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 94

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

USA > Indiana > Randolph County > 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 94
USA > Indiana > Delaware County > 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 94

Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).

Mr. Canada is an honored member of sev- eral other benevolent orders, also, among them being the Knights of Pythias, the Improved Order of Red Men, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Canada Castle, No. 7, Knights of the Golden Eagle, of which last mentioned order was named in honor of him, and of which he is now grand chief of the state. Mr. Canada began at an early age to earn his own way in the world, and has never received assistance from any one to further his plans. His attainments are the result of his

816

WINCHESTER CITY

own unaided efforts, and he is essentially a self-made man. Mr. Canada was married in December, 1875, to Miss Carrie E. Moore, daughter of James Moore, an early settler of Randolph county. They are the parents of two children, named respectively, Lance and Coral. In social life they are highly regarded by a large circle of friends, and are very prop- erly ranked among the best citizens of the community in which they reside.

S ILAS ABIATHAR CANADA, one of the leading lawyers of the Randolph county bar, was born in Stony Creek township, Randolph county, Ind., January 14, 1852, a son of David and Mary A. (Moore) Canada. David, the father, was a son of Walter Canada, and was born in North Carolina, June 25, 1823; Walter, father of David, was born in the same state, May 15, 1794. He was a son of Walter Canada, who was a son of John Canada.

To David and Mary A. Canada were born ten children, viz: Catherine, wife of William J. Dragoo; W. W., whose sketch appears above; Silas A., whose name introduces this paragraph; Malinda, deceased; Armella, wife of James P. Davis; Franklin F., of Randolph county, a farmer and minister; Leander A., a teacher of Hico, Tex .; Eliza A., wife of Will- iam J. Williams, of Randolph county; Alice, wife of F. W. Kizer; and Mary H., a teacher in Winchester, Ind.

Silas A. Canada, was reared on the home farm and had the advantages of the district school for three months only in the year, until eighteen years of age, and then attended the school at Farmland 130 school days consecu- tively, never missing a day and never being tardy but once, and missing but one recita- tion. On leaving school he returned to farm-

ing on the home place, and taught school each winter from 1870 until 1878-eight consecu- tive terms. In 1875 he attended school at Ridgeville college, taught two summer terms of school and worked at the carpenter's trade two summers. In the meantime, in 1876, he * turned his attention to the study of the law, and entered the office of A O. Marsh & Gul- lett, and January 13, 1877, was admitted to the bar. In May of the same year he formed a partnership with his brother, W. W., and began practice, which was continued until February 8, 1881, when W. W. Canada sold his interest to B. F. Marsh, and shortly after- ward the firm-name was changed to Stakebake, Canada & Marsh; on account of ill health Mr. Stakebake withdrew from the firm in the sum- mer of 1881 and went west. The firm name was changed to Canada & Marsh, and contin- ued so for over twelve years and was one of the most distinguished law firms in the county. That Mr. Canada has done much toward building up the extensive practice of these partners it is hardly necessary to add, as his ability, his popularity, and natural affability are of themselves a sufficient evidence. A re- publican in politics, he has taken an active part in every campaign since 1876, both in committee work and speaking. He was placed in nomination, in 1886, by his party as their candidate for prosecuting attorney for the county of Randolph, and on this occasion his popularity was made manifest by his triumphant election. He served two years in this office, and, as was recently remarked by a citizen, "made it hot " for horse-thieves and folks of that ilk.

In preparing for trial in his first horse thief case he traveled 200 miles at his own expense to cross-examine the defendant's witnesses in the taking of their depositions, also procured evidence, while there, for the state; returned fully armed with legal evidence, tried the case,

S. A. CANADA.

MRS. JENNIE CANADA.

851

AND WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP.

insisted on the jury giving the defendant a punishment that would be commensurate to the crime committed and expense and trouble in procuring such criminals, "saying to the jury to give him such a dose that they will quit stealing horses or go to some other county to steal them." The jury found the defendant guilty, assessed his punishment at ten years in state prison, a fine of five hundred dollars, and disfranchised for twenty-years; this kind of warfare regardless to expenses or time to him- self was kept up until he had landed four horse thieves and quite a number of other classes of thieves in the penitentiary, when horse steal- ing became a thing of the past. The ques- tion was not could he make a dollar, but what was his duty, how could he subserve the best interests of his constituents.

Mrs. S. A. Canada, whose portrait is herewith given, was born near New Paris, in Preble county, Ohio, April 20, 1853, daughter of Robert Penland and Martha (Kennedy) Pen- land of the same place, the grandparents be- ing descendants of natives of North Carolina. Mrs. Canada, after receiving such instructions as is usually given in the common schools, became a student for three years at Otterbein university of Westerville, Ohio. She was a teacher in the schools of Ohio and Indiana for ten years, also teacher of instrumental music. Mr. and Mrs. Canada are the parents of four children, viz .: Vava L., Lora A., Chauncy M., and one unnamed.

Mr. Canada is a Knight of Pythias and past chancellor Winchester lodge, No. 91; he is also an Odd Fellow, and past grand Win- chester lodge No. 121, and has represented both lodges in their respective grand lodges, of which organizations he is a member. Mrs. Canada is a Daughter of Rebekah, of Win- chester lodge, No. 101, and a member of the Christian church. The portrait of Mr. Canada also accompanies this sketch.

J ESSE CANADAY, prominent as an at- torney-at-law, Winchester, Randolph county, was born in Wayne county, Ind., December 13, 1847, and is a son of Enos and Hannah (Chamness) Canaday, the former of whom came from North Carolina at an early day, and was a brother of David Canaday, of whom mention is made elsewhere. The family name seems to be variously spelled by different members-Canada and Canaday. Enos Canaday was born September 19, 1819, and was ten years of age when brought to Indiana by his parents, who settled in Clay township, Wayne county, and there passed away their lives in the peaceful pursuit of farm life. They were the parents of seven children, viz: Louisa, wife of Michael Cory, of Dela- ware county, Ind .; William, deceased; Walter, of Henry county, Ind .; Jesse, the subject of this sketch; Matilda, married to M. D. Harty, merchant of Sulphur Springs, Ind .; Mary, wife of J. Williams, of Wayne county; and Emanuel, of the same county. The mother of this family was called to her final home in September, 1888, dying in the faith of the Christian church; the father still lives in Wayne county, a member of the same religious organization. He is a republican and an Odd Fellow.

Jesse Canaday was inured to the hard labor of the farm in his early youth, building up muscle and brain, and strengthening his brain with an abundance of pure oxygen. He was fairly educated, for a farmer's boy, and at the age of eighteen years left the parental roof to combat the world on his own responsibility. For eleven years he was employed in clerking and teaching, and while teaching others was teaching himself. At New Castle, Ind., in 1874, he began the study of law with James Brown, a lawyer of note at that time an2 who afterward rose to distinction, and a year later went to Hagerstown, Wayne county, and for two years

852

WINCHESTER CITY

was cashier of the Hagerstown Commercial bank. He came to Winchester April 2, 1882, and has practiced his chosen profession with great success, and on his sole account until 1888, when he formed a partnership with W. C. Walker-a relationship which continued until May 15, 1893. His pleasant disposition, urbanity, and gentlemanly deportment, have won for him hosts of friends among profes- sionals and laymen, and his frankness with his clients has won their utmost confidence.

Mr. Canaday was married in Henry county, Ind., December 24, 1874, to Sarah J. Wright, daughter of Thomas G. Wright, and the result of the union was one child, Bertha, now a pupil in the high school at Winchester. The mother was called away August 1, 1876, and after a lapse of over four years, Mr. Canaday took for his second wife, December 6, 1880, Miss Lila Brown, who was born in Cassville, Ga., September 10, 1855, and whois a daugh- ter of Albert and Elizabeth Brown, a well known family of the state named. To this happy union there has also been born one child, Ralph. In religion Mr. and Mrs. Cana- day are Methodists, and in politics Mr. Cana- day is a republican. He is also a master Mason, and is secretary of the lodge. His uniformly genial ways and happy demeanor have made Mr. Canaday a. general favorite with the public, and his professional probity has gained for him the regard of his fellow- lawyers, and of all litigants with whom he comes in contact.

LBERT CANFIELD, auditor of Ran- dolph county, and one of the most popular men within its limits, was born in Cambridge City, Wayne county, Ind., August 19, 1852. He is the son of Silas and Susan (Graham) Canfield,

and is the third of a family of five sons, four of whom are now living. His father was born in the town of Reading, Steuben county, N. Y., March 22, 1817. His mother was born near the natural bridge, Rockbridge county, Va., about 1824. His father came to this state in the fall of 1845, and settled in Cambridge City, and was married to Susan Grahan in the year 1848. After marriage they resided in Cambridge City, Ind., until their deaths. His mother died June 16, 1859, and his father November 8, 1879. Albert lived with his parents in Cambridge City until the fall of 1863, when he came to Randolph county and made his home with A. W. Thornburg until he was twenty-one years of age. While here he was engaged in working on the farm in the spring and summer, and attending the district schools in the winter. In 1873 and 1874 he made his home with Judge W. R. West, of Anderson, his uncle, for the purpose of attend- ing the Anderson high school. While in attend- ance at this school he applied himself faithfully to his studies and advanced rapidly. After leaving the high school he engaged in teaching in the common schools of Madison county for four months. At the expiration of his term of school he engaged with a publishing house at Indianapolis as traveling salesman. He served his employers acceptably for about six months, when he acted as traveling agent for about one year for another firm. At the ex- piration of this service he returned to this county and was engaged as a teacher in the public schools during the winter for about two years, working on the farm during the spring and summer. In the spring of 1878 he en- gaged in the mercantile business at Neff, this county, with James Dougherty as partner, under the name of Dougherty & Co. This co- partnership continued until January 20, 1879, when Mr. Canfield bought Mr. Dougherty's interest. Mr. Canfield was appointed post-

ALBERT CANFIELD.

855

AND WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP.

master at Neff in 1878, and held the office until 1885, when he removed to Farmland, where for some five years he was engaged in the hardware and implement business, in which mercantile venture he was successful. In 1890 Mr. Canfield was elected auditor of Randolph county, an office for which his business training and experience render him peculiarly fitted, and his performance of his duties has met with the unanimous approval of the citizens of the county.

Mr. Canfield was married to Naomi M. Branson, born December 14, 1857, daughter Joseph B. and Catherine (Miller) Branson. He is a stanch and active republican, an energetic and frugal business man, a genial and affable gentleman, and he and his good wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are favorites in a large circle of friends, and have a bright future before them. They are the parents of one child, J. Branson, born October 27, 1882.

J OHN D. CARTER, woolen mill oper- ator at Winchester, was born in Salem township, Delaware county, Ind., March 17, 1829, a son of Edmund D. and Mary (Diltz) Carter. The father was a native of Frederick county, Md., born near Hagers- town, July 4, 1796, and the mother a native of Mercer county, Ky., born November 10, 1802. They were married in Dayton, Ohio, where the father was engaged in milling until 1828, when he came to Delaware county, Ind., where he passed a year, and then re- turned to Dayton, remaining until 1833, then moving to Madison county, Ind., thence to Delaware county, and in 1838 coming to Ran- dolph county. In 1840 he located at Win- chester; in 1844 moved to Preble county, Ohio; in 1852 came back to Winchester, and

here died October 23, 1873, his widow surviv- ing until June 30, 1891. They were the parents of nine children, born in the following order: Henry, Levi D., John D., George U., Benjamin F., Elizabeth, deceased, Edmund D., Angeline, and Bennett deceased.

John D. Carter, at the age of eleven years, began working in the factory, at the age a fif- teen, or in 1844, was apprenticed to Elisha Martin until twenty-one, but was released at seventeen and engaged in wool carding at Winchester until 1849; until the fall of 1850 he ran a carding machine in Huntsville; re- turned to Winchester and engaged in general milling in partnership with Josiah Mongar until June, 1851, when the mill burned down; he then moved to Union City, remained until 1853, then sold out and engaged in general merchandising until 1857; then moved to Chesterfield and engaged in dealing in mer- chandise, grain and produce until 1860; then moved to Dayton, Ohio, and for two years was in a wholesale dry goods house; was then in Chesterfield a short time, and in 1862 returned to Winchester, where he has since resided, engaged in merchandising.

In 1866 he erected a woolen mill on what is now the Canada block in company with G. U. Carter, and in 1868 the firm bought the old seminary in the west end of the town, re- moved the mill to that place and operated it until 1881, when John D. bought his brother's interest and built a mill on Carl street, and this he still operates.

The marriage of Mr. Carter took place at the Franklin house, Winchester, December 31, 1848, to Maria Mongar, who was born in Washington county, Ohio, February 9, 1827, and is a daughter of Josiah and Marilla (Belden) Mongar, of New York. To this union have been born three children, viz: Mary, wife of C. H. Wright; Martha M , widow of Andrew Cronenwett, and Alonzo L.,

850

WINCHESTER CITY

of Cincinnati. Mr. Carter has been a Mason since 1863, and has attained the degree of select master; since 1854 he has been an Odd Fellow. In politics he is a republican, and in 1880 was elected coroner, filled the office four years, and in 1892 was elected for another term of years.

a APT. GEORGE U. CARTER is a son of Edmund D. and Mary (Dilts) Carter, and a younger brother of John D. Carter, whose sketch is pub- lished above, and in which will be found numer- ous family facts. The captain was born in Warren county, Ohio, October 17, 1832, and until he was eleven years of age resided with his father, and then for nine months on a farm with Mr. A. Graft. He next went to Preble county, Ohio, and for a full summer worked for Joseph Stewart; thence he went to Camden, and for three years served an apprenticeship with Charles Gill, a carriage manufacturer; thence he went to Winchester, Ohio, and for a short time worked for John Bookwalter; thence to Cincinnati, and to Covington, Ky., and worked through a winter at the latter place; thence he returned to Preble county, Ohio, and for a while worked at Morning Sun; then worked a winter with his brother, L. D., at West Elton, Ohio, where he conducted a shop of his own for two years, and then came to Winchester, Randolph county, and operated another shop or factory, until 1855, and then for two years engaged in farming; then return- ed to town, and for years engaged in draying.

August 6, 1862, having recruited company H, Eighty-fourth Indiana volunteer infantry, he went to the front as its captain, taking his company from Camp Wayne to Covington, Ky., thence to Gallipolis, Ohio, forming a brigade, which was sent to Louisa, W. Va., where it passed the winter.

February 10, 1863, they went to Nashville, Tenn., and to Triune, Tenn., from which point they started on the Rosecrans campaign, ending with the battle of Chickamauga; next they were at Chattanooga, Shell Mound, and Missionary Ridge, which last point they left January 24. 1864, and moved to Blue Springs. May 3, 1864, they joined Sherman and went as far as Atlanta; the captain was then sent back to Chattanooga to take care of Hood's army, and on November 30 was in the fight at Franklin, Tenn. December 15 and 16, 1864, was in the fight at Nashville, and then, his regiment followed Hood's army in his retreat. He was promoted to major after the fight at Nashville. He passed the winter in quarters at Huntsville, Ala., and March 12, 1865, was sent to Shield's Mill, east Tenn., and was there when Lee surrendered to Grant. He returned to Nashville to be mustered out, and was discharged June 7, 1865. Peace being restored, the captain returned home and for two years engaged in general merchandising at Winchester. With his brother, J. D., he then engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods for five years, and then, in 1872, re- tired to his farm of fifty acres, on which he has since made his residence.

The marriage of Capt. Carter took place October 19, 1854, to Miss Ellen T. Badgeley who was born in Cincinnati, February 7. 1838, and is a daughter of Joseph A. and Abigail (Jones) Badgeley, natives, respectively, of Ohio and New Jersey. The captain has had born to him by this marriage two chil- dren, viz: Nora, wife of Irvin A. Cranor, and Earl B., who was accidently drowned in 1882.

The captain is an active republican and is a member of the G. A. R. He and his family enjoy to the full the respect of their neighbors, and the closing years of life are passed in quiet. peace and happiness, the captain varying the monotony by employing his time in gardening.

857

AND WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP.

ON. JOHN J. CHENEY was born December 5, 1827, in Franklin county, Mass. When ten years old, he emi- grated with his parents to Greene county, Ohio, and was reared on a farm near Xenia. He attended the common schools at Xenia, and when a young man, entered the office of Hon. Moses Barlow, of that city, as a law student, remaining with him two years. In 1852, he came to Indiana, locating at Win- chester, where he has ever since continued to reside. He was admitted to the bar of Ran- dolph county, and entered at once upon the practice of his profession. For one year he was associated with Gen. Silas Colgrove, and for ten years with Hon. Thomas M. Browne. Later, he formed partnership relations with Hon. E. L. Watson, which continued until 1872, at which time he became judge of the court of common pleas. In the early days of his practice, he met the experiences common to all young attorneys, but rapidly grew in popular favor, and, in a short time, was recognized as a young man of talent and merit. In 1854, he was elected prosecuting attorney for this dis- trict, and served faithfully in this capacity for two years. In 1863 or 1864, while absent from home, he was nominated and elected justice of the peace. In 1865, he was appoint- ed district assessor for this congressional dis- trict, discharging the duties of this position for a term of two years. In the fall of 1871, he was appointed judge of the common pleas court, to fill a vacancy, and in the fall of 1872, he was elected to this office without opposition. In 1873, the legislature abolished this court, and he was thereupon appointed circuit judge by Gov. Hendricks, serving in this capacity until the next regular election, at which he refused to be a candidate. As a judge, he was just and efficient, and prompt in the transac- tion of the business brought before him.

On the 15th of November, 1854, he was

united in marriage with Miss Mary A., daughter of James Steele, Esq., who was, at that time, a citizen of Winchester. His wife is an ex- cellent lady, and shares with her husband the regard and affection of a large circle of friends. To bless their wedded life, there were four children, of whom one son alone survives.

R. JOHN T. CHENOWETH, one of the most experienced as well as one of the most popular physicians and surgeons of Winchester, Randolph county, Ind., was born near Greenville, Darke county, Ohio, on the 16th of November, 1833. His father, Thomas F. Chenoweth, was a native of Ross county, Ohio, and removed with his parents to Darke county, Ohio, when about six years of age. He grew to manhood there and was married to Miss Christina Thomas, in Preble county, Ohio.

He was always a prominent and highly re- spected citizen of this county, and was called upon to occupy local offices at various times. He served continuously for thirty years as justice of the peace, retiring finally on account of his age. His son John was reared on the home farm, and at an early age learned to per- form his share of labor incident to farm life. During the winter he attended school, and at the age of eighteen years he adopted the vo- cation of school teaching, which he continued for about seven years. When twenty years of age he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Z. M. Lansdown, at Greenville, remaining under his instruction for two years.

Subsequently he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and continued his studies with Dr. C. H. Cleveland. He first graduated in medicine from the Eclectic Medical institute, at Cincin- nati, Ohio, and afterward from the Medical college® of Ohio, in the same city. He began

858

WINCIIESTER CITY

the practice of his profession in March, 1860, at Huntsville, Randolph county, Ind., remain- ing there for a period of three and a half years. At the end of that time he removed to Williamsburg, Wayne county, Ind., where he enjoyed a successful practice extending over a period of twelve years. In 1875 he located at Winchester, and has been one of the success- ful practitioners of this town ever since. He is a member of the State Medical society, and was one of the organizers of the Dela- ware District Medical society, and the Ran- dolph County Medical society, and is now an active member of both. He has been actively identified with many of the public improvements of this county, and has con- tributed liberally to enterprises inaugurated for the advancement of the county's interests. In politics he has affilliated with the republi- can party since the early days of his existence. He voted for John C. Fremont for president in 1856, and has since been an active worker for the success of his party. But his atten- tion to his profession has prevented his accept- ance of numerous public positions that have been tendered him from time to time. He was made a Mason in Acacia lodge, No. 242, at Washington, Waye county, Ind., in December, 1867, and on the 5th day of Feb- ruary, 1868, received the master Mason's degree in the same lodge. In January, 1873, he withdrew from that lodge to take part in the organization in the lodge at Williamsburg, and in 1875 transferred his membership to Winchester lodge, No. 56, of which he is still an active member. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., and has received the degrees of the subordinate lodge.

On the 4th of January, 1857, Dr. Cheno- weth was united in marriage with Miss Hannah V., daughter of Josiah Miller, Esq., a prominent and highly respected citizen of Darke county, Ohio. By this union they are

the parents of three children, named respec- ively Forest A., Ethel May and Martha, all of whom are now living. In the period of his residence in this county Dr, Chenoweth has established an enviable reputation as a physician, and has gained the confidence of the public and medical fraternity alike. In social and private life he is esteemed for his uniform courtesy and kindness, and his honorable and upright character. He has steadily risen in his profession and enjoys an extensive and lucrative practice.

J OHN WESLEY CLAYTON, one of the most progressive farmers and busi- ness men of Randolph county, was born October 29, 1831, on the farm which he still owns in section 20, township 20, range 13, White River township, Randolph county, Ind. His parents, Stephen and Mary (Cheffins) Clayton, were born near Smyrna, Kent county, Md., were married in Maryland and had a child born to them in that state.

Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.

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 94

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