USA > Indiana > Brown County > Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana. Historical and biographical > Part 100
USA > Indiana > Monroe County > Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana. Historical and biographical > Part 100
USA > Indiana > Morgan County > Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana. Historical and biographical > Part 100
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74 | Part 75 | Part 76 | Part 77 | Part 78 | Part 79 | Part 80 | Part 81 | Part 82 | Part 83 | Part 84 | Part 85 | Part 86 | Part 87 | Part 88 | Part 89 | Part 90 | Part 91 | Part 92 | Part 93 | Part 94 | Part 95 | Part 96 | Part 97 | Part 98 | Part 99 | Part 100 | Part 101 | Part 102
JOHN W. BEATY, pioneer farmer and stock-raiser, was born June 3, 1828, in Shenandoah County, Va., and is the eldest child of the family of Samuel and Mary (Stell) Beaty, natives of Virginia. John W. had poor advantages for an education, his mother having died in his youth, at which time he was compelled to labor for a livelihood, and when of age commenced tobacco-raising on shares. November 6, 1851, he mar- ried Susan Smith, of Ohio, which nuptials were succeeded by three chil- dren-William H., Ermine E., and George W. After the death of this wife, in 1857, he married Nancy Gregg, by which second union he was parent to five children-John (deceased), C. D., Mary B., Samuel H. and Oscar Allen. Mr. Beaty came hither with his parents in 1844; moved to this county in 1850, and settled in Hamblen Township, and purchased 160 acres, which he improved, and in 1867, moved to where he now lives, having also 150 acres on Bean Blossom Creek; Mr. Beaty was the only Road Superintendent of the county; the law being abolished thereafter. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a liberal, genial gentleman.
774
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES :
MICHAEL T. BROWN, a farmer and stock-raiser, was born Sep- tember 6, 1836, in Marion County, W. Va., and is the third child of Den- nis and Elizabeth (Toothman) Brown, natives of West Virginia. Michael T. Brown was reared a farmer, and September 11, 1856, married Mary Beach, of Marion County, W. Va., and to this union were born nine chil- dren-John F., Samnel D., Marion L., Rebecca E., Margaret E., Lillie Bell, Martin T., Ann Eliza and one deceased. Mr. Brown moved to this county in 1865, and settled where he now resides on 110 acres, in good cultivation and with many improvements. Mr. Brown is a leading Dem- ocrat, a practical farmer, a successful business man, an upright gentleman and reputable citizen.
GEORGE A. BRUMMET, farmer, was born December 22, 1840, in Monroe County, Ind., and is the fourth of the nine in family of Joab and Sarah (Brummet) Brummet, natives of Tennessee, and of German extraction. George A. Brummet was reared to farming as a business, and with a meager education. When he was six years of age, he came with his parents to this county, having been early settlers of Monroe County, and settled in Washington Township, where Mr. Brummet pur- chased 500 acres. Our subject lived with his parents until March 6, 1861, when he married Miss Martha, daughter of William and Elizabeth Snider, from which union succeeded four children-Eli (deceased), Will- iam McClelland, Arwine and Thena Catharine (deceased). Mrs. Brum- met died September 12, 1875; and January 11, 1877, Mr. Brummet wedded Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth Brown, and to this second marriage three children were granted. Mr. Brummet moved to his present residence in 1861; it comprises 125 acres, which is con- siderably improved with good buildings, orchards and the like-almost all of which was acquired by his industry and management. In politics, he is a Democrat.
WILEY BURNS, farmer, was born October 16, 1832, in Morgan Coun- ty, Ind., and is a son of Wiley and Mary (Baker) Burns, natives of Ken- tucky and of Scotch and Welsh descent respectively. Our subject re- ceived a fair education and taught school for four terms in this county. September 15, 1857, he married Nancy K. Hastings, of Morgan County, and to this union were born four children-Melissa V., Mattie, Elmer E. and Thaddeus S .; their mother died April 4, 1872, and Mr. Burns, April 18, 1876, wedded Emily A. Matthews, and this union produced two chil- dren-Wiley and Katie. December 21, 1863, he enlisted in Company H, Seventieth Indiana Infantry, and served in the following battles: Res- aca, Cassville, New Hope Church, Lost Mountain, Kenesaw, Marietta, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Savannah, Bentonville and the march through Georgia. He was discharged June, 1865, came to this county in 1867, and settled on 155 acres of well-improved and planted land, where he makes a specialty of fruit-raising. Mr. Burns is a member of the Ma- sonic fraternity and the Knights of Honor. He is a leading Republican, and was elected Trustee of this township one term. He is an honest man, an upright citizen, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.
JAMES L. CAMPBELL, farmer, was born March 18, 1854 in Wash- ington County, Ohio, and is the eldest of the eleven children of James C. and Minerva (Flint) Campbell, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ohio, and of English and German extraction. James L. Campbell was reared on a farm, and in the lull of farm work obtained some educa- tion, and afterward attended for one term the State University, by which
4
775
JACKSON TOWNSHIP.
he became a teacher, having already taught fifteen terms, several of them in Illinois. The father of our subject purchased 156 acres of timber land in this township, on which he made improvements and resided until his decease. March 16, 1863, James L. Campbell married Miss Rachel C., daughter of William and Elizabeth Snider, to which union were de- creed two children -- Walter and James A. (both deceased). Mr. Camp- bell is the possessor of 156 acres, with improvements, appointing, plant- ing and stocking, which makes the place a choice and valuable one; he is a prominent Democrat and an enlightened citizen.
THOMAS W. DAVID, pioneer farmer, is a native of Jackson County, Ind., and is the second child of five boys and five girls of John and Morning (Weddel) David, natives of Virginia. Our subject passed his early days on a farm, with a very limited education; was born September 8, 1827, and moved with his parents to this county in 1835, who settled on Bear Creek, where his father entered 140 acres, and remained until his death. February 2, 1846, Thomas W. David married Sarah E. Tomey, to which union were born ten children-Adeline (deceased), Mary C., John E. (deceased), Elizabeth, Serepta H., Willie, Daniel W., Lewis E., Silva V. (deceased) and an infant. Mrs. David died October, 1822, a member of the Christian Church, and February 2, 1884, Mr. David wedded Eliza Jane Hale, a native of East Tennessee. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged after seventeen months' service, and resumed active farm life. He has several times been appointed School Director, and is an earnest Republican. Mr. David moved to where he now lives, on Lick Creek, in 1869, where he owns eighty-five acres in a good state of culti- vation, well and variously improved, containing good buildings, orchards, etc., etc.
GEORGE R. EARLYWINE, one of the pioneers of this county, is a native of Bartholomew County, Ind., and is the sixth child of the family of George W. and Sarah (Doan) Earlywine, natives of Kentucky and respectively of German and English extraction. George R. Earlywine was reared to farming, with a fair school education, and lived at home until his majority. He was born June 16, 1841, and February, 1864, enlisted in Company D, Seventeenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was engaged at the following heroic battles: Dallas, Tyson's Cross Roads, Noonday Creek, Belle Plaine, Cotton Creek, Stone Mountain and many others, being discharged September, 1865. December 28, 1865, he married Amanda Hendricks, by which alliance were born nine children- William Sherman, Sarah D., Fannie L. (deceased), London H., Willis F., Ordella Jane (deceased), Thomas B., Minta and Jesse J. Mr. Early- wine is owner of 130 acres cultivated and improved. He is an earnest Republican and an estimable citizen.
MILTON FLEENER, pioneer farmer, was born June 1, 1818, in Washington County, Ind., and is a son of Nicholas and Nancy E. (John- son) Fleener, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina. Milton was reared a farmer by his parents, who came to this State in 1820, settled near Bloomington, where they entered and cleared land. Our subject remained at home until September 28, 1837, when he married Eliza Jane Davison, a native of Ireland, from which union descended three children-Joseph N., James P. and Margaret Ann (deceased). In 1840, Mr. Fleener removed to this township, where he purchased 320 acres, which he improved, and to which he added until he controlled 800
776
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES :
acres. He was elected Constable for one term, Associate Judge for seven years and County Commissioner one term. Mr. Fleener is owner of several lots in Needmore, also a good store building. He and wife are members of the Christian Church.
LUTHER FLINT, farmer, was born April 25, 1815, in Vermont, and is the youngest child of Porter and Lucy (Farwell) Flint, natives of Massachusetts. In 1827, his parents moved to Ohio, purchased 120 and entered 80 acres, which they improved. December 10, 1835, Luther married Miss Mary, a daughter of Edward and Prussia Edwards, to which union were born nine children, seven now living-Minerva. Prus- sia, Hannah, James, Lucy, Miranda and Caroline; this mother died Feb- ruary, 1872, and June 9, 1875, Mr. Flint wedded Lucinda Long, by which union succeeded two children-Jasper and Laura. Mr. Flint moved to this county in 1868, and settled on his present home of 190 acres, containing good house, barns, orchards, fencing, stock, etc., the bulk of which he has acquired by his own efforts, unaided and continued. He is an active Democrat, and a reputable citizen. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church. The paternal grandfather of our sub- ject was a soldier of the Revolutionary war.
JAMES FLINT, stock-raiser and farmer, was born April 13, 1843, in Washington County, Ohio, and is the fourth of the nine children of Luther and Mary (Edwards) Flint, natives respectively of Vermont and Ohio. James was reared to farm labor, attended the common schools, and lived at home until September 5, 1862, when he married Isabella Livingston, from which descended seven children-Mary E., Albert M., Jacob C., Alonzo T., Salina V., Lorena E. and Lulu. February 24, 1864, Mr. Flint enlisted in Company C, Thirty-sixth Ohio Infantry, and served until the succeeding September. In 1866, he moved to this county, set- tled in Jackson Township, purchased 140 acres, mostly timber, which he improved, sold, and afterward bought sixty-seven acres, where he lived three years, and later purchased 145 acres, where he is now living, and which he has cleared, improved and adorned-all the outcome of his labor and economy. Mr. Flint is a Democrat, and is now serving as County Commissioner. He is a good citizen, a reputable gentleman, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church.
LEWIS FRITCH was born in Germany March 13, 1816, and is the second child of Joseph and Frances Fritch, the former a native of France, the latter of Germany. Our subject was taught farming in the fatherland, as well as shoe-making. In 1837, he came to the United States by way of New Orleans; traveled to Hamilton County, Ohio, where he worked on a canal; and there, April 13, 1839, he married Sarah Ann Prail, from which union issued three children-Margaret Jane, James W. and Francis (deceased). Mrs. Fritch died August, 1843, and Mr. Fritch married a second wife March 18, 1845, Ellen Aldrich, to which union seven children were born: Joseph F., Nathaniel, Hannah Ellen, McAllen, Andrew (deceased), John (deceased) and Conrad; this wife also died; and November 23, 1858, he wedded Elizabeth Stump, from which last marriage descended seven children-Catherine A., Nancy E. (de- ceased), Christopher, Frederick (deceased), Isaac M., Mary (deceased) and Martha A. After marriage, Mr. Fritch moved to Shelby County, Ind., purchased sixty acres, sold the same in 1849, and removed to where he now lives, having purchased 130 acres, which he cleared, improved, and to which he added, owning now 255 acres-a comfortable home and
-
777
JACKSON TOWNSHIP.
valuable estate Mr. Fritch is a reputable citizen and, with his wife, is a member of the Christian Church.
LEWIS M. FRITCH. merchant, is a native of this county, was born August 13, 1851, and is the fourth of the seven children of Lewis and Ellen (Folsom) Fritch. Our subject was raised as a farmer's boy, lived at home until nineteen years old, then went to La Bette, Kan. ; re- mained two years working on a farm, and returned home thereafter to assist his father. November 1, 1877, he married Miss Melissa A., daughter of Andrew J. and Mary E. (Armstrong) Vaughn, and by this union these parties became parents of four children-Jason H., Herman J., Lewis A. and Alonzo E. Mr. Fritch farmed for a time after his marriage, and in 1873 engaged in the lumber and stave business, which he continued to pursue until 1882, when he purchased a stock of general merchandise. In 1883, he moved his goods and family to Needmore. where he has continued the business, having an excellent and selected stock. Mr. Fritch has been successful in his venture, and now employs a wagon for dealing in all varieties of produce. He has displayed valu- able business traits, and is a popular merchant. In politics, he is a Na- tional, and was Postmaster at Richards for eighteen months.
RILEY GORDON, farmer, is a native of Butler County, Ohio, was born September 16, 1832, and is fifth of the family of Riley and Sarah Gordon, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch extraction. Our subject was reared on a farm, with poor advantages for education, most of which he gained after his marriage. When nineteen years old, he began working by the month, which he continued for eight months, and two years later as a teamster. December 17, 1856, he married Eliz- abeth Jones, with an issue of eight liviug children-Willard G., Ida May, Charles E., Mary M., Edward Riley, Armina E., Olive Q. and Louisa E. Mr. Gordon became a resident of this county in 1869, and in 1875, moved to his present residence on seventy acres of good and im- proved land. He is also owner of 300 acres near Georgetown. He has served as Justice of the Peace, as Land Appraiser for two terms, was Dep- uty Prosecutor of the county for a time, and now is Deputy Prosecutor for this and Hamblen Townships. His first vote was given for C. L. Val- landigham for Congress.
WILSON HELMS is a native of this county, was born November 22, 1822, in Harrison County, Ohio, and is the eldest child of Isaac and Rebecca (Mehaffey) Helms, natives of Pennsylvania. William Helms, when fifteen years of age, began to work by the month, and September 28, 1845, he married Mary Ann Smith, a native of Ohio, and to this union were born eleven children, of whom nine lived to receive names. Mr. Helms moved to this county in 1854, settled on Bean Blossom Creek and purchased 100 acres, which he cleared and improved. This farm contains a fine residence, good buildings, orchard, etc. - all self-made, and he has given his children each $600 when married. September, 1864, he enlisted in Company C, Twenty-second Indiana Regiment, but was in hospital during nearly all his term, and was discharged July 17, 1865. Mr. Helms has been generally successful in life, but had his property destroyed by fire, during which his children were obliged to leave the house without clothing, two daughters having lost their lives thereby. Mr. Holmes is an active Republican and worthy citizen.
THOMAS H. HENDRICKS, stock-raiser and farmer, is a native of Johnson County, Ind., was born February 15, 1839, and is the fifth of
1
778
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:
the ten children of Landon and Drusilla (Hardesty) Hendricks, natives of Kentucky, and of German descent. Thomas H. was reared a farmer, and lived with his parents until November 28, 1860, at which time he married Emmeline, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Hougham; to this union were born five children-Ida M., Emma D., Albert H., Ira and Odus. In August, 1861, Mr. Hendricks moved to Tipton County, pur- chased 220 acres, which in 1868 he sold and removed to Johnson County, purchased eighty acres, lived twelve years, and, in 1881, came to this county, and now resides on 265 acres, well-improved, cultivated and adorned; he also gives considerable attention to breeding stock, espe- cially Poland-China hogs. He is an active Republican, has served as School Director for eight years, and is a highly regarded and greatly trusted citizen. Mrs. Hendricks is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
LEWIS JONES, farmer, is a native of Monroe County, Ohio; was born October 2, 1824, and is the second of the seven boys and three girls born to Samuel and Cisner (Hamilton) Jones, natives of Pennsylvania; the former of English-German, the latter of Irish-German descent. Lewis Jones was reared on a farm, but enjoyed very spare advantages for education, and remained with his parents until December 31, 1846, when he married Margaret Ann, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Potts) Turner; to this union were born six children-Mary Elizabeth, Minerva A., John Harvey (deceased), Hannah Jane (deceased), Martha Ellen and Sarah Ann (deceased). In 1854, Mr. Jones moved to this county, settled near Georgetown, and two years later removed two miles northwest of Georgetown, remained seven years, and thence to where he now lives, having purchased eighty acres, well-improved, with good buildings, orchards and the like-the whole an outcome of his will and energy. September, 1864, he enlisted in Company D, Twenty-fifth Indiana Regi- ment, and served in the following engagements: Savannah, Cheraw, Columbia, Bentonville and numerous others, including Sherman's march, and was in the grand review, receiving his discharge June 14, 1865, after which he resumed farming in this county. Mr. Jones is a Demo- crat, has served as Township Trustee, and is an upright man and worthy citizen.
HENRY C. LEGGE, farmer. was born September 16, 1842, in Bloomington, and is the eldest son of William A. and Mary (Hight) Legge, natives of Kentucky. Mr. Legge graduated from the State Uni- versity in 1861, and engaged in the stock and livery business. In 1862, he enlisted in Company A, Fifty-fourth Indiana Regiment; was dis- charged after three months, then re-enlisted for three years in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Indiana Regiment; was mainly en- gaged in guard duty, and was discharged honorably as Corporal. Decem- ber 15, 1864, he married Miss Elizabeth F. Dunn, with an issue of six children-William D., Margaret M., Carter L., Howard W., Emma and Henry R. Mr. Legge moved on the farm he now occupies in 1869; it comprises 165 acres of improved, cultivated land, with good buildings, orchards, etc. Mr. Legge is an enterprising, valuable citizen, a member of the G. A. R., and one of the active Republicans of the county.
HUGH McLARY, stock-dealer and farmer, is a native of this town- ship, was born October 30, 1847, the eighth of the ten children of Hugh A. and Savannah (Lockridge) McLary, natives respectively of Kentucky and Virginia, and of Irish and German extraction. Our subject was
779
JACKSON TOWNSHIP.
bred to the farm, on which he labored and remained until after man- hood. January 10, 1869, he married Miss Mary C., daughter of Jackson and Polly Fleener, a union which has been favored with two children- Rosa Ellen and Franklin Pierce. Mr. McLary is a practical farmer and stock-breeder, an excellent citizen and honored gentleman. His life has been passed in this county. He is now residing on his father's farm at the mouth of Bear Creek. Politically Mr. McLary is an advocate of the principles of Democracy, and he and Mrs. McLary are members of the Christian Church.
REV. EVAN E. McNEELY is a native of Washington County, Ind., was born December 28, 1823, his parents being William and Rhoda (Richards) McNeely, natives of East Tennessee. Our subject's educa- tion was a sparse one. His parents moved to Monroe County in 1825, settled near Bloomington, where his father entered land and died some time later. Evan E. McNeely lived at home until January 19, 1845, when he married Miss Mary C., daughter of Wiley B. and Elizabeth Robinson, which union was enriched by eight children: William W., Rhoda J., Louisa C., Clark R., Joseph W., Susanna M., Emesly (deceased) and Harriet E. Following the death of this lady, March 18, 1867, he married, March 8, 1868, Elizabeth Neidigh, a native of Ohio. After living at Martinsville, Morgan County, Mr. McNeely removed to this county in 1867, settled where he now lives, and where his wife has 130 acres, cultivated and improved. In 1859, Mr. McNeely was licensed as exhorter, in 1872 as preacher, and still later as a deacon of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church. In politics he is Republican, and has been School Director several times.
RICHARD J. MILLER, farmer and bee culturist, was born June 14, 1827, in Butler County, Ohio, his parents being John L. and Hannah (Whitsell) Miller, natives of Pennsylvania, and respectively of Irish and English descent. Richard J. Miller worked on the home farm until he was fourteen, when he went to learn the trade of joiner and bridge- builder, which he followed until 1862, having come to Clinton County, Ind., with his parents, in 1830, and afterward moved to Rice County, Minn. In 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Eighth Minnesota Regiment, and was engaged in many Indian battles, after which the regiment was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland, and participated at Stone River, Franklin and other struggles, being discharged August 18, 1865. He afterward resumed his trade for two years, then engaged in saw mill- ing. moved to this county, again began saw milling, and afterward fell back on farming at his present location ; this place embraces 240 acres, with good orchard, etc. Mr. Miller makes a specialty of bee culture. May 23, 1852, he married Nancy M. McAnly, with a result of ten chil- dren, the following yet living ; Eliza, Jane, John F., Bell V., Ida May, Jessie Fremont, Emma E., Richard Edgar and Zora Helen. Mr. Miller is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Good Templars. He was Marshal of Noblesville one term, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
CALVIN MOSER is a native of Cumberland County, Tenn., was born February 17, 1817, and is a son of Jacob and Polly (Stephens) Moser, both of Dutch descent, who moved to and settled in Monroe County about 1819. Calvin was reared as a farmer, had poor school advantages, and lived at home until March 12, 1840, when he married Margaret Williams, from which union sprang nine children, eight of whom are living-A.
49
780
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:
R., Martha A., Mary, J. P., M. S., Isaac B., Rebecca and Katie M. After the decease of his first wife, February 23, 1875, Mr. Moser married, ou September 24, 1875, Mrs. Hannah Prosser. £ After this marriage, Mr. Moser moved to where he now resides, and purchased 80 acres, to which he steadily added until 600 acres had become his, most of which he im- proved, and afterward sold for the benefit of his children, he now retain- ing but 350 acres, well improved, planted and stocked. Mr. Moser is a self- made and self-sustaining gentleman. He is an active Democrat, has served one term as Township Trustee, is a valued and trusted citizen, and he and wife belong to the Baptist Church.
AQUILLA R. MOSER, farmer and stock-raiser, was born February 2, 1841, in this county, and is one of the eight children of Calvin and Margaret (Williams) Moser, the former a native of Tennessee, the latter of Indiana. Our subject lived with his parents until his marriage, De- cember 13, 1862, with Clarissa Calvin, which union produced seven chil- dren-Alva N., Haron D., Jennie June, Cortez Mexico, Brigham Young (deceased), Jack William and Roscoe La Mar. After marriage, Mr. Moser lived four years near Georgetown, and in 1866 he moved to his present site, where he owns 193 acres, with good residence, barns, build- ings, peach and apple orchards, etc., most of which was acquired by his own industry. Mr. Moser is a leading Democrat, and was elected County Commissioner in 1870. He has a half-interest in the gravel road leading south from Morgantown. He was formerly a member of the Grange, and is an honorable man and an esteemed citizen.
CALVIN PLATT, farmer and stock-raiser, is a native of Mahoning County, Ohio, was born August 30, 1823, and is the eldest of the four boys of Erastus and Julia (Hitchcock) Platt, natives of Massachusetts and Connecticut respectively, and of Puritan stock. Calvin passed his boyhood on a farm, attended the common schools at intervals, and so re- mained at home until he was of age, thereafter working for himself at $12 per month. August, 1846, he married Miss Louisa, a daughter of Thomas Peterson, to which union were born two children, both deceased. Mrs. Platt died in April, 1853, and in August, 1854, Mr. Platt wedded Angeline Camp, of Mahoning County, Ohio, and to this marriage were born seven children-Erastus D., Julia (deceased), Jabez, Eben, Presly, Elizabeth and Adella. This wife died, April, 1883. Mr. Platt moved to this county in March, 1855, settled on 160 acres, which he partially improved, and where he remained about twelve years, at which time he removed to his present home and farm, which is well improved, planted, and contain- ing considerable stock. Mr. Platt has in all 316 acres. While in Ohio, he served as Constable and Deputy Sheriff. He is an active Republican, and a worthy citizen.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.