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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.
THE first settlers in this township were L. D. Hellard, Frederick Mitchell, Michael Coons and Joel Wilson, in 1835 ; J. J. McKinney, Benjamin Manor, Isaiah Sutton, Wm. Shrack, Wm. Richardson, Caleb Manor and Wm. McNelly, in 1836; James Ewing and John Current were also early settlers. Of the early settlers J. J. Mckinney is the only one living in the township, and from him these names and dates were obtained.
This was the last township organized in the county, and the first election was held at the house of Wm. Richardson, in June, 1838, with John Booth as Inspector. The first Justice of the Peace was James Ewing, and the first Supervisor, Benjamin Manor. At that time the township comprised one road district, and the first road opened was the Fort Wayne and Cambridge City Road. In 1839 the Trustees were Michael Coons, John Current and J. J. Mckinney. Mr. Mckinney was also elected the second Justice of the Peace in the township.
The first school in the township was taught by James Ewing, in a log cabin near Wm. Richardson. The first preaching was under the direc- tion of the Methodist Church.
The township contains about twenty-seven sections of land, the west tier being fractional. It is well drained by Halloways Creek and its branches.
The village of Redkey, at the junction of the P. C. & St. L. and L. E. & W. railroads, was formerly known as Mt. Vernon, and was laid out November 13, 1867, and at this time the name of the village was changed to Redkey. Andrews' Addition was laid out September 26, 1872; Evan's Addition, April 4, 1875, and Redkey's.Second Addition, January r, r877. It is a thriving village, with 2 hotels-Spencer and Redkey-3 general stores, 2 hardware stores. 2 drug stores, 4 groceries, 2 boot and shoe stores, 2 furniture stores, r harness shop, 1 bakery, r livery stable, I barber shop, 2 butcher shops, I saw mill, 1 tile mill, 1 stave factory, 3 warehouses, 3 blacksmith shops, 4 physicians, 2 churches and 2 lodges-Masonic and Odd Fellow. Its population is 490.
Dunkirk (formerly Quincy) was laid out December 10, 1853, by Isaiah Sutton. The North Addition was laid out July 12, 1867, and July 6, 1868, and W. G. Sutton's Addition, February 5, r876. The village is on the line of the P. C. & St. L. Railroad, and has 2 hotels- Holly and Milligan-2 general stores, 2 hardware stores, 2 drug stores, I grocery, 3 millinery stores, r newspaper-Dunkirk Banner-I livery stable, r saloon, 4 blacksmith shops, 2 tile mills, r grist mill, r saw mill and handle factory, I planing mill, 2 boot and shoe stores, r butcher shop, 2 barber shops, 2 warehouses, 1 furniture store, 1 clothing store,
2 attorneys, 2 physicians, 2 lodges-Masonic and Odd Fellow-2 churches and a postoffice
SCHOOLS .- Portland Union School building, completed September, r876, is a neat brick structure, 62 by 84 feet, with stone basement, two stories high, and has eight rooms, all seated in modern style. It will accommodate 400 pupils. The cost of the building and furniture was $20,000. At that time the School Board was composed of J. B. Jaqua, E M. Crowell and Wm. Coffin. J. W. Thornburg was the first Super- intendent, with three teachers and r67 pupils. He was succeeded by S. K. Bell, April 12, 1877. and he by W. C. Hastings, who had charge of it two years. Under his superintendency there was a marked im- provement in the school, and an increase in the number of pupils. He was succeeded by the present Superintendent, E. J. McAlpin, under whom seven teachers are now employed. The present enrollment of pupils reaches 397, and the school is supplied with maps, charts, globes and other school paraphernalia, and is in a most prosperous condition.
The incorporated school of Salamonie is a neat frame building, 24 by 36 feet, two stories high, and was built in r877. It is well seated, will accommodate 75 pupils, and cost $1,000. The present enrollment is 6r. The trustees are Dr. E. T. Skinner, George Kramer and C. Messner.
The Camden Graded School was organized in 1872. The building cost $7,000. is a neat two-story brick, with four rooms, and was erected in 1873. The following gentlemen then comprised the School Board : S. A. Shoaff, A. W. Gregg and David Bowman. Three teachers are employed. Miss Dugan was the first Superintendent. In 1878 the town surrendered its incorporation. The school is now under the charge of the Township Trustees. Albert Russell is Superintendent for 1879- 80. The present enrollment is 17r. The school is well supplied with apparatus and other appliances.
CHURCHES .- The Christian Church of Redkey was built in r876, and is a frame building, 3r by 48 feet, with a seating capacity of 400. This society was organized in 1871 with 22 members, now increased to 53. Elders, W. C. Pile and James Renker. Deacons, E. Winters and Jacob Crowell.
The M. E. Church is a neat brick, 40 by 60 feet, and will seat 400 persons. It was dedicated in r867 by Rev. N. H. Phillips, with a membership of 50, which is now increased to 200. Its cost was $3.500. The trustees are John A. Henning, Wm. Barnell, Samuel Manor, Wm. Current and Wm. Long. Pastor. Rev. P. J. Albright.
The M. E. Church at Dunkirk is a neat frame, 40 by 50 feet, and will seat 500 persons. It was dedicated in r871 by Rev. E. F. Hasty, with a membership of 200, which has now fallen off to roo members. Trus- tees, Theodore Bishop, John F'linn, J. M. Crogan, M. D. Wood and Abel Wilson. Pastor, Rev. P. J. Albright.
The Missionary Baptist Church at Dunkirk is a neat frame, 42 by 70 feet, finished in modern style, and will accommodate 650 persons. It was dedicated in November, 187r, by Rev. Joseph Brown. The cost of the first story was $3,500. The second story was built by the Masons and Odd Fellows, and is occupied by them as lodge rooms. At the organization the membership of the church was 18, which is now in- creased to 90. Trustees, J. B. Nickerson, E. Huffman and D. H. Par- ker. Pastor, Rev. John C. Mckinley.
PERSONAL HISTORIES.
WABASH TOWNSHIP.
JACOB BUTCHER-son of Jacoh Butcher, Sen., and Rachel (McCol- lum) Butcher, settlers of Jay county in 1836, was born in Jay county, Indiana, in the year 1844; married January 24. 1867, in Adams county, Indiana, Jemima, daughter of Jacob aml Jane (Long) Conkle, who settled in Jay county in 1859, and whose birth occurred in the year 1843, in Madison connty, Ohio, Mr. Butcher has filled the office of Justice of the Peace for the space of two years: was a soldier in the late war. serving three years in the 89th Iudiana Volunteer Infantry; was taken prisoner at the battle of Mumfordsville, Ken- tucky, and paroled, in 1862. The complement of his offspring is two: Minnie M .. born September 14, 1868, and Lola L .. Aprd 20, 1870. Business, farming. Address, New Corydon, Jay county, Indiana.
GEORGE BURK-took the matrimonial vows in the year 1848, in Carroll county. Ohio, taking for his life partner Matikdla Williams, who was born in Carroll county in 1820. His father, William Burk, died August 7, 1871; his mother is Nancy (Williams) Burk. In 1866 his parents settled in Jay county. Mr. Burk is a farmer and merchant by occupation; held the office of county commissioner from the year 1868 to that of 1874. He served thirteen months in the war of the Rebellion; was a member of the Ist Indiana Heavy Artillery; settled in Wabash township in 1856. Mrs. Burk's father, Levi Williams, died October, 1866: her mother, Nancy (Tracy) Williams, died September. 1837. The first addition to the family of George Burk was: Thomas J., born November 25. 1849; Levi, March 3, 1852, died September 26, 1860; Jonathan W., June 22, 1834; Artlissa, May 31, 1857; Sadie E., August 11, 1859: Wesley E., February 7, 1862; George W., January 17, 1865; Mumie A., November 16, 1807: Arthur F., Jannary 5, 1871, died May 3, 1872; Carl, August 22, 1873, died September 15, 1874. All living are residents of Jay connty. Indiana, except Artlissa, who resides in Ohio. Letters should he sent to New Corydon, Jay county. Indiana.
FREDERICK DOCK-son of Jolm Frederick and Catherine (Leiu- inger) Dock. (both of whom are deceased.) is a native of Alsace, Germany. He came into existence October 17. 1832, and was married March 9, 1854, in Jay county, to Sarah. daughter of Jacoh and Susannah (Rummell) Walter, who settled in Jay county in 1839. Mrs. Dock was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, December 13, 1835; is a mother of two children: Eunice Amelia, born February 1. 1862, and Isadora Catherine, June 22, 1866; both are residents of Jay county. Frederick Dock enlisted in the 12th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry: gains a livelihood by farming; receives mail at New Corydon. Jay county. Indiana.
Indiana. His parents (deceased) were George and Elizabeth Anu (Brown) Houser. His wife, to whom he was united July 29, 1866, in Jay county, Indiana, is Mary R. (Adams) Houser, dangliter of David and Elizabeth (Walters) Adams. She was born in Jay county, Indiana, November 24, 1845. Mr. and Mrs. Honser's children are: Aunie L. M. E., horn in Jay county November 21, 1867: Leon R., November 21. 1869, in Mercer county; Ollie E., October 11. 1871, in Jay county: Norah Belle, October 11, 1871, in Jay county, died October 13, 1871; Sadie Blanche, July 7, 1874, in Jay county.
SAMUEL HALL-a farmer and merchant, residing in Wabash town- ship. may be addressed at New Corydon, Jny county, Indiana. He settled in Jay county in 1837; was horn of Nathaniel and Nancy (James) Hall, in Dela- ware county, Ohio, January 15, 1806. He has been twice wedded. His first wife, to whom he was married April 8, 1830, in Franklin county, Ohio, was Matilda (Hunter) Hall; her death took place January 30, 1833. She was a daughter of John and Rebecca (McMullen) Hunter. Mr. Hall's children by his first wife are: Almira, born January 22, 1831, residles in Madison county, Ohio, and John H., born October 17, 1832, died February 25, 1867, at Fort Yuma, in Arizona. His second wife, Mary B. (Shephard) Hall, was born in Piekaway county, Ohio, June 3, 1810; was a danghter of William and Olivia P. (Emory) Shephard. Her death took place September 28, 1875. She was the mother of six children. They are: William A., born September 2, 1838, died November 3, 1870; Samuel E., December 29, 1840; Mary M., January 27, 1843; Martha A .. April 3, 1845; Margaret. E., May 30, 1848; Clarissa P., November 2, 1850. All are residents of Jay county. Mr. Hall's second mar- riage took place in Franklin county, August 27, 1837. He served as county commissioner from the year 1843 to 1846. He built the first saw-mill in the township, which was in the year 1837. His son, Samuel E., served a period of thirteen months in the Ist Iudiana Heavy Artillery.
GEORGE MARTIN-and Caroline Stolz were married in Jay county, Indiana, in the year 1851. He is a merchant and a resident of Wabash town- ship; was born in Alsace, Germany, in 1830, his wife being horn in the same place in 1832. He is a son of Solomon and Christina (Kron) Martin, who removed to Jay county in 1849. Mrs. Martin is a daughter of Nicholas and Salome (Helmstater) Stolz, settlers in Jay county in 1846. Mr. Martin's children are: Frederick, born December 20, 1833; Catherine, May 30, 1836; Louise, March 27, 1858; Sophia, Angust 19, 1860; Margaretta, December 16, 1862; Elizabeth, January 1, 1864; Charles, March 2, 1867, died April 22, 1868: Henry, February 5, 1870: George A., November 2, 1874, died November 13, 1874. Address, New Corydon, Jay county, Indiana.
AMOS HOUSER-a resident of Wabash township, was born in Etna, ADAM STOLZ-and Elizabeth Smith were made one on November 23, 1858, in Noble township, Jay county, the Reverend Philip Locker performing the marriage ceremony. Mr. Stolz settled in Wabashı township in 1846, as a farmer: is a native of Alsace, Germany; had his hirth February 28, 1835. His wife was born March 30, 1838, in Portage county, Ohio; is a daughter of George and Ann (Donaworth) Schmidt. The children of Mr. Stolz are: Anna Margaret, born September 5, 1859; Henry, November 7, 1861; Daniel, January 30, 1864; Jacob, May 26, 1866; George Washington, February 19, 1868; Mary Elizabeth, May 28, 1871, died October 11, 1872 ; Charles Frederick, August 15, 1873; Louise Catherine, September 23, 1875; Clara Caroline, May 18, 1879. Adam Stolz is a son of Nicholas Stolz. He enlisted in the 12th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry December 12, 1864; served in that regiment until it was mustered out of service, when he was transferred to the 59th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, participating in several battles, the first being at Benton- ville, North Carolina, under General W. T. Sherman, Mrs. Stolz's hrother, Jacob Schmidt, of the Tith Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, died at Louisville, Kentucky, January, 1863. Postoffice, New Corydon. Licking county, Ohio, October 15, 1843. At the age of nineteen he enlisted in the 63d Regiment Indiana Volnuteer Infantry, at Indianapolis, under the . command of Captain Brewster. on February 21, 1862, his home at the time being in Jay county. Indiana. Leaving Indianapolis with a hattalion of four full companies, he joined the Regiment, commanded by Colonel Williams, at Washington, D. C. From there he went to Alexandria, Virginia; remained there until the hattle began at the second Bull Run. His company lost, in that engagement, about seven in killed and wounded. His command returned to Indianapolis, where the regiment was recruited, going from there to Shepherdsville, Kentucky, then to Lebanon aud Knoxville, becoming a portion of the Twenty-Third Corps, soon joining General Sherman on the Georgia campaign, and remaining with him until the fall of Atlanta. During the campaign, one-half of the company to which he belonged was lost on the Resacca battle field; having had several encounters, such as Altona, Ken- nesaw Mountain, and smaller engagements, reaching Atlanta with five privates, two sergeants, and no commissioned officers. He, heing of the few, remained there six weeks watching Hood, the Twenty-Third Corps being left by Sherman for that purpose. Went to Dalton, Georgia, then to Nashville and Clifton; returning, fought Hood at Columbia and Franklin, and again at CHRISTOPHER B. THARP-is an attorney-at-law, residing in Wabash township. In the year 1862 he entered the Union army, serving through that year as a private soldier, in the 34th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. He then received a commission as First Lieutenant, serving as Regimental Quartermaster of his Regiment; returned home July 13, 1866. Nashville. He then returned to Washington, D. C., joined Porter on the Fort Fisher expedition to North Carolina: fought at Wilmington, North Carolina; joined Sherman at Jonesborongh; from there went to Raleigh, North Carolina, and returned to Washington. His term having expired, he returned to Indi- anapolis, after a campaign of three years and four mouths, Mr. Houser is . He began life's journey February 11, 1811, in Cayuga county, New York, employed as a lumber merchant. His address is New Corydon, Jay county,
His father is Jesse Tharp; his mother, Mary (Bergen) Tharp. He chose for
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his life-partner, Ruth Ruse, a native of Highland county, Ohio, whose birtli took place June 10, 1811; died July 18, 1880. The twain were made one January 15, 1833, in Clinton county, Ohio. A famdy of seven children have blessed their union, Their son, Aaron R., was born January 24, 1834, died December 21, 1839: James, Aprd 27, 1838, is a resident of Kentucky; George R., November 11, 1842; Mary, September 18, 1844; Henry C., August 21, 1946; Elizabeth R., Octoher, 15, 1848; Martha, April 1, 1831. All are residents of Indiana, except James and George R., who reside in Kentucky. Mrs. Tharp is a daughter of Aaron and Ruth (Phillips) Ruse. Mr. Tharp's son, George R., served as a private soldier in the 34th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and his sou-in-law, W. J. Shaw, served in the same regiment as sergeant. His son James was a private iu the 4th Ohio Cavahy, and was discharged on account of disability after the taking of Atlanta. Christopher Tharp's grand-parents, James Tharp and Christopher Bergen, were soldiers of the Revolutionary war, serving the full time of the contest, in Washington's army. His father-in-law, Aaron Ruse, enlisted in the Revolutionary army at the age of seventeen years, and was discharged at Yorktown. He also had two great-uncles who were killed iu the battle on Long Island. All communications should he acldressed to New Corydon, Jay county, Indiaua.
REVEREND JOSEPH UPHAUS-resides in Wabash township; was born in Glandorf, Putnam county, Ohio, October 1, 1844; is rector of Trinity Catholic Church, and son of John G. and' Catherine (Poppelman) Uphaus. He settled in Jay county in 1879. Was teacher in Putnam county, O., three years prior to studying for the ministry, which occupied seven years. Was afterwards rector in Nashville, Tenn., three years; was superin- tendent of St. Joseph's College, Cal., three years; rector of St. John's Church, Mercer Co., O., one year. At present is superior of the Monastic Institution of St. Mary's Home, in this county. His address is New Corydon, Jay county, Indiana.
JONAS H. WIEST- horn in Jay county, Indiana. in the year 1856, is a son of Jonas Wiest, M. D., and Josephine (Dreshach) Wiest, who settled in Jay county in 1849; is a merchant; married in the year 1878, in Wyandot county, Ohio, Esther E. Fogler, daughter of Christian and Mary (Wagner) Fogler. She had her hirth in Pickaway county, Ohio, in 1859. They have one chdd: Jennie D., born August 22, 1879. Mr. Wiest resides in Wabash township; receives mad at New Corydou.
DANIEL WALTER-and Margaret Smith were united in marriage iu Jay county, by Rev. Spring. They are the parents of ten children. They are: William Franklin, horn November 5, 1837, died March 3, 1869; Susannah Elizabeth, February 17, 1859, died June 12, 1862; Alta Matilda, January 8, 1861; David Sheridan, January 9, 1865; Daniel Sherman, January 9, 1805; Edwin Howard, Juue 7. 1867; Clarence Washington, January 19, 1870, died February 9, 1873; Fred Wilson, May 12, 1873; Orlando Harrod, May 5, 1875, died January 21, 1877; Catherine Ann, February 9, 1877. Daniel Walter is a son of Jacoh Rud Susannalı (Rummell) Walter, settlers in Jay county iu 1839. His birth occurred in Columbiana county, Ohio, December 24, 1833. He enlisted in the 89tlı Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, joining Company C, in the year 1861, under Captain Wilson; entered the regiment at Indianapolis, going from there to Louisville. Ky., and to Corinthi. The first battle in which he fought was that of Shiloh, under General Sherman, going thence to Bridge- port. He participated in all the battles during the campaigu, until the regi- ment reached Joueshoro; recruiting at Rome, Georgia, joined Sherman ou his march to the sea, participating in all the engagements up to the surrender of Jolinston in North Carolina. He returned to Indianapolis, where the regiment was mustered out of service after a duty of four years. He received a head wound; was for a short time a prisoner in Libby. Mrs. Walter is a daughter of George and Aun (Donoworthi) Smith; was horn in 1835, in Portage county, Ohio. Occupation of Mr. Walter, farming. Address, New Corydon.
MARY ANN WORDEN-is a daughter of Stepheu and Sarah (Fast) Hager. Hotel keeping is her business. She was born in Pennsylvania June 20, 1833. Her family consists of Angeline Ameha Lytle, horn July 7, 1859; Charles S. Worden, May 1, 1868; James R. Worden, May 18, 1872; Arthur T. Worden, April 18, 1876; Oscar Worden, July 7, 1878, (deceased.) Mrs. Worden's first marriage was to John W. Lytle, in Licking county, Ohio, June 22. 1858. He enlisted in the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was appointed Sergeant of Company F October 13, 1802 at Camp Currans, Missis-
sippi; entered the service in September, 1862. He was drowned off the Sultana, near Meuplus, Tennessee, May 27, 1865. His remains were not recovered. He enlisted at Columbus, Ohio. Jacob Hager, a brother of Mrs. Worden, died while in the army of the Cumberland.
JOSEPH B. WILSON-and Mary Ann Drake were joined in mar- riage January 28. 1878, in Wahash township, Jay county. Their sou Charlie was born June 28, 1880. Mr. Wilson is employed in farming and dealing in stock. His address is Westehester, Indiana; settled in Jay county in 1865; his life hegan May 8, 1847, in Greenup county, Kentucky; he resides in Wahash township. His wife's birth took place in Jay county, August 6, 1843. She is a daughter of Ehenezer and Elizabeth (Buskirk) Drake, who went from Fairfield county, Ohio, to Jay county, Indiana, in the year 1843. Her brother, Jolin Drake, while in the late war, was among thie missing at Franklin, Ten- nessee. Jeremiah Drake served one year. Joseph Wilson's father, Seth G .. Wilson, was born in Jackson county, Ohio; emigrated to Kentucky in 1841; from there back to Ohio, and fron Ohio to Indiana. He has heen a minister of the gospel for the space of thirty-three years, and although once possessing an iron coustitutiou, is much debilitated by excessive labor in ministerial duties. During the war of the Rebellion he preached the funeral sermons for over one hundred Union soldiers. His father, Alexander Wdson, was a warrior in 1812. Joseph Wilson's mother, Isahella (Johnson) Wilson went from Mercer county. Ohio, to Jay county, Indiana, in 1865.
PETER WAGNER-a descendant of Johu and Mary (Neadukor) Wagner, both of whom died in Belgium, is a farmer and stock raiser of Wahaslı township, and receives mail at New Corydon. He held the office of township trustee, in Ohio, for the space of seven years, and five years held that office in Indiaua, also held the office of township assessor, two years, in Ohio. His birth took place in Belgium, June 29, 1810, aud his marriage was celebrated June 6, 1938, in Seneca county, Ohio, at which time Margaret Lucius became his wife. She is a daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Matregar) Lucius, the latter of whom died in Seneca county, Ohio. She was horn in Belgium, February 17, 1819. Nine children claim her care. They are : Nicholas, born May -, 1839, who is a resident of Wyandot county, Ohio ; Theresa, February -, 1841, is a resident of the same place ; John, April -, 1843, resides in Seneca county, Ohio; Frank, January -, 1845. resides in Wyandot county, Ohio; Peter, August -, 1850, resides in Jay county, Indiana : Charles, Octoher -, 1832. resides in Michigan : Joseph, August 25, 1855, resides in Jay county ; Lewis, January 24, 1857; Mary, April 16, 1862. The two last-mentioned reside with their parents.
BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP.
JOHN C. BAILY- was born in York county, Peunsylvania, September 11, 1820. He settled in Jay county December 23, 1850; is a fariner of Bear Creek, nud receives urail at Bryant; is a son of Charles aud Jane (Davis) Baily. He was married June 9, 1842, in Monroe county, Ohio. to Orpha, daughter of Benjamin S. aud Orpha (Holcom) Stowe, settlers iu Jay county in 1850. Her hirth took place in Hartford, Connecticut, February 8, 1833. Twelve children have hound their uniou. The first is Harriet Luellau, born in Monroe county, Ohio, May 13, 1843; Lucretia, October 10, 1844, in Monroe county; Theodore, January 10, 1847, in Monroe county: Madison A., January 17, 1849, in Monroe county; Florence Mary, March 15, 1851; James Leroy, August 31, 1853; Eliza Jane, November 27, 1855; Orpha Lenora, Aprd 9, 1858; Charles Sumuer, March 29, 1860; John C. Fremont, July 9, 1862; Laura Viola, December 5, 1864; Sher- idan W., February 5, 1807. All of the latter, heginning with Florence, were boru in Jay county. John Baily was elected county surveyor in 1852; was re-elected in 1854, serviug two terms; also, elected township trustee, which office he held for the space of ten or twelve years. His son, Theodore Baily, was a member of Company B 11th Regiment Indiana Cavalry; was mustered out of service with the regimeut at the close of the war.
ENOCH BOWDON-residing in Bear Creek townslup, removed to Jay county in 1834. His life hegan in North Carolina October 28. 1806. His first marriage was with Deldah, daughter of Francis Hughs, a Virginian. She was the mother of fourteen children. They are: Jobn F., boru Deceurber 23, 1825, in Tennessee, resides iu Kansas; Mary Jane, in Tennessee, May 23, 1827, resides in Adams county, Indiaua; William T., June 2, 1828, in Tennessee, resides in Miami county, Iudiana; Martba E., in Tennessee, March 21, 1830, deceased;
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Euoch M .. in Tennessee, February 16, 1832, resides in Haward county, Indiana; Rebecca A., in Randolph county, Indiana, December 9, 1834, resides in Css county, Indiana; Josiah, in Jay county. April 4, 1836, deceased; Dickson M., December 22, 1838, in Jny county, deceased ; Ella L., May 9, 1841, in Jay county, resides iu Howard county; Elleu, June 3, 1843, resides in Jay county ; Raleigh, June 19, 1845, in Jay county, resides in Delaware county, Indianu; James, October 39, 1847, in Jay county, resides in Howard county, Indiana; Rheney Anu, September 14, 1849, in Jay county, resides iu Randolph county, Indiana. Enoch Bawdon's second marringe was to Elizabeth Stevens, His present wife is Deborah, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Huff) Lawrence. She was born in Pickaway county. Ohia, - - , -, and married in Adams county, Indiana, -- - , -. Mr. Bowdon was one of the first Associate Judges elected in Jay county, and held the office seven years; wns re-elected, serving iu that capacity nutd the constitution changed, abolishing the office. He was one of the first in organizing the townships; also, one of the first township trustees elected in Bear Creek townsbip. Six af his sons were in the Union army, all serving a full term, filling varions positions, from private to that of captain.
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