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Although not a member of any religious denomination, Mr. Manlove endeavors to live up to the teaching of the Primitive Baptist church, in which he was reared, and his life has ever been such as to command the respect and esteem of all who know him. Politically he adheres to the principles of the Democracy and is one of the leaders of the party in his section of the county. He keeps well posted on the questions and issues of the day, has served as a delegate to judicial and county conventions, and most creditably and satisfactorily served as trustee of his township for one term, but did not have any desire to serve longer.
WILLIAM G. SCOTT.
When a man passes away we look back over the life ended and note its usefulness-its points worthy of emulation and perpetuation. What William F. Scott did for his fellow men might, in a manner, be told in words, but in its far-reaching influences cannot be measured. Many business concerns and moral enterprises owe their excellence and progress largely to his influence. He was in touch with the people, and from a sincere and deep-felt interest in their welfare labored for all that would prove of public benefit until the busy and useful life was ended.
Mr. Scott was born in Harrisonburg, Rockingham county, Virginia, Sep-
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tember 17, 1824, and was a son of John and Sarah (Logan) Scott, who were natives of county Monaghan, Ireland, and, crossing the Atlantic to the New World, located in Virginia, in 1826. There they resided until 1827, when they removed to Richmond, Indiana, where the father died in the year 1833, his wife passing away in 1849. After his father's death William G. Scott made his home with his uncle, Daniel Reid, who resided in Richmond, Indiana, until 1838, when he removed to Fort Wayne, this state. To the public schools of those cities William G. Scott was indebted for the educa- tional privileges which he received, but he put aside his text-books when six- teen years of age in order to assist his uncle in the land office at Fort Wayne, in which Mr. Reid was receiver. In 1844 he returned to Richmond and soon afterward entered the employ of J. M. & J. H. Hutton, foundrymen, under whose direction he learned the moulder's trade.
On the 3d of June, 1847, Mr. Scott married Miss Malinda Gaar, a daugh- ter of Jonas Gaar. She lived only a year after their marriage, and their only child died a few months later. In 1849 he joined his father-in-law, Mr. Gaar, together with the latter's two sons, Abram and John Milton, in the formation of the firm of A. Gaar & Company. They purchased the Hutton foundry and Mr. Scott became the first bookkeeper and one of the original promoters and leading spirits in the mammoth enterprise which is now con- ducted under the name of Gaar, Scott & Company. In 1870 the business was incorporated under the name now used, the officers being Abram Gaar, president; William G. Scott, secretary; and J. M. Gaar, treasurer. These young men began business with very little capital, but a gradual and substan- tial growth has transformed the plant from its original proportions to one of the most extensive of the kind in the world. They were all practical mechanics and thus capable of directing the labors of others. Their force of workmen was increased from time to time in order to meet the growing demand of the trade, until at length several hundred names were on their pay- roll, and the boilers, engines, sawmills and threshing machines which are manufactured are sent into every state in the Union, besides into a number of foreign ports. The phenomenal growth and success of the enterprise was attributable in no small degree to the sagacity, energy and wise business policy of Mr. Scott, whose judgment in all business matters was most relia- ble. He served as secretary of the company until his death, and took an active part in the management of the extensive foundry business which has proved such an important factor in the upbuilding of Richmond.
His labors, however, were not confined to one line of endeavor, but were an essential element in the prosperity of many other successful business concerns of the city. In 1872, when the Second National Bank of Richmond was organized, he became vice-president, and filled that position until 1895,
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when he was elected president of the bank, acting in the latter capacity until his death. He was also president of the Wayne Agricultural Works, and whatever he undertook he carried forward to successful completion. He held a high position in business circles in the community for nearly fifty years, and his activity in that direction justly entitles him to be numbered among the founders of Richmond, for it is those who promote commercial and industrial activity who are the real builders of a place.
Mr. Scott was a second time married about 1850, the lady of his choice being Miss Betsy Rogers, by whom he had three children, viz .: Charles E. and Clara R., who are now deceased, and Helen L., wife of John B. Dougan, vice-president of the Second National Bank of Richmond, and one of the leading business men of Wayne county. The mother died in 1863, and in 1864 Mr. Scott married Clara McCoy, daughter of Colonel W. F. Robie, of Plymouth, New Hampshire. She survives her husband and resides at Rich- mond. Mr. Scott was reared in the Presbyterian faith, but afterward became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, with which he was con- nected until about 1862. He then returned to the Presbyterians and it was largely through his liberal donation that the house of worship belonging to the First Presbyterian church was built. He withheld his support from no philanthropic or benevolent movements or enterprises for the public good, aided in building all the churches in Richmond and labored earnestly for the betterment of mankind, realizing most fully that financial success, fame or high position count for naught unless supplemented by an upright, honorable character. He had a mind above all personal considerations, concerned with those large, loving interests belonging to humanity. He passed away Novem- ber 18, 1897, at the age of seventy-three years, but in the hearts of his- friends are enshrined many pleasant memories of him, and his influence for good remains with those who knew him.
JOHN H. TYNER.
An energetic and progressive farmer and honored citizen of Posey town- ship is John H. Tyner, who has spent his entire life in Fayette county, his birth occurring in Harrison township, October 3, 1821. His parents, John and Fanny (Martin) Tyner, were born, reared and married in South Corolina. The family was one of prominence in that state, its representatives being mostly planters. The paternal grandfather was killed in the Revolutionary war. Three of his sons, William, and John and James (twins), came to Indiana in 1816 and located in Fayette county, where they entered land from the gov- ernment and improved farms.
John Tyner, the father of our subject, entered three hundred and twenty acres in Harrison township, and from the wild land developed a fine farm, on.
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which he spent the remainder of his life. He was one of the most prominent and influential farmers and stock-raisers of his day, and in his undertakings met with well deserved success. He was broad-minded and liberal, public- spirited and enterprising, and was a genial and entertaining companion. By his ballot he supported the Democratic party. He always refused to become a candidate for office, though often solicited by his friends to accept that of county commissioner. He was an earnest and faithful member of the Primi- tive Baptist church, and served as deacon in the same. His wife's brothers were Stephen Martin, William Martin and George Martin; Stephen lived in Franklin county, and William and George in Fayette county. Our subject is the youngest of a family of ten children, the others being Drury, who died in Wabash county, Indiana; Mrs. Serena Kolb; Nancy, wife of J. A. Cook; James, who died in Hancock county; Emily, wife of D. Gordon; Stephen, who died in Tipton county; Anna, wife of F. Taylor; Mehitable, who died young; Milton, who died in Harrison township, Fayette county.
John H. Tyner, whose name introduces this sketch, passed his early life upon his father's farm, attending the subscription schools taught in an old log school-house for three months during the winter and assisting his father during the remainder of the year. The latter died when John H. was small, but he continued with his mother until she too was called to her final rest, and as soon as large enough he took charge of the homestead. In 1840 he was married, and about two years later the mother died, at which time the estate was amicably divided by the heirs. Soon afterward Mr. Tyner pur- chased eighty acres of heavily timbered land, and after erecting a cabin thereon he commenced to clear and improve the place, which required much hard labor. As his financial resources increased he bought more land, and now has a fine farm, whereon he has successfully engaged in general farming and stock-raising.
Mr. Tyner was married in 1840 to Miss Mary Carver, a daughter of Lewis and Mehitable (Castiline) Carver, natives of New Jersey, where they were married. In 1822 they removed to Steuben county, New York, where the father engaged in farming for ten years, and then came to Fayette county, Indiana. Purchasing a farm near Bentonville, he engaged in agricultural pursuits here for several years, and on selling out moved to Madison county, where he purchased another farm, on a portion of which the town of Orestes now stands. There his death occurred. His occupation through life was farming, and he met with a fair degree of success. He was a strong Demno- crat and was well posted on the leading issues of the day. He wielded con- siderable influence in his party, but would never accept office. He was a loving husband and an indulgent father, and lived amicably with all men, never suing nor having been sued by any one. Both he and his estimable
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wife were faithful members of the Primitive Baptist church. To this worthy couple were born eleven children, namely: Mary, wife of our subject; Rebecca, wife of S. Wickston; Charlotte, who first married Thomas Stanley and second W. Willitts; Orin, a resident of Kansas; Rachel, wife of J. Harris; Sarah, who died when a young lady; Hulda; Calvin, a resident of Kansas; Lloyd, a railroad man; Zilla, wife of I. Ellis; and Byron, a farmer of Fayette county, Indiana.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyner were living at their beautiful country home, in the full enjoyment of well spent lives, surrounded by a host of warm and admiring friends, when, on the Ist day of October, 1899, Mrs. Tyner passed away in death. Religiously she held membership in the Primitive Baptist church, as does also her husband. Mr. Tyner is a leader in all social and political mat- ters of his township, and although a strong Democrat he votes at local elec- tions for the ones whom he considers the best men, regardless of party ties. He has been chosen to fill several positions of honor and trust, and for four- teen years served as township trustee, with credit to himself and to the per- fect satisfaction of his constituents. During that time he saved for the township considerable in the building of school-houses and on all public works.
RICHARD W. SIPE, M. D.
For a period of thirty-five years the subject of this sketch, Dr. Richard W. Sipe, has been engaged in the practice of medicine at Fayetteville, Fay- ette county, Indiana, and his name is a household word in the homes of this community. His long identification with this place and his prominence here, entitle him to more than a passing notice in a work of this character, devoted as it is to a portrayal of the lives of representative men and women of the county.
Richard W. Sipe was born in Jefferson county, Indiana, on his father's farm, April 8, 1840, son of William I. and Mary J. (Wasson) Sipe, and on the maternal side is of Scotch origin. Richard Wasson, his grandfather, was a Scotchman and was educated at Glasgow for the ministry of the Covenanter church. After coming to America he located in Pennsylvania, and because of his deep interest in the political matters of that state he was not allowed to preach there. Seeking a home further west, he came to the territory of Indiana and took up his abode in Jefferson county, where he was soon recog- nized as one of the leading spirits of the frontier community. He filled some prominent political positions. When the canal and locks were built at Louisville, he was a sub-contractor and did his part toward pushing along that enterprise. He had settled on a farm, and in connection with his farm- ing operations dealt in stock and produce, taking the same down the river to New Orleans to market. While on one of his marketing trips he was drowned.
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His family consisted of six children, namely: John, Thomas, Samuel, Rich- ard, Mary J. and Eliza. Two of his sons died while in the service of their country during the civil war. William I. Sipe, the father of Doctor Sipe, was born in Jefferson county, Indiana, the son of William Sipe, who came from Ohio to Indiana in its territorial days and located in Jefferson county, where he reared his family. He was an unassuming farmer, honorable and upright in all his dealings. He died in Jefferson county. William Sipe had six chil- dren, in order of birth as follows: William I., Henry, David, Ann, Lizzie and Margaret. The old homestead of William Sipe is still owned by mem- bers of the family.' William I. Sipe, like his father, passed his life in the quiet of farm pursuits, honest in all his dealings with his fellow men, and never seeking notoriety of any kind. He died in 1886, his wife having passed away the year previous. Both were members of the United Presbyterian church. Following is the record of their children: John, a wood-carver by trade, was killed in the battle of Stone river; Richard W., whose name heads this sketch; Fred, a farmer and a veteran of the civil war; and Thomas and James, both also veterans of that war, the latter now engaged in farming.
Richard W. Sipe was reared on his father's farm in Jefferson county and had the advantage of a good education. His early training was in the com- mon schools. He was one year in school at Louisville, Kentucky, and four years at Hanover College, and for two years he taught school, one year in Kentucky and one in Indiana. At the early age of seventeen he decided upon the medical profession for his life work, and at that time was for a while a student in the office of Doctor Morrison at Lexington, Indiana. Later he had Doctor Copeland, of Kent, Indiana, for instructor. In the winter of 1863-4 he attended lectures at the Ohio Medical College, Cincin- nati, Ohio, returning to Kent and spending the following summer and fall in practice with Doctor Copeland. In November, 1864, he came to Fayette- ville, Fayette county, and opened an office, and he has remained here ever since, engaged in the practice of his profession, except the winter of 1872-3, when he took a course in the Indiana Medical College, at Indianapolis, of which he is a graduate. His long professional career has been attended with marked success. His promptness, his sympathetic nature and his generosity are well known factors in his make-up, and those who have known him longest esteem him most highly.
Doctor Sipe is a Republican. He has always taken a deep interest in the political and public affairs of his locality, and while he has never sought official position, was elected township trustee, in which office he served four years.
The Doctor is a man of family. He was married, in Jefferson county, to Miss Sarah A. Phillips, a native of that county, born November 8, 1844.
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daughter of William and Nancy (Herron) Phillips, who came from their native state, Kentucky, to this county at an early day. William Phillips died when Mrs. Sipe was quite young, and her widowed mother reared the family and lived to advanced age. Her death occurred in 1889. She was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Her five children, in order of birth, were: David, Scott, Andrew, Mrs. Mary J. McCan and Mrs. Sarah A. Sipe. The three sons served in the civil war. Andrew, who was a prominent physician, is deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Sipe have had six chil- dren, viz .: William, a farmer; John, a physician of Carthage, Indiana; Clara, deceased wife of Robert Titsworth, left two children, John R. and Frank L., who are being reared by their grandfather Sipe; Fred, a farmer; Florence, wife of Jesse B. Kennedy, a postal clerk, of Rush county, Indiana; and Richard, a student at home. Doctor and Mrs. Sipe are consistent members of the United Presbyterian church.
COLONEL JOHN S. McGRAW.
This gentleman may well be called a representative citizen of Rich- mond, Indiana, and also one of the most highly respected and esteemed. He is an ex-soldier of the war of the Rebellion and his bravery inspired his men to redoubled efforts and aided in no small way the cause for which he victoriously fought. He is a son of George and Rebecca (Bispham) Mc- Graw, and was born in Philadelphia on Friday, July 13, 1827. His grand- father, Samel McGraw, was a sailor and died soon after the close of the Revolution, at Quarantine, Maryland.
George McGraw, the father, was born in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1800, and died in Philadelphia in 1835. He was a carpenter by trade and pursued that occupation all his life. His marriage to Rebecca Bispham resulted in the birth of five children, two sons and three daughters, two of whom, one son and one daughter, died in infancy. In 1836, after the death of the father, Mrs. McGraw and her three children moved to Richmond, where the mother died, February 13, 1885. Of the sisters, Mary resides in Richmond, and Mrs. Rebecca Morrison died in 1857.
John S. McGraw received his education in the schools of Philadelphia and Richmond. He was but a little more than seven years of age at the time of his father's death, and was obliged to curtail his school days in order to earn a living, but he had a taste for reading which enabled him to lay up a store of information at once comprehensive and useful. As a boy he worked at carpentering, and in 1843 began general blacksmithing for George McCullough, of Richmond, and this occupation he followed for almost fifty years, until 1889, when he retired from active business. He was superin- tendent of the Richmond Plow Works, and carried on carriage-repairing for
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some time; also at one time had a shoe store, which was under the manage- ment of his wife for five or six years. His wife was Miss Mary A. Jukes, to whom he was married in Cincinnati, on October 25, 1848. Four children were born to them of whom but two are living, viz .: Rebecca A., wife of Benjamin Mann, a member of the firm of William Mann & Company, of Philadelphia; and Ida M., wife of Charles W. Morgan, assistant manager of I. R. Howard & Company, wholesale grocers of Richmond. Colonel McGraw is a Republican, and was twice a candidate for sheriff and served as chief of police for a short time after the war, and resigned. He has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows since 1859, and is past grand in White Water Lodge, No. 41, and Oriental Encampment, both of Richmond. He is also a member of the grand lodge of Indiana.
In 1861 Colonel McGraw was commissioned by Governor Morton as captain of the Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry, which enlisted in November of that year, and his gallant service won him steady promotion. On July 28, 1863, he received the rank of major; the 15th of the following May he was promoted lieutenant-colonel; and one year later to the rank of colonel. He participated in many severe battles, and was in every engagement fought by the Army of the Cumberland, always at the front, where he encouraged and cheered his men to greater endeavors by his own undaunted conduct. While leading his men in a bold charge on the breastworks at Mission Ridge, Georgia, he received an ugly gunshot wound, which came near ending his career. He wore a broad-brimmed hat, through which the ball passed, striking him in the center of the forehead and passing to the left temple, taking with it a portion of his skull, three-fourths of an inch in width and two and a-half inches in length. This unfortunate occurrence disabled him for about fifty days, when he once more joined his command. He took part in the battle of Shiloh, the encounters at Stone River and Chickamauga, and then joined Sherman in his grand march to the sea. After the capture of Atlanta he was with those sent to watch General Hood. The two forces came together at Spring Hill and Franklin, which collision resulted in the entire routing of Hood's army at Nashville, in August, 1864. They then started for Richmond, Virginia, going through West Virginia, when Lee surrendered and put an end to the war. He was sent with his command to Texas, where he was mustered out December 14, 1865. He brought his command to Indianapolis and disbanded January 8 following.
The Colonel is an amiable, pleasant gentleman, with whom it is a privi- lege and an enjoyment to converse, as his life has been filled with rich experi- ences, which he relates in an unassuming and highly interesting manner. He is a well-known person in Richmond and vicinity, and enjoys a wide popu- larity.
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N. F. PIERCE, M. D.
Fayette county, Indiana, has its full quota of skilled physicians and sur- geons, and among them may be noted the subject of this review, N. F. Pierce, of Harrisburg.
Dr. Pierce is a Kentuckian by birth. He was ushered into life in Mor- gan county, Kentucky, November 23, 1852, son of William S. and Sarah W. Pierce. William S. Pierce was a native of Bourbon county, that state, and was among its prominent citizens, filling numerous positions of trust and responsibility, including that of member of the state legislature, during which service he secured the passage of the bill that brought into existence Menifee county. He served as county judge, was for eight years circuit clerk, and for twelve years was master commissioner of the circuit court of Menifee county, being the incumbent of this last named position at the time of his death. He was in both the Mexican and civil wars. In the former he was commissioned captain and in the latter he held commissions as major and colonel. After a useful and interesting career he passed away at his home in Kentucky. His wife survived him until 1896. She was a daughter of Thomas D. and Martha (Wells) Perry. Mr. Perry was a farmer and slave- holder of Kentucky and carried on extensive operations there. At the time of her marriage to Mr. Pierce she was the widow of Mr. Gooch, and had one child by him, Martha A. Gooch, who was reared by Mr. Pierce, and who became the wife of Dr. F. M. Carter, of Kentucky. William S. Pierce and his wife were consistent members of the Christian church. Their children, in order of birth, were as follows: Barbara E., deceased, was twice married, first to Joseph Johnson, and after his death to Henry K. Armitage; N. F., whose name introduces this sketch; James W., deceased; Sarah E., deceased; and Rachel F., who was twice married, first to Isaac McGuire, and after his death to R. J. White, editor of the Agitator, at Frenchburg, Kentucky.
Dr. N. F. Pierce was reared on his father's farm and received his early training in the common schools. He took a commercial course in the South- ern Business College, at Louisville, Kentucky, and studied law and was admitted to the bar. He was, however, not suited with the practice of law for his life's work, and abandoned it for the medical profession. He began his medical studies in the office of Dr. J. M. Cash, of Hazel Green, Kentucky, and later had Dr. Carter of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, for his instructor. During the winter of 1882-3 he attended lectures at the Louisville Medical College. Afterward he attended lectures at the Kentucky School of Medicine, and took a post-graduate course in the American Medical College of Cincin- nati, of which last-named institution he was for four years demonstrator of anatomy. He had an extensive practice before his graduation, which was
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not until 1889, and after that he returned to Mount Sterling, where he continued practice until March, 1899. At that time he came to Fayette county, Indiana, and purchased what was the Eliza Florea property, and here he established himself in practice and expects to remain per- manently. During his professional career in Kentucky he was for ten years physician-in-chief of the county infirmary and for some time was a member of the Board of United States Medical Examiners. He was sec- retary of the local board of health and of the state board of health, and was a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society. He takes a pride in keeping himself up-to-date in all matters pertaining to his profession, and that he has chosen Harrisburg for his place of abode is reason why the people of this place should congratulate themselves.
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