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HANCOCK COUNTY COURT HOUSE
HISTORY
OF
HANCOCK COUNTY
INDIANA
ITS PEOPLE, INDUSTRIES AND INSTITUTIONS
BY GEORGE J. RICHMAN, B. L.
With Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old Families
ILLUSTRATED
1916 FEDERAL PUBLISHING CO., Inc. Indianapolis
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Copyrighted, 1916, by George J. Richman.
$1500
JUL 24 1916
CMIA431983 2011.
DEDICATION
TO THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY, WHO HAVE HONORED ME WITH THEIR CONFIDENCE DURING A LONG TERM OF SERVICE, THIS VOLUME IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED.
-THE AUTHOR.
AUTHOR'S PREFACE
This volume has been prepared with one object in view-to trace the growth of the county from a wilderness to what it is today. In this develop- ment. difficulties and obstacles have been surmounted. All the elements of human nature, the progressive, the conservative and the ultra-conservative : the liberal. the public-spirited and the selfish, have been thrown together in the melting pot. Differences of opinion have caused bickering and strife. They may have checked for a season, but they have not stayed, the growth of the institutions which constitute our richest heritage today. Our roads, our drainage, our churches, our schools, all of which seem so natural, have been provided by the people who have persisted and won in the struggle for better things. If this volume awakens trains of pleasant reminiscences in the older people : if it awakens a new sense of appreciation in the younger generation : if it impresses on them the fact that the choicest blessings of the present have been provided through the constancy and labor of men and women who have gone before and by those upon whom has fallen the pure white snow of years. then the author will have accomplished his entire purpose.
This volume represents much more than simply the labor of the author. The material for practically all histories of churches, lodges and clubs has been submitted by members or committees of such organizations. Many of these sketches have merely been edited. In this connection, acknowledgment should ,be made of the assistance given by Jared C. Meek, John Hardin Scott. Mrs. Permelia Thayer, Mrs. Frances Snow, John Fielding Meek, John Beeson, Reu- ben F. Cook, Claud Poer. O. J. Coffin, Alpha Smith. Charles Vetters, Iduna Barrett, Marshall T. Smith, Lizzie Harris. Effie Reed, Fern Trees, Dr. Earl Gibbs, Mrs. John Page. Fletcher Brooks. J. K. P. Martindale, Robert William- son, Dr. Mary L. Bruner, Noble Troy. Rev. John Heim, George Burnett, Myr- tle Schreiber. Nancy Meek. Hazel D. Mitchell, Gertrude Ashcraft, Arthur Gunn, Charles Herrlich, Emma Herrlich, Charles Ballard. Charles F. Richunan. Rev. F. Markworth, Edward Fink, Oscar Wood. Wright Boring. John F. Eagan. Jacob Feaster. Lawrence Wood. Horace E. Wilson. Elden .\. Robb. Charles N. Warren, Mrs. Allen Cooper, William I. Garriott. Leora Beagle. Mrs. L. A. Binford. Ernest Warrum, Samuel Trueblood. Elwood Barnard. Ada O. Frost, Samuel Wallace. Eli R. Gant. Samuel J. Stokes, C. F. Fred
PREFACE.
John T. Rash, W. R. Rash, Thomas M. Fred, Walter R. Griffin, L. W. Crouch. Quincy A. Wright, Gus E. Stuart. Hayes Thomas, Omer C. Tucker, Oscar Bever, Eva Dobbins, Leonard V. Hopkins, Grace J. Slocum, Charles Shull, J. W. Trittipo, O. L. Morrow, John D. Leslie, Kate Reeves, Rev. Charles Anderson, Rev. A. J. Duryce, Mary Rose Quigley. John F. Shelby, Effie Ostermeyer, William T. Leamon, William A. Hughes, George H. Cooper, Nathan C. Binford, General Jackson, Christian Fink, W. S. Walker, Mrs. Florence Larimore, William B. Bottsford, Mrs. Charles Henricks, E. E. Davis, Daniel Bohn, I. J. Kennedy, Martha J. Stubbs, Marshall Hittle, R. C. MI. Smith, William MI. Coffield, Henry C. Garriott. Assistance has also been given by scores of others whose names might be added to the list.
Reference has so frequently been made in the context to official records. that it is unnecessary to discuss further the use that has been made of them. One of the best sources of material has been the complete file of the Hancock Democrat from 1860 to the present. The Mitchells have extended every courtesy in giving access to this file. It is only fair to say that without this aid, the history in its present form would have been an absolute impossibility. Unfortunately, the file of the Greenfield Republican has not been kept complete except since Mr. Spencer has had charge of the plant. Mr. Spencer, too, has given free and complete access to all files in his office.
To Miss Ruth Amick, Mrs. Ada Frost and Mrs. Anna Phillips, who have donc all the stenographic and clerical work in preparing this volume for the printer, I wish to express my profound appreciation.
GEORGE J. RICHM.L.N.
Greenfield, Indiana, June 1, 1916.
PUBLISHERS' PREFACE
All life and achievement is evolution ; present wisdom comes from past experience, and present commercial prosperity has come only from past exer- tion and sacrifice. The deeds and motives of the men who have gone before have been instrumental in shaping the destinies of later communities and states. The development of a new country was at once a task and a privi- lege. It required great courage, sacrifice and privation. Compare the present conditions of the people of Hancock county, Indiana, with what they were a century ago. From a trackless wilderness and virgin land, it has come to be a center of prosperity and civilization, with millions of wealth, systems of rail- ways, educational and religious institutions, varied industries and immense agricultural and dairy interests. Can any thinking person be insensible to the fascination of the study which discloses the aspirations and efforts of the early pioneers who so strongly laid the foundation upon which has been reared the magnificent prosperity of later days? To perpetuate the story of these people and to trace and record the social. religious, educational, political and indus- trial progress of the community from its first inception, is the function of the local historian. A sincere purpose to preserve facts and personal memoirs that are deserving of perpetuation, and which unite the present to the past, is the motive for the present publication. The publishers desire to extend their thanks to those who have so faithfully labored to this end. Thanks are also due to the citizens of Hancock county for the uniform kindness with which they have regarded this undertaking, and for their many services rendered in the gaining of necessary information.
In placing the "History of Hancock county, Indiana," before the citizens, the publishers can conscientiously claim that they have carried out the plan as outlined in the prospectus. Every biographical sketch in the work has been submitted to the party interested. for correction, and therefore any error of fact, if there be any, is solely due to the person for whom the sketch was pre- pared. Confident that our effort to please will fully meet the approbation of the public, we are,
Respectfully, THE PUBLISHERS.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I-GEOLOGY, TOPOGRAPHY, ETC.
Natural Resources-Surface-Drainage-Streams and Valleys-An Abandoned Valley-Traces of Glacial Action-Economic Geology-Gravel-Water Supply -Climate-Temperature and Precipitation-Frosts-Agriculture-Crops-Ani- mals and Poultry-Dairying-Obstacles to Successful Agriculture-Origin of the Soils-Soil Types-Meadow Land-Muck-Suggestions for Increasing the Pro- ductivity of the Soil.
CHAPTER II-EARLY INFLUENCES
50
Location and Boundaries of the County-Early Claims to the Territory of which Hancock County Is Now a Part-The Virginia Cession-Its Survey, as Provided for by Ordinance-The System of Land Surveys-Original Survey of Han- cock County-Locating Corners-"Witness Trees"-The School Fund-Indian Treaties-The "New Purchase" Tract-Legislative Description of Hancock County.
CHAPTER III-THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
58
Legislative Acts Creating Hancock County-Organization of the County-First Court in the County-First Grand Jury-First Probate Court-First Meeting of County Commissioners-Division of County into Townships-Election of First Justices of the Peace-Trustees for School Sections-Wolf Bounty-Report of Commissioners Appointed to Locate County Seat-Early Care of the Poor-First Tax Levy-First Petit Jury-Judges of the Hancock Courts-Early Licenses- County Examiner-County Superintendent-County Assessor-County Council -Board of Children's Guardians-County Road Superintendent-Clerk- Recorder-Auditor-Robbery of County Safe-Treasurers-Roster of County Officers from Organization to the Present Time-Prosecuting Attorneys-Repre- sentation iu the Legislature.
CHAPTER IV-COUNTY BUILDINGS 85
History of the Court Houses-Laying of Corner-stone of the Present Building- Jail History-Care of the Poor-The Old Apprentice System-County Farm-A Suggestion to Convert the County Farm into a Boys' Training School.
CHAPTER V-GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY. 102
Earlier People and Their Relics-Little Evidence of the Mound Builders-White Settlers-Clearing Away the Forests-Artificial Drainage-Incorporated Drain- age Companies-Roads-State Aid in the Construction of Early Highways-The National Road-County Roads-Changes in Location of Highways-Turnpike Companies-Purchase of Toll Roads by the County-"Three-mile Roads"-Bond's Issued Therefor in the Various Townships-Early Life in the County-Early Water Mills-Early License Fees-Market Prices, 1845-Taverns-Tax Levies- Survey of County in 1840, Etc .- Development and Decline of Farm Crops and Products-County Bible Society-County Fairs-County Sunday School Associa-
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CONTENTS.
tion-Old Settlers' Meetings-Addresses by Rev. William Nichols, Rev. Davis Caudell, John P. Banks and Noble Warrum-Railroads. Interurban Lines, Etc. -Proposed Railways-Local Aid for Railroad Construction-The Grange Move- ment-Patrons of Husbandry-Farmers Mutual Benefit Association-Farmers Insurance Association-Detective Companies-Natural Gas-Farmers' Institutes -Storms, Cyclones, Etc .- Epidemics-Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis -Federation of Country Clubs-Newspapers-Aerial Navigation.
CHAPTER VI-EDUCATION
182
Basis of School Fund-Sale of School Lands-County School Commissioners- Township Government Prior to 1859-District Management Prior to 1859-Dis- trict Meetings-Manipulation of School Funds-The County Seminary-Green- field Academy-County Library-Township Libraries-Young People's Reading Circle Libraries-Free School Question-Teachers, Course of Study, Etc .- Teachers' Remuneration-School Houses-Improvement of School System- County Board of Education-Course of Study for Township High Schools- Teachers' Associations-County Normals-Attempts to Procure Higher Institu- tions of Learning-County and Township Institutes-Terms of School-Enumer- ation of School Children-Consolidation of Schools and Organization of High Schools-Customs of Different Periods-"Last Day"-Spelling Schools-Town- ship Commencements. Oratorical Contests, Etc .- County Exhibits-Teachers' Unions-Lincoln Fund-Compulsory Education-Boys' Corn Club-Vocational Work-Parent-Teachers Association-Teachers, 1915-16.
CHAPTER VII-MILITARY ANNALS
255
The Mexican War-Enlistments from Hancock County-A Letter from the Front -Last Mexican War Veterans-The Civil War-Roster of Men Who Enlisted from Hancock County-Incidents of the Struggle-Letters from Soldiers- Home Guards-Patriotic Sentiment of the County-Work of Women and Girls -Mass Meetings, Resolutions, Etc .. Pertaining to the Conduct of the War- Loyal Attitude of the County Government-Care of Those Left at Home-Enlist- ment Statistics-Bounty and Relief-Southern Sympathy-Current War-time Phrases-Decoration Day-Sham Battles-Grant Memorial Services-Spanish- American War-Militia Companies-West Point Graduates-Frien B. Atherton.
CHAPTER VIII-POLITICS
329
First Election of County Officers-Early Political Leaders-Thomas D. Walpole -Joseph Chapman-The Civil War Period-Party Utterances-Election of 1860 -Political Conventions and Resolutions-Union Mass Meetings-Results of War-time Elections-Period of Reconstruction-Democratic and Republican Tickets-National Union Convention-David S. Gooding-Later Movements- Greenback Movement-Election of 1876-After 1876-Election of 1SS6- Mitchell-Mannix Contest-Prohibition Party-People's Party-Farmers Mutual Benefit Association-Bryan and Free Silver-Hancock Politicians-Election Contests-Relative Strength of Parties-The Progressive Movement-One-term Sentiment-Township Politics-County Chairmen.
CHAPTER IX-TEMPERANCE
393
Liquor Traffic a Source of Revenue-Early Licenses-Sons of Temperance -. Beginning of the Temperance Fights-A Newspaper Editorial of 1861-Active
CONTENTS.
Crusade Against Saloons in the Seventies-The Temperance Alliance-Era of Ribbon Societies-Woman's Christian Temperance Union-Liquor Regula- tive Ordinance-Fundamental Principles as Expounded by the Two Sides to the Controversy.
CHAPTER X-LITERATURE AND ART 424 Lee O. Harris-James Whitcomb Riley-Will H. Glascock-Rev. Charles L. O'Donnell-Adelia Pope Branham-Alma Martin Estabrook-Leroy Scott-Rich- ard Brown Black-The Vawters-Minnie Belle Mitchell and Others Who Have Been Prominent in Literary Work.
CHAPTER XI-THE HANCOCK BAR 438 Relation of Our Lawyers to the General Progress and Development of the County -List of Attorneys Admitted to the Hancock County Bar-Organization of the Court-Rules Adopted by the Hancock Circuit Court in 1829-Early Court Houses-Disbarment of Walpole-Court Stenographers-Stenographers in Law Offices-Law Library-Lawyers as School Examiners-In Politics-Temper- ance Campaign of 1874-Resolutions of Respect-The Practice-A Retrospective View-Roster of Attorneys, 1915-Sidelights.
CHAPTER XII-THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE 465
Early Physicians of the County-Reminiscences by Dr. J. W. Hervey-Char- acterizations of Some of the Early Physicians-Hancock County Medical Society and Minutes of Some of Its Meetings-Licensed Physicians in ISS5- Social Functions-District Meetings-Fee Bill-Fraternalism-Answering Calls -Present Physicians-Change in Medical Treatment.
CHAPTER XIII-BLUE RIVER TOWNSHIP 490
Organization-Description-Natural Features-Early Settlers-Stores, Milis, Factories, Etc. - Railroads-Petersburg-Westland-Schools-Miscellaneous- Trustees-Justices of the Peace-County Officers-Heavy Taxpayers-Physi- cians-Mooresville-Temperance Activity-Hancock County Insurance Associa- tion-Township Hall-Westland Cornet Band-Churches-Literary Societies, Clubs, Etc.
CHAPTER XIV-BRANDYWINE TOWNSHIP 513 Location-Boundary Lines-Drainage-First Settlers-Mills-School Land Leases-Schools-Miscellaneous-Trustees-Justices of the Peace-County Officers-Brass Bands-Churches-Women's Clubs-Heavy Taxpayers-Car- rollton.
CHAPTER XV-BROWN TOWNSHIP 526 Organized-Description-Natural Features-Earliest Land Entries-Mills and Factories-Schools-Miscellaneous-Justices of the Peace-County Officers- Taxpayers-Churches of the Township-Warrington-Secret Societies-Physi- ciaus-Race Track-Nashville-Willow-Wilkinson-Banks-McCray Ceme- tery-Clubs-Band-Shirley-Business Development-Public Utilities.
CHAPTER XVI-BUCK CREEK TOWNSHIP 556 Organization-Changes in Boundary Lines-Drainage-Land Entries-Mills, Factories, Shops, Etc .- Social Spirit in the Township-Schools-Miscellaneous
CONTENTS.
-Township Trustees-Justices of the Peace-Older Families and Larger Tax- payers-County Officers-Physicians-Highways-Railroads and Interurbans- Agricultural Exhibits-Mohawk-Mt. Comfort-Churches.
CHAPTER XVII-CENTER TOWNSHIP
Organization-Description-Changes in Boundaries-Natural Features-First Land Entries and Settlers-Mills and Factories-Schools-Trustees-Miscella- neous-Justices of the Peace-County Officers-Larger Taxpayers-Mohawk- Maxwell-Clubs-Berlin-Binwood-Bands-Nurseries-Lilly Biological Plant -Churches.
CHAPTER XVIII-CITY OF GREENFIELD
595
Original Plat and Additions-County Seat-Greenfield as a Village-Incorpora- tion as a Town-Street Improvements-Ordinances-The Town at the Close of the Civil War-Business Interests in 1870-Incorporation as a City-City Offi- cers to the Present Time-Brick Streets-City Lights-Fire Department-City Building-Waterworks-Schools-Honor Rolls, 1870-High School Commence- ments-Superintendents, Principals and Teachers-City Library-The Liberty Bell at Greenfield-Mills, Factories, Etc .- Commercial Clubs-Fires-Charity Organizations-Tlie Colored Folk-Cemeteries-Business Directory, 1880-Tel- ephones-Indianapolis & Greenfield Traction Line-Banks-Building and Loan Association-Publishing Houses-Business Directory, 1916-Heavy Taxpayers -Street Fair-Fire Department Horse Show-Chautauquas-Boy Scouts-Mail Delivery-Old Gooding Tavern-Old Masonic Hall-Music, Bands, Orchestras, Etc .- Literary Societies, Clubs, Etc .- Lodges-Churches.
CHAPTER XIX-GREEN TOWNSHIP 700
Location-Area-Organization-Natural Features-First Land Entries-Indus- {ries of the Township-Charleston-Eden-Milner's Corner-Schools-Miscella- neous-Trustees-Justices of the Peace-County Officers-Physicians-Heavy Taxpayers-Barnard Family Orchestra-Eden Cornet Band and Other Bands- Lodges-Churches.
CHAPTER XX-JACKSON TOWNSHIP ,14
Organization-Changes in Boundaries-Natural Drainage-Land Entries- Water Power and Mills-Early Industries-Schools-Miscellaneous-Township Trustees-Justices of the Peace-County Officers-Heavy Taxpayers-Cleve- land ( Portland)-Charlottesville-Educational Association-Lodges-Clubs- Leamon's Corner-Stringtown-Railroads-Churches.
CHAPTER XXI-SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP 741
Description-Natural Features-Land Entries-Early Roads and Settlements- Mills-Tanyards-Tile Factories and Brick Yards-Schools-Miscellaneous- Township Trustees-Justices of the Peace-County Officers-Railroads and Interurbans-German Settlement-German Churches-Cornet Band-Philadel- phia-Spring Lake Park-New Palestine-Industries-Water System-Bank- Mail Service-Temperance Campaigns-Town Lights-Fire Department-Explo- sion of Acetylene Light Plant-Churches-Cemetery-Lodges-Bands-Clubs- Gem-Church-Taxpayers of the Township.
783
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER XXII-VERNON TOWNSHIP
Organization-Original Area and Subsequent Changes-Natural Features-Early Land Entries-Mills, Factories, Shops, Etc .- Schools-Miscellaneous-Town- ship Trustees-Justices of the Peace-County Officers-Heavy Taxpayers- Highways, Railroads and Interurbau Roads-Churches-Woodbury-McCords- ville-Lodges-Cemeteries-Temperance-Irish Settlement.
CHAPTER XXIII-FORTVILLE 798 The Beginning-Walpole Postoffice-Original Survey of the Site of Fortville- Subsequent Additions and Surveys-Incorporation as a Town-Improvements- Business Interests-Town Lights-Fire Protection-Schools-Miscellaneous- Newspapers-Bands-Banks-Churches-Lodges-Public Library-Clubs-Boy Scouts-County Hospital Agitation-Mail Delivery.
HISTORICAL INDEX
A
Abandoned Valley 34
Aerial Navigation 180
Agricultural Associations 137
Agricultural College, Indiana 223
Agriculture
38
Agriculture. Obstacles to
40
Alfalfa
39
Animals, Domestic
39
Apprentice System, Old.
96
Art 124
Artesian Wells 36 I 1
Assessor, County 78
Associate Judges
69
Atherton, Frien B. 327
Attorney's
438
Auditor, County
77
B
Banks 544, 570, 638, 727, 767, 806
Baptist Churches ____ 532, 591, 708, 729, 789
Bar of Hancock County 438
Bench and Bar 438
Berlin
586
Bible Society
137
Binford, John H., 208, 221, 242, 442,
623, 641, 680
Binwood Postoffice 586
Black Clay Loam
45
Black, Richard Brown 433
Blue River Township-
Changes in Area 62
Churches 500
Clubs 510
Cornet Band 500
County Officers 497
Creation of
62
Description of
490
Fence Viewers
68
Gravel Road Bonds 120
Justices of the Peace 497
Land Entries 49I
Lincoln Fund 247
Literary Societies
510
1
Military Record 30G
Mills 491
Miscellaneous 19€
Natural Features 490
Organization of 490
Physicians 498
Railroads 147, 149, 493
Sale of School Lands
183
Schools
490
Stores
491
Taxpayers 497
Temperance Activities 1
499
Tidewater Pipe Line
148
Township Hall
500
Township Library
195
Trustee
496
Vote in 1860 338
Board of Children's Guardians 72
Bonds for Gravel Roads 118
Boundaries of County 50
Bounty, Civil War
309
Boy Scouts
650, 814
Boys Corn Club
250
Bradley, Nelson, 75, 77, 225. 357, 405,
638, 671
Brandywine Township-
Bauds 518
Changes in Area 62
Churches
518
Clubs 524 I
County Officers 518 1 Į
Creation of I
62
Description of
513
Drainage
513
Fence Viewers
Justices of the Peace
517
Lincoln Fund
247
1
224, 494
Settlers
HISTORICAL INDEX.
Military Record 306
Mills 514
Industries 558
Miscellaneous 1 517
Justices of the Peace 556
Overseers of the Poor
68
Land Entries
557
Railroad Aid
149
Lincoln Fund 248
Military Record 300
Sale of School Lands
183
Mills 557
Miscellaneous 566
Settlers
513
Old Families 567
Taverns
128
Taxpayers, Heavy
524
Tidewater Pipe Line
198
Township Libraries
195
Trustee 517
Turnpike Companies 116
Vote in 1860 338
Branham, Adelia Pope
431
Brown Township-
Cemetery 548
Churches 532
Clubs
549
County Officials 531 1
Creation of
64
Description of
I 526
Early Licenses
123
Gravel Road Bonds
119
Industries
527
Justices of the Peace 531
Land Entries
526
Lincoln Fund
248
Local Option Election
411
Military Record
306
Mills 527
Miscellaneous 530
Natural Features
526
Description of 577
Gravel Road Bonds 119
Industries 579
Justices of the Peace 582
Lincoln Fund
248
Township Libraries 195
Local Option Election
411
Military Record 30G
Mills 578
Miscellaneous 581
Natural Features 577
Organization of 577
Railroad Aid 149
Sale of School Lands 183
Schools 203, 229. 239, 252, 580
Settlers 577
C
Care for Soldiers' Families 304
Care of the Poor 68, 96
Carrollton
522, 525
Catholic Churches .554 6,90, 809
Cattle
39, 136
Center Township-
Changes in Area
64
Churches 589
County Officers 583
Creation of
63
Organization of 526
Sale of School Lands 183
Schools 203, 229, 252, 528
Taxpayers, Heavy 531
Trustees
531
Vote in 1860 338
Buck Creck Township-
Agricultural Exhibit 568
Churches 571, 574
County Officers 56S
Creation of 63
Description of 556
Drainage 556
Physicians 568
Roads, Early 115, 568
Sale of School Lands
183
Schools 229, 252, 561
Social Life 558
Taxpayers
567
Township Libraries 195
Trustees 556
Turnpike Companies 117
Vote in 1860
338
Burial Club
728
Gravel Road Bonds 118
Roads, Early
111
Schools 229. 252, 516
Organization of 556
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
Taxpayers, Heavy 584
Township Libraries 195
Corn 39, 136
Trustees
581
Coroners 79
Turnpike Companies
116
Council, County 72
Country Clubs, Federation of 176
County Assessor 12.
78
County Auditor 77
County Board of Education. 207
County Buildings
85
County Chairmen
390
County Clerk
77
Bank
727
County Commissioners, 61, 65, 71, 79,
85,
97
Churches
731
County Council
72
County Examiner
71, 205, 454
Early Licenses
162
County Fairs 137
Early Business Interests
720
County Farm 97
Educational Association 721
County Government 58
Gas Well 166
County Hospital Idea 814
Incorporation 720
Lodges
725
Newspapers
180
1
Normal School 221
Platted
720
County Officers 76
County Officers, First
60
Tavern 128
County Recorder 78
Turnpike Companies 116
County Revenues, Early
132
Charlottesville Educational
Asso'n
721
Chautauquas 650
County Roads 111
County School Commissioners 183
County School Exhibits 244
County Seat, Location of 67
County Seminary 188
County Sheriff 78
Circuit Court, Seal
66
County Sunday School Association 139
Circuit Judges
69
County Superintendent 72
Civil War
257
County Surveyor
Civil War Politics
335
County Teachers' Institutes 226
77
Cleveland
155, 719
County Treasury Robbed
75
Climate
37
Courses of Study in Early Schools
197
Clover
39
Court, First in County
59
Colored Folk 632
Court House History 85
152
Compensation of Teachers 202
Creation of Hancock County 57,
58
Compulsory Education 249
Creation of Townships 62
Congressional Township Fund 55, 182
Creeks
33
Consolidation of Schools 231
Crops
39
Constitutional Convention, Vote for __ 196 Cyclones 172
132, 256, 329, 393, 651
Charleston
701
Charlottesville ---
Additions 720
Band 727
Burial Club
728
Clubs
County Library 193
County Medical Society 472
County Normal Institue 217
County Normals 221
Schools
229
County Road Superintendent 13.
81
Children's Guardians, Board of
72
Christian Churches, 501, 507, 518, 537, 546, 555, 684, 735, 738, 773, 808
Christian Science Church 698
Circuit Court 69, 446
Clerk, County 77
County Treasurer
Common Pleas Court 70
Court Stenographers
Vote in 1860
338
Chapman. Joseph, 71, 73, 77, 81, 112,
Cook, William Ward 462
728
HISTORICAL INDEX.
D
Dairying
40
Daughters of Rebekah, 553, 570, 677,
778, 812
Decline in Farm Crops
I36
Decoration Day
316
Degree of Pocahontas
678, 778
Democratic County Chairmen
390
Detective Companies
161
Development of Farm Crops
136
Development of the County
102
Disbarment of Thomas D. Walpole
449
Division of County
62
Doctors
465, 498
Drain Tile
104
Drainage, Artificial 103
Drainage, Natural
33
Draining Companies
105
E
Early Influences
50
Early Life in Hancock County 120
Early Roads
107
Early School Customs
232
Eastern Indiana Holiness Association 738
Eastern Star, Order of, 674, 708, 777.
795, 811
Economie Geology
35
Eden-
Bands 706
Churches 709
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