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 49
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 49
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ILLIAM E. REDING, farmer, see- tion 17, Blue Creek Township, is a native of Ohio, born in Guernsey County, October 26, 1850, a son of Charles and Martha Reding, his father a native of Pennsylvania and his mother of Ohio. When he was but three years old his father died and his mother afterward married again, and moved to Adams County, Indiana, in 1857. Ile remained with his mother until sixteen years of age, when he began to depend upon his own exertions for a maintenance, and was employed as a farm hand for several years. In 1878 he purchased and settled on the farm where he now lives. He owns eighty acres of good land, and is meeting with success in his chosen vocation. Ile is energetie and in- dustrions, and is one of the representative young farmers of Blue Creek Township. Ile has held the office of school director and road
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supervisor, serving with satisfaction to his fellow-townsmen. In polities he is a Repub- liean. Mr. Reding was married to Mary E. Davis, a na ive of Ohio, daughter of William and Nancy Davis. They have had three children -- Francis 1., Ola B. and Dora B. The latter two are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Reding are members of the Baptist church.
OIIN CHRIST STEINER, farmer, re- siding on section 13, Wabash Township, Adams County, is a native of Wartem- burg, Germany, born March 12, 1845. His parents, Jacob and Rosa (Steiner) Steiner, were also natives of Germany, living in that country till their death. Of their five chil- dren only two are living-John C. and an older son, Jacob, who still lives in Germany. John C., our subjeet, remained at home till attaining the age of twenty years, receiving a common-school education in his native coun- try. Ile eame to America in 1865, landing at New York August 12. After staying a short time at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he went to Grant County, Wisconsin, where he worked as a farm laborer, remaining there until 1868. In November of that year he went to Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, where he was variously employed, his last employment in that city being in a foundry. November 5, 1868, he was married in Dela- ware County, to Miss Paulina Sehrumin, who was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, June 15, 1842, a daughter of Gottleib and Rosa (Baner) Sehrumm, who lived in their native country, Germany, till their death. They were the parents of thirteen children, eleven of whom grew to maturity. Mrs. Steiner came to Ameriea in 1866, and lived in Dela- ware County, Ohio, until after her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Steiner are the parents of two
children -- Polly, born April 6, 1870, and Albert, born June 20, 1875. In January, 1882, Mr. Steiner eame with his family to Adams County, Indiana, and bought the farm in Wabash Township where he has sinee made his home, which contains eighty acres of choice land, twenty-five acres being under fine cultivation. When Mr. Steiner landed in America he had no money, and borrowed money to come West. By perse- vering industry, striet economy and good management he has acquired his present home, and surrounded his family with all the necessary comforts of lite. Both Mr. and Mrs. Steiner are members of the Lutheran churel.
ACOB P. CRIST, farmer, Washington Township, was born in Mahoning Conn- ty, Ohio, January 3, 1831, son of Samuel and Sarah Crist, natives of Pennsylvania. In 1845 he came to this county with his parents, who settled on section 19, Washington Town- ship, which was then a wilderness. The father died in August, 1847, and the mother in August, 1886. Of their children six sur- vive-Jacob P., Samuel L., Elias, Jonathan, George and Elizabeth. After the death of the father the eare and support of the family devolved mainly upon our subjeet. He at- tended the early district schools, which gave him only a rudimentary education. He was married January 15, 1857, to Naney A. Parish, born May 26, 1837, in Tusearawas County, Ohio, and when fourteen years of age eaine with her parents to this county, where she was reared to maturity. Of the tive children born to Mr. and Mrs. Crist three survive-Addie M., Emma J. and Tefrona L. Mrs. Crist's parents were Jolm and Margaret Parish, and they were the
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parents of eleven children, of whom seven survive-Joshua, Nancy A., Mary J., Joseph, Abner, James and Margaret. Mr. Crist owns 133 aeres of good land, and is meeting with fair success. Himself and wife are members of the Protestant Methodist church, and he has served as steward in that church. Politieally he is a Demoerat.
AMES QUINCY NEPTUNE, D. D. S., Deeatur, Indiana, was born in St. Mary's Township, this county, August 9, 1859, a son of James I. and Isabel (Flagg) Nep- tune, his father a native of Ohio, of German and Scotch aneestry, and his mother of Mary- land, of English deseent. Both were brought in childhood by their parents to Adams County, and were here reared. James I. Neptune has lived in Adams County fifty years with the exception of two years spent in California during the gold excitement. Ile was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, serving three years. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Willshire, Ohio. Our subject was reared on a farm, receiving a good education in the common schools. January 1, 1884, he began the study of dentistry with Dr. C. C. Seott, at Celina, Mereer County, Ohio, and in the winter of 1884-'85 attended the Ohio College of Dental Surgery at Cineinnati, and again in 1885-'86, graduating as D. D. S., in March, 1886. In June, 1856, he located at Decatur, and has since been in the practice of his pro- fession at that place. Ile was married De- cember 7, 1886, to Miss Clara Counterman, daughter of A. M. and Anna E. (Bollen- bangher) Counterman, of Willshire, Ohio. She is a native of Mercer County, Ohio, and for seven years prior to her marriage was a prominent teacher in the public schools. Her
parents are natives of Ohio, her father of German and Irish and her mother of German descent.
OIIN HENDRICKS, farmer, residing on section 3, Monroe Township, is a na- tive of Ohio, born in Tusearawas County, June 24, 1839, a son of Thomas Ilendricks. When he was nine years old, in the fall of 1848, his parents removed with their family to Van Buren County, Iowa, remaining there alinost five years. In the spring of 1853 they returned to Ohio, locating in Henry County, but not liking the country they left there six weeks later for Adams County, In- diana, where they arrived in June of the same year. Here the father made his home for a period of almost thirty-four years, re- maining in Adams County until his death. John Hendricks, our subjeet, was fourteen years old when he came with his parents to Adams County. Ile remained at home until twenty-one years of age, and in the fall of 1860 went to Ottawa County, Ohio, where he worked in a saw-mill until the fall of 1861. Returning to his home in Adams County, he worked on a farin during the summer, and in the fall went on a visit to Harrison County, Ohio. In the spring of 1862 he commenced working at the carpenter's trade, which he followed until harvest time. August 9, 1862, he enlisted as a soldier in the war of the Re- bellion, and was assigned to Company II, Eighty-ninth Indiana Infantry. Ile was in all the battles and skirmishes in which his regiment participated; among which may be mentioned battle of Munfordville, Kentucky, September 14-15, 1862; on the march to the sea, under General Sherman, from February 2 until March 4, 1864; Pleasant Hill, April 9, 1864; Bayou Lamore, May 7, 1864; Yel-
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low Bayon, Louisiana, May 18, 1564; Tupelo, Mississippi, July 14, 1864; Nash- ville, Tennessee, December 15-16, 1864, and siege of Mobile, Alabama, April 9, 1864. In October and November, 1864, he traveled about 700 miles through Missouri. During his term of service he traveled in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Missouri and Arkansas. He traveled on foot with his regiment 2,363 miles; by steamer, 7,132, and by rail, 1,212 miles. He was with General Banks on his Red River expe- dition. Ile served his country until Angust 9, 1865, when he received an honorable dis- charge, returning to his farm in Adams County. The same fall he went on a visit to Harrison County, Ohio, remaining there un- til February, 1866. August 19, 1866, he was married to Miss Margaret E. Ray, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 7, 1845, a daughter of George W. and Eleanor Ray. Her parents came to Adams County, Indiana, in 1848, and have since made their home here with the exception of three years spent in Ottawa County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks are the parents of four children --- Levi N., James V., George A. and William A. Mr. Hendricks is still engaged in farm- ing, and is the owner of eighty acres of choice land located on sections 3 and 10 of Monroe Township. He is a comrade of Sam Henry Post, No. 63, G. A. R., at Decatur. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and respected citizens of Monroe Township.
B. BAUGIIMAN, an active and en- terprising business man of Blue Creek Township, engaged in mercantile por- snits at Salem, is a native of Richland Conn- ty, Ohio, born in Lexington, March 26, 1855. 20
He is a son of William and Elizabeth Baughman, who were also born in the State of Ohio, and of German descent. The father has been a successful teacher for many years. Our subjeet was brought by his parents to Adams County, Indiana, in 1567, and after residing a short time in Deeatur, the family removed to Salem, where A. B. was reared to manhood. When a young man he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed sev- eral years. He was married in Adams County, in 1881, to Miss Rachel Porter, who was born in Lieking County, Ohio, March 29, 1853, a daughter of William and Margaret Porter. They are the parents of two children, named Lanta V. and Leroy G. In 1SS1 Mr. Banghman established his present mercantile business at Salem, and carries a stoek con- sisting of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes and notions valued at about $15,000. By his genial and accommodating manners, and striet attention to business, he has succeeded in building up a good trade, and has gained the respect of his many customers. In poli- ties Mr. Banghman affiliates with the Demo- eratie party.
LIAS CRIST, a farmer of Washington Township, was born in Mahoning Coun-
بيـ ty, Ohio, June 22, 1836, son of Samnel and Sarah Crist, natives of Pennsylvania, who were the parents of eight children, six of whom are living-Jacob P., Samuel L., Elias, Jonathan, George and Elizabeth. In the fall of 1845 he came to this county with his parents, who located for a short time in Kirkland Township, then removed to Wash- ington Township, where the parents passed the remainder of their days. Elias assisted largely in the support of the family after the death of his father. He was reared to man-
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hood in this county, and has been a lifelong farmer. His education is necessarily limited, as his advantages were poor. He had all the experiences of pioneer life. Ile was married October 27, 1859, to Elizabeth Dunaphin, born June 25, 1840, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and daughter of David and Elizabeth Dunaphin, early settlers of that eounty. Mr. and Mrs. Crist have had six children-Samuel D., Sarah C., John F., Hattie M., Charles W. and Elmer L .; the latter is deceased. Mr. Crist is a Democrat in polities, and has served as assessor and constable of Washington Township. lle is a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity at Decatur.
HOMAS P'. HOLLINGSWORTH, farmer, residing ou seetion 13, Wabash Township, where he has forty acres of choice land, was born in Randolph County, Indiana, March 11, 1840, a son of Pieree and Martha (Massey) Hollingsworth, natives of South Carolina and North Carolina respeet- ively. They were married in North Carolina, and subsequently went to South Carolina. They were members of the Methodist Epis- copal church, the father being a minister of that denomination for nearly fifty years, or until his death. The family were of English deseent. The great-grandfather of Mrs. Holl- ingsworth was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, serving from its beginning until its close. Her father, William II. Massey, and the grandfather of our subjeet, was a soldier during the war of 1812. He afterward ae- enmulated a large property in Texas, where he was extensively engaged in stock-raising. Ilis death occurred about 1840 Pieree Iloll- ingsworth, the father of our subjeet, immi- grated with his family to Randolph County, Indiana, in 1519, and entered 160 acres of
land sonth of Winchester, where the parents spent the remainder of their lives. They were the parents of eleven children, eight sons and three daughters. Thomas P. Holl- ingsworth, whose name heads this sketch, was reared on his father's farm in Randolph County, receiving his education in the eom- mon seliools. Ile was united in marriage September 26, 1861, to Miss Sarah Odell, who died May 10, 1877, leaving six children -- William, Ella, Maggie, Frank, Oran and Charles. For his second wife Mr. Hollings- worth married Miss Margaret Mann, a native of Randolph County, Indiana, born August 18, 1851, and to this union have been born six children-Wilson, James, Della, Harlan, Netta and Alice. Mrs. Hollingsworth is a member of the Disciple church. Mr. Holl- ingsworth was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting at the first eall for 75,000 volunteers, and was assigned to Company E, Eighth Indiana Infantry. He participated in the battle of Rich Mountain, West Vir- ginia, and at the expiration of his term of serviee he returned after his discharge to his home in Randolph County. In 1862 he re- enlisted in Company E., Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and was assigned to the Western Department, Thirteenth Army Corps, under General Grant the greater part of the time. Ile took part in the battle at Richmond, Kentucky, where he was taken prisoner. He was paroled and returned to Camp Wayne, Indiana, where he remained until exchanged about two months later. Ile took part in the siege of Vicksburg, and the battle of Arkansas Post, besides other battles and skirmishes, participating in eleven hard- fought battles. At Thompson's Ilill, Mis- sissippi, he sustained injuries, disloeating his hip, and now draws a pension. While in the service he was promoted from Sergeant to Seeond Lieutenant of his company. After
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receiving his discharge he returned to Ran- dolph County and engaged in farming. In February, 1874, he came to Adams County, and after buying two farms which he after- ward sold, he bought his present farm, to which he removed in February, 1886, and has since been engaged in general farming. Mr. Hollingsworth is a member of John P. Porter Post, No. 83, G. A. R., and of the Odd Fellows order.
ENRY CHRISMAN, farmer, section 25, Wabash Township, Adams County, was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia, July 28, 1849, a son of Adam and Catherine (Hottle) Chrisman. The father was a native of Germany, where he grew to manhood, and before coming to America was twice married, both of his wives dying in their native coun- try. By his first marriage he had two chil- dren, and to his second marriage was born one child. On arriving in America the father settled in Virginia, where he was married to Catherine Hottle, who was a native of Vir- ginia. They immigrated to Ohio, about 1853, and lived in Lieking, Franklin and Delaware counties. In the fall of 1861 they came with their family to Adams County, Indiana, and after living in Wabash Town- ship for a time, they removed to Jay County, where the father died a short time afterward, at the age of sixty-one years, his death taking place in 1865. The mother then returned to Wabash Township, Adams County, and pur- chased the farm on which the subject of this sketeh now resides, where she lived till her death in 1874, at the age of fifty-three years. She was a member of the Disciple church. The father, in his religious views, was a Lutheran. By his third marriage he had a family of ten children. Henry Chrisman,
whose name heads this sketch, was reared to agricultural pursuits, his father being a farmer, and in his youth received his educa- tion in the common schools of his neighbor- hood. lle has always followed farming and now has fine farm in Wabash Township containing eighty acres of land, forty acres being under a high state of cultivation. IIe was united in marriage March 4, 1880, to Miss Anna Diekerson, who was born in Vin- ton County, Ohio, September 8, 1855, a daughter of George R. and Lueinda (Win- ters) Dickerson, who were born in the State of Ohio, but are now residents of Wabash Township, Adams County, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Chrisman are the parents of three children-Catherine L., Minnie and Lulu. Mrs. Chrisman is a member of the Disciple church.
TEPHEN HOFFMAN, an old settler of Adams County, engaged in farming on section 26, Kirkland Township, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Northamp- ton, now Lehigh, County, February 14, 1810, his parents, Peter and Julia (Hoffinan) Hoff- man, being born in the same State, and of German descent. The father died in his na- tive State in October, 1837, aged sixty-six years. The mother afterward removed to Trumbull County, Ohio, where she died in January, 1881, at the advanced age of eighty- six years. They had a family of eight children, three sous and five daughters. Both parents were members of the German Reformed church. The father followed the avocation of a farmer through life. The grandfather of our subject, William Hoffman, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1752, and when four years of age was brought to America by his parents, who settled in Pennsylvania, He
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was married to Elizabeth Gerber, a native of Switzerland, and to them were born five sons and six daughters. The grandparents died in the State of Pennsylvania, the grandfather in 1824, and the grandmother in 1840. The former was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. They were members of the German Reformed church. Stephen Hoffman, whose name heads this sketch, was reared to the avo- cation of a farmer. In 1834 he went to Seneca County, Ohio, where he purchased eighty aeres of land and engaged in farming for himself. September 16, 1838, he was married to Mary Danbens Peek, who was born in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, July 7, 1820, and to them were born eleven children -Reuben, William, Solomon, Paul, Lydia, Jacob, James, Leah, Noah, Lewis and Jonas. Mr. Hoffman subsequently sold his land in Sencea County and returned to Pennsylvania, and purchased his father's farm, on which he resided until 1866. In April of that year he came to Adams County, Indiana, and settled on land on section 26, Kirkland Township, entered by James Russell, on which he has since made his home, becoming a prominent man in his township. Mrs. Hoffinan died June 7, 1865. She was a member of the German Reformed church, of which Mr. Hoffman is still a member. In politics Mr. IIoffinan is a Demoerat, casting his first presidential vote for Martin Van Buren.
Y.ILLIAM R. SMITHI, of the firm of Smith & Rice, Decatur, Indiana, is a native of Adams County, born in Washington Township, September 25, 1855, a son of Franklin B. and Catherine (Rawley) Smith, his father a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother of Ohio. In his youth F. B. Smith came to Adams County. From 1857
until 1868 he lived in Wabash Township, and then moved to Root Township, where he died in 1872, aged forty years. His widow after- ward married J. Rugg, and still lives in Root Township. W. R. Smith was reared a farmer, and when twenty years of age started in life for himself. Ile followed agricultural pursuits until December, 1886, when he rented his farm and moved to Deeatur, and in company with Joseph MI. Rice opened a meat market, which they still operate, having built up a good trade, their aim at all times being to please customers. Mr. Smith was married October 28, 1875, to Naney J. Riee, daughter of W. P. and Franees (Robbet) Rice. They have had four children; but three are living-Francis Pendleton, Harvey Martin and Richard Earl. A daughter, Ethel Pearl, died August 30, 1877, aged over one year. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
DGAR S. MOSES, farmer, seetion 33, Union Township, was born in Root Township, Adams County, April 22, 1856, son of Samuel and Eliza (Hunter) Moses. Ile was reared in his native town- ship, attended the common schools, and completed his education at Wabash College, attending there two years. Sinee leaving school he has worked on the farm during the summer season and taught school during the winter, and by so doing is now in possession of a very handsome farm, well stocked. ITis special pride is in raising fine horses. [Sce sketch of Samuel Moses.] Ile was married April 8, 1880, to Miss Maggie Dailey, who was born in St. Mary's Township, Adams County, July 22, 1858. She was reared at her birth-place, and completed her education at the Northern Indiana Normal School,
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situated at Valparaiso. She followed teach- ing both before and after marriage. Iler parents were James and Mary (Johnson) Dailey. Her father was born in Maryland, and when six years old went with his parents to Athens County, Ohio, where he was reared, and came to Adams County, Indiana, a year or two before marriage, which occurred Octo- ber 14, 1841. Mrs. Dailey was formerly Miss Mary Johnson. She was born in Har- din County, Ohio, September 22, 1822, and April 26, 1837, removed to Van Wert Coun- ty, Ohio, where she lived until her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Dailey came to St. Mary's Township immediately after their marriage, where Mr. Dailey had entered eighty acres of land from the Government. Their outfit for housekeeping consisted of one bed, an ax, a mattoek and one skillet. They also had a cook-stove, which was a great rarity for a pioneer. Thus they commenced life in this primitive way, but before the husband died they were the possessors of 600 acres of land, and had erected good buildings. The father died in 1864, leaving a wife and twelve children. The mother died December 6, 1885, npon the old farm where she and her husband had commenced their married life together. She was a member of the Baptist church, having united with that church when forty years of age. At the time of her death there were ten of their children living. Sinee that time one more has joined her in the "beautiful beyond." Their children were- Nimrod, who died two months after, aged forty-three years; Mary, wife of B. Jones; Davis, Joseph, Rebecca, who died after reach- ing young womanhood; Amy, wife of John Cowan; Emily, wife of James C. Moses; Maggie, wife of our subjeet; Samantha, living at home; Almina, who died soon after her father; James T. and E. W., twins. Mr. and Mrs. Moses have one child -- Eliza Ger-
trude, born June 6, 1882. The grandfather of Mrs. Moses, James Dailey, was born in Cork, Ireland, and died in Athens County, Ohio. Her grandmother, Mary ( Majors) Dailey, was probably born in Maryland, and died in Athens County, Ohio, at the age of ninety-two years. Their children were- Nimrod, Eliza, Julia, Matilda, Mary, Robert, Esais, James and William. Iler maternal grandfather, Joseph Johnson, was born in Virginia May 23, 1776, and died in Van Wert County, Ohio. Her grandmother, Mary (Davis) Johnson, was born January 3, 1783, also died in Van Wert County. They were married April 13, 1806. Their children were -Benjamin, Anne (Johnson) Wager, Re- becea (Johnson) Foster, Able, Davis, Amy (Johnson) Baxter, died in Colorado; Cather- ine, who died in young womanhood; Mary (Johnson) Dailey, Joseph and Benjamin.
S AAMUEL SMITH, farmer and cattle dealer, residing on seetion 3, Wabash Township, is a native of Greene Conn- ty, Pennsylvania, born September 17, 1843, a son of Morgan Smith. When four years of age he was brought by his parents to Adams County, where he grew to manhood on his father's farm, assisting his father with the work of the farm until his death. Ile re- eeived a fair common-school education, and subsequently taught school for two terms. He is now engaged in general farming, and for the past several years has been buying and shipping stock. Ilis farm consists of 150 aeres, and its entire surroundings prove the owner to be a thorough, practical farmer. Mr. Smith was first married March 17, 1864, to Mary A. Abnet, who was born in Ohio, July 22, 1846, and came with her parents to Adams County, Indiana, before her marriage.
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Of the four children born to this union two are living, named Laura and Ida. Mrs. Smith died February 14, 1871, and August 7, 1873, Mr. Smith married Mary L. Me- Clain, born in Licking County, Ohio, July 18, 1851. She died March 5, 1575, leaving one child-Lillian S. Mr. Smith was again married January 18, 1877, to Caroline L. MeClain, who was also born in Licking Coun- ty, Ohio, December 6, 1554, and to them were born four children, three of whom are living -Clement N., Carl MeClain and Floyd S. Mrs. Smith died February 18, 1887. In polities Mr. Smith affiliates with the Demo- cratie party. Ile takes an active interest in the public affairs of his township, and has served four years as justice of the peace.
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