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SCOTT, M. J .; artist, dentist, and patentee of Scott's flexible rubber hood and nozzle; should be in the hands of every picture artist.
Stuart, William P .; merchant; Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1839. Business men often refuse to give their political and religi- ous views ; so also are politicians inclined to refuse. The business man refuses because he fears his trade might suffer otherwise; the politician fears lest the opposition may be- come the stronger.
Smith, Robert R .; merchant; Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1839. Rep. Methodist.
SMITH, STUART & TRACY; dealers in dry goods, groceries, hardware, queensware, boots, shoes, hats, caps, socks, neck- ties, penknives, pins, needles, thread, buttons, and every other thing usually kept in a well selected assortment of goods for the country trade; Whiteland.
Smith, J. P .; farmer; 3 m w Whiteland. Born in J. C. 18.43. Rep. Methodist.
Springer, C. H .; dealer in drugs and medicines; Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1812; settled in J. C. 1824. Rep. Methodist.
TILSON, D. A .; farmer; 23 m se Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1351. Dem. M. Baptist in faith. Young man, your faith is of no consequence unless you prove it by your works.
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Thompson, J. C .; toll-gate keeper; 12 m w Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1827; settled in J. C. 1853. Rep.
Truman, W. C .; farmer; 1} m s Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1824; settled in J. C. 1867. Dem. Christian.
Tracy, M. J .; merchant; Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1832. Rep. THOMPSON, JOHN C .; farmer; Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1821; settled in J. C. 1869. Rep. Presbyterian.
Tingle, J .; farmer; 21/2 m s e Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1828; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem. M. Baptist.
Tracy, F. J., teacher; 1/2 m n Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1851. Dem. Christian in faith. .
TRACY, JOHN ; farmer and Township Trustee; I m n White- land. Born in Ky. 1807 ; settled in J. C. 1829. Granger. Christian.
Trout, S. A .; farmer ; 2 m n Whiteland. Born in J. C. 18.42. Dem.
Trout, David; farmer; I m n w Whiteland. Born in Va. 1828. Dem.
TROUT, JOSIAH; farmer; 33 m s e Greenwood. Born in Va. 1826; settled in J. C. 1839. Dem.
Turner, John; retired farmer ; & m w Greenwood. Born in Pa 1805; settled in J. C. 1828. Rep.
Thompkins, W. H .; miller; Greenwood. Born in N. Y. 1822 ; settled in J. C. 1856. Rep. Protestant.
Varner, T. H .; painter; Whiteland. Born in Ohio 18449; settled in J. C. 1866. Rep. Presbyterian.
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VORHIES, JACOB A .; farmer; 3 m w Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1851. Dem. Believes the Presbyterian doctrines.
Vorhies, A. W .; farmer; 3 m n w Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1835. Dem. Methodist.
Vorhies, A .; farmer; 3 m n w Whiteland. Born in J. C., time not known. Dem. Methodist.
VAUGHT, DAVID; farmer; 4 m n w Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1845. Dem. United Brethren.
VORHIES, JOHN; farmer; 33 m ne Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1834; settled in J. C. 1834. Rep. Christian.
Vandyke, Dominicus; farmer; 3 m n e Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1818; settled in J. C. 1847. Rep. Christian.
Vorhies, David ; farmer ; 13 m n e Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1824; settled in J. C. 1834. Rep. Methodist.
VISE, R. M. J .; farmer ; 2 m e Glenn's Valley. Born in Ind. 1846; settled in J. C. 1855. Dem. Methodist.
Vise, Jackson; farmer; 2 m e Glenn's Valley. Gone from home and could not be seen by our agent.
VORHIES, ISAAC N .; farmer ; 2 m e Glenn's Valley. Born in J. C. 1842. Dem. Methodist.
VORIS, WILLIAM IL .; farmer: 234 m n e Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1847. Rep. Christian.
Van Arsdall, C. A. B .; farmer and stock raiser; 12 m w White- land. Born in Ky. 1823; settled in J. C. 1828. Rep. Presbyterian.
VAN ARSDALL, C .; farmer; Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1841. settled in J. C. 1855. Rep. Presbyterian.
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VARNER, JACOB; farmer; 12 m s w Whiteland. Born in Ohio 1813; settled in J. C. 1853. Rep. Presbyterian.
VARNER, J. B .; merchant; Whiteland. Born in Ohio 1844; settled in J. C. 1853. Rep.
VARNER & SON; dealers in dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes and harness; Whiteland.
VARNER, JOHN F .; stock trader; Whiteland. Born in Ohio 1840; settled in J. C. 1853. Rep. Presbyterian.
Voris, John J .; farmer; Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1830. Dem. Believes the Presbyterian doctrines, but does not prove them by thorough practice.
WILSON, A .; blacksmith; Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1852; set- tled in J. C. 1867. Dem.
Wilson, T .; merchant; Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1846. Dem. Presbyterian.
Williamson, Rev. J G .; retired minister; is now a horticulturist; Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1813; settled in J. C. 1870. Old prohibitionist. Granger. Presbyterian.
WHEELEN, SAMUEL; medical student; Whiteland. Born in Ind. 1853. Presbyterian.
Wood, James; laborer; I m n Whiteland. Born in Ind. 1852; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem.
Wood, Jesse; laborer; I m n Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1808; Settled in J. C. 1871. Dem.
WILSON, JOSEPHI, C .; farmer; 33 m w Whiteland. Born in Ind. 1847; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep.
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WALKER, THOMAS; boot and shoemaker; Whiteland. Born in Tenn. 1801; settled in J. C. 1826. Liberal. Meth- odist. Mr. Walker came to the Territory of Indiana in the year 1816, when the section of country where Johnson county now is belonged to the Indians. Mr. Walker is quite old, and yet he is giving half his political liberties to his enemies, by acknowledging himself a LIBERAL REPCB- LICAN.
WHITE, JACOB B .; merchant; Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1831. Rep. Methodist in principle. Mr. White deals in groceries, hardware, queensware, brooms, tubs, buckets, salt, cigars, tobacco, dried fruit, molasses, and notions gen- erally, and will sell as low as any other responsible house. Call on him.
Woods, George W .; cooper and carpenter; 13 m w Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1849; settled in J. C. 1854. Dem. Presb.
Wishard, John M .; farmer; 2 m s w Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1835. Rep. Universalist.
WISHARD, ROBERT; farmer; 2 m s w Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1803; settled in J. C. 1823. Rep. Methodist in prin- ciple, and surely is old enough to be one in practice. Mr. Wishard was one of the very first settlers in Pleasant town ship, and endured all the hardships of a pioncer life. He has cleared the heavy timber off of 175 acres of land, and now has a fine farn.
Whitaker, Nimrod; farmer; 2 m s w Greenwood. Born in Ky. about 1337; date of settlement not known. Dem.
WHITAKER, WILLIAM; farmer; al m's Greenwood. Ben. in J. C. 18.40. Christian in principle.
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Woods, Andrew; carpenter; 112 m n Whiteland. Born in Ky. IS48; settled in J. C. 1856. Dem.
Wiley, M. D .; farmer and teacher; 2 m e Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1850; settled in J. C. 1857. Dem.
WOODS, A. C .; farmer; 13 m n Greenwood. Born in Tenn. 1821; settled in J. C. 1830. Rep. Presbyterian.
Wilson, Samuel; farmer; 1} m n w Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1851; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem.
Williams, A .; proprietor heading factory; Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1847; settled in J. C. 1858. Dem. Christian.
WHITENACK, SAMUEL D .; farmer; 13 m s w Greenwood. Not at home, and could not be seen.
Wishard, J. M .; physician and surgeon; Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1828. Rep. Presbyterian.
Whitenack, D. S .; farmer and teacher; 1} m s Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1837. Rep. Presbyterian.
Williams, James T .; farmer; I m e Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1840. Rep.
WILSON, GEORGE; farmer; 21/2 m s e Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1845. Dem. Methodist.
Wiley, J. F .; farmer and county commissioner; 2 m e Green- wood. Born in Ind. 1821; settled in J. C. 1857. Dem. Christian.
WILSON, JAMES E .; farmer and carpenter; 212 m s e Green- wood. Born in J. C. 1843. Dem. Methodist.
WILSON, THOMAS H .; fariner; 212 m s e Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1841. Dem. Methodist in faith.
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Wilson, G .; farmer; 23 m s e Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1850. Dem. Believes the doctrine taught by the Christian Church to be orthodox.
WILSON, J. D .; farmer; 21/2 m e Greenwood. Born in N. C. IS28; settled in J. C. 1830. Dem. M. Baptist in faith.
Wilson, Jonathan ; farmer ; 33 m w Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1818; settled in J. C. 1864. Rep. United Brethren.
Waggoner, James N .; proprietor hotel ; Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1823; settled in J. C. 1842. Rep. M. Baptist.
WILSON, D .; telegraph operator and freight agent; Green- wood. Born in J. C. 1844. Dem. Presbyterian in prin- ciple.
Wyrick, H .; farmer; 3 m n w Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1827. Dem. Christian.
Wallace, Joseph; farmer ; 2 m n e Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1844; settled in J. C. 1867. Rep.
WEST, JOHN; farmer ; 3{ m n e Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1817; settled in J. C. 1837. Rep. M. Baptist.
Williams, James W .; farmer; 2 m n e Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1841; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep.
Woods, H. C .; teacher of vocal and instrumental music; Green wood. Born in J. C. 1850. Rep. Presbyterian.
WATSON, W'M. W .; carriage manufacturer; Greenwood. Born in Ohio 1817; settled in J. C. 1862. Rep. Protestant.
White, George T; blacksmith; Greenwood. Born in Ohio 183; settled in J. ( 1852. Neutral. Methodist.
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Watson, A. M .; carriage and wagon manufacturer; Greenwood. Born in Ohio 1841; settled in J. C. 1862. Rep. Methodist.
Wilson, William M .; wagon maker; Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1830; settled in J. C. 1864. Dem. Presbyterian.
WHITENACK, J. H .; physician and surgeon; Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1848; settled in J. C. 1856. Dem. Presby.
' Wyrick, David; farmer; I'm n Bargersville. Born in J. C. 1835. Dem. Protestant.
Warren, Mrs. Eliza; farmer; 3 m w Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1844; settled in J. C. 1866. Protestant.
WOODS, W. A .; farmer; 112 m w Greenwood. Born in East Tenn. 1824; settled in J. C. 1831. Rep. Presbyterian.
WOODS, JOHN H .; farmer; I m n w Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1848; settled in J. C. 1860. Dem. Protestant.
Wheelen, William; carpenter; 2 m n e Whiteland. Born in Ind. 1827; settled in J. C. 1847. Dem. Presbyterian.
Williams, Joel; farmer; 4 m n e Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1846. Rep. Methodist.
WIIEATCRAFT, H. H .; farmer; 2 m n e Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1847; settled in J. C. 1850. Rep. Presbyterian.
Wheatcraft, Mrs. Sophia; farmer; 2 mi n e Greenwood. Born in Me. 1813; settled in J. C. 1850. United Brethren.
Wallace, Thomas; farmer; 23 m n e Greenwood. Born in Ky. ISo4; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Presbyterian.
Wallace, William T .; farmer; 2 m n e Greenwood. Born in Ind. 1837; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep, M. Baptist,
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WHEATCRAFT, HARMAN; farmer ; 3 m ne Greenwood. Born in Ohio 1835; settled in J. C. 1861. Rep. Prot.
YASTE, LEONARD; farmer; I m w Whiteland. Born in Ind. 1826; settled in J. C. 1860. Dem. Presbyterian.
КАКТАН ТАЛОТАЛИИ whoownaste
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WHITE RIVER TOWNSHP.
WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP, situated in the northwest corner of the county, is the largest in the county except one. It contains forty-eight square miles. A great part of the land lays rolling and gently undulating; a small portion is quite hilly, while an- other small part is level.
The soil is generally very rich, and produces corn, wheat, rye, oats, potatoes, fruits, vegetables, and in fact all temperate zone products.
The township is well supplied with running streams. White River runs across the northwest corner; Honey Creek runs across the entire township from its southeast corner, and emp- ties into White River; Pleasant Run waters the northeast part, while Bluff Creek runs through the northwestern portion of the township. These streams are generally small, with the excep tion of White River, which, however, is of no vital importance to the welfare of the people in White River township, except as a main channel for draining the country.
The public improvements are excellently good. Bridges, roads and school houses are well cared for. There are two gravel roads completed, and several others in progress.
Individual improvements will compare favorably with other parts of the country. A great many fine, well regulated farms, and handsome residences, with capacious barns, adoin the ur lice of White River township.
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The towns are generally small, but are made up of healthy, enterprising citizens. The people through the entire township ar . intelligent, generous and hospitable.
They are well supplied with educational facilities, having eleven school houses, valued at about $6,000.
J. B. Dresslar is Township Trustee.
The people are also well supplied with church houses, and seem to take a strong interest in the moral welfare of the com munity.
The township has two flourishing Grange organizations, which are doing all that can be done toward bettering the condition of the farming class.
The vote of this township is about 422 ; Democratic, 292 ; Republican, 130.
Among the carly settlers now living in White River township are: Lan. Robards, B. Reynolds, M. S. Robinson, Wm. A. Robinson, Samuel Doty, Jos. M. Shufflebarger, Jacob Sutton, H. Sanders, Joseph Smith, Thomas Sells, John Robe, John Taylor, Shelby Fullen, Samuel Turner, J. M. Lyons, H. S. Lyons, A. W. Vorhies, Levi Groseclose, J. M. Boaz, John Byers, H. J. Tresstar, and others.
The Doty family settled in White River township in the year 1822. They came through from North Bend, in the State of Ohio, and went into the township on " Whitzel's Trace." This family appears to have consisted of three brothers and two sis- ters, who came into the country late in the spring; at least, there were but the five: three brothers and two sisters, who came out on the first journey. On account of the lateness of the season two of the brothers went back to Ohio, probably to get provisions and bring over more of their people. One brother and the two sisters remained in White River township, and while George Daty - for that was his name-killed wild game to opph then wants, the two girls, Mary and Sarah, cleared . made path of ground and raised a little corn. For nearly three
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months they lived on milk thickened with a little flour, with occasionally a steak of venison. It is said that these girls were very much annoyed by rattlesnakes coming under the cabin floor and protruding their heads up through the crevices between the puncheons. They were attracted by the odor of cooked milk and flour. These unwelcome visitors were dispatched by the girls with a stout stick or handspike.
Peter Baker and George Doty got out the logs for the first. hewed-log house in the township. The first church house was built near the "bluffs," and the first pastor was William Irvin, of the Baptist order. The church house was a double building, having a cross partition, and was made of hewn logs. The first school was in one of the rooms of the church. The first Meth- odist ministers who preached in White River Township were, Eli Farmer, J. Scott, and Jacob Brummell. The first white child born in the township was Samuel E. Wishard, son of John Wishard. The first mill was a " horse-mill," built by John Cagley. The first lumber was sawed with a " whip-saw." The first orchard was planted by Andrew Brown. The first death was a man by the name of Warner. There were no coffins, not lumber to make one ; so the neighbors cut down a tree and dug out a trough in which to place the remains of Mr. Warner. They then dug a grave with an old ax and hoe, in which they buried the body. Perhaps the soul of this man Warner never knew of the manner of his burial, and even if it did, what effect could it have on his future happiness ? We presume that if the silly world of wealthy beings who spend millions to adorn little spots of earth where dead bodies lay, could only remember that in Christ all were made alive, and that there is now no more leith, they would turn and bestow their wealth upon poor, suf- bring, living humanity. The soul of man goes to that home, prepared for it by the Great Architect of the Universe, and a not lay smouldering in the dust of earth.
the first land cleared in White River township is now known
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as the "Doty Hill." In an early day, when the earth was covered with large forest trees, it was the custom to cut out the smaller ones and girdle the large ones. After being girdled awhile, the bark would slip off and leave many of them quite smooth, so that in "roasting car" time the squirrels would come into the field, when the boys would frighten them off, and in their efforts to climb the trees many were captured.
THEOLOGICAL SOCIETIES.
Christian Church, Bargersville; Rev. William Sellars, pastor ; membership, 75; A. S. Deen, Sabbath school superintendent ; average attendance, 60 ; value of church property, $500.
M. E. Church, three-quarters of a mile north-east of Bluff Creek; Rev. G. Heavenridge, pastor ; membership, 100; Orin Bailiff, Sabbath school superintendent; attendance at school, about 65; value of church property, $1, 500.
Bluff Christian Church, two miles north west of Bluff Creek ; Revs. J. M. Hyatt and J. H. Henry, pastors; membership about 85; James M. Jacobs, Sabbath school superintendent; average attendance at school, 50; value of church property, $1,000; Sab bath school in a flourishing condition.
SECRET ORGANIZATIONS.
Bluff Creek Grange, No. 840; William C. Bice, Master; C. R. McColum, Secretary ; membership, 70. This Grange is in a flourishing condition.
There is one other Grange in this township, which is said to be doing well. There are also other churches which our agent was not able to report specifically, but we learn that White River township, in the way of intelligence and morals, is inferior to none in the county. They have plenty of church houses, school houses, and Lodge rooms, and they seem to be proud of them, as well they may be, for in them our young Americans are to be reared up to a noble stand-point of freedom and intel- ligence.
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Allen, Charlotte ; farmer ; 21% m e Bluff Creek. Born in Ky. 1817; settled in J. C. 1869. M. Baptist.
ALLEN, J. H .; house painter; 21/2 m e Bluff Creek. Born in Ky. 1851; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem.
Admire, Henry ; farmer ; 234 m w Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1820; settled in J. C. 1830. Dem. Protestant.
Alexander, Thomas H .; farmer; P. O. Franklin. Born in Tenn. 1828; settled in J. C. 1832. Rep. C. Presbyterian.
Boaz, J. M .; 3 m s c Waverly. Born in Va. IS15 ; settled in J. C. 1821.
BOAZ, W. T .; 4 m se Waverley. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in J. C. 1851. Rep. Methodist. Resides in Union town- ship.
Byers, John; farmer ; 5 m se Waverley. Born in Ky. 1816; settled in J. C. 1824. Rep. Christian.
BROWN, GRANVILLE; farmer; 23 m s Bluff Creek. Born in Ind. 1848; settled in J. C. 1872. Dem. Protestant.
Brown, Mrs. S. A .; 23 m s Bluff Creek. Born in Va. 1806; settled in J. C. 1826. Methodist.
Boaz, Mrs. Lydia; 11/2 m w Bluff Creek. Born in Va. 1799; settled in J. C. 1824. Christian.
Brunnemer, Isaac; farmer; 112 m w Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1836. Dem. Protestant.
BICE, W. C .; physician and surgeon; 21/2 m e Bluff Creek. Born in Ky. 1836; settled in J. C. 1852. Dem. Christian.
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BROWNING, ALBERT; farmer; 13 m s e Smith's Valley. Born in Mo. 1845; settled in J. C. 1848. Dem. Christian in belief.
Bariger, G. W .; farmer; I m e Smith's Valley. Born in Va. 1813; settled in J. C. 1857. Dem. M. Baptist.
BAUGH, J. T .; farmer; 23 m w Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1842; settled in J. C. 1871. Rep. United Brethren.
Bailiff, O .; farmer; I m n Bluff Creek. Born in Ohio 1829; settled in J. C. 1868. Rep. Methodist.
Brown, James; farmer; 2 m n e Waverly. Born in Ind. 1838; settled in J. C. 1864. Rep. Friend.
Berry, J. M .; farmer ; 12 m s Smith's Valley. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem. M. Baptist.
BROWN, N. L .; farmer; 13 m n w Bluff Creek. Born in Ind. 1838; settled in J. C. 1860. Rep.
Brunnemer, L. C .; farmer; 1/2 m se Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1838. Rep.
BROWN, J. H .; farmer; Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1822. Rep. Christian.
Brunnemer, Samuel; farmer; 34 m n e Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1836. Rep.
Bra.ton, John; teamster; 4 m n e Bluff Creek. Born in Ill. 1835; settled in J. C. 1874. Rep. Methodist.
BURKHART, G. W .; farmer and broom manufacturer; 33 m n Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1844. Dem.
Browning, J. E .; farmer; 25 m w Greenwood. Born in Mo. 1838; settled in J. C. 18449. Dem. Christian.
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Bishop, Louis; farmer; 34 m e Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1856. Dem. Methodist.
Bishop, Abraham; farmer; 34 m e Bluff Creek. Born in Va. 1795; settled in J. C. 1832. Dem. Methodist.
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Carter, James A .; farmer ; 32 m w Greenwood. Born in Ohio 1834; settled in J. C. 1841. Rep.
CARTER, VALENTINE; farmer; 3 m w Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1850. Rep.
CARDER, W. A .; contractor and builder; 134 m w Green- wood. Born in J. C. 1831. Dem.
Craig, Samuel; farmer ; 1% m s Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1828. Protestant.
Church, Mrs. M. J .; 3 m s e Bluff Creek. Born in N. C. 1833; settled in J. C. 1861. Methodist.
Cleveland, G. W .; farmer; 12 m n w Bargersville. Born in Mo. 1819; settled in J. C. 1872. Granger. R. Baptist.
Cunningham, James W .; farmer; I m w Bluff Creek. Born in Ohio 1842; settled in J. C. 1861. Rep. Christian.
Carper, C. J .; carpenter; 13 m n e Bluff Creek. Born in Va. 1830; settled in J. C. 1855. Dem. Presbyterian.
CLORE, JOHN; farmer; 62 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1826; settled in J. C. 1850. In favor of reform. Christian.
Clore, Wmn. R .; student preparing for teaching; 62 m n w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1852. Christian.
Collins, James; farmer; 112 m n e Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1826. Dem.
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Chamness, Thomas; farmer; 2 m e Bluff Creek. Born in Ind. 1838; settled in J. C. 1873. Dem.
Church, R .; farmer; 1 m s e Smith's Valley. Born in N. C. 1817; settled in J. C. 1873. Dem. Methodist.
Cormican, John; farmer; 5 m s w Greenwood. Born in Ohio 1819; settled in J. C. 1874. Dem. Christian in belief.
CLARK, WILLIAM T; blacksmith; Bluff Creek. Born in Va. 1841; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. Christian.
Dresslar, S. K .; farmer; I m n .c Bluff Creek. Born in J. C .; date not known. Dem.
Doty, Alford; farmer; I m s Smith's Valley. Born in Ind. 1827; settled in J. C. 1846. Dem. M. Baptist.
DAVIS, J. G .; farmer; 34 m w Bargersville. Born in Ky. 1824; settled in J. C. 1860. Dem. Christian.
Davenport, Stephen P .; employe on farm; 2 m e Smith's Val- ley. Born in N. C. 1849; settled in J. C. 1871. Dem.
Denny, Thomas; farmer; 12 m w Smith's Valley. Born in Ohio 1835; settled in J. C. 1840. Dem.
Desslar, P .; farmer; 13 m s w Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1835. Rep. Methodist.
Dreslar, P .; farmer; 116 m s w Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1835. Rep. Methodist.
DOTY, JOSHUA; farmer; 11/ m ne Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1851. Dem. Methodist.
Doty, Wm .; farmer; 3 m e Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1832. Dem.
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DORREL, SAMUEL; farmer; 5 m s w Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1840. Dem. United Brethren.
Dorrel, William; farmer ; 5 m s w Greenwood. Born in J. C. 1847. Dem.
Dresslar, J. B .; farmer and Township Trustee; 13 i s e Smith's Valley. Born in J. C. 1834. Dem. Methodist.
DUNCAN, J. W .; farmer; 12 m n e Waverley. Born in N.C. 1829; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Methodist.
Duncan, John W .; farmer ; 13 m n e Waverley. Born in Ind. 1851; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Methodist.
Dresslar, A. K .; farmer; I m n e Bluff Creck. Born in J. C., date not known. Dem.
Doty, Samuel; retired farmer; 3 m n Bargersville. Born in Va. 1804; settled in J. C. 1823. No political or religious pref- erences. There are two spheres for the spirit of man to float in ; an upper and a lower one. He who makes choice of the upper can see the handiwork of God in all his crea- tion; he is ready to thank him for all the blessin ;s bestowed upon the human race; while the individual who is so unfor- tunate as to get into the lower strata can sce no beauty in nature, can feel no sympathy for his fellows; has no religi- ous preferences; las no love for his Creator; no thanks to offer.
Doty, Alexander; farmer; 3 m n Bargersville. Born in J. C. 1848. Rep. Granger. United Brethren.
Demott, George M .; farmer; 7 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1839; settled in J. C. 1841. Rep. Presbyterian.
Doty, William, Sen .; farmer; 14 m e Bluff Creek. Born in Ohio 1822: settled in J. C. 1822. Dem. Methodist.
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Doty, M .; farmer; I m c Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1848. Dem.
Dohoney, Samuel H .; farmer; 2 m s Bluff Creek. Born in Ind. 1845; settled in J. C. 1866. Rep. Christian.
DOTY, ROBERT; farmer; 13 m e Bluff Creek. Born in J. C. 1846. Dem. United Brethren.
Doty, Christian; farmer; 34 m n e Bargersville. Born in J. C. 1833. Dem. Protestant.
Etter, W. W .; farmer; 34 m n e Bargersville. Born in J. C. 1828. Granger. Christian.
Fleener, C. A .; farmer; 5 m s w Greenwood. Born in Ind 1852; settled in J. C. 1874. Dem. Methodist.
Fullen, W. K .; farmer; 11/2 m s w Smith's Valley. Born in J.
C. 1848. Dem. Christian.
FRY, J. M. W .; farmer; I m s w Bluff Creek. Born in Va. 1823; settled in J. C. 1853. Dem.
FANSLER, CHIARLES; farmer; 2 m s Glenn's Valley. Born in Ind. 1855; settled in J. C. 1872.
FANSLER, RICHARD; farmer; 2 m s Glenn's Valley. Born in Ind. 1854; settled in J. C. 1872.
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