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EZRA KAHL is a native of Richland County, Ohio; he was born on February 26, 1844. His parents were Henry and Susan (Rauck) Kahl, natives of Pennsylvania, of German extraction. Ezra was reared in his native county of Richland on a farm, attend- ing the district schools, receiving a good education, sufficient to enable him to teach twenty-one terms in this and Howard County. At the age of eighteen, on July 17, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, Seventy-second Regiment Indiana Volunteers, for three years, or during the war. He was placed in the Army of the Cumberland, under Col. A. O. Miller, commander of the Seventy-second Regi- ment, and Col. Wilder, of the Seventeenth Indiana, brigade com- mander. He participated in the following noted battles: Hoover's Gap, Farmington, Chickamauga, Okaloma, and was in all the bat- tles fought during the Atlanta campaign, with the exception of the three assaults made by Hood on Sherman's army; at the bat- tles of Jonesboro, Franklin, Selma. July 6, 1865, he was mus- tered out, and received an honorable discharge. During his whole time of enlistment he did not receive a wound, and returned home to enjoy the Union he fought to preserve. He immediately com- menced teaching school, and continued in that profession during the winter and for some time after his marriage, which occurred on March 26, 1868. His wife was Miss Sarah Hubler, daughter of G. W. and Frances ( Warner) Hubler, the former a native of Pennsyl- vania and the latter a native of Ohio. She was born November 6, 1848, in Montgomery County, Ohio. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Kahl has been blessed with seven children: Theressa F., born Feb- ruary 15, 1869; Millie A., born February 19, 1871; Osius, April 17, 1873; Nevada, January 22, 1876; Ira, May 23, 1878, died July 30, 1880; Zenia Opal, August 14, 1881; Maude H., April 27, 1885. He and wife are members of the Christian Church. Politically Mr. Kahl is a Republican. He began life at the bottom of the ladder, but by dint of industry and perseverance he now has accumulated considerable of this world's goods. He owns a farm in Section 31,
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which is under a high state of cultivation. He also owns a half in- terest in the mercantile establishment of Kemp & Kahl, of Young America. His home is a pleasant one, situated on the edge of this thriving little village. He is now in the prime of life, and bids fair. at no distant day, to become one of Deer Creek's leading citi- zens.
DAVID D. LENON was born July 8, 1839. in the adjoining county of Carroll, the son of Louis and Mary M. ( Crockett) Lenon. His parents were both natives of Ohio, of Scotch and Irish descent. respectively; the former was born in 1813, the latter in 1815. They were united in marriage in 1836. Our subject was reared in his native county on a farm with his parents, attending school at inter- vals in the primitive log houses of that day. At the age of twenty he engaged in farm work for himself. September 11, 1862, he en- listed in Company B, Forty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers; he was placed in the Army of the West under Gen. U. S. Grant, and participated in the following important engagements: Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River and was before Vicksburg during the entire siege; at Carrion Crow Bayou, where his regiment was almost massacred; and Sabine Cross Roads. making a total of three years of active service. On his return home he engaged in saw- milling. December 19, 1866, he was married to Mary M. Segraves, daughter of Henry and Mary M. Plank, both natives of Pennsyl- vania, of German descent. They emigrated from Pennsylvania to Camden. Carroll County, in the year 1840; one year later Mrs. Plank died. Our subject's wife was born October 3, 1837, in Pennsyl- vania. By a former marriage, which occurred January 21, 1858, to William E. Segraves (who enlisted in July, 1862, entered the Union Army, was captured, taken prisoner of war and placed in the Ander- sonville prison, where he died October 29, 1864), she had born to her three children: Alphonso A., born January 2, 1859; James H., born November 21, 1861, died March 2, 1885; Martha L., February 6. 1863. Mr. Lenon is the father of five children, namely: Frank H .. born September 21, 1867; Fayalvey, June 27, 1870; Mary R .. August 1, 1872; Daisy A., May 27, 1876; Fred O., July 5, 1879; all of whom are now living. Mr. Lenon is a member of Post No. 14. G. A. R., Logansport. His political views are Republican. In his life occupation of farming he has been successful. owning a fine farmi situated in Sections 7 and 12 of Deer Creek Township.
DANIEL LYBROOK, the subject of this sketch, is an old resi- dent of Deer Creek Township. He is a native of Union County, this State, where he was born on October 29, 1824, the son of Jolin and Frances ( Toney ) Lybrook, both natives of Virginia, the former of German descent, whose great-grandfather immigrated from Ger- many to Virginia in colonial days, and was killed by the Indians. Daniel. our subject, was reared on his father's farm in Union Coun-
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ty, and obtained an education in keeping with the facilities of those days. He remained at home until he was twenty-two years of age, when he began life on his own responsibility by engaging in farm- ing in Preble County, Ohio. March 4, 1847, Magdalene Rinehart, daughter of David and Magdalene (Fellers) Rinehart, became his wife. Mrs. Lybrook was born December 12, 1827, in Preble Coun- ty, Ohio. Her parents were of German descent and natives of Vir- ginia, and their marriage occurred October 14, 1813. They com- menced life together in Preble County, Ohio, and continued to re- side there until 1853; when they immigrated to this county and leased eighteen acres of ground in the southwest corner of Wash- ton Township. Here he remained over three years, when he re- moved to the tract of land which he now resides upon, in Section 6, Deer Creek Township. Here he purchased 120 acres of land, all heavily timbered. Mr. and Mrs. Lybrook had born to them eight children, namely: David A., born January 13, 1848; William E., February 16, 1850; Jacob H., June 5, 1852, died June 26, 1863; Mary F., October 5, 1855; Vallorus F., November 30, 1858; Charles R., August 27, 1863; Harvey D., January 4, 1866; Sarah O., No- vember 22, 1868, died March 6, 1870. Two of the children are married: David A. and Wm. E. Politically Mr. Lybrook is a Dem- ocrat.
W. E. LYBROOK, M. D., Young America. Prominent among the physicians of Cass County is the subject of these lines, who was born February 16, 1850, in Union County, Ind. He is a son of Daniel and Magdalene Lybrook, natives of Ohio, of German extraction, and who immigrated to Cass County. in 1854. Our sub- ject was reared on a farm, received a good education at the common schools, finishing his studies at the National Normal School, at Lebanon, Ohio, which he attended two years. He then began teach- ing in the public schools of Cass and adjoining counties, continu- ing for a number of years. He also taught in the Wabash Normal, his last teaching being at Rockfield, Ind., where he had charge of the graded schools for four years. In 1876 he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. J. W. Powell, of Rockfield, with whom he remained two years, and then entered the Kentucky School of Medi- cine, at Louisville, graduating from that institution in 1879. During the graduating exercises, he was chosen by his class to deliver the salutatory address, receiving a vote of thanks for his masterly effort. Returning to Young America he began the practice of his profession in the vicinity of his old home. On March 19, 1878, he was married to Addah F. Hewitt, who was born in Carroll County, Ind., September 15, 1861, a daughter of Elias and Elizabeth A. Hewitt, old and respected residents of Carroll County. By this union the following children were born: Ross E., Mary E., Bessie M., Rolland V., and Daniel E .- all of whom are now living.
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The Doctor is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities. Politically he is a Democrat and has served as township trustee nearly two terms being appointed the first term in August, Is53, by the county commissioners to fill the vacancy occurring by the resignation of Thomas Henry, filling this office impartially and with credit to himself and constituents. During his term of trustee he took par- ticular interest in the improvement of the public highways of his township, and increased the length of the school term from four and one-half to six months. He is also postmunster of Young America, being appointed by the present administration. Dr. Lybrook began life poor, but by careful management and fair dealings has accumu- Inted considerable of this world's goods. As a physician, he has stendily risen in popularity, and is without a superior in the county. He is an earnest, reliable mun, a respected und appreciated citizen, and successful in his chosen profession.
NEWTON J. MARTIN, the subject of this sketch, is a native of Carroll County, this State, where he was born in September. 1-43. His parents were Charles and Jemima ( Pachel ) Martin, na- tives of Butler County. Ohio: the former of German and the latter of Irish descent. Newton remained at home with and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty-two years. receiving a good common education. Ou October 25. 1569. he was married to Mary A. Payton, daughter of Stephen and Rachel ( McKinley) Payton: the former a native of Ohio, of English de- spent : the latter a native of Pennsylvania, and of Irish extraction. Mrs. Martin was born October 25, 1945. in Licking County, Ohio, and grew to womanhood in Carroll County. Ind., where she received A fair education. They had one child born to them, which lived only a short time. Mrs. Martin is a member of the Cumber- land Presbyterian Church. Mr. Martin belongs to the I. O. O. F ... in good standing. Politically he is a Democrat, and generally takes an active part in politics. He began life in fair circumstances, and by careful management has accumulated quite an amount of proper. ty, being the proprietorof one of the best farms in Section Is. He has paid considerable attention to raising fine stock.
H. N. MILLER, a prominent citizen of Deer Creek Township. is a native of Greene County, Ohio, where he was born March 30, 1542, a child of John E. and Catharine ( Minick ) Miller, both na- tives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. When he was about eighteen months old his parents immigrated to this county, and set- tled in Logansport, and in 1546 permanently located and pur- rhased a farm of 160 acres in Deer Creek Township, where Henry grew to manhood, remaining with and assisting his parents until he attained his majority, receiving a fair education. December 21. 1-65. he was married to Alice Riggle, daughter of John and Maria Riggle, natives of Pennsylvania. To this union were born seven
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children: John H., William A., Irene B., Oscar, Lefie Myrtle, War- ren and Harry N., two of whom are dead. February 21, 1878, Mr. Miller suffered the bereavement of losing his wife. January 21. 1886, he was again married, to Emma Baughman, daughter of O. E. and Mitilda Baughman. Mr. Miller is a member of the I. O. O. F. ; also takes an active part in the Grange order, belonging to Banner Grange No. 964. Politically Mr. Miller is a stanch Republican, and takes an active part in the interest and the success of his party. In 1886 he became the candidate of his party for the office of township trus- tee, and notwithstanding he had a Democratic majority of eighty votes to overcome, he was elected, and is now discharging the du- ties of that position. As a farmer he has been very successful, hav- ing a good farm of 160 acres, a member and director in the Patrons of Husbandry Fair Association of Howard County.
DR. CHARLES D. PARKS, of Young America, a prominent physician of the county, was born in Carroll County, this State, De- cember 28, 1856, and is of German-Irish descent, inheriting the latter from his father and the former principally from his mother. His grandparents were originally from Pennsylvania and Ohio, those of his mother owning the present site of the Soldiers' Home, near Dayton, Ohio. His mother, after a long period of ill health, died when he was seven years of age, and in the epidemic of the so-called black erysipelas of 1873, in Carroll County, he lost his father. Un- til the death of the latter he assisted in the duties of the farm in summer and attended the district school in winter, at which time his education was sufficient for him to enter college and take a graded course. After attending school at Lafayette and Delphi he gradu- ated at Hall's Business College, Logansport, Ind., in 1875, when he entered the Northern Indiana Normal School and attended six terms of 1875 and 1876. By the principal of each of the two latter insti- tutions he was presented a written commendation of his personal worth and character, of the very highest standing. The summer of 1877 was spent on the old homestead, near Rockfield, in the family of his sister, Mrs. J. W. Groninger, during which time he was very much prostrated in health. His office reading was with Dr. Powell, of Rockfield, and the eminent ophthalmic and aural surgeon, Dr. Huntsinger. In 1878 he began a regular college course in the Louisville Medical College, from which he entered the Kentucky School of Medicine, where he remained until the summer of 1879. At the expiration of the term, one of Louisville's citizens offered a valuable prize on "Materia Medica, Therapeutics, Principles and Practice of Medicine." After one of the most rigid examinations ever held in the city the young student received the second best grade, for which he received the thanks of the college, and, in con- nection with the impression made during the term, was offered a position by a member of the faculty, which he would have gladly
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recepten but for his preceptor insisting upon the fulfillment of a former agreement ; and might state, parenthetienlly, that of a num- Iwer of contests for prizes in schools, the above is the only one in which he did not succeed. To enhance his facilities for n medical educa- tion he now entered the Rush Medical College, of Chicago, where he graduated at the close of the term of Iss0. Besides the regular college requirements he received valuable private instructions, also 14 six months' course in the Cook County Hospital. After graduating he returned to Rockfield, and in the fall of Iss0 located in Young . America, where he has since been netively engaged in the practice of medicine. On October 9, Iss1. he was married by the Rev. W R. Lowe, in the t'ampbellite Church, to Sarah A Henry. daughter of Thomas and Mary Henry, old and much respected residents of this county. His wife received n good eduention, und is a member of the Baptist Church. To this union was born one child; Clara Belle, born May 22. 1>>3, who is now living. The Doctor generally takes un netive part in politics and firmly believes in the principles of Demoerney. He is a member of the F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F .: also of the Logansport Medical and Surgical Association in good standing. By industry and perseverance he has built up a lucrative practice, and by careful attention to business has gained the respect and confidence of the citizens. The Doctor is one of those who do not fail to respect and aid those who may chance to be less fortunate in life. mund in return is held in high esteem by that class. He is a young man of marked ability and is considered to be one of the most suc- cessful practitioners ever located here, promising to become, in no distant dny, one of the leading physicians of the country.
FRANY PLANK was born near Dayton, Ohio, February 12. 1>32. Her parents were Jneob and Barbarn ( Izar ) Wolf. natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania, respectively, both of German descent. When Mrs. Plank was about five years of age her parents immigra- ted to Carroll County, nud settled near Cauulen, where she grew to womanhood. She attended the district schools, receiving a limited education. December 20. 1555, she became the wife of Conrad Plank. Mr. Plank was born in Adams County, Penn., August 23. 1\32. His parents were John and Catharine Plank, untives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. He was reared in his native Stute on a farm with his parents. At the age of nineteen he was apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade, but did not adopt it as a life voention. After his marriage he engaged in farming and fol- lowed this up to the time of his sudden and unexpected death, which occurred June 17. 1555, enused by being thrown from his carriage by an unmanageable horse. He was an old, respected citizen. He died as he had lived, a believer in the Christian faith and a member of the Lutheran Church. He left a loving wife and three children to mourn his loss, namely: John J., born April 20, 1561 : Malinda .A.,
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born May 5, 1863; George C., born March 8, 1865; also Clarissa A., born June 23, 1857, died April 14, 1862. Mr. and Mrs. Plank began life together in poor circumstances, but by hard work and good management accumulated considerable property. Mrs. Plank now owns 240 acres of the best land in Section 7. Hers is one of the finest residences in the township. She leads, as a member of the Lutheran Church, a true and consistent Christian life.
JOHN N. POUNDSTONE was born in Fayette County, Penn., January 11, 1817. His parents were Phillip and Anne ( Kreager) Poundstone; the former a native of Pennsylvania, of German de- scent, the latter a native of New Jersey, of German and English de- scent. They immigrated to Ohio in 1831. Up to this time John had attended the district schools and had learned to read, write and cipher. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-one years old, when he began life on his own responsibility by engaging at farm work. January 28, 1838, he was married to Madeline Hamp- shire, daughter of John and Elizabeth Hampshire, natives of Pennsyl- vania. She was born August 11, 1815, in Perry County, Ohio. To this union were born eight children: Richard, born May 12, 1838 (now married to Susannah Zeck and resides in Illinois) ; Henry, born May 3, 1840 (now residing in Kansas); Elizabeth A., born June 15, 1842 (now living in Deer Creek Township) ; George W., born August 10, 1844 (also living in this township) ; Caroline, born No- vember 13, 1848 (now residing in Young America) ; an infant son, born July 7, 1851, died nine days later; Phillip, born December 25, 1852, died August 3, 1853; Delilah F., born July 6, 1860, died August 16, 1860. Those that are deceased are interred in what is known as the Beech-grove Cemetery, in Carroll County, as well as Mrs. Poundstone, whose death occurred December 25, 1877. No- vember 28, 1878, Mr. Poundstone was married to Nancy ( Rateliff) Welty, daughter of Abner and Elizabeth Ratcliff, old and respected residents of Carroll County, this State. She was born August 23, 1832, in Clinton County. Ohio. She was married to David Welty, who enlisted in the service and was killed in the last battle that was fought at Nashville, Tenn. She is the mother of six children: Marion, born July 2, 1848; Marcus, born December 30, 1850; Sarah A., born January 26, 1853; Alonzo L., born November, 1855: Carrie A., born May 1, 1858, and A. O., born July 30, 1862-all of whom are now living. Mr. Poundstone is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which he united with in 1845. Mrs. Poundstone is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He began life a poor boy, and has made every dollar he is worth at hard labor. During the fall of 1842 he entered his first land in Section 36, Township 25, Range 1 east. Here he com- meneed to clear up a farm, burning brush many a night until he made himself a comfortable home. He is now the proprietor of a
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fine form of 140 acres in Sections 31 and 36, and also owns a fine residence property nud seven neres of land in the edge of the thriv. ing little village of Young America. His is a pleasant home, and he bids fuir to enjoy many years of happy old age.
GEORGE W. POUNDSTONE, a prominent citizen amd native of this county, was born near Young Amerien August 10. 1544. His parents were John und Magdalene Poundstone, old residents of this township. He received a fair education. At the age of twenty-one he engaged in farm work. At the age of twenty-eight. October 17, 1972. he was married to Sarah J. Hendrixson. daughter of John und Nancy Hendrixson. Nancy was born October 27. 1554. They had born to them four children: Allen F., born December Is. 1573 Ella M. born January 20, 1576; Estella M. born December 2. 1-3. Dora O., born August 20, 1555 all of whom are now living. Mrs Poundstone is n member of the Christian Church. Mr. Poundstone is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. Politically he is a Democrat, and firmly believes in the principles of his party. He- began life in fair circumstances, and to-day owns a fine farm of eighty neres in Section 7. He is now in the prime of life, and i- one of Deer Creek's most successful farmers. His is a comfortable home, and he is surrounded by all the comforts of a rural life.
JOSEPH SHANKS. The subject of this sketch was born in Miami County, Ohio, April 11. 1>15. His parents were John and Elizabeth ( Gerard ) Shanks, the former of German and the Intter of Welsh descent. Joseph was reared in his native county, attending the schools of the day. receiving a fair ednention. In 1530 he, with his parents, immigrated to Carroll County. this State, where his father purchased eighty avres of wild land, and commenced to clear up a home. Six years later he disposed of that tract and bought another situated on Deer Creek, near what is called Hen Peck. December 24. 1935, our subject married Elizabeth Crockett, daugh- ter of William and Nancy t'rockett, old residents of Carroll County. They had born to them eleven children, viz. : William, Naney A .. Tilman H., Asher. Albert. Joseph. Catharine, Jane, John. Abner. Mary A., seven of whom are now living. Mr. Shanks is a Demo- erat, He started in life a poor boy, and now owns 120 acres of good land under a high state of cultivation.
DR. L. A. SIMMON, the subject of this sketch was born Janu- ary 27. 1550. in this township, the son of John and Margaret J. (Stanley ) Simmon : the former a native of Ohio, of German descent. the latter a native of this State and of English descent. They were united in marriage October 5, IsIs. in this county, and have resided here ever since : the former died in March. 15iG. the latter is at present making her home with the Doctor. Our subject spent his boyhood and youth here, attending the district schools, receiving a good eduration : at the age of nineteen he began to teach and to at-
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tend the high school at Logansport, which he continued to do for about six years, during which time he had attended school in Kokomo and Galveston. In 1873 he began reading medicine under Dr. Royston, of Huntingdale, Mo., which he continued two years, when he re- turned to Indiana and began the practice of medicine in the vicinity of his old home. During the winter of 1879-80 he attended the Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis, since which time he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession. September 11, 1873, he was united in marriage to Willett Hull, daughter of Thomas F. and Susan Hull, of Huntingdale, Mo. She was born May 2, 1854, in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Simmon have born to them two children: John D., born September 5, 1876; William F., born June 14, 1878, both of whom are now living; they are mem- bers of the Christian Church. Dr. Simmon enjoys a good remuner- ative practice and has been highly successful in the treatment of his patients, which bespeaks for him a continuation of the patronage of the people of his community, who all esteem him highly and justly recognize his ability.
JOHN SPRINKLE, a native of Rockbridge County, Va., was born September 3, 1827, the son of George and Hannah ( Barley) Sprinkle, both natives of Virginia, the former of German and the lat- ter of Scotch-English descent. John was reared in Virginia and Putnam County, this State. In 1844 his father immigrated to Cass County, and settled in Jackson Township. September 7, 1848, our subject was married to Margaret A. Roach, daughter of John and Elizabeth Roach. To this union were born nine children, namely: Wilson, William, John W., George W., James Leroy, Mary E., Han- nah and Elizabeth J., and an infant daughter, of whom William and the infant are deceased. Mrs. Sprinkle is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church. Mr. Sprinkle is a Republican. Mr. Sprinkle is the owner of 320 acres of as fine land as there is in Sec- tions 2 and 11; his improvements are good. All his life he has paid considerable attention to machinery. He owns a saw-mill; also owns a threshing-machine; but age has compelled him to give his attention of late principally to farming.
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