed that he died on the way, and was put oil" at a small sta- tion. Our subject enlisted in February, 1805, in Company D, One Hundred and Fii"ty-second liegiment, and was discharged in July following. His company did guard and police duty. He received a sunstroke while on general review at Summit Point, in the Shenandoah Valley, which so disabled him that he was discharfjed. T-^TILLIAM MILLER, a prominent -\/\/ farmer of Harrison Township, resid- I. "_ ing on section 4, is a native of Virginia, born in Loudoun County, January 15, 1818. His parents, David and Nancy Miller, had a family of eleven children, and of this num- ber only four survive — William, Kachel, Eliza and Catherine. Our subject was about thirteen years old when his parents removed to Preble County, Ohio, and in that county he was reared to manhood. He was iirst married in Ohio, January 29, 1838, to Miss Hannah Spach, and of the seven children born to this union four are living — John, William, Oliver and Noah. James, Milton and Francis are deceased. In 1841 Mr. Miller left Ohio for Indiana, and settled with his family in Miami County, on Eel River. His wife died there August 4, 1857, and he was again married in Miami County, Indiana, April 1, 1858, to Miss Catherine Palmer, a daughter of Daniel and Catherine Palmer, natives of Virginia, with whom she came to Miami County when a girl. By his second marriage Mr. Miller has had ten children, seven still living — Samuel, Charles, Grant, Eliza J., Dora B., Bertha and Emma G. The names of those deceased are — Abraham, Alpharetta and Marietta. Mr. Miller made his home in Miami County until about 1864, and in the spring ot that year he became a resident of Kosciusko County. Starting life with $5, he has from this small beginning acquired a competency, owning at present about 370 acres of valuable land, the result of habits of industry and good management. He is classed among the active and public- spirited citizens of Harrison Township, and has served efficiently and acceptably as road supervisor and school director. Both he and his wife are members of the Missionary Baptist chui-ch. In politics he is a Prohi- bitionist. Four of his sons, John, William, James and Milton, served in the defense of the Union during the war of the Rebellion. Milton lost a limb at the battle of Stone River, which cost him his life, and James died after his return from the army. -'+r-s«^ §AVID MOCK, farmer, section 3, Tip- I pecanoe Township, owns 116 acres of -^s" land. He and his father, John Mock, and family, came to the township in 1848, and settled upon this farm. There were four acres cleared, and a log cabin had been built. In two weeks after their arrival all were taken sick with the ague except David's HISTOBT OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. wife. Jacob Mock, u Itrotlier of David, came to Tippecanoe Township six or seven years previous to tliat time; (-reorge came three years before, and Joim came one year before, aTid all had families. David had three cliil- dren. All settled in Tippecanoe Township. Jacob and George are still living. John died several years ago. David has three sisters in Tippecanoe Township — Susan is the widow of ,lohn Kuhn; Catherine is the widow of Jacob Fashbaugh, and lives in Piercetoii, and Barbara is the widow of Jacob (Tcrber. Three sisters are living in Ohio — Sarah Ilender, Julia Dur- ham and Nancy Tomer. David was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 18, 1824, where he was reared to manhood. He was married to Catherine Gibler, who was born in Columbiana County, Pennsylvania. She never knew the exact day of her birtli, as the records were lost. She died in February, 1SS4, and is buried in Mock's cemetery. She left eight children, as follows — Hiram D., Jacob, Alnion, Noah J., AVilliam A., Mary E., Hose Ann, Polly Ann. Kichard Winfield died at the age of one year and nine months. August 3, 1884, Mr. Mock was married to Mrs. Hermina Popenfoss, widow of John Popenfoss. Her maiden name was Nemetz, and she was born in Prussia Sep- tember 7, 1836. She came to America April 2(>, 1881, with her husband, and settled in Turkey Creek Tow-nship. Her husliand was killed by a runaway horse, or so injured that he died in five days. Three children had preceded them to America, and four came with theiu. Their names are as follows — llulda, who was born December 11, 1851; Alweima, born December 31, 1853; Rein- haldt, born July 21, 1802; Rudolph, born February 13, 1864; I'aul, born February 12, 1872; Harmena, born June 18, 1874; Hat- tie, born September 18, 1877. Mr. Mock is a member of the Christian church, and his wife is a Dunk-ard. Politically he is a Re- publican, lie has held the oilice of school director and su]>ervisor. His father was born in Pennsylvania, near Little York, and died while living with his son David, at the age of eighty-three years; he is buried in Mock's cemetery. The mother, Elizabeth (Smith) Mock, was also a native of Pennsyl- vania, and moved to Tuscarawas County when it was a wilderness, thei'e being only fourteen families in the township. Both parents were first members of the Lutheran church, and afterward of the (Tcrman Baptist church. 1^,EV. PETER IIAMMAN, pastor of the [ ^ German Baptist church, is a native of ~^ \ Ohio, born in Tuscarawas County Sep- tember 11, 1818, his parents, Jacob and Maiy (Himes) Hamman, being natives of the State of Pennsylvania. He grew to manhood in his native county, being reared to the avo- cation of a farmer. He was married in Ohio, December 7, 1837, to Miss Catherine Ritter, of Stark County, Ohio, she being a native of Pennsylvania. Of the eleven children born to this union three only are living — Maria, wife of Abraham Ritter, of Plain Township; Abraham, in Tippecanoe Township, and David at home. Mrs. Hamman died Febru- ary 11, 1874, and November 19, 1874, Mr. Hamman married Mrs. Sarah (Lutes) Lucas, a native of Wayne County, Ohio, and a daughter of Adam and Anna Lutes. By her first husband, James Lucas, Mrs. Hamman had eight children, and of this number two are living — Adam, and Ella, wife of William Burt of yEtna Township. Mr. Hamman left Ohio for Kosciusko County, Lidiana, in the fall of 1842, spending the following winter I in Washington Township. He then lived f,^^L«f BTOORAPHICAL SKETCHES. one year in Tippecanoe Townsliip, when lie removed to Turkey Creek Township, remain- ing there seven or eight years. He subse- quently spent some two years in Minnesota, and in April, 1875, he settled on his present farm in Harrison Township. Mr. Ilamman is one of the self-made men of Kosciusko County, he iiaving commenced life a poor man, but being a man of industrious habits and persevering energy, he has become, through his own eftbrts, one of the well-to-do citizens of Harrison Township. He is al- ways ready and willing to aid in all enter- prises for the advancement of his township or county, or in any undertaking that will be of benefit to liis church. He joined the Ger- man Baptist church at tlie age of thirty-three years, and was ordained in that denomination, beginning his ministerial duties at the age of forty years. Mrs. Hamman is a member of the same church as her husband. In poli- tics Mr. Hamman is a Republican. He is of German ancestry, his great-grandfather coming from that country in an early day, ami settling in the State of Pennsylvania. |^[AMUEL J. LINE, farmer, section 10, t®l ^^^® born in Wayne County, Ohio, June '■^■- 12, 1848. When he was five years of age he was brought by his parents to Noble County, where he lived until 1869, when he came with his parents to the present farm. There were no improvements on the land ex- cept an old frame house and a few acres of clearing. It was all grown u]) to underbrush and briars. He now has a tine farm with ftiir improvements. He lias eighty acres on the north half of the northeast quarter of section 10, Washington Township, also an intei'est in 160 acres in his mother's estate in Washington Township, Noble County. He was married January 16, 1873, to Miss Fidelia Erdley, who was born in Yates County, New York, May 2G, 1849, and when six years of age came to Noble County, this State, with her parents. At the age of six- teen she removed with her parents to Wal- worth County, Wisconsin, where she lived eight years, then removed to this county with her husband. Ilev father, Samuel Erd- ley, was born in Pennsylvania, and is living ill Oceana County, Michigan. He is seventy- three years of age. Her mother, Hester (Plate) Erdley, was born near Waterloo, New York, and is about sixty-eiglit years of age. Her maternal grandparents were born in Holland. They came to America, mar- ried and settled in New York State. Mr. Line's father, Thomas Line, was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1818, and when quite young was brought by his parents to Wayne County, Ohio, where he was reared and educated. He was mar- ried April 19, 1838, and a few years later re- moved to Noble County, bringing with them tiieir three children — AVilliam, who was born September 16, 1839; Mary E., born May 27, 1844, and the subject of this sketch. The father died June 12, 1881, and is buried in Menzie cemetery. He was a great reader of the Bible, and had read it tiirough many times. His mother was born in Wayne County, Ohio, August 20, 1820. She died in Noble County in March, 1882, and is buried in Trimbull cemetery. His paternal grandfather, Samuel Line, was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and died in AYayne County, Ohio. His great-grandfather, Sam- uel Line, was born in Scotland, going thence to Germany, and thence to America, where he was married, and settled in Beaver County, near Beaver Falls. His grandmoth- er Line, whose name was Mary, was proba- bly born in Pennsylvania, and was married tl' 383 UISTORT OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. and died there. His maternal grandfather, John McConnell, came from Ireland, settled in Wayne County, and died there. Ills grand- mother, Eussia McConnell, was also born in Ireland, and died in Wayne County. Mrs. Line's parents had eleven children, as follows — William, Eliza A., Angevine, Henry, Charles F., Fidelia, Amanda M.. Alice S., Sarah C, Augusta A. and Wilbert W. The children are all living. Mr. and Mrs. Line have had two children — Alphcus G., born March 7, 1874, and Clarence E., born July 2, 1879. Alpheus died January 1, 1887, and Clarence died January 3, 1887. Both children died with diphtiieria, after a short illness, and are buried in tlie Menzie cemetery. Politi- cally Mr. Line is a Democrat, and he belongs to Lodge No. 257, I. O. O. F., at Pierceton. EKT H. WATTLES is a native of Chau- 1|)1 tauqua County, New York, the second ■^ son of E. C. and W. A. (Tennant) Wat- tles, the mother being a native of New Jer- sey. The father is a lineal descendant of one of four brothers who immigrated from Scot- land in an early day and settled in New England. The name was originally McWat- tles, but was by the first generation abbrevi- ated to Wattles, the name by which the descendants are known. Bert H. Wattles, the subject of this sketch, received his educa- tion in the schools of Buffalo, New York, and before coming to Indiana he was em- ployed in the wholesale commission house of his brother, G. M. Wattles, at that city, where he obtained a practical business education. In 1882 he was offered a position in a whole- sale house in Kansas City, and desirous of trying life in the AYest, started for that city. While en route he stopped at Packerton, In- diana, to visit acquaintances, and becoming favorably impressed with the business out- look, he purchased a half interest in the drug store of L. C. Wiltshire, the pioneer store of the village. To this was added a stock of groceries, and in July, 1885, Mr. Wattles purchased his partner's interest, and has since continued tlie business alone, and being a man of good business qualifications and obliging manners, he has established a good trade, and gained the respect and confidence of the whole community. In November, 1885, he was appointed postmaster of Pack- erton u]ion the recommendation of the people, who had recognized in him strict business integrity. The postofiice is located in his store, to which he attends besides attending to his business. November 25, 1883, Mr. Wattles married Miss Mabelle Hall, a native of Wallingford, Vermont, but at the time of her marriage a resident of Packerton. Her parents, Cornelius and Armenia (Eddy) Hall, were also natives of the State of Vermont, and were the parents of three children, of whom two are living — a son, Mosely, and Mrs. Wattles; the former residing near Braid- wood, Illinois, a farmer by occupation. Mrs. Wattles lost her mother when a child, and slie was reared by an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bryant, who came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1883. ..^fOHN B. STRIEBY, farmer, resides on J Jlfi section 28, Turkey Creek Township, JtC where he owns 116 acres of land. He was born in that township February 23, 1844, where his father, William Strieby, now lives. In 1864 he enlisted in Company G, Thirty- eighth Indiana Infantry, joining his regi- ment at Goldsboro, North Carolina; hut before he reached it he was in detail service in Alabama and Georgia, and was si.x weeks m »Bt ''■'■■■ BIOGRAPHIGAL SKETCHES. at a block-house between Chattanooga and Atlanta. From there he went to Nashville; thence to the regiment. There was a detach- ment of the Fourteentli Army Corps that was in a skirmish fire on the first day of the Nashville fight. He was discharged July 15, 1865, and came home, where he has since been engaged in farming. He was married October 14, 18G6, to Miss Delilah Cable, who was born in Turkey Creek Township June 19, 1847. She was a daughter of Cornelius and Margaret (Mock) Cable. Mr. and Mrs. Strieby have four children — Ida, born No- vember 9, 1867; Alfaretta, September 15, 1869; Floyd, October 10, 1871, and John Franklin, August 4, 1877. Politically Mr. Strieby alfiliates with the Republican party. §ANIEL MILLER, a farmer, sections 16 and 17, Monroe Township, came to this '43? county in March, 1854, the family follow- ing the next month. They came together as far as Forest, Ohio, on the railroad, and the canal not being open, Mr. Miller came on foot to this county, and the family followed as soon as the canal was open. The occasion of his hurrying on was to meet a payment becoming due. He bought land of J. L. Reason, on which was a hewed-log house and about ten acres partly cleared, and had been partly jilanted with corn and potatoes. In this house he lived until 1861, when he built and occupied his present residence; the house, liowever, was not finished until 1864. He was born near Paris, Stark County, Ohio, December 13, 1819. His father, Jacob Miller, was born in Somerset County, Pennsyl- vania, December 2, 1795, and when he was fifteen years of age he moved with his parents to Stark County, where he grew to manhood and was married to Elizabeth Marsh, Janu- ary 19, 1817. In their family were eleven children, as follows — Mary, who became the wife of Joseph Ream, and died near Dun- kirk, Ohio, at the age of about fifty-five years; Daniel, the subject of this biography; Susanna, wife of S. D. Bowman, and living in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indi- ana; Ezekiel, who lives in Monroe Town- ship; Samuel, in Springfield, Ohio; Amos, a carriage manufacturer at Bellefontaine, Oliio; David J. and Jacob N., partners of Amos; Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Helms; Levi F., a resident of Allen County, Kansas; and Will- iam, who died when about twenty-one years of age, at Bellefontaine, Ohio. Mr. Miller, our subject, received his education at the dis- trict school; was married August 13, 1840, to Miss Nancy Freed, who was born in the same township that he was, and was brought up within three miles of his boyhood's home. During the spring following they removed to Hancock County, that State, where he bought eighty acres of land, and began to make it their jjermanent home, but it proving to be an unhealthful locality, and he sufiTei-ing from milk sickness, they returned to Stark County, after having built a log cabin and cleared a few acres. He sold his Hancock County homestead and purchased fifty-three acres in Stark County, which was partially improved, and there he lived until he came with his wife and two children. Eve and Adam, and an adopted child named Maria Feaser, to this connty. Mr. Miller's mother was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, in 1797, and died December 30, 1884, at the age of eighty-seven years and five months, at the residence of her son Amos, and is buried at Bellefontaine. His grandfather, Micliael Miller, a Pennsylvanian by birth, died August 22, 1817, at the age of fifty-eiglit years and six months. His great- grandfather, William Miller, was also a Penn- HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. sylvaniaii, but his (the latter's) father was a native of Germany. Ilis grandmother, Mary (Flory) Miller, was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and died Ajiril 1, 1856, aged ninety-two years. His maternal grandfather, Ezekiel Marsh, was born in England, and came to this country when young, settling in Virginia, where he was married. He was among the tirst settlers of that country. He was killed by a tenant, who was living on his farm, October 21, 1837, aged sixty-two years, seven months and eighteen days. His ma- ternal grandmother, Susana Marsh, who was born in Germany, came to America when quite young, and settled in Rockingham County, Virginia. She died April 7, 1886, in Stark County, Ohio, aged seventy-one years. Mrs. Miller's father, Henry Freed, was born in Virginia, and died in 1853, in Stark County, at the age of sixty-two years. He removed to that county in an early day. Her mother, Margaret (Crowl) Freed, was born near Economy, Pennsylvania. She was a bound girl, her father having died when she was quite young. She died in Stark County in 1842, aged forty-eight years. Her grand- father Freed died in Columbiana County, Ohio. Her grandmother, Elizabeth Freed, was born in Switzerland, and came to America when a young woman. Mrs. Miller's parents were Mennonites, and Mr. Miller's father was a Dunkard preacher. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have had seven children — Margaret, born May 28, 1842, died January 6, 1843; Clara I., born December 24, 1843, died March 8, 1845; Eve, born July 6,1846, died Novem- ber 8, 1866; Adam, born May 11, 1850, mar- ried Alice McConnell; Benton, born June 8, 1854, married S. E. Funk, June 8, 1879; Delia, born November 16, 1862, married Clarence F. Sellers, March 19, 1881; and Em- mett, born December 2, 1868. Mrs. Miller's parents had eleven children, as follows — John, Paul, Peter, Nancy, Eliza, Elizabeth, Malinda, Maria, Lucinda, Polly and Bar- bara, who died at the age of four years, and is buried in Stark County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had a grandson, named Willie Stafford, son of Eve (Miller) Stafford, boru January 31, 1865. He died May 31, 1880, by the accidental discharge of a gun. Mr. Miller is a Republican in politics, and May 4, 1886, was nominated by that party for member of the Legislature. He served two years as township trustee, and was a candi- date for county commissioner last year, but withdrew. In May, 1864, he went out as a citizen clerk in the Commissary Department with Captain Douglas, who was Commissary Captain. He and the Captain went together and joined General Sherman's army at Ack- worth, Georgia, and there took charge of 2,800 head of Sherman's cattle. He remained with the army two weeks, when he was at- tacked with camp diarrhoea. He went to the hospital at Chattanooga, thence to Nashville, thence to Indianapolis, where his wife went to him and brought him home. He was sick a year, and will probably never entirely re- cover from it. He is now serving (winter of 1886-'87) a term in the Legislature at In- dianapolis, and is tied up in the famous deadlock for United States Senator. ;jAENRY A. GOSIIERT, farmer and stock- iTi) raiser, Harrison Township, is a native "^-^i of Pennsylvania, born September 22, 1847, a son of Henry and Dakely Goshert. His parents came to Kosciusko County in 1857, and settled in Prairie Township, where they still live. They have a family of ten children — Jemima, Elizabeth, George, David, Henry, Ellen, John, William, Harvey and Jeremiah. Mr. Goshert was reared in Kos- ■■-■■■'■■-■-■-■-■-'■-"■■■■g»a"""'»*-"- " -«'-"-»ii»ii»ii"'g"S»="-" -"-"-TiS» BIOORAPHICAL SKETCHES. ciusko County, receiving liis education in the common schools. He was in his youth inured to the duties of farm life, and there learned lessons that have been of benefit to him since starting in life for himself. He has a pleasant home and seventy-two acres of land under a good state of cultivation. He is one of the prominent men in his town- ship. In politics he is a Democrat. j^5[LI MABIE, farmer, owns 103 acres of W'/i "'^""^^ *^" section 21, Tippecanoe Town- ■^e ■ ship, also fourteen acres on section 20 and eighty acres on section 28, making a total of 197 acres. He came to this county with his parents and five other children, who settled upon the farm owned by A. Goble. It was then in a wild state. There was an old log cabin on the place, in which they lived for eighteen months. The father then purchased land in Whitley County, Troy Township, where he and his family commenced to make a home in the wilderness, being four miles away from any neighbor on the east. lie made all the improvements on the land, built his log cabin, split the rails and chopped the timber. In 1853 he sold out and removed to Marshall County, Iowa, where he lived about eight years. He entered his land there from the Government. In 1868 he went to Buena Vista County, Iowa, where he died June 20, 1885. He was born in 1807, on Long Island, where he grew to manhood. He removed to Huron County, Ohio, where he was married to Elizabeth McConkey. They lived in Ohio until 1837, where all their children were born. Tiie mother was born in Holmes County, Ohio, in 1808; she died October 14, 1851, in Whitley County, this State, and was buried at AVebster. After reaching his majority, Eli worked by the month on a farm until his marriage, which took place April 14, 1852, to Miss Eliza Ann Beezley. She was born January 3, 1836, in Ohio, and when she was nine months old her parents brought her to Kosciusko County, where she has lived ever since, with the exception of three years' residence in Whitley County. Eli and Lott Mabie bought out their father, and in less than two years Eli sold out and bought eighty acres south of Webster, where he lived seven years. He had cleared forty acres, when he sold out and bought land in the northwest corner of Whitley County, keeping it only a few months, then sold, and in 1863 purchased his present farm, which was mostly cleared, but the buildings were of little or no consequence. Mrs. Mabie was the daughter of Isaac and Sarepta (McMillan) Beezley. Her fiither was born in Stark County, Ohio, June 13, 1814, and died in 1862. Her mother was born January 27, 1813, and lived in Pierceton. Mr. Mabie's family suifered extremely with the ague for two years, and an eighteen months old sister died with it. His grandparents, Levi and Sarah Mabie, came to this county in 1837, the same year but a little later than Eli's father. They settled in Webster. The grandfather was a shoemaker, and carried on that trade until his death. Both grandpar- ents died in 1839, about one year after they reached here. They were suffering with the fever and ague, and sent to Leesburgh for a physician. He gave them calomel, which killed them, they dying within twentj'-four hours after they had taken the medicine. They were buried in one grave in Wel)Ster cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Mabie have four living children — John B., William A., Rose and Jessie O. An infant uniuvmed is de- ceased. The names of the children of the parents of Mr. Mabie are as follows — Eli, HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. born December 1, 1829, iu Huron County, Ohio; Lott died at AVarsaw in 1866; Eliza J., died in Hardin County, Iowa, in 1884, aged fifty-one years, was the wife of David Ingrahain; Angelia, wife of John Conklin, died at Millersbiirg, Elkhart County, Indi- ana, in 1862; Esther died in Whitley Coun- ty in 1853, aged twenty-one years; Ellen died at the age of ten months. The preced- ing were born in Henry County. Those born in Wliitley County are as follows — Jemima, who died at the age of nine years; Samuel, now living near Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas; Austin, also living in Clay County. The father was a second time mar- ried, his wife being Jemima Taylor, who is deceased. His third wife was Jemima Stough. Mrs. Mabie's parents had five chil- dren, four of whom are living — Mary E., wife of John Warner, who died in 1854; she afterward married Koss Beatty, who died April 14, 1886; Eliza A., wife of our sub- ject; William, living in Chicago; Jane died at the age of seven years and nine months; Eachel, wife of Eliza Fashbaugh, is living in Pierceton. irSAAC KODIBAUGH, deceased, was born In in Montgomery County, Ohio, June 28, •=§? 1828, son of David and Saloma Rodi- baugh. In 1832 he came to Elkhart County with his parents, who were among the first settlers of that county. He was there reared to manhood, and his early life was spent on a farm. November 22, 1849, he married Catherine Ilaney, who was born November 24, 1829, in Montgomery County, Ohio. Her father, Michael Haney, was a native of Penn- sylvania, and when he was in his sixteenth year he emigrated to Montgomery County, where he was one of the early pioneers. He removed with his family to Elkhart County, this State, in 1833, and lived there many years. He is now deceased. The mother, Elizabeth Haney, was a native of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Kodibaugh have four ciiildren — Lewis, Matilda, wife of Franklin Grover, of Milford; George, and Alphonso, telegraph operator at Benton Harbor, Michigan. Mr. Kodibaugh settled upon the farm now occu- pied by his wife in 1850. He died March 22, 1886, leaving an estate of 571 aci-es of valuable land. He was a Democrat in poli- tics, and had served as road supervisor. He was a very hard-working man, and very highly esteemed in the community. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and in his death the county met with a great loss. H— ■-5+4J-B-+1- fAMES COOK, an old settler of Harrison Township, is a native of New Jersey, born December 18, 1816, son of John and Ann Cook. While yet a babe he was taken by his parents to Ohio, and in 1834 came with them to this county. His occu- pation has always been that of a farmer. Au- gust 5, 1841, he was married to Miss Pettin- ger, daughter of John and Ann Pettinger, who settled in this county in 1835, having removed from Wayne County, Ohio. Of their children the following are living — Ann, wife of Dr. Calvin Swihart; Sarah J., Mary, wife of Melvin A. Wilcox; John, James W., the present prosecuting attorney of Kosciusko County; Eev. Joseph B., of Adams County, this State; Minerva, wife of Henry H. Gra- ham, attorney at Etna Green; Bert J., an artist at Bourbon, Indiana; Howard, Belle E., Alma, Charles C. and Frank. Mr. Cook settled upon his present farm in 1842, and it is one of the best-improved farms in the county. He own 193 acres of land on sec- *^ * « BIOGBAPHIOAL SKETCHES. tions 23 and 14, Harrison Township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal cliurch, and has served as trustee, steward and class- leader, and has also served as trustee of Harrison Township. In politics he is a Pro- hbitionist, and ranks among the most prom- inent farmers and stock-raisers of Kosciusko County. ^,VS-.->i^^+.--.~ (9 - • ej |P^,lCTrOLAS p. COOK, a prominent and 'it§ inriuential citizen of Kosciusko County, '^M residing on section 14, Harrison Town- ship, is a son of John W. and Ann Cook, early settlers of the county, the father being now deceased. Nicholas P. was born in Kosciusko County, Indiana, the date of his birth being June 4, 1842, and here he grew to manhood, his education being obtained in the common schools of the county. After completing his education he followed teach- ing school for some time during the winter terms. He enlisted as a private in the war of the Rebellion in July, 1862, in Company A, Seventy-fourth Indiana Infantry, and was assigned to the Fourteenth Corps, Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Hoover's Gap, Chickamauga, Chat- tanooga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard's Roost, Kingston, the fight near Dallas, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahoochee River, Peach Tree Creek, Jonesboro and many others, and was also through the Atlanta campaign, and with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was promoted to Sergeant sixteen months before his discharge, and was mustered out as such June 22, 1865, having served his country faithfully and gallantly for nearly three years. May 10, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Lehman, a daughter of John and Rachel Lehman, who came to Kosciusko County in 1850, where the mother subsequently died. They are the parents of two children — Erwin N., who was born January 14, 1875, and Blanche, wlio was born March 30, 1883. Mr. Cook is a farmer by occupation, which pursuit he has followed successfully, and is now the owner of a beautiful home, surrounded by eighty acres of valuable land, on section 14 of Har- rison Township. In his political views he affiliates with the Republican party. In 1884 he was a candidate for county treasurer, but failed to be elected. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal cliurch, and for the past nine years he has labored as a local minister. He belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic, being a comrade of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, at Warsaw, and chaplain for the third term, and delegate to the State Encampment. 'AMES STEPHENSON SMITH, M. D., of Warsaw, was born in Burlington, r^iltou County, Ohio, October 12, 1845. His father, Joel R. Smith, was a native of Pennsylvania and of German ancestry. He was a hatter by trade, and followed that business several years, but in after life fol- lowed farming. He came to this county in 1859, and located on a farm in Harrison Township, where lie still resides. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has for many years been a local preacher. His mother, Hannah (Adams) Smith, was also born in Pennsylvania, and of German descent. She came to this county with her husband and family in 1859. She died at the homestead in Harrison Township January 22, 1875, aged nearly sixty-two years. AVhen in her sixteenth year she united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, and all during the '■"■"■"•■"■ — ■"M^^Mi"™"™^— "»""»"««* ■■"■"■"■'1? HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. 5 J remainder of her life she M'as a zealous Chi'is- tian, retaining her ineniliership in that denorainatitin until her death. ISlie had four children, of whom James was the youngest. i)r. Smith remained with his parents until his sixteenth year, wlien he enlisted in the Union army in August, 18(j2, as a private in Company K, Seventy-fourth Indiana Infantry, and served three years or during the war. He was discharged June 9, 1865, at Washington, D. C. After his discharge he returned to this county, and after attending school two years he began the study of medicine under Dr. II. M. Cowgill, of Warsaw, and was under Ids preceptorship two years. In 1869 he began to ])ractice at Atwood, this county. In the winter of 1879-'80 he attended a course of lectures at the Physio-Medical In- stitute at Cincinnati, graduating as an M. D. March 20, 1880. He established his prac- tice at Warsaw in July, 1879. Politically he is a liepublican. Marcli 25, 1866, he was married in Harrison Township to Miss Mary A. Lutes, daughter of William and Catherine Lutes, pioneers of this county. They have two children — Rosa May and Clarence William. The doctor is a member of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R., of which he is surgeon. ^^EV. A. G. McCARTEE, a retired Meth- fM^ odist Episcopal miinster, now living on '"=({^ section 17, Washington Township, Kos- ciusko County, Indiana, was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, May 16, 1827. When he was eight years old he went to Montgomery County, Ohio, where he lived until he reached his majority. He learned the cabinet-maker's trade in Dayton, Ohio, which he followed eight years, working in several of the West- ern cities. In the fall of 1852, in the city of Logansport, Indiana, he was licensed a local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in 1853 was received into the North Indiana Conference. He commenced his itinerant labor on the Mexico circuit in the fall of 1853, and in 1854 was sent to Bour- bon, where he organized the first Methodist Episcopal church. Since that time he has had charges in nearly every county of North- eastern Indiana, and is well known through- out this ]}ortion of the State. He still belongs to the North Indiana Conference, and is still subject to its orders, holding a supernumerary relation since 1880. His labors in Kosciusko County liave been as follows: In 1854 he was pastor of the churches west of Warsaw; in 1856 he was on the Pierceton circuit; in 1858 on the Leesburgh circuit; in 1872 on the Silver Lake circuit, and in 1S73 on the Webster circuit. In 1880 he retired from the active work, and is now living on a farm on the northwest quarter of section 17, Washington Township. The farm, which belongs to Mrs. McCarter, contains ninety- five acres of choice land. Mr. JMcCarter was married June 17, 1858, to Miss Sarah A. Stinson, a native of Pike County, Ohio, born February 26, 1838. To them have been born five children — George W., Jacob E. E., Luella S., William A. and Ilattie M. In politics Mr. McCarter was originally a Free- Soil Democrat, casting his first vote for Gen- eral Lewis Cass. Since its organization he has affiliated with the Republican party, but has always held himself free to vote for principle rather than party, and at present is an anti-saloon Republican. Mr. McCarter's parents, William and Harriet (McCord) Mc- Carter, were natives of Pennsylvania, tiie father born in Carlisle January 1, 1800, and the mother in Philadelphia November 27, 1800. His father was by trade a l)ricklayer. His parents had a family of twelve children, !i ■■■■■■•1< ' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ " ■■■■ ^■■■^■■■■■ -■-■-■-■ ig»arini »s»a-»*^w;a»= M_ » » » » » j k5WinM _ BIOGEAPHIGAL SKETCH ES. •'I six sons and six daughters. The eldest son, George, is a local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church, and lives on a farm near Topeka, Kansas. Three sons, Arthur, Alex- ander and John, were soldiers in the war of the Rebellion. Alexander and John gave their lives for their country. The former was wounded at Chattanooga, and died in the hospital at Nashville; and tlie latter was pierced through the heart by a sharpshooter's bullet while in the skirmish line near the foot of Allatoona Mountain. Arthur was a member of the Twelfth Indiana Infantry, and was with Sherman in his march to the sea. He came home at the close of the war, and is now a justice of the peace at Warsaw, and a local minister of the Methodist Epis- copal church. William died in Muscatine, Iowa. The remaining son is A. G., the sub- ject of our sketch. The oldest daughter, Elizabeth, died at Muscatine, Iowa. Barbara is a widow living at Union City, Indiana. Harriet is the wife of James K. Smith, an attorney at Dayton, Ohio. Susan is the wife of Oscar Yannard, also of Dayton. Mai-garet is the wife of Dr. Pearman, of Palestine, Indiana, and Caroline is the wife of Charles Johnson, of Dayton, Ohio. The fatlier died in December, 1863, and the mother in Octo- ber, 1871, and both are buried in Montgomery County, Ohio, at Concord church, seven miles north of Dayton. The motto of the whole McCarter family is " God and our Country." ^-rTILLIAM MOORE, farmer, resides "[c\ .\\'„ o" section 10, Turkey Creek Town- [-^^J ship, and is the owner of 700 aci-es of land. He came to tiiis county with his parents, two lirothers and one sister, in 1837, his brother John having preceded them one year. Tlie family settled upon the farm now known as the Hender farm, where the lather bought eighty acres from the Government. It was located opposite Odell's cemetery in Elkhart County. They lived on this farm only a few years. Neighbors were scarce, the neai'est one being one mile away. Upon this farm the father died in 1849, and his heirs sold it to Martin Waybright. The father, whose name was Joseph, was born near Philadelphia, where he passed his early life. A few montlis after his marriage he removed to Darke County, Ohio. He was an educated man, and taught school during his early life, and also taught in Ohio and in this county. William's mother, Patience (Dean) Moore, was born in New Jersey, and died in 1851, aged about sixty-six years. AVilliam was born May 1, 1825, in Ohio, and when twelve years of age he came with his parents to Elkhart County, and has lived within two miles of his present home ever since, and has always been a farmer. His father left a small estate, which gave to each of Ins five cliildren a small amount. His oldest brother, Milton, died unmarried, and also left a small estate, which AVilliam and Joseph received for tlie maintenance of their mother her lifetime, and from this, with his small estate from his father, he has made his present large estate. He was married March 4, 1852, to Miss Catherine Weaver, who was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, February 27, 1831. When she was a few months old her parents removed to Darke County, Ohio, and when she was six years old they returned to Tippecanoe County, where she lived until she was eighteen years old. They then removed to Turkey Creek Township, Kosciusko Coun- ty, where she has since resided. Her father, Isaac AVeaver, died in Syracuse in 1881, aged seventy-one years. Her mother, Elizabeth (Akers) AVeaver, died in Rush County, aged about seventy years. Mr. and Mrs. Moore \\\ 1 ■■■■■■■■J»igM»jJ.i^ya»«"»»»"'«'"'g»B"«"«"»"'ia"M"M"M."ii»ii»BS 293 niSTORT OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. have had eight children — Isaac W., born Jan- uary 7, 1853, died at the age of nineteen months; Joseph P., born May 15, 1854; John F., born May 14, 1856; Mary E., wife of John Kiddle, born June 9, 1858; William E., born September 22, 1861; Martha Jane, wife of Francis Ott, born IMarch 14, 1864; a pair of twins, unnamed, died in infancy. Mrs. Moore's grandfather, Jacob "Weaver, and her grandmother, Elizabeth (Miller) Weaver, died in Tippecanoe County, this State, at an advanced age. The Moores are of Irish an- cestry. Mr. Moore sold five acres of land, situated on the Nine-mile Lake, to a company who has built a fine large hotel, and cultivated the grounds. He bought the land in the spring of 1879, and it is one of the finest watering places in the country; also a tine place for fishing and duck-hunting. He sold six acres this present season to Eli Lilly, a chemist of Indianapolis, who has built a nice residence and beautified the grounds, intend- ing to spend six months of each year at this place with his family. Mr. Moore has also sold five acres, more or less, to A. H. Norduke, a manufacturer of mill machinery at Indianapolis, who will build a fine resi- dence during the coming season. The prop- erty is beautiful, and M'ell adapted for summer homes for people living in the city who wish to avoid the heat and dust of the summer. Mr. Moore is a Republican in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Church of God. .^,+|,.>^<.,..«„ |W^miLTON JEFFRIES, an early settler ^Iwim °^' ^^^^" Township, was born in "^^^^^ Clark County, this State, January 8, 1814, son of Francis and Margaret JeflFries, natives of Kentucky. His parents had thir- teen children, six of whom survive — William, Milton, Mary, Elizabeth, Salem and Nancy. The deceased are — Robert, Malinda, Benoni, Sarah, James, Allen and Rebecca. Ilis father came to this State while it was yet a Territory', and settled in Clark County. In 1835 he came with his parents to this county, settling in Van Bureu Township on the prairie. The parents both died in this county. Milton was reared on a farm, and educated in the common schools. He has been three times married. He first married Elizabeth Catey, by whom he had six children, two of whom survive — Francis M. and Allen. His second wife was Nancy Blue. Two of their four children are living — Orlando and Nannie E. His third wife was Ann Edmund, widow of C. Edmund, of this county. He owns 144 acres of land in this county. He has served creditably as school director, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Politi- cally he is a Republican. Four of his sons were soldiers in the late war — Henry C, Francis M., Allen and James, the latter dying in the service. Francis served four- teen months. Henry C. served over three years, was wounded and taken prisoner at Chickamauga, and spent over seven months in Richmond prison. Allen served three years, and participated in many battles. Mr. Jeffries is now enjoying the fruits of a well- spent life. fEREMIAH VANDEMARK, one of the representative pioneers of Kosciusko -^ County,lateof secti(m 32, Harrison Town- ship, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, April 16, 1815, a son of Daniel and Sarah Vande- mark, and is of Holland descent. He grew to manhood in his native State, receiving such education as the early subscription schools aftbrded. In the fall of 1836 he with several friends started west with an ox team, and after several weeks of tiresome traveling i l| BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. arrived at Terre Haute, Indiana, where he re- mained ahout one year. He was first married March 1, 1838, to Miss Mary Hanson, and of the five children born to tliis union four are liv- ing — John, Nancy A., Sarah E. and Mary J. The second son, Daniel, died April 29, 1854. After leaving Terre Haute Mr. Yandemark spent several years in Fulton County, Hli- nois, when he returned to Ohio. He subse- quently returned to Indiana, locating in Kosciusko County, in the spring of 1847. Mrs. Vandemark died September 23, 1850, and March 20, 1852, Mr. Vandemark mar- ried Mrs. Diana (Dunnick) Lloyd, widow of Abel Lloyd. Seven children have been born to this union — William A., Cornelius (died Sep- tember 17, 1856), Elvira A., Levi M., Margaret R., Linneous E. and Kosa A. After making his home in Franklin Township for more than twenty years Mr. Yandemark, in 1872, re- moved with his family to Harrison Township, and since coming here resided on the farm where he died January 18, 1887, and where his family still live. The homestead contains eighty acres of choice land. He was classed among the self-made men of his county, he having commenced life after his arrival in Kosciusko County with the small sum of $4, and by his strict integrity and honorable dealings with his fellow-citizens he gained the confidence and respect of all who knew him. ^UliLAYIN GILLIAM, proprietor of C4illi- ffe am's livery stable at Warsaw, was born ^-i in Fayette County, Ohio, May 9, 1845. His father, William Gilliam, was a native of Yirginia. Upon reaching his majority he went to Ohio and settled in Fayette County, thence to Kosciusko County in the fall of 1845, and soon after settled on a farm in Tip- pecanoe Township, where he remained until his death, which occurred September 5, 1882, aged nearly sixty-seven years. He was for several years a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His mother, Mary Eliza- beth (Morris) Gilliam, was a native of Ohio, coming to this county with her husband and family in 1845. She is still living, and re- sides on the old homestead in Tippecanoe Township. She is a member of the Method- ist Episcopal church. Mr. Gilliam is the second of twelve children. He was but six months old when his parents removed to this county. He was reared a farmer in Tippe- canoe Township, and when he was of age he at once engaged in logging and farming gen- erally. In August of that year he was drafted into the United States service, and assigned to Company A, Fifty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and served about seven months, when he was discharged, the war being closed. He then resumed his occupation of farming and lumbering for twelve years in Tippecanoe Township, and in 1878 came to Warsaw, and was engaged in buying and shipping live stock for five years. In 1883, in connection with his other business, he embarked in the livery business at Warsaw. December 10, 1867, he was married in Tippecanoe Town- ship to Miss Frances Menzie of that town- ship, a daughter of John Menzie. They have two children — Mrs. Bertha Kingery, wife of Hugh Kingery, of Chicago, Illinois, and Myrtie. Mrs. Gilliam is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and Mr. Gilliam is a comrade of Kosciusko Post, G. A. It., at Warsaw. FRANCIS M. IlIRIG, physician and sur- Xjfl geon at Syracuse, came to this county in ^^ July, 1875, and settled in Syracuse, where he has lived ever since, with the ex- ■■"»"»"«■»■ HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. iW i ceptioii of six luoiitlis spent in South Bend, Iiidiaiui. lie was born in Richland County, Ohio, November 27, 1845, where lie lived until he was six years old, when the family removed to Whitley County, Indiana. At the age of eighteen years he commenced to get his education. His father was a well-to- do farmer, but was unwilling to render him tlie needed assistance. He first worked for his brother-in-law on a farm for nine months, then went to Roanoke Academy, in Hunting- ton County, this State. Being a good penman he was able to pay his board and tuition. He also taught day-school and writing classes during the evenings in the county. In this school he pursued the elementaiy branches — philosophy, chemistry, algebra and Latin. After completing his academic studies he read medicine with Dr. John Ecker, of West Union, Iowa, remaining with him a year, then came back to Whitley County and finished his studies at Huntington, Indiana. He attended his first course of lectures at Cincinnati in 1868, gi-aduating at the Eclec- tic Medical College of Cincinnati, June 1, 1880. In the meantime he practiced in Coesse, Whitley County, and in Syracuse, his present location. He also lectured in those places occasionally. He was married April 1(), 1868, to Minerva Brandenburg, daughter of Eliphalet and Susan (Stapleton) Branden- burg. Slie was born March 23, 1846, in Jay County, Indiana, and when she was four years of age the family removed to Whitley County, where she passed her early life. They have two children — Orland L. and Lewis E. The doctor and his wife are of German ancestry. The doctcr has as fine a collection of surgical instruments as there is in the county. Nervous and functional dis- eases are treated Ijy electricity and medicine. He gives special attention to chronic diseases generally, tint i)articnlarly to female diseases. rectal and urinary diseases, and diseases of throat and chest. |^^[ M. IDLE, farmer, lives on section 10, 'CkL Monroe Township. He came to this o^^'^ county with his parents in the fall of 1856, and settled on section 16, Monroe Township, where his father is still living in the same house the family then occupied. Mr. Idle was born in Champaign County, Ohio, December 23, 1840, where he lived until he came with his parents to this coun- ty. His primary education was obtained in the common schools, and completed at a select school in Warsaw. He then com- menced teaching school during the winter season, and assisting on the farm during the summer. He taught eleven winter terms. August 4, 1862, he enlisted in Company C, Fourtli Indiana Cavalry, and his first service was in Kentucky, where he spent part of the winter. The following spring the company moved on to Tennessee. During 1862 they partly did provost duty, and in the spring of 1863 joined General Grant's army at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana. About March 1 they left Milliken's Bend, marching across the country on the west side of the river, to Bruinsburg, Louisiana, a little town on the Mississippi River between Vicksburg and Port Hudson; crossing the river April 30, and participating in the battles of Raymond, Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, Magnolia Hills, Black River, thence to the siege ot Vicksburg of forty-two days. From that campaign went down to New Orleans, thence to Matagorda Bay, Te.xas, via the Gulf of Mexico, thence to Brashear City, Louisiana, after which went on the Red River campaign with General Banks, where we came near losing our whole army. They then came back '"""■i— '»™"i'"»™ — *'»"'M"™"»"il ... ^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. to Brashear City, Louisiana, whence tliey marched across the country and joined Gen- eral Slierman's army l^etween Nasiiville and Chattanooga, near Big Shanty, and re- mained witli him until Atlanta was taken. When General Hood started for the North, the "Fourth Indiana" was turned back to look after him. The regiment participated in the battle of Fi'anklin, and after that tlie cavalry were all placed under General AVilson, and sent to march witli the right wing of General Sherman's army to the sea; the "right" never went farther than Macon, Georgia. It was turned back to Edgetield, Tennessee, wiiere, on June 29, 1865, orders came to muster out. The regiment was paid otf at Nasiiville, Tennessee, and Mr. Idle came home via Jefferson vi lie. lie was first married April K'l, 1S70, to iliss Hnldah Norris, who was born in tliis county July 24, 1849, and died May 17, 1874, leaving two children — Ollie E., born June 13, 1871, and Walter L. E., born May 7, 1874. Feb- ruary 27, 1875, Mr. Idle was married to Lucy Norris, a sister of his iirst wife, who was born September 2, 1854. She is a daughter of James and Emmorilla (Bird) Norris. Mr. Idle's father, Martin Idle, was born in Ohio on March 3, 1818, and is still living, aged sixty-eight years. Ilis mother, Levina (Harbor) Idle, was born in Cham- paign County, Ohio, March 4, 1820. His grandfather, John Idle, was born in Virginia, and died in Champaign County, Ohio, at the age of ninety-eight years. His grandmother, Catharine Idle, was born in Virginia also, and died in Champaign County at a very old age. His maternal grandfather, Jesse Har- bor, was born in Virginia, and died at the age of ninety years. He was the father of thirty-two children. His grandmother Har- bor was born in Virginia, and came with her husband to Champaign County, Oliio, and died at the age of forty-seven years. By his second marriage Mi-. Idle has one child — Louie E., born April 20, 1877. Mr. Idle is a staunch Republican, and in tlie spring of 1885 he was elected assessor for the term of four years. Mr. Idle and his wife are mem- bers of the Christian or Disciple cinirch, at Warsaw, Indiana. If. G. BEIIST was l.iorn in Bennsylvania, December 11, 1823. His parents Conrad and Catherine Berst, were in- telligent, industri(.ius farmers, who, early in life, taught their childi-en liabits of industry and economy — lessons not given in vain. Of twelve children born to his parents, six sur- vive — John, Mary, Henry, Titus G., Hiram F. and Leah II. In 1837 the family came to this county, locating a short distance south- west of Leesburgh, where they opened up a farm. Our subject was educated in the com- mon schools of his time, and the scanty opportunities oii'ered him were well improved. He has been twice married. His first wife was Catherine Tennis. They had one child — Jennie, wife of II. C. Elliott, of Iowa. For liis second wife he married Matilda Long, and to this union were born live children — Wilbur II., Sadie, wife of Henry Jackson; Hose, wife of Marvin Zimmerman; Frank E. and Fred. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Berst have been consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. ]]erst served as steward for some time. He is a liberal contributor to both church and State, and affiliates with the Republican party. He has served the citizens of Plain Township two terms of two years each as trustee, and one term as land appraiser, the duties of which he discharged satisfactorily, and with credit to himself. Mr. Berst is unassuming ,B_IIII_B. «- and retiring in his manner, and is possessed of more than ordinary business capacity. He lias been prominent in the management of the Kosciusko County Agricultural Society ever since its organization, and for a time served as president of the society, ably striv- ing to keep it in a flourishing condition. He is a self-made man. He came to this county a comparatively poor man, but his splendid farm of 320 acres and general improvements and his beautiful residence are standing monu- ments of his industry and skill in farm man- agement. He is recognized as one of the most practical and successful farmers of the county. He resides on section IS of Plain Township. l^IMMIC LINN, deceased, was one of the I ij old and honored pioneers of Kosciusko "i^,^ County, among the prominent citizens of Harrison Township at the time of his death. He was born in the State of Ohio, and was a brother of John Linn, a resident of Kosciusko County. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and fi-om his eai-ly boy- hood was obliged to assist in the work of the farm, receiving no educational advantages. But the lessons of persevering industry learned in his youth were of lasting benefit to him, and by his own eflbrts he acquired a good property. He came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1849, and December 22, 1850, was married to Miss Jemima Gosherd, a daughter of Henry and Decley Gosherd, ■who settled in Prairie Township in an early day, and are still living in that township at an advanced age, both nearing eighty years. This old eonple have ten children living — Elizabeth, Ellen, George, David, Henry A., John, AVilliam, Jeremiah, Harvey and Jemi- ma, wife of our subject. Mr. and Mrs. LiuTi are the parents of five children — Henry; Mary, wife of Alpheus Freeman, of Kosci- usko County; Margaret, wife of Henry Loy, of Harrison Township; Sarah, wife of Elmer Bolanbaugh, and Seneca. Mr. Linn settled on the farm, which he occupied till his death in 1851, he having been one of the fli-st set- tlers of Harrison Township. Here he ex- perienced many of the hardships and privations of pioneer life, and by hard work he cleared his heavily-timbered farm, and brought it under good cultivation, and by his persevering energy and good management he acquired a fine property, leaving at his death sixty-three acres of well-improved land. His death occurred June 30, 1875. He was a member of the United Brethren church, and was a respected citizen, he having by his fair and honorable dealings gained the confi- dence of all who knew him. Mrs. Linn is alsoa member of the United Brethren church. ,7|^[E0EGE SHERBUPtN, f-irmer, owns llw 6ighty-two acres on the southwest quar- ■^"Uer of section 2, Monroe Township. He came to this county October 17, 1844, and settled upon his present farm, where he has since resided. He first bought eighty acres just south of his present farm for $480. He soon traded for his present farm, as this one had a cabin on it and a small clearing. He paid the difference in price in produce. The log cabin had a puncheon floor and a clap- board roof, also a puncheon door. Mrs. Sherburn whitewashed the door with blue clay. There were a great many deer and a great many wolves in that day. Mr. Sher- burn has shot several of each. They lived in that log house until 1858, when he built his present frame house. He built his bai'u two years previous. Mr. Sherburn was born in r^' BlOG HA PHICA L ,S KETCUKS. iii \i Yorkshire, England, M'li't^'i 18,1800, and lived there until 1833, when he came to America, leaving his wife and one child, AViiliam, at home; the latter now lives in Oxford, Kan- sas. He spent a year in America, working ill (itenesee County, for Gideon Barnes, a tarmer and hotel-keeper. Ileturning to Eng- land for his wife and boy, he found his wife sick with consumption, and slie died shortly afterward, in 1835, and was buried at the village of Anghton. Soon after that sad event he came ag-ain to America, with his son, and worked for his former employer for nearly two ^'cars. He then took his boy and went to Gorliain, Ontario County, New York, where he worked for two English boys one year. June 7, 1838, he was married to Sarah A. Sowle, who was born in Hudson, New York, June 4, 1815. When she was quite young her parents removed to Aurelius, and later moved near Auburn, where her father boui^ht a farm. Mr. Sherburn worked on a farm for the same English boys a year after his marriage. His wife went to her father's and worked at tailoring in the neighborhood until one year had passed away. The second year they went to housekeeping. Mr. Sher- burn bought eighty-two acres of land in Yates Count}', New York, near Naples. They lived on that farm two or three years, clear- ing ten or twelve acres and making other improvements, then exchanged it for eighty acres in this county, it being his first pur- chase in the county. Mr. Sherburn's father, ^Villianl Sherbnrn, and his mother. Ann (Kobinson) Sherburn, were boi'u in York- shire, England, and both died there — the father nearly eighty years of age, and the mother near ninety. His grandmother Sher- burn's name was Sarah. His maternal grand- parents, John and Ann Robinson, both died in Yorkshire. Airs. Shei-burn's father, Ste- phen Sowle. was l)Oi-n in Rhode Island, whei'c he passed his earlv life. He was married in Hudson, New York, to Miss Hittie Rood. He died in Plymouth, Indiana, at the home (_)f his daughter, in February, 1873, aged eighty-two years. The mother was born in Hudson, New York, in 1797, and died at tlie home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherburn in 1866, aged sixty-nine years. The parents removed to this county five years later than Mr. and Mrs. Sherburn, and settled in Monroe Town- ship, on the farm now owned by Thomas Barnanl. Mrs. Sherburn's grandfather, Na- thaniel Sowle, was born in Rhode Island and died in Hudson, New Y'ork. Her grand- mother, Debby (Mosher) Sowle, was married in Rhode Island and died in Hudson, aged nearly ninety years. Her maternal grand- father, Heniw Rood, was born in Hudson and died in Troupsburgh, N ew York. Her grand- mother, Ann Rood, was born in Germany, and came to America when quite young. Mr. and Mrs. Sherburn have had five children — Alonzo, born in Ontario County, New Y'ork, October 28, 1839, was a soldier in the late war, and is living in Monroe Township; George, born August 10, 1841, in Gorliam, Ontario County, was missed at the battle of Stone River, and is supposed to have been wounded and taken prisoner, and died in a rebel hospital, as he has never since been heard from; Lafaj'ette, born February 2, 1844, was also a soldier in the late war, and now lives in Pierceton; Caroline E., born August 4, 1848, is the wife of Henry Craig; Mary, born February 3, 1852, is the wife of Albert Norris; William, the eldest, was born July 22, 1822, and is living in Kansas. A grandson, William Sherburn, the son of Lafayette, who was born January 7, 1867, is making his home with them. The subjrct of this notice has been a class-leader and ex- horter in the Methodist Episcopal church for many yeai's, and has lieen a niembei- of that HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUKTY. cliurcli since lie was twenty-one years old. His wife niiited witli tlie Presbyterian church when she was tiftcen yeai-s of age, but a few- years ago jdincil the Alethodist church. 'E 11 !•: :\r I a II G O S ll E KT, a successful t[ fanner and stock-raiser, living on sec- "r, tion 'J, Harrison Township, is a native Kosciusko County, Indiana, born March 1, 1850, a son of Henry and Dackley Goshert, of Prairie 'i'owuship. They are tlie parents often childi'cu. whose names are as follows — .lemima, Elizabeth, George, David, Plenry, Ellen, John, William, Jeremiah and Jlar- \'ey. The pai-ents were born in the iState of Pennsylvania, removing thence to Ohio, ami in the fall of 1S49 settled in the woods of Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, where they endnred all the hardships and privations of pioneer life. They came to the county in limited circumstances, and are now the owners of ninety-five acres of choice land, the result of years of toil and strict economy. Both are members of the ["nited Prethren church, and are classed among the highly-respected citizens of Praii'ie Township. Jeremiah Goshert, the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhootl on the home farm, and received his education in the common schools of Kosciusko County. At the age of twentj' years he began learning the plasterer's trade, which lie followed until he settled on his farm in Harrison Township in the fall of 1881. and since that time he has worked occasionally at his trade. He is now devoting his time principally to farming and stock- raising, in which he is meeting with good suc- cess, antl is now the owner of eighty acres of Avell-im])rove(l land where he resides, whicli he has acquired hy his own eflbrts. He was uniteil in marriage March 1, 1879, to Miss Martha Huffer, her parents, Joseph and Eliza- beth Iluft'er, bavins; come to Kosciusko County among the early settlers, the father being now deceased. They are the parents of two children — Evert E., born December 7, 1879, and Edward M., born Marcli 22, 1888. In his political views ifr. Goshert is a Democrat. .5Sf,LEXAXDER LE^DRUM, vice-presi- .v,V dont of the G. B. Lesh ^Manufacturing ■^"^^ Company, at "Warsaw, was born at Achil, County ilayo, Ireland, June 19, 1S53. His parents, Alexander and ^lary (McHale) Lendrum, M'ere also natives of Ireland, and bdth were reared in the Pi-otestaut Episcopal church. They came to the United States in 1855, living one year in Morgantowu, A'ir- ginia, then removed to Chicago, where our subject was reai-ed, and when old enough he began to work in wood-work machinery. In 1871 he was licensed as lumber inspectoi- at Chicago, and held that position until 1878, when he was em])loyed by J. II. Lesh A' Co., at (joshen, this State, for whom he bought and sold lumber until 1884. He then came to Warsaw and became associated with the G. B. Lesh Manufacturing Company by l)e- coming a stockholdei', and in August of that year lie was elected vice-president of the comjjany. Eebrnary 23, 1879, he was mar- ried at AVheaton, Illinois, to Miss Jidia M. Tinker, daughter of Stephen and Julia M. (Wheeler) Tinker, of Austin, Illinois. She was born in New York City, where she was reared and educated. They have two chil- dren — Jewell M. and Ethel. Mr. Lendrum is a member of the Star of the West Lodge, No. 3, American Protestant Association, at Chicago, also of the Lake City Lodge, Xo. 430, I. O. O. P., Ilackleman Encampment, ,„J ^>^r rj i ■ !- ■ - ■ -■^^-■■Ji-^^ " -"-^- "^^ IIIOOHAPHICA L HKETiJHKti. No. 37, and Patriarchs' Militant, Canton Warsaw, No. 5. Politically he is a Repuh- lican. re ^ , g) Wf IIOMAS WARREN, one of the old and \-;i jjij: honored pioneers of Koscinsko Conn- • -i-^ tj, and a prominent citizen of Reward Township, is a native of Indi.ina, l)()rn in AVayne County, November 21, INIU, a sou of James and Sophia (Galioiij AVarren, the father was born in West Tennessee, and the mother near Saulshury. North Carolina. The father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and shortly after his return from the anny he was mar- ried, and afterward came to Indiana. He then settled on a tract of timber land which he subsequently cleared. Five children were l>orn to the parents in Wayne County — Will- iam, Jane, Thomas (our subject), James and Peggy; and Sarah, Hnldah, Elizabeth and David were born in Henry County, In- diana. General Wan-en, of Revolutionary fame, was the great-grandfather of our subject. The parents with their children, except our subject and James, came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1845, and settled on a tract of unimproved land, which is now owned by George Rickel. The year before he located on the land the father had erected a log cabin, and cleared and planted live acres in corn. He was one of the first to settle in Fraid^lin Township, and only a few cabins had been erected at that early date. His nearest neighbors were Rudolph Hyer, Abram Blue, John Mullenhour and Washington Biby, who had settled in Frank- lin Township a year or two previous. Six years after the father's arrival in Kosciusko County, Thomas and James came, w-hen our subject purchased the north eighty acres of his present farm, and of this only a few acres had been cleared, and a small log cabin built. A year later he purchased his present home- stead, when he moved into another log house standing near the site of his present resi- dence. This house wai- (if hewed logs, being one of the first of that kind built in the county. It was built a. mile and a half i'roin the Wari'fn purchase, but was afterward i-e- moved to this InniL Mr. Warren was married in Ilandol])!! County, liidiana, in 1841, to Miss Eiizalieth Smitli, and five children were burn to them bef(.)re coming to Kosciusko County — the first-born died in infancy; Isaac J., Eliza J.. Maria L. and Margaret E. In the hewed-log house above mentioned Jlr. and Mrs. Warren lived for a score of years, and in tills hou.-^e the following children were born to them — Sophia E., John, Anna, Lydia A., Sarah ('. and two who died in infancy. All of their children, now living, are married and comfoi'tably settled in life, and the daughters are near neighbors to their parents. Eliza J. is the wife of Samuel Jones; Alaria L. married Isaac Hyer; Sophia E. is the wife of Isaac Andrieck; Anna married Will- iam II. Andrews; and Sarah (!. is the wife of Gilbert Alexander. No son is left to per- petuate the name, but tiie grandchildren of our subject now number eighteen. Mr. War- ren came to Kosciusko C'oiinty a poor man, having but §25 to begin housekeeping in the new country. Many were the liardships and privations experienced by this pioneer and his excellent family. His first bedstead was made with walnut rails, fastened to the logs with withes. The second year he raised some flax, with which lie made cords for the rude bed. All their cooking was done in the tire- place. Mr. Warren was a noted hunter, and kept a number of fine hounds, and during his first summer in this county he killed forty- seven deer, and turkeys without number, and manv of the neitrlibors wdio were not hunters »-»-«'»"«-»5»ani 302 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. M-ere occasionally supplied by hini with a qnartei" of venison. Beside fiirnisliino- plenty of meat, the income tVoni the furs and pelts was considerable to this young farmer, and by his strict economy and persevering energ}- his years of toil have been well rewarded, he being now classed among the prosperous citizens of Kosciusko County. liis line country residence took the place of his humble log house in iSfiU, and in 1874 his large and commodious barn was completed, and he h;is now one of the finest places in Seward Town- ship. He was one of the early supervisors of his township, which office he was well qualified to fill, and during his term of office ffave entire satisfaction to his constituents. r^-,,LFKED ROUCII, one of the old settlers ),\A of Harrison Township, residing on sec- ' tioii 3, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, July 20, 1825, his parents, Jacob and Catharine liouch, being natives of tlie State of Pennsylvania, and among the early settlers of Ohir.i. .Vlfred Ivouch received a fair com- mon-school education in the schools of his native county, where he was reared to man- hood. When a young man he learned the blacksmith's trade, and has made that the principal avocation of his life, following it for thirty years, lie has been twice married, being tii'st married in Wayne County, Ohio, to Miss Isabella Breimarby, by whom he had six children — Joseph, Ephi'aim and Reuben, and three who are deceased. For his second wife he married Sarah E. Allison, a native of Ohio, and a daughter of John and Sarah E. Allison, who settled in Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the fall of 1852. To this union were born seven children — (Jiarles E., Clara B., Emma, Edward, Marian, Rosa and Ches- ter A. Mr. Rouch left Ohio in the spring of 1852, coming with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, when he settled on the fai'm where he has since made liis home. He has met with success as an agriculturist, and has his home farm, which eniitaius ninety-three acres of clioice land, well improved and under good cultivation. Since coming to Kosciusko County he has in connection with his farming pursuits followed his trade. In his political \'iews he affiliates with the Democratic party. rr^OBERT C. SMITH, undertaker, and ^ -^ dealer in sewing machines, at Warsaw, ■^■,V ^^'as born in Wood County, West Vir- ginia, March 16, 1830. His father, William Smith, was a native of the south of Scotland, and of Scottish ancestry. He immigrated to America with his young wife in 1S2'J, and lived in Wood County one year, then re- moved to Canton Plains, Stark County, Ohio, and rented wdiat was known as the Edgington farm for three years. He then purchased some wild land four miles north of Massil- lon, which he cultivated, and where he still resides at the age of eighty-four years. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, and has held tlie office of ruling elder tVir many years. The mother of oui- subject, Elizabeth (Gillan) Smith, was also a native of Scot- land. She was married to Mr. Smith at Golspie, in May, 1829, when they came im- mediately to this country. She died at the homestead near Massillon, Ohio, IS'oveniber 10, 1850, aged fifty-two years. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, and was the mother of seven chiklren, of whom our subject was the eldest, and the only one now living. He was reared mostly on his father's farm near Massillon until he was eighteen years of age, wdien he went to Dalton, Ohio, 11 5 s ! BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. and leanieil the cabinet-maker's trade. He worked at journey work at Akron, Ohio, from 1S51 until 1853, spending the winter of 1853- '51: "in Massillon, when he came to Indiana, Febrnary, 1854, and located at Leesburgh, this county, where he carried on the furni- ture and undertaking business until 1862. He then removed to AVabash County and fol- lowed farming for three years. In August, 1864, he was sent by the Christian Commis- sion to the Army of the Cumberland, with headquarters near Chattanooga, to look after the sick and wounded soldiers. In the spring of 1865 he came to Warsaw, and worked at journey work one year. In 1866 he estab- lisheorn May 4, 1844, died in 1870; Tammy C, born October 28, 1845; Samuel, born January 5, 1848, died April 5, 1853; Charles A., born July 12, 1850, died April 5, 1853; Sarah Ellen, born April 11, 1852, died April 19, 1853; Alice G., born December 13, 1853; Lydia A., born March 31, 1856; William J., born June 17, 1858, and Mary A., born Oc- tober 11, 1860, married Jacob Whiteleather, of Scott Township, who now resides on Mr. Miller's old place, Mrs. Miller living with them. Mr. Whiteleather has taught school ten years, and is considered one of the best teachers in this county. In the spring of 1886 he was elected justice of the peace on the Republican ticket, the township being strongly Democratic, and he is a young man BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. i ^i destined to be one of the representative men of the country. Mr. Miller removed to this township in the fall of 1853, purchasing eighty-two acres of unimproved land. He afterward sold that and purchased seventy- iive acres of partially-improved land, which he finished clearing, and it is in a good sta^e of cultivation. He served two terms as township assessor. He died in Warsaw while attending court as a juror, October 20, 1885, aged si.xty-five years. He affiliated with the Republican party, and was a mem- ber of the Christian churcli, as is also his wife. T^TILLIAM LUTES, engaged in farm- ij \j \1j) ing on section 17, Harrison Township, l-^S;^ is a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, born September 29, 1818, a son of Adam and Annie Lutes, his paternal ancestors being natives of Germany. Seven of a large family of children born to the parents are yet living, whose names are as follows — John, Henry, Jacob, William, Simeon, Mary and Sarah. In his youth our subject accompanied his parents to AVayne County, Ohio, and there he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage March 3, 1842, to Miss Catherine Cramer, who was born March 19, 1817, a daughter of Abraham and Mary Cramer. Four of the five children born to this union are living — Adam H., Mary A., Eliza E. and Sarah C. A son, Hiram A., enlisted as a private in the Union army, and was engaged in many of the hard-fought bat- tles of the war. He was severely wounded at the battle of Chickamauga, in September, 1863, and died at Chattanooga, October 12 of the same year. Mr. Lutes left Ohio about the year 1852, and since that date has made his home in Kosciusko County. Since com- ing here he has served as road supervisor and school director. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he has served as steward and class-leader. In politics he is a Eepublican. T^ENJAMm McKRILL, a prominent \ farmer of AVayne Township, was born ^r in Richland County, Ohio, and was a son of John and Susanna McKrill. AVhen seven years of age he was taken by his par- ents to Hancock County, where he was reared to manhood. His education is limited, hav- ing acquired it in the log-cabin school-house of the oldeu time. Of seven children born to his parents, five survive — Benjamin, John AV., Rachel, Electa, wife of George Hill, of tJiis county, and James AV. August 20, 1855, he was married to Mary A. Bowen, born August 24, 1838, and daughter of Ilezekiah and Jane Bowen, early settlers of this county, having located here about 1840. Her father was an early justice of the peace in this county, and had been thrice married. He was the father of nine children — Elizabeth, wife of L. P. Howe, of Missouri; (Teorge AV., also of Missouri; Mary A., Margaret, wife of Benjamin F. Hibschinan, of Clark County, Illinois; AVilliam H., Ruhama, now Mrs. Frederick Bowser; Hezekiah, Rebecca and Henry. The last three named are tie- ceased. Twelve cliildren have been burn to Mr. and Mrs. McKrill — Electa J., Joseph. James A., Elizabeth A., Ida S., Mary E.. Benjamin F., George AV., Rosa B. E., Alta I)., John C. and Elmer S. The last two are deceased. Mr. McKrill left Ohio in the spring of 1853, and settled upon his present farm on section 14 in the spring of 1854. He owns eighty acres, which was then in a very wild state, requiring much hard lal)or to ■■-■-"■.■a^ >'.' aiSTOHY OB' KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. s > bring it into its present prodnctive condition. It is well improved, and he has good bnild- ings. He is a member of the Kosciusko Lodge, No. 62, 1. O. O. F., at Warsaw, and also of Hackleman Encampment, No. 37. In politics he afKliates with the Republican party. iHOMAS BARNARD, farmer, resides k. on section 11, Monroe Township, where ■^J he owns 105 acres of land. He was born in Yorkshire, England, September 30, 1831, and in February, 1853, came to Ameri- ca, landing in Philadelphia. He went to Syracuse, New Yoi'k, where he worked for Enos Marks, at farming, for one year. His father and mother and the remaining- three children came to America in 1854, and the family all came to this county and settled in Monroe (then Jackson) Township. The}' first bought forty acres of land on wliich there was a small clearing of about ten acres, and a one-stoi'y log cabin with one room, which the family occupied. The followinoj year they l)uiit an addition of another room, and li\ed there until 18G3, when tlie)' built the soutii part of their present residence, and in 1885 it was completed. Mr. Barnard's father, Thomas Barnard, was born in June, 1804, in Yorkshire, England, living there until he came to America with his wife and three children. Thomas was the oldest; the others were John, George and Hannah. Upon ar- riving iu America they landed in New York, came on to Syracuse, where they rested a week, then came to this county, as before stated. The father died in 1871, aged si.xty- seven years, and is buried atPierceton. His mother, Ann (SherlnirnJ Barnard, was also born in Yorkshire, England, in 1799, being five years older than her husband. She died in 1876, aged seventy-seven years, and is buried beside the father. Both were mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal church in England. John Barnard died in the army, being a member of Company D, One Hun- dred and Fifty-second Indiana Infantry. He died in the hospital of a fever. Hannah married Hemilton Patterson, and died in Allegan County, Michigan. Mr. Barnard was married March 2, 1859, to Miss Mary S. Prescott, who was boi'n in Belknap Count}^ New Hampshire, November 18, 1835, and lived there until she came to Fort Wayne, and was married two years later. Her father, William Prescott, was born in New Hamp- shire, March 19, 1790, and died in the town of Guilford, same State, at the age of seventy- one years. Her mother, Al)igail (Smith) Prescott, was born in Sandwich, New Hamp- shire, in September, 1783, and died in 1870, at the ripe old age of eighty-seven years. There were nine children in her father's family — Dewitt Clinton, George, Jane, Lucy, Mary, Isaac, Elmira, Belinda and Sarah A. Of these only three are living — George, Mary and Lucy. All of her grandparents died in New IIam])shire, and all of Mr. Barnard's grandparents died in England. Mrs. l>ar- nard's sister Lucy is a member of her family. She has been twice married. Her first hus- band, whom she married July 3, 1841, was Gilnum Rowe, who died February 9, 1856. She was the second time married June 2, 1859, to Daniel Johnson, who died Septem- ber 2, 1883. She had five children, and all are deceased. They were all born and all died in New Hampshire. Their names are — Celestia J., born February 2, 1842, died in 1848; Charles C, born August 25, 1845, died January 16, 1880; Gilman A., born April 2, 1848, died August 25, 1884; Will- iam M., born in February, 1850, died in 1852; William Scott, born June 24, 1852, died in \\\ J ,»M»_M, », B » » ^ » _M, » » M ,»_ »,»,W»B » M »»» M »M_ » ,M, M _ » » W _» _»_M»M j nCTig« _M i » W _ » _ l BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 1854. Mr. Barnard has served as township trustee two years; was elected in the fall of 1872. Politically he is an Independent Re- publican. February 9, 1864, he enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Indiana Infantry. His first Captain was Julian Kobbins, and the second, George W. Walton; the only Colonel was Charles A. Zollinger, who is now pension agent at In- dianapolis. His regiment was attached to the First Brigade, First Division, Twenty- third Army Corps, and joined General Sher- man. Mr. Barnard was in every battle in which the regiment was engaged except one. When the corps was going to North Carolina he was left in the hospital at Washington for three months, then received a furlough and came home, reporting at Indianapolis, where he was mustered out. He was discharged June 30, 1865. He participated in the battle of Franklin, Nashville, and in all the battles of his corps, from Chattanooga to Jonesboro. He was crippled by a disease called the bone erysipelas in his right arm, from which he has never recovered. fEUEGE BENJAMIN lilCHHAKT, marble cutter and dealer in marble and granite, was born at Warsaw August 6, 1845. His father, Benjamin Richhart, was a native of Ohio and of German ancestry. He came to Indiana in 1843, and located at Fort Wayne until 1845, when he settled in Warsaw, where he carried on tanning and currying until 1857, when he retired from business. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has been since 1823. He still enjoys good health, and is eighty-three years old. The mother of our subject, Hannah (Milice) Richhart, was also a native of Ohio and of German ancestry. She was reared in Champaign County, and was married to Mr. Richhart December 21, 1829. She has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church since her girl- hood. They had six children, of whom George B. was the youngest. He was reared in Warsaw, and was educated in the district schools. In February, 1864, when nineteen years of age, he enlisted in the Union army as a private in Company G, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Indiana Intantry, and served three years. He was discharged in September, 1865, at Indianapolis. His regi- ment served in the Twenty-third Army Corps, under General Schotield, and was in the engagements at Resaca and Lookout Mountain; was with General Thomas at the memora- ble battles of Franklin and Nashville, and several othei-s of minor importance. After his discharge he returned to Warsaw and began to learn the trade of marble cutting, serving an apprenticeship of three years. He then worked at piece work until 1875, when he became associated with Horace B. Avery in dealing in marble and granite at Warsaw in the firm name of Avery tt Rich- hart. Mr. Avery retired from tlie firm in 1884. Politically Mr. Richhart is a Repub- lican. October 6, 1874, he was married at Allegan, Michigan, to Miss Sarah M. Logan. They have two children — Edna A. and Georgie M. Mrs. Richiiart is a member of the Presbyterian church. ^l^ENRY BODKIN, a farmer residing in llf)) ^^^'^y"® Township, was born in County "^i Kent, England, January 29, 1839. His parents were Potter and Mary Bodkin. They had eleven children; five survive — Eliza, Rachel, Sophia, William and Henry. Our subject was reared in England, receiving his HISTORY OB' KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. educatiou before be was nine years old. In 1S5S be immigrated to America, taking pass- age at London on board tlie sailing vessel American Eagle. He was iive weeks and two days crossing tlie Atlantic, and landed at Castle Garden, New York City, in May of 1858. He came directly to this county, and worked one year for Isaac Broekway, of Mon- roe Townsbip. He was subsequently va- riously employed until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company K, Seventy-fourth Indiana Infantry. In 1862 be and his entire company were taken prisoners at Munford- ville, Kentucky, and remained jDrisoners about three days. At the expiration of that time they were paroled and properly exchanged. They then rejoined their regiment and fought at Chickamauga, Cbattajiooga, all through the Atlanta campaign, and participated in the grand review at Washington. He was dis- charged June 21, 1865. In the fall of that year he went to Michigan and remained until 1872, then returned to this county, and has since resided here. December 2, 1866, he was married in Michigan to Mary Fry, and to this union were born six children, three of whom are living — AVillie H., Frankie O. and Oliver R. In 1872 Mr. Bodkin settled upon his present farm, and he owns forty acres of well-improved land. lie is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and politically is a Democrat. He resides on section 32. fOHN JOHNSON, engaged in farming in Harrison Township, where he resides on section 4, is a Norwegian by birth, born August 28, 1834, a son of John and Dorotha Johnson. He was reared on a farm in his native country, Norway, and was educated in the Norwegian language. He was married in Norway in May, 1856, to Miss Helena Henderson, who was a daughter of Henry and Christena Henderson. This union has been blessed with five children — Carrie D., born August 7, 1857; Hannah, born March 27, 1861; Joanna, born June 12, 1861; Mary, born November 8, 1866, and Sophia, born April 21, 1870. In the spring of 1871 Mr. Jolinson immigrated with his family to America, and iirst located at Bourbon, Indi- ana, remaining there for three months. He then moved to Plymouth, Indiana, where he resided about two years and nine months. After leaving Plymouth he came to Kosciusko County, and has since resided on his present farm in Harrison Township. He has always followed the avocation of a farmer, and by his own untiring efforts he has acquired his present fine property, his farm consisting of seventy-two acres of choice land under good cultivation. He is one of the self-made men of Kosciusko County, commencing life on the small sum of $20, and by his industry and energy is meeting with good success as an agriculturist. He is a member of the United Brethren church. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. MILLIAM MARKLEY, farmer, sec- tion 13, Turkey Creek Township, is i.-:T=)tpr-j the owner of 836 acres of land, 136 acres being in Noble County. He came to Kosciusko County December 7, 1853, having been married a few days previous. He set- tled upon his present farm, which was unim- proved, and the first stick cut was for his cabin. There were plenty of deer, wild tur- keys, and game of all kinds. He first pur- chased 120 acres, and had just money enough to pay for it, leaving him nothing with which to buv a team or provisions. He hired a man to move him from Putnam Countv, Ohio. r BIOGEAPIIIOAL tiKETCUES. His first cabin was bnilt of round logs, 16 x 18 feet, one story in height, a board floor and cdapbonrd roof. Tiiey lived in this cabin fifteen years, then imilt his ])resent frame hiiuse, which was in 1808. Aliout two w-eeks after nioving into the log cabin, as lie was lying sick in bed, a poplar tree fell upon it and crushed the corner. It did not crush him, but cured him of his sickness, and pre- vented his disease from returning for several weeks. He was married August 12, 1853, to Miss Eli.'abeth Buisiccommer, who was born in Richland County, Ohio, July 15, 1830, where she spent the most of her early life. She was married in Putnam County. Iler parents were Christian and Mar^' (Myers) Buisiccommer. Mrs. ^larkley died January 28, 1867, and March 10, IS—, Mr. Markley was married to Anna L. ShroUe, widow of Daniel Slirolle. Iler name was formerly Anna L. Cavanaugh. She died April 12, 1870. His third wife, whom he married January 18, 1872, was lucy A. Maloy, who was born in Whitle}' County, Indiana, Ajiril 25, 1843. Her parents, John and Polly (Smith) Maloy, arc living in Yan Buren Township. JVIr. Markley was born in Jeffer- son County, Ohio, June 24, 1827, anil when a young boy his parents moved to Putnam County, where they lived many years. His father, Solomon Markley, was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother, Elizabeth (Salisbury) Markley. was a native of Vir- ginia. Both parents died in Putnam County, Ohio, the father at the age of forty-nine years, and the mother at the advanced age of eighty-two years. By his first marriage Mr. Markley had six children — Isaac AV., Hiram M., Mary O., Martha Jane, xVbraham L. and Alice V. By his second marriage there was only one child — William D., who is a deaf ]iiute, losing his hearing by brain fever when four years of age. He is now attending the deaf and dumb school at Indianapolis. The \ Markleys are of (Tcrman descent and the i Maloys of Irish descent. The Smiths are of ' German ancestry. j\[r. ]\[arkley's paternal grandparents, jSEoses and Peggy (Painter) Markley, died in Ashland County, Ohio. His maternal grandparents, Christopher and Mary (Fetebarger) Salisbxiry, were married in Virginia, and moved to Ohio in a very early day. They both died in Jefferson County, tiiat State. Mrs. Markley's grand- parents wei-e all Christians, but Mr. Mark- ley's were not. Islv. AFarkley built his first frame barn in 1S72, and March 4, 1879, it was blown down by a cyclone, about ten o'clock at niu'ht, which lasted three minutes. :i^l D. THOMAS, farmer, owns 117 ;/^\ acres of land on section 18, Wash- ■^I-'® ington Township. He came to this county May 27, 1865, qnd settled upon the farm where he now I'esides. He first rented it for nine years, then purchased twenty- seven acres. He came from Seneca Cnunty, Ohio, selling a house and lot in Burwick in order to hire a substitute in the army, as his family was too dependent upon him to per- mit of his going himself. When he arrived here he had only §67. One-half of this lie had to pay out for household g(.)ods. From this small beginning he has acquired a com- petence. He was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, May 8, 1838, and when he was two years of age his father died, and his mother aftei'ward remarried. At the early age of thirteen years, our subject was turned out to the cold charities of the world to make his own liviiiir. At that aee he commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade, and after it was finished he traveled about and worked in the different cities and villages until he was mar- *"™— "M^M^—^M" 'b1' ;8; i. UIHTORY OP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ried. After tliis event lie worked in Ohio eleven yeai's, and also two years after lie reached here, lie was married October 24, 1854, to Miss Lydia Wagoner, who was horn in Seneca County, Ohio, June 18, 1833, where she was reared and received ii eoinmon- sehool education. Her parents were David and Susan (Upp) Wagoner. The father of ^Ir. Thomas, James Thomas, was born on the Atlantic Ocean. His mother was on her yiassage to America, under the British flag, in search of her husband, fearing he was lost. The result proved that her fears were correct, as he was never heard from. The mother died in tv.o weeks after landing in America, leaving her uew-bnrii babe to the care of strangers ■wlioni he ne\'er knew. The father learned the cooper's trade and fujlowed it a part of the time, and a part of the time he worked at farming. lie died in 1835, at the age of fifty years, and is buried in Smith's ceineteiT. It is supposed that there was con- siderable property left by his grandfather, but the proof is not positive. The mother of our snbject, Elizabeth (Musgrave) Thomas, was born in Ohio in 1802, and died in 1883. She is l)uried lieside her husband. Both par- ents were members of the Methodist Episco- pal church, and died in the Christian faith. The mother married Edward Masten for her second husband, and he is living in Coshoc- ton County, Ohio. Our subject had three brothers and one sister — George N., Elijah, Alexander and Alice A.; all are living as far as known. The following are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas — George A., born May 7, 1857, in Seneca County, Ohio, is a black- smith by trade, is married and living in War- saw; Charles E., born August 19, 1858, also in Seneca County, is in the marble business at Des Moines, Iowa; David L., born April 14, 1860, is a widower and has one child; .Tames A., born November 13, 1S()2, lives in Kingman City, Kansas; Alice, born July 20, 1866, in Washington Township, this county; ? Warren M., born December 28, 1872; Jennie M., born December 15, 1868, died October 17, 1870. Mr. Thomas' maternal grandfather, Moses Musgrave, was born in Pennsylvania in 1777, and died in Coshocton County, Ohio, at the age of ninety-eight years. His ma- ternal grandmother M'as formerly Alice Rob- erts, and she also was born in Pennsylvania and died in Coshocton County. Mr. Thomas is a member of the Blue Lodge, No. 73, at Warsaw, and Chapter 48, at Warsaw, also a member of the Commandery Knights Tem- plar. He has been a member of the Masonic fraternity ever since he was twenty-two years old. ;^rOHN ^Y. IIEFFLY, physician and sur- ) fgeon, was born in Rochester, Indiana, a ■ ,.^ son of Samuel and Sarah (Pence) HeiHy. He received good educational advantages in his youth, attending the Rochester High School, and completing his studies at the Wabash College, of Crawfordsville, Indiana. He began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. William Hill, of Roch- ester, in 1871, and in 1873 entered the Eclectic Medical Institute, at Cincinnati, Ohio, attending three terms of lectures be- fore graduating January 25, 1876, after which he located in Wolcott, Indiana. He was married in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in 1878, to Miss Hannah Gregory, a native of Americus, Indiana, daughter of Johnston and Hannah (Herron) Gregory. They are the parents of three children — Samuel R., Bertha A. and Donald C, all born in Kosci- usko C'oiinty. The doctor came to Kosciusko County, and located at Palestine in January, 1879, where he practiced medicine a few -^2. im^jmfhm'Saa BIOGRAPHIVAL HKETCIIEH. years. In 1S83 he piifchtised a lot in the new town of Bnrkett, ami was a pioneer phy- sician of that vilhiire. Later he sold liis Bnrkett property and removed to Sevas- topol, and after practicing his ])rofession there for eighteen months he came to the village of Mentone, where he had bonglit property in 1885. He owned the second stock of drugs in Burkett, which he after- ward sold to Adam Horn, tlie present pro- prietoi'. He is active in the support of every movement calculated to promote the ]nil)lic welfai'e, and is one of the prominent men of the community where he resides, and being unusually skilled in the knowledge of his profession, he is ranked among the highest medical men in this section of the county. Doctor Heffly was among the first |)hysicians of Kosciusko C'ounty to practice specific medication, as taught hy the most advanced scientists of tlie day, and his success has amply demonstrated the fact of its superi- ority over the methods of practice so long in vogue. The paternal grandparents of our subject, Samuel and Mary (Myers) Heffly, came from New York State to Indiana and settled near Cambridge as early as 1838. They were the parents of si.x children, the three youngest, Peter, William and Samuel, the father of onr suliject, being natives of Indiana. Seven children were born to the parents of our subject, he being the only son living. Another son, Cliarles, died in in- fancy, and a daughter, Jessie, is also deceased. Doctor HeflHy lias four sisters living, whose names are as follows — Florence, Eva, Clara and Adella. Adam Pence, the maternal grandfather of our subject, was one of the I first settlers of Fulton County, Indiana, re- moving from Indianapolis to that county as early as 1835. His wife was (Hiristina Smock, ajid they were t])e parents of the fol- lowing children — Mary, Barbara, John, Sarah (mother of our subject), Minerva and Clarissa. ,p EWIS PIPPLE, deputy sheritf of Kos- ciusko County, was Ijorn in Berlin Township, in what is now known as Mahoning County, Ohio, August 15, 1837. His father, (ieoi'ge Ripple, was a native of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. He came to Indiana in 1853, and located in ^Etna Township, this county, where he died in 1860, aged sixty-eight years. He was a farmer by occupation, and a member of the Pj'esbyterian church. Mr. Iii]>ple's mother, Mary (Snyder) Ripple, was also a native of Pennsylvania and of German ancestry. She was married to Mr. Ripple in her native State, and came here with iier ]iarents in 1853. She died at Warsaw, while living with her son, the subject of this sketch, March 10, 1870, aged seventy-one years. She also was a member of the Presbyterian church, and was the mother of eight chil- dren, of whom the subject was the seventh. Mr. Ripple was fifteen years of age when comiug to this county with his parents. He was reared a farmer, and received a common- school education. At the age of nineteen he left home, and was variously employed, mostly as a farm hand, until 1858, when he became part proprietor of a threshing-ma- chine, and followed thi'eshing two years. He then leased his father's farm and worked it until 18G3, then removed to Noithern Iowa, where he worked on a farm two years, and in 1865 he returned to Warsaw. Here he was employed in the steam iiouring-mill of J. D. Thayer & Co., until 1808, then jmr- chasing a steam saw-mill with his l)rother, William H. Ripple, in Harrison Township, was engaged in manufacturing lumber un- til 1870, wdien, removing the mill to Wayne t I I HISTORY OF KO,saiUSKO COUNTY i\ i i Townsliip, lie followed the same business un- til 1880. In the spring of that year he was elected trustee of Wayne Township, and the following fall was deputized sheriff by Sherift' John M. Held. He served under him four years, and was again deputized by Sheriff Jerry E. Stephenson. September 7, ISGl, he was married in Marshall County, Indiana, to Jennie Y. Coons. They have four chil- dren — William E., of Logansport; George D., Mattie A. and Edwin M. Both ai-e mem- bers of the First Baptist Church at Warsaw. Mr. Ripple lielongs to the subordinate lodge, encampment and canton, I. O. O. F., and is a jiast grand and iiast cliief patriarch. y^ENRY L. WARD, a representative citi- r ) zen of Yan Buren Township, was born "T" I, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1828. Ilis parents, John and Rebecca, were also natives of Pennsylvania. When be was fourteen years of ago his parents removed to Wayne County, Ohio, where he was reared to manhood and educated in the early subscription schools. lie was married in Ohio August 16, 1849, to Miss Lydia A'annover. born Decemi)er 18, 1830, in Wayne County, Ohio. Her parents were William and Julia \. Yannover, early settlers of Wayne County. To them have been born four children — Henry II., John, William, and Annie M., wife of Moses Lentz, of Yan Buren Township. In 1863 his family I'e- moved to Indiana, and for about six yeai's lived in Elkhart County; thence to (!ass County, ilichigan, for one year, coming to this county in 1870, settling on section 2, Yan ]^>uren Townshi]). lie began business for liiinself when al)out twenty years of age, and lu^s been a life-long farmer. AVhen he settled npon his farm it contained mithing but a rude frame house, which has been re- placed by his present commodious resi- dence. He owns a well-improved farm of seventy-seven acres. He started in life with practically nothing. After his marriage he had not more than five dollars left. He is a member of the Chnrcii of Ood, and has offi- ciated as deacon. He is a Republican in politics, and has served as school director for several years. He is a liberal contributor to all worthy enterprises, and lends a helping hand to elevate society and benefit the com- munity. f< )HN LINN, one of the old and respected settlers of Kosciusko County, residing -k: on section 2, Harrison Township, is a native of Pennsylvania, born June 14, 1817. When he was about four years old his parents, Samuel and Mary Linn, removed to the State of Ohio, and there he grew to manhood, receiving in his youth a limited education. Both parents died in Ohio. Their family consisted of seven children, four still living — John, Thomas, Samuel and James. Mar- gai-et, Mary A. and Dimmick are deceased. John Linn, the subject of this sketch, was first married in Ohio December 12, 1841, to Miss Christina Dilsaver, and of the ten children born to this union seven are living, whose names are as follows — Mary E., wife of Henry Lutrell; Isabella; Hannah, wife of Curtis Rose; Delilah, wife of William Clark; Silthy, wife of Henry Ulmer; Martha A. and Miner. Marion, Dimmick and Julia A. are deceased. Mv. Linn came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the spring of 1846, when he settled on the farm where he has since made his home, and here his wife died June 4, 1859. He was again united in marriage February 19. 1863, to Mrs. Nancy (Losure) Dawson, and this union '" /-:F^^ -^^^ *^^-'' 6^^j^ ^3/444^^/:^^^^ niOGRAPIIICAL tiKETC'HKS. lias been blessed with one child, named Wil- den M. Mrs. Linn came with her parents to Kosciusko County in 1880, her father being one tif the representative pioneers of this county. lie built the tirst house in Warsaw, Indiana, a hewed-log building, and was one of the lirst settlers of tliat place. Both Mr. and Mrs. Losure died in Kosciusko ('ounty, the latter dying in 1852, and the former surviving until 18S1. Mi's. Linn's marriage with David Dawson was the first marriage consummated in Warsaw, Lidiana. ]]y her iirst marriage Mrs. Linn had six cliildren, of whom two are deceased, named Jacob L. and ^lary 8. Those living are — liuhama, wife of Henry llarter, of Kansas; Priscilla, wife of Andrew Karick, of Prairie Township; Isaac, in Plain Township; David S., in Prairie Township. Since coming to Kosciusko County Mr. Linn has met with good success in his agricultural pursuits. AVhen he first settled on his present excellent farm it contained eighty acres, of which but two had been cleared, and a log cabin had been built. By subsequent purchases he has added to his original eighty acres till his farm now contains 160 acres of well-improved land under good cultivation, and his primi- tive log cabin has been replaced by his present commodious farm dwelling. Mr. Linn in his political views is a Democrat. ENAIAII POSBRUGH, a farmer of Plain Township, was born in this coun- "7^ ty, October 29, 1839, son of Jacob and Melissa Rosbrugh, pioneers of this county, the mother now deceased. They were among tlie first settlers of the " Menoquet Reserve," in Plain Township. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received a common-school ed- ucation. He married Susan Kimes, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Kimes, early settlers of the townsliip, the mother now deceased. They have had four children — Jacob W., Andrew W., John E. and Emma J. Mr. Rosbrugh owns eighty acres of land in a good state of cultivation, lie removed to his present farm on section 17 in 1880. He has sei'ved as school director and superv-isor several yeai'S. He is a mend)er of the Ma- sonic fraternity, and belongs to Leesburgh Lodge. Politically he is a Republican. ^LIAS BLTRKETT is a representative [tI pioneer of Kosciusko (Jounty, Indiana, "tj^'- and the founder of the village of Bur- kett, which was named in his honor. He is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, born December 12, 1812, a son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Burkett, both natives of North Carolina, who moved to Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1812. In IS 13 they removed to Montgomery County, Ohio, and in 1825 to the State of Indiana. They lived in Wayne County several years, and later in Miami County a short time, and subsequently came to Kosciusko County, where they spent the latter years of their lives. In 185S Mr. Bur- kett came to Kosciusko County and bought 160 acres of land on section 9, Sewai'd Town- ship, and located on the present site of Bur- kett, where he lived until the spring of 1883, when he moved to section 31, Harrison Township, where he has since lived. Mr. Burkett has been a pioneer of three counties in Indiana, and has done much to assist in the development of the State. He helped his father to clear a seventy-acre farm in Wayne County, and cleared three farms for hiinselfin Miami County,improving and erect- ing good buildings on each of them. Since comino- to Kosciusko Countv he has been ac- ■ ■-■-■-■■■■"-■-■ - ■-■■.■-■-■-■ d HLSTOHY OK KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. tive and influential in pushing forward every enterprise of public benefit, and it is but a just tribute to his memory that one of the villages of the coiiiity should bear his name, lie is a self-made man in the truest sense of the term, and now in his declining years is reap- ing a just reward for a well-spent life. Mr. Burkett was married Sejitember 5, 1839, to Xancy Tinkle, a daughter of Charles and (Jatherine Tinkle, her father a native of (ier- inany :iiid her mother of South Carolina. They have had a family of ten cliililren, seven of whom are living — Absalom, of Kansas; Lyoard root and a floor made of sawed lioards. The family lived in this house for twenty years. In 1869 they moved to their present residence, and have lived here ever since. Mr. McPherson's father, Robert McPherson, was born in Virginia, anil when a boy came with his parents to Ohio. He was a car- penter by trade, and followed it all his life. He died in 1S64 aged sixty-six years. His mother, Mary (Flecl<) McPherson, was born in Pennsylvania, near Chambersburg, and died in 1857. Mrs. McPherson's father, Jo- seph Schannep, was born in Pennsylvania, in November, 1800, and when he was (piite young his parents removed to (Greene County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He was married in Clarke County. He was killed by the fall of a tree in Whitley County, May 1, 1847, and is buried in AVheeler's cemetery. Her mother, Susanna (Frost) Schannep, was born in Pennsylvania, and w'as taken by her parents to Ohio, where she grew to maturity. She died about Christmas in 1869. She was about six years older than her linsband, and was probably Ijorn in 1794. Mr. McPher- son's grandfather, John McPherson, was probably born in Scotland. He was the son of a Captain who was under General Mont- gomery at the capture of Quebec, and was killed there. His family were living in Phil- adelphia at the time. John McPherson served BIOGRAPHIC A L S K E 7 'CHE.s. as a spy for seven years, living on the fron- tier, watching tiie Indians along the ()hio River, so as to give timely warning to the settlers. Mr. McPherson's grandmother, Elizabeth (Makerson) McPherson, died in Tuscarawas C!ounty, Ohio. His maternal grandparents, Volentine and Mary (Clapp) Fleck, also died in Tuscarawas County, both living to a good old age. Yolentine Fleck liad six brothers wlio served in the Jievoln- tionary war; he, being the youngest son, was too young to enter the army. ilrs. ]\[cPher- son's grandfather, Abraham Schanne]), was l)orn in Pennsylvania, and died in (ii^eene County, Oliio; he was of French descent. Her grandmother, Mary (Stackhonse) Schan- nep, also died in Greene Connty. Her maternal grandfather F^roste was proba- bly born in Germany. He died in Clarke C!oanty, Ohio, wlien Mrs. ]\[cPherson's mother was sixteen years of age. Tier grandmother, Mary F'roste, was born in Penn- sylvania and died in Clarke County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson have had ten chil- dren, seven of whom are living — Joseph Y., born September 20, 1851, is living in Faulk (younty, Dakota; Emazetta, born May 3, 1854, died October 21, 1850; Melvin, born February 5, 1856, died September 26, 185S; George, born .Tune 26. 1858, married Cather- ine A. Carl, and lives on the farm; Clarinda A., born August 31, 1860, married lienry Stahl; Charity O., born August 28, 1862, married Philip AYise; Lonann, born Mai-ch 10, 1866, married Philander McMichaels; Ina Cora, l)orn June 16, 1868; Laura F., born January 26, 1873; an infant, born No- vember 11, 1864, died the third of December foHowing, unnamed. Mr. McPherson was Jamestown, Michigan. In 1877 he took charge of a section in Kosciusko County, In- diana, on the Cincinnati, Wabash & Michi- gan, and four years later, in consideration of his skill, he was again offered and accepted a similar position on the Grand Trunk. Two years later lie was recalled to Claypool, Indi- ana, and given charge of a section in Clay Township, and was the first boss of No. 75, on the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Rail- road, which position he held till his death, which occurred April 19, 1882. He was an able, industrious man, and wherever he made iit BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. liis home lie sained the confidence and re- \\mi spect of the entire connnunity. He was an lionored member of Clajpool Home Lodge, No. 174, I. O. O. F., and was buried with all appropriate ceremonies b}' that order. In his religious faith he was an Episcopalian, having Iteen a member of that church for many years. Mrs. Taylor was also a mem- ber uf the Episcopal church, but later joined the United Brethren denomination. Tlieir children are all respected members of society, and are an honor to their parents. Helen, the eldest daughter, married George W. Roe, who has charge of a section on the Cincin- nati, Wal»ash & Michigan, with a location at Paris. fB. WARNER, farmer, Wayne Town- ship, was born in Wayne County, <.i ® Ohio, August 23, 1845. His parents were Joshua and Rosanna Warner, the for- mer a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. They were the parents of nine children — Mary, John B., Phoebe, Wealey, Eunice, Elizabeth, Emma, Edgar and Frank. The father's residence, which was situated a short distance from Wooster, was formerly a block-house fort used by the early settlers to protect themselves against the Indians, which were then hostile. He settled there in 1812, and, like other settlers, had to endure the en- croachments of the treacherous savages, and jmc was thankful for the protection afforded him by this rude log fort. In after years he assisted in i-econstructing the building, con- verting it into a modern dwelling. He died December 18, 1877. John B. Warner was reared to manhood in his native State, and received his jjreliminar}' education in the public schools of Wayne County. During the vears 1873-'74 he attended Wooster Uni- versity, and in 1875 entered Fort AA^ayne College, graduating in the scientific course in 1876. He was professor of mathematics in that institution for some time. After completing his education he returned to Wayne County, the failing health of his father demanding his attention at home. After his lather's decease he was appointed administrator of his estate, which required much care. December 25, 1876, he was married to Miss Ida Wagner, born in Elk- hart County, Indiana, Marcli 14, 1858, daughter of Joseph and Sarah E. Wagner, of Milford, Indiana. They have three children — Joshua T., Iwrn November 16, 1877; Joseph O., born September 23, 1881, and Brena A., born December 10, 1884. Mr. Warner settled upon his present farm in the fall of 1879. He owns seventy acres of ex- cellent land, situated in the western part of Wayne Township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and was for- merly an exhorter. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. lilETER L. RUNYAN, deceased, or 'Un- m cle Peter," as he was familiarly called, i "^^ was born August 9, 1806, in Greene County, Ohio. His parents, Abraham and Sophia (Lynch) Runyan, were natives of Harrison County, Virginia, and removed to Ohio shortly after their marriage in 1801, removing to Clarke County, in the same State, in 1811. Always living on the frontier, and forming a part of the advance guard of civili- zation, the subject of this sketch was de- prived of nearly all opportunity for acquiring an education. The only school he ever at- tended was in a rude log school-house, with a log removed on each side and the opening covered with greased paper, which admitted BISTORT OF KOSCIUSKO COUNT V il' but a faint light, and scarcely excluded the cold. February 26, 1829, he married Miss Mary Ervin, and reared a large family, of which any father might justly be proud. His sons, Peter L., John N. and George E., are well and favorably known in this county for their enterprise and sterling worth. His eldest daughter is the wife of Dr. Cliandler, of Leesburgh; the youngest daughter is the wife of J. S. Baker, Esq., auditor of Kosci- usko County. In November, 1831, Mr. Run- yan decided to move further west, and accompanied by his family and father-in-law, Charles Ervin, with his family, they placed their household goods in wagons drawn by o.xen, and started for Indiana. xVfter a weary journey of twenty-five days, they reached the present site of Goshen, Elkhart County, In- diana. In the following summer the Black Hawk war occurred, and the few settlers at that place were apprehensive that the Indians in that section might join the hostile tribes, and some left for older settlements, wliile others armed for defense and remained. Mr. Bunyan was among the latter. In the fall of l'S32 he was elected justice of the peace, and held that position until January 10, 183C), at which time he resigned his office. In 1S34 he came from Goshen to a point near the ])resent location of IVIilford, to officiate at the marriage of Henry H. Wilkinson with Miss Wright — one of the first marriages in Kosciusko County. Early in 1836 he located at J^eesburgh, Kosciusko County, Indiana, and in partnership with Tliomas Tiiomas, en- gaged in the sale of merchandise. At tlie same time he was appointed deputy sherift'. In 1838 he sold his interest in the store at Leesburgh, and in 1839 removed to Warsaw, where he became proprietor of the Losier House. The county seat was located in War- saw in June, 1836, and there was at once a desperate effort to have it removed. Lees- burgh and Oswego, in the north part of the county, were striving for it, and there was a strong effort made in the south part of the county to have a new countj' organized from portions of Kosciusko, Wabasli, Fulton and Miami. Politics were abandoned at once, and "Clippers" and " Anti-Clippers " were the only party designations known; locality alone was the test. Marshall and Kosciusko counties then formed a Representative Dis- trict. After four years' hard fighting, Mr. Runyan was elected Representative to the State Legislature in 1840, which was the first substantial victory gained by either party. During that legislative session the State was redistricted, and Kosciusko and Whitley counties formed a Representative District. Mr. Runyan was renominated by the "Anti- Clippers," and after a bitter contest was re-elected. He was commissioner of the "Three-Per-Cent Fund," a fund derived from the sale of public lands, and expended in the opening of roads and building of bridges, from September, 1837, to September, 1841, and superintended in person the opening of nearly all the principal roads in the county during that time, as well as the construction of the bridges across all the streams of con- sequence. He was also appointed commis- sioner of the " Surplus Revenue Fund," in May, 1838, and held that position two years. He was collector of taxes for Kosciusko County in 1839; was appointed county agent in 1843. and held that position six years, during whicli time he superintended the erec- tion of tlic court-house and jail. From 1849 to 1853 he was engaged in selling goods; in 1853 he secured contracts for carrying the mail, and from that time until the completion of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago -Railroad, he was engaged in running a daily stage from Warsaw to Fort Wavne, and a tri-weekly stage from "^ffCi^^^Uic^^ i «i BIOGBA PHICAL SE ETCHES. Wai'saw to Plyiiiouth; from "Warsaw to Goslieii ; from AVarsaw to Peru, and from AYarsaw to Kochester. His contracts expired in 1857, when lie again became a merchant, and so continued until January, 1861, when Warsaw was visited bj her first great fire. After the conflagration Mr. Runyan found himself at an advanced age, almost penniless; the careful accumulations of a long and ac- tive life had vanished in flame and smoke. But he was never the man to repine or despair. In April, 1861, he was appointed postmaster at Warsaw, and was reappointed April 28, 1865, which position he held until December, 1866, when he was removed for purely political reasons. On the 16th day of jS^ovember, 1862, his wife, the companion of his toils, passed from earth to a better land. Mr. Runyan was for more than fifty years a consistent and devoted member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church. He was always earnest in all his convictions and feelings; fearlessly honest and upright in all his deal- ings. He died at Warsaw, having reached a ripe old age, and honored and respected by all. fACOB WEIRICK, retired farmer, Frank- lin Township, was born in Union ■■^,-^ County, Pennsylvania, in 1811, a son of (xeorge and Elizabeth (Frederick) Weirick. His father was also a native of Union County, Pennsylvania, born July 15, 1773, and Au- gust 14, 1801, he married Elizabeth Fred- erick, who was born January 24, 1780. They had a family of seven children — Sophia, Thomas, Samuel, William and Henry (twins), Jacob and Mary. The mother died March 7, 1816, and December 16, 1819, the father married Mary Morehart, and to them were born twelve children — Matilda, Mary, Lewis, Elizabeth, John, Uriah, Franklin, Harriet, Robert, Isabella, Sybilla and Charles. The father died September 25, 1838, his wife sur- viving until May 7, 1883, being at the time of her death eighty-eight years old. Our subject, Jacob Weirick, was reared in his na- tive county, living there until 1843, when with his wife and one child he moved to Richland County, Ohio, where he lived eleven years. In 1854 he moved to Indiana and lo- cated in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, buying 520 acres of land of Wash- ington Bybee, and he now owns 1,092 acres. Here he has since resided, and has improved his farm until it is one of the best in the county. Ilis brick residence, which was the second one in the toMniship, was erected in 1861. Mr. Weirick has been a resident of Kosciusko County over thirty-two years, and has been one of the most active and influen- tial in building up her material, social, edu- cational and religious interests. He has always been especially interested in educational matters. For thirty years, from 1834 to 1864, he devoted much of his time to teach- ing, and many who have become noted in so- cial and professional life remember with pleasure the time spent under his instruction. His professional life ended in 1864, since which time he has given his attention to agriculture. He still superintends his large landed estates, which yield him a good in- come, and his declining years are being spent in affluence, the just reward of a life of in- dustry and well-doing. Mr. Weirick was married in Union County. Pennsylvania, September 2, 1841, to Margaret Smith, daughter of Leonard and Susannah (Brifogle) Smith. To them have been born eight cliil- dren — Susannah was born in Pennsylvania, Mary, Matilda, Amanda and Harriet in Ohio, and Emeline, Isabella and Florence in Imli- ana. Susannah married Calender Ford, who after her death married her sister Marv: Ma- 11 ]( 'i) tilda is the wife of DeAVitt Woodford, of AVest Yirgiiiia; Mary is the wife of Isaac Ford; Harriet is tlie wife of Daniel Ford; Isabella is the wife of Madison Murdock, and Emeline is the wife of Oscar Harding. All except Mrs. "Woodford live in Kosciusko County. Mr. and Mrs. Weirick have seven- teen grandcliildren, but no son has been born to thein to heir the name which has ever been honored in tliis county. The daughters have all received conimon-scliool educations, and all except ^latilda, Harriet and Mary have been prominent and successful teachers. fOSIAH K. SENSIBAUGII, a prominent farmer of Harrison Township, residing on section 13, is a native of Pennsyl- vania, born March 29, 1835, a son of Abram and Sarah Sensibaugh, who were both natives of the same State. He is of German ances- try, his grandfather having come from Ger- many to America about the time of the Revolutionary war. Of the nine children born to the parents of our subject seven arc living — Otho, a resident of Iowa; Ann, in Missouri; Eiizabetli, in Milford, Indiana; Ii'a, living in Marshall County, Indiana; Everella, in Elkiiart County, Indiana, and Eugenus and Josiali K., also residents of Elkhart County. In the tall of 1835 the parents immigrated with their family to Ohio, and the following spring came to Kos- ciusko County, Indiana, settling on Little Turkey Creek Prairie, and at the same time bought land in Elkhart County. The father raised one crop of corn in Kosciusko County, and in the fall of 1836 hauled it to his new home in Elkiiart County, being one of the earliest pioneers of that county, and there he and his family experienced many of the hard- ships and privations which usually fall to the lot of settlers in a new country. In liis po- litical views he was a Democrat. Josiah K., the subject of this sketch, was reared on tlie home farm in Elkhart County, receiving in his youth a common-school education. He was married May 3, 1868, in West Virginia, to Miss Rowena Baker, wdio was born March 16, 1847, a daughter of Kathan and Lydia Baker, of West Virginia. The children born to this union are — Charles M., born July 2, 1871; Alden, July 23, 1872; Sarah L., May 1, 1874; Annie L., March 3, 1876; Curtis H., October 6,1881; Myrtle M., August 14. 1883, and Harry O., August 22, 1885. Mr. Sensibaugh has been a resident of Indiana, with the exception of a short time spent in Kansas and Nebraska. He settled on his present farm in the spring of 1874, his resi- dence being then in a log cabin, which was replaced in 1882 by his present commodious brick residence. He has met with good suc- cess in his farming pursuits, and now owns 130 acres of well-improved land with good farm buildings. He takes an active interest in all enterprises for the. good of his townsliip or the cause of religion. He is at present serving his township as road supervisor. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church. He has served as steward in his church seven or eight years, and for some time has been trustee of his church, and also circuit steward. In politics he is a Democrat, with Prohil)ition tendencies. ILLIAM McMILLIN, a farmer in Tippecanoe Township, owns 107 acres on section 28 and fifty-three acres on section 33, making a total of 160 acres, all of which is improved except twelve acres. He came to this county in 1857, unmarried and alone, and farmed for cdd .fehu Dunham i\ I . ,^ i BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. \\\ on sliares. In l.Sfi2 lie pnri'liased liis farm, and Auijust I of that yeai' he enlisted in the Twentieth Indiana, or Xohle, Batter}', and their fii-st service was at Tlarksville, Tennes- see, heiiig a skirmish, shelling guerrillas on the opposite side of the CumberlancL River. They were attached to the Fourteenth Army Corps, and the only time he was under lire was at the skirmish above referred to. The battery followed Sherman to Atlanta and Jonesboro, but it was sent back with General Tliomas to is'ashville. Mr. McMillin was thrown from the limber of a gun at a review in the city of Indianapolis, before the battei'y left the State, and his spine received an injury from which he has never recovered. He fol- lowed the battery, howevei', until after the skirmish at Clarksville, when he was sent to hospital No. 7, at Nashville. Jle was there from December, 1862, until the 2r)th of March following, when he was sent Noi-th to hospital No. 3, at Louisville, where he re- mained until he was discharged for physical disability on the 9th day of May. He came home on crutches, where he I'emained two years, his legs being almost ])aralyzed. They improved during his mature manhood, but in later life they began to fail again. lie com- menced leasing his land and hiring some improvements made, although his wife had made some improvements during his absence, so that when he came home there were two or three acres cleared, and he had built a cabin before he went away. Since his return he has been able to oversee his business, and has assisted some at his work. He now has a good frame house and barn, a good orchard, and liis land is reasonahly fenced. He was married October 30, 1859, to Miss Celinda Dunham, who was born in Tippecanoe Town- ship, near the old saw-mill erected by her father in 1839. She was reai'ed in thiscounty. The iirst calico dress she ever liad she traded corn with the Indians for. Her father, John Dunham, was boi'n in Essex County, New Jersey, September 17, 1804, where he grew to manhood, then came to Knox County, Ohio, where he was first married. His wife was Elizabeth Outcelt, who died in 1835, leaving four children. She died on the road while moving to Indiana. For his second wife her father married Eliza Cobler. After his iirst wife died he and liis children went back to Ohio. He left the children with his Barents and returned to Kosciusko County, where he entered his land and worked at carpentering. He married his second wife in this State. Mr. Dunham ])ut up the iirst carding-inill on the Ti]>peCiii)oe Kiver, in this county, lie built it for Elias Slioll. He settled upon his farm in 1840, though he had built a house jircvions to that time. Here the father died November 12, 1878, and is buried in the family cemetery of ill-. McMillin. Mrs. ilcMillin states that her father and Mr. John Makemson were at the United States land office at the same time to enter tliis land. Her mother was born in Knox County, Ohio, in 1822. and died Au- gust 11, 1858, aged onl}- thirty-six years. She was buried in the family cemetery. An Indian chief, Mozette, of the Squaw Buck Indians, was buried in that cemetery about 1856. A company of medical students came here from Goshen and took up liis bones and carried them home. They found a iwttle of whisky, a knife, bows and arrows, and a tomahawk. The students returned these things to the grave, including the bottle of whisky, and buried tliem again. They said they needed just such a slceleton, and no one would feel injured by the removal. Mr. McMillin was born September 18, 1832, and was the son of William and Mary (Rathb\in) IVIcMillin. His father was born in Susipie- hanna County, Pennsylvania, December 24, (r ■-■-■-■-■-»-"-■-■-■■■-■-■-■-■ HltiTOHY OF KUSCIUtiKO COUNTY i\ 1799, and when he was a hoy his ]iarents removed to Champaign County, Oliio, whei'e lie blew the bellows for his father, who was a blacksmith, to make tomahawks and knives for the white people to use during the war of 1812. Our subject's father had two half brothers, Doctor and Duncan, who were in (xeneral Ilnirs army when lie surrendered to the British. The father removed to Logan County, and married in Clarke County, where he followed farming. lie died June 4, 1863, and is buried in Philadelphia cemetery, in Logan County, (.)liio. Ills mother was born in Xew York April 29, 1803, and when she was eight years of age her father removed to Clarke County, Ohio. Mrs. McMillin re- members when Cincinnati had but three log cabins. There she grew to womanhood, and died in Logan County, on the old homestead, October 15, 1870, and is buried beside her husband. Mr. McMillin's grandfather, James McMillin, was born in Pennsylvania. He died in 1855 at the home of his son William. The grandmother was born in 1777, and died August 19, 1861, also at her son William's. Her name was formerly J-'atienee Budd. Mr. McMillin's maternal grandfather, Thomas Rathbun, was born in New York in 1770, and died in Clarke Count}', Ohio, in 1868. His maternal grandmother was born in New York State, and died in Clarke County in 1819. Mrs. McMillin's grandfather, Jacob Dunham, was born in New Jersey, and was a lievolutionary soldier, and is buried in Granny Creek cemetery, Knox County, Ohio. Her grandmother Dunham was formerly Sarah Shnitz. She was born in New Jersey, and died in Kno.x County, Ohio, at the age of eighty-three years. Her grandfather and grandmother Cobler were born in New Jersey, and died when her mother was quite young. Mr. and Mrs. ^IcMillin have had four chil- dren, only one of whom is living — Musa Dora Percy, born April 6, 1872. She was named by a boy who was living with them at the time of her birth. The name was taken from a story in the New York Ledger. The deceased are — Hattie O., born March 31, 1875, and died May 24, 1886. Two children died in infancy unnamed. -Mr. McMillin is not a member of any church. Politically he is a Democrat. Mrs. McMillin is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He belongs to the Hacker Lodge, No. 321, A. F. & A. M., at Webster. Both are members of the Eastern Star, at Pierceton, which is an auxiliary to the Masonic lodge. TILLIAM ROOKSTOOL, farmer, Van (•iiw ^\:^ Buren Township, was born in Preble I'^^rr-l County, Ohio, August 13, 1S35. His parents were Samuel and Mary liook- stool, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ohio. They were pioneers of Preble County. Of their large family of children, the fallowing survive — Andrew, George, AVilliam, Martha and Sophia. Li 1830 our subject came with his pai-ents to Elkhart County, this State, where he was reared, and received a rudimentary educa- tion. The family were early settlers of Elk- hart County. Our subject was married February 5, 1857, to Miss Sophia Grisamer, who was born October 27, 1837, in Noble County, Indiana, and a daughter of Joseph and Anna Grisamer, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and immigrated to Noble County in an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Kook- stool have had seven children, four of whom are living — Charles H., Bosetta, Ida M. and Delia. The parents of Mrs. Rookstool had nine children, seven of whom are living — Reuben, IMary A., Elizabeth. Sophia, Cather- ine, Louisa and Rachel. Mr. Rookstool ■-■-■-■-■■■-■- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHED. i\\ \\\ 1 1 1 o;iiTie to this county' with his family in the fall of 1869, and settled on his present farm on section 2, A'an Bureii Townshi]), and has resided there ever since, lie owns seventy- seven acres of well-improved land. At the time he settled upon liis farm there was nothing but a rude shell of a house, 16x24 feet, and no clearing worth mentioning. He has seen much of the experiences of pioneer life, and has done a great deal of very hard work. He has made all his property by the sweat of his bi'ow. Besides his farm in Van Buren Township, he owns fifty-four acres in Elkhart County. in .1.1? -I.;! i; ..?!.!. « i . T-tTILLIAM H. CATTELL, engaged in \/\/ farming in Franklin Township, Kos- l*=8;iS?*j ciusko County, was born in Mahon- ing Count}', Ohio, in the year 1844, a son of Joseph B. and Alice C. (Garwood) Cattell, both of whom were natives of the State of New Jersey. When about six years old he was brought by his parents to Ivosciusko County, Indiana, they locating in Harrison Township. William H. grew to manhood in Kosciusko County, and in August, 1862, enlisted in Company K, Seventy-fourth Indiana In- fantry. He was assigned to dntj- in the the army of the Cumberland, and in his first engagement was captured at Munfordville, Kentucky, by General Bragg. He was pa- roled, and returned to his home before being in the service six weeks. After his exchange in November, 1862, he returned to his com- pany and regiment, and was at the front dur- ing the wliole of the Atlanta campaign. He was wounded at the liattle of Chickamauga, September 19, and again at Jonesboro, Georgia, and after recovery was again in line and served till tlie close of the war. He was with General Sherman on his srand march from Atlanta to the sea, and participated at the grand review at Washington, D. C. In 1874 Mr. Cattell was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Jennings, the youngest daugh- ter of Dr. and Mrs. I. II. Jennings, and to them have been born two children, named Martha A. and Elma. j^pLONEL JOSEPH B. DODGE was f Kfr, born June 3, 1830, at Starkey's Corners, ^ if^l Yates County, New York. His father. Rev. Jonas Dodge, was an eminent minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, and dur- ing the boyhood of his son lived the itinerant life incidental to that profession, preaching at Elmira, Buffalo, Lyons, Lockport and Rochester, in the State of New York, at all of which places Joseph attended school. In May, 1846, the President of the United States issued his proclamation calling for volunteers for the Mexican war, which had just broken out. At that time the father of our subject lived at Lima, New York, and the night after the news reached that place Joseph, in company with another boy, a little older and somewhat larger in size, left home secretly, well knowing that their parents would not allow them to enlist. They went on foot to Rochester, a distance of twenty- two miles, and early in the morning pre- sented themselves to a recruiting otficer. Young Dodge was rejected on account of his age and diminutive stature. His companion was accepted as a drummer, and was after- ward killed in the charge at Chapultepec be- fore the walls of the City of Mexico. Joseph's return from Rochester, foot-sore, weary and hungry, was one of the most humiliating and painful events of his life. The next year he entered the (ienesee Wesleyan Seminary, at Lima, and entered college at the same place ■a*-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-^' ? HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ii the year following. After a short time he concluded to follow the advice of Horace Greeley, " Go West, young man," and after a series of boyish adventures he arrived at Warsaw, this county, September 11, 1848. During the next iive years his time was oc- cupied in clerking, part of the time in dry goods stores in Warsaw and South Bend, and a part of the time in teaching school. Octo- ber 5. 1852, he was married to Miss Lydia L. Cook, daughter of John Cook, one of the tirst settlers of Kosciusko County. They have had two children, both daughters. From that time until October, 1856, he was en- gaged in a general collection business. That year he was elected county treasurer, and in October, 1858, was re-elected to tiie same office. Upon receipt of the President's procla- mation calling for volunteers to aid in sup- pressing the rebellion, April 15, 1861, Mr. Dodge at once commenced to recruit a com- pany for the service. On the 20th of April he tendered the same to Governor O. P. Morton. Owing to the disorganized condi- tion of the Adjutant-General's office, having such an unprecedented amount of work thi'own upon it, the company lost the place to which it was entitled, and instead of being in the Mrst regiment organized in the State, as it should have been, it was mustered in as Company E, Twelfth Kegiment, Indiana Vol- unteers. Mr. Dodge had no idea at that time that he could do anything in the service, in fact, did not believe he could ever teach ten men to get into line; but at the next call for troops, in July, 1861, after having re- cruited one company, " P," and part of an- other, " I," both for the Tiiirtieth Indiana, rather than be taunted with working for others to go but unwilling to go himself, he accepted the position of Captain of Company " P," still distrusting his ability to command it efficiently, but willing to do the best he could. Upon the organization of their regi- ment he was surprised at receiving a commis- sion as Lieutenant-Colonel, a position which he not only had not asked for, but which he accepted with great reluctance. October 5, 1861, he left with his regiment for the front. In April, 1862, he was promoted to Colonel of the regiment, the former Colonel having died of wounds received at the battle of Shiloh the 7th of that mouth. The en- suing fall he was placed in command of the Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, which he retained until the consolidation of the Twentieth and Twenty- first Corps into the Fourth Corps, after tlie battle of Chickamauga, during which time the troops under his command had made a repu- tation for rapid marching, hard fighting and good conduct that was surpassed by no other troops in the army. About December 1, 1863, his health having broken down, he was ordered to Nashville, Tennessee, for duty as president of the general court-martial of the district of Tennessee, where lie remained un- til August 1, 1864, when he rejoined his old regiment in the Atlanta campaign, remaining with it until the non-veteran part of the or- ganization was mustered out of the service, September 20, 1864. He was never severely wounded, although he had seven diflerent horses shot from under him. He was cap- tured once, during a very severe fight which took place at night, when both Federals and Confederates were so badly mixed up that it was impossible to tell where the line of their troops were, and while being taken to the rear by two guards, succeeded in taking them oft' their guard and compelled them to con- duct him into the Federal lines. He then turned his captors over to the Provost-Mar- shal as prisoners of war. Colonel Dodge was recommended for promotion, for good eon- duct in battle, by General Buell, after the L-,.,„- "»^»™»™"™M™™"»™»™™* BIOGRAPHICAL SKErVHKS. a ii liattle of Sbiloh, and by General Roseeraiis, after the battles of Stone River and Chicka- niauga. On two occasions lie was offered a Brevet Brigadiei'-Generalship, but resolutely declined them. In 1865 he was elected one of the directors of the iS'orthern Indiana State Prison, at Michigan City, and served two years. lie was trustee of Wayne Town- ship from 1868 until 1872, and was appointed commissioner of drainage of Kosciusko Coun- ty in 1884, a position he still holds. He has been connected with the Kosciusko County Agricultural Society since its organization in 1855, and at different times has filled the office of treasurer, secretary and president. He has been a member of Kosciusko Lodge, No. 62, and of Hackleinan Encampment, No. 37, I. O. O. F., since 1856, and has filled the highest offices in the gift of each organiza- tion. The Colonel descends from good old fighting stock. His paternal ancestors came to America in 1628, and it is reasonable to suppose that some of them were engaged in the French and Indian wars before the Revo- lution. His great-grandfather and four of his l)rothers were soldiers in the Revolution- ary war, and both of his grandfathers were soldiers in the war of 1812. The Colonel is a member of Henry Chipman Post, G. A. R., and no soldier has ever applied to iiim in vain for assistance. ^,^^,.2^^^^^ T^R. I. H. JENNINGS was a native of ) Camden, New Jersey, born February 6, 1808, and in 1810 his parents, John and Sarah (Hopkins) Jennings, removed to Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. They were the parents of ten children, of whom Dr. Jennings was the youngest. He received a good classical education at Oxford, Ohio, and at the age of twenty-two years married Susan Pierce, who died one year after her marriage. He then attended a medical col- lege at Cincinnati, Ohio, and subsequently began the practice of medicine at Waynes- ville, Ohio. June 10, 1835, he was married to Miss Martha A. Halsey, of Springfield, Ohio, and in March, 1837, the young couple immigrated to La Porte, Indiana. The doc- tor had always desired a stock farm, but on ar- riving in this new counti-y he found that all the desirable tracts had been purchased by speculators who had preceded him. He then came to Kosciusko County, and purchased a quarter section of land, upon which his son, Isaac N. .lennings, now resides. At that early date no white settlers were in Franklin Township, and they decided to return to Waynesville, Ohio. In August, 1839, they returned to Kosciusko County, the doctor having come in June, when he made arrange- ments for having a cabin built on his land. When the family arrived thej' found the walls and roof of the cabin, but neither floor, windows, door nor chimney. This was a dreary prospect to those who had been used to a good, comfortable home, but they made the best of their new home, and lived to see the wilderness change to prosperous farms and thriving towns, and are now classed among the most prosperous citizens of Frank- lin Township. Dr. Jennings was the first physician in Franklin Township, and as there was much sickness in the new country he had almost more than he conld attend to, and often was obliged to ride many miles through the woods to visit a patient. He relin- quished his practice as soon as other physi- cians could be found to take his place, and devoted his attention to his agricultural pur- suits. He cleared his lands, and as his pros- perity increased, he added to them from time to time, and he became one of the most popular men in the community where he re- iliasa ;«« UISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. sided. In 1852 lie was elected on the Re- puljlican ticket to ix-present his county in the Indiana State Legislature, and declined a re- noinination. To the doctor and his wife were born seven children, of Nvliom live are living — John M., who married Jennie Cassa- day; Benton L. married Aletlia Christ)-; Isaac N., who married Margaretta J. Cattell; Marv A., wife of William II. Cattell, and A. Huron, who married Mamie Haas. Three of the sons reside in Kansas, the other two children lieing residents of Franklin Town- ship. The two eldest sons were soldiers in the war of the Ilebellion, being members of the Seventy-fourtii Indiana Infantry. Dr. Jennings died August 19, 1881, his death being a source of universal regret throughout the township, where he had lived for so many years. His widow still lives on the home- stead farm, which is now owned by her son- in-law, William H. Cattell. fjETER AV. BLUE, an active an enter- prising farmer of Harrison Township, is "^ a native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, born March 12, 1840, and is a son of William and Margaret Blue, who were among the early settlers of this county; the mother is now deceased. Peter Blue, the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood on a farm in his native county, receiving his education in the schools of his neighl)orhood. He has made farming the principal avocation of his life, having followed that pursuit from early boyhood. Mr. Blue is a pioneer native of his part of Kosciusko County, being one of the first children born in Harrison Township. More of his ]ilaymates were the children of the red men tli;ui of the white, and in his youth the dei'r, wolves and the Indians were the principal inhabitants of the county. He was married in Kosciusko County, November 1, 1864, to Elizabeth M. Taylor, who was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of James and Mary (Gault) Taylor, both natives of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch and Irish descent. Mr. Taylor came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, from Crawford County, Ohio, in 1S61, and settled on a heavily timbered tract of land, which he cleared and made into a good farm. When Mrs. Blue was live years old her parents set- tled in Crawford County, Ohio, where they lived till coming to Kosciusko County in 1861, where they were numbered among the most respected citizens. Mrs. Taylor is a membei' of the United Presbyterian church. Mr. Taylor is a self-made man in every respect. In politics he is a Democrat. The}' are at present living in Harrison Township, Marshall County, Indiana. Of the eleven childi'en born to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, six still survive — Margaret, wife of James Sprott, of Richland County, Ohio; Mrs. Peter W. Blue; Mrs. Sarah J. Bloomer, of Fayette County, Ohio; Jerome B., a farmer, and active citizen of Kosciusko County, mar- ried Lizzie Taris and has two children; Rich- ard, a carpenter of Mentone, married Vinie Nelons; Katie, of Marshall County, Indiana. Mr. Taylor moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1846, and from Ohio to Indiana in 1861. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Blue, a son, Fernando, is deceased. They settled on their present farm in the spring of 1872. He has been very successful as an agriculturist, having by his own industry and good manage- ment, assisted by his wife, acquired a tine farm of 114 acres, which he has brought un- der good cultivation. Mrs. Blue in her re- ligious belief is a Missionary Baptist, but they are members of no denomination. They give liberally of their means to assist the poor and unfortunate. Mr. Blue has served niOORAPHICAL SKETCHES. a efficiently as school director and road super- visor. ^^l^iENKY FOIID, deceased, was born in ffiil) "V'irginia April 21, 1798, a son of *^i| (xeorge Ford, and of English ancestry. His paternal grandfather immigrated to the American colonies prior to the lievolutioiiary war, and had four sons wlio served in that memorable struggle, of whom George Ford was one. Two Ford brothers first came to America, one of whom settled in New York State and the other in Virginia. Henry was a descendant of the latter. He was reared in his native State, and June 20, 1822, he was married to Miss Phoibe Minear, born November 3, 1802, in Harrison County, now West Virginia. Her parents, Adam and Elizabeth Minear, were of English-German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Ford were the par- ents of eleven children, two of whom are living — Callender and Daniel. The deceased are — Lanty, Franklin, Elizabeth, John, Isaac, Noah, Eliza, Jacob and Shadrach. Seven of his children taught school ; one had a classical education ; three read and practiced medicine. During the summer of 1836 Mr. Ford, with his family, immigrated to Kosciusko County, and first located on the southeast quarter of section 35, his neighbors being the " dusky Red Men." The nearest white people were the Cooks, who lived some three miles distant. In due course of time several white families, mostly from the New Eng- land States, settled in his neighborhood, and, owing to what was then considered their conservative notions, the road upon which they lived was termed " Yankee Street " by people in other localities. Mr. Ford resided at this place until 1858. Ho entered 160 acres, for which he paid the Government price, $1.25 an acre. The country was then a dense forest with hardly a stick amiss. In 1858 he removed to section 13, aud there spent the remainder of his days. He died September 10, 1872. His wife survived until Septemljer 4, 1875. He served as justice of the peace for years, and both him- self and wife were zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church. His early struggles in this then undeveloped county were very severe. Besides the toilsome days spent in clearing his farm, and the scanty livelihood they obtained, the entire family, except himself, were seriously ill for a long time with fever and ague, then so prevalent in Kosciusko County. This was caused by the clearing up of the forest and the rapid decay of vegetation. To use a common phrase, he had a " hard time of it." In later years he was more comfortabl}' situated, and enjoyed the blessings of a well-spent life. Politically he was a Democrat. In his demise the county lost one of its best citizens as well as one of its earliest settlers. Daniel Ford, a son of the preceding, was born in this county September 19, 1841. He received liis preliminary education in the schools of the county, and for a time attended the War- saw High School. He subsequently attended the Michigan State University at Ann Arbor, taking a course in medicine, and for a short time was engaged in the practice of his pro- fession. He has taught school a number of terms during the winter months in Kosciusko and Fulton counties. January 1, 1873, lie was married to Miss Harriet Weirick, born August 29, 1853, in Richland County, Ohio. She came to this county with her parents, Jacob and Margaret Weirick, when very young. Her parents now reside in Franklin Township. Two children have been born to this union — Lanty, born November 3, 1874, and Rosella, born April 28, 1876. Mr. Ford owns 480 acres of good land, and resides on ■■■-■-^-■-■-"-■-■■■-■■ ■jnni HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. section 13, southwest of Warsaw, lie is an active member of tlie Methodist Episcopal chiircli, and a Democrat in politics. tfSAAC C. IX^ME, farmer, resides on section 11, Monroe Township, where he owns 120 acres of land. He came to this county April 30, 1852, settling upon forty acres of land in the southeast quarter of Wayne Township. He also owned nine- teen acres in addition to the forty. He built a round-log cabin, 16x18 feet, and one story in height. Pie was unmarried, and lived with his father wliile building the cabin. He was born in Concord Township, Elkhart Countj', Indiana, April 10, 1832. He lived in that county until he was seventeen years of age, when he and his father started on the over- land route for California. They started in March, 1850. They went iirst to Michigan, where they met' Orange and Thompson Halsted. Each party furnishing a team, they started for the Pacific Coast. Others joined them until there were forty teams that crossed the Missouri River. After traveling a few days they found that forty teams were a source of delay — too much trouble in foi'ding the rivers. So they divided the caravan and traveled in teams of twenty wagons. Tliey were all horse teams. Some- times when they went into camp they found no grass, but they always endeavored to camp near water. They were frequentlj' obliged to take their butcher knives in their mouths and swim across the stream to cut the grass on the other side, and make a bale of it and float it across the river. In one of these in- stances Thompson Halsted nearly lost his life. In crossing Bear Kiver their wagon-bed floated oft', leaving the wagon and teams. Mr. Dome's father lay in tlie wagon-box at the time. Being unable to travel, it floated into an eddy near the shore, when the father jumped into the water, up to his waist, and pulled the box so near the shore that it sunk in shallow water. This was July 3, 1850. They celebrated the " fourth " by drying their provisioTis. At this time he saw several wagon-boxes overturned in Bear River. He saw one man float off" on a wagon-box, and lieai-d him cry for lielp; but there was no one that could render him assistance. It was thought he would surely drown; but as tlie river was narrow and overhung with willows, the man caught hold of a willow, and was rescued from drowning b}' Indians, and brought back by them to his company on horseback, riding between two Indians. He was so cold that he could not sit on a horse without help. After i-eaching Salt Lake they abandoned their wagons and packed their horses, which they led. They arrived in Salt Lake City the 8th of July, and re- mained there a week to rest their horses. The four then started, each leading a horse and carrying a gun and other weapons of de- fense. The company separated at Salt Lake and went in small companies. Nothing of importance occurred until they reached the sinks of Mary's River, and there they rested again. They packed one horse with grass and water, as they had sixty-flve miles to go across the desert without food or water for the animals. They made that journey by night safely, by the light of bni'ning wagons, as wagons were being abandoned all along the way. They went to Worke's ranch, or trading post, on or near the middle fork of the American River, arriving there the 22d day of August, witliout money, provisions or credit. On the way to that point they bought four pounds of flour for $1. Mr. Dome's father had 95 cents in his pocket when tiicy reached the ranch. Tliey sold their ,J . ■ -■'■ ■ - ■ -■-■ ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ - ■ -■- ■ '-■ ="«"'-'"«» ■I*""™-* BIOGRAPHICAL ii KETCHES . horses for $50 apiece, and sold their saddles fur their suppers. At Mary's River they were separated from their two comrades by taking the wrong trail. At the foot of the Nevada Mountain they took tiie Georgetown cut-oft', which greatly shortened the distance to the mines. Isaac remained at the ranch while his father went to Georgetown to pur- chase tools for mining purposes. They went to Horseshoe Bend, on the American River, and worked there ten days for wages. They then climbed farther up the mountains and worked in the Gulch diggius. The iirst after- noon that they worked they put their gold in a tin pepper-box and came down to the camp and asked some of the miners how much gold they thought they had dug. Some guessed one amount and some another; but finally they went to an old miner who had a pair of scales. lie weighed the gold and told them there was $70. They were surprised as well as encouraged. They continued in this mine for a few days, until it was exhausted, meet- ing with varying success. The following June the father returned home, and Isaac re- mained until March, 1852, carrying home less than $1,000. Both returned via the Isthmus. Isaac purchased fifty-nine acres of land with his money and built his cabin. He was mar- ried December 18, 1853, to Miss Mary J. Huff, who was born in Mercer County, Penn- sylvania, July 18, 1835. She came to this county with her parents, who settled in Mon- roe Township, where the mother still lives on the farm where they first settled. Mr. Dome's father, Joseph Dome, was born in Green Count}', Kentucky, June 12, 1806, where he was reared and married. Soon after his mar- riage they removed to Darke County, Ohio, where they remained one year. Here they buried their oldest child. It died January 16, 1829, and in the spring of that same year they removed to Elkhart County, Indiana, near Elkhart City, where the father entered a piece of land. When it was surveyed it was found to be in the Indian Reservation, and he thereby lost his entry. He lived in Elkhart County until 1851, when he came to tliis county and settled in Wayne Township. In the spring of 1865 the father and his son Isaac took their effects and went to Living- ston County, Missouri, where the father is still living. His mother, Hester (Com])tonj Dome, was also born in Green County, Ken- tucky, November 30, 1808. She died May 5, 1847, in Elkhart County, and is buried in the old cemetery at Elkhart. The father was again married in October, 1848, to Mrs. Maria Compton, widow of William Compton. Isaac went to Missouri, but being dissatisfied with the country, shipped his goods back by rail and sold his team. He then bought his present farm, upon which no improvements had been made. He first cleared away the brush and built a plank house. He could not prepare his house for winter, as it was so late in the season, but he had plenty of wood. Mrs. Dome died, leaving one child, George AV., who was born February 19, 1856, and is living near Sidney on a farm. Mr. Dome was married the second time November 19, 1857, to Miss Sarah Bates, who was born in Noble County, Ohio, October 21, 1832. When she was two years old her parents came to this State, first settling in Grant County, where they lived only one year, and in 1835 settled in this county, Plain Township. There the family lived until she was eight years old. In April, 1839, the father died. He had entered his land in AVayne Township and had his house built but not completed. Her father's name was Isaac C. Bates, and he was born in New Jersey. He was a soldier and a spy in the war of 1812, receiving a wound while in the service. He was over sixty years of age at the time of his death. Her mother, Sarali (Powell) Bates, was born May 26, 1792, in Shenandoah Connty, Vir- ginia, and when she was fourteen years of age her parents removed to Guernsey County, Ohio. She died May 1, 1850. ]>oth par- ents were members of the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Dome have two children — Or- ville H., born April 5, 1861, married Anna Johnson and is living in Kansas City; and Mary Estella, born August 4, 1863, married John AV. Swartz. Mrs. Dome's grandfather, William Bates, and her great-grandfather, came across the ocean, being of English birtli. Tier grandfather died in Noble County, Ohio. Her grandmother Bates also died in Noble County. Her maternal grand- parents, Richard and Sarali Powell, died in Noble County. Mr. Dome's grandfather, Joseph Dome, died in Harrison County, In- diana, aged eighty-seven years. He was probably born in Germany. His grand- mother, Mary (Sumners) Dome, died in Ken- tucky when Isaac's father was sixteen years old. His maternal grandfather, James Compton, was probably born in Virginia, re- moving to Kentucky, thence to Elkhart County, this State, thence to Wapello Coun- ty, Iowa, where he died at an advanced age. His grandmother, Elizabeth (Sullivan) Comp- ton, died in Elkhart, Elkhart County, and is buried there. Mr. Dome was elected justice of the peace in AVayne Township when he was twenty-four years old, but did not (jual- ify. In politics he is a Democrat, and his wife is a member of the Christian church. William E. Bates, a nephew of Mrs. Dome, is living with Mr. and Mrs. Dome. He is a mute, and was born in this connty December 9, 1845. He has been raised in this county, and finished his education in Indianapolis, being there nearly two years. He ran away from school several times and roamed around the country, sometimes in Michigan and sometimes in Ohio. He has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Dome for two years, his parents being dead. He is a son of George W. and Catherine (Flannigan) Bates. His father died in Warsaw at the age of forty- four years, and is buried there. His mother died when he was a little past three years of aire. PANIEL S. BITNEPt, a business man of ' Warsaw, was born near Carlisle, Cuni- :? berland County, Pennsylvania, July 17, 1841. His father, John Bitner, was also a native of I'ennsylvania, and of German ancestry. His mother, Mary (Frederick) Bitner, was a native of the same State and of the same ancestry. Mr. Bitner remained at his birthplace until twelve years of age, when he removed with his parents to Mans- field, Ohio, where he remained until he reached eighteen years. He received a com- mon-school education, and when seventeen years old began to learn telegraphy at Mans- field. In July, 1859, he, with General T. T. Eckert, estal)lished the telegraph ofiices of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Rail- way, and in that year settled as the first telegrapher at Warsaw, and remained in charge of the ofiice as operator, freight and ticket agent, and proprietor of grain elevator for said road for a period of thirteen and a half years. His health failing he resigned his position, and later accepted the appoint- ment of deputy collector of internal revenue at Fort AVayne and AVarsaw, a position he held seven years. Becoming tired, and wishing for a change of occupation, he re- signed, and was engaged in the retail grocery business four years. Since that time he has had no regular occupation. November 16, 1864, he was married at AVarsaw to Miss Nancy E. Moon, daughter of Hon. George ■■'-■■■-■^^■"-■■'■-■-■-"■■-■-■■■-■-■-i"-"»=»'-"-"J ''««!r»«Si»ni,^j^ y^U- ^.^SMte^ IS ■ - ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ - » - ■ »■- ■ 'I BIOGEAPEICAL SKETCHES. Moon, of that city. Both are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Warsaw. They have two children — Dan H. and Regina. Mr. Bitner belongs to the Knights Templar, and is a member of the chapter and com- mandery at AVarsaw. Politically he affiliates with the IJepublican party. fOSEPH B. CATTELL, one of the promi- nent and influential citizens of Kosciusko County, and an enterprising agricult- urist of Harrison Township, was born in Burlington County, New Jersey, the date of his birth being July 12, 1818, a son of John and Sarah Cattell, who were of English de- scent. His mother died when he was quite young, and in his fifteenth year he was taken by his father to what is now Mahoning Coun- ty, Ohio, and there he lived until 1850. In his youth he learned the carpenter's trade, Avhicli he followed at different times. He was united in marriage in Ohio, November 7, 1843, to Miss Alice C. Garwood, who was born in the State of New Jersey, but reared from her childhood in Ohio, she having been brought by her mother to that State at an early age. Nine children were born to this union, of whom six still survive — William H., John G., Margaretta J., Araasa S., Mary A. and Cora A.; Sarah A., Hannah E. and Joseph A. are deceased. The eldest son, William H., enlisted in the defense of the Union, during the late war, and was assigned to Compan}' K, Seventy-fourth Indiana In- fantry, and while in the service participated in several important engagements, and was ])onorably discharged at the close of the war. In 1850 Mr. Cattell removed with his family from Ohio to Indiana, stopping for a short time in Marshall County. He came to Kos- ciusko County in February, 1851, where he has since made his home. In that year he purchased 120 acres of timber land on section 23, Harrison Township, for which he ])ai(l $3 per acre. To this he has added by subsequent purchases till his homestead contains 240 acres, all of which he has improved and brought under fine cultivation, and it is now considered one of the best farms in Kosci- usko County, the entire surroundings show- ing the owner to be a thorough, practical farmer. Mr. Cattell was bereaved by the death of his wife, April 5, 1881. Mr. Cattell was active in the pioneer days of the county, helping to build up and advance her interests to the best of his ability. He has served acceptably and efficiently as trustee of Harrison Township. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. He is an ardent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, which he has served as steward for thirty years, and at present he is serving as trustee of his church. He is a man of strict in- tegrity, honorable in all his dealings, and during his long residence in Kosciusko County has gained the respect and confidence of all who know him. fOSEPH HART, farmer, Washington Township, owns eighty acres on the east half of the southwest quarter of section 9. He came to this State in October, 1847, settling in Miami County, where he ]ived two years. He bought eighty acres of new land, and was among the first settlers of that county on the Miami Reserve. He en- tered his land from the Government, and commenced at once to build a log-cabin and clear the timber. In 1849 he sold out, and April 14 of that j'car he came to Kosciusko County and settled upon his present farm, purchasing it at second-hand before he came lIItiTOHY OF KOaVWSKO COUNTY. ili here. He built a hewed-log cabin and com- menced anew again in the wilderness. He lived iu that log cabin until 18(34, when he built his present frame residence. This was the third time he had started out as a pio- neer. The first time was in Pike Township, Knox County, where he owned a small piece of land, and built a blacksmith-shop and com- menced there to keep house. Mr. Hart was born in Jeit'erson County, Ohio, February 5, 1811. His mother died when he was very young, and when he was four years of age his father I'emoved to Richland County, taking him and six other children with iiim, Joseph being the youngest. They were bound out until they were old enough to learn a trade. He remained in Richland County until he was seventeen years of age, then went to Pike County and learned the black- smith's trade, being apprenticed four years. After his trade was completed he worked for his " boss " for several months, then returned to Richland County, thence to Knox County, wliere he worked at his trade until he was married. This event took place June 27, 1833. His wife was formerly Miss Julia Ann Baker, who was born in Somerset Coun- ty, Pennsylvania, September 9, 1811. AVhen she was seventeen years old she removed with her parents to Knox County, Ohio, where she remained until her marriage. Her parents, Philip and Catherine (Brallier) Baker, were born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and died in Knox County, Ohio, the father in 1828, aged sixty-five years, and the mother in 1864, aged seventy-seven years, seven months and four days. Mr. Hart's parents, John and Mary (Davis) Hart, were born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. His fatlier was born in 1776, and after he reached his majority he removed to Beaver County. He was married in Lancaster County, and soon after that event he removed to Jefferson County, Ohio. Finding the Indians there very hostile, or unfriendly, he moved back to Beavei- County, where he remained a few years. He died in Richland County, Ohio, October 19, 1840. The mother died in Jef- ferson County, Ohio, in 1813, when Joseph was two years old. His paternal grand- parents died in Stark County, Ohio, the father in 1832 or 1833, aged ninety-nine years and six months, and the mother aged ninety-nine years. His maternal grandfather, John Davis, was a Revolutionary soldier. He was born in Wales. While he was return- ing home from Chillicothe, at which place he had been to receive his pension, his horse became frightened and threw him. His foot remained in the stirrup and he was dragged full half a mile, and when found was nearly dead. He died in a few moments. His grandmother Davis died previous to his birth. Mrs. Hart's paternal grandparents died before she was born. Her maternal grandparents. Christian and Polly (Longa- baugh) Brallier, were born in Bedford Coun- ty, Pennsylvania, and died in Knox County, Ohio, at a very old age. The grandfather was about ninety years old. Mr. and Mrs. Hart have had seven children, four of whom are living — Rebecca, born August 11, 1836, in Knox County, and is the wife of Thomas Richcrek; Sarah J., born September 28, 1838, is the wife of James Hughes; Catherine, born November 9, 1840, died in Texas in 1877; Cyrus, boi-n September 20, 1842, was a sol- dier in the late war, having enlisted in Com- pany F, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, and diet! of typhoid pneumonia in a hospital at Grand Junction, January 17, 1863, and was buried in the hospital cemetery; Hiram, born De- cember 9, 1844, is living on the farm; David B., born May 21, 1847, living in Pierceton; Philip, born in Richland County, Ohio, No- vember 10, 1834, died September 22, 1835. 5i| '■■— ■—I BIOGRAPHICAL SKETUUMS. Mr. Hart has served as township trustee for one year, when there were three trustees; has also served as school director. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist church, and politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. EVI W. MYERS, proprietor of a saloon ? and billiard parlors at Silver Lake, was =^^ born in Colunibiana County, Ohio, ason of John B. and Hannah (Summers) Myers, the father a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and both long residents of the State of Ohio. They were the parents of three children, all being natives of Ohio — Lydia married Joseph Kreider; Tobias mar- ried Angeline McEnderffer, and Levi W., our subject, who married Sarah A. John. Levi W. Myers was reared on a farm, re- ceiving a common-school education in the schools of Whitley County, Indiana, to which county his parents had come in 1851. In 1873 he came to Kosciusko County, and settled on a farm in Lake Township. He was a thorough, practical farmer, and by his excellent management and untiring energy he was very successful in his agricultural pursuits. In 1884 he came to Silver Lake, and in company with Levi Yount erected the line brick business block fronting on Main Street, which is occupied by Babcock's drug store, which is claimed to be the finest in the county; C. W. Shipley's restaurant and grocery store; the Odd Fellows' Hall, and the elegant saloon and billiard parlors owned by Mr. Myers. Mr. Yount owns a third interest in this building. Mr. Myers has spared neither time nor money in making his place one of the most attractive and tastefully fitted up in the county. The large mirrors glisten with the reflection of cut and orna- mental ware, and everything is fitted up in modern style. Mr. Myers is one of the enterprising and public-spirited citizi.ns, and is always interested in any undertaking which he deems for the benetit of his township or county. In 1877 he became a member of Silver Lake Lodge, No. 576, I. O. O. F., and has passed all the chairs, attaining the highest degree. In 1886 he was made a Master Mason, and in both of these organizations he takes an active interest. Levi W. Myers and Sarah A. separated August 15, 1884, and were divorced September 17, 1886. Levi W. was united to Ella M. Haney February 11, 1887, and moved to Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, but remains in business at Silver Lake. fESSE THOMPSON, a pioneer of Kosci- \ usko County, was born in Fayette Coun- , ty, Ohio, December 13, 1819, a son of Abraham and Mary Thompson, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Penn- sylvania. In 1834 his parents came to this county, and made a settlement where Jesse now resides, in the northern portion of Plain Township. The family settled here before lands were sold by the State. In 1836 he purchased, by public sale, 118 96-100 acres, which he improved. He married Mare McKelvy, and they had seven children, two of whom survive — Jesse and Charles. The deceased are — Elizabeth, Jane, John, David and James. The father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and died in 1846. It can be truly said that he was one of the " corner stones " of Plain Township. Jesse, the sub- ject of this sketch, was reared on a farm, re- ceiving his education in the early district schools of his time. He married Permelia McMann, a native of Ohio. They have eight HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. children — Elizabeth, wife of A. J. Rea, of Plain Township; Mary Etta; Ann, wife of John Huffman, of Plain Township; Perry M. ; Helen married a teacher in the public schools; Charles D., of Van Buren Town- ship; Jesse W., and Lida, a recent graduate of the State Normal School at Terre Haute, Indiana. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to the Lees- burgh Lodge. He is industrious and economi- cal in liis habits, and conscientious in the discharge of his duties to his fellow man. He owns 256 acres of the finest land in Kosciusko County. In his declining years he is enjoy- ing the fruits of a well-spent life, surroundeil by an affectionate family of sons and daugh- ters, and a noble wife. Long after he has passed from the scenes of his early pioneer life, will his familiar form and pleasant greet- ings be fresh in the hearts of those who knew him well, and revered him. l]^EiS'RY SHAFFER, a prominent farmer ' C\ and stock-raiser of Wayne Township, { i-esiding near Warsaw, was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, July 24, 1828. His parents, Dewalt and Barbara Shaffer, had seven children, two of whom survive — Henry and John. When three years of age, Henry was taken by his parents to Richland County, Ohio, and subsequently to Marion County. In the spring of 1850 they came to this county, and settled upon the farm now owned by Henry, where they remained until their death. The father died in 1858, and the mother in 1884. March 17, 1854, our subject was married to Miss Eliza- beth Snoke, daughter of Jacob and Hester Snoke, natives of Pennsylvania, with whom she came to Wabash Count}', Indiana, when in her fourth year, and subsequently to this county. Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer have had seven children — Mary, wife of M. W. Gib- son, of Kansas; Priscilla, wife of Amos Ringle, also of Kansas; Chester, William, Franklin, Jennie, and Sarah A., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Shaffer is a liberal contributor to both Church and State. He owns 240 acres of well- improved land. n AMUEL WAMSLEY, a pioneer of Kos- ^,\ ciusko County, was born in Harrison ^5^ County, West Virginia, July 4, 1808. His parents were Samuel and Sarah Wamsley, of English ancestry, and they had five chil- dren, two of whom are living — Samuel and Elizabeth. Samuel was reared to manhood in his native State, and November 19, 1829, he was married to Miss Rebecca Reece. Only one of their eleven children is living — Mel- vina C, wife of Marion Elliott. The follow- ing are the names of the deceased — Sarah J., Martha A., Mary E., Emily E., Susan, Caro- line, Levi W., Samuel II., William J. and Charles W. In 1836, with his wife and three children, our subject immigrated to this county, coming the entire route with a team and wagon, the journey occupying about four weeks. He settled upon his present farm on section 13, Wayne Township, which was then heavily timbered, and required a great deal of hard work to clear it, preparatory to put- ting it under cultivation. The fall of 1838 is one long to be remembered by our subject, as well as by his neighbors. His wife and two children were seriously ill for a long time; this, added to the hardshi])S he was subjected to as a pioneer, was sufficient to cause the strongest heart to become faint and discouraged. In the language of " Uncle % i\\ Jl BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Samuel," the fall of 1838 " was such a sickly period that it seemed nearly everybody was sick." It was, indeed, a trying time for all. His beloved wife, she who had been his help- meet and counselor, and had walked hand-in- hand with him for nearly half a century, quietly passed away on the 11th of Septem- ber, 1876. Mr. Wamsley occasionally makes a trip to his old home in West Virginia, which he enjoys very much. His farm con- tains forty acres of land, which is well cultivated, and is principally devoted to gardening. He is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church, and in politics is a Kepublican. S.1L tjMASA GAEWOOD, an old settler of ; Kosciusko County, is a native of Glou- "^^ cestep County, New Jersey, born August 12, 1828, a son of William and Mar- garetta (Scott) Garwood. He is of English descent, his ancestors coming to America prior to the Revolutionary war. In 1830 his parents started for Michigan, and while on the way the father was taken sick and died at Detroit, May 26, 1830, leaving his wife with five small children, four boys and one girl. After the death of the father the family went to Ohio, and settled on a farm in Stark County, near the present site of Alliance. October 31, 1835, the mother married Jonathan Michener, who died July 1, 1839, and December 24, 1857, she mar- ried Joseph Johnson. Mr. Johnson died November 5, 1874, and the mother Decem- ber 24, 1881. Our subject grew to man- hood in Stark County, Ohio. He received a fair English education, and taught school two terms. He came to Kosciusko County in the fall of 1857, and settled on the farm where he now lives. He first bought eighty acres of heavily-timbered land, which he has cleared and added to, until lie now owns 120 acres of choice land, his farm being one of the best in the township. Mr. Garwood is a self-made man. Having no one to depend upon when he reached manhood, he started out for himself, and his accumulations are the result of years of industry, economy and good management. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has held responsible positions in his church. He is in politics a Republican. Mr. Garwood was married September 20, 1857, to Mary C. Brush, a native of New York, born July 16, 1883, a daughter of Charles and Fannie Brush. To them were born six children — Minetta J., wife of William A. Nelson, of Fulton County, Indiana; Alice L., wife of Clanthus Barton; Joshua married Matilda Baker, December 29, 1886; Maud M.; Will- iam C. died July 23, 1863, and Fannie M. died May 12, 1869. All except Mrs. Nelson live in Kosciusko County. Mrs. Garwood died August 16, 1886. tSAAC SCOTT, farmer, section 25, Wayne Township, was born in Stark County, Ti5- Ohio, September 23, 1840. His parents, Caleb and Mary Scott, were natives of New Jersey. His father was of English an- cestry, and was among the early settlers of Stark County. Their surviving children are — Abraham, Samuel, William, Isaac, Joseph, Joshua F. and Amasa S. In the summer of 1850 the father immigrated to this county with his family, coming the entire distance by team and wagon, settling in Wayne Township about five miles southeast of War- saw. He died in September, 1867, his wife surviving him but a few years. His first marriage was with Rebecca Garwood, and I Jl ^1 348 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. they had two children, one surviving — Sarah, wife of William Kailer, of Ohio. When he settled upon his farm there was hardly a stick amiss, his place being very heavily timbered. Like other pioneers in a new country, he endured many privations and hardships. His iirst purchase was of 200 acres, for which he paid $4.50 per acre, the payment of which left him without any sur- plus fund. He was a man of industrious habits and great determination, qualities that secured his success in life. He was a mem- ber of the Christian church, and had officiat- ed as deacon at one time. In politics he was formerly a Whig, and in later years be- came a Republican. In his demise Koscius- ko County lost not only an honest pioneer but one of the " corner stones " of Wayne Township. Isaac Scott, the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood in this coun- ty, and was educated in the early district schools. August 15, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Thirtieth Regiment, Indiana Infantry. He participated in the battle of Shiloh, siege of Corinth, Stone River, Chat- tanooga, and was in the Atlanta campaign to August 16, 1864, when he received a severe flesh wound, which necessitated his being under the care of nurses. He was first taken to Cumberland Hospital, at Nashville, and subsequently to Jeffersonville, Indiana. Sep- tember 21 he was sufficiently recovered to leave the hospital, and was discharged from the service. His father's health at that time being very poor, it necessitated his return to this county. He married Sarah H. Johnson, daughter of John and Esther Johnson, of Stark County, Ohio. They have had four children, three of whom survive — Carrie E., Earl P. and Sarah M. Mr. Scott owns 179 acres of well-improved land. He and his wife are ardent members of the United Brethren church, of which he is at present steward. lie is a member of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R., and in politics is a Republican. "Tt-TIBLIAM KIRKPATRICK, farmer, w//'\VM ''^''i*^^^ on the southwest quarter of l-^J^j section 10, Washington Township. He also owns 12D acres in Tippecanoe Town- ship, and forty acres in Plain Township, making a total of 320 acres. He came to this county September 20, 1836, first settling in Plain Township, on section 25, where he lived with his mother and four sisters. His mother had entered 160 acres in June, 1836. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a son of John and Jane (Cowan) Kirkpatrick. His father was born in Kentucky March 6, 1795, and in 1804 came with his parents to Greene County, Ohio. Soon after they removed to Clarke Count}'. November 15, 1817, he married Jane Cowan, who was born in Kentucky September 28, 1798, and when eight years of age her parents removed to Clarke County, Ohio, where she was reared, educated and married. The father died in Clarke County August 17, 1826, and is buried in Springfield cemetery. The mother died in AVarsaw, this county, August 16, 1875, and is buried in the Oswego cemeteiy. Both parents were members of the United Presbyterian church. The grandfather of our subject, John Kirk- patrick, was born in the Highlands of Scot- land, and immigrated to America in 1775, settling in Pennsylvania. He afterward re- moved to Kentucky, near Lexington; thence to Ohio in 1804, where he bought land east of Springfield, and there passed the remainder of his days. The grandmother, Margaret (Watson) Kirkpatrick, was born in Pennsyl- vania, and died near Syracuse in 1838. She was buried in Syracuse cemetery. Ills ma- Ji ternal grandfather, William Cowan, was born in Pennsylvania in ITGS, and died in this county, section 25, Plain Township, and is bnried in the old cemetery at Oswego. The grandmother, Mary (Steele) Cowan, was also born in Pennsylvania, and died in September, 1808, in Clarke County, Ohio. She is buried in the old Springfield cenietery. Mr. Kirk- patrick was born in Clarke County, Ohio, July 19, 1822. He was only fourteen years old when he came to tins county, and he has lived here ever since. His education, which was received in tlie coinmon schools, was necessarily limited. The small farm was sold soon after his father's death at $7 an acre, and in a few short years that same land was sold at $50 an acre. "William has always been a farmer. He worked out by the month while he lived in Ohio, and after coming to this county he worked under his mother's guidance until he was si.xteen years old. At that age he commenced to manage the farm himself. He was married Februar}- 18, 1847, to Miss Ann Pierce, who was born in Clarke County, Ohio, March 6, 1821. In 1815 she went to Madison County, Ohio, and remained until her marriage. They went to house- keeping on a rented farm, and the following year bought 100 acres of land on sections 24 and 19, but the house was located on section 19. He first built a hewed-log house one and a half stories high, and afterward clap- boarded and plastered it. They lived in this house until 1883, tw^elve days less than thirty-five years. Mrs. Kirkpatrick's father, Moses R. Pierce, was born in Vermont De- cember 8, 1796, and lived there until he was fourteen years of age, then went to the State of New York. In 1817 he wont to Clarke County, Ohio, where in November, 1819, he was married to Mary (uwan. He died in La Fayette, Madison County, CMiio, June 17, 1860, and is buried at South Charleston, Clarke County, Ohio. The mother died in Cedarville, Greene County, in 1872, and is buried beside the father. Her grandfather, Gilbert Pierce, was born in Massachusetts, and died in Springfield, Ohio, in 1845. Her grandmother, Sarah (Quincy) Pierce, was born February 23, 1769, and died in Clarke County, Ohio, in 1839. Both were buried in South Charleston, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick have liad nine children. Tliose living are — Sarah .1., born September 5, 1852; Eliza A., born January 12, 1855; Margaret E., born July 21, 1857; M. Pierce, born October 80, 1860; William W., born February 5, 1863. The deceased are — John W., born June 8, 1848, died April 4, 1849; Mary E., born February 16, 1850, died De- cember 6, 1861; Eunice A., born July 25, 1865, died May 7, 1884; Alvin W., born December 25, 1867, died August 18, 1872. Mr. Kirkpatrick is a Democrat in politics, and is a member of the Presbyterian church. fWSAAC MASTER, deceased, was born in f! Pennsylvania July 23, 1807. son of John %T and Elizabeth Master. When eleven years of age he came to Franklin County, this State, with his parents, where he was reared to manhood, and received a rudimen- tary education in the district schools. He was married in Franklin County, December 24, 1829, to Martha Drake, who was born March 26, 1812, in that county. She was a daughter of James and Elizabeth Drake, who were among the first settlers of Franklin County. Her father was born in Kentucky, and her mother in New Jersey. To this union were born six children — Elizabetii, James, John, Rachel, William and Olive. In the spring of 1837 our subject came to this county, and settled upon his present farm HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. in the spring of 1840, being one of the first settlers in this vicinity. He was a hard- woriving, lionest pioneer. Mrs. Master shared with lier husband in tlie toils and ])rivations of their pioneer life. She did a great deal that was considered only man's work. Mr. Master departed this life August 9, 1876, esteemed by all who knew him. He was a kind and loving husband, and an indulgent father. He was a member of the Church of God, as is also his wife. Politically he was a Republican. |OBEKT HEK]\L\N HITZLER, manu- t, facturer of and dealer in furniture at ""^•^X Warsaw, was born in Breslau, Prussia, October 12, 1830, where he was reared, and learned the trade of cabinet-making. His father, Alexander Hitzler, resided in Breslau during the greater part of his life, and was a farm inspector, or superintendent. His mother, Elizabeth Hitzler, was a native of Auras, Prussia. Both were members of the Lutheran Evangelical church, and both are deceased. After serving an apprenticeship of three years, being seventeen years of age, he began to work for himself. He worked at his trade as journeyman, traveling through Germany, working in Berlin, Hamburgh, Mecklenburgh, Bremen, and many other large cities, until 1856. He then came to the United States, arriving at Fort Wayne in July of that year. He followed his trade at that place until 1858, then came to Warsaw and worked as a journeyman for Richard Loney (now deceased), for five years. He was then engaged in the marble business two years, associated with M. C. Furlong, under the firm name of Hitzler & Furlong. He withdrew from the firm and became associated with R. C. Smith in the manufacturing and dealing in furniture, under the firm name of Smith & Hitzler. This partnership was dis- solved in 1866, and Mr. Hitzler removed to Chicago, Illinois, and became associated with Owen Laubach, as Laubach & Hitzler, which partnership lasted one year, and Mr. Hitzler returned toAVarsawand formed a partnership with William Beatty, in the manufacturing of furniture. Mr. Beatty died in 1874, since which time Mr. Hitzler has conducted the business alone, doing an extensive business. In 1880 he was elected one of the city conn- cilmen of Warsaw, serving two years. Jan- uary 20, 1858, he was married at Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Miss Paulina Freolich, a native of Zudwig, Prussia, who died at Warsaw in October, 1865, leaving two children — Her- man, who died in the fall of 1868, aged eight years, and Clara, wife of Horace Sellers, of Kansas, who returned to her former home in September, 1886, and .died December 31, 1886. January 7, 1867, Mr. Hitzler was mar- ried to Mrs. Susan Eichholtz, (ne'e Gamble). She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Warsaw. Mr. Hitzler is a Knight Templar Mason, and has taken the subor- dinate and encampment degrees in Odd-Fel- lowship, and belongs to the different orders at Warsaw. y|p;HRISTIAN STAYMATES, a f^irmer IvvF'i occupying eighty acres on section 27, HF^ Harrison Township, was born in Put- nam County, Ohio, August 22, 1839. His parents, Jacob (deceased) and Catherine (Sar- ber) Staymates, came to this county when he was about three years old. His mother is still living in Harrison Township, and his father, who was born in 1802, died in 1886. The parents had a large family of childi'en, of whom four survive — Joseph, Sarah, Chris- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. I< \l tian and John. The subject of this sketch grew to manliood in tliis county, and has always been a farmer. Settling upon his present farm in the spring of 1866, he has occupied that place ever since. He was mari'ied January 17, 1861, to Miss Amanda, daughter of Jacob and Susanna Dove, who are now deceased. They came to this county thirty years ago. Of the ten children born to this union iive arc living — Jacob W., Edgar S., Howard C, Horton E. and Ada B. In his political principles Mr. Staymates sympathizes with the Democracy. |mAEON J. MERSHON, dealer in lumber i^ and building material of all kinds, was '^>^ born at Princeton, JSew Jersey, Novem- ber 26, 1811. lie was reared in his native State, and served an apprenticeship at stone masonry, brick laying and plastering, at which he worked at Princeton until the summer of 1836. He then worked at his trade in New York City and in Mount Clements, Michigan, until 1841, when he came to Indiana and settled at Fort Wayne. In 1859 he came to AVarsaw, where he established the tirst inarblo and stone yard in the city, and also dealt in lime, cement, etc., and built by contract some of the first substantial business houses, in- cluding the Phosnix block at Warsaw. He discontinued contracting in 1861, and gave his whole attention to dealing in lumber, building material, lime, salt and coal. He was the pioneer dealer in this line. His father, William Mershon, was a Revolutionary soldier. He was born in New Jersey, and was of French-English descent. lie was a farmer by occupation. His great-grandfather was a Huguenot, who to save liis life was obliged to flee from France to America. He was a Presbyterian. The mother of our sub- ject, Nellie Brece Mershon, was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born at Germantown. She was of Grerman parentage, and also a member of the Presbyterian church. The father died on his farm near Princeton in 1834, and the mother died at the same place in 1836. Mr. Mershon is a natural musician, his favorite instrument being the violoncello. At one time he took lessons on that instru- ment at Fort Wayne of the Rev. Charles Bucher. He was instrumental in organizing the first Presbyterian choir in Fort Wayne in 1841-'2, and the same winter taught the first class in vocal music in Fort Wayne. At the age of twenty-seven he united witii the Presbyterian church at Mount Clemens, Michigan, and has for years been either a leader or member of a choir until recently. In 1859 he organized the first choir of the First Presbyterian Church, and led it nine years. He led the music in the Sunday- school seventeen years. He has been three times married. His first wife was Lydia Dnryea, whom he married near Princeton, New Jersey, in April, 1835. She died at Warsaw December 24, 1860. She was the mother of ten children, only three of whom are now living — William Henry, of Long- mont, Colorado; Mrs. Eleanor Barnes and Mrs. Lydia McComb, both of Warsaw. Mr. Mershon married his second wife, Mrs. Maria J. Stuard (nee MeCowan) at Warsaw in 1864, where she died in 1867. His third and present wife \va8 Mrs. Leah R. McSherry (nee Berst), of Warsaw, whom he married in 1868. His family are all members of the Presbyterian chnrcli. He is a member of the order of Odd Fellows, and has passed the chairs in both the subordinate lodge and encampment. He is a member of the Grand Lodge of the State of Indiana, and repre- sented botli lodge and encampment twice in the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of ' ■ r the State. He is supposed to be the oldest Odd Fellow in Kosciusko County, having become a membe.- in 1843. ;S|DAM HOEN, Druggist, residing in ial'^ Burkett, was born in Knox County, ^^s^ Ohio, October 24, 1849, a son of Mar- tin and Cliristena (^Keninier) Horn, who were natives of the State of Pennsylvania. They were married in Ohio, and to them were born twelve children — Mary, Jackson, Christian, Nancy, Julia, Noah, Peter, Hiram, Adain, David, born in the State of Ohio, and Samuel and Joiin, natives of Indiana. The parents came to Indiana when oui- subject was but three years old, and settled on a farm in Marshall County, where the fatiier followed agricultural pursuits till his death in 18(i2. The mother still resides on the old home- stead in Marshall County. All the sons are engaged in agricultural pursuits with the exception of Adam. Adam Horn received a good classical education in liis youth, and began the study of pharmacy under C. C. Miller, of Warsaw, Kosciusko County, and Dr. Henry C. Climer, of Palestine, in 1874, remaining with them about two j'ears. In 1871) he opened a drug store at Palestine, re- maining in that village till Burkett was platted. In March, 1884, he moved his stock of drugs to the new town, and occupied the tirst store building erected in Burkett. which was first used as a general store. Tlie build- ing was erected in 1882 by Thomas B. Sarber. This is the tirst permanent drug store es- tablished in Burkett, although small stocks of drugs were previously kept here, the first by J. L. Newby, and the second by A. Horn & Co., third by A. Thomas & Son, fourth by II. B. p]rnsperger. Mr. Horn keeps on hand a full line of everything usually found in a first-class country drug store, and is a credit to the village, and by his strict attention to the wants of his customers, and his accommo- dating manners, he has built up a good busi- ness. He is held in popular favor through his township, and April 28, 1885, he was commissioned postmaster of Burkett, being the first postmaster of the village appointed by the Democratic party. The office is lo- cated in his drug store. Mr. Horn was united in marriage January 26, 1870, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Miss Susan Kivler, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Slinpe) Kivler. Her parents were born, reared and married in Pennsylvania, their native county being Lu- zerne. Eight children were born to them in Pennsylvania, and two in Indiana, as follows — Eeuben, Hannah, Daniel, AVilliam H., Syl- vester, Susan, George AV., Sarah A., Emma L. and Cornelia. All the above are married, and five are residents of Kosciusko County, Indiana. The parents came to Indiana in 1858, settling at Palestine, this county, where they still reside. Joseph Kivler, although seventy-three years of age, still works at the forge, he learning the blacksmith's trade in Pennsylvania, and has followed that avoca- tion continuously for fifty-six years. Mr. Horn, our subject, is a member of Kosciusko Lodge, No. 62, I. O. (). F., of Warsaw, In- diana, an organization in which he takes much interest. I^TEPHEN B. WHITE, a prominent ' /\\ citizen of Plain Township, was born in ' Massachusetts, February 18, 1827, sou of Lemuel B. and Silence White. His father was a direct descendant of the pilgrims who came over in the Mayflower, and landed on Plymouth Pock. He was born near Boston, and moved to New York City when his son '•"^VSJ^ ''«*%V 'c! SSi (Q^^^^ (2qJ^-6^u^ '™"«*»*S*l»""i™»"M—'iJ*»"™M—"'"J'''»"»""i™— " — " — "— "" " — ^Ml — I" ! BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Stephen was about ten years of age. He subsequently removed to Auburn, New York, for a short time, thence to Kentucky, coming to this county in 1842, and settling on the farm now owned by our subject. He was for many years engaged in the manufacture of surgical and dental instruments, and also in the drug business; was one of the original inventors of the stomach pump, and for some time was a medical practitioner. Of his five children, two survive — Stephen B. and Major Henry. The lattei' is a graduate of the Harvard Law School, and is now a prominent educator in Kansas City, Missouri. Being of an unassuming disposition, he has declined various othcial situations which have been offered him. Stephen B. received an academic education, and is well informed on the general topics of the day. During the gold excite- ment of 1849 he went to California by the overland route, and returned by water the next year, since which time he has been a resident of Kosciusko County, lie is the owner of 220 acres of land, and resides on the homestead farm, on section 11. He mar- ried Mary McKeehan, by whom he has five children, three of whom survive — Charles L., a merchant at Oswego; Alice and Harry. He has been moderately successful, possesses good business ability, is a Hepublican in his political principles, and himself and family are respectable members of society. — _«>^,+S..,>i,-,j.^5'+,...,<,___ ^gaUSTIN C. FUNK was born in AVayne W| County, Ohio, July 31, 1840, a son of '^,fi^ Michael and Rebecca (Yocum) Funk. The parents were both natives of Juniata County, Pennsylvania, in which county they were married. Coming to Kosciusko County in 1846, they made a permanent location at Warsaw, remaining there during their nat- ural lives. The death of the father occurred two years later. Their children were — Joseph, Mary J., Lewis B., Elizabeth, Will- iam B., Austin C. and Talitha A. All are living except the latter, and Elizabeth, who married J. W. Pottinger. Michael Funk en- gaged in the mercantile business soon after coming to AVarsaw, and was her second mer- chant. Joseph A. Funk, the oldest continuous merchant of the city, was a clerk in his father's store. We was for many years a teacher, and was engaged in the profession long before there was a free-school system. William B. Funk, now president of the Lake City Bank, began his business life as a clerk in Joseph Funk's store, but the education and business qualifications of the Funk brothers, soon made them important factors in official circles, and all of them have held, almost continuously, positions of trust in their county and State. Joseph was elected a member of the Legislature, and afterward served two terms as auditor. William B. served two terms as auditor, and prioi' to his election in 1886 as auditor, Austin acted as deputy-auditor under William B., Ancil Ball, and later with Joseph Baker, the retiring county auditor. Austin C. Funk enlisted at the first call for troops, in April, 1861, in Company E, Twelfth Indiana Regiment. After his term of service expired, he was for some time acting deputy provost-marshal of this county, and later organized, with Cap- tain P. L. Runyan, Company D, One Hun- dred and Fifty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, of which he was First Lieutenant. In 1865 our subject became the husband of Miss Clarissa W. Wright, of Warsaw. Three childi-en are living — Nellie B., Sarah R. and Charles B. Mr. Funk is a charter member of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R. ; also a member of Lake City Lodge, No. 430, I. (). O. F. He has shown his Kit i HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. i executive ability for so many years, lliat his election as auditor in 1886 is bnt a fitting tribute shown by the people of his county, and he will assume full charge of the audit- or's office November 1, 1887. His portrait appears among the number of those who have tilled important offices in this county. ,^iENERAL REUBEN WILLIAMS was Iftfe born in what is now the city of Tiffin, ^^ Ohio, in the year 1833. His ancestors, in the ]iaternal line, were distinguished for their services during important epochs in the history of our country. His grandfather served with credit during the continuance of the Revolutionary war, as a volunteer in the Maryland Continental Line; while bis father, after whom the subject of our sketch was named, served gallantly in the late war with Great Britain, and was the Sergeant who commanded the guard for the prisoners of war captured by Commodore Perry at the battle of Lake Erie, while being taken to Chillicothe, Ohio, at that time the cai^ital of the State. After the war his father settled in what is now Tiffin, Ohio, and remained there until he immigrated to Indiaiux, in 1845, making his home at Warsaw, Kosciusko County. Upon the arrival of the family in their new home, the subject of this sketch, then about twelve years of age, finding him- self possessed of an extremely limited educa- tion, and knowing that his father was barely able to provide for his numerous family, not being very abundantly provided with this world's goods, determined to shift for him- self, and thus contribute, indirectly, to relieve his parents of the charge of his support. After a three-monihs' term of sciiool at Mr. Cowan's seminary, and a still shorter one under the care of Joseph A. Funk, Esq., we find him making his first entry into the bus- iness which was destined to be the great work of his life, when he commenced to take his first lessons in the "art preservative," under the instruction of Andrew J. Bair, at that time the editor of the Whig organ of Kosciusko County. After completing an ap- prenticeship of four years at the printing business, he, for a short time, published the Warsaw Democrat, when, feeling a desire to see something of the world, he traveled ex- tensively in several of the Western States, working in various newspajter offices in Iowa. While at work in that State, the great ]>arty of tlie future was being organized, and the old members of the Whig party in Kosciusko County desiring to have an organ which would correctly represent the views of the then new (Republican) party, which, although young, embraced nearh' all anti-slavery men, presented a request for him to return to War- saw, and establish such a paper, assuring him of their cordial support should he do so. He returned to Warsaw in 1850, and, in com- pany with G. W. Fairbrother, commenced the publication of the Northern Itulianian. On the 5th day of April, 1857, he was united in marriage with Miss Jemima Ilubler, a daughter of the late Major Henry Hubler, a veteran soldiej- of the wars with Mexico and the great Rebellion. This marriage has proven a happy one, and, as old age comes to them with silent tread, they can look with satisfaction to the past and feel happy in the love and respect of the fine family of chil- dren who gather at their hearthstone. In the midst of his duties as a journalist, and while giving the benefit of his ablest editorial work to the party of his choice, came the storm of secession, which, for a time, threat- ened to engulf our country. AVhen Sumter was fired upon, he felt it liis duty to serve his country in another way, and, for more than H .-■ll ( lUOORAPHICAL SKETCHES. \i four long years, his life was spent upon tlie " tented iield." The day Sinnter fell, he caused to be published a call for volunteers, and, i;)n the I'Jth da}' of April, 1861, the first com]iany that Kosciusko County sent to the iield was organized. Of this company he was chosen Second Lieutenant, and, in a few days, accompanied it to Indianapolis, where it, with several other companies, was mus- tered into the Twelfth Ilegiment of Indiana Infantry Volunteers. With this regiment his subsequent fortunes were closely identi- tied during the war. The regiment was mus- tered into service for one year, but on the expiration of its term of service, the General Government needing soldiers more than ever, he took an active part in the re-organization of the regiment, " for three years or during the war," and to such good j)urpose, that the records of the AVar Department show that a large portion of the regiment had re-enlisted witiiin a week of their discharge. Upon the organization of the regiment in 1861, it was ordered to Evansville, Indiana, where it re- mained for some time, giving security to travel and commerce on the Ohio River, and looking after the rebel sympathizers on the Kentucky side of the river. On the evening of the defeat of the Union troops in the iirst battle of Bull Run, the regiment was ordered to join the command of General N. P. Banks at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, which order was executed with promptness. Soon after their arrival in Virginia, Captain Hubler was pro- moted to the position of Major of the regi- ment, and Lieutenant Williams was promoted to the Captaincy of the company by its unan- imous vote. The Twelfth remained with General Banks until April, 1862, participa- ting in a number of skirmishes and engage- ments of a minor character, and, in the spring of 1862, composed the advance guard of the Union army when it occupied Winchester, Virginia. On the 11th day of December, 1861, Ca[)tain Williams was captured by a Confederate force under Stonewall Jackson, while making a reconnaisance of the enemy's position, and was taken to Richmond, Vir- ginia, and confined in the famous " Libby " Prison, where he remained until exchanged in the following March. Upon the reorgan- ization of his regiment, Captain Williams was commissioned its Lieutenant-Colonel, and held that rank until the battle of Richmond, Ken- tucky, where Colonel William II. Link, the commanding officer of the regiment, fell mortally wounded, when Governor Morton commissioned him Colonel, which rank he held until near the close of the war, when he received the appointment of Brevet Brigadier- General of Volunteers from the President of the United States. After succeeding to the command of his regiment, he was frequently called upon to take command of his brigade, by virtue of his being the ranking officer of the command; and, during the famous At- lanta campaign, lie commanded a iine brigade until its close. After the fall of Atlanta, Colonel Williams was selected as one of the court-martial convened to try the Indiana con- spirators, or "Knights of the Golden Circle," a treasonable organization existing in Indiana and other States. In this capacity he voted for the hanging of Milligan and other con- spirators, and it is no fault of his that they exist to-day. At the conclusion of these courts-martial. Colonel Williams rejoined his regiment at Savannah, Georgia, and com- manded it on the march through the Caro- linas to Petersburg and Richmond, and thence to AVashington, where his regiment had the honor of leading in the grand re- view, by special order, and was the first to pass before the President and the thousands of visitors from all portions of our country. Its appearance, as it marched down Pennsyl- ill 'n™«™M* ■ ■■"»■■■■■■-■»■■— —- ^■■ ^i HISTORY OP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. vania avenue in column of companies, was so impressive as to draw fortli storms of clieers from the spectators, while officers and men were almost covered with the bouquets and wreaths of flowers bestowed by the fair ladies of AVashington. During the advance of Gen- eral Sherman through South Carolina, it be- came necessary to destroy certain railroads and stores of the enemy, on the line of the railroad rimning from Florence to Charles- ton. The mission promised to be a very dif- licult one; but Colonel Williams accepted it, and, with a few hundred mounted infantry, left the colunui while it was in full march to the northward, for this dangerous exj^edition ill a direction nearly opposite. Cutting loose from all communication, he penetrated the country to Florence, in the face of a superior force of the enemy, and succeeded in destroy- a large number of railroad bridges, a lai-ge quantity of rebel stores and material; and, had iiis force been adequate, could have re- leased the Union prisoners at Florence, as he penetrated into the suburbs of the town; after which he, Ijy forced inarches, rejoined General Sherman. For his masterly execu- tion of his orders on this occasion, he re- ceived the thanks of Generals Sherman and Howard in person, and was recommended for promotion at once. Upon the arrival of his command at Washington, Colonel Williams received his appointment as Brevet Briga- dier-General, which the President requested General John A. Logan to deliver in person, with his compliments. After a few weeks sojourn at the national capital. General Will- iams was selected to take charge of a large number of Indiana regiments returning to their homes after the close of the war, which duty he fuliilled, and saw them properly mus- tered out at Indianapolis. During his inili- tar}' service, the General was present at the engagements at Dam No. 4, Richmond, Ken- tucky, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, ISIissis- sippi, Mission Ilidge, Ivenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, July 22 and 28, Jonesboro, Bentoii- ville, siege of Savannah, and innumerable aft'airs of lesser importance. The General always felt proud of his regiment, as, indeed, he well might, for but few others could com- pare with it in drill and discipline. The regiment was on one occasion especially com- plimented by General Sherman for its sol- dierly appearance upon dress parade. Retiring from the service at the close of the war, the General embarked in the book and stationery business, but remained in that for a short time only, as there was an almost unanimous desire upon the part of his old friends that he should again assume editorial control of the Northern Indiauian, and, in a short time, we again And him the editor and pro- prietor of that journal, and from that time on he has been at the head of that paper, save a short intermission, whicli has, under his guidance, taken a front niiik with country papers. In 1867 he was chosen clerk of the Circuit Court of Kosciusko County, which position he tilled four years, in connection with his editorial jiosition, wlien lie was again chosen without opposition in his own party for a second term. In 1875, upon the urgent solicitation of prominent Republicans in the city of Fort Wayne, he consented to take charge of the Daily Gazette, in that city,\v]iicli position he held until December of the same j^ear, when he received the appointment of Deputy Second Comptroller of the United States Treasury, at Washington, which (lilice he held for the space of seven inonlhs, when repeated solicitations from old friends in Warsaw and Kosciusko County, caused him to relinquish his position and re-connect him- self with his old paper. Since that time he has remained at the lieaJALENTINEKETRING,an old settler 'IWll of Van Buren Township, was born in >^=^ Germany April 5, 1821. His father, Jacob Ketring, was a soldier under Napoleon Bonaparte, participating in many hard-fought battles. His mother's Christian name was Matilda. In 1832 he came with his parents to America, landing at New York City, and settling in Stark County, Ohio, where they resided two years. They then removed to Portage County, that State, where the par- ents spent the remainder of their lives. They had ten cliildren, of whom four are now liv- ing — Peter, Matilda, Valentine and Michael. The subject of this sketch was married in Ohio June 24, 1847, to Margaret Fox, who was born in Germany July 7, 1828, a daughter of Henry and Anna Otilda Fox. She came with her parents to America also in 1832, resided in Philadelphia a number of years, and then removed to Stark County, Ohio, whei-e they lived until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Ketring have had five children, of whom only two survive — Isaiah and Aaron; '-■-■-■-»ii»i-"»i"- .■_■_■_ ■ ■■■■■'■''' i ■-■-■■■-■-■■■ -■ ■■■■■■■■•^■■^■-■-■ -■■ ■ »»» » iittiisiia» a " « » « » - »i HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO VOUNTY. nt the deceased were — Eli, Lorena and Josiali. Mr. Ketring immii^rated from Ohio to this county in 1855, settling on section 12, Van Buren Township, his present place of resi- dence. It then had but two acres cleared, and a rude log house. His first purchase of land was of eighty acres, to which he subse- quently added forty acres more of very fine land. As j)rosperity attended his wise judg- ment, in later years he erected a commodious residence and barn. He started in life a poor boy, has made what he has by industry, has seen much of the world, is liberal to all pub- lic enterprises, is a deacon in the Lutheran church, and a Democrat in his political prin- ciples. m^piLLIAM WOODS, one of the pio- W®1l '^^®''® ^^ Kosciusko County, Indiana, [^■ajfe^J located on his present farm in Harri- son Township, in the spring of 1882, where he has forty-one acres of well-improved land under fine cultivation. He was born in Yan Buren Township Kosciusko County, Indiana, April 3, 1837, and was a son of Anthony and Margaret Woods, who came from Ohio to Kosciusko County, they being among the first settlers of Van Buren Township, where the father pre-empted land from the Govern- ment, and both resided in that township till their death. The father of our subject died in 1853, the mother surviving until January, 1878. The father was twice married, and had by his first wife four children — Robert, John, Angeline and Jane, all but .lane, who lives in Iowa, being residents of California. Of a large number of children born to his second marriage, only four are living — Joseph, living in California; William, whose name heads this sketch; Iliram, in Wiscon- sin; and Elizabeth, living in Van Buren Township. The land entered by the father was covered with timber, but adjoining the prairie land, and there he experienced much of the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life. William Woods was reared to manhood in this, his native county, receiving such education as could be obtained in the early district schools. He was united in mar- riage December 23, 1858, to Miss Eva Ann McKibbin, who was born March 24, 1833, a native of Ohio, a daughter of David and Marj' A. McKibbin. Her parents came to Kosciusko County, and settled in Jefferson Township about the year 1837, removing shortly after to Van Buren Township, where they lived the rest of their lives, the mother dying September 18, 1869, and the father April 15, 1871:. Of the seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Woods, five are living — Nora, wife of Egbert Gawthroj), of Van Buren Township; Elizabeth, wife of Byron Ehernman, of Marshall County, Indiana; David, Melvin and Mary. Those deceased are — Martha and Amy. Mr. Woods was a soldier in the war of the Bebellion, enlisting in the spring of 1861 at Omaha, Nebraska, lie served over a year, principally on duty on the plains, scouting for Indians, and taking charge of the forts. He was discharged for disability shortly before the close of the war. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, and has made that his life work, and in his agricultural pursuits he is meeting with suc- cess. In his political views he is a Republican. I^^IMON DEWART, an old settler of this "^Sl county, was born in Pennsylvania July ^^ 17, 1830, son of Samuel and Margaret Dewart, natives also of Pennsylvania. In 1844 he came to this county with his par- ents, where his father purchased 240 acres of . ■ ^ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ^■■ ■ ^■[^■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Tl ■^^^■■■■■■■■■■■■■■'J«jJM"j«gl BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. land ill the northern portion of the county, and opened up a good farm. He died in 1853, and his mother in 1S77. Three of their children are living — Lewis, William and Siinon. Tije latter was reared in tiiis county, and Angnst 22, 1857, was married to Miss Mary A. James, born October 17, 1835, and daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth James, early settlers of Noble County, this State. Mr. and Mrs. Dewart have had ten children, eight living — "William F., Reuben E., Rachel J., Lewis E., Lora A., Geoi-ge E., Allen and Minnie M. Mr. Dewart has resided upon his present farm about thirteen years. He owns seventy acres of good land on section 24, Wayne Township. Politically he is a Demo- crat. SAAC BRADY, an early settler of Kosci- usko County, was born in Ross County, Ohio, February 28, 1821. His father, Benjamin Brady, was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and the mother, Sarah Brady, in Ross County, Ohio, in 1800. His father and two brothers, Robert and James, were soldiers in the war of 1812, Robert having been surrendered with Hull's command at Detroit. In October, 1839, our subject came with his parents to this county, and settled in the southern portion of Prairie Township, where they improved a farm, which was then a forest, although eight acres of their tract was partially cleared, and a log cabin had been built. They remained there until the death of his parents, the father dying in 1850, and the mother in 18S3, at the age of eighty-four years. Both were members of the Ba]>tist cliurch. Tiiey were the parents of nine children, four of whom are living — Isaac, Betsey, Jacob and Benjamin. Mr. Brady has been a resident of this county over forty-eialit years, and has always been en- gaged in farming. His iirst wife was Jemima Gordy, uf Elkhart County, who bore him four children; all are deceased. His second wife was formerly Christie A. Grindle, of Stark County, Ohio, whom he married May 16, 1852. They have six living children and one deceased. The living are — Samuel W., Robert v., Lafayette, Charles O., Nancy A., Minnie and Edward. Mr. Brady settled upon his present farm in the fall of 1842. About twelve acres were cleared. He first built a log cabin, and in 1852 built a frame house. This was replaced in 1883 by his present fine brick residence. He owns 147 acres of ex- cellent land, and resides on section 24, Waj'ne Township. He has served several terms as school director, is a member of the Baptist church, and in politics is a Democrat. Be- sides cai'rying on his farm, lie is engaged in the insurance business. He has been suc- cessl'ul in all his undertakings, and is es- teemed by all who know him. He is a charter member of Eagle Lake Grange, No. 420, organized in 1874. jjP^,ARLEY BEEBE, farmer, section 24, lllro Wayne Township, was born in this ^% county July 24, 1846. His father was Truman G. Beebe, now deceased, and his moilier, Tacy M. Beebe, is now Mrs. Abram S. Lepper, of Wayne Township. Tliey were early settlers of this county. His father was a stone and brick-mason and plasterer, and followed that trade the greater part of his life, living mostly in Kosciusko County. Of a family of nine children the following sur- vive — Elvira, Henry C, Charles M. and Harley. The father died at Milford in 1863. Our subject has always been engaged in farming. He was married June 22, 1866, to i* HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Sarah A. Garber, a native of this county. They have had seven children — W. H., Min- nie L., Mary E., Elmer E. (deceased), Dolly M., Francis H. and Earl S. In November, 1864, Mr. Beebe enlisted in Company 1), One Hundred and Forty-second Indiana Infantry, and was stationed at Nashville, Tennessee, performing garrison duty. He was dis- charged in July, 1865. Himself and wife are members of the United Brethren church, and politically Mr. Beebe is a Ilepublican, with strong temperance jiroclivities. He owns eighty acres of excellent land. EOEGE W. FRASIER, deceased, was '' 1 Y born in Noblesboro, Herkimer County, ^rJ'. New York, July 12, 1S24, where he lived until 1835, at which time his parents, with their family, removed to Huron C!ounty, Ohio. He had naturally a studious inind, a retentive memory, and was untiringly indus- trious, and when he came to Indiana and located at South Bend, in December, 1845, he had a better education for practical pur- poses than many are able to acquire with collegiate opportunities that were denied him. On the 28th day of September, 1847, he was united in marriage to Miss Mahala Bray, the daughter of Tyra W. Bray, Esq., who was for years the clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Joseph County, in this State. A short time after his marriage he commenced the study of law in the office of Judge Thomas S. Stan- tield, of South Bend, and after close applica- tion for two years and a half to his studies, was admitted to the bar in 1850. In May of that year he removed to La Grange Cen- ter, in La Grange County, where he re- sided, engaged in the practice of his pro- fession, until December, 1852, when he re- moved to Waisavv, where he continued to reside to the date of his death, April 2, 1872, falling a victim to that dread destroyer — consximption. Mr. Frasier was an active man in everything that he took an interest in, and was alwaj'S readj' to uphold his opin- ions. He was, consequently, a prominent figure in politics in tliis county ibr years. He was never ambitious for place for himself, but was an untiring worker in the interests of his friends. He was elected joint Bepre- sentative in the Legislature of this State for Kosciusko and Wabash counties in October, 1860. He was elected by a majority of over 3,000 over his opponent, who was an excel- lent man. Mr. Frasier's course as a Repre- sentative was such as to win for him the warmest praise from his constituents. Dur- ing the last years of his life he traveled quite extensively, vainly seeking relief from the terrible disease that had settled on his vitals, going to California in 1871. He returned, after a long stay, to die. His unflinching determination and indomitable energy was illustrated in his last eftbrt in his profession, it being an argument to the court in a case, delivered while he was reclining on a lounge brought into the court- room for that purpose. He had an inex- haustible fund of humor and ready wit, and, even now, expressions are in frequent use by the older members of the bar of this county tliat recall sadly-pleasant recollections of him. He was a member of the Universalist church, and died a Arm believer in that faith, leaving a devoted wife (a lady widely known and universally respected for her works of charity and kindness, and her active work in the cause of temperance), and live children to mourn his loss. Their eldest daughter is the wife of Hon. H. S. Biggs, ex-mayor of War- saw, and their eldest son, S. B. Frasier, Esq., late register in bankruptcy for this district. A M'arm and true friend, a talented and honest »M»^aM«M»M»»'»»« lawyer, ever watchful of the interests confided ii t(> liis care — such a man was George W. ISi Frasier, whom to know best was to admire most, in whose life there was much to ailniire and little to condemn. liKMRAFHIVAL HKETCIIEH. mOiiV.Vll O. STOCKING, farmer, section ''I 2, Turkey Creek Township, was born in ' '^ Tecuinseh, Lenawee County, Micliigan, November 9, 1850. Wlien he was less than two years of age his parents removed to Van Buren County, same State, living there sev- eral years, then went to Cass County; tlience to Berrien County. When lie was twenty years old he went to Texas, and spent three years in that State raising cotton and railroad- ing, lie then returned to Michigan, and soon after came to this county, where be married, and has resided here ever since. May 2, 1877, he married Miss Ellen De Neen, who was born in Butler County, Ohio, January 16, 1852, and lived there until she was twelve years old, when they removed to AVayne County, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood. Her parents, Washington P. and Matilda (Cubberly) De Neen, were born in Butler County, Ohio. The father died when she was three years old, and the mother died in 1874, aged forty-eight years. The i fatlier was born March 27, 1819, and died j August 8, 1854. The De Neens are of ( French ancestry. Mr. Stocking's father, ) Amos D. Stocking, was born in Livingston \ County, New York, March 31, 1826, and is ^ now living in Turkey Creek Township. He \ was a soldier in the late civil war, being a '. member of the Nineteenth Michigan In- ( fantry, and is now drawing a pension. His \ mother, Mary J. (Brown) Stocking, was born 5 in Rensselaer County, New York, October \ 9. 1825, and is still living. His grandfather. Amos Stocking, was born in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and died in Tecumseh, Micliigan, in .Tune, 1885, being one of the early settlers of that cnunty. He was eighty- thi'ce years old. His grandfathei-, Joseph Brown, died in Tecumseh. The elder Mr. and Mrs. Stocking are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal church, and Mr. Stocking is a Itepublican in politics and a inein])er nf tlie (i-rand Army of the liepublic. Tt^TILLIAM M. SNYDEU, a farmer of \/\/ Xan Buren Township, was born in I p^s stark County, Ohio, December 24, 1840, son of Henry and Elizabeth Snyder. In 1852 he came with his ])areiits to this county. His father tirst located in Van Buren Township, and lived two years on the farm now owned by Valentine Ketring, then removed to section 1", on the farm now owned by the subject of this .sketch. He remained here until his decease in 1862, his wife surviving him four years. To the par- ents were born ten cliildren, seven of wliom survive — Mary .1., Lucia A.. Washington, William, Morgan, John and Sylvester. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in the early district schools. He was tirst married November 13, 1866, to Rebecca Miles, by whom he had two children — Rosa and Charlie. Mrs. Sny- der died March 25, 1874. He was again married January 21, 1877, to Matilda Juday, daughter of Michael and Margaret Juday, early settlers of Elkhart County. They have one child — Clarence. On the death of his father, Mr. Snyder was appointed adminis- trator of the estate, and guardian of the two minor children, which trusts he fully and faithfully j>erfornied to the satisfaction of all concerne<1. AIi-. Snydei- owns n well-ini- proved farm of ninety-six and one-third acres. Politically lie is a Republican, and relig- ously. belongs to the Church of God, of which he at present ofticiates as elder. ■ ■■ ...?,.?■ IT .?■ ,. . = . (a "' ■• 'a) ^^LEKRT TUCKER, one of Franklin |M:- Township's most enterprising and pub- lic-spirited citizens, was born in Rich- land County, Ohio, February 21, 1831, a son of John and Mary (AVard) Tucker; the father was born in Ilenniker, New Hampshire, in 1791, and the mother was born in the year 1800. In 1815 John Tucker went to Rich- land County, settling in the wild woods of that State, and after remaining there three years he returned to New Hamj^shire, and was married to Mary Ward. In 1818 he re- turned with his young wife to Ohio, where they lived in the most primitive manner, and for si.x months Mrs. Tucker never saw the face of a white woman. Indians were nu- merous, remaining in that State for many years after the Tucker family located there. John Tucker was a man of tine education, and after the country became settled he taught school in Ohio for sixty-tive consecu- tive terms. He came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1853, and settled on the farm now owned by John Vandermark. He was the oi'iginal owner of the land which is oc- cupied by Sevastopol, that town having been surveyed and named by him. Although a white-haired nian when he came here, he planted the seed and grew a tine apple orchard during his residence in the county. His death occurred in 1879, liis wife having died in 1877. They were the parents of the follow- ing children — Horace, a resident of Kosciusko County; Aurelius, still living on the old homestead in Ohio; Albert, whose name heads this sketch; Serena living near Cleve- land, Ohio, Regulus, living in Tennessee, and Livonia. Albert Tucker, from his boyhood, displayed good business ability, and a talent for increasing capital, which has been clearly shown liy his rapid accumulation of 2,500 acres of land, all in Kosciusko C'ounty, with the exception of 360 acres. He was married in 185G to Mary^ E. Frame, a daughter of Daniel Fi-ame, of St. Joseph County, Indiana. Mrs. Tucker died, leaving one daughter, Alta M., now the wife of William S. Charles, of Mentone. Mr. Tucker was again married in 1860 to Miss Sarah Blue, her father, Abra- ham Blue, being a resident of Franklin Township, Kosciusko County. One son, John R., was l)orn to this union, who is now deceased, the mother being also deceased. Mr. Tucker was a third time united in mar- riage January 14, 1866, to Miss Katie McNeal, a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth McNeal, and the children born to this union are — Norman, born in 1868; Charles M., born in 1871; Lee, in 1874; Curtis, in 1877, now deceased; Nellie, September 16, 1880, also deceased; Ora C, March 29, 1883. Mr. Tucker was the founder of the now thriving and prosperous village of Mentone, which was surveyed and platted in May, 1882. He afterward deeded a third interest to George W. Myers, of Findlay, Ohio, and the same to William E. Hackedorn, of Lima, Ohio. He erected the first elevator in Mentone, in the spring of 1882, and has aided materially in building up the village, advancing money to those not having capital enougli to com- plete their residences, and has by this means aided largely in making, in the short period of four years, a town which, for population and enterprise, lias no superior in Northern Indiana. He has been for many years an ex- tensive breeder and shipper of stock, and has been the largest dealer on his own capital in Kosciusko County. Although having aided ,.J BIOGRAPHICAL SKKTCHE.S. )V man}' men, financially, Mr. Tucker has never closed a mortgage upon his individual ac- count, and none can say that he has been un- just in any business transaction. He has given employment to more men, and paid jnore money for labor, than any farmer in Franklin Township, where he is one of the lending citizens. His elegant country home was built in 1860, and at that date was the best in Franklin Township. Althougli man- aging such an extensive estate, Mr. Tucker and his amiable wife find time to entertain many visitors, and none who have paid a visit to tlieir country seat can iloubt their liospitality. PENJAMIN C. GOCHENOUR is a native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, born October 11, 1856, a son of A¥ill- iam and Salome Gochenour. He grew to manhood on the home farm in Harrison Township, being reared to agricultural pur- suits, and in his youth received a fair common- school education. He was married December 24, 1879, to Miss Alice Hartman, her par- ents, Henry and Rachel Hartman, having been among tlie early settlers of Kosciusko County. Both are now deceased, the mother dying June 17, 1871, and the father March 5, 1883. Mr. Hartman was twice married, and by his first wife had seven children, six of whom are yet living — Isaac S., Joseph F., Alice (Mrs. Gochenour), Milton, Rosa and Daniel J. The third child, Annie, is de- ceased. The children of his second marriage are — Bertie (deceased), Mabel and Harry. Mr. and Mrs. (-rochenour are the parents of four children — Ollie, l)orn May 25, 1881; Edith, born October 7, 1882; Dessa, born September 28, 1884, and Nettie, born No- vember 13, 1886. Mr. Gochenour is meeting with good success in his farming pursuits, and has brought his farm of eighty acres under a fine state of cultivation. This land was first owned and occupied by his father- in-law, Henry Hartman, who settled on it in its natural state, and after much hard work he cleared the land and erected his pioneer log cabin, which was their home for a number of years. Mr. Hartman was a member of the Ciiristian church. In politics he was a Republican. William Gochenour, the father of our subject, was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, November 30, 1814, his ])arents, Joseph and Mary Gochenour, being natives of the same State. When about ten years of age he was taken by his parents to Ohio, where he was reai'ed to maidiood in Pickaway County, receiving but limited educational advantages. He was first married in Pickaway County to Katie Wilson, and of the nine children born to this union six are living — Mary J., William, Elizabeth, Samuel, Sarah and Barbara. He moved with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the year 1850, when he settled on the farm in Harrison Township, which was his home till his death. Here liis wife died in .Imie, 1851, and December 5, 1854, he married Salome, widow of Michael Baughman, who was one of the eai'ly pioneers of Kosciusko County. By his second marriage Mr. Gochenour had seven children — Benjamin C, whose name heads this sketch; John D., George B., Eliza E., Elsie E., deceased; Lovina E., wife of Hiram Sarber, of Silver Lake, Indiana, and Salome A., wife of Hollis Doran, of Burkett, Kosciusko County. By her mar- riage with Mr. Baughman Mrs. Gochenour had seven children, four still living — Henry, Jacob, Maria and Lettie. Mr. Baughman was a self-made man in every respect, having made a fine property by his own efforts, and being a man of strict integrity and honorable ■^■■■■''■■■■■■■■■■m"! HI, STORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. dealings he won the respect and confidence of all who knew hiui, and was elected to and filled several township ofiices with satisfaction to his constituents. He came with his family to Kosciusko County in 1850. his wife's parents coming at the same time. His death occurred shortly after coming here. Mr. Gochenonr was a member of the old school Baptist church, and during his residence in the county made many warm friends. His death occurred November 20, 1877. His widow still resides on the old homestead, where slie owns ninety-nine acres of valuable land. ^AMUEL CRAYTON LORING, physi- '^^'^ cian and surgeon, residing at Sidney, ^P Kosciusko County, was born on Pipe Creek, near Sweetser, in Grant County, Indi- ana, the date of his birth being November 20, 1860. His parents, John Adams and Nancy (Cane) Loring, were natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively, the father of Scotch ancestry and the mother of Irish par- entage. Doctor Loring was reared a farmer, working on the farm during the summer months, and in the winters attending school until 1878, when he began teaching in the public schools of Marshall County, Indiana, his parents having settled in that county when he was fpiite young. In 1880 he be- gan the study of medicine under the precep- torsliip of his brother, Dr. C. J. Loring, and at the same time continued teaching. In 1881 he attended school at Valparaiso, Indi- ana, taking the scientific course. In the winter of 1882 he attended a course of lec- tures at the Medical College of Indiana, at Indianapolis, after which he located at Walk- erton, Indiana, and commenced the practice of his chosen profession, remaining there till the fall of 1885. February 16, 1886, he graduated from Rush Medical College, at Chicago, Illinois, when he returned to Walk- erton, where he practiced medicine until Sep- tember 8, 1886. He then located in Sidney, and during his short residence at this place has made many friends, and is gaining a reputation as a physician of skill, bidding fair to rank among the leading medical men in the county. Dr. Loring was married Janu- ary 26, 1883, to Miss Louise F. Voreis, born October 28, 1859, her parents, John and Eleanor (Jacobs) Voreis, being pioneers of Marshall County, Indiana, her parents being now deceased. The doctor and his wife are both members of the Christian church. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. The doctor is among the self-made men of Kosciusko County, he having made his way through life unaided, beside helping his widowed mother, who is living at Burr Oak, Indiana, aged sixty-three years. '->^r^5^"- 7|^[ALVIN BEAGLE, an old settler of this fife county, is a native of Cayuga County, ^Fi New York; was born October 21, 1811, and was a son of Stephen and Elizabeth Beagle. In his fifth year the family moved to Steuben County, New York, where he passed the days of his youth on a farm, re- ceiving a rudimentary education. He was married in the latter county, November 22, 1837, to Isaliella Walker, daughter of David and Sarah Walker, of the same county. They have had four children — Perry, John, Luther and Sarah E. (deceased). Leaving his native State in 1838, he came to Indiana, and for ten years resided near Pierceton, this county, and then removed to Ids present tarm on section 11, Plain 'Jownship, where he has been a successful farmer, and now owns 129 M— ■'■■~»' j T ' il^m mm m^ m m, m ^ m ^^m m m m lX S=msmi=m ^ m 2S^ r BIOGRAPHICAL HKETOUKS. ncres of improved land. Mr. Beagle has made his way through the world by his own efforts, is a respected citizen, and a liberal, conscientious Christian, as is also his wife. He has seven brothers and sisters living — Leonard, Alinon, Calvin, Clarissa, Nancy, Luther and John. ENJAMIN F. SMITH, deceased, was Pborn in Union County, Pennsylvania, November 31, 1837, a son of Peter and Christiana Smith. He grew to manhood in his native county, and in his youth attended the district schools, receiving such education as the schools of that early day afforded. He was married in Union County, November 28, 1858, to Miss Sarah A. Guyer, a native of the same county, born March 24, 1840, a daughter of John and Susan Guyer. Her father was an Englishman by birth, and died when Mrs. Smith was a child. To Mr. and IMrs. Smith were born eight children, as fol- lows — Hannah E., deceased; Mary A., wife of Marion Hall, of Franklin Township; Oli- ver P., engaged in teaching school; Benja- min F., deceased; Aaron "W., Elias G., Allen B., deceased, and Agnes A. Mr. Smith left Pennsylvania in 1860, when he came to Kos- ciusko County, Indiana. He moved to Ful- ton County, Indiana, shortly after, where he resided four years, when, returning to Kosci- usko County, he settled in Harrison Town- ship, where he made his home till his death, M'hich occurred October 11, 1884, and during his residence here he made many friends, gain- ing the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He served as a soldier in the Union army almost three years, and partici- pated in many important battles. He en- listed August 12, 1862, in Company F., Eight^'-seventh Indiana Infantry, and re- ceived an honorable discharge June 10, 1865. After the war he returned to Kosci- usko County, his family following soon after. Mr. Smith was one of the self-made men of Kosciusko County, coming here without capital. lie then settled in the woods, and many were the hardships he endured before he had his land cleared. He left at his death a valuable farm of eighty aci'es of well- improved land, where his widow still makes her home. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, and an active and pub- lic-spirited citizen, always taking an interest in all enterprises for the benefit of his town- ship or county. He served for a time as road supervisor. In politics he always afiili- ated with the Republican party. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, belonging to ^tna Green Post. In his re- ligious faith he was a Duukard, having been identified with that denomination for yeai-s. Sl^jHILIP PAUL, a prominent farmer of '''bW- Wayne Township, was born in Hancock —It County, Ohio, January 10, 1844. When nine years of age he came to this county with his parents, John and Margaret Paul, where his father purchased 160 acres of tim- ber-land on section 3, Wayne Township, and built his log cabin in the forest, which, in later days, has been replaced by a more modern and comfortable one. Like other pioneers he endured the usual hardships of the new comer into an undeveloped country. He remained on this farm until his death, which occurred in 1865. Flis wife survives him and resides at the home of our subject. Of their large family of children, only seven are living — Jeremiah, Catherine, wife of Q. A. Hossler, of the Indiana Republican, at Warsaw; Mollie, wife of Harry Bennett, of HISTOltY OF KOSCIUtiKO COUNTY. rt\ "Warsaw; Amanda, wife of Henry Elder; George, residing in Indian Territory; Jona- than F., residing in California, and John. Philip Paul was a Democrat in politics, and very highly esteemed in his community. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood in this county, and married Rebec- ca C. Bennett, daughter of Benjamin and Susan Bennett, early settlers of this county. They have three children — Jerald B., Hamil- ton B. and Susan C. Mr. Paul has been a resident of this county ever since his arrival, with the exception of a short time spent in ''the West." He owns seventy acres of good land. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. I^AVID SNADER, of Van Buren Town- iMjll ^^^'P' ^'^^ born in Lancaster County, ^ Pennsylvania, March 8, 1812, son of John and Susan Snader, natives also of that State. He was reared in his native county, receiving his education in the early subscrip- tion schools. In 1833 he immigrated with his parents to AVayne County, Ohio, where he was married March 1, 1838, to Sarah Stough, born October 1, 1820, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of George and Mary Stough, the former of German and the latter of Irish ancestry. She was taken by her parents to Wayne County, Ohio, when a child, where she was reared to maturity. Mr. and Mrs. Snader have had nine children, of whom seven survive — Har- riet, wife of Jacob Keller, of Wabash C-ounty ; Christianne, wife of Lewis Muntz, of this county; Sarah E., wife Jacob Grove, of Cass County, Michigan; Valeria, M'ife of Franklin Arnold, of this county; Theodore, of Elkhart County; Samuel W., of Chicago, Illinois, and David, of Elkhart County. In 1854 Mr. Snader and family came from Ohio to Adams County, this State, where they lived several years. He came to this county in the spring of 1873, and settled upon his present farm on section 11, where he owns forty-four acres of excellent land. Politically he is a Republican, and himself and wife are mem- bers of the Lutheran church. l^jOBERT PARKS WHITE, physician and |fM\ surgeon at AVarsaw, was born on a farm "^1 near Union, Lancaster County, Pennsyl- vania, December 27, 1859. He received his primary education in the common schools, and later attended Ashland College, at Ash- land, taking a regular scientific course. He completed his education by attending the biological department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia. When twenty years of age he began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of J. W. Craig, M. D., at Mansfield, Ohio, where he remained two yeai-s. During the winter of 1883-'8-4 he commenced a three-years' course of lec- tures in the medical department of the Uni- versitj' of Pennsylvania. During this course he was appointed demonsti-ator by the faculty for his proficiency in anatomy. He gradu- ated May 1, 1886, receiving the first prize of his class, it being given for proficiency in operative surgery and record of good examin- ations, the course being very thorough. Be- fore entering upon the study of his profession, being very fond of music, Mr. AVhite took a course of lessons in baud and orchestral music. Immediately after graduation he came to Warsaw, and succeeded Dr. J. II. Davison in an extensive and long-established practice. Dr. White is of Scotch-Irish an- cestry. Tliey removed from Pennsylvania to Ashland County, Ohio, in 1865, where they ?ra niOGRAI'UICAL ,SKErCIIES. still reside. Both are members of the Pres- byterian church of long standing, the lather being a ruling elder for many years. Decem- ber 27, 1884, the doctor was married at Easton, Pennsylvania, to Miss Josephine Poff, daughter of Christian and Nancy (Nelson) Poff. They have one child — Ignota Belle. Mrs. White was born near Ashland County, Ohio. She is a member of the Presbyterian church. \i |RTHUR CPIAMBERS McCARTER, ;,v,| justice of the peace at Warsaw, was -^'-— born at Carlisle, Cumberland County, He Pennsylvtmia, August 1, 1829. Me was reared a farmer near Dayton, Ohio, whence his parents removed when he was live years of age. When seventeen years old he began to learn the chair-maker's trade at Dayton, serving an apprenticeship of three years, lie then worked as journeyman in Ohio and Pennsylvania. In 1852 he located at Forest- ville. New York, where he was employed as a clerk in a provision and grocery store until January, 1854. He then went to Milton, Ohio, where he workd at his trade until the spring of 1855, when he went to Indiana and settled in Kewanna, Fulton County. Here he followed carpentering two years, tlien came to this county and engaged in farming near Pierceton. He became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church when ten years old, and for some time officiated as exhorter. In 1857 he was licensed a local preacher, and in 1860 the quarterly conference of the Pierceton circuit recommended him to the North Indiana Conference. He officiated one year as junioi- minister on the Leesburgh cir- cuit. In July, 1862, Mr. McCarter enlisted as a private in Company A, Twelfth Regi- ment, Indiana Infantry, to serve three years. or during the war. He was discharged as Sergeant June 8, 1865, the war being closed. His regiment was attached to the army of the Tennessee. He participated in the battles of Richmond, Kentucky, fall of Vicksburg, Jackson, Mississippi, Missionary Ridge, the Atlanta campaign, including Resaca, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, July 22-28, Jonesboro, and the fall of Atlanta. He was also with General Sherman on his march to the sea, and through the Carolinas to the surrender of Johnston. He then re- turned to this county, and was engaged in farming in Scott Township until 1869, then removed to Harrison Township, thence by team to Florence, Alabama, in 1870, arriving there in November, being just four weeks on the road. He was there engaged in farming and bhicksmithing until April, 1875, when he again returned to this county, settling in Clay Township, where he was variously employed until 1879. He then removed to his farm near Warsaw, where he still resides. Politi- cally he is a Republican. In the spring of 1884 he was elected justice of the peace of Wayne Township for a term of four years. October 16, 1853, he was married at Forest- ville. New York, to Miss Mary J. Perry, daughter of Isaac and Lucinda (Cooley) Perry. They are the parents of five children — Ellea May, wife of Rev. William S. Bos- ton, of Pierceton; William A., a dentist at Leavenworth, Kansas; Mary Arabella, Min- nie C, and Charles Bramwell, of Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. McCarter are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Warsaw, of which Mr. McCarter is a local preacher. He is a comrade of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R., of Warsaw, and has held the posi- tion of aid-de-camp to the commanders Foster and Bennett, and is now aid to the latter. He has served as sergeant-major and quartermaster of his post. During his ser ■■»■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-"-■-■ -■ ■ -■» ■ - ■ - ■ -■» '' ■ ■ - ■ - ■ > IILSTORY OF KOtiVIU^KO COUNTY. vice in the army he maintained his religious integrity, and in connection with M. D. Gage, Cliaplain of the Twelfth Indiana, and other chaplains of the Ijrigade, held religions ser- vices for fifty-two days and nights in Camp Sherman, rear of Yicksburg, in which many of the boys in blue professed saving faith. '^UINCY A. liOSSLEli. His father •«i/l ^^'^'^ 'lacob liosslcr. In 1850 he re- '^ jooved from Butler County, Ohio, to Jay County, Indiana, and during the same year to Kosciusko County, settling near Leesburgh, and died in the fall of that year. Tlie subject of this memoir M'as born in Mill- ville, Butler County, Ohio, October 18, 1843. His education began as soon as he was old enough to go to school, and continued until he was fourteen; he nsade the most of his opportunities. In 1857 he, with his mother, removed to Warsaw, and on the 2d day of January, 1858, entered the printing office of thaWorthem Indiaaian to learn the "art pre- servative." His quick perception, i-etentive memory and industry enabled him to master the art in a comparatively short time, so that in May, 1861, he started out as a "journey- man printer," going first to Cairo, Illinois, where he worked at the case about eighteen months. This is sufticient evidence of his (pialification, but lie began to extend his tour, and during three years he visited the North- ern and Eastern States, recruiting his purse from time to time by working at his trade. Whether it be true that one locality possesses advantages over another in this art or not, it is certain he acquired a complete knowledge of what was known in the places he visited, which was a decided advantage. In 1866 he returned to AVarsaw, and for the ensuing two years was in the employ of his brother, C. G. Hossler in the clothing business. May 15, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Kate Paul. In 1868 he purchased a half interest in the J^oiihei'ii 1 ndianiari news- paper office, and assumed charge of the business and mechauical departments. The paper was conducted by Williams & Hossler until May, 1875, when they purchased the Fort Wayne Daily and Weekly Gazette. Six mcmths later Reub Williams withdrew from the firm, and Mr. Hossler was left to conduct the paper alone. This he continued to do until July, 1876, when he sold out the office and returned to AYarsaw, where his familj' had resided during his absence, ami we find he at once embarked in the publica- tion of the AYarsaw Republican., a weekly paper, which he consolidated with the Iti- dianian in September, 1882, under the name of Williams & Hossler. " Quin," as he is familiarly Icnown, is a sterling, active Itusi- ness man, with great energy, a warm-hearted gentleman, public spirited, and a well-known advocate of a high moral standard in society and the interests pertaining to the community at large. His zeal in these matters and his persistent conservatism of the elements that build the noble and true together and con- stitute "good society," have brought him into high esteem. j^iHARLES W. AVELCH. one of the act- IflK ive and enterprising young farmers tef I Kosciusko County, Indiana, residini of ity, Indiana, residing on section 22, of Harrison Township, is a native of Kosciuskip County, the date of his birth being November 13, 1854. He grew to man- hood in his native county, his youth l)eing spent in assisting with the work of his fath- er's farm and in attending the district schools, where he obtained a good education. After i P « - M - M - w " M " M » M '" M»'i?«i'g»B3BagMgi i» ii «g"ii-"»i^ ^ (fLr^ ^^i^^^y^^ '-■-■-■-■-■'-i»-»-»-"- ■■^■™M'°'M"M"»"M'™»™™"»''»'M™M™™ ''Mi»1»1»M'» - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETGHE6. completing his education he began teaching school, and followed that vocation successfully for live terms. March 28, 1877, he was mar- ried to Miss Martha D. Hartman, who is a daughter of Abel and Elizabeth Hartman. One child lias been born to Mr. and Mrs. AVelch — a daughter named Grace B., August 21, 1S80. Mr. Welch has made farming the princijjal avocation of his life, and as an agriculturist has proved a success. He has resided on his farm on section 22, Harrison Township, since 1878, where he has forty acres of choice land well improved and under cultivation. He takes an active interest in the cause of education, and has served effi- ciently and acceptably as school director and road supervisor. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party. Mr. Welch is a son of Jolm and Christena (Brown) Welch, who are old and honored pioneers of Kosciusko County. ^r^|OSS BEATTY, deceased, a pioneer of jW' this county, was born in Huron County, ■"^U Ohio, January 21, 1818, and was a son of Dempster Beatty. He came with his parents to this county about 1836. They had [)reviousiy lived in Michigan, and were old settlers there. He was reared on a farm, and educated in the district schools. He was lirst married March 15, 1844, to Xancy War- ner, of this county. They had four children — Eliza, born February 25, 1845; Mary L., born May 11, 1846; Jane E., born October 31, 1847, and Emma A., born June 8, 1851. The wife died February 2, 1855. November 15, 1855, Mr. Beatty married Mary E. Beez- ley, widow of John AV. Warner, of this county. To this union were born six chil- dren — William W., born January 26, 1857; Mary E.. born August 3, 1858; Sarepta R., born November 5, 1860; James E., born November 29, 1862; Cliarles D., born De- cember 18, 1865, and Annie B., born April 22, 1873. Mr. Beatty united with the Meth- odist Episcopal church in 1843, and continued a faithful member until his death. He was a class-leader forty years, and was a consistent, exemplary. Christian man. Politically he was a Republican. He owned over 300 acres of land. Mrs. Beatty is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Beatty was identified with the society of Odd Fel- lows. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and his demise brought sorrow to many loving hearts. ^^iMANLTEL FISHER, an early settler of IffflL Kosciusko County, was born in Stark ^ ^ County, Ohio, March 26, 1816. His parents were John A. and Catherine Fisher, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Pennsylvania. They were pioneers of Stark County. They had eight children, of whom three survive — Catherine, Eve and Emanuel. Our subject was reared to man- hood in his native State, and at the age of nineteen years began to learn the trade of carpenter and joiner. He followed this trade at different periods for twenty-live years. He was married in Ohio September 23, 1841, to Miss Margaret Robinson, born May 20, 1820, in Stark County, Ohio, and a daughter of John and Elizabeth Robinson. They have two children — John A., born April 7, 1850, and Isabella, born September 10, 1843, wife of John Hurd. In 1848 Mr. Fisher left Ohio, and came to Indiana with a view to finding a good location for a home. He selected Kosciusko County, and after living on various farms finally settled upon his present farm in Van Buren Township in the ;»-■-■-■-■-■-■«■ '■-■-■-■-■-■M; Ui HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. fall of 1876. He owns 120 acres of excellent land in a good state of cultivation. Mr. Fisher is a self-made man. When he arrived in this county he had nothing but a few household goods and $25 in money. He has been a hard-working man, and experienced all the hardships that fall to the lot of the pioneer. His educational advantages were very limited in his youth, but he has secured a good practical education, and is well informed on the general topics of the day. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party; religiously he is a member of the United Brethren church, and has served as steward in that church. tENKY J. SHATTO. farmer, section 10, Harrison Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, is a native of Truni' bull County, Ohio, born June 23, 1827, a son of John and Margaret Shatto, of German and Irisli descent. AVhen he was seven years old his parents moved to Portage County, Ohio, and from there, five years later, to Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where they lived about six years, when they returned to Ohio and located in what is now a part of Mahon- ing County. From there they moved to Stark County, and in the fall of 1850 to In- diana and settled in DeKalb County. Mr. Shatto, our subject, came to Indiana in 1851, and with the exception of a short time spent in Nebraska, has since lived in Kosciusko County. He owns a good farm of forty acres, all under cultivation, and is one of the prominent and iniluential citizens of the county. He was married July 12, 1849, to Lucinda Wood, of Stark County, Ohio. She died October 8, 1869. They had a tamily of seven children — Elmira J., wife of Benjamin Blue; Mary F., deceased; Hannah M., wife of Samuel Mentzer; Ezra M., of Nebraska; Sarah E., wife of Henry Morgan; Jesse J., of Nebraska, and Catherine L., at home. Februai-y 17, 1870, Mr. Shatto married Eu- nice Holloway, widow of Robert Holloway, and daughter of Elisha and Diantha Sheldon, early settlers of Kosciusko County, coming here from Vermont in 1843. Mrs. Shatto had seven children by her first marriage, three of whom are living — Francis M., of Nebraska; Ellen E., wife of Jesse Lawyer, of Sherman County, Kansas, and Olive, wife of James GuUion, of Nebraska. In politics Mr. Shatto is a Republican. He has served his township as school director. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. ^^HARLES KLOUS, farmer, section 12, MS Scott Township, was born in Stark ^i County, Ohio, son of Michael and Christiana (Shafi'er) Klous, the former a na- tive of Byron, Germany, and the latter of France. The father immigrated to this country in 1832, settling in Stark County. He was married about the j'ear 1836. Mrs. Klous was a daughter of Phillip Shaffer, a native also of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Klous were the parents of three children — Charles, George M., and one unnamed that died in infancy. Mr. Klous came to Scott Township in 1850 and purchased forty acres of unimproved land, afterward adding forty acres more, which he improved and sold in 1882. Our subject was twelve years of age when he came to this county. He lived at home until he was twenty-three years of age, and September 25, 1850, was married to Miss Fanny Snively, daughter of George and Susanna (Good) Snively, of Scott Township, natives of Pennsylvania. To this union three I children were born — Susan C. married BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. \l\ George B. Neff, of Scott Township, wlao died August 1, 1885, leaving one child, Charles W., who married a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth More, of Jefferson Township, and Mary A., who died in August, 1872, aged four years. Mr. Klous purchased forty acres of partially-improved land, afterward adding forty more. He has built a comfortable resi- dence and good farm buildings, and his land is in a good state of cultivation. Politically he is a Republican. Himself and wife are members of the Christian church. -"►V-5*^^'"'~ liSAAC M. GROVES, farmer, section 4, |nl Wayne Township, was born in Elkhart ^ County, Indiana, February 10, 1848, son of Adam and Sarah E. Groves, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Vir- ginia. His father immigrated to Ohio when quite young, and there married Sarah E. Elsea, and to this union were born ten chil-- dren, five of whom are living — Milton B., Isaac M., Antonetta P., Franklin P. and William E. The family came to Elkhart County about the year 1885, and to this coun- ty in 1874, where lie is still a resident. He is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Isaac was reared to man- hood in Elkhart County, and for many years has been engaged in teaching school, princi- pally the winter terms. During the winter of 1879-'80 he and his wife taught the graded school at Milford, this county. Mr. Groves was a very successful teacher, and is well educated. October 28, 1879, he married Miss Sarah A. Felkner, daughter of Jacob and Susanna Felkner, early settlers of Van Buren Townsliip. They have had four chil- dren — Ellis F. died when ten months old, Korman J., Maud and Mabel. Mr. Groves has good mechanical genius, although he has never learned a trade. He has been a candi- date for justice of the peace, but being a Democrat, was defeated. He owns a well- improved farm of eighty acres. §E WITT C. DE WITT, veterinary sur- ; I geon, was born at Rensselaer, Jasper - -'f*|«-»' IBf^jARLAN GIBSON, a prosperous farmer i|ni of Van Buren Township, was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, September 26, 1852, a son of William K. and Nancy Gibson. When a boy he was taken by his parents to Kosciusko County, and here he was reared to manhood, receiving liis educa- tion in the common schools of the county. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, which he has made his life-work, and by habits of industry and persevering energy he has succeeded well, and is now the owner of his tine farm in Van Buren Township, which contains 240 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Gibson lias been twice married. October 27, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary E. Dewart, a daughter of Amos and Eliza E. Dewart, of Kosciusko County. She died February 28, 1880, leaving two children -- Minnie and Samuel C, the former born June 23, 1S75, and the latter January 16, 1878. Mr. Gibson was a sec(jiKl time married, Feb- ruary .3, 1881, to Miss Rilla I. Waldron, a daughter of Wesley and Elizabeth Waldron, both of whom are deceased. Two children have been born to this union — William K., who was born October 28, 1881, and Victor, born October 28, 1883. Politically Mr. Gib- son casts his suffrage with the Democratic party. fOIIN NIXON, deceased, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, September 24, '-.■v. 1805, son of Robert and Jane Nixon. In June, 1822, he started for America, and landed in Philadelphia July 20. He lived one year in Northumberland County, Penn- sylvania; thence to Huron County, Ohio, residing there twelve years, thence to Beards- ley's Prairie, Cass County, Michigan, thence to Bone Prairie, Plain Township, this county, in 1838, residing there until his demise. In 1841 he joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and his life was that of an exemplary Christian. A kind and loving husband and father, his loss was keenly felt, not only by the members of his own family and relatives, but by those who for many years had been associated with him. He had been afflicted for several years previous to his decease, being confined to his home, and he quietly passed away February 22, 1872. In politics he was a Republican. In the church he had officiated as steward for several years. Sep- tember 20, 1827, in Huron County, Ohio, he was married to Jane Bryson, born January 17, 1806, daughter of Samuel and Ann Bryson, of Pennsylvania. Nine children were born to this union — Jane A., born November 21, 1828, died January 15, 1875: Elizabeth, born July 20, 1830, died March 4. 1873; James, born January 14, 1833, died August 30, 1862; Robert, born August 26. 1835, died April 12, 1854; Samuel B., born HISTOIiY OF KOSCIITSKO VOUNTY August 29, 1837, (iied April 28, 1838; Isa- bella, born April IS. 1840; William, born April 11, 1843, died September 18, 1862; Sarah L., born September 30, 1845, and David C, born October 12, 1850. Isabella ie the wife of Simon Meek, of this county; Sarah L. is the wife of Willis Lavton, of Elkhart County; James fell in the battle of Hichmoiid, Kentucky, during the late war, being shot through the breast after having been in the service but a short time; William was shot through the heart at the battle of luka, Mississippi; David C!. resides on the homestead. lie was married December 29, 1880, to Emma Hearn, daughter of Samuel and Susan Hearn, of Plain Township. They have two children — Rose and Mary E. Mr. Nixon was a man of industrious habits and great force of character. In his death the community lost one of its best and noblest citizens. pBRAHAM BEEN NEMAN, farmer, of >x. Plain Township, was born in Lancaster ^=s=^ County, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1831, son of Abraham and Elizabeth Erenneman. In 1836 his parents removed to Champaign County, Ohio, where they remained until 1851, then came to Indiana and settled in Whitley County. His parents had twelve children who grew to maturity — Catherine, David, Abraham, Fannie, Isaac, Levi, Benja- min, John, Barbara, Elizabeth, Henry and Mary. Five of the last named are deceased. Henry was a soldier in the late civil war. Being wounded at Shiloh, he was brought to Columbia City, where he died soon after. The parents remained in Whitley County un- til their death. Abraham was reared on a farm and received a common-school educa- tion. January 17, 1856, he was married to Mary J., daughter of Lyman and Lucy (Cole) North, of Champaign County, Ohio. Six of their nine children are lining — Frank II., Frances, wife of W. B. Stanton, of Plain Township; Lulie, wife of S. Y. Eobison, of Tippecanoe Township; Albert, Carey and Jessie. The deceased are — Addis, Lyman and Orrin. Mr. Brennernan settled upon his present farm on section 21 in 1882, and has 160 acres of good land. He has served as school director, and is a consistent member of the Baptist church. He is a liberal con- tributor to all worthy enterprises. Politically he is a Republican. HOMAS S. H. WPIEELER, of the firm of Zumbrun & Wheeler, brick manu- ^^ facturers, was born in Orleans County, New York, June 10, 1849. When two years of age he was taken by his parents, Sanford and Harriet E., to Michigan, where they re- mained until his thirteenth year, then re- moved to Whitley County, this State, thence to this county in 1881. He received a com- mon-school education, and in June, 1877, was married to Mary S. Reed, of this county. To this union have been born six children, five of whom are living — Jessie M., Alice A., Mary B., Franklin H. and Sanford N. He owns a half interest in the brick manufactur- ing works, which are located one and a half miles north of Warsaw. The stationary shed is 80 X 150 feet in dimensions, capable of con- taining 700,000 brick under cover. The machinery used is of the most approved style, including the celebrated "Anderson Chief" machine. The works were established about thirty years ago, and have passed into the hands of several proprietors. In 1886 about 11,00(^000 brick were manufactured, their trade being mostly local. The goods are very ^ . ■ ^ ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■-■■ ■ ■■ ■ - ■ - ■ -■- ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ »=»aiw -w- w - » - » ^ w - w - » - i '■—ni—Bi^M^M^JBBMy.: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. iinn and inferior to none in the market. Since the present proprietors have operated here, from twelve to eighteen men have been employed. 7^'|ALEB HENDEE, retired merchant, lvi£ ^'^° ^^'"^^ formerly proprietor of the W^ oldest boot and shoe house in Warsaw, was born in Newark, AVayne County, New York, July 27, 1827, of Scotch-Irish parent- age. His father, Caleb Hendee, was a native of Vermont. He settled in Wayne County, New York, about the year 1826, and by oc- cupation was a farmer. His mother was also a native of Vermont. They removed to In- diana in 1842, and settled on a farm near Royal Center, Cass County, where they both died, the father in 1876, and the mother iu 1864. When thirteen years of age Mr. Hendee was taken by his parents to Canada. When eighteen he removed with them to Cass County. He learned the shoemaker's trade, and when nineteen years old he left home and followed his trade as a journeyman for about twenty- eight years, working mostly in Bath until 1852. He then came to Warsaw, where he was soon afterward engaged in selling boots and shoes, as well as in the manufacture of them. In 1867 lie began to deal exclusively in boots and shoes, his being the oldest estab- lishment of the kind in the city of Warsaw. January 1, 1887, he sold his stock to De Graif & Weaver, and has retired from the active duties of life. Politically he is a Lincoln Republican. In 1869 he was elected village trustee of Warsaw. August 27, 1847, he was married at Bath, New York, to Miss Abigail Bush. They have three children — Mrs. Mary Helen Brewer, wife of J. A. Brewer, of Warsaw; George W., a shoe- maker; Edgar E., a lawyer in Anderson, In- diana. Mrs. Hendee is a member of the Disciple church at Warsaw. Mr. Hendee was for many years a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church, but in 1856 he " ad- vanced " to the belief in Liberalism. j«l|lLLIAM H. GROVE, a prosperous "U//'!vft ^agriculturist of Van Buren Town- ""^tf^l ship, and an early settler of Kosci- usko County, was born in Frederick County, Virginia, October 14, 1836, his parents, Henry and PhcBbe Grove, also being Virgin- ians by birth. They had a family of eight children, six of whom are living — Mary, William H., Joseph, David, Charles and James. William H. grew to manhood in his native State, his youth being spent in assist- ing on the home farm and in attending the common schools. He was married in Vir- ginia, March 8, 1858, to Miss Nancy Ziler, who was born in Frederick County, Virginia, October 9, 1835, a daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth Ziler, who were natives of the same State. Mr. and Mrs. Ziler were the parents of ten children, seven of whom yet survive — John, George, Catherine, Mary, Hannah, Nancy and Jacob. To Mr. and Mrs. Grove have been born eight children — Ziler H., Henry A., Abbie, William, Oliver. George, Mary and one who is deceased. In 1860 Mr. Grove immigrated with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, where he has since made his home. He came to the coun- ty in limited circumstances, but by persever- ing industry and good management he has prospered in his agricultural pursuits, and is now the owner of 235 acres of choice land in Van Buren Township. Since coming to Van Buren Township he has served as school director. He is an active and public-spirited citizen, and is a liberal contributor to all en- i HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. terprises which have for their object the ad- vancement of the township or county. Politically Mr. Grove is a Democrat. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, belong- ing to the lodge at Leesburgli, Indiana. l^i|ILLIAM LEFFEL, an old and re- inffi|| spected pioneer of Lake Township, l-^j^l Kosciusko County, is a native of Botetourt County, Virginia, born November 9, 1812. His parents, Jacob and Catharine Leftel, removed to Clarke County, Ohio, in 1814, settling near Springfield. They were the parents of fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters, and of this number six are living. All grew to maturity, and with the exception of one son and two daughters, married and reared families. William Leftel, our subject, was reared in Clarke County, Ohio, and was married in that State March 30, 1837, to Miss Julia A. Tritel. Of the twelve children born to this union seven are living — Lucinda, George, Ezra, Catherine, Anna, Henrj' and Joshua, the two eldest be- ing natives of Ohio, and the rest of the fam- ily born in Kosciusko County, Indiana. William Leftel came with his brother Sam- uel to Indiana in 1839, Samuel settling in Wabash County, and our subject locating with his family in Lake Township, Koscius- ko County. Here they lived in a rude pole shanty until their hewed-log house was com- pleted in the fall of the same year. Mr. Leftel purchased a half section of land, pay- ing $2.50 per acre, and most of this he cleared with his own hands, not an acre of his now large and highly-cultivated farm be- ing cleared. Settlers were few in the county at that time, Indians and wild animals being the principal inhabitants. This was a favor- jte hunting-ground for the Indians and they would frequently stop at the early settler's cabin to ask for food. No roads had been made in the county at that early day, and the now thriving town of Warsaw was but a hamlet containing only a few log cabins. Mr. Lefi'el has witnessed the many wonderful changes wiiich have taken place during the past forty years, changing the wilderness into fruitful farms and prosperous towns and villages, with school-houses and churches to be seen everywhere. All his children are married and settled in life, and his grandchildren number twenty-three, and his great-grand- children, seven. His youngest son, Joshua, manages the homestead, and resides in a cot- tage near the home of his parents on the old home farm. March 30, 1887, the parents will celebrate their ftftieth marriage anniver- sary. They are now enjoj'ing that rest which tliejr have so well earned by years of toil and persevering energy, and are numbered among the most respected citizensof Kosciusko Coun- ty. Joshua Oren, the first missionary that came to Kosciusko County, held meetings in Will- iam Leftel's house, a log cabin then. Meet- ings were held there until a log school-house was built, and they then held meetings there, the people coming five to twelve miles to church. -4«H^- f[LKANAH HUFFMAN, deceased, was born in Bedford County, Virginia, -u^'"^ December 29, 1815, son of Herbert and Sarah Huft'man. When he was five years old he had the misfortune to lose his father by death, and he was taken to Clarke County, Ohio, where he was reared. He was thrown upon his own resources at a very early age. His mother died in 1842. He was married in Elkhart County in 1837 to Miss Mary J. Cowan, born November 5, 1818. daughter of BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Thomas and Jane Cowan, of that county. Their surviving cliildren are — Jennie, Her- bert, Rebecca M., wife of Joseph C. Blain; William and John. Mr. Huffman came to Elkhart County when he was in his twentieth year, remaining there until the spring of 1843, when he came to this county and resided at Oswego until 1861, in whicb year he settled on what is now known as the Huff- man homestead, near Oswego. While resid- ing at that place be carried on blacksmithing, and was among the first smiths of that old and now historic hamlet. He served as school director, and was a recognized leader in the United Presbyterian church, con- tributing to its support both by deeds and words. His wife died in 1859, beloved by all who knew her. In politics he was a Democrat. He died in .January, 1886. Thus passed away a pioneer whose life-work was completed, and he has gone to that undis- covered country from whose bourue no trav- eler returns. He left a family well provided for, giving each a fair start in life. The memory of the deceased is still fresh in the minds of all with whom he associated. fC. BLAIN was born in Clarke County, Ohio, August 26, 1834. His parents were Samuel and Margaret (Cowen) Blain, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Kentucky. In 1835 they came to this county, and remained until 1852, then removed to Oregon, remaining until 1873, and while on a return journey the father died in Kansas. The mother subse- quently returned to Oregon, where she died soon after. Three of their five children survive — James, Mary and Joseph C. When in his nineteenth year our subject went to Oregon, and engaged in mining during the winter, and in brick making during the summer, and for a time he was engaged in teaming between Oregon and the British possessions, and various other important points. He returned to this county, and in November, 1875, married Rebecca Huffman, daughter of Elkanah Huffman, deceased. To this union five children have been born, four of whom survive — Elkanah, Maggie, Mary and James G. Mr. Blain subsequently re- turned with his wife to Oregon and remained three years, then again returned to this county. He has a well-improved farm of eighty-two acres. Politically he is a Repub- lican. William B. Blain, an uncle of our subject, was the second sheriff elected in this county, and was one of the pioneer merchants. y^[ASHES ALDRIDGE, one of the enter- Ivlfe P"sing farmers of Harrison Township, ^F^ living ou section 6, was born near Lima, Ohio, in 1848, a son of Joseph and Mary (Rumbaugh) Aldridge, his father a native of Jackson County, Ohio, and his mother born near Martinsburg, Virginia. They were married in Greene County, Ohio, and of the thirteen children born to them only three survive — Catherine, wife of Daniel A. Had- sell, of Allen County, Ohio; Mary, wife of Bethenel Bellinger, also of Allen County, and Cashes, the subject of this sketch. The parents removed to Allen County, Ohio, in the year 1S30, and still reside in that county, near Lima. Cashes Aldridge, the subject of this sketch, grew to manhood in Allen County, receiving his education in the common schools of that county. He was united in marriage October 8, 1868, to Miss Eliza Atmur, who was born in Champaign County, Ohio, Au- gust 4, 1844, a daughter of Levi and Louisa (Marshall) .^tmur, natives of Virginia. Her parents moved to Champaign County, Ohio, in an early day, bringing with thein their family, which consisted of live children. They subsequently removed to Allen County, Ohio, where they died, the mother October 27, 1868, and the father in April, 1881. To Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge have been born eight children — Joseph L., Hattie L., Lawrence D., Louisa M., Jesse IL, Bertha C, John C. and Willis E., of whom the latter is deceased. Mr. .Vldridge lived in Allen (^ounty, Ohio, until the fall of 1881. when he came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, untl has since followed farming on his present farm, near Atwood, in Harrison Township, where he has fifty acres of choice land. He began life on his own account at the age of eighteen years, and has by his industrious habits and good business management met with success in all his undertakings. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and while living in Allen County served his church as class-leader. He has always taken an active part in Sabbath-school work, and has held the position of superintendent of the school. Mrs. Aldridge is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. ^»^^„z.J§^^ tESALOM DUliBlN, farmer, section 21, Wayne Township, was born in ^^3^?^ Knox County, Ohio, near Mount Ver- non, April 1-4, 1835. His fatlier, Basil Dur- bin, was a native of Maryland, and is now deceased. His mother, Mary Durbin, is also a native of Maryland, and is now past eighty years of age. His parents had three children that grew to maturity — Absalom, Melissa and John T. Our subject was reared to man- hood in his native State, and educated in the public schools of Knox County. He followed school-teaching for a short period. January 1, 18G6, he was married in Knox County to Elizabeth Henley, born November 22, 1840, in Muskingum County, Ohio. When eleven years of age she was taken by her parents to Knox County, where she was reared to ma- turity. Her parents were Gregory and Bar- bara Henley, of European ancestry. The mother is deceased, and the father still resides in Knox County. Mr. and Mrs. Durbin have had seven children — Basil, Jennie, Charley, Regina, Emma, Henry and Flora. After his marriage Mr. Durbin removed to Allen County, this State, thence to De Kalb County, and to this county in the spring of 1878. He owns eighty acres of good land. Himself and wife are members of the Cath- olic church, and are respected members of society. tLI CROWL, entraiJ:eti in farming in Van Buren Township, is a native of Kosci- .-,;-l usko County, Indiana, born January 2, 1855, a son of Michael and Elizabeth Crowl, natives of Ohio and Peimsylvania respec- tively. They were among the first pioneers of Kosciusko County, coining here in the year 1837. The father then entered 155 acres of land on section 3(5, township 34 north, range 6 east, settling on his heavily- timbered farm, where he built a log cabin. His land was entered before it was surveyed by the Government. Indians were the prin- cipal inhabitants of the township when the father settled here, and here he endured many of the privations and hardships incident to pioneer life. He was one of the represen- tative pioneers of Van Buren Township where he lived till his death, June 26, 1885, and was respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the Dunkard church. In ■ ■ " ■ - ■ ■ ■" ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■ ■ "■■■■■■■■■"■■■■■■-■-■-■-■-■SI-".."-"-! BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. politics he was a Democrat. To the parents of our subject were born eleven children, of whom seven survive — Samuel, Susan, Julian, Hirain, Hagar, James and Eli. Eli Crowl, the subject of this sketch, grew to manhood in Kosciusko County, where he has always lived with the exception of sixteen months spent in the far west. He received but tiie rudiments of an education by attending the district schools of his township. Marcli 9, 1879, he was married to Miss Caroline Car- son, a native of Clarke County, Iowa, born February 20, 1857. Her parents, Abraham and Elizabeth Carson, were born in Pennsyl- vania and West Virginia respectively, and are now living in Clarke County, Iowa, where they liave made their home for man}"- years. They have had a family of thirteen children, nine still living, as follows — Thomas, Cham- bers, James, Mary. Elian, Nancy, Epheram, Job and Caroline. Mr. and Mrs. Crowl are the parents of three children — Elizabeth, born December 10, 1879; Jesse, born April 27, 1881, and Alva, born April 17, 1886. Mr. Crowl has always followed farming pur- suits and is now the owner of seventy-three acres of choice land where he resides, on sec- tion 36, Van Buren Township. Politically he casts liis suffrage with the Democratic party. l^jEV. AMSEY H. PUTERBAUGH, of iWt ^^^^^ Township, was born in Elkhart '"^ County, this State, December 30, 1851, a son of Henry and Mary Puterbaugh, natives of Ohio, the former of German and the lat- ter of Welsh ancestry. They were among the first settlers of Elkhart County. To this union were born seven children — George, Mary, John, Amsey li., David, Hannah and Orville. The subject of this sketch was reared a farmer, and liberally educated, hav- ing attended various institutions of note, among them the normal school at Lebanon, Ohio. At the age of twenty-two he began teaching, and followed that vocation several years. He was principal of the public school at Oswego six years. At nineteen years of age he became interested in ministerial work, l)ecoming identified with the German Baptist denomination, and to the present time he has been an earnest toiler in the Master's vine- yard. He has spent much time in self-cult- ure, and was formerly an active leader in debating societies. September 28, 1876, he was married to Rilla Clem, daughter of John and'Elizabeth Clem, of Van Buren Township. Two of their three children are living — Edna and Roy. Mr. Puterbaugh has a good farm of eighty acres, and resides on section 23. |^[AMUEL E. BANKS, one of the most I®! ''■^'■'^^ ^^'^ enterprising citizens of ^^ Seward Township, residing at Burkett, is a native of Delaware County, Indiana, born near Muncie February 6, 1839, a son of Thomas and Jane (Moffett) Banks, the father a native of Kentucky, of German descent, and the mother of Irish ancestry. The pa- ternal grandparents of our subject, Adam and Elizabeth (Meek) Banks, were both natives of German}', and the maternal grand- parents, Samuel and Mary (Donaldson) Mof- fett, were born, reared and married in Ireland, coming to America with one son, James Moflett. Thomas Banks and Jane Moffett came to Fayette County with their parents, the former in 1811 and the latter one year later. They were married in that county in 1828, remaining there till 1835, when the father removed with his family to a farm near Muncie, Indiana. In 1863 he sold his EISTORT OP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. '■ u ill land near Muncie and removed to Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana, remaining there till his death, which occurred in 1876, at the age of seventy-six years, his wife surviving him four years. They were the parents of eightehildren — Desdemona, Luther, Minerva, Mary, Samuel E., Betsy, Emeline and Sarah. The fatlier was a brick molder by trade, and for many years followed tliat occupation. He was a well-educated man, and was a leading local politician of the Democratic party. For twelve years he was justice of the peace, and was postmaster four years of Richwoods office, Delaware County, Indiana, and was also one of tlie commissioners of that county. Samuel E. Banks, whose name heads tliis sketch, followed farming and dealing in stock until his marriage, at the age of twenty-six years, to Miss Lydia Iloopingarner. She was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Septem- ber 7, 1843, a daughter of George and Chris- tina (Steece) Hoopingarner, who came to Indiana before her marriage. Shortly after his niai-riage Mr. Banks purchased a farm, on which he lived for nineteen years, although he purchased a saw-mill near his farm in 1867, which he operated for fourteen years. On that farm the following children were bora to Mr. and Mrs. Banks — Laura V., Oiner L., Ada F., Maude C. and one who died in infancy unnamed. In 1881 he dis- posed of his farm and mill, and with his family came to the village of Palestine, in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Leaving his family at Palestine he went to Burkett, where he erected the first saw-mill in the newly surveyed town, which was completed in the fall of 1881. Mr. Banks, with his new mill, cut the lumber for the first building erected in the town, wliich is now occupied by Adam Horn, druggist. He also cut the lumber for tiie first residence, built in the spring of 1882 by C. Burkett. The same spring Horace Tucker and Peter Blue built the Banks Hotel, of which Mr. and Mrs. Banks were the first proprietors, the hotel being still car- ried on by them. Mr. Banks operated his saw-mill till the fall of 1884, when he sold it to C. L. Morris, and purchased the stave- mill built by A. F. Johnston in the spring of that year. In the fall of 1885 he purchased a new saw-mill outfit, which he operated, to- gether with his stave-mill, by one engine of thirty-six horse power. Mr. Banks cut and shipped the first carload of lumber over the Nickel Plate Railroad, and since April 1, 1882, has cut and shipped 2,900,000 feet of lumber and fifty cars of piling. In 1870 he became a Master Mason, becoming a member of Bourbon Lodge, No. 227, A. F. & A. M., and is also a member of Bourbon Chapter, R. A. M. He is a prominent local politician in Seward Township, and was chairman of the Democratic Central Committee for five years. General N. P. Banks, of military fame, is a cousin of our subject. (|M|MOS HOADLEY, deceased, was born |to( in the State of Ohio, in what is now ■3%ift^ Mahoning County, the date of his birth being September 30, 1831, and was a son of Harvey and Hannah Hoadley. He was reared to manhood at his birth-place, receiving such education as the schools of that early day af- forded. He was married in Ohio March 31, 1851, to Miss Elizabeth J. Snyder, a native of Ohio, born June 25, 1882, her parents, John and Elizabeth Snyder, being natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoadley were born five chil- dren, as follows — Wilmer M.; Mary A., deceased, Avas the wife of AVilliam Jack- son; Delbert H., deceased; Mirelda E., wife of John Snvder, of Kosciusko I ,...JI BIOGRAPHICAL HKETGHES. \l) County, and John, still at home. In 1853 Mr. Iloadley left Ohio for Kosciusko County, Indiana, where he lived at Syracuse about three years. He then removed to St. Joseph County, Indiana, and two years later located in Marshall County, wliere he lived about live years. He then returned to Kos- ciusko County and settled on Wooden Lake, in Harrison Township, where he followed farming and carpentry till his death, which occurred November 15, 1877. He was a kind and afl'ectionate husband and father, and as a neighbor he was highly respected for his many manly qualities. He took an active interest in the advancement of his township or county, and was a liberal supporter of all enterprises which he deemed for the public welfare. In his political views he affiliated with the Democratic party. He was a mem- ber of the United Brethren church. Mrs. Hoadley is a member of the same church, and is a respected member of society. She still makes her home on the old homestead in Harrison Township, where she has a good farm of fifty-four acres. Mr. and Mrs. Hoad- ley started life together without capital, but by their combined frugality and persevering industry tliey met with success, and became well settled in life. fACOB KIMES, Jr., was born in Kosci- usko County July 17, 1843, and was reared to manhood amid the scenes of pioneer life, receiving his education in a dis- trict school. He was married January 2, 1868, to Julia Rosbrugh, daughter of Jacob Rosbrugh, a pioneer of Plain Township. To this union were born three children — Erwin E., Edward II. and Cora L. Mr. Kimes is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and in politics a Republican. At present he is serv- ing as school director. He owns 116 acres of good land, and is a successful farmer. In 1864 he entered the Government service as a carpenter, and went to Little Rock, Arkansas, and served four months, and was honorably discharged and came home. The second year of his marriage he lost his wheat crop by fire, but since that time has had good success, and now has a fair share of this world's sroods. f^NDREW ROOP, one of the successful agriculturists of Van Buren Township, ^^ was born in the State of Pennsylvania, February 24, 1837, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Roop, who were natives of the same State. Of a large number of children born to his parents the following yet survive — Sarah A., Rachel, Jane, Andrew, AVilliam, George and Daniel. Andrew Roop was about ten years of age when he was brought by his parents to Indiana, they locating in Adams County, and there he grew to manhood, being reared to agricultural pursuits. He was united in marriage November 29, 1860, to Miss Ruth Bowen, who was born in Van Wert County, Ohio, April 26, 1841, her par- ents, Cyrus and Mary Bowen, both being na- tives of the State of Pennsylvania. They were the parents of eleven children, and of this number ten are living at the present time — John, Charles, Thomas, Samuel, Jo- seph, Eliza, Mary A., Margaret, Nancy and Ruth. The parents of Mrs. Roop were early pioneers of Van Wert County, Ohio, settling there in the woods when the Indians were the principal inhabitants, and are still resi- dents of that county. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Roop — John W., Cyrus T., Mary E. and Annie M. Mr. Roop resided in Mercer County, Ohio, some eleven years, when, in 1883, he came with his family HISTORY OP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. to Kosciusko County, Indiana, since wliicii he has resided on his farm in Van Bnren Township. He is one of the self-made men of Kosciusko County, having from a small beginning acquired his fine farm of 100 acres which is valued at $5,000. Both he and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, -which he has served as steward for six years. Politically he affiliates with tiie Democratic party. fACOB KIMES, Sr., was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1814, son of Peter and Nancy (Leggett) Kimes. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and in 1833 was married to Elizabeth Kensinger. To this union were born eleven children, six of whom survive — George, Jacob, Daniel, John, Susan and Catherine. Mr. Kimes came to this county in 1836 from Ohio, where he had lived about three years previously. He settled on his present farm on section 81, Plain Township, in the old " Monoquet Reserve," having entered 118 acres of land from the Government. His home was a wild forest, which at that time abounded with various species of wild game, and it was no remarkable thing to kill a deer before breakfast and have it dressed and pre- pared for the morning meal. Mr. Kimes killed a deer on the first day of his arrival in the county; and in fact, for many years, the forest furnished, by his skillful marksmanship, much game and deer, upon which the family, in those early pioneer days, subsisted. The modern luxuries of beef, pork, etc., were not within the financial grasp of the sturdy, hon- est pioneer. Mr. Kimes was a great hunter in those days, and his steady and sure aim sounded the death-knell of many a forest fowl and deer; but for the last twenty years, owing to the scarcity of game, his former hunting activity has gradually slackened. He was obliged to go to La Fayette for corn, and to Goshen, which contained the nearest grist- mill, for his flour, and the unpleasant rides which he experienced can only be realized by those who have had a similar trial of travel- ing over those early corduroy roads and rough trails. He has seen much of pioneer life, and is one of the oldest living settlers of Kos- ciusko County. His wife died in 1884. He is entirely a self-made man. He commenced farming immediately upon his arrival here, with a pair of three-year-old steers and a wagon, and was somewhat in debt. He now owns 600 acres of excellent land, a monu- ment to his untiring industry and persever- ance. In politics he is a Republican, and has served as road supervisor. He was for- merly a Whig. He is one of the representa- tive pioneers of Kosciusko County. tUGUSTUS L. YENKER (in German, Jenner), justice of the peace of Harri- son Township, is a native of Crawford County, Ohio, where he was born August 29, 1887, the son of William and Catherine Jenner. He was reared in his native coun- try, attending common school, and two terms academy, and has taught nineteen terms of common school. He was married in Craw- ford County, in 1862, to Harriet Kintzel, who was born March 11, 1839, in Pennsylvania, and a daughter of David and Mary Kintzel, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of the State of New York. Of Mr. Yenner's six children, four are living — Mary E., William D., Franklin and Benjamin. August 20, 1862, Mr. Yenner enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Infantry, as a private, and after one %t,4- -^ ff-^h^-yiJh iV^^cP-^y^ T f^- A^y^^^-^^i^ ^lAy^/Zr3 C^^n^ year \n the service was promoted to Corporal. He was in the service until the close of the war — nearly three years. He participated at Perryville, Cliickamauga, Kenesaw Mountain, siege of Atlanta, the entire Atlanta cam]>aign, Jonesboro, Bentonville, Averysboro and nu- merous others of minor importance. He was \ Vi wounded in the forehead at Perryville, which ?■! left a scar, and also at Chickamauga, where ^ he received a wound in his foot. He was discharged June 20, 1865. After the war he ;gj removed to tliis county and located in Prairie Township, where he resided seven years. He then removed to Harrison Township, where he has since resided. He owns 120 acres of well-improved land, and is very successful. He is a member of the United Brethren church, and has been a class-leader, trustee, etc. He was elected jnstice of the peace in 1884 for four years. He is a member of the Grand Army Post, and in politics is a Repub- lican. fAMES W. MUNSON, a prominent farmer of Wayne Township, was born in ,^ Geauga County, Ohio, November 24, 1837. His parents were Charles and Clarissa Munson, the former a native of Connecticut, aud the latter of New York, l>oth being of English ancestry. His paternal grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and his grandfather in the war of 1812. Two of his father's ciiildren survive — James W. and Ellen, wife of D. J. Smith, now living in Wayne County, Iowa. When Mr. Munson was in his eighth year his parents came to Indiana, locating in La Grange County for one year, and removing to Noble County the following spring, where they remained a short time; thence to I)e Kalb County, and to this county in 1847. His father purchased 100 acres of land, which he improved and resided thereon many years, finally removing to Warsaw, where his tatlier died in 1873. James W. received a fair English education in his youth, since which time he has always been engaged in farming. September 2, 1860, he was united in marriage with Eliza- beth J. Grove, a native of Clarke County, Ohio, and daughter of John W. and Anne Grove, who came to this county previous to the late civil war. Her father was a soldier in the Seventy-fourth Indiana Infantry, and lost his life in the battle at Chattanooga while fighting in defense of his country. Mr. and Mrs. Munson have had twelve children. The following survive — Elmer E., William W., Etta F., wife of Martin Wertenberger, of Monroe Township; Albert IT., Chester 0., Arthur E., Clorous G., Lulu E., Ora M., Ada A. and Floyd C. Mr. Munson is a liberal contributor to all enterprises that have for their object the welfare of his community. He has met with good success in a business way, being the owner of 258 acres of well- improved land. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. fOHN L. MERRITT, a prominent and enterprising farmer of Seward Township, ^,-^ was born at Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, in 1834, his parents, Timothy C. and Elizabeth (Lamkin) Merritt, being natives of the same county. The par- ents removed to Ohio in 1836, and in 1838 the mother died in Scipio, that State, leaving at her death two children — John L., our sub- ject, and Caroline E., who married W. V. Swigart, of Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio. The father of our subject was again married, in 1841, to Mary A. Maston, of Hawley, New Orleans County, New York, and to this HISTORY OP K0SCIU8K0 COUNTY i\) Ml union were born four children — Esther A., Ziicharia T., Julia and Alfred L. The year following his second marriage the father re- moved with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and settled in Seward Township. He afterward went to Logansport, Indiana, but returned to Kosciusko County in 1847. He subsequently returned to Logansport, where he died in 1878. John L. Merritt, whose name heads this sketch, came with his father to Kosciusko County when about eight years of age. In 1854 he engaged in the grocery trade with his father at Logansport, and later returned to Kosciusko County, wliere he has since devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, in which he has met with excellent success, being a thorough, practical farmer. He was married in 1855 to Miss Rachel Garvin, daughter of Hon. James Garvin, one of the pioneers of Seward Township and a member of the State Legis- lature. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Merritt, of whom Lillian P. and Lucas, the eldest and the youngest, are deceased. Their son Timothy married Ro- sella Hollaway, of Beaver Dam, Kosciusko County, and they are the parents of one son, named Leon M. Timothy Merritt resides with his family in an addition built to the handsome residence which is occupied by his father, and both are engaged in agricultural pursuits. Mr. Merritt has been identified with the advancement of Seward Township for many years, and has always taken an act- ive interest in anything pertaining to its wel- fare, especially in the causes of education and religion. He had frequently been solicited to become a candidate foi- official honors, but persistently declined until 1884, when he was elected township trustee, his official term ex- piring in 1888, and no more efficient trustee than Mr. Merritt has ever filled that office. Both Mr. and Mrs. Merritt are members of the Baptist church, and respected members of society. -^•^|>^n^^"'~ — fACOB MORE, farmer and stock-raiser, section 18, Jefferson Townshijj, was '^ born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 0, 1837. His parents, William S. and Anna (Snider) More, were natives of Pennsylva- nia. His grandfather immigrated from Ire- land and his grandmother from Germany to America in an early day. William S. re- moved to Holmes County in the fall of 1822, and was married to Miss Anna Snider April 1, 1824. To this union ten children were l)orn — Susanna, deceased, was the wife of John Hoffer, of Scott Township; Margaret married Andrew Hofierd; the latter died in 1866, and Margaret afterward married Sam- uel Gay, of ^tna Green Townshiji, this county; Georgie; Eliza, deceased, who mar- ried Alonzo T. Doty, of Van Buren Town- ship; Peter H., who lives in Missouri; Jacob, William A.; Nancy Ann, deceased, who married Jacob Hepler, of Scott Township; and two, unnamed, died in infancy. They came to this township in the spring of 1858, where the father bought 160 acres of un- improved land, which he cleared with the help of his sons Jacob and William A., and built a frame house, where he lived until his death, which was in May, 1884, in his eighty-fourth year. His wife died in December, 1881, in her seventy-eighth year. Our subject was mar- ried October 18, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth Mull, daughter of George and Barbara (Hepler) Mull, natives of Pennsylvania and of German ancestry. They have had five children — John F., Hannah; Melissa, who married Charles W. Klouse, of Scott Town- ship; Mary Ann, Ira, Calvin, who died at the age of six years, and one unnamed that died BIOOBAPHICAL ISKETCHBS. in infancy. In ISGl Mr. More and liis bi'citlier William purchased a saw-inill of Cooper it Co., Mount Vernon, Ohio, and operated it three years. They sold this mill to Stromer & Burchard, of Elkhart County, and afterward bought a mill of the Mansfield Manufacturing Company,' running it until 1866, then sold it to Phillips, Peter and John Bergemer, of this county. Mr. More purchased eighty acres of land of his father in 1870, and afterward eighty acres more, which he now owns and has in a good state of cultivation, being under-drained, and he has also built one of the finest houses and barns in the township. He was elected justice of the peace in 1872, and served fourteen years. Politically he affiliates with the Dem- ocratic party. Mr. More's parents were members of the German Reformed church. mEYI C. SMITH, of Pierceton, was born Mfff in Wayne County, New York, August ■^^ 7, 1838, a son of William and Ann (Osgood) Smith, who were old pioneers of Kosciusko County, coming here as early as 1844. Levi C. was six years old when his parents came to Kosciusko County, they lo- cating ill the woods one mile southwest of the present town of Pierceton. He was reared a farmer, and educated in the common district schools of his neighborhood. He remained on the homestead till October, 1863, when he enlisted in the Union army as a private, and when liis regiment was organized he was ap- pointed Second Lieutenant of Company I, Twelfth Indiana Cavalry, receiving his com- mission from Governor 0. P. Morton Janu- ary 5, 1864. He was mustered into the service at Kendallville, Indiana, April 28, 1864, to take eifeet January 10, 1864. March 1, 1865, he was promoted to First Lieutenant by Governor Morton, and was mustered as snch at Mobile, Alabama, June 25, 1865, to take eflect May 23, 1865, serving as such till his regiment was mustered out. During 1864, until the last battle at Nashville, Tennessee, his regiment operated against the guerrillas in Alabama. In the spring of 1865 his regiment was ordered from Nashville to New Orleans, Louisiana, and from there to Fort Blakely, where his regiment was en- gaged. After the fall of Fort Blakely he was on duty at Mobile, Alabama, until his regi- ment was ordered to Columbus, Mississippi. He was then detached from his regiment, and ordered with his company to Artesia, Missis- sippi, and was there on duty until he was ordered with his company to Corintii, Mississippi, and was in command at that place until September 1, 1865, when he was ordered back to Columbus, Mississippi, by detail on court-martial, to convene at that place September 7, 1865, from which place his regiment was ordered to Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was mustered out November 10, 1865, he receiving his discharge at In- dianapolis, Indiana, November 23, 1865, the war being closed. After his discharge he returned to Pierceton, Indiana, where he was engaged in dealing in lumber and in the manui'acture of hubs and spokes until 1868, when he sold out his hub and spoke factory. He was married April 27, 1869, to Miss Lizzie Brower, and they are the parents of one child, named Orton B. In 1868 he formed a partnership with F. H. Foster, with whom he was associated in the drug business at Pierceton until 1873, when he disposed of his interest to L. S. Foster. He was then engaged in the lumber trade for a year or two, since which he has been in the broker- age business. Politically he is a Republican. He is a comrade of John Murray Post, No. 124, G. A. R., of Pierceton, of which he has niSTUHY OK KOtiVlUSKO COUNTY. been quartermaster since its organization, a period of about four years. fOHN EINGGENBERG, farmer, section 10, Scott Township, was born in Switz- erland, son of John and Elizabeth (Shchlepe) Ringgenberg, natives also of Switz- erland, who immigrated to this country in 1845. They settled in Scott Township and purchased 160 acres of unimproved land, which he cleared and improved iintil it is now in a good state of cultivation. John R., Jr., was married in June, 1851, to Miss Mar}' Berger, daughter of Heni-y M. and Frederica Berger, natives of Germany. To this union fourteen children were born, six of whom are still living. Mr. Ringgenberg has 240 acres of fine land in Scott Township and 160 acres of partially-improved land in llarve}- County, Kansas. lie has built aline house and good farm buildings, and is one of the representa- tive farmers of the county. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party, and him- self and wife are members of the Evangelical church. fOSEPH MOREHEAD, or Muirhead, farmer, section 13, Tippecanoe Town- ship, owns ninety-four acres in this sec- tion. He was born in this county June 8, 1848, where he has always resided. His parents were Joseph and Nancy (Champion) Morehead. His father was a native of Vir- ginia, and when a young man came to Ohio, where he was married. In 1837 he came to this county with wife and one child— Allen Morehead, and settled one and three-fourths miles north of Webster, in northwest quar- ter of section 3, where he died June 5, 1850, and lies buried in Cable cemetery. He left a wife and six children. The mother of Joseph was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsyl- vania, July 11, 1811, where she was reared and married. She is living in Tippecanoe County with her son Allen. Mr. Morehead was married June 4, 1874, to Miss Catherine Leslie, who was born in Warsaw, this county, May 27, 1856. They have three children- Mabel A., Gertrude E. and Stanley A. Mrs. Morehead is a daughter of Joseph and Amanda (Rawson) Leslie. Her father was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, in 1827, and when a boy came to Michigan, near Schoolcraft, where he was reared on a farm until he was twenty years of age. He studied for a physician, and after finishing his course was married and came to Warsaw. He practiced his profession in that city until the breaking out of the civil war. He en- listed, became Lieutenant of his company, was promoted to Captain, then to Lieutenant-Col- onel, and was killed in a sabre charge by a pistol-shot piercing his heart. His remains were brought back to Warsaw and buried in the old cemetery. His widow resides at Piei'ceton. He had three children — Cather- i ine, wife of Mr. Morehead; Clara M., wife ot 1 L. R. Gerar,and Florence E., who is living with I her mother at Pierceton. Mrs. Morehead is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Politically Mr. Morehead is a Republican. |^[AM[Jf]L KESLING, deceased, was a 1^1) "^tive of Ohio, born in Warren County '^^ August 3, 1818. He was reared in Preble County, Ohio, remaining there until j attaining his majority, when he removed with I his parents to Miami County, Indiana, where he folhnved agricultural pursuits several years. He finally gave up farming and began woi-k- ing at the shoemaker's trade, which he con- tinned fifteen years, when he embarked in the dry goods business at Chili, Miami County. About 1S59 or 1860 he left Miami County and moved to Kosciusko County, living here nntil his death, which occurred June 17, 1885. He was an honorable, upright citizen, and his death was a source of universal re- gret. He was a prominent and influential citizen of both Miami and Kosciusko coun- ties, aiding liberally all enterprises whicli he deemed of public benefit. He was formerly a member of the Masonic fraternity, and at the time of his death belonged to the Patrons of Husbandry. In his political views he afiiliated with the Republican part}'. Mr. Kesling was twice married. His first wife was Elizabeth Miller, and to them were born three children, two of whom, a son and a daughter, are living. His second marriage was to Miss Einma Guy, in Kosciusko Coun- ty, in 1869, her parents, AVilliam and Pluebe Guy, being among the early settlers of the county. His widow and children still live on the homestead in Harrison Township, which contains eighty acres of highly-culti- vated land. Mrs. Kesling is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is much respected in the community where she has spent her life. ]p|;ANIEL KIMES, farmer, section 30, MB Plain Township, was born in this coun- "^ ty September 24:, 1848. His parents were Jacob and Elizabeth Kimes, the former residing in Plain Township, and the latter deceased. He was reared in this county, and was early inured to farm work, and when young had not the opportunity for getting an education such as is aiforded the boys of the present day. His father being a pioneer, 35 Daniel, as well as his brothers, was thrown in for his share of the work in helping to clear the land and establish a home; consequently, he knows something of the toils, hardshijjs and privations experienced by the pioneers in clearing away the forests and converting them into the pleasant farms and blossoming fields of to-day. He has been an eye-witness to the splendid development of Kosciusko County, which now ranks among the wealth- iest and foremost counties of northern Indi- ana. January 22, 1874, he was married to Miss Mary C. McCleary, daughter of David and Celia McCleary, early settlers of this county. They have had five children — Har- vey M., Nora (deceased), Edith E., SalomaC. and Merl E. Mr. Kiines has lived in his present home eleven years. His brother George Avas a soldier in the late war, serving faithfully for the Union cause, and was wounded at Missionary Ridge. fOSEPII MESSIMORE, deceased, late of section 26, Scott Township, was born in „ Columbiana County, Ohio, January 21, 1818. and died November 26, 1886, aged sixty-eight years, ten months and five days. His father, Joseph Messimore, was a native of Pennsylvania and of German ancestry. His mother, Barbara (Freed) Messimore, was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Freed, natives of Pennsylvania. The parents were married about the year 1815, and had four children — Lydia, who married Mr. Behner, of Ohio; Joseph, Noah, and Catherine, who married Jacob P. Oswalt, of Ohio. Both parents died in Ohio, the father in his eighty- fifth year and the mother in her ninetieth year. Our subject removed from Ohio to this township in 1851, and entered 160 acres of land. He erected a log; cabin and cleared '^Jti^Lt JJJt\ cetta Shook, by whom he liad two children — . James and Jacob, deceased. He subsequently married Sallie lioath, his present wife, and daughter of James and Polly Eoath. Of seven children born to this union the follow- ing survive — John S., Jennie F. and Grover C. In the spring of 1872 Mr. Nicewood settled upon his present farm in Wayne Township, where he owns 100 acres of well- cultivated land, and resides on section 21. He has served as road supervisor, and in pol- itics is identified with the Democratic party. He is a liberal contributor to all worthy enterprises. fOSEPH HENRY TAYLOR, clerk of the Circuit Court of this county, was born -,vc in Stark County, Ohio, July 3, 1845, where he M'as reared a farmer, and attended the public district school until he was twenty years of age. He then attended Mount Union College, at Mount Union, Ohio, one year. In the fall of 1866 he en- tered the law department of the Mich- igan State University, at Ann Arbor, where he graduated with the law class of 1868. The following summer he came to Warsaw and reviewed his law studies in the otKce of W. S. Marshall, and in the fall of that year he was employed as principal of the schools at Pierceton, this county. He taught there one year, and in 1870 entered upon the practice of his chosen profession at that place. In 1879 he was elected clerk of the Kosciusko Circuit Court, and removed to Warsaw to assume the duties of that office. In the fall of 1882 he was re-elected, and now holds that position. Politically he is a Republican. Mr. Taylor has been twice mar- ried. His first wife was Miss Belle Rogers, whom he married in Poi'tage County. Ohio, November 17, 1869. To this union were born five children — Myrtle, Nellie, Madge, Charles and Belle — all young and still at home. Mrs. Taylor died at Warsaw, March 13, 1880. November 27, 1882, he married Miss Jennie Sturgeon, of Piei'ceton. They have two children — Mabel and Dale. Mr. Taylor and wife are both members of the Presbyterian church, as was also his first wife. He is ii member of the Pierceton Lodge. 257, I. O. O. F.. and is past-grand. His father, Abner Taylor, is a native of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and of English ances- try. He resides in Stark County, Ohio, where he located in 1834, and is a farmer by occupation. He was reared in the Quaker faith, but in after life united with the Lu- theran church. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. Taylor's mother, Christiana (Warner) Taylor, was a native of Ohio, and of German parentaoe. She was married in Stark Coun- ty, Ohio, in 1844. She was reared in the LTnited Brethren belief, but in later years joined the Lutheran church with her hus- band. They had six children, five of whom are living — Joseph II., our subject; Mrs. Mary I. Austin, of New Baltimore, Ohio; John W., a merchant of that place; Wilson T., a dealer in lumber and stock at South Whitley, this State, and Leora J., who lives with lier parents in Ohio. Eliza, the second child, died in 1849, aged two years. fAMES GOODRICH, engaged in farming in Washington Township, Kosciusko -l^^ County, is a native of Michigan, born near Cassopolis, July 19, 1844, his parents, Nelson and Mary (Duncan) Goodrich, being natives of the State of Ohio. His mother dying when he was nine year's old, his father's home was Vjroken up. and he went to live lIJSTOliY OF KOSVIUSKO VOUNTY. ! with an uncle near his birth-place, and worked as a farm liand nntil 1863. In Feln'uary of that year he enlisted in the Union army as a private, to serve three years, and was assigned to Company A, Twelfth Michigan Infantry, and for a time he served as Despatch-Or- derly. He participated in the engagements at Columbus and Island No. 10, Tennessee, and Clarington and Salina, Arkansas. At the battle of Island No. 10 he was wounded by a minie ball, which disabled him from ac- tive service for two weeks. He received his discharge from the army January 15, 1866, when he returned to Michigan, and worked in a saw-mill in Van Buren County until 1868. He was married in Van Buren Coun- ty, March 17, 1867, to Miss Kuth Ann Mor- rison, who was born in Richland County,Ohio, December 12, 1843, but was reared in Wash- ington Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, her parents, Francis and Hannah (Jones) Morrison, moving to that township in 1844. Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich are the parents of three children. The eldest, Frankie, is de- ceased. Two are living — George Elmer, born in Arlington, Van Buren County, Michigan, November 18, 1869, and Kosa Ettia May, born in Arlington, April 16, 1876. Mr. Goodrich is a comrade of John Murray Post, No. 124, G. A. K, of Pierceton. ,/J^|EOEGE AV. KISTLER, a prominent 'u-'ff ^'^'■"^•^'" "^^ Harrison Township, is a na- "^'- tive of Fairfield County, Ohio, the date of his birth being August 15, 1839. His parents, Solomon and Elizabeth Kistler, were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respec- tively. They came with their family to Kos- ciusko County, Indiana, in 1854, settling on the Tippecanoe River, in Harrison Township, about live miles west of Warsaw. The fam- ily settled on a heavily-timbered tract of land, which the father cleared acre by acre till he had a good farm ready for cultivation. Both parents died on their homestead aged respec- tively sixty-nine and si.xty-two years, where they were widely known and much respected. Eleven children were born to them, ten of whom grew tu maturity — Reuben, Aaron, Henry, Sarah and Mary are deceased. Those yet living are — Susan, wife of Isaac Hoss- man, of Nebraska; Elizabeth H., wife of James C. Rodgers, of Monroe Township, Kosciusko County; Adaline, wife of Josiali S. Gault, of Atwood, Prairie Township, In- diana; George W., the subject of this sketch; Rev. William R., of New Mexico, and Rev. Amos H., of Illinois. George W. Kistler came with his father's family to Kosciusko County. Indiana, in 1854. He received the beneiits of a common-school education by at- tending the district schools during the win- ter terms. He was early inured to farm labor; assisted his father in clearing his fai'm after coming to Indiana. August 18, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, Seventy-fourth Indiana Infantry, as a Corporal, in which ca- pacity he served till he was mustered out of the service. He was assigned to duty in the Army of the Cumberland, and participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Jonesboro, Green River and numerous others of minor importance. He received a slight flesh wound at Chickamauga, and at Green River was taken prisoner, but was shortly after paroled. He was honorably discharged in June, 1865, after being in the service of his country al- most three years, and was a gallant and faithful soldier. After the war he returned to Kosciusko County, and on December 21, 1871, he married Miss Mary E. Carpenter, a daughter of Wesley Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Kistler are comfortably settled in life, and have a finely-improved farm of 120 acres, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. I! I? located on section 20, Harrison Township, wliere tliey U)ake their home. Both are wor- thy members of tlie Methodist Episcopal church, and respected citizens of Kosciusko County. fACOB PHEND, farmer, section 11, Scott Township, was born in Switzer- land, son of John and Susanna (Kibley) Phend, natives of Switzerland, who were married in 1824, and had four children — Barbara, wife of Christian Fits, who died in Greene County, tliis State, in 1850; she after- ward married Nicholas Stucky, of Illinois, both being natives of Switzerland; Margaret, wife of Henry "Wiess,who died in Holmes Coun- ty,Ohio, also a native of Switzerland ; John, who died in Richland County, Illinois, and Jacob. They immigrated from Canton Berne, Switzer- land, to this country in 1832, first settling in Carroll County, Ohio; thence toGreene Coun- ty, this State, in 18-49; thence to Marshall County in 1852, where the father died in December, 1859, his wife dying four years previous. Our subject was married in Carroll County, Ohio, August 27, 1847, to Miss Louisa Fisher, daughter of Michael and Christina (Houck) Fisher, natives of Ger- many. To this union were born seven chil- dren — John, born August 1, 1848, married Elizabeth M. Rarick, and resides in Scott Towti- ship; Christian D., born May 12, 1851, mar- ried Mary McConnel, also residing in Scott Township; Samuel, born July 6, 1854, mar- ried Mary Louderman; William, born Sep- tember 6, 1856, died April 5, 1857; Jacob J., born August 22, 1859, married Louisa Grimm; Sophia L., born November 9, 1862, married John Ernest, of Elkhart County; Henry A., born November 7, 1865, resides with his parents. Samuel and Jacob reside in Scott Township. Mr. Phend removed from Ohio to Greene County, this State, in 1849, thence to Marshall County in 1851, thence to this county in 1868, settling upon his present farm. He purchased 120 acres of partially-improved land, afterward adding forty acres of unimproved land, and now has about 100 acres in a good state of cultivation. He has built a tine residence and good, sub- stantial farm buildings, and is considered one of the representative farmers of Scott Town- ship. Politically he affiliates with the Re- publican party. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical church. His grandchildren are — AVilliam A., Harley E., Daly A., Edwin and Louisa C, the children of his son John; Clarence D., M. Ora, Carrie L., Delvin, Hattie L., Harry and Iva E., the children of Christian; Lilly C, Quincy J., Clydia H. and Dora A., the children of Samuel; and Moses A., the son of Jacob. fOHN WHETTEN, of the stock firm of Whetten & Hunter, at Milford, was born -,»;, in Derbyshire, England, May 5, 1823, son of William and Ellen Whetten, his mother dying when he was three years of age. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education in his youth. In 1844 he immigrated to America, and via New York came to Allen County, Indiana, and was there engaged in farming about twenty-one years. He was married in that county April 15, 1846, to Miss Jane Green, and they were the parents of seven children, four surviving — William, John, Sarah, wife of John Shives, of Fort Wayne, and Elizabeth, wife of J. B. Miller, of Garden City. The deceased are — Mary, Margaret and Thomas. Mrs. Whetten died June 10, 1858, and May 9, 1859, Mr. Whetten was married HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. to Mrs. Louisa Frazier, nee Huffman, widow of Robert Frazier, of Columbus, Ohio. She was born October 20, 1834, in Columbus, and was a daughter of Henry and Susan Huffman, who were natives of Pennsylva- nia and early settlers of Franklin County, Ohio. By her lirst marriage she had one child— Olive, wife of E. W. Higbee, of Mil- ford. Our subject came to Elkhart County in 1865, and resided on a farm three miles from Milford until the fall of 1859, at which time he settled in Milford, and has since been a resident of that place. He has served as commissioner of Kosciusko C^ounty for live years. During the construction of the new court-house at Warsaw, Mr. Whetten did much toward overseeing it, being on the board at that time. He has served as trus- tee of Van Buren Townsliip lor one and a half years. Politically he is a Republican, and religiously is identilied with the Church of England. He is a member of the Mason- ic lodge at Milford. He is extensively en- gaged in buying grain. fACOB SHOEMAKER, one uf the pros- perous and enterprising men of Clay Township, is a native of Ashland County, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (New- comer) Shoemaker, both of whom were na- tives of the State of Pennsylvania. Jacob remained on the home farm in Ohio till seventeen years of age, when, in 1853, he be- gan working in the mills of Rice, Somerton «& Northgrove, which he continued for several years. He then came West, but subsequently returned to Ohio, and in company with his father purchased a saw-mill in Medina Coun- ty, that State. In 1859 he married Miss Elizabeth Shinabarger, a daugliter of James S. and Elizabeth (Murdock) Shinabarger. To this union were born the following chil- dren — James, Eugene, Harry, Lois, Loetta, and a son who died when four years of age. About the year 1861 Mr. Shoemaker engaged in farming, and later engaged in the mer- cantile business at La Fayette, Ashland Coun- ty, Ohio. In 1865 he, with his family, and the parents of Mrs. Shoemaker, with their chil- dren, came to Kosciusko County, Indiana. Mr. Shiiuibarger bought a farm in Seward Township, our subject spending the first Slimmer in helping him improve his land. Mr. Shoemaker then went to Silver Lake, where he was employed by Albert Scoles. In 1867 he purchased a half interest in the Keplinger saw-mill, the first circular mill in the county. In 1872 he disposed of his in- terest in this mill, and took charge of a brother-in-law's mill at Leesburgh. Two years later he returned to Silver Lake, and for two years managed the Yotter Brothers' mill. In 1876 he and Francis Anderson bought a new mill, which was later owned entirely by Mr. Shoemaker. This mill was moved into Clay Township in 1878, and for nearly four years he carried on saw-milling on section 23. In 1882 he came to Clay- pool, locating his mill within the boundary limits. In 1886 he bought the stave-mill of Seaman, Cox & Brown, of Chicago, Illinois, which he has since remodelled, making of it one of the best circular mills in the county. In 1882 he erected his present substantial residence, which is pleasantly located, over- looking the village of Claypool. After being an invalid for a year Mrs. Shoemaker died, her death occurring in Marcli, 1880. In the autumn of 1881 Mr. Shoemaker married Miss Alice C. Cauftman, a daughter of John and Eve Cauffman, who were among the pioneers of Kosciusko County, her father being now seventy-one years of age, and her mother aged fifty-three years. Two children have 'm^im^wt^m* ■^■■■■■-■-•»-»lil1ll i ■.Fl ■■— ■"'W! ia.«iiiiar,ii»iii»a»li.-»S»S» - w -. » » i» - » n W - ii « « i «-w-w-M«»«"«" i i BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. blessed this union, Laura E. and Goldie R. By his good iiianagement and strict attention to business he has accumiihited a good prop- erty, and is now classed among Kosciusko County's most prosperous and influential citizens, and is a man much respected by all who know him. The grandparents of our subject, John and Catherine Shoemaker, moved from Pennsylvania to Wayne County, Ohio, in 1820, where he purchased a farm, and there reared a family of ten children. He lived on his farm in Ohio till his deatli at the age of sixty-seven years. His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. The parents of our subject, although advanced in years, are still hale and in good health, living on their farm in Mercer County, Ohio, where they have lived for a half century, and have witnessed the many wonderful changes which have taken place during that time. The father, in his younger days, being an ener- getic man, accumulated a competency, and is now enjoying the reward of a well-spent life, beine surrounded with all the necessary com- forts of life. They are the parents of seven children — Jacob W., John, Catiierine, Mary, Daniel, Joseph M. and Sarah. All their children are married and have children, and their descendants now number twenty-nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ■IT^-f ILLIAM D. WOOD, dealer in drugs \ \\ and groceries. Lees burgh, was born [""ojiPr] in Allen County, Ohio, October 8, 1834, son of William G. (deceased) and Elizabeth Wood, early settler? of that county, the father having been one of the first officers of the county. William G. Wood was a native of Kentucky, and his wife of Penn- sylvania. They came to this county in 1844, settling in Plain Township, on what is now known as the old Musquebuck reserve. The father here opened up a farm, and, like other pioneers of this county, endured all the hardships incident to the settlement of a new country. He died April 24, 1856, mourned by a large circle of friends. The mother died at Leesburgh November 20, 1886, in the eighty-first year of her age. The subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools of tliis county, and for a time taught school during the winter months, attending to his farm duties during the summer. April 30, 1863, he was united in marriage with Delilaii Ritter, of this county. To this union were born four children — Ida, wife of O. J. Chandler; John E., Martha E. and Mabel. Mr. Wood has served as justice of the peace and assessor of Plain Township, and is at present filling the position of president of the board of trustees of Leesburgh. He was postmaster of Leesburgh for several years, and was re- lieved of his office in November, 1885, by the present administration. He engaged in business at Leesburgh in 1868, and is classed among the successful and enterprising mer- chants of that old and once ambitious town. His store-rooms are large and commodious, and the public telephone is stationed there. He is prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, and is a consistent member of the Baptist church. He is the present candidate on the Republican ticket for county clerk. Mr. Wood ranks among the first men of the county, being a man of sterling integrity and of unimpeachable character. Himself and wife are both leaders in social circles. fRANCIS MORRISON, deceased, was one of the old and respected pioneers of Kosciusko County, he having settled in Washington Township in November, 1844, '-V- ;.' .iB«niwiJiiiTj»af_»,w_»,.^»«w,»_«_»-»»« iariim ai»iii» ii«raBaafii»,Wnii„i ! *■"■«"»■ HISTOMY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. on the same farm on wliicli he died Septem- ber 21, 1870, in liis eighty-fourth year. He was a native of Long Island, the date of his birth being February 6, 1787. In his youth he became a sailor, and for seven years fol- lowed that vocation on the Atlantic Ocean, when he settled down in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. In 1821 he was married to Miss Hannah Jones, of Chambersburg, Penn- sylvania, born in that city July 5, 1806. They reared eleven children to maturity, of whom only three now survive — Margaret, wife of Ephraim Myers, of Noble County, Indiana; Mrs. Elizabeth Stonebraker, of Guthrie County, Iowa, and Mrs. Ruth Ann Goodrich, wife of the late James Goodrich. Mr. Morrison removed with his family from Franklin to Westmoreland County, Pennsyl- vania, in 1823, where he was e.xtensively engaged in coopering. In 1834 he went with his family to Richland County, Ohio, i-eniaining there till he made his home in Washington Township. His widow still resides at the old homestead, living with her daughter, Mrs. Goodrich, at the advanced age of eighty years. She has been for many years, and is yet, a member of the Universalist church. Mr. Morrison was also a Univer- salist in his religious belief, and was one of the original members of the Universalist church at Pierceton. fOHN HENRY DAMMANN, oneof the self-made men of Kosciusko County, a most energetic and enterprising citi- zen, is a native of Kaspastille, Germany, born in the year 1843, a son of Nicholas and Ka- trina (Bramman) Dainmann. He had long desired to come to America, but his parents disapproved of his plan, and at the age of twenty years he ran away from his home. Having but $2 in his pocket when he left his native land he engaged with the captain of a vessel to work for his passage to this country, and October 20, 1864, arrived at New York. On reaching that city he tried in vain to ob- tain employment, and for seven weeks begget from door to door, and slept in the open air. At last he found employment with a butcher, with whom he remained a half year, receiv- ing $2 a month for his services. His ne.xt employer offered him $6 a month, but after working two months he failed to receive his pay. Not being discouraged, John kept up a search for a paying job, and at last secured an eight months' contract at !ii20 per month. Through his last employer he secured a situ- ation at Norwich, Connecticut, at §20 per month, remaining there four years. While in that cityjie met Miss Barbara Byer, whom he married in 1866. Her parents, John and Margaret (Blume) Byer, were natives of Wurtemberg, Germany, and in that town they were married, and their children — Bar- bara and George — were born. The Byer family immigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Baltimore, Maryland, where the father worked at the carpenter's trade. From Baltimore the family removed to Norwich, Connecticut. The father, John Byer, returned to Germany on a visit in 1858, and while there suddenly died. The son, Geoi'ge Hyer, married Lena Bramman, a native of Ham- burg, Germany, and subsequently moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where his mother died at his home October 17, 1885. Mr. Dam- mann and his young wife concluded to try their fortunes in Chicago, Illinois, to which city they removed in 1869, but this venture proved disastrous, and the next year they embarked in business at Fort Wayne, Indi- ana. For seven years he worked at anything he could get, working hard, and receiving poor pay. In 1877 he went to Larwill, In- 1 \ !i ^.■-■- ■'-■-■-■- ■■ ■ ■■- ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■I' ^l ! BIOORAPHIGAL SKETCHES. \\\ tl\ }{ diana, and opened a meat market, having only $12 in his pocket. Three years later he went to Garrett City, where he worked in the rail- road shops for one year. In 1881 he located in Rome City, Indiana, and began business on a cash capital of 50 cents. He left Koine City in 1883 with $100 cash, a wagon and team of horses, coming to Mentone, Kosci- usko County, in January of that year. He at once purchased a lot and erected a house, and opened a meat market, being the pioneer butcher of tlie village, and since coming here has prospered even beyond his expectations, and by his fair and honorable dealings he has gained the confidence of all who know him. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mi's. Dammann, of whom four are living — Katie, wife of Dr. PI. N. D. Parker, of Chi- cago, Illinois; Eliza, wife of Frank Sarber; Anna and Robbie. In 1877 Mr. Dammann became a member of Larwill Lodge, No. 238, I. O. O. F., and in 1880 joined Rome City Lodge, No. 451, A. F. & A. M., and still holds his membership in both of these orders. He is also a member of Hackleman Encampment, No. 37, Uniform Rank, War- saw, Indiana. ILLIAM R. CLARK, section 24. Jef- \j \i terson Township, was born in Licking i^sr^I County, Ohio, February 16, 1822. His father was of Scotch ancestiy, and his mother of English. Left an orphan in in- fancy he was reared in Fairfield County by John Burey, with whom he resided until twenty-one years of age, obtaining the major part of his education after that period. He then taught school about thirty terms. He was married March 26, 1846, to Miss Mary Ann Stith, of Fairfield County, daughter of Osborn Stith, who came from Virginia in an early day. The parents of Mr. Stith were from North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Clark were the parents of six children, three of whom still survive — Sylvester O., James A. and Laura M., wife of W. S. Fawley, of Jefferson Township. Mr. Clark was bereaved by the death of his wife April 14, 1877, and was again married October 14, 1877, to Barbara, widow of Isaac Teeple, who was born in Washington County, Pennsj'lvania, son of Peter and Peg- gie (Huggins) Teeple, natives also of Penn- sylvania, who immigrated to this county October 7, 1838, settling on section 24, Jeflier- son Township, and entering 160 acres of wild land. At that time there were but three houses in the township. Mr. Teeple was but twelve years of age when he came to this county. He resided with his parents until he was twenty-three years of age. Fie was married August 25, 1858, to Barbara Nehei", and to this marriage were born six children — Malinda, who married Marion Pinkerton; Jackson, deceased; John F., Rachel Emma, who married John F. Davisson; Caroline and Rosa. After his marriage Mr. Teeple settled upon the farm now occupied by Mr. Clark, where he remained until his death, which oc- curred March 13, 1872, at the age of forty- six years. Mr. Clark followed school-teaching until 1853, when he immigrated to this county and purchased forty acres of heavily-timbered land in Wayne Township, four miles south of Warsaw. He cleared his land, built a house and out-buildings, and afterward added another forty acres. He resided on this farm twelve years, then removed to Harrison Town- ship, where he purchased 120 acres of par- tially-improved land. He improved the same with good buildings, etc., and resided there twelve years. After his second marriage he removed to Jefierson Township and settled upon his present farm of seventy acres of improved land, which he brought into a good J state of cultivation. He has repaired his house and added to his farm buildings until they are as fine as any in the township. He served as township assessor six years, tilling the office with satisfaction to himself and his constituents. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Clark is a self-made man. By his own industry and exertion he has obtained a good prop- erty. By his honorable and upright dealings he has won the confidence and esteem of the entire community. l^ENEY C. SMITH, an active and enter- IW) prising farmer of Harrison Township, "kS^II is a native of Stark County, Ohio, born October 11, 1837, his parents, David and Parmelia Smith, being natives of the same State. They were the parents of three chil- dren, who grew to maturity, two of whom are yet living — Henry C, the subject of this sketch, and Mary, wife of Thomas Pound. Henry C. was two years old when his parents removed to Miami County, Ohio, and there he was reared, remaining in that county till reaching his eighteenth year. He then went to Miami County, Indiana, remaining there several years, and while living in that county was married to Miss Esther Hoffman, a daughter of Jacob and Catherine Hoffman, who were early settlers of Miami County, Indiana. Of the eight children born to them five are living — Catherine, wife of Lewis Hartung, of Seward Township, Kosciusko County; Minerva, wife of Simeon Paxton, of Kosciusko County; William H., of Fulton County, Indiana; Martha, attending the Church of God College at Findlay, Ohio, and Jesse F. Mr. Smith came to Kosciusko Countv in 1862, and first located in Seward Township. He subsequently lived a sliort time at Burkett, and from there removed to his present farm on section 31, Harrison Township, where he has his land under excel- lent cultivation, and in his agricultural pursuits is meeting with good success. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. He has served efficiently as school director and road supervisor, and in all enterprises for the good of his township he takes an active interest, giving liberally of both time and means, and is classed atnong Kosciusko County's best citizens. Both he and his wife are members of the Church of God since 1863, of which he has served as local elder many years, and in 1886 he was elected treasurer of the Indiana eldership of the Church of God. He was vice-president two years, in Seward Township, of the Kosciusko County Sunday-School Union. tENRY D. GEIGER, proprietor of min- eral baths at Silver Lake, is a native of Pennsylvania, born at Greencastle, Franklin County, July 12, 1818. He passed his youth in his native State, remaining there till 1832, when he removed with his parents, Henry and Julia A. (Reubash) Geiger, to Holmes County, Ohio. He was married in Holmes County, Ohio, in 1843, to Miss Mary Bair, and in 1845 he came with his wife to Kosciusko County, Indiana, landing in Franklin Township, now Seward Township, September 25 of the same year. Mr. Geiger had made a trip to this county in 1840, and purchased a tract of dense tim- ber land, on which no house nor clearing had been made until he located here in 1845. He then built a log cabin, which has since been replaced by a tine two-story residence, and the land, which at that early day cost $3 per acre. ■gmg»J!mJ»«i»ni"!pJ'iii!!ni"-i'J'^»^"^^™=™""- *-'"-*""-*-*-*"*"*"*"*»**"'''''""'*'"*»*»**^»"""»' BIOORAPHWAL SKETCHES. > I < is now under the best of cultivation, and the improvements make it one of the best farms in that locality. On the homestead farm, in Kosciusko County, their children were born — John H. served through the war, a member of Company L, One Hundred and Twenty- seventh Regiment Indiana Cavalry; married Arilla Wells, and now lives at Concordia, Kansas; Albert L. married Elizabeth Wur- temberger, and resides at Maryville, Kansas; George W. enlisted in Company L, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Indiana Cav- alry, early in the campaign, and was killed January 9, 1865, while in line of duty near Nashville, Tennessee, his remains being brought back to New Albany, Indiana, and there interred; Leander, living on his father's homestead, married Ella Matheny; Edward W. died in childhood; Hezekiah M. married Laura A. Glaze, and is living near Ozark, Missouri; Mary E., wife of Jacob Haney, died near Silver Lake; Emma E., wile of Frank M. Matheny, lives near Mentone, Dakota. Mr. Geiger resided on the home- stead farm in Franklin Township, which is still owned by him, until 1884. He then purchased a cosy cottage at Silver Lake, where he has since lived somewhat retired from aC' tive life, although he has a line mineral well on his property, the water of which has de- veloped rare medicinal qualities, and many sufferers from rheumatism have been greatly relieved, if not entirely cured, by its use. The water has been analyzed by Dr. Moro, of Warsaw, Indiana, and contains carbonic acid gas, cilicic acid, lime, magnesia, soda, potash, sulphur and iron, which have an acid reaction with a temperature of 54°. The elementary constituency of the water makes it valuable for derangements of the intestinal canal, liver, kidneys, diabetes and scrofulous aflfec- tions. It is laxative, diuretic, alterative and tonic to the human system. Mr. Geiger has. by his fair and honorable dealings, gained the respect of the people wherever he has made his home. While living in Franklin Town- ship he was elected justice of the peace in 1858, serving one term, but has declined other official positions. ■^mH tMOS WOOLLEY, M. D., Warsaw, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ) -sjp-- March 1, 1829. His parents removed 5 to Cincinnati, Ohio, when he was about four years of age, and subsequently to Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio. He attended school regularly until seventeen years of age, when he came to Miami County, Indiana, with two older brothers. They at once engaged in the business of wagon and carriage making, the subject of this sketch working in the blacksmithing department. In 1846, his health having failed to such an extent as to prohibit further labor at his trade, he adopted the occupation of teaching school, and reading medicine in his leisure hours, under the supervision of B. Henton, M. D., one of the first physicians of Peru, Indiana. In a short time he abandoned schuol-teaching, and studied in Dr. Ilenton's office for two years, when he began the practice of medicine with C. Hector, M. D., of Gilead, Miami County, Indiana. Success attended his efforts from the very beginning. In 1857 he came to Kosciusko County, and located in the village of Palestine. In 1869 he removed to War- saw, where he now resides. October 19, 1865, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha Bunker. In 1866 he assisted in the organization of the Medical College at Fort Wayne, Indiana, and afterward graduated with honor from that institution. He is a successful practitioner, and for many years has enjoyed an extensive practice. Being a i'. ■■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-"■■■■■■■■■■■■^HMl HISTORY OP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. self-made man, and having early learned the lesson that patience and care are essentials of success, he has devoted his entire attention to his profession since he began the practice, and for many years has enjoyed as large a practice as any other physician in the county, which he still maintains. He is a remarkably pleasant and aflable gentleman, and inspires coniidence in his ability wherever he goes, and is highly esteemed as a citizen by all who know his worth. ~^"VT"'^*a^'— |^[TEPHEN EEED, dealer in eggs and t^l) poultry at Pierceton, is a native of ^^ Jefferson County, New York, born in the town of Henderson November 24, 1817. At the age of fifteen years he accompanied his parents, Stephen and Susannah (Nutting) Reed, to Cleveland, Ohio, and soon after he was employed as a sailor, sailing on the lakes between Cleveland and Green Bay, Wisconsin, and between Oswego and Chicago. On attaining his majority he went to Lorain County, Ohio, where he was engaged in dealing in lumber and farming till 1854. March 4, 1841, he was married in Medina County, Ohio, to Miss Harriet Pierce, a daughter of Peltiah and Polly (Jones) Pierce. Five children have been born to this union, of whom three are yet living — Omri, Charles J. and Uri, the latter living in Pierceton, and the two former being residents of Warsaw. Eudora died in Pierceton in 1859, at the age of eleven years, and one child died in infancy. Both Mr. and Mrs. Reed are of English descent. In 1854 Mr. Reed came with his family to Kosciusko County, and built a mill in the vicinity of Pierceton, where he engaged in the manu- facture of lumber in connection with his farming pursuits until during the late war, when for four years he manufactured gun- stocks for the Government, on contract, employing from thirty to forty hands, manu- facturing some 500,000. In 1875 he built a plow-handle factory, which he operated for one year, when he disposed of his business. He then resumed his lumber business, which he followed till 1884, when he rented his mills, and has since devoted his attention to his present business. He is an enterprising, public-spirited citizen, and during his resi- dence in Pierceton has gained the confidence of the people by his fair and honorable dealings in all his business transactions. tARVEY WASHINGTON UPSON, agent for the Adams and United States Express Companies at Warsaw, was born in Masonville, Delaware County, New York, March 14, 1823. He attended school in his native county until fourteen years of age. In May, 1836, he came with his par- ents to Indiana, where they located in Noble County on the Flat Belly Reserve. He re- mained with his parents until 1839, then went to Benton, Elkhart County, where he learned the tailor's trade, serving an appren- ticeship of four years, receiving nothing ex- cept his board for his services. In March, 1844, he went to Augusta, the county seat of Noble County. On the 14th of the following April he was married to Miss Jane Boyd, of Benton. In the fall of the same year he returned to Benton with his wife, where she died November 14, just seven months after his marriage. He then traveled as a journeyman tailor, and worked at Wolf Lake till June, 1845, when he started traveling on foot to Chicago via South Bend and Miciiigan City, but not finding work he returned to AVolf Lake. He came to War- )U u.. ..J I BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. % saw in October, 1845, wbere lie was employed in the tailor shop of James Snyder until the spring of 1846, when he opened a shop of his own and carried on a business for himself until 1851. In 1848 he received the appointment of postmaster at Warsaw, and held the otKce during tiie administra- tions of Taylor and P'illmore. From 1851 to 1853 he clerked in the store of Chip- man Brothers. In the fall of 1853 he was elected Recorder of Kosciusko County on the Whig ticket, and held the office eight years. In 1858, while serving as recorder, he became associated in the mercantile business with the Chipman brothers, the firm name being Chipman Bros. & Co. This partnership continued four years. In 1856 he was one of the organizers of the Republican party in this county. In 1864 he was elected Representative in the Lower House of the Indiana State Legislature, at- tending one regular and two called sessions. In the summer of 1866 he, with Chipman Brothers, built the Plnenix Block, on Butialo street, in Warsaw. In November of the same year he became associated with S. W. Chipman and Joseph A. Funk in the mer- cantile business, as Chipman, Funk & Co., the firm dissolving in 1880. Mr. Upson then clerked one year for his successor, Mr. Chipman. In July, 1881, he was appoint- ed deputy revenue collector by Revenue Collector George Moon, of the Tenth District of Indiana, and held the position until the district was consolidated with the Eleventh, in 1883. In April, 1884, he was appointed agent for the Adams and United States Ex- press Companies at Warsaw. January 15, 1848, he was married to his second wife, Miss Lucretia J. Raugh, daughter of John and Elizabeth Raugh, pioneers of this coun- ty. They have three children — Mrs. Inez C. Bitner, Mrs. Hattie A. Hettield and Frank Ellsworth, all of Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Upson are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and Mr. Upson has been leader of Class 12 since 1870. He be- longs to the subordinate lodge and encamp- ment in Odd Fellowship, having passed the chairs in each, and has represented both in the grand bodies of the State of Indiana several times each. lK«3f ILLIAM WATSON, farmer and WS*P dairyman, of AVashington Township, l*=^K^l is a native of Luzerne County, Penn- sylvania, born November 6, 1820, a son of Noah and Elizabeth (Dodson) Watson, both natives of Pennsylvania, the father being of English-Irish parentage, and the mother of Irish descent. The father made farming his principal avocation, although in his younger days he studied medicine, which he practiced to some extent near Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, where he located about the year 1812, and was a soldier in the war of 1812, going to the relief of Fort Meigs un- der General Harrison. He lived in Richland County until his death, which occurred in 1862 at the age of seventy-two years. He was twice married, Elizabeth Dodson being his second wife. She survived him until 1882, dying in Fostoria, Ohio, at the ad- vanced age of eighty-six years. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. William Watson, the subject of this sketch, was but three years old when his parents re- moved to Richland County, Ohio, and there he was reared, his youth being passed in as- sisting his father on the home farm. He was married in that county in 1845 to Miss Jane Mary Hunter, and to this union were born two children — Alvin E. and Thenie M., wife of Robert Makenson, of Washington Town- UISTOHY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY It sliip, Kosciusko County. Mrs. "Watson died in 1858, and in 1861 Mr. Watson was mar- ried to Miss Amanda Palmer, of Richland County, Ohio, who died in 1881, leaving three children — Edgerton J., Charles !N^. and Willie A. Mr. Watson remained in Rich- land County until 1865, when he came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and settled on the farm in AVashington Township, where he has since followed agricultural pursuits. In 1885 he engaged in the dairy business, which he followed in connection with his farming operations. Mr. Watson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Pierceton, and a much-respected citizen of Washington Town si lip. |^[AMUEL JEMISON, an active and pub- t^^i lie-spirited citizen of Claypool, Kosci- ^P usko County, is a native of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, born in Middletown May 22, 1828, a son of John and Annie (Ray) Jemison. He lived in his native coun- ty till he grew to manhood, and at the age of twenty-one years came AVest and located in Kosciusko County. The surrounding country was at that time almost as ]iature had made it, and where are now broad, well-cultivated farms and thriving villages was then covered with heavy timber. While a lad living in Pennsylvania Samnel Jemison was bound to Frederick Fortney to learn the hatter's trade, and served an apprenticeship of eight years before reaching his majority. On coming to Kosciusko County he began working at the carpenter's trade for William Conner, which he followed for si.\ months, receiving for his services $6 a month. The following three years he worked at carpentering for Thomas Popham, one year in this county and two years in Iowa, he having gone with his em- j)loyer to that State. While living in Iowa he returned to Kosciusko County, Indiana, for his bride. Miss Sylvia Calkins, whom he had met while living in this county, their wedding tour ending at Iowa City, Iowa. There Mr. Jemison purchased land, but con- tinued working at his trade for seven years, when they removed to Ringgold County, Iowa. At the outbreak of the late war Mr. Jemison was appointed chief of a company of scouts, who were on duty in Missouri and Iowa, guarding the borders from the maraud- ing guerrillas that infested that territory. He served as chief eighteen months, and had frequent skirmishes with the enemy. His wife, fearing that from his position their property would be destroyed, prevailed on him to return home, but his patriotism was too great to allow him to remain inactive while his country was in danger, and he re- enlisted in Company G, Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry, in which he served until the close of the war, returning to his home with his health seriously impaired. After the war he engaged in the butcher's trade. Three years later he went to Nebraska, where he pre- empted a homestead. Several years later his wife died, leaving two sons and two daughters — Florence A., Aletha E., Thomas E. and Franklin. The eldest daughter married John Roberts while living in Nebraska, and the rest returned to Kosciusko County with their father in 1875. In 1876 Mr. Jemison was again united in marriage, taking for his present wife Miss Selena Ball, whose parents, Samuel and Minerva Ball, were among the earliest settlers of Kosciusko County. Two years later our subject returned to Nebraska, re- maining in that State three years, when he returned to Kosciusko County, and at the solicitation of the leading business men of Claypool, established a dray-line in that vill- age, and in this business he has prospered. ■.■ ■ ^■■ ■ ■ ■iggiSg"a?u»"i»"j«."jLgijM; BIOORAFHIVAL .SKETCHES. \lt '! and by his fair and lionornble dealings he has gained the respect of all who know him. fANIEL KAYLER, residing at Pierce- ton, was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, May 16, 1822, a son of Henry and Susanna (Brillhart) Kayler, who were of German ancestry, and natives respectively of Virginia and Pennsylvania. The father was a miller by trade, bnt later in life followed farming. He removed with his family from Virginia to Logan County, Ohio, in 1824, where he died in 1834, aged fifty-five years. His wife is also deceased, dying at the age of seventy-seven years. Both were Dnnkards in their religious views. They had a family of seven children, of whom three are yet living — Mrs. Rebecca Amos, of Tippecanoe Township; Daniel, the subject of this sketch, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cronse, of Logan County, Ohio. Our subject was but an infant when liis parents removed to Logan County, and there he was reared to agricultural pursuits on the home farm near BellefontaiTie. He received a fair common-school education, and in his twenty-second year began teaching in the schools of Logan County, which avocation lie followed for two winter terms. He was married in Logan County in 1844 to Miss Elizabeth A. Weaver, who died at Pierceton in 1874, leaving at her death five children — Henry H., a farmer of Washington Township; Mrs. Zarena Garber, deceased, wife of Jacob Garber, late of Washington Township; George A., a wagon-maker, of Washington Township; Mrs. Mary M. Crites, deceased, ■wife of Albert Crites, of Pierceton, and Andrew C, a plasterer, living at La Crosse, Wisconsin. For his second wife Mr. Kayler mari'ied Mrs. Catlierine (Grouse) Stoops, in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1875. Mr. Kayler has been a resident of Kosciusko County since 1S46, he having settled in the woods of Washington Township in the spring of that year, where he cleared a farm of 160 acres. He sold his farm in the fall of 1867, on ac- count of failing health, and became a resident of Pierceton, where he has since made his home. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. He has served as clerk of Washington Township, and as trustee of the village of Pierceton, and in the fall of 1876 he was elected justice of the peace of Washington Township, which office he has since filled to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. After coming to Kosciusko County he followed school teaching during the winter terms, principally in Washington Township, for ten years. Mr. Kayler is a member of the Odd Fellows' lodge and encampment at Pierceton, and has passed all the chairs in both, and has represented his lodge and encampment in the Grand Lodge and Encampment of the State of Indiana. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Pierceton, in which he has been a class-leader for many years. Mrs. Kayler in her religious faith is a Presbyterian. tONRAD LEATHERMAN was born in Jefferson Township June 13, 1849, ,„ son of Joseph and Mary (Brumbaugh) Leathernian, natives of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The father was a son of John Leatherman, a native of Maryland. He was married February 13, 1840, and to this union were born six children — William, Eva Catherine, Susanna, Conrad Franklin, Town- send and David Wesley. All are living ex- cept Eva, who died July 3, 1867. Our subject attended school in his district for twelve years, mostly in winter. He was '■3' i\ 1^ it HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ^1 married November 20, 1873, to Miss Susan Kiliian, daughter of Cliristiau Killian. of Elkhart Couutj. To this union were born six children — Elmeda, AVilliam Perry, Koy, Blaine, Jessie May, Clara Mabel and Vernon, Elmer. Mr. Leatherman has a fine farm in a good state of cultivation. Politically he is a Republican. Plimself and wife are members of the Gertnan Baptist church. fALENTINE HAMMAN, farmer, sec- tion 27, Scott Township, was born in ■^^' Columbiana County, Ohio, March 20, 1831. His father, Daniel Hamman, was a native of Pennsylvania, his ancestors coming from Germany in an early day. He married Miss Margaret Lower, wlio was born in Co- lumbiana County, Ohio. They had six chil- dren, all of whom are living, the subject of our sketch being the eldest. At one time the maternal great-grandfather of our sub- ject, Michael Sanor, was a camp servant of General Washington, in the earlier days of the Revolution, and was promoted to the rank of Captain for stealing a fast mare from a British General at the risk of his life. When Mr. Sanor emigrated from Eastern Pennsylvania to Ohio with a large family, he cut his road nine miles through thick woods to his land he had taken up, making his near- est neighbor nine miles off, at the same time hauling a half bushel of silver with him that he got from the Government for his services in the Revolution. Mr. Hamman had very limited opportunities for obtaining an educa- tion, having attended school only about six months. He was married in Columbiana County, Ohio, in January, 1855, to Miss De- borah A. Mountry, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (^Weaver) Mountry, natives of Penn- sylvania and of German descent, and among the pioneer settlers of Ohio, living for a time among the Indians. To this union eight children were born, four of whom died when small. The eldest of the eight children is now living in Goshen, Indiana, and is a mu- sic teacher, having few equals in his profes- sion. He married a Miss Hime. Lawrence Hamman, the next oldest, is married to Miss Mollie Hershberger, and lives near the old homestead of his parents. Willard and Leonard, the youngest, twins, are now sixteen years of age, and are with their parents work- ing ou the farm. Mr. Hamman examined Northern Indiana in 1850, it being then a wilderness, and in 1858 he moved with his family from Eastern Ohio to Scott Township, and purchased forty acres of heavily-timbered land. He burnt the finest poplar timber in log heaps, it having no value at that time. He has since added sixty acres to his farm, and has cleared away sixty acres of the land with his own hands, which he now has in a high state of cultivation. In 1862 he was elected justice of the peace, serving three terms, and declined serving a fourth term af- ter being elected. His service as justice of the peace amounted to considerable, and dur- ing all his service he never had a case of lit- igation (of which there were many) appealed to a higher court, and never had but four jury trials. After declining the latter office, he accepted the appointment of drainage commissioner of Kosciusko County, in which capacity he is now acting; and during his term of service he has helped to locate about sixty miles of ditches, half of which were by the judge assigned to him for construction, costing some $50,000, all of which money was handled by Mr. Hamman. Mr. Ham- man has served as postmaster at Millwood, Indiana, about twenty years. In partnersiiip with the Hon. Moses I. Long, in 1860. he established the Millwood Nurserv, located on ,.,J rv>^ / ^. Z€^-^£^i '"™"™™"™* r~- :^\i( n BIOGRAPIIIOAL SKETCHED. iii !| .«< (it. Mr. Ilani man's lann, from which hirge quan- tities of frnit and ornamental trees were grown and sohl to tlie farmers of Northern Indiana, the business being carried on about eighteen years. Mr. Ilamraan is a self-made man, and by his own exertion he lias obtained a good practical education, and has titled him- self as a practical hydraulic and civil engi- neer. As a mechanical genius Mr. Ilamman has scarcely an equal, making for his amuse- ment violins tliat are a marvel in tone, and comparing favorably with the famous old masters. Mr. Ilamnian has a good tarm, which he owes only to his own iiands and braiu and to his wife, she being his greatest helper. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party, and he and his wife are members of the Christian church at Mill- wood, he being one of the trustees of the cluircii for twelve years. OEORGE TOM, an old settler of Van ' Bnren Township, is a native of Stark 'W^ County, Ohio, born May 22, 1832. a son of John and Elizabeth Tom, who were both natives of the State of Pennsylvania. When he was a boy his fatlier came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, settling on section 27, Van Buren Township, on the farm now owned by Cyrus Lentz. Here the father bought 160 acres of timber land, about twenty acres of his land being cleared and a log cabin built when he settled on it. He improved his land and brought it nnder good cultivation, residing on the same farm some twenty-five years. He was one of the first pioneers of Van Buren Township, where he lived till his death, and was always ready to assist in any enterprise wliicli he thought would advance the material interests of his township or county. In his religious faith he was a Dunkard. In politics he affiliated with the Democratic party. Of his family of six children, five are yet living — Daniel, George, Mary, Harriet and Jemima. George Tom grew to manhood in Kosciusko County, liis youth being spent in assisting on the farm and attending the district school, where he received but limited educational advan- tages. He was married in 1858 to Miss Lucinda Nine, a daughter of Jonathan and Catharine Nine, of whom her fatlier is de- ceased. To this union were born ten chil- dren — Mary, William, Hiram, Alfred, Jane, Charles, Almeda, George, Catherine and Irvin: j\[r. Tom settled on his present farm in Van Buren Township in 1857, where he has a fine farm containing 200 acres. He started in life for himself entirely without means, but by years of hard toil and perse- vering energy he has gained a competence, being now classed among the prosperous farmers of Kosciusko Coimty. He has experienced many phases of pioneer life, settling in the woods of Van Buren Town- ship in a very early day, and no one has done more toward clearing n]i Van Bnren Township than he. He gives liberally of his means to all enterprises calculated to benefit his county, and also takes an active interest in the cause of educatiou, and has served efficiently as school director. In his political views he is a Democrat. HOMAS AVALTON was born in Car- bon County, Pennsylvania, January 6, ~?J 1828, son of Boaz R. and Mary Walton. He was I'eared to manhood in his native State, and August 26, 1851, he married Isabella TVl. Quigley, born July 9, 1831, and daughter of John and Elizabeth Quigley, natives of New Jersey. Mrs. AVaiton is a til 2\ UlbTOUY OF KOHCICSKO roUNTV. m native oi jSTew York City, and when a young girl was taken liy lier parents U< Peiins)ivania, wliere slie was I'eared to maturity. Her father is deceased, ilr. and Mrs. Walton have had nine cliildren — lohn Q., born Jan- nary 23, 1S54, was nnirried November 2'J, 18S2, to Mary lleary, of Carbon, Pennsylva- nia, and died January 15, 1884 •, Sallie L., born August 25, 1856, is the wife of Albert Thonnxs, of Carbon County, Pennsylvania; Mary E., born June 12, 1858, is the wife of Frederick Dresser, of Evansville, Indiaini; Harry li., born November 10, 1800; Lillie J., born -Inly 7, 1862. wife of Sylvester Nicely, of Clay Township; Cliarlcs Iv., born May 7, 1865, was married June 21, 1886, to Jennie Zehner, and i-esides in (Carbon County; George K., born October 13, 1867, died August 20, 1.S76; Estella, born November 7, 1869, and Albert, born August 29, 1874. Mr. Walton owns lifty-two acres of well- improved land, and resides on section 29. He settled upon his present farm in the spring of 1858, and is an industrious and energetic farmer. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and take an active part in church and Sabbath- school work. He has served as school director, and attiliates with the Democratic party. -^- LPEP.T B. WARNEPt, proprietor of k\ the liotel at Webster, was born in that ' village July 7, 1857, where he was reared and received his primary education in the common schools of his father's district. He completed his education at the high school at Leesbui-gh. He was married Octo- ber 14, 1879, to Miss Lida C. Humble, who was born in Noble County, Indiana, August 1, 1858, and came when a child to this coun- ty with her parents, where she was reared ' and nnirried. They have three children — Ethel, Thomas and Florence. Mr. Warner attiliates with the Ilepublican party, and both himself and wife are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal church. In the tall of 1885 he built the frante hotel of eighteen rooms, at a cost of !?2,500. It is neatly and appro- priately furnished, and whoever desires the quiet and enjoyment of a country village cannot lind pleasanter accommodations. Mr. Warner built the tirst hotel in North Webster, abl'.ough liis father, Thomas K. AVarner and Henry Stronibeck had accommodated' travelers at their residences in former years. m (s ■ ■*' ■" eJ OIIN EKEDEKICK J!EYEK, of the tirm Mi I of Peyer Brothers, wholesale produce ^i dealers and shippers, of Warsaw, was born near Hessen Cassel, German}', in 1850. He was reared in his native place until he was nineteen years of age, and had learned the trade of blacksmithing. iVt that age he and a younger brother immigrated U) the United States, landing at Castle (-iarden. New York, in October, 1869. From there he went to (Toshen, Indiana, where he worked at his trade one year, then became an employe in shijjping butter and eggs for George Freese for about three years. He then became as- sociated with Mr. Freese in the same busi- ness, under the firm name of Freese & Beyer. In the meantime they opened a business house at Warsaw. In 1878 Mr. Beyer pur- chased the interest of Mr. Freese at Warsaw, and in the same year his brotliers, Cyrus V. and John E., became associated with him, and the firm became Beyer Brothers. Tliey do an extensive business in shipping produce, butter and eggs to New York nnirkets. They have branch business houses at North Man- chester, Rochester, Columbia City, Goshen, ill Dilonticello and lluiitiugdou, Tiidiaiia. In addition to the shipping business, in IST-i tliey bnilt the, Big Eagle Creamery, near Warsaw, on tlie east shore of Eagle Lake, where they own 160 acres of land, and with an ontlay of §30,000 they are fitting up ;i summer resort, which, from its r.umorous springs, is named " Spring Fountain Park," and with other attractions, in the shajie of fountain flower gardens and coiine'rvatories, they are now erecting an approjiri'ite luiihl- ing for the great historical painting, the panorama of the siege of Chattanooga, Ten- nessee, including Lookout Mountain and Mis- sionary Hidge, painted on 15,000 square feet of canvas, by Professor Harry J. Kellogg, the great American historical painter. Decem- ber 15, 1877, Mr. Beyer was married at Goshen to Miss Anna M. Miller, daughter of Jacob and Anna G. (Eckhart) Miller, of Goshen. They have two children — May E. and Carl Frederick. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Warsaw, and he is a member of P'orest Lodge, No. 46, K. of P.. Warsaw. ,#^^EOPtGE B. HOOPINGARNEK,M. D., '.'ilrff of Sidney, is a native of Indiaiui, born "'>?' in Hamilton, Steuben County, Septem- ber 13, 1856. He is the tirst son of Dr. .1. J. and Ellen (Brown) Hoopingarner, natives of Ohio, the father born April 3, 1824, of German descent, and the mother of Scotch and Irish parentage, the date of her birth being March 3, 1825. They were married at Canal Fulton, Ohio, in 1850, and in 1854 re- moved to Hamilton, Indiana, where the father engaged in the practice of medicine. In 1865 he removed with liis family- to Butler, DeKalb County, Indiana, where he carried on a druD- store in connection with his medi- cal practice. I]i 1879 they settled in Milford, Kosciusko County, where the parents have since made their home. George B. Hoo])in- garner, subject of this sketch, was reared principally at Butler, Indiana, his youth being passed in attending the high school and assisting his father in his drug store. In the spring of 1873 he graduated from the Bloomington High School, that being the preparatory department of the State Univer- sity, located at Bloomington, when he entered the uni\'ersity, taking the classical course. Hi! 1 remained at Bloomington until 1876. lie j then entered the medical department of tiie ] Micliigan State University at Ann .\rboi'. ■ From 1877 till l'S79 he was engaged witli his j father and brother in the drug business, un- I der the firm name of Hoopingarner tV* Sons. 1 He was then engaged principally in reading I medicine with his father until 1881, then at- I tended a course of lectures at the Medical College of Indiana, at Indianapolis, gradu- ating from that institution in the class of 1882. After his graduation he engaged in the drug business at Butler, and later at Sid- ney, coming to the latter place in 1^S3. July 12, 1882, he was married to Miss Jennie Sj)arklin, who was born September 14, 1860, a daughtei- of John and Mary (Arnold) Sparklin, who were among the early settlers of Milford, Indiana, where the father died in 1865. The mother still lives in Milford at the age of tifty-two years. Doctor and Mrs. Hoopingarner are the parents of one child — Abigail, liorn at Milford, June 4, 1S83. In 1885 Dr. Hoopingarner discontinued his drug ti-ade at Sidney, when he took a special course in the Chicago Medical College, and on returning to Sidney commenced the prac- tice of medicine, and being well skilled in the knowledge of his profession, he lias es- tablished a good practice, wliicli is gradually increasing. In political sentiment Dr. ii ■■■■■ ■■■ ■■■■ ■ ■■■?i]l HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Hoopiiigariier is a Democrat. Tie is a mem- ber of Eel River Lodge, No. 510, A. F. & A. M., and also belongs to Pi Chapter, Beta Theta Pi, of Bloomingtoii, Indiana. His wife is a member of tlie Methodist Episcopal church. r^\ :\r. Tf)WL, M. D., the pioneer physi- \ \ cian of Franklin Township, and a ''' prominent citizen of Kosciusko Coun- ty, \v;ih a native of E.xeter, Maine, tlie date of his birtli being October 3, 1819. When eighteen years old he went to Boston, Massa- chusetts, and at the age of twenty -live years was married to Catherine Alden, of Newton Upper Falls, near Boston. They removed to Sharon, New York State, and while there our subject studied medicine under Dr. Pramer. Prior to attending medical college he had practiced medicine a number of years. In 1852 he came to Indiana and located at Pal- estine, Kosciusko County, where he had a fair practice, remaining there four years. In 1856 he removed to Sevastopol, and the fol- lowing year attended a course of lectures at the Eclectic Medical College, at Cincinnati, Ohio. Returning in 1858 he permanently located in the village of Sevastopol, where for thirty years he practiced his profession. At that early day tiie physician was in great demand, the then swampy country causing much malaria, and our subject was obliged to work early and late, often riding many miles over poor roads to visit a patient. He built up a large and lucrative practice, and ac- quired a competency. He was the first phy- sician to introduce the treatment of disease by the use of Compound Oxygen, and as a physician he ranked among the highest in this part of the State, where he made his home for so many years. Dr. Towl became a member of the Odd Fellows' order in Mas- sachusetts, in 1844, and was one of the early members of Sevastopol Lodge, No. 4U3, and passed the chairs several times. He was also a member of the Hackelman Encamjiment, No. 37, I. O. O. F., of Warsaw, Indiana. Twice by election and once by appointment he served as trustee of Franklin Township, and several times served as postmaster of Sevastopol. He established the first drug store in the village, and was also engaged in the mercantile business for three years. Of the seven children liorn to Dr. and ]\Irs. Towl only one is living, a daughter — Lugarda E. She married Alfred Keececker, of Sevas- topol, and to them have been born seven children, of whom four daughters and one son still survive. Dr. Towl died at his h(_>me in Sevastopol November 27, 1886. '''W) Holmes County, Oiiio, soi ■^c'* Pinkerton, a native of Pe IRAM PINKERTON was born in son of James 'ennsylvania, who immigrated to Yan Buren Township, this county, in October, 1839, entering 140 acres of heavily-timliered land. He built himself a house, cleared his land and lived upon it until his death. He married Miss Margaret Miller, daughter of John Miller, a native of Pennsylvania. To tins union were born eleven children — William, Nancy, John, Mary, Hiram, Elizabeth, Josiah, Margaret, Sarah Ann, Eleanor -lane and Wesley. All are living except William and Mary. Hiram obtained his education in tlie subscrijition schools of his native State. He lived with his father until twenty-five years of age, and was married to Miss Sarah Ann Himer, daughter of Amos Himer, of Jefferson Town- shi]i. To this union have been born nine children — George W., Francis M., James BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. W., Thomas J., Alice, John M., Franklin, Irvine and Neil. All are residing in Jeffer- son Township. Mr. Piukerton owns a line farm of 200 acres, and a very pleasant resi- dence with good out-bnildings. These im- provements he made himself, all of his land being uncultivated when he settled upon it. Politically he afKliates with the Democratic party. L 1^ F. DRAPER is general manager of the IfKl hotel at Cedar Beach, Turkey Creek ^5j^® Township, which is situated on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, 113 miles from Chicago. The house was built in 1879, and consists of fifty rooms, capable of accommo- dating 100 persons. The dining-room has a seating capacity of 125. The premises are owned by a stock company, consisting of eighty members, whose design was to furnish a comfortable resort for theuiselves and fami- lies during the summer months. They after- ward decided to build large enough to accommodate visitors. The situation is one of the best on the Nine-mile Lake, which covers an area of five square miles. The lake has a well-defined bank for a long dis- tance either way from the hotel, the Ijank rising from eight to fifteen feet. The water is clear and the bottom is covered with line sand; it can be seen at a depth of twenty feet. The lake is fed by springs, which make the water pure. It is a favorite resort for hunters and fishermen, as well as for those who wish to get away from the heat and dust of the cities. A natural growth of oaks surround the hotel, which, with the cool breeze from the lake, makes an agreeable re- treat for the summer season. The hotel has a small steamer capable of carrying thirty or forty people, and is arranged for the accom- modation of picnic or pleasure parties. The business is increasing every year, and during the coming season there is a movement on foot to build cottages along the shore of the lake. One has already been built by Colonel Lilley, of Indianapolis. Mr. Draper is a gen- ial manager, and possesses all the qualitica- tious necessary to ensure success. He has both steam and sail-boats for the accommoda- tion of his guests. He will be in Chicago during the following winter, and parties in- terested can address him at 3807 Lake ave- nue. Mr. Draper was born at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, April 13, 1843, and when six years of age his parents removed to Dearborn County. He was reared by his grandparents, his parents having died before he reached the age of ten years. He was rear- ed on a farm, and in June, 1861, he enlisted in the Eighteenth Indiana Infantry for three years. He was in the department under General Fremont, then under Curtis, joined General Grant in the Vicksburg campaign. The regiment veteranized and went to Vir- ginia, and remained there until the war closed. Mr. Draper then returned to his old home, Moores Hill, and engaged in the dry goods business, which he followed until 1879, then engaged in the boot and shoe business at Columbus. In 1884 he came to Cedar Beach, where he has since remained. The hotel opens on May 1st of each year. H^ANIEL SNELL, dealer in furniture and InM building material at Sidney, is a native '^f of Preble County, Ohio, born October 18, 1888. His parents, John and Magdalene (Brower) Snell, were both natives of Virginia, and of German descent. They were married in their native State about 1832, and soon after their marriage located on a farm in Ulh>TORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. i \i \( y 4 Y it m Preble County, Ohio, where they lived till 1844. They then sold their farm and removed to a farm near Mexico, in Miami County, Indiana, remaining there but a short time, when in February, 1845, they came to Kosci- usko County and settled on section 34, Jack- son Township, on a new farm, where they experienced many of the hardships and pri- vations of pioneer life. In 1849 they sold the farm on which they had iirst located on coming to Jackson Township, and purchased a farm of 160 acres in the same township, wliere the father died in 1876, at the age of sixty-six years. The mother still resides on the farm in Jackson Township, aged seventy- live years. iJaniel Snell, whose name heads this sketch, was reared to agricultural pursuits on his father's farm in Jackson Township, receiving the benelits of a good common- school education. At the age of eighteen years he was apprenticed to learn the car- penter's trade, and after serving his time, on reaching his majority, he engaged in business on his own account, as contractor and builder, to which he devoted his attention till 1885. December 24, 1861, he was united in mar- riage to Miss Mary J. Heckinan, who was born in Jay County, Indiana, June 3, 1842, a daughter of Samuel and ilary Ann (Mor- ris) Heckman, who are both natives of the State of Ohio. Mr. Snell has met with suc- cess through life, owing to his industrious liabits and good management, and is classed among the active and enterprising citizens of Jackson Township. He is the owner of the farm of eighty acres near Sidney, on which he resides. Since the completion of the Nickel Plate Railroad, he has been engaged in the sale of building material, and in con- nection with this enterprise he has carried on the furniture business since 1888. Both Mr. and Mrs. Snell are members of the German Baptist church. In November, 1885, Mr. Snell was appointed a minister of his church, whicli relation he still sustains. In politics he affiliates with the Ilepublican party. 5^[AMUEL McKIBBIN, an old pioneer of tS^ this county, was born in Somerset ^!^ County, Pennsylvania, November 1(5, 1813, son of Thomas McKibbin, of the same county, who came from County Down, Ire- land, in 1812. lie removed to Stark County, Ohio, in 1823, and to Elkhart County, In- diana, in 1839, where he died in August, 1843. Samuel resided at home until twenty- two years of age, working on a farm and at- tending the subscription schools during tlje winter season. He came to Jefferson Town- ship in 1837, and was here at the first elec- tion, Jield in the spring of 1838. He was married in Stark County, Ohio, in Septem- ber, 1834, to Miss Elizabeth Miller, daughter of John Miller, of the same State. To this union were born three children, two of whom survive — Jane, who married Thomas J. Stoctk- nian, of Wisconsin, and Matilda, who mar- i ried Henry Busines, of this county. J\[r. McKibbin was bereaved by the loss of his wife January 6, 1843, and July 3, 1845. he was again married to Miss Melinda "Wood, of Prairie Township, daughter of Eli Wood. To this union six children were born, all dying in infancy except two — James Wesley, now residing in Adams, Nebraska, and W. E. McKibbin, who died April 5, 1883. Novem- ber 20. 1852, Mr. McKibbin was again be- reaved by the loss of his wife, and July 25, 1853, he married Mrs. Julia Ann Townsend, widow of William Townsend, of Beaver County, Pennsylvania. When he first came to this county he purchased 160 acres of un- improved land, which he now has in a good state of cultivation. He afterward added i»i i«B»gw » »» - » -. i - a » « - » -M- " - iM- n ia »- »"«»-».i"-«g"«"«"« "i- i »" « » n » » "»« « " « " B! O^ BIOGRA PUICA L ,V KETCHES. Ui forty acres. When he came liere tliere Avere but nine houses in Jetlerson Township. Tliere was nothing but a wilderness, and he has lived to see it grow to one of the linest townships in the county. He was elected justice of the peace under the old constitu- tion, and served two terms, and also served one term under the new. He served ten years as treasurer. Politically he is a Demo- crat. Himself and wife are members of the United Brethren church, he having been a member since 1834:. 'HOMAS KIRBY WARNER, a retired ' farmer, was born in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, February 28, 1815. When he was five years of age his father's t^imily removed to Dayton, Mont- gomery County, where they lived five years; thence to Yellow Springs, Greene County, living there seven years; thence to the neighborhood of Cincinnati, at Murray's Locks, where the old Springfield and West- chester road crossed said locks, where they lived until their removal to this county, Feb- ruary 22, 1838. They started with three teams — one four-horse team, one three-horse and one two-horse team, and one horse lead- ing. (3n the 12th day of February they started for North Webster, driving some fifty head of sheep, forty hogs and ten head of cattle. Besides the parents and eleven chil- dren, one brother, Warren, had his wife and four children with him, and another brother had two children, having previously lost his wife by death. The family first settled upon land adjoining North AVebster, which the father had entered in 1886. He, the father, came from Cincinnati in August of that year, accompanied by his son James, on horseback, via Dayton, St. Mary's. Fort AYayne and Wolf Lake. He entered SOO acres of land and i-eturned home. Two years later the family settled upon the land, as before stated. where the father lived until his death, which occurred January 10, 1843. At this time the Pottawatomies and Miamis occupied the land, and it was four or live years before they were removed. The parents of our subject, Henry and Sallie (Kirby) Warner, were na- .tives of A^irginia. The father was born in Fairfax County in 1777, and the mother was eight years younger. Their oldest son, James, was born within ten miles of Alexandria. They were the parents of sixteen children — James, Helen, AYarren, Henderson, Thomas K., George W., Amelia A., Lorenzo Dow, William S., Nancy A., .lohn AY., Louisa Laura, Serena, Sally, Kittie and Matilda. The last two named died when young. Sally remained at Yellow Springs, Ohio, having been married before the family came to this county, and died there some years afterward. AYlien the father decided to come to this county, it was with the thought of beneliting his children; and all assented to the plan except our subject, who opposed it to the last. But as they determined to come, he resolved to see them comfortably settled in their own home. In four days after their arrival he returned to Cincinnati on horseback; and af- ter sj^ending the following spring and sum- mer in school, he returned to this county to visit his parents in their new home. He came the 225 miles on liorseback. During this visit of his he learned that his brother War- ren was very much dissatisfied with the new country, having lost his boy, and his family having so much sickness. Said lie, "I would not stay here and make heathens of my chil- dren if my father would give me the whole of Tippecanoe Township." So Thomas K. rigged up a team and took his brother and family back to Cincinnati, where he has lived ■■-■-■-■-■—-■■ ■=■«■-■- "-■»»- n*-"-"-". ifas! HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. for fifty years. The family now began to scatter. Henderson and family, and Dow, went back to Cincinnati; George went back to go to school; .lames moved alwut thirty miles south of Vandalia; Helen and family also went to Illinois. Wlien Warren remarked to his brother Thomas that he was unwilling to bring up his family in sneh a heathenish country, it set him to tiiinking, and he con- ceived the idea of opening a school in the house left vacant by his brother. His father had given Warren the liouse and 160 acres of land, who returned it to his father wlien he left. Thomas K. obtained permission of his father to use the house for school purposes, who also furnished him with a stove. And when he took his brother AVarren l}ack to Cincinnati, he brought back several copies of Mcduffey's I'eaders, sufficient to supply a small school in the wilderness, and also brought ink and stationery and a few window sashes and glass, to make the cabin light enough to teach in. And while bringing ma- terial to educate the children in the wilder- ness, he also helped his father and mother. He brought to them 100 grafted apple trees, eight grafted pear trees and twelve cherry trees, and saw them set out in a projier man- ner. This was his second investment. He then went to work to prepare for his winter school. In this school were George W. Warner, Lorenzo Dow Warner, William Scott Warner, John Wesley Warner, Amelia Ann Warner, Nancy. ^Vnn Warner and Louisa Warner. These were his own brothers and sisters. He also gathered in all the children within a radius of three or four miles. George W. Warner became a Methodist Episcopal minister in the- itinerant ranks for thirty years, and died a little west of Indian- apolis. Amelia Ann married the Rev. Sam- uel K. Young, who, after an itinerant life of about thirty years, now lives at Mount Ver- non, Linn County, Iowa. ''Bill" Sqnawbnck, a pupil, was an Indian, and tiie youngest of three brothers, is now the chief of the Potta- watomie tribe in Kansas. This was the first school taught in Tippecanoe Townshi]), and was a subscription school, each pupil paying $2 for a term of thirteen weeks. During a part of the summer of 1839, Mr. Warner at- tended school at Ontario, and the following winter taught school four miles west of Leesburgh, at Sammy Harlan's school-house, on the Big Prairie. From that time he taught school fifteen years, summer and win- ter. September 14, 1843, lie was mai-ried in Elkhart County to Miss Esther Ann Benford, who was born in Somerset County, Pennsyl- vania, November 30, 1828, and came with her parents to Elkhart County in 1842. Her parents, John and Elizabeth (Links) Benford, were also natives of Pennsjdvania, and were of German ancestry. The Links were of Gernian origin. Mr. and Mrs. Warner have eight children — llei-schelJasper, ChloeJane, Lorenzo Dow. Mary Elizabeth, Sally Ann. Albert Bruce Christy, Alice Carey and Will- iam Henderson Colfax. Politically Mr. Warner was formerly an old-line Whig, as was also his father. He cast his first vote for Henry Clay in 1836. His second vote was cast for William Henry Harrison. He has been a strong Republican since the organiza- tion of that party. He assisted in its organ- ization, and says it has accomplished more than lie or any of its founders expected. He has always been in favor of woman suffrage. He says his attention was first called to that principle by hearing his father say that he could not afford to send his girls to school, and if he could afford it, they could not learn figures. This set him to thinking, and his conclusions were that the motliers of the neighborhood knew as much as the fathers did, and that if the fathers managed the bus- ^.^■'■■■-■■■-■-■■■^■-■-■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■^■-■ ■■■■■■■■g»BW»W_»_»_»»»_«_«_»,M. ni BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 441 ^1 ^1? iness out of doors as well as the mothers did in-doors, they would be much better'off. He is now seventy-two years old, and has never drank a glass of li(|uoror beer. His parents and grandparents were Methodists. His grandfather united with the church at Alex- andria, Virginia, and was the sixth member in that church; he often liad to restrain the sailors by force, so that Bishop Asbury and other ministers could preach. Mr. Warner has been a Methodist since he was eighteen years old. He was converted at a camp- meeting near Cincinnati, and has never been called before the church for violating any of its rules. Of his brothers and sisters, War- ren, Lorenzo Uow and Amelia Ann are living. Joseph Warner, the grandfather of our sub- ject, was born near Chesapeake Bay, Mary- land, and when a young man, went to Virginia. His farm joined that of General George Washington on the west. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and re- ceived a bayonet wound on the skull at the battle of Germantown. The wound was three or four inches long. When in his 101st year, he rode on horseback from London, Ohio, to North Webster; and he rode from Fort Wayne to Benton, tifty miles, in one day, and stayed at North Webster three weeks; then rode on horseback to Goshen, thence to Chicago, thence to Springfield. Illi- nois, following an Indian trail and stakes forty miles without passing a house, and gained his daughter's residence at Cherry Grove, south of Sp'ringlield, where he re- mained three years and live months. lie died there in the spring of 1843, aged 103 years, and is buried at Cherry Grove. The grandmotlier of Thomas was formerly Ruth Trotter, and was born in Virginia, dying in Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1835, aged about eighty-six years. She was unusually active and sparkling, and quick on foot. She died at the house of her son Henry, and is buried ^ near Cincinnati. Mr. Warner's great-grand- ( father Warner was born in Dublin, Ireland, and his great-grandmother was born and reared in London, England, and came to this country at an early day. She was a teacher in the colonies, and followed teaching until her death, after she had reared nine children, Joseph Warner being the youngest of the nine. T-tTILLIAM II. LOEHR, deceased, was } \ \v a native of the State of Pennsyl- C^:j^i vania, born in Northampton Connt\', October 22, 1827, and died at his home on section 27, Harrison Township, Iv(.)sciusko County, March 30, 1881. AVhen he was twelve years old he accompanied his parents to Ohio, in which State hegi'ew to manhood. He was united in marriage in Hancock County Ohio, November 20, 1851, to Miss Eliza- beth Kempher, a nativeof Northampton Coun- ty, Pennsylvania, born December 27, 1831, her parents, John and Susan Kempher, being early settlers of Hancock County, (.)hio, locating there in 183('). Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Loehr — Susan A., wife of J. D. Garvin; William T., Miner N., Miles E., Louisa J., deceased; Serena E., Flora M., Cora R. and Pearly (4. In 1854 Mr. Loehr came to Harrison Township, and settled on the farm on section 27, which is still the home of his widow. He left a finely improved farm, containing 152 acres of choice land, which he had accumulated by years of toil and industry. As a pioneer he did much toward developing the neighborhood in which he lived from its primeval state, and in all enterprise, for the advancement of his town- ship or county he took an active intei-est. He was a man of strict integrity, and honorable ' i '^■^■^■^■-■-■-■-■-■■■■■■■-■■■■■■■■■■a^g' .J f i\ :3 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. I> in all bis doiiling-s, and was a man held in high esteem by all bis neighbors. He was a Baptist in his religious views, and in politics he affiliated with the Republican jiartj. fOHN W. LOVE, physician at Millwood, Scott Township, was l)orn in Dai'ke County, Ohio, August 5, 1830. His father, Robert Love, was a native of Ireland. His mother, Deborah (Senians) Love, was the daughter of Simon and Lucina Semans, of Llighland County, Ohio. They are the par- ents of eleven children, six of whom are living. The family came to Miami County, this State, where the father died at the age of sixty-three years. His wife came tn this county with her son, John W., and died here at the age of seventy-seven years. Our sub- ject removed from Miami County to Ran- dolph Count}^ Indiana, where he married Miss Agnes Ramsey, daughter of Benjamin and .lennette (Moore) Ramsey, of Cincinnati, natives of Scotland. To this union were born six children — Eddie Morris, born March 3, 1859, married Lydia Vesey, of Lagrange County, Inrt time he carried on a shop in the vicinity ot Manchester. In 1861 he entered a mercan- tile store in Manchester as clerk, where he was employed till January, 1864, when he enlisted as a private in the Union arni}^ and was assigned to Company B, Forty-seventh Indiana Infantry, and was discharged at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in November, 1865, the war being over. He participated in Gen- eral Bank's Red River expedition and in the Mobile campaign under General Canby, and was in the engagement at Mobile. He was off duty for seventeen days, being sick in the hospital at Memphis, Tennessee. After his discharge he returned to Manchester, and during the winter of 1865-'66 he was en- gaged in the dry goods business. In the spring of 1866 he gave up his dry goods business and established a drug business at Manchester, and in the fall of the same year he removed his business to Silver Lake, Kos- ciusko CJounty, and from there came to Pierceton in 1867. In 1873 his Ijrother, Lewis S. Foster, became associated with him, when the present firm of Foster iz Brother was formed. January 1, 1879, they estab- lished the Pierceton Independent, a weekly newspaper, which they published until Jan- uary, 1885, and at the same time conducted their drug business. Being a stockholder in the Pierceton Manufacturing Company, Mr. Foster was chosen superintendent of their shops in February, 1885. He has been three times married, his first marriage to Miss Emily Langsdon, of Wabash County, Indi- ana, taking place in 1853. She died in 1854, and in 1856 he was married in North Man- IW L HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Chester to Miss Mary E. Willis, who died at the same place in 1865, leaving at her death one child — Willie B., of North Manchester, Robert having died at North Manchester when four years of age. He was married to his present wife. Miss Rachel Shoemaker, at Pierceton, in 18(59. and to this union have been born six children — Elsie May, Charles, Lizzie, Frank, Amie, and Josie, who died in infancy. Mrs. Foster is a member of the Presbyterian church at Pierceton. Mr. Foster is an Odd Fellow, belonging to the lodge, encampment anil canton, lie is past grand, past high priest, and a past lieutenant of the Canton Warsaw, No. 5, and chief of stall of the Department of the State of Indiana, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He is also a comrade of John Murray Post No. 124, G. A. R., of Pierceton, of which he is a past post commander. He has been foreman of Alert Fire Company, No. 1, of Pierceton, since its oro-anization in 1870. fOHN EDWARD BEYER was born March 16, 1858, at Gensungen, 1 lessen Castle, Germany, where he was reared until fourteen years of age, when he came to America, landing at Castle Garden, New York, August 28, 1872. He first located at Goshen, Indiana, and was employed by George Freese, dealer in produce, and was thus em- ployed until February' 2, 1877, when he came to AVarsaw and engaged with Freese & Beyer, his brother being one of the firm, where he remained until January 1, 1878, when he be- came associated with his brothers, J. F. and C. C. Beyer, under the firm name of Beyer Brothers, dealers in produce, butter and eggs at Warsaw. His early educational advant- ages were very limited, having attended the public schools at Goshen only a few months. November 13, 1884, he was married near Warsaw to Miss Irena Belle Oldfather, daughter of Adam and Caroline (Berger) Oldfather, of Wabash County, Indiana. They have one child — Earl Edward. They are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Warsaw. Mr. Beyer is a member of For- est Lodge, No. 46, K. of P., and of Kosci- usko Division, No. 8, uniformed rank K. of P. He is part proprietor of the Big Eagle Cream- ery and Spring Fountain Park, mentioned in the sketch of his brother, J. F. Bever. Ip^IRAM FINTON, a mason and plasterer, Wml living in Washington Township, is a "fiM native of Logan County, Ohio, born near Roundhead, December 10, 1837, a son of John and Elizabeth (Wolf) Finton, who were both natives of Pennsylvania, tlie father of Irish, and the mother of German descent. The mother died when our subject was a year old, her death occurring in 1838, and in 1846 the father came with his family to Kosciusko County, settling in Washington Township. He was a farmer by occupation, which avoca- tion he followed till within a few years before his death, when he engaged in the mercan- tile business at Wooster, Washington Town- ship. For years he served as justice of the peace of Washington Township, where he was an honored and respected citizen. His death occurred in 1858. Hiram Finton, the subject of this sketch, was eight years of age when he accompanied his father to Kos- ciusko County, and he was reared on his father's farm in Washington Township. AYhen eighteen years old he began working at masonry and plastering, which he has since made his principal occupation. He was married in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, September 17, 1861, to Miss Pris- ■ ^■M l» M W M a M » M M M » M » M » M M M » M » » » ^ » „ « ljMj»j a „ M . niOGRAPHIGAL SKETCHES. u i\ cilia Bennett, and of the eleven children born to them ten are living — Marion, Charles AV., Daniel W., Irena, Kosalia, Hiram A., Will- iam O., Ella Maud, Henry O., Ora Dell and Channcy E. All the sons have learned the mason's trade and work with their father. A daughter, Martha C, died at the age of twenty-one years, May 14, 18S5. February 14, 1865, Mr. Finton enlisted as a private in the late war, and was assigned to Company D, One Hundred and Fifty-second Indiana Infantry. He was on guartl duty in the Shenandoah Valley, in Virginia, and in the Kanawha Valley, West Virginia, most of the time until Septemlier, 18<;5, when lie was discharged at Charleston, AVest A^irginia, the M-ar being closed. After his discharge he re- turned to Kosciusko County, and worked at his trade in Tippecanoe Township until the spring of 1866, wiien he located near Pierce- ton, and engaged in plastering and mason- work as a contractor, employing a large force of men. Mr. Finton is an active and enter- prising man of \A^ashington Township, and as a citizen is highly respected. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church at Pierceton, of which he has been ruling elder for eight years. He is a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity, and is past master of Pierceton Lodge, No. 377. He also belongs to the Grand Army of the Re- public, and is commander of John Muri-ay Post, No. 124, G. A. R., of Pierceton. ■ILLIAM DUN LAP, an old and re- V. 1/ I/' spected pioneer of Kosciusko County, I'-i^is^ is a native of Ohio, born in Harrison County, in 1812, a son of John and Rachel (Curtis) Dunlap, both of whom were born in AVest A^irginia. They left their native State for Harrison County, Ohio, in 1810, the father dying in Ohio in 1830, leaving the subject of this sketch, the eldest of six living children, four brothers and a sister, who are yet living. The mother subsequently died at the home of a sister of our subject in her seventy-eighth ye&Y. They were the parents of nine children. AA'^iiliam Dunlap, the sub- ject of this sketch, was reared to manhood in his native State. He went with his parents to Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1826, and was there married in 1837 to Mrs. Susan (AVhite) Israel. AVilliam had purchased a farm in Ohio, on which they resided till coming to Kosciusko County in 1854, and on that farm eight children were born to them — John, now a merchant of Mentone, Indiana, married Martha A. Jeffries; Rachel, wife of Thomas P. Burns, of Labette County, Kansas; Mary, wife of George AV. Rickel, one of the most prosperous farmers of Franklin Township, Kosciusko County; Lyman, engaged in deal- ing in musical instruments in AVarsaw, In- diana, married Eliza Fasig; Lloyd married Vina Yates; and three who died in infancy. Two children were born to them after coming to Kosciusko County, both of whom died in infancy. After the marriage of their chil- dren, Mr. and Airs. Dunlap left their farm, coming to Sevastopol in 1871. In 1874 he formed a partnership with Thomas P. Burns, with whom he was associated in the dry goods business for a few years. He then lived retired from business life till 1883, when he again engaged in general mercantile pursuits. He was the iirst postmaster of Sevasto])ol, appointed in 1858, serving as such until change of administration. After President Cleveland's inauguration, Mr. Dnidap was again commissioned postmaster, which position he still holds. He has held the office of justice of the pi ace for twenty- four years, acting as such nine years in Ohio, and fifteen vears since coming to Franklin i1; ^iT H( Township, and lia.s been notary public for twelve years. Although in his seventy-fifth year he is actively engaged in business, being- one of the oldest merchants in the county. The fiftieth anniversary of his marriage occurs May 4, 18S7. j^iHARLES WATSON CONANT, de- Iffe ceased, who was classeil amoni;- the ^n prominent and enterprising citizens of Pierceton, was born in JJeckett. Massachu- setts, August 6. 1n2'J, a son of Charles AVal- den and Eliza (Babcock) Conant, lioth natives j of Massachusetts, and of English ancestry. They removed to Eorain County, Ohio, when our subject was very young, and there he was reared, his education being ])rincipally ob- tained in Oberlin College, of that county. On reaching maturity he engaged in manu- facturing and shipping lumber to markets, which pursuit he followed in Lorain County until 1S63. May 1, IS-tU, he was married in Ruggles, Ohio, to Miss Margaret A. Tanner, daughter of Hiram and Amanda (Dunn) Tanner, the father being of English and tlie mother of Scottish ancestry. To this union were born seven children, and of this number only three are living — Erank C, in the lum- ber business in Bourbon, Kansas; Maggie and Bertha, living at home with their mother. Mattie A. died February 7, 1852, aged three months; Alice May died October 22, 1862, aged nearly ten years; Jennie E. died Angust 26, 1864, aged three months; and Fred. A. died at the age of seventeen years, October 10, 1873. In 1863 Mr. Conant came to Kos- ciusko County, Indiana, where he again en- gaged in the lumber l>usiness. During the war of the Rebellion he was also engaged in manui'actnring gun-stocks for the United States Government, and after 1865 he was '\3( extensively engaged in the manufacture ot furniture, employing from seventy-five to one hundred hands, and at the same time carried on a general mercantile Inisiness at Pierceton. In 1872 he sold out his business at Pierceton and engaged in the lumber busi- ness at Big Rapids, Michigan, remaining there till his death, which occurred Jn\\ 31, 1880. lie was a prominent Free Mason, having taken the Knights Templar degree, and was a member of the Commandery at AVarsaw. Mrs. Conant still makes her home in Pierceton, and is a memlier of the Pres- byterian church at that place. ,^ DAM STOUT, one of the leading busi- (' \ ness men of Silver Lake, is a native of Ohio, born in Licking County in the year 1843. lie received good educational advantages in his youth, and graduated from the academy at Saint Louisville in his native county, and for three years prior to leaving Ohio he taught school in that State. He came to Indiana in 1865 and located in Wabash County, and a year later he came to Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, where he had charge of the village school, acting as principal for three years. In 1868 he pur- cliased a half interest in the drug store of Elisha Worley, and two years later he was elected justice of the peace, and served in that position for eight years. After carrying on his drug store about six years he disposed of his interest in the business, and devoted his entire attention to the duties of his office till 1879. During that year, in partnership with S. W. Oldfather, of Warsaw, he suc- ceeded D. R. liall in the grain business. In 1880 Mr. Oldfather erected the brick elevator at Silver Lake, which has a capacity of 8,000 bushels, and the annual shipments avei-age ,Ji BIOGRAFUWAL SKETCHES. a I li * I i •J' about 50,000 biisliels of all kinds of grain. In 1885 ]\lr. (Jidfatlier retired from the business, since vvliieli ^[r. Stout has been the only grain dealer at Silver Lake. In 1871 Mr. Stout married Mrs. Sarah Blue, of Silver Lake, and to this union have been born four children — Ira B., AVilliam D., Edwin C. and Mary W. By her iirst husband, T. G. Blue, Mrs. Stout has one daughter, named Annetta. In 1868 Mr. Stout was the choice of the Democratic party as a candidate for legislat- ive honors, but in a strono; Republican county he was defeated by a deci'eased ma- jority of the popular vote. He has served several terms on the School Board, and has always been an ardentadvocateof any measures that promised the advancement of the social and business interests of his village. The parents of our subject, Chi-istian and Sarab (Haas) Stout, came to Indiana in the jear 1864 with their children, William, Amanda and Elizabeth, and located on a farm on Eel lliver, where the motiier died the following year, and three years latei' the father removed to Kosciusko County, and is now living three miles northwest of Silver Lake, is Seward Townshii). He was again married in 1868, taking tV>r his second wife Mrs. Sarah Cuffel. fOHN B. WmUBIGLER, an active and en rgetic farmer of Seward Township, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsyl- vania, his parents, John and Mary (Buchter) Windl)igler, lieiiig natives of the same coun- ty and State. Several years after their mar- riage they settled in Richland County, Oliio, remaining there a number of years, when, in 1852, they came to Indiana with theii- family, which consisted of the following children — Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Susannah, May A., John B., Margaret, Elinora, William Henry and James. They tirst located in ^larshall Connty, and afterward exchanged their farm for one in Xewton County, where the father died. After the father's death the mother came to Kosciusko County, and made her home among her children till her death. John B., our subject, grew to manhood in Ohio, and was married in that State to Miss Rebecca Barkman, and to this union have been born seven children — Jeremiah II., born in Fulton County, Indiana, married Fanny Funk, a daughter of Henry Funk, of Kosci- usko County; Mary E., deceased, was also born in Fulton County; James W. married Sina Garvin whose father, Amos Garvin, was one of the wealthiest men of Seward Town- ship in an early day; J. F., born in Missouri; Rebecca L., Louis A. and T. B., born in Kosciusko County. After his marriage Mr. Windbigler moved to Fulton County, Indi- ana, where lie purchased a tract of timlier land, which he cleared and cultivated, living on it for fifteen years, when he sold and re- moved to Carroll County, Missouri, in 18G7. Two years later he returned to Kosciusko Connty and purchased the farm where he has since made his home. His land was but slightly improved when he settled on it, but, under his skillful management and persever- ing industry, hehas brought it under good ctd- tivation, and with its improvements has made it one of the best farms in the neigh- borhood, with a comfortable residence, l)uilt in 1883, and good farm buildings. While a resident of Fulton County Mr. Windbig- ler served as justice of the peace for two years, but has never filled any official posi- tion in Seward Township, although frequently solicited by friends of both political parties to become a candidate for ottice. His po- litical sentiments are well known througlKiut the countv. In his relitrious views he is a ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ^ - ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ -■-■ -■-■-■-■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■- ■ ■ ■ .J HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO (JOUNTY. firm believer in the doctrines of the Church of God. A number of his cousins are emi- nent ministers in different cliurches. His youngest brother, William Windbigler, was a soldier in the late war, being a mem- ber of the Eighty-second Indiana Infantry. Several of his nephews also participated in the war. l-^ROFESSOR IIAKRY J. KELLOGG, ^^ '\^; artist, was born in Canaiidaigua, New Ht' York, June 4, 1839. His father, Daniel J. Kellogg, was a native of that State, and of Scotch ancestry. He was an artist, and a member of the Royal Art Union of New York City, also a celebrated historical and portrait jiainter. He died at South Bend, Indiana, May 24, 1878, while on a visit to that place, at the age of sixty-si.\ years. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years. The mother of our subject, Caroline A. (Bennett) Kellogg, was also a native of New York, and a daughter of .Vlonzo and Caroline (Stewart) Bennett, the latter of English ancestry, being a de- scendant of the Stewarts of England. She was married to Mr. Kellogg about the year 1834. and they had four children — Franklin B., deceased; Harry J., the subject of this sketch; Julia A. and Charles A., both de- ceased. The mother died at Rochester, New York, November 2, 1878, aged fifty-eight years. She was also a member of the Pres- byterian church many years. Professor Kellogg was reared in Rochester, and his education was obtained at Brockport College, Brockport, New York, taking an irregular course. In 1851, when he was twelve yeai's of age, he was placed under the instruction of the American Art Union, at Rochester, of which his father was pi-esident. He gradu- ated witli honors in 1859, being the first junior member of the Art League. Imme- diately after his graduation he became assistant foreman, under S. B. Lead), of the painting department of Barney, Parker »te Co., of Dayton, Ohio, manufacturers of rail- road Coaches, and remained in their employ until 1861. In May, 1862, he enlisted in the Union army as Orderly Sergeant of Com- pany A, One Hundred and Second Regiment Ohio Infantry. In .fune of 1862 he was promoted to Second Lieutenant, and to Major of the regiment in September of the same year. At the battle of Perry vi lie he was severely wounded by a ininie l.iall in the hip, rendering him unfit for duty, for which he resigned in November of that year. He was afterward employed on special duty in the typographical service, at times, until the latter part of 1868. Early in 1864 he re- sumed his professional woi'k at Toledo, Ohio, and engaged in scenic frescoing, and taking contracts at La Porte, Indiana, and other places. In 1867 he was engaged as master painter by the Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway Company, with headquarters at Toledo, Ohio, and remained in their employ nearly three years. In 1870 he opened an art studio at Toledo, and was engaged in teaching the fine arts and professional paint- ing until 1876, when he removed to La Porte, Indiana, and opened an academy of design for instruction in the fine arts. In 1878 he removed to South Bend and established another academy of design, still continuing the one at La Porte. He afterward estab- lished like institutions at Elkhart, this State, and Three Rivers and Constantine, Michigan. The teachers and pupils of these academies, under his instruction, reached the number of 600. In the spring of 1886, leaving the school in the care of Mrs. Etta J. Hayes, he came to \Yarsa\v and beyan the g-reat his- Ji inOdRAPIirCAL SKETCUES. r. •I i; torical painting, Panorama of the Siege of Cliattaiiooga, Tennessee, of which he holds the copjriglit, to be placed in a building erected for that purpose at Spring Fountain Park, Eagle Lake, near Warsaw. He holds many commendatory medals and testimonials for ornamental decorations and artistic paint- ings, and he is conceded to be one of America's most rapid and best painters. June 27, 1879, Mr. Kellogg was married to Mrs. Mary C. Sheldon (nee Meeker), daughter of Dr. Daniel Meeker, of La Porte, Indiana. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal chnrch. Mr. Kellogg is a member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows, Grand Army of the Republic and Knights of Pvthias fraternities. ►>^ ipPANKLIN MOPtEHEAD, or Muir- tA held, farmer, sections 3 and 4, owns ~3' eighty-four acres in the northwest quarter of section 3, and thirty-nine acres on section 4. making a total of 123 acres. He was born in Tippecanoe Township, this coun- ty, May 28, 1841, on the farm he now owns, where he was reared and educated in the schools of his father's district. August 20, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Thirtieth Indiana Infantry, and was honorably dis- charged September 29, 1864, at Indianapo- lis. He served in the Army of the Cumberland, and was engaged in the siege of Corinth, the battles of Murfreesboro, Stone River, Chickamauga, and was with Sherman at Atlanta. At the battle of Stone River he was struck by a minie ball in the right foot, grazing the bone. He went to the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, and after his recovery returned to liis regiment. At Chickamauga he was wounded in the middle finger of his right hand, and again went to hospital No. 4, at Nashville, where he re- mained about a month, and then returned to his regiment. He was in the battle of J ones- boro, it being his last battle, as the time of service of his regiment expired six days after this battle. Only a portion of the regiment veteranized. ]\Ir. Morehead returned home, and in 1864 re-enlisted, and was sent to Company G, Fifty-third Indiana, which was at Alexandria, Virginia. In a few days the regiment was ordered to Washington, en- camping there a short time, and was then ordered to Parkersburg, Virginia, then to Louisville, Kentucky, where they went into camp. In a few weeks they were ordered to Indianapolis, where the regiment was dis- charged. Mr. Morehead was married March 27, 1867, to Miss Caroline M. Leslie, daughter of Benjamin F. and Sarah A. (Mc- Coy) Leslie. She was born in A^erniont, July 5, 1840, and when live years of age was taken by her parents to Onondaga County, New York, where the family lived three or four years. The family then removed to Kal- amazoo, Michigan, where the father rented a farm and lived upon it until he enlisted in the army. He died in camp about three months after his enlistment. He was born February 10, 1805, and died in 1861. The mother was born February 20, 1807, in New England, and died September 4, 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Moreheiid have had six children — Joseph F., born March 19, 1868; Stella M., born July 28. 1870; Evard E., born Septem- ber 4, 1872; Lloyd H., born December 28. 1874; Ethel A., born October 10, 1879; Edna died at the age of four weeks. Mrs. Morehead has taught thirteen terms of school. Six of the nine children of her parents were teachers. The names of her brothers and sisters are as follows — Joseph P.. Col- onel of the Fourth Indiana Cavalry, died in the army; Oliver S. is living in Mar- shall Countv, Kansas; William W. died in I hV i JUSTOHY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. the army; Charles lives in Bates County, Missouri; Mary J. died at Schoolcraft, Mich- igan, at the age of forty-nine years, and was the mother of three children; Catharine O. lives in Kalamazoo, JViichigan; she and Mrs. Morehead are twins; George B. is living in Independence, Kansas, and is county super- intendent of schools; John C. lives in La- bette County, Kansas. Mr. Morehead is a Kepublican in politics, and himself and wife are meinhcrs of the Methodist Elpiscopal cliurch. tAROX MILLER, of Van Bnren Town- ship, was born in Kosciusko County •-sp-— January 18, 1845, son of Stephen E. and Elizabeth Miller, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Pennsylvania. The parents, after coming to Indiana, settled for a short time in Elkhart County, and about the year 1839 came to this county and settled on section 11, Jefferson Township. His father purchased a quarter section of land, all in timber, and a few years later bought an additional 160 acres. He first erected a log cabin, and depended almost entirely on the wild game of the forest for sup])ort. lie was among the first settlers of the township. After years of arduous toil and labor he suc- ceeded in ](roduciiig as good a farm as could be found in the township of Jefferson. He died on the homestead June 19, 1873. He was prominently identified with the German Baptist ciiurcli, and was one of the founders of what is now known as Turkey Creek Church, in Jefferson Township. For many years he was engaged in the capacity of local preacher. Five of his children survive — Rev. John II., Mary A., Aaron, Daniel and Jonas. Politically he affiliated with the Republican party. In his death one of the oldest pioneers of that locality passed away. Aaron Miller was reared to manhood in his native county, and educated in the public schools. He has been a life-long farmer, and owns a farm of 220 acres in Jefierson Town- ship. He was married March 17, 1870, to Miss Susanna Leatherman, daughter of Joseph and Mary Leatherman, who settled in Jefier- son Township about the year 1833, and were among the early pioneers there. Like all other new comers, they endured all the toils aiul pi'ivations of pioneer life. To Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been born five children, two of wliom survive — Mary E. and Belva A. Mrs. Miller's father reared a family of six cliildren, of whom five survive — "William, Susan, Conrad, Franklin and David. ^Ir. Leatherman died May 6, 1869. He was prominently identified with the (Terman Baptist church. After his marriage our subject went in debt for eighty acres of land, and in two years went in debt for an additional 140 acres, making a total of 220 acres. He paid for the entire farm in eight years out of products raised on the farm, and had 185 acres in a good state of cultivation. In the meantime he had some losses by fire. His success has been due to good management. Politically he is a Re- publican. fBRAHAM KINiS'EY was I)orn in Berks County, Pennsylvania, February .,, 5, 1806, and was a son of Peter and Mary (Strauphanr) Kinne}', natives of Penn- sylvania. His father was of Irish descent, and was killed in the Revolutioiuiry war. His mother was of German ancestr}'. Both died in Pennsylvania. Mr. Kinney came to Stark County, Ohio, in 1826, and was there mar- ried to Miss Catharine Lichtenwalttr in 1830. BIOGRAPHICAL HKETCUES. To this union were born fourteen children. Seven of them are still living. In 1S33 lie removed to Crawford County, living there until 18(56, then came to this county and bought 320 acres of partially improved land. He cleared his land and built a tine house and farm buildings. Mrs. Kinney died February 13, 1885. Politically lie affiliates with the Democratic party. He is a member of the Lutheran church, as was also his wife. Mr. Kinney is the oldest man now living in .Fef- fersoii Township, being over eighty years of aee. ,^ NDREW J. FELKNEK, farmer, Van .(' \ Buren Township,was born in this county October 18, 1846, son of Jacob and Su- sanna Felkner. His father came to this county about the year 1834, and bought a quarter section of land on section 17, Van Buren Township. Fie lirst cleared land sufficient to erect a log cabin, then settled amid the wilds. Like other pioneers he endured many hardships and privations. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Felkner had nine children, seven of whom are living — William, Sarah, Andrew J., Mary E., Elizabeth L., Isabel A. and Enoch W. Mr. Felkner served as justice of the peace for many years, was a member of the Chris- tian church, and politically a Democrat. Fie died July 22, 1874. Andrew J., the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood in his native county, and has always been engaged in farming. He was educated in the district schools of the county, and March 1, 1881, was married to Frances, daughter of John and Lydia Shaffer. Her parents were early set- tlers of Van Buren Township. Her father is deceased. She was born June 19, 1858, in Kosciusko County, ancl was also reared and educated here. Mr. and Mrs. Felkner have one child — Ethel, born December 26, 1884. Mr. Felkner owns 166 acres of well-improved land. He was elected township trustee in 1884 and re-elected in 1886. Politically he is a Democrat. AVID C. ULREY, dealer in general mercliandise at Sidney, was born in Lake Township, Kosciusko County. In- diana, . I uly 5, 1847, a son of John A. and Sai-idi (Snepp) Ulrey, who were natives of Ohio, 'i'hey were mari-ied in their native State in iSSt), and in 1837 came to Kosci- usko County and settled on a farm of 160 acres in (Uay, now Lake, Township, where the father died in 1864, at the age of forty-eight years. The mother still lives on the home- stead in Lake Township, and is now sixty- nine years of age. David C. was reared to agricultural pursuits, his youth being sjient in assisting on his father's farm and in at- tending high-school, spending terms in each ot the schools at Wabash, North Manchester and Warsaw, and in the meantime tauglit school during the winter months. He has followed teaching in all sixteen terms, being engaged in that avocation till 1881, since which time he has been engaged in mercan- tile pursuits, carrying on a mercantile trade at North Point and Manchester until 1883. In that year he came to Sidney and associated himself with John Haines, under the firm name of Haines i: Ulrey, since which time they have established a good mercantile trade. Mr. Ulrey was married in Jackson Township February 25, 1872, to Miss Barbara Ulrey, her parents, Samuel A. and Susan (Cripe) Ulrey, being natives of Ohio, and early pio- neers of Kosciusko County, coming here as early as 1837. To Mr. and Mrs. Ulrey liave lieen born three children — Barnet, born Oc- '■"'■'"■"■"■^■"■"■^ ELiTOltr OF KOSCirsKO COUNTY. tober 7, 1874; Estella Eosa, born March 17, 1881, and Ralpli, born January 22, 1885. Mr. Ulrey and liis wife are both nieniliers of the German Baptist chnrch. In his po- litical views he is a Republican. fESSE BEGHTEL, farmer, section 4, Tippecanoe Township, owns 64 10-100 acres. He was born in Stark County, Ohio, July 28, 1818, where he was reared and lived until he came to this county. He first came in 1842 to visit the country. He was accompanied bj' his brother and Frederick Fernsel. They traveled on foot, and were ten days making the journey. Thej' came by the way of Huntington, to visit some ac- quaintances living there. There were two others, who started at the same time on horseback, by the name of John Kuhn and Jacob Fashbaugh, and those who came on foot arrived here one day sooner than those who came on horseback. They all came in the fall, but the weather was excessively warm, and Mr. Beghtel's brother blistered his feet. He says that the third morning after they started they felt as though they could not rise, but, after making an extra effort, they traveled a few miles. Mr. Beghtel has always been a farmer, as was his father before him. The latter was born March 21, 1790, and died February 26, 1840. Jesse remained at home until 1847, when he and his mother and two other children came to this county and settled on the farm he now occupies. When he purchased it in 1847 it was a wilderness, and had no improvements. He built a log cabin in the springof 1847, and worked some for John Mock, who came with him, and remained here until harvest-time, then returned and brought back his mother and two other children, as before stated. He was iirst married to Miss Lydia Stocker, who was born in Ohio August 25, 1841, and came to this county when a young lady. She died November 27, 1874, just fourteen months after her marriage. June 12, 1875, Mr. Beghtel was married to Elizabeth Kindle, widow of William Kindle, who was born in Ohio November 3, 1848, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Starner) Kindle, natives of Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Her father died in February, 1883, aged eighty- four years, and her mother died April 15, 1869, aged fifty-nine years. Mr. Beghtel's parents were Frederick and Elizabeth (Ware- ham) Beghtel, the former born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and the latter in Hun- tingdon County, same State, May 2, 1792. The father died in 1849, aged forty-nine years, ten months and eleven days. The mother died in Tippecanoe Township, May 9, 1871, and is buried in AVebster cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Beghtel have two childi-en liv- ing — Mary Bell, born December 6, 1867, and James Vernon, born July 10, 1879. Mr. Beghtel has served as township trustee, township clerk, assessor, and w"as treasurer for six years. Politically he is a Republican, and himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. His grand- parents were all born in Germany, and Mrs. Beghtel's grandparents were born in Peim- sylvania. ^^ENJAMIN C. ANDERECK, a prosper- '^^ ous and enterprising agriculturist of "^^ Harrison Township, is a native of Ohio, born in Hancock County, September 17, 1833, a son of Daniel and Mary Andereck, who were both born in the State of Ohio, the father of German and the mother of Englisii ancestry. They were the parents of a large fe fC^. ^^' %M^: • ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■■■ ■■■■■■-■-^■^^ -'■-' ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - ■ -■-■- ■ - ■ ^ ■ - ■ -'■- ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■-■- ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■BWSl If BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. family, of whom the following children are yet living — Benjamin C, William, Isaac, Rebecca, Elizabeth and John. The father was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he served as class- leader. Benjamin C Andereck, the subject of this sketch, was reared to the avocation of a farmer, and has made that his life-work. He was married in October, 1858, to Miss Elizabeth Sell, of Kosciusko County, Indiana, and to this union were born four children; two are living — Mary M., who is now the wife of James Turner, and George W. Will- iam and Jennie are dead. Mr. Andereck has spent the greater part of his life in Kosciusko County, having come with his parents when a boy, when they located in Harrison Town- ship. He has met with excellent success in his agricultural pursuits, being a thorough, practical farmer, and is now the owner of 293 acres of choice land, his residence being on section 34, Harrison Township. In poli- tics Mr. Andei-eck affiliates with the Republi- can party. He has served as road supervisor, and also as school director, to the entire sat- isfaction of his constituents. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and one of the respected citizens of Harrison Town- ship. ILLIAM ANDERECK. an old settler '>f Harrison Township, and an active l-Tj^J and public-spirited citizen of Kosci- usko County, was born in Hancock County, Ohio, April 8, 1834. He was reared in his native State, and when a young man accom- panied his parents, Daniel and Mary An- dereck, to Kosciusko County, Indiana. His educational ad vantages were somewhat limited, he being obliged to assist with the work of the farm from an early ajje. He was brought nj) a farmer, and has always followed that avocation, and by his persevering energy and industrious habits, he has become the owner of a good farm, which contains ninety-six acres of land under a high state of cultiva- tion, and is located in Harrison Township, where he has resided since coming to Kosci- usko County. Mr. Andereck has been twice married, the maiden name of his first wife being Mary E. Everlj', the date of their mar- riage being October 19, 1860. Of the three children born to this union, two are living — Emma I., wife of Hiram Wiley, and William S. Mrs. Andereck died April 15, 1867, and March 14, 1872, he married Miss Mary Stamate, of Kosciusko County, who is also deceased, her death taking place in February, 1873. In politics Mr. Andereck affiliates with the Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is classed among the enterprising men of Har- rison Township. JOHN J. MILLER, a successful farmer of Van Buren Township, is a native of Pennsylvania, born October 8, 1813. His parents, John and Hester Miller, were also natives of the Keystone State. They had a family of fourteen children, twelve of whom are living — David, Abraham, John J., Samuel, Stephen, Solomon, Noah, Magdalena, Elizabeth, Hester and Catherine. When our subject was quite young his parents removed to Montgomery County, Ohio, and when he was sixteen years old to Miami County. In 1835 he came to Indiana, and settled in the woods of Kosciusko County among the Indians, his first purchase being eighty acres of wild land. He built a log cabin, and the first year cleared about four acres and planted some corn. The next year he moved to i 1 ■h. ■M UISTOliY OF KOSGIUtiKO COUNTY. Elkhart County, where he lived until 1881, when he returned to Kosciusko County, and has since lived in A^an Bnren Township. He and his wife together own eighty acres of laiid in his homestead, and ninety-two acres in Fulton County, Indiana. He has seen much of pioneer life, but has been successful, and now has a good home and a competency for his old age. AV^hen he tirst came to Indiana he iiad but $26 in money, and from this small beginning he has made his present property. In politics Mr. Miller is a Demo- crat. He and his wife are members of the Dunkard church. He was married in Ohio July G, 1834, to Elizabeth Chrowl, who was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, !Novem- ber 1, 1817, a daughter of Dewaltand Salmon Chrowl, who moved to Miami County, Ohio, about 1825. Of twelve children born to Mr. and Mrs. Miller, ten are living — Emanuel, Catherine, Nancy, Sarah, Enos, Eliza, Isaac, Elizabeth, William and Lewis. f RAN CIS M. JAQUES, general merchant at Silver Lake, was born in Elkhart ^v- County, Indiana, in 1845, a son of .lohn M. and Mary (Co.x) Jaques. His parents had a family of eiglit children — Mary J., widow of Alfred Garrison; Oliver P. married Lany J. Lepper, and after her death he married Lucretia Loney; Ziprah E. married Lot Mabie, and after his death, married A. T. S. Kist; Susan E., wife of R. James; Francis M., our subject, and three who died in early childhood. The family removed to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and there our subject was reared on a farm, his education being obtained in the country schools of that day. June 9, 1802, he enlisted in Company E, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, being one of the youngest volunteers from Indiana. He participated in many of the important engagements of the war, including Ilichmond, Kentucky, Vicks- burg, Jackson, Mississippi, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Nickajack Creek, Atlanta (July 20, 21, 22 and 28, 18fi4), Junesboro, Savan- nah, Griswoldville, Columbia, South Carolina, Bentonville and Raleigh, and was in every skirmish in whicli his regiment took part. During the ninety-days contest at Atlanta his regiment was under fire the entire time, and he was struck by a spent ball, which inca- pacitated liim from duty for a number of days. He also received other wounds, none however pi'oving serious. In 1863 he was promoted to Corporal, and was discharged with that rank at the close of the war. At the grand review* at Washington, D. C, his regi- ment had the honor of leading Sherman's army, and his company and Company A formed the front division that led the review. Six hundred of his regiment gave their lives for their country, and now sleep on Southern soil. Shortly after his return from the war, Mr. Jaques married Piioebe E. McClure, the date of his marriage being November 27, 1865. Four children have been born to this union — Schuyler C, Mary, F. E. McClure and Anna, all being natives of Kosciusko County. The eldest son is at Des "Moines, low'a. In 1871 Mr. Jaques went to Kansas, where he entered a quarter section of land, and after farming there two years returned to Silver Lake. In 1873 he began dealing in grain, in partnership with his brother-in-law, A. T. S. Kist, of AVarsaw. In 1874 Mr. Jaques purchased the grocery stock of James O'Coimell, which he disposed of the next year, and in 1876 engaged in the general mercantile business at Silver Lake. In 1882 he removed his stock to Packerton, returning the following year to Silver Lake. In Julj-, 1884, he engaged in the mercantile business ( BIOOBAPUIGAL SKETCHES. at Burkett, and a few montlis later sold his stock, and for a 3'ear was engaged in operating a mill and dealing in lumber, when he traded for a stock of hardware. He traded his stock of hardware for a stock of general merchan- dise, and has since carried on a successful business at Silver Lake, his stock of goods being valued at between $3,000 and $4,000. Mr. and Mrs. Jaques united with the Meth- odist Episcopal church in 1876, and a part of the time since Mr. Jaques has served as one of its trustees. lie has been the superin- tendent of the Sunday-school for the past several years, which position he still holds. In 1886 his three eldest children were taken into full membership of the church. In 1872 and 1876, Oliver P. Jaques, a brother of our subject, was elected sheriff of Kosciusko County, and a part of his term of office our subject acted as deputy-sheriff. He is quite an active local politician, and has served upon the liepublican Central Committee of his township. imNDREW STRIEBY, farmer, owns 260 )|M( acres of land on section 20, Turkey ^^i^ Creek Township. He came to this county with his parents in July, 1836, who settled in Van Buren Township. He has lived in the county ever since with the ex- ception of three years spent in Noble County, removing there in the spring of 1866. and retur.iing in 1869 to his present farm. He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Sep- tember 29, 1835. His parents were William and Elizabeth Strieby. He remained at home until twenty-two years of age, and October 17, 1857, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Phebus, who was born in this county in 1842, where she was reared and mar- ried. Her parents, William and Phebus, were born in Ohio, and both died in this county and were l)uried in a cemetery on the old farm. She was only two years old at the time of her mother's death. Mrs. Strieby died August 22, 1860, leaving one child, Nancy Jane, who was born in September, 1858, and is now the wife of George Nine, and living in Harrison County, Missouri. September 19, 1861, Mr. Strieby was married to Miss Sarah Jane Guy, who was born in Turkey Creek Township June 25, 1843, and has lived here all her life. Pier parents, Samuel and Mary (Bowers) Guy, were natives of Ohio. The father was born February 12, 1817, and married Mary Bowers January 27, 1842. She died September 24, 1856, and the father died March 4, 1868. Both parents areburiedin Syracuse. The father was married a second time, to Elizabeth Funk, September 16, 1857, and she died March 1, 1867. In her father's family were six daughters — Sarah J., born June 25, 1843; Elsie, born February 1, 1845; Elizabeth, born June 22, 1846; Millicent, born August 26. 1848; Martha E., born February 27, 1850, and Anna, born October 5, 1851. All are living except Elizabeth, who died in the fall of 1874, leaving two children — Graham and Samuel. She was the wife of Henry Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. Strieby have six children — Rhetta, born July 8, 1862; Josephine, Oc- tober 5, 1863; Elmer E., June 15, 1865; Millie, April 27, 1867; Mary B., November 2, 1868, and Annie, December 3, 1870. Rhetta is the wife of Lafayette Warner, and Josephine is the wife of Edwin Mock, of Turkey Creek Township. Mrs. Strieby's grandfather, Andrew Guy, was born in Vir- ginia, and died in Turkey Creek Township. Her grandmother, Elsie (Lockard) Guy, was born in Ohio, and also died in Turkey Creek Township. Her maternal grandfather, Daniel Bowers, died soon after reacliing tliis county. ^-^■■■■■■■■■-■-■ ■■- ■ -■- ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - »=»^ 460 UISTOHY OF KOSCIUHKO COUNTY. Her grandmother, Elsie (Barlmnd) Bowers, died in Turke}' Creek Township. All of her grandparents are buried in Syracnse. fiLZA MAKIOJS' KADCLIFF, senior member of the mercantile Hrm of Ilad- oj/i clitfe & McNamara, Pierceton, was born near Londonderry, Vinton County, Ohio, June 1, 1853, a son of Hiram and Margaret (Rodgers) Kadcliff, the mother dying when our subject was l)ut seven years old. The father, who is now engaged in farming in Whitley County, Indiana, is a native of Ohio, of Scotch and German descent. Elza M., our subject, came with his father to Indiana in 1862, who settled on a farm in Richland Township, Whitley County. He received good educational advantages, attending the schools of Valparaiso and Columbia City, Indiana, and at the age of eighteen years began teaching school. He taught four years in Whitley County, and in the meantime took a commercial course at Valparaiso. March 30, 1876, he was married to Miss Mary M. Norris, a daughter of Marcus and Margaret (Hower) Norris, of Whitley County, Indiana. They are the parents of one child, named Floyd E. In 1875 Mr. Radcliff began clerking in the store of E. L. Barber, at Lar- will, Whitley County, remaining in liis employ until 1880. He then formed a part- nership witli H. B. Whittenberger, and engaged in the mercantile business at Larwill under the lirm name of Wiiittenberger & Co. He retired from the firm in the fall of 1881, when he came to Kosciusko County and became associated with William McNa- mara and W. J. Norris, and engaged in the mercantile business and dealing in live-stock, at Sidney, under the firm name of Radcliff, McNamara & Co.. they being the pioneer merchants of that place. In May, 1883, Mr. Radcliff bought the interests of his partners, and conducted the business alone until De- cember, 1884, when he sold out and came to Pierceton, and became associated with Will- iam McNamara, thus forming the present firm of Radcliff" & McNamara. While living at Sidney Mr. Radcliff" was postmaster at that place. Politically he affiliates with the Re- publican party. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' fraternities, belong- ing to Pierceton Lodge, No. 377, A. F. & A. M., and Lodge No. 257, I. O. O. F. Mi's. Radcliff" is a member of the Baptist church at Larwill, Indiana. ~*-'-*|*>+^*|*"*- BACON, M. D., is a n;itive of the State of Indiana, born in Allen Coun- ty in the year 1860, a son of Dr. F. C. and L. B. Bacon. Dr. F. C. Bacon was one of the oldest physicians of Allen Coun- ty, and prior to his death practiced at Hun- tertown, that county, for thirty-five years. He reared a family of four children — Francis B., a druggist of Warsaw, Indiana; James D., engaged in the general mercantile busi- ness at Maxwell, California; Susan, a gradu- ate of the high-school at Kendallville. Indiana, and L. B., who holds a prominent position in the village of Packerton. L. B. Bacon received a good classical education at the schools of Kendallville, Indiana, and be- gan the study of medicine under the precep- torship of Dr. J. L. Gilbert, of that place. He matriculated in the medical department of the Western Reserve University, of Cleve- land, Ohio, in 1879, when he took a three- year course, and graduated with honor in March, 1882. The same year he located at Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and in 1884 came to Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, re- .J? ^^^''{^ ■■■■■'■■■■■■■■■■■■■»i.Tng»»»ii»g«ri^wswar»..w-»»,»-i 'm^wi^m^m^m^m^mmittmmmmm:^ 1 1 ■ ■■■■■■"^■^■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a-M-w « i« «« «i- «»»»» » _»» » « « » i BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. v k ii LI' «■' maining there but a short time. He tlien came to Packerton, where he intends to make a permanent home, and being well skilled in the knowledge of his chosen profession, bids fair to rank among the leading physicians of Kosciusko County, having already secured the contidence and patronage of a large num- ber of influential citizens. Dr. Bacon was united in marriage March 25, 1886, to Miss Luelah M. Maish, a native of Kosciusko County, her parents, Jacob and Susan (Har- ter) Maish, having lived on the Maish home- stead, in this county, about thirty-two years, coming here among the early settlers. The doctor is a member of Ijoth the county and State medical societies. ^jUGENE AGUSTUS SHEFFIELD, 'W^'a *^6aler in wall paper, paints, and house 'L and sign painting, at Warsaw, was born at New Rochelle, New York, in 1838. He came to this county with his parents in 1850, they locating near Syracuse. In the winter of 1863 he enlisted in the Union service as a private, in Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Indiana Infantry, to serve three years, but was discharged for disability caused by disease of the eyes, in May, 1865. He participated in the battle of Resaca, Georgia, after which he served on detached duty in the ambulance corps until just before the engage- ment at Franklin, when he was sent to the Des Morres hospital for treatment of the eyes. After his discharge he returned to this county, when he engaged in house painting at Warsaw. Later he took up sign and or- namental painting and paper hanging. In 1872 he added to his business that of dealing in paints, oil and paper. Politically he is a Republican, and has served as constable in AVayne Township some twelve years. May 6, 1858, he was married in Van Buren Town- ship to Miss Sarah Jane Rhodes, daughter of Mathias Rhodes, an old resident of that town- ship. They have had five children — George S., a painter; Charlotte Alma, of Warsaw; Elijah M., also a painter, and working with his father; William, a telegraph operator at Elkhart, and Eugene, who died in JS'ovember, 1871, aged two and a half years. Mr. and Mrs. Sheffield are both members of the Meth- odist Episcopal churcli, of which he has been class leader for eight years. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, having taken the degrees up to K. T., and has held the position of eminent commander of Warsaw Comman- dery. No. 10, two years. He is past worship- ful master and past high priest, and is treasurer of Warsaw Lodge, No. 73, A. F. & A. M. Mr. Sheffield is also an Odd Fellow, and is past grand. His father, Doddridge Sheffield, was a native of New York and of English ancestry. He came to this county in 1850, locating in Van Buren Township, where he died in 1876, aged seventy-six years. His mother, Elizabeth AVheeler Shef- field, was a native of Connecticut, also of English ancestry. She died at Wai'saw in 1881, aged seventy-six years. She was a member of the Protestant Episcopal church about fifty years. ^rAMES SHEARER, farmer and stock- ■^n| raiser, section 22, Scott Township, was ^^ born in Stark County, Ohio, March 7, 1825. His parents, John and Elizabeth (Keefer) Shearer, were natives of Pennsyl- vania and of German ancestry. They had sixteen children, eleven of whom are still living. Our subject was married in Stark County, September 4, 1845, to Miss Hetty Clark, daughter of Jacob ami Susanna (Bow- .^1 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. mail) Clark, natives of Pennsylvania. To tills union fonrteeii children were born — John m :rried Anna M. Beckneli, daughter of Henry and Sovina Beckneli, natives of Germany, and resides in Scott Township; William Harrison, deceased; Mary Elizabeth married John Kuhn, of Scott Township; Ce- linda, who married Oliver P. Watkins; Car- oline, now the wife of John W. Holley; Mary Ellen, now the wife of Philip Burgher; and Magdalena, who married Thomas Witham — all the above of the same township, besides George W., who is deceased; the remaining six died in infancy. Mr. Shearer removed from Ohio to Scott Township, this county, in the fall of 1846, entering 120 acres of unim- proved land. To this he subsequently added 311 acres of partially-improved land, and he deeded 120 acres of this to his son John. The 311 acres which he still owns is nearly all in a good state of cultivation. "When he came to this county he had nothing to com- mence witli, but by his industry and economy has acquired a tine property, has built a good residence and excellent farm buildings. Mr. Shearer was elected township trustee in the spring of 1854, and served one term. Polit- ically he is counted a Republican, and in re- ligious relations he and his wife are both members of the Lutlieran church. fAMES STONER, an old settler of Kos- ciusko County, was born in Perry Coun- ty, Pennsylvania, December 23, 1816, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. His father. Christian Stoner, was a native of Maryland and of Holland Dutch ancestry, and his mother, Mary Stoner, was a native of Philadelphia and of German ancestry. Of their ten children, five are living — John, Lucetta, Sarah, Christopher C. and James. AVhen the latter was in his nineteenth year he went to Richland County, Ohio, where he followed wagon-making, both as journeyman and proprietor, about nine years. July 20, 1841, he was married in Richland County to Lydia Panebaker, a native of Juniata County, Pennsj'lvania. They have had six children — Oliver P., Moses, William, Mary, wife of Jasper Erush; George and Matilda. The two latter are deceased. In October, 1846, Mr. Stoner came with his family to this county, and for seventeen years resided in Harrison Township. In the spring of 1865 he settled upon his present farm on section 28, Wayne Township, where he owns 137 acres of well- improved land. He has made his property by hard work and good management. He has served as school director, and in politics is a Democrat. He brought his family here with a wagon and two horses, the trip oc- cupying thirteen days. §ANIEL TOM, an old settler of Kosci- I usko County, was born in Stark County, ^^ Ohio, April 8, 1827, a son of John and Elizabeth Tom. He came to this county with his parents in 1843, who made a settlement in Van Buren Township, on the farm now- known as the Cyrus Lentz farm. The father purchased eighty acres of land, mostlj' tim- ber, which he cleared and improved. Most of the products of his farm had to be hauled to Fort Wayne, Michigan City or Niles, over very rough roads. It usually took four days to make the trip. The mother died in 1854, and the father in 1874. They were the par- ents of five children who reached maturity — Harriet, wife of Enoch Hoover, of Van Buren Township; Mary; Jemima, wife of William Treister, also of Van Buren Town- ship; George and Daniel. He was a mem- ber of the German Baptist church, and in politics a Democrat. Our subject has been a resident of this county since his nineteenth year. He received a rudimentary education in the pioneer log cabin school-house. lie was united in marriage August 3, 1854, with Rachel Nine, born March 7, 1837, and a daughter of Jonathan and Catherine Nine, the former a native of Pennsylvania and tlie latter of Virginia. The parents immigrated from Ohio to this county about 1834, and settled in Van Buren Township, where the father opened up a farm. Of their five chil- dren, three survive — John, Catherine, wife of John Bartholomew, and James E. Mr. Tom owns three hundred and eighty-ilve acres of excellent land. He is a self-made man, having only about $300 to start with. He has always been a farmer, and has done a great deal of hard work. Politically he is a Democrat, and religiously a member of the Progressive Brethren church, of which he is serving as trustee. The parents of Mrs. Tom had nine children who grew to maturity; the following survive — Lucinda, wife of George Tom; Catherine, wife of Jacob Wyland; Jacob, John and Rachel. IgENJAMlN JOHNSON, the oldest set- ^fKl *'^'* ^^ Tippecanoe Township, came to ^^ this county in the spring of 1834, alone, and put out five acres of sod-corn on Turkey Creek Prairie. He came from Harrison County, Virginia, leaving that State on foot, and traveled as far as Marietta, on the Ohio River, then took a steamer and came down the river below Cincinnati, and struck across the country on foot to Turkey Prairie. Jo- seph Hall, who lived on the east side of the Prairie, was a carpenter by trade, and Mr. Johnson lived with him durinc: that summer and assisted him in his work. The sod-corn that Mr. Johnson put in was on the land pre- empted by Thomas Hall. Joseph Hall hired a breaking team to plough this land for Mr. Johnson, and the latter dropped the corn on the land side after every three furrows were ploughed. Mr. Johnson paid for the use of the team liy working at carpentering for Mr. Hall. In June, 1834, he returned to Vir- ginia for his family, walking 500 miles in ten days and a half. Tlie family started October 1, and landed at Thomas Hall's house, on Turkey Creek Prairie, on the 1st day of No- vember. These Halls were neighbors to Mr. Johnson in Virginia. Mr. Johnson had made a previous visit to the county in 1833, remaining two or three weeks. During the winter of 1834-'35, his family lived in a log cabin that was standing on Mr. Hall's land. In the spring of 1835 he moved to the east quarter of section 9, Tippecanoe Township, a ])iece of land he had selected to buy when it came in to market. He and Mr. Ephraim Morehead, a brother-in-law, went to the United States Land Office at Fort Wayne, and purchased the quarter section they had selected, Mr. Morehead taking the land that he subsequently built his saw and grist-mill upon. Mr. Johnson lived upon the land he then entered until 1886, when he caine to live with his son Isaac. "When he came to this township there had not been a stick of tim- ber cut by a white settler. It was inhabited entirely by Indians and wild animals. He believes he taught the first school in the township, but this is questioned. He taught a subscription school in a log cabin erected by Henry Girard, on land owned by Martha Stamets. This building was lighted by greased paper, and was seated with logs, split and hewed, with legs put in them, for benches. For writing desks, poles were used, made the right height and boards laid on them. Mr. :«' '■■■■■■■■■-■-■» ■ »■»■-■ , ■ » ■ , ■ , ■ » ■ _ ■ . ■ ■ ll»Mi"»»»MM™»»»»«f W — »■ »"» " » ■ » '" » " » *' ■ " » ■ » ■ ■ » »' » » ■ »■ » ■ » ■ ■ »■ HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. -r^rr^^i' i i ■I ■\- Johnson was the tirst justice of the peace in the townsliip, and at this election there were eleven votes cast. He was also the first clerk, and was on the first grand jury tliat ever held session in the county. When he turned the first furrow, it was with a wooden mould- board. In the summer of 1835 there were only two white women in the township, and all were sick with the shaking ague. Mr. Johnson was born in Eandolph County, Vir- ginia, September 12, 1798, where he lived until 1815, when the family removed to Har- rison County. He was married in that coun- ty in October, 1820, to Miss Sarah Roberts, a native of Maryland, who died July 27, 1856, and is buried in North AVebster. She left nine children; two were deceased. Those that came to this county with their parents are — Julia, widow of Dr. Jonas Jarrett, and living at North Webster; Isaac, who was born February 18, 1824, with whom the father is living; John, a farmer, living in California; William, deceased; Lucinda,wife of Eli Beghtel, and living in Marshall Coun- ty, Indiana; Garrett, who lives in Kansas, is married and has a family; the above-named were all born in Virginia. Those born here were — James, who went to Arkansas about 1870, and has never been heard from since; Jane died and is buried in North Webster; Simon was born in November, 1842, and is unmarried. One of the deceased is buried in Harrison County, Virginia. In October, 1861, Mr. Johnson was married to Sarah Wyland, who was born in Ohio. She has seven children — Charles F., Benjamin F., Andrew, Mary M., Elizabeth A., Marintha E. and Nancy A. Mr. Johnson was formerly an old-line Whig, but is now an ardent Ke- publican. He is not a member of any organ- ized church, but believes in the " Golden Rule." Mr. Johnson's parents were Garrett and Mary (England) Johnson, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Pennsyl- vania. His grandfather, Robert Johnson, was of English descent, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. His grandmother Johnson was formerly Mary Vannoy. His maternal grandfather, James England, was a native of Pennsylvania, and his maternal grandmother was of German ancestry. §|R. JONAS JARRETT, deceased, was 1 born in Kanawha County, Virginia, --,.,> November 10, 1822. He came to this county in 1835, with his parents, two brothers and two sisters, and located in Tur- key Creek Townshiji. The father purchased a farm on the Indian Reserve, and on this farm Jonas was reared to manhood, receiving his education in the subscription schools of the township. He read medicine with Dr. James H. Carpenter, who was located at Boydstou Mills, and remained with him over a year. He then became a partner of Dr. Carpenter, and in a year this partnership was dissolved. Dr. Jarrett continued his practice until his death, visiting two patients the day of his demise. He died March 31, 1878, very suddenly, being ill only eight hours, and lies buried in Webster cemetery. Dr. Car- penter went to Warsaw, after his partnership with Dr. Jarrett was dissolved, and read law, which profession he followed until his death, which occurred at Garrett City, Indiana. At the time of his death he was attorney for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. The first physician that practiced medicine in Webster was Dr. Thomas Nutter, who re- mained only a short time, then returned to his former home in West Virginia. Dr. George W. Eckman also practiced a few years while Dr. Jarrett was practicing, and Dr. Emanuel Makemson was also a practitioner ■m!a"j«"a"«*m"a?KSiOKWk BIOOUAPHIC'AL SKETCHEty. 1 in Webster for a short time, tlien removed to Pierceton. Dr. J. J. O^le practiced a short time before Dr. Jarrett's death, also a man by the name of Peter Cole, who was one of the early physicians of Webster, coming here before Dr. Carpenter. Dr. Jarrett's parents, George B. and Elizabeth (Massa) Jarrett, were burn in Kanawiia County, Vir- ginia, and both died in Turkey Creek Town- ship, upon the farm where they first settled, and are buried in Webster cemetery. They were members of the German Baptist church. The doctor was a Republican in politics, and in early life was connected with the Methodist Episcopal church. At his death he left a wife and four children — Emily J., wife of B. F. James; John W. resides in Republic County, Kansas; James C. is living in Tip- pecanoe Township, and Louie M., wife of Eli Marks, living in Webster. ►>4f. fOHN TERRY, of Wayne Township, was born in New Jersey, February 11, 1812. His parents, Thomas and Hannah Terry, were also natives of New Jersey, and of Welsh ancestry. His paternal grandfather. Captain Thomas Terry, was a Revolutionary soldier, and his father enlisted in the war of 1812, but the war terminated before he was called into actual service. The following members of his father's family are living — John, Thomas, Carmen, Nancy, Bersey, Han- nah and Abigail. February 22, 1834, he was united in marriage with Harriet Runyon, born November 27, 1816, near Seneca Lake, Seneca County, New York. She was a daugiiter of Drake and Rebecca (Ludlam) Runyon, natives of New Jersey. The chil- dren born to tliem are — Thomas G. and Ar- mina, wife of John J. Baril, of Warsaw, Indiana. After his marriage Mr. Terry re- moved to Wayne County, New York, and resided tliere five years; tiience to Ohio, where he lived sixteen years; thence to La Salle County, Illinois, for about five years; thence to Warsaw, Indiana; thence to Grundy County, Missouri, for a brief period, and finally to this county in 1865, settling upon his present farm in Wayne Township, where he has 120 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Terry has served as justice of the peace for nine years, and belongs to the Masonic fraternity at Warsaw. In his youth he received a fair English edu- cation, and is noted for his great mathematical ability. In politics he is a Republican, and himself and wife are members of the Baptist church at Warsaw. T. G. Terry, son of the preceding, was born May 12, 1845, and was educated in the common schools. He has been twice married. His first wife was Anna Waldo, of Mendota, whom he married February 6, 1866. They had one child — Mabel. Mrs. Terry died in June, 1881. He married his present wife in March, 1884. November 1, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Fifty-seventh Illinois Infantry, and became attached to the Army of the Tennessee. Pie continued in this department over two years. He fought at Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, siege of Corinth, the battle of Corinth, following, and various others of minor importance. He was dis- charged from the Army of the Tennessee, for promotion as First Lieutenant of Company A, Sixty-third United States Colored Infantry, wliich became a part of the Army of the Mississippi. He was with this department over two years, and participated in numerous skirmishes and minor engagements — in an attack of guerrillas at Camp Holly Springs, near Memphis, Ashwood Landing, in Louisi- ana and Davis Bend, Mississippi, the latter place being tiie former home of the celebrated % HISTORY OK KOSCIUSKO VOUNTY. '■>i i (r Confederate cliieftuin, Jefterson Davis. On tlie4tli of July, 1S(U, ]\rr. Terry danced in the liouse of Mr. Davis. Tliis was considered an interesting incident of the civil wai". He was honorably discharged January 9, 1866. He then spent a short time in Missouri, and returned to this county, where he has since resided. He is at present officiating as junior vice-commander of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R., at Wai-saw. In politics he affiliates with the Republican ]iarty. IgiORACE TUCKER, one of the oldest |rpT|' pioneers of Franklin Township, was T?.'fe born in Richland County, Ohio, the date of his birth being November 8, 1825. His parents, John and Mary (Ward) Tucker, had a family of si.\ children — Horace, Aure- lius, Albert, Serena, Regulus and Livonia. Horace Tucker was the first of his father's family to come to Kosciusko County, coming here in 1846, when he bought 160 acres on section 20, Franklin Township, paying for the same $2.50 per acre. The next spring he cut the first tree felled upon the land and erected a log cabin, and in the fall of 1847 returned to Ohio, where he was married January 13, 1848, to Miss Eliza Johnston, a daugliter of Francis and Ann (Fleming) Johnston. They came to their pioneer home in the fall of 1848, and in their primitive log cabin their three children were born — Albert L., who married Elizabeth Bechtel- heimer; Rosella, wife of Jonatlian Tinkey, and Hollis C, married Nettie F. Alexander, and all reside within a mile of the paternal lioinestead. The parents of Mr. Tucker were born in Henniker, New Hampshire, in which town they were married, living there till tliey removed to Oliio in 1818. They came to P^ranklin Township, Kosciusko County, Indi- ana, in December 1853. The father had purchased the land upon which Sevastopol is situated in 1848, and later conceived the idea of building a town. His house, which is now occupied by Charles Beidelman, was erected the same year the village was platted. After the death of his wife (February 27, 1876), John Tucker returned to Ohio on a visit, and while there was taken sick, and died on tlie farm of his ancestors December 25, 1879. His remains were brouglit to Kosciusko County and interred at Palestine. Horace Tucker, our subject, has been re- markably prosperous in business, and from a humble beginning has become classed among the wealthiest citizens of his townsliip. He early began raising and dealing in stock, and in company with Rhesa Blue shipped the first car of stock ever sent b^' rail from War- saw. In 1854 Mr. Tucker owned a cow which gave birth to three calves, which were afterward exhil)ited at different State fairs, and at the Centennial in 1876. They were the heaviest steers of one birth ever raised in the United States, their average weight being 3,000 pounds each. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker began housekeeping in this county in most primitive style, bringing with them from Ohio a box 2ix8i feet in size, which held all their earthly possessions. Their first bedstead was made by boring holes in a couple of posts and inserting cross-ties, which in turn were fitted into holes bored in the log walls of the house. Across these ties were placed clapboards, on which their straw tick was placed. Wooden pins supported shelves, which served as a cupboard until more pros- perous days brought money enough to pur- chase more modern furniture. The first cooking stove brought into the townsliip was jjurchased by i\Ir. Tucker at Fort Wayne, and when this useful piece of furniture was set up the neighbors came from all directions i ; •m™"—"' ■B!.?^B^.«1_" to see it, some for tlie iirst time seeing a real stove. The present brick residence of our subject was erected in 1871, and was the first house in Fraid, Eigiity-eighth Indiana Infantry, and his regiment became attached to the Fourteenth Army Corps, un- der General liosecrans. He participated in the battle of Perryville, where he was cap- tured by the Confederates, and in a few days was paroled at Columbus, Ohio, where he had been in camp with other prisoners. In 1864 he went to Vii-ginia City, Montana Territorj'. The lirst year of his residence there he fol- lowed his trade, and the second year was spent in prospecting and mining. In August, 1866, he returned to Indiana, where he has since resided. ILLIAM HENRY EGGLESTON, 'i\}l \/'i) dentist, at Warsaw, was born at Sen- i.i^] eca Falls, New York, July 7, 1847. Ilis father, James Eggleston, was a native of New York and of English-Irish descent. In 1852 he went to Marshall, Michigan, thence to Three Rivers, in 1868, where he still re- sides. His mother, Jerusha Eggleston, nee Fribby, was also a native of New York, and of English ancestry. She died in Marshall in 1854. Mr. Eggleston was reared in no particular calling, but was given a good com- mon-school education, graduating at the high- school at Marshall with the class of '63. In February, 1865, he enlisted in the Union artny as a private in Company II, Ninth Michigan Infantry, and was discharged at Jackson, Michigan, September 15 of the same year, while serving on special duty as regimental clerk. His regiment was attached to the Army of the Cumberland, and was on duty in Tennessee. After his discharge he returned to Marshall, where he was engaged in a machine shop with his father until 1870, when he began the study of dentistry in the otKce of AV. H. Kessler, at Three Rivers. He studied and practiced there until 1874; then located at Warsaw. He became a mem- ber of the Indiana State Dental Association in 1878. Mr. Eggleston has been twice married. He obtained a divorce from his liKtGHAFHICAL SKETCHES. ( I'. first wife, by whom he had two children — Harry, deceased, and Ned. Mr. Eggleston is a member of Lake City Lodge, 'No. 371, A. F. & A. M., of which he is past master, and he has been secretary fonr years. April 23, 1885, he was married at Plymontli, Indi- ana, to Mrs. Mamie Honghton, danghter of ! Vincent T. and Sarah H. Perkins, and grand- daughter of Captain William ITollidav, a | well-known Mississippi River steamboat cap- j tain. Mrs. Perkins was said to be the iirst white child born in Keokuk, Iowa. Mrs. Eg- gleston was born in Keokuk in 1859, where she received her early education. She also attended the convent school about eight years, where she took lessons in artistic painting, and in after years perfected herself as a por- trait painter, excelling in crayon work. In 1876 she was married to Lorenzo M. Hough- ton, a druggist of Keokuk. He died at Maxinkuckee, Indiana, in 1881. leaving one child — Minnie. ILFORD L. DICK, one of the rising A I'- physicians of Washington Township, ■^^ is a native of Ohio, born in Seneca County, January 3, 1853, a son of Dr. Dan- iel J. and Catherine (McCormick) Dick, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Ohio, now living in Washington Town- ship. Milford L., our subject, was reared principally in Washington Township, receiv- ing his primary education in the schools of Jiis district, At the age of nineteen years, while working on the home farm, he began the study of medicine under the preceptor- sliip of his father, who had practiced medi- cine successfully for many years. In the fall of 1875 he entered the Physio-Medical Col- lege at Cincinnati, Ohio, taking the full course. He tlien began practicing medicine 28 in Washington Township, Kosciusko County, which he followed until the fall of 1880, when he again entered the Physio-Medical College, from which he graduated with the degree of M. D., March 1, 1881. since which time he has followed his profession in Wash- ington Township, and l)eing well skilled in the knowledge of his profession he is meeting with gratifying success. In the fall of 1886 he (Dr. M. L. Dick) entered the Indiana Ec- lectic Medical College at Indianapolis, taking a five months' course, and by diligence he graduated at the head of his class with the degree of M. D., February 22, 1887. He then resumed his practice in Washingt.on Township. The doctor was married near Warsaw, Indiana, in October, 1873, to Miss Sarah Bibler, who died in Washington Town- ship, September 27, 1883, leaving at her death one child. Ora, who was l)orn August 27, 1877. Mrs. Dick's parents, Lewis and Catherine (Sheely) Bibler, were both of Ger- man origin, and natives respectively of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Mr. Bibler came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1862, and settled on a farm in Washington Township, where he lived till his death in May, 1869. His widow is still living, and is now fiftv-seven vears of age. fACOB FELKNEPt, deceased, was born December 13, 1803. He came to this county about 1834, and was a life-long farmer. March 17, 1836, he was married in this county to Miss Susannah Devault, born September 12, 1815, in Ross County, Ohio, and was a daughter of .lasper and Sarah Devault, early settlers of that county. Of their nine children seven survive — Sarah A., Mary E., Andrew J., William H., Elizabeth L.. Isabel A. and Enoch W. The deceased HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO VOUNTY. are Charles D. and Estlier L. After liis marriage Mr. Felkner settled on a (juai'ter section of land on section 17, Van JUireii Township, which was then in its wild state. He first cleared a space upon which to huild a hewed-log cabin. Owing to the scarcity of help Mrs. Felkner herself assisted in sawing the logs preparatory to putting in doors, windows and chimney. Tiiey both shared in the toils, privations and self-denials of tiie pioneer. Year Ijy year they cleared the farm, until it became one of the best farms in tlie township, ^[r. Felkner was j)olitically a war Democrat. In an early day he served as justice of the peace, and was also one of the county coniniissioners. He was public spir- ited to a high degree, and at all times ready to lend a helping hand in the enterprises that Would benefit the community and elevate society. He was a member of the Chris- tian church, and (jfhciated for some time as an elder. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and respected by all who knew him. Jle left 360 acres of land to hisfainily at his death, wliich occurred July 22, 1S74. Mrs. Felkner removed to Milford in 1883, and is an esteemed member of society. She ib identified with the Christi.Tn church. .5p|KElSTES IJ. TUKA'ER was born (having 'flffl club-feet) July 28, 1841, and reared in W> Crawford County, Pennsylvania, a son of Solomon and Lucinda R. Turner, who are yet residents of that State and county. He received a good classical education, and after- ward taught school, also penmanship, several terms in Ohio before coming to Indiana. He came to Warsaw, Kosciusko County, in May, 1865, and for a number of terms taught school in the county. Fie also taught penmanship, oreanizinii' a class at Warsaw. Diirins his )\ residence in that city he forined the acquaint- ance of Miss Susannah E. Gill, whom he married. She was born in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, May 5, 1838. After his marriage Mr. Turner located at Silver Lake, Indiana, and engaged in the jewelry business. Later lie engaged in photography, with which lie afterward carried on the hotel business, erecting and managing for some time the Silver Lake House, and there his two children, Ellis and P>essie E., were born. The former died in infancy, and his daughter Bessie is now keeping house for him, he hav- ing been bereaved by the loss of his wife January 22, 1882. Since the death of his wife Mr. Turner has devoted his attention princijially to the art of photography and to the jewelry business. He has been an ex- tensive view photographer, operating in the Eastern as well as the Western States. Four years ago he traveled over Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan with his portable gallery, but still had his home at Silver Lake. Fle is still engaged in the photogi'a])h busi- ness, having his gallerj' at Silver Lake. Mr. Turner has always taken an active interest in every enterprise for the benefit of his town- ship or county, and has done his share toward improving the village where he makes his home, having built and improved a number of residences and other buildings. During his residence at Silver Lake he has served for several years as recording steward of the Methodist Episcopal church, and blackboard artist of the Union Sabbath-school. He was the second village clerk of Silver Lake Incor- poration, to which office he was elected by a unanimous vote. Mr. Turner is strictly tem- perate in his habits, and is very proud to be able to say, truthfully, that he has never used tobacco in any form, nor any intoxicating liquor as a beverage. The most lamentable act of his life was that of marrying the well-known [ . ■ - ■ ■ ■ ^ ■ -■- ■ ■ ■» » -gs«an"iii »«'' » i" « " M "J .■.■, ai . M » »_i«,w,« 1 BlOGHAPHICxiL 6KETCHEt^. widow. Catherine Callalian, at Silver Lake, Indiana. But now, by honorably getting a divorce from her, he is ag-ain happy. XVIV) FLETCIIEK llAYDEN, a mem- ber of the mercantile fii'm of TIayden, Cone & Co., of I'iei-ceton, was born in ! Richland Township, Whitley County, Indiana, ; December 16, 1841, a son of David and i Alma (Cone) Ilayden, his father a native of f Pennsylvania, born January 5, 1807, and his < mother of New York, born August 5, 1810, i the father being of German ancestry. lie ' was a farmer, and followed that avocation in » Whitley County, Indiana, from March 9, j 1836, until his death, which occurred October '. 22, 1878. In his political views he was \ formerly a Whig, Init afterward affiliated j with the Kepublican party. He was for t many years a member of the Methodist » Episcopal church. The mother was a mem- ) ber of the same church the greater part of J her life. She died in Larwill, Whitley \ County, January 18, 1883. They were the i parents of eight children, of whom onr sub- ! ject was the iifth child. David Fletcher, the * subject of this sketch, was reared at his J birth-place to the avocation of a farmer, and i on arriving at the age of manhood he began J farming in Whitley County on some land f then owned by bis father, which was after- i ward his portion of his father's estate. He \ was married December 25, 1862, at Larwill, -, to Miss Malvina Garretson, a native of Dela- - ware, and a daughter of James and Hannah '{ Garretson, who were natives of Wales. To j Mr. and Mrs. Hayden have been born five J children — Elvira Ann, wife of W. S. Cone, ; a member of the firm of Hayden, ('one & j Co.; Oliver Newton, the company of the i same firm; Alma A. and Hannah J., still at > ) I home, and Agnes, who died at Pierceton October 21, 1885. aged live years. In 18G7 Mr. Haj'den engaged extensively in buying and sliipoing stock in connection witii his farming pursuits. In 1880 lie became a member of tlie mercantile and private bank- ing firm (if Lawrence, Spayde &. (Jo., of Pierceton, removing to tiiat village in 1886. In 1885 the bank failed on account of mis- management of the managers, in whom they had the most im])licit confidence, and the burden of the indebted nesh was thrown on o)ir subject and William J. Graham, the latter being only identified witli the business as iin'estors, they being the most responsible parties, and to save their business reputation they assumed the indebtedness of the firm. No discredit is attached to these gentlemen, as they were only capitalists, they having nothing to do witli the management of the business. In June, 1S86, the present mer- cantile firm of Hayden, Cone & Co. was formed, beside which Mi'. Hayden is devoting considerable attention to farming and stock- raising, managing two farms. Pie is an enterprising and public-spirited citizen, and is willing to aid any enterprise which he deems for the advancement of his town or county. j^iHARLES W. VALENTINE, a promi- ■flft nent farmer of Harrison Township, was iSiS-l born in Seneca County, Ohio, the date of his birth being September 13, 1835. He was a son of John and Sarah Valentine, his father being among the first settlers of Seneca County, Ohio. Of ten children born to the parents, the following yet survive — Henry, Samuel, Polly, John, George, Selina, Charles W. (our subject), and AVashington. Charles W. grew to manhood in his native ---.if. insrony of kosciuisko rocyrr. county, and there received the rudiments of an education in the district scIjooI. In tlie spring of 1862 he enlisted in the Union service in an Ohio regiment, and during his term of service was engaged principally in guarding forts, and was also connected with the lieavy artillery in Washington City at the close of the wai-. After his discharge he returned to his home iti Ohio, and June 1, 1865, was united in marriage to Miss Nancy A. Talbott, a native of Virginia. Of the eight children born to this union seven are living — Luella, Alfaretta. Cora, Ralph, Virginia E., Ethel G. and Thomas. In 1865 Mr. Valentine left Ohio for K< sciusko County, Indiana, and for a short time was engaged in the mercantile business at Warsaw. He subsequently re- moved to his farm on section 34, Harrison Township, where his family has resided most of the time since he iirst located on the laud. He has been very prosperous in his agricult- ural pursuits, and now has a splendid farm containing 200 acres of well-improved land, beside valuable property at Warsaw. Both he and his wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and respected members of society. Politically Mr. Valen- tine casts his suffrage with the Republican party. IpRESTOK W'. BROWN, proprietor of fW livery stable at Silver Lake, is a native "^t of the State of Ohio, a son of Thomas and Charlotte E. (AVells) Brown, with whom he came to Carroll County, Indiana, about 1845, and was there reared on a farm. He enlisted July 25, 1802, in Companj' I, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, his regiment becoming a part of the famous Army of the Cumberland. A short time after his enlistment he partici- pated in a skirmish at Stanford, Kentucky, and Bowling Green, and saw active service at the battles of Nashville, Tennessee, Chat- tanooga, and Lookout Mountain, never being sick nor disabled during the entire time. While charging upon the rebels at Stone Rivei', his horse was shot from under him. He was in the noted battles of ^tission Ridge, Chickamauga, Big Shanty, and Dallas. lie was a member of General Kilpatrick's com- mand, and at Atlanta was in the rear of the entire army, and while tearing up the railroad track at Lovejoy Station his brigade was sur- rounded by rebels, when a charge was made by this gallant band, putting to rout the rebel force, both on foot and cavalry. The charge was made directly over a battery of four guns, which were captured and disabled, and this resulted in the capture of a greatrr number of Confederates than the inendjers of their brigade. He enjoys the distinction of Iteing one of the party who, after a forced ride n{ 125 miles from Macon, witiioiit leaving their saddles, succeeded in capturing Jefferson Davis at Iroquoisville, Georgia. Mr. Brown was at that time the Regimental Color Cor- poral, and was within ten feet of Davis when the capture was made, and states that the lat- ter was dressed in his own clothes, over which he had a waterproof cloak, an old hood on his head, and his wife's shawl carelessly thrown across his shoulders. He captured the saddle used by Davis, which was afterward stolen from him. Since coming to Silver Lake, Mr. Brown received from the Government §384, his sliare of the prize money (§100,000) offered for the arrest of Jefferson Davis. Mr. Brown was mustered out of the service July 1, 1865. His father and two of his brothers, Captain Levi Brown and William Brown, were mem- bers of the Thirteenth Michigan Infantry, the father receiving his discharge in 1863. The sons served from the beginning until the close of the war. Our subject was united in »a'»^'»^M»^M^TMwari i »' ^»M ■ » » » "g^ . 4 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. marriage in 1876 to Miss Mattie Bigeiow, of Kosciusko C'onnty. The next year he came to Silver Lake, where he has sitice made liis lioine. He is conducting the only livery stable in the village, and keeps on hand a number of good horses, and vehicles of vari- ous kinds, in order to accommodate the gen- eral public, and by close attention to his business and accommodating manners, he has succeeded in building up a good business. Mr. Brown is a charter member of Post 306, G. A. E. §AMUEL RICKEL, one of the promi- nent men of Kosciusko County, and an old and honored pioneer of Fi-anklin Township, was born in Bedford County, Penn- sylvania, March 14, 1810, a son of Matthias and Catharine (Croyle) Rickel, both of whom were of German origin. In 1816 they left Pennsylvania and settled in Wayne, now Ash- land, County, Ohio, where they lived till their death, the mother dying in November, 1867, and the father in 1872. Of their chil- dren, Samuel, George and Michael were born in Pennsylvania, and after coming to Ohio, Elizabeth, Catharine, Mary, Joshua and Mat- thias were born. Beside our subject, Mary, the wife of Nelson Moore, and George, who married Mary McCoy, came to Kosciusko County, Indiana. Samuel Eickel was mar- ried in Wayne County, Ohio, June 18, 1885, to Miss Sarah Moyer, a daughter of John and Sarah (Rozer) Mover. Of the nine chil- dren born to this union three were nativ'cs of Ohio, the remainder being born in Kosci- usko County, Indiana, as follows — William, George, and Eliza (deceased). Reason, Catha- rine, John (deceased), Mahlon, Sarah (de- ceased) and AVinchester. Mr. Rickel came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indi- ana, in 1842, and located with them on the then heavily-timbered tract of land upon which he still resides, his family being one of the first to locate in Franklin Township. David Hammon,who married Rosanna Moy- er, a sister of Mrs. Rickel, came at the same time as our subject and purchased an adjoin- ing tract of land. They hired teams to bring their few goods from Ohio, and after paying this debt and buying their land, Mr. Hammon was left without money, and Mr. Rickel had but $5, which, with his characteristic gen- erosity, he divided equally with his brother- in-law. They felled the trees, and when ready to raise the log cabin, a rain set in and they were obliged to put on a roof so low that they were obliged to stoop when going in or out of the door. Mr. Rickel entered his land from the Government, his patent bearing the signature of President John Tyler. He is the only one now living in Frank- lin Township, who yet possesses the original patent. He had brought with him to the new country two cows, a horse and a set of harness. He exchanged the horse for a yoke of cattle, and his harness was traded for corn. The cattle browsed off the felled trees, and the family's daily fare for some time was corn-bread and venison. Wild game was then in abundance, and wild hogs were occa- sionally seen. Wolves were frequent visitors around their cabin, and their howls were al- most a nightly occurrence. In the fall of 1844 Mr. Rickel killed twenty-two deer while driving home his stock. The first postoffice established in Franklin Township was in 1844, and was named Beaver Dam by Julia Burns, and Mr. Rickel was appointed postmaster, his commission bearing the sig- nature of C. Wickliffe, Postmaster General. He held the office for twenty years, and his house was frequently tilled with people who had come a long way for their mail, and HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. i these almost ahvaj-s stayed to meals. Samuel Rickel was the first trustee of Franklin Township, serving as such for many years. He cast his first Presidential vote for An- drew Jackson, and has never missed an elec- tion, either township, county ur State, since. It is needless to add that he is a staunch Democrat. He is now seventy-six years of age, and his wife is in her seventy-first year. They have always been highly respected res- idents of the county, and after enduring all the privations and hardships incident to pio- neer life they have, by energy and industry, become comfortably situated, having a good competence for their declining years. Their children are all married and doing well, and they have thirty-two grand and seven great- grandchildren. Their son George is a prom- inent stock-dealer, and has served several terms as township trustee. Their son William, after serving a number of years as township trustee, was elected justice of the peace of Seward Township, and still holds that ofiice. ■•^»^ ■jl^EiS'IlY .JACKSON, residing on the west Ih^; ^'^^*' '^^ ^^^^ northwest quarter of section ■yd 16, "Washington Township, was born in this county September 22, 1846. He was reared in Van Buren Township. His par- ents, Thomas and Elizabeth (Thompson) Jackson, came to the county in August, 1846, and settled in Van Buren Township, where they both died. The father was born in Ohio, in 1808, and died January 22, 1873. The mother was born in Fayette County, Ohio, about 1812, and died in July, 1864. When the family came here the country was a wilderness. The father purchased 160 acres of land, for which he paid $900. There was a small log cabin on the place, and five acres of clearing. The father built a good hewed-1'og house, with a shingle roof, and one story in height. It was considered a palace in those days. They lived in that house until 1865, when the father built a frame house, in which he died. The parents brought four children to this county — Eliza, Mary J., George and Elizabeth. The chil- dren born in this county are — Catherine, John, Henry, Thonuis J., Andrew and La- vina. Henry was raised on the home farm and educated in the district schools. He Mas married December 21, 1876, to Miss Sarah M. Bei'st, who was born in Plain Township, this county, January 29, 1857, where she was reared and educated in the common schools. Her father, Titus G. Berst, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, De- cember 11, 1823. When a young man, he came to this county with his parents and set- tled in Plain Township, where the father still lives, within a half mile of Mdiere the grand- father, Conrad Berst, settled, and where he died. The grandmother, Catherine Berst, died in Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have two children — Lulu M., born September 8, 1878, and Fred T., born January 22, 1881. Mr. Jackson is a Democrat, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal cluircli. ,?^IE0RGE S. HEISLER, a prominent 'Oiflf ^'^'■'"'isr of Wayne Township, is a native ^^^ of Richland County, Ohio, born Janu- ary 5, 1838. His parents were George C. and Margaret Heisler, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of Maryland. In the fall of 1853 the family came to this county, where the father purchased a partly- improved farm in Clay Township. He lived on this farm one winter, and the following spring sold it and removed to the farm where his son George now resides. Eight children ?'J ■-■-^^■■ ■■-■■■■^■- ■■■■■■■■■■■■^■■■■-■M»«'"ai»J ■-■■■-»a'>ii»-«-"«"-". ^™»™l" °M»M™"'MM»M»»»Mf MmMmM»» '■^■™M™»™M"™*i«'*»"»"™"M™M'"M™M — »™ M»PI»»"M™lg™Mi" BIOGRAPHIGAL SKETCHES. were born to these parents — Fi'ederick W., of Minnesota; Maria C, relict of the late David Bauui, of Clay Township; Louisa J., willow of the late George B. Phifer, of Illi- nois; Letitia M., deceased, was the wife of Samuel R. Valentine, of Wayne Township; Sarah, wife of George C. Robbing, of Harri- son Township; Mary A., wife of Eli Le Fever, of Warsaw; Saloma, relict of the late John B. Watson, of AVarsaw, and George S., of Wayne Township. WJiile living in Ohio George C. Heisler otHciated as trustee in both Richland and Ashland counties, and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He died in 1870, respected by all who were so fortunate as to make his acquaintance. His widow survived hiui nine years, her death occurring May 22, 1879. Our subject was uiarried August 15, 1861, to Miss Mar- garet Lindley, a native of Ohio. They had six children, four of whom are living — Barbara A., wife of Lawrence O. Haddix, of Clay Township, this county; Emma F., Charles S. and Ida B. The deceased are— - Louisa A. and Alma S. Mr. Heisler owns 200 acres of good land, and resides on section 31. He is an active member of the Metli- odist Episcopal church, and has served as class leader in that church. He is a liberal supporter of both Church and State, and ranks among our leading farmers; fEORGE SHIPLEY, a son of William A. and Catharine (Barnes) Shipley, is a native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, the date of his birth being April 23, 1853. Both parents were natives of Knox County, Ohio. They lived in that State till after their marriage, and there their first two children were born, of whom the eldest is deceased, a son named Theodore. Louisa, the second child, is now the wife of A. B. Ingalls, of Clay Township, Kosciuskd ('-ounty. The parents immigrated to Kosciusko County, In- diana, in October, 1848, and settled on tin- farm which has since been their home, they being among the early pioneers of the county. The father's iirst purchase was a cjuarter sec- tion of land which was then in its natural state, not a tree having been felled on the tract when lie first settled on it. But lieing young and energetic he soon had a clearing which lie planted tlie next spring, the pro- ducts of which furnished the base of supplies for the family the next winter. Their first house was a small log cabin, in which their daughter Rebecca died, and tlieir two chil- dren, Geoi'ge, our subject, and Elvira, who is now deceased, were born. The log cabin was subsequently replaced by a substantial frame residence, in which their children, Keturah and James D., were born. The latter mar- ried Delia Williams, and resides on the old homestead in Clay Township, and Keturah is the wife of David Burket, of Clay Township. George Shipley, the subject of this sketch, grew to manhood on the home farm in Clay Township, where he was reared to agricult- ural pursuits, his education being obtained in the schools of the same township. Febru- ary 16, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Laura C. Spangle, a daughter of Joshua and Emeline Spangle. They began married life upon the farm on which they now reside, and on which their four children were born — Mertie M., Edna G., Russell C. and Foss. Their farm was a part of the first cleared tract in Kosciusko County, and was formerly owned by Isaac Mi near. Mr. Shipley was one of the charter members of Claypool Grange, No. 729. Both he and his wife are active mem- bers of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Episco- pal church, and are classed among the much respected citizens of Clay Township. Mr. ■ ■M-M-lBiiiWS HISTORY OF KOSClUfiKO COUNTY. Shipley is the present efficient superintendent of the Sabbath-school. jESLEY CARPENTER, a prominent 11 farmer of Harrison Township, was l-ijfe^3 born in Licking County, Ohio, July 11, 1815, son of Rev. Samuel and Mercy (Cor- nell) Carpenter, the former of English and the latter of French ancestry. lie received a preliminary education in the Licking County public schools, and in 1838-'39 attended the Granville Theological and Litei'ary College at Granville, Ohio, since named the Denison University. He followed the teacher's pro- fession many years, teaching princi]ially in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. LTe taught two years in Kentucky, where some of the most prominent citizens of Logan County patronized him. He has been eminently successful as a teacher, is a close student, and has acquired a great degree of self^culture. In 1836 he came to this county, having in 1835 purchased the quarter section of land upon which he now resides, and in 1843 made a permanent settlement there. He has one of the best improved farms in Kosciusko County. June 4, 1843, he married Miss Rebecca J. Carpenter, and to this union three children have been born — Mary, wife of G. W. Kistler, of this county; Cora, wife of Dr. Cutler, of New York City, and Edwin H., of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Carpenter has served as assessor and land appraiser thirteen years, and in the spring of 1886 was elected trustee of Harrison Township. He has been a consistent member of the Metliodist Epis- copal church for half a century. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. Carpenter never had a case directly in the courts, and was never sued nor lined. He has no recollection of having had a day's sickness in his life. His motto has been, •' Without employment there is no enjoyment." His father was a niinisler in the Methodist church ibrty years. His grandfather was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, fighting under Anthony Wayne. ,>4f^,. lif HOMAS B. SARBER is a native of •/Mf Kosciusko County, Indiana, born in ^' Harrison Township October 4, 1842, a son of Abraiiam and Louisa (Hendren) Sar- ber. The parents were married in Eranklin County, Ohio, where they lemained two years. They then sold their farm and moved to Putnam County, Ohio, then a dense wilder- ness, their nearest white neighbors being ten miles distant. They lived there six years. While in Putnam County they entered and bought several tracts of land, on one of which Abraham Sarber founded the town of Kalida, the county seat of that county. On another he cleared 100 acres. In 1836 he sold out and moved to Iroquois County, Illinois. They lived in that State four years, till the fall of 1840, when they moved to Kosciusko County, Indiana. In 1841 he built a saw-mill at Palestine, and in 1843 he built a grist-mill at the same place. While in the mill business in 1843 he sawed the lumber for the first frame court-house built in Kosciusko Count3^ These were the tirst mills of any importance in the south part of Kosciusko Count}-. In the fall of 1843 he sold his mills and bought a farm in the north part of Harrison Township, where they lived till 1863, at which time his wife (Louisa) died. He bought another farm near Atwood, and also a residence property in the town of Atwood, living there at the time of his death. He was twice married, his first wife dying in 1863. For his second wife he married Miss Eliza Crane, of Hamilton County, Ohio, who .^, BIOOBAPHICAL SKETCHES. \\\ iV i\\ is now a resident of Riverside, California. To tliis union was born one son — David, who edits a daily paper at Riverside, Cali- fornia. By his iirst marriage Abram Sarber had eight children, of whom William, Adam, Melissa and Amanda were born in Ohio; Mary in Illinois, and Thomas B., Dorothy and John in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Four of the children are still living in Kosciusko County, and all are married and prosperous men and women. Thomas B. Sarber, whose name heads this sketch, received his primary education in the schools of his native township, completing his education at Warsaw, Indiana, in 1858- '59. He was united in marriage May 24, 1863, to Miss Martha A., daughter of William and Catherine (Dunnuch) Timmons, who were natives of Delaware and Maryland, re- spectively. They subsequently lived in Fayette County, Ohio, and in 1845 settled in AVayne Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, where they have since made their home. To Mr. and Mrs. Sarber have been born three children — Edson B., born in Allen County, Indiana, mari'ied MissOliie Rickel, a daughter of George W. and Mary Rickel, of Franklin Township; Louisa C, born in Harrison Town- ship, is now deceased, and Andrew E. was born in Seward Township. Both sons have received good educational advantages, and Edson B. has followed the teacher's profession for a number of years, in which he is very successful. Andrew lias taught two terms, and is also well qualified to make teaching his profession if he so desired. After his marriage our subject located in Allen County, remaining there one year, when he returned to Harrison Township, Kosciusko County. In 1866 he purchased and removed to his present farm in Seward Township, which at that time was almost an unbroken forest. An old log cabin had been built a number of years before, but no improvements had been made on the land. Air. Sarber lias cleai'ed his land and made all tlie impi-ovements, making it a very attractive and valuable farm. His pleasant and commodious cottage was completed in 1872, and his barn the following year. Mr. Sarber was in 1884 the choice of the Democratic party for county sheriff", and although defeated in a largely Republican county he ran over 100 votes ahead of his State ticket, which shows his popularity through- out the county. He takes an active part in the local politics of his township, and has been a member of tlie Democratic Central Committee. He built the first store in Bur- kett, Indiana, in the spring of 1882, which is now owned by Adam Horn, the druggist of that place. He was also a jiassenger on the first train of cars in Seward T(nvnsiiip. He is an enterprising and public-spirited citizen of his township, taking an active interest in its welfare. EoAH LINDAMOOD, section 19, Tip- jiecanoe Township, was born in Slien- andoah County, Virginia, M;irch 23, 1823, a son of Benjamin and Catharine (Pence) Lindamood, who were of Pennsylva- nia Dutch descent. His grandfather was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and his father in the war of 1812. Our subject had but liiTiited educational advantages, the schools at that day being taught by subscrip- tion, and in addition to this, in fair weather, he was detained at home to assist in the farm work. He had an excellent mind and learned rapidly, and had he enjoyed the advantages of the present day would be in the front rank of men of learning. His father being in poor health he was obliged to plow corn and perform other hard labor when only twelve n\ I L .-Ji r n '-■-■-■-■-■-■-'■■ ■-■■■'-■-"■■■.'■-■'-■■■■^■■"liM HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. years of age. AVlieii he was seventeen years old his father died, leaving him, the eldest of the family, with the care of his mother and five children. He remained at liome and took care of the farm until all the debts were paid and his sisters married, when his motlier decided to give up the farm, and wanted him to rent it and entirely relieve her of care. About this time he concluded to marry and settle down in life for himself, and accord- ingly began to look about for a wife. In January, 1851, he was married to Miss Louisa Foltz, also a native of Shenandoah County, Virginia, born November 3, 1825, a daughter of Daniel and Oatlierine (Lones) Foltz, na- tives of the same State. Slie was a practical housekeeper and was well qualified to become the wife of a farmer. She was industrious and economical, and to her assistance is due much of the success of her husband. After living on the old homestead five years they concluded to move west, and after selling everything but their clothes and bedding, had $550. They first went to Stark County, Ohio, where tiiey lived on rented land four years, luit it becoming hard to rent good farms, they left that county and started far- ther west, where they could buy a little land and make a home for themselves. In the fall of 1857 they moved to Kosciusko County, and bouglit 120 acres, nine acres of which were cleared, and on which there was an old cabin. By hard work and strict economy he was able to pay for his land and improve it, and has added to his original purchase until lie now owns 260 acres of first-class land, witli good improvements, and is out of debt. His farm is under a high state of cultivation, the low land being tiled and underdrained, Mr. Lindamood being the first man in the county to tile his farm. He is regarded as one of the most substantial farmers of Tip- pecanoe Township, and his farm shows the thrift and enterprise of its owner. He and his wife are now on the decline plane of life, but the industry of their early life has re- sulted in a competency, and they can now rest from their labor with the assurance of having enough to supply all tlieir require- ments. They have had a family of five chil- dren, one sou and four daughters, of whom the son and youngest daughter are deceased. Elizabeth A., born in Virginia, is living at home. Mary and Belinda C. were born in Ohio. The former is the wife of Tazariah Bartholomew, of Van Biiren Township, and the latter of Alfred Hitter, of Tippecanoe Township. In politics Mr. Lindamood is a Republican. Mrs. Lindamood is a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Lindamood's father died the day before the election of General Harrison to the Presi- dency, and his mother in 1855. Mrs. Linda- mood's father died in April, 1859, aged fifty-eight years, and her mother in March, 1880, aged seventy-seven years. m AMES M. BECKNELL. former, section 14, Scott Township, was born in Jeft'er- son Township, this county, February 23, 1852. His fatlier, Henry Becknell, was of German ancestry. He married Miss Sovina Richmond, daughter of David Richmond, and they had ten children — Ananias, de- ceased; Anna Maria, Saloma, James, Jordan, Charles, Matilda, Edward, and two, unnamed, died in infancy*. The family came from Ohio to Jefi'erson Township, where Mr. Becknell entered 120 acres of unimproved land, which he partially cleared, removing to Scott Town- ship in 1865. Here he purchased 160 acres of partially-improved land, which is now in a good state of cultivation. Our subject was married to Miss Hattie Foltz. daughter of f\ .> ■ -■- ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - » - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■- ■ - ■ - ■-■-■■■-■-■■■■■■■■■»■-■ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 483 John and Leah Foltz, and to this union two children were born — John and Cora. He purchased liis father's farm in March, 1885. In the spring of 1886 he was elected town- ship trustee. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. His wife is a member of the Lutheran church. tABRIEL B. LESH, of the firm of the G. B. Lesli ilanufacturins: Company, at "Warsaw, was born in Preble County, Ohio, December 3, 1843. When he was three years of age his parents removed to Wabash County, Indiana, locating in North Manchester, where he was reared a fanner until he was eighteen years of age. At that time he began to teach school, and followed that occupation during the winter season for eight years. The last year he was principal of the Pierceton school. In 1868 he engaged in the lumber business at Pierceton. Two years later O. H. Matthew became associated with him, and the firm became Lesh & Mat- thew. In 1872 thej' removed to Warsaw, and in 1876 built the bending factory. In 1881 Mr. Matthew retired from tlie firm, aud was succeeded by John H. Lesh and Milo S. Hascall, of Goshen, and the firm of Lesh, Hascall & Co. was formed. During the following year Mr. Hascall was succeeded by Owen Switzer, changing the firm to G. B. Lesh & Co. In November, 1883, their factory was destroyed by fire, causing a loss of 855,000, with $22,000 insurance. Imme- diately after the fii-e Mr. Lesh purchased the interest of his partners, and in May, 1884, a stock company was organized, which was called the G. B. Lesh Manufacturing Com- pany, as follows: President, J. IT. Lesh; Vice-President, Lewis Petrie; Secretary and Treasurer. G. B. Lesh. with a capital stock of 875,000, and a paid-up capital of $50,000. The present officers are — G. B. Lesh, Presi- dent and Treasurer; Alexander Londrum, Vice-President; Owen Switzer, Secretary; Lewis Petrie, Superintendent. To their fac- tory they have added a band saw-mill, with the capacity to saw 25,000 feet of hard-wood lumber daily. The bending department has a capacity for 4,000 plow-handles per day, besides large quantities of wagon material. They do an annual business of $200,000. Politically Mr. Lesh is a Republican. May 7, 1865, he was married to Miss Melissa C. Matthews, daughter of John W. and Lydia (Phillips) Matthews, formerly of Ohio. They have four children — Lewie B., Gracie, Harvie and Nora. Mrs. Lesh is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Lesh is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to the lodge and commandery. His father, Joseph Lesh, was a native of Ohio and of German ancestry. His mother, Margaret Lesh, was a native of Ohio, and also of German an- cestry. She died near North Manchester, Indiana, in 1867. Both were members ot the Brethren church. fANIEL J. DICK, M. D., of Washing- ton Township, was born in Baltimore County, Maryland, April 1, 1827. At the age of six years he was taken by his parents to Seneca Comnty, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. At the age of twelve years he began attending school, but on account of the inclemency of the weather, and helping on the home farm, his attendance was vei'y irregular, but by dili- gent study he acquired as good an education as the district schools of that early day af- forded. When eighteen years of age he began to learn the carpenter's trade, leaving \\\ ^-L^^ UISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. his home on foot in April, 1845, fur Cuya- hoga Falls, ( )liiu, where he became appren- ticed to Tliomas O'Xeal, wlio was a iine scholar as well as an experienced carjjeuter. Within six months after Dr. Dick began liis apprenticeship Mr. O'Neal died, leaving him again without a home. He then, in October, 1845, went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he found employment on a public building then in course of erection. During the following winter he entered the Allopathic Medical College, then in session in Cleveland, re- maining there till the close of the college term. He then went to Titiin, Ohio, where he worked at his trade till the following Au- gust. He was a soldier in the Mexican war, joined an independent coinj^any of light dragoons, and while in theii- service sus- tained an injury to his liip that crippled him for life. By the aid of friends he was enabled to reach Cincinnati, Ohio, where lie placed himself under treatment in the Phy- sio-Medical College. He subsequently en- tered the same college as a medical student in the class of 1848, after which he prac- ticed medicine in Seneca County, Ohio, until 1865. He was united in marriage May 7, 1849, to Miss Catherine McCormick, a daughter of William and Elizabeth McCor- mick, of Seneca County. Mrs. Dick died in the same county February 20, 1861, leaving four children — Milford L., a physician and surgeon of Washington Township; Mary, wife of Peter Metzgar, of Sandusky, Ohio; Addie, wife of Samuel Cress, a farmer of Washington Township, and Ora C, wife of Henry Seely, of Warsaw, formerly principal of the Buckeye Commercial College of San- dusky, Ohio. Dr. Dick was a second time married August 18, 1863, to Miss Mary M. Sheely, a daughter of George and Eve C. Sheely, of Seneca County, Ohio. To this union have been born seven children- Min- nie, wife of O. L. Leedy, of AVasliington Township; Warren L., a graduate of the Buck- eye Commercial College, of Sandusky, and now a professor of penmanship; ElmerW. died in infancy; EvaE.,GuyE.,GracieE. and Flora. In March, 1865, Dr. Dick came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, locating in Washington Township, where he followed his profession with a fair degree of success until 1884, when he retired from his pro- fessional duties, and has since devoted his attention to his farm. The doctor's paternal ancestors were Swedes. His great-grand- father, Philip Dick, was born in Sweden in 1720, and immigrated to America in the year 1741. His grandfather, Frederick Dick, was boi'n in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1740. Both the above were soldiers in the Revolu- tionary war, the latter being wounded in an engagement, from the effects of which he has never fully recovered. Daniel Dick, the father of our subject, was born in Frederick County, Pennsylvania, in 1802. On reaching manhood he went to Baltimore County, Mary- land, where, in 1824, he married Mary Payn- ter, a daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Paynter. who were natives of Maryland and of English and German descent. In 1833 the parents of our subject removed to Sen- eca County, Ohio, and from there in 1854 to Putnam County, Ohio, where the father died in 1859. The mother survived him ten years, dying in 1869, aged sixty years. Both were members of the Lutheran church. T^TILLIAM J. CKAWFORD, a promi- \. (/ \/ '"'"'^ citizen and stock-dealer, Lees- i burgh, was born in Knox County, Ohio, in 1836, son of Lloyd and Eliza Craw- ford, natives of Ohio; the latter is deceased. In 1859 he came with his parents to Stai-k I*' BIOOMAPHWA L SKETCHEH. Comity, Illinois, where his father still resides. In 1868 he caine to Marshall County, Indi- ana, and to this county in 1870, and has ever since been a resident of Leesburgli. |AVII) WILEY, farmer, owns iifty-two acres of land on section 2, Monroe Township, and thirty acres in Washing- ton Township, adjoining. He came to this county with his wife in the fall of 1865, first settling in Pierceton, where he lived one year, and came to his present farm in the fall of 1866. The best timber bad been cut, leaving the brush and smaller trees, and a log cabin had been built on the place. He was married in Hancock County, Ohio, in 1861, to Miss Susanna Ankeny, who was born in Hancock County, that State, December 3, 1839, where she lived until four years after her marriage. Mr. Wiley was born in Wood County Feb- ruary 28, 1838, and lived on the old home- stead until his mari-iage. He was educated in the common schools of his father's district. His father, James M. Wiley, was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, September 17, 1809, and when lie was five years old he removed with his parents to Franklin County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and where he was married November 14, 1883, to Sarah Wright. . James M. Wiley died in Wood County Jan- uary 22, 1879, and is buried in Weaver's cem- etery. The mother of our subject was born in Franklin County, July 8, 1811, where she was reared and educated, then removed to Wood County, Ohio, where she I'emained until the death of her husband. She now lives among her children, but retains her interest in the old homestead. Mr. Wiley's grandfather, James Wiley, was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, and died at Worthiiigton, Franklin County, Ohio, while on the way to visit his son James. He was sixty years of age. His grandmother, Anna (Jenkins) Wiley, was probably born in Faixfax County also. She died near Muncie, Indiana, aged about 100 years. His maternal grandfather, John Wright, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, and died in that State aged about forty-five years. He was one of the first settlers of Franklin Coun- tj^ His grandmother, Catherine (Dildine) Wright, was born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, in 1784, and died in 1877, aged ninety-three years. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His great- grandfather, James Wiley, was an Irishman, and died in Fairfax County, Virginia. Mrs. Wiley's father, Frederick Ankeny, was born in Knox County, Ohio, August 21, 1811, and died February 14, 1840. He was a printer by trade, l)ut as that trade did not agree with him he went to the country and taught school. Consumption claimed him for its victim, and he died leaving a wife and four children, of whom Mrs. Wiley was the youngest. The other children were — Thomas B., who was born October 2, 1835, and died September 4, 1888; John, born March 31, 1837, died the same day ; J acob was born March 24, 1838, and died January 21, 1839. Mrs. Wiley's mother, Sophia (Switzer) Ankeny, was born October 19, 1817, in Knox County, Ohio, where she was reared and married, then removed to Han- cock County, where she died June 17, 1842. Mrs. Wiley was reared by her grandparents, Switzer, after she was three years old. Her grandfather was born January 13, 1779, and died April 4, 1860, in Hancock County, Ohio. Her grandmother was born in Pennsylvania, January 6, 1780, and died at the home of Mr. Wiley, September 18, 1871. The grand- father was a Republican in politics. Mr. Wiley enlisted May 2, 1864, in Company E, One Hundred and Forty-fourth (Jhio National Guards, under Captain Smith. He w'as in Ji HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY the foiir-inonths' service. Ilis company was detailed to guard duty at Wilmington, Dela- ware, and he served liis term at that place. He was discharged August 21, 1864, at Camp Chase, and returned home. Soon after his return he was drafted, but the township raised the money to hire a substitute. During his absence his wife had managed the farm and raised corn and potatoes and other products. Mr. Wiley remained in AVood County until he purchased his present farm. He was elected township trustee in 1884, and served one term. Politically he is a Democrat, although his father was a Republican. He, as was also his wife, is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal ('hurch. Susanna Wiley, the wife of David Wiley, died at her liome in Kosciusko County, Indiana. February 7, 1887, aged forty-seven years, two months and four days. fOHN W. WHITEHEAD was born in Montgomery County, Ohio. His father, Lewis Whitehead, was the son of Valen- tine Whitehead, of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. AVhitehead were the parents of twelve children — Catherine, John, Mary Ann, Valen- tine, Elizabeth, Hester, Jane, Lewis, Jacob, Ellon, Susanna, and William who died in infancy. John Whitehead attended the sub- scription schools until he was ten years of age, then for nine years he attended the pub- lic school during the winter season, and worked on his father's farm in summer. He came to this county in 1861, and in 1873 purchased eighty acres of partially improved land, and afterward added forty acres. Janu- ary 16, 1S61, he was married to Miss Catherine E. Ijrnmbaui:h, a daughter of Jacob Brumbaugh, and they had three chil- dren — Etta, who died at the age of two years. Tazewell and Chloe J., residing at home. Mr. AVhitehead was elected treasurer of his town- ship in 1886. Previous to that time he affiliated with the Democratic party, but now casts his vote for the Prohibition party. He is a deacon in the d. B. church, of which his wife is also a member. Mr. Whitehead came to this county a poor man, but by industry, economy and good management he has ac- quired a nice property. ^^^YRLTS GARTEE, who is engaged in IflllS agricultural pursuits in Harrison Town - ^l ship, is a native of the State of Penn- sylvania, born in Lebanon County, May 3, 1814, his parents, Peter and RosannaGartee, being natives of the same State. He is of French and English descent, his paternal grandfather having come from France, and his grandfather Williams being a native of England. Cyrus Gartee was reared to man- hood in Stark County, Ohio, having been brought by his parents to that county when a boy. He was united in marriage September 30, 1845, to Miss Sophia Martin, who was born in York County, Pennsylvania, Novem- ber 5, 1822, a daughter of Henry and Han- nah Alartin, natives of the same State, of German descent. She was reared in Hancock Countv, Ohio, where the parents moved when she was a child. Of the nine children born to this union only four are now living — Isa- bella, born July 7, 1846; Cornelius, born December 20, 1860; Martin L., born April 13, 1863, and Cyrus D., born Octolier 15, 1867. Uriah, born February 22, 1848, died December 6, 1859; Kebecca, born October 13, 1850, died November 21, 1859; Ezra, born August 5, 1852, died Novembei' 28, 1859; Ira, born June 19, 1854, died Novem- ber 27, 1859; Erastus. born September 5. .„ Ji g»5iwjg;^» - M - » -»- » , » ,», » , » , w , » _ » .. » ,i .. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCUEti. 1S57, (lied November 30, 1859. Mr. Gartee livetl tur many years in Ilanedck and I'utnani cimnties in ()lii(i, and in istli he settled ou liis present farm in Harrison Township, Kos- cinsko Count}', where lie has eighty-two acres of well-cultivated land. In politics Mr. Gartee casts his suflrage with tlie Re- publican party. He takes an active interest in the educational matters of his township, and has served acceptably as school director. He and his wife are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal church, which lie has served as steward, and for many years as class leader. ^^aMOS M. EBY, engaged in farmiiiirand f'Plf . . . . .''r/ii gfn'^^l^niiig in Harrison Township, is a ■^'i"^- native of Richlaud County, Ohio, born September 2, 1842. His parents, Tobias and Mary Eby, were natives of the State of Penn- sylvania. AVlien Amos was eight years old his father died, March 19, 1851. He was reared to manhood in his native county, and received but limited educational advantages. He was by occupation a saddler. He enlisted in Ashland County, Ohio, August 22, 1862, in the civil war, as a private, in Company C, One H\indred and Twentieth Ohio Infantry, and while in the service of his country par- ticipated in the battles of Chickasaw Bluff, Mississippi, December 26, 1862; Arkansas Post, x\rkansas, February 11, 1863; Port Gibson, Mississippi, May 1, 1863; Vicks- burg, Mississippi, May 19, 1863; Jackson, Mississippi, July 14, 1863; Snaggy Point, Red River, Louisiana, May 3, 1864. There ' he was captured by the Confederates, and was imprisoned at Camp Ford, Tyler, Texas, until May 27, 1865, when he was released. He received an honorable discharge at the close of the war June 30, 1865. when he returned i to his home. He was married December 27, 1866, to Miss Catherine Petry, a native of Pennsylvania, born in Schuylkill County, March 12, 1848, but reared in Richland County, Ohio, her parents, David and Lydia Petry, settling in that county when she was a gii'l of five years old. ilr. Eby and his wife left Ohio March 30, 1868, and immigrated to Kosciusko County, Indiana, where he has since made his home, with the exception of the six years he lived in Elkhart and Lagrange counties. After his return to Kosciusko County he settled on the farm where he now lives. In connection with his farming he is extensively engaged in the raising of small fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, grapes, etc., in which enterprise he is now meeting with ex- cellent success, although for the first three years after settling on his present farm it was not self-supporting. His farm is located on section 33, and is under a high state of cul- tivation. Mr. and Mrs. Eby have four chil- dren — Emma, Mary, Hosea and Laura. He is a member of the old German Baptist or Dunkard church. In his political views he is a Republican. ESLEY COOK, a pioneer of Kos- :o County, was born in Miami ^1 County, Ohio, January 7, 1824. His parents were John and Ann Cook, the former a native of New Jersey. When he was ten years of age his parents removed to this county, comina: with lumber wagon and being ten days on the road. They also had a two- seated buggy, and brought with them all their household goods and farming implements. Upon his arrival in this county the father had just §300, which constituted his start in life. He first located about three miles from Leesburgh, and after a short time reinovod to ^'J ih HIHTOHY OK KOSCdUHKO COUNTY )' \i IL tliree and a half miles sontli of Warsaw. He died in 1872. Seven of iiis eliildren are living — Ann, James, iSteplien, Elizabeth, Wesley, Peter and Lydia. lie was a pillar of the Methodist Episcopal church, and an exhorter even before he reached manhood. Previous to the late civil war he was a Whig politically; since that time lie has been a liepublican. He left a large estate to his heirs — the accumulation of a life of industry and perseverance, and died as he lived, an honest man and a Christian. Our subject i-eceived a rudimentary education in the early pioneer schools of Kosciusko County, and he has been a life-long farmer. He married Miss Mi!ierva Kirke, daughter of Phillip and Nancy Kirke, who removed to this county from A'^irginia. Ten children liave been born to this union — Lizzie, wife of C. W. Thomas, of Warsaw; AVesley J.; Charles E., of Kansas; John, Lura E., Myrtie M., Samuel CI., Merrick E., Esther A. and Wili)ur. The last three named are deceased. IVli-. Cook owns 187 65-100 acres of hind, and resides on section 36, Wayne Township. Politically he is devoted to the Republican party. He is a prominent meml)er of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he has offi- ciated as class-leader and steward. He has seen a great deal of pioneer life, and has been very successful financially, as well as otherwise, as an agriculturist. He removed to his present liome in the spring of 1872. r^[NOCH W. FELKNER. a farmer of Van ■fpL Buren Township, was born in this county ^^i January 25, 1857, son of .Facob and Su- sanna Felkner. He was reared in this county, and educated in the public schools. He was married October 3. 18S3, to ^[iss Alice Miles, who was born May 4, 1862, in Syracuse, this county, and is a daughter of Evan and Cath- erine Miles, the latter of whom is deceased. They have one child, Lloyd I., born August 14, 1884. Mr. Felknei- owns 160 acres of well- improved land, and has been very successful as a farmer. Politicall}' he affiliates with the Democratic party. J|m?lILLIAM HUGHS, a progressive llWffl's ^'^i"""i6r and stock-raiser of Prairie [-.g!^] Township, is a native of Indiana, born in Union County June 25, 1828. His father, Thomas Hughs, was a native of South Carolina. He came to Indiana about 1805, being one of the lirst settlers of the State. He was one of the old pioneers of Kosciusko County, locating on section 1, Prairie Town- ship, as early as 1835, the land being still in possession of his son. Here he resided till his death, which occurred in 1854, aged about eighty years. His mother, Margaret Hughs, was born in North Carolina, and died in September, 1886, aged eighty-eight years. William Hughs, the subject of this sketch, was reared to the avocation of a farmer, and received liis primary education in the common schools. He was married November 29, 1857, to Miss Nancy Guy, who was born in Prairie Township, her father, Hamilton Guy, having settled there in an early day. Four eliildren were born to this union, of whom two are deceased — James, and one who died in infancy. Those yet li\'ing are — Jane, wife of George W. Jones, and Ellen, wife of Charles Kinney. Mr. Hughs has been very successful in his farming pursuits, and now has 123 acres of fine land where he resides. He was elected township trustee in 1857, which position he filled till 1880. In 1884 he was elected to the same office, which he yet holds. In I ;& % >[« I? ?'j BIOORAFHICAL HKETCUEH. It I ill 1^ 1882 lie was noiniiiated for tlie office of county comiiiissiuuer by a large majority. His opi)oiient bolted and was taken up by the Democrats, and Mr. Hughs was defeated at the election bj 113 votes. He is a mem- ber of Leesburgh Lodge, No. 181, A. F. & A. M., in which he has held the office of master for ten years. Politically he is a Ilepublican. Both he and his wife are mem- bers of the Christian church. /TT C. CORY, farmer and stock-i'aiser. C\ Van Buren Township, and the oldest '^'^^ settler in his vicinity, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, April 19, 1818. His parents were Jeremiah and Dolly Cory, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Kentucky. In the fall of 1831 he came with his parents to Elkhart County, this State, where he resided until he settled upon his present farm on section 1, Van Buren Township. He first bought eighty acres of land at the general land sale in La Porte in 1837. He has added by subsequent purchase, until he now has 160 acres of excellent land. He cleared a sufficient space to erect a log cabin, which in after 3'ears was replaced by his present commodious residence. His first year's crop was an acre of corn, which, with other cereals and vegetables, constituted their living. Their meat was principally venison and wild game, which was then abundant. He endured many haz'd- ships and privations, such as always fall to the lot of the pioneer. He lias been a resi- dent here from the time he first settled. He has been twice married. His first wife, whom he married February 14, 1839, was Sally A. Mann, by whom he had four chil- dren, two only surviving — Almeda, wife of Washington Snyder, of Milford, and Alonzo, now of Kansas. Mrs. Cory died February 1-t, 1845. His second wife, whom he mar- ried January 4, 1846, was Mrs. Matilda Gunter (nee AVood), relict of Charles Gunter, of this county. She was horn October 23, 1820, in Logan County, Ohio, ;;nd was a daughter of John G. and Anna Wood, who came to this county in 1840 and settled in Van Buren Townsliip; they were pioneers of that township. Mr. and Mrs. Cory have had nine children, rive of wliom are living- Adoniram J., Elizabeth, Jesse F., Mary M. and Celestine P. Politically Mr. Cory is a liepiiblican. He has served as school director many years. Religiously he is a member ot the Baptist church. He was formerly a member of the Kosciusko County Pioneer Association. He has probably done as much toward the development of this county as any other man in the county. Ho relates an interesting incident of his early life here. The second winter of his residence here ho had the misfortune to lose one of his horses. The horse had stepped his foot in a crack of the stable floor and could not extricate him- self He died from exhaustion. Knowing that wolves were plenty in the neighborhood, and that they were very fond of horse-flesh, Mr. Cor}' yoked his oxen and drew the dead animal out to tiie forest, intending thereby to entice the wolves to come and get a meal ot horse-flesh, and thus fall into the trap set for them. There was a bounty offered for every wolf-scalp. As he wanted to make all out of his bad luck that he could he thought he would save the oil of the horse, and before he got through with that he heard the hideous howls of the wolves coming on toward him. Looking through the brush he saw what he supposed to be about forty wolves rushing right on him, with glaring eyes and mouths open. He made for an ironwood pole about six inches in diameter and twenty-five or ft' 'it ill i\i' r ± ft], 1 1 1 IIHSTUHY OF KOttClUSKO COUNTY. thirty feet to the first limb. He got about half way up when his strength gave way, and he came liack to the ground like a first- class thunder bolt, with arms and legs tiglitly clasped around the pole. The wolves were there by this time; some passed on one side, some <:in the other, while those that came straight up flew upon the bushes. The whole thing proved to be a flock of wild turkeys, followed by an old bellowing hound. He says he thinks he was scared within three- quarters of an inch of his life. He set his tiger traps, and the next morning had nine wild hogs. ■—'—• ,., . . J, '--^^ fAOOB TEOUP, Se., a farmer of Van Buren Township, was born in Welland County, Canada West, August 21, 1834, son of Benjamin and Mary Troup. His mother was a native of Canada, and is now deceased. His father was born in York County, Pennsylvania, and is in his ninety- first year. In the fall of 1852 he came to Elkhart County, Indiana, where for about two years he was engaged in farming and saw-milling. In the spring of 1855 he came to this county, and for about three years re- sided on William Felkner's farm on Little Turkey Prairie. August 13, 1857, lie was married to Catherine Hunter, daughter of Abraham and Eliza Hunter, early settlers of this county. In the spring of 1858 he set- tled upon his present farm, about two miles south of Milford. There were about twenty acres partly cleared, and a rude log cabin had been built, which in a few years was replaced bj' his present modern and commodioiis resi- dence. He owns 160 acres of excellent land, with fine farm buildings. He devotes con- siderable time to stock-raising of a superior Mr. Troup has .served as school director and road supervisor. He is literally a self-made man. Politically he is a Demo- crat. T-WT-ILLIAM BLUE, one of the oldest • |/\/' and most respected of the pioneers '^vPr now living in Kosciusko County, a native of Ohio, was born August 26, 1804, his parents, Peter and Susan Blue, having been natives of Virginia, both born near Fort Pitt. He grew to manhood in his native State, and was first married in Fayette County, Ohio, to Miss Margaret Johnson, and of the children born to this union the following yet survive — Simeon, Peter, Sam- uel, Benjamin and Susan. He left Ohio with his wife and family, which then con- sisted of two children, coming to Kosciusko County, Indiana, being among the first set- tlers of the county. After living a short time on Turkey Cj'eek Prairie, he located a short distance west of the present site of the flourishing village of Mentone, where he purchased 320 acres of timber land, pay- ing for it §1.46 per acre. After clearing a place on which to erect a rude log cabin he went bravely to work to clear his farm, and by much hard work and indomitable energy he developed it into a splendid farm. At the time of his settlement here Indians were the principal inhabitants, and game and wild animals roamed at will through the forests. Mr. Blue has perhaps seen as much of pio- neer life, and has done as niucli hard work as any man in Kosciusko County. He is a liberal supporter of all enterprises having for their object the improvement of the county, or the advancement of his township's in- terests. jNFr. Blue has been twice married, taking for his second wife Mrs. Sarah Carson, widow of .Fames Carson. Both he and his 1^\ tV. iff i r; BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. wife liave been identified witli the Baptist cliurch for many years, being worthy mem- bers of that denomination. In 1882 he built his present elegant residence, and is now en- joying that rest which is the just reward of a life spent in toil and usefulness. His children are comfortably settled in life, and are useful members of society. Uncle Billy, as the subject of this sketcli is familiarly called, is now in his eighty-third year, and is still residing on the old homestead in Har- rison Township on which he settled so many years ago, and none are more worthy of rep- resentation in this volume than this old pioneer. JOSHUA POULSON was born in Knox j^n County, Ohio, December 28, 1833, a son ^^ of James and Mary Poulson, the former of whom is deceased, and the latter resides in Harrison Township, this county. In 1837 he came to this county with his parents, who settled for a short time in Clay Township. They subsequently removed to "Wayne Town- ship, residing there many years, and later to Harrison Township, where the father died. They had seven children — Newton, James, Joshua, Allen, Andrew, Asenith and Mary. The last four named are deceased. The father was a pioneer of Wayne Township, having settled there, when it was a wilderness, on section 30, and, like all pioneers, endured many trials and hardships, having to go to Milford or to Liberty Mills for grists over very rough roads. "While en route for this county, James Poulson, who was a carpenter by trade, assisted in building a steam-mill at Monmouth, near Fort "Wayne, being employed there about six months. This was among the first mills built in Northern Indiana. He was a sort of general mechanic and fol- lowed carpentering for many years. Joshua was I'eared to manhood in this county, and received a rudimentary education in the early district schools. He married Catherine Pit- tenger, March 24, 1859, daughter of Daniel and Nancy Pittenger, early settlers of Kos- ciusko County. Of their six children five are living — Ellsworth, Melville, Edmund, Alba and Bertha. Mr. Poulson served in the Union army during the late civil war, having enlisted in August, 1862, as a member of Company M, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, which was attached to the Army of the "West. His regiment was stationed principally in Kentucky and Tennessee, operating against guerrillas. He served until 1865, at which time he was honorably discharged. In the spring of 1869 he set- tled upon his present farm on section 25, "Wayne Township, where he owns forty acres of well-improved land, and an abundance ol of fruit. He is a member of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R, at Warsaw. Polit- ically he is identified with the Bepublican party. — — V ^ ">'^ ILLIAM C. BOGGESS, farmer. Plain Township, was born in Monroe County, Virginia, February 8, 1815, son of Enoch and Frances Boggess, natives of that State. In the fall of 1833 he came with his parents to Elkhart County, this State, where he resided ten years. He was married in that county November 8, 1835, to Mary Knox, formerly of "Virginia. To this union were born ten children, of whom only two survive — Martha E., wife of Josiah Estep, and Harriet, wife of David Rife, of this county. The deceased are — Eliza S., Isabella, Nancy J., Frances, Sarah A., Enoch W., William A. and Elizal)eth. Mr. Boggess I ■i' HIHTOHV OF KOSCUrsKO COUNTY. l^ l( came to this comity in 1844. and settled upon Ills present farm on section 7, Plain Township, lie has been an industrious and hard- workinj; tanner, and is the owner of ninety- two acres of well-improved land. He is a consistent member of the Metliodist Epis- copal church at Leesburgh, and has served as trustee. He is a liberal contributor to both church and State. He is identified with the Masonic fratei'nity, and politically is a Demo- crat. fOHX W. MAGEE, an active and enter- prising farmer of Clay Township, was l)orn in Allegany County, ^g\\- York, in the year 1829, a son of John and xVnn (Beam) Magee, who left New York State in 1830 and settled in Lake County, Ohio, in which county they reared a family of nine children. Jolin W. Magee, our subject, grew to manhood in Ohio, and there received a fair common-school education. Pie learned the trade of a shi]) carpenter, which he followed for several years in Cleveland, Ohio. While in that city he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Abby, of Painesville, Ohio, by whom he hatl eight children — Nettie (de- ceased), George, John, Franklin, William AY., Myrtle, Dellie (deceased), and Albert. In 1852 Mr. Magee came to Clay Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, and purchased a quarter section of land on section 10, bring- ing his family to Kosciusko County in 1854. The first year of his residence here he farmed his brother-in-law's place. Of his own land only about eight acres had been cleared, and a small log cabin stood near his present resi- dence. The rest of his land has been cleared by himself and he has made all the improve- ments on the place, \\-hich shows the owner to be a thorough, practical farmer, by its tasteful surroundings and iiroad, well-culti- vated acres. Ilis tirst quarter section was paid for before his marriage, and is still owned by him, as well as other lands in Clay and Wayne townships. Mrs. Magee died June 18, 1879, and in 1880 Mr. Magee mar- ried Mary E. Danner, of Kosciusko County, a daughter of William and Mary (Brown) Danner, who were natives of Jefferson Coun- ty, Ohio. In 1866 the Danner family came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, remaining there till the fall of 1885, when they re- moved to Kansas. Mrs. Magee's mother died when she was but seven days old. Her father subsequently married Elizabeth Montgomery, by whom he had live children, three sons and two daughters. Mr. Magee was the iirst of his family to come to Kosciusko County, and has l)een one of the most prosperous men of Clay Townshij). He is connected with the Claypool Grange, antl is one of the stock- holders in the co-operative store in the vil- lage of Claypool. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. He is liberal in his religious views, but a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. By his second marriage Mr. Magee has two children living — Nellie and Blanche. His son George mar- ried Alice Ingalls, and is a resident of Ford County, Kansas; John F. and William live in Kosciusko Count}-. The former married Mary Mayer, and the latter is the husband of Jennie Wiltrout. Mr. Magee is the proud grandfather of two grandchildren. --I^^^^- iMOHN D. HOOVER, farmer, Yan Buren ' Township, was born in Stark County, -=C Ohio, August 25, 1825, son of David and Susanna Hoover, who were natives of Pennsylvania and pioneers of Stark ( '(lunty. He passed his early life in his native county ir— ■■-■-"-"■■■'-■^■■na.gi'a . h' ll' BIOiiRAPHICAL HKETVHKS. and attended the subscrijition schools of that day. In 1850 he came to tliis county and settled in Van Eiiren Township. He was married January 1, 1857, to Miss Mary Hoover, born April 30. 1841, in Stark Coun- ty, and daughter of Jacob and Susanna Hoover, who were natives of Pennsylvania. To this union liave been born eleven children, only six surviving — Jacob, Henr}^ Matilda, wife of David Smith; Emma, wife of Leander Tulle\% Ada and Dessie. Mr. Hoover has a well-improved fai-m of eighty acres, and has been a farmer all his life. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist church, and politically he is a Democrat; has served as school director. Mrs. Hoover's father was twice married and had nine children, seven surviving — Elizabeth, Catherine, Enoch, Elias, Anne, Reuben and Mary. He removed to this county in 1853, where he has since re- sided. The mother is deceased. l^^EV. JOHN S. TODD, a son of Alex- T^, ander and Sarah Todd, was born in '^=%, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1817, and died at his home near Warsaw, In- diana, October 8, 1886. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and in 1850 came to Indiana and located on a farm west of Warsaw, where he lived until his death. He united with the United Brethren church at an early age, and entered the ministry when twenty-one years old, continuing in the active work of the church until three years prior to his death. He had much suffering to endure the last three years of his life, but he was perfectly resigned to the Divine will. His life was a "living epistle, known and read of all men," and his death was a demon- stration of the truth that ■' the path of the just is as a light that shinetli more and moi'e «^™m>»»Mmm»Wm»m» unto the perfect day.'" In the death of Mr. Todd the church lost an earnest supporter, the community an upright citizen, the wife a tender husband, and the family an indul- gent father. Mr. Todd was married in Wayne County, Ohio, to Mary A. Fighley, daughter of William and Susanna Fighley. To them were born nine children, seven of whom are living — Leander, Albert, Theodore, Margaret, Susan, Martha and Florence. One son, Will- iam, enlisted in the defense of his country during the war of the Rebellion, and after serving faithfully a few months was killed at the siege of Atlanta, and Oscar H. died at home January 28, 1872, aged eighteen years, of typhoid fever. Mrs. Todd still lives on the homestead in Harrison Township, which contains 130 acres of good land. — — ^'V^^'^-''^ ^«|1ILLIAM B. JONES was born in ■|™ot| Columbiana County, Ohio, April 20, l-dl^J 1816. His father, Samuel Jones, was a native of Virginia, born October 1. 1877. His mother, Elizabeth (Roller) Jones, was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born Decem- ber 16, 1789. The parents were married in Columbiana County November 25, 1811, and lived there until the death of the father, which occurred February 23, 1860, his wife dying August 10, 1859. William B. came to this county in April, 1854. He was married in New Lisbon, Ohio, September 23, 1841, to Miss Sarah Smith, daughter of William and Hannah (Shriver) Smith, natives of New York State. Mrs. Jones was born March 26. 1819. To this union were born nine children — Nancy, born March 31, 1843, married Joseph Coar, of Marshall County; Hannah, born May 23, 1845, died September 21, 1846; Samuel IL, born February 5, 1847, died De- cember 15. 1852; Job. born Julv 1. 1849. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Bg» HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. '!( died August 28 of the same year; Uavid M., born September 18. 1850, uiarried Miss Mary Lyon, of Marshall County, and now resides in Fulton County; Harriet, born February 16, 1853, died June 12, 1880; Marian, born May 3, 1856; Anson R., born August 1, 1859, and Leander H., born January 6, 1862. When Mr. Jones first came to Scott Township lie was engaged in the mercantile business three years. He then purchased fort}' acres of unimproved land, where he has built a nice house. He has also been engaged in preaching and school-teaching for a period of eleven years. He is connected with the Eel River conference. In 1855 he was elected justice of the peace; serving one term, and in 1870 was again elected and served twelve years. He refused a third nomination. Po- litically he is a Republican. He and his wife are both memljers of the Christian church. tBRAHAM SCOTT, an active and enter- prising farmer of AVashington Township, , was born in Le.xington Township, Stark County, Ohio, the date of his birth being June 7, 1830. His parents, Caleb and Mary (Ivans) Scott, were both natives of New Jersey, the father being of Scotch and the mother of English ancestry. The mother of our subject was the second wife of Caleb Scott, whom she married in 1829. They re- moved from Stark County, Ohio, to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in September, 1850, and settled on a farm in Wayne Township, where they lived till their death, the father dying in 1867, at the age of sixty-eight years, and the mother in 1872, aged over sixty-two years. The father was reared a Quaker, though for many years before their death both were members of the Bible Christian church. Abraham Scott was one of thirteen children, of whom seven sons survive, and are either farmers or merchants of Kosciusko County. Six of them were soldiers in the Union army during the war of the Rebellion. Abraham Scott was reared on the home farm in Stark County, Ohio, till eighteen years of age, and received a German and English edu- cation. On leaving home he was apprenticed to learn the trade of stonecutter, stonemason and bricklayer, and he worked on the first brick building erected in Alliance, Ohio. For fifteen years lie followed his trade in Stark and Columbiana counties, Ohio, when in 1862 he came to Kosciusko County, Indiana. He was married at Alliance, Ohio, October 28, 1852, to Mrs. Catharine Hoils, relict of Ira Hoi Is, to whom she was married in the fall of 1841, and he died in the fall of 1846. They had three children — Mrs. Celesta Bibler, deceased, late wife of Jacob Bibler; Joseph, a farmer of Mahoning Count}', Ohio, and Lavina, deceased. Mrs. Scott was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 22, 1825, a daughter of John and Mary (Pence) Hilton, who were both natives of the State of Pennsylvania, and of German parentage. This union has been blessed with five children, three of whom are living — Caleb F., a merchant of Packerton, Kosci- usko County; Ida M. and Isaac Elgy, both at home. Two sons are deceased — William A. died in Stark County, Ohio, April 18, 1861, in his fifth year, and James Marion died in Washington Township, Kosciusko County, January 20, 1872, aged nearly ten years. In 1868 Mr. Scott settled on his present farm, then wild land, heavily covered with timber. For six years he had no other team but oxen. His present farm now con- sists of 155 acres of well-improved land, and his primitive log cabin and sheds have been replaced bj' one of the best residences in the county, his barns and outbuildings being \ii. '■■■■''-■■■-"-■"■■■'^■■■■'■-■-■- ■-■-■-■-■-■-■'-■ig«»-i-»=i [I r' ^ ■ ^ ■ • ;: « -i;^ - M - -'-^»^ ^ u it i\> f It i BIOOBAPHJCAL SKETCHES. correspondingly good. In his political views Mr. Scott affiliates with the Republican party. Mrs. Scott was reared in the faith of the German Lutheran church, but with her hus- band joined the United Brethren church in 1861. Mr. Scott takes an active part in church work, and for many years has acted as class leader, and also as trustee. served as road supervisor and school director. He is a liberal contributor to all worthy en- terprises, and is particularly interested in advancing the interests of the community in which he lives. Politically he is a Democrat. fOSEPH PELLETT, one of the enterpris- ing farmers of Harrison Township, re- ,s_, siding on section 2, is a native of Ohio. fOHN GAWTHROP, farmer, section 30, j born in Columbiana County March 3, 1810, Tan Butn Township, was born in Kos- a son of Francis anci Mary Pellett, the ather ciusko County March 25, 1848, and was being a native ot Ireland and the mothe o a son of Amos and Sarah S. Gawthrop, who the State of Pennsylvania. J-P ^^^ ^^^ were early settlers of Van Buren Township, grew to manhood m h:s native Stat , and He was rLred in this county and received a was there n.arried to M,ss Sarah Holloway Umited education in the district schools, and of a large fam.ly born to th.s unmn even When he was twelve years old he had the children are hvmg, whose names are as tol- ^^isfortune to lose his' father by death, and lows-Henry, Eli Lorenzo D Lev, Lydia iohn being the oldest child, the care of the Adeline and Carohne. Mr. Pe lett hved for Jam ly and farm devolved upon him. He has a short time in Stark County, Oh.o, and .,^ been engaged in farming fron. his boyhood, sequently came to Indiana, locating m Ma - October\ri872, he was united in marriage shall County in 1842. He hved m Marshall with Miss Minnie Gibson, who was born County many years, engaged m the furniture March 14, 1850, in Noble County, this State, i and undertaker's business, he being a cabinet She came to Kosciusko County in 1865, with I maker by trade. He -^ ^--^f ^^J^^° her parents, who immigrated from Virginia to death ot his wite May 14 1857. _ In Septem 1 °_ ^„ — , . , 10K0 1,„ „-oo nn tori in iDHrrificre tO MrS Noble County about the year 1835, bein among the early settlers of that county. Tliey were the parents of eight children — Margaret, wife of Henry Bowser, of Elkhart County, this State; Amanda, wife of Edward Moore, also of Noble County, David, a resi- dent of Warsaw; Henry, living in Van Buren Township; Minnie, Harlan, William C. and ber, 1858, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Matilda (Bell) Shirley, she being a daughter of James and Mary Bell. By her first mar- riage with James Shirley Mrs. Pellett had eight children, all of whom are deceased ex- cept one son, named Ephraim. In 1865 Mr. Pellett removed with his family to Kosciusko County, and the following year settled on the Charles E Mr. and Mrs. Gawthrop have farm in Harrison Township, where he has had three children-Mabel, deceased,William since made his home, his farm containing forty G. and Sarah L. In the spring of 1875 Mr. acres of well-improved and highly-cultivated Gawthrop settled on his present farm. He land. In politics Mr. ?«"«";-*;;- ;"f- uwns 200 acres of land that is well cultivated frage with the Republican party He is an and well improved. He is engaged in farm- industrious citizen and a man of «tnct mteg ing and in raising graded stock. He has rit.y. honorable ,n all his dealings, and during HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. m 'V his residence in Harrison Township has gained the confidence of all who know him. 1^=1 ILLIAAI EILEY, an old settler of Tuwll Kosciusko County, was born in Brown l^=^^l County. Ohio, April 25, 1827, a son (jf John and Joanna Riley, tlie father being born in (Jhio, and tlie mother a native of Kentucky. When he was nine months old liis father died, after which the mother re- moved with her family to Madison County, Indiana. When he was six years of age she returned to Ohio, locating in Fayette County, remaining tliere until our subject was four- teen years of age. He then came with Isaac Dawson, to Kosciusko County, Indiana, settling on the Tippecanoe River, where Joseph Pellett now resides, Mr. Dawson clearing that farm, and there our subject grew to manhood amid the scenes of pioneer life. He assisted in making the brick and mortar which was used in the first brick house, a county building, erected at Warsaw. February 3, 1850, he was married to ]\Iiss Susan Yarnall. who was born in Wayne County, Ohio, October 26, 1826, coming with her parents, Samuel and Rachel (Jones) Yar- nall, to Kosciusko County, from Wood County, (.)liio. where they had previously re- sided for two years. On coming to the county Mr. Yarnall settled in the then heavily timbered tract of land two and a half miles west of Warsaw, where the father pre-empted a claim, and cleared and improved his land. Of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Riley three are living, whose names are — James M., Rachel E. and Joseph T. Mr. Riley has lived in Kosciusko County since his fourteenth year, with the exception of three months spent in South Bend, Indiana, and many were he hardships and privations he experienced in the early days of tlie county, but by hard work and persevering energy he has succeeded in life, and is now in conjfortable circum- stances. He settled on his present farm in Harrison Township in the spring of 1886, where he has seventy acres of well-improved land, beside which he owns some village property in Burkett. In his political views Mr. Riley is a Republican. Both he and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, in which he has served as class leader, steward and trustee. 1P,0N. JOHN WALTER WILSON is a frftf) native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, ^'(fe born in Monroe Township, on the farm which he now owns and occupies, the date of his birth being July 30, 1850. He was reared to the avocation of a farmei-, and received an academical education, and at the age of seventeen years began teaching school. He followed the avocation of a teacher in the schools of Kosciusko, Whitley and Carroll counties, in Indiana, and also in Illinois and Iowa, but devoted his attention to farming during the summer months. From the age of twenty-three years he has devoted the greater part of his time to farming, teaching occasionally. In 1870 he taught as principal of the schools of North English, Iowa, and was subsequently principal of the schools at Collamer, Whitley County, Indiana. No- vember 2, 1871, Mr. Wilson was united in marriage in Keokuk County, Iowa, to Miss Sarah A. Gibbens, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,adaughterofJohnM. and Chris- tian (Goslin) Gibbens. They have one child — Mabel Olive, born in Monroe Township April 26, 1874. Politically Mr. Wilson affiliates with the Republican party. In 1874 he was elected justice of the peace of Monroe Town- )V iii ni 4-4 QAofuU^x BIOaRAPHJCAL SKETCHES. sliip, whicli office he filled satisfactorily for fonr years, when he resigned. In November, 1882, he was elected to represent Kosciusko Connty in the Indiana State Legislature, holding that ofKce two terms by re-election. In September, 1886, he was a delegate to the State Kepublican Convention held at Indian- apolis. Both Mr. Wilson and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Pierceton, and he is a licensed local preacher of that denomination. He is a Master Mason, belonging to Pierceton Lodge, No. 377, A. F. & A. M., of which he has served as chaplain. His parents, William and Sarah M. (McConnel) Wilson, were both of Irish it ancestry, the father born in Beaver County, I ^ Pennsylvania, and the mother in Wayne County, Ohio, where she was married on the same farm on which she was born. The father was taken by his parents to Wayne Connty, Ohio, when seven years of age, and there he grew to manhood, being reared to agricultural pursuits. He came to Indiana with his wife in 1841, and located on a tract of unimproved land in Monroe Township, three miles south of Pierceton, on which the subject of this sketch I'esides. Here they experienced many of the hardships and privations incidei:t to pioneer life, the surrounding country at that time being mainly inhabited liy Indians and wild animals. Both parents died on the home- stead in Monroe Township, the father September 9, 1877, in his sixty-second year, and the n)otiier April 12, 1886, in her sixty- sixth year. She was a member of the Pres- byterian church for over forty years. The father was also an active member of the same church, and for twenty years was a ruling elder. He was an active worker in the cause of education, and for several years followed the teacher's profession in Ohio, and was one of the first teachers c)f Kosciusko fJounty. He was quite a prominent man in the com- munity in which he lived, and frequently was called upon to fill township offices. In poli- tics he voted the Democratic ticket. EV. JOHN W. DUNNUCK, an old ; settler of Kosciusko County, Indiana, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, November 21, 1816, a son of Joshua and Dinah Duninick, his father a native of Mary- land, and his mother of Virginia, and early settlers of Pickaway County. He was reared to manhood in his native county, receiving what at that time was called a good common- school education. Ilis mother died in his eighth year, and in the fall of 1837 he accompanied his father to Indiana and located on Big Turkey Creek Prairie, near Leesburgh, where his father died in March, 1838. By the death of his father he was left with five children younger than himself to care for. He kept the family together until all were provided with good homes. He was married October 14, 1888, to Henrietta Scott, a native of Ross County, Ohio. She was born Feb- ruary 29, 1816, a daughter of Eliiiu and Mahala Scott, natives respectively of Penn- sylvania and Maryland. In the spring of 1839 Mr. Dunnuck moved to Franklin Town- ship, Kosciusko County, where he purchased a farm of 268 acres, and immediately engaged in clearing the land and making a home. Since that time Mr. Dunnuck has sold 215 acres, and purchased eighty acres in Harrison Township, near his farm in Franklin. He at present owns 135 acres, tift\'-three in Franklin and eighty acres in Harrison Town- ship. In 1850 he built on his farm in Har- rison Township, where he resided until the spring of 1887, when he purchased jiroperty in Mentone, Kosciusko Countv, Indiana. HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Eetiriiig from tlie lal)ors of tlie farm lie moved to Mentoiie to enjoy the comforts of life. In 1841 Mr. Dnnmick and wife united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He was soon after appointed a class-leader, a position he held for twentj-five years. About 1856 be was licensed an exhorter, and nine years later was licensed a local preacher. Mr. Dunnuck and wife have been earnest workers in the church, and very zealous in reference to the laws of the church and its customs. Mr. Dunnuck and wife have had a family of eleven children, of whom eight are living — Mary J., wife of John Romaine; Phoebe E., wife of Peter Everly; Benjamin H. ; AYill- iam E. (dead); Nancy J. (dead); Martha M., wife of Daniel Hardinan; JohnF. ; Franklin S. (dead); Marion T. ; Amanda A., wife of William Everly, and Lyman D., who has been a teacher in the schools of Kosciusko County since 1880. In politics Mr. Dunnuck is a Democrat of the Jeffersonian stripe, all his children being of the same faith. His oldest son served three years in the Rebellion, being slightly wounded in the battle of Chickamauga, but returned home safe at the close of the war. ►^^-tf- fi A. WEAVER, farmer, Tippecanoe Township, has forty-eight acres of land -^ ® on the northwest quarter of the south- west quarter of section 35. He came from Logan County, Ohio, in September, 1848, with his ])arents. three brothers and live sis- ters, two of the sisters being married and living in Kosciusko County. He was born in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, March 13, 1832, and when a boy his parents removed to Logan County, residing there about thirteen years. The father then exchanged his land for a piece of wild land, upon which the fam- ily settled and where the father died. The mother still lives on that land. The father built a two-story log house, 20 x 24 feet, and since that time it has received an addi- tion. He died in April, 1858, and is buried in McNeal cemetery. He was born in Shen- andoah County, Virginia, November 1, 1798. His parents died when he was a small boy, and he was reared by an uncle, who appren- ticed him to learn the cabinet-maker's trade. When he was sixteen years old he enlisted in the war of 1812. After he came from the war, he was married to Mary Clark, who was born in 1798, in Pennsylvania. Her father, Horatio Clark, was a soldier in the Revolu- tionary war, and of English ancestry. Our subject was in the war of 1861, his father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and his grandfather was in the war of the Revolution. His mother receives a pension for her hus- band's services. He was reared principally in Logan County, and there received the most of his education, although he attended school three winters after he came to Tippecanoe Township. He was married August 12, 1855, to Miss Catherine Graham, who was born in Springfield, Clarke County, Ohio, July 20, 1838. When she was a year old her parents brought her to this county, settling upon the farm now owned by William Swartz. Her father entered the land in 1844. The country was very new and wild, and they reached their farm by Indian trails. They traveled with two teams and two wagons, bringing with them a yoke of oxen, cows, and a few hogs. They brought five children with them, and five were born after they came to this county. The family lived under the wagon-covers until the father had ei-ected a log cabin. It was one-story, and 16 x 18 feet. Deer were plenty, and wolves howled around their cabin so that they were obliged to house their sheep for protection. Mrs. Weaver is a daughter ! : l^I»!!Jlf!jBJ , II* I of Hezekiali and Jane (Beezley) Graham. Her father was born in 1801, and when a young man came to Clarke County, Ohio, where he married and lived until five children were born. He died November 18, 1857, and is buried in Beezley cemetery, in Noble County. The mother was born in Clarke County June 11, 1811, and was reared and married in that county. She is still living in Washington Township, with her son, Ernest E. Graham. Both parents were Chris- tians, being members of the Free-will Baptist chui-ch. Mr. Weaver's father was a member of the New Light church ; his mother a Methodist. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver have had four children — William L., born January 17, 1860, died the following April, and is buried in the Beezley cemetery; Emma J., born August 2, 1862, is the wife of George An- derson; Mary E. A., born December 12, 1864, is the wife of Herbert Marks; Lillie B., born December 9, 1873, died October 26, 1885, and is buried in the Minzie cemetery. Mr. Weaver is a Republican in politics, as was his father and his wife's father. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist church. Sep- tember 30, 1864, Mr. Weaver enlisted in Company C, Thirteenth Indiana Infantry, and his first service was at Fort Fisher. He was engaged in both efforts to take that place. In February, 1865, he went to Wilmington, tiience to Goldsboro, and to General Sher- man's army at Raleigh, the right being under General Schofield. The regiment was discharged at Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sep- tember 5, 1865, but was paid off at Indian- apolis. He then returned to his home and family. His youngest child was born during his absence. Hezekiah Graham first came to this county in 1886 or 1837, entered his land and lived here with his wife and children. He remained here a year, when, the crops be- ing poor, he became discouraged and returned to Clarke County. A year later he i-eturned to his farm in this county. P. A. Weaver owns one of tiie best medical springs in the State. There are ten springs, which are dif- ferently medicated. Some are magnetic, and some are strongly impregnated with sulphur, while others are impregnated with magnesia. It is a specific for rheumatism, neuralgia, dyspepsia, kidney difficulties and chronic dis- eases. He has many certificates from parties who have been cured. For testimonials, ad- dress P. A. Weaver, Pierceton, Indiana. The water is safe to be used by all classes, old and young. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver removed to Missouri in 1876, via railroad, to Green Top, Schuyler County. They rented their farm, going in April and returning the following November. .^.,^,l,,t.%,^ fOHN SHAFFER, deceased, was a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, ,^ born November 5, 1823, a son of George and Elizabeth Shaffer. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and in his earlier years worked at the millwright and carpenter trades. He was married November 17, 1850, to Miss Lydia Hess, a daughter of Bolser and Sarah (Immell) Hess, her father a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, and her mother of Kentucky, of French descent. She was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, January 20, 1832. Her father was a pioneer of Elkhart County, settling on what is known as Elkhart Prairie. To Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer were born four children — James M., of Mar- shall County, Indiana; John S., of Van Buren Township, Kosciusko County; Chloe, wife of Hiram Forney, of this county, and Frances D., wife of A. J. Felkner, of Van Buren Township. Mr. Shaffer came to Kos- ciusko County in 1854. and for a year was L. J. engaged in grist-milling at Milford. He then engaged in farming, and for many years was one of the leading farmers of the town- ship. He died in Milford May 5, 1872. In politics he was a Democrat, and in religious faith a German Baptist. He was a kind and loving father and husband, and was respected by all who knew him. He was an influential citizen, and a liberal contributor to all be- nevolent objects. Mrs. Shafter still resides in Milford. She has a good farm of eightj' acres, all well improved. She is a member of the Progressive church. fOSEPH EVEKLY, deceased, one of the old and honored pioneers of Kosciusko County, Indiana, was a native of Penn- sylvania, born March 24, 1813. AVhen quite young he was taken by his parents, Peter and Parmelia (Smith) Everly, to Holmes County, Ohio, and was there reared to man- hood. In his youth he learned the carpen- ter's trade, which he followed in connection with farming. He was married in Holmes County, Ohio, August 15, 1834, to Miss Sarah Mackey, who was born in Pennsyl- vania May 18, 1816, she having been brought to Holmes County by her parents, James and Elizabeth Mackey, when three years old. Seven children were born to this union — Per- melia, Washington, James, Elizabeth, de- ceased, Peter, Margaret M. and William. In 1846 Mr. Everly came with his family to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and shortly after his arrival here settled on the farm which is yet occupied by his widow. The farm con- tains eighty acres of choice land, and is pleasantly located in Harrison Township. The land, when our subject first came here, was covered with a heavy growth of timber, he having to clear a part before erecting his primitive hewed-log house. He brought his land from a wild state under good cultivation, making all the improvements on the place, and as more prosperous times came, his log cabin was replaced by a more modern frame residence. He was an earnest member of the Christian church, in which he served as a deacon. He was highly esteemed through- out the county, Jiaving during his long resi- dence here gained the confidence of all who knew him, and in his death Kosciusko lost one of her best citizens. His son, James Everly, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, October 4, 1839, but reared to manhood in Kosciusko County. He was united in mar- riage September 11, 1870, to Miss Mary Sar- ber, a daughter of John and Caroline Sarber, who were early settlers of Kosciusko County, both now deceased. They are the parents ot four children — Joseph, John, Lilian and Edwin. James Everl}' and his family reside on the homestead in Harrison Township. He is engaged in agricultural pursuits, and is the owner of land. In politics he is a Democrat. Washington Everly, another son of our sub- ject, served as a soldier about two and a half years in the war of the Kebellion, and died of exposure while in the service. Another son, William Everly, was formerly a teacher in Kosciusko County, and for a time served as trustee of Hari-ison Township. He is now residing in Marshall County, Indiana. He married Amanda Dunnick. of Kosciusko County, and they are the parents of two living children, named Mertie Bell and Lola Dell. Peter, a farmer of Harrison Town- ship, married Phoebe Borton, and has one child — John Earlston. Permelia married a farmer of this county, and has three children — Mary, Permelia A. and Clayton. Elizabeth married William Andereck, and was the mother of three children — Ida Alice, deceased, Emma Isabella and William ShermaTi. Mag- (I £ ^ie M. tauglit school several years in Kosci- usko County, and married M. L. Van Dorn, also a teaciier. and has two children— Olive and Effie Bell. In political views the Everly family affiliates with the Democratic party. 5.1 ,jg;EOKGE W. ELLIOTT, station agent | (tliljf and telegraph operator at Syracuse, was j ^^ born in Franklin Township, Adams ] County, Oliio, March H. 18(31. When he was fourteen years of age his parents removed to Kosciusko' County, and settled in Wayne 1 Township, where he passed his early man- j hood and received liis preliminary education in the common scliools. He completed his education at the high school in Warsaw. He taught school tliree winter terms and two sprhig terms. In 18S3 he commenced learn- ing telegrajjhy, and in the summer of 1885 came to Syracuse and took the position ot station agent. His tirst ex])erience at rail- roading was as a clerk at Warsaw. He next went to Union Center, La Porte County, on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, remaining there from April, 1884, until July, 1885, and was then transferred to Syracuse. Mr. Elliott was the son of Marion and Mary (HoUiday) Elliott. His lather was born in Bntler County, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1835, and is living in Wayne Township. His occupation is gardening. His mother was born in Ohio November 23, 1841, and died in 1875. Mr. Elliott was married August 23, 1883, to Miss Allie J. Brown, who was born in Fulton County, Ohio, No- vember 5, 1863. They have one child- Bertha E., who was born May 14, 1884. Mrs. Elliott was a daughter of Seymour and Eleanor (Smith) Brown. Mr. Elliott's grand- father, William TloUiday, was born in Vir- irinia. His grandmother. Elizabeth (Keed) Holliday, was also born in Virginia, and both died in Adams County, Ohio. His paternal grandmother, Rachel Elliott, is a native of Pennsylvania, and lives in Anderson County, Kansas. The Elliotts and HoUidays are of Irish ancestry, both families coming to America before the Revolutionary war. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are members of the Meth- odist church, and politically he is a Repub- lican. fOHN SLOAN, deceased, a pioneer of Kosciusko County, was born in Richland County, Ohio. His father was one of three brothers who immigrated from Ireland to America, coming together as far as Pitts- burg, Pennsylvania, where they separated, and his father going to Ohio. He was married in Richland County and removed to Hancock County, where he remained until 1852, at which time he came to this county, settling in AVayne Township, a short distance north- west ot" Warsaw. Here he opened up a farm and reared his family. He was the father of six children, live of whom survive— Pliebe E., now Mrs. Milice; Cassandra, now Mrs. Kellenger; Mary M., wife of Harvey Ducet, of Dakota Territory, William H. and Oliver. He was one of the founders of the Presby- terian church in Warsaw, and for some years officiated as deacon. He contributed liber- ally to the church, and was always zealous in his labors for the advancement of her inter- ests, and to all worthy enterprises outside of the church. He was noted for his adversity j to strife and contention, and was freciuently ! called upon to settle disputes, by arbitration. 1 between parties, which otherwise might have ! ended in ugly law-suits. He did much toward the development of the resources of ■ Kosciusko County. Politically he affiliated ^i? '■! fU ill with the Republican party. His death oc- curred October 3, 1879. He died as he had lived, an honest man and a Christian, "and his works do follow him." His wife sur- vived until March 11, 1886. Oliver Sloan, a son of the subject of this sketch, was born in Hancock County, Ohio, and came here with his parents in 1852. He was educated in the public schools of this county. His first wife was Mary E. Hively, and they had five children, one of whom is deceased. Those living are — John, Wilbert, Hoy and Edna. He contracted a second marriage with Sarah C Wheeler, his present wife. He owns 110 acres of excellent land on section 6, Wayne Township. Politically he is a Republican. — -.^^^^J*!— fW. CHRISTIAN was born in New York City June 13, 1860. In 1863 ® his father, R. Christian, moved to Ohio, and in 1865 to Kosciusko County, Indiana, where he erected a large saw-mill and carried on an extensive lumber trade for fifteen years. It was the largest mill in the county, and at the lowest calculation they turned out 15,000,000 feet of lumber each year. J. W. Christian was reared in Kosciusko County, and in his youth was given good educational advantages. When not at school he worked in his father's mill and obtained a practical knowledge of that pursuit. When the Nickel Plate Railroad was surveyed he was em- ployed by Charles McCauley to help grade it from the county line to BelTs Crossing, having several men and teams at work for him. His father bought the old Methodist church, known as Lee's Chapel, or Morris Ciiapel, before any town had been laid out, and when it was surveyed he found that he was tliL^ owner of a house and Kit in the new village. After the completion of the railroad he began to buy wheat, using the old church as a warehouse. He bouglit the first bushel of wheat sold in Mentone, of Albert Sarbcr, in September, 1882. He was associated in business with Austin Milburn a few months, when Reece Blue succeeded Mr. Milburn, and the firm of Christian & Blue continued until 1885, when our subject became their successor, and until October, 1885, was asso- ciated with E. M. Croll. At the latter date Mr. Christian assumed entire control of the business and continued it alone until March 22, 1886, when the entire building and eon- tents, including a large quantity of grain and machinery, was destroyed by tire, loss §3,000. Since this disaster Mr. Christian has been en- gaged in the brokerage business. He is an energetic and enterprising young man, and thus far has been successful in his business operations. He owns a pleasant residence on Broadway, built in 1886, at a cost of $3,000, which is one of the most attractive homes on the street. He was married June 19, to Miss Mollie E. Wileman, of Mentone. fOHN FOWLEY was born in Rocting- ham County, Virginia, and was a son of Jacob and Margaret (Price) Fowley, natives of Virginia, who emigrated to Craw- ford County, Ohio, in an early day. They lived in that county ten years, and removed to this county about the year 1844, entering 160 acres of heavily timbered land. He married Miss Margaret Price, and to this union were born twelve children. Eight still survive. Four died within a period of four weeks. Mr. Fowley lived on the old place until his death, which occurred in 1875 at the age of eighty-four years. His wife survived him two years, dying at the age of seventy-four years. John was twenty- three ;.i= il»"m?»"«?» BlOGHAPUlVAL SKETCHES. i\ years old when he came to this county. He married Miss Mary jVnn McConnell, daughter of Dennis and Sarah (Cling) McConnell, natives of Wayne County, Ohio, and to this union were born thirteen children, eleven of whom still survive. After his marriage Mr. Fowley moved upon a farm in Harrison Township, where he lived two years, tiien removed to Jefferson Townsiiip, where he purchased eighty acres of heavily timbered land, afterward adding fifty acres of unim- proved land. He now has one of the finest farms in Jefferson Township. He is a mem- ber of the Dunkard church, and politically is a Democrat. His wife is a member of the Baptist church. fOHN IRVI]N'E WATT, a citizen of Plain Township, was born July 25, 1815, in -,-^ Derry Township, Montour County, Penn- sylvania, and is a son of David and Rosanna (Irvine) Watt, also natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated to White Pigeon, Michigan, in 1838, where this worthy couple passed the remainder of their days. The father of the subject of this sketch died in 1840, and the mother in 1850, and they are buried in the White Pigeon cemetery. Five of their chil- dren are now living, of whom John I. is the eldest. David A. Watt, his only brother, is now living near Burlington, Kansas; Sarah, wife of George Ketchum, lives in Livingston County, Illinois; Elizabeth, widow of the late Mark Whinery, resides in South Bend, Indi- ana; Kate R. Watt, the youngest of the family, is in South Africa, being sent there by the Presbyterian Board of Missions, in September, 1878, where she is now engaged as principal of the English schools in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. John I. Watt was married to Serena Craig, who is also a native of Pennsylvania, January 3, 1813. They are the parents of eight chil- dren, live of whom are living — Irvine M., David J., Milton A., Irena and Jennie I. By trade Mr. Watt is a blacksmith, having learned his trade in "Sinking Springs," Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. He afterward worked at his trade in Towanda, Pennsylvania, before coming to Michigan. He worked in his shop in White Pigeon, Con- stantine and Mottville. At the latter place he helped to fit out the first wagon-train which left there in 1849 to cross the plains to California, by making shoes for all the oxen which they drove, and shoeing some of them ; also helped to put the bows on the wagons. He did general blacksmithing, such as shoeing, ironing ofi' wagons and buggies, making log-chains, grubbing hoes, and all such work as the early settlers needed; but owning a farm his time was divided between it and his shop, so that in a few years he devoted most of his time to farming; but kept his tools to do his own work and some for his neighbors; and now, although over seventy years of age, he thinks nothing of shoeing a span of horses. He was an hon- ored citizen of St. Joseph Count}', Michigan, for thirty years, coming to this county in 1868. He owns 282 acres of e.xcellent land on section 17, Plain Township. Politically Mr. Watt atiiliates with the Democratic party. TpvEXRY BERST, Plain Township. Con- r J rad Berst, our subject's father, was born "^■i near Strasburg, Germany, in 1779, and immigrated to America in 1798. While living in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he, in 1807. married Catharine Guiitner, who was born in that county in 1785. Her father .m-ttriVi Hlt^TUUr OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and his death was hastened by wounds received at the battle of Bunker Hill. Henry Eerst, the subject of this sketch, is the fourth of thirteen children, and was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 28, 1814. In 1822 the family moved to Butler (^>unty, and in 1831 to Ei'ie County, Pennsylvania In the autumn of 1835 Mr. Bcrst went to St. Joseph County, Michigan, and engaged in milling near Mottville, and the next spring, 1836, he came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and purchased a tract of land on Big Turkey Creek Prairie, in Plain Township. Shortly after he visited his home in Erie, and by his glowing accounts of the new country induced his parents, two brothers and two sisters, to return with him to his new home, where he engaged in farming. June 14:, 184:0, Mr. Berst married Mary A. James, whose ances- tors came to America prior to the war for Independence — the Jameses from England and the Wards from Ireland. Her fatlier, James Koss James, was born in Susse.x County, Delaware, in 1796, and his wife, nee Levina Ward, in the same county in 1797. They were married in 1817, moved to Pick- away County, Ohio, in 1822, and to Kosci- usko County, Indiana, in 1837. Mr. and Mrs. Berst are the parents of eleven children; the surviving seven are — Conrad, Henry, Jesse, Catharine, Mary A., Sophia and Lizzie. By industry and good management in farming operations, and careful business transactions, Mr. Berst has added to his first purchase two other farms, making in all 340 acres. His present comfortable residence and well-ap- pointed farm buildings are on section 19, where he and his estimable wife are passing the declining years of a well-spent life, both being zealous adherent? of the Methodist Episcopal church, and highly ivspected mem- bers of society. Mr. Berst's mother died in 1849, and his father in 1859. Mrs. Berst's mother died in 1864, and her father in 1871. fOHN W. GRIPE, of Van Buren Town- ship, engaged in farming and dealing in stock, is a native of Carroll County, Indiana, born February 4, 1835, a son of John E. and Barbara Gripe, who were both natives of the State of Pennsylvania. They were among the early settlers of Carroll County, Indiana, removing to that county about the year 1832. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom yet survive — Elizal)eth, Esther, Susan, Joseph, l^avid, Magdalena and John W., tlie sul>ject of this sketch. He grew to maidmod in his native county, being reared to agricultural ]iursuits, and receiving sucli educational advantages as the schools of his district afforded. He came to Kosciusko County in 1860, and April 10, 1862, was married to Miss Mary Butterbough, who was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, Decem- ber 17, 1836, a daughter of Samuel and Catherine Butterbough. Five of the seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Gripe are living, named as follows — Daniel T., Cassie O., Samuel D., Orville B. and Annie B. Mr. Gripe resided in Lake Township some ten years, when he removed to Wayne Township, where he lived east of Warsaw for four years, and was engaged in dealing in agricultural implements at Warsaw one year. In 1877 he came to Van Buren Township and settled on section 14, where he has since made his home. He is one of the self-made men of tlie county, he having from a small beginning become possessed of his fine property. His farm contains about 158^ acres of choice land, acquired by his own industry and economy, combined with good business management. He takes an active interest in public affairs and 1 ■"^—i*"""™' *»™™™""M* tmSSmSmSmSMSSm^ ^jmMmnM BIOGHAPHICAL SKETCHED. 'if VI t 'I t t • ; is a liberal supporter toward all enterprises which tend to benefit his township or county. He is prominently identified witli the German Baptist church, and was one of the trustees of the church when Pleasant View Ciiapel, in Van Buren Towusliip, was erected. Politi- cally he is a Republican. wife- Warsaw, was born in Clinton County f^-' February 12, 1855. His father, Rev. 'IFFIN J. SHACKELFORD, M. D., of f^J F( N. D. Shackelford, a native of Ohio, was born in Fayette County October 22, 1826, and emigrated from there to "Wabash County, Indiana, in 1845, and entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church in 1853, and up to this date has spent thirty-four years in the recjular work, most!}' in the Northern Indiana Conference, where he is very exten- sively known. His ancestors on his father's side were Virginians, and on his motlier's side they were from England. The doctor was reared in different places in Indiana, except about four years which was spent in Soutliern Illinois, and obtained his education in the schools at the various places where his father was stationed. In 1875 he entered the high school at Logansport, where he graduated in 1876. He then engaged in the grocery business at Logansport until 1878, then came to Warsaw, and in 1879 began the study of medicine under Dr. J. H. Davisson, with wliom he studied until the fall of 1880, when he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore, Mary- land. He graduated March 1, 1882, and then, on the merits of proficiency in his studies, he received tlie appointment of resi- dent physician in the Maryland Woman's Hospital at Baltimore, which is in connection with the city hospital, where he remained 30 •' ^ one year in order to perfect his medical and surgical knowledge. In June, 1883, he re- turned to Warsaw, and entered upon the practice of liis chosen profession, becoming a member of the county, State and American Medical societies. In December following he was appointed by the Board of Commis- sioners of Kosciusko County, physician in charge of the Kosciusko County Infirmary at Warsaw, a position he still fills by re-ap- pointments. In Ma}-, 1886, the City Council of Warsaw appointed him a member of the Board of Health of the cit}'. Politically he is a Republican. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Lake City Lodge, No. 371, at Warsaw, and Warsaw Chapter, No. 48. ^^,_J^4^4«-— fREDERICK RUPP, manutacturer uf Rupp & Smith's patent adjustable cen- ^-jr ter spring, at Milford, was born in Car- roll County, Maryland, October 14, 1853, a son of Christopher (deceased) and Elizabeth Rupp; the mother still resides in Carroll Count}'. He received a limited education. When he was sixteen years old he M'cnt to York County, Pennsylvania, and began to learn the blacksmith's trade of Samuel Lippy, in Hanover. He worked there two years, and then returned to his home in Maryland, remaining about three months, then came to Mahoning County, Ohio, where he followed his trade one year. In 1873 became to New Paris, Indiana, and was there engaged in farming for four months. Subsequently he came to Milford, and soon after his arrival opened a shop of his own. He has been en- gaged in the manufacture of wagQus and buj,'gies for many years. His adjustable center sjiring was patented August 25, 1885. The points of superiority over others of a I ii i 'V' i\!( ilti i 'm^n^at* r JILSTOJiV OF KOSCIL\SA'0 (JOU^TY. similar kind are as follows: the rolling mo- tion, that is, the forward and backward pitch and side motion is overcome, thus giving it a more steady equilibrium; it adjusts itself to any weight. Mr. Rupp has invented a cart spring, on which he has applied for a patent. T)ie point of superiority of the latter is: the spring is so adjusted as to avoid the rocking motion, given to the cart by the horse. Mi . Rupp was married October 21, 1879, to Miss Sarah Poh of this county. They have three children — Raymond, Wilber and Ralph. He is the leading manufacturer in his line in Milford, and has been very suc- cessful in his business. Politicallj- he is a Democrat. adding forty acres, all of which is well culti- vated. Politically he atiiliates with the Re- ])ublican party, and himself and wife are members of the G. B. church. i"5»-t^. fACOB STAHLY, section 6, Jeiferson Township, was born in Stark County, Ohio, son of Jolm and Barbara (Young) Stahly, natives of Germany, who were the parents of eight children — Catherine, Jacob, Rebecca, John, Christ, Lydia, Susanna, and one deceased. The family immigrated to this county in an early day. Jacob Stahly came to Elkhart County in 1848, removing thence to Jefferson Township March 20, 1875. He was married January 8, 1863, to Miss Sophia Holdernian, and to this union eight children Avere born — Mary Ellen, born October 29, 1863, married John Hartbaugh, of Jefferson Township; William Harrison, born March 14, 1863, married Miss i^anoy Alice Reed, whose parents reside in Jefferson Township; Jesse Edward, born February 16, 1867; Lousette Jane, born April 7, 1869; Emma Louisa, born September 28, 1873; Dora Isabel, born April 1, 1878; Rosa Alida, born October 16, 1880 (deceased), and Calvin Orville, horn April 25. 1884. Mr. Stahly bought eighty acres of partially improved land, afterward JOSEPH MORT, a farmer of Wayne ^M\ Township, was born in Harrison County, ^ Ohio. His parents were George and Mary Mort, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Pennsylvania. Of their eight children, only four survive — George, John, Mathias and Joseph. When our sub- ject was about three years of age, his parents emigrated to Tuscarawas County, and resided there until floseph was fifteen years of age. At that time he went with an uncle, George Craig, to Allen, Ohio, and resided there several years. When in his twentieth year he began to learn the trade of tanner and currier, at Tiffin, which he subsequently fol- lowed many years. He afterward lived in Allen County, Ohio, where, November 4, 1849, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Harpster, who was born February 15, 1831, in Fairfield County, Ohio. Her parents were Anthony and Sophia Harpster. Of their eight children, only six survive — John, Reuben, Levi, Jacob, Mary and Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Mort have had ten children — Anthony; Mary, wife of John Sprott; George, Emanuel, Hiram; Lydia, wife of Edward Birch; Nancy, wife of Milton Zimmer; John M., Jacob and Emma. In 1871 Mr. Mort came with his family to Kosciusko County, and for a time resided at Warsaw, where he worked at his trade. In July, 1882, he settled upon his present farm, which is situated one and one-half miles northwest of Warsaw. Himself and wife are members of the Chris- tian church. While living in Allen County, Ohio, Mr. Mort served as trustee of Monroe 1 BIOGHAFHIOAL SKETCH EH. Township. He is a member of tlie society of Grangers, uin] politically attiliates with the Democratic party. He has a good farm of eighty acres, which is well cultivated. He is a liberal conti-ibutor to all enterprises which tend to the improvement of society. /^;L1VER T. JOHNSON is a prominent "flOT citizen of Oswego, and a son of one ■'^fv' of Kosciusko County's pioneers. His father, Zenas Grossman Johnson, was born in Peacham, Vermont, July 4, 1800, the third son of Ziba and Sally (Lincon) Johnson, the parents being of Pilgrim stock, the father born in West Eridgewater, Massachusetts, April 10, 1770, and the mother in Taunton, also in the Old Colony. The oldest of the father's ancestors of whom anything is known was Isaac Johnson, Esq.,who immigrated from England near the close of the seventeenth century and settled in Hingham, Massachu- setts, and removed in 1700 to West Bridge- water. He was born in 1668 and died in 1735. He held the offices of captain, repre- sentative in the general court, and magistrate. Captain David Johnson, son of Isaac, had a son named David, who was the father of Ziba and grandfather of Zenas Crossman. Ziba's mother, Parnella (Packard) Johnson, was his father's second wife, to whom he was married in 1751. They afterward moved to West Brooklield, Massachusetts, and later still (before the Revolution) to West More- land, New Hampshire, where the father died in 1787. Ziba, the youngest son, was then seventeen years old. He went to live with a family named Albee, remaining with them during his minority. About 1794 he mar- ried Sally Lincon, and one year later they moved to the State of Vermont, which, at that time, was almost a wilderness. They had no fortune save their own stout arms and acoui'age and perseverance that nothing could daunt, and in spite of many discouragements they became, not wealthy, but " forehanded," to use an expression current in those days. Nothing but the hardest toil conld win sup- port from a thin, stony soil in a climate where the summers are short and the winters long and cold. Children at a very early age were obliged to work to assist in the mainte- nance of the family. Five of Ziba Johnson's children grew to maturity — Sally, Leonard, Allen, Zenas and Oliver. The daughter mar- ried Dr. Jesse Mei'rill, an eminent physician of Franklin, New Hampshire. The eldest son, a farmer, now ninety years old, lives in his native place, Peacham, Vermont. The second son was an invalid during his life. Oliver gave his life to the anti-slavery move- ment, under the leadership of Garrison, and still survives at the age of seventj'-seven years. Zenas Crossman, the third son, re- mained at home until near his maturity, when he began the study of medicine under the direction of his brother-in-law. Dr. Mer- rill, and afterward attended lectures at Cas- tleton, A^ermont, where a flourishing medical school then existed, from which he graduated with honor. After his graduation he went to Canada, where he spent several years and gained a most creditable professional reputa- tion. But he was an American in every fibre of his being, and about the year 1828 re- turned to the United States and located at Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio, where he married Juliet Lamson, daughter of Joel Lamson, of Licking County, Ohio. In addi- tion to practicing medicine he was postmas- ter and carried on a mercantile business. The place, however, did not flourish as he anticipated, and in August, 1836, he moved to Kosciusko County, Indiana, first locating in Prairie Township, where he remained a ^1' r HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. short time and then moved to Leesbnrgh. While ill ]*rairie Towiisliip he erected what was know in tlie earl}' days as the dry-land saw-mill. In 1S40 he moved from Leesbnrgh to Oswego, where he died May 10, 1848. He was a pioneer physician of Koscinsko Oounty, and the first to settle in Oswego. He was considered very skillful in the dis- charge of his professional duties, and had a lucrative practice. He was largely instru- mental in the organization of the Kosciusko County Medical Society, and assisted mate- rially in the development of the count}'. He was a man universally respected. His family consisted of three children — Oliver T., Henry H. and Sarah M. Oliver T. Johnson, the eldest son of Zenas C. and Juliet Johnson, is the subject of our notice. He was born at Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio, March 10, 1831. He liad no educational advantages save what could be obtained at the common schools of that early day. When seventeen years old he was apprenticed to John L. Hug- gins, of Granville, Ohio, to learn the carriage and wagon-maker's trade, and served four years, becoming a skillful workman. He followed his trade about twelve years, but recently has devoted his time more especially to agricultural pursuits. He has been suc- cessful in a financial point of view, and is the owner of 120 acres of land and of some village property. He has been twice married. First, August 8, 1854, to Sarah A. Hortoii, daughter of Hon. Elijah Horton. She died January 28, 1856, leaving one son — Alfred Augustus, who died October 20, 1856, aged ten months. February 7, 1858, Mr. Johnson married Phebe A Cowan, widow of William W^. Cowan, and a sister of his first wife. Mr. Johnson was elected justice of the peace in 1854, and has affiliated in that capacity until the present time. He is fearless in the discharge of his ofiicial duties, rendering his decisions upon the principles of right and justice. The fact of liis having held the office so long is sufficient evidence of the un- bounded confidence his constituents feel in his ability. He also held the position of postmaster a number of years, in order to retain the office in the place, to the general satisfaction of all. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity at Leesbnrgh, having be- come a member of that order in the early part of 1857. He was reared in the Abolition school of ])olitics, and cast his first vote in 1852 for John P. Hale, the Abolition candi- date for President, and since its organization has afiiliated with the Republican party. mON. WILLIAM MORRIS O'BRIEIS' is |l(|y) a native of Ohio, born in Circleville, ■^ii December 1, 1819, a sou of Michael and Charlotte (Messick) O'Brien, his father a native of Ireland, and his mother of Dela- ware. His father was educated for a Catholic priest, but preferring to be a teacher, he came to America about 1814. His mother was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church the greater part of her life, and for several years before his death the father professed faith in Protestantism. The father died in 1830, and the mother in 1842. Our subject was left fatherless when but ten years of age, and from that time worked for his own main- tenance. He lived on a fai-ra until he was sixteen years old, when he commenced to work at the hattir's trade, serving an ap- prenticeship of five years. He then worked as a journeyman in various places in Ohio about a year, and in 1841 came to Indiana, and located on a tract of unimproved land in Washington Township, Kosciuskt) County. In politics Mr. O'Brien was a Democrat un- til the breaking out of the war of the Rebell- ^msitFS-a « iSi 2 m ^ m ^m'^ iK ^ m m m m m' m m ^ m m»^m mm^^^^n^mu^^ ll BIOORAFHICAL HKETCHES. ioii, and since then has affiliated with the Republican party. He has held various township and county offices, and in October, 1879, was elected to represent his district in the State Legislature. November 10, 1842, Mr. O'Brien married Eliza Ann Waggoner, a native of Ohio, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Wicks) Waggoner. They have two children — Samuel E. and Sarah E., wife of David French. One child died in infancy, and a son, James Nelson, died Februai-y 17, 1860, aged eleven years. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien are members of the Methodist E{)is- coi)al church. l^ENRY P. COMSTOCK, the present flm efficient treasurer of Kosciusko County, ^if and an active and enterprising citizen of Warsaw, is a native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, born in Wayne Township, near War- saw, November 11, 1844. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer on the home farm, and in his boyhood attended the district school, completing his education at the War- saw high school. In 1862 he enlisted as a pri- vate in Company C, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, to serve three years, and on the organiza- tion of his company he was made Corpo- ral, and later promoted to Duty Sergeant. His company served on detached duty in the Army of the Mississippi, at Thirteenth Army Corps headquarters, and was in the engage- ments at Vicksbnrg when Sherman was de- feated, Arkansas Post, Haines Bluff, Port Gibson, Black Hills, Black River, siege of Vicksbnrg, Jackson, and Fort Asperanza in the Gulf of Mexico. His regiment was also in the Red River expedition, and in the engagements at Sabine Cross Roads, Alexan- dria, and numerous skirmishes, after which the company rejoined the regiment at Nash- ville, Tennessee, and was under General Wil- son's command on the right of General Sherman's army in his march to the sea, when he participated in tlie battles of Selma, Mont- gomery and West Point, and was present at the capture of Jefferson Davis. He was dis- charged with his regiment at Edgefield, Ten- nessee, in 'luly, 1865, at the expiration of his tei'm of service. He then returned to War- saw, Indiana, where he attended the high school for one school year. In t spring of 1866 he went West, and was in ,e employ of the Government, freighting across tlu; plains from LeavenworUi 'vansas, to Denver, Colorado, for two years. In 1868 he returned to Kosciusko County, Indiana, where he fol- lowed farming during the summer months, and in the winter taught school, teaching in all throughout the country fifteen terms. He was married at Warsaw, September 15, 1873, to Miss Rose A. Botkin, a daughter of John and Magdalene Botkin, who were among the early settlers of the southern part of Kosci- usko County, Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Comstock — Charles H., Mat- tie M. and Cora Blanch. In politics Mr. Comstock affiliates with the Republican party. In June, 1883, be was appointed a county commissioner to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Henry P. Kelly, of tlie Middle Dis- trict of the county. In the fall of 1884 he was elected treasurer of Kosciusko County for a term of two years, and at tliis writing is the nominee of his party for re-election to the same office. He is a member of the Odd Fellows' order and the Knights of Pythias, and has taken the subordinate and encamp- ment degrees in the former, and the subordi- nate and uniform rank in the latter. He is also a comrade of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R. James C. Comstock, the father of our subject, was a native of Ohio, and of Enelish ancestrv. He came to Kosciusko Jl lIIHTOliY OF KOiiClUSKO aob'NTl'. County, Indiana, in 1834, locating on Covcrn- luent land two and a half miles soiitli of War- saw, which he entered and improved, living there till his death, which occurred in 1881, at the age of sixty-tive years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was married in Kosciusko County in 1835 to Miss Elizabeth Fittenger, wlio was born in Ohio, of Irisli ancestry'. She came with her parents to Kosciusko County in lS3-lr, they settling in Wayne Township at whal i-> now known as the Fittenger saw-mill. She still survives her husband, and is living at Warsaw, aged seventy years. She is an earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Of the seven children born to the parents, four are living — Mrs. Eebecca J. Park, James W., Mrs. Anna E. Raker, and Henry P., the subject of this sketch. PAVID K. MILLER, farmer and stock- ' raiser, was born in Darke County, Ohio. w His father, John C. Miller, was a native of that State, and was a S(jn of Michael Miller, a native of Pennsylvania. In 1832 lie married Gertrude Krider, and they had four- teen children, ten of whom are still living — Michael, Aaron, David, Sarah, Mary, Moses, Noah, Daniel, Fanny and Catherine. Four died in infancy. The great-grandfather of our subject, David Miller, was a native of Germany. November 18, 1860, David K. Miller married Miss Magdalene Wise, daugh- ter of Jacob and Christiana (Shofe) Wise, natives of Darke County, Ohio. To this union were born twelve children — Isaac, Cath- erine, Jacob, John, Jane, Noah, Daniel, Henry, Andrew, Sai-ah, Ida and Mary. All are living at liome except Isaac, who is married and living in Jefi'erson Township. Mr. Miller removed to Jefferson Township March 7, 1801, and purchased 160 aci-es of land, which he has cleared, and it is now in a good state of cultivation. He has built a tine brick house and good farm buildings, and his tarm will rival any in the county. Politically he affiliates with the Prohibition party. Him- self and wife are meniltersof the G.B. church. EN J AM IN HOOVER, a prosperous and \ enterprising agriculturist of Van Buren ■•.V ' Township, residing on section 22, was born in Stark County, Ohio, July 17, 1830, a son of David and Susan Hoover. He grew- to manhood in his native county, and received such education as the district schools of that early day afforded. He learned the trade of a millwright in his youth, which he followed until his marriage, when he engaged in farm- ing. His marriage occurred January 16, 1857, to Miss Aime Hoo\er, who was born in Stark County, Ohio, June 29, 1837, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Hoover, of Stark County. To this union were born four children, three of whom are living — Jacob, Wilson and Ferry F. In 1868 Mr. Ht)over removed with his family to Kosciusko County, and has since resided on liis farm on section 22, Van Buren Township. Lie began life without means, but by hard work and perse- vering energy he has prospered in all his undertakings, and is now- the owner of his fine farm, which contains 240 acres. His presentfine, commodious residence was erected in 1880. In connection with his general farming he is quite extensively engaged in stock-raising, in which he is meeting with gratifying success. In jwlitics he affiliates with the Democratic party. He is a member of the German Baptist church, belonging to Pleasant View Chapel, Bethel District, of w-hich he is a trustee. He takes an active I BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. interest in the advancement of religion and edncation, and in all enterprises for the wel- fare of the public he is a liberal supporter. IP^ENRY McCUEN, farmer and stock- iBl) i"'^'®^'"' sections 29 and 32, Scott Town- ■^sll ship, was born in Kichland County, Ohio, April 14, 1831, son of Henry and JN'ancy (Blecher) McCuen, natives of Ireland, who were married December 15, 1816, and had ten children — Eliza, born January 6, 1818, married Alexander Charles, deceased; Mary, born February 17, 1820, and mar- ried Conrad Souder, of AVhitley County, November 30, 1837; John, born May 3, 1822; James, born December 15, 1824, and died December 1, 1831; Margaret, born March 3, 1828, maiTied Abraham Swigart, of Whitley County, July 2, 1844; Henry, born April 14, 1831; Sarali, born December 15, 1833, married Peter Fleck, October 16, 1853; Catherine, born January 25, 1836, married Samuel Snyder, of Brown County, Kansas, January 8, 1857; Nancy, born December 22, 1838, died February 3, 1839; and Robert, born March 19, 1840. The family removed from Ohio to Whitley County, this State, about the year 1866, where the father died at the age of eighty years, and the mother at the age of seventy-seven. Our subject was married in Grant County, Indiana, March 13, 1853, to Miss Elsie Miller, daughter of John M. and Charity (Peterson) Miller, of Ohio, and of German ancestry. To this union were born thirteen children — Nancy C, born March 8, 1854, died November 26, 1864; John M., born June 20, 1856; James F., born September 13, 1858; Sarah C, born October 3, 1860, married Lewis Sherwood, of Whitley County; William A., born August 14. 1862; Henrv E.. born November 7, 1864: Alice B., born August 8, 1860, married Charles F. Summey, ot this county; Mary E., born February 14,1868; Charles L., born December 31, 1870; Emma J., born April 5, 1873, died June 12, following; Rosa L., born November 12, 1877, and two died in infancy. Mr. McCuen came to this county in March, 1862, and settled in Scott Township. He purchased 120 acres of unimproved land, afterward adding eighty aci-es of partially improved land, all of which is well cultivated. He has built a good substantial residence, good farm buildings, and is considered one of the representative farmers of his town- ship. Politically he afKliates with the Demo- cratic party. He and his wife are members of the Church of God. — ♦l-^^-l*--- |^[ULLIVAN ECKERT, farmer and stock- tiwl '''^'®^'''' Harrison Township, is a native ^^ of Fairfield County, Ohio, born July 8, 1821, a son of John H. and Sarah Eckert, his father a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother of Virginia. When he was eighteen years old his parents moved to Hancock County, Ohio, where they spent the remainder of their lives. He was reared in his native State, and was married in Hancock County, September 26, 1844, to Rachel McFall, a native of Ohio, and a daughter of William and Rachel McFall. To them were born ten children — Sarah is the wife of .lohn T. Gates; Maria is the wife of Christian Stough; Catherine is the wife of Joseph Goodman; Lutitia is the wife of Albert E. Stone; Ada- line is the wife of Joshua Wilson; Rachel E. is the wife of Milton Dorsey; Eliza is the wife of David Creighton. Maria, Catherine and Eliza live in Hancock County, Ohio; Lutitia, Adaline and John live in Potta- watomie County, Iowa; and Sarah. Rachel, ?S- .JM^AL? HISTORY OF KOISCIUSKO COUNTY. ii Emma and Lorenzo live in Koscinslvo County, Indiana. Mrs;. Eckert died Aj)i-il 11, 18SG. In 1882 Mr. Eckert came to Indiana, and settled on the farm where he now lives in Harrison Township. He owns 320 acres of choice land, and his bnildiiuj- improvements are among the best in tlie township. Tn politics he is a Republican. I promi- Ifllvi '^•^^^'' citizen of Kosciusko County, wj^i engaged in farming in Van Buren Township, was born in Ross County, Ohio, August 30, 1825, his parents, Abraham and Mary Thompson, being natives of A'^irginia and Pennsylvania respectively, and his maternal grandfather, James McCalvey,beinganative of Ireland. When very young he was taken by his parents to Fayette County, Ohio, and soon after to Marion County, Ohio. In 1834 he removed with his parents to Kos- ciusko County, where he has since lived. His educational advantages were limited, receiving sucli education as could he obtained in the rude log-cabin schools of that early day. August 27, 1852, he was married to Miss Sarah Grindle, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Grindle, of Stark County, Ohio. Mrs. Thompson died December 4, 1856, leaving one daughter, Cynthia A., who is now the wife of Herbert Huffman of Plain Township. Mr. Thomp- son was again married December 28, 1865, to Miss Mary Eeed, a native of Ohio, born in Butler County, March 8, 1842, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Reed, of Butler County. Mr. Thompson settled on his present farm in Van Buren Township in the spring of 1861, which now contains 160 acres of well-im- proved and highly cultivated land. He has seen much of pioneer life, and has experi- enced many of the privations and hardships which usually fall to the lot of settlers in a new Country. He has Ijeen successful through life, having by liis own efforts acquired his present valuable farm, and is now classed among the representative pio- neers of Kosciusko County. He takes an active interest in all enterprises for the advancement of his township or county, and has served his township as assessor for two years. He also served a short time as school directoi'. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Leesbnrgh lodge. •3; ■% SAMES W. HEARN was born in this county February 23, 1842. His parents, ^ John and Lovisa Hearn, were among the first settlers of Kosciusko County. They were the parents of two children — Francis M. and James "W. They are both deceased. James W. was reared to manhood in his native county, and assisted his father in clear- ing land, and in other work that falls to the lot of the pioneer, such as the young men of that day and age were well inured to. Although reared to hard work, and the life of a pioneer, he had many pleasures that the boys of to-day know nothing about. Before he was large enough to hold a gun without a rest, he learned to shoot, and many deer, squirrels, turkeys and other game were brought down by his trusty rifle. As a man he has not lost his love for hunting, and is now a member of the Indiana Hunting Club, and takes his annual hunt in Northern Mich- igan or Wisconsin, and generally gets a deer or two. He took his first hunt in Michigan twenty years ago. He was educated in the district schools of that day, and has always BIOGHAPHIOAL SKETCHES. , (I *i been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He married Catherine Horning, of DeKalb County, this State. She was a teacher in the public and select schools before her marriage, and taught one year after she was married. They have two children — Emery I. and Lizzie E. Mr. Hearn is the owner of 220 acres of excellent land, and is recognized as one of the most prosperous farmers of the township. In connection with his farming he ran a steam-thresher three years, and a saw-mill one year. Politically he is a Republican. Himself and wife are members of the Chris- tian church, and are respected members of society. ipiiENRY GIBSON, a son of William K. llWl) ^'"^ Nancy Gibson, is a native of Indi- "ifSd ana, born in Noble County, March 9, 1848. He was reared in his native county, receiving a fair common-school education. He subsequently engaged in teaching school, following that vocation about twelve terms. In 1865 he came with his parents to Kosci- usko County, where he has since made his home. He is now classed among the well- to-do farmers of Van Buren Township, where he luis a well-improved farm containing 120 aci-es. He was united in marriage October 15, 1872, to Miss Florence Gawthrop, who was born December 6, 1849, a daughter of Amos and Sarah Gawthrop, who were among the pioneers of Van Buren Township, the father now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson are the parents of two children — Lena B., born August 21, 1874, and Mabel, born Feb- ruary 28, 1885. In politics Mr. Gibson affili- ates with the Democratic party. He takes an active interest in public aft'airs, and has served his township efficiently as trustee one term, and as assessor for the same length of time. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gibson are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a trustee, and both are highly re- spected citizens of Van Buren Township. fAMES NORPJS, section 14, Monroe Township, was born near Crooked Lake, -1^ New York, April 19, 1814, a son of Stephen and Mary (Clay) Norris, natives of New Jersey. His father died in 1843, aged sixty-three years, and his mother in 18G7, aged about eighty-three years. When our subject was six years old his parents moved to Holmes County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He was married November 7, 1833, to Miss Emmorilia Bird, who was a native of Holmes County, Ohio, burn June 26, 1818. In 1841 he came to Kosciusko County, and settled on tlie f.irm where lie now lives, which at that time was an unbroken tract of timlier land. This farm he' has improved, and now has one of the pleasantest homes in the county. His wife died October 7, 1870. To them were born eleven children — Nelson D., born January 30, 1835; Mary A., born April 28, 1837, married Abner Abbott, and died February 13, 1871; Susan M., born July 1, 1839, was the wife of Nathan G. Sellers, and died March 16, 1864; Stephen v., born October 24, 1841, is living in Holt County, Missouri; Letitia, born March 16, 1844, married Joseph McClery, and died January 10, 1867; George, born November 21, 1846, died March 30, 1864; Huldah, born July 24, 1849, married E. M. Idle, and died May 17, 1874; James M., born April 30, 1852, is living in Faulk County, Dakota; Lucinda, born September 2, 1854, is the wife of E. M. Idle; Otto, born December 29, 1856, and one that died in infancy. January 9, 1872, Mr. Norris married Hortentia (fn UISTORT OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. McCloiiglian, daughtei- of Joseph 11. and Elizabeth (McBriile) MeOlonghan. In poli- tics Mr. Norris is a Ilepublican. I^AMUEL ANDERSON HASTINGS, a t[^1) i'l'"'!!^'' of Washington Township, was ^^ born ill Washington, Pennsylvania, Sep- tember 14, 1819. He was reared a fanner in his native county, receiving only a common- school education. When he was but ten years of age he was left fatherless, and from that age he supported himself, working for farmers until twenty years of age, when he began teaching school during the winter. In 1850 he went to Morrow County, Ohio, where he worked at farming and carpentering, and also taught school during the winter. In 1858 he came to Indiana and settled in Wash- ington Township, Kosciusko County, where he has since lived. He was married in 1855 to Mary Fluke, daughter of Philip and Cath- erine (Keith) Fluke. They have three chil- dren — Marshall L., of Central City, Nebraska, and John and Sarah Emma at home. In pol- itics Mr. Hastings is a Itepublican. §AVII) S. DAAVSON, one of the pros- perous farmers of Prairie Township, =sp residing on section 28, is a native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, born in Harrison Township July 13, 1851, a son of David and Nancy (Losure) Dawson, the mother being a daughter of Jacob Losure. They were the parents of seven children — Ruiiama, wife of Henry Harter, of Marion County, Kansas; Priscilla, wdfe of Andrew Rarick, of Prairie Township, Kosciusko County; Jacob L., deceased; Mary S., deceased, wife of Fred- erick Tinkey, a resident of Harrison Town- ship; Peter, decfc'ase W^^T ^' 2INN, farmer and stock-raiser, iw7iW'ii section 32, Scott Township, was born 1"°^ J ° in Preston County, West Virginia, September G, 1835. His mother died when he was quite young, leaving a brother and sister older than himself. He was taken into the family of John Anglin, who then lived in Barbour County, sixty miles away, near Phillippi. In the fall of 1836 the Anglins, with a number of other families, started for this county, and secretly brought him with them. They first stopped in Prairie Town- ship. In the fall of 1839 they entered forty acres of wild land from the Government; afterward adding eighty acres more. He was but four years old when brought to this fai-m, right in the woods. The family moved into a small log cabin, in which they lived for many years. There were but three families living within a radius of two miles, their names being Martin, Anglin and Biggs. This was then a wild country, full of all kinds of wild game, and the Indians were yet here in the county. Mr. Zinn was i-eared in Anglin's family as one of their own children, and for many years he knew no difference, but was treated as their own child. The first school was taught in the neighborhood in a log cabin, the half of one end cut out and fixed for a fire- place to burn big logs in. It was a three months subscription school, and it was a num- ber of years before they had any better. The people had hard times to get along. Their grain market was Michigan City and Fort Wayne, some sixty or seventy miles away. For their wheat they got from 60 to 65 cents per bushel. He attended a short term of L,..^.. ^^J HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. }\ il school eacli winter tititil lie was eighteen years old. During this time he learned that he was not legally one of Anglin's children, but could not learn how it was, and in the latter part of December, 1860, he started, in company with J. W. Anglin, of Galveston, fur "West Virginia, his object being to learn some- thing about his former history, and if he had an}' relatives on this e rth. They lirst landed at Phillippi, Barbour County. Here they witnessed the scene of a number of colored men, women atid children sold on the block to the highest bidder. Here the first battle of our late war was fought. He remained two weeks in this county, but learned but little about his history. He only had distant relatives there, but learned he had near rela- tives in Preston County, some sixty miles away, and leaving Mr. Anglin with his friends Ire started alone on a horse for Preston Coun- ty, and on the second day, late in the evening, he arrived at his grandmother Weaver's. She was then eighty-live years old. After re- fusing to let him stay over night with them, he asked her what she remembered about a child being taken away from that neighbor- hood many years ago. She knew all about it. Mr. Anglin had taken the child West, and it had died when quite small, and they never expected to see him. He continued the conversation with her until she was con- vinced that he was the lost child, and had re- turned to the home in which he was born. He remained two weeks in this county with his friends. He was informed there that his father, brother and sister were yet living. His brother was living in Weston, Lewis County, about eighty miles from there. His sister lived in Richie County, sixty miles from Weston. His father had married again, and in 1852 moved with his family to Hancock County, Illinois. He returned the horse he had borrowed in Barbour County, and went on foot to AVeston. His brother wa^ away on business, and he did not see him, but lie continued his journey on foot si.\ty miles far- ther to Richie County, through a wild, rough and mountainous country, alone. There he met his sister, grandmother Zinn, and a large number of relatives, all of whom had been informed tliat he had died when young. He was then twenty-five years of age. He stopped with them two weeks, and then returned home. He had always gone by the name of Anglin, but had now learned that that was not his proper name, and at once chaTiged his name to Zinn. He was married January 2, 1862, to Miss Mary E. Lucas, daughter of James and Catherine Lucas. To this union were born eight children. One died in infancy, and seven are living, whose names are — Hiram C, James F., Morris D., Eva A., Charles C, Ruth E. and Robert W. His wife was born in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Count\', Ohio, October 4, 1841, and moved with her parents and grandparents to this county in 1855. Her father enlisted in the late war, and returned home on a sick furlough, and died in 1863. James Lucas Atwood Post was named in his honor. In 1863 John Anglin and wife, Mr. Zinn's foster-parents, were left alone and unable to take care of themselves and the farm. By a mutual re- quest of them and their children, Mr. Zinu came to take care of tiiem. In 1864 they both died, leaving the farm by will to him. Fourteen years of hard work and care have added to and made great improvements over 100 acres of cultivated land and good farm buildings. He was elected township assessor, and held the office three terms in succession. Afterward he was elected township trustee, and served two years with satisfaction. His former politics were Democratic, but the last two years he has been a Prohibitionist, and had the honor of being a candidate for county i-.— -^»-~— ■ :r ' 11/ i '"^■"'""«^™* ■— "-i""' BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. i m i treasurer on that ticket in the tall of 1886. Mr. Zinn's grandparents were all Pennsyl- vanians, and lived to a good old age. His father is yet living, in his eighty-tirst year. Mr. Zinn has been in the West four different times. He has seen the Niagara Falls, and was at the Centennial. He and his wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church. l^ERBERT HUFFMAN, a prominent l^^i farmer of Plain Township, was bom in TS^d Elkhart County, this State, December 25, 1842. His parents were Elkanah and Mary J. Huffman, of whom mention is made in another portion of this volume. He was reared a farmer, and like most yonng men of his time received but a limited education. Jan nary 6, 1864, he was married to Mary E. Thompson, of Southern Indiana, who died in March, 1867, leaving one child — Frank M. October 12, 1876, he married Cynthia A. Thompson, daughter of Charles Thompson, of this county. Mr. Huffman owns a well- improved farm of 110 acres. He is a mem- ber of tlie Masonic fraternity at Leesburgh, and in politics he is a Democrat. fACOB EOSBRUGH, a prominent pio- neer of Plain Township, was born in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, De- cember 30, 1813, son of Hilkiah and Susan Rosbrugh. Twelve children were born to bis parents, all of whom grew to maturity, and six of whom survive — Henrj', Jacob, Nancy, Thomas, Michael and Peter. Jacob was reared in his native State, and when in his twenty-first year, in 1834, went to Cass County, Michigan, over rough roads and stony paths, on horseback. He remained there a year and nine mouths. In 1837 he pre-empted land in this county, upon which he settled in April of that year, " in the woods," enduring, like others, all the hard- ships of pioneer life. January 1, 1837, he was married, in Cass County, to Melissa Grubb, formerly of Logan County, Ohio. They have had eleven children, eight of whom survive — Benaiah, Andrew W., Susan, Julia, Jane, Stephen V., Eliza and Melissa. William, Cornelia and Olive M. are deceased. Mr. Rosbrugii has probably seen as much of pioneer life as any one in Plain Township. He owns valuable real estate, and has served as road supervisor. In politics he is a staunch Republican. He is a liberal contrib- utor to all worthy enterprises. Mrs. Ros- brugh died March 21, 1880. ,ENJAMIN A. THOMAS, farmer, sec- , tion 34, Scott Township, was born in that township December 9, 1851. His father, Samuel S. Thomas, is a native of North Carolina, and his mother, Eliza (Beck- ner) Thomas, is a native of Ohio. Samuel S. Tliomas removed with his parents from North Carolina to Union County, Indiana, about 1888; thence to Elkhart County about 1836. Jacob Beckner removed to Elkhart County from Ohio about 1834, remaining there until 1847. Samuel S. Thomas and Eliza Beckner were married June 10, 1847, and removed to Scott Township, Kosciusko County, where he purchased eighty acres of unimproved land, which he has since cleared, and it is now in a good state of cultivation. They had twelve childi-en, five dj'ing in infancy. Those living are — William, Ben- jamin A., Chancy II.; Dovey E., who mar- ried Adam C. Gearliart; Samuel F., Solomon p., and Sally E., who niai'ried John Yurian. Our subject worked at the carpenter's trade until 1S82, when he began fanning. He was married April 29, 1880, to Miss Mary C. Phares, daughter of Amos and Elizabeth (Minnis) Phares, both natives of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have one child — Ghad- dis G. Mr. Thomas purchased twenty acres of unimproved land, which he has cleared. He has built a nice residence and good farm buildings. In the spring of 1882 Mi-. Thomas was elected township assessor, and in the spring of 1886 was re-elected. Po- litically he aftiliates with the Democratic partv. His wife is a member of the Chris- tian church. ,:^"^()SES WALLACE, deceased, was .\i. L\- '""'" '" Greenbrier C-!ounty, Virginia, ^-i^s^^ March 31, 1820, son of Robert and Mary Wallace. He came to this county in 1844, and remained a resident until his de- cease, Ajiril 12, 1885. He endured the hard- ships that usually attended the life of the early pioneer, having settled in the forest and spent many years of earnest toil and indus- try, the fruits of which developed a comfort- able home for his family. He left each surviving member in good circumstances. His life was devoted to agricultural pursuits, and of him it can truly be said that he was an honest man, the noblest work of God. Like all young men of the olden time he was early inured to hardships, and his educational advantages were limited, but by his own ef- forts in after life he became a well-informed man, displaying excellent judgment in busi- ness affairs. He left a large estate, the accumulation of which required that shrewd sagacity and management to an extent which few men possess. Strictly honorable in his dealings with his fellow-man, the wrong-doer could expect no sympathy from him. Li his domestic relation he was a kind and affec- tionate husband and father, and socially his many manly qualities were recognized by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was twice married. His first wife was Elizabeth Stevenson, of this county, by wlioni he had one child — Mate E., deceased. In February, 1851, he was married to Mrs. Ts'ancy, widow of Samuel Davis, formerly of Ohio. She was a sister of Milton Jeffries, of Plain Township. To this union have been born three children — Mary, now Mrs. Will- iam J. Banks, of this county; Samuel, and Sarah E., now Mrs. James S. Black, of Clarke County, Ohio. By her first marriage Mrs. Wallace had one child — John L., deceased. Politically Mr. Wallace was a Eepubliean. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, who, at his death, did him honor. His wife still resides at the old homestead, on section 31, Plain Township, and is a highly respected member of society. |W|NDPtEAY J. PAIR, merchant, of War- r"^;. saw, Indiana, was born in Wayne Coun- ■^fe* ty, Ohio, June 21, 1816, a son of George and Mary Ann Bair, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio, both of German ancestry. He was reared a farmer, but when twenty years of age obtained em- ployment in a store in Wooater, Ohio, where he remained until 1841, and in the mean- time during his leisure hours studied law. On leaving Wooster he went to Marion, ^Marion County, Ohio, where he engaged in the practice of law, and edited the Marion County Whig, rem.aining there eighteen months. In 1 43 he came to Kosciusko County and located at Warsaw, practicing Af' ^^ — BWGRAPHWAL .SKETCHES. I three or four years, and in the meantime was elected and served one year as prosecuting attorney of Kosciusko County. In 1846 he abandoned the practice of hxw and founded the Kosciusko County Repuhlican, the first paper printed and published in Warsaw. In 1852 he sold his printing establishment, and was variously engaged until 1857, and from that year until 1868 was in the drug busi- ness. In the fall of 1868 he was elected treasurer of Kosciusko County, for a term of two years, and in 1870 was re-elected. Since 1875 he has been in tlie boot and shoe busi- ness, and is now one of the prominent mer- chants of Warsaw. He was married in March, 1849, to Eliza J. Hazzard, daughter of David Hazzard, of Marshall, Indiana. She died at Warsaw in 1854, leaving three chil- dren — Jerome, Henry and Mary E. The sons are deceased, and the daughter is the wife of Dr. H. W. West, of Yates Center, Kansas. In 1858 Mr. Bair marri>;d Mary E. Boulton, of Bourbon, Indiana. They have two children — Frank L., who is clerking for his father, and Louis L., of Wichita, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Bair are members of the Pres- byterian church. He is a member of the Odd Fellows' order, both lodge and encamp- ment. fOHN F. POUND, farmer and teacher, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, March 22, 1852. His father, Philip Pound, is a resident of Plain Township. His mother, Rosanna Pound, is deceased. In 1859 Mr. Pound removed to Elkhart County with his parents, and in 1870 came to this county. He received his early education in the public schools of Elkhart County. In the spriii<£ of 1874 he entered the Normal scliool at Valparaiso, graduating in the scientific course in 1876. For fifteen years he has been a successful teacher in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. In September, 1884, he was mar- ried to Miss Sarah J. Denman, daugiiter of Rev. Abner Denman, formerly a pastor of the Baptist church at Oswego, this county. Mr. Pound settled upon his present farm, on section 34, in 1880. He is identified with the Republican party, and himself and wife are leading members of society. T^TILLIAM DEWART, one of the suc- \/\r cessful farmers of Van Buren Town- \^^y^ ship, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Northumberland County, June 4, 1836, a son of Samuel and Margaret Dewart, who were also born in the State of Pennsyl- vania. They were among the early pioneers of Kosciusko County, settling on section 24, Van Buren Township, when our subject was a boy. The principal inhabitants at that early day were Indians. The father first erected a log cabin for his family, building it in the woods, and then went to work to clear up his heavily timbered land, and the first year had a small crop of liuekwheat. With the help of his sons the old pioneer cleared his farm, converting it from a natural state into one of the best farms in Van Buren Township, living on it till his death, which occurred in 1853. His widow survived him till 1877. They were the parents of nine children, of whom only three are now living — Lewis, Simon and William. The names of those deceased are — Gilbert, Samuel, Jemima, Amos, Reuben and John. William Dewart, the subject of this sketch, grew to manhood in Kosciusko County, being reared to the avocation of a farmer, and receiving in his ! youth such educational advantages as the ! district schools of that day atibrded. He was iil HISTORY OB' KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. 1 ;J: married May 24, 1863. to Miss Caroline •I' Siiarp. who was horn in Fulton County, Penn- ''', sylvania, October 9, 1842. Her parents, j]' David and Sarali Sharp, came from Pennsyl- J^' vania to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in an ;"', early day, and settled on a heavily timbered - ' farm in Turkey Creek Township, which they J<' cleared and improved, and are still living ^' tliere. Tliey had born to them eleven chil- y dren, of whom ten are living — George, Caro- -^'' line, Joab, Susan, Mary, John, James, }', William P., Matthew and Eliza. Sarah E. -1' is lieceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Devvart have been born live children — Mary E., David; Martha A., Norman and Ohloe. Mr. Dewart has met with excellent success in his farming operations, and now owns a well-improved farm, containing 105 acres, which he has ac- (juired by years of persevering toil and in- dustry. In politics he is a Democrat. Both he and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, of which he is at present .iLli serving as trustee and steward. '^TTLLIAM BENFOPtD was born No- \/\j vember 5, 1810, in Somerset County, i~y^^-j Pennsylvania, where he was reared until his majority, when he went to Ohio and served an apprenticeship with Mr. Biicy, a miller at Yellow Springs. After this term of service he went to Elkhart County, Indi- ana, where he took charge of a grist-mill erected by Mr. Baker at Waterford, one of the first mills in the county. He followed milling up to near the time of his marriage. He was married to Mary M. Rhorer Novem- ber 28, 1843. After this event he bought, cleared and improved several farms in the county, disposing of them when they advanced in value. Jn the spring of 185(3 he moved to New Paris, where he engaged in the mercantile trade until April, 1865, when he moved to Milford, Kosciusko County, where he continued in the mercantile business until a short time before his death. In May, 1868, he purchased an interest in the Milfoi'd Mills, which he retained until his death. "When he moved to Milford, in 1865, there was not a meeting-house in the village; nowhere for Christians to meet and worship in save an old school-house, where the JVtethodist Epis- copal class (then few in number) met occa- sionally to worship. Mr. Benford and tiie minister in charge soon saw the necessity of having a better place of worship, and by putting thought into action they succeeded in building a comfortable house, which is still in use liy that denomination. To the building of this house Mr. Benford paid $1,500, besides much labor. Previous to this he liad helped with means to build the first meeting-house in New Paris, Elkhart County. He was a Methodist in the true sen&e of the term, always ready to bear his share of church l)urden. He served the church in various capacities, as Sabbath- school superintendent, steward and class- leader. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for over thirty years, and was respected by all who knew him. He paid over $1,000 to the Cincinnati, Wabash i& Michigan Eailroad. He also built one or more business houses in Milford, thus con- tributing of his means to the improvement and advancement of his adopted county and State. He was a true Republican, but not an aspirant for office. He did what he could for the party of his choice in a quiet, unas- suming way. He began work for himself poor, but by habits of industry and economy he acquired considerable property. He was honest in business, noble in purpose and . generous at lieai't. Thus ends a short history of one of Indiana's best men. He died ?• „- ii gi.TigJM»BlM «Ml»»WM .^. Oytj' .■^ ■_M_M,M_H_»_«,»,»,I n^^fm^'mi V^*b BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. It 'li August 16, 1877, and was buried in the New Paris cemetery, there to await his Master's ealL His wife (ilary M.) survives him, and is identified with the Methodist Episcopal church. Slie is now the wife of James Skellej, to whom she was married December 13, 1885. ffERRY E. STEPHENSON, sheriff of Kosciusko County, was born in Van ""K, Buren Township, this county, February 9, 1842. He was reared a farmer, and re- ceived as good an education as the times afforded. The school-house was a long dis- tance from his home, and he could only attend when not busy with farm work. His father, Samuel Stephenson, was one of the earliest pioneers of Kosciusko County. He purchased land at the Government land sales in 1834, and improved a farm of 160 acres in Van Euren Township. He came from Jackson County, Ohio, in 1834. He died at Leesburgh in 1874, having retired from farming, at the age of seventy j^ears. He was a native of Virginia, and of Irish origin. He was a member of the Baptist church, and politically an enthusiastic Republican. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity, and was buried with the rites of their order. The mother of our subject, Dorcas (Groves) Stephenson, was a native of Ohio, and of German ancestry. She married Mr. Stephenson in Ohio, and soon afterward came with him to the timbered wilds of Kosciusko County. Indians were then numerous, and for a time their only neighbors. She died at Leesburgh in 1871, at the age of sixty-three years. She M'as an efficient member of the Baptist church. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the seventh. Mr. Stephenson remained on the homestead until February 17, 1864, when he enlisted in the Union army as a private in Company I, Sev- enty-fourth Indiana Infantry. He remained in the service until the close of the war. He was in all the battles of the Atlanta campaign, in Sherman's march to the sea, and through the Carolinas to Richmond, Virginia, and was not absent from his regiment or off duty while out. He was discharged at Indianapo- lis August 5, 1865, after being mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky. He then engaged in farming in Plain Township, but his health being impaired in consequence of his ex- posure while in the service, he was obliged to abandon farm life. He was next engaged in the drug business at Leesburgh, being asso- ciated with his father, as Stephenson A: Son. They continued this business about two years, when William D. Wood became his father's successor, changing the firm name to Stejihen- son & Wood. This tirm continued ten years, the business relation being very pleasant. He was postmaster at Leesburgh from 1869 until 1880. He tlien retired from the drug busi- ness and became associated with Henry Berst in the live-stock and grain business at Lees- burgh, in the firm name of Berst & Stephen- son. They built the present steam elevator at Leesburgh. During the time Mr. Stephen- son was associated with Mr. Berst, he was also engaged in the dry goods business at Leesburgh, with William Zimmerman for a partner, as Zimmerman & Stephenson. He retired from this firm in 1882, and engaged in farming. In 1884 he was elected sheriff of this county on the Republican ticket, and came to Warsaw to assume the duties of that office, and was re-elected in 1886 by an in- creased majority. February 25, 18G4, after his enlistment, he was married in Plain Town- ship to Mary M. Thomas, daughter of Anti- pass and Nancy (Johnson) Thotnas. They have five children — Charles H., Eerton L., it' (^ ■ ™™™m"»™»"m™"™ m"««"i« Hiarouy of KOf^viifsKO county. George. Cora and Ollie. All are at home, and students of the Wai'saw high school. Mr. Stephenson and wife are members of the Christian church. Mr. Stephenson is a Mas- ter Mason, and member of Leesburgh Lodge, JS'o. 181. lie is also an encampment Odd Fellow, and lielongs to the lodge and encamp- ment at Leesburgh. He has passed the chairs of both, and was the first noble grand of the lodge, and first chief patriarch of the encamp- ment of Leesburgli. He is also a comrade of J. A. (!anfield Post, C. A. R., at Leesburgh. lie sustained tlie reputation of an efficient officer, an honorable and upright citizen, ever ready to lend aid to the needy, and always a hearty supporter of pul.)lic enterprise. He gained a host of friends aiul maintained their love and confidence. §AMUEL I). ANGLIN, superintendent I of schools of Kosciusko County, was .J- born in Prairie Township, this county. May 9, 1843. His father, James Anglin, was a native of West Virginia and of Irish ancestry. His mother, Matilda M. (Hall) Anglin, was also a native of West Virginia, and of Scottish ancestry. Both parents are deceased. Samuel 1). was reared a tarmer, and obtained his early education in the com- mon district school. At the age of eighteen he entered the il. E. College at Valparaiso, this State, taking an irregular course, and at- tending a part of each year I'or three years. He then attended the Iron City Commercial College at Pittsburg, where he graduated in the spring of 1865. From that time until 1881 he taught school during the winter season and worked on a fai-m during the sum- mer. In June of that year he was elected county superiutendent of schools, and re- elected in June, 1883, and in June, 1885, the term being two years. Politically he affili- ates with the Democratic party. November 22, 1866, he was married at Warsaw to Miss Axsa S. Boggs, daughter of Andrew H. and Martha A. (Thomas) Boggs, pioneers of Kos- ciusko County. They have four children — Etta Estella, James Hamilton, Thomas Wayne and Rolla Ancil. Mr. and Mrs. Anglin are memliersof the Christian church at Warsaw. ,Wf HEODURE L. HAMMOND, a pros- -(ji I , ]>erous farmer of Van Buren Township, ^^ was born in Lancaster County, Ohio, November 12, 1850, a son of David M. and Susan Hammond, his father a native of Mary- land, and his mother of Virginia. When he was eighteen months old his parents moved to Whitley County, Indiana, and there lie was reared and educated. When he was fourteen years old his parents died, leaving six children, all of whom are living — Will- iam, Joseph, David, Theodore L., Charles and Mary. After the death of his parents he was thrown on his own resources, and from that time has taken care of himself. He came to Kosciusko County in 1877, and located on section 36, Van Buren Township, where he lived nearly eight years, moving to his present home on section 35 in the fall of 1884. He owns a well-improved farm of ninety-eight acres, and his farm buildings are among the best in the township. His prop- erty has been gained by industry and good management, and although a poor boy when he started for himself he is now numbered among the prosperous farmers of the town- ship. Mr. Hammond was married October 6, 1872, in Elkliart County, Indiana, to Mary M. Linderman, a native of that county, born September 22, 1851, a daughter of John and 1 — i BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Hannah Linderman, her father a native of Germany, and her mother of Ohio. Of eleven children in her father's family, eight are living — Jacob F., Jesse C, Mary M., Sarali E., Annie C, Christena R., Sabina 11. and Joanna E. To Mr. and Mrs. Hammond has been born one daughter — Sabina, born December 8, 1886. In politics Mr. Ham- mond is neutral. He and his wife are mem- bers of the Dunkard church. He is a liberal supporter of all enterprises of public benefit, aiul is an honored member of society. ;^!OTTLOB GU(4ELEIl, farmer, section .' I T7. 1, Tippecanoe Township, owns sixt}'- W'- two acres of land on section 1, and 100 acres on section 36, Turkey Creek Township, making a total of 162 acres of the old farm, and he also owns 105 acres on section 27, Turkey Creek Township. He came here with his parents in 1847 and settled in his present home, where he has lived ever since. There Were eight children in his father's family, and all came to the county at the same time except his sister, Ilosina, who married in Pennsylvania, and came the following year. There was a small log cabin on the place when the family came, and four or live acres had been cleared. Mr. Gugeler's father, Gottlob Gngeler, was born in Germany in 1793, and was reared and married there. All their children were born in Germany. The father died March 14, 1873, on the old farm, and was buried in Webster cemetery. The mother, Eberhardyna (Othlieb) Gngeler, was born in Germany September 14, 1793, and is still living on the old farm where the fam- ily first settled, at the age of ninety-three years. The father and his family came to America in 1846, landing in New York in September, and settled in Erie, Pennsylvania, where they li\'ed till the next spring, then they came to Kosciusko County, Indiana. The mother is supposed to be the oldest per- son in the county, and Benjamin Johnson is the next oldest. She is around the house and does all the work except the washing. Her son Gottlob helps her by carrying in the wood and water, and she does the rest. Gottlob was born in Wurtembnrg, Germany, February 22, 1820, where he was reared and attended the common schools of his native city. His brothers and sisters are still liv- ing, except his sister Louisa, who died in Ligonier, Indiana. Their names are as fol- lows — Henrietta, Gottlieb, Kosina, Jacol>, Christian, Louisa and William. All except Gottlob and Henrietta are living in Dickin- son County, Kansas. Mr. Gngeler is a Pe- publican in politics, and himself and mother are members of the Albright church. ^I^ALEB HUGHES, Esq., Warsaw, was ^^ ary 5, 1816, a son of Thomas and Mur- gret (Byford) Hughes, the former a native of South Carolina, and the latter of Xorth Car- olina. They were married in Indiana, while it was yet a Territory, probably in 1814. They reared a family of ten children — Caleb, Mary, Elizabeth, Sabitha, Levica, William, John, David, Hester and Martha. The two latter were born in this county after the family settled here, in 1835. A permanent location was made on section 1, Prairie Township. Caleb received a liberal educa- tion before coming to this county, and was quite a mathematician. Being desirous of completing his education, he attended a school in his disti'ict, but the teacher was incapable of further instruction in math- ematics, consequently Caleb prosecuted his born in Union County, Indiana, Janu- » HTSTOHY OP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY 1 Studies alone. lie mastered civil engineer- iiio; in this way, and in 1864 he was elected surveyor of Kosciusko County, serving from tliat date, with the exception of one year, until 1884. In 1841 he was married to Re- hecca Eaker, of this county. Four children have heen born to them — .Joanna, deceased; •Tohn njarried Prudie Wallace; Jemima, tlie wife of Nathaniel Sleeper, and Ira, de- ceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes have been residents of Warsaw for twenty-two years, and none know them except to do them honor. Perhaps there is no man better known in this county than Mr. Hughes, his long service, wliich has been so satisfac- tory to the people of this county, endearing him to both old and young. He lias passed his seventy-iirst birthday, and his wife is in her sixty-eighth year. Both are well-pre- served and enjoy life, /rem the fact of their freedom from physical infirmities, and the knowledge of liaving lived blameless lives. fACtJB SMITH, a prosperous farmer of Prairie Township, was born in Crawford -,^ County, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1806, a son of Peter and Rachel (Reynolds) Smith, natives of the same State. They grew to maturity in that State and were married al)out the year 1799, eight children being liorn to them — Fane, wife of James Bishop, of Pennsylvania; Ibby, deceased; Jacob, our subject; Mary, wife of Nehemiah Turner, of Minnesota; Nancy, deceased; Ruth, wife of John Laughtery, both now deceased; Isabel, wife of Eli Turner, both of whom are deceased, and James IL, deceased, lost on Lake Erie on Brandy Wine. The father died in Penn- sylvania at the age of sixty-three years. The mother died in Minnesota at the advanced age i>f eighty-four years. Jacob Smith, whose name heads this sketch, grew to man- hood in his native State. In the fall of 1829 he came to Indiana, locating in Logansport, Cass County, where he resided till 1833. In that year he came to Prairie Township, Kos- cinsko County, being one of tlie early settlers of the township. In 1834 he purchased 320 acres of land which was entirely unimproved, from Edward McCartney, Government agent and Indian interpreter. He soon sold 160 acres of his land, and afterward added 183 acres, all of his land being now under a fine state of cultivation. He was married Novem- ber 16, 1832, to Miss Jerusha Thomas, a daughter of Isaac and Mary (Lumbeck) Thomas, who were natives of Kentucky, and of Swedish descent. To this nnion were born eleven children — Edward, born August 31, 1834, died in infancy, lie being the first white child born on Turkey Creek Prairie; Edward McC, born September 28, 1836; Alwilda, born January 28, 1839, wife of Robert E. McBride; Hiram, born March 18, 1841, living in Prairie Township; Isaac T., born August 1, 1843; Oliver H. P., born August 1, 1846, living in Marshall County; Henry O., born July 9, 1848, died June 7, 1855; Mary I., born November 9, 1850, wife of William H. Webster, of Prairie Township; Elizabeth A. born January 11, 1852, died in November, 1860; Dange, born January 7, 1854, died in November, 1860, and one born August 27, 1860, who died unnamed. In ])olitics Mr. Smith affiliates with the Demo- cratic party. Mrs. Smith is a member of the Methodist church. Their fifth child, Isaac T. Smith, was reared on the home farm in Kiisciusko County, receiving iiis edu- cation in the common schools, which he at- tended till twenty years of age, when he began teaching school, following that vocation for fourteen winter terms. He was married September 26, 1867, to Miss Mary J. Rose, .■mMmBmBmI ■ - ■ - ■ ■.g-iW- « - »ra»i .iii_w_ » _ » _M_ M » » »i niOGRAPUIGAL SKETCHES. a daughter ot'.Iohn P. and Meliiida .1. (Caiy) E.ose, who were natives of New York and Vermont respectively. They liave three chil- dren—Edward T., born June 20, 1869; Claude M., November 6, 1874, and Goldie E., April 5, 1886. In the fall of 1876 Isaac Smith bought eighty acres of land which was partially improved, to which he added forty- seven acres of improved land. His farm is now under a high state of cultivcition, and his residence and farm buildings are comfortable and commodious, he being numbered among the active and progressive farmers of Prairie Township. He was elected township trustee in the spring of 1880, serving two terms with satisfaction to his constituents. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. fOHN STOCKMYER, a farmer in Tippe- canoe Township, owns the east half of the northwest q^uarter of section 36. He came here in the spring of 1866, and buying twenty-nine acres of land on section 26, he lived on that place eight years, then sold it and purchased his present farm. There were some improvements on it, and he has added more until his farm is very well improved. Mr. Stockmyer was born in Allen County, Ohio, August 31, 1836, and when he was thirteen years of age his parents removed to Henry County, where they lived until 1855, when they removed to the State of Iowa. Here our subject learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for live years. He then went to Logan County, Ohio, and August 13, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, Ninety- sixth Ohio Infantry, first serving in Kentucky; thence to Memphis, Tennessee, where the regiment was placed in the Thirteenth Army Corps. He participated in the siege of Vicksbnrg, and was present at its surrender. He had the lionor of being on tiie skirmish line at the time the llag of truce came in to surrender. The regiment then went to New Orleans; tiience to the lied River expedition with General Banks, acting a prominent part in the battle of Sabine Cross-Roads. The fol- lowing winter the regiment did guard duty up and down the IMississippi River nntil spring, when they operated againt Mol)ilo under Genei-al Canby, and was at Mobile at the time the war closed. He was mustered out -luly 7, 1865, and returned to Logan County, where he worked at his trade until the spring of 1866, then came to Kosciusko County. March 16, 1866, he was married to Mrs. Martha M. Kaylor, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, March 12, 1838, where she lived until she was twelve years of age. Her parents then removed to this county, and settled in Washington Township on sec- tion 2, where she grew to womanhood. Her first marriage was with Daniel H. Kaylor, who died in the hospital in 1864 while in the Union service. Her maiden name was Weaver. Mr. Stockmyer's father, George Stockmyer, was born in Germany in 1798, and when two years of age was brought to America by his parents, who settled in Penn- sylvania, where he grew to manhood. He was married in Ohio. The mother, Mary (Kaylor) Stockmyer, was born in Virginia in 1808, and when a girl her parents brought her to Logan County, Ohio. The father died in 1844 in Allen County, Ohio, and the mother died in Carthage, Missouri, in 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Stockmyer have two children — George L. and Charles S. Mr. Kaylor left one child — Daniel H., who is living with Mr. Stockmyer. Mrs. Stockmyer's parents were George and Mary (Clark) Weaver. The father was born in Virginia, and served in the war of 1812. The mother was born in Pennsylvania, and died February 22, 1887, lllSTOUr OF KoaClUSKO COUNTY. aged eighty-nine years. 8he received a pension for her husband's services in tlie army. Politically Mr. Stockuiyer is a Pro- hibitionist, and himself and wife are members of the Free-Will Baptist cluirch. fAMES PARKS, engaged in farming and stock-raising on section Iti, PrairieTown- sliip, is a native of Kosciusko Count}^ Indiana, born September 17, 1846, a son of William C. and Mary (Hughes) Pai-ks, natives of Kentucky and Indiana respectively. He grew to manhood on the home farm, and was educated in the common schools, he attending school during the winter months till twenty years of age. He was united in marriage August 30, 1867, to Miss Annie Siets, a daugh- ter of Philip and Elizabeth Siets, of Prairie Township, who were born in the State of Pennsylvania. Mr. Parks still resides on the old homestead entered by his father, which he has improved till it is now one of the best farms in Prairie Township. He has a fine residence and good farm buildings, and is considered one of the best farmers of the township. In ]iolitics Mr. Parks athliates with the Republican party. To Mr. and Mrs. Parks have been born four children — Eosalie, born January 6, 1869; John W., born Janu- ary 26, 1871; Elizabeth, born February 19, 1873, and Walter C, born August 16, 1875. William C. Parks, the father of our subject, came from Bourbon County, Kentucky, to Marshall County, Indiana, in an early day, and from Marshall County to Prairie Town- ship, Kosciusko County, about the year 1835, when he entered eighty acres of unimproved land, afterward purchasing 200 acres of land which was also in a state of nature. He afterward disposed of eighty acres, and the 200 acres he cleared and put under high cul- ■-■■■'»■■-»-' tivation. He was married May 10, 1838, his wife being a daughter of Thomas and Mar- garet Hughes, natives of North Carolina. They were the parents of seven children — Elizabeth, born February 19, 1839, died Au- gust 10, 1864, she having been the wife of Philip Orcutt, of Randolph County; Marga- ret, born June 19, 1842, married Peter Edler, of Prairie Township; Esther, born May 31, 1844, died December 27, 1882; James, the subject of this sketch; Thomas, born January 7, 1849, died August 29, 1860; Mary, born December 13, 1851, wife of Frank P. Gear- hart, of Scott Township, Kosciusko County, and Tabitha, wife of August Long, of Mar- shall County. In politics the father affiliated with the Republican party till his death, which occurred February 17, 1879, at the age of fifty-nine years. His widow survived him till January 25, 1884, dying at the age of sixty-six years. IEORCtE IKn^ born SllROYER, deceased, was Virginia June 5, 1808, and f^ when a boy removed with his parents to Montgomery County, Ohio. He was married in that county to Miss Sai'ah Wolf. They had seven children, of whom hve sur- vive — Susan, wife of Michael Akers, of Elk- hart County; John W., of Logan, Illinois; Daniel, a resident of this county; Lewis, of Logan County, Illinois, and Hiram, of Elk- hart County. Mr. Shroyer came to Elkhart County, this State, in an early day, and re- sided there several years. He subsequently removed to this county, where he passed the remainder of his days. His wife died August 28, 1861. His second wife was Mrs. Phoebe (Counts) Bennett, a daughter of James and Sallie Counts, who settled in this county about 1839. By this union there were two i ■■»■■■■■■■» {lie nioGMAl'UW^lL SKETCHES. n children — Oliver J. and Clara A. Mrs. Sliroyer's first husbaud was Charles E. Ben- nett. They had four children, of whom two are living — Mary L. and Amanda Q. Mr. Bennett was a soldier in the late civil war, having entered the service in September, 1S62. He died at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in January, 1864. He was a member of Company I, Twelfth Indiana Infantry. Mr. Shroyer settled upon the farm now occupied by his wife in the spring of 1878. He died June 11, 1880, lamented by numerous neigh- bors and friends. He was a kind and affec- tionate husband and father, and an honest and upright citizen. Tie was a member of the Lutheran church, and in politics was a Democrat. He lefr a comfortable home and 217 acres of valuable land. He followed coopering for a few years when a young man, and was a farmer the rest of his natural life. ip^jARVEY MILLER, farmer, Wayne frpni Township, was born in Jackson County, %i Ohio, August 25, 1828. His parents were James and Lorinda Miller, the former a native of West Virginia, and the latter of Ohio. His maternal grandparents, William and Martha Poore, were among the first set- tlers of Jackson County, having located tliere in the wilds, among the Indians. Seven of the children born to his parents are now living — Harvey, Griffith G., Jacob, John, William, Richard and Courtney. In 1844 the family came to this county, settling in Prairie Township, where the father died in 1852. In 1855 the mother, with her youngest children, removed to Iowa, and settled in Marion County, where she died two years later. Harvey Miller received a rudimentary education in the district schools of his time, and has always been engaged in agriculture. August 3, 1853, he was married to Margai'ut Stinson, born in Ohio, October 25, 1833. Her parents, Jacob and Sarah Stinson, were early settlers of Pike County, that State, and came to this county in 1838, settling in Washington Township, where the father died in 1870, and the mother in 1872. Eight children were born to these parents — Mary, John, Margaret, Sarah, James, Samuel, Hul- dali, and one deceased. Jacob Stinson was one of the pioneers of Washington Town- ship. Settling in the wild forest it became necessary to cut brush and timber, in order to erect a log cabin, to make a home for his family. Ten children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Miller, eight of whom survive — Charles, James, Olive, Mary, Lulu, Effie, John and Maggie. Mr. Miller owns 317 acres of well-improved land, with modern buildings, and resides on section 21. Him- self and w'ife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal chui-ch, and take an active interest in church and Sabbath-school work. J^EORGE WILBER McCARTER, county tlW ^iii'^^JO'" of Kosciusko County, was born 'W^ in Leesburgh, this county, July 26, 1859. His father was an itinerant Methodist Episcopal minister, hence young McCarter was reared at the various places in this State where his father was stationed — Columbus City, Warsaw, Bourbon and Muncie being among them. During the years of 1871, '72-'73, while his father was located and lived on the farm in Washington Township, young McCarter worked as a farm hand. His father again moved to the farm in the year 1878, and George spent the greater part of the time there also, from that time up to the fall of 1884. His elementarv education was l\\ (I '■g'Vjr.s^!'^^;^**"""""""""^'"""*"*"""*"""" """*^''* ^ " -"- " - " *"" " " " "™""""- " " ''^'^^ 034 IIISTOUY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. \n obtained in the common schools. In the year 1876 he attended tlie liigli school at Mnncie, Indiana, and in the years 1879-'81-'82 he attended the Foi't Wayne Colleije. where he graduated in the academic course with the class of "82. In 1883 he entered Asbury University at Greencastle, Indiana, attending the schoo'l year of 1883^'84. In 1877 he began to teach school, and taught one term in Jay County, this State, and four terms in this county. In 1884 he was elected county surveyor of this county on the Republican ticket, and was re-elected to the same office in the fall of 1886. He is unmarried, and at this writing makes his home Mith his par- ents in Washington Township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Morris Chapel of the North "Weltster Cir- cuit. His parents are the liev. A. G. McCarter (whose biography may be seen elsewhere in this volume) and Sarah A. (Stinson) McCarter. The latter was a native of Ohio, of German ancestry. She settled on the farm where she now resides with her father, Jacob Stinson, in the year 1838. fONATHAN NliS'E, deceased, was born in the State of Pennsylvania, Januarj' 16, 1798, a son of John and Magdalena Nine, with whom he removed to Ohio when a boy, and was there reared to manhood. He was married in Ohio in August, 1822, to Catherine Chrowl, a native of Virginia, born May 2, 1803, but reared to maturity in Mi- ami County, Ohio, she having been brought there by her parents, Dewalt and Salome Chrowl, when but a year old. Ten children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Nine, of whom only five are living — Rachel, Lucinda, Catherine, John and Jacob. About the year 1835 Mr. Nine immigrated with his family to Indiana, spending the first winter in Elk- hart County. The following spring he came to Kosciusko County, when he settled in Van Buren Township, on the farm which is still occupied by his widow. He settled in the woods, and after erecting his humble log cabin he went to work to clear up his land, out of which he made one of the best farms in Van Buren Township. Here he and his family endured many hardships and priva- tions in their pioneer home, but through hard work and frugality he lived to see his family surrounded by all the necessary comforts of life, and to enjoy the fruits of his years of toil. His death, wliich occurred January 27, 1883, was a source of universal regret through- out the community where he lived, he being a much respected neighbor and citizen, as well as an afl'ectionate husband and father. In politics he was a Democrat. He left to his widow his farm of 160 acres, where she still resides. She is a member of the Dunk- ard church. ^^EANKLIN LONG, proprietor of saloon |r3 and billiard room atClaypool, is a native ~^ of Ohio, born in Portage County^ March 22, 1850. He came to South Whitley, Indi- ana, in 1867 and for several years was engaged in various occupations. He was married in Columbia City to Miss Si;san Bentz, May 19, 1873, her parents, George and Lydia Bentz, being natives of Stark County, Ohio, and early settlers of Whitley County, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Long have two children, Lydia and John F., both natives of Whitley County, the former born February 15, 1874, and the latter September 5, 1875. Mr. Long came with his family to Claypool, Kosciusko Coun- ty, in 1884, and purchased his fine residence property of Thomas Seaman, and his business house, which is located at the junction of the \\\ .- ' ■■ ■ ^ ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■■- ■ ■ ■-■-■-'■■aai^n"a"^"- i *«"«"«"M"J»g"swB»aM»»i,i»»Ma»sw ii «i 'I' ii' ! BIOGRAPHICAL SKETOHKS. Nickel Plate and Cincinnati, "Wabash & Michigan Kailway, was formerly carried on by Mr. Hoppis. Mr. Long has since fitted it up in good style, and enjoys a good patronage. This is the only saloon, billiard and pool- room in the village, and is conducted in the most orderly manner. Mr. Long has also added an amusement hall, which is the first public hall built in the village. The hall is neatly furnished, has a good stage, comforta- ble chairs, with a seating capacity of 250 spectators. It is a credit to the genial pro- prietor, who has shown his enterprise in this instance, and should for his investment re- ceive the liberal patronage of the public. Mr. Long takes a deep interest in the Odd Fel- lows' order, and has served as noble grand of Claypool Lodge, No. 515. He is also a memljer of Stauffer Encampment, No. 166, of Silver Lake, Indiana, and his hand is ever open to help a brother in distress. , , ..,?.?, i;.,'?i» ... r I f sevenw II.-.-.-.-.- ilLLIAM L. VANCUREN, farmer, resides on the west half of the ^i^I southeast quarter of section 6, Wash- ington Township, where he was born Novem- ber 23, 1848, and where he was reared and educated in the common schools. His father, Benjamin Vancuren, was born in Genesee County, New York, April 17, 1823, and died March 1, 1886. He is buried in Morris Chapel cemetery. He was an old settler of Washington Township, having settled there in the fall of 1840. When he was a small boy he removed with his parents to Pennsyl- vania, remaining there a few months, then loaded their worldly possessions upon a wagon, and started for the wilderness in Ohio. They lived there a few years, then removed to Kosciusko County. Benjamin was then seventeen years old. The country was then a wilderness, and the soil was mostly in pos- session of the Indians. The family first rented land for a few years. Benjamin mar- ried Eliza Crouch, and soon after purchased the farm opposite Mr. Alexander's, on sec- tion 8. He made his first start by working out by the month and by the day. Even after his marriage he worked by the month. He bought his first forty acres by clearing land for Jacob Stinson, and paying at the rate of $1.50 per acre. His second forty acres he bought in the same way. At his death he left an estate worth several thousand dollars. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in politics a Republi- can. Many friends and relatives mourn his loss. The mother was born in Pennsylvania in 1824 and came to this county about the same time that Mr. Vancuren came. The Crouches were of Irish descent. The grand- father of our subject, James Vancuren, died in Illinois, at the home of one of his sons, and is buried in that State. The Grand- mother Vancuren died at the home of her son Benjamin and is buried in Morris Chapel cemetery. William L. was married November 15, 1871, to Miss Rachel C. Roath, who was born in Noble County, In- diana, March 12, 1850, and died November 6, 1883, and is buried in Morris cemetery. She left five children — Wilson, born August 22, 1872; James B., born November 22, 1873; Arthur M., born September 1, 1875; Homer E., born February 10, 1878, and Jen- nie M., August 19, 1880. April 19, 1883, Mr. Vancui-en was married to Mrs. Delilah Gillespie, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 9, 184G. When a child she was brought to this county by her parents, who settled near Warsaw, where she grew to womanhood, and received her education in the common schools. Her father, Aaron Bohl- enbaugh, was born in Ohio, October 8, 1820, UltiTOliY OB'' KOSCIUtiKO COUNTY. and is living in Harrison Township, this county. The mother, CiitlR'rine (Walters) Bohlenbaugli, was also horn in Ohio, March 8, 1822, and is still living. Mrs. Vancuren has been twice married. Her first marriage was with Benjamin Gillespie, who was born in Ohio June 10, 18-46. They had three children — Charles A., born May 6, 1867; Evalena, born January 22, 1870, and Lotta, born September 15, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Vancuren have two children — Alice, born Jane 19, 1884, and William Grant, born Au- gust 19, 1886. Mr. Vancuren is a Hepubli- can in politics, and himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Vancuren is of German ancestry. Her grandparents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Moore) Walters, were born in Germany, and were earlv settlers in Ohio. §EORGE ALLSPAUGII, an old settler of Kosciusko County, was born in ^ij.-^ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1825. His father, George AUspaugh, was a native of Germany, and his mother, Catherine AUspaugh, was a native of Switzei'land. When he was five years of age his parents removed to Columbiana County, Ohio, where they remained two and a half years, then re- moved to Stark County, where he was reared to manhood, receiving a common-school edu- cation. He has been married four times. His first wife was Ann Gaskill, and they had ten children, four of whom are living — Catherine, BenjamiTi F., Harriet J. and Silas T. His second wife was Matilda A. Lutes, by whom he had three children; two are living — Carrie A. and Jacob G. For his third wife he married Mrs. Nancy E. (Sanders) Hamlin, and his present wife was formerly Sarah (Gaskill) Carey. Mr. AUspaugh came to Kosciusko County in the spring of 1851, settling in Hari'ison Township, lie resides on section 17, and owns 140 acres of land. He has served four times as trustee and justice of the peace in Harrison Township; is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in politics is a Republican. j^iHARLES W. THOMAS, merchant of Ills Warsaw, was born at Goshen, Indiana, ^i February 20, 1849. When six years of age he came with his fatiicr to Warsaw, where he was reared and educated in the pub- lic schools. He also took a commercial course at Hillsdale, Michigan. At the age of sixteen he began to clerk in his father's store at Warsaw. In 1868 he went to Goshen and clerked in the store of his brother until 1871, when he i-eturned to Warsaw and en- gaged in business with his brother Andrew W., as A. W. Thomas & Brother. This part- nership was dissolved in 1880, since which time he has carried on his business alone. In 1883 he built the Thomas block on Center street opposite the court-house. Politically he is a Republican. April 20, 188G, he was married at Warsaw to Miss Lizzie I. Cook, daughter of Wesley and Menervia Cook, pioneers of this county. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His father, Thomas Thomas, was born in Delaware, in December, 1792, and was of Welsh ancestry, his forefathers having come to America be- fore the Revolution, and settled in Virginia. He was reared a farmer, and was a soldier of the war of 1812. In 1815 he was married to Mary Kelley, of Monroe County, Vir- ginia. In 1827 he removed to Indiana, and located in Richmond, where he lived one year, then removed to Elkhart County, where he followed farming about twenty years. \v w ■^■■■^■^■'"■■■^■^a "M™— ■'™— » ™™™M»M»« BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. J|l ii Upon the organization of Elkhart County he was elected county clerk, and served as such for fourteen years, and during that time he was also engaged in the mercantile business at Goshen. In 1855 he came to AVarsaw, where he continued in the mercantile busi- ness until 1872. §' ANIEL JERMAN, a carpenter of War- I saw, was born in Philadelphia, October •^sfif 20, 1821. AVhen he was very young his parents removed to Catawissa, of that State, where he lived until lie was fourteen years of age, when they removed to Urbana, Ohio. In 1838 he went to Mechanicsburg to learn the trade of millwright, and he fol- lowed that trade fourteen years. In 1854 he came to Warsaw and followed his trade, in connection with carpentering. In 1847 he was married at Mechanicsburg to Rebecca C. Finley, a native of Pennsylvania. They had two children — Mrs. Mary Frances Roe, of Chicago, Illinois, and Mrs. Jeannette Bentley, of Warsaw. Mr. Jerniijn is a member of the Methodist Episcopal cliurch. y^IIARLES EARTLETT BENTLEY, ilt-'^ manufacturer of cigars and dealer in 'Vi cigars and tobacco, at Warsaw, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, August 24, 1856. His father, Richard Phillip Bentley, is a na- tive of Liverpool, England. He came to America in 1846, and located in Boston, and followed his trade of manufacturing cigars, where he still resides and continues his busi- ness. During the late war he was a volun- teer soldier and served two years in the Array of the Potomac. He was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, and was held until exchanged. Lie was in the second battle of Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and several others. The mother of our subject, Ann (Mclnnis) Bentley, was a native of Ireland, and came to America during her girlhood. She was married to Mr. Bentley in October, 1855. Mr. Bentley was reared in Boston, and between the age of twelve and fourteen he was a boot-black and newsboy on the streets of that city. He obtained his educa- tion by attending the night schools. At the age of fourteen he commenced to learn cigar- making at Dover, Massachusetts, working there seven months, then returned to Boston and served an apprenticeship of a year and a half. When sixteen he went to Westfleld, where he received regular wages. He then worked at various places as a journeyman, but mostly in Boston, until 1880, when he came to AYarsaw and worked a year as a journeyman. The following year he estab- lished himself in business. October 1, 1883, he was married at AYarsaw to Miss Jean- nette Jernian, daughter of Daniel and Re- becca (Findley) Jerman, of Meclianicsburg, Ohio. They have one child — Phillip Jer- man. Mr. Bentley is an attendant and his wife a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at AYarsaw. Mr. Bentley is a mem- ber of Lake City Lodge, No. 430, I. O. O. F. I^EV. AVILLIAM B. NEFF, a prominent ilK' ^"^ influential citizen of A^au Buren ■^vl Township, where he resides on section 10, was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, January 20, 1856, his parents, Daniel and Lydia Neft', being natives of Virginia and Canada respectively, and among the early settlers of Elkhart County. AA^illiam B. was the eldest in a faihily of ten children. He was reared to manhood in his native county, L. -,i 538 gjit"i»»ii»«"«''«"«a«"jj UISTORY OB' KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. where he prepared for teaching, and has been engaged in this profession fdr some time. lie was married in Elkhart County, Indiana, De- cember 24, 1876, to Miss Eva C. Miller, a daughter of Samuel R. and Mary A. Miller, her father being a native of Pennsylvania and her mother of Ohio, they having settled in Elkhart County in an early day. Of the two children born to Mr. and Mrs. Neff, their son, James I)., is the only one living. A child named Maud Eerry also finds a home with them. Mr. Nefl" devotes considerable time to his tarm in \^an Buren Township, and in his agricultural pursuits has been very successful. In the year 1870 he united with the German Baptist chui'ch, and has since taken an active interest in Sabbath- school work. March 13, 1884, the Bethel District of the German Baptist church was organized with about 120 members, when Elder W. R. Deeter was selected as pastor. In the fall of 1885 Rev. W. B. Neft" was elected to the ministry in the first degree. The deacons are M. Treesh, John Robin- son, Cyrus Lentz, John Weybright, Theo- dore Hammond and A. Cripe. The present trustees of the church are Rev. Neff, Benjamin Hoover and Enoch Hoover. Meetings have been held every fortnight in Pleasant View Chapel in Bethel District since its organization, and revival meetings are held once a year. Mr. Neff is not radi- cal in his political views. \ l^OAH TINKEY, an early settler of Kos- t ¥ ifjl ciusko County, was born in AYashing- i "^Mi ton County, Pennsylvania, June 15, ( 1813, son of Frederick and Mary Tinkey, of ! German ancestry. He was reared in his I native State, and when in his twenty-fourth « year went with his parents to Richland County, Ohio, where they lived two or three years. He was married in Ohio, .June 15, 1838, to Eliza Easterley, born in Pennsyl- vania, June 14, 1819, and a daughter of Lawrence and Catherine Easterley, natives also of Pennsylvania. To this union have been born eleven children — George, Frede- rick, Jonathan, Mahala, wife of Philip Maish, Catherine, wife of A. Gu}'; Susan, wife of John Lehman; Louisa, now Mrs. George Lehman; Artimecia, wife of Frank Epler. The deceased are Mathias, Mary and one who died in infancy. In 1842 Mr. Tinkey came to this county, spending the first night after his arrival under a beech tree. He had very little to start with, and has done a great deal of hard work. His real estate is extensive and valuable, and he resides on section 15. Him- self and wife are members of the United Brethren church. Politically he is a Dem- ocrat. jgillRISTIAN HARMAN, a prominent |flft citizen of Prairie Township, engaged '^pl in farming and stock raising on section 27, was born in Dauphin County, Pennsyl- vania, February 17, 1834, a son of Jonathan and Susannah (SchafFstall) Harman, who were also natives of Pennsylvania, their ancestors coming from Germany, the mother being a daughter of Solomon and Catherine (Hawk) Schaflstall, who were also natives of the same State, the father being a soldier in the war of 1812. The parents of our subject were married about the year 1830, and to them were born eleven children — Abraham "W.; Christian, our subject; John, deceased; Elizabeth, wife of William Siets, of Wiscon- sin; Catherine, wife of J. J. Rapp, of Scott Township; Emma, deceased; AVashington P.; Emanuel, deceased; Susanna, wife of BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCUES. Geoi-ge W. Wyinaii, of Kaiisus; Sarali, wife of John Diiidcrman, of Ogle County, Illi- nois, and (_)liver. Tlie father removed with his family from Pennsylvania to Crawford County, Ohio, about 1835, and in 1S63 came to Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, where lie bought 128 acres of improved land, which lie subsequently sold, and is now making his home in Wisconsin. Ilis wife died in October, 1883, at the age of seventy- one years. Christian Harman, our subject, was married in Crawford County, September 6, 1860, to Miss Magdanena Phfleiderer, a daughtei- of David and Mary (Heckenlively) Phfleiderer, of Ohio, who were of German ancestry. Mr. and Mrs. Harman are the parents of three children — Mary S., wife of Leonard Parick, of Prairie Township, Ada and Jonathan U. Mr. Ilarinan came with his family from Ohio to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the fall of 186-1, when he pur- chased eighty acres of partially improved land in Prairie Township, which he has brought under a high state of cultivation. He was elected to tlie office of township assessor in the fall of 18G7, and was re-elected to the same office in 1868, serving with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. In politics he afliliates with the Republican party. Both he and his wife are members of the United Brethren ciiurch. ^ilIILIP W. SNOKE, an enterprising -j| and public-spirited citizen of Seward Township, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Perry County, June 2, 1833, a son of John and Catharine (Wachs) Snoke. Three years after the birth of our subject they re- moved to Seneca County, Ohio, and nine years later settled in Clay, now Lake Town- ship, Ko>ciusko County, Indiana. John Snoke built the first cabin on the land on which he settled on coming to the county in 1845, and cleared and imjiroved the land on which he resided till his death, which occurred ?,ray 1, 1873. His widow survived till 1878. They were the parentsof fivechildren,of whom theeldestdied in infancy. Philip was the sec- ond child, and is the onl}^ surviving member of the family, Mary M., Susannah and John being deceased. Philip W. Snoke received as good an education as could be obtained in the schools of that early day, and at the age of nineteen began his career as a teacher, teaching his first term in the Hays School near Silver Lake in the winter of 1853-'54. He has taught in the county for thirty con- secutive years, having followed his profession continuously longer than any man in the county. Among the popular and successful teachers who have been his pupils may be mentioned. Porter Jamison, JMellie Kinse}', Henry Kinsey, William Hanes, beside many others. Mr. Snoke was married in 1854 to Miss Catherine Kurtz, of Kosciusko County. Her parents, Philip and Margaret (Gall) Kurtz, were natives of Germany, coming to America before their marriage. They were united in marriage in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- vania, and afterward moved to ^tark County, Oluo, in which county and State Mrs. Snoke was born. Since their marriage Mi', and Mrs. Snoke have resided on their present farm with the exception of one year. Nine chil- dren have been born to them — Delilah, wife of Rev. J.T. Keesey, a son of John Keesey, who is well known throughout this and adjoining counties; Isabella, wife of Algernon S. Davis, of Claypool, Indiana; William AV., Sylvester K., Charles H., Susannah, Lorenzo D., Ed- ward M. and one who died in infancy. All have received the benefit of a common-school educa- tion, and will) the exception of the two married daughters reside at home with their parents. (\ JJJSl'OUr OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. I In 1881 Mr. Snoke began tlie cultivation of small fruits on a very limited scale, commenc- ing with a few strawberry plants, and tlie results were so satisfactory that he rapidly extended the business, and now has twelve acres devoted to small fruits, which during the summer of 1886 gave employment to forty hands, and his shipment in that year amounted to 706 bushels. He has given up his profession and intends to devote his entire attention to his business. He is a practical man in every respect. He has conducted his farm on a thoroughly scientific basis, and the large returns have been amply satisfactory. His land is admirably adapted to fruit grow- ing. ]\Ir. Snoke is the first man in the county to pack his winter fruits in sand, his crop of 1886 being stored in that manner. Mr. Snoke has been clerk of elections as often perhaps as any man in Seward Township, and in every enterprise for the advancement of his township or connty he takes an active interest. §OHjS banks, one of the representative pioneers of Kosciusko County, residing 'li on section 22, Prairie Township, was l)orn in Westmoreland County, England, Au- gust 10, 1809, a son of John and Agnes (Booth) Banks, who were born and reared in the same country. They were married in England about the year 1805, and lived in their native country till their death. They were the parents of eight children — Eden, John, Jane, Jlichard, Isaac, Ellen, Thomas and James. .loliii Banks immigrated to America in 1832, settling in New York City, where he remained two years. lie then went to Niles, Michigan, coming thence to Kosci- usko County. Indiana, in 1834, when he entered eighty acres t)f unimpr(}ved land, add- ing to his original purchase forty acres, all of which he cleared and put under fine culti- vation. On first coming to the county he built himself a log house, in which he lived for a number of years, when he erected his present line frame residence and his com- modious farm buildings. He was married May 10, 1836, to Mary Rippy, a daughter of Joseph Rippy, a native of Virginia. Eight children were born to this union — Jane, born August 23, 1837, died August 28, 1864; Joseph li., born September 11, 1839, died May 12, I860; Elizabeth, born November 18, 1841, died September 12, 1843; John D., born ^larch 29, 1844, enlisted in the service of his country in Company K, Seventy-fourth Indiana Infantry, August 14, 1862, and died at Nashville, Tennessee, September 11, 1863; Matthew T., born November 20, 1846, died October 21, 1847; William, born July 11, 1849; Isaac N., born July 25, 1852, died January 16, 1878, and Mary Ellen, born Au- gust 27, 1855, married Andrew Ulmer, of Prairie Township, and died September 10, 1877. Mrs. Banks died April 1, 1881, at the age of sixty-nine years, at Leesburgh, Mr. Banks having purchased property there, where he resided nine months before his wife's death. He is living witli his son William, and still owns the old homestead where he settled so many years ago. He is now seventy-seven years of age, and has always lived an. upright and honorable life, and is a highly-esteemed citizen of the county. William Banks, his son, is considered one of the best farmers in Prairie Township. He is the only surviving child of his father's family, and was reared to manhood on the old homestead, remaining with his parents till twenty-one years of age. He then went to Kansas, returning to Kosci- usko County two years later, where he has since made his home. He was married Feb- ruary 20, 1874, to Mary Wallace, of Plain ,Ji ■ ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■- - - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ " ■ -■- ^»a»-*-"-"-^ ! iS»— ai-jB_— "»"■""» ■»"»w-»»f-»-i niOGUAPUWAL SKETCHES. Towiisliip, her ])arents, Moses and jS'ancy (Jeffries) Wallace, being natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. They have had three children — Washington, born September 3,1875; Nancy J., born October 29. 1877, and died April 29, 1878, and John W., born January 30, 1883. William Banks purchased eighty acres of unimproved land in Hunting- ton County, Indiana, to which he subsequently added 120 acres, all of this land being now under a high state of cultivation. In August, 1885, he bought 223 acres of partially im- proved land in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, where he now makes his home. His residence is comfortable and convenient, and his farm buildings are noticeably good. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church. His father, in his religious faith, is a Methodist. Both father and son, in their political views, are Republicans. |mi,NDREW HAMILTON BOGGS, an >/Mv- enterprisinij and progressive farmer of '^p^ Prairie Township, was Ijorn in Jackson County, Ohio, March 7, 1821, his parents, Andrew and Susannah (Bowen) Boggs, being natives of Greenbrier County, Virginia. They came to Indiana in 1825, locating in Wayne County, and subsequently removed to Henry County, where the mother died May 4, 1834. Soon after her death the father settled in Blackford County, Indiana, where he was married a second time. He served as justice while living in Delaware ancl Blackford coun- ties, and also held the office of associate judge of the courts of the latter count}'. He was one of the proprietors of Hartford City, the county seat of Blackford County. After a long and useful life he died January 27, 1854. A. H. Boggs, the subject of this sketch, had very limited educational advantages in child- hood, but in later life, by his own persistent efforts, he obtained an education which has been a source of value to him in later life. At the age of fourteen he was practically thrown upon his own resources. In the spring of 1835, in company with two of his brothers, he left Wayne County for La Porte County, making the jourtiey on foot, and there found employment as farm laborers at $10 per month. After accumulating sufficient money to pay their expenses, they pursued their journey, passing through the Miami Reserve, walking from Marion to the present site of Peru, the country at that time being very sparsely settled. In the fall of 1835 our subject came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and for a time made his home with his brother-in-law, Joel Long, Sr., re.^iding near Leesburgh. His earliest ambition was to be a farmer and become the owner of an estate where he could engage in his chosen avoca- tion in an independent way, and to this end every effort in life was put forth, and by strict economy while a farm laborer he saved from his earnings sufficient to purchase a tarm, upon which he spent years of toil in im- proving and cultivating till the dream of his youth was realized, he being now the owner of a fine tract of land, well improved and well stocked, and is classed among the sub- stantial farmers of Kosciusko County. Pie was united in marriage December 14, 1843, to Miss Martha Ann Thomas, a daughter ot Antepas and Axsa Thomas, who were born in Tennessee, coming tVom that State to Union County, and in the fall of 1835 became resi- dents of Kosciusko County. To Mr. and Mrs. Boggs were born nine children — Axsa S., wife of S. D. Anglin, who is now serving his third term as county superintendent of schools, residing on a farm two miles south- west of Warsaw; Thomas W. married Ma- tilda Hildenbrand. and lives on a larm four :.'! 'is' 'I ' I miles south of Warsaw; John L., living on a farm five miles northwest of Warsaw, mar- ried Rose Norris; Lucinda, Samuel, Clinton, Jennie, Harvey D. and Rozena, still living at the old liomestead with their father. The motlier died at her home June 3, 1886, in the hope of a blessed resurrection. She was a consistent member of the Christian church, a loving wife and mother, and as a neighbor she was held in high esteem, her death causing universal regret throughout the community in which she lived. In his religious views Mr. Boggs is a Seventh Day Adventist. He is very charitable in his disposition, and the needy are never turned away without receiving assistance from him. He is ever on the side of right and justice, and always condemns the wrong. Politically he has l)een a life-long Democrat, yet he never allows political preju- dice to subvert his knowledge of duty, often voting for principle and worth rather than by reason of party atfiliation. T*TILLIAM H. HOLDERMAN, a \/\r jirominent agriculturist of Van Bu- ren Township, is a native of Indiana, burn in Randolph County November 10, 1837, a son of William and Nancy Holder- man, both of whom were natives of the State of Pennsylvania. To them wei'e born five children, their names being as follows — Jacob N., John H., William IL, Susannah and George. William H. was i-eared on a farm in his native county, and there attended the common schools, where he obtained a fair education. He left Randolph County in his nineteenth year, coming with his parents to Kosciusko County, they being among the early settlers and representative pioneers of the county. November 7, 1850, he was mai-ried to Miss Barbara Cably, who was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, a daughter of Charles and Catherine Cably, who were natives of Germany and Pennsylvania re- spectively. Her parents came from Mont- gomery County to Kosciusko County in the year 1846, and were pioneers of Jefferson Township, where Charles Cably served four years as trustee. He was a member of the Catholic church, and was one of the repre- sentative citizens of Jelferson and Van Buren Township till his death. To Mr. and Mrs. Holderman have been born three chil- dren, two of whom are living — Rosetta B., wife of John Ruple, and Charles W. Mr. Holderman was engaged in buying and sell- ing stock for some twenty years in connection with his general fanning, but he is now devoting his entire attention to his farm, which contains 200 acres of choice land well improved, and a good residence and commo- dious farm buildings. In politics Mr. Hol- derman is a Republican. He has served as school director, and was assessor of Van Buren Township for four years, serving witli credit to himself and satisfaction to his con- stituents. He is a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows' orders. Mrs. Holderman is a member of the German Baptist church. fWHORNTON FRANK, a farmer of '^^ , Washington Township, was born in "^^ Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the date of his birth being April 20, 1832. His parents, Isaac and Mary (Shadwick) Frank, were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively, the father of German ancesti'y, and the mother of Welsh parentage. The mother left her native State when eleven years old, being brought to Pennsylvania by her mother, her father being dead. When coy^^-^'^. BIOORAPHICAL SKETCHES. '6' m li m she was nineteen, in 1830, she was married to Isaac Frank, and to them were born five children, of whom two (twins) died in infancy. Tiiose yet living are — Thornton, whose name heads this sketch; Ann Eliza, wife of Samnel Billingsley, of "Wood County, Ohio, and Saraii Jane, wife of William Badger, of lona, Michigan. In 1839 the parents removed with their family to Perry County, Ohio, and in 1843 settled in Wood County, Ohio, where the father followed fanning, being a farmer by occupation. He lived on his farm in Wood County until 1880, when on account of his advanced age he sold it, and is spend- ing his last days with his son Thornton in Kosciusko County, Indiana, being now eighty- f^ur years old. The mother died on the liomestead in Wood County, in 1880, at the age of seventy-two years. Thornton Frank, our subject, was reared to the avocation of a farmer, and has always followed agricultural pursuits. He remained on his father's home- stead in Wood County, Ohio, long after attaining his majority. He was united in marriage December 20, 1861, to Miss Cath- erine Wilev, a daughter of James M. and Sarali (Wriglit) AViley, the former a native of Virginia, born September 17, 1809, of Irish parentage, and the latter born in Frank- lin County, Ohio, of German parentage. Mr. W^iley moved from Virginia to Franklin County, Ohio, where he married Miss Sarah Wright, and in 1834 moved to Woods County, Ohio, when he bought a farm near Rockford, where he lived until his death, which occurred January 22, 1879, aged sixty-nine years, four months and five days. He left a widow and five children, four children having preceded him to the better land. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank — Everella, who was married to James Devenny, of AVasbington Township, Kosciusko County, March 16, 1882, by Rev. McCeg,of Warsav; Alma Susan and Sarah Ann, both living at home with their parents, and two who died in infancy. Mr. Frank farmed his father's homestead in Wood County until 1874, when he came to Kosciusko County and has since followed farming on his present farm in Washington Township. Mr. Frank was a soldier during the late war, enlisting in 1864 as a private for six months. He was assigned to Company E, One Hundred and Forty- fourth Ohio National Guards, and at the expiration of his term of service was dis- charged at Camp Chase, near Columbus, Ohio. ^s^s^ILLIAM BOGGS, a representative WffMjk pioneer of Kosciusko County, and {-— — fOHN RAFTER, a f^irmer of Washington Townsliip, is a native of Ireland, born in County Mayo in 1817, remaining in his native country with his parents, Thomas and Mary (Ago) Rafter, until nineteen years of age. He tlien embarked upon the sailing vessel Sarah Thomas, and landed in Quebec, Canada, in the month of June, 1840. He at once proceeded to Buffalo, New York, re- maining there but a short time when, in November, 1840, he came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and located on land in Washington Township, entered by his brother Thomas, which he afterward purchased and cleared, making the finely cultivated farm of 240 acres on which he still resides. He was united in marriage in Milford, Kosciusko County, in June, 1847, to Miss Eliza Mc- Garity, who is also a native of Ireland, born in 1826. In 1829 she was brought by her parents, David and Catherine (McCagg) Mc- Garitv, tu America, they lirst lociiting in Canada. In 1839 they i-einoved to Miami County, Ohio; thence to Indiana in 1840, when they settled on a farm in Van Bnren Township, Kosciusko County, wliere Mr. McGarity died in 1879 at the age of seventy- three years. Tiie mother still lives near Milford at the advanced age of ninety years. Mr. and Mrs. Kafter have seven children living — Thomas; Mrs. Mary Froehly, of Plymouth, Indiana; John; Mrs. Nancy Stoner, living near Warsaw; David, William and James, all the sons being still at home with their parents. Mrs. Rafter was reared a Presbyterian, but after her marriage slie attended the Methodist Episcopal church, that being the only church in her neighbor- hood at that time. Mr. Rafter is a member of the Roman Catholic church at Pierceton. tYRUS M. MAXWELL, farmer, resides on section 14, Monroe Township, where he owns 120 acres of land. He was born in Portage County, Ohio, March 25, 1836. lie lived in his native State until 1864. when he moved to Whitley County, Indiana, and in 1876 settled on his present farm, where he has made many valuable im- provements. His parents, Thomas and Sarah A. (Bloomlield) Maxwell, were natives of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, the father born in 1812, and the mother in 1813. Both are now living in Stark County, Ohio. Our subject's grandfather, William Maxwell, was born in the State of Pennsylvania, and died in Stark County, Ohio, about 1825. His grandmother, Hannah (Price) Maxwell, was born ill Pennsylvania, of Quaker parentage, and died in Portage County, Ohio, between 1865 and 1870. His maternal grandparents, Lewis M. and Susan (Kirk) Bloomfield, were natives of New Jersej' and Pennsylvania re- spectively, the former moving to Crawford County, Pennsylvania, wherj he was married, and tlience to Stark County, Ohio, where he died in 1862, aged eighty-three years. Tlie Maxwells are of Scotch-Irish and the Bloom- tields of Scotch descent, the ancestors coming to America in the colonial days. The follow- ing narrative gives briefly an account of the privations and hardships experienced by our forefathers, trials that made them content with any life that was one of freedom from the iron rule of kings, and where they were allowed to worship God according to the dic- tates of their own consciences. James I. of England had enforced upon his Scotch sub- jects a liturgy which they abhorred as they would the worship of Baal. Under the leader- ship of one Richard Cameron, many rebelled and were known as the Cameronians. They were mercilessly persecuted, hunted in lields and forests, and many were executed and others banished. During the times of this persecution a large numberof the Cameronians were placed upon an old vessel called the Cal- edonia, and threatened with immediate exe- cution if they returned. The Caledonia was an old unseaworthy craft, and it was un- doubtedly supposed that she would founder at sea and all on board would perish. They were given neither chart nor compass, and it was supposed there was no one among their number who understood the art of naviga- tion. When they were well out at sea and all hope of deliverance had died within them, there came from the hold of the ship a man with a compass and a quadrant, and assured the little band of persecuted Christians if they would trust in his guidance he would endeavor to pilot them across the Atlantic to America. They submitted to him as one sent by God. As their stock of provisions was small, he put tliem on small allowances, and I rii»ia»iawi;Mg»iiTs»i.-»s ^Va^Watt] '■"»■"■■ '■™' . ■ . ■ . ■ „ B , » » M » B M »_»»B«a,0»» ,W. HiarOBT OF KOSCIUSKO GOUNTY. I*' steered for Xew Yoi'k. lie failed to make New York, but made the shore of New Jer- sey, near Am boy. where he ran the vessel ashore and saved every soul ali\e. As late as 1867 the wreck of the Caledonia was still lying off Amboy. One of this little band of banished Christian patriots was Marion Ren- wic, a lineal descendant of the Bruces. Siie was born in Dumfries, Scotland, in 1661. Some time after her arrival in this country she was married to Adam linde. Her death occurred November "20. 1732, about forty years after her landing. Atlam liude died •Iiine 27, 1746. Anna, a daughter of Adam and Marion Hude, married Andrew Bloom- field, the grandfather of Lewis Bloorafield. Thomas Bloomfield. a son of Andrew and Anna Bloomiield, and father of Lewis, mar- ried Elizabeth Morris. This Elizabeth Mor- ris was of the same family from which came Robert Morris, the great financier of the Rev- olution, to whose efforts and financial credit the country was indebted for the means of carrying on the war. Thus it will be seen that in the veins of the family of C. M. Max- well flows the royal blood of the Scottish Bruces and of the renowned patriot Morris. The fifth son of Lewis, as above stated, set- tled in Stark County, Ohio, in 1829. Sarah Ann, a daughter of Lewis Bloomfield, mar- ried Thomas Ma.xwell, October 16, 1834. By this union were born seven children — Cyrus M., Emily M., Lewis B., William J., Sophah L., Erastus W. and Susan A. Maxwell, all of whom are living. Cyrus M. Maxwell was married June 3, 1858, in Stark County,Ohio, to Sarah A. Crockett, who was born near Winchester, Virginia, daughter of James and Sarah (Farmer) Crockett, also born near Win- chester, Virginia, the father in 1790, and the mother in 1800. Her grandparents all died in Virginia. Her paternal graridfather, Rob- ert Crockett, was a native of Ireland. When she was about nine months old her parents moved to Portage County, Ohio, and thence to Stark County, where she was reared, and whei'e her parents died, her mother's death occurring in 1849. Their family consisted of ten children who grew to maturity — Han- nah, Rebecca, Susan, Margaret, John, Mary, Lydia, Eliza, Robert and Sarah A. Of these, Rebecca, Susan. Margaret, Eliza, Robert and Sarah A. are living. Mi-, and Mrs. Maxwell have had seven children, six of whom arc living— Frank L., born July 29, 1860; Ada, September 30, 1862; Riley, January 25, 1866; Eva A., October 25, 1867; Thomas, December 29, 1869; Bird, July 30, 1871. and Grace E., September 1, 1873. Mr. Max- well has served as justice of the peace for eight years, and in the spi-ing of 1886 was elected for the third term. Politically he is a Republican. Mrs. Maxwell is a member ot the Christian church. ■^DMOND A. KETRING, a i-epresenta- vffll tive citizen of Van Buren Township, ^' was born in Stark County, Ohio, No- vember 16, 1842, a son of Adam and Rebecca Ketring, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of Ohio. When about nine years of age he came with his parents to the above-mentioned township, who settled on section 1, on the farm now known as the John Alexander place. At that time only a log cabin was on the place, all around being wild woods. The rude dwelling he afterward replaced by a better log cabin, and subse- quently by the fine residence which now adorns the place. Of his parents' five chil- dren, the following survive — Silas L., Rebecca J. and John A., besides himself. His father was very unassuming in his manner, and would not accept the many local offices which . ■ ^■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ » -» MWM W - » -M-M« »g»tt»gigiai»B»g»iir» 5 » B »i g » ii»a »ii i ■■^I^^^^^M^^^M^M"™™™™™™— ™— ™"™»"»"M™»" — — BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 11 •'! I i — .^,«, were tendered liiin. He died December 29, 1879, his wife having died in 1854. Mr. Ketring, tiie subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood on a farm, received a fair English education, entered business for himself in his twenty-third year, and has ever since been engaged in agricultural pur- suits, with the exception of a short time spent in insurance and merchandising. He was married December 29, 1864, to Nancy Dixon, who was born April 24, 1842, a daughter of Hezekiah and Melinda Dixon, of St. Joseph County, this State. Of their three children, Willard D. and Clarence E. survive. At present Mr. Ketring occupies section 12, and owns 150 acres of well- improved land, and also makes a specialty of stock-raising. In politics he is a Republican. fONATHAN BUSHONG, farmer, Van Buren Township, was born in Stark County, Ohio, November 14, 1819, son of John and Barbara Bnshong, natives of Pennsylvania. He was reared in his native county, and received a very limited education. He was married in Ohio, April 17, 1845, to Miss Melinda Slaybaugh, born in Cumber- land County, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1824, and daughter of George and Elizabeth Slay- baugh, natives also of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Bushong have had seven children, only two of whom survive — Hezekiah, and Zilpha, wife of Charles Smith, of Elkhart County. Mr. Bushong left Ohio in 1855, and settled upon his present farm on section 11, Van Buren Township. There were but about six acres cleared at that time. His farm contains 120 acres of excellent land, the fruits of his hard labor. He and his wife are consistent members of the Church of God, of which he has officiated as deacon and elder. Politically he is a Democrat, and has served as road supervisor and school director. fACOB S. BEPtKEY, one of the prosper- ous agriculturists of Kosciusko County, residing on section 25, Prairie Township, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Somerset County, December 26, 1832, a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Sardoris) Berkey, who were natives of the same State, and of German descent, their ancestors coming from Ger- many in an early day. The parents were married about the year 1817, and to them were born nine children — Daniel; Susanna, wife of Benjamin Bowman, of Somerset County, Pennsylvania; William; Mary, wife of John Splicher, of Somerset County, Penn- sylvania; Jonathan was a soldier in the Mexican war, and while in the service died at New Orleans in 1848; Louisa, wife of Gideon Burkeypile, also a resident of Somerset County; Jacob S.; Oliver, who died at Nash- ville, Tennessee, during the war of the Ee- bellion; and Henry S. The father lived in Pennsylvania till his death, which occurred in 1872, at the advanced age of eight}' years. The mother is still living at the age of eighty-six years. Jacob S., our subject, was reared in his native State, remaining there till attaining the age of twenty years. In 1852 he came to Indiana, and worked in a grist-mill in Logansport for one winter, re- turning in the spring to Pennsylvania, where he remained during the summer, and in the fall of 1853 came again to Indiana, locating in Elkhart County, where he remained until the spring of 1855. He was married March 27, 1856, to Miss Margaret M. Phillips, a daughter of David and Martha (Wilson) Phillips, who were natives of Ohio, her father's ancestors coming from Massachusetts, '^'"•m^^^^m^m-^-m.'mt'aS'rS^mi^m^m* HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY It i( ami lier uidtlier being uf Irish descent. To i[r. and Mrs. Berkey iiave lieen born three cliildren — ilartin 8., born December 27, 1856, married Cliarlotte Cook, and now re- sides in Plain Township, Kosciusko County; Hiram A., born June 9, 1858; and Oliver P., born July 15, 1864, was married January 27, 1887, to Stella M. Andrew. Mr. Berkey came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the spring of 1855, when he purchased eighty acres in Prairie Township, which was par- tially improved. To his original purchase he has added, until he now owns 336 acres, all of which is under a high state of cultivation. He began life ibr hiujself entirely without capital, but by persevering industr3', strict frugality and good management, he lias ac- quired his tine propertj', and has on his land a fine residence and substantial farm build- ings. He devotes his time to fanning and raising a high grade of stock, making a specialty of sheep, of which he Las the finest flock in the county. In his political views he is a Republican. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist church. fASPER W. GREEN, farmer, section 24, Turkey Creek Townshij), is the owner of 140 acres of land, sixty of w-hich are in Noble County. When he was three years old his parents removed to Noble County, and settled one-half mile south of Bromwell, on the farm where the father now lives. The father. Porter Green, was born in Licking County, Ohio, October 22, 1822, and was married in Delaware County. His mother, Nancy (Kreager) Green, was born in Licking County, May 18, 1821, and died May 2, 1884. For his second w-ife the father mar- ried Clarissa Sarber, who was born in Ohio in 1843. Jasper was born in Licking County. (Jhid. Junuaiy 16, 1847. He married Miss Melissa Hutchinson, who was born J'ebruary 3, 1847, and died P'ebruary 20, 1863. De- cember 25, 1864, Mr. Green was married to Miss Harriet Archer, who was born in Noble County in 1850. She was a daughter of Benjamin and Martha (Connett) Archer. March 25, 1877, Mr. Green married Miss Mary S. Knight, who was born in Elkhart County, this State, May 8, 1851. Her par- ents removed to Noble County when she was six years of age, where she passed her early life. Her father, Joseph C. Knight, was born in Licking County, Ohio, May 26, 1819. After reaching manhood he moved to Holmes I County, Ohio, where he was married Septem- ber 4, 1843, then came to Noble County, where he lived six years, thence to Elkhart County seven years, then back to Noble County, and resided there until his death, which occurred April 25, 1864, and is buried near Leesburgh. Her mother, Lucy A. (Hall) Knight, was born in Sugar Creek Township, Stark County. Ohio, October 8, 1819, where she grew to womanhood, and where she was married. Mr. and Mrs. Green have five children — Jesse W., Mona L., Nellie F., Anson C. and Anna B. Mr. Green's paternal grandparents, Hezekiah and Esther (Willisin) Green, were natives of Ohio, and died in Noble County. His maternal grandparents were natives of Penn- sylvania; the grandfather died in Delaware County, Ohio, and the grandmother died in Noble County, Indiana. Her grandfather, John Hall, was born in Shire County, Eng- land, and died in Stark County, Ohio. Her grandmother, Judith (Hastings) Hall, was also born in England, and died in Stark County. Her grandfather, William Hall, was born in old Philadelphia in 1794, and died in Polk County, Iowa, May 4, 1883. Her grandmother, Lucy (Wood) Hall, was BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. % born ill Coimecticiit, and died in Noble County, this State, January 4, 1850, at the age of lifty-eight years. Politically Mr. Green affiliates with the Republican party. i-/^^! ILAS HUBER, a farmer of Tippecanoe 1®1) Township, owns 309 acres of land in ^^f' different parts of the township. He came to Kosciusko Connty in 1856, and re- mained about five months, and then returned to Ohio, and in Februar}', 1857, came again to Indiana, and lived in Noble County a year. He tiien again returned to Ohio, and remained two year8. May 31, 1860, lie was married to Elizabeth S. Kensinger, and the following August they came to Kosciusko County. His wife died March 28, 1861. They liad one child, born March 26, 1861, which also died, and with its mother is buried in Salem cemetery, Noble County. Mr. Huber was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, June 1, 1829, and when he was three years old his parents moved to Logan County, Ohio, where he was reared and first married. MarcJi 18, 1866, he married Eliza- beth Yeager, a native of Haldeman County, Ontario, Canada, born March 12, 1841, a daughter of Matthias and Mary (Hoover) Yeager. Her father was born in Pennsyl- vania, March 23, 1790, and her mother was born in York County, Pennsylvania, Novem- ber 12, 1800. AVhen Mrs. Huber was eleven years old her parents came to Kosciusko County, and settled in Tippecanoe Township, across the street from the Huber homestead. Five years later the father sold out, with a view of settling in Michigan, but owing to forest fires then prevailing, abandoned the idea, and again bought in Kosciusko County. He died December 10, 1857, and is buried in the Mock cemetery. The mother is now living with Mrs. Huber. Mr. Huber's par- ents, Emanuel and Barbara (Sellers) Huber, were natives of Virginia, the former born January 81, 1796, and the latter October 81, 1795. They moved to Logan Count\', Ohio, in 1882, settling on the farm where they spent the rest of their lives, and where they are now buried. The father died in 1852, and the mother in 1875. Mr. Huber's paternal grandfather, John Huber, was born in German}', and was brought by his parents to America in an early day. They settled in Pennsylvania. He was by trade a miller. He was a soldier in the war of the Revolu- tion. His maternal grandfather was also a native of Germany, and came with his par- ents to America, locating in Virginia. He was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and also in the war of 1812. He was by trade a blacksmith. The father of our sub- ject also served a short time in the war of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Huber have two chil- dren — Mary A., born February 9, 1868, and Emanuel, born February 13, 1873. In poli- tics Mr. Huber is a Democrat. He served as assessor of his township while living in Noble County. He and his wife are mem- bers of the Christian church. T*T JILLIAM GUNTER, an old settler of \/\r, Kosciusko County, was born in i"^"^' Miami County, Ohio, November 8, 1826. His parents were James and Judab Gunter, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Pennsylvania. When eight years old he was taken by his parents to Shelby County, Ohio, where they remained until 1837, when they removed to this county, settling in Plain Township, where the parents lived until their decease. Four of their children are living — John, William, Joseph ;i 1 __,_ __j: m , » . B . » _ W ;, » _I._»_ » , » ««,«_ »,M»»,«I»B«I » « I» « » »| \\\ and Jonah. James Gunter was one of those sturdy' pioneers who, with a strong arm and brave heart, entered tlie tlien " western wilds," and amid manj discouragements established a home for his family. "William Gunter received a rudimentary education in the early schools of his time, and has always been engaged in farming. He has been twice married. His first wife was Sarah Mason, of this count}'. They had one child — Frances. He subsequently married Harriet Denimon, also of this count}'. They have three children — Ina Z., William W. and Ralph E. Mr. Gunter settled upon his present farm on sec- tion 26 about 1859, and has resided there ever since. He owns 240 acres of good land and a fine residence. He has been a member of the Baptist church since 184:8, and has officiated as deacon for many j'ears. He has served as school director in his district. Politically he is a Prohibitionist. In 1852 he went to California, and upon his arrival there he had just 25 cents in cash, and was $350 in debt. He worked in the mines about fifteen months, netting about $1,500. He is a man of good business capacity, and a judicious financier. His success in life is due entirely to his good management and industrious habits. He is a respectable member of society, and one of Kosciusko's leading agriculturists. — ♦l-^Mf^- Fuller married iliss Charlotte Fitzgerald, and they had seven children — Cyrus, Eliza (deceased), Preston, Emma (deceased), Henry, Andrew (deceased) and James. Mr. Fuller came to Van Buren Township, this county, October 20, 1852. He was married Septem- ber 8, 1863, to Miss Elizabeth Hall, daugh- ter of Isaac and Prudence (Huff ) Hall, natives of Virginia. To this union were born eight children — Oden Preston, Mary Emily, Char- lotte Prudence, Henry Alton, Andrew Clend, Perry James, Olive Mabel and Bertie May. Mr. Fuller removed to Jeflerson Township April 1, 1866, and rented a farm eight years. He then purchased ninety acres of partially improved land, and subsequently added eighty acres. He now has 170 acres of good land, all well cultivated. He is considered one of the ! best farmers in the township. Politically ! he affiliates with the Republican party. He and his two eldest daughters are members of ! the Brethren church. His wife is a member of the G. B. church. fYRUS FULLER, farmer and stock- raiser, section 10, Jefferson Township, was born in Luzerne County, Pennsyl- vania. His father, Benajah Fuller, was a native of the same State, and was a son of William Fuller, a native of Massachusetts, his ancestors coming from England. Ethan Allen, of Revolutionary fame, was an uncle of the grandmother of our subject. Benajah "^%>tn S" >s-'-^ 1^1 AMUEL P. ELDER, deceased, was born ^j in Ohio, May 22, 1833, and died in ^^ Kosciusko County, Indiana, November 25, 1878. He was brought to Kosciusko County when very young, by his parents, John and Catherine Elder. His father died in Kosciusko County, March 4, 1887, at a ripe old age. Mr. Elder was reared and edu- cated in Kosciusko County, and was identi- fied with its interests all his tnature life. He was married April 19, 1855, to Martha A. Hiner, a native of Lancaster County, Penn- sylvania, born May 28, 1836. To them were born ten children — John W., born February 24, 1856; Charles E., born August 7. 1858; Catherine E., born April 17, 1861, died Sep- tember 22, 1873; Amanda Jane, born Octo- i il BIOOHAPHICAL SKETCHES. i i! % I ber 6, 1863, died March 20, 1886, leaving a husband and one cliild; Margaret A., born November 12, 1866; Samuel L., born Au- gust IT, 1S70; twin sons, born June 5, 1873, one died the day of its birtli and the other when ten days old; Sherman Isl., liorn Au- gust 8, 1874; Albert C, born August 16, 1878. Mr. Elder was a kind husband and indulgent father and a man highly respected in his community. He left his family a comfortable home and eighty acres of well- cnitivated land. His widow with her family resides on the homestead in Wayne Town- ship. The parents of Mrs. Elder, William and Catherine (Miller) Hiner, were natives of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and were there married in 1832, and in 1839 moved to Wayne County, Ohio, and thence in 1850 to Kosciusko Ci>unty, Indiana,where they became prominent and influential citizens. Mr. Hiner bought 160 acres of land, which he improved and made a good home. He was born in 1812, and died Ju^e 20, 1881. He was a faithful husband and obliging neighbor and his friends were legion. His widow still lives in Kosciusko County, making her home at AVarsaw. They had a family of Ave chil- dren, but two of whom are living — a son, William, and Mrs. Elder. Y|E()FESSOR JOHN POOL MATHER, l^f^^ superintendentof the city schoolsatWar- *^C saw, was born on the banks of the Little Miami River, at Mather's Mills, Warren County, Ohio, March 5, 1846. His father, Phineas R. Mather, was a native of the same county and of Welsh parentage. His ances- tors came to America immediately after the arrival of William Penn in Pennsylvania, and settled near where Philadelphia now stands. The father came to Ohio in 1817, and settled on the Miami River, where he built the tlouring-mills that gave to the place the name of " Mather's Mills." He came from Ohio to Indiana in 1849, and located on a farm near Richmond, Wayne County, where he lived until 1876, when, retiring from the farm, he settled in Richmond to spend his declining years; but he died at Plainiield, Hendricks County, March 29, 1886, while visiting a daughter there. The mother of our subject, Rutii Ann (Pool) Mather, was born near Richmond, Indiana, and was of Anglo-Saxon origin. She died at the home- stead in 1875, aged forty-eight years. Both were born of Quaker parents whose ancestors were Quakers as far back as any known record. Professor Mather was reared in Wayne County, and educated in the com- mon and private schools of that county, until he entered Earlham College at Rich- mond (after taking 'a preparatory course), where he graduated with the clas.- of "67. With the exception of a few years spent in lumbering and farming in AVayne County, and being employed as bookkeeper in a packing-house at Leavenworth, Kansas, and in the French academy at Richmond, and travel- ing in the interest of the Eclectic Publishing House of AVilson, Ilinkle & Co., of Cincin- nati, his life has been spent almost exclus- ively in school work. During the year 1869 he made his tirst efl'ort in teaching. He taught in the schools of Economy, AVayne County, and during 1873-'74 he taught the same schools as principal. In 1879 he taught school at Hagerstown, as principal. He was then employed for three years as principal of the schools at Fountain City. He was next em- ployed as superintendent of schools at Dub- lin, Indiana, for two years, when, in 1880, he was elected by the school board of AV^arsaw as superintendent of the schools of that city, which, under hii* management, have attained ElaTORY OF KOlSVIUtiKO COUNTY. the reputation of being among tlie best in the State. Professor Mather's ancestors were Whigs. He is a zealous sup])orter of Re- publican men and measures. He lias been an active member of the State Association of Teachers for many years, and lias a personal acquaintance with all the prominent educa- tors in the State. Being an educator himself, his name was brought before the Republican State Convention, held in Indianapolis in 1886, for the nomination of Superintendent of Public Instruction. His defeat was owing to locality, or the geographical distribution of offices, nominated before that of superintend- ent was reached by the convention. On Thanksgiving day, in 1879, he was married at Fountain City to Miss Eva Hufl', one of the most widely known educators in the State of Indiana. She was reared a Friend, or Quaker. She died at Dublin, this State, January 23, 1881. March 27, 1882, he was married at Richmond to Miss Emma R. Mendenhall, daughter of Stephen C. and Rachel (Johnson) Mendenhall, of Richmond. Her father is prominently known as an in- ventor, who has probably issued more patents from the office at Washington for useful in- ventions than any other one person. Mr. and Mrs. Mather have two children — Richard J. and Eva H. Both are members of the Presby- terian church at Warsaw. |r?|,R. FRANCIS M. PEARMAN, of Pales- ^i •1 tine, who ranks among the leading ~^ physicians of Kosciusko County, is a native of Indiana, born in Elkhart (bounty. May 19, 183G, a son of AVilliam M. and Chloe (Riggs) Pearman. His paternal an- cestors were originally from England, and on coming to America settled in the State of Virginia. His grandfather, James Pearman, L was a soldier in the war of 1812. Several of his mother's brothers also participated in the same war. His parents immigrated to Indi- ana from East Tennessee in 1820 and located in Union County, where they remained till 1829, removing thence to Elkhart County, Indiana. They were among the first settlers of Elkhart, and made their home in that county until their death, the mother's death occurring in 1871, and the father dying in 1880. Six of their children are yet living — Elizabeth, wife of Samuel McDowell, of Elk- hart County, Indiana; Solomon, of Marshall County; Benjamin F., of Noble County' ; Rev. Elias E., a member of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church; Francis M., the subject of this sketch, and William A., living in Nebraska. Our subject was reared in Elkhart County, receiving a fair education in the pui^lic schools of that county. When about twenty-one years of age he began the study of medicine at home, continuing about three years, when he entered the office of Dr. R. Parks, of Warsaw, Indiana, who is now deceased, under whose preceptorship he studied for two years, and subsequently took a course of lectures at Louisville Medical College. In November, 1861, he enlisted as a private in the Union army, and was detailed as Assistant Surgeon in the Thirtieth Indi- ana Regiment, and subsequently was on duty in the general hospitals at Munfordville, Kentucky, and Henderson and Evansville, Indiana. In November, 1862, he was made Assistant Surgeon of the regiment, with which he was connected in that capacity until August, 1863. He was then promoted to Surgeon and continued with the same regi- ment during his entire service. He was first mustered out at the expiration of his term of service with the non-veterans in September, 1864. In February, 1865, he was again commissioned Sui'geon of his old regiment, / 7^- A ■■-■■■-■i ■ ■■'■■'■■■■■■''■■■■■■■■■"■■'■■■"■■■■'■■■■■"■■■■■' BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. wliicli had been reorganized. He did service ill Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Texas and Louisiana, and participated in the battle of Cliickamauga and in the Atlanta campaign. lie was ninstered out of the service in Texas in November, 1865, having | been in that State with liis regiment from the July preceding. Dr. Pearman was united in marriage January 25, 1866, to Miss Margaret McCarter, of Dayton, Ohio, and to them have been born two children — Arvilla C. and Hattie S. After the war the doctor settled in Kosciusko County, Indiana, and for almost four years practiced medicine at Warsaw. He subsequently graduated from the medical college at Fort Wayne, Indi- ana, and in August, 1869, located in Palestine, where he has since built up a large and lucra- tive practice, being unusually skilled in the knowledge of his profession. He is a mem- ber of the Kosciusko County Medical Society, Indiana State Medical Society and the American Medical Association, :ind has served as president and vice-president of the County Medical Society. He was formerly a mem- ber of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows' orders. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he atKliates with the Republican party. tENEY P. KELLEY was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in October, 1823, and died at his home in Plain Townsliip June 22, 1883. In 1833 he came to Kos- ciusko County, Indiana, with liis parents, William and Rebecca Kelley, they with Peter Warner and John Knowles, being the first settlers of Wayne Township. Henry P. grew to manhood in his adopted county, being reared to agricultural pursuits. He was a soldier in the Mexican war, enlisting in the Fourth Indiana Regiment, when he went to Mexico and served about one and a half years. He participated in a number of engagements, including the memorable tight at the retaking at Pueblo, and during his entire term of service he proved himself to be a true and gallant soldier. At the close of the Mexican war he returned to his home in Kosciusko County. In March, 1850, he with a number of others went to California to make liis fortune, arriving at Sacramento in August of that year. He immediately began working in the mines, and during his two years' stay there was very successful, returning in 1853 to Kosciusko County with considerable wealth. He then purchased a tine farm in the southern part of Plain Town- ship, where he spent the rest of his life. He converted his land into a model farm, which at his death contained over 400 acres, well improved and under high cultivation, good buildings and orcliard, making it one of the most desirable farms to be found in the county. Mr. Kelley was twice married, the tirst time in 1853 to Miss Sultana Summey, who died in 1860, leaving tliree children — William O., a prosperous farmer of Jackson Township; Nancy M., wife of John Stevens, residing on a part of the old homestead, and Martha A., who died at the age of six years. For his second wife he married Miss Eliza M. Stevenson, a daughter of James and Mary Stevenson, early settlers of Kosciusko County, and to them were born six children, tive sons and one daughter — Wintield S. died when but four years of age; John C. F., a farmer four miles east of Warsaw, in Wayne Town- ship; Rosa M., wife of James M. Hearn, a farmer, living on a part of the home place; Henry C. and James G., both unmarried, and residing with their mother on the home- stead; Arlhur P., the youngest, died at the age of three years. In 1875 Mr. Kelley was HISTORY OP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. elected land appraiser, the duties of which office were later performed by the township assessor. In 1880 he was elected county commissioner, re-elected in 1882, holding that office till his deatli in a very acceptable and efficient manner, working always for the best interests of his county. He was a man of the strictest integrity, having a clear sense of right and justice, and when convinced that he was in the right, displayed a stead- fastness of purpose which commanded the approbation of all. In politics he was an ardent Kepublican, and alwaj's did what he could to advance the interests of his chosen party. He united with the Methodist Epis- copal church in 1877, and was a consistent member of that denomination to the time of his death, and was one of its liberal sup- porters. Several years ago a reunion of the Mexican war veterans was held at Indian- apolis, Mr. Kelley being appointed to repre- sent his comrades from this locality. He was prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, and was interred by that body with their usual rites and ceremonies. As a husband and father he was kind and aifec- tionato, and as a citizen he gained the confi- dence and lespect of all who knew him by his many manly qualities. His widow still occupies the old homestead in Plain Township, and she and her family are comfortably set- tled ill life, and are respected members of society. §YLYESTEIi MURDICK, a farmer of ) Wayne Township, was born in Licking ■4"-- County, Ohio, June 14, 1814, son of Daniel and Mehitable Murdick, of English ancestry. AVhen very young he was taken by his jiarents to Ilutland (Jounty, Ohio, where the father died when oui' subject was three years of age. Soon after this event the mother moved to Wayne County, Ohio, and there reared her family. She died in Seneca County in September, 1849. Twelve chil- dren were born to these parents, only two of whom are living — Sylvester, and Mary, now Mrs. Blake, of Warren County, Ohio. When fourteen years of age Mr. Murdick caine to Wayne County, this State, and remained there until the spring of 1833, then went to Grant County, where he entered eighty acres of land. He cleared a portion of this land, chopped some rails and put in fifteen acres of corn. He then returned to AYayne County, where he resided until the fall of 1853. August 22, 1833, he was married to Miss Mary Wright, native of jS'orth Carolina. They had six children, of whom two survive — Rosaline, wife of A. II. Elwood, of this coun- ty, and James M. In the fall of 1853 Mr. Murdick came with his family to Kosciusko County, and after residing in Monroe Town- ship until 1856, he removed to his present farm in Wayne Township. He has been a member of the Kosciusko County Agricult- ural Society, and politicall}' is a Republican. James M. Murdick, tiie only surviving son of our subject, was a soldier in the late civil war. He enlisted in July, 1862, as a member of Company C, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, which became a part of the Army of the Cumber- land. He participated in the siege of Vicks- burg. Red River expedition and in numerous other engagements. He served principally on detached duty, and was stationed in various Southern States. He was honorably dis- charged in June, 1865, having served nearly three years. He was born in Wayne County, Indiana, February 8, 1842, and came with his parents to this county in 1853. January 2, 1879, he was married to Isabella Weirick, daughter of Jacob Weirick, of this county. Four children have been born to this union — *»"»"■" )Vr^^^ BIOOBAPHICAL SKETCHES. Alta, Frank, Fred and Annie. He is a member of Kcisciiisko Post, No. 114, G. A. R., at Warsaw. In politics he is a Republi- can. pLIAS McCLURE, one of the old and r' respected pioneers of Kosciusko County, and among the most prosperous farmers of Se^^ard Township, is a native of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, the date of his birth beino- January 18, 1813, a son of Samuel and Eliza (Edwards) McClure, his father being of English and his mother of German ances- try. When he was a mere lad his father died in Pennsylvania, and his mother, with her two sons, Elias and Robert E., moved to On- tario County, New York. She subsequently married Owen Johnson, of Ontario County, and of the children born to this union only two are living — Alonzo and Lyman. Elias began working by the month in New York State for $3 per month, which was increased as he grew older till he received $14, which was the highest wages paid in his township at that time. In his boyhood days his educa- tional advantages were limited. For two win- ters he did chores for liis board while he attended the district schools, the chores con- sisting of milking twelve cows, feeding 150 head of cattle and attending to several teams night and morning. By working almost day and night he had saved some money, and when fourteen years old had loan('d his em- ployer §102. Shortly after this he met with an accident, breaking both his legs, and he was made a town charge, his employer for- getting to repay the loan. He so far recovered the next year as to go to work, and gradually accumulated several hundred dollai's. In 1837 he came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and entered 440 acres of land, then returned to ■<}3 New York and entered Canandaigua Acade- my, where he pursued his studies one year, after which he taught school seven winter terms and worked on farms during the sum- mer months. In 1840 he was married to Miss Mary Freeman, of Rochester, New York, who was born in that now prosperous city wlien it contained but three houses. After his marriage Mr. McClure rented a farm and followed agricultural pursuits for four years, but not meeting with the success he anticipated he determined to try his for- tune in the then new West, and in 1844 he came with his wife and two sons, Andrew E. and Gideon C, to Kosciusko County. In going from Wabash, Indiana, to their new home they experienced many difficulties. Mr. McClure hired a team to make the journey, in which he intended to take his family and a few articles of bedding, Init the roads were in such a condition that the family were obliged to walk, both Mr. and Mrs. McClure carry- ing a child on their back, and wading con- tinuously through swamps, being in mud and water to their knees. While on the road, as night came on, the impassable condition of the roads made it necessary to stop for the night. A settler named Smith had built his cabin near the trail, and here Mr. McClnre halted his oxen and asked if they might graze in his pasture while his wife and children slept in the house, to which assent was given. The next morning Mr. McClure asked what was to pay, to which his hostreplied, "Twenty- five cents." Then Mr. McClure said that it was cheap enough, but he had only one penny, and promised him the first quarter that he could get. Several months passed, when one day a neighbor had a log-rolling, and Mr. McClure and all the men for miles around were there. Among them Elias espied Smith, who, however, did not recognize him. Step- ping forward and slapping him on the shoul- }i ti\' 1?' ■■■^^"■^^ .■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■'■ ■- ■■■- ■- ■ - ■ ■. ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - ■ ^ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ . ■ li ^i nisTuHV l)K KOSCIUSKO COUXTV. der, Mr. MpCI lire said: ''I owe you a quarter, and liere it is. It is the first aiid only one I liave had since 1 staid all night with yon. and I have kept it to pay tliat debt."' Smith would hardly accept the coin, but McClure insisted, and it was finally transferred to his pocket. This is but one of the many cases showing the ])roverbial honesty of the men who first settled this county, and the difiiculty of securing money in that early day. The first residence of our subject in the county was a log cabin located on section 3, Seward Town- ship, in which he and his family lived and prospered for twenty-three years. It was built without doors or windows, and quilts were used to close these apertures. The first niglit spent in the house a tree blew down, and some of the limbs crashed through the windows, bnt fortunately no harm was done to the occupants. Mr. McClure then felled each morning the tree nearest the house, till all danger from that source was averted. Some of the neighbors had said that they were sorry that some good, honest Dutchman had not come to the county instead of a lazy Yankee, but Mr. McClure soon turned tlie tide in his favor, frequenti}- working all nigiit, and his broad acres rapidly grew ready for cultivation, lie purchased a yoke of cattle, and for a long time oxen made his only team. One of them having died, and on account of the prejudice the people had against Yankees, he found it hard to get credit for anotiier steer, but this was the last time he had any trouble in securing credit. In 1867 he moved with liis family into their new house across the road from tiie old log cabin in which tlieir parents had lived twenty- three j-ears to a day, and where the following cliildren were born to them — Phoebe E., Emma A., Mary. Gain, Alma, and a son who died in infancy. His eldest sons, Andrew and Grideon, were soldiers in the war of the Rebellion, and l)oth were taken prisoners, of whom the former was exchanged and re- turned. Gideon was captured at the battle of Missionary Ridge, and was starved to death in Andersonville prison. Mr. McClnre is yet an active farmer, and although advanced in years, w-orks on his land every day. After bnying his first ox team, he had but one penny left, but by his persevering energy and excellent management he has gained a com- petency. He has now 1,645 acres of land, every acre being gained by honest toil, and he owes no man a dollar. He and his wife are the second oldest married couple in Sew- ard Township, and are respected and esteemed by all who know them. Mr. McClure has served many terms as trustee of Seward Township, and has also held other official positions, but of late years he has refused to accept office, preferring to devote his time to his agricultural pursuits. ILLIAM S. CHARLES is a native of Ohio, liorn in Richland County. He was i-eared in (Jhio, and in 1875 he was married to Miss Alta M. Tucker, wliom he met while she was on a visit to friends in that State in 1874. She was a native of Kos- ciusko County, Indiana, her father, Albert Tucker, being one of the most prominent men of the county, and the founder of the village of Mentone. After his marriage, Mr. Charles returned with his wife to Oiiio, and in that State their two cliildren, Osea M. and A. Earl, were born. He engaged in the mercan- tile business at Lucas, Ohio, where he was associated with his brother, Iva C. Charles, for three years. He sold his interest in the business to liis brother in 1883, and the same year came to the new village of Mentone, in Kosciusko County, Indiana. He purchased '■^M^M^—^M^M— M — M^M^M^Ji^Mg ^i u ^\i( BlOUllAFHIVAL SKETCHES. li i; the stock of general merchandise of M. M. Forst & Co., in tlie fall of that year, and being a merchant of practical experience, made him a valuable acquisition to the town. He subsequently disposed of his interest in the mercantile business, and has since had charge of the elevator owned b}' Mr. Tucker, and is engaged in handling coal, lumber, shingles, lath, wood, and all kinds of grain. In 1884 Mr Charles purchased his present residence, which he has since improved, making it one of the most commodious and comfortable residences in the village. Mr. Charles is classed among the active pioneers of the new village, and is alwaj'S ready to aid in any enterprise which he deems for tlie good of the public or the advancement of his town or county. tUGUSTUS F. BIERCE, a prominent citizen of Wayne Township, was born ^P=- in Portage County, Ohio, October 9, 1832. His parents, Marcus A. and Laura (Sherwood) Bierce, were natives of Connecti- cut, the former of Scotch and the latter of English ancestry. The family came to Kos- ciusko County in 1846, settling on eighty acres of land on section 25, Wayne Township. Tlie father died in February, 1877, and the mother in May, 1878. Of their thirteen children, nine survive- — Abigail, Amelia, Ann, Addison B., Almeda, Augustus F., Andrew J., Albert S. and Ambrose G. At one time the father was one of three overseers of the poor for Wayne Township, and had served as assessor. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and politically affiliated with the Republican party. Mr. Bierce came to this county with his parents in 1846. December 19, 1867. he was united in marriage with Rebecca Pittinger, daughter of Daniel and Nancy Pittinger, early settlers of this county. Of a large famil}'' of children born to tliese parents, six survive — Mary, Ann, Agnes, John, Rebecca and Catherine. Our subject owns eighty acres of land, with good improve- ments and buildings. Politically he is a Republican. For the past nine years he has been dealing in and raising fine stock, mak- ing a specialty of Clydesdale horses and Hol- stein cattle. ►IMJ- 1^,EIL FELKNER is a son of one of tlie flm pJ'onriinent pioneers of Kosciusko Coun- *^I4 ty, Indiana, and a member of tlie mer- cantile firm of M. & X. Felkner, of Milfoi-d, which began business in 1881, and carry a general stock of merchandise, such as usually is carried in a country store. Martin F. commenced the business in 1861, and is one of the pioneer lousiness men. The firm carries a stock of goods valued at between |;7,000, and |8,000, consisting of dry goods, boots and shoes and groceries. They have an elevator, built in 1886. having a capacity of 6,000 bushels, and are carrying on the grain business quite extensively. Their store building is 44x60 feet, and tlieir sales amount to $15,000 annually. Neil Felkner was born November 7, 1849, in Kosciusko County, and was here reared, and educated in the district schools of the county. He began business for himself in 1871, and has followed the mercantile trade ever since. He was married October 10, 1872, to Miss Laura C. Givens, at Iowa City, by the Rev. Augusta Chapin, a Universalist minister, now of Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago. They have two children — Ida and Fred. Mr. Felkner is a member of the Kosciusko Lodge, No. 418, A. F. it A. M., and has officiated as Master Mason since 1S71. He also belouirs {m i HISTOHY OF K08VIU8KO COUNTY. to the "Warsaw chapter and commandery. , sehool-rooin as is tlie student of the present Politically he is a Democrat, and is a mem- | day. Thomas had one sister, Sarah Eleanor, her of the school board at Milford. '• wlio died at the age of nine days, and one ! brother, John Lee, who died in December, ,„_+'^,_;„t,3+,-.o, 1873, aged thirty-five years. The latter had been twice married. Ills first wife died leav- fllOMAS W. McDonald was born ing two children, a son and a daughter. He in Berkeley County, West Virginia, was married a second time, and at his death ^c-' July 8. 1883. His parents were John I left a widow and one son, who died in a few and Elizabeth (Lee) McDonald, the former of j months. The mother of Thomas died in Scotch and the latter of English ancestry. His mother was of Quaker faith. When he was but a few months old his parents moved from Virginia to Ohio, where he remained a short time, then removed to Elkhart County, Indiana, and remained three years. Li March, 1838, he removed to Jefl'erson Township, this county, settling on section 2, where Thomas now resides with his family. He purchased 160 acres of land from the Government, re- ceiving the deed from the patent otfice. At that time the land was part of an unbroken forest, only enough being cleared for the site of a log cabin and the material for its erection. The woods were full of Indians and wild animals, and the roads were cut through the timlier in the most convenient manner, just wide enough for a wagon. The first school-house built in the township was erected on the southeast corner of the land owned by Mr. McDonald's father, and was finally replaced by another just across the line on the next farm. In these two houses Thomas received all his school education. 1865, and for his second wife the father mar- ried Thursy Self, who died in 1872. The father remained on the farm witli his son until his death, which occurred in March, 1884, at the age of eighty-two yeai'S. In January, 1865, Thomas was married to Miss Mary L. Baker, and they have had four chil- dren — Sarah J.. Harriet A., Charles O., and John F., who died at the age of eighteen months. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are mem- bers of the United Brethren church, and at present he is superintendent of the Sabbath- school. Politically he afilliates with the Ee- publican party. ^AVID E. BEOWN, proprietor of the 't-ll Leesbnrgh harness and saddle maiiu- "^W factory, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, January 21, 1845, son of Timothy and Elizabeth Brown, now of Grand Eapids, Michigan. When seven years of age he came with his parents to Wabash County, Many of his early companions received their \ this State, where he was reared and educated, education in the same cabins. With only | He began to learn the liarness-nial the er's Ford and several othei'S. He re-enlisted (L^ »■■■■»*— WtrfM»'m"»W' -iWi»»»»-1 «,»»»,M, g M»i. W « « M « « » ni » a»- W -H-»- "«W-«-"S« r BIOGHAPHICAL .SKETCHES. in Company A, One Hundred and Fifty-third Indiniia Infantry, as a Sergeant, and Avas principally employed in guarding railroads, bridges, etc., and thereby enrolled his name with thousands of the brave boys in blue on the pages of military history, an honor to his country and to his posterity. February 27, 1871, he was married to Lucy A. Howser, of "VVabash County, and to this union have been born two children — Webster and Elsie. Mr. Brown enjoys a flourishing trade. He is quartermaster of the J. A. Camptield Post, No. 333, at Leesburgh, being one of tiie charter members of that order. He came to Lees- burgh in 1883. Politically he is a Repub- lican. fOSEPH A. KINDIG, engaged in farm- ing in Turkey Creek Township, was born in York County, Pennsylvania, August 17, 1846, a sou of Samuel and Rebecca (Austine) Kindig, who were both born, reared and married in York County, Pennsylvania. The father died in Syracuse, Indiana, when between fifty and sixty years of age. The mother still survives, living in Syracuse at the age of seventy years. Our subject was ten years of age when he came with his par- ents to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and here he was reared to manhood, his education being obtained in the district schools of Syra- cuse. Before coming to Kosciusko County he lived with his parents at Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, one year, from the spring of 1856 until the spring of 1857. He was married August 27, 1866, to Miss Catherine Miles, who was born in Elkhart County, In- diana, in 1851, where she was reared and married. Her parents, Eben and Catherine (Myers) Miles, were natives of Ohio, and were among the first settlers of Clinton Township, Illkhart County, Indiana. Her father is now living in Syracuse at the ago of seventy-five years. Her mother is de- ceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kindig are the parents of four children — Jennie. William W., Mary and Ida. In the fall of 1865 Mr. Kindig engaged in the mercantile business in Syra- cuse on a small scale, each year adding to his stock of goods as his trade increased, continuing in the business until 1888, and during this time had several partners. In the spring of 1883 he built his present fine hotel on the banks of Cedar Lake, which was opened in the summer of the same year. His hotel has proved a successful enterprise, every year since its opening increasing in patronage. His success in life has lieen due to his own eflfbrts, he having commenced life without capital. In politics Mr. Kindig aflSliates with the Republican party. He has served efficiently and acceptably as township trustee for eight years. In their religious faith his wife and his mother are Lutherans. SAAC RAYMOND SHANTON, senior member of the hardware firm of Shanton, Humphreys & Snyder, of Pierceton, is a native of Stark County, Ohio, born near Waynesburg, May 14, 1834. He is one of eight children of Abraham and Catherine (Woy) Shanton, the father being a native of Virginia, and of Irish ancestry, and the mother born in Ohio, of German parentage. The father was a farmer by occupation. He came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1868, and located in Washington Township, where he still resides. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife was a member of the same denomination till her death, which occurred in Knox County, Ohio. Isaac R., our subject, was reared principally (r< ; rW ^■■^■■■■■■..nin»«-w Bi»ii;»iii-»argii»^i»g«»B» ia»i-M«»-»->-«i»M-»-a»«-«-w-«»M-MS^^ -ill I u ik UISTOnr OF KOitVIUSKO COUNTY. in Kosciusko County, wliere he attended tlie district schools, completing his education in the Pierceton scliool under Professor I. M. Gross, he having to defray his own expenses. At the age of nineteen years he began teach- ing in the schools of Kosciusko County, which avocation he followed nine winter terms, and during the summer months he was employed as a clerk in Pierceton, and in 1882 he formed a partnership with R. M. Hum- phreys, and engaged in the hardware business under the firm name of Shanton & Hum- phreys. January 1, 1885, he was united in marriage to Miss Eva L. Guy, a daughter of Xorman and Mary (Heagy) Guy, old residents of Pierceton. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church, in which he is the director of the choir, his wife being the organist. He is a member of the Odd Fellows' order, belonging to Pierceton Lodge, No. 257, and Pierceton Encampment, No. 103, and has held several offices in each. He is also in the Canton Patriarch Militant, I. G. O. F., at Warsaw. niEOKGE 8TANLEY SHEFFIELD, ' ^ulesm;ln for a wholesale paper house 'JT'I- in Chicngo, is the oldest of four sons of Eugene and Sarah (Rhodes) Sheffield, born in Turkey Creek Township, this county, July 27, 1859. He was brought to Warsaw by his parents when he was six years of age, where he was reared and educated in the Warsaw high school. When twelve years of age he began to learn the trade of painting and paper-hanging with his father, with whom he worked until 1884, when he received the ap- pointment of postal clerk in the railway mail service on the fast mail of the New York and Chicago line, and held the position one year, when he was relieved by President Cleve- land, he (Sheffield) being a Republican. He then traveled as salesman for the paint house of Heath & Milligan one year, and was then employed by his father as superintendent of his paint and wall-paper establishment at Warsaw. Li 1886 he accepted his present position. February 17, 1878, he was married at Warsaw to Miss Clara E. Each bach, of Huntington, Indiana, daughter of Aaron F. and Agnes (Knox) Eachbach. They have two children — Hazel and Harry E. Mr. Sheffield is a member of Forest Lodge, K. of P. rpl[RASTUS LITTLE, farmer, owns 120 ■fffli^ acres on section 12, Washington Town- ^^ ship. He was born in Erie County, New York, January 28, 1831, and when he was seven years old liis parents brought liim to Kosciusko County and settled on section 36, Washington Township, vyhere tlie father is now living. There were four other chil- dren besides himself. The father entered the land from the Government in 1838. He built a one-story log cabin of round logs, with puncheon floor, and a clapboard roof fastened on with weight-poles. The cabin was about twenty feet square, and only one room. The back of the mud and stick chimney was made of clay pounded with a maul. The family lived in that house nine years, wdien the father built a hewed-log house one and a half stories in height, w-hicli is still standing, but is now weather boarded. In 1877 he built a frame house in front of the hewed-log house, in which he now lives, over eighty-five years of age. He was born in Oneida County, New Y'ork, in 1802, where he lived until he was sixteen years of age, when he removed to Erie County, same State. He was married in that county to Elizabeth Bingham, wlio was born in A^erniont in 1801, where slie lived until she removed with her parents to Erie County. Our subject has always been a farmer. He was married May 15, 1859. to Achsah M. Perin, who was born in Oakland County, Michigan, July 25, 1835. Wlien she was a year old her parents removed to Whitley County, this State, where she grew to womanhood, and where she was mar- ried. Her tather, Jesse Perin, was born in New York, and died in August, 1863, at the age of seventy years. Her mother, Laura (Bird) Perin, was born in Massachusetts, and died in 1857, aged fifty-eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Little have six children — Hosea B., Ada D., Morton E., Perin B., Ira C. and Emma D. Phebe M. died at the age of eight weeks, and is buried in Minzie cemetery. Mr. Little's grandfather, Henry Little, served in the Revolutionary war four years and eight months, and died in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. His grandmother Little died in Erie Count}-, New York. His maternal grandfather, Erastus Bingham, was born in Vermont, and died in Wabash County, Indiana, near Liberty Mills. His grand- mother, Anna Bingham, was also born in Vermont, and died at Liberty Mills. Mrs. Little's grandfather was Jesse Perin. She has no knowledge of her maternal grand- parents. ilLLIAM L. SARBER, an active and enterprising business man of Clay- ^I^^I pool, is a native of Kosciusko Coun- ty, Indiana, born in the year 1849, a son of Christian and Mary A. (Lee) Sarber, both of whom were born in Putnam County, Ohio. They lived in their native State till after the birth of their daughter Susan, and in 1838 came to Indiana, locating in Harrison Town- ship, Clay County. To them were born tlie following children^ Susan, Catherine. William L., Harriet E., Martha, Mary (deceased) and H. O., the latter being a prominent physician of Rockford. Michigan. Our subject was reared on a farm, receiving his education principally in the schools of AVarsaw, Indi- ana. He was married May 22, 1870, to Miss Matt Dulany, a daughter of David and Bar- bara (Dougherty) Dulany, of Ohio, and com- menced married life on a part of his father's farm, which was then located on part of the pre- sentsite of Mentone. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Sarber — Charles M., Wallace C, Myrtle and Ernest, of whom tlic latter is deceased. At the age of twenty- three years Mr. Sarber engaged in the gen- eral mercantile business at Palestine, Indiana, which resulted disastrously', the building and entire contents being destroyed by lire, leav- ing him comparatively nothing to commence business again. He immediately went to Silver Lake, purchased a stock of goods, and carried on business there for one year when he removed to Sevastopol, Kosciusko County, and live years later came to Claypool and established'one of the first stores in the vil- lage. His success since coming to Claypool has in a financial way been almost phenomenal, and he now owns his own building, where he does a large trade, his business amounting annually to about $15,000. He has also dealt largely in lumber, and furnished over a half million feet to the Nickel Plate Railroad Company. In politics Mr. Sarber has always been Democratic, but when the issue comes is ready to affiliate with the Prohibition party. In 1880 he was elected justice of the peace, and served efficiently in that office for four years, and is classed among the public- spirited citizens of Claypool. In his business he is ably assisted by his wife who is perfect- Iv familiar with the mercantile business. imSaSMSmS iWBiWSW5i»i_iu«»_»_ wiia_a_M»« HltiTOHY OF KOtiV/Lf^KU COUNTY. Both are well known and highly respected thronghoiit their village, and have built up a splendid trade, which is steadily increasing. §R. P. K. TEKRY. one of the leading I physicians of Kosciusko County, residing SiS^- at Silver Lake, is a son of Dr. Daniel E. Terry, who came to this county from Pluron County. Ohio, in 1851 and settled at Pales- tine, which at that time was a promising town. Dr. Dan Terry was one of the pioneer doctors of Kosciusko County, a graduate of the Western Reserve L)e{)artmentof the Cleve- land Medical University in 18-19. Shortly before locating at Palestine he was united in marriage to Miss Jane Osgood, and to this union were born four childi'en — Mary, Percy E. (our subject), Dora and Charles. The father remained a few years at Palestine, and in 1862 removed with his family to Silver Lake, from which time till he retired from the active duties of life and removed to Rochester, Indiana, he had a large and lucrative practice and was considered the leading physician of the village. His children have 'all received a good classical education, and Charles is now studying the medical profession and intends to take his degree. The daughters are good musicians, having been students at the Fort Wayne Musical Conservatory. T)r. P. E. Terry, whose name heads this sketch, has taken a liberal course in medicine, matri- culating first at the Chicago Medical College, and a second time at the College of Physi- cians and Surgeons at Baltimore, and in February, 18S6, graduated from Rush Medi- cal College at Chicago, Illinois. He has lived many years at Silver Lake, and has formed the acquaintance of the people, whose confidence and respect he has won by his genial manners and upright and honorable dealings. With the advantages of a good classical education, and a thorough training in the ])rofession of medicine and surgery, he has had a remarkably successful start in life. i He succeeded his father in his medical prac- tice, commencing with a practice that is unexcelled by any physician of his years in the county, and bids fair to rank among the highest physicians in this part of the State. The doctor was united in marriage in Sep- tember, 1882, to Miss Jessie Bailey, a daugh- ter of Dr. Allen Bailey, of Akron, Indiana, at that time a resident of Silver Lake. They ai-e the parents of two children whose names are Roxie and Beulali. fAMES PLUMMER, farmer and stock- raiser, section 1, Prairie Township, is a native of Indiana, born in Union County August 9, 1826, a son of Eldridge and Isabel (Harvey) Plummer, who were natives of North Carolina and Pennsylvania respect- ively. They were married about 1810, the mother being a daughter of Henderson Harvey, a native of England. Eight chil- dren were born to this union — Mary, born July 14, 1812, widow of Benjamin Sutton; Henderson, born November 25, 1813; Daniel, born March 17, 1815; John, born March 17, 1817; Frederick died in infancy; Samuel, born December 4, 1822; Eli, born August 29, 1824, and James, born August 9, 1826. They located in Union County, Indiana, in an early day, where the father entered eighty acres of wild land, to which he afterward added 160 acres of partially improved land, all of which lie cleared and put under good cultiva- tion. He removed to Kosciusko County with his family, locating in Prairie Township in February, 1836, where he bought 182 acres of land, part of which was improved, 'm^Smmmm ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a ■■■■■-■-■-■-■--■awr BIOOHAPHICAL SKETCUEti. and at tlie time of his death the entire tract was well improved and undergood cultivation. He died in 1846, aged lifty-seven years. His widow survived till 1873, dying at the advanced age of eighty years. James Phini- mer, our subject, has never been married. He lives on the old homestead with his brother Eli, who was married January 11, 1849, to Miss Mary Luttrell, whose parents were natives of Ohio. They have had three children — Samuel J., John F. and Dorothea, the latter being deceased. James Plunimer was elected to the ofRce of count}' commis- sioner in 1864, serving as such two terms with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. In politics both brothers affiliate with the Republican party. \ ^f>NDREW STICKLER, former, section W^<. 25, Wayne Township, was born in Stark ^a^ County, Ohio, January 11, 1828, son of Jacob and Rachel Stickler, natives of Penn- sylvania. When eighteen years of age he came to this county with his parents, who re- sided here about ten years, then removed to Iowa, where they passed the remainder of their lives. Of their seven children, three survive — Emanuel, Andrew and John. In early life Andrew learned the blacksmith's trade with his father, who was a practical mechanic, which he has followed more or less up to the present time, in connection with farming. For his lirst wife he married Mar- garet Warden, a native of Guernsey County, Ohio. They had five children — Parmelia, wife of William Shirey, of Harrison Town- ship, Edward, Henry, Mary, wife of A. K. Sellers, of Wayne Township, and Zachariah. Mr. Stickler's second wife was Mrs. Mary (Regenos) Shoemaker, relict of the late John Shoemaker, of this county, and daughter of Jacob and Julia Regenos. They have one child — Frank L. Mr. Stickler settled upim his present farm about 1865, where he owns 120 acres of land. He has served as school director, and affiliates with the Republican party. WRANKLIN H. STEPHEiNSON, an Ik early settler of Kosciusko County, was "X^ born in Jackson County, Ohio, February 1, 1822, son of Ale.xander and Rlioda Stephen- son, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ohio. They were early settlers of Jackson County. In 1834 our subject re- moved to this county with his parents, and for about three weeks after their arrival here they camped out in the woods in Van Buren Township, on tlie farm now owned by John L. Gregg. While in camp they attended the celebrated wedding of Frederick Sumney and Adaline Trimble, which was the most note- worthy wedding tiiat occurred in those pio- neer days. The parents resided there two years, then removed to Bone Prairie and lived there until 1852, during which time the father died. The mother died in 1888. Four of their nine children — Franklin H., Hampton, Elisha and Melinda — are now living. During the gold excitement of 1850 our subject went to California, where he re- mained nearly six years, a part of the time in the mines, and a part of the time engaged in a hotel. He returned to this county in 1865, and has been a resident here ever since. Feb- ruary 14, 1861, he was married to Sarah J. Miller, daughter of Elijah and Mary Miller, early settlers of Kosciusko County. The father is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen- son have had seven children, six of whom survive — Acsah A., wife of Elliot Clayton, of this county, Elisha. Jessie. Mary, Jeptha ■■■■■*■■ HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. u ■w i and Khoda. In 1861 he settleil on a farm near Webster, and in 1863 located on section 20, Van Bureii Towiisiiip. He has seen nuieh ofpioneer life, and has done a great deal of hard work. He owns 160 acres of good land, and is enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life. Politically he is a Democrat. He has served as school director, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge at Milfoi'd. He began in life a poor man, but by his good management and indus- trious habits has been able to provide for his old age. WASHINGTON S. VANATOR. con- tiWMK tractor and builder, and city treasurer Mill l'^^^] of Warsaw, was born near Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio, in 1837. His parents, David and Nancy (Sharp) Vanator, died of cholera in 1849, thus leaving him an orphan at the early age of twelve years. In 1850 he came to Indiana, and lived with John Orndorf, in Allen County, until he was fif- teen, when he began to learn the carpenter's trade in the same county, serving an appren^ ticeship of three years. He then worked at journey work in Ohio and Indiana until 1860, when he came to Kosciusko County. In 1863 he located at Warsaw, and engaged in contracting and building. During 1883-'84 lie superintended the erection of the Koscius- ko County court-house at Warsaw, and in 1886 he built the Warsaw water-works building. A greater part of the city contract work has been done by him since he located there. Politically he is a Republican. In 1885 he was appointed city treasurer by the council of Warsaw, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of S. B. Clark, and was elected to the same office in 1886, for a term of two years. January 13. 1863, he was married near War- saw, to Miss Rebecca Nye, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Nye, pioneers of this county. The father is deceased. Mrs. Vanator is a member of the Baptist church. §R. GEORGE W. BROWN is a native of I Roanoke County, Virginia, born in Sa- lem in 1842. He was one of the brave boj's who enlisted when but nineteen years of age in Conipauy A., Seventy-fifth Indiana Infantry, and Fourteenth Coi'ps, and partici- pated in the battles in which that corps took part from the date of his enlistment, in 1862, until the close of the war. Nine ot his boy- hood friends enlisted with him, and he was the only one who returned home physically unharmed. At the age of twenty-five he was married to Miss Virginia Kesler, of AVabash County, Indiana, and after his marriage he settled on a farm, where he was engaged in farming and dealing in stock. He com- menced the study of medicine with Dr. Adear, of Somerset, Indiana, taking instruc- tions for five years, and becoming well versed in the knowledge of his chosen profession before matriculating at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, from which college he graduated in 1879. In 1880 he located at Claypool, Kosciusko County, M'here he has since been actively engaged in the practice of medicine. His present residence, which was erected in 1883. was the first brick house in Claypool. Dr. and Mrs. Brown have one daughter, Cora, who has obtained an excellent education at the schools of Kosciusko and Wabash counties, and at the Normal school. She has taught since fifteen years of age, becoming a popular teacher. She has had a course of instruction under the preceptorship of her father, which has fitted her to enter the Keokuk Medical College, she being the first lady physician from Clay Township, and ;■< u M lUOGllA PHICAL l^K ETCHES. by association with her father she has become perfectly familiar witli the medical profession. Dr. Brown is classed among the enterprising and public-spirited citizens of Chiypool, and toward the improvement of the village he has done his share, having erected the two best residences, and in every way encouraged the growth of the village. §AMUEL S. LEEDY, a retired farmer, j living at Pierceton, is a native of Knox County, Ohio, born October 22, 1819, the third son of Jacob and Susannah (Study) Leedy, the fatlier a native of Pennsylvania, and the mother of Maryland, both being of German descent. The father left his native State in 1814, Mheii he settled on a farm in the northern part of Knox County, Ohio, dying on the same farm about 1866. The mother died many years previous, her death occurring about 1848. Both were members of the Duiikard church. Mr. Leedy was reared a farmer in Knox County, remain- ing there till April, 1845, when he came to Kosciusko County and purchased a quarter section of school lands in Washington Town- ship, which he cleared and cultivated, the same farm being still in his possession. lie was united in marriage in November, 1843, in Richland County, Ohio, to Miss Helena Divelbiss, of that county, who died at Pierce- ton, Indiana, August 7, 1876. Ten children were born to this union, of whom eight still survive — William, a farmer, living on the homestead in Washington Township; Milton, of Denison City, Texas; Jacob D., of Bour- bon, Indiana; Andrew J., of Portland, In- diana; Mary, wife of Wilson Miller, of Carroll County, Indiana; Levi; Mahalla J., living in Columbus, Ohio; Arminda, living in Belleville. Ohio; Margaret Ann died in AVashirigtoii Township March 6, 1860, aged eight years, and Amanda died March 9 of the same year. For his second wife Mr. Leedy married Mrs. Margaret (Shoemaker) Van Ess. In 1867 he 'left his farm in Washington Township in the care of one of his sons and removed to Pierceton, where he has since made his home, and during his residence here he has gained the confidence and respect of the entire community. He has met with success in all his business transactions, and is now living in good cir- cumstances, surrounded by all the necessary comforts of life. In his political views he attiliates with the Democratic party. In his religious views he is a Dunkard. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. tNDREW YOCUM was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in the year 1833, a son ^55i>!==- of Andrew and Susannah (Worst) Yo- cum, the father a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and the mother born in Ash- land County, Ohio. Andrew Yocum, Sr., was a son of John Y'ocum, who was a prom- inent distiller of Lancaster County, and An- drew, Sr., was employed in the still until attaining the age of manhood. He then learned the tanner's trade, which he followed till his marriage to Esther Funk, when he re- moved to Ashland County, Ohio. A short time after coming to Kosciusko County, In- diana, his wife died, leaving two children — Lemuel and Michael. The father was again married, taking for his second wife Susan Worst, and to this union were born nine chil- dren — Miles married Catherine Latta, and in 1856 settled on the farm adjoining our sub- ject's, where he died; Elizabeth; Andrew, our subject; Nancy, deceased, wife of Josiah iWjiiWSTJ— ■-■-■-•» a »if»iS»«"-"-"«"«"«»B HISTORY OF KOSCIUHKO COUNTY. i ,11' Flickinger; Joel; Elmer inari'iud Ainanda Hines, whose father, Francis limes, was the third settler in Seward Township; Henry, Eliza and Mary. Andrew Yocnin, Sr., bought his father's homestead in Wayne County,Ohio, where he resided until his death, in June, 1872, at the age of seventy-three years. The mother of our subject is still living on the i homestead in Ohio, being now sevent^'-tive 3'ears of age. Andrew Yocnm, the subject of this sketch, came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, a single man, in 1S56, lie being the first of his father's family to come to Itidiana. One year after coming here he purchased his present farm, of which two acres had been cleared and a small log cabin erected. He boarded with his brother Miles, and they cleared both of their farms together. The brothers held all their possessions in common except their land, and after the death of Miles, when the final settlement was made, there was not the dilference of a penn}'. Andrew Yocuin was married September 6, 1858, to Miss Christiana Latta, and si.x chil- dren have been born to them on the farm, where they have lived since their marriage. Their names are as follows — Joel F., Merlin E., Silas W., Loran J., William W. and Het- ty J. Joel and Mervin are engaged in busi- ness for themselves. Mr. Yocum was drafted the last year of the war, and became a mem- ber of Company G, Thirty-third Indiana In- fantry. His regiment was assigned to the Army of the Tennessee, and many weary marches he endured with that noted army. On one continuous march from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Washington City, they traveled over 700 miles in twenty-six days. Many of the soldiers marched until they fell exhausted and died by the roadside. After his discharge he returned to his home in Seward Township, broken down in health, and to this day feels the result of his hardships endured while in the army, often being incapacitated for hard farm labor. He has met with suc- cess in his jigricultural pursuits, and is now comfortably situated in life, and is numbered among the worthy and respected citizens of Seward Township, where he has lived so many years. lie has served two terms as township supervisor, but has refused to ac- cept other official positions, preferring the quiet of home life. M. JONES was born Lancaster IkTI County, Pennsylvania, October 4, ^^^ 1842. When he was two and a half years old his parents removed to Mansfield, Ohio, where he was reared and educated in the common schools of Mansfield. In 1867 he commenced working for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company in Mansfield, and continued with them until 1875, when he commenced his present business. He came to this county that year, settling in Syracuse, where he lived until he built and removed to his present home. He was married in 1864 to Mary J. Dufi", who was born in Pennsyl- vania October 19, 1846, and wdien she was si.x years old she came with her parents to Williams County, Ohio, where she was reared. She lived in ^lansfield two years previous to her marriage. Mr. Jones' father, John Jones, was born in Scotland, and was of AVelsh ancestry. He died in Mansfield in 1871, aged eighty-nine years. His mother, Rebecca (Ralston) Jones, was born near Har- risburg, Pennsylvania, and died in 1873, at the home of her son, John R. Jones, in Cali- fornia, aged seventy-seven years. Mrs. Jones' father, James Duflf, was born in Westmore- land County, Pennsylvania, in March, 1811, and died in May, 1862, in Williams County, Ohio. Her mother, Christiana (Ralston) >v )r u riimiimm ^^''ii^^™m^m^m^^^m* .■jMuMmMmMmMmMmMmMm^S^ ■■■■"-■■-■i BIOOMAPHICAL SKETCHES. \\ Duff, was born in Lancaster County, Penn- sylvania, April 7, 1807, and died September 6, 18oS. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have had five cbildrei) — James D., born November 26, 1866; Admii'al Paul, born December 22, 1872; Christian, born January 24, 1879; Abraham W., born August 15, 1883; an in- fant nnnamed died at the ago of seventeen months. Mr. Jones opened his house on the shore of Turkey Creek Lake, in September, 1881. It is located on section 9, Turkey Creek Township, one ami a half miles east of Syracuse station, on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The house is situated in a natural grove of oak trees, which atibrd a delightful shade in summer and a protection from bleak winds in the winter. Politically he is a Democrat. T^TILLIAM ^Y. BEST, farmer, section 2, %v/'\u\ Scott Township, was born in Carroll l'~t^ County, Ohio, April 8, 1835, son of John and Mary (Cooper) Best, natives of Pennsylvania. His father was a native of England, and being drafted into tlie English army, came to this country with that army. He soon deserted and joined the American army, serving through the Ilevolutionary war. He was married in Ohio about the year 1816, to Miss Mary Cooper, and to this union eight children were born, si.\ of whom are now living. William Bet^t married Miss Nancy J. Wagner, daughter of Jacob and Margaret ([Jaynor) Wagner, natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Best have ten children — David M.. William H., Lydia A., who married J. B. Good, of Elkhart County, Maggie E., Isabel C, Ada Lee. John M.. Phillii. E. and Florence E. Mr. Best removed to Scott Township in 1865, purchasing 160 acres of unimproved land. He now has fifty acres of well-improved land. In 1867 lie engaged in the manufacture of lumber, and continued in that business, in connection with farming, until 1884, when he sold his mill, and now devotes his time to his farm. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. JgpPNELIUS VAX NESS, engaged in ll£ agricultural pursuits in Washington ^sri Township, Kosciusko County, is a native of the same township, born November 30, 1850. His ]iarents, Daniel and Elizabeth (Ering) Van Ness, were natives of New Jersey and Ohio respectively, and both of German ancicstry. The father went to Cham- paign County, Ohio, in his boyhood, and there he grew to manhood, living there till after his marriage. He removed to K(.is- ciusko County, Indiana, in 1846, and settled in Washington Township, where he improved a farm of about 400 acres, and there followed farming till his death in March, 1885, at the age of seventy-six years. The mother died on the homestead in AVashington Township, aged tifty-iive years. Both were zealous members of the United Biethren chni-ch. In politics the father was a staunch Republican. They were the parents of twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, of wliom our subject was the eighth son. Cornelius Van Ness was reared to the avocation of a farmer on the old homestead in Washington Town- ship, receiving a good common-school edu- cation in the schools of his native county. He was united in marriage July 24, 1877, in Washington Township, to Miss Mai-y J. Spencer, a daughter of John and Mary (Curts) Spencer, who were among the jno- neers of Kosciusko County, of whom the father is now deceased, ilr. and Mrs. Van Ness are the parents of three children — Bebsie [0S PONTIUS is one of the active .v\ and public-spirited men of Clay Town- ~. ship, and in every enterprise calculated to be of benefit to the public at large he takes a front rank. His parents, David and Anna (Heltzel) Pontius, were natives of Ohio and Virginia respectively, the father born in Pickaway County, near Circleville, and the mother in Shenandoah County. They were married in Seneca County, Ohio, and in that State their children — Susannah, Elizabeth, James, Rebecca, Amos, Lucinda, Isaac, Sarah, Huldah and Catherine were born. Their youngest child, Henry, was born in Indiana, the family moving to that State in April, 1851, when they located on the farm now the residence of our subject. Their son Isaac enlisted in Company I, Twelfth Indiana In- fantry, and died in the service of Iiis country at Grand Junction, Tennessee. Six of the children are residents of this county, and all are married and doing well. The life of Daniel Pontius was characterized by a strict observance of church interest, he being a consistent member of the United Brethren church. When Clay and Lake townships were one, he served two terms as assessor. His death occurred in 1871. His widow makes her home with our subject, and is now seventy-six years of age. Amos Pontius, the subject of this sketch, was married in 1860 to Miss Amanda M. Huff, of Kosciusko County. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio, but has been a resident of this county since 1858, her parents coming here in that year. Mr. and Mrs. Pontius are the parents of four sons — Oliver C, George B. M., Isaac N. and Edwin E. Oliver C. began teaching- school at the age of seventeen years, and for six years followed that profession. At present he is in the employ of an agricultural imple- ment firm in Fresno City, California. Soon after his marriage Mr. Pontius removed to Warsaw, and later to Pierceton, where he was engaged in contracting and building. In 1866 he engaged in the lumber business, erecting a mill in Franklin Township, Kosci- usko County, and dealt in all kinds of lum- ber. In 1873 he purchased the interest of the other heirs in the homestead farm, where be has since resided, and intends to make it HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNT Y. ■% liis permanent home. Mr. Pontius has been an Odd FeUow for twenty years, and is a cliarter member of Claypool Lodge, No. 515, of which he was the first secretary, and he has represented his lodge in the grand lodge of the State. In politics he and his sons are staunch Democrats, and are alive to the in- terests of their party. Mr. Pontius has always been an energetic and industrious citizen, and has b}' his good management ac- cumulated a good property. Henry Heltzel, the maternal grandfather of Mr. Pontius, was in his day one of the most prominent men of Noble County, Indiana, and held various offices of public trust, including re- corder and ti'easurer. lie was also tax collector, riding over the county for that j)urpose. l^iBENEZER MILICE, butcher at War- \p saw, was born near Mechanicsburg, -. Ohio, December 25, 1830. In 1847 he came to Warsaw with his parents, where he was reared to the occupation of a farmer. After reaching his majority he worked at coopering about four j'ears, then worked in a grist-mill four years. In 1856 he engaged in butchering at Warsaw, where he has con- tinued ever since. He has been twice mar- ried. His first wife was Miss Maria Elizabeth Alexander, of Warsaw, whom he married April 8, 1852, and who died Febru- ary 7, 1864, leaving one child — Mary Alice, wife of L. W. Borton, of Bourbon, Indiana. His second wife was Miss Mary E. Ketcham, also of Warsaw, and they liave one child — Arthur 0., in business with his father. His second marriage occurred April 25. 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Milice are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and Mr. Milice is a member of Kosciusko Lodge, No. 12, I. O. O. F. Politically he is a Republi- can. Mr. Milice lost two children by death. Sarah E. died March 9, 1857, and Cordelia died February 25, 1862, aged six years. I'jMlfll-LIAM ERVIN, deceased, was born Ifwil ^" Clarke County,Ohio, May 25, 1813. l"=6f^] Upon reaching his majority he came with his parents to Indiana, first settling in Goshen, Elkhart County. In 1833 he came to this county, his parents accompanying him, and settled on a farm two miles north- east of Leesburgh, in Plain Township. In 1835 he was united in mai'riage with Miss Lucinda Harris. As one of the pioneers of Kosciusko County, Mr. Ervin was very highly esteemed by his neighbors for his sterling integrity and uprightness of character. In 1839 he united with the Methodist Episcopal church on probation. He was afterward con- verted, and was one of the thirteen original members of the first Methodist society organized in his community, all of whom have preceded him to their final rest. In June, 1852, he was bereaved by the death of his wife. They had six children, three of whom are still living, one son and two daughters — Mary II. is the wife of Captain Samuel Boughter, now a resident of Warsaw, but for years past a passenger conductor on the Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Railroad; Elizabeth, wife of Hiram Smith, a farmer of Prairie Township; AVilliam E., a farmer of Lincoln County, Nebraska. Amanda L. was the wife of Joseph B. Davis, and died at Warsaw in or about the year 1856. James W. and John L. died in infancy. March 20, 1856, Mr. Ervin was married at La Porte, this State, to Mrs. Elizabeth Cadwallader, who still survives him. He died on his farm near Leesburgh April 17, 1884, greatly 4 -,J>*{VW*5W'S *^>tl9^ yy^ c^St^cc^^r^v^^ C '^>^ I ^L BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Jl iW lamented by a large circle of friends and neighbors. Mrs. Ervin was born in Butler County, Ohio, in 1828. Her parents were Nathaniel and Rachel (Garwood) Steele, by whom she was brought to this State when she was an infant. They settled on a farm in La Porte County, where slie was reared. In 1847 she was married to Jonah Cadwalla- der, and they settled on a farm near her parents, whei-e Mr. Cadwallader died in 1852. They had three children, all deceased. Upon her marriage with Mr. Ervin she came to this county, and lived on the homestead in Plain Township until the fall of 1885, when she became a resident of Warsaw. To her marriage with Mr. Ervin were born six chil- dren — Alfred, a farmer, living near the old homestead; Orrin, a farmer, residing on the homestead, and Arthur and Alice, who re- side with their mother at Warsaw. Ellie died in August, 1865, aged five years, and Charles died in infancy in December, 1861. In 1857 Mrs. Ervin was one of the original members of the Methodist church organiza- tion of the Boone Prairie Church, in Plain Township, in which she still retains her membership. She zealously espoused the cause of the Master, and has been an efficient church worker. -sWr- J. HATFIELD was born in this county August 18, 1858, son of * Sidney and Sylvania (Harland) Hatfield, of this county, who came from Carroll County, Ohio, in 1842. His mother was a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Disher) Harland. Her father was a native of this State, and her mother of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Hatfield were the parents of seven children, six of whom are living. Mr. Hatfield obtained his early education in the 34 common schools of this county, and com- menced teaching in 1878, teaching thirteen terms, a vocation in which he was very suc- cessful. He then rented a farm of his father- in-law, and has followed farming for the past year. He married Miss Rosa, daughter of Jacob and Emily (Thompson) Winner, of Jef- ferson Township. They have one child — Edna. Mr. Hatfield is a rising young man, and in the near future will be one of the prominent men of Kosciusko County. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. tNDREW G. WOOD, member of the law firm of Wood & Bowser, was born ..|, in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, January 16, 1835. His father. Dr. Ira Wood, was a native of New York and of Irish an- cestry. He removed to Ohio in 1821, locat- ing'atMarysville,where he practiced medicine until his death, which occurred in 1839. He was a leading member of the Presbyterian church, of which he was an elder at the time of his death. The mother of our subject, Margaret (Haverley) Wood, was a native of Ohio and also of Irish ancestry. She died at the homestead in Marysville, February 22, 1883, in the eightieth year of her age. She continued to live in the same house built by her husband when he first located there in 1824. The property is still owned by their children. She was a very zealous, active member of the Presbyterian clinrch. An- drew Wood was educated in the common schools of Marysville during his early life, and later attended the Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity, at Delaware. His mother being a widow, he was obliged to educate liimself with his own earnings. When eighteen years old he was employed as a mercantile tlerk by Fullington, Garwood it Co., at Milford Ceu- l| !^ HISTUHY OF KOSClLitiKi) COUJSTY. ter, with whom he remained two years. In 1856 he removed to Waterloo, Iowa, wliere ]ie engaged u\ the mercantile trade by be- coming associated with Timothy and John Elwell, in the firm naine of Elwell & Wood. In April, 1857, he retii'ed from the firm, re- turned to Ohio, and engaged in business at Milford Center with Dyer Reid, the firm name being Wood & Reid. This partnership contin\ied until 1859, when he discontinued the mercantile business and returned to Marysville, entering the law ottice of P. B. Cole as a law student. lie was admitted to the bar at Marysville December 10, 1861. In 1862 he came to Indiana and entered upon tlie practice of his profession at Lawrence^ burg, associated with Richard Gregg, the firm being Gregg & Wood. In 1863 he as- sisted in recruiting a company of volunteers, which became Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-third Indiana Infantry, and when organized at Greensburg, Indiana, he was elected Fii-st Lieutentant of the company, and served as such until his discharge at the close of the war, in September, 1865. Dur- ing the last four months of his service he was on duty as Judge Advocate of the west- ern department of North Carolina, with head- quarters at Salisbury, that State. He was in the engagements of the Atlanta campaign and Boonesboro, and with his regiment fol- lowed Hood through Alabama. He was in the engagements at Columbia, Franklin, Northville and Kingston. After his dis- charge he returned to Indiana, located at Warsaw, and resumed the practice ot law, where he has since continued, having been a member of several law firms. The firm of Wood & Bowser was formed in May, 1886, his associate, Edward T. Bowser, being a former student. Politically he is a Demo- crat, and has been either secretary or chair- man of the Kosciusko County Democratic Central Committee for ten years. During 1866-'67 he was editor and proprietor of the Warsaw Union, a Democratic paper pub- lisiied at that place. In 1868 he was the nominee of his party for auditor of this county. He ran ahead of the general ticket, but his party being in the minority, he was defeated. August 20, 1855, he was mari-ied at Milford Center to Miss Rose A. Reid, of that place. They have four children — Lu- trella, wife of Abram Brubaker, a lawyer of Warsaw; Jennie, wife of O. P. Eversole, a merchant of Waterloo, Dakota; Emma, wife of Oscar Baker, a merchant of Warsaw, and Nettie, unmarried and still at home. Mr. Wood is a member of St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church, at Warsaw, of which he is junior warden. He is a member of Lake City Lodge, No. 430, I. O. O. F., of which he is past grand. He is also a member of the Union Order of Honor, of which he is past president. He is a comrade of Henry Chipman Post, G. A. R., of which he is ad- jutant. :f^O PERSON CHILCOTE, farmer, Van >-| M Buren Township, was born in Crawford ^-:.\ County. Ohio, March 10, 1832, son of Nicodemus and Elizabeth Chilcote, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio. He was reared to maidiood in his native county, and received a rudimentary education in the subscription schools. He was married in Crawford County March 22, 1853, to Miss Elizabeth Stoutenour, who was born in Pennsylvania and reared in Ohio. I To this union were born six children, three of whom survive — James, Roberson and An- I drew. In 1855 he removed to Elkhart j County, this State, and lived there until the fall of 1863, at which time ho removed to BIOOHAPHICAL SKETCnSS. } t( i 1 1 this county and settled on section 32, Van Biiren Township, where he has since resided. He has a well-improved farm of 268 acres. When he came to Indiana he was a poor man, and has made what he owns by hard labor and good manairement. During several years of his early life he followed the trade of car- penter and joiner, but the greater portion of his life has been spent in agriculture. Polit- ically he is a Republican; has held the office of road supervisor and school director. ^^ILLIAM HENRY BOWSER, post- '^^fWm master of Warsaw, was born at I'-sjte^j Hagerstow-n, Maryland, October 30, 1882. His father, Henry Bowser, was also a native of Maryland, and of German ancestry. He was a farmer and miller by occupation, and removed to Ohio about 1834, where he lived in Richard and Hancock counties until 1854, when he came to this county and settled near Wai'saw, where he died May 14, 1866, at the age of fifty-six years. He was a mem- ber of the United Brethren church. His mother, Emily (Hammond) Bowser, was also a native of Maryland, and of English ances- try. She died at Warsaw on Easter Sunday in 1878, aged sixty-si.x years. She was also a member of the United Brethren church. They were the parents of seven children, only three of whom are living — William H., Fi-ank and Mrs. Anna Thompson, of this county. The subject of this sketch was reared in Ohio. When fifteen years of age he began to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed about thirty-five years. He located at Warsaw in the spring of 1855, where he worked at his trade until 1871. Ten years of that time he taught school during the winter season. In 1871 he began tu deal in sewing machines, an occupation he still continues. Politically he is a Democrat. He has served as a mem- ber of the Kosciusko County Democratic Central Committee since 1878. He was elected justice of the peace of Seward Town- ship and served four j-ears. February 7, 1858, he was married to Miss Catherine Margaret Kinsey, daughter of Francis and Hattie (Creamer] Kinsey, old settlers of this county. Tiiey have six living children — Melinda, wife of Francis Robbins, a farmer of this county; Francis Eddie, attorney at law at Warsaw; Ethel Leora and Althea Luella, teachers; Lucy Jane and Maud, at home. OrviUe Andrew died May 22, 1885, aged seventeen years, and Harry died October 15, 1878, aged six years. Mrs. Bowser is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Bowser is a member of Lake City Lodge, No. 430, I. O. O. F. He was appointed postmaster at Warsaw under President Cleve- land, in August, 1886. |ARTIN BROWN, one of the old pio- f h™!' neersof Kosciusko Conn ty,residing on -^:^:^^ section 35, Harrison Township, is a native of Virginia, born in Roanoke County, August 10, 1835, a son of Lewis and Eliza- beth Brown. He grew to manhood in his native State, and was there married to Miss Miriam J. Doran, by whom he had eleven children. The names of those still living are — Tirey, Mary, James R., Martha, Levi and Eliza. In 1852 Mr. Brown immigrated with his family to Kosciusko County, Indi- ana, when he settled on the farm on section 35, Harrison Township, which he still occu- pies. When he first located in the township the timber was so dense on his land that he was obliged to clear a space before erecting his humble log caliin. Here he and his family experienced all the hardships and pri- ^ ll-»»»-»-i ■"■■»—■—■—■—■»■» ■-■-■-■-■ ^1 V t °M"M"»™M»M»M"M™M»«™»™M »M«»»"»»M"c« — B ■ «."j»"m H jJ» " » ■«■» IIISTOHY OF KOSVrUsKO COUNTY. vations which generally tall to the lot of settlers in ■ ■ ■■■*a »"M"M"ai"M»M»»»-»»»«»»W M i» , » , M M » » B » » i.»_ » _ M ^ »sir ;r UISTORy OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. i Brothers. December 31, 1868, Mr. Coin- stock was married to Miss Louisa Ilomraau, daughter of George and Mary (Hare) Hom- inan. They have three children — Wilbur, Zelda and Earl. lie is an attendant and his wife a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a member of Lake City Lodge, No. 430, L O. O. F., and of Forest Lodge. No. 46, K. of P. He is a vice-chan- cellor, and is now chancellor. Politically lie is a Democrat. ]p|,ANIEL D. MYEPtS, the genial host of Ijlglj the American Hotel at Silver Lake, is '^ a native of West Virginia, born in Berkley County, a son of John and Ellen (Brooks) Myers, with whom he removed to Tippecanoe, Miami County, Ohio, in 1837. In 1859 he came to Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana, and opened a shoe-store, which he carried on till the beginning of the late war, when he enlisted in Company D, Forty-seventh Indiana Infantry. During that long campaign he participated in many of the most noted engagements, including the battles of Fort Gibson, Champion Hill, siege of Vicksbnrg, F^ort Blakely, Spanish Fort, and Jackson, Mississippi, and at one time his regiment was for eighty-one days under fire. He narrowly escaped being wounded at the siege of Vicksburg, where he had his shirt collar shot away and a lock of hair cut from his head by a minie ball. He was promoted to a non-commissioned officer, but refused to accept, preferring to remain a private in the ranks, and at the close of the war he received an honorable discharge, having served throughout as a gallant and faithful soldier. After bis return from the army he engaged in the dry goods trade at Silver Lake with Lawrence .^,,?.;Mf.%K^ tENRY E. GEYER, farmer, Van Buren Township, was born in this county May 26, 1850, son of John and Catherine Geyer, early settlers of Elkhart County, In- diana. His father was twice married, and was the father of ten children, seven of whom survive — Hii'am, Joseph, John, Elizabeth, Saloma, Anne and Susan. Henry was reared to manhood in this county, and received a rudimentary education in the district schools. January 6, 1876, he married Mary C. Utz, born November 10, 1857, in Darke County, Ohio, and a daughter of Daniel and Lydia Utz, the former being deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Geyer have two children — Ardie W., born January 25, 1869, and Chloe M., born January 18, 1886. Mr. Geyer owns a farm HUsrORT OF KOt!C'I0\SKO COUNT F. 1 1 1 of 120 acres, and also owns a lialf interest in a saw-mill, the other half being owned bj his brother, John Geyer. In politics he is a Republican, and is at present serving as road supervisor. He and his wife are members of the Dunkard church, and are higlilj-esteemed members of society. fETIl MALOY, farmer. Van Buren Township, was born in Wayne County, Oliio, July 9, 1838, son of John and Mary Maloj, of this county. In 1841 he came to Whitley County with his parents, who lived in that county for six years. In 1851 the family came to this county, and settled in the timber in V^an Buren Town- ship. His parents had twelve children, of whom fonr are living — John, Daniel, David and Seth. He was reared a farmer, and was married December 10, 1865, to Mahala J. Coy, daughter of Henry and Mary A. Coy, of this county. They have had fonr children, three of whom survive — Milo, Frank and Ada. Mr. Maloy settled upon his farm in 1880, where he owns fifty acres of good land. He is a member of the Church of God, and is oificially an elder and a trustee of the church property in Syracuse. In politics he is a Republican. -■^'^'I*— tM^ C. BROWER, farmer and dealer in inMi '^"'^ manufacturer of lumber, resides '^f^® on section 28, where he owns eighty acres of land. He also owns 135 acres on section 25, making a total of 210 acres. He came to this county in 1854 with his step-father, who was a brother of his father. The family settled on section 34, where Isaac Brower now lives. A. C. M-as thirteen A'ears old when he came to this county. When he was fifteen he commenced working by the month among the farmers and in the mills, and con- tinued in that work until he was twenty-four years of age. November 26, 1865, he was married to Sarah A. Hess, who was born in Turkey Creek Township November 13, 1844. Her father, John Hess, was born near Colum- bus, Ohio, in 1808, and died in March, 1872. Her mother, Barbara (Roarer) Hess, was born in Elkhart County, this State, and died when Mrs. Brower was quite young. Mr. Brower was born in Pennsylvania December 27, 1840. His father, Henry Brower, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, about 1818. He died in the spring of 1842, and is buried in Fishing Creek cemetery, Pennsylvania. His mother, Sarah (Mouck) Brower, was born in Lancaster County, Penn- sylvania, in 1819, and is still living on sec- tion 32, Turkey Creek Township. When our subject was seven years of age he came to Elkhart County with his step-father, and later they went to Grnnd}- County, Illinois, remaining there fonr or five months, and then settled in Kosciusko County. His grandfather, Abraham Brower, died in Turkey Creek Township at the age of eighty-four years, and is buried in the Cable cemetery. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. His grandmother, Mar^' Brower, died in Elkhart County in 1849 or 1850, and is buried in the Baugo cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Brower have four children — Mary C, born May 13, 1866; Edward H., born March 13, 1872; Anna, born July 3, 1876, and Elmira, born August 20, 1885. Mr. Brower is a Republican in politics, and Mrs. Brower is a member of the General Baptist church. Ml-. Brower enlisted April 1, 1861, in Com- pany C, Ninth Indiana Infantry, serving first in Western Virginia under Colonel Milroy, fe ■■■'■■'■■■"■■-■■■■^Jii5P»r_» »M»»„ » , i» . » , » , ■■■■■■■■■ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. General Grant being coTnmander uf that departinent. lie then went to Philadelphia and sei-ved 100 days, and was then mustered out. He participated in several skirmishes — Laurel Hill, Cheat River, etc., then caine home and followed farming and milling. j^;LARK L. HATFIELD, a merchant of ^Wa Clavpooi, is a native of Kosciusko ^1 County, Indiana, born in Seward Town- ship in 1854, a son of Martin and Margaret (Luttrell) Hatfield. Martin Hatfield was a native of Ohio, coming from that State to Indiana about 1840 with iiis father's family, which consisted of parents and eight chil- dren. The family first settled in Elkhart County, but came to Kosciusko County be- fore the marriage of Martin. He was mar- ■j ried here, and purchased a farm in Seward it Township, where his three sons — Clark L., Isaiah W. and Samuel A. were born. Mrs. Hatfield died in 1863, and for his second wife Mr. Hatfield married Elizabeth Vanator, a daugliter of John Vanator, of Kosciusko County, and to this union were born three children — Jasper, Adaline and Jennette. Martin Hatfield was a farmer during his life, and was a respected citizen wherever he made his home. He left behind him a small prop- erty and an unsullied name. His widow subsequently married Price Kupe, and is still living in Clay Township. Clark L. Hatfield, the subject of this sketch, was reared on his father's farm, receiving g. od educational ad- vantages in his youth, attending the schools of his native county, completing his classical education at the Normal schools of Warsaw. He taught his first school in Washington T(nvnship, at Kosciusko Station, in 1874, fol- lowing the teacher's profession in this county for several terms. In 1876 he went to Van Buren County, Michigan, and engaged in the lumber trade, which business he followed for three years. In 1S79 he returned to Kosci- usko County, Indiana, where he followed farming till 1883, since which time he has been engaged in mercantile pursuits in Clay- pool, where he owns his business house and residence, and by strict attention to his busi- ness, and accommodating and obliging man- ners, he has built up a good trade. Mr. Hatfield was united in marriage in 1880, to Miss Ida E. Kelly, a daughter of William and Salina Kelly. Two children, Leroy and Corda B., have been born to this union. Mr. Hatfield has never. allowed politics to inter- fere with his business, to which he devotes his entire attention. Quiet, unassuming, in- dustrious and strictly honorable in all his dealings, he has gained the confidence of the entire community. sflLLIAM D. WOLFORD, farmer, \]'' section 25, Wayne Township, was ■- born in Hancock County, Oliio, July 17, 1837. His parents, Godfrey and Eliza- beth Wolford, were natives of Pennsylvania, and removed to Ohio when Hancock County contained but twelve families. William came to this county with his parents in 1852. They settled upon what is now known as the Caleb Cininger farm, in AVayne Township. His father purchased 143 acres of land, and lived upon it until his decease, July 28, 1860. His mother survived him several years. His parents had nine children, six of whom are living — Gideon, Robert, John, Elizabeth, Major G. and William D. Our subject was reared to farm life, and educated in the sub- scription schools. October 21, 1859, he was married in this county to Mary E. Hiner, daughter of William and Elizabeth Hiner, ^1 HISTOliY Oh' KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. early settlers of this county. They have had eight children — Charles, Catherine E., now Mrs. Eugene Cowic, Elsie, Ilnldah, Mary E., Bertha, Nora, and Curtis, deceased. Mrs. Wolford died in October, 1880. Mr. Wolford owns 120 acres of excellent land, and has made his property by hard work. He is a member of the Masonic fraternit}' at Pierce- ton, also of the Eagle Lake Grange, Lodge 420. In politics he is a Republican. He has in his possession the first ballot-box used in DelawareTownship, Hancock County, Ohio, which was made by his father. fl^IIOMAS RIDGEWAY BOULTON. '^fififi. contractor and builder, at Warsaw, was ^■' born near Mount Union, Stark ( ounty. Ohio, February 10, 1840. His lather, Zebe- dee D. Boulton, was a native of New Jersey, and of English-Irish extraction. His moth- er, Rebecca A. (Bryant) Boulton, was also a native of New Jersey and of English-Irish ancestry. She died in 1857. He was reared a farmer, and came to Indiana with his par- ents in 1849, locating in Marshall County. In 1858 he went to Bracken County, Ken- tucky, and cultivated a rented farm until the spring of 1850, when he returned to Bourbon, Marshall County, and began to work at the carpenter's trade. He followed carpentering two years, then enlisted in the Union army as a private in Company F, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, serving until the close of the war, which was three years. He was dischai'ged as Sergeant, in AVashington City, June 10, 1865. While in the service he was engaged in the battles of New PIopo Church, Jackson, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Re- saca, the engagement before Atlanta July 22-28, 18G4,"Griswoldville, North Carolina, and numerous skirmislieB. He was also in Sherman's celebrated march to the sea. After his discharge he returned to Bourbon, and was engaged in contracting an! ■-■-■-■-■-■t"-' BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. and was released on parole, and after his exchange returned to his company and regi- ment, and was on active duty until the close of the war. He was united in marriage in 1869 to Miss Elizabetli J. Ward, of Marshall County, Indiana. One son, Henry, was born to this union, who died at the age of nine years. Mr. Baughinan is one of the active and enterprising men of Seward Township, taking an interest in the advancement of his township or county. For the past five years he has had chai'ge of the farm of A. P. Rupe, with whose family he resides, and under his skillful management the farm has become one of the best in the neighborhood. He is a charter member of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R. ^XYID BRUMBAUGH, merchant, is a a native of Indiana, born in Elkhart County. His father, John Brumbaugh, was a native of Pennsylvania, who emigrated to Ohio in 1832, and thence to Jetl'erson Township in 1833. In 1826 he was mar- ried to Miss Catherine Bowser, and they had four children — Jacob; Rachel, who mar- ried John Rich, of Elkhart County; Susan, who married Abraham Guyer, of Jeflerson Township; and David, who was married Oc- tober 25, 1860, and has three children — Charles L. ; Clara Jane, who married William Smith; and Catherine, who married Martin Holmes. Mr. Brnmbaugh attended the com- mon schools for twelve years during the winter season, and worked upon his father's farm dui-ing the summer. He remained at home until he reached his majority, and then purchased the farm where he now resides. In 1874: he embarked in the mercantile trade, which lie carries on in coimection with farm- ing. He owns 108 acres of land. He served as postmaster twelve years. Politically he is a Republican. I^REEMAN S. WILLIAMS, physi- 31% cian and surijeon, living in Burkett, ~Z<^ is a native of Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, born September 13, 1847, a son of Swain O. and Mary M. (Doud) Will- iams. In 1851 the parents removed with their family to Allen County, settling on a farm near Lima. Six children were born to them in Pennsylvania, and two in Ohio, as follows — Rasilla, Daraxa, Alvina, Demas (en- listed in Company B, Ninety-ninth Ohio Infantry, and died soon after tlie battle of Stone River), Isaac (deceased), Freeman S., Nelson and Mary M. Freeman S., the sub- ject of this sketch, received good educational advantages in his youth, and after graduating from the high school at Delphos, Ohio, he followed the teacher's profession for several years, teaching in Carroll County, Missouri, Pleasant County, Ohio, and Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. He began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. A. T. Brundage, of Factory ville, Pennsyl- vania, in 1871, remaining with him two years, when he entered the University of Michigan, graduating from that college of medicine and surgery in March, 1875, and the same spring located at Kalida, the county seat of Putnam County, Ohio. June 6, 1876, he was married to Miss Nora I. Parker, a daughter of Lorenzo and Louisa Parker, who were natives of Ohio. They settled in Kalida, Putnam County, in 1838, where the father died in 1883. Mrs. Parker is still a resident of that city. They were the parents of live children — Mary, Ormond, Norah, Justina and Lena. Di-. Williams located in the village of Burkett in April, 1885, where HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ■'! lie has since practiced liis profession, and be- ini,' well skilled in medicine and siii-gery, has built up a larye practice. lie has made in- vestments in business property in Burkett and intends to make this village his perma- nent home. lie is popular with the people in this vicinity, and since coming to Kosci- usko County has made many warm friends. The great-grandfather of our subject, Enos Williams, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and his grandfather, Gershour Williams, was a soldier in the war of 1812. ^ OHN WESLEY ROYSTON, manutac- turer of cigars and dealer in tobacco, at AVarsaw, was born in Baltimore County, Maryland, March 1, 1833. His father, Will- iam Royston, was also a native of Maryland, and of Scotch ancestry. He was a farmer by avocation, and died on tlie homestead where he was born, in Baltimore County, in 1847, aged fifty-five years. His mother, Elizabeth (Fuller) Royston, was a native of the same county, and was of Welsh ancestry. She died at the homestead in 1869, aged seventy- eight years. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. John Royston was the fifth of nine children. When thir- teen years of age lie left home and was em- ployed as a mercantile clerk in the city of Baltimore for three years. He was then employed as a hotel clerk in that city, and afterward in the cities of Washington, D. C, Chambersburg, Caledonia Springs, Hamburg, Loretta Springs and Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania, and Hyde Park, Illinois. In 1864: he was employed as agent of the American E,\- press Company at Fort Wayne, and in 1865 was transferred to Warsaw by the company, and remained in their employ until 1868, when he established himself in his present business. He is a member of Lake City Lodge, I. O. O. F. fESSE FLOWERS, farmer and stock- raiser, section 1, Scott Township, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, April 1, 1838. His father, James Flowers, was of English ancestry. He married Miss Eliza- beth Migard, of Virginia, about 1817, and they had eleven children — Samuel, Joel, Mary (deceased), Andrew, Jacob, Hannah (deceased), Adam, Jesse and Isaiah. Two, unnamed, died ill infancy. The father died in Ohio in 1847, and the mother in Scott Township in 1879, at the age of eighty-one years. Our subject re- moved from Ohio to Whitley County in 1861. In October, 1862, he enlisted in Company L, First Indiana Cavalry, and served nine months. He was in the battles of Helena, Arkansas,YazooCut,and in several skirmishes near that place. He was mustered out of the service, with an honorable discharge, in Au- gust, 1863. He was married in February, 1865, to Miss Lovina Kyle, daughter of Jacob and Susaii (Raber) Kyle, natives of Germany, ilr. and Mrs. Flowers have had eight chil- dren — John Nelson, Olive Hadley, Josephine, Charles Edward, Irving Ellis, Rosa Nellie, Delia Ella (deceased) and Minnie Alice. Mr. Flowers removed to Scott Township in 1867, purchasing 192 acres of unimproved land, and subsequently selling ninety acres. He now lias si.xty of the 100 acres in a good state of cultivation. He has built a fine house and one of the best barns in the township, besides good farm buildings. When he came here he had comparatively nothing, but by his own industry and economy has acquired one (if the finest pro]ierties in the township, his farm being only half a mile from the ifil^^. ■ "■"■''■"■"■"■P'^ii^Jig'JiS ...J ^/ni^ Le^yyu^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETOUEH. ?l1^. 1 1 enterprising town of Nappanee. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. ►^•-if' fOlIN MAKEMSON was born in Logan County, Ohio, December 19, 1811. His parents were natives of England, and after their immigration to the United States, settled in Kentucky, and moved from there to Logan County, Ohio, in an early day". When they settled in Logan County the Indians were the principal inhabitants, and were savage, and the settlers were obliged to build block-houses, to protect themselves at night from their troublesome neighbors. October 21, 1835. John and Vincent Makem- son came from Logan County, (^hio, to Kos- ciusko Count}-, Indiana, and settled in Washington Township, and built their houses, and prepared for winter. John Makemson thinks himself the Tnost independent man that ever came to Kosciusko County, and the following will show that he has good reasons for thinking so. When he came to the county he had 200 acres of land, $5 in money, two horses, one wagon, six head of cattle and fifteen head of hogs, an ax, a hand-saw, across-cut saw, two planes, a broad- ax, a drawing knife and grindstone. AVith these tools he, for ten years, made with his own hands all the bedsteads, tables, chairs, etc., to be used in the house, and all his farming tools, comprising plows, liarrows, cultivators, sleds, rakes and grain cradles. In addition to this he killed deer, which sup- plied his table with meat, and after tanning the hides he made the shoes for his family, making his own lasts and pegs. His lasts would compare favorably with those Tiiade in the Eastern factories. From this experience of one of Kosciusko's prominent pioneers, the young people of to-day may learn a les- son of independence, as what he has done and accomplished may be done by any who have like determination and pluck. He never learned a trade, having been brought up to farming, and his handy use of tools is but an- other example of the proverb: " Necessity is the mother of invention." After coming to Kosciusko County he bought some sheep, and his wife spun and carded the wool, got it woven, and made all their clothes. He cleared his land and raised corn, beans and potatoes enough for his own use, and some to sell. The first year he was here he cut his own road to Warsaw and Leesbiirgh; cut browse enough during the winter for six head of cattle, killed five deer, fifty muskrats, six minks, one otter and twenty-five raccoons, and found four bee trees. His first year was his best one in the fur trade, as when the county became settled the game lett. The Indians were nuniei'ous in the county for five years after his arrival. The Squawbucks were very peaceable, but the Miamis were somewhat hostile. Mr. Makemson's first tax receipt in Kosciusko County was for 33 cents. The first installment of his taxes for 1887 was $96. Thus it will be seen he has not only been self-sustaining, but has acquired by his industry and integrity a competence for his declining years. He is public spirited and enterprising, and has been a liberal con- tributor to all interests of benefit to his county. He has an interest in ten churches, and in all the school-houses in the county. He feels that he has an interest in the great court-house of his county, which is only second to any in the State. It has always been a source of pleasure to him to help any who could not help themselves. He feels now that the work of his hands is almost done, but that when the earthly house of this tabernacle is dissolved, he has an interest in the shed blood of Christ, which assures him ■-■■■■■S»ii^»W»-™iMM .^J' 'l«^* i\t> fit f •I '11' 'PI' ill' :': 2' HIHTOUY OF KOiSCIUtSKO aOUNTY. an inheritance in tiie briijlit and lieavenly plains of eternal day, where the light of God's countenance will ilhunijiate it through- out all eternity, undinimed by a cloud from that region of eternal night, the abode of the lost. He has tried to live peaceably with all men throughout the journey of life, and to banish trouble from his mind as he would an evil tliought, so that his pathway might be as smooth as the UTitroubled ocean, having none to molest, and none to annoy, but all ready to aid in making his last days his best days, glad to show by any act the esteem and gratitude they feel to the old pioneer, whose life has been spent in making their county one of the grandest in the grand State of Indiaiui. jipiJRAjVl (). KING, one of the leading Kn physicians of Pierceton, and an active iliv/ ^S-l and enterprising citizen, is a native of Indiana, born on a farm in Noble County, near Kendallville, the date of his birth being November Ifi, 1850. He was reared at his l)irth-place till his seventeenth year, when he began to attend the high school at Kendall- ville, teaching in the district schools of Noble County daring the winter terms, which he followed till twenty-two years of age. In 1872 he entered the office of Dr. J. L. Gil- bert, of Kendallville, where he studied medicine for one year, and in the fall of 1874 he entered the Detroit Medical College, from which institution he graduated in March, 1876, after taking two regular and one special course. He then V)egan the practice of medi- cine at Moscow, Michigan, where he followed his profession until November, 1877, since which he has lived in Pierceton, Indiana, and during his residence here has succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice, and has gained the respect and confidence of the entire community. November 11, 1879, he was married to Miss Ida B. AVilson. a daughter of Albert and Bathia (Trobridgej Wilson. She is a native of Noble County, Indiana, and was reared on a farm adjoining the home of our subject in that county. The}' are the parents of one son, named Ralph Newton. The doctor and his wife are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal church at Pierceton. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is now serving his fourth term as worshipful master of Pierceton Lodge, No. 377, A. F. c^ A. M., and is a charter member of Pierceton Chapter. No. 56, of the Eastern Star, of which he was the first worthy patron. In politics he is a Republican. The parents of our subject, Michael and Rachel (•■^witzer) King, were natives of Baden, Germany, and Richland County, Ohio, respectivel}^ the mother being of Scotch-Irisli descent. Tiie father, on coming to Ainei'ica in 1830, first located in Ohio, and in 1849 removed to Indiana, settling on his farm in Noble County, where he died in February, 1885, at the age of seventy-nine years. His wife died on the same farm in 1864. aged fortv-tw(.) years. Both were active and worthy members i^f the Lutheran church. T^TILLIAM E. STANTON, an enter- \/\; prising farmer of Plain Township, L ^TT was born September 13, 1824, in Monroe County, New York, near the city of Rochester. His parents were John and Mary (Harvey) Stanton, the former a native of Washington County, New York, and the latter of Dutchess County, same State. When in his seventeenth year his ])arents I'emoved to Oakland County, Michigan, where 1/ BIOOUAPHICAL HKE'iVUES. his moth'er died September 9, 18-44. Plis fatiier remained tliere several years afterward, and finally came to this county, where he died at the home of his son William Sep- tember 12, 1859. Three of their four chil- dren are livin(»' — William E., Edwin and Rahania. After his mother's death William returned to New York State, remaining there until 1850, then came to this county, where he has since resided. In December, 1852, he was married to Miss Sarah A. Hutchinson. Of their two children one survives — William B. Mrs. Stanton died May 5, 1874, leaving many sorrowful relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Mr. Stanton is a self-edu- cated man, and is well versed on general topics. He is identified with tiie Republican party. ILLIAM HECKERMAN was born ■ , in Marshall County, this State, May ^^j 28, 1850. His father, Jacob Heck- erman, was a native of Pennsylvania, and of German ancestry. About 1835 he married Elizabeth Shearer, daughter of John Shearer, a native of Stark County, Oliio, also of Ger- man ancestry. They had eleven children — John, Sarah Ann (deceased), Mary (deceased), Samuel, Emanuel, Rachel, Phillip, William, Jacob, Margaret and Adam. Mr. Hecker- man removed from Stark County to Marshall County in 1836, entering 240 acres of un- improved land, which he improved until it is one of the best farms in Marshall County. His education was limited, owing to the scarcity of schools, but by his own eftbrts he has obtained a good practical education. He resided with his parents until 1882. He was married in July, 1871, to Miss Mary Burg- ner, daughter of John and Christina (Shaffer) Burgner, of Scott Township, and they have live children — Rosa Emeline, Anna Elizabeth, Ella Nora, Clarence and Ira. Mr. Ileckerman came to Scott Township in 1882 and purchased 120 acres of partially improved land, seventy of which are now in a good state of cultivation. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. Himself and wife are members of the Evangelical church. fOHN M. MILLER, the present efficient principal of public schools at Silver -T^-", Lake, is a native of Indiana, born in Wabash County, September 18, 1855, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Weybright) Miller, the father born near Plarrisburg, Pennsyl- vania, and the mother near Dayton, Ohio. To them were born ten children — Kelson E., Sarah J., Jacob L., Mary E., Henry, George W., John M., Charles F., Francis A. and Levra, all of whom received good educational advantages, four of them following the teach- er's profession for several years. Nelson and Jacob were soldiers in the war of the Rebell- ion, Nelson being Captain of Company H, Twentieth Indiana Infantry, Jacob being a member of the same company and regiment. The former enlisted in 1861, and the latter in 1863, both serving till the close of the war, Jacob receiving a severe wound at the battle of the Wilderness. Captain Miller was wounded a number of times, but was not long disabled for duty. John M.Miller, the subject of this sketch, came to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1870, and taught his first term in Jackson Township, and followed that vocation in that neighborhood for twenty-two Consecutive terms, in four different schools. While teaching in Jackson Township he was married to Miss Nellie A. Girton, one of his fornjer pupils, tlu'ir marriage being c<.)nsum- mated Octobei- 15, 1882. One son, Ernest >• i i l^^^^ ^.^ ) 'jl HISTORY OF KOaeiUHKO COUNTY. Girton, lias been born to this union. In 1885 Mr. Miller came to Silver Lake, lie having been ottered the position of principal of the village school, and this engagement proving highly satisfactory to the school board, he was re-engaged for the second year. Mr. Miller is a popular teacher, and under liis skillful management and firm mode of government, the school has greatly improved, and is a credit to the village of Silver Tyake. fAMES CURRY, a pioneer of Kosciusko County, was born in Tennessee February -,s, 5, 1821, son of George and Mary Curry. His father, who was a farmer in a poor agri- cultural country, emigrated with his family to Kentucky in 1826, and in 1830 removed to Fayette County, this State, thence to Henry County. Five of their nine children survive — James, Ann, Jane, John and Amanda. The deceased are — Elizabeth, Alice. Mary and Susan. The father died in 1844, and the mother in 1873. The father was one of the first constables of Plain Township. In 1841 the subject of this sketch came with his par- ents to this county. During his boyhood schools were not as abundant as they are now, and the efiforts of every one were necessary in order to raise provisions to eat and procure the necessaries of life, so that the amount of education he received was limited. Upon his arrival in this county he immediately com- menced working as a farmer, which has been the employment of his life with the excep- tion of about three years. In 1854 he took the "gold fever'" and went to California, crossing the plains witi; an ox team. The journey occupied almost as many months then as it does days now. He remained there a little over three years engaged in mining, at which he was fairly successful in accumu- lating money. He then returned home, and has since lived on his farm, two miles east of Leesburgh. January 30, 1851, he was nnited in inarriage with Margaret Leazenby, daugh- ter of William and Catherine Leazenby, who came to this county in 1839. The father died in 1848, and the mother in 1871. Of nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Curry, seven survive — James E., George W., Charles F., Calvin B., John W., Frank E. and Leonora B. Mr. Curry has a well-improved farm of 140 acres, and has been very successful in life. He is a member of the Masonic frater- nity, belonging to Leesburgh Lodge, No. 181. He does not desire public positions, pre- ferring to live in quiet among his friends and neighbors. Politically he is a Democrat. . . t .11^.71 I'v'^i. .- yi^lLI TRASTER, farmer, section 3, Van '<:|M Buren Township, was born in Wayne ^r^ County, Ohio, March 15, 1824. He was reared in his native county, and received a limited education in the early snhscrijition schools. He was married in Ohio, April, 1844, to Miss Caroline Keller, who was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, July 5, 1822, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Keller, natives of Pennsylvania. To this union have been born five children, of whom four survive — William, a resident of Kos- ciusko County; Samuel, also of this county; Cyrus, an engineer on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and Richard, living in this county. In 1856 the family left Ohio and came to Elkhart County, this State, where they resided three years. They settled in their present home in the spring of 1877, where they have since resided. Mr. Traster has done a great deal of hard work in his adult life. He com- menced a poor buy. but lias ln'cn ijuitc successful in business. Politically he is a ■ M|iaM|WMW»"»MMgmajlK.»lMMnMM»MM»lM»»a»lWj»maM»MWM»l»WM»M»M»B»MMMMM»M»t«g:»«MMMlff BIOOIiAPHIVAL SKETCHES. Kepiiblican, ami liiinselt" and wife are mem- bers of tlie (;liiirch of God. He is a iibei'al contributor to all enterprises that tend to bene- fit the community intellectually or socially. '1^,ARVEY BYBEE, proprietor of saloon Wm\) and billiard room in the village of "ss4 Burkett, is a native of Kosciusko Coun- ty, Indiana, born in Seward Township, a son of Nathan and Clarissa (Taylor) Bybee, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The father of our subject was twice married, the maiden name of his first wife being Susan Blue, a relative of the Blues of Kosciusko County, who are among the prominent citizens of the county. By his first marriage he had five children — Nancy, Martha, Hannah, Phcfibe and Joseph, all born in Kosciusko County, and by his marriage with Clarissa Taylor he had four children — Cynthia, Amelia, Harvey and Levi. Nathan Bybee sold his home- stead in Kosciusko County in 1863, and removed to Fulton County, Indiana, pur- chasing a farm in New Castle Township, on which he resided till his death in 1877. During his life he was a pi'omiiient dealer in stock, not only in this but in Kosciusko County, and his son Joseph succeeded him in the business which he has since conducted. Harvey Bybee, whose name heads this sketch, was united in marriage in 1883, to Miss Mary Stockbergei-, a native of Fulton Coun- ty, Indiana, living in New Castle Township till after her marriage. Her parents, George and Julia Taylor, are among the prominent citizens of Fulton County. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Bybee, of whom only one, a daughter, Lelia, is living. Their first child, a son named Charles, died in infancy. In 1884 Mr. Bybee purchased a stock of drugs in North Webster, Kosciusko County, and carried on the drug business at that place for several months. He then re- turned to his farm, remaining uu it until lie purchased his present property in Burkett, September 9, 1886. The building which is now occupied by our subject was tlie third erected in the village, being built in 1882 by John Newby, and since then has changed ownership several times. It was used first as a drug store and saloon. Mr. Newby sold the building to Samuel Ilaney, and he to Franklin Long. Arthur Davis became the ne.\t proprietor, and he disposed of the building to his brother, John Davis, who in turn sold the buildiiig and his saloon outfit to Llarvey Bybee. Mr. Bybee has, since becoming proprietor, added to his stock of liquors, pool and billiard facilities, and con- templates making e.xtensive alterations in the building, enlarging its capacity, etc. He is an enterprising citizen, and conducts his busi- ness in a quiet and orderly manner. During his residence at Burkett he has built up a good trade. AKTIN V. H(,)LBIlOOK, an early settler of Kosciusko County, was born in Washington County, New York, December 18, 1833, son of Amariali W. and Polly Holbrook, also natives of New York. He was reared on a farm in this county, and received a common-school education. He was married June 29, 1865, to Miss Martha Neefer, daughter of Charles and Julia Neefer, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Pennsylvania. They were early settlers of Franklin County, Ohio. Of their six chil- dren, four are living — Orville, born March 8, 1867; Cora B., born April 30. 1871; Lyman F., born December 27, 1873, and Oscar T., born August 20, 1876. The deceased are — If if- ti\> ! m '-■-■-■-■-■-■-■»■-■-■-■-»-■-■-■-■*' M. UrsTOBY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ill \\( On-ill E. ami Alice L). Mr. lluibrut^k settled upon his present farm about twenty years ago. lie owns 140 acres of go()(i land, and well cultivated. He has served as school director of district No. 2, and politically is a Democrat. lie resides »\\ section 24. |HILLIF HUFFMAN, proprietor of \iK-fi Ilnti'man's saloon, at Warsaw, was born ^ in Michland County, Ohio. August 2, 1822, were he was reared a fanner. Ilis father, Fhillip Hulfman, was a native of Brussels, Gernianv. He emigrated to Amer- ica in 1801, first locating in Baltimore, where he remained four years. He then went to New Lancaster, Ohio, where he lived several years, and finally located in Richland County and entered a tract of wild Govern- ment land, upon which he lived until his death, which occurred in January, 1839. His wife, Catherine (Styer) Hufi'man, was a native of York County, Penns\'lvania, and of Ger- man ancestry. She died at the old home- stead in Richland County, in 1835, aged fifty-one years. Upon reaching his maj\)rity Mr. Hutl'man became heir to his father's property. He worked on the homestead farm until 1858, when he sold out and came to Indiana, first settling in Fulton County, where he was engaged in the milling business until 1860. He then came to Wai-saw and engaged in the grocery and grain business, being associated with Allen Saine, under the firm name of Saine & Huffman. In 1865 he purchased Mr. Saine's interest, and con- ducted the business alone until 1869, when he embarked in the saloon business at War- saw. Mr. Huffman has been twice married. His first wife was Mrs. Elvina Montgomery, whom he married in Richland County, Ohio, in 1845. She died at Warsaw, August 24, -■■■-■-■-■-"-■-■-■-"-■-■■-■-■-■-■- 1869, leaving five children, all of wliom are deceased — Amelia died February 25, 1871, aged eighteen years; Silas died October 13, 1872, aged twenty-three years; Olive died July 30, 1879, aged twenty-three years; Izora died January 11, 1880, aged fourteen years, and John died March 26, 1885, aged twenty- four years. In 1874 Mr. Hutfman was married to Mrs. Mary Woodward, of Warsaw. She is a member of the Protestant Episct>pal church. ^mMARIAH HOLBROOK, an early set- |TO^ tier of Kosciusko County, was born in '^^fi^ La Porte County, this State, Decem- ber 29, 1837. His pai-ents, xVmariah AV. and Polly Ilolbrook, were natives of the State of J^few York. About the year 1835 they came to La Porte County, and remained there until the fall of 1837, then came to this county, settling in AYayne Township, east of AVai'saw, where the father purchased 160 acres of land, which he improved and cultivated. He died in October, 1877. The mother died in 1853. His parents had thirteen children, five of whom are living — Orville M., Martin, Ama- riah, Joseph and Dallas. The deceased are — Oscar, Polly, John and Deborah. His father belonged to the Masonic fraternity, and polit- ically was a Democrat. He was a man much respected by all who knew him. Mr. Hol- brook was reared in this county on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. August 7, 1862, he enlisted in the Twentieth Indiana Battery of Light Artillery, and was attached to the Army of the West. He was engaged in the siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, Nashville, and numerous others of less im- portance. He was honorably discharged June 28, 1865, and has since resided in this county. He was married September 3, 1872, «a»-»-w»wap«a»ii''l if-»-"«" -"-^g--'«ni* BIOOUAPHICAL SKETCHES. ii 'I to Catliei-iiiu MeCleary, born November 4, 1S51, ami daughter of Ephraiiii and Rachel MeCleary, early settlers of this county, both of whom died in this county several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Holbrookhave had seven children — Harvey, Mary E., Amariah, John, Annie and Mahlon R. One is deceased. Mr. Holbrook owns 176 acres of well-improved land. He is a member of Kosciusko Post, No. 114, G. A. R., and politically is a Dem- ocrat. P^^ENJAMIN BLUE, a son of William " and Margaret Blue, is a native of In- diana, born in Kosciusko County May 12, 1846. He was reared and educated in Kosciusko County, and from his youth has followed agricultural pursuits. He was united in marriage November 8, 1871, to Miss Elmira .1. Shatto, a native of Ohio, the date of hei- liirth being August 14, 1850. Her parents, Henry and Lucinda Shatto, were early settlers of Marshall County, Indiana, locating there about 1853, and later became residents of Kosciusko Connty. Mrs. Shatto is deceased. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Blue, of whom one is de- ceased. Those still living are — Margaret L., born December 21, 1873; Leona L., born July 22, 1875; Conn D., born October 29, 1878, and Homer E., born September 10, 1884. Mr. Blue has spent about twelve months on the plains of Nebraska, Montana and Colorado, and during this time was engaged principally in hauling merchandise with oxen. While in Montana liis wagon boss, Thomas Dillon, was killed by the Sioux Indians. Mr. Blue is a thorough, practical farmer, as can be plainly seen by his farm on section 34, Harrison Township, where he has over 176 acres under line cultivation. He is an active and public-spirited man. and in all enterprises which have for theii' oliiecl the development or improvement of his township or county he is a liberal contributor. !SAAC BROWER, farmer, resides on the southeast quarter of section 32, where he ^- has 130 acres of land. He came to this State April 20, 1850, landing in Elkhart County, where he lived three years. He then removed to Grundy County, Illinois, and farmed one season, and August 20, 1853, came back to his present farm. It was a piece of wild land, not a stick had been cut. He lived in a cabin adjoining his farm until he had built his hewed-log house, 20 x 28 feet, one and a half stories high. He lived in that house thirty years, then built his present brick residence, commencing it in 1883 and finishing it in 1884. It was built at a cost of over $2,000, besides his labor. He came to this farm with about $700. and has acquired sufficient means to support him in his declining years. Mr. Brower was born in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, in 1821. When he was twelve years old his parents moved to Dauphin County, twenty- live miles north of the Susquehanna River, living there twelve years. During this time he was assisting his father on the farm. The family then moved live miles east of the Sus- quehanna, in the same connty, living there until Isaac came to Indiana. He was mar- ried in April, 1842, to Sarah Mouck, who was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1821, where she passed her early life. Her parents. Christian and Nancy (Hubly) Mouck, were born near Philadel- phia, and both died in Lancaster County, her mother being born in 1800. Her father was a blacksmith by trade. Her grandfather 1 ?ir ^»fii»i.">-"-»-'"..»»-i"'i-". eo6 ;nir;iii- »j»iii"-»-»»»-"»»-"«"«"«"»"-«. HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Moiick, ami grandmother, Catherine Moiick, were born in Grerinany. and settled in and near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her maternal grandparents, Henry and Elizabeth (Linda) Hnbly, were also born in German}', coining to America when children and settling with their parents in Lancaster County. Mr. Brower's parents, Abraham and Mary (Ochs) Brower, were born near Philadelphia. The father died February 10, 1872, in Tippecanoe Township, aged eighty-three years, and is buried in the Cable cemetery. The mother died in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, when Isaac was iifteen years old. Mr. Brower's parents had nine children — Abraham, Henry, Nancy, Samuel, Isaac, John, Adam, Christian and Polly. Of these children Samuel, Isaac and Nancy are all that are living. Mr. and Mrs. Brower have had seven children, live of whom are living — Harry B., born Sep- tember 19, 1845, Id Dauphin County, Penn- sylvania; Mary C, born February 23, 1847, also in Dauphin County, John, born Decem- ber 24, 1848, in Dauphin County, died October 21, 1868; Isaac, born July 6, 1850, in Elkliart County, died in December, 1850; Sarah, born September 6, 1852, in Elkhart County; Emma R., born April 12, 1856, in Kosciusko County; Jacob, born October 14, 1861, in this county. Politically Mr. Brower is a Republican. Himself and wife are members of the General Baptist church. tENRY COY, engaged in agricultural pursuits in Van Buren Township, is a native of Indiana, born in Elkhart County in November, 1841, a son of John and Hannah Coy, who were natives of Bed- ford County, Pennsylvania, and Montgomery (/ounty. Ohio, respectively, the mother now deceased. He was reared a farmer, which avocation he has followed through life, and by his own efforts he has acquired a tine farm, which contains about lifty-three acres of choice land, well improved and under good cultivation. He was a soldier in the late war, enlisting at Goshen, Indiana, in 1863, in Company B, Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry, and took part in the battle of Stone River. He was in the service of his country almost ten months, when he received an honorable discharge. He then returned to Elkhart County, Indiana, and in the fall of 1865 was married to Miss Mary Fuller, of that county. To Mr. and Mrs. Coy have been born seven children, whose names are as fol- lows — Edward, William, Sylvester, Rena, Minnie, Irvin and Clarence. Mr. Coy set- tled in Kosciusko County in 1868, where he farmed on rented land for several years, when he removed to his present farm in Van Buren Township. He is a member of the German Baptist church. Politically he casts his suf- frage with the Republican party. fiPHRAIM J. McCLExiRY, farmer, sec- tion 23, Wayne Township, was born in -„ ^ this county July 8, 1848, where he was reared and educated in the district schools. He was married September 3, 1872, to Clara E. Ditfendarfer, daughter of Henry and Leah Ditfendarfer, of this county, formerly of Pennsylvania. Her father is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. McCleary have four children — William H., Annie L., Lillie M. and Gladdis E. Mr. McCleary owns forty acres of well- cultivated land, and is a successful farmer. In politics he is a Democrat. The parents of our subject, Ephraim and Rachel McCleary, were natives of Virginia and Maryland respectively, and both emigrated to Ohio ii\ '■"■■"»'' — '"■^'■^■■™™™»™™"™™l»™M™ — ™«»"'°^« .m„»»wm™jiM»^»M—Mni«.aif mMmm^ MmMmm^I . BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. •i ' I' I • l< I i i-. \ ■ I: i when youTig, at'terward removing to Michigan, where they were married. In 1832 they came to Kosciusko County, and entered 160 acres of land near Leesburgh, for which Mr. McCleary paid $1.25 per acre. The title to this land, although he had improved eighty acres, was invalid, owing to its being within the limits of the Indian Reserve. This necessitated his removing to other land, and he came to Wayne Township, where he spent the remainder of his days. Like other pio- neers he endured some hardships, and quite often hauled wheat to Fort "Wayne for three shillings, and 40 cents a bushel. His greatest inconvenience and perplexity were the rough roads. He was one of the very first settlers of the township. Himself and wife were the parents of nine children, of whom six arellving — Joseph, Matilda, George W., Adelia, Ephraim and Catherine. Both parents died in Wayne Township. tAPTAIJSi PETER L. RUN Y AN, cashier of the State Bank at Warsaw, was born in that city in May, 1843. He was educated in the common and private schools of that place, lie is the oldest of three sons of Peter L. and Sophia (Lynch) Runyan, and of Irish-Scotch ancestry. When twelve years of age he commenced clerking, and was so employed until August 27, 1861, when he enlisted in the Union service as a musician in the Twenty-ninth Indiana Infantry for three years, but was discharged by a general order from the war department, at Washington, September 7, 1862. He then enlisted as a private in Company G, One Hundred and Eighteenth Regiment Indiana Infantry. When this company was organized he was elected Second Lieutenant, and was com- missioned bv Governor Morton. He served in this caiiacity until mustered out with his company at Indianapolis. March 1, 1864. He then re-enlisted and was mustered in as First Lieutenant of Company E, One Hun- dred and Thirty-eighth Regiment Indiana Infantry, being detailed for a time as drill- master of that regiment. September 22, 1864, he was detailed as Provost-Marshal, and was stationed at Decherd, Tennessee. January 13, 1865, he was detailed as a re- cruiting officer to raise recruits for the One Hundred and Fifty-second Regiment, and on March 7, of the same year, he was mustered in as Captain of Company D, of tliat regi- ment. On the 27th of the same month he was detailed by Brevet-General Egan as Pro- vost-Marshal of the Second Provisional Division of the Army of the Shenandoah, at Charleston, Virginia. In addition to these duties he was detailed by General Hancock Depot Provost-Marshal of the Military Mid- dle Division at Stevenson's Depot, Virginia. May 18, 1865, on account of sickness and over-work, he asked to be relieved from the duties of Provost-Marshal; but before he had fully recovered his health, at the earnest solicitation of General A. G. McCook, he was detailed by Major Seward for First Assistant Brigade Inspector of the Third Division of the Army of the Shenandoah. In July, 1865, he was ordered with his regiment to Charles- ton, West Virginia, to be mustered out of the service, the war being closed, and while there was detailed as Inspector General of the sub-district of the Kanawha, and served as such until mustered out in August, 1865, at Charleston, West Virginia. All of the de- tail favors were unsolicited by Captain Run- yan. They were conferred for meritorious service. Being on detached duty, he did not participate in all the battles in which his regiment took part. He was in the siege of Corinth, the engagement at Clinch River, and % I, 7 608 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. was witli his regiment under General Miiroj during the raid of General Wheeler in Ten- nessee, and WHS under tire for two weeks. After histiual discharge the Captain returned to Warsaw, and was employed as clerk for various mercantile firms in Warsaw until 1871, wiien lie engaged in the hook and stationery business until 1880, when he accepted his present position as cashier of the State Ba k at AYarsaw. June 25, 1866, he was married at Warsaw to Miss Frances Marvin, daughter of Peter and Harriet (Shord) Marvin, of Adrian, Michigan, former residents of Warsaw. Mrs. Runyan is of English-Scotch ancestry. They have two children — Ilattie, a student of the high school at Warsaw, and Carl E. The Captain is an attendant and his wife a member of the Alethodist Episcopal church. He is a member ot the Odd Fellows' and Knights of Pythias fraternities, and a comrade of the Grand Army Post at Warsaw. He was the first commander of the uniform rank, K. of P.. at Warsaw, and held the same until Au- gust, 1886, when he was promoted to Assist- ant Inspector General of the State. He is a member of Forest Lodge and Encampment, I. O. O. Y., of the State, and the same in the order of K. of P. VINSON L. VAN GILDER, a prominent )lffl< farmer of Harrison Townshin, is a ■^!(^ native of Wayne County, Ohio, born October 10, 1813, a son of Reynolds and Martha L. Van Gilder. His paternal ances- tors were from Holland. His maternal grandfather, Daniel Hutchison, was a soldier in the war of 1812. He was reared in his native State, living with his parents, and assisting his father on the farm wiien not in school. In the fall of 18^9 he went to Kansas, ami lived in Osage County fiveytars, and in 1874 came to Indiana and settled in Kosciusko County on the farm where he now lives, which contains eighty acres of well- iinproved land. Mr. Van Gilder was mar- ried May 7, 1863, to Ella AVeiker, daughter of Adam and Mary AVeiker, early settlers of Wayne County, Ohio. They have a family of lise children — AA'^i.yne C, born March 25, 1861; Mary C, August 5, 1865, wife of Henry Ridenonr; Hugh M., born September 27, 1867; LiUie A"., born April 26, 1872; Ira R., born Alarch 14, 1878. In politics Mr. Van Gilder is a Democrat. fROFESSOR JOHN LATHROP was born in Penzance, Cornwall. England, -K October27,1841. At theageof tenyears he was brought to America by his ]iarents, who settled in the village of Vallet Valley, between Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts. Tliey lived there two years, and in 1853 removed to Indiana, living at Americus, Tippecanoe County, and on a farm near Delphi, also at Delphi, until 1861, when our subject entered the Union army as leader of the band in the Ninth Indiana Infantry. He was discharged in August, 1862, by a general order from the war department at AVashington, D. C. AVhile in the service he was present at the battles of Greenbrier, AVest A^irginia, Shiloh, and witnessed the evacuation of Corinth, Mississip]n. After his discharge he clerked for his father at Delphi until 1869, when he engaged in the grocery, bakery and restaurant business at Delphi. In 1882 he discontin- ued that occupation and engaged in the cloth- ing business at the same place, becoming associated with James P. Kiely, under the firm name of Lathrop & Kiely. In January, 1882, still retaining his interest in the store ■■^■"■^■^■^■^■■'■"—"^^^ ^■^■^■■■■'■■r ; BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. at Delplii, lie cuine to Warsaw. At the early age of seven years he manifested an unusual musical talent, and began learning to play the trombone, which he easily mas- tered, and at the age of eight years began to play that instrument in a band, in Bradford, England. He has been identified with band music ever since, and as a professor has for years been engaged in band instruction. During 1869 he traveled witli a " Hamlin's Wizard Oil" party, as a cornetist, he being an e.xpert on that instrument, and traveled through Pennsylvania, New York and New Jerse3^ He has been leader of bands in several places in Indiana, and is now director of the Warsaw Cornet Band. He has a State reputation as a band leader, and has frequent- ly acted as judge at band contests. At the business meeting of the State Musician's Association, consisting of the musicians of the State of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, after its annual session, held at AVarsaw in June, 1886, Professor Lathrop was elected pre- sident of the association for the ensuing year. The following, t ken from the Indiantan^ of Warsaw, expresses the estimation in which he is held as a musician: "At the annual business meeting of the Tri-State Musicians' Association, held at the opera-house in this city on Thursday last. Professor John Lathrop, of AVarsaw, was by unanimous vote elected president of the association for the ensuing year. This mark of lionor and distinction our community of musicians and citizens regard as a well-earned tribute, as Mr. La- throp possesses every quality to fit him for the position, being a gentleman of afl^ability and tine address, and a musician of high standing, and we predict under his able man- agement an increased development of interest in the association the coining year. Professor Lathrop has a wide reputation of being one of the finest artists in the country on his favorite instrument, the cornet, as well as being a thorough instructor and director in all band and orchestra music, having tlevoted a greater portion of his life to the closest study of the intricate details of developing all that is so grand and beautiful in the arrange- ment and execution of the productions of the great masters. Our community may well feel a pardonable pride that this compliment has been conferred on one of its citizens, and so well merited." Politically the professor is a Republican, and while a resident of Delphi was a member of the city council, by election, for ten years. In 1868 he was married at Delphi, to Caroline Assion. They have six children — Emma, Joseph, Ada. Emerson, Lillian and Harry. Lulu died in infancy. He is a 32d degree Mason, and belongs to the lodge and chapter at Delphi, the com- mandery at Warsaw, and consistory at Indi- anapolis. He is also an encampment Odd Fellow, and belongs to the lodge and encampment at Delphi, and has passed all the chairs in each. He is also a Knight of Pythias and member of the lodge at Warsaw, and has passed the chairs in that order. SAAC SMITH, engaged in farming in 11 Van Buren Township, where he has a tine " farm of eighty acres, is a native of Ohio, born in Stark County July 3, 1840, a son ot Joseph and Mary Smith, who were natives ot Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. They were the parents of six children, five of whom 3'et survive — John, David, William. Mary and Isaac. When about seven or eight years old our subject was brought by his parents to Indiana, they locati; g in Huntington County, where he spent several years. He subsequently spent some time in Ohio and Iowa. His youth was spent in assisting L^, KOi^CIUSKO COUNTY m with tlie wurk of the farm, and in attending the district schools, vvliere he received a fair edtrcation in the common hranclies. He has always followed farming pnrsuits, and for iiiaiij years worked as a farm hand. He was married in Elkhart County, Indiana, April 19, 1862, to Miss Joanna Weybright, a native of that county, born July 22, 1S44, a daughter of Martinand Catherine Weybright, the father born in Ohio, and the mother a native of Germany, they being among the early settlers of Elkhart County, Indiana. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born ten children, eight still living, whose names are as follows — Charles I., who was born May 31, 1803 ; John M., August 7, 1865; Mary C, July 7, 1869; Levi,May 10, 1872; Joseph, December 24, 1874; David, February 25, 1880; Elizabeth, September 9, 1882, and Samuel, September 9, 1885. In the spring of 1873 Mr. Smith came with his family to Kosciusko County, when he settled on his present farm on section 25, Van Buren Township, and since coming here has met with good success. He has served efficiently as road supervisor. Both he and his wife are members of the German Baptist church, and among the respected citizens of Van Buren Township. fOHN COOK, farmer and stock-raiser, of Plain Township, was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1814. When six months old he was taken by his parents, Asa and Mary Cook, to Wayne County, Ohio, where he was reared to man- hood, and received a limited education in the schools of tliat day. His parents had ten children. John and Lovina are all that are living. John w'as married in Wayne County, Ohio, to Mary A. Robison, a native of Stark County, Ohio, by whnin he had ten children — Emily, deceased; Nancy, wife of James Tenant, uf Warsaw; Christie, deceased ; Will- iam H., Samuel H.; Margaret, deceased; Elmira, wife of George Robison, of Meno- quet, Indiana; Charlotte, wife of M. Burkey, of Plain Township; John, and Jane, wife of John Hasp, of Warsaw. Mr. Cook came to Indiana in 1849, and has been a resident of this county ever since. Ileiirst settled tiiree and a half miles east of Milford, in Van Buren Township, and lived there about twenty years, then removed to his present farm in Plain Township. He owns ninety acres of well-cultivated land on sectiim 21. He is a successful farmer, a liljeral con- tributor to all good and worthy objects, and is respected by all. fKTEIl VAIL, a farmer of Van Buren Township, was born in Butler County, •x Ohio, August 20, 1821. His parents were James and Esther Vail, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio. The father was an early settler of Cincinnati, Ohio, having located there in 1799. When eight years of age our subject removed with his parents to Vermillion County, Illinois, where they lived nearly two years, then removed to Montgomery County, Indiana, where he was reared to manhood and received a limited education. In 1842 he hauled wheat to Chicago, 140 miles, and sold it for 56 cents a bushel. Wheat in Indiana sold for 31 cents a bushel, and muslin was 33 cents a yard. January 1, 1843, he went from Montgomery County to Butler County, Ohio, wliere he got employment in a pork-house at 50 cents a day and boarded himself. During the summer of 1843 he worked on a farm for $6.50 a month, and ilU wjif^m ^[j^ ji— u" tr™™"i™M™»»»^™™"i^«i"'»'"'«™'»°'« ^■^■^■_iiri»,»»»,wj«i.»nii»r,»-M.«.M. BWORAFHIOAL SKETGHEti. was glad to ^e\ tliat, as times were liai'd. He lias been twit-e married. His first wife, whom he married September 8, 1815, was Burnema Smalley, (if Butler County, Ohio. They had two children, both deceased. Mrs. Vail dieil January 1, 1851, and December 25, 1851, he was married to Isaljel Thwarts, of Shelby County, Ohio. They have six children — Jeremiah, Martlia, Mary, Robert, James and Ella. Mr. Vail resided in Elk- hart County about eleven years, and has been a resident of this county many years. His last wife died October 4, 1876. He owns 113 acres of good land; is a member tif the Methodist Ep;sc as eigliteen years of age, his father, with liis family, removed to Richland County, Ohio. Here a new field opened lietbre him. That n()W ])opulons and well-tilled county was then a wilderness to a great extent, and it cccupied all the time of the stout hearts and stronir arms tliat liad peneti'ated into it to clear tiie land sntticiently to enai)le them to raise enough of the n ces- saries of life on which U> live, .fohn remained with his father until he was twenty-one years old, assisting him in all his labors. October 18, 1832, he was married to Miss Catherine Poorman, who for nearly half a century was a helpmeet indeed, and ]iut to shame, as far as work is concerned, a lai-ge majority of the girls of to-day. That noble wife and mother is now deceased. Li the spring of 1833 they moved upon a tract of land that he had pur- chased, and commenced lite for themselves. In tlie spring of IS-IS, having cleared up a good farm, but being cramped for room, Mr. Elder sold out and removed to this county, and ]iurchased 160 acres of land about two and a half miles east of Warsaw, lie has since added 160 acres more to the original ])urchase, so that he now has 320 acres, all lying together. Mr. Elder has tor years been a zealous member of the Dunkard church. He has been connected with the Kosciusko County Agricultural Society from its forma- tion to the present day, having been president of the society two years during that time. He is a man of great determination of mind, of sound judgment, and of unimpeachable integiity; in .--hort, one of the very best citi- zens in this county, and one \vh(»se place it will be hard to till. John and Mary Elder were the parents of our subject. His pater- nal grandmother was captured by Indians who cob])ei-ated with the Pritish during the Revolutionary war, and would have been put to death by them had not the British inter- ceded in her behalf on account of her being an English woman. Twelve children were born to tlie parents of "Uncle John," of whom three survive — Margaret, of Ohio, Elizfdieth, of iXoble County, Indiana, and John. The deceased are — William. Robert, Catherine, Sarah, George, Mary, Sophie, ■™»™M™»"»""™— "<■— »i"™"™"»"M"»"'»"''«"M"M™M"'«»^M"»™»™»™»"'»*i HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. '^i Wi i\ w, i *rj^ Siunuel and Isabel. Mr. Elder's first wife, Catherine Poonnan, was a native of Pennsyl- vania. They had seven children, fonr of whom are living — Elizabeth, now Mrs. Wal- ford, William, Henry, and Margaret, wife of AVilliaiii Douglass. Mrs. Elder died in Sep- tember. 1S82, and December 25, 1883, Mr. Elder married Mrs. Sophia Wasser, of Rich- land County, Ohio. Politically Mr. Elder is a Republican. ^DWARD RYERSON, Jr., editor and ■> rj proprietor of the Pierceton Becord, is "^l a native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, born in Pierceton, November, 4, 1863, the only son of E. J. Ryerson, who is still living at Pierceton. Edward Ryerson was reared in Piercefon, and was educated in the schools of that place. After leaving school he was engaged for a time in assisting his father in his lumber trade, and general business in Pierceton, and in 1882 he entered the office of the Pierceton Independent, where he began learning the " Art Preservative." In August, 1886, he became associated with Hiram F. Smith, and together they com- menced the publication of the Pierceton Record, which, under their excellent manage- ment, is bound to succeed, both being ener- geticand enterprising business men, and well qualified for the positions they occupy. I^I^ILLIAM W. NYCE, tarmer, section 1/ \/ •'•^' Turkey Creek Township, was I ', , liorn in Ligonier, Noble County, In- diana, September -l, 1838. He lived in his native town until he was three or four years old. when his parents moved to White County, living there eleven years, thence to tliis county, settling in Tippecanoe Town- ship. One year later the family moved to Turkey Creek Township, where our subject lias since resided, with the exception of one year spent in the army. He was reared on a farm, although his father was a carpenter by trade. His father, John Nyce, was born in Ohio in 1808. He was married in Noble County, this State, and died June 16, 1881. He is buried in Concord cemetery. Van Buren Township. His mother, Matilda (Wilmouth) Nyce, was born in Ohio, and was a year younger than her husband. She died in Noble County when her son William was two years old, and is buried in the Ligo- nier cemetery'. After her death the father married again, his second wife being Isabel Dunlap,who was born in Ohio, and was about two yeai-s older than her husband. AVilliam's father and mother had four children — Jacob F., Catherine, William and Mary A., wife of John Noel. By his father's last marriage there was one child — Martha, who became the wife of William Stevenson, and died in 1858. She is buried in the Stevenson cem- etery. Van Buren Township. Mr. Nyce was married May 30, 1860, to Miss Sarah E. Robison, who was born in Tippecanoe Town- ship, this county, in April, 1839. She died April 1, 1864, leaving one child — Eva F., born January 1, 1864, and died in July, 1865. July 7, 1867, Mr. Nyce married Miss Louisa B. Hervey, born in Lagrange County, Indiana, October 15, 1839. Her parents, Willard and Louisa B. (Crosby) Hervey, were natives of Massachusetts. Her mother is deceased and the father lives on eighty acres west of Mr. Nyce. He has married a second time, his wife being Sabrina C. Crosby, a sister of his former wife. Mr. and Mrs. Nyce have three living children — Emma L., born December 28, 1868; Charles E., born Jnlv 4, 1871; Bertha A., born June 22, 1875. -■-■-■J»a^ '^^■■"■i**™* BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. \ His grandparents, Jacob and Nyce, died in Wliite County, this State. His step-grandmother also died in that county. Politically Mr. Nyce is a Republican, and himself and wife are members of the United Brethren church. During the late war he was drafted, but hired a substitute, paying $333. The second draft occurred in August. He went in September, 1864, as a member of Company B, Thirteenth Indiana Infantry, and was with his regiment at the first attempt to capture Fort Fisher, but he was soon after sent to the hospital at Bermuda. The regi- ment was in North Carolina until Johnston surrendered. Mr. Nyce was in no regular battle, but participated in several skirmishes. He was discharged September 5, 1865, and returned home, vphere he has since been en- gaged in farming. „^;EORGE K. BAIRD, farmer, section ift'-j- 7, Turkey Creek Township, owns 128 'w'- acres of land, a part of which lies in Van Buren Township. He was born in Clarke County, Ohio, August 27, 1827, and when he was eleven or twelve years old he came here with his parents and ten children (including himself), the family settling on the farm now owned by George K. His father, John Baird, was born in Kentucky, and when a boy his parents removed to Clarke County, Oliio, where he grew to man- hood. When they came to this county the father bought a farm of James Lelser, who had entered it from the Government. There was a small log cabin on the place, si.xteen feet square, and an acre or two cleared. Flere the father commenced to make a home for his family in the wilderness, and here he died, September 9, 1863, and is biii'ied in Sj'ra- cuse. He was of a vei-y jovial disposition, and fond of playing practical jokes. Tlie first of April, one year, he ran hastily to the room of his son George, and told him that there were some wild geese on the pond over yonder. George was surprised, but hurriedly got his gun and started for the geese. Of course he found none. He reported his failure to his father, who coolly remarked that it was the 1st of April. At another time he called to tell him (George) that there was an owl catching his chickens, and ran to get George's gun to shoot it, saying, " I am a better shot than you." George had placed a pail on the gate-post near the hen-house. The father took aim and the bullet pierced the pail through the center. They both ran up to it,and as soon as the father saw the jiail he said, '• It is the 1st of A])ril." George's mother. Catherine (Kirk- patrick) Baird, was born in Ohio, and died the last of November, 1854, and is buried at Syracuse, beside the father. She was about fifty-six years of age. Both parents were members of tlie Presbyterian church, and died clinging to the cross. George was mar- ried July 22, 1852, to Sarah Jane Mackey, who was born in Greene Count}', Ohio, Febru- ary 27, 1828, and was about five years of ao-e when her parents brought her to this county, settling in Van Buren Township. Their first winter in Indiana was spent in Elkhart County. The family settled on land that the father entered from the Government, and where he lived and died. Her parents were William and Sarah (Anderson) Mackey. The father was born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, September 5, 1787, where he passed his ea.v\y life and where he was mar- ried. He went to Greene County, Ohio, when he was twenty-eight years old, and lived there until he came to Indiana. The mother was born in 1790,and died January 11, 1879. Her father's family were among the fi'-st settlers of Van Buren Township. Tur- n ri! l™»™»™"i™—™«™M™"i™»""™'""»™™"»™™™™™"'"™™i»™"i™"™M™M"M™»''™ "»"*»"■' i I ■^ '^^■-■-'■-■-■-■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■- ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ , maroHy of KoaciUtiKO couArr. key Creek ran through their farm, wliich is uow owned l)y LJenjaiiiin Hoover. Both par- ents were members of the Presbyterian church, and died in the Christian faith. There were nine children in her fatlier's family—James A., Maria, John J., Robert D., Rachel, Arthur, Rebecca A., Mrs. Baird and Joseph. Robert, Rachel, Arthur, Mrs. Baird and Joseph are all that are living. The following are the cliildren of the pai'ents of Mr. Baird— Sarah, William W., John K., Margaret W., George K., Dorotha M., James M., Thomas, Martha A., Mary A. and Miner- va. George and Dorotha are all that are living. Mr. and Mrs. Baird have two chil- dren — Jennetta, born July 3, 1S57, wife of William C. Holbrook, and living in Chicago, and Emma J., bori) September 23, 1S59, and is the wife of Rudolph Wilkinson, and living in Turke}- Creek Township. Mr. Baird's grandfather, William Baird, was probably born in Kentucky, and he died in Clarke C'ounty, (Jhio. IJis grandmother Kirkpa- trick died in Van Biiren Township in an early day. The Bairds are German and Scotch, and the Maekeys are of Irish descent. ;^NOCH HOOVER, one of the old set- "fflL tiers of Kosciusko County, was born Jp^ in Stark County, Ohio, November 2, 1831, son of Jacob and Susan Hoover, the father born in Lancaster County, Pennsyl- vania, and the mother a native of Stark County, Ohio. The father is now deceased. He liad been twice married, and was the father of nine children, of whom seven yet survive — Betsy, Catherine, Enoch, Elias, Annie, Mary and Reuben. Enoch Hoover grew to manhood in his native State, and re- ceived the rudiments of an education in the schools of his district. In his twenty-first year he immigrated with his parents to Ivos- ciu^ko County, Indiana, they settling in the woods of Van Buren Township, where they endured many of the hardships and priva- tions incident to pioneer life. Enoch Hoover was united in marriage March 26, 1856, to Miss Harj'iet Tom, a daughter of John Tom, an early settler of Van Buren Township. Of the six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoover five are living — Haaman D., Marj', wife of Charles Matthews; John, Ida, wife of Eman- uel Deeter, and Mjn-tle. Mr. Hoover has made farming the principal avocation of his life, and in his agricidtnral pursuits has met with excellent success, and is one of the self- made men of Kosciusko County. He liegan life a poor boy, but by industry, frugality and good management he has secured a com- petency for his declining years. He is now the owner of 400 acres, having one of the best improved farms in Van Buren Town- ship. He is a public-spirited citizen, and contributes liberally of his means to all worthy objects. Both he and his wife are active members of the German Baptist church, he being one of the trustees of Pleasant View chapel. In his political views he is a Demo- crat. He has served his township as road supervisor, giving satisfaction to his consti- tuents. ,¥■4 EWIS TRISH. deceased, was a native of |;y^ Germany, born March 30, 1829. His Mi =5^- parents, Lewis and Elizabeth (Fetters) Trish, immigrated to the United States in 1832, and settled at York, Pennsylvania, where our sultject was reared to manhood. In his youth he learned tlie trade of carriage- making with his father, that being the trade followed by the Trish family for many gener- ations back. Upon reaching his majority i\ ,„_ J. :r- BIOOMAPHICAL SKETCHES. 1 1 1 Mr. Trish settled at Goshen, Indiana. In tlie fall of 1854 he removed to Missouri. locating in the vicinity of Osceola, where he carried on a general country store. In 1856 he came to Warsaw, and engaged in the manufacture of wagons and carriages. He was successful in business, and accumulated a valuable property at Warsaw. He was married at Goshen to Julia Ann Lose, a native of Hamburg, Germany, October 10, 1854. She came to the United States the spring pi'evious to her marriage. They had four children — John L. and Fred compose the firm of Trish Brothers; Mrs. Henrietta Willke, wife of Professor AVillke, of LaGrove, AVabash County, Indiana, and Jemima, who is unmarried and living with her mother at Warsaw. Mrs. Trish is a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Warsaw. She united with this church in 1868. She is also a member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of AVarsaw, and is super- intendent of the German department of that society for the State of Indiana. Mr. Trish died July 18, 1870, aged forty-two years. ■-5^+^ ii §AVID C. KENSEY, engaged in farming in Clay Township, is one of the self- -^-. made men of Kosciusko County, where he is classed among the prosperous and in- fluential citizens, he having been identified with the interests of this county since his twentieth birthday. His parents, Francis A. and Esther (Creamer) Kensey, came from Knox County, Ohio, in 1856, to Kosciusko County, and settled o" the old Pophani farm. They brou:rht with them a family of ten children — Benjamin, Charles, Catherine M., Sylvester, Henry, Gurley, Andrew, Elizabeth, Lucy J., and David C our subject, all of whom were born in Ohio, and all yet living. as are also the parents. Henry volunteered in the service of his country, enlisting in Company I, Seventy-fourth Indiana Infantry, and served throughout the entire war, and was with General Sherman in his campaign. Sylvester was a member of the same company and regiment, but was discharged on account of disability. Mr. Kensey was married in 1859 to Miss Christiana Scoles, whose death occurred August 23, 1873. For his second wife he married Miss Elsie Greenlee, of Belmont County, Ohio, in 1875, and to this union have been born four children, three of whom are living — Elmer J., Harry M. and Carrie E. Mr. Kensey's first land purchase was his present farm in 1865, on which not a stick had been turned. He felled the logs, and built a log cabin, in which he lived a happy and contented life for many years. lie cleared his land acre by acre, till he has almost the entire tract in fine order for culti- vation, and the old log caV>in is now used as a barn, his present residence being a neat frame cottage, which has recently been erected and which is located on a beautiful site about a mile from Claypool. He began life with- out capital, and his success in life is due to his industrious habits and persevering energy. He now has a good competency, all being made by fair and honorable dealing, and is one of the most respected citizens of Clay Township. fOHN LEWIS TRISH, of the firm of Trish Brothers, dealers in and nianu- ,^ facturers of carriages and wagcms, at Warsaw, was born near Osceola, Missouri, July 30, 1855, and in 1856 was brought to this county by his parents, who settled in Warsaw, where he received a high-school education. At the age of eighteen he began W^IM^M mM^^ ■■.■■■a"-»gSlM»M,^P^-liri HI8T0BY OF KOtiCIUHKO COUNTY. ii to learn tlie trade of carriage-making at Warsaw, at wliicb lie worked three 3'ears, then l)ecaine associated with his brother Frederick, and engaged in niannfacturing wagons and carriages at Warsaw under the firm name of Trish Brothers. June 24, 1885, he was married at Columbia City to Miss Minnie Markwood, daughter of Samuel A. and Mary (Cockley) Markwood, of that city, formerly of Mansfield, Ohio; the former was of German and the latter of Scotch- Irish ancestry. Mrs. Trish was educated in the high school at Columbia City, and taught nearly two years in one of the departments of that school, and for three years was prin- cipal in two of the ward schools of that city. She is a member of the Lutheran church of Columbia City. Mr. Trish is a prominent Odd Fellow, and belongs to Kosciusko Lodge, No. 62, and Hackelman Encampment, No. 37, and has passed all the chairs in each. He is a member of the Grand Lodge of the State of Indiana, and also a Patriarch Mili- tant, T. 0. O. F. mOEENZO D. KELLER, proprietor of n/ff saw and planing-mill at Silver Lake, was ■^F^ born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1841, a son of William and Sophia (Rickel) Keller, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, the father born in Lancaster City, and the mother in Butler. Their ten children were born in Ohio, their names being as follows — Catherine, Reuben. Eliza, Elizabeth, Mary, Lorenzo D., Michael, Eve, Emma, and an in- fant who died unnamed. Loienzo D. was reared in his native State, and when a young man learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade. On the second call for troops during the war of the Rebellion, he relinquished his line prospects to become a member of Com- pany K, One Hundred and Second Ohio In- fantry, with which he took part in many important engagements. He was in Buell's campaign through Kentucky, was on garri- son duty at Clarksville, Tennessee, and was with his regiment on the right wing of the Army of the Cumberland, protecting the main army. His last service for his country was at Decatur, Alabama, under General Thomas, which was the last battle fought by the Army of the Cumberland. Half of his regiment was captured by Wheeler and Forrest at Athens, Tennessee, and were vic- tims of the boiler explosion of the transport Sultana, loaded with prisoners to be e.K- changed. Mr. Keller was united in marringe in 1867, to Miss Helen M. Mattoon, at Greenwich, Ohio. Three children — Helena, Clara B. and Mabel S. have been born to this union. After liis marriage Mr. Keller lo- cated in West Salem, Wayne County, Ohio, and commenced to work at his trade. A year later he removed to Medina County, Ohio, remaining there six years. He then located in Huron County, Ohio, where he re- sided till coming to Kosciusko County, In- diana, in 1880. In that year he purchased a saw-mill of F. M. Shipley, and engaged in manufacturing and dealing in lumber, which he has since followed with excellent success. He disposed of this mill and erected a new one near the depot in 1883, which has a capacity of 8,000 feet per day. In 1885 he built his present residence, which is one of the neatest cottages in Silver Lake. In June, 1886, in company with Ira Burk, he bt)nght the planing-mill and pump factory belonging to Jones & Jontz, which he has since operated, and his business now ranks second to none in the manufacturing interests of the village. Mr. Keller met with an unfortnnate accident in liissaw-mill, which costhim hisleft firm, but in spite of this he can yet do almost if^ — '^ Mi » * M *g^B^ia~> i i:»5 a? 5 »aa'-^Ta»Mi.a»BWM-wjigji i_ a » w ,w.,«»^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. as inucli work as most men do who have two arms. He is one of the active and pnblic- spirited citizens of Silver Lake, always taking an interest in every enterprise which he deems of betieiit to his township or connty, and by liis fair and honorable dealings as a business man, he has gained the conlidence and respect of all who know him. imRCHIBALD KIRKENDALL, one of liWi '"^'^ oldest living pioneers of Kosciusko '^^ County, is a native of Ross Count}', Ohio, born December 19, 1811, a son of Henry and Elizabeth Kirkendall, his father a native of Virginia, and his mother of Pennsylvania. He was reared in his native State, receiving a rudimentary education in the early subscription schools of Ohio. In 183B he came to Indiana, and lived in Elk- hart County for one year, and then came to Kosciusko County, and for several years worked land as a renter. In 1848 he bought a part of his present farm on section 36, Van Buren Township, and has added to his original purchase, until he now owns a good farm of 138 acres, under a high state of cul- tivation. He has seen much of pioneer life, and has done much hard work, and endured many hardships, but he has been successful, and is now reaping the benefits of a well- spent life. In addition to his homestead in Van Buren Township, he owns considerable valuable property in Pickaway County, Ohio. He is a self-made man, having to borrow $5 to get his family from Fort Wayne to Kos- ciusko County. In politics he is a Democrat. He is an influential man in the township, and has held responsible official positions. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, and honored members of society. Mr. Kirkendall has been three times married. First in April, 1830. in Ohio, to Ellen Muir, who died in 1833. Their two children are also deceased. His second mar- riage was with Eunice Nice, and to them were born ten children, five of whom are living — Jacob; John; Lydia, wife of Reuben Hoover, of Kansas; Minerva, wife of Hezekiah Bushong, of Van Buren Township, and Ellen. Mrs. Kirkendall died in April, 1856, and April 12, 1860, Mr. Kirkendall married Mrs. Anne "Wilt, daughter of Conrad and Rachel Stiffler, and widow of David Wilt. To them were born three children, two of whom are living — Eliza, wife of Jonathan Hively, of Van Buren Township, and Alice, wife of Henry Defries. To the first marriage of Mrs. Kirkendall were born nine children, six of whom are living — William H., Ellen, Sarah J., George, Mahala and Caroline. j^AVID BAKER, deceased, was born in Pennsylvania, April 22, 1824. When a small child he was taken by his parents, Philip and Catherine Baker, to Knox County, Ohio. When he was three years old his father died. When thirteen years of age he was apprenticed to the carpenter's trade, and followed that trade many years. Septem- ber 15, 1852, he was married in Ohio to Nancy Barr, born November 2, 1827, in Pennsylvania, and daughter of David and Mary Barr. When about two years of age she was taken by her parents to Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Baker had eight children — Ange- line, wife of Thomas Cretcher, of Missouri; Oscar, residing at Warsaw; Mary, wife of William Gilliam, of Wayne Township; Henry, of Wayne Township; Charles, re- siding at Warsaw; Ida, a teacher in the pub- lic schools; Maud and Frederick. After his marriage Mr. Baker came to this county, and HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. \\\ :•( M. settled upon the farm now occupied h\ his wife and family, in Wayne Township, in 1853, where he died July 1, 1884. He lias served as school director, and was a member of the Dunkard church. Mrs. Baker is a member of the same church. He left his family in comfortable circumstances, having a tine farm of eighty acres. Pie was a kind father, an indulgent husband, and respected by all. He was a self-made man, having very little capital to start with. In his death the community lost one of its most worthy pioneers, of whom it can be truly said that he was an exemplary man. SAAC IlAKTMAiS' is a native of Penn- 11 sylvania, born in Westmoreland County, ^i""" April 19, 1804, a son of John and Julia (iSpindlei') liartman. John Ilartman was born in Saxony, coming to America when a young man. He lirst settled about forty miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was married a few years later. He subse- quently removed with his wife and two chil- dren, Jacob and Betsey, to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and there were born the following children — John, Katy, Henry, Abraham, Susie, Julia A., Isaac and Simon. The parents lived in Pennsylvania till their death. Isaac Hartman, our subject, grew to manhood in his native county, and was there married, May 2, 1826, to Miss Elizabeth Keister, and in the same county their three eldest children, Isaac, Julia A. and Elizabeth, were born, their children Susanna, Simon and Jacob being natives of Richland County, Ohio. Isaac Hartman was a cooper by trade, and for thirty years followed that avocation in Ohio. He came with his family to Kosci- usko County, Indiana, in 1850, and settled on the farm near Burkett which he still owns and occupies. Foi- several years after coming here he followed his trade, being the pioneer cooper of Seward Township. A log cabin had been erected on his land by John Bybee, of Warsaw, before he settled on it, but no inqirovements had been made. He cleared and improved the land and brought it under ailne state of cultivation. Mr. Hart- man has spent a long and useful life in Kos- ciusko County, and with his estimable wife is reaping the benefits of his j-ears of toil and industry, and are among the most re- spected and honored pioneers of the county. Mr. Hartman is now in his eighty-third year, and his wife in her seventy-eighth. They are in their sixty-first year of wedlock, and are perhaps the oldest married couple living in the county. They are the great-grand- parents of twenty-five children. Mr. Hart- man has always been an earnest member of the church, first of the Lutheran, and after coming to Richland County joined the Meth- odist Episcopal church, to which he belonged for thirty years. In 1878, owing to the long distance to his place of worship, he became a member of the United Brethren church. Mrs. Hartman has been a member of the Method- ist Episcopal church since her girlhood. In an early day members of the Methodist Epis- copal church had to meet on the first Satur- day of each quarter to register and receive their ticket of admission to the love feast on the following morning, without which the doorkeeper would not allow them to enter. Mr. Hartman still has one of those tickets in his possession. Of their children, Julia Ann married Rev. E. M. Baker, and has five chil- dren — William, Isaac N., May E., Russel and John. Elizabeth married William Mullen- hour, and the children of this union are — John, Isaac, William, Minor, Edward, Lyman, Amos and Hiram. Susannah has been twice married.her first husband being Lvman Lati- „ I »->--^— ^— -— -''V m '[«' BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. more, by whom slie had six children^Lemuel 1 L., Marion. Mary E., Hannah, Nash and So- phia. Ey her marriage with Christian Sarber she has five children— Nettie, Anuie, Julia, Isaac and Simon. Simon Hartman has been twice married. His lirst wife, Maria Martin, left at hei' death two children— Lilly and Ju- lietta. He subsequently married Catherine Deardorff, and to this union have been born four children— Ulysses M., Harry H., Charles C. and Freddy B. 7|»^[0MM0D0RE CLEMANS, attorney at IIf' law, Pierceton, Indiana, is a native of ^i Madison County, Ohio, born near South Solon, December 27,"^1837, a son uf Thomas ]\L and Hannah (Round) Clemans, tlie father a native of Greenbrier County, Virginia, and the mother of Jackson County, Indiana. They were married in Ohio in 1834, the mother havino; gone with her mother (her father being dead) to that State when seven j years of age. They came with their family to Indiana in 1841 and settled on wild land in Tippecanoe Townsliip, Kosciusko County, which the father began to improve, but died in the year 1845. He was in his political views a Jacksonian Democrat. After his death Mrs. Clemans married John Hess. By her first marriage she had five children, of whom the first born, a daughter, died at the age of two years. Commodore is the eldest son; Francis M.,who died in Kansas in 1875, was a soldier in the late war, serving during the greater part of the Rebellion; John, en^ gaged in farming in Washington Township, served three years in the war of the Rebell- ion, and Joseph H. was killed at the battle of luka, Mississippi, in September, 1862. The mother was formerly a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, but. later in life united with the United Brethren church in Turkey Creek Township. Commodore Clem- ans, wliose name heads this sketcli, was rearenal advantages, and Worthy has taught school, although at present he is at- tending school, completing his education. Laura has almost completed her high-school studies. From 1865 till 1872 Mr. Rantz was engaged in farming and raising and deal- ing in stock. In 1872 he engaged in the mercantile and stock business in company with M. A. Farrell, with whom he was asso- ciated until 1875, when he purchased his present farm. He is now a partner in the firm of Hyer, Bybee & Co., who have carried on an extensive stock business for the past eight years, and are now doing the largest business in stock in Kosciusko County. Mr. Rantz shipped the first car-load of stock over the Chicago, Wabash & Michigan Railroad from Silver Lake, also the first car-load of stock over the Eel River Road from Manches- ter to Columbia City, Indiana. He put in ■»l"Mf^»i»fcMMM»MMM» ■■■■■oW«M»w»a»»^»iii»a»aris«s»iSw-M . i . M .a,f^:;«; BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 633 the first pail- of stock scales at Silver Lake, which were owned by him. He is classed among the public-spirited men of Silver Lake, and in every enterprise for the advance- ment of his township or county he takes an active interest, and has done his share toward building up the business interests ot the vil- lage of Silver Lake. •°^ "a * S '' S -!)-»'"'"- — fEORGE MIDDLETON was born in Seneca County, Ohio, June 23, 1816. When lie was still a child the family removed to Huron County, and lived there until they came to this county in 1834. There were the parents and two children — our subject and his brother Daniel, the two youngest children. The others were married, and remained in Ohio. They afterward fol- lowed the parents to Indiana, but returned to Oliio again, as they did not like Indiana Territory'. The family first settled in the northern portion of the village of Webstei-, and purchased forty acres of land from the Government, where the father commenced to make a home by building a log cabin after clearing away the trees and brush. The cabin was 16 ,\' 18 feet. There was no saw- mill in the country, and they rived out the clapboards and used them for doors, made puncheon floors, and had greased paper for window lights. When the family came to this county there were only two families in Tippecanoe Township. These were the families of Benjamin Johnson and Ephraim Morehead, who were brothers-in-law. Both of these men had large families. Mr. More- head first entered land in Tippecanoe Town- ship, and in 1835 built a saw-mill at the head of Tippecanoe River, at the outlet of Morehead Lake. Two years afterward he built a grist-mill, and run it in connection with the saw-mill for four or five years, then sold out to Thomas G. Boydston, who died in 1860. This grist-mill had one run of stone to grind wheat and corn, and the bolt that separated the flour from the bran was run by hand power, it being turned by a crank like a grindstone. This bolt was used about two years, and then changed for M'ater power, like the rest of mill machinery. The mill was patronized by settlers twenty miles distant. Mr. Middleton states that there was a great deal of sickness in the country in an early day; there were scarcely well ones enough to take care of the sick. He has lived in this county ever since his arrival, with the exception of two years spent in the army. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, and Nineteenth Regiment. He served nine months in the cavalry regiment, then became disabled l)}- the falling of his horse, which broke one of his ribs and injured his shoulder and upper arm so seriously that he was dis- charged in consequence. In Marcii, 1864, he re-enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Infantry, and served with General Sherman. At Marietta, Georgia, he was detailed for hospital service, and went to Knoxville, Tennessee, and remained there until the close of the war. He was at Knox- ville when Lee surrendei-ed, and when Lincoln was assassinated. He was discharged at that place in May, 1865, and returned to his old home, where he has resided ever since. Mr. Middleton was first married in July, 1839, to Lucinda Jay, a native of Ohio. They had two children — Ephraira, who was killed at the battle of Stone River during the late war, being a member of the Thirtieth In- diana Infantry, and Nancy Ann, who is mar- ried and lives in Darke County, Ohio. October 15, 1847, Mr. Middleton was married to Barbara Ann Jarrett, who was a native ol L ' |i r-*j*-';^^*-*'^*j*^;^ -,"-"- ^-*r*;^jTr?T^^r^T^ 1 — — — ^ wm jw V ^^ ■ t HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. J' i ^ t Virginia, and eanie from there to Wayne Count}', Indiana, witli lier parents when she was two years old. They lived there seven years, then removed to this county. Her parents, George B. and Elizabeth (Massy) Jarrett, were horn, reared and married in Virginia, and both died in this county. The father died in ISSi, aged about sixty-nine years, and is buried in the Webster cemetery. The mother died in 1883, aged about seventy years ,and is also buried at Webster. Mr. and Mrs. Middleton have had twelve children, six of whom are deceased. The living are — Eliza, Emma, Sylvester, Jonas, Luella and Ida. The deceased are — Emeline, George B., Elizabeth, Joseph, Letta and William. The children were all born in Webster. All that are living reside at Webster, and all the deceased are buried there except two, who are buried <>n the farm, and the one who was killed in the army. Pie, with two comrades, Holbrook and McLaugh- lin, lies buried on the battle-field, all three being residents of this county, and all enlist- ing from this county. Mr. Middleton was formerly an old-line Whig, and afterward a Republican until twelve years ago, when he became independent. His father died in Huron County, Ohio, in 1841, aged sixty- two years. His mother died in 1839, also aged sixty-two years. fACOB GAULT, farmer and stock-raiser, Harrison Township, is a native of Penn- sylvania, born in Dauphin County, Tiear Ilarrisburg, April 29, 1805, a son of Hichard and Catherine Gault, natives also of Penn- sylvania, the father of Irish, and the mother of German descent. When he was four j'ears old his parents moved to Fayette County, Penrisvlvania, and there Jie was reared. His early life was spent on a farm, and his educa- tional advantages were limited. Of a family of nine children but two are living — Jacob and Abraham, the latter a resident of Michi- gan. April 1, 1830, Mr. Gault was married to Sarah Myers, who was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, December 28, 1808, a daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Myers. Of fourteen children born to them, but live are living — Mary, wife of John Owen; Plan- nali Jane, wife of Henry Hallock, of Ply- mouth, Indiana; Cliristena, wife of Eugene Lensibough, of Elkhart County, Indiana; Rachel, wife of Charles Snow, of Marshall County, Indiana; and Pierce, of Plymouth. Mr. Gault lived in Ohio until 1861, when he came to Indiana, and for thi'ee years lived in Noble County. In 1864 he bought the farm where he now lives in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County, which contains 120 acres of good land. Mr. Gault is one of the repre- sentative citizens of his towtisliip, and a liberal supporter of all enterprises of public benefit. In politics he is a Democrat. fOIIN M. BRUMBAUGH, farmer, sec- tion 6, Van Buren Township, is a native of Elkhart County, Indiana, born January 27, 1835, a son of Conrad and Catherine Brumbaugh, natives of Montgomery County, Ohio. He is the youngest of five children, four of whom are living — Lydia, Eve, Jose- phus and John M. The parents were of German descent, and moved to Elkhart County in 1832, locating in a wilderness ami, like all pioneers, had many hardships and privations to endure. They were members of the Dunkard church. The mother died in 1875, and the father in 1879. They were among the most respected of the pioneers of Elkhart County, and among her represents- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. ii; tive citizens. John M. Brumbangli, onr subject, was reared in Elkhart County, re- ceiving a good common-school education. He was reared a farmer, and with the exception of four years, when he was in the grocery business at Milford Junction, has followed that vocation. He came to Kosciusko County in 1880, and settled in Van Buren Township, having bought a part of the James McCloud estate. He owns about lifty-three acres of good land, and is meeting with fair success, his farm being well stocked, Hnd his building improvements comfortable and convenient. Mr. Brumbaugh was married February 25, 1855, to Sarah A. Pelfly, of Elkhart County, and to them were born ten children, four of whom are living — Ileuben; John D. ; Louisa, wife of Peter S. Rhodes; and Sarah A. Mrs. Brumbaugh died March 12, 1875, and Sep- tember 21, 1875, he married Mary A. Kin- tigh, a native of Ohio, daughter of Daniel and Lydia Kintigh, who moved to Indiana when she was sixteen years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Brumbaugh have two children — JN'oah and Riley. In politics, like his father, Mr. Brumbaugh is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Dunkard church. ^m EWIS CLIPP, farmer and stock-raiser, Mrjf section 11, Jefferson Township, was born ^^ in Germany, November 10, 1841, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Grady) Clipp, also natives of Germany. The family immigrated to this country in 1853, and settled in Ma- honing County, Ohio, removing to Elkhart County the following year, where he died in May, 1864. Our subject was twelve years of age when he came to this country. He lived in Mahoning County until June, 1861, when he enlisted in Company C, Eleventh Ohio Volunteers, serving in that company until August 27, 1864, when he was wounded in the second battle of Bull Run. He lay in the hosjiital until November, when he was honorably discharged from the service. In January, 1864, he came to Ohio and re- enlisted in Battery A, First Ohio, and served until the close of the war. He then returned to Elkhart County, where he was married to Miss Eliza Clouse, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Jones) Clouse, natives of Pennsylvatiia, who came from Medina County, Ohio, to Elkhart County. Mr. and Mrs. Clipp have had six children — Mary Elizabeth, Emma, Melvin (deceased), Daniel, Elvira and Lewis Orville. All are living at home. In 1869 Mr. Clipp removed to Van Buren Township, this county, and to Jefferson Township in 1879. He purchased 240 acres of partially improved land, all of which he has improved until it is now in a good state of cultivation. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. He is one of the representative men of Jefferson Township. fACOB IvIMES, Sk., was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1814, son of Peter and Nancy (Leggett) Kimes. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and in 1833 was married to Elizabeth Hen- singer. To this union were born eleven chil- dren, six of whom survive — George, Jacob, Daniel, John, Susan and Catherine. Mr. Kimes came to this county in 1836, from Ohio, where he liad lived about three years pieviously. He settled on his present farm on section 31, Plain Township, in the old "Menoquet Reserve," having entered 118 acres of land from the Government. His home was a wild forest, which at that time abounded with various species of wild game, and it was no remarkable thing to kill a deer L. J! _J HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. 1 h V before breakfast, and have it dressed and pre- pared for tlie iiioriiing meal. Mr. Kinies killed a deer on tlie first day of his arrival in the county, and in fact for many years the forest furnished, by his skillful marksman- ship, much game and deer, upon which his family in those early pioneer days subsisted. The modern luxuries of beef, pork, etc., were not within the linancial grasp of the sturdy, honest pioneer. Mr. Kimes was a gi'eat hunter in those days, and his steady and sure aim sounded the death-knell of many a forest fowl and deer, but for the last twenty years, owing to the scarcity of game, his former hunting activity has gradually slackened. He was obliged to go to La Fayette for corn, and to Goshen, which contained the nearest grist-mill, lor his flour, and the unpleasant rides wliich he experienced can only be real- ized by those who have had a similar trial of traveling over those early corduroy roads and rough trails. He has seen much of pioneer life, and is one of the oldest living settlers of Kosciusko County. His wife died in 1884. He is entirely a self-made man. He com- menced farming immediately upon his arrival here, with a pair of three-year-old steers and a wagon, and was somewhat in debt. He now owns 600 acres of excellent land, a monument to his untiring industry and perseverance. In politics he is a Republican, and has served as road supervisor. He was formerly a Whig. He is one of the representative pioneers of Kosciusko County. ffACOB KIMES, Jr., was born in Kos- j ciusko County, July 17, 1843, and was reared to manhood amid the scenes of pioneer life, receiving his education in a dis- trict school. He was married January 2, 1868, to Julia Rosbrugh, daughter of Jacob Rosbrugh, a pioneer of Plain Township. To this union were born three children — Erwiii E., Edward and Cora L. Mr. Kimes is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and in politics a Republican. At present he is serving as school director. He owns 116 acres of good land, and is a successful farmer. ¥^TILLIAM WALTER, '%\'/'\jj enterprising businessman l-tj,5T-l ton, and a representative an active and an of Packer- presentative citizen of Clay Township, is a native of Huron County, Oliio, being reared and educated in the com- mon schools of his native State. He was married in 1859 to Miss Rosina Schnurr, and of the eight children born to this union, only three are living, named as follows — AVilliam A., Alice and Joseph. Mr. Walter owned and operated a distillery in Monroeville, Ohio, for a time, which he sold to his partner, John Lanwehr, in 1861, when he came to Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, and was there engaged in the rectifying business for one year. In 1862 he was elected to the office of coroner of Whitley County, serving as such for two years. He was twice elected marshal of Columbia Citj'. From 1862 till 1863 he carried on a grocery in Columbia City, and in the latter year erected a still and engaged in the manufacture of high-wines till 1866. The following year he remodeled his still-house, making extensive additions, and converting it into a brewery, which is to-day known as the Eagle Brewery, and has a capacity of thirty barrels per day. In 1870 he disposed of his brewery, and later em- barked in the grocery and saloon business, which he followed most of the time till his removal to Packerton in 1883. He immedi- ately erected a neat two-story hotel, the lot on which the hotel stands being at that time \ I t % !j>?«'"«»yni"iT"W' ;»^»»m»mi»M»iaa [I ( BIOOHAPUIC'AL aKETOHEH. covered with saw-logs, which he removed. Tlie liotel is well and comfortably furnished, the bed-rooms being neat and cosy and the table being always supplied with the delica- cies of the season. This hotel contains the only bar in tiie village, and in connection with it there is a good livery and feed stable for the accommodation of the traveling public. No liner hotel can be found in a town of the size of Packerton in Northern Indiana, and by his genial and accommodating manners Mr. Walter makes an excellent host. In 1853 Mr. Walter went to California via the Panama route, and in company with his brother and two other men engaged in min- ing, in which they met with success. They built a large flume across Trinity County, California, which improvement was disposed of to good advantage, and in that State Mr. Walter laid the foundation of his future prosperity. jaENJAMlN LOWE, farmer, section 11, Jni^ Wayne Township, was born in Wayne V^ County, Ohio, April 11, 1841. When about twelve years of age he removed with his parents, Elijah and Lucy Lowe, to Miami County, where he was reared and educated. His parents were among the first settlers of that county. They had five cliildren — Joseph, Oliver, Elizabeth, Lucy and Benja- min. March 4, 1875, our subject was mar- ried to Annetta Brundige, born November 21, 1841, daughter of LTriah and Adaline Brnndige. The mother died when Annetta was two years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe have four children — Laura, born January 13, 1876; Clyde U., born December 10, 1877; Martha, horn Mai'ch 21, 1879, and Lucy, born March 4, 1881. In the fall of 1879 Mr. Lowe came to this county and settled upon his present farm, which consists of seventy acres of well-improved land. Politi- cally he affiliates with the Republican party. jfxEWIS DEWART, one of the old pio- mw neers of Kosciusko County, and a pros- ^F^ perous farmer of Van Buren Township, was born in Northumberland County, Penn- sylvania, July 21, 1826, his parents, Samuel and Margaret Dewart, having been natives of the same State. He was reared in his native State, where he received a fair education, at- tending the common school and for a short time attended a high school. In June, 1844, he immigrated with his parents to Kosciusko County, Indiana, settling on section 24, on a heavily timbered tract of land, where he grew to manhood, amid pioneer scenes, ex- periencing many of the privations incident to pioneer life. He was married in Kosci- usko County November 30, 1854, to Nancy Brady, and of the seven children born to this union five are living — John, born April 24, 1857; Samuel, born March 1, 1860; James, born March 29, 1862; Sarah E., born June 27, 1864, and Minerva J., born March 5, 1867. Sarah E. married Mathias Warbel, and Minerva is the wife of Charles Rookstool. Mrs. Dewart died in 1869, and in Februai-y, 1870, Mr. Dewart married Mrs. Barbara Snodgrass, boi'n in Montgomery County, Ohio, May 8, 1840, a daughter of John and Susan Overleese, with whom, when quite young, she came to Elkhart County, Indiana. Her parents had nine children, eight still living — Jane, Phoebe A., Barbara, Minerva J., William, Martha, David and Robert. By his second marriage Mr. Dewart had four children — Robert, born May 7, 1871; Lem- uel, October 11, 1873; Salome, October 11, 1876, and one who is deceased. By her mar- ■■-■-■-■s»iii^ insTonr of kosgiu8KO county. riage with Wasliington Snodgrass Mrs. Dew- art had eight ciuklreii, only two now living — Emanuel, l)orn in September, 1859, and Susan, born January 29, 18G4. Mr. Dewart has been successful in his farming operations, and now has 457 acres of good land. In politics he is a Democrat. He has served liis township as school director some fourteen years. He is a public-spirited citizen, and takes an active interest in all enterprises for the good of his township or county. Both he and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, of which he is at present serving as circuit steward. fOHN B. MORFOKD was born in Wabash County, Indiana, February 3, 1855, and was there reared to manhood. He was married in March, 1879, to Eva Summers, and they have five children — Walter, Howard, Ina, Cora and Nora. Politically he is a Republican. Messrs. Morford & Summers started their popular meat-market in January, 1886, and are doing a paying business. In May they re-opened the Empire Hotel, which contains eighteen well-Htted rooms for the accommodation of the traveling public. Already the house has a large patronage under their management. They are recog- nized among Leesburgh's most public-spirited and enterprising citizens. .|»»ARSHAL SUMMERS has been a '||MOT resident of this county since January "=^^©5^ 1, 1886, and is a jiartner of the well- known Urm of Morford & Summers, proprie- tors of the meat-market and the Empire Hotel at Leesburgh. He was born in Siielby County. Indiana, xiugust 5, 1853, son of Jackson and Rachel M. Su miners, the former of whom is deceased. His youth was spent on a farm. January 9, 1879, he was married to Miss Mary Morford, of Wabash County, Indiana. The}^ have one child — Ora E. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and in politics is a Republican. jEV. NORMAN B. HEETER is a native M" of Kosciusko County, Indiana, born ■^i^ May 2, 1855. He was reared in his native county, receiving good educational advantages, being educated with a view to entering the ministry. February 9, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Studebaker, a daughter of Samuel and Louisa Studebaker, of Jackson Township. They are the pai'ents of one child, Amsey E., who was born May 4, 1885. Mr. Heeter was ordained a minister in the German Baptist church June 19, 1885, he having acted as deacon prior to his ordination. He has for several years been one of Kosciusko County's suc- cessful public-school teachers, and as a labor- er in the Master's vineyard he is zealous and conscientious, and is active in advancing the interests of the church. Politically he afhli- ates with the Democratic party. His father, Ira Heeter, was a native of the State of Ohio, born August 5, 1830, and was a son of John and Ruth Heeter. He was married May 22, 1853, to Mary Cook, a daughter of Joseph and Margaret Cook. She was born in Mont- gomery County, Ohio, coming with her par- ents to Indiana in 1843, when they settled in Wabash County. Mr. Ira Heeter was a resident of Kosciusko County trom 1849 until his death, which occurred in February, 1886. Of his children only one is living, Norman B.. our subject. In April, 1876, he settled on section 3, Wayne Township, the HIOGKAPHICA L ti KETCHES. present home of liis widow. In his political iitfiliatioiis he was a Democrat. lie was an active worker for tlie church, heinff a member of the German Baptist denomination, and died in tlie hope of a blessed iinmortality. He was a kind husband and affectionate father, and an upright and honorable man in all his dealings with his fellow citizens. Mrs. Ira Heeter is also a member of the German Bap- tist church. fSAAC N". LUCAS, hardware merchant of Packerton, was born on the old homestead ^ farm inClajTownship, Kosciusko County, Indiana, August 5, 1850, a son of Isaac and Catharine Lucas, who were among the first pioneers of Clay Township, the father being a native of Ohio, and the mother of Penn- sylvania, she having been brought to Ohio bj her parents, Robert and Nancy (Carr) Simi- son, in an early day. The parents came from Higiiland County, Ohio, and settled in Clay Township in 1838, in the thick woods, and there erected a pole shanty, which they covered with bark. Only a few trees had been felled previous to their coming, by the Indians, who were still numerous in this neighborhood, which was a favoiite hunting ground for the last of the Pottawatomie and Miami tribes. The father was a skilled mechanic, and was of gi-eat service to the early settlers. For some time after coming here he worked at the cooper's trade, making barrels for the settlers, while his wife busied herself at I er loom, which she hud brought from Ohio, set it up in her cabin, and there she plied her shuttle, early and late, weaving cloth and coverlets for the neighbors. Siie was an artist in this line, and has yet in her possession some elegant specimens nf her handiwork. After purchasing his 160-acre tract tlie father was left without money, but by hard work and persevei'ing energy, he accumulated a good competency for his old age. Ills first farming was done on the pioneer farm of Joel Long, one of tlie first settlers, and a man who aided not only Mr. Lucas, but many other men in that early day, when their land was covered with timber. Isaac, the father, built a liewed-log cabin, which is still standing, and in which a num- ber of his children were born. His iirst child was born in Ohio, the remainder being natives of Kosciusko County, Indiana. They are as follows — Isabella J., wife of Cyrus E. Conkling; Calvin L., born August 14, 1840, his birth being one of the first in this part of the county; Ezra, born March 2, 1842; Elizabeth, born May 12, 1844; William H., born October 29, 1845; Mary, born Decem- ber 15, 1847; Isaac N., our subject; Robert- S., born November 30, 1857; all of whom received a good common-school education in the schools of this county. Both parents were members of the Presbyterian church in Ohio, and although there were hardly a score of people in their neighborhood after coming here, they determined to erect a house of worship. Having no money, Isaac and his wife addressed a letter to the members of his church in Highland County asking for aid, which was sent to the amount of $100 in cash. The church, which was named High- land, was completed by the aid of other par- ties, and is still standing. It was dedicated when the only members were Isaac and Catherine Lucas, Jacob and Catherine Hap- ner, and Nancy and Mary J. Simison, yet it has grown and prospered, and this religions body now worships in a handsome brick struc- ture, which has lately been erected. The death of Isaac Lucas, Sr., occurred March 30, isr;5, his wife surviving till February 25, 1869. They left eight children, all of whom ■»*■» ■ ■■ ^■-■-■■■-■■■■■^■-■-■-■-■-■»°.»'' HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. are uiarried except the youngest son, and six are residents of KosciusJco County. Isaac N. Lucas, wiiose name lieads this sketch, was reared to agricultural pursuits, and was en- gaged in farming on the homestead farm till within the last three years. He was united in marriage October 17, 1874, to Miss Annie C. Swank, and of the four children born to them, three are living — Minnie C, Homer A. and Antoinette. Arthur O., the eldest child, is deceased. In 1883 Mr. Lucas re- moved with his family to Packerton, where he erected a handsome two-story brick resi- dence, the only one yet in the village. On coming to Packerton he engaged in the hard- ware business, ])iitting in a tine stock, and by energy and industry, and strict attention to his business, he has been prosperous, and has built up a fine trade, which is steadily in- creasing. Mr. Lucas was active in tlie erec- tion of the new Presbyterian church, and is one of its first trustees, and is also secretary and treasurer, as well as serving as an elder. He is now the owner of the old church build- ing, wliich was the home of those devout Christians for so many years. ^TEPHEN N. COOK was born in this '^l county April 22, 1845, son of John W. '^^ and Ann Cook. He was thoroughly educated in the common branches in the public schools of this county, and for a short time was engaged in teaching. Having studied instrumental and vocal music at the musical conservatory at Fort Wayne, tliis State, he is considered rjuite proficient in this fine art, and is accordingly employed in teaching it to some extent. May 25, 1876, he was married to Miss Etta Valentine, (hiughter tif Samuel K. and Lutetia Val- entine, the latter now deceased. Their three children are — Carrie G., born March 14, 1877; Clarence O., born September 28, 1878. and William IL, born June 6,1881. Mr. Cook is the owner of ninety-six acres of good land, and resides on section 3, Wayne Township. In his political principles he sympathizes with Republicanism. T-%TILLIAM JOEL KLINGEL, hotel- , \/\/ keeper of Sidney, Kosciusko County, ""^SjiSr-j was born in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, March 6, 1856, the second child of Jacob and Rachel (Phillips) Klingel, the father a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, and the mother of Darke County, Ohio. They were married at Eaton, Ohio, in 1851, removing to Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1856, when the subject of this sketch was six months old, and settling in Monroe Township. In 1863 they removed to Pierce- ton, Kosciusko County, Indiana, where they have since made their home. They were the parents of four children, three of whom still survive — Mary, wife of Joseph Orr, of Bour- bon, Indiana; William J., our subject, and Allie M., living at home. J. M. died, aged about one year. William J. Klingel was reared in Kosciusko County. At the age of fourteen years he began working for his uncle, Joel Phillips, a farmer of Monroe Township, being employed on the farm dur- ing the summer months, and in the winter attending the district schools, where he obtained a fair common-school education. In 1877, on attaining his majority, he ap- prenticed himself to learn the harness-maker's trade under AVilliam Fenton, of Pierceton. After serving his ajiprenticeship he worked as a journeyman in Warsaw and Larwill, Indiana, until 1882. June 29, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa M. Faulk- ilk ;, '*\ ii J" i\ (I )\ D SI r, .^1 ?5riir^^i^»nin a- W - » - » - w - " - M - " -"-"- " -» ' '« " - " »" '-"-" -" -»-"-*-"-"»^"n'"»"»' ■■-'" -»' BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. ili 'I tv.' ner, born in Monroe Townsliip, Kosciusko County, June 23, 1857, a daughter of Robert N. and Julia A. (King) Faulkner. To this union has been born one son — Charles R., the date of his birth being April 23, 1883. Mrs. Klingel's father is a native of New York State, born January 21, 1822, and her mother was born in Ohio June 6, 1831. In 1882 Mr. Klingel established his harness shop in Sidney, which he carried on till the spring of 1886, when he sold out his business on account of failing health, and has since followed hotel-keeping in Sidney. In politics Mr. Klingel casts his suflrage with the Democratic party. He is a member of Packerton Lodge, No. 620, I. O. O. F. ^RS. SEMERAMIS LONG, postmis- J/fflVat tress at Silver Lake, having spent ^4^*^ twenty-one years teaching, assumed the duties of her present office May 11, 1885, and her education and knowledge of busi- ness fit her higiily for that position. She was united in marriage at her parents' home in Warsaw, Indiana, December 23, 1863, to Moses J. Long, who was a noted attorney of Kosciusko County. He was born in Henry County, Indiana, November 21, 1832, on the farm of his parents, Elisha and Melinda Long. His parents had a family often chil- dren — Martha, Sarah, Anna, Riioda, Matilda, Ellen, Joel, Moses, Dicy and Van, all of tlie sons becoming noted men. The death of iiis father occurred wiien Moses was twelve years of age, and in 1846 the family came to Kos- ciusko County, locating on the Hiram Hall farm, near Leesburgh. The sons acquired a thorough education, and the two youngest were afterward teachers. Moses Long began the study of law with Judge Staniield, of South Bend. Indiana, and was admitted to 37 the bar of Kosciusko County in 1857, when he opened an office in Warsaw, with Judge Lowry, of Goshen, as senior partner. His brother Van was later admitted to the bar, and the brothers formed a partnership which lasted many years, and was a noted legal firm of the county, doing an immense practice. This firm was dissolved in 1871, Van Long being elected to the bench. The judicial knowledge of the latter led to his appoint- ment by President Cleveland as Chief Justice of New Mexico in 1885. Moses Long re- moved with his family to Silver Lake, Indi- ana, in October, 1877, and took charge of his farm near town, close confinement to busi- ness having undermined his health, which gradually failed until his death, which occurred February 12, 1881, leaving a wife and three children, Hattie W., Van and Rob- ert T., to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. He was a man strong in his con- victions of right and wrong, and was equally strong ill his advocacj' of the one and his an- tagonism of the other. He never failed to help a friend who came to him for advice or assistance, and many there are who cherish his memory. Mrs. Long, whose name lieads this sketch, is a daughter of Robert and Jane Cowen,who were widely known in Kosciusko County in an early day. Both parents were natives of Pennsylvania, the father born in 1810, and were pioneers in the State of Micliigan as well as in Kosciusko County. On leaving their native State in 1835, they first located in Leouidas Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan, at which place Robert Cowen and his brother James erected a mill. Indians were very numerous in that locality, and many came to their house and mill to exchange venison, etc., for flour, pork or bread. When they first went to Michigan, no school-houses bein^,'- in the neighborhood, Mr. Cowen built an addition to his house. i ■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■^■-■-■'■■^ HISTOUr OF KiJUCIUSKO COUSTY. which was used for a long time for ciuirch and school purposes. Tliey came to Kos- ciusko Cotintj. Indiana, in 1S51, and Mrs. Cowen opened a school at Warsaw. She was a very popular teacher, and at that time had no superior in the county as an instructor and disciplinarian. For twenty-five years she ably conducted a private school, and among her scholars are found many people of noto in the county. Durin''— "-■»S 4 l -M» W .M M »»»», « i M B , l ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■»r "* 'GENERRE; n"; m ^ '■■-^-.■■.■ -■-.■-■■n! ■■a^^^M— «■■ KOSCIUSKO CO. COURT HOUSE. !| .»»w»WiWBM..Mi-M«Wiai«in -w »M«»i»«»-»i.w»M-i»»w.n«iiiwa^s»a» ■— — "-^ tnthoductouy EB ^^:££ 5^ BEyEE^£K'^:EB^^rEE;g"E^l^aS E' <^fS:?c}£fc^c^i'^CS^ i)^t^'^'^'SSjiiS»i^l embraced most of the eastern part of Turkey Creek and three and a half sections of the northeast corner of Tippecanoe Townships. The most important treaty to the people of this county was made October 27, 1832, which was ratified by the President and Senate January 21, 1833, and was the signal for immediate occupation by the whites. The Indians had small reservations, which were made to include their villages. " To Mus-qua-buck four sections were reserved, including his village and Bone Prairie. To Mo-no-quet, four sections, in- cluding his village, and extending south to Warsaw. To Mo-ta, four sections on the river near Atwood. To Benack, eight sec- tions in Kosciusko and Marshall counties. To Mary Ann Benack, three sections on Big Prairie. To Checose, four sections near "War- saw." " December 13, 1834, Mota, with seventeen of his tribe, by special treaty with the United States, ceded four sections to the Government and agreed to remove his tribe west of the Mississippi River by October 27, 1835. The Miami Indians ceded several large tracts situated on the Wabash, Eel and Salamonie rivers to the Government October 23, 1831, in which the thirty-six sections belonging to Flatbelly was included. Sev- enty-two noted chieftains participated. Flat- belly's name heading the list, and Wa-wa-see's was fourth on the roster. John B. Richard- ville, a noted chief of St. Mary's River, was the seventy-second and last chief to attach his signature. Chief Monoquet died at his village in the spring of 1836. Half a mile south of his village there was a deep shade and a secluded spot in the woods, and thither from his wigwam the Indians took their dead chief, and performed his funeral rites, after the manner of their tribe. In a crib or pen (about six feet long, four feet wide and four feet high, carried up square, built of round logs of the size of large rails, top covered with the same material, the long way of the pen north and south), they placed his remains. He was fixed in a sitting posture, with his blanket over his shoulders, his face toward the south, and was held in position by two poles across the inner part of the crib, one of which was under the chin, keeping the head in an upright jwsition, and one lower down preserved the position of his hands. It is believed by those personally acquainted with all the chiefs mentioned, that they were engaged in the Indian war of 1812, and Monoquet himself told W. C. Graves (now deceased) that he was in the battle of Tippe- canoe November 7, 1811. All the Indians were under the control of the noted chief Tecuinseh. Musquabuck died about the same date as did Monoquet. The Miami chiefs, Waw-wa-esse and Flat-l)eliy, were thought to be brothers. The latter was the owner of a brick house, which was erected for him by the Government, and was situated in the southeast corner of his village. W. C. Graves and Metcalf Beck, the latter a resident of Warsaw, were better acquainted with the Indians than any men ever living in the county. To the latter gentleman we are indebted for many favors. Tiiey were both here when the last of the tribes left for the West, and Mr. Beck was an eye-watness of their evident dislike to leave a country which was theirs by inheritance, and which for many years were their favorite hunting grounds. The entire Indian population did not exceed 500 when the whites began their settlements. Peter Warner, the first white settler south of the prairie lands, built a cabin upon the reservation given Checose near Warsaw. Learning later that he was upon the domain of that chief, he paid him $600 for a deed to a quarter section, but this sale was declared '111: 'a\ 'W^^i.g- '^ ■" ■ »«»■ J—M.^M^^rjan^D jWjiMm'S jJm' HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. \{ void hy the Government, and Peter was obliged to enter the land later at $1.25 per acre. Dominique Rousseau and Henry Ossem were the first white men living in this countv, but they could hardly be denominated settlers, as they were merely Indian traders; neither were the lands then open for settlement. Rousseau resided at the lower end of Little Prairie, and Ossem on the north side of Bone Prairie. From the fact that when this county was open for settlement many who were in waiting in the nearest organized counties came flocking in — and many of them the same day — makes it impossible to state absolutely who the first actual settler was. AV. B. & I. R. Blain established a store on the north side of Bone Prairie in 1834. They subsequently leased of Levi Lee a tract of ground, and removed their 8tore,thus making it more central in the settlement. Leesburgh was afterward laid out by Levi- Lee in 1835, and Blain's store was included in its limits. Among the first actual settlers of whom we have absolute knowledge may be mentioned: John Powell, who settled in Prairie Town- ship March 81, 1833; James H. Bishop, April 3, 1833; William Felkner, of Van Buren Township, March 4, 1833; Thomas and Isaac Moore, with their families, March 4, 1883. The same year came " Elijah Harlan, Samuel Stookey, John Shelly, Charles Ervin, John B. Chapman, Ichabod Colyar and Jacob Kirkendall," all of whom settled in Plain Township. Leesburgh was the nucleus around which quite a thriving settle- ment was made the first two years in the history of this county, and in Plain Town- sliip the first white child was born, Peter, son of John Wiramers, December, 1833. Henry, son of Jolin Ruby, died April 18, 1888, and Malinda Harland the next day. These were the first deaths in the county. The first religious meeting in the county was held at the cabin of Charles Ervin, in 1834, by Rev. Richard R. Robinson, a circuit preacher of the Methodist faith. From an historical standpoint most of the first things of this county originated in and about this village. Samuel Johnston was the first tailor, and Drs. Z. C. Johnson and N. A. Chamberlaiu were the first physicians, locating in Leesburgh in 1838, and for two years were in partnership. The Turkey Creek postoflice was established on section 4 in 1884, and in the autumn of 1835 was removed to Leesburgh. Jacob Rannells was appointed postmaster, John Chapman resigning. The first steam flouring- m ill was erected in 1857 by David Roudabush. The first general election was held in Leesburgh April 4, 1836, for the purpose of electing county oflicers. Samuel Stookey, G. W. Royce, Elisha Bogges, judges; Benja- min Johnson, John G. Woods, clerks. Two hundred and nineteen votes were polled. The officers elect were: S. C. Sample, Circuit Judge; James Comstock and Henry Ward, Associate and Probate Judges; R. H. Lans- dale. Clerk and Auditor; Arnold L. Fair- brother, Recorder; John Blain, Treasurer; Isaac Kirkendall, Sheriff; Joseph L. Jerne- gan, Prosecuting Attorney of Circuit Court and Court of Common Pleas; C. D. Lightfoot, Surveyor; T. W. Kirkpatrick, Coroner; William Felkner, David Rippey and William Kelly, County Commissioners. Prior to this date Kosciusko had been attached to Elkhart County for judicial purposes, and was known as Turkey Creek Township. The first term of court was held in Lees- burgh, at the house of Levi Lee, October 31, 1836. The petit jurors for that term were: John R. Blain, Christopher Lightfoot, P. L. Runyan, Charles Sleeper, Matthew D. Springer, John Ervin. Elijah Harlan, J \^- 'M^—^ M^i^J^m^iii^t' EARLY HISTORY. Elijah Miller, Francis Jeffries, Hugh McCoy, Henry P^elkner, Aaron M. Ferine, Ludlow Nye, Thomas Parks, Enos Willet, Jacob Kirkendall, Samuel Stookey, Joseph Metcalf, Aaron Powell, James Garvin, John Knowles, liichard Mason, Thomas Powers and Mr. Underhill. The first grand jurors were: John McCon- nell, Thomas Harper, Sr., John Cook, Andrew "Willis, Samuel Crawson, Abner McCourtney, James Wooden, Andrew Edgar, Benjamin Bennett, Samuel Sackett, David Phillips, Samuel Harlan, James Bisho]), Peter Warner, Luke Vauarsdale, Richard Gawthrop, Charles Ervin and Benjamin Jolinson. A petition was sent from Leesburgh in December, 1835, to Indianapolis, in care ot Hon. E. M. Chamberlain, who was at that time Representative of this district, instruct- ing him to use his endeavors to have the State Legislature detach six miles in width from the southern part of the county, which would have made Leesburgh " the hub." At that date the commissioners had not located tlie county seat, and this was in anticipation of that event. The petition was sent by mail to Lidianapolis, but Leesburgh paid no further attention to the matter, deeming their location and business prospects would carry with them great weight. The petition was read and referred, and that prac- tically ended the matter so far as Leesburgh was concerned, although she joined with Oswego in a bitter fight later to accomplish the same result in favor of Leesburgh. LOCATING THE COUNTY SKAT. It was thought by many that Leesburgh would not onlj- be the county seat, but the coming metropolis of the West. AV^ursaw had already been surveyed, and the commis- sioners appointed to locate the county seat decided that Warsaw possessed more ad- vantages, and the records were removed to that place in March, 1837. Court convened in that month at the iiouse of Jacob Losure, from which an adjournment was taken to the court-house, a temporary structure located on lot 101, northeast corner of Center and Indiana streets. The building was a one- stor}' frame, 20 x 30 feet — court-room twenty feet square, and two rooms ten feet square for jury-rooms. The same summerafire destroyed the building, and a two-story frame was erected on tlie site of the first during the fall of 1837. The feeling regarding the location of the county seat was intense among both the citi- zens of Leesburgh and Oswego, and the matter was not settled satisfactorily until 1843. Hon. John B. Chapman (deceased) was the first postmaster in the territory now embraced within the limits of this county, and held the office at his cabin near Leesburgh, then a part of Elkhart County. Richard Gawthrop secured a divorce from Sarah, his wife, at the September term of court, 1837, the first divorce granted in the county. March 24, 1840, George Moon, a native of Londonderry, Ireland, was granted naturali- zation papers, and was the first foreigner to become a citizen of Kosciusko County. \r. i 'M ^ 'i' -I < HISTORY OF K08CIU8K0 COUNTY. ( ^fe>s ^'^teit^riti^'sgitgtitaa^t^ (Fi^S't^i^rTr't^i'^tC^t*^? j?^:^i <^. .v^vvaE'^'?!>^5g]!^^^'i''^aMifeM"<^-"V^i^l<^?^rg5SaBa£SS^S S* INCIDENTS OF PIONEER LIFE, i (g?^" »s:^i.'^>'»i^r'iC.'pa^ta.iia:,>£j(^. j/^-,^^^g^-j4^C-<,.v, 'HERE is notliingwliicli so vividly brings back memories of early days as the rendition of in- cidents illustrating the hardships and in some cases pleasures of pioneer days. The old folks relate with gi-eat glee the lack of comfortable surroundings, as well as the need of money necessary to purchase many articles which were almost indisi)ensal)Ie. Notwithstand- KJ%\^ ing all this, they lived, pros- ' prred, and many of them are to-day enjoying a competence. Mrs. Horace Tucker, wife of one of the wealthy men of Franklin Township, says that she "brought with them from Ohio $2 worth of ])alm-leaf, which she manufactured into hats, the sale of which entered largely into the purchase of breadstnffs during their lii'st year's residence." Their elegant surround- ings makes this seem almost improbable, yet Horace Tucker was a very poor man when he settled in this county. Samuel Rickel, Esq., liad a wife and family, but neirhci- money noi- liread. He traded a har:u'ss to IJiidy jlii-c for curn, carried it to nths' service, and mustered into service September 16, 1863. Company A was from this county. Captain Henry A. White> commanding. The regi- ment was assigned to General Wilcox's com- mand, and participated in the battle of Walker's Ford, December 2, 1863, and covered the retreat of the Fifth Indiana Cavalry in a most effective manner. THE ONE Hl'NDRED AND NINETEENTH, known as the Seventh Cavalry, mustered October 1, 1S63. Near Okolona, Mississippi. February 22, 1864, it made a saber charge upon the enemy, saved a battery, but left eighty-four of her brave men upon the field. At Egypt Station, December 21, they cap- tured and destroyed a railroad train loaded with stores. At the close of the war, some that had been captured and confined in rebel pi'isons, and were returning home, were killed by the explosion of the steamer Sultana, at l »iiW^»^3r^iwjif»»_« r ,g,»_if^g.»-.«.».»,»-,-T,»_KO COCyTY. 1 . ( i n ti could, he being the oldest and consiilered the best qnalitied to struggle with the grim, gaunt monster. Rogers conducted the paper by issuing two or three weeks in succession, getting out a half-sheet now and then, and often missing a week, until he got into diffi- culty with the Odd Fellows. He pitched into the lodge with a will, and they retaliated by withdrawing their support from him, causing a suspension of the Rejyuhlican altogether. In the year 1848 T. L. Graves purchased from the Goshen Democrat a press known at the time as the "old sea serpent" — called so from the fact that every ornament connected with the castings was in the shape of a serpent. Mr. Graves brought the '-sea serpent" to Warsaw, and a paper called the Warsaw Democrat was soon after issued, with D. R. Pershing and Dr. A. B. Crihiield as editors. At the time that Rogers and the Odd Fel- lows were having their dispute, Renb Will- iams and George W. Fairbrother started the Northern lyidianian, with George W. Cope- land as political editor and George R. Thralls as local editor. The original cost of the entire office, including type, presses, etc., with a keg of ink and two bundles of paper, was just $428, and from this small beginning has grown the present well-equipped, extensive steam printing establishment of that name. During the lirst year of its existence it did not miss a single number, and although its publishers were ofttimes put to " their wits' ends" to lay it before its readers regularly each week, they succeeded, it being the first paper which had ever started in the county that accomplished this feat. At the close of the first volume Mr. Fairbrother decided to remove to the West, and with many doubts and misgivings Reub Williams became pro- prietor, Copeland removed to Goshen, and George R. Thralls became editor. From that time until the T iidlanuni was sold to C. G. Mugg it was a success. After that Reub Williams, its present editor, was prevailed upon to start another paper, and in Decem- ber, 1859, the Lake City Commercial was started by Reub AVilliams and G. W. Elliott, and at once a bitter personal warfare sprang up between the two papers, which lasted until their consolidation in September, 1860, under the supervision of Mr. Williams. Upon the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, Reub Williams relinquished his connection with the Indlaniaii.. and was succeeded by Messrs. Carpenter it Funk, who sold the establishment to F. T. Luse, who publislied it until 1864, when II. C. Rippey became its proprietor, and early in 1866 it again passed into the hands of its present editor, Reub Williams. In July, 1868, a partnership was formed betw'een Reub Williams and Quincy A. Hossler, which continued until 1875. During the latter portion of this time they purchased the Fort Wayne daily and weekly Gazette, which they conducted until July, 1876. TnK WARSAW EEPUBLICAN, founded by Quincy A. Hossler in January, 1877, was consolidated September 1, 1882, with the Indiaiiian, and the publication has been a success in every respect. The Indi- anian-RejJuhlican is the official Republican organ in a Republican county; General Reub Williams, editor; Q. A. Hossler, business manager. A fine gas engine furnishes the motive power to run the extensive machinery of their printing establishment. The Daily Indianian was started as an experiment by Mr. Williams September 1, 1880. and after the consolidation, was continued, the name being changed to the Warsaw Daily Times. This is now in its sixth year, and has long jiassed the experimental problem. '3f J[«? 'i' 1$ > 'I -J HISTOHT OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. January 1, 1885, Messrs. AVilliains & Hoss- ler coirmienced the publication of the Intel' Mountain, a literary and story paper which meets with much favor. THE WARSAW NATIONAL UNION. The Warsaw Experiment was started in the early part of 1859, by C. G. Mugg. Henry C. Rippey purchased the office and changed it to the Warsaw Union in 1860, and continued the publication of the Union for nearly a j'ear, when his course was deemed unsatisfactory to the Democracy of Kosciusko County, and the office passed into the hands of E. V. Long and Dr. T. Davenport, the former becoming its editor, and John Foulke, pub- lisher. Under this management the Union was conducted until May, 1864, at which time Y. J. Zimmerman became proprietor and publisher, with E. V. Long as political editor. The office was situated in the third story of Thrall's brick building, on Center street, and consisted of one Washington hand-press and a small assortment of type and other material, the whole valued at $650. F. J. Zimmerman published it until January, 1866, when he sold it to A. G. Wood, who subsequently leased the office to two printers. Young and Capp; it, however, reverted to Mr. Wood, when S. S. Baker and M. L. Crawford became publishers, during 1867, Mr. Wood being editor, and continued under this management until April, 1868, when it was purchased by the present proprietor and editor. At this time the Union was a seven-column folio sheet, unattractive and meagerly sustained, the office having been removed to the third atory of White's brick, opposite the Wright House, where it con- tinued until May, 1870, when it took up the line of march to the third story of Haymond's building (the present postoffice building). The paper had now grown in size and iin- proved in appearance, and settled to a solid basis. In May, 1874, the office was removed to its present home on Buffalo street, opposite the County Office Building. Here it is issued every Friday. The y^^v&iiW National Union is the organ of the Democratic party of Kosciusko Coun- ty, is now in its twenty-sixth volume — a handsome six-colun)n quarto, with greatly increased facilities. Its editor and proprietor, F. J. Zimmerman, is noted for untiring in- dustry, and is ambitious to make his paper a necessity in every household; himself a prac- tical printer and self-made, everything about him has the air of utility. THE REVEILLE made its appearance in January, 1867, at Pierceton, published by the Pierceton Press Association, and was edited by Messrs. Beck, Jamison, Perkins and Gal- leher, successively. Beck brought the press from Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana, where it had been used in the publication of a paper (name unknown), and sold to W. B. Galleher in 1868, who made it a Republican paper and published it for a few months, when, failing to make the required payments, the association took it back and sold it to W. M. Kist, who changed the name to the Independent, made it neutral in politics, subsequently failed and sold the press and material to S. S. Baker, of Warsaw, who re- moved it to Wabash County and used it in the publication of a Democratic paper, en- titled the Wabash Democrat. September 12, 1885, Mr. Baker brought his material, formerly the stock of the Bourbon Democrat, to Warsaw, and commenced the publication of the Hoosier Democrat. The paper, true to name, is an e.xponent of Dem- ocratic doctrine, is fairly patronized in spite ^i THE PRESS. of strenuous opposition and bids fair to sus- tain itself S. S. Baker is not only a concise writer, but is a practical printer and his fam- ily are all familiar with the " Art Preserva- tive.'' THE MKNTONE GAZETTE is a thriving weekly paper published by C M. Smith, at the village of Mentoue. THE MILFOED TIMES, published by J. A. Wertz, was started as an independent paper, but in November, 1886, was consolidated with a prohibition paper established at Leesburgh a short time before; under the present management the paper will advocate tlie Prohibition policy. Other papers have been started at different places in the county, but were forced to sus- pend publication after a brief existence. After the lieveille was removed, Pierce- tou was without a paper for one year, when the PdUadium was started, under tiie man- agement of the Foster brothers; but this gave way in a short time. In May, 1877, J. F. Snyder started the F'ree Press, a live-column quarto; the home matter was printed at the othce of the Narth- erii Indianian, Warsaw. This ran until September, 1878, when he removed to Deca- tur, Adams County, Indiana, where he published the Adams Cov.nty Union, a Democratic journal. January 8, 1879, the Independent, a tive- columu paper, published by Foster k Broth- er, Pierceton, made its appearance. It was neutral in politics and religion, and was conducted with profit for five years, when L. W. Eyerie purchased the material, and two years later moved it to Goshen, Indiana. Pierceton has not been without a home paper for many years, but the enterprise of the Messrs. Hiram F. Smith and E. C. Ryer- son deserves especial mention. These gentlemen ei-ected, in the summer of 1886, a new and commodious printing office, and fitted it with steam power, which operates their press . and other machinery. The first number of the Pierceton Record was issued by them August 26, 1886, and as noted by the press of the county, is a model of neat- ness. It is independent in all things, a live- column quarto and a credit to the publishers and to Pierceton. I '-■-■-■-■-■-■-"-■-■-■-■■■■-■-■■■-■-■-■'il' HWTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ^1^ ■^^ ^ ^v^'' ^ ^^ f ^ PROFESSIONAL. ^- THE BAR. '[•' !^0 the Hon. James S. Frazer the historian is under obligations for ^ most ot" the data from wliich this chapter is compiled. The bar of Kosciusko County has alw^ajs contained men noted for schol- arly attainments, and some of them have attained an envia- ble judicial position. 8hoiild Ikp important omissions have oc- H^" curred, the difficulty in ob- f4$^ taining absolute data must be taken into consideration, a half century having elapsed since the opening of this chapter. The following is believed to embrace all of the regular attorneys at any time residents of the county, and strictly engaged in the prac- tice of the profession. John B. Chapman was oni^ of the earliest white residents of the county: he became prosecuting attorney, and later a member of the Legislature. Partial deafness compelled him to relinquish practice about 1849. He died in Warsaw, in 1878, at the age of sev- enty-nine years. Clement B. Simonson was the tirst resi- dent lawyer in Warsaw, establishing himself here in 1836. He removed to Gibson County in 1848, and died there. Arnold S. Fairbeothkk was the iirst county recorder, and continued in that office, also in the practice of his profession, until his death, which occurred in 1846. Wm. C. Graves was elected clerk of the Circuit Court in 1836, and was admitted to the bar in 1836. He was continued in office until 1847, when he declined to serve longer. Subsequently he retired from practice, and engaged in banking and mercantile pursuits. He was several times a member of the Leg- islature, both as Senator and Representative. His death occurred in December, 1884, at his home in Warsaw. Andrew J. Baie located in Warsaw in 1844, and became a partner of Arnold Fair- brother. After a few years he retired from the profession and began a mercantile busi- MJ M PROFESSIONAL. iiess in Warsaw, which lias been continued to date, lie served two terms as county ti'eas- urer. David S. Snydee located in Warsaw in 1845. One year later he removed to Rens- selaer, Indiana, where he became a prominent lawyer, and later a member of the State Leg- islature. James S. P'razee came to Warsaw in 1845. Judge Frazer has been three times a member of the State Legislature; served as prosecuting attorney, Judge of the Supreme Court of the State, member of the American and British mixed commission under the treaty of 1871, commissionei' to revise the laws of the State, and has held various other places of public trust. He labored effectively to secure a State system of free schools; was the author of the school law of 1855, the first successful legislation of the State upon that subject. Nearly all of its provisions yet remain in full force. It was strongly opposed at the time, and only by the most strenuous and untiring efforts, during an entire session, was its yjass- age secured. He is still pi-acticing his ]>ro- fession in Warsaw. William Williams studied law in Warsaw, and came to the bar in 1845. After ten years of practice he retired from the profession and engaged for several years in trade and banking. He served two terms as county treasurer, and in 1852 was the Whig candidate for Lieutenant- Cxovernor. In 1866 he was elected to Con- gress, serving six years. He represented the Government of the L^nited States as "Charge D' Affaires," at Monte Video, from 1881 to 1885. He is yet living, and as a public speaker is highly gifted. Emanuel Harmon caine to the county in 1840. Eight years later he went to London, England, and for many years no tidings have been lieard of him. William G. T/Valt came from Plvniouth. Indiana, in 1S40, remaining in the county until 1846, when he removed to Portland. Oregon, and died a few years later. George W. Caenlis came to Warsaw in 1847, remained two years, and removed to Randolph County, where he died, having previously abandoned the profession. Andrew J. Power studied with Judge Frazer, and came to the bar in 1854. His practice was successful until his death, which occurred in April, 1860, at his home in War- saw. He served one term as a member of the State Legislature. James H. Carpenter was a student in Judge Frazer's office, and was admitted ti^ the bar in 1853. He had been a physician, and served as Major of cavalry during the war of the Rebellion, and served a term as judge of tlie Court of Common Pleas. He removed to Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, in 1880, and was employed as attorney for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company until his death in 1882. Judge Carpenter was a man of great energy, and a most for- midable legal adversary. Geoege W. Frasier located in Warsaw in 1852, having been engaged previously in practice at Lagrange, Indiana. He was an able advocate and prominent politician, but never sought official honors. He served one term in the State Legislature, and died at Warsaw in 1872. Elisha V. Long was a student of .ludge Stanfield, of South Bend, Indiana; came to Warsaw and began practice in 1858. He was an active and prominent Democratic politician. In 1872 he was appointed judge of the Circuit Court, to which position he was afterward twice elected by the people. He is now Chief Justice of the Territory of New Mexico. Moses J. Long, brother of Judge Long, studied under the same precejitor. and l)egan ^SSmSSB!Sa!SiSSBSm!m EmSMSmSMi iVl^Wiivni ^ """»"■**»* IIISTOUY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. practice in Wai'suw in 1S5S. lie was a brilliant man and had many friends. Failing health caused his retirement from the profes- sion in 1874. His death occurred at his home in Silver Lake. Edgar Haymond studied law with George Holland, of Brookville, Indiana. He located ill Warsaw in 1859, where he has since resided, and has achieved an excellent repu- tation as an attorney. He was once an un- successful candidate for circuit judge, but has often served upon the bench by special ap- pointment. Wallace Dodge was a native of Kentucky, located in Warsaw in 1858, and died in Fort Waj'iie the next jear. He was brilliant and erratic. JoHX F. Caples, of Ohio, located in War- saw in 1859, renuiined three years and re- moved to Portland, Oregon, where he has attained a high rank as an attorney. Hiram S. Biggs was a student witli Judge Frazer, and came to the bar in 1864. Sev- eral times he has been elected mayor of Warsaw. He was an unsuccessful candidate for circuit judge, and has served one term in the State Legislature. Mr. Biggs was the hi-st native of this count}' to enter the legal profession. Charles W. Chapman was a student un- der Judge Frazer in 1847. but later turned his attention to mercantile pursuits. He paid little attention to the practice of law until 18fi5, and has never devoted his whole attention to it. lie has served in both houses of the Legislature and was Colonel of the Seventh Indiana Regiment during the war of the Rebellion. Woodson S. Marshall was a student of Judge David Turpie, of Monticello. He was a Lieutenant during the late civil war, and in 1865 located in Warsaw. James MoGrew was a student of Edgar Haymond, and came to the bar in 1868. He was a private soldier during the war of the Rebellion. He served as prosecut- ing attorney from 1868 until his death in 1872. Andrew G. Wood was First Lieutenant of Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-third Indiana Yoluuteer Infantry, during the war; studied law in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, and located in Warsaw in 1865. At- torney Wood was for a short time connected with the press of this city, and for a brief period acted as postmaster, receiving the ap- pointment from President Johnson. He has also been a member of the city council, and is an able and energetic lawyer. Leigh H. Haymond studied law with Thom- as B. Adams, and made a location in Warsaw in 1870. He has held the office of justice of the peace, and was prosecnting attorney from 1872 until 1876. He was deputy rev- enue collector in 1871-'72. Sampson J. North resides in Milford, where he made a location in 1860. He served as Captain of a company during the war, and has been a candidate for Legislative honors. William G. Piper served as recorder from 1866 to 1874. After practicing law two years he removed to Oregon. Joseph H. Taylor took his degree in law at the Michigan State University in 1868, and located at Pierceton the following year. In that village he served as justice of the peace from thatdate until his election as county (derk in 1878. His re-election occurred at the expi- ration of his first term, which office he holds until November 1, 1887. Robert B. Encell was a student of Lion. Columbus Delano, of Mount Vernon, Ohio. After practicing ten years at Van Wert, Ohio, Mr. Encell located at AVarsaw in 1869. He is an active and able politician, but thus far .' ■-■-■-■ ^■ ' -■- ■- ■ai»g» ji PROFESSIONAL. lias declined all suggestions of a candidacy for office. Lemuel W. Royce, a native of this connty, came to the bar in 1874 and has since prac- ticed in partnership with Edgar Haymond. Has been prosecuting attorney, and is now mayor of the city of Warsaw. Commodore Clemans came to the bar in 1862; without preliminary study, but with great industry, notwithstanding great physical infirmity, he has acquired a fine standing professionally and has quite an extensive practice. His residence has always been at Pierceton. Edwin S. Higbee is a native of Milford, where he has alwaj's resided. In 1876 he was admitted to the bar, and has since been a partner of Captain Korth, with whom he studied law. WiiiLiAM D. Frazer is a native of Warsaw and a graduate of AVabash College. His law studies were completed with his father, Judge Frazer, M'hose partner he became and which has been continued to date. He came to the bar in 1875, and has been twice a member of the Legislature. James W. Cook is a graduate of De Pauw University; studied law with Judge Carpen- ter, and came to the bar in 1875. Is a partner of Hiram S. Biggs; has been twice elected prosecuting attorney, which office he now holds. Abe Brubakek was a student with A. G. Wood, came to the bar in 1878, and has since practiced in Warsaw. John H. Beubaker also studied law with A. G. Wood, was admitted in 1881, and has since practiced law in Warsaw. John D. Widaman studied law one year in Pennsylvania, and completed his reading with Woodson S. Marshall. He came to the bar in 1875, and was prosecuting attorney in 1880. Ambrose Everuart was a student of Frazer & Frazer and John D. Widaman; was admit- ted in April, 1885. Francis E. Bowser, a native of this county, studied law with W. S. Marshall. Mr. Bow- ser came to the bar in November, 1885, and has since May, 1886, been a partner of A. G. Wood. Melvin H. Summy, a native of this county, resides at Men tone. He came to the bar De- cember 8, 1885. There are other lawyers residing in the connty who practice in the courts and are known as "constitutional" lawyers, but do not belong to the bar in a regular sense of the term. THE medical profession. The '• Union Medical Society of North- ern Indiana" was incorporated January 21, 1847, and the organization completed May 4, 1847. Pursuant to previous notice, a meeting of the members of the medical profession resid- ing in the county, who, previous to this, were members of the "Union Medical So- ciety of Northern Indiana," was held at the court-house in Warsaw, at 2 o'clock v. m., for the purpose of organizing the " Kosciusko County Medical Society," agreeable to the provisions of the charter granted by the Gen- eral Assembly of this State at their last ses- sion. On motion. Dr. George W. Stacey was chosen president, and Dr. G. W. Fosdick secretary, pro tern. On motion, the society proceeded to elect permanent officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: President, Dr. liowland Willard; Recording Secretary, Dr. George W. Stacey; Treasurer, Dr. Andrew B. Crih- field; Committee to draft a Constitution and By-Laws, Drs. Jackson, Fosdick and Will- % ■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-■-'■-■-■-■-■-■■' HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. >\*' iani Parks; Committee to draw bill of prices and code of ethics, Drs. Stacey, Crihtield and E. It. Parks; Board of Censors, Drs. John Jackson, G. W. Fosdick and Rowland Will- ard. The next meeting was held at Leesburgh, where a constitntion and by-laws were adopted. The following became members: A. C. Jackson, W. S. McBride, W. W. Mar- tin, Daniel Whitinger, William E. Sarber, E. S. Higbee, Russell Brace, Matthew Roche, J. K. Leedy, G. W. Parks, Theodore Daven- port, D. Bowman, S. C Gray, L. B. Boggs, J. A. Chandler, L. E. Terry and Henry Gilbert. A seal was adopted, and license was given, after passing satisfactory examination, to practice medicine in tiiis State. The records of the society show the names of a number of talented physicians who have, and many are yet, practicing this noble profession in the county. Some of the most renowned have passed away, but their places were promptly mied by men of equal talent, but who re- quire time to demonstrate the fact and fill with the same degree of popularity' the places of their predecessors. One of the old residents of the county, and a physician of merit, died November 27, 1886, at his home in Sevastopol. To the memory of Dr. A. M. Towle the physicians of Kosciusko owe reverence. For thirty-five consecutive years he prac- ticed medicine and surgery in this county, and his quiet, unassuming manners won for him the respect of the whole people as well as the profession of which he was an honored member. Dr. A. M. Towle was the father of the "eclectic practice" in this county, and de- spite the fact that the " regular code " made no recognition of that system of practice, yet his abilities as a physician met with such recognition by both the public and the grand body of professional gentlemen, that to con- sult with him was accorded both an honor and pleasure. The memories of such men will live forever. The societ}' is still in active operation, and meets on the second Thursday of each month. The present otficers of the society are: I. B. Webber, President; C. R. Long, Vice- President; T. J. Shackleford, Secretary; J. H. Davisson, Treasurer; Drs. F. Moro, F. M. Pearman, J. B. Hazel, Censors. The membership is composed of young and earnest men, all of whom are having a good practice. Of these, Drs. Joseph M. Bash, Benjamin Burket, Calvin Burket, J. H. Davisson, Francis Moro, T. J. Shackleford and I. B. Webber are i-esi- dents of Warsaw; Dr. L. B. Bacon, of Packerton; Irvin J. Becknell, of Mil- ford; Geo. W. Brown and J. B. Hazel, of Claypool; li. O. King, Charles R. Long and T. F. Moody, of Pierceton; Francis M. Pear- man, of Palestine, and H. M. Swygart, of Atwood. There are many other physicians residing in the county who are not members of this society, but share alike with them in practice. Among those might be mentioned Drs. George Ketchum, of Claypool ; John Heffly, of Mentone; Thomas Cammack, of Milford, whose diploma antedates that of any physician practicing in the county; Drs. P. E. Terry and James M. Amiss, of Silver Lake; Dr. F. S. Williams, of Burkett, and many others. Dr. William Hayes, of Pierceton, is the oldest practicing physician in the county. Although seventy-three years of age, he still rides in consultation, and has quite an ex- tensive ofiSce practice. He has spent his in- come with a lavish hand, and Pierceton owes to his liberality much of her business pros- il Mm^mm,mi^m^^m^m^m^2L^m'^m'^m^'9 ^{ PROFESSIONAL. perity, and in like manner the substantial character of her best business blocks. Among the noted physicians, who, while living, enjoyed an enviable place in the pro- fession, was Dr. Isaac Jennings, of Franklin Towiiship,who was further distinguished by his services in the General Assembly in 1853-'54. Dr. Ed Parks and Dr. Gray, of Warsaw, and Dr. Davenport, of Leesburgh, were men of such character as deserve perpetuation of memory by the physicians of Kosciusko County. Their integrity, enterprise and virtues will live even unto the remotest gen eration. ■■■■ ■■■-■ 678 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ^2^?l|>;5^#^^:^>;^%<^~'- ^-<:^^^j$5:::^^^-^:i^s^i igi£as£aaH?.Fi:^EHss'cS,g^EEgszeaHH^^ MISCELLANEOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS. HE grandeur of the new court-house building is surpassed l)y few in the west. It stantls in the center of the block \fi bounded by Main, Buf- talo, Center and Lake streets, and was completed in 1884. All the county officers have elegant oflices in the building, which is furnished througliout in modern style. The whole width, exclus- ive of steps, is 99 feet 10 inches; length, 159 feet 6 inches; height to top of tower, 162 feet 3 inches, building is of stone, three stories, without the basement, which contains the janitor's apartments, apparatus for heat- ing, etc. The people for such a building as graces the county seat of one of the best counties in the State : Filling, grading and preparing grnnnds for buildings, $576.90; printing specitica- tions, advertising for bids, etc., $380.80; analyzing stone, $20; steam heating, $7,- 228.75; service pipe for gas, $55.45; bell and clock, $2,300; gas fi.Ktures, chande- liers for court-room, halls and offices, $1,049; changes made and addition to building on special iMutract. $2,105.31; frescoing court- room, halls, rotunda, etc., $1,667.81 ; archi- tect's commission on contract, including pa}' for local superintendents, $7,445.90; county commissioners, for time in session, and in- cluding traveling expenses, visiting stone quarries and court-houses to perfect plans, $2,730.25; furniture, desks, counters, chairs. The statement given below furnishes the j etc., and seating of court-room, including sum total of expenditures in its erection and completion, covering time from April 1, 1880, to June 1, 1884, and a brief sketch of former county buildings shows unmistakably the rapid growth of business and demands of the carpets of court-room, and linoleum oil-cloth for offices, $4,382.95; attorneys' allowance for advice in matters pertaining to contract, $208.10; cistern and cess-pool, $198.43; Hiniin Iddinsrs. contractor and builder, $161.- ■^■mT^TT^Tii — m"|| MlaCJbULANBOUS. 121.81; t(jtal amount paid out to date, $191,- 421.4:6; balance j'et due contractor held for final settlement, and tiling sub-contractors' vouchers, $6,378.19; makes total cost of building and furnishinc; complete, $197,- 799.65.^ The records of the tirst court show that an adjournment M'as taken from Leesbiirgli to Warsaw, and convened the second term of court at the house of Jacob Losier, from which an adjournment was taken to the court- house. This was a temporary structure located on lot 101, northeast corner of Cen- ter and Indiana streets, built in the winter and spring of 1837 — a one-story frame, 20 X 30 feet — court-room divided off twenty feet square, leaving two rooms ten feet square each, for jury-rooms. The first term of court was held here in March, 1837, Judge Samuel C. Sample presiding; Judges Comstock and Perrine, Associate Judges; Itichard II. Lans- dale. Clerk; Isaac Kirkendall, Sheriff. The attorneys present were G. A. Everts, of La Porte, E. M. Chamberlain and John B. Chap- man, of (tosIicu, Kosciusko County. During the summer of 1837 a tire caught in the leaves of the redbrush and burnt down the court-house, to the relief of the citizens generally. During the summer and fall of the same year (1837) a two-story house was built on the same ground, and continued in use until 1848, when a court-house, in the center of court-house square, was completed. This building was of wood, and cost $4,200. The county offices were in a substantial two- story brick building, north of the court- house, built at a cost of about $4,500. The first jail was built shortly after the first court- house (that burned). It was of logs about fourteen inches square; the lower story was "double-thick," the upper single. The only entrance to the lower part was through a trap-door in the floor of the upi)er story, through which prisoners were let down by a ladder, which was then pulled up and the door shut down. The building was about sixteen feet square, and situated near the cen- ter of the court-house square. This subse- quently gave way to a brick structure in one corner of the court-house square, and this in turn to the spacious, substantial stone build- ing, including the sheriff's residence, over- looking the lake from Indiana street. The building is one of the most tasteful in archi- tectural unity in the State; it was cotnpletcd in 1870, at a cost of $48,000. The infirmary of Kosciusko County is a large, fine brick building, 40 x 80 feet square, two stories high. It is situated on a slight elevation near the Peru road, on tli(! county farm, about one and a half miles south of Warsaw, and was built in 1874. Hi'adfoi'd (t. Cosgrovo was th(^ architect, and Charli'S W. Chapman, contractor. The cost, com- pleted, was $7,400. It is well managed by the superintendent, William Lyons. The farm consisted of 115 acres of excellent, ti ickly tim- bered land, nearly 100 of which are now under a fine state of cultivation. The unfortunates that are compelled, by accident or misfortune, to subsist on the charities of the public, are well cared for, and all their actual wants are supplied. GEOLOGICAL. Dr. F. Moro has from his explorations and scientific analysis furnished very valuable proofs regarding the geological and drift formation of the soil in this county. From the farm of Metcalf Peck he obtained speci- mens of ore and soil, which, after being analyzed, furnished the following, which was copied from a letter from the doctoi' t(; Mr. Beck: " Mb. M. Beck. — Do/r S/'r: I take pleasui'e in handing you the result of the analysis of the HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. !i 4' . I I '. soil wliicli I obtained from the iield upon your farm. * * * As 3'ou may not be able to make out the symbols, I will here explain: No. A is terras sulphate, or green vitriol, chemically pure. I obtained it from those chunks of ore brought to the city with tis. B was obtained by washing the earth and allowing the finer portions to precipitate, drying, etc. This is a very line mineral paint, yielding nearly tifty pounds to every one hun- dred pounds. Chemically, red oxide of iron. * * * U is a pure oxide of iron — the finest paint, and is used by workers in gold and silver for polishing, called in commerce " Colcothar," or jeweler's rouge. It is abso- lutely free from vegetable matter. I find in tliat Soil 25 per cent, of vegetable matter, which would make it produce fair, and in favorable seasons, good crops." Kosciusko County lies within the drift formation of the Bowlder Ejioch, the Upper Silurian being covered with transported material to a depth probably of 150 feet on the southeast, to 200 feet on the northwest of the county, the range of stratification being from southeast to northwest with a dip of 10°. The bowlder drift over Kosciusko County is seventy feet in depth, a stiff tena- cious clay, with an occasional parting of sand, transient rock and pebbles. At some parts this clay is termed " hard-pan," is impervious to water, and serves as the bottom for many lakes in this county. These de- posits extend over the whole of Northern Indiana, and were brought from the great lakes by glacial agency — great fields of ice floating in a sea which then covered the whole Mississippi Valley, and from the Polar Sea to the Gulf of Mexico. They deposited their loads of granite, basalt, spar, iron and clay over this jwrtion of the State. Attrition, erosion and atmospheric agencies have decom- posed these formations, and the homogeneous mixture constituting the bowlder drift has given this county a soil unsurpassed in pro- ductiveness. Almost every township has a body of fine lacustral clay well adapted to the manufacture of tile, brick, and in some localities the finer grades of stoneware. Various compounds of iron, red, yellow, brown, buff and dark red, are found in large quantities in the townships of Seward, Clay and Jackson. The course of the Tippecanoe River is marked with deposits of bog iron, and its presence is dis- covered in many of the marshes and bogs of the county. Some of the ore of this section was smelted in the furnaces at Rochester and other places, proving that the iron, while not in paying quantities, was of superior quality. There are extensive peat beds in many portions of the county which will jii'oduce abundant fuel for an unlimited time. Where the Pittsburg, Fort AVayne & Chicago Rail- road crosses the marsh east of Warsaw, a considerable portion of the track sank out of sight, which is proof positive that sunken lakes exist. When this portion of the road disappeared, clear water filled with fish covered the space. The well of Henry D. Geiger, at Silver Lake, shows a temperature of 54:°, and by analysis gives slight acid reaction. The waters afford a mild chalybeate tonic, and show eighteen grains of solid matter to the gallon, with traces of carbonic acid gas, silicic acid, lime, magnesia, soda, potash, sulphur and iron. While digging a well on the high ridge west of Warsaw, Mr. H. Smith found a bone from the foot of a mastadon twenty-six feet below the surface in coarse gravel. A six-pronged elk's horn was found in Harrison Township two feet below the sur- face, and in A\^ishington Township petrified moss. A few tribolites and crinoids have ,J »M"«"»"»i"»"»»»"»»'«"«"»g»"«' MISCMLLAIiEO Ut>. i\ \, been found, and these fossils and petrifactions have been sent to the State Geologist and Franklin College. Liberal appropriations should be made by the State for a proper geological survey. KDUCATIONAL. Much of the early school liistorj will be perused in the condensed township history. The first schools, and in fact until 1850 almost every school in the county, was taught upon the " subscription " plan. As early as 1843, Dr. G. W. Stacy was appointed by the county commissioners as " school examiner." His duties consisted in granting a certificate, or " license " to teach- ers making application. In early days a "license" was granted after an examination in the four fundamental branches, viz., orthog- raphy, reading, writing and arithmetic. English grammar was not considered an essential feature, and in most instances the teacher knew nothing al)out grammar, ami mathematics jiuzzled them after the pupil had passed long division. One of the best teachers this county produced, at an early day, was Joseph A. Funk, a man who has always done much to advance the educational interests of the whole country. George R. Thralls succeeded Dr. Stacy as examiner, and was followed by Joseph Funk, from 1848 to 1855. The school law of 1853 authorized the commissioners to appoint three men as examiners, which resulted in choosing Messrs. L. D. Barnett and S. R. Gordon to aid Mr. Funk, who had been retained for several years. In 1861 an act was passed by the State Legislature empowering the commis- sioners to appoint an examiner for three years. James H. Carpenter was one of the first under that act, and his resignation was followed by the ajjpointment of Walter Scott, who also resigned in 1869. W. L. Matthews filled his unexpired term, when, by reason of another act providing for this official, the trustees of the diftorent townships elected a county superintendent of schools, W. L. Matthews being chosen to that position, which was retained until 1872, when E. J. McAlpine was elected and served two terms of three years each. Professor S. D. Anglin was his successor in 1880, whose second term expires in June of this year. The schools of this county have, of late years, reached a high state of perfection, which may be largely attributed to the painstaking efforts upon the part of the county superintendent, S. D. Anglin, who has perhaps done more than any other man to perfect the present educational system. The co-operation of the teachers has likewise given the cause of education an impetus that is truly encouraging, and the foundation has been laid for the rapid advance- ment that the future will surely bring. From age to age the methods of teaching have been changed or modified to meet the new wants of each new generation, occasioned by successive advances in civilization. The children we teach are ever variable factors in the school system. This is an age of marvelous develo])meut, and the schools are the organic growth of our society. They represent the spirit of the atre, and those who desii-e to be of any use therein must come to the front, burn the bridges behind and get ready for the fight. The true teacher must e.xercise the true faith of a martyr. The question is asked, ■• What do the common schools yield on the invest- ment?" The return from the mine and the factory is estimated monthly, the school re- turns must be made in the great future, and cannot be expressed in dollars and cents. The primary object of education is the per- fection of the individual, and this is attained only by the harmonious action and full ^1 4 If ^1 5iJ' '-■-»■'■«■'■■-■ HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTF. {[M developments of all his powers. Every step we take, every year that passes over our heads, only tends to show that to teach well, to elevate the minds of children, to implant in them .good and moral principles, to send them from school in a tit state to take their part in the community, in whatever portion of the business life may be intrusted to them, is one of the most important and difficult tasks which any man can undertake. Education does not conmience in the school. It begins with a mother's look; with a father's nod of approbation, or his sigh of reproof; with a sister's gentle pres- sure of the hand, nr a brother's noble act of forliearance; with handfuls of flowers in green and daisy meadows; with bird's nests admired, but not touciied; with creeping insects and humming bees; with pleasant walks in shady lanes; and with thoughts directed in sweet and kindly words and tones to nature, to beauty, to acts of benevolence, to deeds of virtue, and to the source of all good — to God himself. We realize that the life of our nation is made up of the mothers who guard our homes, and the sturdy men who drive the plow, manage our commerce, make our laws, shoulder the muskets and cast the ballots; for all these, our common schools are doing beneficent work. Their primary object is to teach the children how to use their faculties to the greatest advantage to themselves and others — how to live completely. The vital part of human culture is not that which makes man what he is intellectually, but that which makes him what he is at heart, life and character. Each school in Kosciusko County has its public sentiment, be it good or bad. Every school, by the com- bined influence of teachers and parents, Axes a standard of morals, as certainly as they have their intellectual attainments. To the product of the schools do we look for coming society, and what the staiidard of that shall be rests entirely upon the parents and teachers in our public schools. The meml)ers of the Board of Education are: Daniel Stevens, Jackson Township; James C. Rogers, Monroe Township; David Con- nell, Washington Township; Philip Arnold, Tippecanoe Township; John Stetler, Turkey Creek Township; Jackson Felkner, Van Buren Township; David H. Lessig (Secre- tary), Plain Township; William Horrick, Wayne Township; George Goshert, Clay Township; Andrew Homman, Lake Town- ship; John L. Merritt, Seward Township; George AV. Smith, Franklin Township; AYes- ley Carpenter, Harrison Township; AA^illiam Hughes, Prairie Township; John AA'"hitehead, Jefl'erson Township; James Becknell, Scott Township; John L. Powers, Etna Township; John F. Logan, President Pierceton Corpora- tion; Isaac H. Hall, President Milford Cor- poration; David K. Brown, President Lees- burgh Corjioration; Adam Stout, President Silver Lake Corporation; Andrew B. Robin- son, President Mentone Corporation; Moses J. Hamlin, President Etna Green Corpora- tion; Jackson Glessner, Warsaw City; S. D. Anglin, President. RAILROADS. Pittsburg, Fort Wayne d; Chicago. — With the coming of the Pittsburg, Fort AYayne & Chicago Railroad began the development and growth of the city of AVarsaw. Her central location made this the shipping point of the county, and an immense business was transacted for several years. The flrst shovelful of dirt was cast for the construction of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & ('hicago Railroad at AVarsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, in .lune, 1854, at the east ,.,...,„Ji (I I MLSCELLANEOUm. ', . J i !( (if end of .Teft'ersoii street, soiitli of lot No. 193. The first passenger train going east left on the inorning of the first Monday in Novem- ber, 1856. It started just west of the cross- ing of Buffalo street. The passenger station was then located on lot No. 19, in a linildiug owned by William Boydston. The road was then controlled by three com- panies, as the name above written indicates, and was subsequently consolidated. The road was completed to AVarsaw in November, 185-i, and soon after a station was established where the present building is located; it was a cheap building, and consumed by lire in the fall of 1875. "The wires" were distrilnited as usual, with the train. The first train ar- rived at Warsaw about the middle of Sep- tember, 1851. The road-bed is in fine condition, and the large number of trains each way daily makes it a most convenient line for both passengers and shippers. The general offices of the com- pany are at Pittsburg. T/ie Cincinnati., Wabash tfc 2fichigan. — A north and south road was for several years under contemplation before this was built. It e.\tends from Anderson, Indiana, on the south, to Benton Harbor, Michigan, on the north. The line was completed to Goshen, Indiana, in 1870, and later to the present northern terminus. The first train left Warsaw, going north, August 9, 1870. A. T. S. Kist was the first freight and ticket agent; William M. Kist was the first e.xpress agent. The first station was on the east end of lot No. 200, in a build- ing built by Samuel E. Loney. The first freight-house was on lot No. 7, at the east end of Market street, and known as " Kist's Warehouse." The Baltintore cf; Ohio Railroad passes through the northern part of Jell'erson, Van Buren and Turkey C!reek townships, and was built in 1874. The New York.Chicafjod: St. Louis Railroad was completed through this county in 1882. It passes through Franklin, Seward. Clay and Jackson townships, and Sioss. An excellent half-mile track was constructed, but the stock to pay for these improvements was never sold, and the indebtedness reported in the secretary's re- port is thus accounted for. The financial embarrassments of the society culminated after the exhibit in September, 1885. The grounds were sold and the society has practically disbanded. !SUMMEK EESORTS. The Warsaw Summer Resort Association was organized in 1885. and the board of directors purchased thirty-six acres of land lying between Pipe and Center lakes, and ten acres on the north side of Center Lake. The >-T.i»igwa»«»-«-"«»a»gi i ijSSQBsa^so^asaE^a ' - ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ ^ ■ - ■ -■'- ■ ■ ■-■-'■la"-"-"-"-' _■ — ^ — H ■— ,1 MlSCELLANEOUt<. \n latter purchase was divided into lots, a part of which are already t^old, and tiie intention is to have summer cottages erected on each. The Park proper consists of the land between the lakes, which will be artistically arranged this year. The officers consist of H. S. Biggs, Presi- dent; Abru Baker, Secretary; W.H.Gibson, Treasurer; Directors, W. D. Frazer, W. C. Stephenson, John Grabner, M. Phillipson, J. Glessner, J. AV. Coleman, J. IT. Taylor and L. W. Royce. Spring Fountain Pai'k, on the eastern shore of Eagle Lake, is a delightfully situated tract of 160 acres. This park is designed for a pleasure resort, and will be an ornament and attraction to the city. The park embraces a natural amphi- theater, heavily shaded and suitable for the erection of cottages. In the foreground, ex- tending into the lake, is a strip of level ground named Carnahan Park, very suitable for drill and parade purposes. The grounds are watered by a dozen excellent springs, wiiich burst forth from the hillside and are now being turned into useful and ornamen- tal channels. Along the foot of the hills the landscape gardener is at work, and a collec- tion of flowers worth going miles to see is the result. Three artificial lakes, with islands, bridges and a profusion of flowers, have just been constructed. A restaurant, boat-houses, a steamer wharf and a substan- tial steamer have been added to the new sum- mer resort, and a large force of men are still pushing numerous improvements. Spring Fountain Park has been selected as a site for tlie permanent location of a great battle ])anoraraa, " The Siege of Chatta- nooga." and the building is an ornament to the grounds. It has a diameter of ninety feet and is flfty feet to the dome lights. The great painting will embrace the struggle at Missionary Eidge and Lookout Mountain, and will be the sole production of the only American panorama painter. Professor Harry J. Kellogg. The park is free for all who choose to come, and ofl'ers as an inducement, fine boat- ing and fishing facilities, a creamery and fruit farms adjoining the grounds and a handy market at Warsaw for cottagers and campers, a I'estaurant, groves and pure, cold water in abundance for excursionists, con- venience of access by the Vaiidalia and Pittsbui'g Roads or by the Cincin)iati, Wa- bash & Michigan. Church and Sunday-school excursions will find the place devoid of all objectionable features. Ko liquor is allowed sold on the grounds or in the vicinity, and as the Beyer Brothers own all the land sur- rounding the park they are in position to en- force this rule. The officers are, J. F. Beyer, President; C. C. Beyer, Vice-President; J. E. Beyer, Treas- urer; Pi'ofessor H. J. Kellogg, General Man- ager; H. A. Deeds, Superintendent of Grounds; E. W. Parks, Captain "Steamer Daisy"; William Miller, Florist and Land- scape (Tardener. THE CEMETERIES. A piece of ground, containing two acres, was deeded by Richard L. Britton to the county commissioners, March 9, 1848, "for the purpose of providing a public burying ground near the town of Warsaw, in said county of Kosciusko, for the accommodation of the citizens of said town and county." The first person buried in this "grave- yard " was Mrs. Vica Webb, .Tune 12, 1837. Her husband, Daniel Webb, was interred in the same cemetery, December 29. 1866. This cemetery was used by others from re- mote parts of the county, as well as the citi- .^1 '»™»™™* HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. zens of Warsaw, until it became necessary to have additional grounds, and the tract now known as Oakwood Cemetery was purchased May 30, 1874. This land was conveyed by Jacob and Louisa Boss to James McManoy, Hiram S. Biggs and Caleb Hendee, trustees of the town of Warsaw, at the date previously mentioned, for which $2,000 was paid. Ja- cob Boss was the first person interred in the new cemetery. Many elegant monuments grace both of these " cities of the dead." The latter ceme- tery was carefully selected, and for the pur- pose intended affords many advantages, both in location and character of the grounds, which are landulating, and mostly covered with forest trees. The boundary on the north and west is the beautiful " Pike Lake," whose gentle tide utters a whispering mur- mur of times that were, and its crystal bosom is emblematical of the fit preparation to be made ere we enter the " great beyond." m nW|g^^BW i.1giai»'»«'««M»'»«i» ■■"■"■"■"■"■—^J t'j?ji'i?^'???i'^';??i';?^':?*i^v^'^ ^.. ^TOWNSHIP HISTORY.^! 3Wi?'F\^?^F^E3g^'^^F\VT3ii--^:-.^M^^.ai!ir^,CT^^^ W^' c^iS^f&fiS^i^i^lSif^a >i(&t6§i>,^'^t^<«gj'^«;^' 1*8^, PLAIN TOWNSHIP, I A' June, 1836, wlien Kosciusko County was first divided into town- ships, Plain Township embraced a territory six miles wide by twen- ty-one miles long; but the subsequent organization of Tippecanoe and Prairie Townships reduced it to its present limits. It now embraces all of town 33 north, range 6 east of the second principal meridian. A large pro- portion of its soil is prairie land, constituted by Pone Prairie in the east and a part of Big Turkey Creek Prairie in the west. Tippecanoe Kiver flows through the township in a southwest- erly direction, from the lake bearing the same name. With the exception of the prairies, the township was orginally covered by a heavy growth of timber, of which fully 50 per cent has been removed and farms developed from the land which it occupied. As y^hiin was one i.A the first townships settled in tin' cnunty. under the Iiead *• Early History " will be found the names of her pio- neers. Much of historic importance attaches to Leesburgh and vicinity, which will also be read elsewhere. LEESBURGH. This is the oldest town in the county and was laid out in August, 1835, by Levi Lee. It is situated on section 8, in Plain Town- ship, and was tlie first recorded town in the county. \X. W. and I. R. Plain were the first merchants of the place, followed in 1835 by Judge James Comstock. The first lot really sold and built upon was disposed of by Lee to Metcalf Beck, who, after clerking a short time for Judge Comstock, purchased the entire stock November 6, 1836, and for many years did a large business. Thomas & Runyan began merchandising the same year, followed soon after by Michael Horan. The first school was taught by William C. Graves, upon the "subscription" plan, in a log-house erected in 1835. W. W. Eskew built the first frame house in that village in that year, and it was jointly uRcd as hotel. ;p;' ?l1f grocery sturu and saloon. Julin McConuell opened a sinitliy in 1834, and fur many years did the blacksniitliing for that settlenjent. In 1S3S the members of the Methodist Epis- copal cluirch erected a frame building. This society was organized at the house of Charles Ervin, by Rev. William M. Fraley, in 1836, with six members, Charles Ervin and wife, John Shell}' and wife and Jacob Reynolds and wife. Leesburgh was incorporated June 26, 1876. The charter ofhcers were — W. J. Crawford, President; J. AY. Armstrong, Clerk; Wm. J). Wood, Treasurer; Ur. J. II. Long, Village Attorney; Alfred Clark, Mar- shal; Trustees, W.J.Crawford, Wm. D.Wood, Charles Knight, W. H. Brown and J. W. Armstrong. Present officers — Wm. 1). Wood, Presi- dent; W. II. Beyrer, Clerk; R. S. Arming- ton, Treasurer; Trustees, Wm. D. Wood, Ed. Archibald, (). J. Chandler, M. S. Arm- ingtun. There is an excellent graded school at Leesburgh. The school building was com- pleted in the autumn of 188G, and is a handsome two-story brick ediiice, which cost, furnished complete. §5,000. Professor Charles (). Merica is principal; AV. A. Beane has cliarge of the intermediate, and Miss Alice Linan, the primary department. One hundred and lifty-two scholars are enrolled in the different departments. Offi- cers of the school board — D. K. Brown, President; (hirtis Zimmerman, Secretary; II. B. Stanley, Treasurer. T/w Fire Department was organized in the fall of 1879, with fifteen members. A hand engine, hose cart and 350 feet of hose were purchased at a cost of $850. The officers elect were — AV. TI. Brown, Foreman; A. Archibald, First Assistant; V . A. M. Sander- son, Second Assistant. The company is now well organized, and have a neat building of their own which cost $350. Leesburgh Lodge, No. 181, A. F. tfc A. IL, was organized March 6, 1855, and worked under dispensation until May 31, following. The first officers were: William B. Barnett, W. M.; William Parks, S. W.; Elijah S. Blackford, J. W.; William K. Fiddler, S.I).; William C. Mason, J. D.; Edward Moon, Secretary; Eli W. Suuimey, Treasurer; Nel- son Watts, Tyler. The lodge was organized under charter. May 31, 1885, with the following officers: W. B. Burkett, AY. M.; William K. Fiddler, S. W.; Elijah S. Blackford, J. W. ; Robert Geddes, S. I).; Eli W. Summey, J. I). This order has been highly prosperous and owns a substantial two-story frame building, the second floor being handsomely fitted up for society purposes. The present officers are — Wm. Archibald, W. M.; Richard S. Arm- ington, S. AY.; David H. Lessig, J. W.; David Roudebush, Treasurer; Owen J. Chandler, Secretary; Perry M. Thompson, S. I). ; Jesse W. Thompson, J. D. ; John Catey, Chaplain; E. D. Carpenter, T^der. Leei. I'". James, Chaplain; Anderson B. Stookey, (). D.; W. II. Clay, O. G.; F. Goshorn, S. M.; Henry Taylor, Q. M. S. The present officers are: A. B. Stookey, C; Henry Tay- lor. S. y.; II. Clay, J. V.; J. P. Walker, Adjutant; David Brown, Quartermaster: Lewis Ilimes, Surgeon; Benjamin Hartman, Chaplain; Eli Sawyer, O. D. ; Ed Rankin, O. G. The Leeshurg llvrae (Jompanij was the Urst one organized in tlie county for the capture and punishment of stock thieves, other crimes and misdemeannrs. They have afforded protection to a large number of per- sons owning valuable stock, and since its or- ganization in August, 1853, but two liorses have been stolen from any of the members, and he — Thomas Harper — had allowed his dues to remain unpaid until his suspension was decreed, yet the society succeeded in re- covering his property. According to their charter, the association must reorganize every ten years, but it has been ke[)t in thorough working order. Officers of to-day: H. B. Stanlev, President: J. W. Anglin and It. B. Long, Vice-Presidents; Ed Archibald, Treasurer; William Zimmerman, Secretary; D. II. Lessie, Captain; O. T. Johnson, C. D. liippey and H. M. Anglin, Lieutenants, in the order named. The Methodist Ejp'iscoixd Church^ cost, when ei-ected, $2,000. The membership is not large, but the church is in a fairly pros- perous condition. Kev. A. J. Carey is the minister in charge. The Sunday-school is largely attended, and was organized in an early day. The Christian Church have a neat brick edifice. Services are not held regularly, and there is but a small membership. Leesburgh is a quiet, orderly village, but has a fair local trade. The principal business men are: William D. Wood, William and Ed. Archibald, druggists; AVilliam Zimmer- man & Company, dry goods; Joi'dan Beck- nell and H. B. Stanley, hardware; J. J. Wood and Garrett & Shipley, general mer- chandise; R. C. Baxter, tinner; David Brown, harness and saddles; Charles Knight and the Armington Brothers, inanutacturers of wagons and carriages; Thompson Brothers and Jacob Noel, dealers in grain. The Leeshurg Cornet Band has won uni- versal praise for tine music and personal appearance not only in this county, but wherever they have played. During the campaign of 1880, this was considered the " crack " band ot Northern Indiana, and its services were constantly in demand. This orchestra was organized in the winter of 1S77, with Charles L. White as leader. The leader is S. F. Armington; C. L. White and George Curry, e llat claironet; R. S. Arm- ington, S. F. Armington and Charles E. Wood, b flat cornet; W. H. Wood, W. A. Beane and W. Rosebrugh, e flat alto; I. M. Watt and C. E). Beatty, I) flat tenor; II. A White, baritone: ( >. .\ . Chandler and E. •■™»™»"»' HISTOHY OF KO.su J as KO COUNT V. Ai-chibald, l)ass; J. E. Wood, tenor dniin, and O. P. Michael, bass dniin. The Leefthurgh (jraDeycinl was the iirst one purchased and devoted to burial purposes. The ori<2;inal ])lat contained one and one-halt' acres of grountl adjacent to the village. This was purchased of James Mason for .S40, April 4, 1849, by \V. 1!. Blain, Levi Perry and Jacob Rannclls, who were appointed by the citizens a committee to select and purchase suitable grounds. Tlie land was contracted for and half the purchase money paid in 1838, from which date it was occupied. The men who paid spot cash were John H. Plain, $5; Peter L. Rnnyan, Sr.. $5; Metcalf Peck, |3; Michael E. lloran, $3; David Rippey. $2; E. P. Davis, !^1; Thomas Rnmbly, Daniel C. Clark and John (ireer, oO cents each. THE VII.LAOE OF OSWEGO. In 1837 Messrs. Parbee, AVillard & French purchased of Mr. Waugh a tract of land, upon which they laid out the \illa<>'e of (>swcg(j ill the same year. It enjoyed, at one time, a deujree of commercial prosperity, and gave ]iromise of becoming a town of impor- tance; but in the year 1849 a scoi-e of its best citizens removed to (Jalifornia, withdrawing their capital and patrt)nag(' from the village, and (Viim that time dates iis decline. It now contains a postofKce iuul store kept by .lolin Hour, and one blacksmith-shop. The tirst physician in the village was Dr. llolan K. Willard, who practiced his profes- sion for a number of years. The tirst store was kept by Parl)ee, Willard it French, who conducted an extensive trade with surrounding settlements. A blacksmith-shop was erected in the village by Elkanah Hutt'nian in 1843. A tannery was put in operation in 1840 by A. M. Cowan, and was for many years one of the |irinci[ial industries of the village. The Oswego Paptist Church was organized in October. 1837, by Rev. James Martin and Daniel Fi-ench, with the following constituent members: Ezekiel French, Elizabeth French, Nancy A. Lepper, Anderson Ashby, John Powell, Lena Lepper, Sarah Moore, Dorothea Powell, Rebecca Merritt, Elizabeth Nil and IMoses Powell. They have a substantial house of worshiji at the village of Oswego. WAYNE TOWNSHIP. Wayne was one of the three original town- ships, and was organized June 29. 1836, and at that time contained all of what is now towns 32, 31, and the north half of 30. Another divide was made, and March 8, 1S3S, Wayne was increased by the addition of town 32 north, range 5 east. Harrison Townshi]) afterward ceded to Wayne a one and one-half mile strip on the west, thus giving it an area six by seven and one-half miles. Wayne is bounded on the north by Plain, east by Washington, south by Mi n roe and Clay, and west by Harrison townships. The tirst settlements were made during the summer of 1834, by Peter Warner, Will- iam Kelly, John Knowles, Arnold Cain, William C. (iraves, James Robinson and James Comstock, all of whom located west of Warsaw. The following year Metcalf Peck, Daniel Webb, Charles Sleeper, John AV. Morris, Andrew R. Willis and John Pitten- ger located. The tirst store was built u])on the northeast quarter of section 29, by Judge James Com- stock, and the first item sold over the counter was a half pound of Cavendish tobacco, Pen- jamin Pennett being the purchaser. C'liarles Sleeper built the tirst mill on Clear Creek where the Liberty Mills road crosses. The mill was built of logs, and John Inks, of Milford, made the burrs from niggerhead stone. L, TOWNSHIP H I sronr— WARSAW. Dr. William Willis was the first resident ])liysiciiiii, and settled near the. south side of Eagle Lake. James Comstock, Sr., with John Pittinger, erected a saw-mill on AValnut Creek, the second one built in the township. David Dawson married Miss Nancj Losure in Februai-y, 1838, the first resident couple married in the township. Three beautiful lakes are situated in W^ayne, of which greater mention will be made else- where. All are navigable for small steamers, and ai'e well stocked with fish. WARSAW. This enterprising city was surveyed by (^diristopher Lightfoot, and W . H. Knott, "]ir<>prietor of the town, filed his plat before Jacob Rannels, justice of the peace, October 21, 1836. Richard H. Lansdale and Richard L. Brit- ton soon afterward laid out other additions to the town, and the county seat was located here on condition that half the proceeds from the sale of lots should accrue to the county'. Warsaw was named by Hon. John B. Chapman, in honor of the capital of Poland. Although this beautiful city did not pass through such fearful ordeals as did its name- sake, yet the conflicts that ensued befoi'e the county seat was finally located, at times bade fair to open hostilities between rival vil- lages. Warsaw was in an early day an uninviting location, laid out as it was so near the lakes, tlie banks of which were skirted by tall tam- arack and scrubby oaks. The first cabin was built of tamarack poles, by Matthew D. Springer, and was located on lot 6, in Stinson's addition. The house was 20 X 24. with a puncheon floor which covered only a part of the enclosure, six feet of the floor being occupied l)y a huge fireplace, the back wall built witii the niggerheads so abundant at that date. Stakes were di-iven each side of the fii-eplace, with forks at the to]) through which a pole rested that sup- ported the pots and kettles while meals were prepared. The puncheon floor was elevated several inches in front of the fireplace, and served for a seat. Springer was not only the first comer, but his house was also an inn where the hungry and tired traveler could rest and refresh himself. The range for beds was made by placing posts in the ground, to which were attached stringers of wood, with strips of hickory bark stretched across for beds to rest on. Matthews and his wife were host, hostess, chambermaids, hostlers and cooks, and with their guests slei)t in one room and made the best of life in a primitive way. William J. Pope erected a pole shanty in 1835 and opened a small stock of goods. His store was on the corner of Lake and Market streets. Jacob Losure erected a hewed-log house in 1836, at the corner of Lake and Center streets. This house was 20 x 30, and was also nsed as a hotel. In it the second term of court was held. Philip Lash erected a smithy, and John Geiselman a chair shop, in 1836. H. Higbee embarked in the manufacture of furniture the next year, and William A. Chandler began the manufacture of wagons. Jacob Baker was appointed postmaster, and a postofHce was established in Warsaw Feb- ruary 11, 1837. It was made a Presidential office April 25, 1865, and Peter L. Runyan, the incumbent at the time, was reappointed. His son, John N. Runyan, was appointed March 19, 1867, and held the position con- tinuously until August, 1886, when he re- signed and AV. H. Bowser took charge of the ottice. The improvements in Warsaw for the next if L, *«»~"i™M* 'M»»"M' HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. two years following its location are below enumerated. Where the Masonic Temple stands, a one- story building 18 x 36 feet was built. The west room was occupied as a store-room, the east room was occuiiied by R. II. Lansdale as count}' clerk's office. The stick chimney caught tire and it was burned in 1838. On the lot now occupied by B. Q. Morris as a book-store was a frame house occupied by Mahlon F. Davis, the county treasurer, as a residence and treasurer's office. The iirst resident attorney was Clement B. Simonson, whose office and residence was a log building that occupied the west end of the lot, upon which the Lake City Bank stands. The grocery store, a small log cabin, stood upon the site of the ]ialatial residence of Dr. Bash, and was owned by "William J. Pope vS: Co. Andrew Nye dispensed liquid refreshments, candies, etc., in a small frame building surrounded by brush, that occupied the site of the furniture rooms of Ale & Moore. Jacob Baker, who was afterward probate judge, lived in state in a log cabin that marked the site of the Hon. George Moon's residence. Arnold Fairbruther, coun- ty recorder, had his office and residence in a log house situated close to the outlet of Eagle Lake, near the residence owned by Colonel Chapman. Ludlow Nye, afterward sheriff, had a log residence situated on the high ground south of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago depot, and had about one acre cleared and planted. These comprise the first fan:ilies to make a home on the present site of War- saw. South of Eagle Creek, on the Dr. C. W. Burkett farm, lived Phillip Lash and family. Provisions could scarcely be obtained during the spring and summer of 1837, although money was plenty enough, and many really sufi'ered for food. Lash cleared a small piece of land, planted corn, but the ground squirrels ate it. lie then planted a portion of the ground in potatoes, but a short time afterward was obliged to dig them up and use them for food to keep his family from starving. Henry L. Farmer was forced to do likewise, and it is well known that for weeks some of the people living iu the town- ship subsisted on game and basswood buds. The historian is under obligations to I.. I. Morris for the above information, and as he has resided in Warsaw since that date, he was cognizant of all herein stated. For a num- ber of years the growth of Warsaw was slow. The north part of the county having been first opened to market, very luiturally Lees- burgli exceeded it in size and importance for a number of years. The tirsl substantial stimulus that Warsaw received, aside from being the county seat, was when the building of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad became an assured fact. The pros- pect of railroad communication with the outer world infused into the people new life and enterprise. Naturally attractive in loca- tion, when that great thoroughfai'e was pushed from Fort Wayne westward, Warsaw took a forward bound that was surprising even to tliose who had alwaj's predicted its future greatness. Real estate rapidly rose in value, and in the autumn of 1856, when the railroad was completed, it was the largest town between Fort Wayne and Chicago. Warsaw became the shipping point for all the produce raised, not only within the limits of this, but every adjoining county. Then followed the war with its attending excite- ment, and like all other towns throughout the country, Warsaw felt the depressing effects upon its conclusion, and which has been generally shared by every village, town and city in the United States. Since that time, wliile its growth has not been rapid, it ' ■■■■-"-■■■jng»«-T5i-»-T»»^»»««r^T»rj» TOWNSHIP uisrour— wars a w. i iii lias been steady and extremely substantial, and few towns in any State can show better business buildings, or more beautiful private residences. Warsaw has a population of al)out 4,000 inliabitants, and is noted for having been the home of many men distinguished in both official and military positions. IXCOKl'OKATION. There were 752 inhabitants when the cen- sus was taken February -t, 1854, and agreeable to a petition signed by a majority of the residents, the Board of Commissioners being fully satisfied that all the requirements of the law had been complied with, declared that this should be an incorporated town by the name of Warsaw. The territory em- braced in the survey made by S. R. Gordon was as follows: Commencing at the south- west corner of section 8, in township 32, north of range 6 east; thence north 88° 12', east 194 poles 12 links; thence north 3°, west 12 poles 10 links; thence south 3° 12', west 23 poles; thence north 3°, west 68 poles 20 links; thence north 82°, east 65 poles 14 links; tlience north 4° 30', west 80 }ioles 7 links; thence south 83°, 150 poles; thence north 3° 30', 11 poles; thence north 51°, west 53 poles 11 links; thence north 56°, west 62 poles 15 links; thence south 4° 30', cast 250 poles 15 links; containing 236 acres 26.-j-4j- poles. ITS INCORPORATION AS A CITY. The city of Warsaw was organized under an act of tlie Legislature, entitled " an act to repeal all general laws now in force for the incorporation of cities, and to provide for the incorporation of cities, prescribing their powers and rights, and the manner in which they shall receive the same, and to regulate such other matters as properly pertain thereto." Approved March 15, 1867. The election to decide whether to incor- porate under city charter was held April 19, 1875, resulting in 278 votes for incorporation, and 200 votes against incorporation. The first election for city officei's was held May 4, 1875, resulting in the election of Hiram S. Biggs, Mayor; C. PI. Ketchum, Clerk; S. B. Clark, Treasurer; J.A.Wright, Marshal; E.J. Greene, City Attorney; James Wynant, Assessor; J. A. Funk, Chief Engi- neer Fire Department; Caleb Hughes, Civil Engineer. Board of Health, Drs. J. H. Carpenter, I. B. Webber and C. W. Burkett. Councilmen, S. W. Chipman, T. C. Stuart, A. J. Bair, D. II. Pershing, IS'elson Xutt, James McMurray. The present city officers are: Maynr Lemuel W. E.oyse; Clerk, Marsh II. Parks; Treasure)', W. S. Vanator; Marshal, George W. Alford; Councilmen, H C. Milice, James H. Cisney, L. J. Wolf, James M. Leanions, P. L. liun- yan, Levi Znmbrum; Boa d uf Health, L)i-s. Benjamin and E. W. Burkett, T. J. Shackel- ford'. The city of AVarsaw has many eleg;mt residences, and her ])eople have cultui-ed tastes, as evidenced by the imposing churches, fine and commodious school buildings and her Grand 0])era House. This was erected by a joint stock company in 1877. The officers of the company were A. J. Bair, President; John N. Runyan, Secretary; Thomas Woods, Treasurer. The company perfected theirplans, and erected a building 130x60, having six store rooms on the ground and basement under the whole. The stage is large, and elaborately supplied with scenes. One thou- sand persons can be seated in the audience room and the gallery will accommodate six hundred more. The opera house is built in W. \i'i 'aTgM»M"»T»M"Wg«"»P»a'ii.'g»»ii»J»ii» '««""™»"»"""»^— * HTSTOBT OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. modern style, from moilitied plans furnished by B. G. Mosgrove. The structure complete cost $45,000, and to J. N. Rniiyan much credit is due for bis untiring zeal in the work. The company expended more money than at first contemplated, but their aim to give the citizens of Warsaw a iirst-class opera house was a burdeti hard to carry, and the way in which it was completed was indeed praise- worthy. THK SCHOOLS. From the best information obtainable. Judge Rodgers was among the first teachers in Warsaw. As early as 1841 he liad a select sch(jol in the old court-house, which occupied the lot where the Baptist church stands, and later Harmon engaged in teaching. J. A. Funk was employed by Mr. Rodgers, at Sl7 per month, and taught dur- ino- the winter of lS44:-'4:5, in a school-room on lot 218, fronting Fort Wayne street. Mrs. Jane Cowen began a private school May 12, 1851. Her rooms were situated on the lot, the site now of Daniel Bitner's residence. The teaching of Mrs. Cowen proved a great success and her school was known as " Mrs. Oowen's Seminary." As her pupils increased ill iiuiiibLM', she was assisted by her daughter Martha, who also taught vocal music. Other rooms were ailded to the seminary and other teachers engaged, among whom were Miss Martha Hill, from Vermont, and the Rev. Walter Scott, now an Episcopal minister of La Porte. Her daughter Semeramis, now the widow of Moses Long, assisted her motli- er from the time she was fifteen years of age, and taught mathematics and instrumental mu.'-ic in 1858. Mrs. Cowen, with but a short intermission, tanght continuously from 1851 until 1876. Almost all the prominent busi- ness men of Warsaw to-day were inembers of her school, including such people as Reuben Williams and his children, Joseph Baker and his children, W. B. and Austin C. Funk, and many others of equal celebrity. At Iter death, the seminary was closed and has not since been reopened. The lirst public school was opened in 1858. Professor D. T. John- son was teacher and sul)sequently had charge of tlie graded school. The lirst report which is at all reliable, is dated 1870. Superintendent, D. W. Thomas; High Scliool, Miss V. A. Rundles; Gramnuir School, Mrs. A. C. AVaite; Intermediate, Miss E.M.Huffman; Senior Secondary, Miss L. A. Baldwin; Junior. Miss Ella Dresser; Primary, Mrs. S. A. Holbrook and Miss Florence Frasier. The Board of Trustees were: A. T. S. Kist, President; Thotnas Woods, Secretary; William Cosgrove, Treasurer. The school buildings were erected in 1872-'73. The ground for the East AVard cost $400; that for the AVest AVard, $675; the two buildings ready for seating cost $15,650; furnaces, seats, blackboards, etc., $1,848.75; total, $18,573.75. The old building used for a high school w'as sold for $1,000 and the new building- was erected upon the same ground, at a cost, ready for seating, of $15,824.23; the furnaces, seats, blackboards, fencing, etc., cost $2,700; total, $18,524.23. The report of the schools for 1875-'76,and the first in due form,gives the Board of Education: N. N. Boydston, President; Henry Upson, Secretary; J. D. Thayer, Treasurer; (). AV. Millei-, Superintendent. Teachers of Center School, Mrs. C. A. Haas, High School; Mrs. S. O. Long, Grammar A; Miss Emma Hay- ward, Grammar B; Miss Nellie Neff, Grain- mar C; Miss Sarah L. Hodge, Intermediate; Miss S. A. Holbrook, Primary. East School, Mrs. II. F. Miller, Inter- mediate: Mrs. M. H. Frasier. Primary. t\ ^^^^^i^^J^Z'^^^!tTl^^^!t^J^ TOWNSHIP HISTORY— WARSAW. 11 : West School, Mrs. Celestia Grant, Inter- mediate; Miss Ella Fetters, Primary. The first graduates of the city schools were Miss Belle Weiner, Miss Alice Car- penter and Mary Shafler. The commence- ment exercises were held at the Opera House in May, 1S78. Professor John P. Mather, superintendent of the city schools, has kindly furnished the statistics from 1870 to 1886, inclusive: 1870, 759; 1871, 752; 1872, 917; 1873, 931; 1874, 962; 1875, 978; 1876, 882; 1877, 895; 1878, 1,042; 1879, 1,002; 1880, 1,014; 1881, 1,089; 1882, 1,101; 1883, 1,117; 1884. 1.128; 1885, 1.047; 1886. 1,089. The high school has a library containing 334 volumes, which has been purchased since 1881 with their own earnings. The sum of $350 has been expended for books, which was realized by proceeds from school enter- tainments, lecture courses, etc. The study of ornithology is quite different in this from other schools, and the plan pur- sued is original with Professor Mather. The books and course of study were designed by him. The request of the Japanese Commissioner to secure the exhibit of the Warsaw schools, sent to the New Orleans Exposition, speaks more loudly in praise of the work of the teachers than anything we could say, and is embraced in the letter of Mr. Buckley, which is as follows: Educational Department of Indiana, Exposition, New Orleans, Hai/ 15, '8S. To the Superintendent aiid Board of Edu- cation of Warsav} Schools: Gentlemen: — The Commissioner of Edu- cation from Japan, Mr. Ichizo Hattori, who is also one of the Committee of Examination and Awards at the AVorld's Exposition, makes a request of the United States Bureau of Ed- m ucation, and they to me, for "The Analysis of Plants" and ''The Analysis of Birds" from the Warsaw city schools. This is no mean compliment to you, and to the State ot Indiana. If you will part with this work of your schools (and I trust yo\i will), please take action in the matter, and I will deliver this school work to the Commissioner to take back with him to the Government Educa- tional Bureau of Japan. "Yours most truly, A. E. Buckley." Permission was granted by the pupils whose work was exhibited for the transfer, and Professor Mather holds the receipt of the Commissioner in Japanese for the material. The compliment is especially gratifying, as the Japanese Commissioner referred to in Mr. Buckley's letter has had an opportunity to compare the exhibits from Warsaw with others from all parts of the United States — in fact, from all ])arts of the educational world, represented at the New Orleans Ex- position. The Board of Education for 1886-'87 are: Jackson Glessner, President; John H. Bru- baker. Secretary; William B. Funk, Treas- urer; John P. Mather, Superintendent. The teachers for 1886-'87 are: Central Building, Miss Victoria A. Adams, High School ; Miss Josephine A. Fielding, High School Assistant and A Grammar; Miss Lizzie M. Reid, B Grammar; Miss Josie Brown, B and C Grammar; Miss Fan- nie M. Davis, D Grammar; Miss Hattie Long, A Primary; Miss Rose McCauley, B and C Primary; Miss Mary Cosgrove, C and D Primary. West Ward, Miss Viola Strain, Principal, C and D Primary; Miss Marga- ret Williams, B and C Primary; Miss Mattie Richardson, A Primary and D Grammar. East Ward, Miss Altha Bowser, Principal, A and B Primary; Miss Minnie Stuart, C and D Priiii'irv. I^M— ■■'"J' '■■-■-■-■J»J^ G94 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ^ :fi: «[«^ CIIUUCIIES. Baptist Church. — Rov. Edward Desbor- utigli organized a society consisting of S. B. and Hester Clark, L. P. and Elizabeth Howe, Isaac Brady, Sarah Bates, Daniel AVeiss, Mrs. Jane Knowles and Mrs. Ru- hanna Losure. January 11, 1851, Messrs. Huod and IJritton donated a lot in their ad- dition to the \illage of Warsaw, and the con- gregation erected a house of worship in 1852. Rev. Daniel Thomas was their iirst pastor. The society disposed of their old church in 1864, and purchased the lot upon which the Baptist church building stands. A hand- some brick church was completed in 1866, costing §8,000, which was destroyed by lire August 20, 1871. It was rebuilt the same year at a cost of $2,500. The present pas- tor, Rev. ,1. H. Winans, is a talented divine, and the church enjoys a high degree of pros- perity. The Baptist Sunday-school is largely attended and numbei's about 135. The dea- cons are: I. J. Morris, M. W. Mumaw, O. C. Holbrook and Birch. Trustees: Al Hay- ward, Lewis Rippee, B. Q. Morris. Organ- ist, Miss Maggie Bates; Clerk, I. J. Morris; Treasurer, C. J. Hoyt. The, First Presbyterian Church was or- ganized by Rev. J. Wolf, November 7, 1840, l)y the authority of the Logansport Presby- tery, with the following members: William Williams, Mary Williams, Peter Hover, Isaac Lucas, Catharine Lucas, Priscilla Davis, Mary McFadden, Eliza Nye, Eliza Vancnren. William Williams and Peter Hover were elected elders. May 16, 1843, Samuel L. Andrews, Isaac Lucas and Thomas Logan were chosen elders, and Rev. J. Ogden, pastor. In December, 1843, Rev. L. G. AVeeks took charge of the church, and served as pastor until 1848. In May, 1849, Rev. Thomas Bascoin became ]iastor, and served two years. The first church building- was erected in 1849; for several years the church prospered and legu- lar services were maintained. One of their most active workers was Rev. G. W. Wilson, who served as pastor from 1872 until April, 1877, leaving it with a membei-ship of 125, a Sunday-school with 120 in attendance. The old church building was sold to the United Brethren congregation in 1881, and the modern church edifice which now graces lot 121 was erected in 1882. This seats comfortably 600 persons, and was completed at a cost of $13,280. It was dedicated July 1, 1883. Regular services are lield, but the congregation have no resident pastor. Trus- tees: S. W. Chipman, Dr. I. D. Webber, G. B. Lesh, W. D. Frazer, Q. A. Hossler. Methodist Episcopal Church. — This was the first religious denomination to organize a class in Warsaw, and the first services were held in the pole cabin built by Matthew D. Springer. The sermon was preached by Rev. Richard Hargrave, who was a Methodist missionary. Warsaw was included in what was known as the " Mission Circuit," which embraced the entire county. The annual conference in 1839 named it Warsaw Circuit, and attached it to South Bend District, with Rev. Elza Yan Schoick, pastor. Theiirst quarterly conference was held at Warsaw January 26, 1839, at which time Rev. Thomas P. Owen rode the circuit. At that early day there must have been forty members, for Peter Warner, J. Ockerman, Alex McElwane and Edward Cone were local preachers, and twenty-live others were exhorters and class-leaders. It might be reasonably expected that the wives of some belonged to the church. The minister had fifteen appointments in the county, all at ])i-ivate houses, and was allowed the modest sum of §70 per annum. Ten dollars of this he paid to Joseph Ocker- man to assist him, Rev. Owen being in feeble ■"M"g»'''"*'™"»™»™»* »I1I™W"'»"»» ■»-■-■-•» - ■ - ■ - ■ -■- ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ - ■ -■- ■ » ■ -■ - ■ :: '^; TO WNSIIIl' niSTOR Y— WARS A W. health. The society contrilnited $31, the remainder of the !?70 heiug made up from the missionary fund. The first camp-meet- ing was held at " Grove's camp-ground in June, 1839. This year the AVarsaw congre- gation paid as their share of the minister's salary 84r.25. In 1843 the circuit was divided, and Rev. Elihu Anthony was placed in charge. A Sunday-school was organized in 1844 with forty scholars, six teachers, and Joel Fish, superintendent. Meetings were held in the old court-house, which stood upon the site occupied by the Baptist church, until the erection of a church building upon tlie lot donated by James Stinson, the same lot now occupied by the handsome two-story brick edifice. This was com[)leted in 1868 at a cost of $22,919.75. The membership num- bers about 340, presided over by liev. J. K. Walts. The Sunday-school has an average attendance of 350, and for thirty-seven years Joseph A. Funk lias been superintendent. The trustees are: Joseph A. Funk, J. D. Kutz, James Wyant, S. W. Oldfather, John Shoup, Joseph S. Baker, H. P. Comstock. Local elders, D. S. Wynant, M. C. Furlong, John S. Hetfield. Local preachers, O. P. Downs, A. C. McCartei', David James. Ex- horters, Samuel AVamsley and David James. Stewards, J. A. Funk, J. B. Roberds, N. W. Ptichhart, G. C. Bratt, H. T. Beazel, James B. lioth and J. B. Kutz. Organist, Dr. T. J. Shackleford. The Catholic Chm-ch. — Occasional services were held at the houses of members of this church, but Warsaw was in 1852 made a per- manent mission. Rev. John Ryan was the first pastor, succeeded by Rev. Father Francis Lawler and others until 1876, when Rev. Father F. Wiechman took charge of the parish. To his enterprise the Catholic people owe much. He purchased two lots, and the erection of the present brick church was com- menced soon afterward. Right-Rev. Josepli Dwenger, D. D., Bishop of Fort Wayne, officiated at the laying of the corner-stone July 4, 1876, and on June 10, 1877, the church was dedicated. This handsome struc- ture seats 400, and cost with the lots $8,000. Rev. Father Anthony Ellinger holds services on alternate Sundays, but the membership remains about the same as when the church was organized. The ladies have recently partially completed the organization of the " Rose Society," which will aid largely in furnishing funds to meet current expenses. The society at present have twenty-five mem- bers, but officers are not yet chosen. Tlie church is known as "The Church of the Sacred Heart.'' The United Brethren. Church. — A church was organized in 1881 with eleven members, Daniel Deeds and wife, J. P. Ebersole and wife, J. A. Weimer and wife, William Brant and father, Mrs. Reisch, Mrs. Catherine Bell and Miss Charlotte Lee. Meetings were held in Hendee's Hall until the church building could be made ready. Rev. J. Cummitigs, pastor. The Presbyterian Church was purchased and removed, and with the lot cost the society $1,839. The church was dedicated anew to the service of God, by Rev. Dewitt Delany, August 5, 1883. The church records show seventy-three members, with a roster of eighty Sunday-school scholars. Rev. J. Simons is pastor and superintendent of tlie Sabbath-school. The officers are: Class-leader,Daniel Deeds; Trustees, Daniel Deeds, J. P. Ebersole, Joseph Weimen, William Brant, C. M. Swyhart. Union Mission Church. — By a praise- worthy efi'ort upon the part of James McKrill, a handsome frame building has been erected upon lot 234 (Williams' addition), which has recently been completed at a cost of $500. I c^TIr!!!^" *JT""*"^T" *?>"" T " "^l^r! iK.»,aM«n»,Mi,i HISTORY OF KOSOIUSKO COUNTY. ;5i '« The lot M-as donated by Mr. McKrill, for church purposes, and the church is intended for the use of all relii>'ious denominations, and the pulpit will be by them supplied. A Sunday-school was organized in April, 1885, with sixty scholars, and has been under the superintendency of Lemuel Powers. James McKrill and Jehu Barnes. The church was dedicated by Ilev. M. D. Gage, November 28, 1886. Rev. Gage was formerly Chaplain of the Twelfth Indiana Regiment. Through the influence of James McKrill, a class was formed in January, 1885, of nineteen mem- bers who are earnest in church work, and are composed of different denominations. We ai'e pleased to give their names: James and Rebecca McKrill, Jacob and Jane Scott, Rich- ard and Martha Ireland, 'Squire McCarthy, Andrew Stoner, Mary Stoner, Lou Brum- baugh, Sarah Anderson, Jane Howe, Mary Cress, William Richhart, Jehu Barnes, Mary Felter, Hetty Evans and Jacob Goodall. The Chriistiaii, Churoh was organized in Warsaw in 1851. Foremost in this work was elder John Gordon and family, and until 1865 meetings were regularly held at his house. This year, the church was re-organ- ized by elders John Gordon, M. N. Lord, William McElvane and Noah A\^atts. H. B. Stanley' and Jacob Nye were chosen deacons, and Rev. J. B. Marshall was called to preach. Many were added to the church during his ministry, and in 1865 the society purchased lot 305 of John Gordon, and also purchased a church formerly used by the Presbyterians, which was moved upon the lot at an expense of $250. The church has a large member- ship, a flourishing Sunday-school with an average attendance of sixty. Rev. Paph Julian is resident pastor and services are reg- ularly held. The Christian ]>eople expect to erect a handsome brick church this year upon the site of the old building. The present officers are: Elder, John R. Weiss; Deacons, Joseph Mort, O. P. Jaques; Trustees, O. P. Jaques and E. V. Peck. The Episcopal Church. — Monday evening, April 22, 1861, the Rev. Edward P. Wright, Rector of Trinity Church, Michigan City, visited Warsaw and held services in the Methodist Episcopal church. This was the first Episcopal service held in the county. The Right- Rev. George Upfold, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese, held service May 17, 1861, and on the 18th of that month, baptized Lnella, infant daughter of Walter and Susan R. Scott. May 25, 1861, a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing a parish. Dr. J. W. Quayle was chairman, and Edward Murphy, secretary. Articles of association were adopted and signed b}- Walter Scott, James W. Quayle, Oliver Musselman, H. W. Upson, Samuel A. Wright, E. Y. Long, Ebenezer Hazzard, William B. Funk, Moses J. Long, Henry Mortimer and Henry Gilbert. A meeting was then held for the election of wardens and vestrymen ; the following were chosen: Dr. Henry Gilliert, William C. Graves, Dr. James W. Quayle, Walter Scott and Edward Murphy. At the lirst meeting of the vestry, held May 28, same year, Walter Scott was elected senior warden, and James AV. Quayle, junior warden. The Second Presbyterian Church was rented, and June 23, 1861, the fourth Sun- day after Trinity, the Rev. Louis P. Tsehiffely visited the ):)arish and preached. An election was tendered to him, which he accepted, taking effect October 1, 1861, when he took charge of the parish. October 20 a Sunday- school was organized, with eight scholars. April 27, 1862, the Bishop made his first official visitation; he preached and adminis- tei'ed communion. This was the first time the Holy Eucharist was administered in the parish. Four persons were confirmed. J — T0\VMert Shepherd, Sentinel; S. lluinphrey, Scribe; B. F. Prune, Treasurer; ]>ert Hoover, Hi^k Priest; Bert Gordon and j Taylor, Guards of Tent. The charter I nieaibers were: George Moon, S. K. Gordon, James S. Frazer, H. P. Stepliens, George R. Thralls and Ben Richliart. The order num- l)ers ninety members. Canton Wan^en,jVo o, Patriarch Militant, was mustered in January, 1886; forty-two charter members. A. S. Milice, Captain; F. II. Foster, Lieutenant; L. Ripple, Ensign. Headquarters of this regiment is at Warsaw. A. S. Milice, Colonel; J. S. Weaver, Adju- tant. The regiment comprises the cantons of Goshen, Elkhart, South Bend, La Porte, Mishawaka, Kendallvillo, Lagrange, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Marion, North Manches- ter and AVarsaw. Officers: First Battalion, Charles K. Green, Major, Albion, Indiana; Second Battalion, C. H. Butlenbender, Major, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Third Battalion, D. C. McCuUum, Major, La Porte, Indiana. Forest Lodge, No. J^6, Knights of Pythias, is one of the most popular and prosperous secret societies in the city. The first meeting was held in H. C. T*rV*''"""""""" "*'"*'t TOWNSHIP HISTORY— TURK liY CREEK TOWNSHIP. later purchased the goods and conducted the store for several years. William Cassid}- erected another frame store the same year, also a frame residence. George Kirkpatrick was the first man in the township to open a public house, and from 1836 until the present, good hotel accommodation has been provided. James Hall purchased the residence of Samuel Crawson in 1848, and converted it into a hotel. It was known as the " Rough and Ready House," and was located at the corner of Carroll and Harrison streets. Jacob Renfro erected the " Lake House " in 1853, at the corner of Main and Hunting- ton streets, upon the site of the first store building in the village. Preston & Miles were first proprietors of the hostelry. Dr. John Shue and Dr. Hartshorn located in Syracuse in 1835. The first election in Turkey Creek Town- ship was held in tliis village at the utfice of Henry Ward, in April, 1838. Syracuse was incorporated October 19, 1876, with officers and trustees as follows: Evan Miles, Presi- dent; Ed F. Holloway, Clerk; Joseph Bushong, Treasurer; Wm. A. Mann, Assessor; Trus- tees, Addison Green and Amos King; Geo. M. Ray, Marshal. This election was the most warmly contested ever held in the township; 113 votes were polled inside the corporate limits. The officials of the village at present are: Alfred Roberts, President; Isaiah Ketring and Alva Yonnce, Trustees; George M. Ray, Clerk; A. F. Knight, Treas- urer; J^rank Sloan, Marshal. Syracuse Lodge, No. 454, A. F. & A. M., was chartered May 27, 1873, with officers as follows: John AVayer, Worshipful Master; Silas Ketring, Senior Warden; Preston Niles, Junior AVarden; Adam Ketring, Sec- retary; David Fry, Treasurer; Ed Miles, Senior Deacon; Sam Akers, Junior Deacon; Levi Akers, Tyler. This growth of the order in Syracuse has been steady, and the lodge has a firm financial footing and a member- ship of twenty-three. The present officers are: J. W. Stetler, AVorshipful Master; T. Snaveley, Senior AVarden; Michael Nicholai, Junior AA'arden; Joseph Rippey, Secretary; David Fry, Treasurer; Geo. M. Ray, Senior Deacon; Oliver Cromwell, Junior Deacon; Geo. AV. Elliott and Sam Akers, Stewards; A. M. Younce, Tyler. Josepli Rippey was the first man raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason by this lodge, and was at once appointed secretary and has served in this position to this date. The lodge is out of debt, and has a nice surplus in the treasury. Lake A^iew Post, No. 246, G. A. R., was mustered October 9, 1883, with twenty char- ter members. Officers the first term: Henry M. Stoner, Commander; John AA''. Stetler, Senior A'ice Commander; Alfred Roberts, Junior A^ice Conimander; Oliver Cromwell, Adjutant; Amos King, Quartermaster; Sam'l Akers, Surgeon; AYm. AYallace, Chaplain; Jacob Renfro, Officer of the Day: Frederick Butt, Officer of the Gnard. The post has upon its roster the names of fifty-six members in good standing, officered as follows: H. M. Stoner, Commander; AYill- iam Wallace, Senior Vice-Commander; John Hurd, Junior Vice-Coiatnander; OliverCronj- well, Adjutant; J. AV. Stetler, Quartermaster; Theo. Sheflield, Surgeon; C. V. Smith, Chap- lain; Jacob Renfro, Officer of the Day; Z. Hendrickson, Sergeant-Major. The graded school at Syracuse is the only township high school in the county. It is attended by about 150 scholars. The school building was erected by the township in 1868, at a cost of $10,000, and is a hand- some two-story brick, whicli has a site un- equaled for beauty in the county. Prof. J. P. Dolan is principal; Miss Rosa Brown has HIHTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. ii! h; charge of the intermediate, and Miss Irene Spragne of tlie primary department. The village has a population of 500 inhab- itants, and the retail trade is very hicrative to men in business. Silas Ketring, John W. Stetler and A. F. Bright represent the busi- ness in general merchandise; Harry Sterling and Isaac Ketring in groceries; M. J. Rip- pey, hardware; drugs, A. F. Bright, W. J. Brady & Son ; physicians, F. M. Ihrig, A. R. Collar and J. Bowser; attorneys, Messrs. Kay & Miles. Oliver Cromwell is the genial postmaster, who, as a reward for faithful ser- vices during the late war, and who yet carries in his head a rebel bullet as a reminder of the battle of Vicksburg, was remembered by liis party in 1885. His daughter Mary is his assistant. The Methodist people completed a line brick church in the autumn of 1886, at a cost of §2,500. The membership is snuill, but is ably ministered to by Rev. Carpenter. The Church of God has a membership of 100, Rev. I. S. Markly, of Columbia City, pre- siding at the sacred desk. Sixty scholars attend the Sabbath-school connected with this church. Syracuse is not a noted summer resort, but several line hotels are situated in the vicinity, overlooking Turkey Lake. The most noted of these belongs to the Cedar Beach Associa- tion, and has accommodations for 200 guests. This is situated on the northeast side of the lake, and has beautiful grounds artistically arranged, and the proprietors have an elegant steainer and sail boats of every description for the pleasure and entertainment of their guests. "Conkling Hill," of which J. A. Kindig is i>roprietor, fronts the northwest end of Turke}' Lake. His hotel is an attractive one, and the grounds are beautifully shaded. "Oak Grove" is the property of Mrs. N. J. L . Jones, who also owns a picturesque hotel fronting the lake on the north. She has a large number of pleasure boats, among which is a steamer with a capacity for carrying 100 passengers. The "Sulphur Springs" hotel is the prop- erty of Mrs. Hartwell. The numerous springs are rapidly becoming noted for their medicinal virtues, and her hotel is crowded during the season. PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. This township was organized March 8, 1838, and the large portion of prairie land caused the early settlers to locate. The northern boundary is Jefferson; east. Plain; south, Harrison, and west, Etna Township. Jacob Smith and wife are the only couple of the original settlers yet living. The first to locate was John Powell, March 31, 1833, and his cabin, erected on section 21, was the first in the township*. Four days later came James H. Bishop, and settled on section 1. Jacob Smith the same summer settled on section 13. James Garvin, Samuel D. Hall and William Bowman came in 1835. The first was afterward elected Representative, S. D. Hall to the State Senate, and William Bowman erected a forge and was the first blacksmith in the township. All were good men, and were alike respected. In 1835 Dr. Harper settled in the township, and for many years practiced his profession, and as most of the pioneer doctors were obliged to do, re- ceived his pay in anj'thing that could be dis- posed of, furs, i)elts, etc., being staple as cash. The needs in a new country for mills were most imperative, and in 1855 Messrs. Hughes & Baker erected one on section 27. A subscription school was taught by Moore in 1836, in a log cabin on section 10. The Methodists organized a church in ■-■-■-»-■»»'-■-■-■'-■-»■ ^"-■■■-■■^■■■'■■-■■■■■^■-■■■ ■■■■■. ,Ji 1840, which was attached to the Leesburgh circuit. Tiiis denomination built tiie first liouse for public worship (a hewed log build- ing), which was destroyed by tire a few months later. In 1843 a frame cluirch was erected on section 17. About the time the frame church was built, another eliurch of the Methodist faith was organized at the house of Elisha Dunnnck. They met for worship at his residence for a number of years, and in 1859 erected a frame church building on section 6, which was dedicated by Rev. J. Coldclazer the same year, and Rev. James Doiuihoe placed in charge of the congregation, which was then made a part of the Atwood charge. The church is known as Pleasant View Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Sunday-school that was organized with Elisha Dunnnck as superintendent, on the day the church was dedicated, has been uniformly prosperous to this date. There are now ten school districts, with an attendance of 494 pupils. GALVESTON. Feli.x Miller laid out this village in 1846, and a general store was opened the same year by Eli Summy and William Biggs. It is a small village with a fertile country sur- rounding, which supports well those who are engaged in the mercantile trade. Dr. Edward Parks located here the same year it was platted, and practiced in the country several years. Felix Miller donated a lot for a church building, and the United Brethren erected a house of worship in 1877. Galveston is known as " Clunette," that being the name of the postoffice. It is a small hamlet, and unimportant in a business sense. ETNA TOWNSHIP. Etna Township is bounded on the north by Scott, east by Prairie and Harrison town- ships, soutli by the Tippecanoe River, and west by Marsliall County. The settlement was not so early in this as in some other tow-nships, the first locations being made by Solomon Klingerman, Charles Rockbill and Itobei't Reed in 1843. The same year the Bowmans, Abraham and William, settled near the first, all near where the village of Etna Green is located. From 1850 until the war began Etna Township rapidly improved, and a large settlement was made. It is now a productive region, and the farmers are pros- perous. The first tow'nship election was held in Etna Green in 1853; Joel Letfel was elected Justice of the Peace, and Samuel B. Gay, Constable. KTNA GREKX. David Carr and Levi Keeler were proprie- tors of the town, and laid it out in 1853. Keeler erected a store building and put in a stock of goods the same year. He was also appointed postmaster, the oflice being estab- lished in 1854. David Carr built a mill in 1852 at this place, the first in the township. A school was established in 1854, and Miss Stallaid was the teacher. Etna Green now has a good school building with 156 pupils in attendance. Professor Joseph M. Gaskill, Principal; Miss Kitt Ruscher, Intermediate, and Miss Blanch Lutes in charge of the Primary Department. J. F. Andrews, M. J. Hamlin and A. C. Jordan are school trus- tees. Etna Green is an incorporated village, having a population of 380. The trustees are: James CuUison, AVilliam L. AYood and Joseph T. Lefi'el. Henry W. Graham, Clerk; John B. Hire, Treasurer, and Anthony F. Leffel, Marshal. Samuel Melick is the gen- ial postmaster, whose appointment was made October 25, 1885. »in"ai"«"»"M"«"«"«"i"»»«w«M»w_w.i»,«^».«. Til UISTOliY UP KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. There are three cluirch buildings in the village, the Methodist Episcopal, United Brethren and Disciples. liev. Civet has charge of tlie Hrst, liev. Somers uf the second, and Ilev. Burroughs of the Disciples congregation. Jubilee Lodge, No. 268, I. O. O. F., was organized JVoveuiber 20, 18G6. The present officers are: James \Yatson, Noble Grand; James Cullison, Vice-Grand; William E. Gay, Recording Secretary; William E. Baker, Permanent Secretary; Ed F. Shiun, Treas- urer. The lodge is in a prosperous condition, with a membership of thirty-live. The Odd Fellows own a substantial two-story building, the second floor of which was fitted especially for lodge purposes. As an adjunct to this society there is a lodge of Daughters of Rebecca, which has quite a large mem- bership. Stephen Hamlin Post, No. 126, G. A. R., was mustered in May, 1883, with fourteen charter members, and twelve transfers from other posts. The officers were: Thomas A. Smailes, Commander; J. F, Andrews, Senior Vice- Commander; A. N. Leland, Junior Vice- Commander; William li. Bowman, Quarter- master; H. W. Graham, Adjutant; II. M. Swigart, Surgeon; William E. Baker, Officer of the Day; Thomas Copeland, Officer of the Guard. The post has had seventy-six names on the muster roll, but transfers to other posts has reduced the membership to forty-six. The officers elect for the current year are as fol- lows: William E. Baker, Commander; Jacob Silvins, Senior Vice-Commander; David Poor, Junior Vice-Commander; J. F. An- drews, Quartermaster; H. W. Graham, Adju- tant; W. M. Kelly, Surgeon; Daniel Hand, Officer of the Day; James Watson, Officer of the Guard. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. was organized March 8, 1838. Elkhart Coun- ty bounds it on the north. Van Buren Town- ship on the east, Prairie and Scott Townships on the south, and Scott Township on the west. One small village, Gravelton, was laid out by David Brumbaugh in 1826 on the line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Tiie same year Mr. Brumbaugh opened a stock of general merchandise, and a postoffice was established with Levi Miller, postmaster. Gravelton contains only a few houses and is an unimportant village. The first settler in the township was Jacob Brumbaugh, who with his family located October 1, 1836, and erected a log cabin. Later in the same year James Simpson, James Martin, Andrew Sheeley, John Leatherman and George Plat- ter, with their families, located on sections 1 and 2 north of the large marsh adjoining the Elkhart County line. The next summer, Joseph Alexander, Isaac Bliven, David and Samuel McKibbin, with their families, made a settlement on the south side of the marsh. * The first township election was held at the house of David McKibbin in April, 1888, David McKibbin, inspector. Only five votes were cast, four of wiiich were illegal, the voters not having been residents tlie time required by law. The single vote of Isaac Bliven, elected a justice of the peace, con- stable, two road supervisors, three overseers of the poor and the inspector of elections. John, son of Andrew and Mary Sheely, was the first white child born in the town- ship. A child of Isaac and Mrs. Hall died in 1837 and the same day the death of Nancy Crevison occurred. Both were buried on the farm of Jacob Brumbaugh. A German Baptist society was organized at the house of Jacob iJrumbaugli, in the spring of 1837, by elders John Miller and saazsssss! i'J) 't > 1 1 »'. 1/ I? ■5SESSSSSB5S TOWNSUIF HISTOH y—WAt>Ji HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. records were destroyed bj fire on the occasion previously mentioned. William H. Spayde was the tirst Scribe, and E. i\. Eddy first Treasurer. There are thirty-three members, twenty-eight Past Chief Priests and iifteen Past High Priests, belonging to this encamp- ment, whose officers in December, 1886, were: J. 0. Lilly, Chief Priest; E. J. McAlpine, Senior Warden; Jacob Klingle, Junior Warden; E. H. Poster, Scribe; J. R. Shanton, Treasurer, and T. A. Hoover, High Priest. The first initiations were made June 30, 1870, J. M. Minnidi, Marquis R. Bishop, Jonathan Thatcher, Thomas Cretcher, George W. Starr, David Kufiel, A. C. Engle and John K. Eldor becoming members of the encampment. Picreeton Lodge, JVo. 377, A. F. <_(.■ ^1. J/., was organized June 20, 1868. The first officers elect were: Henry H. Sweet, Wor- shipful Master; William A. Babcock, Senior Warden; John G. Waldo, Junior Warden; Dwight P. Nichols, Secretary; William Sher- burn, Treasui'er; Jerome Potter, Senior Dea- con; Uriah Rnch, Junior Deacon; David Johnston, Tyler. There is a large member- ship, and the order has a nicely-furnished lodge-room over the postoffice. Officers for 1886: H. 0. King, Worshipful Master; L. S. Foster, Senior Warden; Josiah Trump, Junior Warden; E. Eadclifte, Secretary; William McNamara, Treasurer; L. B. Sny- der, Senior Deacon; Dr. C. R. Long, Junior Deacon; Hiram Finton, Tyler; A. R. John- son and A. M. Johnston, Stewards. Pierceton Chapter, No. 56, Order of the Eastern Star, was organized July 8, 1884, with twenty-five members. Tliis now includes many of the most prominent ladies and gentlemen upon its roster, which now shows a total of fifty-six members. The officers elect in December, 1886, were as follows: Mrs. E. Moore, W. M.; S. S. Eater, W. P.; Mrs. (). Palmer, A. M.; Mrs. M. Bate, Sec- retary; Mrs. C. Clemens, Treasurer; Mrs. J. Miller, Con.; Mrs. I). Moody, A. Con.; Mrs. William McNainara, W. ; H. Finton, Ser- geant. The ladies comprising the star are: Miss I. Spayde, Ada; Mrs. A. M. Johnston, Ruth; Mrs. Mary Brusnaham, Esther; Mrs. D. Balliett, Martha; Mrs. W. C. Moore, Electa. John Murray Post, No. liil^, G. A. R., was mustered December 28, 1882, by Colonel R. S. Robertson, of Fort Wayne, with twenty- eight charter members. The officers installed at that date were: John Moon, Commander; Frank H. Foster, Senior Vice-Commander; (). Palmer, Junior Vice-Commander; J. W. Miller, Adjutant; L. C.Smith, Quartermaster; H. ILackett, Surgeon; W. F. Eddy, Officer of the Day. The post has been prosperous, and has enrolled 102 members. Present officers: Hiram Finton, Com- mander; W. F. Eddy, Senior Vice-Com- mander; F. M. Idle, Junior Vice-Commander; A. G. Adams, Chaplain; N. R. Galbreath, Adjutant; L. C. Smith, Quartermaster; IE W. Hayes, Officer of the Day; Samuel Kyle, Officer of the Guard; A. J. Scott, Surgeon. John M<>or>' Camp, Sons of Veterans, No. 137, was instituted April 1, 1886, with seventeen charter members. The recruits have been rajiidly secured, and the roster shows a gain of twenty-nine men to date. Meetings are held in the G. A. R. Hall. The present officers are: Eugene Underwood, Captain; William Shader, First Lieutenant; W. A. Clefibrd, Orderly Sergeant; A. B. Palmer, Quartermaster-Sergeant; W. Thomas, Chaplain; A. E. Douglas, Color Sergeant; Charles Finton, Sergeant of the Guard; Lime Wine, Corporal of the Guard; Jerome Gwin, Camp Guard; Charles Galbreath, Picket Guard; Dan Finton, Principal Musician; A. 'iatnnm^m^mnmismmm^^mmm^a^am.mmmmviui*^m,,m^« insmsmiims miiiwnm mmmiii9mnitw n>tm »SiJ5«i»&Wjii*jC!Dc.»«j«*u»*ii?*[i » ■ »■- TO WNSUIP HISTORY— PIE RGETON. I B. Palmer, Eugene Underwood and Tiionias Graves, Camp Council. Jb^ire Department. — Pierceton has an excel- lent fire department, and some excellent work has been done by its members. One of the most severe conflagrations that Pierceton has experienced was the burning of the Palmer House, one residence and eight busi- ness houses August 26, 1878. The Alert Fire Company, No. 1, was organized August 4, 1876. It consisted of forty members, with officers as follows: Foreman, F. H. Foster; First Assistant, K. M. Lawrence; Second Assistant, Levi Snyder; Secretary, S. B. Albright; Treasurer, F. V. B. Minnich; L. I). Nichols and Josiah Trump, Pipemen; .1. McGonigal, Hose Foreman. A hand engine, four hundred feet of hose, and twelve Bab- cock fire extinguishers were purchased by the \illage council in 1876 and placed in charge of tlie company, and they in turn distributed them among the business houses. Convenient cisterns and wells furnish the water supply, and the company is supplied with SdO feet of fire hose. There are thirty- five men enrolled, with officers as follows: F. IL Foster, Foreman; G. M. Shoemaker, First Assistant; Harry Alwein, Second As- sistant; C. D. Snyder, Secretary; Peter Con- rad, Treasurer. In 1870 the school trustees of Pierceton erected a handsome brick school building in the southwest part of town at a cost of *9,900. The main building is 40 x 70 feet, with an '• L," and has accommodations for 550 pupils. Li the fall of 1870 it was organized as u graded school by Professor C. P. Hodge, principal. Miss E. A. Root was placed in chai-ge of the intermediate department, and Mrs. Anderson of the primary. The follow- ing are the teachers for the term of 1886-'87: Professor E. J. McAl])ine, principal; Mrs. E. McAlpine, gramiuar department; Miss Bertha Sweany, first intermediate; Miss Ethe Lawrence, second intermediate, and Miss Mary Snyder, of the prinuiry department. Tiiere are 317 scholars enrolled. CHURCHKS. TJie First Presbyterian Church was organ- ized January 9, 1858, at the Crawford school- house. Rev. J. N. Swan, W. S. Wilson, ministers; John Allen and Robert Cowan, elders. William Wilson was elected elder. The church had seventeen members at organi- zation, and Rev. W. S. Wilson, of Warsaw, was the first regular pastor. Their first ch^irch building was erected in 1863. The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized by Rev. Camp in 1854, the meet- ing being held at the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago depot. The hospitable mansion of Robert McNcal in Pierceton was for some time the place where divine services were held, and later the school-house was used. Their present commodious church building was erected' at a cost of $1,500. The membership numbers 231, with an attendance at the Sabbath-school of 175. A comfortable parsonage costing $600 is the property of the Methodist people. Rev. Thomas C. Neal has charge of ■' Morris Chapel," which has a membei'ship of sixty- six, and a Sunday-school with seventy-five scholars. The chapel belongs to the Noi'th Webster Circuit. The First Universalist Church was organ- ized by Rev. Nathaniel Crarj^ at the school- house in Pierceton in 1865, commencing with twenty-five members, and under his ministrations they were increased to one hundred in two years. A handsome frame church costing $9,000 was erected, and in January, 1869, was dedicated, the Revs. S. Sage and S. F. Gibbs preaching the sermons. !L._.. »!■■■■■■»»■■»■■ '—■"»'■""■'' The Presbyterians now own the building and the Uaiversalists have disbanded. St. Francis Xwvier Roman Catholic Church was organized at the house of Thomas Murray by Rev. Father Lawier in 18(33. The next year tlieir cliurch edifice was erected. The membership lias steadily grown and Rev. ! Fatlier Worden lias charge of the congrega- tion. Twenty-two families are communicants. Bishop Josepli Dwenger, of Ft. Wayne, has j charge of the dioeese; monthly ser\-ices only , are held. Pierceton was incorporated May 10, 1866. The members of the board for that ye-AV were, President, Adam Simmons; Trustees, John JVLoore. Adam Simmons, Alexander Daugher- tv. E. T. Marshall acted as clerk, treasurer, assessor and marshal, but resigned before j the expiration of his term and J. B. Roberds was appointed clerk and assessor; John Min- nich. treasurer and John G. Waldo, marshal. The officials of Pierceton in 1886 were. Pres- ident of the Board, W. G. Graham; Trustees. W. G. Graham, J. N. Crawford, Robert M. Humphrey; J. C. Lilly, Clerk. The corpora- tion limits contain about 1,200 inhabitants. The principal business men are as follows: Dry goods. Ilayden, Cone tV: Cn., lladcliffe and McNamara, the Frohley Bros.; hardware, .1. H. Miller, Shanton, Humphries A; Sny- der; drugs, F. H. and L. S. Fostei-, and E. W. Baker: groceries, Clemans & Co., Cochran the first white child born, that event occurring April 13, 1837. Joshua Caldwell and his family came with Isaac Minear in 1837, and the same year a number of other families came. The first crops were planted in 1837 by the gentlemen mentioned, and of course from the lack of improvements they were very light. Clay was a densely wooded district, and was opened up very slowly. The first religious services were held at Joshua Caldwell's cabin in tlie winter of 1837. Rev. Elza Van Schoick, a Methodist Episco- ]ial minister, oflaciated. Present: Grandma and Adam Minear, Joshua Caldwell, wife and sons. The first Sunday-school was organized in the Caldwell cabin the next j'ear. Daniel Dodd was the first pedagogue, but was remarkable only in efficiencv. His scholars were few and learned but little. Simple subtraction was something too difficult for him to solve. The first schoobhouse was built of poles, upon the site of the brick school-house at Mount Pleasant, in 1840. The first election was held in the township in April, 1838, at the cabin of Isaac Minear, who at that date was elected Justice of the peace. Mrs. Sarah A. Minear died in the autumn of that year, the first death occurring in the township. She was interred upon Minear's farm. CLAYPOOL. This is the largest village in Clay Town- ship, and was located by John and Nelson Beigh, May 10, 1873. The first lot disposed of was donated to Captain John Wells, wlio erected the large two-story frame building now used as a hotel. This was occupied for some time by A. J. Whittenberger, who opened an extensive stock of general mer- chandise as soon as the store was completed. The place derives its name from the post- ofiice, which was established in 1840 on the farm of Joshua Caldwell, who was, until dis- continued in 1865, the postmaster. The office was again established with the same name in 1873, with Captain John A\^ells as postmaster. By virtue of the name given the postoffice the village was and has been since known. A. J. Whittenberger was for a number of years postmaster, but a change in the admin- istration brought with it the appointment of Dr. George Ivetclinm, not only a sterling Democrat, but a physician and sui-geon of ability. There are several important industries at Claypool, among which mwy be mentioned the fine saw-mill owned and operated liy J. AV. Shoemaker. There are two other mills owned by Jacob Ulrey and A. F. Chavey. A. J. Whittenberger is a large dealer in grain; Isaac Caldwell also owns a small elevator. There are two large stores that do a fine trade in general merchandise, Messrs. A. J. Whittenberger and AVilliam Sarber. The Grangers also have a store, but it has not been considered a paying investment, and the management frequently changes. The brick school-house was erected in 1878, and the United Brethren church in 1884. The medi- cal profession is ably represented by Drs. George Ketchum, G. W. Brown and H. P. Hazel. The village has a population of 500 and is a very quiet and orderly place. P^ranklin Long has completed a very neat and commodious hall, with a stage, scenery, etc., of the most artistic pattern. The hall \iL. HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. seats cointbrtably 250 persons, and is credit- able alike to the village and tbe proprietor. Mr. Long also owns and conducts a saloon with a liue billiard-room attached. SECRET SOCIETIES. Clay Grange, No. 729, was organized in 1869, at the Yager school -house. In 1879 it was moved to Claypool, and Harmony Grange united with it. Nelson Beigh is present master, and this grange has the largest mem- bership of any in the county. Claypool Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., was organ- ized December 17, 1875. The charter mem- bers and officers installed were : Noble Grand, A. J. Whittenberger; Vice Grand, John Boyce; Secretaj-y, Amos Pontius; Treasurer, George W. Harland; Warden, William Davis; Conductor, Thomas Decker; Inside Guard, Leander Penny; Outside Guard, James L. Deaton; Right Supporter to Noble Grand, John Haddix; Left Supporter to Noble Grand, Daniel Dick. The lodge has been in a prosperous condition since its organization, and the society have a room pleasantly fitted up over L. Peiui^-'s hardware store. The present officers are: Noble Grand, George Luke; Vice Grand, Thomas Dick; Secretary. John S. Deaton; Permanent Secre- tary, Amos Pontius; Treasurer, G. W. Ilrvin. PACKERTON. This is a new village built since the com- pletion of the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway, in 1882, and was laid out by John C. Packer upon the first tract purchased by him in this county. The plat comprises ten acres, a part of which lies in the adjacent townships of Monroe and Jackson. The first merchant was Adam Miller, and the first hardware stock was opened by I. N. Lucas, in 1883, who still conducts the business. The same year he erected a handsome two- story brick residence, the first brick house in the village. L. C. Wiltshire was the first druggist, who in 1882 sold a half interest to Bert H. Wattles. In July, 1885, Mr. Wattles pur- chased his partner's interest, added a stock of groceries, and has since conducted the store upon his own capital. In November, 1885, he was commissioned postmaster, and is the present incumbent. John C. Packer was the first one to serve in that capacity. Dr. Vauglin was located within the pres- ent limits of Packerton several years before the survey. Dr. L. B. Bacon, an accom- plished physician and surgeon, located in the village in the spring of 1886, and enjoys the principal business in his profession. The first hotel was erected and is owned by William Walter. This is a neat two- story frame wiih a bar in connection with the hotel. Both are well conducted and every one stopping with the genial landlord and his estimable wife accord them the praise so justly merited. The host also lias a livery and feed stable, the first in the town. Messrs. A. J. Whittenberger and George A. Seal have recently erected a tile factory, which has a capacity of 10,000 brick, 400 rods of three-inch and 200 rods five-inch tile daily. The Highland Presbyterian Church is the finest church in any town of the size in the county. The corner-stone was laid October 27, 1885, and the church was completed and dedicated Sunday, November 13, 1886, Rev. J. P. Lloyd, of Fort Wayne, preaching the dedicatory sermon. This important structure is a monument to the good people of the county, and es- pecially to John C. Packer and Isaac N. Lucas is much credit due. Highland Lodge. No. 620, T. O. O. P., wn'^ TOWNSHIP aiHTORT-LAKE TOWNSHIP ! 1= n I «r organized March 13, 1886. The charter members and its tirst otttcers were: Noble Grand. G. ^V. Carder; Vice Grand, William Scott; Secretary, B. H. Wattles; Treasurer, Isaac Harvey; Warden, John LI Packer; Conductor, George Wrigley; Right Support er to Noble Grand, John Yingling; Left Supporter to Noble Grand, David Finton, The officers were installed by Grand Master J. B. Kenner, of Indianapolis. The present officers are: Noble Grand, William Scott; Vice Grand, David Finton; Permanent Sec- retary, Bert H. Wattles; Kecording Secretary, Peter Clemraer; Treasurer, Isaac Harvey; Trustees, David Finton, George Wrigley, John C. Packer. LAKE TOWNSHIP. Lake was organized September 20, 1870, and was originally the south part of Clay Township. It has an area of twenty-tour square miles, and is bounded on the north by Clay, east by Jackson, south- by Wabash County, and west by Seward Township. John Rhoades, with his family, came in 18.32, followed the next year by a number of other settlers. One of the oldest pioneers now residing in the township is William Leffel, who came in 1840 and settled upon the farm upon which he yet resides. Him- self and wife have been tifty years married, and are the oldest married couple in Lake Township. Enoch, son of John and Catherine Rhoades, was born in October, 1837, the first recorded birth. Henry B. Funk built and operated by steam a saw-mill on section -34 in 1848. The only lake of any importance in the township is Silver Lake, a beautiful body of water. It abounds with fish, but the sportsmen of the neighborhood allow it to remain practically undisturbed. The tirst religious services were held in Uncle Billy Leffel's cabin by a Methodist missionary in 1842. Dr. T. W. Strain was the first physician, and for a number of years before he came to Silver Lake practiced in connection with farming. A union church was erected on the farm of John Rhoades in 1868. It is the exclu- sive property of no denomination being erected jointly by members of diflerent churches. The union Sunday-school was organized in 1872 with a scholarship of fifty. The German Baptist church on section 3, is a branch of the Jackson Township church, and was erected in 1868. The congregation is large for a country church and numbers some excellent people as members of the church. There are eight school districts outside ot Silver Lake with a total of 218 scholars. SILVER LAKE. This is the only village in Lake Township. It was surveyed and platted by Jacob Paulus, March 8, 1859, and until the completion of the Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Railway was one of the most prosperous towns in the county. The original name was Silver Lake- viUe, but the latter syllable has been dropped. Jacob and Daniel Paulus were the tirst merchants of the village and in their log store house the tirst postoffice in the town- ship was located ; Jacob was postmaster and kept the mail in a dry-goods box. The same year the village was surveyed. Hall and Paulus erected a grist-mill which was operated by steam. This was destroyed by fire a few 1 years later, but was rebuilt by Daniel and ! Jacob Paulus and for many years the mill i did a fine business. Jacob had done a gen- '. eral mercantile business inside of what is now the corporate limits from 1853, but when ii It 730 HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Silver Lake was surveyed ci-ected a frame store huilding at the corner of -Fefterson and i\[ain streets where for a number of years he liad a lucrative trade. Elisha Worley had the first drug store and in 1868 Adam Stout was taken into partner- ship. Alvin Robinson purchased the stock in 1874 and still continues the business. Dr. Daniel E. Terry was one of the fii'st to practice his profession in Silver Lake, to which village he came in 1862. For a score of years he was the leading physician and since his removal to Rochester, his son Percy E. Terry has ably succeeded him. J. M. Amiss, M. D., is the other resident physician and is likewise a talented gentleman. The Silver Lake House was the first hotel erected in the village and Orestes B. Turner was the first landlord. That hostelry is now t)wiied by John Lawrence, and is to be refitted during the present year. Dan D. Myers is proprietor of the American House and is one of the most popular hosts in the county. His wife ably manages the cuisine and commer- cial men make long trips in order to sit at the famous tables of that justly noted inn. Preston W. Brown is the livery man and furnishes accommodations for the traveling public. He is tlie hero of many battles dur- ing the late war and was one of the men who helped capture Jefferson Davis, receiving his share of the Government reward while a resident of Silver Lake. The first church erected in the village was the United Brethren edifice, which dates from 1862. The society had l>een organized in 1855, and for a number of years S. W. Wells was pastor in charge. That society is now in a flourishing condition and the Sun- day-school organized by W. P. Wells in 1855 is now and has for a number of years been umler the superintendency of his sou Ephraiin Wells. Fred Wiltront was the first tailor in Silver Lake, and for a number of years did a large business. His needle earned money enough to buy a nice farm, and place the family in independent circumstances. Mrs. Wiltront is the first lady postmistress that ever handled Silver Lake mail. For several years slie creditably filled that position. She was suc- ceeded by Daniel D. Myers, but the change of administration brought with it the appoint- ment of Mrs. S. C. Long, the worthy widow of Moses Long who, during his business life, was a prominent attorney of this county. Adam Stout is the grain merchant and owns and operates the brick elevator near the Chicago, AVabash & Michigan depot. His ])urchase of wheat avei'ages 40,000 busliels and of clover seed and other products, 8,000 bushels annually. Chas. E. Rantz, is an extensive dealer in live-stock, a member of the firm of Hire, Bybee & Co. Mr. Rantz shipped the first car of stock over the Chicago, Wabash & Michigan from Silver Lake. Orestes B. Turner is resident photographer and has for many years been largely identified with the business interests of the village. He, during his more pi'osperous years, did as much for the improvement of Silver Lake as any man residing inside her limits. John F. McKrill, the veteran soldier, has for many years done a prosperous business, and his smithy is the oldest one in the village. A. C. Chandler carries on the coach and wagon manufactory in the old stand where for so many years himself and father have done business. His father had the first wagon manufactorj' in Warsaw, and built the first wagon nuxde in this county. Henry Paulu>, proprietor of the handsome brick block occupied by him as a l)usiness house, carries a large stock of boots, shoes ......... J\ ''■™'"'''»'^»™™"»™™"™™»™»^'"^"i™M"M""™»™ — ^""""■"^^""'■■"■'"■^■i"""* TOWNSHIP HISTOny—LAKE TOWNSllIl'. 'LI' harness and clothing. His harness manufac- torj is situated on the second floor. Henry was a brave soldier, and the numerous scars npon Ills person will serve as a reminder of the noted battle where he so nearly lost his life in defense of his country's flag. F. M. Jaques, recently retired from the mercantile business, is a well-known gentle- man, and served during the war in the Army of the Tennessee. Charles W. Shipley is the youngest mer- ciiant, and proprietor of the only restaurant in the village. Levi W. Myers owns half of the handsome brick block in which his saloon and billiard- parlor is situated. His bar is one of the nicest in the county. Henry D. Geiger is owner of the Silver Lake mineral baths. The watei-s of this well are remarkably curative in rheumatism and kindred diseases, as attested by some wonder- ful cures. The present principal of the village schools is John M. Millei-, bred and born in this county, and an educator of note. The most important industry of Silver Lake are the extensive mills belonging to L. D. Keller. The saw-mill- is located near the railroad; the planer and pump factory in a large and substantial building down town. The Methodist church was organized about 1864 in Silver Lake, with Thomas Ball, wife and daughter, now Mrs. Martha Herendeen, Isaac Whittenberger and wife, Robert R. Leas and others, forming the first class. Ser- vices were held in the United Brethren church until the completion and dedication of the Lutheran church, where the congrega- tion worshiped until the brick Methodist Episcopal church was completed in 1879. The Lutheran church was organized in 1805, l)y Rev. (j. W. Wilson, who for a num- ber of years was retained as pastor. The first oflicers were: Albert Scoles and Jesse Stackhouse, elders; John Chambers and William Chandler, deacons. Meetings were held until 1871 in the United Brethren church, when their present commodious church was erected. Rev. B. R. M. Sheeter is pastor in charge; Adam Stout and John Bilger, deacons; G. W. Worley and Adam Oldfather, elders. Silver Lake Lodge, No. 499, A. F. ct A. M., was organized December 5, 1873, with the following officers: U. I. Ward, AVorshipful Master; Henry Paulus, Senior Warden; Peter Kessler, Junior AVarden. Their charter was granted in 1875, but after giving it a seven years' trial the meml)ers concluded it would be best to surrender the charter. This was done December 19, 1880. The officers elect at that time were: Henry Paulus, AVorship- ful Master; U. L AYard, Senior AVarden; Peter Kessler, Junior Warden; Adam Stout, Secretary, and Joseph Penrod, Treasurer. Silver" Lake Lodge, No. 576, L O. 0. F., was organized Januarj' 1, 1886, and is a very prosperous organization. The present oflicers are: Noble Grand, Harry Leonard; Vice Grand, AYilliam EUinger; Recording Secre- tary, Hiram Sarber; Permanent Secretary, Charles Hill; Treasurei-, Gib. K. Smith; Trustees, G. W. Yotter, 0. M. Hoover and William Beck. Herendeen Post, No. 306, G. A. R., of Silver Lake, at the recent election of officers selected the following comrades to fill the various positions for the coming year: Com- mander, Alvin Robinson; Senior Vice, F. M. Jaques; Junior A^ice, C. E. Rantz; Quarter- master, Samuel Can'; Officer of the Day, Isaac Shideler; Officer of the Guard, John Knowles; Delegate to the National Encamp- ment, C. E. Rantz, with James Meek as alternate. HISTORY OF KOtiVIUSKO COUNTY. SEWARD TOWNSHIP was organized June 8, 1859. It formerly formed the east side of Franklin. In creating Seward a strip fonr miles wide and extending tlie full length north and south was taken from Franklin. Milo R. Barber was appointed trustee. The tirst election held in the town- ship in 1860 was at the house of Jesse Paxton, near Yellow Creek Lake. Milo R. Barber was elected trustee, and held the otiice two consecutive terms. Abner Wood and Jesse Paxton were elected justices of the peace. The first actual settler was Samuel Bishop, who came in the spring of 1836. Alone, save with the aid of a jiair of horses, he erected a cabin, and afterward cleared up a fine farm. James Garvin was the second comer, and in the autumn of 1835 he erected a cabin upon the tarm now owned by his widow. About tliis cal:)in, which is yet standing, much of interest might be said. In it was born the second white child in tiie count}-, Jerusha Garvin, October 30, 1836, and the first in Seward Township. William Davis, Girdon Hurlburt and his three sons settled here in 1837; Milo Barber and John Robinson in 1838. Danforth Hurlbut was married to Ann Robinson September 10, 1839, the first mar- riage in the township. Mark Smith, Sr., taught the first school in 1842 in a log-house built upon John Robin- son's land. The first religious services were held in the cabin of John Robinson in the autumn of 1839, Rev. Asa Johnson officiating. After the completion of the school-house in 1842, Rev. Alexander Lemon, of Presbyterian faith, held meetings regularly, until the society in 1850 erected a log church on John Robinson's hind. In 1840 James Garvin was a prime factor in securinw from the State Legislature aid to survey a road through the township from north to south. The same was done in that year by George R. Thralls, with Dan Underhill and David Garvin, viewers; Amos Joy and Andrew Nye, carriers; William Stapleford, blazer. James Garvin and John Robinson both planted orchards in 1837. A saw-mill was erected by William Magner in 1839 on Trimble Creek. Dr. George F. Birt was the first physician, and located in the township in 1845. There are a number of beautiful lakes in Seward Township, Beaver Dam Lake, on sec- tion 33, and Willow Creek Lake, on section 27, being the largest. All are well stocked with fish, and upon the bosom of the lakes hundreds of wild ducks maybe seen. Seward Township is the home of a number of men prominent in the history of this county, among whom may be mentioned Milo R. Barber, its first commissioner, now eighty- three years of age, and one of the building committee when thefirst building was erected; Elias McClure, John Robinson, Philip Siioke, Ephraim Wells, present county commissioner; John L. Merritt, township trustee, and Joshua Tucker, ex-township trustee. The United Brethren church was organ- ized at the house of G. W. Hutchings March 29, 1859, by Rev. jS'. W. Castle. Fairview church, their first meeting-house, was erected on section 27 in 1873. BUEKETT. Burkett was surveyed and platted in the spring of 1882 by Elias Burkett. The first improvement in the new town was the saw-mill erected by Samuel Banks, completed in the autumn of 1881. He cut the lumber for the first residence, also for the first business house, the drug store now occupied by Adam Horn, which was erected bv Thomas Benton Sarber. .■_»a»-1„»l,n,»_»_»_».».W.»„l!l„»^-T TO WNSHIl' HISTORY— FRANK UK TO WNSHIR. The second building was a hotel erected jointly by Horace Tucker and Peter Blue. This when completed was conducted by Samuel and Mrs. Banks, who with their tamily were the first residents of Burkett. In the spring of 1882 J. J. Mohler opened a hardware store that was soon afterward purchased by John Sarber, who sold to George W. Nellons, who has largely increased the stock, and in 1885 had a cash trade of 83,400. David H. Petry was the first dealer in grain, soon succeeded by Mr. Nellons who, since his ownership, has purchased over 45,000 bushels of wheat exclusive of other cereals. J. L. Newby opened the first stock of drugs, but Adam Horn is the first permanent druggist, and may be correctly termed a pioneer in that line. The first general stock of merchandise was opened by David H. Petry in tlie spring of 1882. The postoffice was established the same spring with Absalom Kistler postmaster. Adam Horn is the present official, and is the first postmaster in the new town under Democratic rule, his commission bearing date April 28, 1885. Dr. John Heffiy, was the first practicing physician, but remained only a short time. He was succeeded by Dr. Ensenberger, and he by Dr. Freeman A. Williams, an accom- plished physician who located hez'e in April, 1885. The brick school-house was erected in 1882, and 125 scholars are enrolled. The principal industry of this village is the manufacture of lumber, three mills running constantly. The principal one is owned by Samuel Banks, and the estimated cut and shipment exclusive of local sales of the three mills for the past three years is 5,500,000 feet. A sufficient quantity of timber still remains in the vicinity to keep them run- ning for ten years. The third building erected, was used jointly as a drug store and saloon and was operated by John Newb}\ The business may or may not have been profitable, but after the drugs were taken from the stock it frequently changed owners. The present proprietor is Harvey Bybee. Burkett was named in honor of its founder, and is a prosperous village containing 300 inhaliitants. There are two large general mercantile stores, two hardware stores, an excellent drug store in which the postoffice is also located, blacksmith and wagon shop, furniture store, milliner}' and jewelry store. The K^ew York, Chicago & St. Louis Hailway furnishes excellent shipping facilities, and the location of the town on the northeast quarter of section 9, places it in the best part of Seward Township. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP. Franklin forms the southwest corner of the county and is bounded on the north by Harrison, the east by Seward Township, south by Fulton and Wabash counties and west by Fulton County. It contains thirty- six square miles, and was organized in March, 1838, at which time only eight white families were residents of her territory. Without doubt Benj. Blue was the first man to eftect a settlement, and his location was made inside the corporate limits of Mentone, on section 2. Mr. Blue moved his family into a bark shanty built by the Indians, and fires had to be kept burning at night to keep the hungry wolves from the door. Benjamin West came in the autumn of 1838 and located on section 7. Dr. I. H. Jennings, Jesse Myers, Richard A. Lee, James Garvin, John Dun- nuck and Prosper Nichols became residents of the township the same year. ■ «--■-■ nisliiliY OF k'lJSrirsKii col STY Id tlie spring of 1838, David Peterson became a resident of the township and the iirst election was held at his honse in August of that year. There were not more than ten voters in the township at the time and the Iirst trustees, James Ciarvin, John W. Dun- nuek and Solomon i^ichols were elected, also Hichard X. Lee, the first justice t)f the peace. David Peterson was inspector of that election. The first religious services were held at the home of Prosper Nichols by Rev. Jacob Miller, a German Baptist minister, in 1840. Dr. Jennings, from the date of his location, practiced medicine in this county, and was perhaps (he second physician to prescribe for patients in Kosciusko. He made a large purchase of land and superintended the improvement when professionally engaged. Jesse Myers settled on the farm now owned by Rudolph Hire in 1838, and remained until 1840, disposing of his land to Mr. Hire, who is the oldest living settler of the town- ship. Prosper Xiehols one of the wealthiest of the early settlers, brought the first wagon to the township, and his daughter Anna was married to Hugh Bryant in 1840, the first wedding in Franklin. The Logansport and Mishawaka wagon road was surveyed through the township in 1836, and two years later the Logansport and AVarsaw road was opened up. This gave the people some communication with the outside world, as prior to this time no roads existed. George Sarber was an early comer and his location was made on section 2 in 1841. From him sprung a generation of men who rank highly in this county. Prosper Nichols donated a lot on section 85 for a public bury- ing ground in 1843, and a child of Samuel and Mrs. Shields was interred the same year, the first burial in the township. Richard A. Lee, the same vear donated a lot for similar j)urposes, and both are still used as cemeteries. Manj' of the pioneers were buried in those grave-yards, as attested Ijy monuments sacred to their memory. In a rough log cabin erected on the farm of Solomon Nichols, a subscription school was taught in 1842 by Jeremiah Burns. The first public school was taught in 1846, and this township has been the home of some of the most highly educated and prosperous men of this county. Educational interests have always been carefully considered and the schools of Franklin rank high, both in number of scholars and grade of pupils. There are nine school districts with an enroll- ment of 582 pupils. Li July, 1844, a postofficc was established at the house of Samuel Rickel with that gentleman as postmaster. The office was given the name of -'Beaver Dam" by Miss Julia Burns. Mr. Rickel served as post- master Viutil the Republican administration in 1860, when tliat time honored Democrat was shelved and Jonathan Weaver was appointed. Dr. Richard A. Lee opened a small stock of general merchandise on his farm on sec- tion 1 in 1842. Benjamin Blue erected a small tannery on his land the same year and oper- ated it successfully for several years. It stood on the bank of Yellow Creek, neai' the present village of Mentone. In 1848 David Preston erected a blacksmith shop on the farm of Solomon Nichols, and the same year Charles Garwood opened the second store in the town ship on his farm, on section 29. Edwin C. Gordon erected the first steam saw-mill, to which was attached corn burrs in 1849. The original mill can hardly be said to remain, so many times has it been remodeled. It occupies the same site, however, and is one of the " landmarks " of pioneer enter- prise. n\ L~M— ■"■"■' j T ■-■-■-■-■■■-■-■ -■- ■ -■-■- ■ - i\ TOWNSHIP UlSTOUr—FHAXKLlS TUW SSHII: SEVASTOPOL. Juhn Tucker was the original proprietor of Sevastopol. It was platted in 1855, and two years later A. J. Wliittenberger and his brother Thomas opened a stock of genei'al merchandise. William Dunlap, the present postmas;er, owned a farm adjoining the vil- lag;e plat, and at his house a postoiSce was established in 1857. He served as postmas- ter until the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, after which the office was removed to the Whittenberger's store and A.J. Whitten- berger was appointed postmaster. After the latter removed to Claypool. I.)r. A. M. Towlwas appointed and served several 3-ears, having the office located in his drug store, the first enterprise in that line in the village. The doctor located and began prac- tice in 1856, and for thirty consecutive years was the leading physician in this part of the county, and he may be said to be the father of the eclectic practice in this county. His death occurred November 27, 1886. His death was unexpected and he died deeply regretted. He occupied an enviable position in the profession, and was a gentleman in every sense of the term. William Dunlap has the principal store in the village, although there are two other firms doing business. kSevastopol was for several years a very prosperous village and her merchants had a large trade. Xew towns springing up on every side deprived it of a large share of business and it is now slowly l)ut surely fading away. John Vandeniark conducts a neat hotel, and the saw-mill is still operated. Sevastopol Lodge, No. 403, L O. O. F. was organized in this village in July, 1872, but in 1885 was removed to Meutone. The Baijtiat church was organized at the school- house in this village in 1858, by Rev. Andrew Babc.ick. The church was erected in I860. and is largely attended. The Sunday-school was organized the same year and furms an important factor in church work. The best business town in Northern Indi- ana, containing 700 inhabitants, is Mentone. It has been erected since 1882, and the plat was surveyed in May of that year by Albert Tucker. The site occupies a part of section 1 in Franklin and a part of section 34 in Harrison Township. The location is an ex- cellent one, the grounds being slightly un- dulating, and Yellow Creek passing across the southeastern boundary gives excellent drainage. The growth of Mentone has been rapid, the population increasing in four years from one family of four ]iersons to more than 700 inhabitants. Situated in one of the largest stock producing regions of the county, there has been a larger shipment of stock of all kinds from Mentone in the last three years than from any other station in Kosciusko County. Albert Tucker was the original founder of the village, but later deeded one-third in- terest to each of the following named gen- tlemen: George W. Myers and William E. Ilackedorn, of Ohio. Building was commenced in the autumn of 1882, William Kintzel being the first pio- neer to erect a residence on the new town plat. His house was begun October 1st and was occupied by his family, consisting of Mrs. Mary E. Kintzel, her daughter, Clara, and grandson. Willie B. Shafi'er, November 5, 1882. Two days later Artemus Man waring with his family moved in with William and Mrs. Kintzel until tlie business house erected by Mr. Manwaring could be completed. This was a large two-story frame and was stocked b}- Manwaring witii a large assort- ment of general merchandise the same winter. 'gli^^g!ffg!!^"!^:Ji"*rTi!^^ UltiTOEY OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Messrs. C. E. Doane and L. S. Clayton erected the second business building and opened a hardware store Deceuiber 25, 1882. The postoffice was removed from Oak Kidge January 1, 1883, and Esquire John- stone acted as postmaster until the ajjpoint- ment of Artemus Manwaring, wlio was subsequently succeeded by C. PI Doane. The latter gentleman remained postmaster until the ajipointment of L. S. -Clayton. Henry Dammann erected a building and opened a meat market .January 1, 1883. He is still in business at the old stand and is prospering iinely. Dr. Josepli A. Cliandler was the first phy- sician to locate in the village. In connection with his practice he carried a stock of drugs. He left Mentone in the spring of 1886, and we might appropriately state that his place was filled by John Heffly, M. D., a physician and surgeon of acknowledged repute in this county. Dr. Heffly was the first pliysician to locate in Burkett. Samuel Garrison was the fourth man to engage in business, and opened the first ex- clusive stock of boots and shoes in the spring of 1883. Hayden Rea opened a harness shop the same spring, and yet carries on his trade. The fine flouring-mill erected in 1884 by A. C. Manwaring and Samuel C. Mentzer lias been of much benefit to Mentone. Tliis mill began operations October 1, 1884, with a capacity of lUO barrels per day, and half of the time from its completion to date it has run day and night. The first saw-mill was erected by John Cox. It was burned in 1883, but has since been replaced. Mentone has an opera house that is a credit to her enterprising people. It seats comforta- bly 500 persons, and was erected in 1885 by William Mullenliour. The stage appoint- ments are quite elaborate and the accoustic properties are declared excellent. There are numerous business enterprises in Mentone which brings a large trade to the village. Messrs. Foulks & Jetiries have an extensive machine shop and planing-mill; Albert Tucker owns and operates a large grain elevator, also deals in coal, wood, lime, etc. L. S. Clayton was the first American express agent, which position he still retains. The^VCethodist Episcopal church that stands in the vilhige was erected in 1880, before the town of jMentone was dreamed of. The Protestant Methodist church was erected in the autumn of 1886, and dedicated October 31 of that year. The Baptist church will be completed this year, and is the finest in its appointments of any church in the village. The school-house was erected in 1883, Frank Crutcher first teacher. Charley, son of David and Sarah E. (Kintzel) Dillingham, was the first child born in Mentone, his birth occurring Sep- tember 1, 1884. Mentone has at present only one secret society, Sevastopol Lodge, No. 403, whicli was moved from Sevastopol to this village January 1, 1885. This lodge was organized July 5, 1872, with Abraham J. Whittenberger, Noble Grand; John I. Cox, Vice-Grand; Harvey Riner, Secretary; David Neif, Treas- urer; Henry Riner, Conductor; Charles 11. Ketchuin, Outside Guard. The present olfi- cers are: J. W. Christian, Noble Grand; .1. W. Lee, Vice-Grand; Harry Griffis, Record- ing Secretary; Henry Dammann, Treasurer; S. Arnsperger, Conductor; Dan Tipton, Inside Guard; Permanent Secretary, N. N. Lattinier. The village was incorporated in Feljruar}^ 1886. Richard C. Railsback, Sol Arnsberger and John Yentes were elected members of the villajre board, and the former was elected mSSMSM:S M^a~m''m^m^]a^a^m'rsms^msm^mstr,£msm^w„m^m^ K ^m^mm,^,m-mii^^-tf ^m^iM^ m ^ U m ' amammm ■5HtS5SM5!!S!!fiS5HO0"i tSBP TOWNSHIP niSTORl— HARRISON TOWNSHIP. chairman. Stephen Boggess was elected clerk, and S. S. Zentz, marshal. Many elegant residences adorn the village, The finest is the handsome brick erected by Mr. C. E. Doane in the autumn of 1886. There is no finer class of residences in any town in the county, and residents of Mentone may well feel proud of tlieir new village. Mentone is partly in Franklin and partly Harrison Township, Main Street forming the dividing line. Both townships feel proud of the efforts put forth to build up the village, the residence portion of which is largely con- lined to the Harrison side. HARRISON TOWNSHIP. The territory comprising this townsliip was originally a part of Wayne. It was organized March 8, 1838, and is bounded on the north by Prairie Township and the Tippe- canoe River, east by Wayne, soutli by Seward and Franklin townships, west by Marshall County. Trimble Creek passes through the township from southeast to northwest, and Isham Summy erected the fiirst grist and saw-mill upon the banks of that stream in 1838. The two first settlers were James AVooden and Andrew Sell, who came in the spring of 1884. The first located on section 18, Mr. Sell on section 19, and their log cabins were the first erected in the township. No other families came into the township for two years, but eight families located lands in 1836. Tliey were Christian Sarber, Isham Summy, William Blue, Joseph Snivelly, Thomas Reed, John and Daniel Underbill and Thomas Roraine. A postottice was established in 1836 at the house of James Wooden, where it re- mained until removed to Palestine, after which Isham Summy became postmaster. Daniel Underbill opened a small stock of goods in 1836, and found himself located in the present village of Palestine, which was platted by Isham Summy in 1837. Harrison Township has been the home of a number of eminent men, among whom is Hon. William Williams, whose marriage April 21), 1840, to Miss Eliza J. Douglas, was the first marriage ceremony performed in the townshij). A school-house was erected in 1838 on section 29, and like all schools in an early day was maintained by subscription. Henry Bradley was the first teacher. The first society to organize and build a house of worship were the United Brethren. Re\'. Jesse B. Slight organized a class con- sisting of Lawrence Easterly and wife, Noah Tinkey and wife, in 1844. In 1855 they erected a log church on section 10, and until their present church was erected in 1870, services were held in the log building. The United Brethren church on section 13 was erected in 1875, and about that time the class was organized with Rev. Heni-y Snep, pastor. In 1849 a Methodist Episcopal church was organized at the house of John W. Dunnuck. The members ia 1851 erected a log church on section 31, and in the autumn of that year it was dedicated by Elder John B. De Mott, and Rev. Cornelius Dowd was installed pastor. PALESTINE. To see the dilapidated village to-dav, tiie stranger might conceive that the name was a misnomer, yet the time was when Palestine was a handsome, thrifty village. Like many inland towns, the business has been attracted to others situated upon railroads in the vicin- ity, which, unfortunately for Palestine, in- duced her business men to remove to other places. Isham Summy laid out the village in 1837, and for many years it prospered. lllSTOUy OF KOSClUtiKO COUNTY. Dr. A. M. Towl, of Sevastopol, made his iirst location here, and other iiieu of note have engaged in both mercantile and professional business, many of whom became wealthy wliile residents of the town. Dr. F. M. Pearman is yet the resident physician, and for almost a quarter of a century has remained at his post, beloved and respected by all. In 1854 a Methodist church was organized in Palestine, and in 1855 the society con- verted a bhicksmith shop into a house of wor- ship. In 1859 the building committee, A. E. Mayer, John Fresh and William Sarber, succeeded in raising funds to complete their new church, and it was dedicated by Kev. Jacob Colclazer in December of that year. John Dulaney was superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday-school, that was organized in the old blacksmith shop in 1855. Pniininent among the Christian workers in the church were A. E. Mayer, William Sarber, Dr. Pearman, J. W. Dunnuck and .lohn W. McKrill. The latter is now identiiied with the Methodist church at Silver Lake. Mrs. Agnes Teegarden and Harvey Hunt laid out this village September 29, 1857. Fortunately the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne, & t'hicago Piiilway passed thi-ough it, and the village is quite an important ti'ading point. The place was tirst called " Afount Ruska," but the name was by a petition of the citizens in 1865 changed to Atwood. A postoffice was established in 1864, Ira Ilovey, post- master. Oak Pidge jiostotiice was established on section :51 in 1877, but was removed to Mentone in 18S2, but is still within the limits of Harrison Township. The Patrons of Husbandry instituted (i range No 741, at Atwood. December 17, 1S:7H, whifb for a time was very prosperous. The graded school-building was erected in 1878, costing $1,575. Harry Graham was principal. Miss Lizzie Reed, teacher of the primary. Eighty-live scholars are enrolled at this date. Professor William McKinley is principal. Miss Josie Keece has charge of the intermediate and primary departments. The Atwood Methodist church was organ- ized in 1866, by Rev. E. P. Church. In 1868 a handsome frame house was erected costing $2,000. The Sunday-school is an important feature of church work and was organized the same year the church was dedicated. Rev. Civets has charge of the congregations ot Atwood and Etna Green. The United Brethren also have a church building, and regular services are held by Rev. Kese^'. The Odd Fellows have a membership of twenty-five, with the following gentlemen tilling the chairs, J. R. Stooksberry, Noble Grand; M. G. Carles, Vice-Grand; W. W. McKinley, Recording Secretary; T. W. Shank, Permanent Secretary; D. S. Welch, Treasurer. James Lucas Post, No. 343, G. A. R., was mustered May 12, 1883, with tifteen charter members. The roster shows twenty-si.\ members in good standing, with officers as follows: Jacob Kyle, Commander; James House, Senior Vice-Commander; C. Rose, Junior Vice- Commander; .M. (). Carles, Quartermaster; AVilliam M. Vaughn, Adjutant; H. M. Swigart, Surgeon; Simeon Lutes, (Miaplain; J. A. Rovenstine, Officer of the Day; John Hibsman, Officer of the Guard. The Masonic fraternity had a lodge estab- lished at one time, but it was disbanded in 1879. Atwood has a population of 850, but its era of prosperity has been reached. It is rather a jiretty village, but no increase in po])nlation has l)een ma.de for sevt'ral y(\irs. 'A