Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana. Historical and biographical, Part 76

Author: Blanchard, Charles, fl. 1882-1900, ed. cn
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago, F. A. Battey & co.
Number of Pages: 814

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MAJ. JAMES B. MULKY, a native of Indiana, was born on October 4, 1827, in Crawford County. His parents, James and Elizabeth (Wy- man) Mulky, natives of Kentucky, were married in 1815, and located on a farm in Crawford County, Ind., remaining until 1834, when they re- moved to a farm in Washington Township, Monroe County. The father's death occurred in September, 1851; the mother died in June, 1867. James B. Mulky is the second son and fifth child in the family. He was

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reared in Monroe County, where he attended subscription schools, and when he was sixteen years of age he went to a school near Milltown, Ind. (to learn English grammar), where he remained for five months. In May, 1844, he began teaching subscription schools in Owen County, con- tinuing for nine months. In the January following, he entered the State University and remained until October, when he went to Georgetown, Ind., and taught school for some time. He then enlisted in Company A, Second Regiment, Spencer Grays, of New Albany, for the Mexican war, and served one year. In July, 1847, he received his discharge and re- turned home, where he began teaching again in Monroe County, and three months later he went to Spencer and taught in the old County Sem- inary for six months. He went thence to Iowa in May, 1848, and en- tered 160 acres of land, near Knoxville, Marion County; returning thence to Spencer, he took charge of his father's farm. In 1852, he came to Bloomington and entered the drug business, then farmed a while; after- ward, returning to Bloomington, he entered the Law Department in the State University, whence he graduated. He then formed a partnership with the Hon. James Hughes, in the regular practice, and one year later. Mr. Hughes being appointed Judge of the Court of Claims at Washing- ton City, he formed a partnership with Prof. John Young, with whom he continued for one year. In July, 1861, he was commissioned Colonel of the Indiana Legion, and in May, 1862, he was appointed Major in the Fifty- fifth Indiana Volunteers. In February, 1865, he was appointed Provost Marshal of Third Indiana District and served for ten months. He then returned to Bloomington, entered the regular practice, and is at present so engaged, doing a lucrative business, and is considered one of Monroe County's best practitioners. On May 31, 1853, he was married to Mary J. Coffey, of Monroe County. They have had six children, three of whom are living-Horace B., James O. and Frank L. Maj. Mulky is a mem- ber of the A., F. & A. M., and is politically a Republican, but was orig- inally a Whig, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Church.

JAMES OSMAN MULKY is a native of Indiana, born September 15, 1859, in Bloomington, Monroe County. His parents are Maj. James B. and Mary J. (Coffey) Mulky. He is the second son and fourth child in a family of six children, and was reared in Bloomington. He attended school until September, 1877, when he entered the State University, whence he graduated June 4, 1881. He afterward entered the employ of different dry goods merchants in the city, as clerk, with Wicks & Co. and L. Fields & Co. On September 10, 1883, he was appointed Assist- ant Postmaster, and is at present so engaged. He has been for some time a member of the K. of P. and in politics he is a Republican. He. is a rising young man, and is quite efficient as a public officer.

H. J. NICHOLS is the fourth son of John and Sarah (Miner) Nichols, natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. He was born November 17, 1824, in Shelby County, Ky., and when two years of age came with his parents to Monroe County, Ind. They settled in Perry Township, where by energy and industry they made for themselves a home, and the subject acquired the rudiments of a good English education. When twenty-one years of age, he began to learn the carpenter's trade, and in a short time had contracted to build in connection with his farming. In February, 1854, he came to Bloomington, where he built many of the best residences, besides the city schoolhouse. He is at present engaged at his trade, of which he has made quite a success, being considered one

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of Monroe County's ablest carpenters. October 26, 1848, he was married to Rebecca Rogers, daughter of James Rogers, a citizen of Monroe County. They had six children-Harriet, Victoria, John, James, Morton and an infant. His wife died on October 15, 1868, and six months later he married Catharine Bray, by whom there was one child, Claude (de- ceased). His second wife died on August 12, 1882. On January 3, 1883, he married Jennie McPhetridge. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the I. O. R. M. Politically, he is a Republican. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, and are active workers in its support.

SAMUEL M. ORCHARD, a native of Bourbon County, Ky., was born August 11, 1802. He is the second son and fourth child in a family of eleven children, and was reared and educated in his native place, until he was sixteen years of age. His parents, Isaac and Margery (Mitchell) Orchard, came to Washington County, Ind., in 1819, and purchased a farm of 160 acres, where they remained until their deaths. The subject of this sketch and his brother John then came to Bloomington and started a wool carding machine on the lot where the " Orchard House " now stands, which they ran from 1823 to 1836, when they sold out. Mean- while, in 1826, they started in the manufacture of linseed oil, of which they made quite a success. Ten years later, they started a stage line from Indianapolis to Leavenworth, and one from New Orleans to Louis- ville. They also had a blacksmith shop in Bloomington. They built the old " Temperance Hotel " on College avenue. In 1837, the subject began butchering, and in connection with his many other enterprises continued about twelve years. The two brothers then built the " Orchard House," which the subject purchased in 1855; he has since been its proprietor, but the hotel is at present managed by his son, I. S. Orchard. Mr. Orchard owns sixty acres of good farm land and considerable city property. He was married in 1830 to Martha C. McPheeters, daughter of James McPheeters, of Washington County. They have had nine children, six of whom are living-Elizabeth, John, Emily, Baynard R., James and Samuel. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and politically is a Republican. He is one of Monroe County's oldest set- tlers and pioneers, and assisted greatly in the building-up of Bloomington, his present residence.

C. R. PERDUE, second son of William and Lydia (Jaring) Perdue, natives of Indiana, was born May 25, 1837, in Washington County, Ind., where he was reared and educated until sixteen years of age. He en- tered the Asbury University at Greencastle, remaining for one year. He then went to New Albany, where his parents had removed a short time previously, and entered the public schools, in which he continued for two years. The following year, he was clerk on the steamer William Baird, on the Ohio River, and then taught school in Washington County for some time. In the years 1859-60-61-62, he farmed in Harrison County, Ind., afterward being engaged for some time in the dry goods business at Fredericksburg, Ind., which he sold out in 1865, and went to Harrods- burg, Monroe County, where he remained in the dry goods business for six years; then engaged in the boot and shoe business there. On March 16, 1883, his building being destroyed by fire, he came to Bloomington, and three months later formed a partnership with L. S. Fields in the dry goods business, which is at present in a flourishing condition. Mr. Per- due was married, July 4, 1858, to Letitia Garriott, daughter of John B.

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Garriott, of Washington County, Ind. They had five children. His wife died December 25, 1862, and he was married in June, 1865, to Emma King, daughter of William King, of Monroe County. They have six children-Elmer E., Mary I., Cora R., Noble A., and two infants. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., of the K. of H., and of the Meth- odist Church. Politically, he is a Republican.

MAJ. HENRY F. PERRY was born January 10, 1834, in South Thomaston, Me. He is second in a family of four children born to Joab and Maria (Butler) Perry, natives of Maine, and was reared in his native home until twelve years of age. When quite young, our subject lost his father; his mother then moved to Salem. There he continued studies already begun, and closed them at Bucksport. He afterward taught school for one year, and was appointed Deputy Postmaster at Rockland, Me., serving for three years with great credit to himself. He then acted as collector for the water company there. In October, 1855, he went to Ohio, and taught for some time in Henry County. In the fall of 1856, he entered the Medical Department at Ann Arbor, Mich., and one year later came to Monroe County, Ind., taught the Ellettsville school, and afterward engaged in the saw mill and lumber trade there. He was route agent on the D. & M. R. R. for more than one year, when he en- listed in Company G, Thirty-eighth Indiana Volunteers, under Capt. G. K. Perry; served for two and a half years, and took part in the following engagements: Perryville (after which he was promoted to Second Lieu- tenant), Stone River, Hoover's Gap, Chickamauga, Resaca, Lost Mount- ain, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta and Jonesboro-where he was shot through the breast, and lay on the field all night. He finally recovered sufficiently to be removed to Ellettsville. He had, previous to this, in June, 1863, been promoted to First Lieutenant, and one month later, to Captain. While lying in the hospital, he received a commission as Major, for meritorious conduct, and in February, 1865, he was discharged on account of disability. One year later, he opened a stone quarry near Ellettsville, now known as "Perry Bros.' Steam Stone Works," which partnership was formed in 1868. He served four years as Auditor of the county. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Ellettsville Lodge, No. 245. He was married on June 13, 1871, to M. Louise Pennig, a daugh- ter of Ezra and Mariah Pennig, respected citizens of Bloomington. They have four children-Adelaide F., Alberta M., Oscar and Orvil. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Major Perry is politically a Republican, and quite influential.

REV. ALLEN B. PHILPUTT, born in Bedford County, Tenn., on May 6, 1856, is the second son of Barton and Elizabeth (Bearden) Philputt, natives of Tennessee. He was reared and educated in Tennessee until twelve years of age, when he came with his parents to Indiana, and set- tled in Washington County. In 1872, he was converted, and taken into the church at Campbellsburg, Ind., and three years later he was ordained a minister of the Christian Church. In 1876, he entered the State Uni- versity, graduating four years later. In 1878, he was appointed pastor of the Christian Church in Bloomington, and is at present in the faith- ful discharge of his duties. In 1882, he was elected a member of the School Board at Bloomington, and still has that position, also serving as President of the Indiana Christian Sunday School Association. On Sep- tember 23, 1880, he was married to Anna Maxwell, daughter of Dr.

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James D. Maxwell, of Bloomington. They have one child, Louise E., born in June, 1881. He is a Republican, politically.

JEREMIAH F. PITTMAN, second son and sixth child of Harrison and Jane (Sands) Pittman, natives of Indiana, was born March 12, 1842, in Orange County, Ind. The father died in 1879. The mother died in 1849. The subject of this sketch was reared in Orange County, where he received a common education, and, when fourteen years of age went to school in Leavenworth, Crawford County, Ind., for one year, return- ing thence to Orange County, where he then entered the high schools at Paoli. In the fall of 1861, he began teaching school, but resigned his position, and enlisted in November, 1861, in Company F, Fiftieth Indi- ana Volunteers, under Col. Dunham. Serving for more than three years, he took part in the following engagements: Munfordville, Parker's Cross Roads, Little Rock, Saline River and Camden. He was mustered out of service on January 5, 1865, and, returning home, he was elected. County Recorder in the following fall. He served for three years, mean- while reading law, and at the end of that time he resigned his position to enter the regular practice in Bloomington, Monroe County. During the winter of 1867-68, he attended law school at Bloomington, whence he graduated in June, 1868. Four years later, he was appointed Prose- cuting Attorney of the Tenth District, and served one year. He is at present engaged in practice with Maj. Mulky. In 1881, he was appointed Commissioner of the Monroe County Circuit Court, and is at present occupying that position. October 15, 1868, he was married to Miss Sarah E. Williamson, daughter of Judge A. J. Simpson, of Orange County. They have had three children, two of whom are living-Jose- phine E. and Richard H. Mr. Pittman is a member of the K. of P., and he is Dictator in the K. of H. In politics he is a Democrat. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

BENJAMIN ROGERS (deceased) was born near Maysville, Ky., October 24, 1795, and was the son of Henry and Sarah (Jenkins) Rogers, natives of Pennsylvania and of English and Welsh extraction. In about 1816, they came to Monroe County from Jackson County, Ind., and resided here until their death. Benjamin married, in Jackson County, Ind., March 4, 1819, Elizabeth, daughter of Ephraim and Mary E. (Red- mond) Arnold, natives of Maryland. Mrs. Rogers was born in Louis- ville, Ky., December 9, 1798. Mr. Rogers came to Monroe County in February, 1825, and settled on a farm in Bloomington Township. He was very industrious, and much respected in the community of which he was an honored member. He departed this life March 12, 1870, his wife having preceded him on February 6, 1865. To Mr. Rogers' marriage were born nine children-Mary E., Maria L., Ephraim H. (deceased), Frances M. (deceased), Nancy A. (deceased), Sarah, Benjamin F. (de- ceased), William A., and one died in infancy unnamed.

WILLIAM A. ROGERS was born in Bloomington Township, Mon- roe County, Ind., June 19, 1843, and is a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Arnold) Rogers. Until he was twenty-four years of age, he lived on the home farm, when he moved to Perry Township, where he lived for a number of years, but, having a desire to live near the place of his birth, he returned to Bloomington Township, and purchased seventy-five acres of land adjoining the old homestead, where he has since resided. Besides this farm in Bloomington Township, he owns 203 acres in Perry. March 14, 1867, he married Eliza, daughter of Alexander and Jane (Hemphill)

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Henry. Mr. Henry was a native of Ireland, born February 15, 1804, and came to this county in 1835, and in 1841, he married, his wife being Mrs. McCaw, who was born in South Carolina April 3, 1807, and came to this county in 1833. She now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Rogers, her husband having died December 4, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are the parents of four children-Henry A., Ray R., B. Frank and Levi (deceased). Mrs. R. is a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Politically, Mr. R. is a Democrat.

WILLIAM K. ROGERS, farmer, was born in Jackson County, Ind., October 30, 1820. His father, James Rogers, was born near Philadel- phia, Penn., in 1789. He was a farmer, and came to Indiana before the war of 1812, settling in Clarke County. Mr. Rogers was a soldier of that war. While he and a Mr. Beanblossom were in pursuit of some In- dian horse-thieves, they came to a creek, which they named Beanblossom, which name it now bears. His wife, Susana Kindle, was born in Butler County, Ohio, in 1796, and died in 1871, her husband having “ gone be- fore " in 1864, both in the communion of the Christian Church. Will- iam K. married, at his majority, Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Butcher) Boruff, Tennesseans, and members of the Christian Church. They died in this county. Sarah (Boruff) Rogers was born on August 25, 1821. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are parents of eleven children -Henry B. (deceased), Mary E. (Day), Susana (Griffin), James L., Jennie E. (Myers), Mrs. William Patton (deceased), Samuel B., William P., John A. (deceased), George S. (deceased), and Nannie A. He and wife belong to the Christian Church, and he is a Republican in politics.

WILLIAM P. ROGERS was born March 3, 1857, in Brown County, Ind. He is the fourth son and eighth child of William K. and Sarah (Boruff) Rogers, both natives of Monroe and Jackson Counties, Ind., re- spectively. They were married in December, 1841, in Monroe County, by the Rev. James Mathes, and located on a farm, where they remained for five years. They then removed to Brown County, and farmed until 1875, returning thence to Monroe County, where they have since resided. The subject of this sketch was reared in Washington Township, Brown County, where he attended school until sixteen years of age, when he en- tered the high school in Bloomington, Monroe County, remaining two years. During 1875-76, he taught school in Brown County, being com- pelled to make his own way. In September, 1876, he entered the State University, remaining three years, and then began reading law with Bus- kirk & Duncan. In September, 1879, he formed a partnership with E. E. Sadler, in the regular practice, and continued for about one year in Bloomington, after which he remained alone until the fall of 1881, when

he went into partnership with J. E. Henley. They have a lucrative practice. Mr. Rogers was married in Bloomington, on March 30, 1883, to E. Belle Clark, daughter of William A. Clark, a prominent and re- spected citizen of Monroe County. They have one child-Ethel B. In 1881, Mr. Rogers was elected City Treasurer, and was re-elected in 1883, and is in the faithful discharge of the duties of this office. Both he and his wife are prominent members of the Christian Church.

JAMES M. ROGERS, farmer, was born in Bloomington, Monroe County, Ind., May 2, 1822, and is the son of David and Catharine (Will- iams) Rogers, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland. They came from Ohio to Jackson County, Ind., on account of Indians, and there lived in a fort for some time. In 1816, Mr. David Rogers came to a farm on the

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site of which Bloomington now stands, and with Jonathan Rogers en- tered land. David Rogers died in this county, a member of the Chris- tian Church. James M. Rogers has been a farmer in this county all his life. At the age of twenty-six, he began life for himself, and in 1848 married Rebecca Pullen, who was born in 1822, and died on May 22, 1870. She had five children, all living-Edward M., Annie F., Lillie C., Addie W. and Richard L. Mr. Rogers bas filled the office of Justice of the Peace, and a number of minor offices, and is a much respected cit- izen, and a Republican.

I. MILTON ROGERS was born in Perry Township, Monroe County, on September 1, 1830. He is the eighth child born to Aquilla and Rebecca (Rogers) Rogers, natives of Virginia. His parents came to Monroe Coun- ty, Ind., in 1818, and located on a farm in Perry Township, where they lived for twenty-four years, when the father was elected Probate Judge, and served until 1848, residing in Bloomington. He then returned to his farm, where in August, 1849. he died. The subject of this sketch was reared on the old home farm until twelve years of age. Then he came to Bloomington with his parents and completed his education, which he had begun in the country schools. When seventeen years of age, he went to Gosport and was employed by W. A. Montgomery, a tailor, with whom he remained for thirteen months. He then clerked for five years for another merchant there. He afterward served for two years as book-keeper for William Alexander, and then went to Minnesota, remaining for three and a half years. Returning thence to Blooming- ton, he was engaged as clerk in a dry goods store for some time. He was in a grocery for one year, and was then appointed Deputy Post- master and served for three years. In 1869, he was appointed Deputy Treasurer of Monroe County, serving three years. He was then elected Treasurer of Monroe County, on the Republican ticket, and in 1873 was re-elected. After the expiration of this term of office, he was again ap- pointed Deputy Treasurer, and served for four years. In 1878, he again embarked in the grocery business, continuing for one year. In Septem- ber, 1883, he was appointed Deputy Treasurer under Isaac Claman, and is at present so engaged. He is also engaged in farming 190 acres of Monroe County's best land. On October 11, 1853, he was married to Emily Smith, a daughter of John C. Smith, a citizen of Clark County. They have had nine children. Mr. Rogers has been a member of the Christian Church for thirty-three years and is a prominent and influen- tial citizen.

N. B. ROGERS, born in Salt Creek Township, Monroe County, Ind., on April 23, 1842, is the eldest son and child of Aquilla and Mary E. (Rogers) Rogers, and was reared in his native township until five years of age, when his parents removed to a farm in Perry Township, where for three years he attended the district schools of the neighborhood. He then entered the Preparatory Department of the State University, contin- uing for about six years. On September 23, 1861, he enlisted in Com- pany G, Second Indiana Cavalry. He served for three years and took part in the following engagements: Shiloh, Perryville, Chickamauga, Gallatin; and at Hartsville, Tenn., he was captured but soon after paroled, and in about six weeks was exchanged, joining his company again. He then took active part in the battle of Mossy Creek, Kenesaw, Peach Tree Creek and Cartersville, and on October 7. 1864, he received an honorable discharge. Returning to Monroe County. he acted as Deputy Sheriff

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for two years. He then removed to Lucas County, Iowa, and farmed until 1874, when he again came to Bloomington, and engaged in the fur- niture business, continuing for one year. He was in the grocery busi- ness for two years, and in March, 1877, purchased the livery stable which he at present successfully runs. He was married, December 25, 1866, to Esther E. Henry, a daughter of Alexander Henry, of Monroe County. They have one child-Lelia E. His wife died on March 23, 1877. Mr. Rogers is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and of the G. A. R., and is a Democrat.

LEONIDAS D. ROGERS is a native of Indiana, born May 21, 1858, in Perry Township, Monroe County, and was reared on the old home farm. He is the fourth son and eighth child in a family of nine chil- dren born to Aquilla and Mary E. (Rogers) Rogers. He was educated in the district schools until fourteen years of age, when he entered the State University at Bloomington, graduating thence six years later with honors. On July 1, 1879, he entered the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he graduated on December 10, 1879. He has taught four terms of school in Brown and Monroe Counties. On January 1, 1883, he became agent for the Home Fire Insurance Com- pany of New York, Standard of London, National of Hartford, and the Old New York Life. He is quite successful in the business, and is one of Bloomington's most enterprising young men. He is a member of the I. O. R. M., Arizona Tribe, No. 56; Secretary of the A., F. & A. M .; Sec- retary of the I. O. O. F., and is also D D. G. M. of Herndon Encamp- ment, I. O. O. F. Politically, he is a Democrat.

JAMES RYAN, born in Greene County, Ind., January 1, 1847, is the third son of David and Mary (Payton) Ryan. He came to Monroe County with his parents when but one year of age; here he grew up to manhood, and although opportunities for education were very poor, by energy and industry he acquired a good, practical business education, and is a successful financier. When twelve years of age, he began learn- ing the blacksmith trade, and served an apprenticeship of over two years, at which time he went to Indianapolis and worked at his trade for more than a year. Returning to Bloomington, he was in the employ of the L., N. A. & C. R. R., working in various capacities for more than three years; then, resuming his trade, followed it in Bloomington for four years. He then opened a blacksmith shop, which he worked in for some time; sold out; built on College avenue; sold out again, and finally re- purchased and resumed business for three years. In 1876, he became partner of William A. Clark, and one year later went to Greencastle, do- ing job work for a short time. Returning to Bloomington, he was a partner in the firm of Ryan & De Vault for one year, and in August, 1881, purchased the half interest, and now does a good business in gen- eral blacksmithing and manufacturing wagons, buggies and phaetons. He is industrious, energetic, and a liberal citizen, highly respected in his community.

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Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana. Historical and biographical, Part 76

Author: Blanchard, Charles, fl. 1882-1900, ed. cn Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Chicago, F. A. Battey & co. Number of Pages: 814

Author: Blanchard, Charles, fl. 1882-1900, ed. cn
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago, F. A. Battey & co.
Number of Pages: 814