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Mr. Krohn was married February 22, 1872, in the township where he resides, to Miss Sarah S. Wingate, daughter of J. W. and Be- linda (Stewart) Wingate. Mrs. Krohn was
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born April 27, 1848, and is the mother of four children: Jamie, William, Othia, Nettie and John H. C. Politically, Mr. Krohn is a repub- lican and fraternally is a member of Post No. 418, G. A. R., Dept. of Ind He is a man of prominence in the community where he resides, has an excellent reputation as a farmer, stock raiser and business man, and stands high in the estimation of his fellow citizens of Del- aware township and throughout the county.
J AMES M. LEAVELL, the subject of this sketch, is a prosperous farmer of Desoto, Delaware township, Delaware county, Ind., and a highly respected citizen. He was born in Henry county, Ind., February 24, 1848, and is the son of James M. and Ruth (Corwin) Leavell. The father was a native of Kentucky, received a fair education, and when but a child came to Henry county, where he lived until 1844, at which time he went to Randolph county, Ind., where he resided until his death, December, 1863. His wife died prior to that date in the county of Randolph.
They were the parents of ten children, of who five are living, namely: William H., Richard J., James M., Nancy A. and Francis M. James M. Leavell was a farmer, and he and his wife were members of the Christian church. He was a republican in politics, a very highly respected citizen, and a man of enterprise and public spirit, ready to assist in any movement calculated to advance the town- ship or county.
James M. Leavell lived at home, and very early in life began to do hard work. At the age of nineteen he went into the army, enlist- ing in company K; Nineteenth Indiana infan- try. Entering in 1863, he was discharged in June 1865, and had suffered from a sunstroke. He participated in nine battles, namely: Wilder-
ness, Spottsylvania C. H., North Anna, Cul- peper C. H., Hanover C. H., Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and was sunstruck while on the picket in front of Petersburg, on the day of the explosion of the mine, 1864, which incapi- tated him from further service with his regi- ment.
After his return home from the army he at- tended school for eighteen months at Clare and Portland, after which he farmed for a while and tanght school for two winters. He follow- ed farming until 1881, when he traveled in the western states sight seeing and prospecting. In 1883 he returned home and followed the business of cutting out and constructing hedge fences for two years, after which he retired from work, on account of poor health until 1890, when he accepted a position on the L. E. & W. R. R. as agent at the village of Desoto. He is engaged in buying grain of all kinds, flour, etc., and has five thousand dollars worth of stock in the Desoto Land company, being secretary of the same. Mr. Leavell was married June 2, 1870, in this township to Laura Worley, daughter of Isaac Worley, by whom he has had four children, namely: Elmer, Lethia, Lewis and Annie.
The mother died in 1880 in the faith in which she had lived, a devoted Methodist. Mr. Leavell was married again at Albany, in March, 1888, to Mattie Gettes, who was born near Peru, Ind, August 29, 1856, to which union two children have been born, namely: Her- schel and Ruth.
J OSEPH LEFAVOUR-The prosperous business man for whom the following is prepared, was born in Jay county, * Ind., 1851, and is a son of James L. and Isabella (Engle) Lefavour, the father be- ing the first white child born in the city of
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Indianapolis, and the mother a native of Ohio. James L. and Isabella Lefavour were married in Camden, Jay county, Ind., in 1848. Mr. Lefavour followed the trade of harness maker all of his life, dying in December, 1859, his wife having passed away in October previous. They were members of the Methodist church, good people, whose only regret in leaving life was that their four small children would be left alone. These were Emmet, now of Jay county; Joseph, Randolph, a farmer of Adams county, and Mary E., wife of John Dean.
Joseph Lefavour was but seven years of age when he was bereft of his parents and left without a home. The succeeding four years he spent as an inmate of the home of his cousin, Daniel Engle, when he received an offer of work in a tan yard at Camden, where he found employment for two years. From there he went to Muncie and spent one year working in a potter's shop, and was then given the advantage of one year of schooling. From school he went to Bethel, Harrison township, where he remained one year and later at- tended school for three years in the town of Muncie. He improved every opportunity, made substantial progress in his studies and then taught school for seven successive terms, beginning the study of medicine in the mean- time under Dr. Leach, with whom he continued for eight months. Coming to Albany he pur- sued his medical studies with A. P. Murray, M. D., after which he took a course of lectures at Keokuk, Iowa, and then returned to Albany, where he practiced his profession for a period of three years.
Abandoning the medical profession Mr. Lefa- vour purchased a line of drugs and for eight years was engaged in the drug business, but finally sold and entered into the law and real estate business, also becoming a notary public.
The marriage of Mr. Lefavour occurred November, 1881, with Miss Lillie Allegre, a
native of Albany, born in 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Lefavour have four children, as follows: Gladdys, Carrie G , Mable C. and Vivian. In political matters Mr. Lefavour is a republican and always supports the candidates of his party upon any and all occasions. Socially inclined, he has connected himself with the order of Red Men.
MERY L. McHARDIE .- Among the prosperous young business men of Delaware county, Ind., is the subject of this sketch. He is engaged in the mercantile trade and possesses the necessary qualifications for a successful business career. Mr. McHardie was born in Delaware county, November 5, 1871, a son of David and Lucretia (Sipe) McHardie, both natives of Scotland.
When only eight years of age Mr. McHar- die was deprived of the care of parents and he made his home with his half brother, Frank Confer, until he was eighteen years of age. He then engaged in farming, at which occupa- tion he continued for three years, and then, in partnership with George W. Jones, began a general merchandise business, which he has since successfully conducted. This store is located in the town of Desoto, and is one of the prosperous mercantile establishments of Delaware county.
Mr. McHardie was married February 17, 1892, to Miss Addie M. B. Jones, daughter of his partner, George W. Jones. Mr. McHar- die is a temperance man, hence testifies to the truth of his convictions by voting with the prohibitionist party. He and wife are mem- bers of the Christian church, and are most highly esteemed in this community. Their lives are such as to convince their neighbors that they are sincere in their profession, and their upright conduct is such as to win the esteem of all.
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DAM MADILL, the subject of this sketch, one of the most enterprising farmers of Delaware county, was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, Sep- tember 18, 1839. He is the son of Adam and Charlotte Madill, natives of Germany, and in which country they married, and in 1831 came to America, locating in New York. From thence they went to Montgomery county, Ohio, where the father engaged in the grocery trade for a time, and then became a farmer. He died September 11, 1862. She died in 1889, her death being the result of an accident. They were parents of seven children: Charlotte, deceased; Adam, Catherine deceased; Mary H., wife of B. Daring; Ella, wife of Christian Brum; Henry and John. Adam and Charlotte Madill were members of the Lutheran church, in which faith they died. The father was a democrat of the Jackson school, a successful business man, and was possessed of a sterling character.
The subject of this sketch was reared on the home farm, and has followed agriculture all his life, with the exception of three years, when he did general labor work, and two winters when he worked at the cooper trade. His education was limited, because the schools of his boyhood were far apart, and he had short terms. At the age of nineteen he en- gaged by the month at farm labor and was thus employed for several years. Mr. Madill was married January 9, 1862, after which he enlisted, and upon his return from the army, bought fifty-two acres of land partly improved, and this comprises a portion of his present farm, which now consists of 228 acres of fine land. As a fact, Mr. Madill has one of the finest farm residences in the county.
The war record of Mr. Madill, briefly noted, is as follows: He enlisted in company D, Eighty-fourth Indiana infantry, August II, 1862, for three years or during the war, and
served until July 3, 1865, participating in the meanwhile in many skirmishes, but was in no particular battle. When he had been out about three months he was one of the three of his company (there being three detailed from each company in the regiment) detailed as a pioneer corps, and their duty consisted in clearing roads, repairing bridges, etc., until near the close of the war; then they were em- ployed in cutting lumber for the building of hospitals, continuing in this until his discharge.
The wife of Mr. Madill was Martha J. Pittinger, born in Delaware county, October 27, 1844; daughter of John Pittinger, whose sketch appears elsewhere in these pages. By this marriage there are five children, namely: Sarah, wife of William Fadely, of this town- ship; Annie, wife of Frank St. John; Emery, living at home; Ira, living at home, and Car- rie, at school.
Mr. and Mrs. Madill are members of the Methodist church, in which body they are greatly esteemed; he being a trustee of the local church. Mr. Madill is president of the Desoto Land company, with a capital of $250, 000, and also president of the Desoto Gas company. He has twenty acres planted in berries, and also carries on market gardening and stock raising. In politics he is a republi- can.
ENRY MONROE MARQUELL, a prosperous farmer, was born in Dela- ware township, Delaware county, Ind., December 6, 1857, a son of Samuel and Catherine (Over) Marquell. He was reared on the home farm and enjoyed the advantages offered by the common schools, and on attaining his legal majority, he engaged in farming for himself, taking charge of the home place, where he continued in agricultural pursuits until he was twenty-six years of age.
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In 1883 he purchased a choice tract of land lying close to the home farm and immediately began the improvement of it. He erected a commodious and comfortable residence and excellent out-buildings, and by 1885 he was prepared to take up his residence there.
In June, 1885, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Alice Howell, widow of Oscar How- ell, who died January 3, 1881. She is a daughter of William and Mary (Smith) Foster, natives of England, who came to America in 1841-2, and were married in Clarke county, Ohio. Mrs. Marquell had one child by her former marriage, namely, Effie E. Howell, and she has three bright children by her last union: Willis L., William S. and John E. Mr. and Mrs. Marquell are members of the Christian church, in which they are much esteemed. Po- litically, Mr. Marquell is a democrat and is re- garded as a good business man and an excel- lent citizen.
The father came to this country at a very early date, having been a resident of this vi- cinity for half a century. He has always been a farmer and is one of the oldest and most re- spected citizens of Delaware connty.
The mother died February 28, 1890, and was buried in the beautiful Strong cemetery.
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a LIAS MARKS was born in the state of Virginia, August 17, 1818, the son of James and Sarah (Hughes) Marks, who were natives of the old Dominion state. They followed agricultural pursuits, lived quiet and contented lives and reared a family of nine children, all of whom have passed to the other land except the sub- ject for whom this biography is prepared,
Elias Marks grew up on a farm and learned there the dignity of labor, gaining the true feeling that all honest work is honorable. His
tasks were well learned and he became an ex- cellent and intelligent tiller of the soil, under- standing in a practical way the rotation of crops and the best times of sowing and reap- ing, as well as the best seeds to plant and the proper amount of work to give to each. He remained with his parents until he had reached his majority and then engaged in farm labor in Allen county, Ohio, now the county of Au- glaize. He had no educational advantages at all worth mentioning, but is an intelligent, plain, practical man who fully knows his own mind and is under obligations to no one.
Mr. Marks accepted farming as his life's vocation and purchased his first tract of land in Delaware township in 1851. He at once located on the property, remaining there until 1878, when he moved to Blackford county, near Millgrove, where he remained for three years. In 1883 he sold out and removed to Albany, where he purchased sixty-three and one-half acres, of which he has sold twenty, retaining forty-three acres of land which con- stitutes his present comfortable home. The marriage of Mr. Marks occurred in Clarke county, February 18, 1846, to Elizabeth J. Winget, born in Clarke county, Ohio, Novem- ber 18, 1822, daughter of John and Mary (Boyce) Winget, natives of Ohio, of Holland descent. One child was born of this union, Sarah M., wife of James H. Black.
On the 21st of June, 1893, Mr. Marks was called to mourn the death of his devoted wife, who had been his companion and helpmeet for nearly a half century. She was a lady of many admirable traits and died lamented by all who knew her. Since the above date Mr. Marks has 'resided in the town of Albany.
Mr. Marks is a democrat in politics and has served his party as supervisor of the township. He is ever willing to aid in any work calculated to advance the interests of his party and the public.
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0 AVID MICHAEL .- One of most prominent and best known men in Delaware township is the subject of this sketch, who was born in Clarke county, Ohio, August 12, 1874, and is the son of Adam and Catherine (Over) Michael, both parents natives of Ohio. David Michael was a child of four years of age when his parents removed to this county, and after the death of his father he remained at home, and upon at- taining his majority rented the home farm for a period of four years. He then purchased his first piece of land in 1871, consisting of eighty acres, to which he has added froin time to time, until he now owns 175 acres of valu- able land.
Mr. Michael was married October 31, 1878, to Catherine Zehnir, who was born in Wayne county, Ind., March 6, 1845, being the youngest sister of Mrs. George A. Stafford. By this union eight children have been born, three of whom are living, namely: Samuel Wilbur, Hester Ann and Joseph Walter.
Mrs. Michael is a member of the Lutheran church, and a lady who has the esteem and friendship of all who know her. She has proven herself to be a good wife, a devoted mother, and a kind friend. Mr. Michael takes an active interest in politics, casting his vote for the candidate of the democratic party. While he has no aspiration for office, he never- theless feels it his duty as a citizen to work for the party of his choice, and his influence is
spects the views of others, and is always will- ing to accord to them what is their due. He is a useful man in his township, promptly as- sisting in carrying forward measures for its benefit, and is progressive in his ideas. All who know this man will unite in saying that he is worthy of confidence, and entitled to the respect and esteem of everybody. He owns shares in a gas well, called the Cleveland gas well.
E MORROW, one of the promis- ing and prosperous young business men of the town of Albany, Ind., was born in Orland, LaGrange county, Ind., April 20, 1862, a son of J. S. and Emma (Calkins) Morrow. He was reared a miller and assisted his father in conducting a mill until he was eighteen years of age, after which he worked in Saint Louis, Gratiot county, Mich., where he continued for two and one- half years. At the end of that time he con- cluded to engage in another line, and chose the trade of jeweler, at which he served four years with L. W. Holmes, of Grand Ledge, Mich., becoming very proficient in the mean- time and gaining a thorough knowledge of the business. Not many young men have the ad- vantage of so extended an experience in me- chanics as Mr. Morrow, and right well has he taken advantage of his opportunities.
Mr. Morrow next went to Madison county, strong in his community. Mr. Michael is a "Neb., where he opened up a business and con- good farmer, and understands thoroughly how tinued it for four years, after which time he to cultivate the land to the best advantage. His farm consists of fine, well watered land, and his industry keeps it in splendid condition, and Mr. Michael is a quiet unostentatious man, kind and considerate, and is much respected by his neighbors and friends, with whom he lives with peace and concord. came to Albany, Ind., where he has since re- mained. Mr. Morrow was married in Emery City, Mich., November 23, 1883, to Miss Bina E. Holmes, a daughter of his teacher, L. W. Holmes, by which union he has become the father of three bright children: Cleo, Elmer and Arthur. In political affairs, Mr. Morrow
While holding to his own opinions, he re- , takes a lively interest; is a prominent member
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of the republican party. He belongs to the K. of P., and is recognized as one of the most enterprising and public spirited of Albany's young business men. His work is well done and he does a good business in his line, carrying a full stock of watches, jewelry, clocks and all other articles usually found in first class establishments of the kind.
A LBERT P. MURRAY, M. D .- Con- spicuous among the successful medical men of Delaware county is Dr. Albert P. Murray, of Albany, who was born October 18, 1846, near the town of Blountsville, Henry county, Ind. His father, Cornelius B. Murray, was born in Washington county, Pa., December 22, 1810, the son of William and Mary (Boles) Murray, who were born in Westmorland county, that state. In 1826 William Murray, Sr. and family moved to Ohio, thence in 1833 to Wayne county, Ind., and later to the county of Henry, where his death occurred in 1856. The doctor's father was a farmer, and in his younger days, taught school in his native state, and from the age of twenty-one until the present time has been an honored resident of Indiana. He resided in Henry county until 1864, at which time he removed to the county of Wayne and is now passing his declining years in retirement at his home in Hagers- town. His wife died on the 6th day of May, 1872. She bore her husband the following children: John C., William H., R. V., Mar- tha E., Albert P., Oran, Ovilla, C. C. and Julia. Mrs. Murray was a consistent mem- ber of the Metodist church and a woman highly regarded by all with whom she came in contact. Mr. Murray, Sr., is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Masonic fraternity, and in religion is liberal, not subscribing to any
church or creed. He has always taken an active interest in the cause of temperance and is at this time an active worker in the order of Good Templars.
Dr. Murray was reared on the farm until his sixteenth year and attended, in the mean- time, the district school, in which he made commendable progress in the branches usually taught therein. On the 8th day of February, 1864, he enlisted as a recruit in company K, Nineteenth Indiana volunteer infantry, with which he served until the surrender of Lee's army at Appomattox, April 9, 1865, and was honorably discharged from the service July 18, the same year, at Indianapolis, Ind. He was in the army eighteen months and fifteen days, and the second day after going to the front was with his command in the bloody battle of the Wilderness, and he participated in all the leading battles of the Virginia campaign until the final surrender as above noted, going through all the battles without receiving in- jury. After receiving his discharge, he re- turned to his home, and entering school pur- sued his studies assiduously in the Hagerstown academy and Earlham college until 1867, at which time he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. A. McElwee at Hagerstown, where he remained for the greater part of three years. Before beginning practice he at- tended one course of lectures at the Medical college of Ohio at Cincinnati. In August, 1869, he removed to the village of Sharon, Delaware county, and began the practice of his profession, and two years later moved to Albany, where he has since resided. With a laudable desire to increase his knowledge of the profession, the doctor entered the college of Physicians and Surgeons of Keokuk, Iowa, from which he graduated June 19, 1878.
Dr. Murray was married January 25, 1872, to Louisa Orr, who was born in Liberty town- ship, Delaware county, Ind., on the 30th day
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of July, 1850, the daughter of Col. Samuel and Jane (Moore) Orr. To this marriage five chil- dren have been born: Edgar C., Gertrude D., Leo, Weldon Earl and Nellie. Dr. Mur- ray has an extensive and lucrative practice and his skill has made him a valued friend to those needing medical assistance. He is recognized as one of the leading physicians of Delaware county, and, in addition to his profession, has labored for the upbuilding and development of the community, being public spirited in all that term implies. He is a member of the Citi- zens' Gas company, of Albany, and has taken an active and prominent part in the upbuilding of the town and in the material advancement of the entire community. His life has been worthily spent and his upright character has won him high esteem. He belongs to the G. A. R. and K. of P., and is an earnest supporter of the republican party, but has never sought office at the hands of his fellow citizens.
LBERT B. PARKER .- The subject of this sketch is a member of the firm of Hunt & Johnson, dealers in hard- ware, gas fixtures, stoves and tinware in the town of Albany, Ind., one of the lead- ing and most prosperous business firms of the place. Mr. Parker was born in Clinton county, Ill., July 30, 1863, a son of William and Eveline (Keever) Parker, the father a native of North Carolina, born in 1834, and the mother born in Ohio in 1838. They were married in Clinton county, Ill., in 1857, and remained there for six years when they re- moved to Indiana, locating near Richmond, where Mr. Parker was engaged for seven years in milling. Subsequently he removed to the farm upon which he still resides, and is now living a retired life. The names of the eight children of William and Eveline Parker are as
follows: Hattie, Albert P., Ella, John, Earnest, George, Louise and Oliver. The mother died October 18, 1892. She was one of the best of mothers, and had lived a quiet and consistent life in accordance with her religious convictions, being a consistent member of the Society of Friends. Until he was sixteen years of age, Albert B. Parker spent his boy- hood days upon the farm. He received the education afforded by the common schools and then entered into business as a clerk in a hard- ware store at Lynn, Randolph county, where he remained for the following two years, sub- sequently entering the employ of the firm of Kent & Jackson, of Winchester, Ind., where he remained for nine years. thus becoming thoroughly acquainted with the business in all of its branches. Upon the dissolution of this firm he remained for one year with the suc- cessor and then engaged in business for him- self in Winchester for two years. Selling his interest there he entered into partnership with C. F. Hunt, at Albany, Ind., in which busi- ness connection he is still engaged under the firm name of Hunt & Johnson.
Mr. Parker was married July 30, 1885, to Miss Annie M. Hunt, in Huntsville, Ind., a daughter of William H. and Lovina (Hunt) Hunt. Mrs. Parker was born in Randolph county, September 14, 1862, and is a lady of taste and refinement and a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Parker, like his father, is a stanch republican. He is socially con- nected with lodge No. 361, I. O. O. F., and is a man much respected in business circles. His business is a growing one, and comprises stoves, tinware. gas fixtures, hardware, agri- cultural implements and machinery and is very complete in its line. As Mr. Parker is a com- petent business man and understands the wants of the public, his prosperity in this line is well assured, not only for the present, but for the future.
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