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TUNIS EVERLY, farmer and stock-raiser, is the fourth of the ten children of Jacob and Lydia (Miller) Everly, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ohio, and both of German descent. Tunis was born in Carroll County, Ohio, May 4, 1828, obtained what schooling 'he could, and was reared a farmer. After the death of his father, when seventeen years old, he engaged as a farm-hand for his board, clothes and two months' schooling. September 27, 1852, he emigrated to In- diana, and located in this township, where at that time but little improve- ment had been made, but in which Mr. Everly afterward took active part. June 6, 1856, he married Matilda J., daughter of John and Ann Kerr, and a native of Holmes County, Ohio, to which union succeeded ten chil- dren-Emarine, Walter, William B., Armstrong Ellsworth, John Zel- mon, Anna E., Rosa Belle, Horatio, Guy I. and Mary Hattie. Mrs. Everly died July 14, 1877, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Everly is a successful man, having begun life poor and unassisted. He owns 305 acres of land, improved, cultivated and stocked, and all acquired by thrift and energy. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a valued citizen.
JACOB I. FULK, farmer and stock-raiser, is the fifth of the nine children of Henry W. and Mary (Shours) Fulk, natives of North Caro- lina, and of German extraction. Jacob was born in this county, October 22, 1834, was brought up on a farm, and received a rudimentary educa- tion. When nineteen years old, he commenced his apprenticeship as a tanner, after which he went to Iowa for a year; then returned to Indiana, and March 29, 1855, married Emily, daughter of John A. and Elizabeth Fiscus, the result of which union was ten children, seven of whom are living-Mary Melissa (Mrs. Wright), Sarah Elizabeth (Mrs. Willey), Alexander, Calvin Jacob. Marion, William V. and Merilda Ann. Mr. Fulk gave his first vote for James Buchanan in 1856. He is a practical and successful farmer, having a farm of 250 acres, well improved, stocked and cultivated, with good residence, barns, fencing, orchards, etc., all the result of his own directed industry. He is a greatly respected citi- zen, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.
JOHN McAULEY, farmer and stock-raiser, is the second of the five children of Creaton and Sarah (Dawson) McAuley, both natives of Penn- sylvania, and of Irish descent. John was born in Fayette County, Penn., September 13, 1827, passed his boyhood in Uniontown, and there ob-
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tained a fair education. At the age of eighteen, he emigrated with his parents to Ohio, located in Noble County, and followed blacksmithing, which trade he had learned under his father in Pennsylvania. October 7, 1852, he married Lydia Ann, a native of Ohio, and daughter of Will- iam and Mary (Conklin) Sprague. To this union were given eleven children, nine of whom survive-Oliver P., Sylvester, James A., Leander, Sarah Jane (now Mrs. Need), Mollie B., Charles E., Samuel and Annie E. In March, 1867, Mr. McAuley moved to Indiana, and located in this township, where he has since resided. He owns and controls a well im- proved and cultivated farm of 120 acres, containing good residence, barns, orchards, etc .; he has also horses, sheep, cattle and hogs. He is a straight-out Democrat, has held many offices of trust, and is now in his second term as Township Trustee. He is a much-respected citizen, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.
WILLIAM S. MCCRARY, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, June 12, 1824, and is the sixth of the ten children of John and Margaret (Slutts) McCrary, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Maryland, and respectively of Irish and German descent. William was reared a farmer, and received the rudiments of an education. In 1846, he removed to Indiana and located in this town- ship, then scarcely more than a wilderness, entered land and began reach- ing out for a home. He is now the possessor of 509 acres in good culti- vation, well improved, fully stocked, also equipped with implements, and all obtained by his unaided diligence and industry. February 22, 1852, Mr. McCrary married Nancy, daughter of George and Martha Ritter, and a native of Indiana. To this union were born nine children -- Margaret (Mrs. Long), Martha (Mrs. White), William M., Letitia (Mrs. Lucas), George R., Daniel V., Nathan, Lucy and John. Mr. McCrary is a rigid Democrat, and has served two terms as Township Trustee. Mr. and Mrs. McCrary are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, are among the most liberal and benevolent of their neighborhood, and are highly es- teemed by all.
FINLEY MCCREERY, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, August 4, 1833, and is one of the eleven children of Thomas J. and Christina (Schooster) McCreery, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Pennsylvania, and respectively of Irish and Ger- man descent. Finley attended school and worked on the farm until his majority, after which he labored as a farm hand. In 1863, he moved to this State, located in Clay County and purchased 160 acres, which land he rented for five years while acting as Deputy Sheriff. December 5, 1867, he married Palmyra Hutchison, a native of Putnam County, Ind., born April 10, 1848, to which union followed three children-Carrie M. (born January 16, 1869), George W. (born December 5, 1870) and Thomas G. B. (born September 20, 1877). After his marriage, Mr. McCreery moved to his farm in Perry Township, which he afterward sold and came to this township in March, 1876, where he has a valuable tract of 204 acres in good cultivation and well improved, with commodious residence, barn, fences, orchards, and also well stocked. In 1862, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but was soon discharged for disability. Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Creery are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are greatly esteemed as liberal and consistent Christians.
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EDWARD MILLER, stock-raiser and farmer, is one of the four children of Andrew and Eliza (Rogers) Miller, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. Edward was born in Carroll County, Ohio, April 6, 1839; was reared on a farm, and at the age of fifteen was appren- ticed to the blacksmithing trade for the period of three years, and one year thereafter emigrated to Indiana and settled in this township, where, in company with his brother, he put on sale 800 head of sheep, and then engaged in the saw milling business, having owned, in company with others, the first portable saw mill in this county. December 16, 1868, he married Mary, daughter of John and Elizabeth Need, and a native of Carroll County, Ohio. After his marriage, Mr. Miller engaged in farm- ing, and now owns and controls 153 acres of excellent land, in good cul- tivation, well improved, well stocked, and well supplied with farming implements. Mr. Miller has been Assessor of his township for the past eight years, is a stanch Democrat in politics, and a much-valued citizen. He has been successful in life, and has a comfortable and independent home, all of which has been acquired by his own unaided energy and labor. Mrs. Miller is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, farmer and stock-raiser, is the seventh of the fourteen children of William and Mary (Crosswhite) Phillips, the former a native of North Carolina, the latter of Virginia, and both of English descent. Our subject was born in Washington County, Va., August 13, 1803, and was reared to farm labor, but received a fair edu- cation and taught two terms before coming to this State in 1843; he has also taught ten terms in this county. January 13, 1840, he married Martha Thomas, who died soon after her arrival here, leaving one child- Mary, now Mrs. Foreman. September 8, 1853, Mr. Phillips married Sarah, a daughter of William and Mary Lewis. When Mr. Phillips first saw this country, it was a dreary waste, and as a pioneer no one has perhaps done more to improve the same. He now owns 215 acres of land, well improved, stocked and cultivated, with a fine residence-the whole making a comfortable and desirable home. Mr. Phillips is a strong Democrat, cast his first ballot for Martin Van Buren, and has been Treas- urer, Assessor and Justice of the Peace in this county; the last office he has held for thirty years; he has also been Land Appraiser of the coun- ty. Mr. Phillips is a valued citizen, a self-made man, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.
JOSEPH W. ROBINSON, stock-raiser and farmer, was born in this township July 24, 1842, and is one of the five children of James and Jane (Oliver) Robinson, natives of Ireland and of Irish descent. Joseph was reared on a farm. He attended school in boyhood, and remained at home until February 14, 1865, when he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, served until the termination of the war, and was discharged September 20, 1865, after which period he engaged in farming his father's land, said father having died suddenly in September, 1863, while detailed to bring home the body of Capt. Dean from the field of battle. June 6, 1866, Mr. Robinson married Catherine S., daughter of Thomas and Maria Reese, and a native of Pennsylvania, to which union were born four children-James T., Oliver P., May Belle and Charles R. Mr. Robinson has been a successful man, being the owner of 3683 acres of excellent land, which is well improved, stocked, cultivated, equipped and adorned with a good and commodious residence. He is a member of the I. O.
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O. F., an esteemed citizen, and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
EDWARD WILLEY, stock-raiser and farmer, was born in Shenan- doah County, Va., January 2, 1815, and is a son of William and Anna (Butler) Willey, natives respectively of England and Virginia, and of Irish and English descent. Edward attended school in boyhood, and was reared to manhood on the farm, soon after which period he married Maria Flemming, of Ohio, with an issue of nine children-Mary Ann (Mrs. Sanders), Lucinda (Mrs. Albright), Elizabeth (Mrs. Rawley), Will- iam J. (killed in the battle of the Wilderness), Jonathan (deceased), Sarah M. (Mrs. McClure), Margaret J. (Mrs. White), John F. and Ed- ward (deceased). Mrs. Willey died July 31, 1855, a member of the Chris- tian Church. August 25, 1858, Mr. Willey married Elizabeth Grase, widow of Philip Grase, to which union were born four children-Letitia (Mrs. Rader), Matilda (deceased), Martha L. (Mrs. Fultner) and Frances A. (Mrs. Defore). Mr. Willey came to Indiana in 1845, and located in this township, where he has made his home and secured a valuable farm of 138 acres, well improved, stocked and cultivated, having begun life without means or assistance, the whole being due to his energy and in- dustry. Mr. Willey is a much esteemed and honored citizen, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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