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Hanawalt was born in that county, Aprd 8, 1844, and died while visiting there, January 6, 1880. She left seven children to mourn ber loss-her first, Mary Jane, who was born March 14, 1866, having died April 16, 1804 ; James Scott, born October 28, 1862; Ida Ella, January 18, 1866 ; Samnel J., Decem- ber 5, 1839; Anna Mary, January 29, 1871; Laura B., October 14, 1873; Clorinda J., January 7, 1876 ; Charles E., February 15. 1878. Mr. Hanawalt's parents, George and Rebecca (Latta) Hanawalt, reside in Union county. Ohio. His brother Samuel, a member of the 45th Ohio Volnutecr Infantry, died at Memphis, Tennessee. His grandfather, Christopher Hanawalt, was a warrior of 1812. In 1869 Mr. Hanaw;dt removed to Jay county. Address, Hector.
JOHN T. HANLIN - was one of the brave men who fought for the cause of freedom. He was three years first sergeant of Company E, 89th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was taken prisoner at Mnmfords- ville, Kentucky, paroled and afterward exchanged, took part in the battles of Fort De Russey, Pleasant Hdl, Bayou La More, Marksville Prairie, and Yellow Bayou. Louisiana, nnder General Banks; Tupelo, Mississippi, under General A. J. Smith ; Nashville, Tennessee, under General Thomas ; Mobile, Alabama, under General E. R. S. Canby ; was in the Missouri campaign, in pursuit of the Rebel General Rice, making in that campaign a march of one thousand miles. John Hanlin's brother, James A., was a member of the 17th O. V. I., enlisting first in the three months' service, afterward for three years. John Hanlin was elected township trustee in April, 1878, re-elected in April, 1886. He was born in Jackson county, Ohio, June 22, 1842, and bound in marriage, February 20, 1866, in Jay conuty, to Elizabeth Davis, danghter of James and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Davis, settlers of Jay county in 1836 .. Alexander and Jane (Gearhart) Hanlin, parents of John T., removed to Jay county in the year 1856. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Hanlin have all gone to their long rest. The children of John Hanlin are : Hattie Elnora, born January 15, 1867, died March 22, 1867 ; William T. Sherman, October 14, 1870. Mr. Hanlin is employed as a farmer and stock-dealer, settled in Jay county in 1856, aud resides in Noble township. Address, Fort Recovery.
FLETCHER B. JELLISON -a native of Randolph county, Indiana, may be found dealing in dry goods and groceries at Bellefontaine, Jay county, in which county he settled in the year 1878. His township is Noble, and address Hector. His birth took place September 12, 1847, in Randolph county, Indiana, and his marriage, December 19. 1875, in Randolph county, Indiana. His father, John Jellison, died in the year 1834; his mother, Alice (Oliver, Jellison, resides in Randolph county, Indiana. His wife, Mary (Kile) Jellison) is a native of Marion county, Ohio, her birth taking place September 8, 1853. She is a descendant of George and Katherine E. (Haverinan) Kile, who. in 1876, removed to Jay county. Mr. Jellison's son, Alonzo William, was horn October 15, 1879, and died the same year, on November 21. His brother, William, a member of the 53rd O. V. I., died at Camp Denison, Ohio. His brother, Matthew Jellison. served through the entire war, being twice wounded. His grandfather, Joseph Oliver, was in the war of 1812. and died at the age of 165 years.
JOHN P. LEONHARD -and Christina Theurer were made one December 13, 1857, in Jay county. They have been blessed with a large family, the first of whom is Jacob, born August 22, 1858 ; John W., Angust 14, 1866 ; Daniel F., March 31, 1862, died April 25, 1863 ; Christian, January 4, 1864 : Emma C., February 8, 1866; Elizabeth F., May 9, 1868 : William E., Jnne 15. 1876 : Anna M., August 24, 1872 ; George F., October 8, 1874 ; Harriet L., November 2, 1876 ; Phillip H., March 7, 1879. All reside with their parents. John Leonhard is a son of Phillip and Frederica (Angustine) Leonhard, the latter of whom died in 1849, the first in 1878. He is employed as a farmer, and settled in Jay county in 1854; is a native of Baden, Germany, his birth taking place Juue 4, 1832. Ile is a resident of Noble township, and a member of the Lutherau church, at Lancaster, Indiana ; receives mail at Hector. Mrs. Leouhard is a daughter of Frederich Theurer and Margaret (Jacobi) Theurer. Her birth took place May 8, 1839, in Marion county, Ohio. Her brother, Daniel Theurer, was a member of Company C, 39th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
fatber was lost at one period for two days, was found by a band of Indians, and taken home by Jim Killdeer, who afterwards became a regular visitor, and instructed Mr. Money in the Seneca dialect, a considerable portion of which language he still retains .. He bas nudonbtedly killed more deer than any man in eastern Indiana, or western Ohio, having killed nine deer in a single day, aud twenty deer at ten shots. He is a son of William and Ann (Anderson) Money, the death of whom took place iu MI-rrer county, Ohio. His wedding-day was April 21, 1839, when he was united to Maria Bickel, daughter of Thomas and Barbary (Shafer) Bickel, who, iu 1837. removed to Jay county. The children belonging to Mr. Money begin with Jacob, who was born February 36, 1840, and who passed three years in the Union army, a member of Company E, 89th Indiana Volunteer Infantry : Thomas was born April 24, 1842, is deceased ; Sallie Ann, March 24, 1843 : Nicholas, January 21, 1845 ; William, May 25, 1848: David A., January 29, 1832; Henry J., January 16, 1833; Martha M., March 17, 1855; George W., July 14. 1859 ; John A., October 26, 1863. All are residents of Jny county. Mrs. Money entered the world in Preble county, Ohio, December 8, 1817. Mr. Money was commissioner three years, and township trustee five years. Thomas Bickel was a warrior of 1812. Address, Fort Recovery, Olno.
HENRY MILLER-and his wife, Margaret (Stolz) Miller, reside in Noble township. They were married in Jay county. August 26, 1867. Ile is a native of Alsace, Germany, and was born February 16, 1842. His wife is a native of the same place, born March 26, 1840. His father, Henry Miller, is a resident of Alsace, Germany ; his mother, Margaret (Schneider) Miller, is deceased. Mrs. Miller's parents, Nicholas aud Salome (Hemsteder) Stolz, settled in Jay county in the year 1846. Four sons gladden tbe hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. They are: Frederick, born February 21, 186) ; George, January 21, 1870; Adam, July 4, 1873; Charles, January 27, 1876. In 1865 Mr. Miller removed to Jay county. His business is farming, aud address, Westchester. His brother-in-law, Adam Stolz, was a member of the 69tb Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
ADAM MARTIN - immigrated to this country from Alsace, Germany, where be was born, March 12, 1834. His parents, who came with him and settled in Jay county, in 1849, were Solomon and Christina (Crom) Martin, now deceased. His wife, Mary A., daughter of Michael and Katherine D. Shott, residents of Mercer county, was born in Alsace, Germany, Jannary 36, 1843. They were united December 5, 1861, in Mercer connty, Ohio. Their children are : Solomon W., born April 3, 1865 ; George A., April 12, 1866 ; Jacob E., January 18, 1868; Barbary S., May 1, 1874. died October 8, 1874. Mr. Martin is employed as a farmer, is elder of the Lutbernu Emanuel church, and resides in Noble township. Address, Portland, Indiana.
ROBERT M. MCKINLEY-a farmer, residing in Noble towuship, bas been twice married. His former marriage was with Margaret Hall, she being the mother of all his children. They were : Hester Maria, born May 36. 1855 : Ebzabeth Ruth, March 19, 1857; Ellie Jane, March 24, 1859 ; Emina Belle, May 27, 1861 ; John Hall, April 23, 1864: Evry Nevada. May 2, 1807 ; Frank Holmes, May 22, 1870; William Cloyd. February 7, 1874. Mr. McKinley's present wife is Elizabeth Ellen (Hartzel) Mckinley, daughter of Jonas and Mary (Albert) Hartzel, settlers of Jay county in 1839. The date of her birth is September 3, 1841, the place Jay county. Mr. Mckinley settled in Jay county in 1878, and came into existence January 12, 1832, in Trumbull county. His parents, Jolin and Maria (Marshall) Mckinley, are residents of Hancock county, Ohio. Robert MeKinley held the office of trustee in Orange town- ship, Hancock county, for tho space of six years. His brother, John H. MeKinley, was a sergeant iu Company A, 57th O. V. I. He was mortally wounded at Vicksburg, being one of the niue who volunteered that number from each regiment to lay the crossing to reach the fort-he, with ouly one other escaping death at that time, dying at Memphis, Tennessee, ten days after the memorable charge of May 5, 1863. His brother-in-law, Joel Hall, died in the service, May, 1863, at Vicksburg. James and Thomas Hall also served in the late war. Thomas served three years. Address, Hector.
DAVID MONEY-a resident of Noble township, is employed as a CHARLES A. MOREHOUS-n farmer of Noble township, served three years in the war of the Rebellion, a member of Company E, 89tb Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His courage was attested on many a bloody field from the Ohio river to the Gulf of Mexico. His parents, Wilbur aud Susan A. farmer and hunter. His birth took place in Jackson county, Ohio, April 24, 181". He settled first in Mercer county, near the State line, in the year 1830, Jay county then being inhabited by Indians-receiving his training for the woods from some of them. He settled in Jay county in its infancy. His. (Patterson) Morehous removed to Jay county in 1838-the former, born
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October 9, 1806. died July 8, 1871 : the latter, born December 6. 1809, died February 24. 1876. Charles A. was married in Jay county, Indiana, April 0. 1868. to Susannah B .. daughter of Philip and Sarah (Cheroweth) Karrick, who removed to Jay county on April 3. 1850. Mrs. Morehous began life Jumue 30, 1848, in Darke county, Ohio. Her children are : Sarah S. A., born April 12, 1×71 ; Mary L. C., October 29, 1872 : Thirsey T., Angust 31, 1874, died Devem- ber 8, 1876 : Harriet E., Angust 23. 1876 ; Ella E., July 17, 1879. Mrs. More- bous's grandfather. Philip Karrick, was a warrior of 1812. Her brothers, Abram and Adam, were members of the 6th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry ; her brother, Jacob, was a member of the 69th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry ; her brother, Charles, was a member of the 100th Regi- ment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Morehons may be addressed at Hector. He was born in Jay conuty Angust 3, 1839. His great grandfathers, Morehous and Patterson, were soldiers of the Revolution.
SILAS A. MOREHOUS-a farmer and stock-dealer, resides in Noble township. On March 6. 1846, he began life in Jay county, and in the same place. June 10, 1869, Mary Halfhill became his wife, she being a descendant of Jolin and Nancy (Darst) Halfbill, settlers in Jay county in 1854, the latter of whom died in 1857. Silas Morehons is a son of Wilbur and Susan A. (Patterson) Morchous, who removed from Steuben county. New York, to Jay connty in the year 1838. The children of Mr. Morehous begin with Perry Albert, Łorn December 3, 1871 : Artbur Eldo, February 2, 1874 : Silas Sylvester, September 8. 1876 : Jolin Wilbur. December 14, 1878, died April 26, 1880. Mr. Morehons's brother, Charles A., was for three years a member of Company E. 89th ludiana Volunteer Infantry, belonging to the Sixteenth Army Corps, and detachment of the Army of the Tennessee. He was under the commands of Sherman, Banks, Thomas, Smith, and Canby- was in the battles of Fort De Russey, Pleasant Hill, Bayon La More, Yellow Bayon, Louisiana ; Tupelo. Mississippi : Nashville, Tennessee : and Mobile, Alabama. His brother, John A., was a member of the 24th Indiana Battery. His consin. Albert Morehons, was a captain in the war of 1812, a colonel in the late war, and was wounded in the face at the battle of Nashville, Ten- nessee. Wilbur Morehous settled in Jay county while it was yet a wilderness. living to see it grow into a fertile country. He was an old Whig aud a staunch Republican, and took an active part in political matters. His birth took place October 0. 180G. He died July 8. 1871. Susan A. Morehouse was born December 6. 1800, and died February 24. 1876.
JOHN Y. MILLER-a soldier of the late war, was a member of Company I, 26th Regiment Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and of Com- pany E, 89th Regiment Indiana Volunteers. He served under Generals Sherman. Banks. A. J. Smith, Thomas, and Canby ; was a participant in the battles of Fort De Russey. Pleasant Hill, Bayon La More, Marksville Prairie, Yellow Bayon, Louisiana : Tupelo, Mississippi ; Nashville, Tennessee ; Blakely and Mobile, Alabama. He was mustered out of service at Vicksburg, Missis- sippi, January 15, 1866. He is a son of John W. and Catherine (Yenny) Miller, settlers in Jay county in the year 1840. He is a farmer and deals in farm machinery. His address is Westchester, Indiana, at which place his birth took place May 28. 1845. On February 20, 1873, in Bloomfield, Indiana, he was given the right to honor and protect Katherine B. Black, a native of Portland, Indiana, who was born May 25. 1851, the danghter of Shepherd and Sarah (Pingry) Black, who removed from Coshocton county, Ohio, in the year 1839. Emmet Arlo, born July 19. 1878, is Mrs. Miller's only child. John Y.'s . father, John W. Miller, was born in Maryland in 1810, a son of Godfrey Miller, and a grandson of Peter Miller, a Revolutionary soldier. He removed from York county, Pennsylvania, to Miami county, Ohio, in 1835, and removed to Jay county in 1840. having entered 80 acres of land at that place. Hunting was his principal means of support for several years.
GEORGE PARSONS-son of Joseph and Nancy (Fluckey) Parsons, opened his eyes in Perry county, Ohio, December 25, 1820. On January 1, 1845, in Marion county, Ohio, he took under his immediate care, Sarab Holman, danghter of Daniel and Roseann (Jolinson) Hohnan, of Perry county, Pennsylvania, and whose birth occurred at that place August 27, 1823. Of a family of eight children two are living: Elnora Jane, born November 28, 1845, died November 8, 1846 ; Julia Ann, February 25, 1847, resides in Noble township ; Nancy Ellen, March 5, 1849, resides in Noble township; Charles Edward, July 25. 1851, died Angust 17, 1853 ; infant daughter, born Jannary 18, 1855, deceased; Sarah Elizabetb, October 2, 1856, died September 18. 1860 ;
Margaret Jane. February 10, 1859. died September 10, 1860; Lola Montez, July 20. 1861. died August 21, 1878. Mr. Parsons settled in Jay county in 1854. His time is spent in farming. He may be addressed at Fort Recovery, Ohio. Six years he held the office of township clerk, and was township trustee from tho year 1863 to that of 1865. Ilis father served through the war of 1812, enlisting at Highland county, Ohio. His grandfather, George Fluckey, was one of the Hessians who left the English army and joined General Washington's army, at Philadelphia, swimming the Delaware river- he received a shot in one of his limbs while swimming ; surrendered himself to Washington in camp, where he enlisted and served during the remainder of the war. He died in Marion county, Ohio, being in his ninety-seventh year.
EVAN ROSER-and Catherine Sprecher began to share the trials of life together October 10, 1854, in Darke conuty, Ohio. They settled in Jay county in 1860. He is u son of William Frederick und Hannab (Nutt) Roser, residents of Darke county. She is a danghter of John and Mary M. (Pipber) Sprecher, residents of the same place. His birth took place January 3, 1814, in Chester county. Pennsylvania. Mrs. Roser was born Angust 3, 1821, in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Five children are the supplements to their bome: Charles W., born September 27, 1857 ; George F., Jaunary 23, 1859, died December 19. 1812; James H., July 1. 1861 ; Mary E., Marcb 4, 1863; Phillip Edwin, March 25, 1868. All reside with their parents. Mary (White) Roser, a former wife of Evan Roser. was the mother of two children, namely : Henry, born 1839, and Hannab Jane, 1841. Henry served in the war of the Rebellion from the beginning until its close. Mr. Roser is a farmer, and may be addressed at Portland, Jny county. His brother, Jobn F. Roser, was killed in Virginia.
DAVID SIGLER-son of Peter and Lydia (Martin) Sigler, both of whom are deceased, and who settled in Jay county in 1839, had his birth in Montgomery county, Ohio, December 11, 1828. He was married in Sbelby county, Ohio, March 24. 1854, to Martha, danghter of Herman K. and Cynthia (Sminple) Gilbert, settlers in Jay county in 1856, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Sigler was born February 17. 1827, in Montgomery county, Ohio. Her first child, Lydia A., was born March 31, 1854; Herman G .. December 10, 1855 ; Cynthia J., October 8, 1857; Vilinda B., September 3, 1839; William H .. December 6, 1861. All are residents of Noble township. David Sigler's brother, William, was a member of Company E, 89th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at the battle of Yellow Bayon, Louisiana, in April, 1864. Mrs. Sigler's brother, M. C. Gilbert, served three years in the Inte war. Address, Westchester, Indiana.
EMANUEL SNYDER-is a native of Union county, Ohio, making advent on earth on December 10, 1849, and being united on September 23, 1870, to Nancy Ashcraft, whose natal day was May 28, 1848, in Coshocton connty, Ohio. She is a daughter of Charles and Mary (Hardesty) Ashcraft, who have resided in Jay county since 1867. Emannel Snyder's father, Philip Snyder, removed to Jay county in 1856, and died October 28, 1876-his mother, Abigail (Michnel) Snyder, resides in Jay county. Charles Philip, born Octo- ber 1, 1871-the first born to Mr. and Mrs Snyder-died October 15. 1871; George W., February 17, 1878. Mr. Snyder's home is in Noble township, where he may be found ocenpied in farming. He settled in Jay county in 1856. Receives mail at Hector. His grandfather, Snyder, was a warrior of 1812.
PHILIP STOLZ-immigrated to America in the year 1838, from Alsace, Germany, where he was born March 8, 1811, was naturalized and entered land, working at stone-cutting, in Ohio and Indiana, until the year 1846, when he visited Germany, and married Margaret Martin, May 12, 1846. Coming again to this country, he settled on the land which he at present occupies, enduring at that time all the hardship of pioneer life, the nearest ninrket being thirty miles distant. He is at present living with his sons, Fred S. and Adam V. His wife, whose birth took place in Alsace, Germany, July 15, 1820, expired July 23, 1870. Her parents, Solomon and Katharine Martin, who removed to Jay county in 1849, are deceased. Wben called away Mrs. Stolz left five children. They are : Nicholas, born September 1, 1847; George, June 21, 1849 ; Fred S., December 17, 1851 ; Adam V., June 26, 1854: Sophia, April 23, 1857. Mr. Stolz's time is devoted to farming. His address is Westchester, Jay county.
THOMAS E. LEWIS.
EMMA L. B. LEWIS M. D.
RESIDENCE OF MRS.EMMA B. LEWIS M.D. CAMDEN IND.
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DANIEL ATKINSON -a native of Wayne county, Obio, is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hartsock) Atkinson, the date of his birth being July 4, 1881. He was trustee of Madison township from the year 1868 to that of 1870. His first wife, Sarah (Long) Atkinson, was born in Gallia county, Ohio, April 27, 1829, and died April 21, 1872. She was the mother of seven children. The first, Eliza Jane, was born August 2, 1855, died February 4, 1877 ; Henry Noah. October 1, 1857, died March 24. 1877 ; Albert Monroe, September 21, 1859, died April 25, 1870; Elizabeth An, October 2, 1801 ; Matlrias Jefferson, Novem- ber 23, 1863 ; Effie Moody, March 18, 1866; George W., March 3, 1868, died July 23. 1868. Mrs. Atkinson, the second. was Barbara Ellen Zeiler, daughter of John and Barbara (Beekheimer) Zeiler. She was born June 10, 1838, in Frederick county, Virginia, expired February 23, 1879. She was married February 18, 1875, in Jay county. Her children are : John Thomas, born November 27, 1875, died April 27, 1877 : Margaret Catherine, April 20, 1878. Mr. Atkinson settled in Jay county in the year 1837. His address is Salamonia. His brother, Matthew, was a soldier of the late war, serving one year. . His grandfather, Stephen Atkinson, was a warrior of 1812.
HENRY II. ATKINSON -and Euphema M. Stratton were united in marriage March 15, 1861, in Jay county. Their children number seven, answering to the following names: Daniel W., born December 27, 1861; Timothy, July 12, 1368, died October 14. 1878; Charlie H., July 20, 1865; Flora Alice, April 0, 1867 ; Rebecca Jane March 20, 1871; James Albert, August 13, 1875; Minnie DeEtte, October 29, 1877. Mrs. Atkinson is a daughter of Henry S. and Rebecca (Hedrick) Stratton, who, in 1838, removed to Jay county. Farming and teaching engage the attention of Mr. Atkinson. A resident of Madison township, he receives communications at Salamoma. He was trustee of Madison township from the year 1876 to that of 1880. His parents, Thomas and Elizabeth (Hartsock) Atkinson, settled in Jay county in 1837. His life-troubles began in Miami county, Ohio, September 23, 1837. Mrs. Atkinson first saw the light in Jay county, June 11, 1841. Mr. Atkinson is the youngest of a family of twelve children - eight sons and four daughters. Six brothers and two sisters are still living. He received his education at Farmers' Academy, in this county-bas taught in the public schools for twenty-three years.
JOSHUA ARMSTRONG-and Emeline V. Triece were united in marriage, March 25, 1863, in Frankliu county. Ohio. He is a native of Licking county, Ohio, coming to this world on December 4, 1835. His wife began ber journey in Franklin county, Ohio, January 10, 1843. Samnel A., their first child, was born December 27, 1863 ; Alice, January 14, 1866 ; Maggie, April 16, 1868; Emma, August 23, 1871; Charlie, March 3, 1873. Mr. Armstrong is engaged in farming, resides in Madison township, and receives mail at Fort Recovery.
ELI CLARK -is a son of Eli and Ann Clark, settlers in Jay county in 1858. His birth took place in Carroll county, Ohio, January 13, 1846. Is a farmer of Madison township, and receives mail at Salamonia. Martha J., his wife, a daughter of George and Jaue (Woten) Mitchell, was born in Jay county on March 24, 1850. Their marriage was celebrated December 4, 1870, in Jay county.
W. T. DENNEY-is a son of John and Catherine (Scott) Denney, the former of wbom died in 1865, the latter in 1877. He was born in Ohio in the year 1851. Was elected trustee for a term of two years, beginning with April 15, 1880. His grandfather was the first settler in Madison township. Mr. Denney is employed as a farmer and teacher. Married, May 4. 1877, in Randolph county, Indiana, to Nettie J. Debolt, daughter of Henry and Anna Mikesell) Debolt, whose birth occurred in Randolph county in 1852. William Denney is a resident of Madison township. Address, Fort Recovery.
ALEXANDER HUTCHENS-son of Joel and Elizabeth (Kline) Hutchens, settlers of Jay county in 1840, is a druggist and grocer of Madison township. Was born iu Montgomery county, Obio, April 30, 1832, and married, March 10, 1867, in Jay county, Indiana. Fideha Ann (Mclaughlin) Wallace, his wife, is a daughter of John and Barbara (Spillman) MeLanghlin, settlers in Jay county in 1838. On September 24, 1839, in Jay county, her birtb took place. Three children call hier mother-they are : Ida Belle, born December 1, 1867; William Elwood, November 10, 1870 ; Engene Wilson, October 18, 1875. Mrs. Hutchens's former husband was Joseph Wallace, who
was born --- - -- , and married By him she bad two children. They are : Barbara Jane, born July 4, 1864 ; Marilda Ellen, April 17, 1860. Mr. Hutchens was a soldier of the late war, serving three years as a member of Company E, 84th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Martin B. Miller. Was engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, on September 20, 1863, being wounded in the right arın. Henry, a brother, also served three years-another brother, Andrew, served nine months. A brother-in-law, Wiley Mclaughlin, was killed in the battle of Franklin, Ten- nessee. His parents settled in Noble township while it was yet a wilderness, there being no roads or schools. They grated their corn for famdy use. Their milling was principally done in a horse-mill for some years. His father is a native of North Carolina-his mother of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Address, Salamonia.
WILLIAM C. INGLE-horn in Hamilton county, Ohio, March 31, 1824, is a son of Isrum H. and Rhoda (Clough) Ingle, who took up their abode in Jay county in 1848. He is a farmer who may be addressed at Jordon. At the time of his settlement near Salem, in Madison township, churches and Sabbath-schools were unknown. His father, bringing his official member- ship, began preaching and organized a Sabbath-school at his house the next year, which was 1849. Mrs. Ingle is a daughter of Daniel and Rachel (Sholdas) Swank-her Christian nante is Esther. She first saw the light in Warren county, Ohio, November 2, 1827, and wore the orange blossoms on her birthday in the year 1852. Two children, for a brief space, brightened her home. The first. Rachel A., came July 26. 1857, the feeble lamp of light went out August 20. 1859 ; Isrum H., born November 19, 1869, expired April 3, 1870. Mr. Ingle was employed as mail carrier nearly three years.
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