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It is with much pleasure that we present our readers with a view of the residence and property of this pioneer family, and this brief sketch of. their history, as a monument to their memory, and a tribute of respect to their charueter and worth.
STEPHEN EURIT, ADAMS TOWNSHIP.
Mr. Eurit is the son of John Eurit, who was horn in the State of Virginia, where he married Miss Mary A. Martin, a native of the salue State. In the year 1828, he moved to Indiana, bringing his wife and four children with him. The children were Stephen, William, Joel und Susan. 'They loested in Park County, where they remained until the year 1833. In that year, they removed to Cass County. Plessed with their location, they decided to make this their future home, and accordingly remained here, until the date of their decease.
Mrs. Eurit died in the year 1853. Her husband survived her seventeen years, when, in the year 1870, he, too, was called away heyond the cares of earth. Six children were added to the family, after their urrival in Indiana-Nancy, Maria, Catharine, Deestur, Isaiah W. and Rachel. Of this number, Nancy and Catharine are deceased.
Stephen, the elder of this family, was horn in Lewis County, Virginia, in the year 1821. The days of his boyhood and youth were passed in the ordinary routine of firm life, and alternate attend- ance at the district school. He has been a citizen of this State, since the 7th year of his age, having removed here with his parents, in the year 1828. On the 19th day of June, 1847, he married Miss Ellen Jane Dalzell. IIer father, Jolin Dalzell, was a nativo of Ireland, and emigrated to Pennsylvania, when 20 years of age, located iu Washington County, where he married Miss Lucy Crooks, a daughter of Gen. Richard Crooks, who figured prominently in the war of 1812.
They subsequently removed to Ohio, and remained in that State five years at the end of which time, they removed to Cass County, Ind., where they remained until their death, leaving seven children to mourn their deecasc.
Their daughter, Ellen, as previously stated, beeame the wife of Mr. Eurit, and, through the years which have followed her marriage with him has been his constant companion and helpmeet. Eight children have hlessed their union, three of whom have passed beyond the tender love and care of their parents, to the emhrace of the Tender Shepherd above. Those living are Martha, Mary A., Sarah F., Ida M., and Charles M., und the names of those deecased are William, Luey E. and Alice.
Mr. Eurit and his estimahle wife have been identified with tho Methodist Episcopal Church for a period of thirty-five yesrs. They were among the earliest members of the church in Cass County.
Mr. Eurit is one of the substantial citizens of Cass County ; reared to farm life, he has always followed that occupation. He is universally recognized as a gentleman of integrity and sterling quali- ties. He is the possessor of' more than 200 acres valushle land in this county, the greater portion of which is elcared anıl in a fine state of oultivation. He does not rank as a politician, but is a cordial supporter of the doctrines of the Republican party.
By honest toil and frugality, he has accumulated a goodly portion of this world's goods, and by careful attention to the science of agri- culture, has hecome one of the most successful farmers of Cass County.
JOHN COSTENBORDER, TIPTON TOWNSHIP.
About the year 1808, George Costenhorder emigrated from Ger- many to the United States and located in the State of Pennsylvania, where he engaged in farming and weaving. He married Miss Eliza- beth Stout, a native of Berks County, Penn., in the year 1821. Soon after his marriage, he removed to Lebanon County, Penn., where he remained until 1833. In that year, he removed to Greene Co., O. From thence be removed to Champaign County, O., in the year 1848. He remained there several years, and then removed to Indiana, loeat- ing in Wabash County ; ten years later, he came to Cass County, where he resided untd his death, which occurred in the year 1869. He was 78 years of age at the time of his de- cense, and lived to see his children all happily married, and settled in life. His wife died in the year 1866, at the age of 68 years. They were the parents of four children, named respectively- John, Mary, Daniel and Joseph.
Johu was horn in Lebanon, Penn., on the 20th day of Oetoher, 1822. His opportunities for acquiring an education were very lim- ited, as he was compelled to lahor on the farin, for the support of the family.
When 21 years of age, he went to Dayton, O., where he spent two years, learning the carpenter trade. After acquiring a good knowledge ol' the art, he went to work for himself, and followed the trnde several years. In consequence of an accident, by which his
finger was severed from his hand, in a planing machine, he abandoned that trade and purchased a mill, in Dayton, and remained engaged in that enterprise several years, with financial success.
On the Gth day of May, 1817, he was united in marriage to Miss Susan Derriekson, in the city of Dayton, Ohio. In the year 1855, he sold his mill property and removed to El Dorado, Prehlo County, Ohio, where he purebased an interest in a steam grist-mill, and, at the end of the year, again sold out, and removed to ludiana. After prospecting in several localities, he finally purchased land on the section where he now resides-about niue mdes east of Loguus- port. The property, at that time, consisted of a saw-mill and a log house. Beyond this, scarcely any improvements had been made. He] immediately moved his family to the farm, and begun making improvements ; and hy tho year 1864, he had completed and put in operation a fine flouring-mill, which has been a sourre of profit to himself and a great convenience to the residents of that locality. Ile is the father of nine children, named respectively Mareellus, Elvira, Nathaniel, Ellena, William F., Sarah E., Angeline, Mary E. and Albert. Of this number, four are deceased-Marcellus, Ellena, Angeline and Albert.
Elvira married Mr. Samuel Ilulvie, and is now living in this county. Nathaniel is married, and resides in Curs County. William F., Sarah E. and Mary E., are still at home with their parents.
Mr. Costenborder is a man of great energy and industry ; believ- ing idleness a erime, he has d.voted all his life to active, manual labor, and, while this principle has been valuable as a precept to his children, it has redounded to his own financial advantage. He is a man nf decided opinion and great strength of character ; self-reliant, open and fearless in the expression of what he believes to be the right ; a warm friend, and a zealous partitan. His political views are in conformity with the principles of the Republican party. He united with the Christian Church many years ago, aud of that society lic und his estimable wife are still active and consistent members. We present in this volume a line view of the farmi, residenee and mill af Mr. C., accompanied with portraits of himself and wife.
JOHN WILLIAMS, MIAMI TOWNSHIP.
The gentleman whose name appears above, was born in Betlile- hem, Clark County, Ohio, on the 17th day of October, 1817. At the age of 14 years, he came with his parents to Cass County, Iud., and located in the township where he now resides. Ilo remained with his parents until 21 years of age, when he married Miss Sarah A. Patton, on the 29th day of November, 1838, and began farm- ing on his own account. In this branch of industry he has been very successful, and has been engaged therein many years. His muar- ried life has been blessed hy nine children, named as follows: Eliza- heth, now married to Mr. Allen W. Boyer, of Tipton Township ; Nathaniel R., deceased ; Naney A., married to John M. lloover, Esq. ; Sarah J., deceased; Stephen C., now living near the home farm ; Addis L., on home farm; and Peter C., now living near Waverly, Iud .; Harriet C. and Jessie B., living at home.
Mr. Williams engaged in the retail boot and shoe trade in Logans- port, and remained in that branch of business several years with linan- cial profit, hut finding commcreial pursuits unsuited to his taste, he disposed of his stock and resumed farming. He then accepted a con- tract for grading a portion of the Wabash Railway, and performed liis part in forming the great chain uniting the East and tho West.
He is now in the 61st year of his age, but his vigorous constitu- tion has not heen greatly impaired by years; and in spirit, he is still young. He is the possessor of 320 acres of valuable land in this county, the larger portion of which is finely improved and cultivated. He now resides in the town of Waverly, having retired from active business.
ARNET SHIELDS, NOBLE TOWNSHIP.
Joshua Shields, the father of the gentleman for whom this bing- raphy is prepared, was horn in Knox County, Tenn. He grew to manhood in that county, and married Miss Rhoda Tipton, a native of' the same county and State, and, wo may adil here, a sister of Gen. Jobn Tipton, who, the citizens ol' Cass County are aware, was the agent appointed by Government for the Miami and Pottawatomie In- dians, and stationed at Logansport, and who so bravely distinguished himself at the battle of Tippecanoe.
Joshua Shields, in the year 1808, when Indiana was an alinost unbroken wilderness, and when the savago Indian was yet master of the forests, resolved to take leave of his native place and found a home there, where nothing but danger awaited the daring adventurer. He crossed the Ohio River in the above mentioned year, with his faithful wife and little son, and in a short timo settled in Harrison County, where he made his home for a period of twenty-one years. By this time (1829), that section of the State was becoming rapidly settled, and the Indians were becoming more peaceful. Mr. Shields decided to push farther north, and as a result of that move hecame one of the earliest pioneers of Cass County. Ile was with Gen. Har- rison when he defeated the Indians nt Tippecanoe, and in this engage- ment received a severe wound in his arm from a musket ball.
He returned home from the field of battle to tho more quiet and congenial pursuits of farming, at which he continued until his death, which ocentred January 22, 1852. Ilis faithful wife was not living to mourn his loss, she having died on the 7th day of July, 1837. Previous to her demise, she selected a spot of ground where she re- quested them to bury her, and expressed the wish that they would make that place their burial ground. It is scarcely necessary to add that the wish of the living mother has heen complied with so fur as possible. Five children were born to this departed conple ; their names are John T., Nancy, Thomas, Arnet and Jane, and of this number only Arnet lives, to cherish their memory as only a son and brother can. It is he for whom we record these few remembrances of kind and affectionate parents and the brothers and sisters of his childhood ; and of him we will apeak more directly hereafter.
He was horn in Ilurrison County, Ind., January 28, 1816. In that year Indiana hecamne a State, and true to his nativity, he has ever since remained one of her faithful citizens. In the 21st year of his age, he married Miss Jane Irvin, a native of the " Hoosier State," horn December 10, 1818. They were united in the holy honds on the 11th day of November, 1837, and lived happily together uutil May 3, 1872, when death entered the famdy circle, and the heloved
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wife and mother was taken from their midst. She left to mourn her decease nine children, whose names are as follows : John T., Rboda, Joshua, Matilda T., Robert, Isabelle, Rebecca, Edwin and George W. Of this number three are deceased : Rboda, Joshua and Edwin. Oeorge W. and Isabelle remain at home with their father. The re- maining children are married and happily situated in life. Jobn T. and Joshua both gave their services in support of the Union during the late war. The former enlisted in the Forty-sixth Indiana Volun- teer Infantry ; the latter enlisted in the Seventy-third Indiana, and yielded his Life on the field of battle, at Stone River, a sacrifiec to bis country, about two months after joining his regiment.
Mr. Arnet Shields is truly one of the veteran pioneers of Cass County. He has seen the county, year by year, gradually progress from its infancy to its present estate. He is one who has " put his shoulder to the wheel," and the dense forests bave passed away, and waving fields of grain succeeded them.
He lives on the Pleasant Grove road, about one and three-quar- ters quiles from the city of Logansport. A view of the old homestead, together with portraits of bimself and wife, will be seen in this vol- ume. Mr. Shields is now 62 years of age, in the enjoyment of a vig- orous constitution, and can, at this time, follow the plow from carly morn until night, with apparently as little inconvenience as in bis younger days. He was a Whig during the existence of that good old party, and tho organization of the Republican party he bas been constantly identified with it.
ISRAEL WATTS, NOBLE TOWNSHIP.
The subject of this hiographical sketch is the son of John Watts, who was born in Virginia in the year 1775. When quite young, John moved with his parents to Butler County, Obio. They suhse- quently removed to Wayne County, Indiana, where they remained until the year 1830. In that year they come to Cass County, and resided here until their deatb.
John Watts and Miss Rhoda Sutton were married in Butler County, Ohio, about the year 1797. In 1830, he came to Cass County and purchased the farm upon which bis son, William P., now resides. He was among the earliest settlers of his township, and at the time of his arrival, little effort had been made to improve the land. He erected a temporary bome, in which be resided six weeks, during which time, he built a very comfortable log house. He lived an honorable and useful life, and died in the year 1844, lamented hy all his neigbhors. His wifo died in the year 1823, and of a large family of children, only three survive; they are Israel, William P. and Rhoda, the latter living in Dakota Territory.
Israel Watts was born in Wayne County, Indiana, May 31, 1814. In 1830, he came with his parents to Cass County, and has been one of her esteemed citizens ever since. He attended the district school, where he acquired n good ordinary education ; and out of school hours, improved bis time by working on his father's farm, acquainting bim- sell with tho details of that useful occupation. Throughout his life, ho has been ongaged in this pursuit, and by careful attention and pru- dent management, has accumulated a good portion of this world's goods,
He married Miss Sarah Dawson in the year 1834, and by his marriage is the the father of seven children, named as follows : Martha, Jolm H., William D., Rhoda, Joseph J., Isaac N. and Lavina J. Of this number, three are deceased, viz. : Martba, Josepb J., and Lavina J. His wife died on the 10th day of May, 1856. He was again married to Miss Elizabeth Hitobens, who died on the 20th day of October, 1863. Two children (Bertram and Mabel) blessed this union-tho latter deceased.
On the 14th day of June, 1864, ho was a third timo united in marriage-Miss Maria Sizor becoming his bride. His third wife is the daughter of John and Mary Sizor, who emigrated from Virginia to Cass County in 1830, and wore among the early settlers of this county. By this marriage, Mr. Watts is the father of four children, all living. Thicir names are Andrew M., Sonora D., Clarence A. and Mary Philippino.
For a period of forty-eight years, he has been identified with the interests of Cass County, and, in bis declining years, enjoys the con- fidence and respect of all who know him.
Although 64 years of age, he enjoys a vigorous constitution, and we wish bim many added years of usefulness among his family and friends, ere ho shall be called to " that bourne from which no traveler ever returns."
JAMES A. LEWIS, JACKSON TOWNSHIP.
This gentleman is of southern ancestry. His grandfather, Isaiah Lewis, was a native of North Carolina, whence be removed to the State of Kentucky, at a very early day in the history of that State. He was engaged in Indian trading, and remained, thus employed, for a number of years. His son, Peter Lewis, was the father of the gentleman for whom this biography is prepared. Peter removed frow Kentucky and settled in Lawrence County, Illinois, where he necepted the contract of carrying the U. S. mail on horseback, from Vincennes to St. Louis.
James A. Lewis was born in Lawrence County, Ill., November 16, 1820. Before he reached the age of 1 year, he was left an orphan hy the death of his father. His mother subsequently married Mr. John Buchanan.
After the death of' his father, James was taken by his grandfather, with whom ho removed to Vigo County, Ind. He remained with his grandfather, superintending the farm for him, until the death of tho latter in 1836.
After his grandfather's death, James continued to operate the farm for his grandmother, until the year 1840. In that year, ho married Miss Jeannette C. Tritt, who was born in West Virginia, on the 11th day of April, 1822, and moved with her parents to a point ncar Terre Haute, Ind., where she continued to reside until her mar- riage with Mr. Lewis.
One year after the date of his marriage, Mr. Lewis moved with his wife to Miami County, Ind., and located in n very wild and nucultivated region. He located his home in Pipe Creek Township, nt n time when hut few settlers had ventured so far. He remained there two years, when he crassed the line to Cass County, and entered
land in Tipton Township, at $1.25 per acre. In the year 1865, he sold out, and moved to Vermilion Co., 111.
Nine years later, be returned to Cass County. He decided to make this location permanent, and immediately took measures for the improvement of his farm. Since that time, he has been prominently connected with the interests of his township and the county in gen- eral. His excellent wife still lives, to share his lot in life with him, and cheer him in his daily toil.
They are the parents of four children, named respectively Will- iam R., Nancy M., Sarsh R. and Alice A.
Mr. Lewis is a wide-awake, energetic farmer, and his tastefully arranged home, and well-cultivated fields, are convincing proofs of this fact.
JOHN HOOVER, ADAMS TOWNSHIP.
Jacob Hoover, the father of the gentleman for whom this biogra- phy is prepared, was a native of North Carolina, from which State he removed to Preble County, O., where he married Miss Catbarine Knutt, a nativo of that county. He lived the life of a farmer, and trained his children to follow that occupation.
His son, John, was born in Prehle County, O., on the 18th day November, 1808. He remained at home until 21 years of age, wben be married Miss Rachel Maudlin, a native of Preble County, who, at that time, was residing with her parents, in Wayne County, Ind. Five months after his marriage, he moved with his young wife to Cass County and purchased eighty acres of wild, uncultivated land. This was the first sale of land recorded in this county.
In a region very sparsely settled, he began life as a pioneer farmer in the "Hoosier State." Soon a little cabin was erected, which, for many years, was his home. By unremitting toil and careful manage- ment, he accumulated somo means, which he applied to increasing his possessions in real estate, until he hecame the proprietor of nearly 800 acres of valuable land.
Ten children were born to him during his residence in this county. Their names are Martha, born May 12, 1833; Mary J., June 12, 1836; Noah B., August 21, 1838; Sarah E., Oct. 6, 1840 ; John M., Jan. 3, 1843; Leah C., Dec. 26, 1844; Maria H., July 30, 1847; Riley C., Aug. 21, 1849 ;' George W., June 7, 1852, and Emma T., Feb. 22, 1858. Of this number all are now living, except Martha and Ceorge W.
As a member of the Christian Church, he lived a consistent life, which closed on the 30th day of October, 1872. A residence of forty-two years in this county served to endear him to all his neighbors, and his death was lamented hy a large circle of friends. The rail- road station near which be resided was named Hoover's Station, in honor of him.
His wife still survives him, and, for ono of her , advanced years, enjoys a remarkable degreo of health.
Of a family of ten children, only two remain at home, they are Emma and Riley C .- the latter married and operating the farm.
DANIEL FOGLESONG, HARBISON TOWNSHIP.
Oeorge Fogleson, the father of tho gentleman whose name appears above, was horn in the State of Maryland, in the year 1801. Wben 5 years of age, he moved with his parents to Montgomery County, Ohio, where he married Miss Mary Overlesse, a native of Kentucky. One year after their marriage, they removed to Rush County, Indiana, where they remained fourteen years. They after- ward removed to Cass County, where they remained until their death. Their children were: Abraham, Daniel, Levi, Jobn, Lydia, George, Mary J., Sarah A., Rebecca, Amanda and Leonard. Of this num- her, Abrsham, Levi, Lydia, Mary J., Amanda and Leonard are deceased. Daniel, the second son, learned the art of farming in childhood, and has been engaged in that occupation thoughout his life. In 1844, he married Miss Sarah J. Remley, who remained his constant companion, until the year 1873, when she was removed from tbe embrace of her earthly friend to the better life above. Sbe left surviving her, a family of seven children, whose names are as follows: Mary C., John P., Mahuldah J., Sydney A., Sarah J., Martha A. and Daniel S.
On the 29th day of September, 1874, Mr. Foglesong was a second time united in marriage, Miss Saralı J. Growl becoming his bride. Two children, Harvey and Flora, bave been added to the family since this second marriage. Mr. Foglesong is pleasantly located on Section 2, Harrison Township, where be owns and operates a fine farm. He is industrious and bonest, and is universally recognized as a worthy citi- zen ; and the confidence reposed in him by his fellow citizens found a forcible expression in bis election to the office of County Commis- sioner, which position he occupied one term. He is an adherent to the principles of the Democratic party, and has always supported that ticket. He is one among those who entered this county at a time when but little effort had been made to disturb the original possessors of the soil, the savage and the wild beast. He has witnessed its growth year by year, and, as he hore his part in its early struggle against the hardships incident to a new country, he also shares and enjoys the prosperity by which this county has been characterized in later years. He has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, for a period of thirty-six years, during which time he has ever been a zealous supporter of the good cause.
SAMUEL GRABLE, BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP.
Jonathan Orable, the father of the gentleman whose name appears ahove, was n native of Washington County, Penn. He was married in that county, and from thenee removed to Summit County, Ohio, where be resided until his decease. He was the father of ten chil- dren, all of whom are now deceased, save four-Samuel, John, Abra- ham and Benjamin-who now reside in this eounty. His son Samuel was born in Washington County, Penn., in the year 1801. He improvod his opportunities for acquiring an education in his younger days hy regular attendance at the district school, employing his time during the Summer by assisting his father on the farm. He remained with his parents until 23 years of age, at which time he married Miss Hannah Conrad, a native of Summit County, Ohio, in Jannary, 1824. He continued to reside in that county until the year 1845. In that year, he came, with his wife and children, to Cass County. Three months after his arrival, be purchased the site of his present home, which then consisted of forty acres of land. To his original
purchase be bas added, from time to time, and now possesses 320 acres of valnahle land. He is the father of nine children, named as follows : David, Catharine, Bucyrus, Jonathan, Salome, Phoche Ann, John H., Mary F. and Samuel Mac, all of wbom are now living in this county, except Jobn H., who lost bis life in the service of his conntry, during the late civil war, at the battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
Mr. Grshle is a staunch Republican, and was an ardent supporter of Henry Clay during his canvass for the Presidency.
During a long and useful life, he bas heen an energetie worker; and in his declining years, although be has retired from uctivo lahor, he still takes daily exercise in the woods, bunting such game as may he found.
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