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JAMES G. FOREMAN, stock-raiser and farmer, is the third child of Joseph and Susannah (Cox) Foreman, both natives of Kentucky. He was born in Spencer County, Ky., February 27, 1825, whence, in the spring of 1855, he emigrated to Indiana and purchased and settled on the land now occupied by him. In youth, he attended a few terms of school and worked on the farm. September 23, 1847, he married, in Bullitt County, Ky., Elizabeth, daughter of William and Anna (Shaw) Tucker, also natives of Kentucky, by which union there were born eleven children-Isora (deceased), Burnett, Aaron Decker, James William, Joseph Ellington, Liter Huffman (deceased), Mary Ann Voorhies (de- ceased), Benjamin Collins, Theophilus Elmer, Bland Sloan and an in- fant (deceased). Mr. Foreman is a self-made man, and now possesses 165 acres of land in the highest cultivation, with many improvements and well supplied with horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. He is a radical Democrat. He was made a Mason in Kentucky, and is now a member of Lodge 29, A. F. & A. M., of Vigo, and has filled the chair of W. M. Mrs. Foreman is a devout member of the Baptist Church.
FRANCIS MARION GARRETT, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Vigo County, Ind., and when four years of age was brought by stran-
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gers to this township, where he resided with William Cary Liston until about twenty years of age. In 1822, Mr. Liston and family removed to Shelby County, Ill., where our subject lived on said gentleman's farm, but where his opportunities for learning were very meager. This defect he af- terward made up by study, reading and observation. July 3, 1861, he en- listed in Company C,Thirty-fifth Illinois Volunteers; served until October, 1864, and was honorably discharged. During his service, he participated in all the battles of that regiment prior to 1862; after which he was some time sick, and then transferred to the Fifteenth Veteran Reserve Corps, in which service he had his feet badly frozen while driving an ambulance. In the spring of 1865, he enlisted in Company H, Third Illinois Cavalry, and served as Commissary Sergeant till the close of the war. In 1866, he began the blacksmithing trade, followed the same ten years, and then resumed farming. February 3, 1870, he married Sarah J., daughter of William and Amanda Stout, which union gave being to four children- Leora Dilzena, Viola R. (deceased), Maud Leonore (deceased) and Clara R. Mr. Garrett has a well-stocked and well-improved farm, all of which is self-obtained. He is a member of Vigo Lodge, No. 29, A. F. & A. M., and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church.
DANIEL GOBLE, farmer and coal operator, eldest son of Daniel and Eunice (Pound) Goble, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ken- tucky, and of English descent, was born in Montgomery County, Ind., November 26, 1825. His parents moved to Clay County in 1839, and settled on the farm now owned by our subject, who remained with said parents until he was twenty-five, and acquired sufficient education to teach a subscription school. March 4, 1850, he married Mar- garet Critchfield, which union gave being to these children-Elizabeth E., Thomas I. (deceased), George Walter, James G. (deceased), Joel J. (deceased), Mary Margaret and Elijah P. In 1868, Mr. Goble was elected County Appraiser, which office he held two years; he also served the same period as Township Assessor. He came to this district when it was but a wilderness, to develop which no man perhaps has done more than he. He has now 120 acres of land, 100 of which are in good cultivation, well improved and finely stocked. Beneath a portion of his land has been discovered a rich, deep vein of bituminous coal, with even more and better indications. Mr. Goble is politically an uncompromis- ing Democrat, and religiously he is a member of the Baptist Church, as is also his wife.
OLIVER GRIFFITH, pioneer farmer of Clay County, Ind., is the third child in the family of Bartlett and Patience (Dalton) Griffith, na- tives of Kentucky, and of Irish descent. Oliver was born in Harrison Township, this county, February 11, 1838, where he resided until 1856, after which he removed to this township. He was bred to the farm, his parents having died when he was very young, and his education was much neglected. October 29, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Forty- third Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, served until February 3, 1863, when he was honorably discharged, for disability, after partici- pating in the battles of Fort Pillow and Memphis, and also many skir- mishes. December 6, 1863, he married Sarah, daughter of John and Nancy (Hollinsworth) Chambers. Their union was favored with four children-Thomas Gilbert (deceased), John Franklin, Claude E. (de- ceased) and Richard Harland. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith are members of the Baptist Church, and most worthy and devoted people. The former has
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made his way unaided to competence and public regard. He owns a fine farm of 130 acres, which has, as improvements, a good residence, productive orchards, substantial fencing, etc. Mr. Griffith is a patron of education, and a thorough and active Republican.
HENRY HARMAN, stock-raiser and farmer, is a native of York County, Penn., born November 19, 1825, and is the third of the family of Jonas and Sarah (Murphy) Harman, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. His parents emigrated to Ohio in 1831, and settled in Tuscarawas County, where they afterward died. Henry lived at home until he was twenty-two years old, where he obtained some schooling and was brought up a farmer. March 22, 1853, he married Mary Helwig, a union cemented by four children-Mary E., Sarah C., Christina V. and Minnie M. Mr. Harman has been a successful business man, a result due wholly to himself. He has a superior farm of 133 acres under good cul- tivation, with fine residence, barns, orchards, fencing and a good stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. He has also a farm of forty acres, one mile southeast of his home. May 8, 1854, he arrived in Owen County, this State, and bought a farm in Harrison Township; this he afterward sold and purchased his present farm in this township. Mr. Harman is a member of Vigo Lodge, No. 29, A. F. & A. M., of which he has been Steward, J. D. and Treasurer. He is a rigid Democrat, and has served as Constable. His first Presidential vote was for Gen. Taylor. Mrs. Harman is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
DAVID A. HILL, farmer and stock-dealer, is the eighth child of the family of David H. B. and Sarah (Fogwell) Hill, natives of Pennsyl- vania and Maryland, and of Prussian and English descent respectively. David A. was born in Greene County, Ohio, June 1, 1838, whence his parents moved to this State and settled in Allen County. In 1847, his. father died, and David remained at home until his twentieth year, in the pursuit of schooling and in labor at the plow. August 18, 1858, he married, in Allen County, Ind., Rachel A. Sites, a union productive of six children-Ida May (deceased), Charles Emri (deceased), Buena Vista, Capitola, Mary Catherine (deceased) and Summit. In 1861, Mr. Hill rented land in Clay County, and afterward purchased land where he now lives, having 220 acres, 116 of which are cultivated and improved, also stocked, and with good residence and buildings; he has also 120 acres in Greene County, Ind., together with some town property, all acquired by his united effort and management. He is a radical Democrat, and cast his first vote for Stephen A. Douglas. Mr. Hill is a liberal- minded and public-spirited citizen.
REV. WILLIAM JEFFRES was born in Clermont County, Ohio, December 22, 1821, and is the fourth child of James and Margaret (Reece) Jeffres, natives of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, and of English and Irish descent respectively. In 1835, his parents emigrated to this State, and located in Perry Township, where both ended their days. William received an average education, was reared on a farm, remained at home until after his majority, and taught one term of public school. When about twenty-six years old, he united with the Methodist Episco- pal Church, studied for the ministry, and in 1871 joined with the New Light denomination, by which he was ordained; but after re- moving from the New Light jurisdiction, he re-united with the Meth- odists, of which sect he is now a local minister. May 9, 1844, he- married Sarah Knight, to which union were born the following
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children: Martha Ann, James H., Daniel (deceased), Hail C., John J. and Walter E. Mrs. Jeffres died in 1858, and September 26, 1862, he mar- ried his present wife, Unity J. Warner, by which alliance has been born one child-Jane Victoria. August, 1861, he enlisted in Company C, Thirty-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged in 1862, after taking part at Fort Donelson and Pittsburg Landing, having contracted an affection of the eyes. February 14, 1865, he re enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Forty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was detailed as Chaplain. While in charge of a commis- sary train, he was permanently disabled by the breaking of a bridge. In 1880, he was a candidate of the Greenback party for Representative of Clay County; now, however, he votes with the Republicans. Mr. Jeffres is the owner of a good farm of 120 acres, constituting a comfortable home. He is an extremely temperate man, and a good citizen.
ROBERT CARNAHAN KING, farmer and educator, is the third of a family of Thomas and Margaret (Carnahan) King, natives of Pennsyl- vania and of Irish descent. Robert was born in Carroll County, Ohio, July 17, 1844. He attended the public schools, was reared on a farm, and remained at home until he was twenty-five years of age. After teaching two terms of school, he entered Harlem Springs College, and finished his education at Hagerstown (Ohio) Academy. In 1869, after coming to this State, he became First Assistant of the Spencer Graded School, and afterward taught two terms of public school. September 10, 1871, at Carrollton, Ohio , he married Jennie R. Moore, a school teacher, the fruits of which marriage were five children-Carl Clyde, Aba Berne (deceased), Grace Elizabeth, Flora Leanna and Wayne Adelbert. In 1871, Mr. King returned to this State, and until 1876 engaged in school teaching. He was then elected Assessor of Jackson Township, and later Superintendent of Owen County, and President of the Board of Educa- tion. In 1881, he became an agent of the St. L., I. & E. Railroad, in procuring right of way, and next general agent in a publishing house. In 1883, he located on his farm, and divided his time between agri- culture and teaching, having 150 acres, largely in the coal belt of the county, cultivated, improved and stocked. Politically, Mr. King is a radical Democrat.
EWING LANNING, stock-raiser and farmer, is the eighth of the children of John J. and Mary (Beasley) Lanning, natives of North Carolina and Indiana respectively. He was born in this township July 14. 1838, where he lived until 1861, when he removed to Vigo County, and remained eight years, after which he returned to the home farm, on which he now resides. He received a commonplace education at the subscription schools, which he has improved by constant and judicious reading. August 28, 1860, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Elijah and Mary (Frakes) Pierson, who left at her death six children-Clinton J. (deceased), Mary Effie (deceased), an infant (died unnamed), Mel- bourne, Wade (deceased) and Ewing W. April 19, 1882, he married his present wife, Josephine, daughter of Edward and Sarah (Stout) Bos- ton. Mr. Lanning is a member of the Masonic fraternity, having in his local lodge, No. 29, held the office of Steward. In 1874, he was elected Justice of the Peace, but declined to serve. Mr. Lanning is a man whose perseverance and industry have secured for him a competence, in a supe- rior farm of 134 acres, all in high cultivation and with modern improve- ments; it is also stocked with superior varieties of stock. Mr. Lanning
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is an uncompromising Democrat, and gave his first Presidential vote for Stephen A. Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Lanning are members of the Bap- tist Church.
FRANCIS M. LANNING, farmer and stock-raiser, was born on the farm which he now own's and occupies February 2, 1846, and is the only son of John and Jane Craveston (Stout) Lanning, natives respectively of North Carolina and Kentucky. After living at home, Francis married Sarah, daughter of Elijah and Mary Pierson, a union which was fruitful in one child-Claude Amensaco. Mr. Lanning has a good farm of 108 acres, with varied and important improvements; he has also a quantity of excellent stock, and is a successful stock-raiser. He is a straight-out Democrat, having cast his first Presidential vote for Stephen A. Douglas. Mr. Lanning received but little help from his father, so that he has made his farm, stock, implements, etc., by his own thrift and labor. He and wife are prominent members of the Baptist Church at Friendly Grove.
GILBERT LISTON, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Vigo County, Ind., January 23, 1831, and is the eldest son of Joseph T. and Sarah (Welch) Liston, natives of Indiana and Ohio, and of English and Welsh descent respectively. His parents removed to this township in 1838, and purchased and settled on a farm near the present residence of our subject, where they both died, the father aged sixty-five, the mother aged sixty-four. His two great-grandfathers fought in the Revolutionary war, and his paternal grandfather was a soldier of 1812, having acted as a scout of Gen. Harrison. Gilbert Liston fought in the Union war, and September 5, 1861, enlisted in Company F, Thirty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry; served three years, the latter part of which was as Orderly Sergeant, and was honorably discharged. He took part at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga and others, including Gen. Sherman's Atlanta campaign, throughout which service he was but one month in the hospital. In November, 1851, he married Eleanor H., a daughter of Elijah M. and Rebecca Stout, which union gave birth to seven children-Elijah Mathew, Joseph Thomas, Sarah Ellen (deceased), Mary Etta (deceased), William, J. Gilbert and James Rufus. In 1875 and 1876, Mr. Liston served as Township Trustee, and in the latter year ran for County Commissioner. He was formerly a Whig, but since 1861 has been a Republican; his first Presi- dential vote was given for Gen. Scott. He has a fine and well-improved farm of 260 acres, with a rich line of stock.
JOHN M. MAJORS, farmer and stock-raiser, is the only son of Wright and Atha R. (Duncan) Majors, both of English descent, the former a native of Tennessee, the latter of South Carolina. John was born in White County, Ill., February 1, 1831, whence his parents re- moved to this State in 1843, and settled in Owen County. Our subject attended the neighborhood schools, and was brought up on the home farm, where he remained until his majority. In February, 1865, he en- listed at Terre Haute in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry; served until nearly the close of the war; was honorably discharged, but still suffers from the effects of pneumonia contracted during camp life. He was wedded in Clay County to Nancy M. Smith, by which marriage they became the parents of six children-Atha E., an infant (deceased), Rebecca Jane, Thomas M., Ma- hala Ann and Dessa May. In 1873, Mr. Majors purchased and settled
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on his present farm, comprising 160 acres of fruitful, cultivated, im- proved and well-stocked land, some of which contains valuable strata of coal. In political matters, Mr. Majors is a radical Democrat, but lib- eral or independent in local affairs. He and wife are members of the Christian Church.
REV. GEORGE W. MARLOW, Missionary Baptist minister, and farmer, eldest son of John and Lydia Marlow, natives of Maryland, and of Irish descent, was born in Sullivan County, Ind., April 23, 1832; was reared on the home farm, and after a good public school education, studied for the ministry, for which he was ordained in 1863. His first charge was Mount Pleasant Church (then at Friendly Grove), Lebanon, Second Prairie Creek (which church he organized), Salem, Union, Pleas- ant Run, Bethel, First Prairie Creek, Friendly Grove, Douglas County, and Oregon. He has administered the rite of baptism to nearly 500 per- sons, and performed the rite of marriage 180 times. He is a prominent member of Vigo Lodge, No. 29, A. F. & A. M., and has acted as J. W. June 8, 1851, he married Sarah A. Plew, with an issue of seven children -William F., John C., Mary L., Sallie L., James A., George V. and Marvin E. Mr. Marlow's only aid to prosperity has been his faithful spouse. He is owner of a good farm of forty acres, which is well stocked, cultivated and improved. As a minister, he is well read in theologic literature and Bible learning, as well as all that pertains to the good man and efficient worker. He has no regular charge, but makes his own appointments and supplies vacancies.
NELSON W. MARSHALL, stock-raiser and farmer, is the eldest son of Isom and Ellen (Ollis) Marshall, natives of Kentucky, and of Irish and English descent respectively. He was born in Washington County, Ind., March 4, 1839, was reared on a farm, and is a self-made and educated man. January 13, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, Fifty-ninth Regi- ment Indiana Volunteer Infantry; served until April 8, 1865, and was honorably discharged, after having participated in forty engagements. In 1864, by order of the Post Commander, he, together with twenty-two others, was vaccinated, of which number twenty died from the ill effects of the operation, our subject escaping with a permanently disabled arm. November 19, 1865, he married Sarah E. Chambers, by which union they have had six children-Mary E., Charles Clinton, Ota (deceased), James Clifford (deceased), Uriah S. (deceased) and Ivan R. Mr. Mar- shall is a prominent member of Post 196, G. A. R., and also an earnest Democrat. He has a well-stocked and well-improved farm of 143 acres, and a comfortable home.
DAVID J. MARVEL, farmer and plasterer, is the third of the children of Robert and Sarah (Williams) Marvel, natives of Delaware. David was born near Centerville, Ohio, June 10, 1831, whence his parents came to this State in 1833, and settled in Hendricks County, where our subject resided until 1867, when he removed to Iowa, thence returned Indiana, and in the spring of 1870 settled on the farm on which he now lives. He was reared on a farm, and lived with his parents until he was twenty- two years of age, with but little schooling-perhaps three months in all -yet he has acquired a practical education by observation and experi- ence. February 16, 1854, he married Amanda Brown, a union favored with ten children-Sarah, Mary F., Victoria May, Joanna M., Ada (de- ceased), Louie J. (deceased), Sylvester P., Dora May, William Morton and Robert Winfred. September, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, Seventy-
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ninth Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry; served one year and was discharged for disability, after having participated in all the battles from Louisville to Cumberland Gap. In his youth he learned the plas- terer's trade, at which he works occasionally still. In politics, Mr. Mar- vel is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.
WILLIAM MUIR, farmer, is a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, was born March 9, 1818, and is the seventh of the nine children of Thomas and Margaret (Thompson) Muir, natives of Scotland. Thomas Muir was a weaver, and when William was nine year old he was placed at the loom and taught the art of weaving silk and cotton fabrics. He also attended a night school, and thus obtained some education. Later in life, he was engaged in weaving and finishing broché shawls, at which he continued until 1840, when he was induced to visit America, where he landed after a stormy passage of sixty-five days. He then made his way to Germantown, Wayne Co., Ind., where his brother resided, and where he followed weaving for two years. In 1842, he moved to Indian- apolis, established one of the first looms there, and operated three for eight years. After this time he engaged in merchandising for
three years; then engaged in gardening and farming until 1864. November 9, 1845, he married Miss Mary A., daughter of Henry and Phebe Warman, and a native of Wayne County, Ind., to which union were born six children, of whom three are living-Thomas R., Sarah (wife of Alfred Bunger), and Margaret V. (wife of Frederick Peavey). In April, 1864, Mr. Muir removed to this county, and located where he now resides, and which land he had owned for a number of years. He owns upward of 1,800 acres, the greater portion of which is in Lewis Township and the balance in Greene County, Ind. The land is well improved, cultivated and stocked, he being now engaged in breeding some thoroughbred short-horn cattle. Mr. Muir has been a hard worker, and is a successful farmer, but he has formerly suffered from ague; now suffers from rheumatism, having been crippled for thirty years. He is an active politician, once a Whig, later a Democrat, and now voting for the man rather than the party. He is an enterprising and liberal citizen, a supporter of charitable and religious movements, and highly esteemed by all who know him. His wife is a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church.
JOHN NEAL, farmer and stock-raiser, is the eldest son of Henry and Mary (Duncan) Neal, natives of Tennessee and North Carolina, and of Irish and Welsh descent respectively. John was born in Miami County, Ohio, March 26, 1816, and was reared on a farm, and at the age of sixteen, with little learning, was turned upon the world. July 20, 1837. he was married to Elizabeth Love, and in November of the following year removed to this State and to the land now occupied by him. Of Quaker parentage, he was a birthright member of the sect, but by his marriage was dismissed therefrom. About 1840, he united with the United Brethren Church, and later with the Christian denom- ination, of which he became a minister, but, from a bronchial trouble, discontinued preaching. Mr. Neal is a man of ability, of versatility and honesty, and has " played many parts." He has baptized probably 1,500 persons, performed 300 marriages, and for thirty years averaged three dis- courses and traveled from three to thirty miles during each week. He has labored as a carpenter and undertaker, having made alone not fewer
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than 500 coffins. He has educated himself, and reared and instructed a numerous family; and lastly, has had his share of mortal misfortune. His farm comprises 160 acres of cultivated and improved land, well furnished with good stock and provided with farm implements. He is the parent of twelve children-Mary Ann (deceased), Amanda, Barbara, Louisa, Elihu, Henry, Sarah E., Lydia (deceased), Susanna, Wilson, John A. and Arabel F. (deceased). Mr. Neal is a Democratic voter, whose political war experiences are voluminous and interesting.
MAHLON NEAL, farmer, miller and merchant, is the third in the family of Henry and Mary (Duncan) Neal, natives of Tennessee and South Carolina, and of Irish and Welsh descent respectively. Mahlon was born in Miami County, Ohio, August 30, 1820. He received but sparely of education, having attended for a time a subscription school, the tuition for which was paid by him in hauling wood. In September, 1842, he moved to this State and settled on his home land. January 5, 1843, he married Mary Ann Love, a union which gave issue to eleven children-Henry T., James B., Albert, Mary Ann (deceased), Mahlon R., Barbara M., Caleb, Eliza Isabel, John B., Harriet E. (deceased) and William Alonzo (deceased). After the death of his first wife, he wedded, July 29, 1879, Nancy Jane Shepherd, by which marriage they had two children-Florence May and Mary F. (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Neal are prominent members of the Church of Christ, in which the former is an Elder, a fluent speaker and an influential Christian. Without means and assistance, Mr. Neal has accomplished a life success by thrift and energy. He is the owner of a paying mill property, a fine farm of 300 acres in high cultivation, and with good stock and varied improvements; he has also a controlling interest in 1,200 acres of excellent coal land in Clay County, and a large stock of general merchandise at Jasonville, Ind. Mr. Neal was Trustee of this township for ten years, and County Com- missioner one term. He voted for Gen. Fremont in 1856, and is a stanch Republican.
HENRY B. NEAL, farmer, stock-raiser and educator, is the seventh child in the family of Thomas C. and Mary (Mattox) Neal, natives of Ohio, and respectively of English and Irish extraction. Henry was born in Clay County, Ind., February 24, 1854; was reared on a farm, attended the graded and normal schools, and became a thorough edu- cator. At the age of twenty-two, he began life on his own account, and June 5, 1879, married Celestia A. Tipton, which union was favored with an issue of two children-Gracie Pearl (deceased) and an infant un- named. When nineteen years old, our subject taught his first school, and has since taught about fifteen terms. Mr. Neal has a farm of sixty acres, all in good cultivation, with important improvements, and well stocked with horses cattle and hogs. He is a hard-working and uncompromising Republican, but a generally respected man and a valua- ble citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Neal are members of the Christian Church.
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