USA > Indiana > Jay County > Historical hand-atlas, illustrated : containing twelve farm maps, and History of Jay County, Indiana > Part 59
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67
ISAAC B. LOTZ-a fariner of Madison township, is a son of Abrahem and Nancy (Carpenter) Lotz. settlers in Jay county in 1832. His birthday fell on September 3, 1829, in Gallia county, Ohio. The marriage vows have been twice recited hy bin. His former wife, Thursy McDaniel, to whom he was married July 3, 1856, died June 12, 1870, and was a daughter of William and Thursy (Larkin) McDaniel. She was the mother of Milton G., born October 9, 1857, resides in Jay county ; William L., September 16, 1859, resides with his father ; Rinaldo E., June 25, 1861, resides in Illinois ; Charles A., April 9, 1863 ; Otto P., June 7, 1860 ; Nora D., August 9, 1873-the three latter reside with their father. Mr. Lotz's second marriage was with Ameha, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Junod) Roop. Her birth occurred in Ashland county, Obio, August 14, 1837. Two children : Harry 11., born March 29, 1878, and Thomas A., August 17, 1879, complete the family list. The first Sabbath- school organized in Jay county was at the residence of Abraham Lotz, he being the originator. He was also one of the first commissioners of Jay county, and was the first justice of the peace, serving fourteen years. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for a period of fifty-four years. He inet with many serious accidents, but owing to a strong constitution be lived to a ripe old age, dying peacefully at his residence in Fort Recovery, Obio, on June 19, 1876. Isaac Lotz served five months as a soldier in the 147th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Address, Salamonia.
JACOB B. LOTZ-resides in Madison township, Jay county, where he was born in 1832, and gains his sustenance by farming. He was married in Jay county in the year 1876, to Almaretta E., daughter of Samuel and Susan (Davis) Money, a native of Noble township, wbose birth took place August 6. 1859. His parents are Jeremiah C. and Melissa A. (Schutt) Lotz. Abraham Lotz organized and superintended the first Sunday-school ever held in Jay county, was also one of the first settlers. Jeremiah Lotz has been in the Government employ more than twenty years. He was chosen a Government clerk in April, 1860, which position he satisfactorily retains. Jacob Lotz's children are : Nina G., born March 14, 1877, and Lulu G., September 18, 1879, died April 7, 1880. In 1852 Mr. Lotz settled in Jay county. Address, Salamonia.
WILLIAM MONEY -residing in Madison township, is employed as a farmer, settled in Jay county in 1835, aud was born near Steuben, Ohio, Octo- ber 27, 1809. His parents, William and Anna (Anderson) Money, died in Mercer county, Ohio. He has held the office of trustee six years. His wife, Acenotb (Denny) Money, to whom he was united January 2, 1834, and who was born in North Carolina, January 24, 1814, is a descendant of William F. and Mary Ann (Fuller) Denny, wbo, in 1832, removed to Jay county. Mr. Money's children are : Anna, born July 29, 1837 ; William H., April 18, 1839,
210
PERSONAL HISTORIES-Continued.
died April 6, 1865 ; Mary Jane, February 3, 1841 ; Alexander, March 8, 1843; county, Ohio, February 2, 1866, to Matilda A. Cummins, danghter of James Sarah D., August 1%, 1846; Acenoth, January 26, 1846; Nicholas, Decent- ber 21, 1850: James A., Derember 8. 1852. Address, Jordon. and Mary (Watkins) Cununins, whose birth took place February 22, 1840, in Mercer county. Their children are : Rosetta, born July 8, 1863 ; Daniel E., March 14, 1865 : Maggie M., December 2, 1872 ; James Vantrees settled in Jay county in the year 1876. Address, Fort Recovery.
NATHAN WOTEN -was Among the first settlers of Madison township, the conntry at that time being a wilderness, without roads-the milling all being done at New Port and Richmond, and quite frequently the grinding was done in hand-mills. He was a soldier of the Rebellion, serving eight months in the 23rd Regiment Iudiuna Volunteer Infantry. His birth occurred iu Jackson county, Ohio, February 2, 1825. Mr. Woteu's parents, Samuel and Hethander Hughes, settled in Jay county in 1837. His life was united to that of Elizabeth MrLanghlin on April 18. 1858, in Jay county-her entrance to the world was in Meigs county on April 14, 1827-she is a dangbter of Jobn and Barbary (Spillman) MeLanghlin, settlers of Jay county in 1838. Nathan Woten is employed as a farmer and raiser of stock, with address at Fort Recovery. His daughter, Martha A., was born July 12, 1856 ; Mary A. Richards, an adopted daughter, was born December 6, 1874.
ELIHU RICHARDS-was born and married in Preble county, the first event taking place December 27, 1839, the latter April 1, 1862. His wife, Ennna K. (Rogers) Richards, was born at the same place, March 19, 1842, and is a descendant of Thomas and Lydin (Truitt) Rogers, the latter of whom removed to Jay county in 1872. Mr. Richards is a farmer of Madison town- ship. Address, Fort Recovery. His children are : Viola, born October 2, 1872, and William, May 1, 1878.
JOHN ROUSH-is at present filling the office of township assessor, to which he was elected in 1886, and was also elected in the year 1852, serving two years-was elected justice of the peace in 1854, and served sixteen years, Paul and Mary (Berry) Roush are his parents. Saralı, his wife, is a danghter of Josepb and Eleauor (Slater) Darst. She was born August 17, 1829, in Gallia connty, Ohio, and on November 17, 1856, in the same place, she became Mrs. Roush. Mr. Roush was born May 6, 1824. in Gallia county, The children numbered thirteen : Augustus L., born and died November 3, 1851; Joseph W., October 36, 1852, resides in Jay county ; Haskell R., September 13, 1834, resides in Randolph county ; Mary E., January 26, 1857, resides in Darke county : Drusilla D., July 16, 1856, resides in Van Wert ; William A., June 5, 1861, is a resident of Jay county ; Dellia L., May 4, 1863, resides in Jay connty ; Amanda M., born and died November 3, 1865 : Lydia E., January 3, 1867, resides in Jay county ; Sarah A .. December 25, 1866, resides in Jay county ; Jobn A., January 31, 1871, died Angust 5, 1878 ; James A., December 26, 1873, resides in Jny county ; Samuel D .. August 23, 1876, is a resident of same connty. Mr. Ronsh removed to Jay county in 1851, is a farmer and township assessor, with address, Jordon. Jay county, Indiana.
DAVID T. SKINNER, M. D .- is a physician and druggist of Madison township, is a graduate of the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincin- nati, Ohio. also attended the P. M. Institute of Cincinnati, and has practised medicine twelve years. He held the offices of clerk and treasurer for two years in the corporation of Salamonin-at the preseut time is president of the school board. Was a soldier of the late war from Angust 12, 1861, until February 25, 1865-a member of Company C, 39th Regiment Indiana Volun- teer Infantry, was promoted to a captaincy in the 7th Indiana Cavalry, in July, 1863, participated in twenty-two engagements withont receiving a wound, although he had two horses killed under him, was taken prisoner and recaptured in less than one honr, which event he remembers as the bappiest moment of his existeuce. His life began in Guernsey county, Ohio, Decem- ber 27, 1838. He has been twice married-the first wife, Snsan R. (Sage) Skinner, was born June 16, 1841, died June 16, 18;6. Two children were left to mourn her loss : Charley V., born October 14, 1871 ; and Luln Belle, December 26, 1873. The present wife of Dr. Skinner is Prudence F. (Sage), whose birth took place iu Oakland county, Michigan, Jannary 7, 1839. She was made a wife on August 5, 1877. Ebenezer Sage, her father, died November 26, 1865- her mother, Sarah (Montgomery) Sage, died July 12, 1843. They settled in Jay county in 1836. Dr. Skinner's father, Jolm C. Skinner, born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, and settled in Jay county, in 1852, resides in Muskingum county, Ohio. His mother, Martha (Tetrick) Skinner, died October 15, 1871. Address, Salamonia.
JAMES F. VANTREES-a farmer and gunsmith of Madison town- sbip, was born in Butler county, September 25, 1858, and married in Mercer
ABRAHAM WALTERS-son of Abraham and Cutharine Walters, removed to Jay county while it was yet a dense wilderness, and began living in a small enbin. At present he has ninety acres under cultivation, good buildings, and whatever is required for comfort. He held the office of town- ship treasurer from the year 1858 to that of 1862. He was born in Juniata county, Pennsylvania, April 9, 1824, and married June 24, 1852, in Warren county, Ohio. His wife, Mary Aun, daughter of Thomas and Sidney Evans, was born in Warren county, Ohio, November 26, 1825, Their children begin with Clara Belle, boru March 31, 1853 ; Eva C., September 1, 1854 ; Charles E., June 12, 1856 ; Jennie R., February 18, 1858 ; Ella, February 3, 1866 ; Lucy A., February 16, 1862; Alice, Angust 2, 1864 ; Elzera, March 8, 1866; Lonis L., January 20, 1869. Mr. Walters may be addressed at Jordon. He removed to Jay county in 1855, is a farmer, and also deals iu pianos and organs.
PIKE TOWNSHIP.
JOSEPH ALLEN-born in Muskingum county, Ohio, December 18, 1837, died June 15, 1875, He was a resident of Pike township, and was occu- pied as a farmer, filled the office of justico of the peace of Pike township from November 1868 to 1872. On February 13, 1856, in Boundary, Indiaua, he was married to Diana Langle, daughter of John and Catherine (Hotz) Langle, the former of whom died in Boundary, the latter a resident of Wells county, Indiana. Mrs. Allen may be addressed at Bluff Point. Her birth took place in Fairfield county, Ohio, June 18, 1841. Her children are: Fidelia Elinora, born February 13, 1866, died February 24, 1863; George D., September 17, 1861; Noab Alvadore, October 29, 1863; Weldon Ellsworth; January 12, 1866 ; Catherine Adaline, February 23, 1868 ; Christina Elizabeth, July 26, 1871, died August 29, 1872; Della Josephine, September 11, 1873. All are residents of Jay county. Mr. Allen's father, David Allen, died of cholera, in the year 1854, near Zanesville, Obio. His motber, Sarah Spencer Allen, was a resident of Jay county, dying December, 1875.
JOSIAH S. CORLE-son of Adam and Martha (Shull) Corle, the latter of whom died in Randolph county, October 7, 1862. Mr. Corle is employed as a farmer and justice of the pence, to which latter position he was elected in 1878, His life work began in Bedford county, Peunsylvania, April 11, 1838, and in Randolph county, Indiana. July 3, 1862, be became the protector of Mary Morton. She was born in Jay county, April 21, 1846. Six children call her mother, They are : Priscilla C., born March 24, 1863 ; Martha Margaret, May 12, 1865; Julin Elizabeth Arabel, October 26, 1871 ; Thomas Franklin, July 22, 1874 ; Charlotte Linnie, Jannary 26, 1878. All reside in Jay connty, Jobn and Margaret (Sipe) Morton, settlers of Jay county in 1835, are Mrs. Corle's parents. Mr. Corle may be addressed at Salmonia, being a resident of Pike township. His brothers Jonathan and Aarou were soldiers of the late war-Jonathan being drafted from Peunsylvanin, and was killed iu the battle of Peterborough. Aaron was drafted from Indiana.
CURTIS H. CLARK -a soldier of the Union army, entered the ser- vice as a private Jnly 4, 1861, was sworn in second lieutenant August 11, 1861, promoted to the position of first lieutenant on August 18, 1862, and resigned his commission November 17, 1863. He was a participant in the battle of Shiloh and siege of Corinth, serving as a member of Compauy C, 39th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Took part also in the battles of Middleton, Tennes- see, and Liberty Gap, including several other prominent buttles, and was on the Bragg and Bnell campaign. His parents, William and Lucy (Hardy) Clark, entered Jay county in October, 1835, settling on the Little Salamonia, in what is now Pike township, then a part of Randolph county. His mother dicd the following June. They were unable to find hunber for a coffin, and were compelled to make one of a new wagon box furnished by Dr. Bosworth, who bad just removed to the county, nsing also common nails in lieu of screws, She is buried on the farm-where her son is now living. His father died in 1838, his coffin being made of two doors brought from Preble county for the purpose of building. He had entered 126 acres of land in Pike township, He left five children, C. H. being next to the younger, and at that time but
211
PERSONAL HISTORIES- Continued.
ten years of age. His birth took place in Preble county, February 10, 1828, and his marriage February 28, 1864, when he was united to Nancy Louisa Hawkins, daughter of Benjamin W. and Caroline (Enswinger) Hawkins. Her birth occurred in Jay county on December 7, 1842. Her children are : Mary Jane, born May 14, 1865; Lucy L., August 25, 1867 : Martha C., March 28, 1870; Flora R., October 15, 1872 ; James S. H., April 11, 1875. Address Mr. Clark at Portland. He is employed as a farmer in Pike township.
1
HENRY HIESTER-a resident of Pike township, was born in Jay county on February 25, 1848. His parents, Daniel and Sarab (Langle) Hiester, were pioneers of Pike township, settling there when there was not a trace of clearing. His father has been postmaster of Boundary about twenty-mine years - bas been in the mercantile business twenty-nine years, and has u son in that business in Boundary. Henry Hiester was married September 23, 1869, to Sarahı, daughter of Coonrod and Mary Jane (Kohn) Frickel, settlers in Jay county in 1842. They emigrated from Germany in 1840. Two of Mrs. Frickel's brothers were soldiers in Germany, one of them being a noted general. Henry Hiester's children are : Llana Dell, born July 14, 1870, died January 25, 1873; Charles La Courtney, February 13, 1872; Jessie J., January 9, 1874: George Egbert, October 4, 1877; Carrie Day, August 19, 1879. Mrs. Hiester was born in Jay county on January 20, 1848. Mr. Hiester's father was drafted in the war of 1812, but did not serve, as peace was declared immediately after.
DANIEL HIESTER-entered Jay county in the year 1841. soon after its organization, settling on the boundary line, and adopting the mercantile husiness as his means of support. In 1852 he was appointed postmaster, since wbich time he has filled the office, in connection with his business as a mer- cbant. His capital at the beginning was a brave beart and a pair of willing hands, and owing to his perseverance be bas been enabled to see his children living on nice farms within sight of his dwelling. He has been thrice wedded. His first marriage was to Sarah Laugle, which took place in Fairfield county on August 29, 1839 -she died November 6, 1854. Her children are : Melinda, born February 28. 1843 ; Susannah, May 23, 1846 ; Henry, February 25, 1848 ; Sarah P., July 19, 1850; Daniel G., October 9, 1852. His second marriage took place in Jay county, Indiana, August 23, 1855, when he was united to Anna Baily, whose death occurred December 31, 1872. Her children are : Louisa J., born November 16, 1858, and Clara Alice, November 14, 1863. All are residents of Jay county. His last union was with Esther Reed, and took place October 12, 1873. She is a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Manes) Reed, settlers of Jay county in 1841. Her birth occurred in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1822. Sbe bas also been thrice wedded. Her first marriage heing to George W. Abel, and took place January 4, 1844. He died Marcb 27, 1865. His children are : Mary Ellen, born December 2, 1844; William Henry, January 13, 1848; Loretta, February 11, 1850 ; Martba, February 5, 1852; Josephine, June 11, 1854; Oscar Everett, April 16, 1860; Albert R., June 22, 1863. Her second hushand was John Stewart. His chil- dren are : Thomas E., born August 27, 1867 ; Charlie, December 7, 1869 ; Mary Ellen, died January 3, 1847, and William H., died February 18, 1873. Mr. Hiester's birth took place in Berks county, Pennsylvania, May 1, 1814. His address is Boundary. His father was drafted in the war of 1812, hut peace was declared immediately after the oath was taken. His brother, David M., served four years in the late war, without the slightest injury.
BENJAMIN W. HAWKINS-was born in Preble county, Ohio, January 20, 1815, and died October 27, 1878. His ancestors came from England in the eighteenth century, settling on the banks of the Shenandoah river, in Virginia, they heing descendants of Sir John J. Hawkins, who first transported slaves from England to America. B. W. Hawkins removed from Eaton, Preble county, Ohio, in 1829, settling on the Salamonia, where his widow still resides, They built a comfortable cabin, having lived eight months in camp. A fine crop of corn was raised from seven acres. Mr. Hawkins spent much of his time hunting and fishing. His father, John J. Hawkins, was the first known white person buried in Jay county. His narrow bed lies just before the Hawkins residence. Mr. Hawkins was appointed agent. to convey and sell lots in Portland in the year 1837, was appointed sheriff to serve from tbe year 1837 to 1841, was clerk of the Circuit Court from the year 1843 to that of 1850-from 1859 to 1867, and was for several years mail-carrier from Winchester to Fort Wayne. He was married in Miami county, Ohio, July 20, 1837. His family consists of Mary Jane, horn December 2, 1839, died March 3, 1860; Nancy Louisa, December 7, 1842, resides in Jay county ; Theodore, November 10, 1844, died October 1, 1845 ; Narcissus A., August 28, 1846, resides
at Portland ; Charlotte A., January 22, 1849, resides in Jay county ; Phillip E., July 20, 1852, died September 10, 1853; James S., January 19, 1855, resides at Grand Rapids, Michigan : Nathan B., September 7, 1857, died October 10, 1861. Mr. Hawkins was a son of John J. and Nancy (Sellers) Hawkins, settlers of Jay county in 1829. His wife, Caroline (Enswinger) Hawkins, was born in Jefferson county, Virginia, December 28, 1816, is a daughter of Philip and Mary (Park) Enswinger, who, in 1837, removed to Jay county. Sbe resides on a farm in Pike township, receiving mail at Boundary. John J. Hawkins was a warrior of 1812. Joseph, a hrother of B. W., served three years in the late war. His mother's brotber was a Revolutionary soldier, and distinguisbed himself in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown.
ELIJAH LYONS-born in Columbiana county, Ohio, September 24, 1824, served as trustee of Pike townsbip from the year 1852 to that of 1854, was elected county commissioner in October, 1876, and filled the office to December 1, 1880. He settled in Pike township, in the midst of the forest, where he now has a fine farm. His fatber, Thomas Lyons, was born of Irish parents, April 9, 1797, and died in Ohio on August 13. 1838. His mother, Eve Apple, born of German parents, January 11, 1797, died in Indiana on September 25, 1879. His marriage took place in Perry county, Ohio, January 8, 1846, being united to Mary Baily, whose birth took place in Fulton county, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1820. Their children are : T. H., born November 11, 1846; William, April 8, 1848, died November 29, 1848 ; Jobn B., November 29, 1849 ; Sarah Ann, December 14, 1851 ; S. A. D. S., October 8, 1853 ; Rebecca Jane, December 28, 1855 ; Mary Lavina, October 28, 1859; Susan, January 17, 1863. Mrs. Lyons is a daughter of Peter and Margaret (Cline) Baily. Her children are all resideuts of Jay county, except Jolın B., who resides in Randolph county, and Sarah Ann, who resides in Minnesota. Mr. Lyons sbould be addressed at Boundary. His brothers, Thomas and Samuel, were soldiers of tbe late war, serving the full time, and going out with the hundred day men. Samuel was captain.
JOSEPH D. R. G. LOSCH -a farmer and justice of the peace, receives mail at Bluff Point. His parents, Charles O. and Julia A. (Folk) Loscb, removed from Wordemburg, Germany, in the year 1835-both are deceased. On May 29, 1873, in Jay county, Mr. Losch hecame the protector of Mary A. Ware, born in Jay county on August 21, 1850. Her parents are John E. and Susan (Feasel) Ware, the former born in Virginia, the latter in Wayne county, Iudiana. Joseph Loscb was elected to the office of justice of the peace in the year 1878, which office be still retains. His brother, Charles F., served one year and six months in the late war. His brother John served dming the war. His brotber Josepb was taken sick at Camp Morton, and died soon after being taken home. Mr. Losch is a resident of Pike township, and was born in Jay county on August 14, 1846.
LEWIS RINES-was born iu Columbiana county. Ohio, December 16, 1846. His parents, James and Mary (Van Skyock), entered Jay county in 1848, settling at Mount Pleasant. His mother died in that county in February, 1879. His wife, Mary Jane, is a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Mays) Staley, who settled in Jay county in 1833. She was born in Jay county, May 6, 1851, and married January 28, 1872. Her children number three, namely : Rolando, born October 1, 1872, died December 13, 1872; Hazie Alzene, December 1, 1874; Joseph Gideon, May 1, 1879. Address Mr. Rines at Portland. Eli Rines, brotber of Lewis, served three years in tbe late war. He filled the position of standard-hearer, carrying the colors through twenty-seven hattles.
ISAAC NEWTON RARICK -a physician and surgeon, residing and practicing at Bluff Point, attended lectures at the Physio-Medical Institute at Cincinnati, and received a diploma February 17, 1875. On April 19, 1835, his hirth took place in Darke county, Ohio. His marriage was celebrated at Ridgeville, December 31, 1863, Adeline Wood becoming his wife. Her birth took place October 10, 1834, in Dark county. Ara, born October 2, 1864, and Cary, January 16, 1866, have heen added to their home. The latter died March 14, 1866. Mrs. Rarick's parents are Samuel and Elizabeth (Thompson) Wood. Her father was a warrior of 1812. Mr. Rarick's brothers, Abraham, Jacob, Adam, and Charles W., served in the late war. Her hrothers, Andrew J., Charles R., Elijah T. aud Elisha B., were in the army. Charles died on tbe road in Missouri, at the time Fremont was in pursuit of Price. Andrew was in the hattle of Gettysburg, and was standard bearer at the hattle of the
212
PERSONAL HISTORIES-Continued,
Wilderness, carrying the flag fourteen days. Elijah was wounded near Memphis, returned home. and, soon after suffering an amputation of an arm, died at Winchester. Elisha served during the war. Elisha and Elijah were twins. They entered the army when about sixteen years of age.
HENRY C. STALEY -a soldier of the war of the Rebellion, served three years, a member of Company H, 100th Regiment Indiaua Volunteer Infantry, Fifteenth Anny Corps, participating in all the hattles in which that corps was engaged. The birth of his father, Joseph R., took place in Miami county, Ohio, iu 1810; that of his mother, Sarah J. Staley, May 8, 1820, in Virginia. They settled in Jay county in the year 1840. Henry C. is a resident of Pike township, is engaged as a miller, and receives mail at Boundary, He was born in Jay county on February 25, 1843. Matilda Stewart became bis wife on June 26, 1870, the ceremony being performed in Jay county, She is a descendant of John and Margaret Stewart, settlers of Jay county in 1854. The offspring of Henry and Matilda Statey, are : Joseph Willard, horn May 8, 1871 ; Margaret Jane, August 11, 1873 : George Irwin, April 20, 1875 ; Stella Maud. September 20, 1878: Oliver Perry, June 20, 1880, Mrs, Staley began life in Jackson county, Ohio, January 14, 1844.
HENRY S. STRATTON-a farmer, residing in Pike township. For the space of six years held the office of trustee of that township, and also held the office of justice of the peace of the same township ten years. His birth took place in Bradford county, Pennsylvania, May 11, 1309. His parents, Timothy and Hester (Horton) Stratton, removed from Pennsylvania to Clarke county, Ohio. His living is gained by farming, he beiug a resident of Pike township, who settled in Jay couuty in the year 1839. The country being new he, with his amiable wife, endured mauy hardships, though both are still very active. His marriage took place in Clarke county, Ohio, May 8, 1836, he beiug united to Rehecca, daughter of Phdip and Litty (Foley) Hedrick, who removed from Kentucky to Clarke county. They are blessed with a large famdy, the first of whom is David H., born April 15, 1337, and who is a prominent physician of Fort Graham, Texas, where, for several years, be has practiced : Timothy L., horn June 14, 1838 ; William Henry, Novem- ber 29, 1839, died March 1, 1863; Euphemia Moody, June 11, 1841; Solon Curtis, December 14, 1842, died December 2, 1862 ; John Hawkins, February 13, 1844; Finley Robert, November 9, 1845 ; Laura Louisa, May 22, 1847 ; Milton L., October 21, 1848 ; Rebecca Jane, October 15, 1850 ; Florine Leon, July 12, 1834, died July 5, 1861; Euma Foley, May 30, 1859, died March 10, 1860. Five sons were soldiers of the war of the Rebellion. Timothy L. and William H. were members of Company E, 89th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Solon C., a member of Company H, 100th Regiment, died on the march, in an ambulance, near Holly Springs, Mississippi, December 2, 1862. John H. and Finley Robert also served, the latter being a heutenant, and, at present, is quite a prominent lawyer of Fort Wayne, and has handled several criminal cases with success. Wilham H. died in hospital at Memphis, Tennessee, Marcb 1, 1803. The remainder of Henry Stratton's children reside in Jay county, being engaged in agriculture. His father, Timothy Stratton, was born in Connecticut, in the year 1772, and died in Clarke county, Ohio, in 1853. His mother was born in Pennsylvania. August 24, 1776, and died in Clarke county, December 8, 1837. Mrs. Stratton's birth took place in Clarke county, September 24, 1818. Address, Boundary.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.