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JOHN SCHMUCK-married to Alta Reed, in Darke county, Ohio, August 22, 1840, is by occupation a farmer, and sou of Peter and Aceneth (Chapman) Schmuck, residents of Ohio. His wife is a daughter of Harry and Phebe (Evarts) Reed. She was born in Ontario county, New York. November 18, 1825. Her children numbered ten, namely: Nancy, born August 10, 1850, resides in Franklin county, Ohio; Curtis, October 7, 1851, died May 27, 1803; Sarab F., September 29, 1853, died September 3, 1854; William Henry. July -, 1855, is a resident of Illinois; Emily, September 12, 1857, resides in Jay county ; Alice. November 22. 1859. resides in Jny county; Binanca, September 29. 1801, resides in Jay county; Elmer Ellsworth, March 5, 1804: Elery Morton, March õ. 1864: Charles Brady, October 18, 1867. The last mentioned are also residents of Jay county. John Schmuck was land appraiser in 1870. He enlisted in the war of Mexico in 1848, serving fourteen months; enlisted as a private in the late war, in 1804, and was chosen Captain unanimously. During his stay in the army he was in the battle of the Cedars, Murfreesboro, Temiessee, and was present when Fort Fisher was taken. Was in the Four- teenth Army Corps, under General Schofield. His brother, Moses Schmuck, was in his Company, and served during the remainder of the war. His father, Peter Schmuck, served in the war of 1812, in which he was wounded. He was one of the pioneers of Darke county, Obio. Address, Portland.
JOEL SHAW-a resident of Greene township, was born in Athens county, Ohio, July 20, 1827. He was married in Randolph county, Indiana, April 4, 1850, to Elizabeth, daughter of William and Mary (Butler) Simmons. He settled in Jay county in 1871; is a son of Eli and Elizabeth (McCullouch) Shaw. His children are: Mary Jane, born January 10, 1851, died February 25, 1874; Levi Alvy, January 1st, 1853, resides in Jay county; Lucetta, February 23, 1856; Arthur D., August 14, 1859, resides in Jay county; George W., De- cember 10, 1861. resides in Jay county; Pliebe, March 4, 1864, died February 7, 1865; Edward S. February 27, 1860, is a resident of Jay county; John F., Sep- tember 8. 1867, resides in Jay county. Joel Shaw is by occupation a farmer, has held several public offices, and is the present trustee of Greene township. Receives mail at Portland.
JAMES HARVEY THOMAS-resides in Greene township, and is employed in farming. He was born in Clermont county, Ohio, December 25, 1834. In the blooming month of May, on the 12th day of the month, -, he, led to the altar Miss Jane Heavilin, daughter of Samuel and Charlotte (Simms) Heavilin, of Illinois. Mrs. Thomas opened her eyes on this world of care in Harrison county, Obio, Octoher 8, 1837. Eight children bless the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. They are: Estella A., born June 28. 1859; Palmira R., Sep- tember 5, 1801; Malvina Josephine, March 8, 1863; Blingsley R., December 6, 1864; Edwin Elias, May 5, 1867; Walter Wilmer, November 12, 1869; Arthur
Arville, April 2, 1872; Samuel Amos, September 30, 1874. A sad epocb in the life of Mrs. Thomas was the ileath of her brother Joseph Heavilin, a soldier in the late war, and ilied in Missouri, a victim of guerilla barbarity. Mr. Thomas was drafted in October, 1804, and assigned to Company C, 23rd Indiana V. I., serving until the close of the war. Address, Pennville.
NATHAN W. TOMLINSON -and Lavina J. Tuttle were married in Delaware county, Indiana, January 2, 1807, settled in Jay county in 1809. Mr. Tomlinson is a son of John S. and Mary E. (Tomlinson) Tomlinson, and was born in Madison county, Indiana, October 27, 1845. His wife was born in Delaware county, Indiana, December 25, 1849, is a daughter of Isaiah and Angeline (Heath) Tuttle. Their children are: Mary S., born November 23, 1808; William J., January 23, 1870; Marion S., February 10, 1872; Martha A., June 5, 1874; John E., February 15, 1876, deceased ; Roy L., May 18, 1878-all are residents of Jay county. Minerva Caroline Tuttle, formuer wife of Mr. Tomlinson, was married July 2, 1805, died May 20, 1866. Postoffice address, Portland. Business, farming.
EDWARD E VANCE-son of John and Saralı (Culp) Vance, hoth of whom were horu in Pennsylvania, is a farmer of Greene township, who settled in Jay county in 1801. He was born October 10, 1837, in Randolph county, Indiana, and married in the same place in December, 1802. His wife is Mary Ann (Meek) Vance, daughter of George and Mary (Hogland) Meek, who, in 1873, settled in Jay county. Mrs. Vance was horn in the year 1857 in Ranilolph county, Indiana. Their children are: George Wesley, born October 10, 1863; John Sherman, November 10, 1865; Orange Vanderber Lemon, July 5, 1868; Mary Isahel, November 27, 1870, died September 18, 1873; William, February 14, 1874; Della, July 9, 1876-all are residents of Jay county. John H. and Jeremiab, brothers of Edward Vance, served in the late war. His first wife, Isabel Meek, died in Randolph county, in May, 1802. His father was one of the pioneers of Randolph county, settling there nearly fifty years ago. Mail sent to Portland.
LEVI WHALEY - horn in Kent county, Delaware, November 10, 1819, was united in marriage to Sarah Walker, January 22, 1839, in Preble county, Ohio. She was born in Bodylot county, Virginia, November 25, 1810, died September 12, 1876. Her parents are Frederick and Elizabeth (Hendricks) Walker. Mr. Wbaley settled in Jay county in 1842; he is a farmer by occupa- tion; his postoffice address, Greene; is the son of James and Margaret (Milford) Whaley, wbo settled in Jay county iu 1843. They have heen blessed with nine children, named respectively: John Frederick, horn November 25, 1830; Margaret Jane, January 26, 1841, died January 23, 1880; Elizabeth, December 31, 1842; James L., March 21, 1840; George Wesley, April 5, 1850; Nancy Ann, January 5, 1848; Aaron Milton, February 14, 1855; Phebe Christina, July 10, 1860. James L. and John Frederick served nearly one year in the war of the Rebellion, Mary C., born April 13, 1852, died November 5, 1862.
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S. H. ADAMS-son of Alexander and Rebecca (Ralya) Adams, was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1830. and married June 20, 1874, at Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Mary, daughter of Daniel and Elisabeth Waltz, her birth having occurred in Darke county, Ohio, -, -. Address S. H. Adams, at Portlaml. They have two children : Loyell Fulton, born - -, and Oral Lecola, -
DAVID C. BAKER- whose address is Portland, residence Wayne township, has filled the office of county auditor three terms, being twice elected and once appointed- has held the office of justice of tbe peace of the city of Dayton two terms, justice of the peace of Wayne township two terms, and clerk of the circuit court two terms. He is the oldest person living whose birtb occurred in Dayton. Twice has he vowed to honor and protect. The first being Sarah S. Van Cleve, whose birth took place at Dayton, Ohio, November 24, 1809, her wedding-day February 11, 1830. Her children are: Mary Sophia, born. April 12, 1831 ; Charles G., March 16, 1834, died Novem- ber 10, 1837 ; Clara, September 21, 1836 ; David V., May 30, 1830. His second marriage was on February 11, 1840, in Dayton, Ohio, his choice being Sophia Soerbra, daughter of William and Margaret (Lealımen) Soebra. Their children hegin with Harriet E., December 0, 1840; Achsah, January 20, 1843, died
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June 20, 1866; Aaron, February 4, 1845; Hannah, December 4, 1847, died March 6, 1868 ; Mahala, August 21, 1850, died October 18, 1854 ; William, January 27, 1854; George S., June 8, 1863, died March 15, 1871. Aaron, son of David Baker, was a soldier of the late war, and served the full term of bis enlist- ment, a member of Company F, 75th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Baker's parents, Aaron and Hannah (Maxwell) Baker, are natives of New Jersey. His nephew, Silas Simpson, was wounded whde in the late war, and his nephew, Silas Crowell, lost a limh while in the service.
GEORGE BENEDICT-and Mary Daily were united in marriage in Lorain county, Ohio, December 25, 1860. He was horn at New Canaan, Fair- field county, Connecticut, is a son of Andrew and Emdy (Hoyt) Benedict. He settled in Jay county in 1875. The date of his hirth is December 4, 1834. Mrs. Benedict is a daughter of Norman Daily, and her birth happened November 21, 1841. Their children are : Edith B., born December 18, 1881 ; Libbie A., Septemher 30, 1869 ; Charles T., October 10, 1874. Mr. Benedict's time is em- ployed in selling farm implements. Address, Portland.
WILLIAM COFFIN-was born in Randolph county, Indiana, Decem- ber 1, 1849, and was married April 8, 1871. in the same county, to Malinda E., daughter of Merritt and Louisa (Dixon) Millett, residents of Randolpb county. To their lives bave been added those of Rosa E., born July 3, 1873 ; George V., May 28, 1875 ; Louisa O., March 12, 1880. Mr. Coffin held the office of school trustee for the space of five years. He is a lmnber dealer of Wayne township, settled in Jay county in 1878, and is a son of Stephen and Charity (Coats) Coffin, residents of Randolph county, Indiana. His wife was born in White county, Indiana, April 28, 1852. Mr. Coffin's .hrothers, T. W. and Levi J., were soldiers of the late war. T. W. was a member of the 8th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Levi J. was a member of the 55th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry and 7th Regiment Indiana Cavalry - lie died whde in the service, November 11, 1864. Address, Portland.
CHRISTOPHER COX-and Rebecca Headington began to share the joys and sorrows of life together on June 28, 1840, in Delaware county, Ohio. Tbe comforts of bome have been increased by the addition of Warner, horn April 20, 1841 - he was a soldier of the late war, and died, August 8, 1862, at Oberly Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. He was a member of Company B, 34th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry ; Sherman was born September 3, 1842 ; Emeline, December 3, 1844; Ruth, August 11, 1846; Catherine, Octo- ber 14, 1850; Lucina, September 21, 1854; Wesley, August 23, 1858 ; Geneva Kitura, December 10, 1859. A farmer of Wayne townsbip, Mr. Cox receives mail at Portland. He was horn'in Green county, Pennsylvania, November 5, 1813. His wife was born in Frederick county, Maryland, October 3, 1821.
JOHN CRING-and Margaret V. Hanlin were made one Novemher 3, 1872, in Jay county. Three daughters have blessed their union. They are : Ella, born November 20, 1878; Fannie, May 28, 1876; Adda, June 14, 1878. John Cring is a son of Tobias and Catherine (Hedrick) Cring, settlers of Jay county in 1840. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, February 7, 1638. His wife was horn in Jackson county, Ohio, February 3, 1850, and is a daughter of James and Irena Hanlin. Address, Portland. Business, dealer in furniture.
ELEAZER M. CROWELL-a carpenter and builder of Wayne town- ship, served as assessor in the year 1880, and trustee of Wayne township in 1863. He has been twice married. His first wife, Elizabeth, was a daughter of Jobn J. aud Mary (Green) Williams, settlers of Jay county in 1836. His union with her was on December 28, 1851. She was the mother of Alonzo H., born March 7, 1858 ; Nancie E., April 6, 1855 ; Jessie E., October 30, 1862. AII are residents of Jay county. Mr. Crowell's second marriage took place February 11, 1865, in Jay county, Inchiana. His wife, Linda, is a daughter of Salem aud Margaret (Askins) Greeu. Her hirth occurred Angust 10, 1842, in Jay county. Mr. Crowell was born May 2, 1829, in Meigs county, Ohio, and removed to Jay county in 1850.
MARSHALL C. CULVER-was fitted for college aud completed bis course at Chester, Vermont. He entered the Burlington University of Ver- mont in the class of 52, but, on accomit of illness, could not complete the course. He was chosen United States assessor to serve from 1864 to 1865, and superintendent of Middlebury school, Marion county, Ohio, from 1857 to
1858, was chosen principal of Middletown school, Marion county, Ohio, serving from 1858 to 1861, and chosen superintendent of Celina, Ohio, schools, from the year 1861 to that of 1864. He was engaged in bardware business at that place from the year 1864 to that of 1369, and was superintendent of schools at Fort Recovery, Mercer county, Ohio, for the space of three years. On August 2, 1831, in Pomfret, Windsor county, Vermont, his life began, for which be is indebted to Junia and Lucia (Carter) Culver. July 12, 1880, he became the linsband of Helen E. House, whose hirth occurred December 7, 1834, and died November 28, 1866, leaving to his paternal care one child, Dewitt C., born November 17, 1868. Her parents, Amos J. and Lois House, are residents of Middleberry, Summit county, Ohio. On October 13, 1887, he was united to Eliza L. Davis, who now claims the care of two children, namely : Eugene E., born December 31, 1868, died February 2, 1869 ; Mary F., January 8, 1870 ; Maud, October 20, 1873. Mrs. Culver was born in Union township, Mercer county, October 3, 1835, Her father, Samuel Davis, was a soldier in the war of 1812. He took the place of John Coales, who deserted his company some time previous. He was under Commander-in-Chief Stephen Van Rensselaer, under Colonel Peter Allen, in Captain Clark's company, which was stationed at Lewiston, New York, on the Niagara River. He went from Richmond, Ontario county, New York. Was born in the year 1784. Mrs. Culver's mother, Laura (Spicer) Davis, was born January 12, 1797. Mr. Culver resides in Wayne townsbip, his address is Portland, settled in Jay county in 1872, and is employed as an insurance agent.
ABRAHAM EYMAN- was born in Wayne county, Ohio, January 16, 1834. In September, 1857, he removed to Van Wert county, Ohio. Removing in 1871 be located in Jay county, and is a resident of Wayne township. His marriage took place at Wooster, Ohio, June 4, 1857, when Julia G., daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Franks) Bonerwitz, became his wife. Their first cbdd, Etura, was born February 28, 1858, died March 1, 1858 ; Iris Frank, August 3, 1859; David Henry, October 27, 1861. John and Mary (McMullen) Eyman are the parents of Abraham Eyman. John, a brother of Abraham, was a soldier of the late war. Mrs. Eyman was born in Fayette county, Pennsyl- vania, March 30, 1833. Mr. Eyman is a dealer in produce, and may be addressed at Portland, Jay county, Indiana.
JACOB M. HAYNES-son of Henry and Achsah (Marcb) Haynes, may be addressed at Portland, is engaged as an attorney-at-law, settled in Jay county in the year 1844, and was born at Monson, Hamden county, Massachu- setts, April 12, 1817. 'His children are: Eleanor J., born June 22, 1850; Susan J., November 3, 1851; Walter M., September 15, 1858: Sumner W., August 14, 1855; Elwood, October 14, 1857; Frank, March 28, 1861; Calvin, February 7, 1864; Edward, August 12, 1867. Mrs. Haynes was Hilinda S., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Morrow) Haines. Her wedding-day was August 27, 1846, the place, Portland, Indiana. Her natal day was April 5, 1828. the place, Clarksville, Clinton county, Ohio. Mr. Haynes filled the office of judge of common pleas from the year 1856 to that of 1871, and was circuit judge from 1871 to that of 1877.
SILAS W. HALE-a son of Bowen and Mary Ann (Dean) Hale, was born in Wells county, Indiana, September 18, 1844. He was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, and served until its close, a member of Company C, 153rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His wife, Pbœhe C., to whom be was married May 27, 1868, in Wells county, is a descendant of John and Catherine (Dugherty) McFadden. Her birth took place in Coshocton county, Ohio, January 1, 1850. Her children number four : William B., was born February 25, 1870; Frank C., June 27, 1872; Stella Geneva, November 24, 1874 ; Clara, January 24, 1879. Mr. Hale removed to Jay county iu the year 1878, is a resident of Portland, and a grain and produce merchant. Address, Portlaud.
R. T. HAMMONS-is one of the many brave men who fought and suf- fered for their country iu the war of the Rebellion. He enlisted for a service of three months, under Captain Huffman, in Company I, 18th Regiment O. V. I., hecoming a member on April 24, 1861, was discharged and enlisted again September 1, 1861, in Company H, 2nd Virginia Cavalry, and, Novem- ber 22, 1863, enbsted in Compauy C, 2nd Regiment West Virginia Cavalry. He was wounded at the battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865, while in Custer's Division. His right arm was amputated at the shoidder joint, the operation being performed at the hospital of Petersburg, Virginia, by W. D. Reynolds, of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Mr. Hammons served his full time in good
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health. He has served four years as depnty auditor, four years as trustee of Wayne township, served as clerk of circuit conrt from the year 1875 to 1879, and elected to serve from 1879 to 1883. He is a son of Robert M. and Harriet D. (Scott) Hammons, was born in Jackson county, Ohio, February 14, 1841, settled in Jay county in 1866, and is employed as a farmer and clerk of court, receiving mail at Portland. He was joined in marriage, October 24, 1868, to Mary E. La Follett, daughter of Joseph and Charlotte (Stratton) La Follett. The birth of his wife took place June 25. 1854, in Jay county. Sbe claims the care of three children. They are: Josephine, born Angust 11, 1869; Jessie M., November 15, 1872: Dick, September 5, 1878.
JONAS T. HARTZELL-whose existence hegan in Jay county, June 6, 1846, was chosen assessor of Noble township, Jay county, in 1877, and sheriff of that county in the year 1878. He receives mail at Portland, and is a son of Jonas J. and Mary (Albert) Hartzell, who, in 1838, settled in Jay county. Rebecca (Bergman) Hartzell, his first love, was the mother of Hohnes Lawrence, born June 25, 1870. His preseut wife, Lucinda E. (Halfhill) Hartzell, to whom he was united in Bellefoutaine, Jay county, February 6, 1874, and whose natal day was December 4, 1852, the place Gallia county, Obio, is a daughter of Johu and Nancy (Darst) Halfhill, settlers of Jay county in 1854. She is the mother of Eva Florence, born December 21, 1875. Mr. Hartzell's business is that of sheriff of Jay county. His brother Emanuel, a soldier of the late war, was a member of Company C, 39th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Jonas J. Hartzell lived to be 80 years of age.
J. W. HEADINGTON-Que of the late warriors, enlisted in August, 1862, heromiug a member of Company H, 100tb Regunent Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was elected and commissioned captain, was promoted to the office of major of the regiment in Juue, 1864, and, in May, 1865, was pro- moted to the office of Lieutenant-Colonel, serving with the regiment until the close of the war, being mustered ont of service in Juue, 1865. He was a par- ticipant in twenty-five hard-fought battles, among which were those of Vicks- hurg. Jackson, Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, Dalton, Resecca, Atlanta, including all the battles of the march to the sea. He served as trustee of Wayne town- ship from the year 1866 to that of 1867. His first marriage was with Nanuie Bosworth, to whom he was united May 9, 1858. She was the mother of Austin B., horn May 4, 1859 ; Alice, March -, 1861 ; Harry H., March -. 1866 : Mary G., July 26, 1869. Mr. Headington's present wife is Laura E. (Haines) Headington, to whom he was united in February, 1875, at Portland. Her birth took place -, -, she being a daughter of William and Eveline Haines, who, in 1836. removed to Jay county. Her children are : Frank E., born December 2, -; Etta, -- - , -; Billie, February -, 1886. J. W. is a son of Nicbolas and Ruth (Phillips) Headington, settled in Jay county in 1853, and resides in Wayne township. Address, Portland. He was born in Knox county, Ohio, December 13, 1833. His business is that of an attorney-at-law.
GEORGE PALMER HOLLOWAY-born in Vigo county, Indiana, September 11, 1820, is a son of Gooding and Alma Ann (Palmer) Holloway. He is a dealer in harness aud saddlery. Address, Portland. Is a resident of Portland, settling in Jay county in 1863- was marshal of Greene county, Ohio, in 1848. A former marriage was with Elizabeth Wheatou, who was the mother of his son William G., horn - -, - His present wife, Elizabeth (Carmony) Holloway, to whom be was united in Montgomery conuty, Ohio, October 11, 1848, is a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Stansel) Carmony. Her birth took place in that county, February 1, 1818. Her children are : Jacoh N., born July 31, 1849 ; Mary Alma, April 36, 1851 ; Lucy Jane, July 1, 1853, died March 22, 1854; Amanda E., May 15, 1855, died October 31, 1862 ; George M., April 3, 1858: Emily Virrette, September 10, 1861, died October 12, 1862. Mr. Holloway was four years justice of the peace of Wayne township, Jay county,
SAMUEL HANLIN-is a son of James and Margaret (Mills) Hanlin. He is a farmer and raiser of stock, residing in Wayne township, with mail addressed to Portland. Settled in Jay county in the year 1855, was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, December 28, 1815, and was married in Jackson county, Ohio, March 26, 1841, taking to share his home Eveline, daughter of James and Margaret (-) Stephenson. Their children are : Nancy, born November 27, 1842, deceased; Sarah, April 10, 1845, resides in Nashville, Tennessee : William M., September 3, 1846, deceased ; Margaret, March 26, 1848, resides in Jay county : Ebza, December 8, 1849, resides in
Decatur, Indiana: Jane E. and James R., October 36, 1858, reside in Jay county. Nancy E. Topping, a grand-child, born January 9, 1869.
P. M. HEARN-son of William and Jane E. (Wheat) Hearn, settlers of Jay county in 1841, is a school teacher and recorder of Jny county. He was horn August 6, 1851, in Jay county, Indiana, aud was elected county recorder in 1878. His marriage took place at Mount Pleasant, Jny county, December 28, 1876, when he took to sbare his home Ida E., daughter of Isaac D. and Pen- nock Cadwallader. Address, Portland.
ROBERT HUEY-boru in Montgomery county, Ohio, March 15, 1816, served two years as sheriff of Jay conuty, three terms as representative, four years Stato senator, and one term as county commissioner. Mary Ann Shellaberger, whoin he married April 6, 1835, is the mother of Jolin, born January 6, 1836, and Fraucis Marion, horn March 2, 1837, died March 12, 1837. On December 19, 1846, in Randolph county, Iudiana, he married Mary Ann Kinuear, daughter of Johu and Sarah (Gray) Kinnear. Her birth occurred in Darke connty, Ohio, September 16, 1819. Her son, James E., was born January 16, 1843 ; Saumel M., July 16, 1845 : David G., October 6, 1847 ; Sarah E., August 4, 1851 : Margaret A., July 17, 1834; Thomas C., March 10, 1843. Mr. Huey is eoiployed as a farmer and county commissioner, and settled in Jay county in 1830. Portland is his address.
JAMES B. JAQUA -an attorney-at-law, settled at Portlaud, Jay county, Indiaua, November 19, A. D., 1853. He was superintendent of com- non schools in said Jay county from June, 1838, to June, 1862. Also served one year as drafting commissioner during the Rehelliou. Was born June 23, A. D. 1820, at Darke county, Ohio. Was married to Eliza J. Avery, June 27, A. D. 1848, at Greenville iu said county and State. His wife, Eliza J., was horn August 4. A. D. 1826, at Nashville, Tennessee. The children born to said marriage are: Alonzo L., March 6, 1856: Alice H., December 19, 1852, who died while an infant: Carrie E., born June 3, 1856, and died March 5. 1877; Geueva 1., born October 26, 1858; Judson A., March 3, 1861; Minnie Z., June 22, 1863; Carl W., December 2, 1866; Pearl R., January 26, 1809; Francis B., September 21, 1871. His wife, Eliza J., died November 24, A. D. 1871, at said county. Jawes B. was married Juue 7, 1877. to Maria Hoblit of Greene county, Ohio. Judson Jaqua, the father of J. B., was horn at Kinder- book. State of New York, April 1, 1792. Luciuda Broffit, his mother, was born at Bradford county, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1797. His brother Hiram was a volunteer in the war with Mexico, and served there some months. Allen and Cassius, brothers, were volunteers in the Union army in the late Rebellion.
J. R. JONES-is employed as a farmer and township trustee, being elected trustee April 1, 1880. He is a son of Thomas M. and Margaret (Winters) Jones, aud his hirth took place in Jay county, Indiana, February 22, 1848. He was married October 9, 1879, in the county of his birth, to Alice A .. daughter of - Bradley. His address is Portland, Jay county. His brother, Lewis W., was a soldier of the late war, being a member of the 46tb Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry - he died at Nashville, while in service. His brother, Henry, was a member of the 39th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Another brother, William, was a member of the 36tl Regiment Indiana Infantry.
SAMUEL T. MeGOVNEY - son of William and Isabella (McClanahan) McGovney, is a druggist of Wayne township. He was born in Adams county, Ohio, September 19, 1813, settled in Jay county in 1877, and became the lawful protector of Lonisa F. Wright ou November 36, 1870, in Huntington county, Indiana. She is a daughter of Marsbal and Mary (Bane) Wright, having been born in Huntington county, April 1, 1855. Her children are : Lora V., born November 28, 1871, died October 11, 1873 ; Adah I., December 4, 1873 ; Charles S., April 28, 1875 : Dudley O., Juue 23, 1877. Letters received at Portland.
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