USA > Indiana > Adams County > Biographical and historical record of Adams and Wells counties, Indiana : Containing portraits of all the Presidents of the United States from Washington to Cleveland, with accompanying biographies of each : a condensed history of the state of Indiana : portraits and biographies of some of the prominent men of the state : engravings of prominent citizens in Adams and Wells counties, with personal histories of many of the leading families, and a concise history of the counties and their cities and villages, pt. 1 > Part 40
USA > Indiana > Wells County > Biographical and historical record of Adams and Wells counties, Indiana : Containing portraits of all the Presidents of the United States from Washington to Cleveland, with accompanying biographies of each : a condensed history of the state of Indiana : portraits and biographies of some of the prominent men of the state : engravings of prominent citizens in Adams and Wells counties, with personal histories of many of the leading families, and a concise history of the counties and their cities and villages, pt. 1 > Part 40
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Frank is a member of the Methodist Episco- pal church. Both are respected citizens of the community in which they reside. Their postoffice is Berne, Indiana.
OIIN HISEY, a prominent farmer of Jefferson Township, was born in Shen- andoah County, Virginia, August 17, 1820, a son of Jonathan and Sarah (Smoots) Hisey, who were natives of the same State, and of German descent. About the year 1824 the father settled with his family in Licking County, Ohio, where he lived on the same farm till his death. The mother also died in Ohio. They were the parents of eleven children, four sons and seven dangh- ters. John Ilisey, the subject of this sketeh, was four years old when he was brought by his parents to Licking County, and there he grew to manhood on his father's farm, receiv- ing a common-school education. Ilis father was a millwright, and he worked at that trade for several months. After becom- ing of age he learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed about seven years. Ile was married . in 1845, to Miss Sarah Parr, who was born in Ireland. To this union one child was born, a daughter, Margaret, who is now deceased. Mrs. Ilisey died in 1846, and September 1, 1853, Mr. Ilisey was again married to Miss Barbara E. Snyder, a native of Lieking County, Ohio, born Jannary 13, 1834. Her parents were natives of Belmont County, Ohio, where they were married, and in 1833 settled in Licking County, where the father still resides. The mother is deceased. They were of German origin. They had born to thein nine chil- dren, six sons and three daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Ilisey are the parents of five children- Sarah, Franklin, Alice, Dora and Mary E.
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In December, 1853, Mr. Ilisey came to Adams County, Indiana, and settled on the farm where he now resides, which he had en- tered September 17, 1851, at that time con- sisting of 320 aeres of heavily timbered land. His first dwelling was a hewed-log house, 18x24 feet in size, in which his family re- sided till their present commodions and sub- stantial frame residence was built. When he first settled in the county, the surround- ing country was in a state of nature; then wild animals roamed through the forests, and the howling of wolves was frequently heard. Mr. and Mrs. Ilisey have experienced many of the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, but are now living in comforta- ble cirenmstanees. They have witnessed the many changes that have taken place during the past thirty years, seeing the country change from a wilderness into well eultivated farms, and prosperous towns and villages. Their home farm now contains 160 acres of choice land, the remainder having been given to their children. Mr. Ilisey has always taken an active interest in the affairs of his township. Ile has served as a member of the town board under the old organization, and also as trustee under the new organiza- tion, and for several years held the office of justice of the peace. Politically he is a Dem- ocrat, easting his first presidential vote for James K. Polk. In his religions views he is a Deist.
HOMAS W. MALLONEE, a farmer residing on the northwest corner of section.29, Root Township, is a native of Morrow County, Ohio, born September 13, 1842. In April, 1852, when he was past nine years of age, he came with his parents and two other children to this county. Sarah,
the eldest of the family, born Jannary 29, 1837, is the widow of Rev. William A. Fisher, and lives in Root Township. John, who was born January 9, 1839, died Jannary 11, 1856. His father, Daniel Mallonee, was born in Maryland April 27, 1804, and when a boy moved to Pennsylvania with his par- ents, where they remained until 1832, and then moved to Morrow County, Ohio. Ilis father, James Mallonee, died there in 1837. Daniel Mallonce was married in Knox Con- ty, Ohio, October 16, 1834, to Mary Dehart, who was born April 9, 1816. They joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1836. They moved to Adams County, Indiana, in April, 1852, where the father died March 27, 1874, and was buried in the Reynolds eeme- tery. A week previous to his death he was permitted to look into heaven by a vision that lasted several hours. He saw the prophets; he spoke of St. JJolin, who he longed the most to see. Ile said he looked much younger than he expected. Ile saw his mother, who was shonting to see him coming. Ile saw his son John, who died at the age of seven- teen. Ile saw many of his neighbors whom he did not expect to see, and some were not there that he expected to see. lle had no desire to live longer. He said there was nothing in this world to live for, since he had looked upon that beautiful country. The mother, Mary (Dehart) Mallonee, is now living with her son. Grandfather Dehart died in Knox County in February, 1837. Grandmother Dehart died in Williams County, Ohio, in 1874. Thomas W. Mallonee was married November 25, 1866, to Miss Susanna Baker, who was born in Ohio, a daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Hower) Baker, natives of Pennsylvania. Her mother died in 1864, and her father is living in this township. Mrs. Mallonee died January 17, 1872, leaving one child-Emory Allen, born November 21,
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1867. November 14, 1872, Mr. Mallonee was married to Miss Sarah E. Kimsey, who was born in Blue Creek Township March 24, 1845, the daughter of William and Nancy (Dill) Kimsey. Mr. and Mrs. Mallonee have one child-Ellis Emerson, born October 22, 1878. Mrs. T. W. Mallonee's great-grand- father Kimsey came from England with one child, named Jolin, who was married in New Jersey to Miss Lida Bolen, and moved to Carroll County, Ohio, in 1820, and from there to Allen County, Indiana, in 1838, with a family of ten children-Thomas, Barbara, William L., Eliza, Joseph C., Mary, John, Catharine, Reuben and Jane. Her grand- father died in the fall of 1843, and her grand- mother in the spring of 1842. ITer maternal grandfather, William G. Dill, was a son of Benjamin and Nancy Dill, and was born in Delaware September 11, 1787. His parents moved to Philadelphia, where they died. William G. Dill was one of the first settlers of Cincinnati, a carpenter by trade, and built some of the first houses in the city. From there he moved to Greene County, Ohio, and thence to Blue Creek Township, Adams County, Indiana, in 1838, where he died Jannary 27, 1857. Ile was married March 30, 1809, to Miss Sarah Hatfield, a daughter of William and Agnes Hatfield, who was born October 27, 1787. They had six ehil- dren - Benjamin, John, Edward, Robert, Nancy and Mary. Naney, the mother of Mrs. Mallonee, and wife of William L. Kim- sey, had eight children-John Edward, born May 19, 1843; Sarah Ellen, born March 24, 1845; William T., born September 7, 1846, married Miss Emma Woodford, November 29, 1877; Robert Nelson, born June 15, 1848; Joseph, born July 25, 1851, died August 3, 1876; Mary Elizabeth, born Octo- ber 5, 1853; Nancy Barbara, born September 24, 1857, married Philip Baker, November
29, 1877; Rachel Enuna, born August 19, 1859. Her father died January 17, 1871, and her mother November 13, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Mallonee are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in polities Mr. Mallonee is a Republican. Au- gust 9, 1862, he enlisted in Company II, Eighty-ninth Indiana Infantry, under Captain Enos W. Erie, afterward promoted to Chap- tain of regiment, and A. J. Ilill was pro- moted to Captain. Ile resigned, and R. D. Patterson was made Captain and served until the regiment was discharged, Angust 8, 1865. Mr. Mallonee then returned home, and has since followed farming. Ile built his present brick house in the spring and summer of 1885, at a cost of 82,000. Ilis frame barn was erected in the spring of 1886. Ile has one of the finest residences in his part of the township.
OHN STEELE, farmer, also a carpenter, Washington Township, was born in Ash- land County, Ohio, July 21, 1838, son of George and Margaret Steele, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of whom is de- eeased. In 1848 he came to Adams County with his parents, who settled in Kirkland Township, where his father entered 120 acres of land. Not a stiek had been eut on the place. They endured many hardships, such as are common to the pioneer. The father was born in 1799, and died March 22, 1883. Ilis wife survives him and is now in her eighty-third year. The parents had twelve children, nine of whom are living-Joseph, Washington, Henry, Samuel, Rebecca A., Caroline, Sarah A., Barbara A. and John. The father served several years as township treasurer, and was universally respected. Our subjeet was reared to manhood in this connty
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and received a rudimentary education in the early pioneer schools. August 14, 1862, he enlisted in Company I, Eighty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and participated in the battle of Munfordville, the Meridian expedition, the Red River expedition, Fort Derusa, Pleasant Hill, Bayon la More, Yellow Bayon, Tupelo, and several others. Ilis last fight was at Nashville and the siege of Fort Blakely. Ile was taken prisoner at Munfordville, and paroled soon after and properly exchanged in due time. Ile was honorably discharged August 9, 1865, and returned to his home in Adams County. Ile was married January 18, 1866, to Miss Christiana Smith, daughter of Jesse and Eliza Smith, early settlers of Kirkland Township. Mr. and Mrs. Steele have five children-Hervey S., Carrie M., Ella M., Laura A. and Annie C. Mr. Steele is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and in polities is a Democrat.
SAAC HEIMBARGER, farmer, seetion 27, Wabash Township, is a resident of Geneva. Ile was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 25, 1851, son of George Heimbarger, a resident of Jefferson Town- ship, this county, having settled there in 1865. Isaae was reared on the home farm, and received a common-school education. When eighteen years of age he worked out for farmers one year, then came to Geneva and learned photography, but owing to his health failing, was obliged to give that up. Ile traveled two years in the West, visiting Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois. Upon returning to this county, he again engaged in photography, and after eighteen months had to abandon it, and went to farmning. Ile now owns a farm of eighty
aeres, one and a half miles northeast of Geneva, in Wabash Township, section 27, township 25, range 14. Ile was married September 15, 1875, to Martha Ella Todd, born in Geneva December 16, 1859, daughter of Rezin Todd. Mr. and Mrs. Heimbarger have had four children-Myrtie M., deceased: Mary B., living; Georgia W. and Chrisie C., deceased.
OBERT R. STEPHENSON, farmer, section 3, Union Township, was born in Clinton County, Ohio, August 14, 1831. Hle grew to manhood in his native county, then removed to Warren County, same State, where he engaged in farming. February 1, 1860, he was married in that county, to Miss Jennette Stewart, who was born in the low- lands of Scotland, November 19, 1834. When she was twenty-one years old she came to America with her parents, who settled in Warren County, Ohio. The father, William Stewart, was born in Selkirkshire, Scotland, June 11, 1808. Ile was brought up a slep- herd. Ile eame to America in 1856 with four children, one having preceded them, and another left behind in Scotland, but after- ward followed them to America. The father died November 12, 1882. There were seven children in all-Agues, wife of William Tait, living in Hartford City, Indiana; Robert, living in Warren County, Ohio; Jennette, who became the wife of Mr. Stephenson; Elizabeth, who died in Warren County, leav- ing a husband and six children; Mary, who died at the age of nine years in East Lothing, Scotland; Helen, wife of Frederick Fisher- back, living in Hartford City, Indiana, and James, living in Butler County, Ohio. The mother, Agnes (Fowler) Stewart, died in 1870, and was about two years younger than
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her husband. Both parents were members of the Presbyterian church, and died in the hope of blessed immortality. Mr. Stephen- son's parents were John W. and Naney (Ralston) Stephenson. The father was born in Melrose, Scotland, in 1786, where he grew to manhood. When twenty-five years of age he came to America and settled in Warren County, Ohio. Four sons and four daughters accompanied their parents to this country. The father died at Blanchester, Clinton County, Ohio, in 1852, aged seventy-six years. The mother was born in Warren County in 1798, and died in Blanchester, aged about seventy-four years. Of their children, John and William are living in Blanchester, Ohio, and Martha E. is keeping house for them; Robert R., of Union Township; David R. died in hospital at Covington, Kentucky, during the war; Naney, wife of Thomas Tay- lor, lives in Farina, Fayette County, Illinois; Mary died at the age of eight years, in Blan- chester, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson have had seven children, six of whom are living -- John, born November 4, 1860, lives in Van Wert County, Ohio; William, born October 17, 1862, also lives in Van Wert County; Naney E., born April 4, 1866; Mary E., born October 17, 1868; an infant un- named, born May 4, 1870, died May 5, 1870; Jennette, born October 25, 1872, and Auna L., born March 18, 1875. Mr. Stephenson's grandfather, John Stephenson, was born in Scotland, and died in Clinton County, Ohio, at the age of seventy-seven years. ITis ma- ternal grandfather, Andrew Ralston, was born in Seotland, and died in Warren County, Ohio. Ilis grandmother Ralston also died in Warren County, and was said to be a rela- tive of President Buchanan. Mrs. Stephen- son's grandparents, Robert and Janette (Anderson) Stewart, died in Scotland. Her maternal grandparents, John and Agues
(Bowers) Fowler, also died in Scotland, near Melrose.
OAll GLASS, senior member of the firm of Glass & Magley, of Decatur, .2 dealers in hardware and agricultural implements, was born near Middletown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, the date of his birth being May 9, 1818. When he was an infant his father, James Glass, died. He lived with his mother till twelve years of age, when he went to live with his grandfather, John Gessinger, to Riehland County, Ohio. From the age of fourteen years he has earned his own living, and by his own efforts has, from a poor boy, become one of the well-to-do citi- zens of Adams County. ITis edneational advantages were very limited, attending school only till eleven years old, but by ob- servation and experience he acquired a good praetieal education. lle is a great reader, and has subscribed for the New York Tribune for a period of thirty-six years. When nine- teen years old, in 1837, he came with his grandfather to Adams County, where he worked a number of years as a farm hand. In 1846 he entered an eighty-acre tract of land in Union Township, which he improved, residing on it till he sold it in 1865. The same year he bought a farm in Root Town- ship, where he followed farming until 18$1. Ile then came to Decatur and began deal- ing in farming implements, and in January, 1886, J. J. Magley became associated with him, when the present firm of Glass & Mag- ley was formed. In 1885 Mr. Glass erected the fine briek business house which the firm occupies. Mr. Glass has been twice married. Ile was first married in Root Township, to Sarah Barron, who died in 1865, leaving four children-Mary Ann, wife of David Murphy,
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a farmer of Union Township; Susan, wife of George Helm, a farmer of Elk County, Kan- sas; Nancy, wife of George Duteher, of Root Township, and Ellen, wife of David Gessing- er, a farmer of Root Township. Their only son, George W., was killed at the battle of Vieksburg when eighteen years of age. For his second wife Mr. Glass married Mrs. Susan Railing, April 15, 1866, and to this union has been born one child, a daughter, named Martha D. In his political views Mr. Glass is a Republican. In 1855 he was elected justice of the peace for Union Township, and held that office for eight years. During the late war he served three years as Provost- Marshal, his services ending with the war.
&NSON O. A. ROLL, tonsorial artist, Geneva, was born in Darke County, Ohio, January 14, 1851, son of Orrin and Susan (Biteman) Roll, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Pennsyl- vania. They now reside in Defiance County, Ohio. Our subject remained at home until thirteen years of age, then went to learn the plasterer's trade, which he followed about six years. lle learned the barber's trade at Union City, Indiana, then removed to Geneva, where he opened a shop. Ile was married April 2, 1872, to Samantha Higgins, a native of Jay Connty, and they have one child-Louroy.
AAMES CLENDENEN, deceased, who was one of the pioneers of Adams Coun- ty, was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, his father, Andrew Clendenen, being a native of Ireland. Ile came to America in his youth and settled in Pennsyl- 25
vania, where he was married. They removed to Fairfield County, Ohio, when our subject was ten years old, living there till their death. They had a family of seven children, five sons and two daughters. In their religions views they were Presbyterians. James Clendenen grew to manhood in Fairfield County, and there learned the tanner's trade, at which he worked till he came to Adams County, Indi- ana, in October, 1837. lle was married in Fairfield County, to Miss Mehitable Fox, a native of Pennsylvania, her parents being natives of the same State, and of German descent. Of the eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Clendenen only four are living- Salem, Keziah, Jane and Jemima. On com- ing to Adams County Mr. Clendenen settled on section 25 of Ilartford Township, where he made his home till his death, which oc- eurred in 1867, at the age of sixty-two years. Ilis widow still survives, and is now living in Wells County, Indiana. She is a consist- ent member of the Christian church. Mr. Clendenen was also a member of the same denomination.
OIIN A. MARTIN, deceased, formerly a prominent business man of Geneva, was born in Adams County, Hartford Township, April 30, 1849. He remained at home during his early life, and received a good common-school education. At the age of eighteen years he went to work for him- self. February 17, 1874, he was married to Elizabeth Baker, who was born in Clear Creek Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, Angust 4, 1848, and a daughter of Abraham S. Baker, deceased, who was an early settler of llarri- son Township. She was four years old when her parents came to Wells County. After marriage Mr. Martin was engaged in farming
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and stoek-raising until January 28, 1851, 'erected, the brick and lime used in the build- when he removed to Geneva and entered the mercantile business in company with W. W. Roberts. This partnership continued until the death of Mr. Martin, which occurred An- gust 28, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Martin h: d four children-Etlie A., Luther, Minnie (de- eeased) and Josephus.
OBERT NIBLICK, a prominent farmer of Kirkland Township, Adams County, was born in Tusearawas County, Ohio, February 10, 1524, a son of James Niblick. Ile was reared to the avocation of a farmer, receiving such education as could be ob- tained in the schools of that day. He was brought to Adams County, Indiana, when eleven years old, but after the death of his mother returned to Ohio. IIe was married in Kirkland Township, Adams County, April 19, 1849, to Catherine HI. Hartman, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1830, her parents, Philip and Susannah (less) Hartman, being natives of Pennsylvania. They immigrated to Adams County, Indiana, in 1840, and settled in Kirkland Township, where they lived till their death. Mr. Hartman was twiee mar- ried and had three children by his first mar- riage. By his marriage with Susannah Hess he had eight children. Both Mr. and Mrs. IIartman are members of the Dunkard ehnreh. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Niblick settled on liis present farm in Kirkland Town- ship, which at that time was in a wild state, heavily covered with timber. Their first house was a log cabin, built in the most primitive style, greased paper being a substi- tute for windows, and in this humble eabin the family lived eleven years, when the fine brick residence which they now occupy was
ing of the house being burned on their farm. After giving land to his children Mr. Nibliek still has 265 aeres where he resides, and is considered one of the prosperous farmers of his township. Ile was a member of Com- pany E, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, enlisting in the service of his country in 1865. Ile was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and participated in the grand review at Wash- ington. Hle now draws a pension for dis- ability, contracted while in the service. IIe is a comrade of Post No. 69, G. A. R., at Decatur. Mr. Nibliek has held several local offices. Ilis wife is at present postmistress at Gath, the office being kept at their resi- denee. For many years after coming to Adams County Mr. Nibliek was the only Republican in his township, and at Lincoln's last election only five votes were east in the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Nibliek have been born ten children-James T., Susannah, Mary E. (deceased), Charles B., Margaret F., George W., William J. (deceased), Jennie, Harvey P. and Anna Bell. Mrs. Nibliek is a member of the United Brethren churel. Mr. Nibliek is a member of the Odd Fellows order, belonging to the St. Mary's Lodge at Deeatur.
OHIN C. COWEN was born in St. Mary's Township, Adams County, Indiana, Jan- nary 6, 1853, a son of Stephen R. and Elizabeth (Miller) Cowen, the father born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in August, 1810, and the mother a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, born February 10, 1820. The parents were married in Wayne County, Ohio, about 1837, and to them were born the following children-Hugh Quimby, Ezra II., James W., John C. (our subjeet),
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Eddie M., Barton W., Eunice, Mary E. and Lucy C. The parents of our subject came with their family to Adams County, Indiana, in 1840, the grandfather Cowen and wife coming at the same time, and located on farms which were entirely unimproved, but they went to work with the same determined will that characterized the people of that early day, and by patient toil and presevering energy they eleared the forest, and brought their land under fine cultivation. The old log cabin in which the grandparents lived till their death was left standing till within the last few years. The father began life in this county in a rude log cabin with puncheon floor and stiek and elay chimney, but after a few years his humble cabin was replaced by a hewed-log house. The father was one of the pioneer school-teachers of Adams County, and was a prominent and respected eitizen. Ile died in St. Mary's Township, October 13. 1812. His parents, John and Edith (Rogers) Cowen, were natives of Ireland, but settled in America in an early day. Mrs. Cowen, the mother of our subject, was a daughter of Jacob and Rebecea (Grimm) Miller, and is of English origin. She is still living at the age of sixty-seven years. She is an earnest mem- ber of the Christian church. Mr. Cowen was also a member of the same church until his death. Two of their sons, Hugh Quimby and Ezra II., were soldiers in the war of the Rebellion, both being members of the Eighty- ninth Indiana Infantry, the former being Color Bearer. Hugh was killed at the engagement at Fort Blakely, Alabama, April 9, 1865, and Ezra was captured by the Con- federate General Bragg, at Munfordville, Kentucky, but soon after returned to aetive service, and received an honorable discharge at the elose of the war. John C. Cowen, whose name heads this sketch, was reared in his native county, where he received a fair com-
mon school education, and for ten years he has followed the teacher's profession. Hle was united in marriage to Miss Amy Daily, who was born March 19, 1851, a daughter of James and Mary (Johnson) Daily. To them have been born four children-James C., born December 28, 1875; Hugh Earl, born April 16, 1880; Harry Blaine, born May 22, 1885, and Wilna Myrtle, born February 22, 1876. Mr. Cowen and his family are comfortably situated on a fine farm of 160 acres lying one mile from the village of Pleasant Mills. Ile is a thorough, practical fariner, and has 147 aeres of his land under excellent eultivation. Ile is one of the proprietors of the Pleasant Mills Flouring Mills, which in an early day was the largest mill in the Northwest. He is at present serving his second terin of town- ship trustee, which office he tills to the satis- faetion of his constituents. James Daily, the father of Mrs. Cowen, was born in Vir- ginia in 1815. Ilis parents subsequently settled in Meigs County, Ohio, where they died. Mr. Daily was married in 1840 to Mary Johnson, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1822, and to them were born tive sons and seven daughters-Nimrod, Davis, Joseph, Isaiah, James, Mary, Amy, Emily, Maggie, Samantha, Rebecca and Almina, the last two being deceased. Mrs. Cowen's grandfather, Joseph Johnson, was an early settler of Ohio, and helped to lay out the town of Van Wert in that State. Her mother was a devout member of the Baptist church, and also held a membership in the grange. Three of her brothers and three sisters followed the teacher's profession. Mr. Daily immigrated from Ohio to Adams County, Indiana, and settled on an eighty- aere traet in St. Mary's Township which he had previously purchased, paying for the same by chopping wood. Before his marriage he had made a trip to Washington Township
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