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WILLIAM T. WATKINS-is a son of Henry and Ruth (Thomas) Watkins, and was born in Warren county, Ohio, July 29, 1829. He was married in Clinton county, Ohio, September 4, 1851, to Elmira, daughter of Juhus Cæsar and Margaret (Barry) Beeman, her birth having takeu place in Warren county, Ohio, September 18, 1833. The first child born to them was Ruby Ann, who came April 4, 1853, and died September 1, 1853 ; Frank M .. July 18, 1857 ; Margaret E., October 12, 1864, died August 17, 1868. Frank M. married Sarah Jane Hawkins, daughter of Joseph C. and Sarah (Bosworth) Hawkins, they being one of the first families settling in Jay county - Mr. Hawkins settled in Jay county in 1830. Hen'y Watkins was in the defence of Norfolk wben besieged hy the British. Mr. Watkins is a farmer of Pike township. Address, Collett.
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP.
CHARLES BOYER-resides in Jefferson township, settled in Jay county in the year 1839, and is engaged in farming. His hirth took place in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1811-being indebted for his existence
to Christopher and Elizabeth (Broadstock) Boyer, of Montgomery county, Ohio. Sarah Branaman, who gave her life into his keeping in Montgomery county, April 0, 1837, was born in that county ou September 19, 1806, The children of Mr. and Mrs. Boyer are : Ahram C., born March 30, 1840, married Martha Brown, resides in Jay county ; Joseph Anderson, August 1, 1841, married Elizabeth Ferguson, resides in Terre Haute, Indiana ; Benjamin Frankliu, June 25, 1844, married Elisabeth J. Pettyjohn, resides in Indianapolis ; Sammel Sylvester, October 30, 1848, served nearly a year in the late war, died June, 1807; John Henry, November 22, 1340, resides in Jay county, married Frances G. Ambrose. The parents of Mrs. Boyer are Abram and Anna (Neff ) Branaman, of Montgomery county, Ohio. Mr. Boyer was a pioneer of Jefferson township, settling ou the farm where he stil resides. His maternal grandfather was born in London. His paternal grandparents were born iu Germany-his wife's ancestors were also born in Germany. He has two German Bibles in his possession which were printed in Germany, one in 1748, the other in 1780, both in a good state of preservation. Abram C., his son, served three years in the late war. Address, Powers.
EDWARD W. BEEKMAN-and Rachel (Coons) Beekman reside in Jefferson township. They began the journey of life together on August 30, 1854, in Jay county. The first addition to their happiness was a danghter, who answers to the natue of Rebecca Ann, and who entered their home July 20, 1855-now waking happier the house of Wesley Roe, in Ridgeville, Randolph county ; the second, Mary Jane, is the wife of Alhert A. Mann-her birth took place Noveuher 7, 1857, resides in Ridgeville ; Elizabeth Emily, born May 18, 1859 ; Sanford, December 20, 1861 ; Hannah Serepta, January 10, 1804; Lewis Michael, February 14, 1860; John Eli, January 2, 1868 ; Jessie Race, October 6, 1871. Mr. Beekinan is a descendant of John R. and Hannah (Davis) Beekman. Johu R. was a warrior in 1812, for which services he received a land warrant in the year 1857 ; settled in Jay county in 1837, on the old Morine trace, named after the Indian Morine, in Jefferson township. Mrs. Elizabeth Coons is still living, being one of the oldest living settlers in Jay county, is now in ker 82nd year, being born in Delaware, in 1790, and is the mother of Rachel (Coons) Beekman. Mrs. Beekman's father is Michael Coons, Rachel Beekman's brothers, John A. and Martin B., served three years each in the late war. Mr. Beekman had his birth in Highland county, Ohio, Septem- ber 24, 1825. His wife entered the world at the same place January 2, 1830. Their means of support is farming, Address, Red Key.
HERBERT L. DAILY -son of John L. and Triphena (Crozier) Daily, settlers of Jay county in 1853, fills the various positions of postinaster, railroad agent, grocer and grain dealer. Mr. Daily was married April 10, 1879, to Emily Dail, the birth of whom occurred Octoher 28, 1857, in Wayne county, Indiana. Her parents are William and Dorotba (Hill) Dail, settlers of Jay county in 1875, Mr. Daily is a resident of Jefferson township, and was born in Jay county May 1, 1853. His father was one of the pioneers of Jefferson township. Address, Powers.
WILLIAM EARNEST-and Opheha Watson pledged their vows of faithfulness to each other on December 28, 1856. A family of seven children gather around the home hearth-they are : Heury B., born September 0, 1858 ; Eliza E., January 3, 1801 ; Josephine M., January 1, 1805; Edward P., August 28, 1807; Abigad A., July 10, 1871 ; Francis V., July 20, 1873 ; John, May 17, 1878. Wilham Earnest served nine months in the late war, a member of Company C, 39th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His father, Henry Earnest, was of German, and bis mother, Ann (Garbet) Earnest, of English descent. Mr. Earnest resides in Jefferson township, is a farmer, and receives mail at Red Key. He settled in Jay county in 1857. Was born July 1, 1827, in Toronto, Canada. His wife was born Aprd 14, 1839, in Cin- cinnati, Ohio.
ROBERT HENRY-is a fariner residing in Jefferson township. On March 13, 1806, in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, his birth took place, and on December 13, 1834, in Fayette county, Ohio, his marriage was celebrated, be taking to share his home, Ehza, a daughter of George and Peggy (McDaniel) Conner. She was born in Perry county, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1812. Their children are: George, born February 17, 18 ; John, Octoher 28, 1830; William, June 10, 1842; Nancy Jane, January 1, 1837 ; Angeline, March 8, 1845 ; Amanda, January 8, 1848. Robert Henry's sons, George and William, were soldiers of the late war, each serving three years. George was killed at
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PERSONAL HISTORIES-Continued.
the battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, In 1856 Mr. Henry settled on the farin he at present occupies in Jay county. Address, Powers.
T. M. C. LUTES-was married September 18, 1855, to Sarah Jane Nixon, whose birth took place October 1, 1835, and her death April 21, 1858. She left one child, Angeline, who was horn August 2, 1856. On July 4, 1858, at New Mount Pleasant, Mr. Lutes was united to Aun Manning, a uative of Baltimore, Maryland, whose birtb occurred April 23, 1833. Her parents are Paul and Barhary Ann Manning. Her children number six-they are : Jobn Mc., horn August 26, 1859; Hannihal Hamlin, January 16, 1861 ; Elijah M., October 1, 1862 ; Esther Ann, February 26, 1864 ; Thomas Sherman, Angust 13, 1866 ; Jennie, April 12, 1869. Mr. Lutes, son of Jolin and Mary Ann (Parker) Lutes, and who was horn May 2, 1833, in Coshocton county, Ohio, was elected constable of Jefferson township in April, 1858, and was elected land appraiser of Jay county, afterward changed to assessor. He enlisted in the late war, on October 8, 1864, was discharged on account of disability on June 27, 1865, baving shared in the battle of Nashville, Tennessee. His brother, Elijah Lutes, served three years in the Mexican war, also four years in the war of the Rebellion. His maternal grandfather was in the Revolutionary war, serving from the commencement to its close as sergeant. His grandfather is a Prussian. Mr. Lutes is the inventor and proprietor of tbe Hoosier Drain Tile, patented March 9, 1869. Mr. Lutes is a farmer of Jefferson township, settling in Jay county in 1856. Address, New Mount Pleasant.
DENNIS F. LUCAS-son of John and Susannah (Comer) Lucas, residents of Grant county, Indiana, was born in Butler county, Ohio, February 15, 1836, and was married on July 6, 1836, in Highland county, Ohio, to Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Bundy) Scott, of that county, whose birth occurred there on July 15, 1831. Their family circle bas been augmented by the advent of Augustus N., born August 23, 1851 ; Benjamin F., July 4, 1852; Mary E., January 26, 1854; Jolin W., June 19, 1855; Charles F., January 26, 1857 ; Sarah E., May 31, 1858 ; Birch C., December 4, 1859; Cassius H., December 26, 1860; Emma J., December 2, 1851 ; Elmer E., September 3, 1863 ; Frank H., September 26, 1864 ; James O., January 17, 1867 ; Carrie A., August 16, 1868 ; Mollie B., July 11, 1872 ; Maggie J., January 14, 1874. Mr. Lucas resides in Jefferson township, settled in Jay county in 1873, and is a farmer and grain dealer. His brothers, John H. and Theophilus, served three years in the war of the Rebellion. His brothers-in-law, Jacob and Lemuel Scott, also served three years. Jacob died at New Madrid, Mis- souri. Three children are deceased - Mary E., July 2, 1858; Cassius H., February 9, 1861 ; Emma J., December 26, 1861. Address, Powers.
MAHLON MORRICAL-a soldier of the late war, enlisted August 16, 1862, serving three years. Was at Mumfordsville, Kentucky, Pleasant Hill, Tupelo, and Nashville, including several other prominent battles. He was wounded in the right arm, and disabled for life, while in the battle of Naslı- ville. Susannah (Nixon) Morrical, born October 2, 1844, and died April 13, 1877, was the first wife of Mr. Morrical. His present wife is Charlotte Jane (Odle) Morrical, whose birth took place in Jay county, December 7, 1846, and who gave him her hand on September 21, 1877. Her parents are William and Miranda Isabel (Jackson) Odle, residents of Jay county. Mr. Morrical first saw the light in Henry county, Indiana, October 36, 1846. He is a farmer, residing in Jefferson township, and his address, New Mount Pleasant. His first child, Alice, was horn July 8, 1871 ; Anna, December 27, 1873 ; Allen, February 25, 1874; Arland and Arlie, March 20, 1877, Arlie died August 1, 1877.
EMANUEL T. MILLER-and Jane Myers were pronounced nian and wife on August 27, 1854, in Jay county. Unto them was born Aun Eliza January 11. 1856 ; Meander, November 26, 1858 ; Lucinda Catherine, Novem- ber 15, 1856 ; William David, December 4, 1861 ; Emanuel Franklin, August 11, 1866 ; Sarah Ellen, October 18, 1862, died September 25, 1873. Mr. Miller, who is a farmer of Jefferson township, may be addressed at New Mount Pleasant. Settled in Jay county November 17, 1852. He washorn in York county, Penn- sylvania, April 19, 1828, heing a son of John Frederick and Mary (Throne) Miller, residents of Pennsylvania. His wife, Jane (Myers) Miller, had her birth in Columbiana county, Ohio, January 13, 1834, and is a daughter of Benjamin P. and Rachel (Earhard) Myers, settlers of Jay county in 1827. Mr. Miller's grandfather, Miller, was a soldier of 1812. Emanuel Miller entered Jay county having in his possession the sum of $1.56, be worked as a carpenter, helping to build nine school-houses in Jefferson township, and,
owing to his industry, he now possesses a nice farm and one of the finest harns in the township. His father was born October 13, 1867, in York county, Pennsylvania-his mother at the same place in the year 1798, died in 1848. His grandparents coming from Germany, settled in Pennsylvania, where his father is still living.
WILLIAM NIXON-a farmer of Jefferson township, was born in Jay county October 6, 1840. On October 28, 1866, in the same county, he became the husband of Emretta Ullonu, born in Darke county, Ohio, Decem- her 22, 1841, and whose parents are Jacob and Susannah (Ray) Ullom. Their children are : Albert, born August 7, 1867; Charley, December 13, 1872 ; Lurana, April 7, 1874-all reside in Jay county. John and Hannah (Pennock) Nixon are the parents of William Nixon. He assisted in organizing tbe township of Jefferson. His children are all nicely situated, living within sight of his bome. Address, New Mount Pleasant.
JAMES MENDENHALL-a soldier of the late war, served three years a member of Company F, 46th O. V. I. His parents, Pennell and Maria (West) Mendenhall, were among the early settlers of Randolph county. His hirtb took place in Columbiana county, Obio, Marcb 17, 1839, and be hecame a benedict on May 16, 1864, in Randolph county, taking to share the vicissi- tudes of life, Delilah Odle, daughter of Caleb and Eliza (Jack) Odle, residents of Randolph county. Mr. Mendenhall resides in Jefferson township, gains a livelihood by farming, and receives mail at Ridgeville. His children are : George R., horn August 22, 1865; Edwin H., December 20, 1867; David Corwin, January 3, 1871 ; Minnie I., October 6, 1875 : Nettie Viola, Decem- ber 21, 1878, died July 15, 1886. Joseph, a brother of James Mendenhall, was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, being a member of thec54th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and died at Vicksburg, in the year 1868, from disease contracted in the army. Mr. Mendenhall was with Garfield in the battle of Prestonburgh. Mrs. Mendenball was born in Randolph county March 1, 1846. Her children all reside in Jay county.
J. P. NIXON-was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, December 18, 1833. Served as township assessor in the years 1864 and 1865, was trustee from 1868 to 1874, county treasurer from 1874 to 1876, and is at present town- ship trustee. He is a son of John and Hannah (Pennock) Nixon, and was married in Jefferson township August 31, 1861. His children are : Cyrus, born June 4, 1862, died August 26, 1864; James, December 23, 1863 ; Millard, Marcb 11, 1866; Anna, December 16, 1867 ; Walter, February 14, 1876 ; Elmer, April 9, 1873 : Jesse Ellsworth, April 12, 1875: Ida, August 26, 1879. Mrs. Nixon is Emeline, daughter of William and Sarah (Spavin) Hite, and had ber birth in Jay county May 31, 1839. John Nixon removed to Jay county in the year 1836, was one of the earliest settlers of the township, and assisted in the organization of Jefferson. J. P. Nixon is engaged as a farmer. Address, New Mount Pleasant.
JOHN MILTON PIERSON - was horn in Raudolph county July 7, 1850. He is a son of William and Ann Eliza (Pennock) Pierson, settlers in Jay county in February, 1856. His first wife, Martha Jane Spahr, who was born September 12, 1856, and died February 12, 1875, was the mother of one child named Elmer, born October 12, 1873, and died February 3, 1874. His present wife, Eliza Matilda (Meeks) Pierson, is a daughter of Eli and Matilda (Morris) Meeks, was born in Miami county, Ohio, February 22, 1854, and . wore the orange blossoms on May 6, 1877, in Portland, Indiana. Two boys have entered the home of this worthy pair-they are : Edgar, born February 25, 1878, and Arthur, March 2. 1880. Mr. Pierson's father was twice drafted in the late war, and released on account of disability. His grandfather, Joshua Pennock, cleared the land on which Portland is built, his mother helping to pick and pile hrush from seven acres. Address, New Mount Pleasant.
JACOB KERNS - is a farmer residing in Jefferson township. He filled the office of assessor from the year 1875 to that of 1877. Mr. Kerns is a son of Henry and Margaret (Riner) Kerns, wbo removed from Virginia to Preble county. He was born July 81, 1818, in Berkley county, Virginia, and settled in Jay county in 1841. He comes of Revolutionary stock, hoth his graud- parents having been warriors of that time. His father served in the war of 1812. Thomas D., his son, was a soldier of the late war, serving nearly two years. His father-in-law, William Finch, also served in the war of 1812. His son-in-law, Henry T. Hammond, was also a soldier in the late war, being with Sherman on his march from Atlanta to the sea. Jacob Kerns was united to
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Martha E. Finch, June 4, 1840, in Jay county. She began life's journey March 8, 1823, iu Carroll county, Oluo, died in Jay county, October 23, 1880. Her parents are William and Amelia (Jackson) Finch, settlers of Jay county in 1836. Eight children bave claimed the care of Mr, and Mrs. Kerns, namely : William Henry, October 0, 1841. died December 7, 1841 ; Mary E., April 16, 1843, died June 20, 1800; John, November 27, 1844, resides in Jay county ; Thomas D., October 29, 1846, resides iu Howard, Kansas ; Farinda A., February 10, 1840, resides in Jay county ; Sarah C., September 15, 1851, resides at Mount Pleasant; Martha A., January 28, 1855, died September 8, 1873 ; Jacob V., April 16, 1860, resides in Jay county. Mr. Kerns may be addressed at New Mount Pleasant. He bas every comfort and a pleasant home, living on the farm which he entered in 1895,
GEORGE W. SWHIER-is by occupatiou a brick-maker and farmer, residing in Jefferson township, with postoffice address at Powers. On February 26, 1873, in Winchester, Virginia, be was united to A, A. Hodges, descendant of John and Elizabeth Hodges, residents of Virginia. She was boru in Frederick county, Virginia, May 31, 1849, and is the mother of three children, namely : Laura Virginia, born May 27, 1874 ; Henrietta, February 11, 1876; - , June 6, 1879. Mr. Swhier came to his existence January 12, 1840, in Frederick county, Virginia. He was trustee of Jefferson township from the year 1874 to that of 1878, and from 1878 to 1880. He served nearly one year in the late war, a urember of the 30tb Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His brotber. Jacob B., served nearly one year in the 140tb Regi- ment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His father died in Frederick county March 25, 1853. His mother died April 25, 1879.
RICHARD L. SHELLEY-one of our noble patriots, served three years a member of Company F, 5tb Obio Cavalry.' He was a participant in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Matamoras, Chattanooga, and several others. His parents, Ebenezer and Julian (House) Shelley, reside in Preble county, Obio. His father is a native of North Carolina-bis motber of Virginia, His existence began in Preble county, Ohio, November 22, 1839. Mary S. Wood, whose birtb took place in Jay county, October 19, 1850, became bis wife on November 4, 1808. Their first child, Jobn W., was born July 19, 1871, died March 13, 1872 ; Rufus H., April 28, 1874, died January 2, 1875. Mrs. Shelly's parents, Jobn and Elizabeth (Landers) Wood, removed to Jay county in 1850. Mr. Shelley's brothers, Isaac N. and Thomas J., were soldiers of the late war-the former serving four years, the latter three years. Richard Shelley is employed as a farmer, resides in Jefferson township, settled in Jay county in 1808, and receives mail at Powers. His father, Ebenezer Shelley, was born November 7, 1810. His mother, Julian, was born May 10, 1810- both reside in Preble county, Ohio. Mrs. Sbelley's fatber was born October, 1813. Her motber, January 8, 1814.
WILLIAM SILVERS-a retired farmer residing in Jefferson town- sbip, is a native of Champaign county, Obio, being born September 18, 1815. Served as constable from the year 1842 to that of 1844. Is a son of William and Mary (Myers) Silvers, with wbom be settled in Jay county in 1839, and became the husband of Amanda Jane Welch on November 20, 1838, in Urbana, Ohio, whose birtb took place September 15, 1822, in Wayne county, Ohio-she died January 5. 1871. Her children are: Mary Jane, born June 3, 1840, resides in Nebraska ; Thomas Jefferson, August 25, 1841, resides in Randolpb county ; Emily, June 18, 1844, died July 20, 1845 ; James E., October 10, 1845, resides iu Randolph county ; William Lewis, May 27, 1841, resides in Jay county ; David, April 23, 1849, died Marcb 7, 1870 ; Elizabetb, June 8, 1851, resides in Jay county ; Lemuel, October 27, 1853, died October 8, 1858, Christina, January 0, 1856; Viola, April 4, 1859, resides in same county ; Monroe, February 23, 1861, died February 4, 1865 ; Ulysses Grant, March 5, 1809, resides in Jay county ; William Sherman, May 8, t885, resides in same county. Mrs. Sdvers was a daughter of James and Elisabeth (Sill) Welcb. Mr. William Silvers, the father of Mr. Silvers, served during the war of 1812, under General Harrison, His grandfather Silvers is of English birtb, bis grandmother of German origin, Fom of his nephews served in the late war, one of whom died in Libby prison. His father settled near Powers Station, and still claims the old homestead. Address, Powers,
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