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Williams Milton, retired, Greenfield Williams N. at home, Greenfield
Wilson D. S. retired, Greenfield
WILSON EBERLE, M. D. Sec. 34, P.O. Rockbridge. The Doctor was born in Girard County, Kentucky, Jan. 22, 1839 ; is the fifth child of a family of eight child- ren, born of Horatio and Thursa Wilson, her maiden name was Lair. In addition to the common school education, he attended the academy three years at Houstinville ; subsequent to this he taught several terrns of school. The war breaking out he en- listed in the 19th Kentucky State Vols., Federal army, Dec. 21, 1861, was mustered out Jan. 27, 1865. He entered as private, was promoted to the non-commission staff as Q. M. Sergeant, next to 2d Lieut. and subsequently to Ist Lieut. He was engaged in all the battles that the regi- ment participated in. At the battle of Mansfield, during Banks' celebrated Red River expedition, he was taken prisoner in connection with eight companies of the regiment, when he was taken to Texas and
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confined at Fort Tyler,remained six months, then was exchanged and returned to his regiment. In 1865, upon his return, he began the study of medicine under P. W. Logan, who had been a surgeon of some prominence in the service; he continued with him for a term of three years, during which time he attended all the lectures in- cident to the regular course, at Bellevue, and received his graduation at Brooklyn, N. Y. Subsequent to this he stopped awhile at Cincinnati, not yet knowing where he would locate. In the Fall of 1867, he moved to Fayette, where he lo- cated and practiced until the Fall of 1872, then moved to Rockbridge, where he has since been engaged in the practice of materia medica. The Doctor is Demo- cratic in sentiment, is a member of the Knights of Honor. Was married to Lucy A. Cannedy, daughter of W. Cannedy ; their marriage was celebrated Sept. 11, 1868; they have three children : John C., born Aug. 21, 1869; Orville W., born April 21, 1873; Sue V., born Jan. 22, 1876. Mrs. Wilson was born March 13, 1851. The Doctor has a good practice ; is a zealous advocate of the temperance cause
Wilson Joe, shoemaker, Greenfield
Wilson M. H. groceries, Sec. 13, P.O. Fay- ette
Witt Elizabeth Mrs. Sec. 34, P. O. Rock- bridge
Womack W. T. photographer, Greenfield
WOODCOCK JAMES R. merchant, Greenfield. Among the rising young men of this township, who are now located in business, there are none who are more de- serving than J. R. Woodcock, born in Adams County, this State, Sept. 9, 1852. His father's name was Joseph, and his mother's maiden name was Jane Triplett. His parents dying when he was quite young, he was thus thrown upon his own resour- ces. After the death of his parents, went to Missouri, remaining a short time and since 1864 has been a resident of the town of Greenfield. Lived with his uncle, Jas. Rives, several years, receiving his educa- tion in the Greenfield High School. In the Spring of 1872 went with W. T. Wil- hite as clerk, and remained with him until Jan. 1879. Oct. 16, 1877, was one of the most eventful periods of his life, and one
that will not soon be forgotten by him, or the parties concerned ; this was the date of his union with Miss Anna Hobbs, daughter of the Rev. J. C. H. Hobbs, which was one of the most romantic and exciting times occurring in the history of the town, too well known to require mention here. J. R. and wife are both members of the M. E. Church at this place, both of them being zealous workers in the Sunday School, of which the former is an able and efficient Superintendent. Feb. 1879, associated with E. P. Metcalf in the drygoods busi- ness under the firm name of Metcalf & Woodcock; they have started out on the cash system and are doing a good business, are both young men, and are justly enti- tled to a liberal share of the public patron- age
Wooley Edward, notary public, Greenfield WOODMAN NELSON, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Greenfield, is a representative of Addison County, Vermont, made his debut in the year 1815, July 12. Elijah and Catharine, his parents, emigrating to this State during his sixth year, and located be- low Carrollton about the year 1821, when the houses, log cabins, were like angel's visits, few and far between. The day his father arrived there, Nelson recounts that a company of men had just returned from an expedition against the Indians, who had been marauding in that locality. Nel- son remained at home until he married. During his boyhood he attended the log structures of that day, sitting upon a slab and studying by the aid of such few rays of light ¿as could be emitted through the greased paper window panes of that primi- tive university. Dec. 1837, was wedded to Zerelda Boyle; they had nine children : James, Elijah Charles, Return, George, Georgia A., Josephine, Orlean and Martha. After his marriage he moved to Taylor's Prairie, remained several years, then to a place near Jackson's Mills, then to Jersey County, then came to the place he now lives. Then went to Montgomery County and bought a farm, remained eight years, then came to the place he now lives. Was married the second time to Temper- ance Spradley, June 5, 1862. She was born Aug. 7, 1826, had three children : William B., born Aug. 21, 1863 ; Oscar E.,
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born Dec. 16, 1865; Albert G., born June 30, 1868. During the early part of Mr. Woodman's life he was considered an ex- cellent rider and rode in a great many races, and was generally successful ; rode the last race during his forty-second year. Now a member of the Baptist Church.
Wooldridge E. D. blacksmith, Sec. 34, P.O. Rockbridge
WOOLEY N. C. dealer in hardware, was born in Hartford, Washington County, New York, July 20, 1820, was the son of David and Laura Wooley, whose maiden name was Hodge. The Wooleys are of English descent. In Feb. 1822, the sub- ject of this sketch, in company with his parents, emigrated to this country, went in a sleigh to Olean Point, where they ex- changed their sleigh for a wagon, and there built two boats and then loaded their wagon and horses thereon and in company with three or four families, they sailed down the river in their craft, and landed at Shawneetown, Ills .. where they sold their boats, and stopped in Hamilton County. The father of this sketch not finding this locality congenial to his tastes he left his family and went up to Morgan County, where he partially contracted for a piece of land, but the trade falling through with he turned his attention to the millwright business, that being his trade ; was engaged in building bridges and horse-mills, con- tinued at this business until the Fall of 1822, when he moved his family west of White Hall, where he cropped awhile, then finally bought and settled upon a piece of land-80 acres. There is quite an inter- esting circumstance connected with the purchase of that land that will be of inter- est to the patrons of this work. (See the history of Bluffdale Precinct.) The subject of this sketch remained at home until he attained his majority, attended school and worked at home, and with his father, at his trade which he had learned. In his school days he had very good advantages-also that immediate neighborhood - for his teacher was Prof. Russell, who is the author of that piece entitled, " The worm of the still." Could speak sixteen languages. This educational prodigy lived in that locality and his influence was felt in the community, and the children were well instructed, and
all those who were so fortunate as to be pupils of his were truly favored. Mr. Wooley came to Greenfield in 1845, and entered into partnership with his brother-in-law in the carpenter and furniture business, which compact lasted until 1850. On Jan. 25, 1848, he was married to Sarah Speaks, sister of William Speaks, Jr .; by this union they had two children : Blanche and Lillie May, both of whom are now living with their parents. In 1850 he embarked in the business in which he is now engaged. Mr. Wooley has always lived a retired life, has never sought or wanted office, be- ing content to attend to his own affairs and let those who have inclinations in that di- rection enjoy them. Mr. Wooley has done a deal of trading in real estate and has never bought or traded any property upon which there was a mortgage, or vendor's lien, at the time of trading it ; neither has he ever given a mortgage or a deed of trust upon any of his property during his life- time. He has an excellent storeroom and has studied the wants and wishes of his customers, and by square dealing has built up a flourishing trade, and has by his genial and social nature made many warm friends
Wooley E. D. carpenter, Greenfield
Wooley F. E. painter, Greenfield
Wright Jack, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Green- field
Wylder Frank, farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Green- field
WYLDER W. H. farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Greenfield. The above is a native of Smith County, now DeKalb, Tennessee, born Feb. 22, 1822, is the son of Moses J. Wyl- der; there were eight children in the fam- ily, W. H. being the third. Moses J. was born in Nash County, South Carolina, and at the age of sixteen enlisted in the Revo- lutionary war, was at the battle of Eutaw Springs and witnessed the fall of Baron DeKalb. In 1819 left North Carolina and moved to Tennessee, where W. H. was born. Moses J. is the father of George B. Wylder, of Greenfield, who was born when his father was eighty years old. W. H. moved to this State with his parents when he was but eight years of age. and several families, among whom was J. H. Weisner, all of whom returned again to Tennessee
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except Mr. Weisner. In 1841 W. H. re- turned to this State and when he arrived in this county had one side of leather and three "long bits" in money-3712 cents. Nov. 30, 1842, married Charity Finley, daughter of Thomas Finley, had eight children, five of whom are now living: Josephine, now wife of Joe Madden ; Wil- liam W., near Rockbridge; Francis M., farming near his father; Charlotte, now the wife of Wm. Neal ; John Wesley, now at home. In the Spring of 1843, he opened up a tannery less than half a mile from the southern limits of Greenfield, this he con- ducted successfully for about five years and then turned his attention to farming. First bought 150 acres and has been add- ing to the same until he now owns 520 acres of land, besides several houses and lots in Greenfield. His wife died March 10, 1872. Was married second time Oct. 10, 1873, to Mrs. Mary J. Brown, relict of Jerome Brown, born Dec. 22, 1834 ; but one child by this marriage, now dead. Mr. Wylder had but very limited advantages for ob- taining an education, his first wife taught him to read; three months was all the schooling he ever got, but he is now a man
of good information, and is a thinker, and accepts no man's theories without first giving it due examination. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., Greenfield Lodge, No. 195. Democratic in sentiment
WYLDER W. W. farmer, Sec. 22, P. O. Rockbridge, was born in Tp. 10, R. 10, Sec. 8, March 16, 1848; is a son of Wm. Wylder. His mother was a Finley, and a native of Greene County, and his father of Tennessee; he came to this county in the year 1830. The subject of this sketch re- mained at home until he attained his twenty-third year; two years previous he was united in marriage to Tempy Moore, born June 7, 1847; she is a daughter of Langston Moore, the marriage being cele- brated June 24, 1869. As a result of this union, they have five children : Berdelia, born May 18, 1870; Sallie, born May 19, 1872; Pete, born Dec. 10, 1873; Cora M., born April 14, 1876; William, born Sept. 7, 1878. After his marriage he remained on the farm with his father for two years. Since that time has been residing on the farm he now occupies. Is Democratic in principle
GREENFIELD BUSINESS CARDS.
ARDINGER J. W. merchant and cus- tom milling, bran and ship stuff, constantly on hand, Greenfield
BARTHOLOMEW B. B. hotel and livery, best kept house in the county, Green- field
BASSAHAM HOUSE, near depot. best hotel in the city, newly refurnished, good livery and feed stables, Greenfield
BURGHARDT H. O. barber and hair dresser, Greenfield
CAMERON S. P. north side Square, Greenfield. dealer in harness and saddlery, also dealer in horses, roadsters and all work
COLLINS J. F. west side Square, Green- field, dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps, notions, etc
DAY W. C. physician and surgeon, Green- field
DOYLE THOMAS CAPT. mer- chant tailor, Greenfield
GRAY J. HOWARD, north side Square, Greenfield, drugs, wholesale and re- tail, perfumery, toilet and fancy goods, books, stationery, room papers, paints, oil, varnishes, notions, etc. physician's prescrip- tions carefully compounded, warranted pure and of the best quality
HAVENS W. H. editor of Greenfield Argus, job printing, bills and posters
HUTCHINSON J. W. general bank- ing business, Greenfield
KINCAID M. A. grocer, Greenfield
KINDER & RIVES, merchants, Greenfield, keep a general assortment of groceries, dry goods, boot and shoes, hats and caps, notions, seeds, etc, at prices to suit the times
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KNUDSEN T. N. boot and shoe maker, Greenfield
MADDEN JOE, harness and saddlery shop, work done promptly and to order, sat- isfaction guaranteed, Greenfield
METCALF & WOODCOCK, deal- ers in staple and fancy dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, notions etc, Green- field; call and see them
TYAS RICHARD, blacksmithing and jobwork done to order, Greenfield
WARD WILLIAM M. attorney at law and notary public, Greenfield
WILHITE W. T. east side Square, Greenfield, dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, also hats, caps and notions, and at bed rock prices
WOOLEY N. C. south side Square, Greenfield, dealer in general hardware, ag- ricultural implements, yankee notions, gar- den and field seeds
ROCKBRIDGE BUSINESS CARDS.
BLODGETT M. R. dry goods and groceries, clothing, boots and shoes, queens- and hardware, drugs and notions, Rock- bridge
CLARK J. M. steam thresher and wood sawing, Rockbridge
COLMAN D. R. merchant and custom milling, also sawing by the m or on shares, Rockbridge
CRANE GEORGE B. contractor and builder. Rockbridge
DAWSON NATHAN, wagon making and blacksmithing, Rockbridge
DAWSON R. T. contractor and builder; transient boarding, Rockbridge
DECKER E. B. wagon maker and car- penter; boarding, Rockbridge
JACOBI PHILLIP, blacksmithing and farm machinery, Rockbridge
J. KEELEY. DR. A. E. MILLER. J. KEELEY & CO. drugs and chemi- cals, perfumery and fancy toilet articles, pure wines and liquors for medical pur- poses, physician's prescriptions carefully and accurately compounded, Rockbridge
MILLER DR. A. E. physician and surgeon, Rockbridge
MOORE W. J. blacksmithing and gen- eral repairing, Rockbridge
RUSSELL J. BLAIN, wagon and car- riage maker, repairing promptly done, Rockbridge
SPEAR W. L. notary public, Rock- bridge
TENDICK ARNOLD, boot and shoe shop, dealer in ready-made goods in his line, repairing neatly done, and at short notice, Rockbridge
VALLENTINE J. H. & J. M. dry goods and clothing, boots and shoes, gro- ceries and hardware, agricultural imple- ments and all kinds of merchandise, Rock- bridge
VALLENTINE J. M. grain and lum- ber, salt, lime, hair and plaster, Rockbridge
WEAVER CHARLES H. carpenter and joiner, also furniture and undertaking, Rockbridge
WILSON EBERLE, physician and surgeon, Rockbridge
FAYETTE BUSINESS CARDS.
CARR ROBERT W. dry goods and groceries; also drugs, Fayette
McMICHAEL J. H. carpenter and joiner, Fayette
MILLER DR. J. N. practicing physi- cian, drugs and medicines, Fayette
MILLER JOHN G. stock trader, Fay- ettee
MOORE JOHN R. blacksmithing and general repair work, Fayette
TOWNSHIP IO, NORTH RANGE II, WEST.
A DMIRE J. H. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Carrollton
Allman John, renter, Sec. 7, P. O. Carroll- ton
Anderson James, farm hand, Sec. 15, P. O. Carrollton
Armstrong Alex. C. Sec. 30, P.O. Carrollton Armstrong Clinton, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Carrollton
Armstrong Dorcas Mrs. farming, P.O. Car- rollton
Armstrong Hardin, renter, Sec. 27, P.O. Carrollton
Armstrong James, Sec. 29, P.O. Carrollton Armstrong Jasper, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Car- rollton
Armstrong J. W. farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Car- rollton
Armstrong J. Mrs. farming, Sec. 27, P.O. Car- rollton
Armstrong Lincoln, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Carrollton
Armstrong William, farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Carrollton
Ashford Daniel, renter, Sec. 32, P.O. Car- rollton
Ashford Hiram, farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Car- rollton
Ashlock J. T. renter, Sec. 32, P.O. Carroll- ton
Ashlock Sarah Mrs. farming, Sec. 22, P.O. Carrollton
Ashlock Wm. E. renter, Sec. 30, P.O. Car- rollton
ASHLOCK WILLIAM M. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 21, P.O. Carrollton. One of the most successful and prominent men in this township, is Wm. Ashlock ; born Nov. 12, 1821, in Anderson County, Tennessee. In his eighth year emigrated to this State in company with his parents in wagon ; he remembers it very distinctly, as he walked the greater part of the way, ar- riving in this county Nov. 28; locating on what is now known as the Tunnell farm ;
remained about two years ; after leaving this place, bought out a pre-emptor's claim on Sec. 31, and when the land came into market entered 80 acres of land, moved on the same and lived upon it until he died, which occurred in 1862. William had but the meager advantages afforded by that early time in log cabins at subscription rates. He left the parental roof at the age of twenty-three, when he formed a matrimon- ial alliance with Nancy Gough,born in Ohio, Sept. 1825; their marriage occurred Feb. 4, 1844. They have had twelve children, but ten living, viz : George K., William H., Mary P., Margaret L., Martha V., Min- erva M., Harvey H., Julia H., Henry C., and Lucy E. Mr. Ashlock has been en- gaged in agricultural pursuits since he be- gan business for himself; has traded in stock considerably, during the time there were no railroads, drove a great many hogs to St. Louis. Has bred and raised a good deal of fine stock ; is a great lover of a good horse-his partiality leading in the di- rection of thorough-bred running stock, of the Lexington blood. Is the owner of the noted "Cape Race." Mr. Ashlock is the owner of 900 acres of good land ; has been successful in his business operations, and though attentive to his business affairs, yet there is no man in the county that enjoys his wealth better than he, and nothing short of a business engagement will prevent him from joining in a big hunt, a race or chase, of which he is always a jovial and congen- ial companion. Is a zealous advocate of the principles of Freemasonry, being a member of the Carrollton Lodge, and Chap- ter also of Hugh DePayne Commandery Atchinson Tobias, renter, Sec. 26, P.O. Car- rollton
B ADMAN GEORGE, laborer, Sec. 9, P. O. Carrollton
Baker M., farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Carrollton
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Ball John, renter, Sec. 6, P.O. Carrollton Ballard Henry, renter, Sec. 4, P.O. Carrollton Bandy C. renter, P.O. Carrollton Beard Guy, renter, P.O. Carrollton Beatty Amos, renter, Sec. 10, P.O. Carrollton BERMIS PHILLIP, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O.Greenfield. Was born in Flomborn Chris Alzei, Hesse Darmstadt, July 28, 1830 ; is the son of Peter and Margaret Bermis, whose maiden name was Helf. In the year 185I, he emigrated to this country in com- pany with his parents, locating in New York, June 20, same year, and located in this county, and on the same land now oc- cupied by the party whose name heads this sketch, who remained at home until he at- tained his thirty-third year, when he was united in marriage to Susan Laher, sister of John Laher, which took place April 6, 1863 ; she was born in same locality as her husband, and dates her birth Feb. 17, 1834 ; they have had eight children, five of whom are now living: Peter, born March 15, 1866; Phillip, born Aug. 2, 1867 ; Fred, born Oct. 14, 1872 ; Ann M., born Jan. 25, 1874; Louis, born Sept. 28, 1877. The year after his marriage, his father died. His mother still resides on the homestead now owned by Phillip, which he has farmed since his marriage. Mr. Bermis has 240 acres of land in this county, and 110 in Christian Co.
Bird Edward, farm hand, Sec. 9, P.O. Car- rollton
Bodie John, farm hand, Sec. 21, P.O. Car- rollton
Bozett Adam, renter, Sec. 9, P.O. Carrollton Bowers Frank, farm hand, P.O. Greenfield BOWMAN ALVIN C. farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Carrollton. Is a son of Martin and Hannah Bowman, of this county. Alvin was born Jan. 2, 1840; there were eight children of the family entire, he be- ing the fifth in order. During his boyhood he attended school the greater portion of the time. In his twentieth year he was in the employ of his uncle Jacob Bowman, then sheriff of this county, remaining in service two years as his deputy. Aug. 14, 1862, became matrimonially allied to Helen Davis, born Feb. 25, 1842 ; five children have crowned this union, viz : Jennie L., born July 1, 1863; Mary V., born Oct. 4, 1866; Andrew C., born March 17, 1869 ;
John C., born April 23, 1872 ; Martin Lee born Aug. 4, 1874. Immediately following his marriage, engaged in farming pursuits, and has since continued at the same. His mother died Nov. 5, 1876; his father is still living, and resides in Carrollton. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, are both members of the Presbyterian church. Cast his first vote for Douglas, and is still an adherent to the principles maintained by that illustrious personage
Brown John, renter, Sec. 7, P.O. Carrollton BROWN PETER A. farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Carrollton. Is a son of Peter M., and Aseneth B., whose family name was Crane. Peter M., was born in Cumberland County, Virginia, in the year 1806, and his wife is a native of Ohio, and dates her birth Dec. 23, 18II. They are of Scotch and Welsh ex- traction ; the former came to this State in April 1830, and was first engaged in a me- chanical pursuit, being a worker in wood ; afterward was engaged in mercantile busi- ness in Carrollton, and subsequently enter- ed land, began farming, and has since re- mained on same land and confined himself to that business the greater part of the time ; hastraded a good deal in stock with success ; is still living, having just past his seventy-second birthday. The subject of this sketch was born Aug. 15, 1839 ; re- mained with his father until he attained his twenty-eighth year, then he abandoned his bachelor life, and obtained the hand of Leonora Robinson in marriage ; she was born Feb. 4, 1847, is a daughter of T. C. Robinson of this township; after their marriage, which took place Feb. 4, 1868, they moved six miles northeast of Green- field, where he engaged in farming and stock trading, at which he continued until 1878, when they moved to the place he now occupies ; having recently bought him a farm in this neighborhood, Sec. 18, which he intends occupying in the Spring. Has four lovely children . Walter, born Nov. II, 1868 ; Mamie born Oct. 3, 1871 ; Har- ry, born July 5, 1874 ; Hallie, born Feb. 3, 1873. Is liberal minded politically, votes for men rather than party
Brown Peter M. farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Car- rollton
Burruss A. L. farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Carroll- ton
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Burruss Geo. L. farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Car- rollton
Burruss Henry, farmer, P.O. Carrollton
Burroughs S. H. retired, Sec. II, P.O. Carroll- ton
CAIN HENRY, Sec. 5, P.O. Carrollton Cain J. H. renter, Sec. 5, P.O. Carrollton CAMBELL D. W. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Carrollton. Is a native of Knox County, Tenn., born May 13, 1838; son of John S. and Nancy C., whose maiden name was Smith, a native of Tennessee ; the former of Virginia. David had the advantages of a liberal education. Remained with his parents until he attained his twenty-second year, at this time was attending the Ewing and Jefferson College, when the war breaking out the institution closed. Had previously made a trip to this State, and intended to return upon his graduation, which in con- sequence of the college closing, was not permitted to do, and in 1861, bade adieu the scenes of his childhood, and came to Illinois, landing in this county, first stopp- ed at Jesse Roberts remained there three years, working for him in the meantime, and teaching some. May, 1864, enlisted in the one-hundred day service in Co. G. Ill. State Vols. Upon his return engaged in farming ; went to McDonough County, staid one year; returning married Miss Serepta Hardcastle, a native of this county, born Oct. II, 1836, daughter of Wm. Hardcastle, their marriage took place Oct. 17, 1866; after which returned to McDonough, re- mained one year, then returned to this county, locating on Sec. 13, and which he farmed eight years; sold his farm and bought 160 acres on Sec. 23, where he has since remained. Has four children: Ed- gar, born Sept. 12, 1867; Daisy, born Nov. 5, 1869 ; Maude, born April 5, 1871 ; infant born August 9, 1877. Mr. C., is a member of Presbyterian church, also a member of Carrollton Lodge No. 70, A. F. & A. M.
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