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Ezekiel Andrew Jackson, the fourth child in his father's family. was reared upon the home farm in Washington township, where he received his education in the district schools and where he has continued to reside. He worked by the month on the farm for his father until he was married to Eliza J. Parrish, January 23. 1887. She was born in Shelby township. this county. December 13. 1857. She was the daughter of James F. and Frances (Clark ) Parrish. William Clark. Mrs. Jackson's maternal grandfather, was born in Manchester, England. November 21. 1812, and he came to Indiana in 1817. when the Hoosier commonwealth was in its infancy. In 1824 he located in Washington township. Shelby county. On December 25, 1833, he married Mary Van Benthusen. He entered land until he owned two hundred and forty acres. William Clark died January 14, 1902, and his widow, who was born in Orange county. New York, March 5. 1815, died in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. William Clark were the parents of seven children.
James F. Parrish and Frances Clark were married in 1856. and they be- came the parents of eight children, all living. Mrs. E. A. Jackson being the oldest of the family. She was educated in the common schools. To Mr. and Mrs. Jackson two children have been born. Oral W. was born July 21. 1899. his birth occurring in Brandywine township. Shelby county. One died in in- fancy.
James F. Parrish, father of Mrs. Jackson, died May 17. 1902. He was a farmer, a typical pioneer. clearing his land. He was a good man and was interested in improvements. He took a great interest in raising fine hogs and cattle. He and his wife canie te Shelby county when the land was covered with forest growth, and they ate. slept and lived in a covered wagon until they could build a cabin. . The Parrish family was a native of Kentucky, having come to Shelby county. Indiana. in 1823. locating in what is now Shelby town- ship, Mr Parrish entering land there on which he lived until his death. Besides Eliza J., the following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Parrish : J. Willard, a physician. of Shelbyville : Ellen, wife of William Gray, a farmer of Addison township, of this county: William L., a gardener living at Flat
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Rock, Indiana: George A., a teacher, living in Shelby township, is single ; Frank, living in Sacramento, California, is in the employ of a railroad com- pany : Edwin is a farmer in Shelby township: Eva is the wife of Elmer Hurst, of Shelbyville.
After his marriage Mr. Jackson rented land for some time. Finally, in April, 1898. he bought an eighty acre farm in Brandywine township, this county, going in debt for a part of it. He lived there until 1900, when he sold out and purchased one of one hundred and sixty-seven acres-the old Jack- son farm that was entered from the government by the maternal grandfather of the subject. Mr. Jackson is a good farmer and keeps his place in good condition, reaping excellent harvests from it year by year as a result of his good management and habits of industry. He also keeps some good stock and he has excellent buildings and latest models of farming machinery. He and his wife are members of the Pleasant Grove Christian church. In politics Mr. Jackson is a Democrat.
ALFRED MUCK.
Among the men of sterling attributes of character who have impressed their personality upon the community of their residence and have borne their full share in the upbuilding and development of Shelby county, mention must not be omnitted of Alfred Muck, who was born in Jackson township. Shelby county, Indiana, July 3. 1854. the son of Jacob and Mary (Getter ) Muck. the former having been born near Hagerstown. Maryland. His wife was born in Pennsylvania. Jacob Muck came to Montgomery county. Ohio, in an early day. Mrs. Muck's people, who were natives of Lancaster county. Peun- sylvania, brought her to Montgomery county, Ohio, in her youth. Jacob Muck was a man of many sterling qualities and a man of industry. He was born February 14. 1804. and he died September 7. 1881. In his family were ten children, six sons and four daughters, namely: Lewis. William. Mary, Helen, Jacob, Eliza, Emanuel, Lavina, George, and Alfred. of this review.
The Muck family have been identified with the growth of Shelby county since the pioneer days. Jacob Muck having come here in 1847. spending the remainder of his life here, becoming a prosperous farmer. He was a Demo- crat in politics and interested in whatever tended to the development of the county. He and his faithful life companion were members of the Lutheran church.
Alfred Muck was reared in Jackson township. He spent his youth working on his father's farm during the summer months and attended the district schools through the winter. He remained under his parental roof-tree
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until the death of his father. He and his brother, George. then worked the home place until Alfred married. in 1807. His choice of a life partner was Emma (Cutsinger) Rinehart, widow of Adam W. Rinehart, whom she married April 3. 1889. He died October 19. 1892, and on September 16. 1897. she married Mr. Muck. They are the parents of two daughters. Mary M., born September 12, 1900. and Florence I .. born February 2, 1908. Mrs. Alfred Muck was born in Hendricks township. Shelby county. this state. July 5. 1867. the daughter of Joseph W. and Mary E. ( Sanders ) Cutsinger. a well known family of that community.
Mr. and Mrs. Muck are the owners of a very fine farm of three hundred and seventeen acres, valued at thirty-two thousand dollars. It is well culti- vated and highly improved. Mr. Muck is a stock raiser. usually keeping large numbers of good stock on his place. He buys and ships his own stock. and sometimes buys and ships to the large markets. He is regarded as a good judge of live stock of all kinds. especially cattle and hogs. The Muck resi- dence is beautifully located and is attractive in many ways, a place where the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Muck delight to gather, for here they always find a hearty welcome. Mr. Muck is a staunch Democrat and his wife is a member of the Christian church.
WILLIAM T. SANDERS.
Among the representative farmers of Shelby county is the gentleman whose name introduces this sketch, who is the owner of a fine landed estate in Jackson township, and is carrying on the various departments of his en- terprise with that discretion and energy which are sure to find their natural sequel in definite success, having always been a hard worker. a good manager and a man of economical habits, and being fortunately situated in a thriving farming community, it is no wonder that he stands today in the front rank of agriculturists.
William T. Sanders was born in Jackson township. Shelby county. In- diana. October 14. 1855. the son of Jacob and Prudence ( Smith ) Sanders, both now deceased. They were people of many praiseworthy qualities, and were early settlers in Jackson township. having entered land here which they developed into an excellent home. Jacob Sanders was a native of Virginia.
William T. Sanders was the eighth child in a family of ten children. He was reared on the farm where he now resides, assisting with the work on the place during his boyhood days and attending the neighboring schools for a brief time during the winter months. This fine farm of two hundred acres. one of the best in the township. Mr. Sanders helped to clear. ditch and im- prove generally. He has studied modern methods of agriculture so long that
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he has become quite scientifie in the management of his fields and crops, ro- tating the latter so that the soil will retain its strengh and the largest yield possible be obtained from the various crops. He is a good judge of live stock and keeps various grades on his place. He has a comfortable and well fur- nished residence and good cutbuildings, plenty of farming machinery, and everything about his place shows that a man of enterprise and good judg- ment had its management in hand. He buys cattle and hogs, feeds and sells them, no small part of his yearly income being derived in this manner.
Mr. Sanders was married to Martha Sanders ( no relation) July 27. 1877. She is a native of Johnson county. Indiana, and to this union eight children have been born. namely : Della, who has remained single and a mem- ber of the home circle: Nora is the wife of Thomas Lanahan, who lives in Jackson township: Callie is deceased : Lura is the wife of Clarence Jones and they are living in Johnson county : Laura is deceased : Hazel is also deceased : Gladys and Prudence, both single and living at home. All these children re- ceived a good education, since Mr. Sanders is a believer in education and progress in every way. In politics he is a Republican, and he is a liberal sup- porter of the church financially, although not a member. His wife belongs to the Methodist Protestant church. Mr. Sanders is noted in this community for his integrity, promptness in his obligations and square dealings with his fellow men. He is widely known in Jackson township, where he has spent his entire life.
WILLIAM H. H. CAMPBELL.
The subject of this bicgraphical memoir was for many years a prominent citizen of Hendricks township. Shelby county, Indiana. having performed well his part in the development of the community in which he settled. While he carried on agricultural pursuits in a manner as to gain a comfortable com- petence for himself and family. he also belonged to that class of representa- tive citizens who promote the public welfare while advancing individual suc- cess. There were in him sterling traits which commanded uniform confidence and regard, and his memory is today honored by all who knew him.
William H. H. Campbell was born in Grant county, Indiana. August 7. 1841, and while in the zenith of his powers and in the midst of a very active and useful career he was summe ned by the fate that awaits us all to join that choir invisible above, and he fearlessly and trustingly laid his armer by. like the good man spoken of in the Holy Writ, and is now sleeping the sleep of the just.
William II. H. Campbell was the son of David and Julia Ann ( Fitz ) Campbell. both natives of Ohio, but they came in an early day to Grant coun-
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ty, Indiana, where they farmed for several years and became influenta! in their community. subsequently moving to Shelby county, Indiana, where they purchased a farm. successfully managing the same until their deaths. David Campbell and wife were good Christians and their example was always wholesome, being highly respected wherever they were known. Mr. Camp- bell was a Republican.
The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, where he early acquired those habits of industry which characterized his entire life. He was a studi us boy and received a good education in the common schools and in Franklin College, from which he graduated. having made a splendid record there for scholarship.
The domestic life of Mr. Campbell dates from January 7. 1868. when he was united in marriage with Barbara Snyder, who was born in Shelby county, Indiana, the daughter of Michael and Magdalena ( Lambert ) Snyder. a well known family. Michael Snyder having been a native of Maryland. coming to Ohio when ten years of age with his mother. in which state he re- sided until he was seventeen years old, when he removed t , Indiana, settling in Bartholomew county, where he married. In 1844 he removed to Jackson township. Shelby county, locating here on a farm, where he remained. but moved later to Hendricks township and lived there until his death in 1900, at an advanced age. having been born in 1816. Mrs. Campbell's paternal grand- father. John Snyder, was also a native of the state of Maryland.
Magdalena Lambert was born in Pennsylvania and she was called to her rest in 1903. The parents of Mrs. Campbell were first members of the I.11- theran church. later they allied themselves with the Methodist denomination. To Michael Snyder and wife fifteen children were born. ten of whom are liv- in'g. namely: Daniel. Elizabeth. John, Sarah. Barbara, George, Manda. Ln- cinda. Jackson. Frank: the rest of the children died unnamed.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. William H. HI. Campbell was blessed by the birth of five children, namely : Frank died in infancy: Maggie is the wife of William Newcomb: Charles, who is a resident of Hendricks township. Shelby county, married Audra Dritt. and this union has resulted in the birth of two children, Thelma and Odessa: George Campbell, who has remained single. is living on the old homestead. operating the farm for his mother in a very successful manner : Dora is the wife of Andrew Lympus, and they are living in Shelby county.
Mrs. Campbell. widow of the subject. has spent her entire life within the borders of Shelby county, and she is justly proud of the fact that she is a de- scendant of one of the old pioneer families of this region. She has rendered much aid in bringing the old farm on which she still resides up to its present high state of improvement, making it rank with Shelby county's attractive farms. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and of the Aid Society of the same. being highly respected in the congregation.
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Mr. Campbell is remembered as a man of the most exemplary habits, a kind husband. indulgent father and admirable neighbor, consequently he was respected and loved by all. While he was not a member of any church he be- lieved in the principles of Christianity and was truly a good man, his life be- ing eminently worthy of imitation in many respects.
ROBERT F. SCOTT.
The Scott family has certainly borne its just part in the development of Jackson township. Shelby county. Indiana, from the pioneer days, and as much eredit is due its several members for their active part in reclaiming the land from the primeval forest as to any other. The grandparents of our subject settled here early in the nineteenth century, and here Jonathan Scott. father of Robert F., was born December 26. 1827. The grandfather was named Jesse Seott, and he was born in North Carolina in 1779. He was a pioneer of the most pronounced type and succeeded in gaining a firm foothold in this locality. His son. Jonathan, has spent nearly his entire life here, now owning a very valuable tract of land consisting of four hundred and seventy aeres. Most of this he has made by his own efforts, receiving only four hundred dollars from his father's estate. He has made considerable money raising cattle, sheep and hogs, in fact. all kinds of live stock. He is still actively engaged in farming. He married Orra J. Howard. a native of Clark county, Indiana, born May 9. 1850, and to this union seven children were born. namely : Ida F .. wife of Wilford Hill, of Johnson county. Indiana : Charles I., also of Johnson county; Nancy J. is the wife of Edward Wright, of Johnson county ; Robert F .. of this review : Sarah L .. wife of John Newton, of Johnson county. this state ; Charity E .. wife of Stephen Brockman, of Hendricks town- ship, Shelby county: Alta M .. wife of Willard Gibson, of Jackson township. this county. Jonathan Seott is a member of the Baptist church and a Democrat.
Robert F. Scott was born in Jackson township, Shelby county, March 29. 1876, and he was reared and educated in his home community, having . remained under his parental roof-tree until he was twenty-one years old. assisting with the work on the farm and attending the neighboring schools during the winter months. His domestic life dates from January 8. 1896. when he was united in marriage with Bertha Freeman, who was born in Jack- son township. Shelby county. September 14. 1877, and to this union two children have been born, namely : Mabel M .. October 23. 1900. and Howard J .. April 13. 1904.
Mr. Scott moved on the farm where he now lives while he was yet a
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young man full of vigor and ambition, and he set to work with a will. and in a short time had a good start. He now owns eighty acres of well improved land, which, under his able management. has taken front rank among the farms of this county, which is noted for its splendid landed estates. Mr. SceIt is an admirer of good stock and on his place may always be found some ex- cellent breeds. He is especially fond of good horses and sheep. handling large numbers of good sheep. He owns one-half interest in a fine Percheron horse. and he understands the breaking and handling of horses. He has an excellent dwelling and good outbuildings.
In politics Mr. Scott is a Democrat. He very ably served as trustee of Jackson township for a period of four years, having taken office January 1. 1905. managing the affairs of the township in such a business-like manner that he won the praise of all concerned. regardless of party affiliations. Frater- nally he is a member of Marietta Lodge. No. 467. Knights of Pythias, having passed nearly all the chairs in the same. He is one of the substantial and well known citizens of Jackson township.
ROBERT ANDERSON DAKE.
Numbered among the prominent land owners of Shelby county. Indiana. is Robert Anderson Dake, of section 23. Moral township, and a son of Benja- min Dake, whose sketch appears within these pages. Robert A. Dake was born in the township in which he lives, on January 5. 1861, and was educated in the district schools of his home county. He lived at home until 1885, when he married Martha Ann MeCance on October 21. 1865. She was a native of Boone county. Indiana, and a daughter of David and Ruth ( Means ) MeCance. David McCance is deceased, survived by his widow.
After his marriage Robert A. Dake moved to his present farm of two hundred and thirty -six acres, which he has subsequently greatly improved. By careful and business-Bike methods he has made a great success of his business and now owns one hundred acres additional land in Hancock county. Indiana. He is prominent in secret order circles and is a member of the Improved Order of Red Men at New Palestine, and the Independent Order or Odd Fellows at Acten. Indiana. He is a Republican and has always assumed his share of the work of his party. He has farmed all his life and is known as an honest and conscientious citizen and an honor to his community.
The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dake: Sella Ger- trude. born October 10. ISS7: Benjamin Harrison, born April 20, 1889: Laura Alma, born December 24. 1800: John Henry, born December 4. 1802: Charles Oliver. born January 12. 1895: James Edward, born December 2.
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1897; Hattie Ruth, born January 1. 1900; Robert Anderson, Jr., born Feb- ruary 1, 1903: Pearl Glenn, born May 24. 1907. All the children of this remarkable family are at home, where the family lives in happiness and con- tentment.
DAVID C. MARSH.
One of the industrious and influential citizens of Jackson township. Shelby county, is he whose life record is here set forth, who is a worthy rep- resentative of sterling ancestors. David C. Marsh was born in Bartholomew county. Indiana, September 1, 1844. the son of Jacob D. and Mary (Lee) Marsh. The former was born where a portion of New York City now stands. in the year of 1798: his father was also a native of that place. The Lee fam- ily is one of the oldest and most famous houses of Virginia. Both families emigrated to Ohio, where the parents of our subject were married. They left the Buckeye state and came to Indiana, making the long journey on horseback on a road blazed through the forest. Mr. Marsh purchased a one- fourth section of land which was heavily timbered : this was soon cleared and improved and here he lived the remainder of his life, becoming a very pros- percus man for those days, one of the leading farmers of the county : on his farm stood excellent buildings. He was a public-spirited man. especially in-
terested in the schools and education in general. He was a member of the Baptist church and a Democrat in politics, having cast his first vote for An- drew Jackson. His death occurred in 1892, at the remarkable age of ninety- four years. In his family were ten children, namely : Jonathan, Rachael, John, Mary, Jacob. William, Phoebe, David and America ( twins).
David C. Marsh was reared on the farm in Bartholomew county, work- ing about the place during the summer months. and attending the district schools, remaining under his parental roof-tree until he was twenty-one years old. When twenty years old he accepted a position with the old Jefferson- ville, Madison & Indianapolis Railroad Company, as brakeman. His rise was rapid cwing to conscientious and able service and he in turn became fireman and engineer. Retiring from the road service he entered the transportation `department of the company where he remained, giving entire satisfaction to his employers, until 1896. when he came to the farm in Jackson township. and he has since been actively engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was pas- senger conductor when he left the service of the railroad company. He has one hundred and forty acres of excellent land which he keeps well improved in every respect. He is well abreast of the times in point of scientific farm- ing and rotates his erops so as to gain the best results. He has an attractive
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and substantial dwelling, good barns and all kinds of modern machinery. Ile always keeps some excellent stock.
Mr. Marsh's married life dates from October 5. 1882. when he was united in the bonds of wedlock with Mrs. Catherine ( Cutsinger) Duckworth. She had three children by her first husband. namely : Harry, who died at the age of twenty-one years: Samuel Duckworth, and Mrs. Susie M. Kyle. of Mena. Arkansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Marsh are members of the Presbyterian church at Edin- burg. Mr. Marsh being superintendent of the Jolity Methodist Protestant Sunday school. In politics he is a Democrat. and in his fraternal relations he belongs to Franklin Lodge. No. 107. Free and Accepted Masons: Chapter No. 65: Commandery. No. 23. at Franklin, and Fidelity Lodge. No. 42. Knights of Pythias, at Edinburg. He is a member of the Masonic Grand Lodge, and has long taken great interest in lodge work. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh are held in high esteem by the people of their community for their hos- pitality, industry and affability.
DANIEL C. DEUPREE.
As the name implies, the Deupree family is of French origin. Joseph Deupree. the great-great-grandfather of the gentleman whose name appears above, having been a native of that country, a descendant of the Huguenot family. He fled from that country when the great massacre occurred during the uprising of the Catholics, having come to America and settled in Virginia. Thomas Deupree, son of William Deupree and the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a Kentuckian who migrated to Shelby county. Indiana. in a very early day, about 1821 or 1822. He returned to Kentucky to settle up his affairs so that he could return here and make his future home. and on his way he was drowned in a river. leaving a widow and six children, four boys and two girls : Joseph. Abram C., Edwin, Madison. Amelia and Parthenia. Abram C. Deupree, father of the subject of this sketch. married Hannah Carter, who was born in New Jersey in 1813, and they were the parents of the following children : Nathan, Thomas J .. Arminta, who died when eighteen years old ; Daniel C., of this review : John, and Martha, the wife of Thomas Durbin. Besides her and the subject of this sketch. Nathan is the only living member of this family.
Daniel C. Deupree was born in Jackson township. Shelby county, Indiana. April 27. 1838, and he was reared at the old Deupree homestead. receiving his education in a log school-house, equipped with puncheon seats an ! floor. with greased paper for window panes. But despite disadvantages he was
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very apt in arithmetic and he became fairly well educated, much of it being gained by his own application at home. Desiring to gain a knowledge of the higher branches he attended what is now known as Butler University at Indianapolis, where he made a splendid record. obtaining sufficient education to enable him to teach school. which profession he followed for a period of ten years in the schools of Shelby. Johnson and Bartholomew counties. He became widely known as an educator during those years and his services were in great demand. for he never failed to please both patron and pupil. He is a man of wonderful memory, and he is one of the best mathematicians, know- ing the text-books on this subject almost by heart. He was also very apt in his other studies.
Daniel C. Deupree has been a successful farmer for many years, as is evinced by the able manner in which he manages his excellent farm of two hundred acres in sections 14 and 23. He manages the same in such a way as to gain the greatest results and he holds high rank among the modern farmers of Shelby county. He has always been a lover of good stock and his place is kept well stocked with excellent varieties. in fact, a large part of his ample competence has been gained through the handling of live stock. He has a substantial and nicely furnished home, excellent barns and other outbuildings. all indicating the taste of a thrifty and up-to-date agriculturist and a refined gentleman.
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