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ESSE THOMAS HORN, of the firm of Ile is also a member of Sanders Lodge, No.
Cox & Horn, dealers in real estate. Greencastle, was born in Wayne Coun- tv. North Carolina, November 25, 1848. In the winter of 1855, his parents, John and Celia (Bogue) Horn, came to Indiana and located near Winchester, Randolph County, and in 1856 removed to Cloverdale Township, this connty. At the age of ser- enteen Jesse began to teach school. and tanght during several winter terms. His father having died in 1868 he engaged in general mercantile business at Cloverdale, which he continued until 1877, a part of the time associated with James T. Bandy. Hc came to Greencastle in 1879, and for several months elerked in the Walnut Street Hotel. IJe then spent several months at his birth- place in North Carolina, and after returning
then removed to Owen County, this State, purchasing a farm in Jackson Township, where he farmed until August, 1886, then returned to Greeneastle, and became asso- eiated with W. S. Cox in the real estate business, in, the firm name of Cox & Horn. Mr. Horn has been three times married. In 1867 he was married to Miss Nancy Cox, daughter of William M. and Hannah Cox, of this county, who died in 1875. leaving two children - Rosa E. and Annie F. Ilis second wife, whom he married in 1876, was Lizzie M. Hubbard, daughter of William and Cath- erine Hubbard, of this county, who died in 1851, leaving no children. He was again married in 1883 to Mary II. Hubbard, a sis- ter of his second wife. They have one child, Viola C. Mr. Horn is a member of Clover- dale Lodge, No. 132. F. & A. M., of which lodge he served as secretary several years. 307. I. O. O. F., of Cloverdale, of which he is past grand. Ilis father was born near Goldsboro, North Carolina, in 1820. In 1855 he came to Indiana with his family, settling on a farm in Cloverdale Township, where he died February 16, 1862, aged forty- two years. He was a member of the Method- ist Episcopal church from his youth until his death. His mother was born near Stan- tonsburg, North Carolina, and came to this State with her family in 1885. After the death of her husband she remained on the farm, which she managed without the aid of an administrator or a guardian for her chil- dren. At the time of his death all the children, nine in number, were siek with measles except the third son, who was the only one able to attend the funeral. But he.
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too, was taken down, and the third day after his father's funeral he was buried by his side. Bearing up under this great bereavement with Christian fortitude, the mother, with trne devotion, assumed the care of their children, and with judicious management kept them together and gave them a pleasant home until they were ready to go out into the world for themselves. She still sur- vives, and resides at Cloverdale. She was reared a Quaker, but by marrying a Method- ist she forfeited her membership, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and is a devoted and earnest Christian.
D ETER BAUMUNK, farmer and stock- raiser, resides on section 23, Washing- ton Township, where he owns 268 acres of land in his homestead, and forty-two acres elsewhere. Ile was born in Germany, June 30, son of Michael and Margaret Bau- munk, who came to America in 1837, and to Clay County, Indiana, in 1550, where the ! father died in 1853, aged eighty-seven years, and the mother in 157, aged eighty-two years. They reared eight children, seven of : land near the Vandalia depot. He served whom are living. The father was a shoe- several years as probate judge of Putnam County, and was one of the most prominent maker, and Peter was reared to that occupa- tion, which he followed until he came to this : men of the county. In politics he was a county in 1870. After remaining here five Democrat. As a man his character was be- years he returned to Clay County, and four , yond reproach, and as a judge was answers- years later came back to Putnam County, , ing in his decisions when he considered where he has since followed farming. He was himself in the right. He was for some time engaged in the practice of law at Greencastle. Hle died May 27, 1879, lamented by all who knew him. His wife died some years previ- ons. ITe was the father of eleven children, seven of whom are now living -- Lovina, wife of William Kemper, of Parke County, this State; Elizabeth, wife of John Harmless, of married in Clay Conmy in 1856, to Caroline Watts, who was born in that county in 1832. and died in 1980, leaving seven children- John, Charles, Melissa, wife of Homer Smith, of Clay County, has three children; Mary, wife of Donglas Unthinan, a merchant at Reelsville: Thomas, Frank and Hallie. In 1884 Mr. Bamnunk married Mrs. Emma | Clay Conaty, this State; Thomas J., residing
HIelper, widow of Levi Helper, who had three children-Effie, Frank and Erwin. Mr. Baumunk is a member of the Presbyterian church, and his wife of the Methodist Epis- copal church. His maternal grandfather was a soldier in the war between England and France, under Napoleon. Two of his broth- ers served in the war of the Rebellion. Mrs. Bamnunk's parents were born in Kentucky. IIer father died in 1884, aged sixty-three years.
ILLIAM K. GLIDEWELL, farmer, resides in Greencastle Township, where he owns eighty-three acres of well cultivated land. Ile was born in this county, November 19, 1842, where he was reared and educated. His father, Robert Glidewell, was a native of South Carolina, and his mother, Sarah J. Glidewell, was born in Indiana. His great-grandfather Glide- well was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Robert Glidewell settled upon the present site of Greencastle in 1822, when the city contained but a few log houses, and he owned
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in this county; George W., also a resident of justice of the peace four years. He also Putnam County; Sarah J., wife of Edwin served as scho I trustee. He was a member Angel, of this connty: William K. and of the Masonic fraternity, and a charter mem- Francis M. of this county. He died on see- | ber of Sanders Lodge at Cloverdale, of which tion 19, Greencastle Township, upon the farm now owned by his son William. The latter has been a life-long farmer, and has been quite successful. Politieally he is a Demo- erat.
he was grand master. Mrs. Sanders died at her home in Cloverdale Township. December 15, 1863. She was the mother of ten ehil- dren, seven daughters and three sons. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy were both members of the Christian church, of which Mr. Sandy was trustee, and he also served as deacon several years. Mr. Sandy commenced for himself with very limited means, but by hard work and economy he secured a comfortable home
TOIN SANDY, deceased, formerly a prominent business man of Cloverdale, was born in Washington County, Indi- for his family, owning at his death 350 aeres ana, JJannary 1, 1819, son of Thomas Sandy. ; of land in Cloverdale Township and 160 acres He was the oldest child of his parents. and in Kansas. He was respected by all who knew him. when a boy his father removed to Owen County, where he grew to manhood on a farm near Gosport. He received sufficient edu- - cation to enable him to teach school. In 1842 he was married to Miss Susanna Allen, LDER OLIVER P. BADGER. of Greencastle, Indiana, was born near Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, January 9, 1819. His father, David Badger, was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother. Elizabeth (Miller) Badger, was born at Culpeper Conrt-House, Vir- ginia. ITis parents removed to this county in 1833. The elder, although a farmer, was at the age of nineteen years a successful young preacher, a profession he has faithfully fol- lowed ever since. November 29, 1839. he was married to Miss Martha Ann Yeates, and to this union have been born five children- Ann Eliza married A. L. Goodbar, of Mont- gomery County, Indiana; the second daughter married Hon. D. E. Williamson, of Green- castle; the third daughter married Otto Allen, also of Greencastle, and died August 1, 1884; Mr. Allen died December 31, 1885; who was born in Owen County, about 1823. In 1847 they removed to Cloverdale, where Mr. Sandy engaged in the mercantile trade. He remained alone a few years, then became associated with his brother, William B., un- der the firm name of Sandy Brothers. The business was conducted under this firm name several years, when his brother sold his in- terest to Ira Williams, of Owen County. This partnership continned until 1859, when Mr. Sandy sold out and removed to Clover- dale Township, where he remained until his death, April 25, 1863. Ile was a man of much public spirit, and assisted every enter- prise that would benefit the community. He was largely instrumental in securing the rail- road for Cloverdale and was one of the stock- holders. In polities he was formerly a Whig, but affiliated with the Republican party after its organization. He was postmaster of David E. and H. Clay are successful farmers, Cloverdale for several years, and served as | the former of this county, and the latter of
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Douglas County, Kansas. Elder Badger has been engaged in political matters to some ex- tent. He was a member of the Constitu- tional Convention in 1850, and the next year was defeated for the State Senate. Ile now devotes his entire time to the ministry, and belongs to the church popularly known as the Christian or Campbellite church. Most of his public labors have been confined to this State, yet he has often been called away for a brief season. In April, 1874, he re- moved to Iowa, remaining a little over a year, preaching in Winterset. Ile has also labored in Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Philadelphia, Chieago and numerous other places. Ile lives in the suburbs of Green- castle. having a retired, yet beautiful home. His children are an honor to his old age, and a source of great comfort. Mr. Badger is a well preserved man of sixty-eight years.
RANCIS M. KNETZER, trustee of Marion Township, and a pioneer of Pnt- nam County, was born in Mason County, ! Kentucky, December 24, 1823, son of Charles and Catherine Knetzer, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Kentucky. His grandfather, Andrew Knetzer, was a native of Germany and immigrated to America previous to the Revolutionary war. He served as a teamster in the American army during that war, and after its close settled in Mason County, Kentucky, where his son Charles was reared to manhood, and married Cath- erine Gill. Of their eight children five are living-Elizabeth, who married John Matthews, of Benton County, now deceased; Francis M., James A., living in California; Charles B., of Kansas, and Catherine, wife of James Matthews, of Greencastle, this eoun- ty. The deceased are-Ann J., Mary E. and
Martha M. In the fall of 1829 Charles Knetzer removed with his family to this county, and soon after his arrival purchased eighty acres of land on section 5, Marion Township, and lived there until his decease in 1887. In 1825 he came to this county in company with Samuel Harrison and Hiram Walker, and entered eighty acres of land in Monroe Township, which he subsequently sold. There were abont twenty acres cleared on the farm in Marion Township, which he immediately put intocultivation. He endured many hardships and privations, as did all of the old pioneers. His wife survived him until 1879, when she, too, passed away. They were widely and favorably known, and their death was regretted by all. Francis M. was reared to manhood in his native county, and received a rudimentary education in the early subscription schools. He was married June 11, 1850, to Miss Martha Matthews, who was born in Putnam County, June 12, 1829, daughter of Anderson B. and Amy (Haven) Matthews. natives of Virginia, the father of Washington County. They came to this county in 1527, settling in Floyd Township, where they remained until their death. They were early pioneers of that township. Her father built and owned the first grist-mill. run by water power, in his locality. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews were the parents of eleven children, five of whom are living- James, Jane, who married Reuben Ragan, now deceased; Rath, of Mattoon, Illi- nois: Martha, Naomi, of Greencastle. Mr. and Mrs. Knetzer are the parents of four children-James A., Sarah J., wife of Lo- renzo H. O'Neal; Charles W. and Mary E., wife of Jesse M. Coffin. Mr. Knetzer owns 135 acres of well improved land, and every- thing about the premises indicates thrift and enterprise. In the spring of 1886 he was elected to his present office for two years, or
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one term. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. Mrs. Knetzer's father was drafted in the war of 1512, and his regiment was just ordered out when the news came that peace was declared. Mr. Knetzer's father was also drafted in the same war, but owing to his extreme yonth a substitute was fur- nished.
OSEPHI B. ROSS, an early settler of Cloverdale Township, resides on section 5 7 of that township, where he located in 1834. The farm was then covered with timber except a small clearing. A small log cabin had also been built. He has cleared his farm, and now has 280 acres, all in a good state of cultivation. He had very little means when he came, and was in debt $240 on his first purchase. Mr. Ross was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, August 25, 1800. His parents, Samuel and Margaret Beard (Walton) Ross, were natives of England and came to America with their parents when about six years of age. The ship that brought the father over was the last to carry passengers before the outbreak of the Revo- lutionary war. They were reared in Penn- sylvania. The mother was twice married, and by her first marriage had six children. Her husband was drowned in the Ohio River. By the last marriage were three children. They settled in Kentucky, where they re- mained until their deeease. Joseph B. was reared on a farm in Kentucky, and was married in February, 1819, to Hannah Pierey, born in Kentucky in 1796. Seven of their eight children are now living. Mrs. Ross died July 13, 1878. She was a worthy woman and a member of the Christian church, November 29, 1882, Mr. Ross married Mrs. Nancy A. (Gibson) Nester,
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born June 30, 1823, a daughter of John and Polly (Asher) Gibson, natives of Tennessee, where the father died. Her mother again married. her second husband being Bazwell Trail, and they removed to Putnam County when Mrs. Ross was three years of age, settling in Warren Township. They after- ward removed to Cloverdale, where they passed the remainder of their days. They were the parents of eleven children, nine danghters and two sons. The mother was a member of the Baptist church. Mrs. Ross was the widow of Peter Hendrix, a native of Kentucky, and son of Moses Hendrix, who died in that State. By that marriage were six children. Mr. Hendrix died March 26, 1858. Mrs. Ross is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church, and Mr. Ross was for many years a member of the Christian church. By his first marriage Mr. Ross had six children, all daughters. The second hus- band of Mrs. Ross was C. C. Croy, and they had one son -- Christopher C. Her third husband was Walter Sandy, and they had one daughter. She was divorced from Mr. Sandy, and afterward married Samuel Nester, who is deceased. Her marriage to Mr. Ross was her fifth marriage. Mr. Ross is a staunch Democrat and cast his first presi- dential vote for Andrew Jackson.
D R. GEORGE W. FARVER, of Bain- bridge, was born in Miami County, Ohio, March 18, 1850, son of Peter Farver, a native of Frederickstown, Mary- land. He was reared a farmer, and obtained his early education in the common schools of his father's district. He graduated at the Indiana Medical College of Indianapolis in February, 1875, locating the same year in Bellmore, Parke County, this State, where
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he practiced four years. He then practiced one year in Bainbridge, then five and a half years in Groveland, this county, returning to Bainbridge in the fall of 1885. where he has secured a large and lucrative practice. Ile was married December 29, 1875, to Miss Sarah Davis, daughter of Riley Davis, de- ceased, and their children are -- Gracia and Charles Bert. Dr. Farver is a member of the Putnam County Medical Asociation: is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Ilis superior ability is recognized by all who know him.
EORGE MILLER BLACK. livery- keeper at Greencastle, was born near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, March 6. 1847, son of Miller and Margaret ( Whitsitt) Black. Ilis father was also born near Mount Sterling. in 1800. and of Scotch-Irish ancestry. He came to Indiana about 1852, be- ing the last of three brothers who removed from Kentucky t> Indiana. He located on a farm near Greencastle, known as the Captain Thornburgh farm, containing 320 acres of land. He lived on that farm until 1866, then rented it and removed to Greencastle to spend the remainder of his days. Ile died in 1874, aged seventy-four years. The mother was born near Mount Sterling, and came to Indiam with her family, dying at Greencastle in 1860, aged fifty-seven years. Both were members of the Cumberland Pres- byterian church. They were the parents of eight children, ive of whom are living- Amanda, wife of Burwell S. Tipton, living near Mount Ster ing, Kentucky; Mary E., wife of Harvey Alison, living near Green- castle; Margaret N. married George S. Dur- ham and lives near Russellville, Indiana;
George Miller and Sallie A .. now Mrs. James D. Tipton, residing near Mount Sterling. Eliza. who married J. L. Seyboll, of Car- pentersville, is deceased. Two sons died in infancy. George M. was mostly reared in Putnam County. He attended Asbury Uni- versity in the class of 1586. but discontinued the course before graduating to engage in farming and stock-dealing. He followed that business until 1875, then engaged in the boot and shoe trade at Greencastle, which he continued until 1880. After dealing in live- stoek two years, he engaged in his present business. May 26, 1850, he was married near Sharpsburg, Kentucky, to Miss Lucy Myers, daughter of George Myers. of this county. They have three children -Owen Miller, born February 4. 1552: Helen. born December 18, 1884. and Paul, born January 10, 1886. All were born in Greencastle. Mr. Black is a member of the Masonic fraternity and a member of the lodge at Greencastle.
ETER S. STONER, farmer and stock- raiser, resides on section 31, Green- castle Township, where he owns 202 acres of land, besides 152 acres in Washing- ton Township. Ile was born in this county October 31, 1845, son of Peter and Mary E. (Wells) Stoner, natives of North Carolina, the former of German and the latter of Seotch ancestry. Peter was reared on a farm and has followed farming and shipping stock all his life. In 1864 heenlisted in Company E, First Heavy Artillery, and was attached to the Army of the Gulf. He was engaged in every battle of his regiment for two years, and was mustered out at Baton Rouge, Louis- iana, February 15, 1566. He returned home and resumed his farm labors. He was married in this county, in 1873, to Laura E. Laudes,
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daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Willis) Landes, pioneers of this county, who was born in Putnam County, in June, 1852. Their children are- Christian E., born August 4, 1874, and Anna E., born January 23, 1877. Mr. Stoner is a member of the Greencastle Post, G. A. R., and in politics he is a Re- publican.
AMES HILL, deceased, was born in Putnam County, in August, 1839, son of George and Nellie Hill, natives of Kentucky, and pioneers of Putnam County, where the father remained until his decease. Ile was reared in this county, and always followed farming. He was also engaged in shipping stock. He was married in March, 1861, to Elizabeth, daughter of Elijah and Melvina Wallace, early settlers of this county. Their children are --- Melvina E., wife of Will- iam Buis; Amanda V., wife of Vermandez C. Hurst; Pharaoh married Noah F. Ogles; Franklin, Eva and Otis. Mr. Hill died August 17. 1874, lamented by all who knew him. Ile was a kind and loving husband and an indulgent parent. He was social in his nature and well calenlated to make many friends. In politics he was a Republican.
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OAH LEE, deceased, late of Marion Township, was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, April 13, 1812, son of Charles and Nica Lee. He was reared to farm life in his native county, and received a rudimentary education in the early subscrip- tion schools of his time. He was married March 22, 1836, to Miss Elizabeth Gastencan, who was born March 28, 1815, in Pulaski County, and her parents were Joab and
Sallie Gastenean. Mr. Les removed to Illi- nois about 1850, living in Champaign Coun- ty about two years. He then removed to Marion Township, this county, where he lived until his decease, which occurred about twenty-five years ago. He was the father of seven children, three of whom are living --- Harvey, Catherine, wife of John Phipps, of Missouri, and James W. Mrs. Lee resides on the home farm, where she owus 162 acres of land, in a good state of cultivation. Mr. Lee was a Democrat in politics, and a mem- ber of the Regular Baptist church, and served as deacon of that church. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and an obliging neighbor. In his demise Putnam County lost one of her most useful citizens.
ALEXANDER B. TOLIN, farmer, section 36, Monroe Township, was born in that township December 26, 1855. His father, Alexander B. Tolin, deceased, was born in Bath County. Kentucky, and came to this county in 1829, settling in Monroe Township, where he died in 1880. His mother was Allie J. (Gibson) Tolin. They had two chil- dren -- Alexander B. and Aaron W., of Mon- roe Township. They settled in the dense forest, and the father had to go fifty-six miles to mill. He had to work four days to pay for the use of an ox team one day. Ile split many thousand rails at twelve cents per 100. Our subject was reared on a farm and edneated in the common schools of his native county. HIe owns 115 acres of land besides a half interest in eighty acres. Ile is largely engaged in stock-raising, and ships to Indian- apolis, Chicago and Buffalo. He gives special attention to Poland-China hogs, Dar- ham cattle and Norman horses. He was married October 20, 1880, to Ida M. Spring-
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er, daughter of Riley Springer, deceased. County has done more toward developing Their children are -- Forrest and Dick. Mr. the county than has Mr. Gardner. He served Tolin never seeks official honors. He is a as deputy assessor three terms, and as justice member of the Anti-Horse Thief Association. of the peace for twenty-four consecutive years. He served as county commissioner . one year under the old system, and three : terms under the new. He is one of the rep- resentative pioneers of the county.
AMUEL GARDNER, one of the oldest living settlers of Putnam County, was born in Virginia, April 24, 1816. When six months old he was taken by his parents, Luke and Hannah Gardner, to Nel- son County, Kentucky, where he lived until he was ten years of age. In 1826 he came came to this county with his parents, who settled in Monroe Township, about five miles north of Greencastle, where the father entered eighty acres of land, and where he lived un- til his decease. Luke Gardner and wife had eleven children, of whom four survive- Luke, Thomas, Samuel and Katie; the latter married Morris Oliver. Our subject was reared to manhood in this county, and edu- cated in the early subscription sshools. He has experienced all the trials incident to pio- neer life. He helped to cut ont the old Na- tional road in 1834, working for $8 per month. He was married February 16, 1837, to Miss Emily Hensley, born October 7, 1817, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and a daughter of John W. and Mary A. (IFall) Hensley, the father being of English ancestry. Her parents removed to this eonnty in 1829, settling in Monroe Township, and were among the first settlers of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner have had eleven chil- dren, seven of whom are living -- John, Will- iam II., Louisa, wife of Richard Heads; James N., Intecia A., Edward, and Mary, wife of Charles Toney. Mr. Gardner owns 335 acres of good land, and made all his property by his own industry and good man- agement. Perhaps no other man in Putnam
ENRY HUNTER, deceased, late of Ma- rion Township, was born in Shelby County, Kentneky, January 15, 1798, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Hunter, ra- tives also of Kentucky. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and received but a limited education. He removed to this county in 1822, and lived for a short time in Greencastle Township. In January, 1825, he settled on section 24, Marion Township, where the ground was covered with a heavy growth of timber. He first built a log cabin, in which he lived about twenty years, then built his present residence. He entered eighty acres of land from the Government, and went to work and cultivated it. June 24, 1824, he was married to Naomi C. Smith, who was born in Harrison County, this State, July 6, 1810. Her parents were John and Charlotte Smith, the former a native of Vir- ginia and the latter of Pennsylvania. They removed to Harrison County, this State, abont 1806, where they lived ten years, thence to Orange County for a short time, and came to this county in the spring of 1822. After remaining here a few years they removed to Logansport, remaining un- til their decease. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter had one child-Elizabeth M., who married Dr. Thomas Gibbens. of Stilesville. Mr. Hunter died August 14, 1874. He was a member of the Baptist church, and for many years he
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