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HISTORY OF CASS COUNTY
January 25, 1548 died in October, 1545; David, born October 15, 1-49; Minerva A., March 25, 1552; Marthn A., August 12. 1554; Emma J., March 22. 1557; Granvil, March 10. 1>59; James D., De- rember 29, 1860; Ida E., February 20, 1564; Emma Jane, died Nov- ember 17, 1>>5. Those deceased are interred as follows: Priscilla, in the Tabor Prairie Graveyard, und Emuma J., in the Miller Graveyard, Deer Creek Township. Mr. and Mrs. Guy are members of church. Mr. Guy is a member of the Dunkard Church, Mrs. Guy of the Christian Church. Politically Mr. Guy is a Democrat and firmly believes in the principles of his party ; he voted for James K. Pulk. and hus voted the ticket ever since. He hegan life a very poor man, sud when he moved on to the farm where he now resides, he had nothing but his empty hands and a willing heart, but by dint of in- dustry und perseverance he has accumulated considerable prop- erty. He now owns one of the best farms in Section 34; it contains 240 acres of fine tilluble land. His improvements are modern, and a visit to his home will convince one that Mr. Guy believes in sub- stantial improvements; being raised on a farm be adopted this as a life profession, and to-day is one of Washington Township's most successful farmers. He and Mrs. Guy are now in fair health, and bid fair to live and enjoy many years of happy old age where they have spent the best part of their lives in making a comfortable home. He has seen the wilderness of many timbered lands transformed into beautiful farms, and the villageof Logansport into a beautiful thriv- ing city.
LOUIS J. LEEDY, farmer. Among the pioneers of Cass County are the parents of him whose name heads this sketch. The father, Daniel Leedy, was a native of Pennsylvania, and on September 22, 1$40. was united in marriage with Elizabeth Nelson. The mother was born October 1, 1524. in Hamilton County, Ohio, a daughter of William and Mary A. ( Butler ) Nelson, who came to Rush Coun- ty in an early day; thence, in the winter of 1561 or 1865. removed to Cass County and settled in Clay Township, where they purchased a large tract of unimproved land and began to make a home for themselves. Daniel Leedy and wife located in Washington Town- ship, and were the parents of the following children: Susannah, born May 14, 1542, died April 22. 1855: Esther C., born April 24. 1-44. died October, 1845; fra N., born JJune 12, 1547; Andrew B., boru April 1. 1×49; Mary A., born April 22, 1551; Louis J., born July 30, 1854; William H., horn October 10, 1555; Rebecca A., born October 27. 1557: Charlotte J., born January 15, 1560; Amy S., born October 7, 1561. died March 13, 1865; Oliver M., born February 15. 1564, died January 27, 1566, and Henry D., born January 1s. 1566. The father died September 3, 1565. He was an honored and esteemed citizen and a member of the Dunkard Church. The mother is still living in Washington Township, and is also a
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member of the Dunkard Church. Louis J., the immediate subject of this sketch, is the sixth child, and was born upon the farm where he now lives. He received a common school education, and on at- taining his twenty-second year commenced farming for himself, which has since been his occupation. October 3, 1876, he was married to Clarence E. Tully, who was born in Union County, Ind., August 14, 1850. This marriage has been fruitful in the birth of four children: Percy W., born August 7, 1877; Olive G., born February 18, 1879, died in infancy; Claudius C., born July 25, 1880; and Karl F., born September 17, 1882. Mr. Leedy began farming on the old homestead, in which he owns a third interest. He is one of the progressive and prominent young men of his town- ship, and both he and wife belong to the Christian Church at Lo- gansport.
AMERICA J. LYON, the subject of this sketch, was born Au- gust 24, 1833, in Brown County, Ohio; when she was eight years old her parents moved to Shelby County, this State, and five weeks later. her mother was called away. America was the third of a family of seven children born to James and Matilda (Davour) Charles, natives of Ohio, and the former of Irish, the latter of Hol- land-Dutch descent; the children were Andrew J., Nancy, America J., James W., Robert G., Alvira, William R., of whom Alvira, Will- iam and James W. are deceased. America came to this county with her parents in 1846, and settled in Jackson Township, January 23. 1852. She was married to Almon Lyon, the eldest son of Charles and Sarah Lyon, the former born January 27, 1791, the latter born December 26, 1795. Almon was born in Ohio, June 20, 1818; here he spent his boyhood and youth. To this union was born five chil- dren, namely: Henry G., born October 16, 1853; Amanda J., June 4, 1855; Charles W., April 20, 1863: Almon, May 2, 1866; Stephen, April 23, 1873, all of whom are now living. Mr. Lyon was called away on July 5, 1877, and, strange to say, twenty - two years before this, to the day, his father died. Mr. Lyon was one of the respected citizens of this county and a successful farmer; by dint of industry he accumulated considerable property, and left to his widow and children a comfortable home, consisting of 320 acres of fine land. Mrs. Lyon still continues to reside on the old home farm, and takes pride in educating her children. She is now in good health, is a little past the meridian of life and bids fair to enjoy many years of happy old age. Charles owns a home of his own ad- joining his mother's. Amanda, Almon and Stephen are living at home with their mother. Henry is married and lives in the vicinity.
JESSE MARTIN, farmer, is a native of Somerset County, Penn., where he was born May 4, 1834, son of Peter and Rebecca (Long) Martin, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. They were married in their native State, in 1828, immigrated to Cass
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Counts in October, 191, and purchasing several hundred acres of heavy timber land, on Section 27, Washington Township, there lo- ented and engaged in farming. Jesse is the third child of a family of right children born to his parents, and was reared ujuon the farm. med in addition to the education received at the common schools. attended the seminary at Logansport, and afterward was engaged in temeling School. At the age of twenty-two he began to do for himself, and accordingly purchased SO acres, where he now lives. This farm he has increased to 275 aeres, besides giving to two of his sons a good farm. He married Miss Christina, daughter of John and Barbara ( Leitunguth | Mumoney, October 8, 1957. This Inds was born May 13. 1533. in Northampton County, Penn .. and las horne her husband these children: Emmeline M., born August 1. IsSs, wife of John Wendling: Edwin F. born January 13, 1560. Rolfand T. born May 9. 1862: Albert J., born March 15, 1864: Irvin D. barn May 11, 1966; John P., born October 19, 10%: Manassah M .. born January 11. 1971. and Franklin O., born May 13, 1573. Two sms, namely Allwert and Irvin D., are being educated in Wa- bush College at t'rawfordsville, Ind. Mr Martin has made his own was in the world, and is respected for his energy and his personal character. Himself and entire family are members of the Presby- terinn Church, in which he has held the position of elder since 15%. Politically he is a Republican.
JOHN PALMER. farmer, was born in Lawrence County, Ohio. February 9. 1$ 12. and is the eldest of a family of seven children born to Amos and Fennetta : Haysy Palmer, natives of Ohio. John was reared in Ohio until thirteen years of age, coming with his parents in 1955 to Cass County. They settled in Clinton Township, where thes remained only a few months, then removed to Logansport, where they resided one year, when they removed to Section 21. Washing- lon Township, which has ever since been their home. Our subject received a good common school education, and embarked on his en- reer as a school-teacher, which profession be followed with marked success for some time, and in addition to teaching was also engaged in farming. October 20, 1570, he was married to Mary Best, a na- tive of C'ass County, born May 19. 1815, a daughter of Christian and Sarah E. ( Housman ) Best. Three children were born to this union: Charles, born May 25, 1571; George H., born February 20. 1.70, and Adelbert La. born September 27. IST5; they also have living with them Miss Alice Kensinger, who has made her home with the parents for twelve years. Mr. Palmer owns a fine farm of 160 acres, under a good state of cultivation. As a Democrat he is always interested in public affairs, and has held the office of town- ship trustee two terms, which trust he has filled with credit to himself and constituents. He is also a member of the Logansport & Rock Creek Gravel Road Company, of which he holds the position of
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president. He is one of Washington Township's best and most en- ergetic citizens.
MATTHEW H. PIERSON, farmer, is a native of Butler County, Ohio, where he was born March 28, 1843, son of Cyrus and Maria ( Curtwright ) Pierson, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of Ohio. Mathew H. spent his boyhood days in his native State; attended the common schools, from which he obtained a fair educa- tion, and in 1857 came to White County, Ind., with his parents, with whom he remained until their respective deaths, which oc- curred as follows: The father died October 26, 1874, and the mother May 8, 1884. They were highly esteemed citizens, respect- ed by all who knew them. He was married December 6, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Jenness, a daughter of Oliver and Christena Jenness, and a native of Miami County, Ind., born December 27, 1846. Six children were born to this union: Oliver J., born September 25, 1867: Carrie J., born December 2. 1869; Lillie G., born May 6, 1876: Emma L., born June 2, 1878; Merchessa M., born May 4, 1880, and Christena, born December 27, 1881, all of whom are now living. The occupation of Mr. Pierson has always been farming, he at present owning a good farm in Section 27, Washington Town- ship. He is looked upon as one of the best citizens of his town- ship. His politics is Republican.
WILLIAM SNIDER, SR., one of the pioneers of Cass County, was born in Bedford County, Penn., March 21, 1814, his parents also being natives of the "Keystone State" and of German extrac- tion. Our subject was reared upon a farm, receiving such educa- tion as the common schools of that day afforded. His father dying when he was only eight years old, the lad was bound out to Simon Shatchur, with whom he remained until he was seventeen. In 1838 "he came to Miami County, Ohio, where he worked at carpentering, and in 1845 removed to Cass County. He entered a quarter sec- tion in Section 20, Deer Creek Township, where he spent years of toil in clearing and making a home. On attaining his majority he received $180 as a legacy from home, this being his start in life, and upon which he has built up his present wealth. This was the beginning of accumulation, and he now owns 430 acres of choice land, all of which is highly improved. In 1876 he purchased twenty acres of unimproved land located in Section 11, Washington Township, and near the city limits. This he has nicely improved, and here he expects to spend the remainder of his life amid the com- forts and luxuries of a pleasant home, having amassed a sufficient fortune to retire from active life. September 29, 1839, he was married to Miss Catherine Senseman, a native of Lancaster County, Penn., born September 23, 1823, a daughter of William and Catherine Senseman, also natives of Lancaster County. Their children are fourteen in number, and named as follows: Justina, born February
HISTORY OF CASS COUNTY
12. 1541. Elizabeth, born September 17, 1542. Samuel, born S.p. tember 1. 144; Henrietta, born August 3) 1945. die l October Is. 1×47; John, born October 15, 14: William. barn December 10. 1-50; Franklin born December 27. 152. die! March 9. 179; Mary. horn January 13, 1555; Catherine J., born June 2. 1557: Sarah. born May 19. 1459, diel June 26. 1968: Charles, born April 27. Ivil : Allen, born September 26, 1963; Martha, barn October 1. 1. 15. and Minnie, Forn January 24, Dass. The deceased are interre ! in the Hoover Burying-ground. in Deer Creek Township. Mr. Sni der juosesses the confidence and esteem of the entire community He and wife have been active members of the German Baptist Church for over thirty years.
JOHN G. SEYBOLD, an oll anl respectel citizm of C'iss County, was born in Montgomery County. Ohio. September 11 1-24, son of John G., Sr., anl Jag . bing . Fallmer) Scholl. bch of German extraction. Our subject was reare l on his father's farm. received a common education, and at the age of twenty began life for himself as a farm hand. In lus twenty-sixth year he married U'r- snla Munger, the nuptials being consummated July 19. IN19. Mrs. Seybold was born in Germany May 25. 1531, and when three years old came with her parents. Juseph and Mary ( Rode ) Munger, t. the United States and located in Auglaize County, Ohio. Shortly after their marriage they removed to Parke County, Ohio, where they lived until 1961, in which year they came to Cass County and settled on the farm where they now live. Mr. Seybold began at the bottom of the ladder and steadily worked his way upward. He now owns a fine farm of 257 neres adjoining the city of Logansport. and his possessions are the true reward of industry and economy. and his career is a good example of what may be attained by well directed diligence. Eleven children were born to him; George. born April 30, 1550: Sarah J., barn August 30. 1\51: Rosetta H. born October 10. 1553; John B., born Jannary 10. 1956: Mary J .. born January 20, 1555; Joseph A., born February 27, 1×60; Henry S., born August 23, 1982; Charles 1. born August 2s. 1564: Oscar M .. born November 30. 1566; Ira W., horn October 7. Is69, and Clara U., horn November 17. 1571; all of whom are now living. Mrs. Seybold is a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Seybold takes an active part in the Cass Conty Agricultural Society. of which he has been director for thirteen years: also serve I as super- intendent for four years.
MRS. MARY C. STORER, widow of Samuel B. Storer, is a native of New Jersey, born September 15. 155. She spent her early life at home, or until the denth of her parents, Jonathan and Huldab ( Denman ) Miller. Abont the age of twelve years she im- migrated to U'nion County. Ind., where she lived with her sister un- til her marriage, which was solemnized June 13. 1540. After their
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marriage they removed to Ohio, where they resided until 1851, then removed to Cass County and engaged in farming, which occupation the family has since followed. Samuel B. Storer was born August 11, 1811, in Middlesex County, N. J. At the age of five years he came to Preble County, Ohio, and later became au apprentice to the tanner's trade, which occupation he followed until his marriage. He was an industrious citizen and universally respected by all who knew him, and his death, which occurred December 23, 1884, was cause for great regret among neighbors and friends. He and wife- were parents to six children: Isaiah, born August 21, 1841, died December 14, 1885; Mary A., born March 15, 1844; SMlas, born October 3, 1847; Lorinda, born December 2, 1849: Adaline, born January 7, 1857, and William, born July 4, 1859. Mrs. Storer and her son, Silas, now reside comfortably and happily on the old home- stead in Washington Township, and are considered among the best of their township's citizens.
WILLIS R. TOUSLEY was born in the State of Michigan February 19, 1848, son of Isaac and Julia A. (Murdock ) Tousley, natives of New York and of English and Scotch descent. They im- migrated to Logansport in 1851, where they have since resided. Willis was reared by his parents, attended the schools of Logans- port, from which he received a good education, and at the age of sixteen began life for himself by engaging in telegraphy, which oc- cupation he has since followed. He was for a period of four years engaged in general merchandising at Anoka, where at the present time he has charge of the telegraph office and is also railroad agent, which positions he has filled for twenty years. In 1870 he was married to Miss Alice Jackson, who died in 1872, after bearing one child, Charles E. February 1, 1875, Mr. Tousley was again mar- ried to Sadie K. Jackson, and this union has been fruitful in the birth of three children, namely: Mathew, Cleo and Lillie. Mr. Tousley started in life a poor boy and has made his way up the lad- der of prosperity by innate ability, industry and management. He now owns and occupies the finest residence in Anoka, besides own- ing other valuable property. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities. He is a Democrat in politics, and one among the progressive citizens of Washington Township.
JAMES S. TWELLS (deceased) was born in Philadelphia, Penn., February 20, 1814, a son of Godfrey and Maria Twells, old and respected citizens of Philadelphia, Penn. James S. spent his early life at home with his parents, receiving a good education. He was united in marriage with Harriet Henderson, a native of Chester County, Penn., and in 1841 came to Cass County, locating in Beth- lehem Township. To them were born five children: Godfrey, born September 28, 1838; Elizabeth, born September 14, 1840; Maria, born February 22, 1843; Richard, born May 11, 1845, and Mary,
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barn September 20. 1.17, died November 21, 1550. Mrs. Twells died December 21, 1549. Mr. Twells was again married May 20. 1452, to Rebecen Lytle, a native of the District of Columbia, boru May 2. 1533. a daughter of JJohn and Sarah ( Sinclair ) Lytle, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland, respectively. The father was a prominent physician of the District of Columbia, and inmigrated to Cass County in 1936, where he resumed the practice of his pro- fession with success until his death, which occurred September !. 1-72. He was a highly entermed citizen, and died in the religious belief of the Quakers. To the second marriage of our subject was born seven children, viz : Sarah, born May S, 1-53: Jobn, horn February 2. 1-55, died October 20, 1555; William S., born July 15. 1456. he was suddenly and accidentally killed while felling a tree on March 27. 1977: Julia D., born January 12. 1564: Wyndham S., born September 11, 1564; John La, burn June 30, 15, dieal May 8, 1555; and Ella, born August 19, 1569. Mr. Twells de- parted this life July 1. 1555; he was a good citizen, a kind husband And father, and his death was universally mourned in the neighbor- how, especially by his devoted wife and family. Mrs. Twells is now residing on the home farm with her son Wyndham S.
MICHAEL WENDLING, farmer and stockraiser, was born Angust 15. 1530, near Stransborg, France, his parents being John and Margaret (Schini ) Wendling, also natives of France. Michael was raised in his native country through infancy and Wwwyhood till he had reached the age of fifteen years, when he came with his par- ents to America, he having in the meantime received a good educa- tion in both French and German. The parents looking for a larger field in which to exercise their powers of thought and action. their desire led them to the great and free republic of the western continent. Emigrating from France in 1516, they located in But- ler County, Ohio, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and here Michael remained with his parents until twenty-one years old. August 10, 1854, he was married to Mary M. Schmitt, daughter of George and Barbara Schmitt, natives of France. Mrs. Wendling was born July 5, 1830, in France, where she passed her early life and received a good education, and in 1845 came to America with her parents, who settled in Pittsburgh, Penn. Mr. Wendling hegan life with little or no capital, but with him steady effort has brought its legitimate fruit-success. He is the owner of a farm located in Section 34, Washington Township, on which he is engaged in the raising uf fine stock. Mr. Wendling has had seven children, all of whom are living: John H .. the eldest, was born August 28, 1955: is married to Emeline Martin, and lives in Tipton Township: George W., born January 4, 1557. is engaged in civil engineering in New Mexico; Christian F., born October 8. 1555, owns and con- trols a fine farm in Tipton Township: William B., born August 5.
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1860, also engaged in civil engineering in New Mexico; Charles C., born September 5, 1864, farming on the home farm; Jacob B., born October 14, 1867, and has just completed a course of civil engineer- ing, graduating from the Danville (Ind. ) College, July 17, 1886, and Eli E., born April 14, 1871, engaged in farming at home. The parents are members of the Lutheran Church.
HENRY WIPPERMAN, a respected citizen of Washington Township, was born in Germany February 23, 1832, and when an infant immigrated with his parents to the United States, locating iu Pennsylvania, and when six years old removed to Cass County, settling in Clinton Township. Here young Henry was reared on a farm; attended the district schools, and at the age of sixteen began working at the carpenter's trade on his own responsibility, and fol- lowed this occupation for twenty years. In. 1852 he went to Cali- fornia, and there engaged as a mill-wright, in also mining, until 1866, in which year he returned to Cass County. He was married, in California, February 14, 1861, to Matilda Ossenbeck, a daughter of Frederick and Maria Ossenbeck, natives of Germany. Mrs. Wip- perman was born in Logansport, Ind., September 21, 1837. She received a good education in her native county, completing her studies in California, where she had gone to regain her health. Two children were born to this union: Franklin H., boru December 15, 1861, and William F., born June 8, 1867, died August 8, 1867. The wife and mother died July 23, 1867, and for his present wife Mr. Wipperman selected Maria C. McGinnis, to whom he was married February 18, 1873. She is a daughter of Jacob and Ann (Pride) Short; was born January 29, 1837, in Sussex County, Del., and immigrated to Pennsylvania with her parents in 1839; thence, in 1847, to Cass County. By hard work and prudential economy Mr. Wipperman has obtained a competence, now owning two fine farms, besides several dwellings in Logansport, and is at present living at his pleasant country home, a short distance south of the city. He is a member of the Democratic party, and served one term as county commissioner. Himself and family are mem- bers of the English Lutheran Church.
MRS. MARGARET WOODLING was born in Union County, Penn., January 9, 1820, a daughter of Jonathan and Susan ( Whit- tenmyres) Aurandt, also natives of Union County, Penn., and of German extraction. In 1827 they removed to Crawford County, Ohio, where they resided until their death. Our subject was reared by her parents, her educational advantages being such as were ac- corded in the country schools of that day. March 22, 1837, she became the wife of David Woodling, by whom she is the mother of fourteen children, whose names are as follows: Thomas J., born June 28, 1839; James H., born November 14, 1841; Reason L., born November 12, 1843; Martha J., born February 27, 1846, died
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March 13, 1846; William F., born July 10, 1547; Elizabeth A., born November 19, 1545; Maria S., born August 29, 1550; Jobn I., born August 19, 1832, died April 7, 1954; Henry D., born Sep- tember 20, 1854; Sarah E., born August 27, 1856; Samuel P., born May 25, 1558; Mary M., born June 2, 1861; Jonathan G., boru March 11, 1863, and Charles E., born May 21, 1867. David Wood- ling, the father, was born February 20, 1515. in U'nion County, Penn., son of John and Susannah (Hendricks ) Woodling, the for- mer a native of Germany, and the latter of Pennsylvania, both be- ing of German descent. David passed his boyhood days with his parents, receiving a good English and German education. He was an upright and industrious citizen, a prominent member of the Lutheran Church, and died April 16, 1552, after a long life of use- fulness. Mrs. Woodling is now enjoying a quiet life ou the home farm, which is one of the best in Section 33, Washington Town- ship. She came to Cass County in 1545, and expects to pass the remainder of her days where she has spent the best part of her life. She is a worthy member of the Lutheran Church.
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