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JOB SMITH-was born in Wayne county January 12, 1840. Is a son of Samuel and Mary (Veal) Smith, residents of that county, engaged in farming, and resides in Jefferson township, receiving mail at Powers. He settled in Jay county in the year 1885. His wife, Rebecca (Shaffer) Smith, had her birth
in Henry county, Indiana, on October 30, 1848. They were united in Wayne county, January 17, 1804. Mrs. Smith's parents are Daniel and Hanualı (Cory) Shaffer, residents of Henry county. Mr. Smith's children nuumber ten, beginning with Florena Alvin, born October 21, 1884, died February 2, 1868 ; Mary Claribel, November 30, 1885; Charles Arillis, October 5, 1867; Sarah Lauretta, May 13, 1809 ; Oscar D., January 13, 1871 ; Eulus L., May 15, 1872 ; Jacob F., December 18, 18 , died October 6, 1874; Amanda Kittura, Novem- ber 26, 1878; Lillie Luzena Pearl, February 23, 1870 ; Cynthia L., June 12, 1875, died September 1, 1875, Mr. Smith's brother, Jobn C., served one year in the late war, a member of Company F, 140tli Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
JOHN STEED-an enterprising farmer and stock-dealer of Jefferson township, has been filling the office of justice of the peace since the year 1878. He was born in Jay county, October 10, 1840, and is a son of William W. and Phœbe (Pyle) Steed, wbo settled in Jay county in 1837. His wife, Nancy E. (Boyer) Steed, to whom he was married, August ff, 1870, in Jay county, bad her birth in that county, January 23, 1847, and is a daughter of John C. and Susan (Brannaman) Boyer, wbo, in 1830, removed to Jay county John Steed's cbddren are: Oliver W., horn June 20, 1871; John Walter, August 24, 1872 ; Nettie Belle, January 26, 1875 ; Cora Alice, October 10, 1878 ; Rosa B., September 11, 1878. Mr. Steed's grandfather, John Steed, was a warrior of 1812. His father is an enterprising stock-dealer and grain buyer, residing near Powers Station, His father-in-law, Jolmn C. Boyer, was an early settler of Jefferson township, of which place be is still a resident. Letters sbould be addressed to Powers.
GEORGE W. SWIHART-was married on April 29, 1858, to Frances Lavina Rhodes, wbose birth occurred January 14, 1840. Their first child, John Thomas, was born February 12, 1857; Mary Elizabeth, June 9, 1880; Malvina Jane, December 11, 1881. Mrs. Swibart expired December 19, 1881, On August 19, 1868, at New Mount Pleasant, Mr. Swihart took, for a second companion, Sarah Ann Brane, daughter of Mablon and Nancy (Barnhart) Brane. Her birtb took place in Montgomery county, Olio, June 13, 1845. Her children are : Samuel W., born April 19, 1808; Fannie Allie, January 8, 1870; Benjamin Franklin, December 1, 1873; Charles Edward, August 11, 1878 ; Dennis Tbadeus, August 7, 1879. Mr. Swibart was, for the space of two years, postmaster at Powers, and also U. S. express agent for that lengtb of time. He enlisted in the late war, August 10, 1862, and served three years in Company E, 89tb Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He is a merchant who may be addressed at Powers, and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Palmer) Swihart, of Kosciusco county. He removed to Jay county in the year 1855. His birthplace was Stark county, Ohio, on February 15, 1835. A brother, Eli, served about one year in the late war, was taken sick at Arkansas Post, returned bome and died a few days after his arrival.
WILLIAM W. STEED-son of Jobn and Frances Aiker Steed, of Warren county, Oluo, has been twice married. His former wife was Pbœbe (Pyle) Steed, born May 8, 1828, and died November 18, 1855. She was a daughter of George P. and Anna Smith Pyle, Her children are : John, born October 18, 1849 ; Calvin, January 26, 1851 ; Elias, February 6, 1853; Oliver H. P., November 8, 1854. The present Mrs. William Steed is Eliza Jane (Heston) Steed, daughter of Zebulon and Elizabeth (Stackhouse) Heston, who in 1838 removed to Jay county. She began bife in Oluo, September 2, 1839, and became Mrs. Steed, in April, 1856, in Jay county. The names of ber family are : Lavenia G., born January 14, 1857; Homer, November 2, 1880 ; Lewis, September 12, 1882 ; Matilda M., May 23, 1884 ; William E., August 25, 1868 ; Chester E., August 18, 1872 ; Maud, July 3, 1878. Mr. Steed is employed as a farmer, stock-dealer, and grain-buyer, with address in Powers. He was commissioner of Jay county from 1871 to 1874. Was born in Shenandoah county, Virginia, March 9, 1825. His father served in the war of 1812, was one of the pioneers of Jay county, at which place he settled in 1837, with limited means, and at present be owns several nice farms, wanting for notbing to add to bis comfort in his declining years.
M. L. WILLIAMS-son of Absalom and Leannah (Wise) Williams, was married on September 28, 1873, in Jay county, to L. G. Steed, whose birth occurred in the same county on January 14, 1857, and who is a descendant of William W, and Eliza J. (Heston) Steed, who in 1837 removed to Jay county, Mr. Williams bas one child : Bertha May, born July 2, 1877. His support is farming, address at Powers, and is a resident of Jefferson township.
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Absalom Williams, his father, removed to Jay county in 1847, being from North Carolina. The father of Mrs. Williams is one of the pioneers, and also one of the most enterprising inen of that vicinity. Mr. Williams was horn June 30, 1850, iu Jay county, Indiana.
THOMAS C. WHITE-aud Mary M. Bryau began to share the joys of life together on February 20, 1859, in Ripley, Jackson county, Virginia. Three links have been added to affection's chain-they are : Lola M., born November 80, 1859; Sarah E., January 81, 1867 ; Robert E. Lee, September 4, 1872, died December 13, 1872. Mrs. Wbite is a daughter of Jonathan and Martha Bryan, of West Virginia. She was born in Dearborn, Indiana, March 31, 1837. Mr. White is a son of James and Mary (Coleman) White of West Virginia. He was born in Jackson county, of that State, Septem ber 20, 1829, hecame a soldier of the late war, heing a member of the 24th Battalion Virginia Volunteers (General Jenkins's Brigade), Company B, under Captain Zaine. Was at Gettysburg, Winchester, Shepherdstown, Brandy
prominent battles. He is of English descent, was owner of a nice plan- tation in Virginia, containing about 250 acres, which soldiers in the late war devastated, thereby causing him to hegiu life anew. His father served in the war of 1812. Alexander White, his grandfather, was a major of the Revolutionary war, being at that time a resident of New Jersey. He exhausted all his means to buy clothing and provisions for his men. Thomas White removed to Jay county in the year 1869. He is a physician and surgeon. also druggist, of Jefferson township. James Bryan, a brother-in-law, was killed in the late war. Address, Powers.
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.
JOSEPH L. CHAPINS-son of Rosswell and Sarah A. (Darby) Chapins, has a home in Richland township, where he gains a living by farming. He removed to Jay comity in 1880. He served three years in the late war, a member of the 19th Indiana Battery. Was married in Bluntsville, Henry county, Indiana, on December, 1856, to Martha E., daughter of James and Rachel (Jones) Baltimore, and whose birth took place in Henry county, Indiana, March 17, 1840. To their household has been added : Mary Bell, born October 4, 1857, died March 22, 1860; Ida E., July 9, 1860; James R. B., July 31, 1808 ; Hannah R. M., January 22, 1872 ; Flora G., April 20, 1874. All reside with their parents. Address, Red Key.
SAMUEL JJ. CURRENT-a native of Monongahela county, Virginia, entered the world May 17, 1921. His father, Peter Current, was born January 27, 1797, died March 15, 1870-his mother, Rebecca (Jones) Current, was born July 4, 1797, died April 11, 1869. His wife, Eliza J., to whom he was united in Henry county, Indiana, on February 9, 1843, was born in the same county, November 22, 1822, and is a daughter of George H. and Sarah (Colburn) Hobson, the former of whom was born August 18, 1790, died Decem- ber 10, 1848, the latter born December 27, 1789, died November 15, 1845. Mr. Current was the first postmaster in Richland township, the office being called the Halfway Postoffice. His children are: Rebecca M., horn March 9, 1844 : George H., December 5, 1845 ; William, December 20, 1848 ; Silas P., Septem- ber 17, 1851, died February 17, 1852 ; Annie E., July 10, 1853 ; Samuel W., June 15, 1856, died March 23, 1801 ; Josie D., September 22, 1858, died April 14, 1801 ; Oscar J., November 18, 1860. George H. served twenty-two months in the late war, a member of Company H, 130th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Address Mr. Current, at Red Key, where he is engaged as a farmer.
JAMES H. DRAPER-son of Richard and Sidney (Capps) Draper, the former of whom died April 9, 1864, is a resident of Richland township. Was born in Fayette county, Ohio, September 9, 1847, and removed to Jay county in 1870. His wife, Lydia A. Leaverton, to whom he was united in Highland county, Ohio, October 15, 1868, had her birtb at that place, August 26, 1845, and is a descendant of Thomas and Lydia Durgings Leaverton, botlı deceased. Mr. Draper is a farmer. Address, Red Key. His children are : William W., horn May 31, 1870; Etta F., December 7, 1874 ; Eunice B., and Vine D., January 2, 1880.
EVAN EVANS-a farmer and raiser of stock, settled in Jay county in 1838. The county was at that time a wilderness. Mr. Evans has nice buildings, and a thoroughly improved farm. His father, John M. Evans, died
in July, 1874 ; his mother Eve (Shroyer) Evans, died in 1836. His wife's father, James Alleger, died in August, 1852-her mother, Rhoda Phelps, died Novem- ber 22, 1871. Mr. Evans was born in Highland county, Ohio, November 19, 1815. He was married on April 13, 1836, in Fayette county, Ohio, to Rboda Alleger, whose birth took place in that county February 21, 1810. Their children are : Lucinda A., horn June 11, 1838, died September -, 1840 ; Calista, November 26, 1840 ; James W., April 4, 1843 ; Mary L., September 16, 1847 ; Evan A., June 10, 1850 ; Emma, April 27, 1852 ; John B., September 16, 1854. Evan A. resides in Delaware county, the remainder in Jay county. James W. served three years in the late war, and was wounded in the lower jaw while in the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Address, Red Key.
ILA T. LAKE-a resident of Richland township, is a railroad agent, express agent and grain huyer. He settled in Jay county in 1864, and is a son of Jeremiab and Mary (Baily) Lake, of Virginia. His birthplace is Mononga- bela county, Virginia, the date thereof May 4, 1816. His wife, Racbel Station, Boonshorough, Maryland, Knoxville, Tennessee, and several other . (Current) Lake, had her birth at the same place May 10, 1819. They were united June 28, 1838. Five children bave been added to their home : Rebecca L. was born May 31, 1841, resides in Jay county ; Mary Jane, August 29, 1843, resides in Farmland, Indiana ; William P., June 6, 1847, resides in Logans- port, Indiana ; Sarah E., June 8, 1851, is a resident of Kansas : John M., September 12, 1854, resides in Jay county. Mrs. Lake's parents are Peter and Rebecea (Jones) Current, residents of Indiana, Mr. Lake served two years as county treasurer of Henry county, Indiana. His brother, John W., was drafted in the late war. He removed to Jay county in 1884. Address, Red Key.
ALCANAH MANOR-was born in Jay county, December 16, 1837. His parents are Caleb and Elizabeth (Suver) Manor, settlers of Jay county in 1834. His wife, Sarah H. (Taylor) Manor, had her birth in Jay county, Octo- ber 14, 1841. They were united January 20, 1850, in that county. Six names are appended to the family list. They are : George W., horn February 14, 1861 : Caleb H., November 10, 1863 ; Jolin M., October 10, 1865; Carl, April 8, 1867 ; Elizabeth, February 14, 1869 ; Luther, January 6, 1873. Mr. Manor is a farmer and raiser of stock, with address at Red Key. Has hield the office of justice of the peace two and a-half years. Mrs. Manor's parents are Jobn and Polly (Maitleu) Taylor. In 1837 they removed to Jay county.
ISAAC F. MCKINNEY-a farmer of Richland township, was a soldier of the late war. He served two years as second corporal of Com- pany D, 124th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, passing safely through many battles. His birth occurred in Warren county, Ohio, March 18, 1839, and was married at the same place, December 23, 1860, Ruth A. Oglesbee becoming his wife. Her father, Elias Oglesbee, died Octoher 20, 1850-her mother, Mary (Stump) Oglesbee, died March 6, 1842. Mr. Mckinney's father, Samuel Mckinney, died 1865; his mother, Mary S. (Smith) Mckinney, died in 1879. Isaac Mckinney removed to Jay county in 1860. He served two years as constable, and four years as justice of the peace in Richland township. Ad- dress, Dunkirk.
J. J. McKINNY -whose home is in Richland township, is engaged in farming. Settled in Jay county in December, 1836, and was elected justice of the peace of that county in April, 1840, serving twelve years. Was then elected representative, to serve from 1853 to 1854, and again from 1850 to 1858. Filled the office of notary public about twenty years, and was one of the earlier set- tlers, helping to clear and work the Cambridge City and Fort Wayne sites. He is the only pioneer left iu the township.' His marriage was celebrated in Delaware county, March 9, 1837, when he linked his fate with that of Elizaheth Maitten, daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Fiers) Maitten, residents of Delaware county, whose birth took place in Greene county, Ohio, in the year 1817. Her daughter Sarah was horn April 1, 1838 ; Martha, January 2, 1840, died Feb. ruary 24, 1858 ; Elizabeth, September 11, 1842 ; George W., April 10, 1843 ; An- tbony W., March 3, 1845 ; Nancy, December 30, 1848 ; Adaline, March 11, 1856 ; Laura E., July 14, 1858 ; Jesse B., December 11, 1850; Susan F., January 11, 1847 ; Mary, January 11, 1847. All reside in Jay county except George W., who resides in Centralia, Nebraska, and Jesse, wbo is a resident of Bunker Hill, Miami county, Ohio. George W. served three years in the late war, enlisting in the year 1869, and is now engaged in buying and shipping grain. Anthony W. is a hardware merchant at Red Key, and Jesse B. is also a hardware mer- chant at Bunker Hill. Mr. McKinny's five sons-in-law-Samuel Taylor, Amos Hall, John Newberger, Isaac N. Goe and William R. Hollowell-were volun- teers of the late war, each serving the term of their enlistment and returning
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without a wound. Mr. McKiuny is a native of Clarke county, the date of luis birth being January 11, 1815. His parents are Anthony Wayne and Elizabeth (Bracken) McKinny, settlers in Jay conuty in 1337. His address is Red Key. The first actual settler of the township was Lorenzo Dow Hihihard, who, when the county hegan to be settled, hecame dissatisfied and removed to California.
WILLIAM C. PYLE- a carpenter, residing in Richland township, is a son of Caleb and Mary (Moore) Pyle, of Clinton county, Ohio. He was elected to the office of justice of the peace in April, 1880, and was a soldier of the late war, serving nearly one year, a member of Company H, 153rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His life began in Clinton county, Ohio, June 20, 1830. On May 9, 1850, in Wilmington, Clinton county, Ohio, he became tlie provider of Eliza Jane Mckenzie, daughter of William aud Isabel (Kimball) Mckenzie, of Clinton county. Her hirth took place January 20, 1830, in that place. Their children are: William Riley, born April 5, 1852; Thomas Stanford, May 10, 1853, died September 7, 1834 : Frauces Amelia, November 13, 1859, died September 22, 1865. Mr. Pyle removed to Jay county in 1803. His address is Red Key.
DAVID H. PARKER-one of the late warriors, enlisted in Com- pany G, 79th Regiment O. V. 1., in the year 1803, serving two years and three months. He was a participant in fourteen battles, including those of Buzzard Roost, Big Shanty, was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864, and also with Sberman on his march to the sea. His parents are Josephi and Catherine (Curtis) Parker, residents of Clinton county, Ohio. His birth occurred in that county January 18, 1843. He is employed as a railroad and express agent, and receives mail at Dunkirk. His wife, Louisa C., is a daughter of Stepheu and Sarah Martin, of Randolph county, being born at that place August 8, 1848. They were married April 1, 1867. The family list bas been increased hy five, namely : Eddie L., horn June 8, 1870 ; Thomas G., April 30, 1873 ; Harry T., May 23, 1875 ; Leona Pearl, October 20, 1878, died July 23, 1880 ; Clayton Garfield, July 7, 1880.
CHARLES EDWARD ROGERS-is of English lineage, his parents having immigrated to America in the year 1850. He began teaching in the year 1870, which husiness he still follows, in connection with that of surveying. Mail will reach hum addressed to Dunkirk. He settled in Jay county in 1877. Is a son of Edward and Mary (Richards) Rogers, having entered the world April 5, 1854, in Columbus, Ohio. On September 14, 1877, in Dunkirk, Jay county, he became the lawful guardian of Ida May Brotherton, descendant of James F. and Lucy (Vincent) Brotherton, settlers in Jay county in 1870. The appendage to their home is Claudius Emmerson, born February 14, 1879 ..
PRESTON SHIELDS- settled in Jay county while it was yet a dense wilderness. There were no roads at that time, except those made by the settlers for the purpose of trading. Their provisions were bought by shaving hop- poles and selling them at Balbec. Their meat was principally that of the deer and wild turkey. Mr. Shields was born in Augusta county, Virginin, February 17, 1796, and was married in Greene county, Ohio, February 21, 1821, to Delilah Fulkerson, daughter of Richard and Clare (Moore) Fulkerson, whose birtb took place February 14, 1802, in Rockbridge, Virginia. The ties
that hind their uniou begin with William L., born December 3, 1822; James M., September 17, 1824 ; Jolin, July 21, 1820 : David, February 25, 1827, died October 20. 1845; Joseph, January 31, 1331, died May 5, 1834 ; Clarimula E., February 14, 1833: Benjamin F., September 18, 1836, died Octohier 3, 1861 ; Hannalı L., September 13, 1840, died July 23, 1807 ; Richard, September 15, 1343. James resides i Grant county, the remainder reside in Jay county. Three sons were soldiers of the late war-Benjamiu F. enlisted in 1801, and died at Washington City, Richard and John enlisted in 1862, serving until 1865. Mr. Shiells is engaged in farming, and settled in Jay county in 1848. Address, Dunkirk.
MATTHEW A. SMITH-whose life hegan in Brunswick county, Virginia, March 28, 1819, held the office of justice of the peace from the year 1842 to that of 1850, in Richland township. He served as county cominis- sioner from the year 1850 to that of 1862, from 1305 to 1871, and also served as joint representative for Jay and Delaware counties, from the year 1875 to that of 1877. His marriage took place in Greene county, Ohio, July 2, 1840, when he was united to Elizabeth A. Hagler, whose birth occurred November 2, 1823, in Greene county. Her father, Samuel Hagler, died August 7, 1880. Her mother is Anna (Fudge) Hagler. Her children are : Samnel B., born June 22, 1841 ; Laura S., April 4, 1817: Louis M. and Mary E., July 15, 1851. Samnel B. served three years in the late war, a member of the 84th Indiana Regiment, and took part in numerous battles. Mr. Smith resides in Richland township, a farmer, who may he addressed at Albany, Delaware county, Indiana.
JAMES S. WILSON-and Sarah Shrack were joined in marriage January 3, 1856, in Jay county. Their children are : Martba J., born Septem- ber 9, 1857; Emma A., December 25, 1850; William A., July 0, 1861 ; John W., December 17, 1802 ; James F., April 20, 1804, died September -, -. Mr. Wilson, who was a son of Joel and Sarah (Bromagem) Wilson, died in -. He held the office of justice of the peace for eight years, and was acting in that capacity at the time of his demise. Mrs. Wilson was born in Greeno county, March 25, 1834, beiug a daughter of William and Margaret (Rice) Shrack, who, in 1837, removed to Jay county. Two brothers of Mrs. Wilson, James H. and William M. Shrack, were soldiers of the late war, the latter serving three years, and participating in many hattles-the former served one year. When Mrs. Wilson's father, William Shrack, entered Jay county, there were very few inhabitants. He lived three weeks in a tent, while building his house. He was compelled to go a distance of twenty miles to mill, throughi a roadless forest, the'howl of the wolf making melody to cheer him on his way. Farming was Mr. Wilson's means of support. Address, Dunkirk.
NATHANIEL E. WRIGHT-a teacher and farmer of Richland township, is a son of Tilgluman and Eliza (Edwards) Wright, settlers of Jay county in 1877. He was born in Fayette county, Ohio, January 10, 1850, and married in Jay county, April 11, 1874, to Mary E., daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Oglesbee) McKee, her hirthday being on June 12, 1355, in Clinton county. Two children have entered the home of this worthy pair, whom they named Oliver L. and Lora O., the former born September 7, 1875, died January 9, 1870, the latter horn November 17, 1870. Address, Duukirk.
MISCELLANEOUS.
DANIEL ATKINSON-of Madison township, married his third wife in Pike townsbip, Jay county, Indiana, on the 5th day of September, 1880. Her maiden name was Melissa Lindley. Melissa (Lindley) Atkinson was horn iu Jackson township. Randolph county, Indiana, January 24, 1851. Mrs. Atkinson's father. John Lindley, was born in Miami county, Ohio, January 20, 1819. Her mother, Hannah (Holley) Lindley died in Randolph county, Indiana, in the year 1851, and her father died in Randolph county, Indiana, in August, 1875. [For previous history of Daniel Atkinson, see page 209.]
DAVID V. BAKER - sou of David C. and Sarah S. (Van Cleve) Baker, who, in 1858, removed to Jay county, is an attorney-at-law and real estate agent, who may be addressed at Portland, Indiana. His birth took place at Dayton, Ohio, May 30, 1839. He served as aid-de-camp to Governor Henry S. Lane; later was appointed postmaster at Portland, Indiana. He has been
selected town ronneilman, town attorney and town clerk, and at present fills the office of depnty county clerk. He has been a member of the legislature for Jay and Adams counties. He was married on the 17th of July, 1859, in Portland, Indiana, to Jane C., daughter of Nathan B. and Rebecca Hawkins, both deceased. The birth of Mrs. Baker occurred in Portland, Indiana, November 8, 1840. She is the mother of ida Henrietta, horn August 8, 1800; Franklin A., August 31, 1802, died May 18, 1803; Florn V. C., April 5, 1864; Helen Hawkins, December 13, 1865, died March 30, 1860; David Charles, Jan- uary 3, 1807; Nathan Hawkins, September 13, 1808; Sarah S. V. C., July 30. 1870: John Van Cleve, February 7, 1875. All living are residents of Portland, D. V. Baker's maternal grandfather, Benjamin Van Cleve, entered the goyern- ment employ at the age of eighteen years. He served under St. Clair at Fort Recovery, heing one of the survivors of that terrible massacre. His paternal grandfather, Aaron Baker, erected the first brick houses in Dayton. His father, David C., served as auditor, justice of the peace, deputy county clerk, and clerk of the Jay county court.
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ASAHEL CHANDLER - a farmer of Penn township, removed to Jay county in the year 1874. He was born in Warren county, Ohio, September 26, 1820. His parents are Aaron and Hannah (Ward) Chandler. His son Wil- ber was born August 9, 1867. Calista Hiatt, to whom he was married in October 31, 1866, in Jay county, is a daughter of Jonathan and Rutlı Hiatt, settlers of Jay county in the year 1833. Address A. Chandler at Pennville.
BENJAMIN F. FULTON -son of Isaac F., deceased, and Jane C. (Taylor) Fulton, is a grocer of Wayne township, aud proprietor of the Head- ington House, with address at Portland, Indiana. He removed to Jay couuty iu the year 1871. He was born in Sidney, Ohio, in the year 1849, and was mar- ried in the year 1871, at Portland, Indiaua, to Gertrude, daughter of Nathan B, and Rebecca (Sbank) Hawkins, deceased. Ethan Allen, born May 6, 1872, and Jennie Louise, February 14, 1874, are Mr. Fulton's childreu.
EDWARD O. GREENE-residing in Wayne township, is employed as a manufacturer of cigars. He removed to Jay county in the year 1872. He was born in Clarion county, Pennsylvania, in 1851; was married at Powers Station, Jay county, in 1872, to Elizabeth, daughter of William and Amanda Silvers, the latter deceased. The birth of Mrs. Greene took place in Jefferson township, Jay county, in the year 1853. Her children are Mary Bell, born , 1873; Charles Francis, - 1875. died in the year 1870; Carrie Ethel, March 22, 1870; Maggie May, March 18, 1879. Edward O. Greeue's parents are William and Margaret - --- Greene. Address, Portland.
CHARLES F. HEADINGTON-residing in Wayne township, is a dry goods and clothing merchant; his address is Portland, Indiana. His birth took place in Knox county, Ohio, August 14, 1854. His parents, Nimrod and Mary McDonald Headington, removed to Jay county in 1852. His marriage took place iu Portland, Indiana. August 22, 1872, he being united to Susan I., daughter of Jacob M. and Hilinda S. (Haines) Hayues. Her birth took place November 4, 1852, in Portland, Indiana. Their children are Fred, born November 30, 1873, and Walter February 4, 1875. Charles Headington's grand- father, Nicholas Hendiugton, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Amos H. Royce, great-grandfather, is still living, aged ninety-five years.
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