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R. JOHN A. OSBORNE, of New Winchester, Ind., is one of the lead- ing physicians of Hendricks county, and an ex-county official, of English ancestry, who was among the founders of the Old Dominion. Nathan Osborne, the grand- father of our subject, was born about 1787, and went to Kentucky among the original pio-
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neers, when very young, with his father. Nathan Osborne married a Miss Roberts, and to them were born seven children: Hardin, Catherine, Sarah, Thomas J., Jesse, Bennett and Susannah. Mr. Osborne was a farmer of Rockcastle coun- ty, near Mount Vernon, and in 1824 removed with his family to Plainfield, Ind., and soon after entered land, one mile north of Amo; then he sold out and bought within one mile west of where Clayton now is, and here died, aged eighty-seven years. Hardin Osborne, the father of our subject, was born in Ken- tucky in March, 1804, and was about twenty years old when he came to Hendricks county, Ind. He married Priscilla Tincher, and after marriage settled on land near Amo, and shortly after settled near Clayton. He was a sub- stantial farmer, owning 120 acres. He lived to be fifty-eight years old, his death having been occasioned by an accident. To himself and wife eleven children were born: Thomas J., Nancy J., Melinda, Nicholas, Silas, John A., William B., James H., George W., Henry C. and Sudie, all born in Hendricks county. Mrs. Osborne reached the great age of eighty- two years. She was born in Kentucky, and came to Hendricks county, Ind., when it was a wilderness.
Dr. John A. Osborne was born May 6, 1841, in Hendricks county, near Clayton. When about nine years of age he was severely injured in his right hip and for months was confined to his home and could not work, and for nine years he used crutches. He attended the Danville academy three years. He then taught school eight years in Marion township. In 1863 he began the study of medicine and in 1864 attended the Rush Medical college, Chicago. He began the practice of medicine in Clinton county in 1866 and then at New Winchester in 1869. In 1871-72 he attended the Indiana Medical college at Indianapolis, from which he graduated in 1872. He con- 55
tinued his practice at New Winchester until 1878, when he was elected, on the republican ticket, recorder of Hendricks county and served four years, and then settled in Stilesville in 1883 and ran a drug store, and was elected trustee of Franklin township in 1884; in March, 1887, he came to New Winchester, where he has since resided. The subject is a member of the State Medical association and County Medical association, in which he has held all the offices. The doctor was appointed trustee of Marion township in 1893 and was elected for the short term in 1894. In politics he is a republican and fraternally a member of the I. O. O. F., Silcox lodge, of Danville. On No- vember 3, 1867, the doctor married Harriet W. Kay, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Barnes) Kay. To Dr. and Mrs. Osborne four children have been born, viz: Maud, Inez, Harry and Agnes.
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TEPHEN FOUNTAIN HARDWICK, one of the substantial farmers of Cen- ter township, Hendricks county, Ind., springs from an old Kentucky family, of English descent. His father, Silas Hard- wick, was born in Montgomery county, Ky., November 16, 1809, and was about seventeen or twenty years of age when he came with his father's family to Indiana. He entered a farm in Marion township, Hendricks county, com- posed of 280 acres, and married, shortly after- ward, Rhoda, daughter of William and Katie (Crutcher) Cook. Stephen F. Hardwick, the son of above, and subject of this sketch, was born March 30, 1844, on his father's farm, in Marion township, Hendricks county, Ind. He married, in 1873, December 25, Tennie, daughter of Thomas B. and Maria (Hickman) Hall, of Hendricks county. Mrs. Hardwick died, but a few days more than eight months after her marriage, of cholera. Mr. Hardwick
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married again in 1879, October 30, Cassandra Bonifield, daughter of William and Jane (Jelf) Bonifield. To Mr. and Mrs. Hardwick have been born two children, Nora and Mary. Mr. Hardwick has been engaged in farming all his life. In 1876, he settled on his home farm and by thirft and energy he prospered until he owns now 200 acres of fine land. He is a tasteful farmer and has one of the most at- tractive lawns and houses in Hendricks county. Mr. and Mrs. Hardwick are giving their chil- dren good educations, and have a pleasant and happy home. He is a man of kindly intent and is honorable and upright.
a APT. JAMES W. HAMRICK is one of the ex-officers of the Civil war and a prominent citizen of Hendricks county. His father, William F. Ham- rick, came to Hendricks county, in 1834, from Kentucky. Capt. James W. Hamrick was born May 13, 1838, in Hendricks county, but left home when young and worked at farm work, and went to Iowa when thirteen years of age and worked at the sajne vocation. Re- turning to Indiana, he enlisted, at Greencastle, July 6, 1861, in company G, Twenty-first regi- ment, Indiana volunteer infantry, for three years, and was promoted first lieutenant on the organization of the regiment and commissioned captain for meritorious services on the field. He served until November 22, 1864. Capt. Hamrick married, March 13, 1864, Emma O. Hadley, née Wells, a widow, and daughter of Joshua Wells, of Harrodsburg, Ky. She died November 17, 1892, and Capt. Hamrick mar- ried, June 29, 1893, Margaret J. Miller, daughter of Joseph S. and Jane (Fletcher) Miller. Captain Hamrick is a member of the I. O. O. F., Danville lodge, and of Jesse Og- den post, G. A. R. In his politics he is a re- publican, has held the office of justice of the
peace thirteen years, and represented the coun- ty, in 1892, in the state legislature. Captain Hamrick has been engaged in the mercantile business at Danville, and in farming 220 acres two miles west of that city.
a ILLIS M. DAVIS, one of the prom- inent and successful farmers of Washington township, Hendricks county, is a son of James and Anna (Hawkins) Davis, and was born in this county in 1841. The father was born in Kentucky in 1802, and was a farmer all his life. In 1823 he was united in marriage to Anna Hawkins, also a native of Kentucky, and came to Hen- dricks county in the early thirtys, was num- bered among its first pioneers, and died 1880.
Willis M. Davis was reared on the farm of his father, and given the advantage of the common schools of his county, then in a very primitive state. He then identified himself with the agricultural interests of Hendricks county and has been quite successful. From his father's estate he received a tract of land to which he added-by purchase until he now has a farm of 160 acres, all in an excellent state of cultivation. In 1864 he was united in marriage to Mary E. John, daughter of L. and Elizabeth John. To their union one child was born: Charles H. The wife died in 1867. She was an earnest christian woman, a loving wife and mother, who was sadly missed in the home she had adorned so well. In 1875 Mr. Davis took · as his second wife Mary Larimore, and to this union two children have been born : Ellis L. and Vestal C. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are mem- bers of the Methodist church, to which they freely contribute. Mr. Davis espouses the cause of the republican party and works for its success. He is also a member of the Odd Fel- lows' lodge at Brownsburg.
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J OSEPH WINNINGS, an enterprising and successful farmer of Washington township, Hendricks county, and a son of Samuel and Harriet Winnings, was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1842. In 1854 he came with his parents to Marion coun- ty, Ind., where he lived with his parents till 1872, when he responded to his country's call and enlisted in company D, Sixty-third Indi- ana infantry. He served in the trying cam- pains of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Georgia, participating in the bloody battles of Fort Fisher, Resaca, Jonesboro, Franklin, Nashville, Kenesaw and Lost Mountains, the siege of Atlanta and the famous march to the sea, and the capture of Johnston's army. He was honorably discharged at the close of the war, and returned to his home. In Septem- ber of that year he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Fausett, daughter of Jesse and Mary (Smith) Fausett, of Hendricks county. To this union eight children were born: Mag- gie H., Glena, Rhoda, Samuel W., Jesse E., Joseph, Francis E. and William. After his marriage Mr. Winnings purchased a farm in Washington township, and here he has since made his home, being recognized as one of its ablest and most influential citizens. In poli- tics he is an ardent republican, and has been honored by his party by being elected to the office of township assessor and township trustee. He is a member of the Masonic order and the G. A. R. Both he and his wife are active members of the M. E. church.
ICHAEL A. EULISS, a successful farmer of Washington township, son of William and Nellie Euliss, was born in Alamance district, N. C., in 1841. The father was born in the same state about 1814 and was always identified with its farming interests. His death occurred
1863. Michael A. Euliss was reared on his father's farm and received a limited common- school education in his native state. On reach- ing his majority he worked as a farm hand, and in 1870 came to Hendricks county, Ind., and five years later purchased a farm of 100 acres. On this he settled with his young wife and began the task of ditching and otherwise improving and perfecting his home. In 1893 he sold his farm and bought his present place of 160 acres. Here he has a comfortable country home and is surrounded by an abun- dance of the world's goods. In 1875 Mr. Eu- liss was united in marriage to Mary Hornaday, daughter of Isaiah and Elvira Hornaday. To their union have been born four children, namely: Evert I., Thomas V., Virginia and Carl. Both Mr. and Mr. Euliss are active and consistent members of the Christian church, and ever willing to support it in any way. Mr. Euliss is a member of the Masonic fraternity at Brownsburg, in which he stands deservedly high. In politics he is republican and is al- ways ready to aid in the advancement of his party. He is an enterprising and progressive farmer and a good citizen.
ILBERT D. McCLAIN, farmer of Washington township, Hendricks county, son of Michael and Jane Mc- Clain, and brother of Bascomb S. McClain (see sketch), was born in Hendricks county, near his present home, in 1838. Here he received a limited common school educa- tion in the primitive log school-house of the back woods. His youth was spent in assisting to clear the farm from the woods and found a home for the family; later he began farming on his own account. In 1862 he responded to his country's call and enlisted in company K, Sixty-ninth Indiana volunteer infantry, and took part in the campaigns of Kentucky, Ten-
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nessee, and Sherman's famous march to the sea. He fought in the bloody battles of Perry- ville, Ky., Murfeesboro, Tenn., Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Dalton, Resaca, New Hope Church, Nashville and Atlanta. For injuries sustained while in the service he now receives a liberal pension. In June, 1865, he was hon- orably discharged, having fearlessly and faith- fully performed his duty as a soldier. He then returned to his old home in Hendricks county, and again took up the life of a farmer, in which he has been very successful. He now owns a valuable farm of more than 200 acres, which he has brought to an excellent state of cultiva- tion. In 1866 he was united in marriage to Manda Walker, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Walker. To their union two children have been born: Bascomb, Jr., and Adrian R. Politically Mr. McClain is an ardent republican and has been honored by that party with the office of superintendent of schools, and for six years was school director. He is a member of G. A. R. post at Brownsburg, and is an enter- prising and public-spirited citizen.
ILLIAM PIKE, an old pioneer and a successful farmer of Washington township. Hendricks county, Ind., and son of Samuel and Susan (Davidson) Pike, was born in North Carolina on Christmas day, ISIS. The father was born about 1784, of old English stock, his father having been idenified with the early his- ! and takes a deep interest in its success.
tory of the Carolinas. Samuel Pike was reared on a farm in his native state and re- ceived a limited common school education. His death occurred about 1845. The mother of our subject was born in South Carolina, in 1787, was married to Samuel Pike about 1814, and became the mother of seven children. William Pike was reared on his father's farm and received his early education in a little log school-house, after which he learned the car- penter's trade.
In 1838 he joined a company of emigrants for Indiana, and made the long trip in wagons and on horseback. He settled in Hendricks county, and for five years worked at his trade. He then purchased a piece of land, to which he afterward added by purchases from time to to time till he now has one of the best im- proved farms in Washington township. Janu- ary 15, 1843, he was united in marriage to Priscilla A. Hornaday, daughter of Isaiah and Elvira Hornaday. To their union three children were born: Oliver H., Isaiah M. and Daniel D. The wife was born in 1821 : was an active member of the Baptist church and died 1852. In 1860 Mr. Pike took, as his second wife, Nancy Moon, daughter of John and Sarah Moon. To this union two children have been born-Jessie C. and Laura B. Both Mr. and Mrs. Pike are members of the Baptist church, which they attend regularly and to which they contribute liberally. Mr. Pike always supports the principles of the republican party,
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