Early days in Greenbush : with biographical sketches of the old settlers, Part 11

Author: Snapp, William L., 1842-
Publication date: 1905
Publisher: Springfield, Ill. : H. W. Rokker
Number of Pages: 234


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Charles H., born in Warren county. Illinois, February 1, 1840; married Elizabeth Long, February 1, 1862. She was born in Jack- son county. Ohio. June 16, 1838. To this union the following- named children were born :


Maud Z., born December 31. 1862; married Henry Baumgard- ner, August 17, 1904. They reside in Oklahoma.


William H., born December 16, 1864. He was a soldier in the Spanish-American war.


Blanche M .. born February 24. 1866: married G. F. Collett. They now live in Kansas.


Grace H .. born June 26, 1871: married Giles C. Osborn. . November 18. 1892. He was born Ime 15, 1864. and was a son of Alfred Osborn, who was engaged in the mercantile business in


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Greenbush in the early days. Giles C. is now engaged in selling drugs and musical instruments, at Avon, Illinois.


Nealy A., born June 17, 1873; died November 15. 1876.


Charles HI. Pierce has been engaged in farming during the greater part of his life. In 1861 and 1862, he was elerk in the postoffice at Momnouth, Illinois. He now resides on the old home place in Berwick township. In polities he is a republican.


The second marriage of Wm. H. Pierce was to Harriet Woods, March 22, 1846. She was born February 27, 1826. To this union were born the following-named children :


Marietta L., born March 28, 1847; married Dr. B. A. Griffith.


Julia P., born May 10, 1849; died in 1851.


Emma J., born May 11. 1851 ; married W. E. Day. He died June 27. 1905.


Frank A., born August 3, 1853; died August 1, 1854.


Harriet L., born June 22, 1856. Her first marriage was to Joseph Fosdeck; second marriage to John F. Perry; and third marriage to John C. Ryan.


Flora A., born April 9, 1858; died October 13, 1862.


Effie, born October 7, 1860; died September 11, 1862.


Perlie, born September 21. 1863; died August 16, 1864.


Marietta, daughter of Amos Pieree, was born in 1818. She married Henry Kelsey.


Stephen Pierce, who was a son of Amos, was born September 24. 1820. Ilis first marriage was to Elizabeth llanon, December 23. 1847. She was born September 17, 1829; and died April 3, 1855. To them one child was born :


Sarah Ellen, born December 25, 1851. She married J. Henry Sailer, in March, 1869. She died October 13. 1883.


Stephen Pieree's second marriage was to Lottie Johnson, De- cember 24, 1857. She was born in Jackson county. Ohio, June 28, 1834. To this union the following-named children were born :


Ada A., born October 26, 1858: died January 24. 1863. Cassius E., born April 1, 1860; died March 21. 1865.


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Brownlow, born February 10. 1862: died February 4, 1865


Herbert O., born July 6, 1864 : married Sarah E. Drake. April 1. 1885. She was born Angust 3. 1863.


Jennie I .. born December 11. 1865: married Albert A. Adams. November 23. 1892.


Stephen B., born JJuly 11. 1867 : died JJanuary 1. 1872.


Clara R., born September 2. 1870: married Francis M. Sim- mons, March 8, 1894.


Mary A., born September 2. 1870: died July 7. 1871.


Jesse Carl, born March 29. 1875: resides with his mother on the old home place.


Daisy L., born April 12. 1877: is engaged in teaching school.


By occupation Stephen Pierce was a farmer; he was also engaged at one time in running a water-power sawmill, south of the village of Greenbush, on Nigger creek. He was a strong be- liever in the doctrines of the Universalist church. In politics he was a republican. He died at his farm home in Roseville township. Warren county, Illinois, October 15, 1895.


Phebe J., daughter of Amos Pierce, was born March 7. 1823: married Charles W. II. Chapin. She died January 26, 1888.


Eliza B., daughter of Amos Pierce, born March 10. 1825: died December 19. 1845.


Phineas Pierce, the father of Amos Pierce, the subject of this sketch, was in the Revolutionary war. in Captain Zebediah Orwey's company, for service in the alarm at Castleton, Vermont. June 10, 1781, in obedience to orders by Major Isaac Clark.


Amos Pierce, the grandfather of Amos Pierce. the subject of this sketch, was also in the Revolutionary war, and was with Cap- tain James Blakeslee's company in the service of the state of Ver- mont. from the beginning of the campaign of 1781 to the 30th day of June, the same year, inclusive.


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JOHN WINGATE.


John Wingate was born in the state of Maine, February 1, 1815. He came to Greenbush, Illinois. in 1838; and was married to Mrs. Annis Allen. March 5, 1844. Her maiden name was Annis Dibble. She was born March 1. 1821 : and died May 22. 1891.


To John Wingate and wife the following-named children were born :


John J., born in 1842; died March 7. 1853.


Arthur Lee, born December 10. 1851; married Susan Link, December 25, 1873. They reside on section 20, in Greenbush town- ship. He now holds the office of commissioner of highways. In religion, he and his wife are members of the Christian church. He was president of the Western Illinois Christian Conference for some time, and is now president of the Illinois State Christian Con- ference. In politics, he is a republican.


Laura Ella, born September 11, 1854: married Caridon John- son, January 7, 1877.


Eva, born October 29, 1858; married Edward Singleton, July 21, 1878.


John Wingate, the subject of this sketch, taught school in Greenbush township, in 1842-3-4-5. A list of those who attended his school is here given :


John Foster. Minerva J. Foster,


Josephus Clover.


Julia Ann Byfield,


George W. Foster,


Mary A. Byfield,


Walter N. Bond. Oscar L. Hewett.


Richard W. Samples,


Thomas J. White,


Leander Hewett.


Phebe Teter, Davis Teter,


Emiline Vosburg.


Henry Teter,


Stephen Holeman,


Isaac Holeman,


Benjamin Davis,


Mary Jones,


Elizabeth Vaughn,


Fielding B. Bond, Jesse W. Bond. Susan MeMahill. Sally MeMahill.


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John Moulton,


John W. Jones, Rebecca J. Teter.


Nancy J. MeMahill,


Looney C. Bond,


John Crawford. John F. Bond.


Celia Tinker,


Sarah A. Crawford,


Charles A. Tinker.


Maria Vosburg.


Charles F. Plymate,


Abram Vosburg.


James Plymate,


George MeMahill.


Isaac Plymate.


John MeMahill,


Harvey N. Byfield.


Madison MeMahill.


Rebecca Samples.


Hanson HI. Hewett,


Vermillion W. Byfield.


Levi Jennings.


Polly Teter,


George Jennings.


Aaron W. Davis.


George W. MeMahill,


Rebecca Drum.


William Holiday.


John Drum.


Thomas J. McMahill,


Susan Drum,


James Holiday.


Ruth Drum.


Eliza A. Foster,


John Holeman,


Mary Tinker.


Martha Jones.


Jane Annett Tinker.


Hiram Blood.


Lafayette Clover.


John Wingate served many years in the township as town clerk, school treasurer, assessor. and justice of the peace. In polities, he was a democrat. Ile died March 22. 1891.


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DR. REAMER A. SAUNDERS.


Dr. Reamer A. Saunders was born in Meigs county, Ohio, May 8, 1821. Ile was a son of Abraham and Sarah Saunders.


In 1834 he came with his parents to Fulton county. Illinois, and settled at what is now known as Farmington. His younger days were mostly spent on the farm: at the same time he obtained such education as was afforded in the district school. After attain- ing the age of manhood, he attended school at Galesburg, Illinois; afterwards the Gallipolis Academy, in Ohio.


In 1843, he returned to Farmington, Illinois, where he read medicine with Dr. Christie and attended a term of lectures in the University at St. Louis. In 1845, he studied medieine with Dr. Davidson, at Canton, Illinois.


In February, 1846, Dr. Saunders came to Greenbush, Illinois, and bought out Dr. Isabelle who was then practicing medicine in Greenbush. Dr. Isabelle went to California and died at Santa Barbara, in 1892. Dr. Saunders and Dr. Smith then practiced together for about a year. when Dr. Smith went to Toulon, Illinois.


Dr. Saunders continued his studies during the time and again attended the University at St. Louis. In 1855, he went to New York, seeking knowledge in the line of his profession. He acquired a large practice in Greenbush, and purchased land in Berwick township, where he moved in 1859.


In 1861, he enlisted in Company E. 33rd Illinois infantry, known as the "Normal Regiment." This regiment was composed of students and professional men. His health became impaired, and at the end of five months he was discharged for disability.


He returned to the farm and remained there until 1872. when he moved to Avon, Illinois. In 1873. he visited England, Scotland,


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Belgium, and Holland. After returning to Avon, he conducted a drug store in connection with his practice.


Dr. Saunders was married to Miss Mary A. Kirkpatrick, at Roseville, Ilinois, November 19, 1846. To them were born three children :


Juliett, who died in infancy.


Sarah. (better known as Rinnie ) : married Robert F. Johnston. She died in 1879. He died in 1885.


Clara E., born February 7. 1854; now resides with her mother at Avon. Illinois.


In politics Dr. Saunders was a republican. In religion he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years be- fore his death, which occurred November 13, 1897. at Avon, Illi- nois. He was a man of correct habits, kind, sympathetic. and a willing helper to the poor and those in distressed circumstances.


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JOSEPH MINGS.


Joseph Mings was born in Kentucky, July 9, 1808. He was a son of Aaron and Martha Mings. In early life he came with his parents to Indiana ; and on January 22, 1835, at Lexington, in Jef- ferson county, Indiana, he was married to Harriet Davis. She was born in Rehobeth, Maryland, December 5. 1807; and was a daugh- ter of William and Sarah Francis (Marshall) Davis. The Mar- shalls were natives of Virginia. Mrs. Mings moved with her father's family to Woodford county, Kentucky, in 1813. She afterwards removed to Lexington, Jefferson county, Indiana.


In the fall of 1836, Joseph Mings with his wife and one child (Melissa J.). his father, mother and his brothers-in-law, Noah Davis and Isaac Jones, with their families, moved from Jef- ferson county, Indiana, to Fulton county, Illinois. Mr. Mings then settled at old St. Augustine, where he lived until 1843. Ile then moved to a farm on section 7, in Union township, Fulton county. where he resided until 1856, when he moved to Greenbush township, Warren county, Illinois, and located on sec- tion 12, where he resided until his death, which occurred June 17, 1874.


His wife Harriet died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S. S. Clayberg, in Avon, Illinois, May 6, 1895.


To Joseph Mings and wife were born the following-named children :


Melissa J., born December 16, 1835; died October 20, 1841.


James F., born August 16, 1837: married Sarah E. Nance. December 6. 1860. He died November 28, 1898.


Martha M., born August 1, 1839 : married Asa K. Grow. Janu- ary 13, 1859. She resides at Kewanee, Illinois.


Mary Ellen, born July 31, 1841; married Giles Crissey. Janu- ary 17, 1867. They now reside in Los Angeles, California.


Joseph Wesley, born September 1, 1843: married Mary E. Carr. August 6. 1872. They live at Prairie City, Illinois.


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Sarah Frances, born January 6. 1846: married Edward W. Davis, September 20. 1870. They reside at Colorado Springs. Col- orado.


Abigail, born JJanuary 29, 1848: married Dr. S. S. Clayberg, June 22. 1875. They reside at AAvon, Illinois.


In politics Joseph Mings was a republican. His sentiments were strongly against slavery and he was among the first men to advocate this doctrine. In religion he was a Methodist. He was abont thirty years of age when he was converted and joined the church of this denomination. Mrs. Mings was also a member of the Methodist church. having joined that denomination in early life.


In 1849, Joseph Mings and wife, Daniel N. Wright. his wife and mother, and Mrs. Dr. Stout founded the M. E. church in Avon. Illinois. Mrs. Mings was the last of the six original members to depart this life.


Joseph Mings was a quiet, earnest man. He and his wife were exemplary Christians, highly esteemed by those who knew them.


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DR. BAILEY RAGON.


Bailey Ragon was born in Ross county, Ohio. August 7, 1813. He was a son of Eli and Rebecca Ragon. In 1825. his parents moved to the north part of Ohio, where, in 1833. Bailey Ragon commenced the study of medicine under Dr. J. Lang. He after- wards studied under Dr. George W. Sampson. He commenced the practice of medicine in July, 1837.


He was united in marriage with Miss Huldah Mather. Janu- ary 14, 1837. She was born April 5, 1818, and was a daughter of Horace and Iluldah (Smith) Mather. He died August 2, 1825. His wife, Huldah, was born in February, 1786, and died in 1836.


Dr. Ragon came to Greenbush. Illinois, in 1842. where he practiced medicine until 1844. when he moved to Nurina. Indiana. In 1846. he returned to Greenbush. In 1855. he attended lectures at Rush Medical College, where he graduated in 1856. For over forty years he was engaged in the practice of his profession.


Ile was engaged in the mercantile business in the early days in Greenbush, and in after years he again engaged in the same line of business. In 1858, he owned and operated a large grist- and sawmill at Greenbush, Illinois, which burned down in Sep- tember of that year.


In 1861. he moved to St. Augustine, Illinois, where he was engaged in the mercantile business. In the spring of 1863, he moved to Avon, Illinois, where he resided until the fall of 1864, when he moved to Roseville, Illinois, where he spent his last years. He died January 20, 1895.


To Dr. Ragon and wife eight children were born. The three first, Rebecca. Lucy. and Mary, died in infancy : those living are: Sarah Ann, George W .. Bina. Julia V., and Emma. George W. married May Hasting. July 13, 1898. Bina married George W. Baldwin, February 27, 1878. Julia V. married Cary J. Boyd. November 27, 1872.


Dr. Ragon was a member of the Masonic fraternity. In poli- ties he was a republican. In religion he was a member of the Universalist church.


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AARON POWERS.


Aaron Powers was born in the state of Connecticut. February 1. 17-2. He was a son of Nicholas and Phebe Powers. He left his native state. in 1805. and went to North Bend. Ohio, where he was married to Martha Colby. She was born in New Hampshire, April 3. 1787. She came with her parents to North Bend. Ohio. in 1805.


They moved into a stone house where they kept hotel. many distinguished men stopping with them .- among them William II. Harrison who boarded with them for some time.


Martha Colby's mother was a Williams. Her brother, William Williams was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independ- ence.


It is said of Aaron Powers that he attended school but very little. C'ertain it is that he acquired a considerable education. This he did by hard study. buying his own books. He was noted for his great memory and few excelled him as a grammarian in his day.


Mr. Powers taught school at North Bend. Ohio. for five years. He taught his first term for ten dollars, but received fifteen dollars for each term thereafter.


He entered one hundred and twenty-five acres of land in But- ler county, Ohio, and moved there in 1811. where he resided until 1839, when he moved to Greenbush, Illinois. He bought a farm on section seventeen. of Abram Johnson, where he resided up to the time of his death.


Mr. Powers was a Methodist preacher and preached his first sermon here about one week after his arrival. This meeting was held in a log schoolhouse a short distance from his residence, about ten persons gathering to hear him. About the time he was ready to begin service, Sammy Brown appeared. He came with his wife in a wagon from Oquawka, where he then resided. Mr. Brown had formerly lived in Ohio, where he was a member of the same conference with Mr. Powers. They were rejoiced to see each other.


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To Aaron Powers and wife were born the following-named children :


Aaron, who married Mary Rieard. Ile died at White Hall, in Green county, Illinois.


Joseph C., married Nancy Acre in Butler county, Ohio. IIe died January 11, 1867, at the age of 57 years. His wife died Jan- uary 25, 1864.


Clarissa, who died when she was only two or three years old.


Solon. married Mary Morris. He died at Edwardsville, Illi- nois, in 1854.


Milton, married Martha Orley : supposed to have died in Cali- fornia.


Benjamin Abbot, married Rachel Carmack. IIe went to Cali- fornia. in 1861, where he died in 1891.


Eliza, married A. G. Pearee. She died January 22, 1896, at the age of 77 years. He died October 19, 1895, at the age of 79 years.


Martha. married William Garrett. She died, in 1844, and was buried at Knoxville, Illinois.


Colby and Phebe were twins. Colby married Ann Duke. She came from England. She died in 1844. Colby afterwards married Louisa Nelson, in Michigan. He died in Kansas, in 1903.


James, who was found dead in his bed on the morning of Oe- tober 26, 1841. He was sixteen years old.


Mary G .. married Stephen W. Starr, in 1850. He died August 16, 1874, at the age of 64 years.


Daniel Davidson, married Mary Damitz. Both died in Ander- son county, Kansas.


In politics Aaron Powers was a democrat up to the time Abraham Lincoln received his first nomination for president ; after- wards, a republican.


In religion he was first a Methodist : he afterwards joined the Mormons: becoming dissatisfied with the Mormons, he joined the Missionary Baptists and remained a member of that denomination up to the time of his death, which occurred March 26, 1862. His wife Martha died May 12, 1861, at the age of 74 years.


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MOSES THOMPSON HAND.


Moses T. Hand was born in New York City, November 4, 1807. When but a child his parents moved to the state of New Jersey. After a few years they again moved, this time settling in Huron county, Ohio, where Moses grew to manhood and was married to Sarah Ann Squires, who lived but three years after their marriage. Two children were born to them, the first one dying in infancy.


After the death of his wife, Mr. Hand with his infant son Henry left Huron county, Ohio, and came to Illinois. Arriving at Canton, Illinois, in the fall of 1834. he remained there during the winter. In the spring of 1835. he came to Greenbush township. Warren county. Illinois.


He was united in marriage with Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, December 23. 1835. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Snapp. She was born in Nichols county. Kentucky. February 2. 1808. and was a daughter of George and Sarah ( MeIntire) Snapp.


She was the mother of John Crawford, born July 14, 1827; married Rebecca Wallace. He died January 21. 1862. She was also the mother of Sarah Crawford who was born September 23, 1829; married Thomas Parks. She died December 2. 1887.


Mr. Hand resided in Greenbush after his marriage. where he was engaged in the mercantile business for some time. He finally purchased the northeast quarter of section 35. in Swan township. Here he undertook the task of converting the unbroken prairie land into a grain-producing farm, breaking prairie, feneing and building : the timber furnishing the only sonree from which fencing and building material could be obtained.


The county then abounded in reptiles and wild animals. When in the timber making rails, he would have to cover his provisions with the box from the wagon to protect it from the wolves and other wild animals. Aside from farming. Mr. Hand engaged in buying and selling live stock.


In those days long trips must be made by the wagon road to reach a market for the produce of the farm, Liverpool. Illinois,


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being the nearest place where stock could be disposed of, with an occasional trip to Chicago driving a herd of cattle.


Upon one of these trips he purchased a cook stove, it being the second stove brought into the neighborhood, William McMahill claiming the first. The fireplace, which had so long done duty as the only means of cooking, was to be abandoned for the modern convenience. But the cook stove was then in a rude, primitive state, differing very much from the cook stoves and steel ranges of the present day. Mr. Iland was agent for the sale of the first McCormick reapers used on the prairies in this section of the conntry.


In the fall of 1856, he left the farm and moved with his family to Prairie City. Illinois. where he bought a stock of goods of D. K. Hardin. Here he engaged in the mercantile business for several years. Finally, selling his stock of goods to Ebenezer Sanford, he again engaged in farming, stock- and grain-buying; also in the coal-mining business.


Mr. and Mrs. Hand were the first couple married in Green- bush township; the ceremony was performed by John C. Bond, justice of the peace. To them were born the following-named children :


Mary. born September 22, 1836: married Richard Silver. They moved to Seward county, Nebraska. where she died.


Ann Eliza. born March 31, 1839: married James F. Hart- ford, June 13, 1856. He died February 27, 1902. She now resides near Prairie City, in Greenbush township.


Giles F., born April 27, 1841; married Eliza Brink, May 12, 1864. They now reside on a farm near Stansberry, Missouri.


Caroline, born October 13, 1843; married John W. Cope. She died at Bushnell, Illinois, August 27. 1905.


Jane, born June 11, 1846; married Robert P. Maxwell.


William Oscar, born December 16, 1848; married Mary Cur- tis, December 16, 1873. They reside in Prairie City, Illinois.


Henry. a son of Moses T. Hand by his first marriage, married Catherine Buchner, and is living in Shenandoah, Iowa.


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Moses T. Hand and wife were for many years before their death members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics. he was a republican.


Ile died at his home in Prairie City, Illinois. February 18. 1888. On August 19, 1898, his aged wife was called to reunite with him on the other side. Their remains were laid to rest in the Prairie City cometery.


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THE GRAVEYARDS IN GREENBUSH TOWNSHIP.


There are four graveyards in Greenbush township. The Greenbush graveyard is located on the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of section six. The first grave in this yard was that of John W., infant son of Rowland and Julia A. Sim- mons. He was buried there in 1832.


The Holeman graveyard is located on the northeast quarter of section fourteen. The first grave in this yard was that of Priscilla, wife of Daniel Holeman, who died November 28, 1846.


The Bond graveyard is located on the southwest quarter of section eighteen. The first grave in this yard was that of Isabelle Long.


The MeMahill graveyard is located on the southwest quarter of seetion nineteen. The first grave in this yard was that of Elizabeth, daughter of William and Mary McMahill. She died in March, 1839.


A short distance west of the Greenbush graveyard, across the creek, on the premises once known as the Isaac Butler place, there are several graves, although there is nothing there now that would indicate that it had ever been used as a burying-ground. Some of the old settlers think there are about 20 graves there; some think there are more than this number. It is claimed by some persons that John Sheffield, who was killed about the year 1837, was buried there; also that the wife of Samnel Ritchie, who was burned to death : the wife of Bazel Lewis, and some of the Perkins family were buried there.


There is a grave on a hill. a short distance west of Avon, and north of the road leading to Pumpkin Hollow. The footstone is


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standing yet, but the headstone is lying broken on the grave. It has this inscription : "Jefferson, son of J. and J. Hill; died November 16, 1856: aged 17 years, 8 months, and 27 days."


There are also some lost graves on section 23. on the hill east of Pumpkin Hollow, north of the road. on pasture lands owned by Simon Sailer.


The dates of births and deaths, taken from the headstones in the different burying places, are here given. It is not claimed that this list is complete. Many graves are without headstones or markers :


THE GREENBUSH GRAVEYARD.


William Randall, born May 27, 1834; died October 23, 1888.


Caroline Randall, born June 1, 1843; died May 20. 1875. Channing Randall : died March 2, 1869 ; aged 3 years. 7 months. Celestia, wife of George Morris: died March 11. 1857.


Juliett D .. wife of T. M. Luster: died June 26. 1851: aged 26 years.


Parthena, wife of T. M. Luster: died September 25. 1860; aged 31 years.


Thomas M. Luster: died June 29, 1869; aged 45 years.


Isaac Butler: died October 29, 1868: aged 66 years.


Nancy M., daughter of Isaac Butler: died March 25. 1852: aged 21 years.


Isaac W., son of Isaac Butler: died August 26. 1862; aged 29 years.


Eli Butler; died October 31, 1868: aged 24 years.


Abram Butler; died October 26, 1868: aged 26 years.


Philip Karns, born October 22, 1815; died March 10. 1898. Josiah C. Karns, born October 20. 1559; died May 8. 1862.


Mary Minerva Karns, born February 23, 1848; died March 11. 1864.


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Hulda J. Clark; died February 7, 1873 ; aged 21 years. S. L. Karns; died November 1. 1874; aged 34 years. John H. Karns: died March 5. 1877 : aged 31 years. Naney Ellinger; died March 29, 1862; aged 74 years. Samuel Palmer; died May 30, 1855; aged 13 years. Elizabeth Gladish, born July 30. 1826: died May 5. 1856. Harvey Keeney ; died December 7. 1866; aged 48 years. A. M. Snider, born October 8, 1863; died September 13. 1898. Reuben H. Davis; died September 19, 1865: aged 57 years. Ann B. Davis; died September 16, 1880; aged 72 years.




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