A portrait and biographical record of Delaware and Randolph counties, Ind., containing biographical sketches of many prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies and portraits of all of the presidents of the United States, and biographies of the governors of Indiana, Part 18

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Publication date: 1894
Publisher: Chicago, A. W. Bowen & Co.
Number of Pages: 1474

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Mr. Boyce was married, in 1889, to Miss Minnie, daughter of Charles P., and Nancy (Humphries) Thomas, of Fortville, Ind., the union being blessed with one child, James G. Mrs. Boyce is a lady of remarkable literary talent, and the following extract from a metro- politan daily. will give an adequate idea of some of her work in this line:

"Tragedies, comedies, romances are being lived all around us-it is the art of the story teller to give our every day experiences that touch of nature which makes all the world akin. Hoosier life is fertile and teeming with an element which is found nowhere else; a humorous and a pathetic side which delights the world at large, and from this element springs the popularity of our own inimitable James Whitcomb Riley. No less popular are the wholesome and clever story delineations of Minnie Thomas Boyce. Her 'Punkin Holler' sketches, first appearing in the Chicago Inter Ocean, have been widely copied and no less widely admired. 'Bertha Jane,' which was published in the Ladies' Home Journal, is a story of much power. Mrs. Boyce adds to her talent as a story writer fine abilities as an

elocutionist. She writes her own recitations and never fails to delight an audience. She composes rapidly and is more fortunate than most young writers in that she finds a ready market for MSS. Most of writers have their special hours for composition, her's are in the evening when the cares of the day are over. Mrs. Boyce has on hand a series of 'Hoosier Stories' which will appear in book form in the near future ; her original recitations may also be given to the public at a later date. She gives great promise in the developement of that western literature of which we are so justly proud and which is second to none in the world of literary art."

LLISON B. BRADBURY, M. D., deceased, was born in Wayne coun- ty, Ind., September 17, 1842, and was one of fourteen children born to Abner M. and Mary (Boyd) Bradbury. Alli- son B. Bradbury received his preparatory edu- cation in the public schools of his native county, and this was supplemented by a course in the Ann Arbor (Mich.) university. After graduating from the medical department of that institution of learning he entered on the practice of his chosen profession at Milton, Wayne county, Ind., in the spring of 1865, having taught school for several years just prior to his finally engaging in practice. In 1868 and 1869 he attended the college of Physicians and Surgeons, at Brooklyn, N. Y., for which he had been prepared by a course of study under Dr. Griffis, of Middletown, Ind., and in February, 1872, resumed his practice at Milton, Ind., for a short time, afterward re- siding at Cambridge City, Ind., where he met with flattering success, and felt justified in re- maining until 1879, when he was called to the more extensive and remunerative field of Mun-

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cie, where he held a prominent position in the practice until his death, January 23, 1892. The marriage of the doctor was a most felici- tous one and took place July 26, 1863, to Miss Sarah Burr, who was born in Middletown, Ind., September 9, 1843, the daughter of Chauncy and Jane (Williams) Burr, both pio- neers of Henry county, Ind., the former a tan- ner by trade, and one of the most highly re- spected citizens of Henry county, in which he served as justice of the peace for over forty years.

To the union of Dr. Bradbury and Miss Burr were born three children, viz: Bertrand F., Zerelda (deceased), Jane, a teacher in the city schools of Muncie. It was just about the time of the occurrence of his marriage that the doctor entered the one hundred days' service, which time he served with effective gallantry in the One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Ohio national guards. Dr. Bradbury was a prominent republican and an active work- er from principle and not from aspiration to any public office. Although many times he sought to fill public office, he never acquiesced to his friends except to assume the office of secretary of the board of health of Muncie, which he filled creditably for a number of years. His death came suddenly, the result of an accident, and was a shock to his many friends, as he was a man dearly loved by all and filled a niche in society and his profession which can never be filled. He was a pioneer in spirit and purchased 400 acres of land near Carmack station in the wildest state, and transformed it into one of the best farms in the county.

Bertrand F. Bradbury was born August 10, 1866, and was a son of Allison and Sarah (Burr) Bradbury. His education was acquired at the public schools, and at the age of eight- een he began his business life by becoming a clerk in the store of J. B. Knowlton, imple-

ment dealer, and next as book-keeper for J. Vogt, merchant tailor, with whom he remained three years, after which time, in November, 1889, in company with Lee Shaw, engaged in the hat trade, and since 1892 has been con- ducting the establishment on his sole account, making hosts of friends.

ON. ARTHUR W. BRADY, mayor of Muncie, is a native of Delaware county, Ind., born on the 13th day of January, 1865, the son of Gen. Thomas J. and Emeline (Wolfe) Brady. After receiving a primary education in the schools of Muncie and attending a preparatory school in New Preston, Conn., Mr. Brady, in 1883, entered Yale college, in which he completed the prescribed course, graduating in the class of 1887 with the degree of B. A. He then studied law in the office of R. C. Bell, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., one year, entered the law de- partment of the university of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and graduated in the year 1889. Mr. Brady, in the fall of the above year, was ad- mitted to the Delaware county bar; has done an extensive legal business in the courts of Delaware county and the United States court, and in 1890 was made local attorney for the L. E. & W. R. R., which position he still re- tains. Mr. Brady is a democrat in his politi- cal affiliations, and in 1891 was nominated by his party for the office of mayor or Muncie, to which, with the assistance of independent re- publican voters, he was elected by the hand- some majority of 660. He has the honor of being the youngest man ever elected to this responsible position, and he has discharged the duties of the office in a manner highly creditable to himself and satisfactory alike to his friends and to those who opposed him po- litically.

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Mr. Brady is a man of much more than or- dinary mental capacity, and with his faculties well disciplined by collegiate training he has already arisen to a prominent place among his professional brethren of the Delaware county bar. Mr. Brady is an affable gentleman, courteous and kind hearted, and his integrity and worth have made him quite popular not only with his professional associates but with all classes of his fellow citizens of the city of Muncie. He was one of the organizers of the Ancile club, of which he has served as direct- or, and belongs to Muncie lodge, No. 443, A. F. & A. M .; also to Welcome lodge, K. P.

EN. THOMAS J. BRADY was born in the city of Muncie, Delaware coun- ty, Ind., on the 12th day of Febru- ary, 1840. His father, John Brady, the second son of William and Julia Ann (Lerch) Brady, was born in Warren county, Ohio, September 30, 1803. John Brady, in March, 1824, removed to Indiana, settling at Richmond, where, on the 16th of March, 1825, he was united in marriage to Mary Wright, who, with her mother, had immi- grated to Indiana from Maryland in 1824. Afterward, he removed to Muncie, in 1836. John Brady served as associate judge from 1841 to 1851 and as postmaster from 1847 to 1861. Subsequently, in 1865, he was elected mayor of Muncie, and filled the office from that date until 1867. In 1871 he was chosen a member of the city council and served until 1873. From 1878 to 1880 he served as town- ship trustee, and for many years was one of the city commissioners. He died in the year 1884, deeply lamented by all who knew him. The following are the names of his children: William, died at an early age, Samuel F., Thomas J. and Edward W.

Thomas J. Brady was educated in . the Delaware county seminary and at Asbury university at Greencastle, Ind. After gradu- ating, he entered the office of Hon. Thomas J. Sample of Muncie as a student. During the winter of 1858-59, he served in the capacity of clerk to the judiciary committee of the state senate. After being admitted to the bar, he removed to Bethany, Mo., but one year later returned to Muncie, served as census enumerator in 1860, and the same year was appointed principal of the Washington schools, which position he held during one winter. At the breaking out of the war Gen. Brady raised the first company that went from Delaware county, in 1861. This company was at first assigned to a provisional regiment organized by Gov. Morton, with Gen. Lew Wallace in command, to assist in averting the danger that menaced the national capital. The company from Delaware county, however, became com- pany C, Eighth Indiana infantry-three months' service. They served under Gens. McClellan and Rosecrans in West Virginia. Subsequently Capt. Brady's company became company A, and the regiment was assigned to the department of Missouri. Shortly after the battle of Pea Ridge, Capt. Brady became major of the regiment, which afterward formed a part of Gen. McClernand's corps in Missis- sippi.

Gen. Brady participated in the battle of Port Gibson, the Black River and Champion Hills campaigns, and was also active- ly engaged during the siege of Vicks- burg. On the 19th of September, 1863, he was made the recipient of a colonel's commission by Gov. Morton. His regi- ment was the One Hundred and Seven- teenth Indiana infantry, six months' troops. The term of enlistment of the One Hundred and Seventeenth expired in 1864, and, on the 10th of October of that year, Gen. Brady was

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commissioned colonel of the One Hundred and Fortieth regiment Indiana volunteer infantry, over one half of which he raised by his own efforts during the summer of that year. With this regiment he went to Nashville, to Mur- freesboro', Tenn., and finally to garrison duty at Fort Rosecrans, where he remained during the siege of Nashville. He participated with his command in all the engagements in the vicinity of Murfreesboro, and the regiment af- terward formed a part of the Third brigade, First division, Twenty-third army corps, un- der the command of Gen. Cox. In 1865 the regiment took part in the storming of Fort Anderson, and subsequently was engaged in the action at Town Creek bridge. The regi- ment was mustered out of service July 11, 1865, and within a short time thereafter Col. Brady was honored with a promotion by brevet to the rank of brigadier general of volunteers. In the winter of 1863-64 Gen. Brady returned to Muncie and was united in marriage to Miss Emeline, daughter of Adam Wolfe, on the Ioth day of May of the latter year, and at the close of his army life, he resumed the practice of his profession. The children born to his marriage are named Arthur W., Elizabeth W. and Winfield E. Brady.

In 1868 he purchased the Muncie Times. In 1870 he was appointed, by Pres. Grant, to the consulate of the island of St. Thomas, West Indies, and on this account he severed his connection with the Times. In 1874, while on leave of absence, he was appointed chairman of the republican state central com- mittee. He resigned his position as consul in 1875, and was soon after appointed super- visor of internal revenue for the states of Ohio and Indiana. Subsequently he was transferred from this district to the one embracing Ken- tucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. In July, 1876, Gen. Grant ten- dered him the position of second assistant

postmaster general, which he accepted, but resigned in 1881, since when he has resided at the east.

Adam Wolfe, late prominent merchant of Muncie, Ind., was born in Washington county, Pa., December 9, 1807 His paternal grandfather came from Germany before the American Rev- olution and settled in Little York, Pa., where he married, and afterward moved to Wash- ington county, that state. The father of Adam Wolfe was John Wolfe, and his mother was Catherine Devore. Adam Wolfe was the seventh of eleven children, all of whom reached adult age and reared large families. During his infancy his parents moved to Coshocton county, Ohio. His time was most- ly employed on the farm until he attained his majority, at which time his father died. In 1829 he engaged in the mercantile business at New Guilford, Coshocton county, where he remained until May, 1830, at which time, owing to his partner's dishonesty, he was obliged to abandon the mercantile trade, hav- ing lost the greater part of his capital. Sub- sequently he embarked in the goods business in the town of Westfield, where he remained until 1841, at which time he went into the pork packing business. He soon lost all he had accumulated and became heavily involved in debt. From 1842 to 1855 he engaged in the manufacture and sale of fanning mills in connection with the mercantile business, and during this period amassed a large fortune. In 1855 Mr. Wolfe moved to Muncie, Ind., in which state he had previously opened three stores, and for some time thereafter was engaged in the banking business in Marion and Columbia City. Prosperity attended his enterprises, and besides two banks he became the owner of five stores, one in each of the counties of Delaware, Madison, Grant, Hunt- ington and Blackford.

Politically Mr. Wolfe was a democrat and

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cast his first presidential vote for Andrew Jackson. His large business prevented his engaging actively in politics, and, though often urged, he always refused to accept office. Mr. Wolfe was married, April 26, 1832, to Miss Elizabeth Elliott, daughter of Samuel Elliott of New York, by which union he had seven children, of whom the following are now liv- ing : Sabina W. Willson, of Marion, Ind., and Clara E. Bell, of Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Mr. Wolfe was steadily engaged in business for over half of a century, and the large for- tune he accumulated proved him to be pos- sessed of superior ability. He gained his wealth honorably and used it worthily, and he was a liberal contributor to both public and private charities and assisted in building schools, colleges and churches. He had many admirable traits of character, being so kind, forbearing and conscientious that his home life was always peaceful, and his relations with others were never known to be broken by a quarrel. It is said that he had no enemy, and the entire community regarded him as an excellent man and a model merchant. His death occurred March 20, 1892.

EORGE W. BROOKS, proprietor of of Brooks' creamery, was born in Cumberland county, N. J., Septem- ber, 11, 1850, a son of Lewis M. and Rachael (Wilson) Brooks, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively. He was reared in Chester county, Pa., and was educated in the excellent public schools of his district, later serving a three years' apprentice- ship to the trade of miller. In 1872, Mr. Brooks came west and located in Delaware county, Ind., engaging in farming on what is now known as the Galliher addition, two years later purchasing a farm in Hamilton

township and living upon the same until 1886, when he moved into the city of Muncie. In June, 1887, he established his present pros- perous creamery business, success having attended it from the beginning. Now the out- put is as much as 150,000 pounds of butter yearly, the most of which goes to supply the home market, the excellence of the product causing its ready sale. Politically Mr. Brooks is a republican; he also is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the Order of Red Men. In 1880, he married Miss Naomi Moore, the daughter of Aaron Moore, of Hamilton town- ship, but she was removed by death, January 10, 1885, leaving one daughter, Mary Ernes- tine. Mr. Brooks is a member of Grace Methodist Episcopal church of Hamilton town- ship, and is considered one of the best and most prosperous citizens of the community.

ILLIAM BROTHERTON, deceased lawyer of Muncie, was born near Winchester, Va., October 3, 1826. His father, John Brotherton, was a native of Yorkshire, England, and after coming to America, engaged in farming. His mother, whose maiden name was Mary P. Hodge, was born in Virginia. They removed in 1835 to Greene, county, Ohio, when their son William was nine years of age. His early education was largely obtained by earnest study at home, al- though good use was also made of the meager advantages afforded by a country school. In 1849, he gratified his long cherished desire to study law, by becoming a student in the office of Judge Moses Barlow, of Xenia, Ohio, and in 1851, was admitted to the bar. Selecting Muncie, Ind , as the field of his future efforts, Mr. Brotherton at once removed thither, and commenced the practice of law. With limited pecuniary means, without influence, and an

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entire stranger in the place, he entered upon the toilsome way for legal distinction. He gradually gained a lucrative practice, and also interested himself in politics, in which his abilities soon obtained general recognition. In 1852, only one year after his arrival in Muncie, he was elected district attorney of the common pleas court for the counties of Dela- ware, Grant, and Blackford, served two years, and in 1855 was elected prosecuting attorney of the Seventh judicial circuit.

The republican party had just begun the struggle for supremacy, and on that ticket, in 1858, Mr. Brotherton was elected to a seat in the legislature as representative from Dela- ware county. The nomination was accepted only by the urgent solicitation of friends. At the close of the term, in accordance with a resolution expressed at his election, he resumed the duties of his profession, and never after- ward permitted himself to be made a candi- date for any political office. In 1853 he mar- ried Miss Martha Richardson, of Centerville, Ind. They have three children, Lillie B., wife of W. H. Halliday, of Columbus, Ohio; Wm. R., attorney of Muncie, and Mamie M. Mr. Brotherton's great independence of spirit, of which his life was a constant illustration, is shown particularly in the fact that when he was prosecuting attorney, and his duties requiring him to travel over the country, he refused the gift of a horse, proffered by his parents. He was a man of liberal religious opinions, and broad views, of a generous, sym- pathetic, and retiring disposition, and very humorous, which latter feature made him very companionable. In his domestic relations he was one of the most amiable of men, his home being the scene of perfect harmony. He was one of the ablest lawyers and most highly respected citizens of Delaware county. He continued in the practice of his profession until his death, which occurred July 11, 1888.

William R. Brotherton, son of William Broth- erton, spoken of above, was born in Muncie, Ind., July 28, 1858, graduated from the high school of Muncie in 1878, studied law with his father and was his able office assistant. In 1888 he was admitted to the bar, since which date he has conducted his deceased father's legal business with the most satisfactory results.

R EV. ABRAHAM BUCKLES, late of Muncie, was born in Ohio, August 26, 1799, and died at his home, near Muncie, Ind., October 9, 1878, in the eightieth year of his age. His father, John Buckles, was a native of Virginia, to which his grandfather, Robert Buckles, emi- grated from England before the Revolution, and settled at a place afterward known as Bucklestown. Abraham was married, Sep- tember 3, 1818, to Elizabeth Shanks, a lady of German and Welsh descent. After the marriage he removed to Springfield, Ohio, and thence to Miami county in that state. In 1829 he was ordained minister of the Baptist church. In October, 1833, he removed, with his family, to Delaware county, Ind., and settled on a farm near Muncie, where he re- sided till the close of his life. Soon after his arrival in that neighborhood he organized the Muncie Baptist church, and served as its pas- tor forty-five years without other reward than a consciousness of the faithful discharge of duty. In the early part of his life Mr. Buck- les held various political offices, and in 1839 was elected to a seat in the general assembly from Delaware county, a position which he filled with honor. Mr. Buckles had five chil- dren: Hon. Joseph S. (see sketch); Thomas N., now in California ; John S., deceased, formerly an able lawyer in Geneseo, Ill ; Mary (Mrs. Goble); and Ellen (Mrs. Campbell), who died a few years ago.

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J UDGE JOSEPH S. BUCKLES, of Muncie, was born near Springfield, Ohio, July 29, 1819, a son of Rev. Abraham and Elizabeth (Shanks) Buckles. His mother was Elizabeth Shanks, whose parents were Joseph and Eleanor (Clawson) Shanks, respectively of Scotch and German descent. Joseph Buckles lived till he was fourteen years old in Miami county, Ohio, to which his father had removed several years before; and then, in 1833, went to Mun- cie. This has ever since been his home, ex- cept during a period of nine months spent in Blackford county. Much of his time was necessarily employed in the work on the farm and little could be devoted to school; but while he did attend hestudied most diligently. Such was his thirst for knowledge that when obliged to labor all day he pursued his studies at night by the light of an open fire-place. In this manner, aided to some extent by pri- vate instruction, Mr. Buckles acquired pro- ficiency in the common branches and some ac- quaintance with general history. He now be- gan, at the age of nineteen, the labors of a district school teacher. While thus engaged, in 1838 he was urged by Mr. Kennedy, then member of congress from this district, to com- mence the study of law. This he did in Mr. Kennedy's office and was admitted to practice in the circuit court in 1841, and in the state, supreme, and the federal courts in September, 1850. After practicing about five years, Mr. Buckles was elected prosecuting attorney for the Sixth circuit. At the close of the term of two years he was chosen state senator from the district composed of the counties of Grant and Delaware; and while in the senate was chosen chairman of the judiciary committee. In 1857, at the expiration of his term, he re- turned, and devoted his time to his clients un- til 1858, when he was elected judge of the Seventh judicial circuit. In this position he

remained twelve years, and then resumed practice in the state and federal courts. Dur- ing the campaign of 1872 Judge Buckles served as a senatorial elector, and canvassed the greater part of the state. Prior to 1880 he was a free-soil democrat; but then deemed it his duty to support President Lincoln's admin- istration, and has ever been strongly attached to the republican party.

Judge Buckles also took a prominent part in the organization of the United party in the state of Indiana during the war. As already stated he resumed the practice of his profes- sion at the expiration of his official term in 1870 and was actively engaged in. the courts of Delaware and other counties in eastern Indiana until 1886, when he practically retired from business life. In the latter year he was elected to the state legislature, in which he served one term, and while a member of that body served on the agriculture and finance committees. In the development of the great gas fields of Indiana, Judge Buckles has acted a very important part. He is a stockholder and president of the York Prairie Manufactur- ing company and is also a member of the Cit- izens' Enterprise company of Muncie. Judge Buckles was one of the originators of the Lafayette, Muncie & Bloomington railroad, and is its attorney and a member of its board of managers; he was also instrumental in the construction of the Fort Wayne & Southern railway, and became the treasurer and general financial agent of the company. He married, January 27, 1842, Catharine H. Williams. She was born in Ohio, and was a daughter of Abel and Rebecca Williams, the former of whom is of Scotch descent. To Mr. and Mrs. Buckles were born eight children, four of whom are living: Elizabeth, wife of Captain A. K. Lindsey, of Kansas; Rebecca, now Mrs. J. W. McCrea; Josie, wife of William E. Yost, of Muncie; and Cora, wife of William

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McVay, who resides in Sterling, Kan. Mrs. Buckles died September, 1888, and in Decem- ber of the following year the judge was united in marriage with Miss Louisa S. Schroerlucke, of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Judge Buckle's farm contains 680 acres of choice land, with good buildings. For twenty years he has been successful in politics, and one of the leading lawyers in that part of the state in which he resides. The circuit in which he administered the duties of judge embraced five of the most populous counties. He is a man whose mind is controlled by a motive power that does not require the advan- tage of wealth and influence to attain success, but steadily and surely advances. Judge Buckle's example should encourage every as- piring youth to feel that, however dark the future may appear, perseverance, with a con- scientious regard for truth, will win a just reward. He has never deviated from that rigid rule of honor that ought to actuate and govern a true man.

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A portrait and biographical record of Delaware and Randolph counties, Ind., containing biographical sketches of many prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies and portraits of all of the presidents of the United States, and biographies of the governors of Indiana, Part 18

Author: Publication date: 1894 Publisher: Chicago, A. W. Bowen & Co. Number of Pages: 1474

Author:
Publication date: 1894
Publisher: Chicago, A. W. Bowen & Co.
Number of Pages: 1474