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Powell. The present merchant is Boyd Buchanan, who is doing a good business with a general assortment of merchandise. Dr. A. M. Buchanan, one of the leading physicians of the county has been practicing his profession here for a number of years.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
GEORGE W. ANDERSON, farmer, is a native of Virginia, his birth occurring September 15, 1821, and is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth ( Vance) Anderson, also natives of Virginia. He received his education from the primitive schools of that day, selected farm- ing as his vocation through life, and January 31. 1851, was married to Miss Priscilla MeNamor, a daughter of Joseph and Annie McNa- mor, natives of Delaware. Seven children are the fruit of this marriage: Elizabeth, born January 1, 1852. deceased; Anneritta, born April 10, 1854, now deceased; Mary E., born March 21, 1857; Isaac, born November 20, 1859; Jane, born March 21, 1862; John, born November 4, 1864, and George W., born April 26, 1868; and of the five living three are now married and reside near home. Mr. Anderson is one of the progressive and substantial men of Bethle- hem Township, beginning life with no substantial means, and by good management and industry accumulating 185 acres of good land. In politics he is a time-honored Democrat, having cast his first ballot for James K. Polk. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are enjoying the evening of life surrounded by its comforts, and sharing the good will and opinion of all around them.
ELIAS BOOKWALTER. farmer, is a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, born August 25, 1821. He passed his early life at home, and secured only such education as was afforded by the com- mon schools. February 14. 1844, he was united in matrimony with Rosana Adair, a native of Ross County, Ohio, born July 22, 1819, and a daughter of John and Sarah (Finch) Adair, natives of Vir- ginia and Kentucky, respectively. A family of two children were born to this union, whose names are Sarah A., born February 17, 1846, and Albert F., born February 12. 1848, both of whom are married and reside in Cass County. Mr. Bookwalter has made farming his occupation through life, and owns sixty acres of land, well improved. In politics he votes with the Republican party. He is an honest, upright citizen, esteemed for his many good quali- ties by all who know him. Mrs. Bookwalter is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
LEWIS BROWN is a native of Monroe County, Mich., born June 29, 1837, son of Lewis, Sr., and Keziah (Dein) Brown, both of whom were natives of Ontario County, N. Y. Our subject in
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youth was given a fair education, and at the age of eighteen began the work of life for himself. In 1861 he came to Cass County, which has since been his home, and engaged in the occupation of farming, being very successful, now owning 195 acres of excellent land, all of which are well improved. March 5, 1863, he was mar- ried to Miss Malinda Smith, born in Cass County March 20, 1839, a daughter of George M. and Mary (Fuller) Smith, both natives of Clarke County, Ohio. To this union have been born two children: George E., born December 19, 1863, and Frank, born August 29, 1857, both of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Republican in pol- itics and an exemplary citizen.
JAMES M. BUCHANAN, farmer, one of the well-known old pioneers of Cass County, was born November 4, 1810, in the State of Pennsylvania. In youth he received only such education as was afforded in that early day. May 2, 1837, he was united in marriage with Mary A. Gurley, a native of Hunterstown, Penn., born Febru- ary 28, 1814, and a daughter of John and Martha (Caldwell ) Gur- ley, both of Scotch-Irish extraction. Six children have blessed their union: James, born October 3, 1838; Samuel M., born May 11, 1842, died February 8, 1872; Martha J., born October 1, 1844, died August 8, 1849; George W., born October 3, 1847; G., born November 15, 1851, and Edward B., born September 20, 1854; all of whom are married and reside in the county, except Edward B., who lives with his father, and is engaged in the grocery business at Meta, also holds the postoffice of the same place. Mr. Buchanan is one of Bethlehem Township's best farmers, as well as one of the county's most influential and respected citizens. He and wife have been members of the Baptist Church at Meta, ever since its organi- zation, in 1842, by the Rev. James Buchanan. In politics he has been a lifelong Democrat.
JAMES BUCHANAN is a native of Cass County, Ind., of which he is now commissioner. He was born October 3, 1838, a son of James M. and Mary A. (Gurley ) Buchanan, natives of Pennsyl- vania, and among the early settlers of Cass County. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood on his father's farm, where he early learned those lessons of industry and economy by which his subsequent life has been characterized. He was educated in the county schools, began life upon his own responsibility as a farmer, and is now one of the leading agriculturists of his township. He owns a fine farm of 293 acres, located in Section 11, and is exten- sively engaged in the breeding of stock, making a specialty of im- ported stock and short-horu cattle. He is now, satisfactorily, hold- ing the office of county commissioner in the First District, and by the shrewd management of the board they have, besides clearing the county of debt, expended $85,000 in necessary improvements. Their
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last allowance of $10,000, for a monument to the dead soldiers of Cass County, meets the approval of all loyal citizens. December 11, 1862, he was married to Miss Mary C. Buchanan. a native of Blair County, Penn., born April 21. 1841, a daughter of Thomas B. and Mary ( McKillip) Buchanan. This marriage has been blessed with seven children: Martha P., born September 24, 1863; Thomas B .. born October 29, 1865, died November 13, 1866; Clarissa W .. born July 31, 1865: Edward B., born December 8, 1870; Ray. born March 24, 1872; George C., born March 18, 1873, and James J., born July 17, 1875. Mrs. Buchanan and daughter are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Buchanan is an active Democrat in politics, and a member of the K. of P. He is a representative citizen of his township, and a courteous gentleman in every respect.
G. W. BUCHANAN, an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser of Bethlehem Township, is a native of the township where he now re- sides. his birth occurring October 3. 1847. His parents are James M. and Mary A. (Gurley) Buchanan, natives of Pennsylvania, and pioneers of Cass County, now residing in Bethlehem Township, and whose biographical sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. G. W. Buchanan was raised a farmer, and enjoyed such educational advantages as the country schools afforded. attending the same at intervals for several years. He remained with his parents until twenty-four years of age, commencing life for himself as a farmer. He was married, February 27. 1872, to Mary E. Dague, daughter of Samuel and Phebe ( Conrad) Dague. natives of Pennsylvania. The father came to Cass County in 1846, locating in Adams Town- ship. He was a farmer by occupation, a man of local prominence. and departed this life January 17, 1875. his widow surviving him until August 12, 1575. Mrs. Buchanan was born in Adams Town- ship May 24, 1847. She was educated in the schools of her native county, and later was employed as teacher for a number of years in the district schools of the county; also taught one year in the Logansport Seminary. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan have a family of four children: Waldo E., born August 22, 1875; Mary M., born December 11, 1878; Blanch, born February 17, 1883, and Grace. born March 7, 1885. Mr. Buchanan has been successful as a farmer, and at the present time owns a good farm in Bethlehem Township, and makes farming and stock-raising his sole business. and is justly regarded as one of the progressive and wide-awake citizens of Cass County. In political faith he is a stanch Demo- crat. and he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.
JAMES T. CALLAHAM, farmer, was born in Fulton County, Ind .. November 19. 1849. He was raised on the farm of his par- ents, was fairly educated in the district schools, and on attaining his majority began doing for himself. He selected farming as his vocation through life, as did his father before him, and owns a good
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farm of 135 acres in Section 6, besides fifteen acres in Fulton County. November 18, 1874, Sarah A. Marsh became his wife. She is a daughter of David and Anna (Hall) Marsh, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Virginia. Two children are the fruit of this union: Eva M., born January 23, 1878, and Vally May, born August 17, 1882. The parents are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Callaham is a Republican, and is an energetic and highly esteemed citizen.
MARION CALLENDER, farmer, was born in Clay Township, Cass Co., Ind., July 26, 1853, a son of Collins and Elvira (Sisco) Callender, both natives of Ohio, the former of German and the lat- ter of English extraction. Our subject was left fatherless when nine years old, and when but quite young he was cast upon the world to do for himself, consequently receiving a very ordinary education. Miss Mary Conrad became his wife September 18, 1878. She is the daughter of John S. and Artelia R. Conrad, natives of Pennsylvania and North Carolina, respectively. Mrs. Conrad was born July 16, 1858, and obtained a good education by attending
school at Logansport, Ind. Four children are the fruit of this union: Myrtle A., born November 7, 1879; Frederick S., born April 27, 1882; Hattie A., born February 11, 1884, and Bertha, born November 9, 1885, all of whom are now living. Mr. Callen- der, by industry, has secured a good farm of fifty acres on Section 28, and, as a Republican, is always interested in public affairs. An upright and hard-working citizen, he enjoys the high respect of all who know him. Mrs. Callender is a member of the Christian Church.
MARCUS W. COLLETT, a prosperous and prominent farmer, was born February 6, 1847, in Miami County, Ind., and is the only son born to the marriage of William Collett and Susannah Coler, natives respectively of Maryland and Ohio. The father was born November 18, 1817, and died June 6, 1878; and the mother was born November 14, 1823, and died March 26, 1850. Both were buried at Mexico, Ind. Marcus W. received a common school edu- cation, and remained at home, working on the farm, until seventeen years of age, at which time he enlisted in the First Light Battery, Indiana Volunteers, with which he remained until the close of the war. After the war he engaged in farming, and at the age of twenty-two was united in marriage with Sarah A. Stroud, who was born in Cass County, Ind., August 13, 1849, and a daughter of William and Rebecca (Richardson) Stroud. To them five children have been born: Grace G., born June 25, 1870; William S., March 21, 1872; Blanch Z., July 9, 1874; Charlie Coler, November 8, 1879, and Walter, born September 20, 1880, and died October 18, 1880. Mr. Collett has followed the occupation of farming, in which he has been quite fortunate, as 320 acres of fine land in Bethlehem
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Township abundantly prove. His politics are Republican, and he is the present trustee of his township, also a member of the Masonic order. He is one of the county's best citizens and a progressive man.
GEORGE W. CONKLING (deceased) was born in Cherry Valley, N. Y., July 12, 1812. His father, Henry Conkling, was a native of Otsego County, the same State, and was a farmer by occu- pation. Our subject was reared on a farm until the age of seven- teen, when he engaged in the mercantile business with his uncle. in New York City, for several years, but was forced to abandon this occupation, owing to failing health. In 1833 he came West to Me- dina County, Ohio, where, on November S. 1835, he was united in marriage with Harriet Lanphear, a daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Sawyer) Lanphear, natives of Vermont and Canada, respectively. Mrs. Conkling was born in Plattsburg, N. Y., March 5, 1813, and removed with her parents to Medina County, Ohio, in 1833. By her union with Mr. Conkling she became the mother of five children, namely: Sarah A., born March 27, 1837, died March 13, 1854; Walter, born March 17, 1839; Sylvester, born February 14, 1841, died February 28, 1841; Eliza M., born October 15, 1843; and Henry, born December 15, 1846, died January 10, 1874. In 1836 the parents came to Cass County, locating in Section 26, Bethlehem Township, being among the earliest settlers of the county. Mr. Conkling was an unassuming, honorable, upright citizen, a man re- spected and admired for his many sterling qualities of both heart and mind, a true Christian, and a member of the Christian Church. He died September 3, 1876. Since his death Mrs. Conkling has con- tinued to reside on the home-farm, which is successfully managed by her son Walter, who chose for his wife Mary M. Miller. Eliza, Mrs. Conkling's only surviving daughter, was united in marriage, November 25, 1863, to James Kirtland, by whom she is the mother of the following children: Ollie, George W., Harry, Edward O. and Elias W. Mrs. Conkling is a member of the Christian Church.
WALTER CONKLING was born on the farm where he was reared, and now owns, March 17, 1839. He was one of five children, viz .: Sarah A., Walter, Sylvester, Eliza M. and Henry G., born to George W. and Harriet (Lanphear) Conkling. The parents came to Cass County in 1836 and settled in Section 26, Bethlehem Town- ship. Walter was reared to manhood upon his father's farm, edu- cated in the common schools of the neighborhood, and was joined in marriage, December 27, 1870, with Miss Mary M. Miller, daughter of William B. and Mary (Hurley) Miller. The father is a native of Ireland, born June 27, 1807, and is still living. The mother is , a native of Ohio, born October 4, 1812, and died August 28, 1873. Mrs. Conkling is a native of Shelby County, Ohio, born April 14. 1845. She came with her parents to Indiana in 1864, and for a
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number of years was engaged in teaching school. Mr. Conkling is a well-to-do farmer, a good citizen and neighbor, and he and wife are the parents of one child, Florence Gertrude, born September 17, 1877. He and wife are members of the Christian Church; he is a Republican in politics. His home is at present known as Pine postoffice.
STEPHEN G. CONRAD. The subject of this sketch was born in Washington County, Penn., October 4, 1833. Daniel H. and Mary Conrad, both natives of Pennsylvania of German descent were his parents. In 1840 his parents came to this county. Here Stephen spent his boyhood and youth. On February 26, 1857, he was married to Julia A. Grable, daughter of John and Ann Grable. To this union was born two children: Dora B. and Frank P., both of whom are now living. About February 24, 1863, Julia was called away. On February 8, 1866, he was again married to Margaret Cowel, and to this union were born three children: George W., R. G. and Mary E. They are all living. This wife died in December, 1874, and on September 28, 1878, he was again united in marriage with Ellen Webster, daughter of Mathew and Fanny Webster, na- tives of England. Ellen was born in Yorkshire, England, Novem- ber 5, 1847. When she wasnine months old her parents immigrated to Logansport. Prior to this marriage she was the wife of William E. Balton, and had born to her two sons, Francis M. and Homer E., botlı of whom are now living. Homer is living at home. Mrs. Conrad is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Conrad is a Democrat, and firmly believes in the principles of his party. He began life a poor boy, and by dint of industry and per- severance he has accumulated considerable of property. He now owns 200 acres of fine land in Section 28, and his home is one of the most pleasant we have yet seen. Being reared on a farm he has adopted farming as a life profession, and is to-day one of Bethlehem's most successful farmers. He enlisted in Company F. Twelfth Regiment, Indiana Cavalry, and served until the close of the war. Margaret Cowel's father and mother were Reuben and Ellen Cowel.
GEORGE W. CONRAD was born December 14, 1835, in Washington County, Penn., and is a son of David H. and Mary (Custer ) Conrad, natives of Pennsylvania. He obtained his educa- tion at the common schools, and worked on the farm for his father until of age. In 1840 he came to Cass County; thence, in 1862, to Silver Lake, Ind., where he was employed as a clerk for about two years, at the expiration of which time he removed to Michigan, liv- ing in various localities. For a period of two years he was engaged in carrying the United States mail from Traverse City to Petoskey, and later removed to Mackinaw Island, where he embarked in the drug business, continuing seven years, when, owing to a fire, he lost
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all his means. In 1878 he returned to Cass County, where he has ever since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married to Triphena A. Glace, who was born in Washington County, Md., May 11, 1850, a daughter of William L. and Mary ( Kneady ) Glace. Five children were born to this union: Charlie D., born November 11, 1867; William, born February 3, 1868, died in infancy; Clara, born October 8, 1870; Beryl A., born June 26, 1874, and James A., born January 27, 1880. Mr. Conrad is well and favorably known throughout the county, is a member of the Masonic fraternity, a Republican in politics, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
DAVID EARLY, a progressive farmer of Bethlehem Township, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 7, 1843, and is one of seven children born to Isaac and Mary E. (Zeigler ) Early, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively; the former born April 2, 1821, and the latter born December 22, 1819. They were married in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1841, and ten years later removed to Fulton County, Ind., where they still reside upon the home farm. David Early was raised a farmer in youth, receiving a fair educa- tion. He volunteered his services for the preservation of the Union. enlisting in Company E, Twenty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in 1861. He was mustered in the Army of the Cumber- land under Gen. Buell, also participating in the battles of Shiloh, and Stone River. In the latter engagement he was severely wound- ed and taken prisoner; was afterward recaptured by the Union forces, and was actively engaged until mustered out in 1864. In 1865 he re-enlisted, but was rejected on account of his wound. This effectually put an end to further military duties on his part, and re- sulted in an honorable discharge. At the close of the war he was, for one year, engaged in saw-milling in Tennessee, since which time he has followed the occupation of farming. On November 16, 1871, he was united in marriage with Lydia J. Morrow, who was born February 12, 1853. Mrs. Early is a daughter of John and Eliza- beth (Clouse) Morrow, natives of Pennsylvania; the father born April 26, 1820, and the mother March 25, 1824. They were mar- ried October 27, 1840, and immigrated to Cass County in 1843, lo- cating in Bethlehem Township, where they reared the following family: Louisiana, Abner J., William F., Eli C., Nancy M., George B. and Lydia J. (wife of subject). Mr. and Mrs. Early are the parents of two children: Icel F., born November 24, 1873, and Lora P., born December 5, 1880, both of whom are living. Mr. Early owns a fine farm in Section 27, and is one of the practical and progressive farmers of his township. He is a Republican in poli- ties, and takes an active interest in all public affairs.
GEORGE V. FRESHOUR is a native of Morgan County, Va., where he was born February 25, 1822, a son of Matthias and Eleanor
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(Burke) Freshour, also natives of Morgan County, Va., who in 1834 became residents of Cass County, where they passed the remainder of their days. The father departed this life September 3, 1834, his widow surviving him some years. George V. was reared upon a farm, aiding his mother, and from boyhood was accustomed to hard work. June 3, 1846, he married Charlotte T. Rowan, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, born January 8, 1823, a daughter of Fin- ley and Anna (Enyart) Rowan. They were blessed with seven children: Orlando, born August 31, 1847, died September 4, 1848; Harmon T., born June 27, 1849; George J., born January 12, 1852; William V., born July 20, 1854; Robert F., born October 16, 1856; Charlotte T., born January 5, 1859, and Ida M., born June 23, 1861. Farming has been the occupation of Mr. Freshour through life; and that he has made it a success one can readily see from the well cul- tivated farm of 765 acres and the comfortable home he now owns. Beginning life poor, he has attained his present possessions only by industry and frugality. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the F. & A. M., and a gentleman known and respected by many.
SAMUEL GRABLE, one of the oldest citizens of Cass County, is a native of Washington County, Penn, where he was born March 3. 1801. He received the ordinary education of the day, and was' reared to farming, which occupation he has always followed, and at the present time is the owner of a fine farm, located in Sections 5 and 6. Bethlehem Township. He came to Cass County in 1845, and settled upon his present place, and has become identified as one of the most worthy and industrious farmers of the township. In Jan- uary, 1864, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Hannah Conrad, a daughter of John and Hannah (Hockett) Conrad, by whom he is the father of the following children: David, Buckius, Salome, Cathe- rine, Jonathan, Phebe A., Harvey, Mary and Samuel M., five of whom are now living. Harvey died while serving his country in the late war, and was buried at Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. Grable de- parted this life October 6, 1876. She was a true wife, a devoted mother, and a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Grable now resides on the old homestead with his son Samuel, and is now enjoying the declining years of a well spent life. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Masonic frater- nity, and is a stanch Republican. Samuel Grable was married, April 16, 1878, to Miss Nina Barnett, daughter of Moses Barnett. They have two children: Jonathan, born March 23, 1879, and Harry, born March 26, 1882, both of whom are now living.
ABRAHAM B. GRABLE, an old and highly respected citizen of Bethlehem Township, was born in Washington County, Penn., February 9, 1808, and is a son of Jonathan and Catherine (Bark- hammer) Grable, both of whom were natives of Washington County, Penn., and of German descent. Abraham B. was reared in his na-
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tive county, where he received a common education, such as the log schoolhouse of that day afforded. On attaining his majority he began life's battle on his own responsibility, and, choosing farming. has always made that his vocation. In the year 1835 Isabella Perry, a daughter of Reuben and Cynthia (Coleman) Perry, became his wife. Mrs. Grable is also a native of Washington County, Penn., born April 18, 1817. She became the mother of nine chil- dren, whose names are Reuben P., born December 18, 1837, enlisted June, 1863, in Company E, One Hundred and Eighteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged March 4, 1864 ( he died at Thomasboro, Ill., August 14, 1880) ; Mary C., born May 11, 1842; Julia A., born May 5, 1845, died at Brownsville. Neb., November 22, 1881; Moses C., born January 12, 1848, died October 6, 1855: Jonathan A., born February 14, 1551, died April 3, 1851; Jason C., born June 25, 1853, died February 12, 1876; Ezra J., born October 9, 1853, died September 6, 1859; Cynthia B., born October 24, 1857, and Flora E., born April 5, 1860. Mr. Gra- ble came to Cass County in 1839, and has since lived and labored. He owns a farm near the Bethlehem Church, which is well improved, and one of the best in the township. He is now hale and hearty; and at present lives with his son-in-law, Ira Krider, who was united in marriage with Flora E. Grable, by whom he is the father of four children: Milo J., born April 30, 1878, died February 16, 1879; Ethel M., born October 6, 1879; Leroy Glen, born June 17, 1883: Clayton, born April 13, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Grable are members of the Methodist Church. He is a Republican in politics, and at one time held the office of township trustee.
GEORGE HORNEY. farmer, a native of Noble Township. Cass Co., Ind., was born January 14, 1858, and is a son of James and Matilda (Page) Horney, natives of Ohio and Virginia, respect- ively. Our subject attended the district schools in his youth, was raised on a farm, and on attaining his majority began doing for himself, continuing to farm with his father until the latter's death, which occurred in February, 1884. His marriage with Lucia L. Horn was solemnized April 20, 1882. Mrs. Horney was born in Bethlehem Township May 17, 1857, a daughter of Thaddeus M. and Sinah (Burson ) Horn, both natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. They immigrated to Cass County in 1852, settling in Clay Township; thence, in 1855, to Bethlehem Township. The father, in conjunction with farming, followed blacksmithing, saw- milling and threshing. He died suddenly of heart disease. April 29. 1884, his wife having preceded him April 18, 1882. They were members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Horney owns a good farm of ninety-four acres. is a Republican in politics, a hard working industrious farmer, and a man with many friends. He and wife had born to them three children on June 2, 1883, but lived only a short time. Mrs. Horney is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
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